Next Lifetime by Erykah Badu (2024)

Now what am I supposed to do
When I want you in my world
How can I want you for myself
When I'm already someones girl?

Now what am I supposed to do
When I want you in my world
How can I want you for myself

When I'm already someones girl?

Now what am I supposed to do
When I want you in my world
How can I want you for myself
When I'm already someones girl?

I guess I'll see you next lifetime
No hard feelings
I guess I'll see you next lifetime
I'm gonna be there

I guess I'll see you next lifetime
Already
I'm going to be there
I guess I'll see you next lifetime
I'm going to look for you

Now what am I supposed to do
When I want you in my world
How can I want you for myself
When I'm already someones girl?

I guess I'll see you next lifetime
Oh
Oh baby

I'm gonna be there
I'm gonna be there

The song "Next Lifetime" by Erykah Badu tells a story of unrequited love. She sings about the predicament of wanting someone who is already in a committed relationship, without wanting to disrupt that relationship. She admits that she is confused and conflicted, but ultimately decides to let go of those feelings and wait for another lifetime to be with that person. The lyrics highlight the emotional complexity of trying to navigate relationships and deal with unfulfilled desires.

The opening lines of the song convey the internal struggle that the singer is experiencing. She wants to be with the person she desires, but also acknowledges that it is not possible while she is already in a relationship. The repetition of the same lines throughout the song emphasize the difficult decision she has to make, and the somber tone of the lyrics suggest that it is not an easy choice.

The singer's decision to wait for another lifetime could be interpreted as a hopeful gesture. She suggests that if it is meant to be, they will eventually be together. However, the lyrics also suggest that she is unsure whether that will happen, and that it may not be a realistic expectation.

Overall, "Next Lifetime" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics express a yearning for connection and intimacy, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with those desires.

Now what am I supposed to doWhen I want you in my worldHow can I want you for myselfWhen I'm already someones girl?
Badu expresses her conflicted feelings of wanting the man in her life but also being in a committed relationship with someone else. She is unsure of how to navigate this situation.

First time that I saw you boyIt was a warm and sunny dayAll I know is I wanted youI really hoped you looked my wayWhen you smiled at meSo warm and sweetI could not stayYou make me feel like a itty-bitty girlWhat do you do to me
Badu reminisces about the first time she saw the man and how she was immediately drawn to him. His smile made her feel youthful and carefree.

I guess I'll see you next lifetimeNo hard feelingsI guess I'll see you next lifetimeI'm gonna be there
Badu decides that she cannot pursue the man in this lifetime as she is already in a committed relationship. However, she hopes to see him in another lifetime when their timing might be better.

Your energy, feels so damn good to meIt picks me up don't want to come downYou got me spinning all aroundYeahYou need to knowI've got that somebodyYou're beautifulBut it ain't that kind-a party nowww
Badu acknowledges that the man has an attractive energy that she enjoys being around, but she reminds herself that she is committed to someone else and that she cannot pursue him.

Well I guess I'll see you next lifetimeBaby we'll be butterfliesI guess I'll see you next lifetimeThat sounds so divine
Badu imagines a future life where she and the man are free to be together and be transformed into something new, like butterflies.

See it ain't nothing wrong with dreamingBoy don't get me wrong'Cause every time (every time) I see you (every single time)I know just how strong (every single time)That my love is for my babyBut emotions just don't lieWell I know I'm a lot of womanBut not enough to divide the pie
Badu acknowledges that she has strong feelings for the man, but she reaffirms her love for her current partner. She recognizes that emotions can be confusing, but she also knows that she cannot divide her love between two people.

I guess I'll see you next lifetimeAlreadyI'm going to be thereI guess I'll see you next lifetimeI'm going to look for you
Badu repeats her desire to see the man in another lifetime and confirms that she will actively seek him out.

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