“4 Your Eyez Only” serves as a message to James McMillian, Jr.’s newborn daughter, recounting memories. James McMillian, Jr. is a friend whom Cole speaks of throughout the album.

James' life story is first recounted, falling to the temptations of the world, and later shares his attempts to stay on the path of righteousness. Cole’s life has parallels like falling in love and having a child. Cole got out of the streets, but his friend did not.