In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
Confessions
Destiny's Child 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
The song "Confessions" by Destiny's Child featuring Missy Elliott is about a woman who is confessing to her partner about cheating on him. The woman is admitting to her wrongdoings and the hurt she caused her partner while also trying to explain the reasons behind her actions. She cheated on her partner because he had made her angry and during her moment of anger, she found comfort in someone else's company. The lyrics describe how the other man made her feel loved and valued in a way that her partner was not able to do at that moment. The woman feels guilty and wants to come clean about what she's done, hoping that her partner will be able to forgive her.
The song touches on themes of honesty, guilt, and forgiveness. The woman in the song feels bad about what she has done and is willing to confess the truth to her partner. She knows that honesty is the best policy and wants to come clean to avoid any further damage to their relationship. The song may serve as a reflection of the consequences of infidelity and the struggles that come with rebuilding trust in a relationship after a betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
The day you pissed me off
I was angry with you on that particular day.
I told Mike to pick me up
I asked Mike to come pick me up from where I was.
I told him you was buggin' and, I don't like to fuss
I informed Mike that you were bothering me, and I dislike arguing.
He said he would look out for me, if I needed a friend
Mike offered to help me if I ever needed a friend.
He took me to his house and then he, invited me in
Mike took me to his place and invited me inside.
Then we sat on the couch, he put his arms around my waist
Mike and I sat on the couch, and he hugged me from behind.
Knowin' I need lovin' then he, gently grabbed my face
Mike understood that I was yearning for some love, so he gently held my face.
He kissed me like a guy could never, kiss a girl before
Mike gave me a kiss that surpassed any other that I've ever received from a man.
So you know what happened baby, I need to say no more
It's evident what happened between Mike and me, and I don't need to explain further.
Remember the time you wondered, where your money went?
Do you recall when you were unsure where your money disappeared to?
I called my friends, and bought some clothes, and took them on a trip
I contacted my friends, bought some new clothes, and we went on a journey together.
I met a dude that had a jeep, and we talked all the time
I met a guy with a jeep, and we spoke frequently.
He asked me bout my man, and you know that I had to lie
He questioned me about my significant other, and I had to fib.
He thought I had no man, and I was chillin by myself
He believed I didn't have a boyfriend, and I was simply relaxing alone.
Don't get mad, 'cause I feel sad, that's why I must confess
Please don't be angered because I'm sad, which is why I need to come clean to you.
Too many times I wanted to, let you know my dirt
I've wished to reveal my faults to you several times in the past.
But every time you said, you loved me I knew it would hurt
However, each time you expressed your love for me, I knew it would pain you if I revealed the truth.
I was mad what was I to do, never had any mind to play on you
I was angry; what else could I have done? I never had any intention of deceiving you.
Look at all the hurt you put me through, I can't tell a lie so, I'm tellin' the truth
Consider all of the pain you've caused me. I can't bring myself to lie, so I'm telling you the truth.
Confess, come clean boo, yo, what you feel about that
Confess and be honest, my dear. What are your thoughts on this confession?
Thou shall not bug
One should not bother or pester others unnecessarily.
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