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Cee-Lo/OutKast/Khujo Goodie Lyrics

Nah nah nah
Small talk and filler

That's part of the
Continuing small talk and filler

That's, yeah
Exclamation of agreement and support

I got ya good that time, shawty
Expression of playfulness and teasing

Start over again
Encouragement to reset and try again

Everything happens for a reason
Belief in divine or natural order

Good doesn't come without pain
Acknowledge the difficulty and challenges of life

Ain't it funny how you're born and then your life begins
Observation of life's paradoxes and mysteries

Just like a baby all alone, that's if you wasn't a twin
Thoughts on the individuality and uniqueness of each person

You must begin to fend for self when the umbilical's cut
Reflection on the transition to independence and self-sufficiency

The doctor put you under the heating lamp, your spirit is touched
Comment on the fragility and importance of life's beginnings

You know what, I take that back, why? You was alive
Reversal of a previous sentiment

Date of conception, interception cause the sperm did collide
Acknowledgment of the scientific and biological factors in birth

From T 'n A to DNA, feelings turn to children
Connection between physical attraction, love, and birth

The morning after pill didn't put a halt to our very existence
Contemplation of birth control and its limitations

We livin', breathin', soon we'll be teethin'
Recognition of the cyclical and ongoing nature of life

Our granny got a gold and now we want one for that reason
Comment on the allure of material possessions and social status

An adolescent mind is so impressionable in those stages
Observation of the formative years of development

But parents got to parent their kids to keep them out of cages
Call for parental responsibility and guidance

Cell therapists beware of this lugie that I spit
Warning to those who work in the criminal justice system

Incarceration without rehabilitation really don't mean shit
Criticism of the prison system and its failings

Little Ricky's home, he gotta serve probation for six months
Example of the punishment and rehabilitation process

But Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard still in the joint
Recognition of those who are still behind bars

Good does not come without pain
Reiteration of the earlier sentiment

Meaning, before it gets better, it's goin get worse
Recognition of the difficulties and struggles before reaching success

Like my homies on the sick side still dyin over turf
Reference to gang violence and its consequences

That don't belong to us
Comment on the destructive nature of conflict and division

I mean us, left in the dust
Personal connection to the issue at hand

Try to catch up with massah
Reference to the oppression and injustice of the past

I used to want to wrap my hands around the esophagus of them crackers
Expression of anger and frustration

But Ephesians 6:12 said it wasn't flesh and blood that we wrestle against
Reference to spiritual warfare and the power of love

Principalities, powers of this world
Elaboration on the spiritual nature of struggle

Rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness
Identification of evil and its influence

In high places, so throw that whole armor of righteousness
Call for spiritual protection during times of struggle

I spark this thang, but my name ain't Bubba
Declaration of individuality and uniqueness

I got a problem with racist cab drivers, like Glover
Comment on racial discrimination and prejudice

And brothers that wax fat an dforget all about the struggle
Warning against complacency and apathy

Time to reset this thang
Call to action to reset and start anew

Listen to me
Asserting authority and commanding attention

I awaken to sunlight that's beyond bright
Comment on the beauty and wonder of the natural world

This day will be done right
Expression of determination and positivity

There is a war, just waiting on the other side of the door
Observation of the ongoing conflict in the world

But I'll be bringing God to the gunfight
Belief in the power of faith and spirituality

Can't live forever, so have some fun, right
Celebration of life and enjoyment

Life's a bowl of candy, you can have one, right
Metaphor for life's opportunities and pleasures

You can handle if tomorrow never comes, right
Questioning of one's preparedness for the future

You'll get used to singin' if only for one night
Encouragement to enjoy life's fleeting moments

But I intend to raise two daughters and a son right
Declaration of familial responsibility and values

And I couldn't have wrote this if I was hopeless
Recognition of the role of hope in creativity

And see I focus to provoke this
Explanation of the motivation behind the song

So open wide for my opinionated opus
Introduction to the song as an expression of the artist's opinions and beliefs

Stop playin' 'Go Fish', but not below this
Call to action to stop trivial pursuits and focus on important issues

Before I go, I thought that you all should know this
Final thoughts before concluding the song

Recognize and realize before any regretting
Encouragement to be aware and mindful of one's actions

Before you relapse, perhaps you'll consider resetting
Advice to consider starting fresh instead of repeating past mistakes