Ms. Jackson
OutKast Lyrics


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Yeah, this one right here goes out to all the baby's mamas, mamas
Mamas, mamas, baby mamas, mamas
Yeah, go like this

I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times

My baby's drama mama, don't like me
She be doing things like having them boys come from her neighborhood
To the studio trying to fight me
She need to get a, piece of the American pie and take her bite out
That's my house, I'll disconnect the cable and turn the lights out
And let her know her grandchild is a baby, and not a paycheck
Private school, daycare, shit, medical bills I pay that
I love your mom and everything, but see, I ain't the one who laid down
She wanna rib you up to start a custody war, my lawyers stay down
Shit, you never got a chance to hear my side of the story, we was divided
She had fish fries and cookouts for my child's birthday I ain't invited
Despite it, I show her the utmost respect when I fall through
All you, do is defend that lady when I call you, yeah

I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times

Me and yo' daughter, got a special thing going on
(We got a special kind of thing going on)
You say it's puppy love
We say it's full grown
Hope that we feel this, feel this way forever
You can plan a pretty picnic
But you can't predict the weather, Ms. Jackson

Ten times out of nine, now if I'm lyin' fine
The quickest muzzle throw it on my mouth and I'll decline
King meets queen, then the puppy love thing, together dream
'Bout that crib with the Goodyear swing
On the oak tree, I hope we feel like this forever
Forever, forever, ever, forever, ever?
Forever never seems that long until you're grown
And notice that the day by day ruler can't be too wrong
Ms. Jackson my intentions were good I wish I could
Become a magician to abracadabra all the sadder
Thoughts of me, thoughts of she, thoughts of he
Asking what happened to the feeling that her and me
Had, I pray so much about it need some knee pads
It happened for a reason one can't be mad
So know this, know that everything's cool
And, yes, I will be present on the first day of school, and graduation

I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry (uh, uh, yeah)
I apologized a trillion times

"Look at the way he treats me"
Shit, look at the way you treat me
You see your little nosy-ass home girls
Done got your ass sent up the creek, G
Without a paddle, you left to straddle
And ride this thing on out (out)
Now you and your girl ain't speaking no more
'Cause my dick all in her mouth (mouth)
Know what I'm talking about? Jealousy, infidelity, envy
Cheating to beating, envy and to the G they be the same thing
But who you placing the blame on? You keep on singing the same song
Let bygones be bygones, you can go on and get the hell on
You and your mama

I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real (yo mama, bitch)
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times

I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times
I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (ooh), I am for real




Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologized a trillion times

Overall Meaning

OutKast's hit song "Ms. Jackson" is a heartfelt apology from André 3000 to the mother of his ex-girlfriend. The song begins by addressing all the baby mamas, and André 3000 repeats the phrase "mamas, mamas, baby mamas, mamas," emphasizing that the message is not just to one, but all women who have children with men. The chorus, "I'm sorry Ms. Jackson, I am for real, never meant to make your daughter cry, I apologize a trillion times," is a sincere apology that acknowledges the hurt he caused to his ex-girlfriend's mother.


The first verse speaks to the drama that ensued between him and his ex's mother, who did not approve of him. He acknowledges that she does not like him and even went as far as to have boys come from her neighborhood to fight him at the studio. In the second half of the verse, he asserts his position as the provider and caretaker of his child, and although he respects his ex-girlfriend's mother, he won't stand for being unfairly treated or used as a paycheck. Despite their differences, André 3000 still shows respect for his ex-girlfriend's mother, even when she defends her daughter's actions.


The second verse speaks to the special relationship he has with his ex-girlfriend, and while others may see it as a puppy love, they think it's much deeper. They hope to feel this way forever, but he acknowledges that forever never seems that long until you're grown. He wishes he could make all the sadder thoughts about him, her, and the past disappear, but understands that these things happened for a reason. He ends the verse on a positive note, saying that everything's cool and he'll be there for his child's first day of school and graduation.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, this one right here goes out to all the baby's mamas, mamas
Dedication to all the mothers and grandmothers involved with the singer's child.


Mamas, mamas, baby mamas, mamas
Further recognition to all mothers associated with the singer.


I'm sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for real
Apology to Ms. Jackson, the mother of the singer's former partner.


Never meant to make your daughter cry
Acknowledgement of causing emotional harm to Ms. Jackson's daughter.


I apologize a trillion times
Multiple expressions of regret.


My baby's drama mama, don't like me
Description of negative relationship with the mother of the singer's child.


She be doing things like having them boys come from her neighborhood
Accusation of harassment from Ms. Jackson towards the singer.


To the studio trying to fight me
Attempted physical altercation towards the singer at his place of work.


She need to get a, piece of the American pie and take her bite out
Suggestion of Ms. Jackson seeking her own success and not relying on others.


That's my house, I'll disconnect the cable and turn the lights out
Assertiveness of the singer's ownership of his own home.


And let her know her grandchild is a baby, and not a paycheck
Clarification of the importance of family relationships over financial gain.


Private school, daycare, shit, medical bills I pay that
Acknowledgement of financial responsibility for the singer's child.


I love your mom and everything, but see, I ain't the one who laid down
Separation of blame and acknowledgement of shared responsibility in the pregnancy.


She wanna rib you up to start a custody war, my lawyers stay down
Accusation of Ms. Jackson inciting legal disputes over custody of the child.


Shit, you never got a chance to hear my side of the story, we was divided
Regret over lack of communication and understanding between the two parties.


She had fish fries and cookouts for my child's birthday I ain't invited
Statement of exclusion from celebratory events for the singer's child.


Despite it, I show her the utmost respect when I fall through
Acknowledgement of maintaining respectful behavior towards Ms. Jackson.


All you, do is defend that lady when I call you, yeah
Frustration over lack of support from his own partner.


Me and yo' daughter, got a special thing going on
Admission of a romantic relationship between the singer and Ms. Jackson's daughter.


(We got a special kind of thing going on)
Reiteration of the intimacy between the two parties.


You say it's puppy love
Belittling of the seriousness of the relationship.


We say it's full grown
Counterargument of the significance of their love.


Hope that we feel this, feel this way forever
Expression of hope for a lasting and meaningful relationship.


You can plan a pretty picnic
Reference to the unpredictability of life and the futility of planning for the future.


But you can't predict the weather, Ms. Jackson
Further emphasis on the uncertainty of the future and the unpredictability of life.


Ten times out of nine, now if I'm lyin' fine
Confidence in telling the truth.


The quickest muzzle throw it on my mouth and I'll decline
Acknowledgment of the severity of lying and willingness to be truthful.


King meets queen, then the puppy love thing, together dream
Comparison of their relationship to royalty.


'Bout that crib with the Goodyear swing
Envisioning a future home and long-term commitment.


On the oak tree, I hope we feel like this forever
Reference to the permanence and strength of an oak tree.


Forever, forever, ever, forever, ever?
Repetition of 'forever' to emphasize the desire for a lasting love.


Forever never seems that long until you're grown
Acknowledgement of the subjectivity of time and how the idea of forever changes over time.


And notice that the day by day ruler can't be too wrong
Perception of time as the reliable measure of life.


Ms. Jackson my intentions were good I wish I could
Additional apology and clarification of good intentions.


Become a magician to abracadabra all the sadder
Expression of the desire to make difficult situations disappear.


Thoughts of me, thoughts of she, thoughts of he
Contemplation of the different perspectives and thoughts regarding the situation.


Asking what happened to the feeling that her and me
Questioning the loss of feelings between Ms. Jackson and the singer.


Had, I pray so much about it need some knee pads
Desperation and hopefulness for reconciliation and improvement.


It happened for a reason one can't be mad
Belief in fate and the acceptance of things out of one's control.


So know this, know that everything's cool
Assurance that there is no animosity or tension between Ms. Jackson and the singer.


And, yes, I will be present on the first day of school, and graduation
Commitment to being present in significant moments of his child's life.


Shit, look at the way you treat me
Accusation of poor behavior from Ms. Jackson towards the singer.


You see your little nosy-ass home girls
Calling out the involvement of Ms. Jackson's friends in their relationship.


Done got your ass sent up the creek, G
Claiming that Ms. Jackson's actions led to repercussions for herself.


Without a paddle, you left to straddle
Expression of being left with no guidance or support.


And ride this thing on out (out)
Determination to persevere and continue through difficult times.


Now you and your girl ain't speaking no more
Statement of the negative impact on Ms. Jackson's relationships due to her actions.


'Cause my dick all in her mouth (mouth)
Vulgar insult towards Ms. Jackson's behavior and character.


Know what I'm talking about? Jealousy, infidelity, envy
Referring to the underlying issues and emotions related to their relationship.


Cheating to beating, envy and to the G they be the same thing
Belief that cheating and violence come from a place of envy and insecurity.


But who you placing the blame on? You keep on singing the same song
Questioning who is responsible for the issues in their relationship and expressing frustration with her lack of acceptance or understanding.


Let bygones be bygones, you can go on and get the hell on
Encouragement to move on and let go of past issues.


You and your mama
Addressing Ms. Jackson and her mother, suggesting that they are both problematic in the singer's life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton, David Sheats

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@theharshtruthoutthere

@@efraincarrillo3094 We all are heartbreakers, all of our thoughts are evil and all our good deeds are filthy rags.

Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Mark 7:21 - For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Romans 1:21 - Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Isaiah 64:6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.


We all were:
Psalms 51:5 - Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

Our Life Is Like Unto A Race
1 Corinthians Chapter 9
24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

Why are rich and famous depressed?
lets list the reasons;
they`re trans, faking life 100% daily
their master is lucifer, the father of lies.
they have no looks, needs to fake these,
they have no talent, needs to fake these.
they are famous only a moment.
they are rich only for moment.
To have the moment on stage, wicked and sick ritual must be performed.
They are masons in masonry.
Nothing`s real, only illusions.
They have it harder , to give their soul over to CHRIST and return back HEAVEN (Luke 18:25 KJV and Mark 10:25 KJV)

true Christians are born again = new creatures in CHRIST, able to no longer sin and able to understand GOD perfectly.
We are to make a conscious choosing between GOD = CHRIST and mammon = lucifer.
Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

we since birth live in the devils kingdom, this earth here, it shall be created anew, but not yet, still is the church time = still time for souls to get saved and be raptured up. until we come to repentance and born again, we remain living according to the devil.
devils expectations to us are:
lie/deceive kill destroy remain wicked sinner who praise death daily.
because devil is the father of lies:
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

GOD `s expectations to us:
come to repentance
come out from BABYLON
born again
live holy
do the will of your heavenly father.
Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
1 Peter 1:16 - Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.



All comments from YouTube:

@ms.jacksonsdaughter1278

I forgive you outkast

@selinercan6081

Haha THIS IS SO GOOD!!!😂

@edp-xo1on

Lol

@ilayda9048

I LOVE THIS

@charmnones1046

Bye lmfao

@vamios

GG

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@hipocedillo8974

Mad respect to anyone who is still listening to this masterpiece

@shiroxiv7120

love this beat and im an early 2000's baby

@jenthorooms835

Its so gooddd

@slushyslushy7491

Bro I was like 1 when this song came out 😂

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