Confessions Part 3
Kanye West Lyrics


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Hey
Hey,whats up
Is that you?
Yeah,listen

Baby I know we said it's best we don't talk no more
But, I gotta Get it off my chest about all Shit I've been hearing babe
I (I) thought you was that ride or die you would neva leave my side
I really made you out to be the woman that I would be with for life

I tooked in your kids, Did everything that you wanted me to
Now I see you frontin on radio interviews
Do It make you feel good to lie even though I know you wanna cry
Hey if you were gonna tell them You should of told them everything, Instead of Makein me the bad guy

If you got nothing good to say then don't, say nothin
'Cause if I really start talkin it will be somthin,
So you cheated, I cheated so be it,we need to Leave it alone, Move on
{You got real shit}

Hello, you have a collect call from the Clinton correctional facility,
Will you accept the charges.
Yes, I'll accept it, whats up?

Sittin in my cell, HEAD ABOUT TO BURST
Wouldnt be alive if I didn't shoot first
Had it made, sorry for the ricochet
But I'll be in da grave if I didn't let it spray

I never said that I was perfect
Nobody walkin on this earth is
That night, I would've gotten murdered
If I ain't grab the ratchet and let them cowards have it

[Intro: J.D.]
Uh, listen up listen up listen up world
Listen up listen up listen up world, uh, I gotta confess
This the hottest remix I ever did in my life so so def

These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side, said she got one on the way {Way}
These are my confessions, man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta keep part 2 of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all, (all yeah, yeah)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
I'm so throwed and I don't know what to do
But to keep part 2 of my confessions

If you got something to confess to right now step to the mic Twista

I confess about the incident when I was with a shorty in the Lexus coupe
Ya homie said she saw me but she didn't have proof
But I knew I really should've just been tellin' you the truth (uh, oh)
And I confess about the days I was rollin' my Seville with the custom gold grill
I was in the field still lookin' for a thrill

And I knew it was bogus I should've kept it real
And I confess that, just when I thought I could really try to get away
While havin other women on the side
But I never knew that it would catch up wit' a nigga one day

You gotta hear me girl, I done learned a lesson'
If you stay with me then it'll be a blessin', no stressing
It'll never be no guessin'
'Cause I'm pouring out my heart and these are my confessions

These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side, said she got one on the way {Way}
These are my confessions, man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta keep part 2 of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all, (all yeah, yeah)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
I'm so throwed and I don't know what to do
But to keep part 2 of my confessions

Yeah Kanye To tha College Dropout
Damn, how does she bring it up how does she break it down
Man you at the clinic, dawg slow down that's yo child
But if you keep it, then you gotta tell your girl you was cheatin

And you went raw dog when you beat it
That's when she gon' tell you to beat it
You know it ain't y'all little secret
You famous you can't go nowhere 'cause everytime you go there

There's hoes there so basiclly you and your girl over
I know when she broke the news you told her "man don't say that"
Matter fact like Pat don't say,matter fact dont say jack,
Everytime a nigga sittin on paystacks
Things come up from way way way back way back way back way way back

These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side, said she got one on the way {Way}
These are my confessions, man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta give part 2 of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all, (all yeah, yeah)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)




I'm so throwed and I don't know what to do
But to keep part 2 of my confessions

Overall Meaning

The song Confessions Part 3 by Kanye West is a collaboration with a number of other rappers including Twista, JD, and others. The song deals with a range of confessions related to romantic relationships, infidelity, and other issues. The verses of the song describe different people confessing to mistakes they have made in their relationships. The chorus repeats the line, "These are my confessions" and adds the refrain, "Man, I'm throwed and I don't know what to do."


The lyrics of the song show the complex and messy nature of human relationships. The verses express feelings of betrayal, regret, and shame. The chorus emphasizes the way that confessing can be difficult but also necessary in order to move forward. The song takes a somewhat confessional tone but also suggests that confessing is not enough on its own - people also need to be willing to learn from their mistakes and work to rebuild trust.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey
Opening statement to grab the listener's attention.


Hey, whats up
Asking if the listener is present and ready to listen.


Is that you?
Confirming the identity of the listener.


Yeah, listen
Assuring the listener that the artist wants to have a conversation.


Baby I know we said it's best we don't talk no more
Admitting that they have previously agreed not to talk.


But, I gotta Get it off my chest about all Shit I've been hearing babe
Explaining that there's something important to talk about.


I (I) thought you was that ride or die you would neva leave my side
Expressing disappointment about the other person's lack of loyalty.


I really made you out to be the woman that I would be with for life
Stating that they had idealized the other person as a potential life partner.


I tooked in your kids, Did everything that you wanted me to
Reminding the other person of the sacrifices they had made for them.


Now I see you frontin on radio interviews
Pointing out that the other person is not being truthful in the media.


Do It make you feel good to lie even though I know you wanna cry
Questioning the other person's motives for lying.


Hey if you were gonna tell them You should of told them everything, Instead of Makein me the bad guy
Suggesting that the other person should have been honest about the situation instead of casting blame on the artist.


If you got nothing good to say then don't, say nothin
Advising the other person to refrain from making negative comments.


'Cause if I really start talkin it will be somthin
Implying that there is a lot that could be said, but the singer is holding back.


So you cheated, I cheated so be it,we need to Leave it alone, Move on
Acknowledging that there were mistakes made on both sides and urging the other person to move forward.


{You got real shit}
Ending the conversation on a resolute note.


Hello, you have a collect call from the Clinton correctional facility, Will you accept the charges.
Introducing a new character and situation to the song.


Yes, I'll accept it, whats up?
Accepting the call and showing interest in what the other person has to say.


Sittin in my cell, HEAD ABOUT TO BURST
Describing the emotional state of the person on the phone.


Wouldnt be alive if I didn't shoot first
Explaining how the person ended up in prison.


Had it made, sorry for the ricochet
Expressing remorse for the unintended consequences of their actions.


But I'll be in da grave if I didn't let it spray
Justifying their decision to use lethal force to protect themselves.


I never said that I was perfect
Admitting to being flawed.


Nobody walkin on this earth is
Asserting that imperfection is common to all humans.


That night, I would've gotten murdered
Recounting a situation where the person was in danger.


If I ain't grab the ratchet and let them cowards have it
Explaining how the person defended themselves in that situation.


This the hottest remix I ever did in my life so so def
Introducing a new section of the song.


These are my confessions
Reiterating the theme of the song.


Just when I thought I said all I can say
Introducing a new twist in the narrative.


My chick on the side, said she got one on the way {Way}
Revealing a secret about infidelity and a potential pregnancy.


Man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
Admitting to feeling overwhelmed by the situation.


I guess I gotta keep part 2 of my confessions
Implying that there is more to the story that needs to be shared.


If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all, (all yeah, yeah)
Explaining that the truth must be fully revealed.


Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
Expressing emotional pain in response to news of the pregnancy.


But to keep part 2 of my confessions
Again hinting that there is more that needs to be revealed.


If you got something to confess to right now step to the mic Twista
Inviting Twista to share his own confessions.


I confess about the incident when I was with a shorty in the Lexus coupe
Twista revealing his own story of infidelity.


Ya homie said she saw me but she didn't have proof
Acknowledging that there is always a chance of getting caught in infidelity.


But I knew I really should've just been tellin' you the truth (uh, oh)
Expressing regret for having kept the truth from the other person.


And I confess about the days I was rollin' my Seville with the custom gold grill
Revealing another instance of dishonesty in Twista's life.


I was in the field still lookin' for a thrill
Admitting to enjoying risky behavior.


And I knew it was bogus I should've kept it real
Acknowledging that the behavior was not authentic or honest.


And I confess that, just when I thought I could really try to get away
Revealing a pattern of dishonesty in Twista's life.


While havin other women on the side
Detailing the infidelity in Twista's life.


But I never knew that it would catch up wit' a nigga one day
Admitting that there are always consequences to one's actions.


You gotta hear me girl, I done learned a lesson'
Concluding Twista's confession with a message to the other person.


If you stay with me then it'll be a blessin', no stressing
Asking for a chance to make things right and offering to be a better partner.


'Cause I'm pouring out my heart and these are my confessions
Reiterating the theme of the song and indicating that the truth has been fully revealed.


Yeah Kanye To tha College Dropout
Calling out Kanye West and acknowledging his prior album.


Damn, how does she bring it up how does she break it down
Transitioning back to the original storyline and expressing confusion about the situation.


Man you at the clinic, dawg slow down that's yo child
Revealing that the singer has information that the other person has impregnated someone else.


But if you keep it, then you gotta tell your girl you was cheatin
Advising the other person on how to handle the situation.


And you went raw dog when you beat it
Explicitly describing the other person's actions that led to the pregnancy.


That's when she gon' tell you to beat it
Predicting the reaction of the other person's partner to the news.


You know it ain't y'all little secret
Asserting that the truth will eventually come out.


You famous you can't go nowhere 'cause everytime you go there
Implying that the other person cannot escape scrutiny because of their celebrity status.


There's hoes there so basiclly you and your girl over
Suggesting that the relationship is doomed because of the infidelity.


I know when she broke the news you told her "man don't say that"
Revealing that the other person had initially tried to deny responsibility for the pregnancy.


Matter fact like Pat don't say, matter fact dont say jack
Encouraging the other person to keep quiet about the situation.


Everytime a nigga sittin on paystacks
Implying that the other person's wealth and fame make them a target for extortion or blackmail.


Things come up from way way way back way back way back way way back
Suggesting that there may be more secrets from the past that could come to light.


I guess I gotta give part 2 of my confessions
Ending the song by returning to the theme of confessions and implying that more needs to be revealed.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, USHER RAYMOND, BRYAN COX

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@maclea6587

Baby I know we said it's best we don't talk no more
But I got to get this off my chest about all the sh*t I've been hearing babe I,
I thought you were that ride or die
You will never leave my side
I even made you out to be the woman that I will be with for life I took in
Your kids did everything that you wanted me too
Heard about frontin' on radio and the fuse
If you were gonna tell it then you told instead of making me the bad guy
If you got nothing good to say then don't say nothing
'Cause if I really start talking it'll be something
So you cheated, I cheated
So be it
We need to leave it alone
Move on.

[Call waiting beeping]
[Usher] Hold up
[Operator] Hello, you got a collect call from Franklin correction facility will you accept the charges?
[Usher] Yes, I'll accept it, what's up?

[Shyne]
Sittin' in my cell, heard about the burst,
Wouldn't be alive, if I didn't bust first,
I never said I was perfect,
Nobody walking n this earth is,
That night, I would have got murdered,
If I didn't grab the ratchet and lit them cowards up,

[Chorus (Usher):]
These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side, said she got one on the way
These are my confessions, man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta give part 2 of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all, (all yeah, yeah)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
I'm so throwed and I don't know what to do
But to give you part 2 of my confessions

[Kanye West]
Yeah Kanye To the College Dropout
Man, how does she bring it up how does she break it down
Man you at the clinic, dawg slow down that's yo child
But if you keep it, then you gotta tell your girl you was cheating
And you went raw dog when you beat it
That's when she's gonna tell you to beat it
You know it ain't y'all little secret
You famous you can't go nowhere 'cause everytime you go there
There's hoes there so basically you and your girl over
I know when she broke the news you told her "man don't say that"
Matter fact like Pat don't say jack
Everytime a nigga sittin on pay stacks
Things come up from way way way back I confess

[J.D.]
If you got something to confess too right now, step to the mic... Twista!

[Twista]
I confess about the incident when I was with a shorty in the Lexus coupe
Ya homie said she saw me but she didn't have proof
But I knew I really should've just been tellin' you the truth
And I confess about the days I was rollin' my Seville with the custom gold grill
I was in the field still lookin' for a thrill
And I knew it was bogus I should've kept it real
And I confess that, just when I thought I could really try to get away
While having other women on the side
But I never knew that it would catch up wit' a nigga one day
You gotta hear me girl, I done learned a lesson'
If you stay with me then it'll be a blessin', no stressing
It'll never be no guessin'
Cause I pulled one out my heart and these are my confessions

[Chorus - Usher (J.D.)]
[Chorus - Usher]



All comments from YouTube:

@djsilent01

I still love Shyne's verse. 

Even in 2020...

@talibahheaden3261

Usher always makes good music

@Skeeeeeyeeeeeeee

One of my fave kanye verses ever..

@user-he8rl4sm3k

yup

@shelbyhayden2277

Pat don’t say jack

@Skeeeeeyeeeeeeee

@Shelby Hayden too tuff

@bonecold4387

This and that Keri Hilson song

@Db--jt7bt

Wish I could go back in time to 2004, listening to this for the first time in my friend’s Jeep. I didn’t know Kanye was on the track and his verse hit me from nowhere.

@ayostix3049

Shyne killed it💯💯💯

@eriknasir8660

Dope track. Just imagine if Shyne verse was recorded in a proper studio and not prison.

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