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.
After the turn
You finally learn to play along
Your feelings are blind
So you don't really mind if it's right or wrong
Fall in line
No, they won't let it stand on the back of their hand
Won't take a cave in the mine
You see what they've done
The end's just begun to filter in
The end is in sight
And the thought of a fight, now it's faltering
Yours and mine
They won't let it stand on the back of their hand
Won't take a cave in the mine
I could cry help
But I'd much sooner fend for myself
Don't wanna feel that I'm drowned in wine
Hate every thought of having to fall in line
Just want to grow, just want to grow and share what's yours and mine
As sure as I see they're looking at me with glasses on
And as sure as I feel I know they're for real, and the gas is on
Well, I'm drowned in wine
No, they won't let it stand, no, no
Don't wanna feel that I'm drowned in wine
Hate every thought of having to fall in line
Just want to grow, grow and share what's yours and mine
After the turn
You've finally learned to play along
Your feelings are blind
And you don't really mind if it's right or wrong
I'm drowned, drowned in wine
No, they won't let it stand
No, they won't let it stand
I said they won't let it stand, no
You finally learn to play along
Your feelings are blind
So you don't really mind if it's right or wrong
Fall in line
No, they won't let it stand on the back of their hand
Won't take a cave in the mine
You see what they've done
The end's just begun to filter in
The end is in sight
And the thought of a fight, now it's faltering
Yours and mine
They won't let it stand on the back of their hand
Won't take a cave in the mine
I could cry help
But I'd much sooner fend for myself
Don't wanna feel that I'm drowned in wine
Hate every thought of having to fall in line
Just want to grow, just want to grow and share what's yours and mine
As sure as I see they're looking at me with glasses on
And as sure as I feel I know they're for real, and the gas is on
Well, I'm drowned in wine
No, they won't let it stand, no, no
Don't wanna feel that I'm drowned in wine
Hate every thought of having to fall in line
Just want to grow, grow and share what's yours and mine
After the turn
You've finally learned to play along
Your feelings are blind
And you don't really mind if it's right or wrong
I'm drowned, drowned in wine
No, they won't let it stand
No, they won't let it stand
I said they won't let it stand, no
Lyrics submitted by CharmingMan
Drowned in Wine Lyrics as written by Roger Maxwell Chapman John Whitney
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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Agree with CharmingMan. I first heard this on a "Best of Family" compilation and it started the first album. Since then I've found this group to be so underrated, it's unbelievable. I think their music should be considered the same or maybe even a bit better than Led Zeppelin's stuff. Nothing against Zep, either.