Confessions
Destiny’s Child feat. Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Ooh-ooh (uh)
Ooh-ooh, ooh (uh uh uh)
Ooh-oh no, ooh (say what?)
Ooh-ooh no-no (verse one)
The day you pissed me off, I told Mike to pick me up (uh)
I told him you was buggin' and I don't like to fuss (uh)
He took me to his house and then he invited me in (say what?)
Then we sat on the couch, he put his arms around my waist (uh)
Knowin' I need lovin', then he gently grabbed my face (uh)
He kissed me like a guy could never kiss a girl before
So, you know what happened, baby, I need to say no more
I'm just confessing (confessing)
'Bout the things I did (oh yeah)
I might as well come clean (yeah, yeah)
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just confessing (yeah)
'Bout the things I did (whoa-oh, oh-oh)
I might as well come clean (come clean)
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just guessing (guessing, yeah)
That you're through with me
'Cause I just came clean (please don't be through with me)
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just guessing
Are you through with me? (Are you through with me?)
'Cause I just came clean (yeah)
What you feel about that? (Verse two)
Remember the time you wondered where your money went? (Uh-huh)
I called my friends and bought some clothes and took them on a trip
I met a dude that had a Jeep and we talked all the time
He asked me 'bout my man and you know that I had to lie
He thought I had no man and I was chillin' by myself
Don't get mad, 'cause I felt sad, that's why I must confess
Too many times I wanted to let you know my dirt
But every time you said you loved me,
I knew it would hurt
I'm just confessing (Confessing, yeah)
'Bout the things I did (Oh-whoa)
I might as well come clean (Come clean)
What you feel about that, baby? (Oh-ooh)
I'm just confessing (Confessing)
'Bout the things I did (Yeah)
I might as well come clean (Come clean, hey)
What you feel about that, baby? (Come clean, hey-yeah)
I'm just guessing
That you're through with me (are you through with me?)
'Cause I just came clean (came clean)
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just guessing (guessing)
Are you through with me? (Are you through with me?)
'Cause I just came clean
What you feel about that? (Ooh, hey le-le-le-le-looh)
I was mad, what was I to do? (Hey)
I never had it in mind to play on you (oh-ooh)
But look at all the hurt you put me through (whoa)
I can't tell a lie, so I'm tellin' the truth (oh-ooh)
I was mad, what was I to do? (Say what?)
I never had it in mind to play on you (uh)
But look at all the hurt you put me through
You know, you know (you know You know)
I was mad, what was I to do? (I to do)
I never had it in mind to play on you (play on you)
But look at all the hurt you put me through (oh-ooh)
I can't tell a lie, so I'm tellin' the truth (No no, no-ooh)
I was mad, what was I to do? (Oh-ooh)
I never had it in mind to play on you (hey)
But look at all the hurt you put me through (oh)
You know, you know (oh-ooh, oh-ooh)
I'm just confessing (confessing)
'Bout the things I did (things I did)
I might as well come clean (come clean)
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just confessing (confessing)
'Bout the things I did (things I did)
I might as well come clean (oh-ooh, oh)
What you feel about that, baby? (Hey-yeah)
I'm just guessing
That you're through with me (are you through with me, oh?)
'Cause I just came clean (came clean)
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just guessing (guessing)
Are you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean (oh)
What you feel about that? (ooh-yeah)
Confess
Come clean, boo
Yo, what you feel about that?
What you feel about, uh
What you feel about that?
Huh, confessin', baby
Misdemeanor, Destiny, uh-uh-uh
I'm just guessing
That you're through with me
'Cause I just came clean
What you feel about that, baby?
I'm just guessing
Are you through with me?
Thou shall not bug
In "Confessions," Destiny's Child featuring Missy Elliott sings about a woman who cheats on her boyfriend and confesses her infidelity. The song speaks to the idea of "confessions" or coming clean and asking for forgiveness. The first verse recounts the day she got into a fight with her boyfriend and went over to Mike's house, who is a friend who she knew would look out for her. While there, she and Mike started to get physical, kissing and making love. She confesses everything, saying she just wants to come clean about what she did wrong. In the second verse, she talks about how she spent the money that her boyfriend gave to her to buy things for herself and to go on a trip with a man she met. She lied to the man and said she had no boyfriend. The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of coming clean and confessing past mistakes.
The lyrics of "Confessions" show a woman who is struggling with her fidelity, but rather than hiding her actions, she confesses to her boyfriend everything she has done wrong. She talks about the guilt she feels for her actions, and how she wants to come clean while also addressing the issues that caused her to cheat in the first place. It highlights the fact that nobody is perfect, people make mistakes, but it is how you deal with them that shows your character. The lyrics also show that open communication between partners is essential for a healthy relationship. The song emphasizes the importance of honesty and trust in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The day you pissed me off
When you upset me
I told Mike to pick me up
I asked Mike to come get me
I told him you was buggin' and
I told him you were bothering me
I don't like to fuss
I don't like to argue
He said he would look out for me
He said he would take care of me
If I needed a friend
If I needed someone to talk to
He took me to his house and then he
He brought me to his home
Invited me in
Invited me inside
Then we sat on the couch
We sat down on the sofa
He put his arms around my waist
He wrapped his arms around me
Knowin' I need lovin' then he
Knowing I needed affection
Gently grabbed my face
Softly held my face
He kissed me like a guy could never
He kissed me like no one ever has
Kiss a girl before
Kissed a girl like that before
So you know what happened baby
You know what happened next
I need to say no more
I don't need to say anything else
I'm just confessing
I am admitting
About the things I did
About my actions
I might-as-well come clean
I might as well be honest
What you feel about that baby
What do you think of that, baby
I'm just guessing
I'm not sure
That you through with me?
That you've ended things with me
'Cause I just came clean
Because I just told the truth
Remember the time you wondered
Do you remember when you were curious
Where your money went?
About where your money went
I called my friends
I contacted my friends
And bought some clothes
And purchased some clothing
And took them on a trip
And went on a trip with them
I met a dude that had a jeep
I met a guy who had a Jeep
And we talked all the time
And we talked frequently
He asked me bout my man
He asked me about you
And you know that I had to lie
And I had to tell a falsehood
He thought I had no man
He believed I was single
And I was chillin' by myself
And I was relaxing alone
Don't get mad
Don't become angry
'Cause I feel sad
Because I am feeling upset
That's why I must confess
That's why I need to tell you the truth
Too many times I wanted to
I have wanted to many times
Let you know my dirt
Tell you about my secret
But every time you said
But every time you told me
You loved me I knew
That you loved me, I knew
It would hurt
It would cause pain
I was mad what was I to do
I was angry, what was I supposed to do
Never had any mind to play on you
I never intended to deceive you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
Look at all the pain you caused me
You know, you know
You understand
Confess, come clean boo, yo
Admit it, be honest
What you feel about that
What is your reaction to that
Destiny, uh uh uh , we out 2-0-0- 0
This is Destiny, and we're done with this song from the year 2000
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Melissa A. Elliott, Donald Holmes, Gerard Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The Writing's On The Wall album 1999 vocals columbia records songs grassroots entertainment
Members 4
Beyonce Knowles
Kelly Rowland
LeToya Luckett
LeTavia Roberson
Track Songs 17
1. Intro (The Writing's On The Wall)
2. So Good
3. Bills, Bills, Bills
4. Confessions
(featuring Missy Elliott)
5. Bug A Boo
6. Temptation
7. Now That She's Gone
8. Where'd You Go
9. Hey Ladies
10. If You Leave
(featuring Next)
11. Jumpin, Jumpin
12. Say My Name
13. She Can't Love You
14. Stay
15. Sweet Sixteen
16. Outro
(Amazing Grace...Dedicated To Andretta Tillman)
17. Get On The Bus
Thank you group destiny's child
I thanks to you beyonce kelly letoya and letavia this is destiny's child girl group sony music entertainment records columbia records live concert 1999
Special Guest
Missy Elliott
Next
And more songs
The Writing's On The Wall records sony music entertainment inc 1999
All Right Resrved 1999
Copyright 2000
@user-qd6im2hp2e
Beyoncé rode this beat like a rapper. Rap-singing at its finest. 🔥
@jamcakes100
This song is everything, Beyonce slayed as usual, Kelly killed the chorus and LeToya gave me life on the bridge & Toya and Tavia's Harmonies always on point. This is why this was the best line up in my eyes. Love this album!!!!
@angelacooper8973
I don’t hear Kelly at all in this song. Either she’s singing low or LeToya is drowning her out. All I hear is Beyonce and LeToya showing out.
@tamikad3535
@Angela Cooper I'm the opposite, all I hear is Kelly
@brandygee9954
This is def my fave DC album.
@asianbarbie1
but the new generation sleeping on teenage beyonce!
@khaydouglas9163
They know Bey and Mrs. Carter...we know Beyoncé Knowles
@blackgoddess7899
I’m 16 all I ever listen to is old school but sometimes I do put on Some new school but it’s mostly old school ❤️
@Opbabyyx
@BLACK GODDESS frr
@adroutt1985
Vocally she was so different.. i love 18 year old b voice