Never Would Have Made It
Teyana Taylor Lyrics

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Never would have made it
Never would have made it without you

You are the highlight of my life
You are the sunshine in my night
Oh how, oh how, oh, how do I
Ever repay you?

Finally, I know what I want
I learned from my mistakes and my heartbreaks
The road to hell was paved with good intentions
No matter which way you, no matter which way you take

Never truly follow my heart
Made a lot of decisions based on everyone but me
But now, I'm strong enough to let it go
I'm wise enough to take control
My mama told me everything
My mama told me everything I know

You are the highlight of my life
You are the sunshine in my night
Oh how, oh how, oh, how do I
Ever repay you?

Stand up, press forward, move on
Don't cry, we'll make it through the night
For sure

You are the highlight of my life
You are the sunshine in my night
Oh how, oh how, oh, how do I
Ever repay you?

Never would have made it
Never would have made it without you

Mommy?

Yes?
Move forward, move forward

Overall Meaning

In "Never Would Have Made It" by Teyana Taylor, the singer expresses gratitude to someone who has been pivotal in her life, without whom she wouldn't have made it. The lyrics indicate that this person is likely a romantic partner or perhaps a friend who has helped her grow and overcome obstacles. "You are the highlight of my life / You are the sunshine in my night / Oh how, oh how, oh, how do I / Ever repay you?" Taylor sings, acknowledging the positive impact of this person.

The song also reveals the singer's personal growth and evolution. She admits to having made mistakes and decisions based on others' expectations and opinions, rather than listening to her own heart. However, she has come to learn from these experiences and take control of her life. This newfound strength is likely thanks to the person she is addressing in the lyrics, who has been a source of support and encouragement.

The final lines of the song feature an exchange between Taylor and her mother, with her mother offering words of encouragement to keep moving forward. This suggests that the person Taylor is thanking may have taken on a parental role in her life, further emphasizing the depth of their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Never would have made it
I would not have made it through my challenges without you

Never would have made it without you
You are the reason for my strength and perseverance

You are the highlight of my life
You bring joy and happiness into my life

You are the sunshine in my night
You bring light and hope into my dark moments

Oh how, oh how, oh, how do I
I am grateful beyond words and wonder how I can repay you

Ever repay you?
I will always be indebted to you

Finally, I know what I want
I have gained clarity about my desires and goals

I learned from my mistakes and my heartbreaks
I have gained wisdom from my past struggles and disappointments

The road to hell was paved with good intentions
Even good intentions can lead to negative outcomes

No matter which way you, no matter which way you take
No matter what path you choose

Never truly follow my heart
I used to make decisions based on others' opinions instead of my own

Made a lot of decisions based on everyone but me
I did not prioritize my own needs and desires when making choices

But now, I'm strong enough to let it go
I have the strength to let go of past mistakes and regrets

I'm wise enough to take control
I have gained the wisdom to take control of my own life

My mama told me everything
I learned important lessons from my mother

My mama told me everything I know
The knowledge and strength I have today is thanks to my mother

Stand up, press forward, move on
I will keep going and not give up

Don't cry, we'll make it through the night
We will get through difficult times together

For sure
I am confident that we will overcome any challenge

Mommy?
A call for guidance and support

Yes?
A response of love and availability

Move forward, move forward
Keep pushing forward and don't give up

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brittany Coney, Denisia Andrews, Diamante Blackmon, Kanye West, Marvin Sapp, Matthew Brownie, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Terius Youngdell Nash, Teyana Meshay Taylor

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