Lyrics
Hey, KB, man, you know we don't brag on our past
Acknowledging that they don't boast about their past but rather share and relate.
We just relate
Emphasizing the focus on relating to others rather than bragging about past actions.
Some folks think they mistakes
Some people believe their mistakes will prevent them from entering certain places.
Gonna keep them out the gates
Highlighting the idea that one's past actions won't necessarily determine their future.
It ain't about what you do, it's about what you did
Emphasizing that the emphasis is on past actions rather than current behavior.
Let's go!
Transitioning into the main theme and message of the song.
I used to do it too, I used to do it too,
Repeated acknowledgment of past actions followed by a declaration of change.
I used to do it, used to do it, used to do it too
-I used to do it too, I used to do it too,
-I used to do it, used to do it, used to do it too
-But I'm changed, now I'm something different (Aye)
Expressing a transformation or change in the speaker.
I'm changed, I love the way I'm living (Aye)
Expressing love for the current way of life after the transformation.
I'm changed, saved me from my own sin (Aye)
Acknowledging salvation from personal sins through the transformation.
I'm changed, I learned how to live again (Aye)
Highlighting the newfound ability to live life positively.
Uhuh
Interjection expressing agreement or affirmation.
Ah man you name it bra, I promise I done done it all
Reflection on a past life of indulgence and lack of concern, contrasted with the present changed self.
So busy doin me that I aint care at all (but I'm changed)
-I know I aint the person that I used to be
-I look the same but I promise this a newer me
-See what I used to be was selfish and conceited
Describing the speaker's past self as selfish and conceited, rejecting Jesus.
I was living for myself and telling Jesus he could beat it
-At the time I couldn't see it, all I saw was havin fun
Reflecting on the past focus on pleasure and seeking attention in church.
Went to church to look for ladies, not to look upon the Son
-I was a hedonist, now Jesus is my pleasure
Transformation from a hedonistic and narcissistic mindset to finding pleasure and looking better through Jesus.
I was a narcissist but now I'm lookin betta.
-But I ain't fix myself, aint turn myself around
Not claiming to have fixed oneself but surrendering to the Lord's control.
I gave it up and told the Lord that he can have it now
-I was tryin to figure what's a goone to a goblin
Pondering the insignificance of worldly labels in comparison to God.
That's nonsense tell me this though what's a goone to the God-Head
-Then I save some for the Regal
Referencing possessions (Divo, Evo) and ego in relation to the speaker's identity.
Got my divo, or my Evo, for my ego
-I'm a divo, I'm a negro, though my friends say
Mentioning the speaker's identity as a divo and a negro, possibly addressing perceptions from others.
Chapter 2 in the book of Colossians.
Referring to a specific chapter in the book of Colossians in the Bible.
I'm changed
Reiterating the theme of change and transformation.
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