Talk About It
Jaheim Lyrics

No, no, no, Daddy
Expressing refusal or disagreement to the idea of talking about personal experiences with his father.

Yo huh, I dedicate this song
Introducing the intention behind the song as a dedication to those who are curious about Jaheim's life.

To all the people who wanna
Addressing the song to individuals who have a desire or curiosity to know more about him.

Know all about Jah's life
Referring to himself, urging the listeners to have a deeper understanding of his life experiences.

Let's talk about it
Encouraging a conversation or discussion about his past experiences.

(come on right now, let's talk)
Urging the listeners to engage in the conversation immediately.

Just reminiscing on the times we had
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.

When we were rowdy, (talk about it)
Discussing the wild and rebellious behavior of their past.

Oow when thoughts were cloudy
Referring to a time when their minds were filled with confusion or uncertainty.

Come on let's talk
Continuing to encourage open conversation and sharing of experiences.

(come on right now let's talk)
Reiterating the urgency to start the discussion immediately.

About a time and place when
Referring to a specific period or location in their past.

We thought we'd never see tomorrow
Reflecting on a time when they felt uncertain about their future and its possibilities.

From all the drama
Referring to the turmoil and conflicts they experienced in the past.

Coming up life was so real
Recollecting the challenging and authentic nature of their upbringing.

Reminiscing 'bout the pass
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.

And a nigga had it fucked up
Expressing a period of personal struggle or hardship.

Tough years of being locked up
Referring to a difficult period of time spent in incarceration.

First bid juvenile kid locked up
Detailing a previous instance of imprisonment as a young offender.

Time passed on got my weight up
Describing personal growth and improvement over time.

Parole gave the gate up
Referring to the release from parole and the end of restrictions.

Back to the street and got laid up
Returning to the urban environment and facing challenges or confrontations.

Through the blast back to the pass
Recalling dangerous situations or encounters from their past.

Up to no good
Engaging in mischief or illegal activities.

You were my home, it's cheap and
Referring to a person or place of comfort and refuge.

That's good
Emphasizing the positive aspect of that person or place in their life.

I think about all the times we broke
Reflecting on past financial struggles and hardships.

Nights wildin' out doin' us
Recalling fun and adventurous nights spent indulging in reckless behavior.

Just drivin kickin it hoping us
Engaging in aimless driving and spending time together, hoping for a better future.

And if a nigga was chump
Referring to someone who lacked courage or confidence.

Couldn't hang around, no
Indicating that they did not tolerate the presence of weak or unreliable individuals.

Way back then
Referring to a specific time in the past.

I miss those good ole days
Expressing nostalgia and longing for the simplicity and enjoyment of the past.

Hangin in the park takin after dark
Recalling fond memories of spending time in the park during late hours of the day.

Flashbacks from the pass
Experiencing vivid memories or mental images from the past.

Can't seem to get away
Feeling unable to escape from the influence or impact of those memories.

It's just ragdy movin
Describing a chaotic or tumultuous lifestyle.

Round me day to day
Describing the consistent presence of chaos or disorder in their daily life.

All the kids out did when we were kids
Reflecting on the achievements and successes of their peers during childhood.

Grew up has kids on their own
Observing that their childhood friends have now become parents themselves.

Protect and kill pact
Referring to a bond or agreement to protect and potentially harm others when necessary.

With the we crow act there's jah
Referring to their loyalty and unity within their group, known as 'we crow act'.

Twenty to life, you're gone
Reflecting on the consequences and loss experienced due to criminal activities.

When I look back on my life
Reflecting on personal experiences and past actions.

Dam near died by the knife
Expressing a close encounter with a life-threatening situation involving a knife.

Now I know that I just can't stop
Realizing that he cannot leave his past behind or escape its impact on his life.

No more younger days sippin ru
Acknowledging the end of youthful days spent drinking rum.

Gettin blazed up
Recalling times of getting high or intoxicated.

Wish I could turn back the clock
Expressing a desire to go back in time and change past actions or decisions.

Flashbacks from the pass
Experiencing vivid memories or mental images from the past once again.

I been thuggin'
Acknowledging a long period of involvement in criminal activities or a street lifestyle.

Runnin' from the poe poe
Engaging in evasive actions to avoid law enforcement or arrest.

Buggin
Feeling anxious or paranoid about potential consequences or threats.

You said I'd never be nothing
Recalling past negative comments or discouragement from someone.

Still came out to be something
Overcoming challenges and proving them wrong by achieving success or growth.

It wasn't easy, naw naw it wasn't easy
Acknowledging the difficulties and hardships faced in reaching the current state of being.