Didn't Cha Know
Erykah Badu Lyrics

Ooh, hey
The artist is starting to express her thoughts.

I'm trying to decide
The artist is unsure of the path she should take.

Which way to go
The artist is trying to determine the right direction to follow in life.

Think I made a wrong turn back there somewhere
The artist suspects that she might have made a mistake in the past.

Didn't cha know, didn't cha know
The artist is questioning why others did not inform her of these things.

Tried to move but I lost my way
The artist tried to make progress, but she got lost or lost sight of her goals.

Stopped to watch my emotions sway
The artist paused to contemplate her emotions and their influence on her decisions.

Knew the toll but I would not pay
The artist was aware of the consequences of her actions, but she refused to acknowledge them.

'Cause you never know where the cards may lay
Life is unpredictable, and one must be prepared for both good and bad outcomes.

Time to save the world
It is time for people to band together to help others and make the world a better place.

Where in the world is all the time?
The artist wonders why there never seems to be enough time to accomplish everything she wants.

So many things I still don't know
The artist acknowledges that there are things in the world she has yet to understand or learn.

So many times I've changed my mind
The artist has gone through many different opinions and perspectives over time.

Guess I was born to make mistakes
The artist feels that making mistakes is an essential part of the human experience.

But I ain't scared to take the weight
The artist is not afraid to accept the responsibility and consequences of her actions.

So when I stumble off the path
The artist recognizes that she may make mistakes and stray from her goals.

I know my heart will guide me back, yeah
The artist trusts that her internal compass will help her regain her focus and get back on track.

Tried to run but I lost my way
The artist attempted to escape her problems or make progress, but she got sidetracked.

Through the toll but I would not pay
The artist was unwilling to accept the trade-offs inherent in her decisions.

Love is life, and life is free
Love is one of the most critical and enthralling aspects of human existence, and life is full of opportunities and potential.

Take a ride of life with me
The artist invites others to experience life with her.

Free your mind and find your way
The artist encourages others to release their inhibitions and search for their path in life.

There will be a brighter day
Despite life's difficulties, there is always hope for a more promising future.