In Due Time
Outkast And Goodie Mob Lyrics
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You just keep your faith in me
Don't act impatiently
You'll get where you need to be
In due time
Even when things are slow
Hold on and don't let go
I'll give you what I owe
[Verse One:]
When that * be thinkin of cruisin'
The Braves cap is to the side
Thinkin' the police's gonna pull me over
With this * off in my ride
So I hide the brick of weed
Under the arm rest, under the leather
Thinkin' of startin ways
To make my life a little better
Then the dope peddler
Never pay no * taxes
Taking a chunk up out my check
And making my rhymes just look like practice
Buyin' clothing, Range Roving
With my folks
Don't speak about the Dirty South
My crew ain't bout no jokes
I know some people don't like the way we flow
Because they envy
They talking bout they * my *
And that they could have been me
You looking to be that butterfly
Without the caterpillar
Take your time and do it right
Cause you gonna make it
I swear my
Or collapse one
Falling a victim to your greed boy
You're looking to be Big Willie
But you're still a seed boy
The information in my skull
Be pokin' some of you all on the shoulder
But on the other side of the fence
They got * breakin' boulders
For quick money
[Bridge:]
Struggle is just a part of my day
Many obstachave been placed in my way
I know the only reason that I make it through
Is because I never stop believing in you
Some people wonder why we're here in the 1st place
They can't believe because they ain't never seen your face
But even when you pray, the next day you gotta try
Can it wait for nobody to come down out the sky
You've got to realize that the world's a test
You can only do your best and let him do the rest
You've got your life, you've got your health
So quit procrastinating and push it yourself
You've got to realize that the world's a test
You can only do your best and let him do the rest
You've got your life, you've got your health
So quit procrastinating
[Verse 2:]
Who said good folks is not supposed to die
The same * that said * is not supposed to cry
United States giving out milk and cheese to pacify
I'm sure they got a cure for A.I.D.S., but yet it's classified
You wonder why I spit the truth and not 2 make no dough
To make a differencefo' this * up and blow
In pieces, I could think of many reasons
Only when * is going bad you want to holla Jesus
I pledge allegiance, they got my knuckles bleeding
From crawling , got these * thinking they ballin'
When they isn't, don't take my word,
there's * off in prison
That will tell you, that's locked up for a long time and won't sell you
No flex, so congregation will turn your text,
To the book of OutKast, chapter two, verse one
The first one, that feel me jump up and make a joyful noise
You're OutKasted, meaning you now have a choice like that
[Chorus 2x]
The lyrics of Outkast and Goodie Mob’s song In Due Time reflect the struggles and challenges faced by the artists, particularly those related to poverty and social injustice. The chorus encourages listeners to stay hopeful and patient, insisting that they will ultimately achieve success and receive the rewards they deserve. The first verse delves into the artist's perspective as they navigate their way through life, dealing with police harassment, drug dealers, and poverty. They express their desire to find ways to improve their lives and those around them, despite facing obstacles and distractions. The bridge reminds listeners to stay motivated and not procrastinate, recognizing that the world presents challenges but also the opportunity for self-improvement. Finally, the second verse confronts social issues such as economic inequality and inadequate healthcare, and speaks to the power of speaking the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
You just keep your faith in me
Trust me and have faith that everything will work out.
Don't act impatiently
Be patient and don't rush things.
You'll get where you need to be
You will eventually reach your goals.
In due time
Things will happen at the appropriate time.
Even when things are slow
When progress is slow, don't give up.
Hold on and don't let go
Persevere and don't give up.
I'll give you what I owe
I will deliver what is promised.
In due time
Things will happen at the appropriate time.
When that * be thinkin of cruisin'
When I'm driving and thinking of my life.
The Braves cap is to the side
Wearing my Atlanta Braves cap in a casual way.
Thinkin' the police's gonna pull me over
Feeling nervous that I might get pulled over by the police.
With this * off in my ride
With contraband in my car.
So I hide the brick of weed
I stash the illegal drugs in the car.
Under the arm rest, under the leather
I hide the drugs in a compartment of my car.
Thinkin' of startin ways
Contemplating ways to improve my life.
To make my life a little better
To make some positive changes in my life.
Then the dope peddler
Referring to a drug dealer.
Never pay no * taxes
Drug dealers don't pay taxes like everyone else.
Taking a chunk up out my check
Drug dealers take a percentage of my earnings.
And making my rhymes just look like practice
Making my rap skills seem unimportant.
Buyin' clothing, Range Roving
Spending money on expensive clothes and cars.
With my folks
With my friends.
Don't speak about the Dirty South
Don't talk about the southern United States in a negative way.
My crew ain't bout no jokes
My friends and I take things seriously.
I know some people don't like the way we flow
Some people don't like our music style.
Because they envy
They are jealous of our success.
They talking bout they * my *
They say they could have achieved what I have.
And that they could have been me
They believe they could have been in my position.
You looking to be that butterfly
You want to succeed without going through the struggles and hardships.
Without the caterpillar
Without the process of growth and transformation.
Take your time and do it right
Take the necessary time to achieve your goals properly.
Cause you gonna make it
You will eventually succeed if you work hard.
I swear my
I promise.
Or collapse one
Or fail completely.
Falling a victim to your greed boy
Becoming a victim of your own greed.
You're looking to be Big Willie
You want to be like the wealthy and successful people.
But you're still a seed boy
You still have a lot of growing and learning to do.
The information in my skull
The knowledge I have acquired.
Be pokin' some of you all on the shoulder
Some of you may benefit from my knowledge.
But on the other side of the fence
On the other side of things.
They got * breakin' boulders
They have people doing hard labor for money.
For quick money
For fast cash and short-term gain.
Struggle is just a part of my day
I face obstacles and difficulties every day.
Many obstachave been placed in my way
I have encountered many challenges in life.
I know the only reason that I make it through
I know that my faith is what helps me overcome adversity.
Is because I never stop believing in you
My faith in a higher power gives me strength and hope.
Some people wonder why we're here in the 1st place
Some people question the purpose of our existence.
They can't believe because they ain't never seen your face
They struggle to believe in a higher power because they can't see it.
But even when you pray, the next day you gotta try
Praying alone won't solve your problems. You must also take action.
Can it wait for nobody to come down out the sky
Don't wait for a miracle to happen. Take action.
You've got to realize that the world's a test
The world is full of challenges and obstacles that we must overcome.
You can only do your best and let him do the rest
Do your best and have faith that a higher power will take care of the rest.
You've got your life, you've got your health
You have your life and your health, which are valuable assets.
So quit procrastinating and push it yourself
Stop delaying and take action to achieve your goals.
Who said good folks is not supposed to die
Who said that good people aren't supposed to die?
The same * that said * is not supposed to cry
The same people who say men aren't supposed to cry.
United States giving out milk and cheese to pacify
Referring to government programs meant to keep the poor content.
I'm sure they got a cure for A.I.D.S., but yet it's classified
Expressing skepticism towards the government's efforts to combat diseases.
You wonder why I spit the truth and not 2 make no dough
I speak honestly in my music, not just to make money.
To make a differencefo' this * up and blow
To make a positive impact and improve things.
In pieces, I could think of many reasons
Reflecting on various reasons for why things are the way they are.
Only when * is going bad you want to holla Jesus
People only turn to religion when things are going poorly in their lives.
I pledge allegiance, they got my knuckles bleeding
Referring to patriotism and loyalty to one's country, even if it causes harm to oneself or others.
From crawling , got these * thinking they ballin'
From humble beginnings, people may start to feel like they're more successful than they truly are.
When they isn't, don't take my word,
Don't just believe me.
there's * off in prison
There are many people incarcerated.
That will tell you, that's locked up for a long time and won't sell you
People in prison may be able to tell you the truth, even if it's not what you want to hear.
No flex, so congregation will turn your text,
Don't brag or show off, or people will judge you.
To the book of OutKast, chapter two, verse one
Referring to the impact and influence of their music.
The first one, that feel me jump up and make a joyful noise
Referring to the power of music to uplift and inspire.
You're OutKasted, meaning you now have a choice like that
Referring to the ability to choose one's own path in life, inspired by their music.
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@Lalanicole2020
Struggle is just a part of my day
Many obstachave been placed in my way
I know the only reason that I make it through
Is because I never stop believing in you
Some people wonder why we're here in the 1st place
They can't believe because they ain't never seen your face
But even when you pray, the next day you gotta try
Can it wait for nobody to come down out the sky
You've got to realize that the world's a test
You can only do your best and let him do the rest
You've got your life, you've got your health
So quit procrastinating and push it yourself
You've got to realize that the world's a test
You can only do your best and let him do the rest
You've got your life, you've got your health
So quit procrastinating
@ceo_felcone
Who’s listening to this in 2024? ✋🏽
@dapchi2atl708
👋🏾
@felixdoylehammond2497
Timeless tune
@Gensis
me
@shark24501
Who here 40+ years old and watching this in the year 2023? Still Rockin 🤝🏾
@heyjoejp
Always
@ladycheyne5607
Just celebrated 44 years alive and 23 years married!!! I hope you have all the best health and much wealth this year💜
@tamfrommiami
Still Rocking… Still sounds good like it did when the CD came out!
@waterfalls2724
Oh yes
@DustyAddums
2023