In Due Time
Outkast ft. Cee Lo Lyrics
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Don't act impatiently
You'll get where you need to be
In due time
Even when things go slow
Hold on and don't let go
I'll give you what I owe
In due time
When that * be thinkin of cruisin'
The braves cap is to the side
Thinkin' the police gon' pull me over
With this herb 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
Takin a chunk up out my check
And makin 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 talkin bout they * my *
And that they could have been me
You lookin to be that butterfly
Without the caterpillar
Take your time and do it right
Cause you gon make it, I swear my
Or collapse 1
Falling a victim to your greed boy
Your looking to be big willie
But ou're still a seed boy
The information in my skull
Be pokin' some of y'all on the shoulder
But on the other side of the fence
They got * breakin' boulders
For quick money
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 first 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
Just keep your faith in me
Don't act impatiently
You'll get where you need to be
In due time
Even when things go slow
Hold on and don't let go
I'll give you what I owe
In due time
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 AIDS, 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 piece, I could thinkof many reasons
Only when * is going bad you want to holla Jesus
I pledge allegiance, they got my knuckles bleeding
From crawling , got these * thinkin they ballin'
When they isn't, don't take my word, there's * off in prison
That will tell yo, that's locked up 4 a long time and won't sell you
No flex, so congregation will turn you text,
To the book of outkast, chapter 2, verse 1
The 1st 1, that make me jump up and make a joyful noise
You'se Outkasted, meaning you now have a choice like that
Just keep your faith in me
Don't act impatiently
You'll get where you need to be
In due time
Even when things go slow
Hold on and don't let go
I'll give you what I owe
In due time
The lyrics to Outkast ft. Cee Lo's song In Due Time implore individuals to have faith during trying times and remain patient as their plans and dreams come to fruition in due time. The first verse encourages listeners to trust the process and avoid impatience, as they will eventually reach their goals. The second verse discusses the struggles of living in poverty, relying on illegal means to make a living and ultimately longing for a better life. The chorus repeats, urging individuals to hold on and have faith in themselves, despite obstacles.
The final verse calls out societal issues such as poverty and the AIDS epidemic, emphasizing the importance of speaking the truth and taking action for the greater good. The bridge touches on the idea that life is a test, and individuals must do their best and have faith in a higher power to guide them towards success. Overall, the song exemplifies Outkast's focus on social issues and perseverance through adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You just keep your faith in me
Have trust in me
Don't act impatiently
Don't be impatient
You'll get where you need to be
You'll reach where you're meant to
In due time
At the right time
Even when things go slow
Even when things move slowly
Hold on and don't let go
Keep holding on
I'll give you what I owe
I'll deliver what I promised
When that * be thinkin of cruisin'
When that person is thinking of cruising
The braves cap is to the side
Wearing a Braves cap tilted to the side
Thinkin' the police gon' pull me over
Believing the police will stop them
With this herb off in my ride
With marijuana in the vehicle
So I hide the brick of weed
Putting the brick of weed somewhere hidden
Under the arm rest, under the leather
Hiding it under the armrest covered in leather
Thinkin' of startin ways
Considering ways to make things better
To make my life a little better
To improve my life
Then the dope peddler
The drug dealer
Never pay no * taxes
Doesn't pay taxes on the illegal income
Takin a chunk up out my check
Taking a big part of the money earned
And makin my rhymes just look like practice
Making my rap skills seem like practice
Buyin' clothing, range roving
Buying expensive clothes and cars
With my folks
With my friends
Don't speak about the dirty south
Don't mention the negative aspects of the southern United States
My crew ain't bout no jokes
My group is serious
I know some people don't like the way we flow
Some people don't like our style of music
Because they envy
Out of jealousy
They talkin bout they * my *
They say they could have been me
And that they could have been me
They claim they could have been in my place
You lookin to be that butterfly
You aspire to be successful
Without the caterpillar
Without struggling to get there
Take your time and do it right
Be patient and do it properly
Cause you gon make it, I swear my
You will attain success, I guarantee it
Or collapse
Or fail
Falling a victim to your greed boy
Being a victim of your desire for wealth
Your looking to be big willie
Wanting to be rich and famous
But you're still a seed boy
You're not yet fully grown
The information in my skull
The knowledge in my mind
Be pokin' some of y'all on the shoulder
Makes some people realize
But on the other side of the fence
From a different perspective
They got * breakin' boulders
Others are working hard physically
For quick money
To make fast cash
Struggle is just a part of my day
Struggling is normal for me
Many obstacles have been placed in my way
I've encountered a lot of challenges
I know the only reason that I make it through
The only reason I succeed
Is because I never stop believing in you
Is because I believe in myself
Some people wonder why we're here in the first place
Some people question the purpose of our existence
They can't believe because they ain't never seen your face
They don't believe in God because they've never seen Him
But even when you pray, the next day you gotta try
Even if you pray, you still have to put in effort
Can't wait for nobody to come down out the sky
Can't wait for divine intervention
You've got to realize that the world's a test
Understand that life is a test
You can only do your best and let him do the rest
Do your best and leave the rest to God
You've got your life, you've got your health
You have your health and well-being
So quit procrastinating and push it yourself
Stop delaying and put effort into reaching your goals
Who said good folks is not supposed to die
Who said only bad people are supposed to die
The same * that said * is not supposed to cry
The same people who say men shouldn't cry
United States giving out milk and cheese to pacify
The government offering welfare to calm people down
I'm sure they got a cure for AIDS, but yet it's classified
There's probably a cure for AIDS, but it's kept secret
You wonder why I spit the truth and not 2 make no dough
Wondering why I speak the truth instead of making money
To make a difference for this * up and blow
To make a change for the better and become successful
In peace, I could think of many reasons
If things were peaceful, I could come up with many ideas
Only when * is going bad you want to holla Jesus
Only when things are bad do you resort to prayer
I pledge allegiance, they got my knuckles bleeding
Swearing loyalty as a citizen even though it causes harm
From crawling, got these * thinkin they ballin'
From humble beginnings making people believe they're successful
When they isn't, don't take my word, there's * off in prison
They're not really successful, and some are in prison
That will tell yo, that's locked up 4 a long time and won't sell you
Those who are locked up can give you the truth without being influenced
No flex, so congregation will turn you text
No exaggeration, so people will find your words true
To the book of outkast, chapter 2, verse 1
Comparing their message to that of a religious text
The 1st 1, that make me jump up and make a joyful noise
Their message is powerful and makes people happy
You'se Outkasted, meaning you now have a choice like that
You have the choice to follow their message or not
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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