The "T" in T-Pain stands for Tallahassee, and the 'Pain' means the pain trying to get out of Tallahassee. T-Pain has had over 10 top ten singles on Billboard Hot 100, and in 2008 he won a Grammy with rapper Kanye West for the single "Good Life".
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]
The song "Right Hand" by T-Pain is about a man who is confessing to his partner that he cheated on her. He starts by addressing her and telling her that he needs to tell her something before the rumors spread around town. He knows that it's going to hurt her, but he wants to be honest and tell her the truth. He explains that he fell for another woman and he's not trying to say that what he did was okay. However, he wants to confess with his right hand up because he doesn't want to lose her.
In the second verse, T-Pain explains that he never would have cheated if he had never seen the other woman. He saw her walking down the block and asked her if she needed a ride. She had makeup on her eye and was crying because her man put his hands on her. T-Pain tried to comfort her and imagined that she was his partner. He feels guilty for what he did and wishes that he could make it all disappear. He loves his partner and doesn't want to lose her, but he knows that he hurt her and wants to prove how sorry he is.
One interesting fact about the song is that T-Pain wrote it for his wife who he had been with for over 15 years. He wanted to show her how much he appreciated her and how much she meant to him. Another fun fact is that T-Pain originally wrote the song as a ballad, but then changed it to an uptempo track to make it more energetic. The song also features a sample from Earth, Wind, and Fire's "Devotion." It's clear that T-Pain put a lot of thought and emotion into this song, making it a powerful and relatable track for anyone who has ever made a mistake in a relationship.
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Line by Line Meaning
Baby, (sit down)
Let's have a serious talk.
I got something that I need to say (right now)
There's something important I need to tell you immediately.
Before the rumors spread and make their way (around town)
I want to tell you about this before you hear it from someone else.
I thought I'd be a man and tell you first, but I know it's got to hurt
Although it's going to be painful to hear, I want to tell you the truth because I want to be honest and responsible.
Baby, please let me explain (explain-plain-plain)
I want to clarify what happened and why I did it.
It happened all the sudden outta control (control-trol-trol)
I didn't plan for it to happen, it was unexpected and I couldn't stop it.
She had my heart and would not let it go (ooo)
I fell for her and couldn't resist her charm.
I'm not tryin' to say that it was okay or that I didn't do it
I'm not denying my fault or excusing my actions.
But I gotta tell the truth (the whole truth)
I have to be honest about everything.
With my right hand up ('cause I don't wanna lose you)
I swear to tell the truth and I hope you believe me so we can stay together.
It's time to man up (I just gotta be the one to tell you)
It's time to take responsibility and face the consequences of my actions.
(Baby, believe me when I say)
Please trust me that what I'm saying is true.
You don't wanna find out the hard way
You don't want to discover the truth in a painful or damaging way.
Baby (if I) would've never seen her walkin' down the block
If I hadn't seen her, none of this would have happened.
I probably would have not pulled over and asked her if she need (a ride)
I wouldn't have stopped to help her if she hadn't looked like she needed it.
But I noticed she had make-up on her eye, then she started to cry
I saw that she was hurt and needed help, so I felt compelled to offer it.
She said her man put his hands on her, he was outta control
She told me that she was abused by her partner who had lost his temper.
And she really needs someone to hold and not let go
She needed comfort and support, which I provided.
And then she looked into my eyes just like you do, then I imagined she was you
She reminded me of you and I felt guilty for being with her instead of you.
Baby, I wish that I was a magician and I could make all of this disappear
I regret what happened and wish I could undo it.
And, baby, I wish that I could go back in time; and trust me, baby, we wouldn't be here
If I could change the past, I would to avoid hurting you and damaging our relationship.
But you've been so good to me, how could I do this to you?
I feel terrible for betraying your trust and love after all you've done for me.
And I never meant to hurt you, how can I prove it to you?
I didn't intend to cause you pain, and I want to show you that I am sincere in my apologies.
I'm just tryin' to see what's been on my mind 'cause it hurt you
I am trying to share my thoughts and feelings with you to give you an explanation and to show that I understand how much I've hurt you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK ROMANO, NAJM FAHEEM
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