U Don't Know What You Got
Goodie Mob feat. Big Rube Lyrics
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You don't know what you've got until you lose it
You don't know what you've got until it's gone
Separation of forces, a big bang in the universe
Bring forth the four horsemen, brotherhood is a fortress
Strong protection but the raw selection leaves your voice choiceless
We can move in all directions
I know it's tough to understand, but every decision ever made
Is all part of the same plan
You take for granted what's priceless
With my empirical will I'm saying move on to the lifeless
It's all proof stood immunity
Come from all walks of life, you're right without impunity
Musics are most dead as we know it
But flow like portrait, the prodigal son has returned
Home, home, home, home
Home, home, home, home
The prodigal son has returned
The lyrics to Goodie Mob's U Don't Know What You Got beautifully articulate the idea that one often takes for granted what they have until it's gone. The repetition of the phrase "You don't know what you've got until you lose it" emphasizes this point. The first verse sets the stage for the idea of separation and loss, describing a "big bang in the universe" and the arrival of the "four horsemen". The second verse emphasizes the theme of loss and inevitability by stating that "every decision ever made is all part of the same plan". The chorus is a reminder that the prodigal son has returned and the focus should be on going home.
The lyrics are full of powerful imagery, metaphors, and symbolism that describe the complexity of life and the inevitability of loss. The "four horsemen" symbolize the apocalypse and the end of the world, while the "prodigal son" represents a return to a stable and familiar home. The line "Musics are most dead as we know it, but flow like portrait" highlights the idea that music has changed and evolved, but its essence remains the same. The lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia, regret, and hope, all at once.
Overall, Goodie Mob's U Don't Know What You Got is a poignant and thoughtful take on one of life's most important lessons - appreciating what you have before it's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you don't know what you've got until you lose it
You only realize the value of something when it's no longer with you
You don't know what you've got until you lose it
It's easy to overlook the importance of something until you don't have it anymore
You don't know what you've got until it's gone
When something disappears, that's when you recognize its value
Separation of forces, a big bang in the universe
A powerful event like the Big Bang that separates forces
Bring forth the four horsemen, brotherhood is a fortress
The strength of brotherhood is like a fortress, represented by the Four Horsemen
Strong protection but the raw selection leaves your voice choiceless
Belonging to a group offers protection, but can limit your freedom of expression
We can move in all directions
There are endless possibilities and paths to follow
Why can't we see that the path we walk is free but still predestined?
Despite seeming free, the path we take may already be predetermined
I know it's tough to understand, but every decision ever made
It's difficult, but every decision we make has a purpose and place in life
Is all part of the same plan
Every decision is connected to the grand plan of life
You take for granted what's priceless
We often overlook the things that hold the most value
With my empirical will I'm saying move on to the lifeless
By observing life's patterns, I suggest letting go of that which is no longer serving us
It's all proof stood immunity
Everything we experience builds our resilience
Come from all walks of life, you're right without impunity
People from diverse backgrounds all have the right to live without fear or punishment
Musics are most dead as we know it
Today's music lacks the authenticity and power it once had
But flow like portrait, the prodigal son has returned
Despite this, the art of music continues to evolve and the artist has made a comeback
Home, home, home, home
A feeling of comfort, safety, and familiarity
The prodigal son has returned
A metaphor for the return of hope, creativity, and revival in music
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAMERON F GIPP, JERRY ROSS, KENNETH GAMBLE, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY, WILLIE EDWARD KNIGHTON, ZEFERIAH GONZALEZ
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T Bender
Respect to Goodie Mob for hiding this song 😂
But on the real...I believe everyone, individually, found it at the right time!
Jordan Marshall
I heard this song from ATL
Love_ SumLotta
They just don’t make music like this anymore ❤
Jeff Hall
No ma'am.
Julie Carpenter
Yeah, this song is so powerful! Can't do nothing but want to praise God, and know He got everyone and everything in His hands, Amen praise God. In your darkest times just know God got you Forever.
Tre Scott
I know I ain't the only one that once couldn't find this song after watching ATL lol
Cheech519
yup took me ages, then realized cee was in goodie mob
Deuce Wayne
Tre Scott I looked for the longest and couldn't find it.
Carl Sheppard
Tre Scott
BangTbe BIGDEE
Tre Scott 😂💯