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.
No one can tell me what is missing in my life
But I think it's partly the feeling of kinship between everyone
And partly the warming sun
And I know I'll feel the sun again
is that enough for me?
I've been wandering in the shadows
Lost in some parking lot
Feeling shapes of side mirrors
Hearing cars peel out
How do you tell when the day is done?
And what can you do with blind eyes?
Hear the bird song
follow in your mind
Hear the bird song
Follow in your mind
Listen for the part that's missing
Call out your line
No one can tell me what's missing in my life
But I think it's partly the warming sun, partly the feeling...
Hear the bird song call in your mind
Hear the bird song calling in your mind
Hear the bird song
But I think it's partly the feeling of kinship between everyone
And partly the warming sun
And I know I'll feel the sun again
is that enough for me?
I've been wandering in the shadows
Lost in some parking lot
Feeling shapes of side mirrors
Hearing cars peel out
How do you tell when the day is done?
And what can you do with blind eyes?
Hear the bird song
follow in your mind
Hear the bird song
Follow in your mind
Listen for the part that's missing
Call out your line
No one can tell me what's missing in my life
But I think it's partly the warming sun, partly the feeling...
Hear the bird song call in your mind
Hear the bird song calling in your mind
Hear the bird song
Lyrics submitted by loosenthelights
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i really like this :D