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Cee-Lo Khujo Goodie & OutKast Lyrics

Nah, nah, nah
Expression of playful disagreement or disbelief

That's part of the
That is a component of the situation

That's, yeah
Confirmation of the previous statement

I got ya good that time, shawty
I successfully tricked you that time, my friend

Start over again
Begin anew

Everything happens for a reason
Events occur in a planned or meaningful way

Good doesn't come without pain
Positive outcomes are often accompanied by challenges or sacrifices

Start over again
Begin anew

Everything happens for a reason
Events occur in a planned or meaningful way

Ain't it funny how you're born and then your life begins
Isn't it ironic that one's existence starts at birth

Just like a baby all alone, that's if you wasn't a twin
Similar to an individual's experience as an infant, unless they were born with a sibling

You must begin to fend for self when the umbilical's cut
Once the connection to one's mother is severed, they must start taking care of themselves

The doctor put you under the heating lamp, your spirit is touched
Medical professionals use equipment to keep newborns warm, which can affect them emotionally

You know what, I take that back, why? You was alive
Never mind, my previous statement is incorrect, as you were clearly born alive

Date of conception, interception cause the sperm did collide
The day of fertilization started the process of the individual's existence

From T and A to DNA, feelings turn to children
From attraction based on physical features to the passing on of genetic material, emotions lead to offspring

The morning after pill didn't put a halt to our very existence
Even with the availability of emergency contraception, human life still continues to be created

We living, breathing, soon we'll be teething
We are alive and growing, and soon we will begin the process of cutting teeth

Our granny got a goal and now we want one for that reason
Our ancestors had aspirations, and we are motivated to achieve our own because of them

An adolescent mind is so impressionable in those stages
During the teenage years, the mind is particularly vulnerable to being influenced by external factors

But parents got to parent their kids to keep them out of cages
To prevent their children from ending up in confinement, parents must take an active role in rearing them

Cell therapists beware of this lugie that I spit
Medical professionals working with inmates should be cautious of any disrespectful or aggressive behavior exhibited by them

Incarceration without rehabilitation really don't mean shit
Simply imprisoning someone without providing ways to improve their behavior is pointless

Little Ricky's home, he gotta serve probation for six months
A young man named Ricky has been released from detention, but he must still undergo a period of supervision

But Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard still in the joint
Other family members are still incarcerated

Yeah, good does not come without pain (pain)
Positive outcomes are often accompanied by challenges or sacrifices

Like my homies on the sick side still dying over turf (sick side)
My friends from a disadvantaged neighborhood are still being killed over territory

That don't belong to us (us)
The disputed area is not rightfully ours

I mean us, left in the dust
My community has been neglected and overlooked

Try to catch up with Massa (Massa)
We are attempting to match the success of those in power

I used to wanna wrap my hands around the esophagus of them crackers
I previously felt such hatred towards white people that I wanted to strangle them

But Ephesians 6:12 said it wasn't flesh and blood that we wrestle against
A Bible verse tells us that we are not fighting physical enemies

Principalities, powers of this world (world)
Our true enemies are powerful forces in the world

Rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness
These entities are evil and cause suffering

In high places, so throw that whole armor of righteousness
These forces are in positions of authority, so we must equip ourselves with moral integrity

I spark this thing, but my name ain't Bubba (Bubba)
I am initiating change, but my name is not Bubba

I got a problem with racist cab drivers, like Glover (fuck you doing man? my money good?)
I take issue with taxi drivers who discriminate against their passengers, such as Glover did to me (Fuck you! What's the problem? My money is valid!)

And brothers that wax fat and forget all about the struggle (my money ain't good? Fuck you doing man)
Individuals who have achieved success can sometimes forget the struggles that others are still facing (My money isn't enough for you? Fuck you!)

Yeah, come on, come on (fuck you, suck my dick)
Slang and profanity used to express frustration or anger

Guess what, guess what
An interjection used to create suspense or arouse interest

Time to reset this thing
It is time to start over, to try again

Listen to me
Pay attention to what I am about to say

I awaken to sunlight that's beyond bright
I am greeted by an intense brightness in the morning

This day will be done right
I will ensure that today is successful

There is a war, just waiting on the other side of the door
There are challenges and struggles looming ahead

But I'll be bringing God to the gunfight
I will rely on my faith even during difficult times

Can't live forever, so have some fun, right?
Since life is finite, it is important to enjoy oneself while possible

Life's a bowl of candy, you can have one, right?
Life is full of opportunities and enjoyable experiences

You can handle if tomorrow never comes, right?
You are capable of dealing with the unknown future

You'll get used to singing if only for one night
You can become accustomed to unfamiliar or uncomfortable experiences

But I intend to raise two daughters and a son right
My personal goal is to raise my children in a responsible and loving manner

And I couldn't have wrote this if I was hopeless
My current state of mind allows me to write this message

And see I focus to provoke this
I intentionally concentrate in order to create this message

So open wide for my opinionated opus
Please be receptive to my strongly worded piece of writing

Stop playing Go Fish, but not below this
Stop engaging in trivial activities, but not before reaching this point in the song

Before I go, I thought that you all should know this
Before the song ends, I want to make sure you have learned this message

Recognize and realize before any regretting
Become aware and understand before experiencing any remorse

Before you relapse, perhaps you'll consider resetting (hm? Hm?)
Before you fall into old habits or patterns, maybe you should start anew (Hmm? Understand?)

Start over again
Begin anew

Everything happens for a reason
Events occur in a planned or meaningful way

Good doesn't come without pain
Positive outcomes are often accompanied by challenges or sacrifices

Start over again
Begin anew

Everything happens for a reason
Events occur in a planned or meaningful way