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.
And I would have walked behind
I would have walked beside you
I would have told you every lie
I would have done that for you
Open your eyes sometime
It's funny how I adore you
Gonna get every line just fine
I'll even sing it for you now
There was a time I felt
The morning sun rose up for you
I would have whispered in your ear
I would make coffee for you
I would have crossed that line
I could have drawn it for you
Tell me that everything is fine
Couldn't you do that for me now?
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Wouldn't you say
That I've been an idiot for you?
I couldn't shake you if I tried
I light a candle for you
Somehow the time flies by
And I haven't done it for you
And I haven't solved a single thing
And I haven't done that for you now
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Summer love moves fast
You get a little slower when the fall moves past
But you'll never find another love like my love
Winter slows the pace
Spring brings the summer back to your face
But you'll never find another love like my love
I'm getting along now that I found salvation
Not that I've found salvation
I open your eyes, salvation's now
I would have walked beside you
I would have told you every lie
I would have done that for you
Open your eyes sometime
It's funny how I adore you
Gonna get every line just fine
I'll even sing it for you now
There was a time I felt
The morning sun rose up for you
I would have whispered in your ear
I would make coffee for you
I would have crossed that line
I could have drawn it for you
Tell me that everything is fine
Couldn't you do that for me now?
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Wouldn't you say
That I've been an idiot for you?
I couldn't shake you if I tried
I light a candle for you
Somehow the time flies by
And I haven't done it for you
And I haven't solved a single thing
And I haven't done that for you now
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Summer love moves fast
You get a little slower when the fall moves past
But you'll never find another love like my love
Winter slows the pace
Spring brings the summer back to your face
But you'll never find another love like my love
I'm getting along now that I found salvation
Not that I've found salvation
I open your eyes, salvation's now
Lyrics submitted by BlueAndStarry
Closer to Mercury Lyrics as written by Ricky Brennan Brendan Harney
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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i was walking through fye looking for a completley random cd and stumbled upon wheat, and now i think they're so amazing, if you come onto this site PLEASE find a way to download some wheats songs, they are all SO good. anyways, best line in this song is "there was a time i felt the morning sun rose up for you" so good, i mean. everyone has a person who feels that way in life. this song is amazing, its just saying that theres all of this stuff he WOULD have done if he'd given her a chance
gonna have to agree, this is a good tune, very good tune
indeed. :)
you really must hear this song - it is so great. upbeat, catchy, great lyrics. love it.
this is an amazing song that has a special place in my heart..
What's with the cat meowing in the begining? I loooovee this song "Summer love moves fast You get a little slower when the fall moves past But you'll never find another love like my love" Adorable, and very catchy.
To me this is a song about a guy who is in love with a girl. However, the girl considers him as a friend. The guy tries to be ok with this, he stands by her side with everything she does, hoping that one day she will see him as more than a friend. He even helps her with her relationships, trying to give advise, etc. even though it is killing him.
Then he gets over her. That is what the "summer love" part is. He is saying that he fell in love, she didn't move quickly enough, and now he is at peace. There is a bit of vengeance it seems though. Even though he has moved on, he tells her that she will never find love like his.
My interpretation, songs are different to different people. We can all agree this is an awesome song though.