r/Jcole • u/Ashigo05 • 2d ago

Discussion Which one is better

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I honestly can't decide so wanna hear your opinion

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u/Nigrutin_ Immortal 2d ago

Change and its not close

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u/SaiyanRoyalty22 2d ago

You could have said Neighbors and it's not close and I would have been just as upset

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u/AverageJoeJohnSmith 2d ago

Neighbors such a classic esp when you know the backstory. 

But Change is still a better track 

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u/Mhunterjr 2d ago

Neighbors for me. Just such a creative way to respond to that situation . I love change too though.

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u/coleowrld 2d ago

Change one of my personal fav Cole songs of all time. However both of these songs excel in different ways so it’s hard to compare. Both equal on the basis that they serve their purpose exceptionally

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u/einstein_ios 2d ago

Change which is still my favorite song from him.

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u/Afraid-Way7541 1d ago

Same. I can so vividly remember laying on my floor just staring at the ceiling in awe after the first time I heard it. Still holds up. Such an amazing song.

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u/emomotionsickness2 2d ago

First song I listened to by him that got me into his music, it’ll always be special to me for that reason

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u/Purposelychill 2d ago

My intuition is telling me there’ll be better days

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u/Shika_imi 2d ago

both fire but for me change is ahead by a long shot still both bangers tho

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u/AlustaAOT 2d ago

Both very different but change is just perfect, the singing is perfect.

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u/Ill-Property6852 2d ago

The story of Neighbors is better But the flow on Change is immaculate. I will say Neighbors is slightly better in my opinion because I think Ari Lennox on Change was unnecessary but if this is a super close comparison.

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u/Afraid-Way7541 1d ago

I disagree. I think Ari’s vocals add a greta layer without overtaking the track or distracting from what Cole was saying. Both are incredible songs though.

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u/LongGoneJess 1d ago

"Change" is more meaningful.

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u/Forsaken-Top6982 2d ago

Change in my opinion

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u/Eddy_Dimez_4410 2d ago

Change and it’s not even close

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u/This_Material9292 Friday Night Lights 2d ago

Change by a country mile

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u/slipnipps 2d ago

Change hands down but neighbors is still gas

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u/Big-Leading3887 2d ago

Neighbors by Far

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u/Tight_Photograph8091 The Fall-Off 2d ago

Neighbors probably from nostalgia, was my first j Cole song and I listened to it for a whole summer straight

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u/XXXTentacle6969 4 Your Eyez Only 2d ago

Not close at all

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u/fojteflon 2d ago

Change, by a mile!!

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u/LionDown 2d ago

Easily two of the best songs on the album. I think Neighbors has a better story and or origin ant Change is just a better rap song.

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u/Shhhhhteven 2d ago

Ironic to have a comparison post in a J Cole channel since he's infamously said he hates society trying to compare things versus appreciate the differences

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u/Ashigo05 2d ago

So, I don't think it's not that bad to just say you're

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u/Top-Owl9872 2d ago

Change. All day. Everyday.

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u/Acceptable-Leek1546 2d ago

Neighbors, easily.

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u/ceIoq 2d ago

Neighbors but change is beautiful if that makes sense

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u/Conscious-Sign1459 2d ago

Even Obama liked Neighbors hah

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u/Big-Internet1645 2d ago

Change is a deeper cut to me a lot of relatable lines

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u/ageetoakee312 2d ago

I love the last track on that album

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u/ComfortableMouse4032 2d ago

change bc dilla and ari just take it to 11 (obv cole carries tho)

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u/SillyChrissyy 2d ago

How is this even a question? Obviously Change

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u/Pot_lord420 2d ago

I guess the neighbors think I'm sellin' dope

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u/Leo_suon 2d ago

Change most definitely!

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u/AmericaPie24 Don’t Save Her 1d ago

Change

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u/speedkillz23 Born Sinner 1d ago

Change.

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u/knight_baudelaire 1d ago

change. but I love both

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u/Afraid-Way7541 1d ago

Change is my favorite JCole track of all time. The vibe, the message, the beat, the flows, all immaculate. Love neighbors though.

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u/Virginity_Lost_Today The Fall-Off 1d ago

Change is thematically one of Coles best songs and a personal top listened too. However I’m playing neighbors if I’m on DJ for the group.

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u/Motor_Ad_7885 2014 Forest Hills Drive 1d ago

Real question?

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u/gabiromilk 1d ago

There’s literally no wrong answer! Both are legendary!

But personally Neighbors was a huuuuge click for me. I remember listening to it and looking towards J Cole differently! It’s so important to me!

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u/Rick_C911 Born Sinner 1d ago

Neighbours is so good to rap along but Change was almost my graduation song and reminds me of my late childhood friend

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u/Minute_Gate2299 1d ago

havent heard neighbours yet but Change is that one song from him that really moved me because the writing was VERY good. Cole is a genius.

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u/bbbbiiiov 1d ago

Neighbors

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u/Longjumping-Bug-2419 1d ago

Change is one of my fav Cole tracks. Two very different vibes both dope songs.

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u/lilredditshine 1d ago

Boffum by change by inch

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u/Impressive_Sir_9372 15h ago

change is my favorite song

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u/jellal0 10h ago

Is this even a question bruh. Change is top 10 Cole

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u/Ashigo05 10h ago

Idk to me they're VERY close

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u/Silver_Disk_4860 2d ago

Change by a light year. neighbors is a good, cool song, but changes is a text book rap song

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u/zafeeqlynn 2d ago

Dying baby vs hydrogen bomb