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.
Wrong street, I'm falling on the other side
Can't sleep, I know I've been here before
And I need her love tonight
Talking, I can't hear a word they say
Blackout, I'm living in a different day
And I need her love tonight
Every thing's wrong, she's alright
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
Opens your eyes and drives to where you've never been
Sit back, relax, sometimes she's gonna weigh you out
Ride off the tracks, you know it's gonna break you down
It's gonna burn you down, it's gonna break you down
It's gonna break you down
Cold feet, I'm walking down the same street
Shake it off, it's the cure that fights the disease
And she's my drug tonight
Oh, lights out neighborhood fire
Red skies, it?s burning down the city tonight
She's my one desire
Every thing's wrong, she's alright
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
Opens your eyes and drives to where you've never been
Sit back, relax, sometimes she's gonna weigh you out
Ride off the tracks, you know it's gonna break you down
It's gonna burn you down, it's gonna break you down
It's gonna break you down
Open your eyes, open your eyes
Open your eyes
Every thing's wrong, she's alright
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
Open your eyes and drives to where you've never been
Sit back, relax, sometimes she's gonna weigh you out
Ride off the tracks, you know it's gonna break you
(Down)
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
(Down)
It's gonna break you, it's gonna break you
(Down)
It's gonna break you down
Can't sleep, I know I've been here before
And I need her love tonight
Talking, I can't hear a word they say
Blackout, I'm living in a different day
And I need her love tonight
Every thing's wrong, she's alright
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
Opens your eyes and drives to where you've never been
Sit back, relax, sometimes she's gonna weigh you out
Ride off the tracks, you know it's gonna break you down
It's gonna burn you down, it's gonna break you down
It's gonna break you down
Cold feet, I'm walking down the same street
Shake it off, it's the cure that fights the disease
And she's my drug tonight
Oh, lights out neighborhood fire
Red skies, it?s burning down the city tonight
She's my one desire
Every thing's wrong, she's alright
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
Opens your eyes and drives to where you've never been
Sit back, relax, sometimes she's gonna weigh you out
Ride off the tracks, you know it's gonna break you down
It's gonna burn you down, it's gonna break you down
It's gonna break you down
Open your eyes, open your eyes
Open your eyes
Every thing's wrong, she's alright
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
Open your eyes and drives to where you've never been
Sit back, relax, sometimes she's gonna weigh you out
Ride off the tracks, you know it's gonna break you
(Down)
Sit back, relax, you know she'll come around again
(Down)
It's gonna break you, it's gonna break you
(Down)
It's gonna break you down
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Sit Back, Relax Lyrics as written by Leah Haywood Ryan Cabrera
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I heard it in a clothes store and I love it. The complete meaning eludes me, but I'm pretty sure it has to do with wanting someone near you, which I am positive almost everyone can relate to.
Don't know what the meaning of the song is, but I'm guessing it has to do with a guy that recently went through a breakup with his girlfriend, and he's having a hard time getting over her. Also, he's telling himself to stop dwelling about it because one day she'll realize that she made a mistake and come back to him.