Part I
И. С. Бах — Страсти по Матфею Lyrics

Traveling at the speed of light and then
Moving quickly and unpredictably through life

At the same time I'm in the same spot too
Despite moving quickly, feeling stuck in the same place or situation

The room was kept in
The physical space remains unchanged

'Bout the same way you left it
The environment is reminiscent of a past experience

With about the threats you mess in attitude
Negative energy and hostility still linger in the space

Where ya' been with all your grin
Questioning the authenticity of someone's happiness

Until all your friends turn their backs on you
Friends abandoning or betraying someone during tough times

Reminiscing over what you've been missing
Reflecting on what has been lost or absent

Could be just like cousins kissing
Engaging in something taboo or inappropriate

That's taboo
Recognizing the inappropriate nature of the previous line's comparison

I just wanna go back, baby
Desiring to return to a past time or feeling

Back to the way it was
Wanting things to be the way they used to be

I used to get real high, now I
A past state of emotional or mental intensity

But now I'm just gettin' a buzz
Current state of reduced emotional or mental intensity

If you win, no matter if you lose
Emphasizing the importance of persistence and perseverance

You got to come back again
Failure is not permanent, and it is important to keep trying

Pay some dues
Acknowledging the effort and sacrifice required to succeed

Back in Richmond, shit ain't changed a bit in
Returning to a familiar place only to find that nothing has changed

Niggas with a little piss in got some attitudes
Negative or aggressive behavior from those who have a little power

I been wondering if I can love again
Questioning the ability to experience an emotional state again

So if you're wondering about the shape I'm in
Addressing concerns about one's current state of being

I hope it ain't my abdomen that you're referring to
Jokingly dismissing concerns about one's physical appearance

Seasons may come and your luck just may run out
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of life's highs and lows

And all that you'll have is some memories, oh
Memories are the only things that remain constant despite changes in one's circumstances

Said I just wanna go back, baby
Reiterating the desire to return to a past feeling or time

I used to get real high
Recounting a past emotional or mental state

Now I'm just getting' a buzz
Describing a reduced emotional or mental state

I said back to the way it was
Continuously longing for things to be the same as they were in the past