have you ever
Jaheim Lyrics
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Come on
Have you ever
Think about it
[Chorus]
Have you ever
When you were a kid
As you reminisce
Have you ever
Thought about your life
Thought you paid a price
Cuz It wasn't right
Have you ever
Ever tell the truth but lied
Held back when you shoulda cried
Didn't say it when you shoulda said goodbye
Meant something but didn't say
Said something but didn't mean
Seems like we all been through it
Ever let the people get away
Ever look back
And wish you could get back
How it was back in the day
Ever had a girl
You wouldn't budge
Instead of telling them how much
You'd be true with loving
Have you ever ever
Or am I the only one
Tell me have you ever
Looked back on the things that you've done
[Chorus]
Been up in the club
Bustin' over
One too many
Double shots of henney
Told you she was twenty-one
You think maybe
You and her leaving
End up in a hotel suite bed
Whoa! no glove
Slipped up now you gettin that love
Next morning you wake up
Feeling stupid..
I have
Have you ever been
Caught up in a jam
You and your man
Not thinking
Make a quick decision
Got the Ooh Wee In your hand
Busted you be doing 20 plus fo' sure
Drop it and run then the whole hood'll know
Whoa, time passed
Given that behind the three
Hit's glass
Raise my sons the only thing he asked
Have you ever
I have
Have you ever ever
Or am I the only one
Tell me have you ever
Looked back on the things that you've done
[Chorus]
Jaheim's "Have You Ever" is a contemplative song that encourages listeners to reflect on their life choices and actions. He prompts the listener to ask themselves if they have ever thought about their actions in the past and the effects they have on their life now. The chorus begins with a series of rhetorical questions as Jaheim dives into the effects of some of the listener's actions. He asks if the listener ever thought about their life and whether they have paid a price for it, advancing the idea that everything we do in life comes with a cost, both good and bad.
In the next verse, Jaheim switches his focus to exploring situations in which people may have held back or behaved dishonestly. He specifically speaks of not telling the truth but lying, holding back tears when they should have cried, and not speaking up when they should have. The song shifts to a more personal space as Jaheim shares his experiences of regretting certain things he has done. He sings about having unprotected sex in the club and waking up the next morning feeling stupid about it. Jaheim also recalls a time when he got caught with drugs with his friend, but the friend took the blame and ended up going to jail.
In conclusion, Jaheim's "Have You Ever" is a song that encourages reflection about one's life experiences, decisions, and consequences. He speaks from a personal standpoint and shares his own stories of missed opportunities, regret, and poor choices. The song is an invitation to listeners to take a moment and think about their own lives and the things they have done.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever?
Asking the listener if they have ever done things that they might not be proud of.
Have you ever
Think about it
Encouraging the listener to think deeply about their past actions.
Have you ever
Thought of what you did
When you were a kid
As you reminisce
Reflecting on one's childhood and the things done back then.
Have you ever
Thought about your life
Thought you paid a price
Cuz It wasn't right
Have you ever
Questioning if the listener has ever felt like they have paid a price for their past wrongdoings.
Ever tell the truth but lied
Held back when you shoulda cried
Didn't say it when you shoulda said goodbye
Meant something but didn't say
Said something but didn't mean
Seems like we all been through it
Recounting times when the listener might have held back their true feelings or said something they did not mean, and acknowledging that everyone has had similar experiences.
Ever let the people get away
Ever look back
And wish you could get back
How it was back in the day
Ever had a girl
You wouldn't budge
Instead of telling them how much
You'd be true with loving
Reflecting on decisions made in relationships and wondering if the listener has ever wished they could change how things happened in the past.
Have you ever ever
Or am I the only one
Tell me have you ever
Looked back on the things that you've done
Asking if the listener can relate to the experiences mentioned in the song and if they have ever looked back on their past actions.
Been up in the club
Bustin' over
One too many
Double shots of henney
Told you she was twenty-one
You think maybe
You and her leaving
End up in a hotel suite bed
Whoa! no glove
Slipped up now you gettin that love
Next morning you wake up
Feeling stupid..
I have
Describing a situation where the listener might have made a mistake while under the influence and regrets it the next day.
Have you ever been
Caught up in a jam
You and your man
Not thinking
Make a quick decision
Got the Ooh Wee In your hand
Busted you be doing 20 plus fo' sure
Drop it and run then the whole hood'll know
Recounting a scenario where the listener might have made a hasty decision and gotten into trouble as a result.
Whoa, time passed
Given that behind the three
Hit's glass
Raise my sons the only thing he asked
Have you ever
I have
Reflecting on being a parent and discussing the pressures that come with that, including wondering if one has set a good example for their children.
Have you ever ever
Or am I the only one
Tell me have you ever
Looked back on the things that you've done
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the importance of reflecting on one's past actions.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats after each verse, emphasizing the main theme of reflecting on one's past.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEIR GIST, CLIFF LIGHTY, BALE'WA MUHAMMAD, JAHEIM HOAGLAND, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS
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@mahlatsefranskingbutxwa3687
No Wan shall be like this guy, even after 1000 years to come, world will never out give such talent... Glory and praises to Jehovah by giving us this wonderful soul jaheim
@donnavernon6903
Always loved his music from the heart
@havuever7377
I was an hour drive from my mother when I got the call that she unexpectedly passed away. I put this song on repeat all the way to her house. Havuever73
@MyeshaParris
β€ I miss the good old days clubbing... This song takes me to good ole memories. Thanks Jah Jah!
@gldnglow
Jaheim & Tank are the most underrated males in the business. Thanks for sharing.
@Amenevanglist1
This is because people like Jaheim has not sold his soul to the devil, like others so they can climb the fame and popularity ladder. God bless him
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@danadaniels9129
2023!!!!!
@ReubenShivachi
This is not just music this is life...