Take You Back
The 7A3 Lyrics

Take you back
The desire to return to a previous time and place.

Do do do do
Vocables with no specific meaning that serve as a rhythmic pattern.

Take you baaaack
The reaffirmation of the desire to return to a previous time and place.

(From the streets) cometh a man
Describing the harsh reality of growing up in a disadvantaged environment.

(A fighter) doin the best that I can
Doing whatever it takes to survive and thrive despite the odds.

(To survive) yes, and it's survival of the fittest
The reality that only the strongest and most resilient will succeed.

Strive for what is mine, the Lord is my witness
The recognition that success is earned through hard work and determination, with faith as one's guiding force.

Many believe in what they see
The acknowledgement that people form assumptions based on appearances.

(And I wonder) what do they see in me
The introspection and uncertainty about how others perceive oneself.

For a man, he must walk alone
The acknowledgment that life's journey is unique and personal for each individual.

(To grow) and to bring his knowledge home
The recognition that personal growth is necessary to enrich one's own community.

School of hard knocks is my alma mater
The understanding that life lessons often come from difficult experiences.

Lady Luck, you know that I got her
The acknowledgement that success cannot solely be attributed to hard work or skill, but also to chance.

Fame and fortune never a concern
The recognition that personal fulfillment does not depend on material wealth or public attention.

(I got mine) so to home I return
The realization that one's true happiness resides in his or her roots and community.

Touched many lives and seen many faces
The recognition that life's journey involves interacting with diverse individuals and experiences.

Stood my ground in many different places
The acknowledgement that resilience and perseverance are necessary to navigate life's challenges.

Mingled with the rich, a product of the poor
The recognition that social status alone does not define one's worth or potential.

(Poor) in cash flow, and nothing more
The acknowledgement that financial hardship can hinder opportunities, but does not dictate one's future.

(Pride) I'm proud of where I come from
The recognition of the value and importance of one's roots and upbringing.

(Friends) sometimes I thought I had none
The acknowledgement that meaningful relationships are not always easy to maintain or identify.

Life is funny, it throws many curves
The recognition that life is unpredictable and can present unexpected challenges.

(Confusion) it gets on my nerves
The acknowledgement that feeling uncertain or perplexed can be frustrating.

Never thought about the pains and the tears
The recognition that challenges can bring emotional turmoil and difficulties.

All I heard was the chants and cheers
The acknowledgement that sometimes success or accolades can overshadow other aspects of life.

You're a champ, now what you gonna do
The question posed after achieving success, about what the next steps will be.

(When it's true) you don't believe in you
The struggle with self-doubt and confidence, even when others recognize one's achievements.

(A challenge) my nature is to meet it
The acknowledgement that challenges are a natural part of life and should be approached with a determined mindset.

If I quit, then the purpose is defeated
The understanding that a lack of perseverance or determination can hinder success in achieving one's goals.

A gamble (you see I gotta take the chance
The realization that taking risks is often necessary to achieve one's aspirations.

Or in the mirror at myself I cannot glance)
The acknowledgement that one's sense of worth and well-being is linked to one's own sense of personal integrity.

Never run and hide, gotta take a stand
The acknowledgement that avoiding challenges or obstacles will not lead to progress or growth.

(Or feel like a coward and I'll doubt the man
The recognition that allowing fear to dictate one's actions can lead to feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt.

In myself) with that I cannot live
The recognition that self-respect and self-confidence are crucial to one's happiness and well-being.

They takin all I have to give
The acknowledgement that society or external factors may demand more than one can offer.

Destined (for what I know
The acknowledgement that everyone has a unique purpose or destiny.

Search for answers, so in my soul I roll
The acknowledgement that seeking meaning or purpose may be a lifelong journey.

In the beginning) everything was good
The recognition that life once started off simple and joyful.

Age and wisdom (says I return to the hood)
The acknowledgement that one's roots and upbringing may hold the keys to personal fulfillment and contentment.

I got to go
Reaffirmation of the desire to return to the comfort and familiarity of home.

I wanna go
The desire to return to a previous time and place.

I wanna be there where you are
The desire to reunite with loved ones and return to a place of comfort and security.

I search my hoooooome
The introspection and search for personal fulfillment and comfort in one's own roots.

Peace, love, happiness
The recognition of the universal desire for a peaceful, loving, and happy life.

Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho
Vocables with no specific meaning that serve as a rhythmic pattern.

Ho-ho-ho
Vocables with no specific meaning that serve as a rhythmic pattern.

Take me hoooooooome
The desire to return to a previous time and place.