This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Been a fool, been a clown
lost my way from up and down
and I know, yes I know
And I see it in your eyes
that you really weren't surprised at me at all
not at all
And I know by your smile it's you.
Don't care for me, don't cry
let's say goodbye, Adieu.
It's time to say goodbye, I know that in time
it will just fade away, it's time to say goodbye.
I stand alone and watch you fade away like clouds
high up and in the sky
I'm strong and so cold
as I stand alone
Goodbye, so long, Adieu.
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
My love for you burns deep
inside me, so strong
Embers of times we had
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I see your face and smile
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
My love for you burns deep
inside me, so strong
Embers of times we had
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I see your face and smile
lost my way from up and down
and I know, yes I know
And I see it in your eyes
that you really weren't surprised at me at all
not at all
And I know by your smile it's you.
Don't care for me, don't cry
let's say goodbye, Adieu.
It's time to say goodbye, I know that in time
it will just fade away, it's time to say goodbye.
I stand alone and watch you fade away like clouds
high up and in the sky
I'm strong and so cold
as I stand alone
Goodbye, so long, Adieu.
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
My love for you burns deep
inside me, so strong
Embers of times we had
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I see your face and smile
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
My love for you burns deep
inside me, so strong
Embers of times we had
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I see your face and smile
Lyrics submitted by Lord_Vericuut
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