Lyrics
I was on my way back to ya
I was in the process of returning to you.
Left you all alone
I left you by yourself.
Get it from my daddy
Referencing a phrase or attitude learned from the speaker's father.
Girl I'm just a rolling stone
The speaker characterizes themselves as someone who is not committed and constantly moving.
But I was on my way to ya
The speaker emphasizes the repeated theme of returning to someone (possibly a romantic interest).
Way to ya, way to ya
-Way to ya, way to ya, way
-I was on my way back to ya
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to come back to the person they left.
Left you all alone
Reiteration of leaving the person alone.
I was chasing something
The speaker was pursuing something important to them.
Had to get it on my own
The speaker needed to achieve or obtain something independently.
But I was on my way to ya
Despite pursuing personal goals, the speaker was still on their way to the person.
Way to ya, way to ya
Repeated emphasis on the journey back to the person.
Way to ya, way to ya, way to ya girl
-I was on my way back
Repetition of the speaker returning to the person, emphasizing the destination.
To you
-To you
-I was on my way back
-To you
-To you
-To you
Reiteration of returning to the person.
I never lacked commitment
The speaker affirms their dedication and commitment.
Even on bad decisions
Even in the face of poor choices, the speaker remains committed.
And you know you not one baby even though we had some issues
Addressing a partner, acknowledging past problems but insisting they are not the same.
I just got a itch I can not scratch, I will not lie
The speaker has an unfulfilled desire or yearning.
I know I fail sometimes, but then again at least I tried
Admitting failure at times but emphasizing effort.
I know marriage on yo mind
Acknowledging thoughts of marriage from the partner.
And good dick is hard to find
Recognizing the value of intimacy.
I be hopping state to state
The speaker travels extensively, making themselves elusive.
And sometimes I'm hard to find
-I get on you got damn nerve
Expressing frustration or annoyance.
And now you rarely hit me line
The partner is not in regular contact.
I could throw a couple band but
The speaker can provide material things, but the partner desires time.
All you want is time I
-I'm just not no average woe
The speaker considers themselves unique and not average.
Please don't think I'm lying, I got magic woe
Asserting magical qualities or abilities.
I just need a genie to please jasmine
Expressing a desire for a magical or wish-granting figure.
I can't be your prince, I suck at acting
The speaker admits inadequacy in playing a princely role.
East side really gave me some bad habits
Possibly referencing negative influences from the speaker's environment.
Love is rarely bigger than the bag is
Love is often overshadowed by materialism.
Fact shit,
Affirmation of a fact.
Tell me when real love is back in fashion
Pondering the absence of genuine love in contemporary times.
Back when it's loyalty and passion
Nostalgia for a time when loyalty and passion were prevalent in love.
Back when it's loyalty and passion
-I was on my way back to ya
Repetition of the theme of returning to the person.
Left you all alone
-Get it from my daddy
-Girl I'm just a rolling stone
-But I was on my way to ya
-Way to ya, way to ya
-Way to ya, way to ya, way
-I was on my way back to ya
-Left you all alone
-I was chasing something
-Had to get it on my own
-But I was on my way to ya
-Way to ya, way to ya
-Way to ya, way to ya, way to ya girl
-I was on my way back
Reiteration of the speaker's journey back to the person.
To you
-To you
-I was on my way back
-To you
-To you
-To you
Final reiteration of the intention to return to the person.
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