Mistakes
B.b. & Q. Band Lyrics


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Yeah
Gotta feel my pain on this one
Slatt
I keep a stick like a artist aye
Wonder what strings I'ma pick like guitarist
Been round the block and I know you a tourist
They talking down but they know that I'm arming
Shitting on niggas I don't need no Charmin
My designer I Drip in these garments
Devil been flipping the script with this karma
Fuck all the fame just give me my father
Baby don't wanna feel pain no more
Lot of this shit ain't the same no more
Trust me I been thru the rain before
I don't wanna feel this pain no more aye
Praying my soul you take
If I shall die fore I wake
It ain't no mistake
Don't wanna fade away
Hiding my pain today, yeah
I don't wanna go outside today
Wondering if I'ma die today
Nigga I might have to slide today
Stick in my hand I'ma find a way
Mamma I wish I could dry your face
Wish I could find a private place
Patek put away so my time is safe
Money could never heal time and space
I rather go reminisce in a wraith
I rather wake up and flip me a play
Niggas be hating a different day
Nigga I can't put the piston away
Look at my life I'ma piss it away
I'm on a mission to get it today
Purple it won't hide the pain today
Flooded my watch like a rainy day
DB said take you a chance
Went from the floor to a flight out to France
I took a risk and I double my bands
Double the block if we feel like he playing
I was just telling God about my plans
Manifestation
These conversations are sacred
Betting on me better take it to Vegas
Moving these keys like I'm playing for Reagan
I keep a stick like a artist aye
Wonder what strings I'ma pick like guitarist
Been round the block and I know you a tourist
They talking down but they know that I'm arming
Shitting on niggas I don't need no Charmin
My designer I Drip in these garments
Devil been flipping the script with this karma
Fuck all the fame just give me my father
Baby don't wanna feel pain no more
Lot of this shit ain't the same no more
Trust me I been thru the rain before
I don't wanna feel this pain no more aye
Praying my soul you take
If I shall die fore I wake
It ain't no mistake
Don't wanna fade away
Hiding my pain today, yeah
Remember when niggas was clowning me
Remember these niggas was doubting me
Word on the town they proud of me
Look at the love surrounding me
All the potential they found in me
Baby don't know how I made it
Some of our houses was vacant
Some of them houses got raided
In the dark I had a prayer
Praying to God for brighter days
Wishing I ain't have to light away
God it must be a brighter way
All of these niggas get dry erased
Just for the love of the bag
I gotta keep me a mag in place
I gotta key and half in the safe
Finessing a nigga like Madden plays
Damn
I was posted in trenches easy
Fourth and inches bet the gang believe me
Shit change why you came and leave me
I see pain just the same as Stevie
Wonder how life would be with peace
I gotta keep a piece with me
Mamma no need to grieve in me
I thank God you believe in me
I keep a stick like a artist aye
Wonder what strings I'ma pick like guitarist
Been round the block and I know you a tourist
They talking down but they know that I'm arming
Shitting on niggas I don't need no Charmin
My designer I Drip in these garments
Devil been flipping the script with this karma
Fuck all the fame just give me my father
Baby don't wanna feel pain no more
Lot of this shit ain't the same no more
Trust me I been thru the rain before
I don't wanna feel this pain no more aye
Praying my soul you take
If I shall die fore I wake
It ain't no mistake
Don't wanna fade away
Hiding my pain today, yeah
Slime




Ah, Shit
DB said take you a chance nigga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.b. & Q. Band's song "Mistakes" talk about the artist's struggles with pain and fame. The first verse talks about how the artist keeps a stick like a guitarist and wonders what strings he's going to pick. He's been around the block and knows his detractors are just tourists. Despite those detractors, he's not going to let them discourage him from arming up and shitting on them when necessary. He's moving past the things that hurt him and just wants his father back. The artist goes on to talk about hiding his pain and wishing he had a private place to feel it. He doesn't want to go outside because he doesn't know if he'll survive the day. He has a stick in his hand and is ready to find a way to survive. He's flooded his watch and is betting on himself because nobody else would. The artist reiterates that he's been through the rain before and doesn't want to feel the pain anymore.


The second verse talks about how people used to doubt the artist and how he's proud of how far he's come. He's gone from empty houses to raided ones, but he kept praying for brighter days. He's grateful for the support he's received and is keeping a gun with him for protection. Despite everything, he's thankful for his mother and how she believes in him.


The song touches on a number of themes, including the struggle for success, the desire for love and support, and the pain of loss. The artist is expressing his emotions and trying to find a way to move past his pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
The singer expresses the seriousness and depth of his emotions on this track.


Gotta feel my pain on this one
The singer wants the listener to understand and empathize with his deep sense of suffering and sorrow.


I keep a stick like a artist aye
The singer always has a weapon with him, just like a painter always has a brush.


Wonder what strings I'ma pick like guitarist
The singer wonders what choices he will make in the future, like a guitarist choosing which strings to play.


Been round the block and I know you a tourist
The singer has been through tough times and knows who is genuine and who is fake.


They talking down but they know that I'm arming
People may criticize the singer, but they know that he is well-prepared and armed to defend himself.


Shitting on niggas I don't need no Charmin
The singer is so dominant that he doesn't need any toilet paper to clean up after he 'shits on' his haters.


My designer I Drip in these garments
The singer's clothes are always fashionable and expensive, and he wears them well.


Devil been flipping the script with this karma
The singer feels like he is being punished by Karma, which is influenced by the Devil's tricks.


Fuck all the fame just give me my father
The singer doesn't care about fame, he just wants to be close to his dad.


Baby don't wanna feel pain no more
The singer doesn't want his loved one to suffer anymore.


Lot of this shit ain't the same no more
The world has changed a lot and it's not like it used to be.


Trust me I been thru the rain before
The singer has been through tough times before and knows how to handle them.


I don't wanna feel this pain no more aye
The singer is tired of feeling this way and wants it to stop.


Praying my soul you take
The singer is asking God to take his soul if he dies.


If I shall die fore I wake
The singer may die in his sleep and he's prepared for it.


It ain't no mistake
The singer is confident that he is not wrong about his feelings or decisions.


Don't wanna fade away
The singer doesn't want to disappear or be forgotten.


Hiding my pain today, yeah
The singer is trying to conceal his pain, at least for today.


I don't wanna go outside today
The singer doesn't want to face the world or leave his house.


Wondering if I'ma die today
The singer is scared that he may die unexpectedly.


Nigga I might have to slide today
The singer may have to use his weapon today.


Stick in my hand I'ma find a way
The singer is prepared to use his weapon if necessary, and he will find a way to protect himself.


Mamma I wish I could dry your face
The singer wants to comfort his mother's tears.


Wish I could find a private place
The singer wants a place where he can be alone with his thoughts and feelings.


Patek put away so my time is safe
The singer keeps his expensive watch put away so he can keep track of his time, which is precious.


Money could never heal time and space
Money cannot fix past hurts or make up for lost time.


I rather go reminisce in a wraith
The singer would rather ride in his luxury car and remember the good times than dwell on the negative ones.


I rather wake up and flip me a play
The singer prefers to start his day by making money and flipping a deal.


Niggas be hating a different day
Some people always have something to hate, no matter what day it is.


Nigga I can't put the piston away
The singer cannot put his weapon away, as he always needs to be prepared.


Look at my life I'ma piss it away
The singer feels like he's wasting his life and talent.


I'm on a mission to get it today
The singer is focused on achieving his goals, and he wants to achieve them as soon as possible.


Purple it won't hide the pain today
The singer can't hide his pain, not even by using drugs.


Flooded my watch like a rainy day
The singer's watch is covered in diamonds like it's been rained on.


DB said take you a chance
DB (a friend or associate) encouraged the singer to take a risk.


Went from the floor to a flight out to France
The singer went from being poor and unknown to taking a flight to France for a performance.


I took a risk and I double my bands
The singer took a chance and it paid off financially.


Double the block if we feel like he playing
The singer and his crew will take revenge if someone disrespects them or appears to be a threat.


I was just telling God about my plans
The singer prays to God and talks to him about his plans and dreams.


Manifestation
The singer believes that if he visualizes and manifests his desires, they will come true.


These conversations are sacred
The singer values and respects the private conversations he has.


Betting on me better take it to Vegas
The singer is confident that people should place bets on his success, it's a sure thing.


Moving these keys like I'm playing for Reagan
The singer is moving drugs around like he's playing a game of chess, just like the former president.


Remember when niggas was clowning me
People used to make fun of the singer.


Remember these niggas was doubting me
People used to doubt the singer's abilities.


Word on the town they proud of me
Now people are talking positively about the singer, and they're proud of him.


Look at the love surrounding me
The singer feels surrounded and supported by genuine love from friends and family.


All the potential they found in me
People believe that the singer has great potential.


Baby don't know how I made it
The singer's loved one doesn't know how he made it through tough times.


Some of our houses was vacant
The singer and his loved one didn't always have a place to live.


Some of them houses got raided
The singer and his loved one's homes were raided by the police.


In the dark I had a prayer
The singer prayed in the dark, during tough times.


Praying to God for brighter days
The singer is praying for better times ahead.


Wishing I ain't have to light away
The singer wishes he didn't have to struggle so much to achieve success.


God it must be a brighter way
The singer believes that there must be a better path for him, handpicked by God.


All of these niggas get dry erased
All of the singer's haters can be easily wiped away, like dry-erase ink on a whiteboard.


Just for the love of the bag
Some people will do anything for money, even if it's not good for them.


I gotta keep me a mag in place
The singer always keeps a gun with him, for safety.


I gotta key and half in the safe
The singer keeps his money and valuables safe, locked up in a secure place.


Finessing a nigga like Madden plays
The singer is good at manipulating and outsmarting people, like in the game Madden.


Damn
The singer expresses passion and intensity in his voice, emphasizing his emotions about the previous lines.


I was posted in trenches easy
The singer was in a dangerous, difficult situation that he made look easy to navigate.


Fourth and inches bet the gang believe me
The singer and his gang are confident in their abilities, even when facing tough situations.


Shit change why you came and leave me
People only stick around or show support when the singer is successful, then leave when things don't go well.


I see pain just the same as Stevie
The singer can feel the pain that others experience, just like Stevie Wonder's music empathizes with human suffering.


Wonder how life would be with peace
The singer wishes for a peaceful life, without the troubles and pain he has experienced.


I gotta keep a piece with me
The singer needs to keep a weapon with him for protection.


Mamma no need to grieve in me
The singer doesn't want his mother to worry or be sad about his struggles and hardships.


I thank God you believe in me
The singer is grateful that his mother has faith in him and his abilities.




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Written by: DeCorrian Walker

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@ronpc

The 70's & 80's will and always be the greatest era for music, God truely blessed that generation with talent.

@thomaswitczak1163

Schoner Classic..........!!!

@catchertwo

another great song that i have been looking for for the longest time, i love this album. tom3030 this is a good flex.

@princessmarshellaaur

City vibes!

@catchertwo

Curtis Hairston (10 October 1961 - 18 January 1996) is a U.S. soul/funk vocalist who had a number of Top 75 hits in the UK and U.S., both as a solo artist and as a featured artist in the B. B. & Q. Band. In 1985, he reached #13 in the UK Singles Chart with "I Want Your Lovin' (Just a Little Bit)" and in 1986, he was the vocalist for the B. B. & Q. Band's hit "Dreamer" which reached #1 in the UK Dance Chart and the U.S. Dance Chart. He died of kidney failure in January 1996 at the age of 34.

@craigstephenson219

Ultimate dance music close your eyes and dream!!!!

@craigstephenson219

Perfection!!!!

@naresu

2:37 this part is a corelated with the song before this in the album, Starlette. Lovely

@duzildorf

THANK YOU!!!

@ciacch

the best of the album in my opinion

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