The song "Hope" by Jagged Edge tells the story of a man who has been involved in the streets for a long time and has not been ready for a committed relationship. However, he realizes that his girlfriend deserves better and is determined to change for her. In the lyrics, he expresses his willingness to take her calls and not get lost anymore. He acknowledges that his time is running out and he wants to restore her hope in him. He wants to be there for her every night and make other men realize their mistakes. The man hopes that his girlfriend doesn't only see him as a thug but sees the love he is filled with. He wants to put her hope back in a man by coming up with a plan to show her that he can be the partner she deserves. He notices the pain that another man has caused her and wants to put him in his place. He wants every day to be like Valentine's Day and birthdays to be special. By building her hope, he hopes she will see him and the love he has for her. The lyrics also express his desire to love her better than she has ever been loved before and to touch her better than she has ever been touched. He wants their relationship to reach new levels of intimacy and to take her to a place she has never been before. Overall, the song "Hope" tells the story of a man's determination to change for his girlfriend and restore her faith in love. He wants her to see past his rough exterior and recognize the love he has for her.
