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.
Tonight is the night
You're gonna get the best
I'll teach you right, I'm better than the rest
Wherever you go and wherever you will be
You won't forget me
You won't forget me
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
When you need action, love and affection
You're gonna run to me
And when you're freezin', you'll search for me to be your cover
When you feel lonely I'll be only one to set you free
If you're man enough I'll be your perfect lover endlessly
Tonight is the night
You're gonna get the best
I'll teach you right, I'm better than the rest
Wherever you go and wherever you will be
You won't forget me
You won't forget me
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
Without my love you'll surely suffer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me
You won't forget me, no!
Tonight's the night, you won't forget this love
Relax your mind and let your body unwind
There's no more pressure no more pain
Tonight girl don't be ashamed
No matter what what cravin' because I'm stayin'
Provide not criticize
No matter what the deed I'll give you what you need
Don't doubt
I'll always turn you out
You'll be on fire, you can't deny a love that's heaven sent
When I touch your heart I'm gonna start a dream that never ends
Tonight is the night
You're gonna get the best
I'll teach you right, I'm better than the rest
Wherever you go and wherever you will be
You won't forget me
You won't forget me
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
Without my love you'll surely suffer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na (You won't forget me)
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me (You won't forget me!)
You're gonna get the best
I'll teach you right, I'm better than the rest
Wherever you go and wherever you will be
You won't forget me
You won't forget me
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
When you need action, love and affection
You're gonna run to me
And when you're freezin', you'll search for me to be your cover
When you feel lonely I'll be only one to set you free
If you're man enough I'll be your perfect lover endlessly
Tonight is the night
You're gonna get the best
I'll teach you right, I'm better than the rest
Wherever you go and wherever you will be
You won't forget me
You won't forget me
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
Without my love you'll surely suffer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me
You won't forget me, no!
Tonight's the night, you won't forget this love
Relax your mind and let your body unwind
There's no more pressure no more pain
Tonight girl don't be ashamed
No matter what what cravin' because I'm stayin'
Provide not criticize
No matter what the deed I'll give you what you need
Don't doubt
I'll always turn you out
You'll be on fire, you can't deny a love that's heaven sent
When I touch your heart I'm gonna start a dream that never ends
Tonight is the night
You're gonna get the best
I'll teach you right, I'm better than the rest
Wherever you go and wherever you will be
You won't forget me
You won't forget me
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na
Without my love you'll surely suffer
Uh uh uh na-na-na-na (You won't forget me)
You're gonna miss what I got to offer
You won't forget me baby, you won't forget me (You won't forget me!)
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