Reset
Cee Lo Green; Khujo Goodie; OutKast Lyrics

Start over again
Sometimes it's necessary to start fresh and begin again.

Everything happens for a reason
There is a purpose behind the events that happen in our lives.

Good doesn't come without pain
In order to achieve something good, one must often go through difficult experiences.

Start over again
Again, it's important to start over if we need to in order to achieve our goals.

Everything happens for a reason
The repetition of this line emphasizes how important it is to understand that there is meaning behind the events in our lives.

Ain't it funny how you're born and then your life begins
Life is a journey, and it starts as soon as we are born.

Just like a baby all alone, that's if you wasn't a twin
Babies are often helpless and dependent on others for survival, unless they are born with a twin.

You must begin to fend for self when the umbilical's cut
As soon as a baby is born, they must start learning to take care of themselves.

The doctor put you under the heating lamp, your spirit is touched
Babies are often placed under a heating lamp to regulate their body temperature, and it can be a comforting experience.

You know what, I take that back, why? You was alive
The artist is correcting themselves and acknowledging that the baby being alive is more important than anything else.

Date of conception, interception cause the sperm did collide
The singer is acknowledging that the creation of life is a complex process involving the meeting of sperm and egg.

From T 'n A to DNA, feelings turn to children
The process of creating life involves more than just physical attraction, it involves the joining of DNA and the creation of a child.

The morning after pill didn't put a halt to our very existence
Despite various forms of birth control, human beings continue to exist and be born.

We living, breathing, soon we'll be teething
The process of growing up and development involves various milestones, like getting teeth.

Our granny got a goal and now we want one for that reason
The things we see and experience in life can inspire us to set goals for ourselves.

An adolescent mind is so impressionable in those stages
Teenagers are often very influenced by the things they see and experience, and it can shape their worldview.

But parents got to parent their kids to keep them out of cages
It is important for parents to guide and protect their children so they don't end up in trouble with the law (in cages).

Cell therapists beware of this lugie that I spit
The singer is warning cell therapists to be wary of their words, because he is about to say something important.

Incarceration without rehabilitation really don't mean shit
Punishment alone (incarceration) is not an effective way to help people who have gotten in trouble with the law, they need rehabilitation.

Little Ricky's home, he gotta serve probation for six months
A specific example of someone being on probation, which is a form of punishment for breaking the law.

But Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard still in the joint
Two famous rappers who have been in jail for crimes they have committed.

Good does not come without pain
Reiterating the idea that anything worth having requires hard work and sacrifice.

Before it gets better, it's going get worse
Sometimes things have to get worse before they can get better, a common theme in personal growth.

Like my homies on the sick side still dying over turf
Gang violence is often a result of people fighting over control of a certain area (turf) and it can result in senseless deaths.

That don't belong to us
The idea that we can't own land or territories, it belongs to everyone.

I mean us, left in the dust
The singer is acknowledging that some people don't have access to certain privileges or opportunities, and are left behind.

Try to catch up with massah
The idea of trying to catch up to someone in a position of power, but realizing it's impossible.

I used to wanna wrap my hands around the esophagus of them crackers
The frustration and anger towards racist people who have caused harm and discrimination.

But Ephesians 6:12 said it wasn't flesh and blood that we wrestle against
Quoting a biblical passage to remind listeners that the enemy isn't always another person, but can be a greater evil.

Principalities, powers of this world
Referring to the idea that there are greater powers and forces at work in the world, beyond human understanding.

Rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness
Darkness and wickedness can be present in many forms, not just in physical people or things.

In high places, so throw that whole armor of righteousness
The idea of protecting oneself from the darkness and evil in the world by having a strong sense of morality and righteousness.

I spark this thing, but my name ain't Bubba
Starting something, but not necessarily in a violent or aggressive way.

I got a problem with racist cab drivers, like Glover
Calling out specific examples of people who perpetuate racism and discrimination.

And brothers that wax fat and forget all about the struggle
Some people who achieve success forget about those who are still struggling and don't use their influence to help others.

Listen to me
An attention-getting phrase, indicating that something important is about to be said.

I awaken to sunlight that's beyond bright
The idea of starting the day with positivity and hope.

This day will be done right
Starting the day with intention, with the goal of making it a good day.

There is a war, just waiting on the other side of the door
Life is often a battle, and challenges are waiting around every corner.

But I'll be bringing God to the gunfight
Using faith as a way to overcome challenges and difficult situations.

Can't live forever, so have some fun, right
Life is short, so it's important to enjoy it and have fun while we can.

Life's a bowl of candy, you can have one, right
Using a metaphor to describe how life is full of opportunities and experiences, so we should take advantage of them while we can.

You can handle if tomorrow never comes, right
The idea of preparing oneself for the worst-case scenario and accepting that tomorrow is not guaranteed.

You'll get used to singing if only for one night
The idea of enjoying experiences, even if they are fleeting or temporary.

But I intend to raise two daughters and a son right
The importance of family and parenthood, and the desire to raise children in a positive and nurturing environment.

And I couldn't have wrote this if I was hopeless
Acknowledging that hope is necessary in order to create something meaningful or positive.

And see I focus to provoke this
Intentionally creating something (in this case, a song) to inspire or motivate others.

So open wide for my opinionated opus
The artist is confident in their message, and wants listeners to be receptive to it.

Stop playing Go Fish, but not below this
The idea of not wasting time or being complacent, but rather striving for something more meaningful or impactful.

Before I go, I thought that you all should know this
Before the song ends, the singer has something important to say.

Recognize and realize before any regretting
Encouraging listeners to take action and make positive changes before it's too late.

Before you relapse, perhaps you'll consider resetting
The importance of recognizing when we are at risk of falling back into negative patterns or behaviors, and taking steps to reset and start again.