Bag Lady
Erykah Badu Lyrics


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Bag lady you gone hurt your back
Dragging all them bags like that
I guess nobody ever told you
All you must hold onto, is you, is you, is you

One day all them bags gon' get in your way
One day all them bags gon' get in your way
I said one day all them bags gon' get in your way
One day all them bags gon' get in your way, so pack light,
Pack light, mm, pack light, pack light, oh ooh

Bag lady you gon' miss your bus
You can't hurry up, 'cause you got too much stuff
When they see you coming, niggas take off running
From you it's true, oh yes they do

One day he gon' say you crowding my space
One day he gon' say you crowding my space
I said one day he gon' say you crowding my space
One day he gon' say you crowding my space so, pack light
Pack light, mm, pack light, pack light, ooh ooh

Girl I know, sometimes it's hard and we can't let go
Oh when someone hurts you oh so bad inside
You can't deny it you can't stop crying
So oh, oh, oh, if you start breathin' babe
You won't believe it, it feels so much better, so much better baby
Bag lady, let it go let it go let it go let it go oh
Girl you don't need it
Bet ya love could make it better
Bet ya love can make it better
Bet ya love can make it better, need someone to love you right
Bet ya love can make it better
Bet ya love I bet ya love I bet ya
Bet ya love can make it better, baby baby
Bet ya love can make it better
Bet ya love can make it better, hey hey
Bet ya love can make it better,
I bet ya love I bet you love
Bet ya love can make it better
I bet ya love I bet you love, oh oh oh (Bet ya love can make it better)
Bet ya love can make it better (oh oh oh oh)
Bet ya love can make it better




Bag lady, let it go let it go let it go let it go oh
Yeah you don't need it

Overall Meaning

The song Bag Lady by Erykah Badu is a powerful message about the emotional baggage that people carry around with them throughout their lives. In this song, the Bag Lady is symbolic of a woman who has accumulated a great deal of emotional baggage from past relationships and is now carrying it all around with her. Badu's message is that in order to be truly free and happy, we need to let go of this baggage and move on with our lives.


The lyrics suggest that these bags are a burden that the Bag Lady has been carrying for far too long, to the point where they are interfering with her ability to live her life fully. The repetition of the phrase "one day all them bags gon' get in your way" emphasizes this point, suggesting that there will come a time when the baggage we carry will become a hindrance to our daily lives. The chorus emphasizes the need to "pack light," both literally and metaphorically, suggesting that we need to let go of the things that are weighing us down in order to move forward.


In the second verse, Badu suggests that this emotional baggage can also impact our relationships with others. People may be put off by the emotional weight that we carry, and it can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. The line "niggas take off running from you" highlights the idea that this baggage can even push potential partners away. The chorus once again emphasizes the need to "pack light" in order to avoid conflicts in our relationships.


The song ends with the message that love can help us to let go of our emotional baggage and move forward in our lives. "Bet ya love can make it better" suggests that when we open ourselves up to love, we can find the strength to let go of the things that are holding us back. The final refrain of "let it go" emphasizes this message and encourages listeners to embrace the freedom that comes with letting go of their emotional baggage.


Overall, Bag Lady is a powerful message about the importance of letting go of our emotional baggage in order to move forward in our lives and relationships. As the chorus says, "pack light" and let go of the things that are holding you back.


Line by Line Meaning

Bag lady you gone hurt your back
You are carrying too much emotional baggage that is affecting you physically


Dragging all them bags like that
You are holding on to past hurt and trauma, and it's dragging you down


I guess nobody ever told you
Perhaps you have never been told that you should focus on yourself


All you must hold onto, is you, is you, is you
The only thing you need to hold onto is yourself, your own worth and value


One day all them bags gon' get in your way
Someday, the emotional baggage you are carrying will prevent you from moving forward in life


So pack light, Pack light, mm, pack light, pack light, oh ooh
It's important to let go of the unnecessary emotional weight and focus on only what is truly important


Bag lady you gon' miss your bus
You might miss out on opportunities because you are carrying too much baggage


You can't hurry up, 'cause you got too much stuff
You might not be able to act quickly because you are weighed down by emotional baggage


When they see you coming, niggas take off running
People might avoid you because they can sense that you have too much emotional baggage


From you it's true, oh yes they do
It is true that people might avoid you because of the emotional baggage you carry


One day he gon' say you crowding my space
In a relationship, your emotional baggage might become too much for your partner to handle


Pack light, mm, pack light, pack light, ooh ooh
To avoid imposing on your partner or holding back your own growth, you must let go of unnecessary emotional baggage


Girl I know, sometimes it's hard and we can't let go
It can be difficult to let go of past hurt and trauma


Oh when someone hurts you oh so bad inside
Emotional pain can be very deep and hard to shake off


You can't deny it you can't stop crying
It can be hard to ignore or suppress the deep emotions that come with past hurt


So oh, oh, oh, if you start breathin' babe
If you start to prioritize your own well-being and let go of emotional baggage, you will feel better


You won't believe it, it feels so much better, so much better baby
Letting go of emotional baggage can be liberating and make a big difference in your life


Girl you don't need it
You do not benefit from holding on to past hurt or emotional baggage


Bet ya love could make it better
Love and healthy relationships can help heal emotional wounds


Need someone to love you right
You deserve to be loved in a healthy and positive way that helps you grow


Bet ya love can make it better
Love and positive relationships can help you overcome past hurt and move forward in a positive way


Bet ya love I bet ya love I bet ya
Love is a powerful force that can make a big difference


Hey hey
An expression of encouragement or motivation


I bet ya love can make it better
Again, love is emphasized as a powerful tool for healing and growth


Yeah you don't need it
Emotional baggage is not helpful or necessary in your life




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Isaac Hayes, Erica Wright, Shaun Martin

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Comments from YouTube:

Caro L.Milo

i keep running this song in loops. You're the one who uploaded the best version, best photo, best title (i hate uploaders who mention the year; to me She's eternal haha) THANKS. PEACE.

John Harris

The BEST VERSION of Bag Lady

Marimar

nods will jamming along 😊

Marimar

Jamming along in my living room, surrounded by grocery bags from today’s haul. Chuckled at the unrelated yet literal reference of my present surroundings. πŸ˜†

J

the GOAT of NEO SOUL!!!!!!

Vinicius Stifler

Brasil ama essa

Cherrelle

Thank you! I want to play this song for my class and I been searching for this version with this beat without the N-word πŸ₯°πŸ˜

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