Always On Time
Ashanti feat. Murder inc. Lyrics


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If you were me, what would you do?
Always a lie and never the truth
Now as for me, I'm moving on
You'll always be my baby

Baby, I just gotta let you go for now
Thought I could take it for a while
Maybe you'll make it back around
Baby, I just gotta live my life for now
Can't see me changing for a while
Hope I can make it back around

Anything that I want, I can get it, boy
You know you turn me on and on
That's why I switch my frame of mind
Of being there when you call, always on time
I'm looking to spread my wings and party
Everything and for everybody
Need my space, my time alone
It's like our hearts don't match no more
Still everything that you want, you can get it, boy
You know I still got love for you
In court I'll plead the fifth, my baby (baby)

Baby, I just gotta let you go for now
Thought I could take it for a while
Maybe you'll make it back around
Baby, I just gotta live my life for now
Can't see me changing for a while
Hope I can make it back around

When you was cheating, you was probably thinking
I won't sense a thing
But love got a funny way of catching up to lies
And your lies can't look me straight in the eyes
I'm not surprised that you would hurt me, baby
Though why me, baby?
Just let me breathe
And I'll fly freely

If you were me, what would you do?
Always a lie and never the truth
Now as for me, I'm moving on
You'll always be my baby

Baby, I just gotta let you go for now
Thought I could take it for a while
Maybe you'll make it back around
Baby, I just gotta live my life for now
Can't see me changing for a while
Hope I can make it back around

Yo, yo, why in the world would you wanna leave me, girl?
Is there something out there
That you feel is better than what's here at home?
And I know a bitch can do bad on her own
You're not alone, the way you hurt me, baby
Shit, why me, baby?
I feel your pain a little, but I know that love is real
And as long as I let you go that you feel
The need to come back to me, baby
Who else gon' hold you and sex you crazy?
R-U-L-E
Come on back, holla at me, baby

Baby, I just gotta let you go for now
Thought I could take it for a while
Maybe you'll make it back around
Baby, I just gotta live my life for now
Can't see me changing for a while
Hope I can make it back around
Baby, I just gotta let you go for now
Thought I could take it for a while
Maybe you'll make it back around
Baby, I just gotta live my life for now
Can't see me changing for a while
Hope I can make it back around

If you were me, what would you do?
Always a lie and never the truth




Now as for me, I'm moving on
You'll always be my baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Leaving" by Ashanti feat. Ja Rule explore the theme of moving on from a relationship that is plagued by lies and infidelity. The song begins with Ashanti questioning what she should do if she were in the other person's shoes, where lying seems to be the norm. Despite the hurt caused by the lies, Ashanti decides to move on and acknowledges that the person will always hold a special place in her heart.


Ashanti expresses her need to let go and live her own life in the present, hoping that maybe the person will come back around. She asserts her independence and desire for freedom, desiring to spread her wings and enjoy life without constantly being on-call for the other person. However, she still acknowledges her love for them and admits that they can still get everything they want from her, but their hearts no longer align.


Ja Rule's verse reflects his confusion and hurt over being left by his partner. He questions why she would want to leave him, wondering if there is someone else out there who she thinks is better. He acknowledges that she may feel like she can do better on her own but expresses his own pain. Despite the hurt, he still believes that love is real and hopes that by letting her go, she will ultimately realize that she needs to come back to him.


Overall, "Leaving" portrays the conflicting emotions of both parties in a failing relationship, with Ashanti choosing to move forward for her own wellbeing while Ja Rule holds onto the belief that love can overcome the pain.


Line by Line Meaning

If you were me, what would you do?
Considering my situation, what choices would you make?


Always a lie and never the truth
Consistently deceiving me and never being honest


Now as for me, I'm moving on
Now I am progressing and letting go


You'll always be my baby
You will forever hold a special place in my heart


Baby, I just gotta let you go for now
Darling, I simply must release you for the time being


Thought I could take it for a while
Believed I could endure it temporarily


Maybe you'll make it back around
Perhaps you will return eventually


Baby, I just gotta live my life for now
Sweetheart, I must focus on living my own life at this moment


Can't see me changing for a while
I can't envision myself changing anytime soon


Hope I can make it back around
I hope I can find my way back to you


Anything that I want, I can get it, boy
I have the ability to acquire anything I desire, my love


You know you turn me on and on
You are aware that you continuously stimulate my desires


That's why I switch my frame of mind
That is why I alter my mindset


Of being there when you call, always on time
Of always being available and punctual when you need me


I'm looking to spread my wings and party
I am eager to explore new opportunities and enjoy myself


Everything and for everybody
Every experience and for anyone


Need my space, my time alone
I require personal space and time by myself


It's like our hearts don't match no more
It seems our hearts are no longer in harmony


Still everything that you want, you can get it, boy
Nonetheless, you can still obtain everything you desire, my love


You know I still got love for you
You know I still feel affection for you


In court I'll plead the fifth, my baby (baby)
I would refrain from providing any information in a legal proceeding, my darling


When you was cheating, you was probably thinking
When you were being unfaithful, you were likely contemplating


I won't sense a thing
That I wouldn't detect anything


But love got a funny way of catching up to lies
However, love has a peculiar way of uncovering deceit


And your lies can't look me straight in the eyes
And your falsehoods cannot meet my gaze directly


I'm not surprised that you would hurt me, baby
I am not shocked that you would harm me, my dear


Though why me, baby?
Yet, why did you choose to hurt me specifically, my love?


Just let me breathe
Simply allow me to breathe and recover


And I'll fly freely
And I will soar without constraints


Yo, yo, why in the world would you wanna leave me, girl?
Hey, hey, why on earth would you desire to abandon me, my girl?


Is there something out there
Is there something else out there


That you feel is better than what's here at home?
That you believe is superior to what we have here?


And I know a bitch can do bad on her own
And I understand that a woman can thrive independently


You're not alone, the way you hurt me, baby
You are not the only one hurting, my love


Shit, why me, baby?
Damn, why did you choose to hurt me, my love?


I feel your pain a little, but I know that love is real
I empathize with your pain to some extent, but I know that love exists


And as long as I let you go that you feel
And as long as I set you free, allowing you to experience


The need to come back to me, baby
The desire to return to me, my love


Who else gon' hold you and sex you crazy?
Who else will embrace you and satisfy your desires?


R-U-L-E
I am Ja Rule


Come on back, holla at me, baby
Come back to me, reach out to me, my love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeffrey Atkins, Ashanti Douglas, Marcus Vest, Irving Domingo Lorenzo

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