Confessions
Destiny's Child featuring Missy Elliott Lyrics


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The day you pissed me off
I told Mike to pick me up
I told him you was buggin' and
I don't like to fuss
He said he would look out for me
If I needed a friend
He took me to his house and then he
Invited me in
Then we sat on the couch
He put his arms around my waist
Knowin' I need lovin' then he
Gently grabbed my face
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
About the things I did
I might-as-well come clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just confessing
Bout the things I did
I might-as-well come clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
That you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
Are you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you, feel about that

(Verse 2)
Remember the time you wondered
Where your money went?
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 feel 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
About some things I did
I might-as-well come clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just confessing
Bout the things I did
I might-as-well come clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
That you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
Are you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you, feel about that

I was mad what was I to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
I can't tell a lie so
I'm tellin' the truth

I was mad what was I to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
You know, you know

I was mad what was I to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
I can't tell a lie so
I'm tellin' the truth

I was mad what was I to do
Never had any mind to play on you
Look at all the hurt you put me through
You know, you know

I'm just confessing
About some things I did
I might-as-well come clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just confessing
Bout the things I did
I might-as-well come clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
That you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you feel about that baby
I'm just guessing
Are you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you, feel about that

Confess, come clean boo, yo
What you feel about that
What you feel about uh
What you feel about that, confessing baby, misdemeanor,
Destiny, uh uh uh , we out 2-0-0- 0

I'm just guessing
That you through with me?
'Cause I just came clean
What you feel about that baby





Thou shall not bug

Overall Meaning

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 © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, DONALD HOLMES, GERARD THOMAS

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@Summonerperturbo

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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