BABE, I THINK IT'S TIME

Expression of hesitation or uncertainty.

Emphasis on not settling for anything less than what is desired.

Despite the general principle, the speaker has placed trust in someone.

Expressing a willingness to compromise and settle for love in this specific case.

Indication that a significant decision or moment is approaching.

Introduction of a new perspective or voice (possibly another person).

Struggling to move forward in life, facing challenges and unable to go back in time, possibly with someone on the speaker's mind.

I try to move forward but can't press rewind (Rewind) (Spin that shit)

I try to move forward but can't press rewind (Aha!)

I can't press rewind

I can't press rewind with you on my line

I can't stay this time

Reflection on past actions, regrets, and the impact on relationships. Reference to a superhero metaphorically representing the speaker.

I asked her (Please change your mind)

She told me not to do that dumb shit

I begged her

I asked her (Please change your mind)

She wouldn't budge, man

Making you look stupid

Is my superpower

See, I used to think I was Spider-Reg and now she walks around in spite of Reg

You know what I'm saying?

Acknowledgment of past mistakes, heartbreaks, and attempts to balance a complicated love life.

Pardon me y'all

I broke a lot of hearts

Now I'm spilling mine at Carnegie Hall

Sometimes, I'm doubting if I'm hearty at all

I wish I could apologize, we both know that that's not me at all

You know I sure (Shirt) couldn't leave, like my top is too strong

Tryna juggle women, even tho that's not me at all

I saw my ex in the archives, prom night

Bomb night, so it make me sad we ain't speaking at all

Expressing regret for causing pain, apologizing, and acknowledging the consequences of actions.

You were my best girl

The problem's I'm speaking like Uncle Phil

But thinking like Phil Spector

Hypocrite is the best word

Wanted to choose a better life

And I let my life choose first

You ain't the first heart I ever broke

But breaking yours, it forced me

To see you dealing with better folk

I know I'm sorry, ain't a deader quote

She told me...

She told me

She told me

Reiteration of the principle of not settling for less, yet willing to settle for love in a specific context.

But I put my trust in you

For you, for you, for you I'll always settle for love

Babe, I think it's time

Request to replay or revisit a previous part of the narrative.

Repetition of the theme of not settling for less, expressing a commitment to love, and a sense that it's time for a change.

And I ain't never ever said it's over

For you, for you, for you I'll always settle for love

Babe, I think it's time

Reference to "Brothers," possibly indicating a collective or shared experience with others.