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.
Ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Powersteerin' wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
I got an uncle
He plays a game
Can't win it
He's got a mold
Tries to fit everybody else in it
When's he gonna learn he's bangin' his head on the wall?
He ain't gonna change
And he looks at me strange when I tell him
We're all just ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Powersteerin' wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
We all know people
We yella t the cars and the traffic
Folks in a hurry
Life's full of heartache and havoc
I finally learned how to lay back and let life happen
I just image
The angels up in heaven
Lookin' down at us and laughin'
At ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Powersteerin' wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
And just about the time you think
You're rollin' in clover
Along comes a rabbit
And the world tips over
Ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Power steer wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
Yeah we're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Powersteerin' wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
I got an uncle
He plays a game
Can't win it
He's got a mold
Tries to fit everybody else in it
When's he gonna learn he's bangin' his head on the wall?
He ain't gonna change
And he looks at me strange when I tell him
We're all just ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Powersteerin' wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
We all know people
We yella t the cars and the traffic
Folks in a hurry
Life's full of heartache and havoc
I finally learned how to lay back and let life happen
I just image
The angels up in heaven
Lookin' down at us and laughin'
At ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Powersteerin' wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
And just about the time you think
You're rollin' in clover
Along comes a rabbit
And the world tips over
Ants on a log
Floatin' down a river
Runnin' around
But not gettin' anywhere
Power steer wheels
Just ain't connected
And we can't jump off like flees on a dog
Can't fly away like flies on a hog
We're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
Yeah we're really just along for the ride like ants on a log
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Ants on a Log Lyrics as written by Donny Kees Donald Ewing Ii
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