Confessions
8 Ball & MJG feat. Poo Bear Lyrics
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Yea yea sittin' looking out my window the streets I see ain't pretty
Sometimes I wonder if I was born rich with plenty
Money, and everyday was sunny didn't no rain fall
Life was beautiful like the colors of a rainbow
Would I be the same prim row all my niggas know
What if I never witnessed killings with my own two eyes
Bussin' leave they own folks layin' in the street to die
Life without respective if every second I was shakin'
Cause I injected dope in my veins
Divide and strain could I describe pain could I
Describe livin' life without desire mayne
Could I survive if I couldn't rap or entertain alive
And free you can't beat it
Who can you blame my world is like a picture and the frame
The picture might change but the frame stays the same
Hustling waiting on tomorrow
Living life in the fast lane
Cause no one ever knows
No one ever knows
Sitting here waiting on tomorrow
Putting paper away
Cause no one ever knows
No one ever knows
What if you was on the other end of the bullet
When a killer wanna pull it would it seem like
The light flash in front of your face
Or would you run real slow like I ran in my dream like
Just the other day I tried to be a hero but it wasn't the side of me
Or maybe it just wasn't the time to be but if the shoe had to fit then I would be
Ahead of the game playin' the part I bring it all into the light from out of the dark
I hit the bat into the ball and out of the park
And live with the question alone that's meddlin' hard
What if you had to live under the bridge and do anything just to feed your kids
Think about that and the deed you did the first thing that impress me kid
Oh yes you did and I ain't even tryna choke your chain or pull your leg
And I ain't even tryna fuck with your head and I ain't even tryna sweat this shit
Just spit these messages cause I'm blessed with it
What if you had the chance to be able to switch hands with me or anyone you see
And if you really wanna take it deep this shit not quanum to me
For one and each and each and all for the sci-fi mat more religious superstitious
Politicious and all the listeners with us this shit be cold as Christmas
So put your head to the sky say a prayer for the sick and the old the young and the weak
For the bombs and the single moms with six kids askin' for something to eat
Hustling waiting on tomorrow
Living life in the fast lane
Cause no one ever knows
No one ever knows
Sitting here waiting on tomorrow
Putting paper away
Cause no one ever knows
No one ever knows
And when you get up they seem to hold you down
Down to the ground gotta stay focused with your eyes opened wide
See the sun rise I keep my hands on the steering wheel when I'm creepin' up 75
(woo woo woo) changing lanes on the regular talkin' on my cellular fast
Watching cause they wanna take me away
I'm just trying to feed my babies face
But I'm just hustling I'm waiting on tomorrow
Living life in the fast lane
Cause no one ever knows
No one ever knows
Sitting here waiting on tomorrow
Putting paper away
Cause no one ever knows
No one ever knows
And the only way is to keep your head on right
Oh yea
The song "Confessions" by 8 Ball & MJG feat. Poo Bear is a song that delves into the hypothetical "what if" scenarios of life. The lyrics portray a sense of introspection and reflection on the struggles and hardships encountered in life. The first verse reflects on the difficulty of growing up in poverty and the challenges of surviving on the streets. The artist contemplates the possibility of leading a life of comfort and ease, wondering if he would still be the same person he is today. The artist also ponders on the impact of witnessing violence and death on his outlook on life. The chorus highlights the idea of waiting for a better tomorrow while pushing through the struggles of the present. The second verse delves into the idea of mortality and the possibility of facing one's own death. The artist contemplates his own courage in the face of danger while acknowledging that sometimes, even heroes have moments of cowardice. The verse also touches on the idea of empathy and understanding, urging people to put themselves in other people's shoes and be kind to one another. The bridge emphasizes the importance of keeping one's focus and staying on track even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea yea sittin' looking out my window the streets I see ain't pretty
I am sitting by my window, observing the unpleasant streets that I see outside.
Sometimes I wonder if I was born rich with plenty Money, and everyday was sunny didn't no rain fall
I ponder about how different my life would be if I was born rich, with perfect weather every day, and no struggles.
Life was beautiful like the colors of a rainbow Would I be the same prim row all my niggas know
If my life was always beautiful and full of colors, would my current self be the same as the person my friends know?
Bussin' leave they own folks layin' in the street to die
I have witnessed a lot of violence where people shoot and leave their relatives on the street to die.
Could I survive if I couldn't rap or entertain alive And free you can't beat it
If I couldn't rap or entertain then, can I still survive? Life is better when you are free from any restraints.
What if you was on the other end of the bullet When a killer wanna pull it would it seem like The light flash in front of your face
What if you were the person on the other end of the bullet that a killer wants to shoot, and you see a flash of light in front of you?
What if you had the chance to be able to switch hands with me or anyone you see
What if you had the ability to switch lives with me or anyone you see?
And when you get up they seem to hold you down Down to the ground gotta stay focused with your eyes opened wide
Sometimes when you try to get ahead in life, it feels like the world is trying to keep you down. You must stay focused and alert.
I'm just trying to feed my babies face But I'm just hustling I'm waiting on tomorrow
I am just trying to provide for my children, but I am simply hustling and waiting for a better tomorrow.
And the only way is to keep your head on right
The only way to succeed is by staying focused and keeping a clear mind.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH, ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO, BARRY ALAN GIBB, MARLON J. GOODWIN, JASON P. D. BOYD
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damemphizundaground
When I got this album back in 04, this was always a good track, but not my favourite, now its 100% my favourite track, cant stop playing it. Pooh Bear for me kills it, absolutely makes this track into a classic
Peter McKenzie Jr
N sidenote Poo Bear is on alot of great rap tracks like take it off from 8 Ball and MJG, We on from Lupe Fiasco feat Gemstones when he was goin by Gemini, he got a few more with Lupe , he did alot of writing for Justin Bieber and got some songs wit him as well and he got alot of writing credit for many R&B artist, he did caught up for Usher
edible delight's
He's sounds like Johnny p in this track
BASik Lee Awsum
poo bear murders it...his verse is possibly my fav part of the whole song...not only this song but this album is classic. Next to the dirty boyz first album with 6 deep creepin this is one of my fav albums
BASik Lee Awsum
URmom PumpsIRON The pimp & da gangsta was the dirty album. If you lived in a cave and didnt get to hear it....
Tyrone Lightfoot
If people don't understand this song then it's something wrong
Swan Jackson
I think a lot of people underestimate M underestimate MJG hes hes lyrically talented He's one of my favorite rappers to date mom my opinion that was 1 of the coldest verses in the rap industry today I've industry today he put his feelings his heart And not to mention this belief in his verse mom opinion is opinion an order for you to understand a guy like MJGMJG you have to be like minded like MJG
Danijha Mcgee
I swear I love his part.. I was pissed I couldn't find it at first it was just 8ball and mjg
Swan Jackson
I disagree with you the whole song from beginning to end was 🔥 but mjg verse was epic. He put his deepest thoughts in his verse
jamiqus smith
man they both killed it; mjg just was so deep classic track alot of people slippin on dis track bruh!!!