Right Hand
T‐Pain Lyrics
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Ooo
Yeah, yeah
Ooo
Yeah, yeah
Baby, (sit down)
I got something that I need to say (right now)
I thought I'd be a man and tell you first, but I know it's got to hurt
Baby, please let me explain (explain-plain-plain)
It happened all the sudden outta control (control-trol-trol)
She had my heart and would not let it go (ooo)
I'm not tryin' to say that it was okay or that I didn't do it
[Chorus:]
But I gotta tell the truth (the whole truth)
With my right hand up ('cause I don't wanna lose you)
It's time to man up (I just gotta be the one to tell you)
(Baby, believe me when I say)
You don't wanna find out the hard way
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Baby (if I) would've never seen her walkin' down the block
I probably would have not pulled over and asked her if she need (a ride)
But I noticed she had make-up on her eye, then she started to cry
I said, "Baby, please, explain."
She said her man put his hands on her, he was outta control
And she really needs someone to hold and not let go
And then she looked into my eyes just like you do, then I imagined she was you
[Chorus]
Baby, I wish that I was a magician and I could make all of this disappear
And, baby, I wish that I could go back in time; and trust me, baby, we wouldn't be here
But you've been so good to me, how could I do this to you?
And I never meant to hurt you, how can I prove it to you?
I'm just tryin' to see what's been on my mind 'cause it hurt you
[Chorus]
In T-Pain's song Right Hand, he admits to his significant other that he has cheated on her. He starts by apologizing and trying to explain what happened. He says that he wants to tell her the truth with his right hand up, as he doesn't want to lose her. T-Pain explains how the affair happened suddenly and was out of his control. He tries to justify his actions by claiming that the other woman had his heart and wouldn't let it go. He asserts that he is not trying to say that what he did was right.
However, he realizes that he messed up and admits his mistake. He urges his partner not to find out the hard way and accept his explanation. He goes on to explain how he met the woman he cheated with, how it all started and how it led to the affair. Finally, he admits that he wishes he could go back in time and make everything go away. He recognizes how good his partner has been to him and that he does not want to lose her. T-Pain acknowledges that he hurt her and is just trying to express what's on his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, (sit down)
Let's talk about something important.
I got something that I need to say (right now)
I need to tell you something immediately.
Before the rumors spread and make their way (around town)
I want to clear up the rumors before they reach you.
I thought I'd be a man and tell you first, but I know it's got to hurt
I wanted to tell you myself but I know it will hurt.
It happened all the sudden outta control (control-trol-trol)
It happened quickly and I couldn't control it.
She had my heart and would not let it go (ooo)
I had feelings for her and couldn't let go.
I'm not tryin' to say that it was okay or that I didn't do it
I'm not justifying my actions or denying what happened.
But I gotta tell the truth (the whole truth)
I need to tell you the complete truth.
With my right hand up ('cause I don't wanna lose you)
I'm raising my right hand to show I'm telling the truth because I don't want to lose you.
It's time to man up (I just gotta be the one to tell you)
I need to be courageous and tell you the truth.
(Baby, believe me when I say) You don't wanna find out the hard way
You shouldn't discover the truth through other means.
Baby (if I) would've never seen her walkin' down the block
If I never saw her, this wouldn't have happened.
I probably would have not pulled over and asked her if she need (a ride)
I wouldn't have offered her a ride if I didn't see she was distressed.
But I noticed she had make-up on her eye, then she started to cry
She appeared to be physically hurt and emotional.
She said her man put his hands on her, he was outta control
She claimed her partner became violent with her.
And she really needs someone to hold and not let go
She needed emotional support during her difficult time.
And then she looked into my eyes just like you do, then I imagined she was you
I saw a resemblance between her and you.
Baby, I wish that I was a magician and I could make all of this disappear
I wish I could make everything right again.
And, baby, I wish that I could go back in time; and trust me, baby, we wouldn't be here
I wish I could go back in time and avoid this situation.
But you've been so good to me, how could I do this to you?
You've been kind to me and I regret betraying you.
And I never meant to hurt you, how can I prove it to you?
I didn't intend to hurt you, how can I make it up to you?
I'm just tryin' to see what's been on my mind 'cause it hurt you
I'm trying to express my thoughts and feelings because I know what I did hurt you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK ROMANO, NAJM FAHEEM
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