Do Over
Ghostface Killah Lyrics

This is a story of a player from the Island
The song tells a story about a womanizer from the Caribbean.

That lost his way, such a price to pay
The player's actions caused him to suffer the consequences.

To, kiss those girls and make them cry
The player would seduce women and then break their hearts.

Kiss those girls and make them cry
The player's actions caused emotional pain for the women he pursued.

To love, to lose, to plead for a do over
The player experienced love and loss and desires a second chance.

A do over, give me a do over, I want a do over
The player is begging for a second chance to make things right.

It's that Radio Raheem and Ghostface Killah
The song features Radio Raheem and Ghostface Killah.

If you know how much time tonight, I miss you like all the time
The player is expressing his longing and regret for his lost love.

And if you don't wanna see me, fine
The player understands if his ex-lover does not want to see him again.

A good girl's hard to find, so maybe in due time
The player recognizes the value of a good woman and hopes to find another in the future.

Can I get a do over? Can I get a do over?
The player is repeatedly asking for a second chance.

Aiyo, I used to get a threesome, every other weekend
The player used to engage in threesomes regularly.

Cheated on my girl til we nearly stopped speaking
The player was unfaithful to his girlfriend and it caused them to have communication problems.

She broke down and cried, and it hurts so bad
The player's girlfriend was emotionally devastated when she found out about his infidelity.

Her friends went and told her I was a brand new dad
The player's girlfriend's friends informed her that he fathered a child with another woman.

Of course, she knows now, I ain't used no bag
The player did not use protection and fathered a child with another woman.

My excuses, I couldn't cum like that
The player's excuse for not using protection was that he could not ejaculate while wearing a condom.

She warned me of days like this, if this should happen
The player's girlfriend had warned him about the consequences of his actions.

She'll be out, and we'll be the ones, sharing the napkin
His girlfriend warned him that if he fathered a child with another woman, she would leave him and they would be forced to share the responsibility of raising the child.

Silly dilly me, didn't follow the instructions
The player admits that he did not follow his girlfriend's advice and warnings.

Don't bring nothing home, I don't wanna hear nothing
The player acknowledges that he should have been more careful and not brought home any consequences of his infidelity.

But brought to the world, innocent, two month old
Despite his lack of caution, the player fathered an innocent baby.

Little girl, but what am I to do? Yo, I lost my boo
The player is conflicted about his situation and laments losing his girlfriend.

It's like being kicked out the group and lost my crew
The player feels like he has lost everything he values in life.

Throwing the baby up to someone I hardly knew
The player is considering giving up his responsibilities as a father to someone he barely knows.

Nah that shit don't add up, what am I to do, yo, I lost my jewel
Despite his temptation to abandon his responsibilities, the player knows it's not the right thing to do and laments losing his girlfriend, who he considers to be his most valuable possession.

Aiyo, I wrote this right here, on the bus to Riker's
The player wrote this song while on a bus to Riker's Island, a prison in New York City.

Right next to the thieves, the cons, the lifers
The player was surrounded by other prisoners, including thieves, convicts, and lifers.

For mad years, you held you down, I'mma overwhelmed in pain
The player is grateful for his ex-girlfriend's loyalty and support but is now overwhelmed with pain and regret.

And the worst time to leave you, now
The player realizes that he lost his girlfriend at the worst possible time, while he is facing serious consequences for his actions.

I'm sorry, please forgive me, the streets caught me
The player apologizes to his ex-girlfriend and explains that he was caught up in the street life and made poor decisions as a result.

I appreciate your concern and support for me
The player thanks his ex-girlfriend for caring about him and supporting him in the past.

Most important, your honesty and trust, your heart's incredible
The player acknowledges that his ex-girlfriend has a wonderful heart and values her honesty and trust.

This the truth spilling out of my guts
The player is expressing his honest feelings and regrets.

If I, would of took the chance to see
The player regrets not realizing what he had when he was with his girlfriend.

What was place right in front of my face
The player realizes that he took his girlfriend for granted and did not appreciate what he had until it was gone.

For sure, nine out of ten times
The player is certain that if he had a second chance, he would not make the same mistake again.

My accent's wouldn't allow me to be so naive
The player blames his culture and upbringing for his past mistakes, but recognizes that he needs to take responsibility for his actions.

And blind, to carry out these mistakes
The player realizes that he was blind to his own faults and made serious mistakes as a result.

I'm cheating, running around, blasting my gun
The player acknowledges that his past behavior was reckless and dangerous.

For me, my rep on the streets like touching a son
To the player, his reputation on the streets was more important than anything else, and he engaged in reckless behavior to maintain it.

You like a fingerprint, I never find a match like you
The player realizes that his ex-girlfriend is unique and irreplaceable.

Thanks for your patience, you find a man, I hope it's true
The player thanks his ex-girlfriend for her patience and wishes her well in finding someone who will treat her right.

She was screaming out the window, I was walking up the block
The player and his ex-girlfriend had a heated argument, with her yelling out of the window and him walking away.

Throwing out my Timbos, and all my clothes
In a symbolic gesture, the player throws away his clothes and shoes, representing a desire for a fresh start.

She said, if my, apologies
The player's ex-girlfriend is challenging him to apologize for his past mistakes.

She said, the lost won't fit those
The player's ex-girlfriend is telling him that he cannot undo the past and must take responsibility for his mistakes.

And I said, baby, now let me explain
The player is attempting to make amends with his ex-girlfriend and explain his past actions.

I know I had fucked up, it was a one time thing
The player admits that he made a mistake but is trying to downplay its significance.

So take all the time you need in this life
The player is telling his ex-girlfriend to take as much time as she needs to forgive him.

And if you let me do it over, I promise to do it right
The player is begging for a second chance and promises to make things right if given the opportunity.