Reset
Big Boi Feat. Khujo Goodie Lyrics

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Nah, nah, nah
That's part of the
That's, yeah
I got ya good that time, shawty

Start over again
Everything happens for a reason
Good doesn't come without pain

Start over again
Everything happens for a reason

Ain't it funny how you're born and then your life begins
Just like a baby all alone, that's if you wasn't a twin
You must begin to fend for self when the umbilical's cut
The doctor put you under the heating lamp, your spirit is touched
You know what, I take that back, why? You was alive
Date of conception, interception cause the sperm did collide
From T and A to DNA, feelings turn to children
The morning after pill didn't put a halt to our very existence
We living, breathing, soon we'll be teething
Our granny got a goal and now we want one for that reason
An adolescent mind is so impressionable in those stages
But parents got to parent their kids to keep them out of cages
Cell therapists beware of this lugie that I spit
Incarceration without rehabilitation really don't mean shit
Little Ricky's home, he gotta serve probation for six months
But Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard still in the joint
Reset

Start over again (uh, uh, that's right)
(That's right, that's right)(come on)
(Uh, that's right, that's right, uh, uh)
Everything happens for a reason (know that)
Good doesn't come without pain (blood than thicker)
(come on, come on)
Start over again (know that)
(I don't care)(come on, come on)
(We gots to do it all over again)(Cotton Club Goodie)
Everything happens for a reason (Cotton Club Goodie, uh uh uh)

Yeah, good does not come without pain (pain)
Meaning, before it gets better, it's going get worse 9worse)
Like my homies on the sick side still dying over turf (sick side)
That don't belong to us (us)
I mean us, left in the dust
Try to catch up with Massa (Massa)
I used to wanna wrap my hands around the esophagus of them crackers
But Ephesians 6:12 said it wasn't flesh and blood that we wrestle against
Principalities, powers of this world (world)
Rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness
In high places, so throw that whole armor of righteousness
I spark this thing, but my name ain't Bubba (Bubba)
I got a problem with racist cab drivers, like Glover (fuck you doing man? my money good?)
And brothers that wax fat and forget all about the struggle (my money ain't good? Fuck you doing man)
Yeah, come on, come on (fuck you, suck my dick)
Guess what, guess what
Time to reset this thing

Start over again (uh, to the triple 0's, uh, to K-H-U-J-O)
Everything happens for a reason (Big Boi)
Good doesn't come without pain
Start over again
Everything happens for a reason

Listen to me
I awaken to sunlight that's beyond bright
This day will be done right
There is a war, just waiting on the other side of the door
But I'll be bringing God to the gunfight
Can't live forever, so have some fun, right?
Life's a bowl of candy, you can have one, right?
You can handle if tomorrow never comes, right?
You'll get used to singing if only for one night
But I intend to raise two daughters and a son right
And I couldn't have wrote this if I was hopeless
And see I focus to provoke this
So open wide for my opinionated opus
Stop playing Go Fish, but not below this
Before I go, I thought that you all should know this
Recognize and realize before any regretting
Before you relapse, perhaps you'll consider resetting (hm? Hm?)

Start over again
Everything happens for a reason

Overall Meaning

The song Reset by Big Boi featuring Khujo Goodie and Cee-Lo is essentially about starting over again in life. The lyrics touch upon the fact that everything happens for a reason and that even though good doesn't come without pain, one must keep moving forward. The song's chorus is repeated multiple times, stressing on the need to reset and start anew.

The verses focus on the different struggles that people go through in life. Big Boi's verse talks about how life begins with birth and how we must fend for ourselves from the moment we're born. He also touches upon how parents must parent their kids to keep them out of trouble. Khujo's verse delves into racial inequality and how some people, especially those of color, can be left behind in society. The verse also focuses on the need to fight against the principalities and wickedness in high places. Cee-Lo's verse talks about making the most of life and raising children right. He encourages listeners to recognize and realize their potential, urging them not to give up.

In conclusion, the song Reset is a powerful message about the need to start over and keep moving forward. The lyrics touch upon life's different struggles and how one must navigate through them to find success.

Line by Line Meaning

Nah nah nah
Big Boi's playful introduction

That's part of the
Continuation of the intro

That's, yeah
Another continuation of the intro

I got ya good that time, shawty
Big Boi acknowledging the listener's attention

Start over again
Debra Killings reminding us to begin anew

Everything happens for a reason
Debra Killings comforting us with the idea of fate

Good doesn't come without pain
Debra Killings explains that growth requires suffering

Ain't it funny how you're born and then your life begins
Big Boi reflecting on the mystery of birth and life

Just like a baby all alone, that's if you wasn't a twin
Big Boi acknowledging that sometimes we must go it alone

You must begin to fend for self when the umbilical's cut
Big Boi highlighting the reality of self-reliance

The doctor put you under the heating lamp, your spirit is touched
Big Boi alluding to the idea of being 'born again'

You know what, I take that back, why? You was alive
Big Boi correcting himself to emphasize the miracle of life

Date of conception, interception cause the sperm did collide
Big Boi referencing the scientific explanation of conception

From T 'n A to DNA, feelings turn to children
Big Boi pointing out that our emotions can lead to offspring

The morning after pill didn't put a halt to our very existence
Big Boi questioning the societal norms around birth control

We livin', breathin', soon we'll be teethin'
Big Boi detailing the progression of human life

Our granny got a gold and now we want one for that reason
Big Boi commenting on the human desire for material goods

An adolescent mind is so impressionable in those stages
Big Boi recognizing the importance of upbringing

But parents got to parent their kids to keep them out of cages
Big Boi calling for responsible parenting to prevent incarceration

Cell therapists beware of this lugie that I spit
Big Boi warning against false therapists and their empty words

Incarceration without rehabilitation really don't mean shit
Big Boi criticizing the prison system and its failings

Little Ricky's home, he gotta serve probation for six months
Big Boi commenting on the punishment for minor offenses

But Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard still in the joint
Big Boi comparing lesser sentences to longer ones in prison

Reset
Big Boi culminating his thoughts on the need for a fresh start

Good does not come without pain
Khujo echoing Debra Killings' sentiment on the necessity of suffering

Meaning, before it gets better, it's goin get worse
Khujo elaborating on the nature of progress

Like my homies on the sick side still dyin over turf
Khujo lamenting the violence in his community

That don't belong to us
Khujo pointing out the absurdity of territorialism

I mean us, left in the dust
Khujo expressing frustration with societal structures

Try to catch up with massah
Khujo referencing the difficulty of competing with the establishment

I used to want to wrap my hands around the esophagus of them crackers
Khujo revealing his past resentment towards white people

But Ephesians 6:12 said it wasn't flesh and blood that we wrestle against
Khujo citing a Bible verse to illustrate his shift in perspective

Principalities, powers of this world
Khujo referencing supernatural entities that influence society

Rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness
Khujo further elaborating on the spiritual battle he sees taking place

In high places, so throw that whole armor of righteousness
Khujo urging listeners to spiritually prepare for the fight ahead

I spark this thang, but my name ain't Bubba
Khujo boasting about his skills as a rapper

I got a problem with racist cab drivers, like Glover
Khujo calling out racism in the taxi industry

And brothers that wax fat an dforget all about the struggle
Khujo criticizing those who have forgotten their roots

Yeah, come on, come on
Khujo hyping himself up

Guess what, guess what
Khujo asking for the listener's attention

Time to reset this thang
Khujo reiterating the need for starting over

Listen to me
Cee-Lo commanding the listener's attention

I awaken to sunlight that's beyond bright
Cee-Lo beginning a contemplative verse

This day will be done right
Cee-Lo expressing optimism for the present

There is a war, just waiting on the other side of the door
Cee-Lo acknowledging the conflict that surrounds us

But I'll be bringing God to the gunfight
Cee-Lo stating his faith in God

Can't live forever, so have some fun, right
Cee-Lo reminding us to enjoy the time we have

Life's a bowl of candy, you can have one, right
Cee-Lo comparing life to a sweet treat

You can handle if tomorrow never comes, right
Cee-Lo questioning our resilience in the face of uncertainty

You'll get used to singin' if only for one night
Cee-Lo encouraging us to enjoy life while we can

But I intend to raise two daughters and a son right
Cee-Lo expressing his desire to be a good parent

And I couldn't have wrote this if I was hopeless
Cee-Lo reflecting on his own positivity and creativity

And see I focus to provoke this
Cee-Lo explaining his motivation for writing

So open wide for my opinionated opus
Cee-Lo introducing his song as an expression of his views

Stop playin' 'Go Fish', but not below this
Cee-Lo admonishing us to take life seriously

Before I go, I thought that you all should know this
Cee-Lo preparing to conclude his verse

Recognize and realize before any regretting
Cee-Lo urging us to be aware of our choices

Before you relapse, perhaps you'll consider resetting
Cee-Lo reminding us of the importance of starting over

Start over again
Debra Killings reiterating her central theme of renewal

Everything happens for a reason
Debra Killings reminding us that there is purpose in our struggles

Good doesn't come without pain
Debra Killings reiterating the necessity of suffering for growth

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Thomas Decarlo Burton, Willie Edward Knighton, Antwan Patton

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