Once Upon A Time
Raekwon; Tekitha Lyrics
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Get some rest man, come on, man
Stop playin' wit' me, man
(Ohh ohh ohh)
Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
Lately, you seem all corrupt
Drove me to arms of another
Broke the top of goose-down shits, kissed her on the neck
Real love, hope this ain't the last time we meet
Felt like a king who had a queen want him
I usually deserve hotels, this one's the gift, slick
On our eye-to-eye contact, body movement, all on the grind
A lady's starin' at me, all in my mind
Sayin', "Boo, I gotta live with you, let's connect and be a bridge"
You stay three forths and I'm-a wiz you
Sayin', months ago, you came to me
Told me, love me forever
See, time has passed and lonely days
Have rid his head now, stormy weather
But out of the rain, came some delight
I ain't ashamed, I know that it's right
The way that I'm feelin'
He touches me, in ways I like
Says things you won't, won't day or night
Givin' me healin, I'm leavin'
'cause you wanted to know that is the reason
Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
Lately, you seem all corrupt
I've had enough and you forced me to hide under covers
Drove me to arms of another
The only set back in my state of grace
Is that the love is real, for you and him in different ways and
You're out in space, yes here on earth it's fun to play
I wish you were present so my love wouldn't go astray
And he gives what I need
Quenches my thirst when you say "Girl, please"
That's a waste of my breath
And it's funny to me that you get upset
And I told you quite often
I'ma fill up the space, did ya think I was talkin'
Out the side of my neck?
You left me alone, what did you expect?
Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
Lately, you seem all corrupt
I've had enough and you forced me to hide under covers
Drove me to arms of another
I'm dead in my sleep, she's standin' over the kid
I'm terrified, shorty was deep
I had my hand in her account plus livin' in a lab
Like a count, I had to go six shorties was pink yo
She had the yolk on me that's when I went broke
We used to flip coke together, get boasted and float
We split real bread, we was large
We had our weddin' in the garage
And then she stopped reviewin' my bars
Hold up
Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
Lately, you seem all corrupt
I've had enough and you forced me to hide under covers
Drove me to arms of another
Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
Lately, you seem all corrupt
I've had enough and you forced me to hide under covers
Drove me to arms of another
The song "Once Upon a Time" by Raekwon and Tekitha is a story of love, betrayal, and moving on. It starts with the singer trying to resist his feelings for his ex and recalling how their love was once strong and intense. But as time passed, she became corrupted and drove him away. He found solace in the arms of another woman but still feels conflicted about his feelings for his ex. With vivid imagery and emotional lyrics, the song captures the complexity of human relationships and the struggles of moving forward.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, describing the turmoil the singer is experiencing in the wake of his failed relationship. He recalls the passion and love they once shared, but he feels betrayed by her corruption and forced to seek solace in the arms of another. The chorus repeats the themes of lost love and betrayal, emphasizing how his ex's actions drove him away. The second verse introduces a new character, a woman who has come into the singer's life and is offering him comfort and companionship. Although he is torn between his feelings for her and his unresolved feelings for his ex, the singer finds himself drawn to her and unable to resist her advances.
Overall, "Once Upon a Time" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and moving on. Through its vivid imagery and poignant lyrics, the song captures the pain and confusion that often comes with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Chill, nigga, chill
Relax and calm down
Get some rest man, come on, man
Take a break and rest, you need it
Stop playin' wit' me, man
Don't joke around or mess with me, be serious
(Ohh ohh ohh)
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Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
I had a passionate love recently
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
But eventually the passion faded, and I still had feelings for you
Lately, you seem all corrupt
But now you appear dishonest or immoral
I've had enough and you forced me to hide under covers
I've reached my limit, and you made me feel ashamed or embarrassed
Drove me to arms of another
So I turned to someone else for comfort and affection
Broke the top of goose-down shits, kissed her on the neck
I was so turned on that I ripped the bedding and kissed her passionately
Real love, hope this ain't the last time we meet
I believe this love is genuine, and I hope we'll see each other again
Felt like a king who had a queen want him
I felt like I was being adored and desired by a powerful woman
I usually deserve hotels, this one's the gift, slick
I'm used to expensive accommodations, but being with her is a gift
On our eye-to-eye contact, body movement, all on the grind
We were intimately involved, with lots of eye contact and physical contact
A lady's starin' at me, all in my mind
Another woman is catching my attention, and I can't stop thinking about her
Sayin', "Boo, I gotta live with you, let's connect and be a bridge"
She's asking me to be with her and bridge the gap between us
You stay three forths and I'm-a wiz you
I'll take care of you, even if it's not a full commitment
Sayin', months ago, you came to me
You said to me a few months ago
Told me, love me forever
You promised to love me forever
See, time has passed and lonely days
But time has gone by, and I've been feeling lonely
Have rid his head now, stormy weather
But he's out of my mind now, and the emotional turmoil has passed
But out of the rain, came some delight
But something positive came out of the difficult situation
I ain't ashamed, I know that it's right
I'm not ashamed of my actions, and I know they're justified
The way that I'm feelin'
The way I'm feeling right now
He touches me, in ways I like
He satisfies me emotionally and physically
Says things you won't, won't day or night
He says things to me that you never did
Givin' me healin, I'm leavin'
He's helping me heal emotionally, and I'm leaving you behind
'cause you wanted to know that is the reason
Because you asked me why, and that's the reason why
The only set back in my state of grace
The only problem with my current situation of peace or happiness
Is that the love is real, for you and him in different ways and
The love I have for both you and him is real but different
You're out in space, yes here on earth it's fun to play
You're not present or available, and I'm enjoying myself on earth
I wish you were present so my love wouldn't go astray
I wish you were here so I wouldn't have to turn to someone else
And he gives what I need
He gives me what I need emotionally and physically
Quenches my thirst when you say "Girl, please"
He satisfies me when you don't, even when you ask me not to be with him
That's a waste of my breath
Saying that to me is a waste of your time and energy
And it's funny to me that you get upset
It's amusing to me that you're bothered by my actions
And I told you quite often
And I've told you many times
I'ma fill up the space, did ya think I was talkin'
I'm going to be with someone else, did you not believe me?
Out the side of my neck?
Are you accusing me of lying?
You left me alone, what did you expect?
You abandoned me, so what did you think would happen?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, LEIGH HARLINE, NED WASHINGTON
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