Reset
Khujo Goodie/OutKast Lyrics

Start over again
It's never too late to begin again and start fresh.

Everything happens for a reason
The events and experiences in life, good or bad, have a purpose.

Good doesn't come without pain
In order to experience true success or happiness, some form of hardship or struggle is necessary.

Ain't it funny how you're born and then your life begins
Life is a journey that starts from the moment we are born.

Just like a baby all alone, that's if you wasn't a twin
Babies start their journey alone, unless they are a twin.

You must begin to fend for self when the umbilical's cut
Once a baby is born, they have to begin to learn how to survive on their own, without relying on their mother or the umbilical cord.

The doctor put you under the heating lamp, your spirit is touched
After birth, babies are often placed under a heat lamp, which can be comforting and calming for them.

You know what, I take that back, why? You was alive
The artist realizes that the earlier statement about life beginning after birth isn't entirely true because a fetus is also technically alive in the womb.

Date of conception, interception cause the sperm did collide
Life technically begins at conception, when a sperm and egg collide to create a fertilized egg.

From T 'n A to DNA, feelings turn to children
From initial physical attraction, feelings and emotions can lead to the creation of a child through one's DNA.

The morning after pill didn't put a halt to our very existence
Despite the existence of the morning after pill, people still continue to be born and exist.

We living, breathing, soon we'll be teething
As humans, we are constantly growing and developing, and soon after birth, we begin to teethe.

Our granny got a goal and now we want one for that reason
We often inherit goals and desires from our family, such as a granny's goal, and we start to desire them for ourselves for that reason.

An adolescent mind is so impressionable in those stages
Teenagers have minds that are highly influenced by their environment and experiences. This makes them impressionable and more likely to be impacted by various factors.

But parents got to parent their kids to keep them out of cages
Parents must take responsibility for their children and provide guidance to keep them from making poor decisions that could lead to negative consequences, such as ending up in prison.

Cell therapists beware of this lugie that I spit
The artist warns cell therapists to be cautious of what he's about to say next.

Incarceration without rehabilitation really don't mean shit
Simply locking someone up in prison without efforts to rehabilitate them does not solve the underlying issues or prevent future criminal behavior.

Little Ricky's home, he gotta serve probation for six months
Little Ricky is out of prison, but he still has to serve probation for six months.

But Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard still in the joint
Despite Little Ricky being out of prison, other individuals like Uncle Donnel and Ol' Dirty Bastard are still serving time in jail.

Listen to me
The artist wants their audience to pay attention to what they are about to say.

I awaken to sunlight that's beyond bright
The artist wakes up to a very bright and promising day.

This day will be done right
The artist is determined to make the most of the day and live it to the fullest.

There is a war, just waiting on the other side of the door
The singer acknowledges that life is full of challenges and obstacles that are waiting for us.

But I'll be bringing God to the gunfight
The artist believes that having faith in God can help them overcome any obstacles and challenges in their life.

Can't live forever, so have some fun, right
Since life is finite, the singer encourages others to enjoy life while they can.

Life's a bowl of candy, you can have one, right
Life is full of little pleasures, and one should take advantage of them when they can.

You can handle if tomorrow never comes, right
The singer believes that people can handle the uncertainty of the future and continue to live their lives to the fullest.

You'll get used to singing if only for one night
Even if something is temporary or short-lived, one can still get used to and enjoy it in the moment.

But I intend to raise two daughters and a son right
The artist has personal goals and aspirations for their family, specifically their children and how they want to raise them.

And I couldn't have wrote this if I was hopeless
The singer feels that their life experiences and sense of hope allowed them to create and share this piece of art.

And see I focus to provoke this
The singer is intentional about their art and creating a reaction or response in others.

So open wide for my opinionated opus
The artist wants to share their opinionated piece of art and have it be received by others.

Stop playing Go Fish, but not below this
The artist is being playful and/or metaphorical in telling others to move beyond playing around in life and to take things more seriously, without going too far.

Before I go, I thought that you all should know this
The artist wants to share a final message or idea before ending their piece of art.

Recognize and realize before any regretting
The singer advises others to be aware and acknowledge things before they potentially regret it later in life.

Before you relapse, perhaps you'll consider resetting
The artist encourages others to reset or start over when things don't go as planned, rather than giving up or relapsing back into old habits.