Appears On:
"Impossible", "Little Ghetto Boys", "Second Coming", Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Forever (1997);
"One Step", Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1997);
"Pump Your Fist", "Black Boy", Cappadonna, The Pillage (1997);
"All That I Got Is You (Video Version)", Ghostface Killah (1997);
"Soul In The Hole", Wu-Tang Killa Bees, Soul In The Hole soundtrack (1998);
"Street Life", LA The Darkman, Heist of the Century (1998);
"I Can See", Cappadonna, Slam soundtrack (1998);
"Mantis", RZA, Bobby Digital In Stereo (1999);
"Walking Through The Darkness", Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - The Album (1999);
"Manchild", Shyheim, Manchild (1999);
"Mother Earth", Armand Van Helden, 2 Future 4 U (1999);
"Build Strong", RZA, Digital Bullet (2001);
"Walking Through The Darkness", Ghostface Killah, Bulletproof Wallets (2002);
"Once Upon A Time", Raekwon, The Lex Diamonds Story (2003);
"Survivin'", KRS-One, Kristyles (2003).
Once Upon A Time
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 Tekitha tells a story about a complicated love triangle. At the beginning of the song, the singer is addressing her lover, urging him to calm down and get some rest. She then reflects on her recent relationship, expressing her love and admiration for someone who has ignited a fire within her. However, she also reveals that the relationship has turned toxic and corrupt, causing her to seek comfort in the arms of another. Despite her feelings for both men, she makes it clear that she is moving on and leaving the past behind.
The chorus repeats her message that she had a love that would ignite her fire, but the corruption in the relationship forced her to seek solace elsewhere. The second verse introduces a new narrative, where the singer is male and seemingly a drug dealer. He talks about his relationship with a woman who was not only his lover but also his business partner. This relationship also ends in betrayal, with the woman stealing from him and causing him to lose everything.
The song is a powerful commentary on the fragile nature of relationships and the emotional turmoil that comes with love and loss. It is a brilliant example of how music can tell a story and evoke emotions that resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Chill, nigga, chill
Take a break and relax, don't stress out.
Get some rest man, come on, man
Take some time to sleep and recharge your energy.
Stop playin' wit' me, man
Don't mess around or toy with me, be serious.
(Ohh ohh ohh)
A vocalization of the artist's emotions and feelings.
Lately, I had a love that would ignite all the fire
Recently, I had a passionate love that lit up my life.
The desire would leave, for you I'd admire
However, the passion started to fade and I began to look up to you instead.
Lately, you seem all corrupt
Recently, you have become dishonest and morally polluted.
I've had enough and you forced me to hide under covers
I reached my limit and you pushed me to retreat and hide.
Drove me to arms of another
You pushed me into the embrace of someone else.
Broke the top of goose-down shits, kissed her on the neck
I disrupted our luxurious bedding and kissed my new lover's neck.
Real love, hope this ain't the last time we meet
I am experiencing genuine love with this new person and I hope to see them again.
Felt like a king who had a queen want him
I felt like royalty, desired and wanted.
I usually deserve hotels, this one's the gift, slick
I am used to fancy accommodations, but this one is a special treat.
On our eye-to-eye contact, body movement, all on the grind
Our physical connection and movements are intense and passionate.
A lady's starin' at me, all in my mind
Another woman is catching my attention and I can't help but think about her.
Sayin', "Boo, I gotta live with you, let's connect and be a bridge"
The other woman is propositioning me to start a relationship and bridge the gap between us.
You stay three forths and I'm-a wiz you
The other woman will stay at my place for three fourths of the time and I will come visit her the rest of the time.
Sayin', months ago, you came to me
Addressing the other person, months ago you came to me.
Told me, love me forever
You promised me eternal love.
See, time has passed and lonely days
However, time has gone by and I have felt lonely without you.
Have rid his head now, stormy weather
Finally, I have found relief from the turmoil and chaos in my head.
But out of the rain, came some delight
Despite the hardships, something good has come to me.
I ain't ashamed, I know that it's right
I am not ashamed of my new relationship because it feels right.
He touches me, in ways I like
My new lover touches me in ways that I enjoy.
Says things you won't, won't day or night
My new lover says and does things that you never did, both day and night.
Givin' me healin, I'm leavin'
My new relationship is healing me and I am leaving you behind.
'cause you wanted to know that is the reason
I am leaving you because you wanted to know the reason why our relationship ended.
The only set back in my state of grace
The only downside to my current state of being happy and content is
Is that the love is real, for you and him in different ways and
that the love between you and me is real but different from the love between me and my new partner.
You're out in space, yes here on earth it's fun to play
You are distant and not present, while here on earth I am enjoying life and having fun.
I wish you were present so my love wouldn't go astray
I wish you were here with me so that my love for you would not go astray.
And he gives what I need
My new lover provides me with what I need.
Quenches my thirst when you say "Girl, please"
He satisfies my desires when you tell me to stop.
That's a waste of my breath
Your resistance is not worth my time and energy.
And it's funny to me that you get upset
I find it amusing that you get upset about my new relationship.
And I told you quite often
I have been honest with you multiple times before.
I'ma fill up the space, did ya think I was talkin'
I am moving on and filling the void you left, did you not think I was serious?
Out the side of my neck?
Were my words not coming from my genuine feelings?
You left me alone, what did you expect?
You abandoned me, so what else did you expect me to do?
I'm dead in my sleep, she's standin' over the kid
I feel vulnerable and powerless in my dreams, and the other woman is watching over me.
I'm terrified, shorty was deep
I am scared of the intensity of my feelings for this new woman.
I had my hand in her account plus livin' in a lab
I was involved in her financial affairs and living space.
Like a count, I had to go six shorties was pink yo
Like a nobleman, I had to satisfy the desires of multiple women.
She had the yolk on me that's when I went broke
She had control over me and caused me to lose everything.
We used to flip coke together, get boasted and float
We used to sell drugs together, enjoying the profits and pleasures.
We split real bread, we was large
We shared the large amount of money we made from selling drugs.
We had our weddin' in the garage
We held our wedding ceremony in the garage.
And then she stopped reviewin' my bars
She stopped giving me feedback on my music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, LEIGH HARLINE, NED WASHINGTON
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