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.
Did I tell you how much I miss
Your sweet kiss?
Did I tell you I didn't cry?
Well I lied
I lie lie lied
Over real over
When I nearly hit the face I loved
So tired of packaging the anger
Always pushing you away
Did I tell you you're wonderful?
I miss you yes I do
Did I tell you that I was wrong?
I was wrong
Cos you're wonderful yeah
Did I tell you how much I miss
Your smile?
Did I tell you I was okay?
Well no way
No way way way
You're wonderful yeah yeah
Now now now each and every day
I realize the price I have to pay
You you're wonderful
And now for your information
I'm walking around like an arm decoration
You you're wonderful
So high I can't get over it
So deep I can't get under it
You
You're wonderful yeah
You're wonderful yeah yeah
You're wonderful yeah yeah
You're wonderful yeah yeah
Wonderful
Did I tell you you're wonderful?
I miss you yes I do
Did I tell you that I was wrong?
I was wrong
For so long long long
Your sweet kiss?
Did I tell you I didn't cry?
Well I lied
I lie lie lied
Over real over
When I nearly hit the face I loved
So tired of packaging the anger
Always pushing you away
Did I tell you you're wonderful?
I miss you yes I do
Did I tell you that I was wrong?
I was wrong
Cos you're wonderful yeah
Did I tell you how much I miss
Your smile?
Did I tell you I was okay?
Well no way
No way way way
You're wonderful yeah yeah
Now now now each and every day
I realize the price I have to pay
You you're wonderful
And now for your information
I'm walking around like an arm decoration
You you're wonderful
So high I can't get over it
So deep I can't get under it
You
You're wonderful yeah
You're wonderful yeah yeah
You're wonderful yeah yeah
You're wonderful yeah yeah
Wonderful
Did I tell you you're wonderful?
I miss you yes I do
Did I tell you that I was wrong?
I was wrong
For so long long long
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this song was written about his relationship with heather graham. they had a tumultuous relationship because of his bipolar condition. this was his apology to her. he said it on some television program.
@jonesen <br /> he said this on TV? I don't buy it...but it bought him much good publicity, read all the comments...he took off the make up, but this message, his or another's, is full out secreting abuse. We feel bad for HIM not HER. She get's nothing but hit, no apology or promises, see? Not saying he is a sociopath, but the message in the lyrics is an admission, not an apology, and the thrill is to get to do it all over again with no consequence but to the girl...just my read
@jonesen I would apologize to her too. Rollergirl!!!
this song is bittersweet
Such a great song.
Another favorite. s
It's such a sad song about love and anger and remorse...
@wumpscut.angel <br /> no remorse at all. no sorry/apology/won't do it again.<br /> nope, this message, not saying it's AA's, but it is a silent admission of wrongdoing, not guilt. I was wrong, I lied, admits to much, but where is the sorry? not sorry, guilting her back to his clutches, can't say who these people are...the TV interview could have been a publicity stunt, happens a lot. any media attention is good attention, esp with those who have been out of the limelight.
meaning fairly obvious. .good song
oh I hope you reply to me: what is obvious to you? I may be so preconditioned that wouldn't be good...
Its amazing to hear Adam Ant sounding so serious and not the little piggy/ladies man he usually is. This song is my favorit of his even though its not funny like most of his music
Great song. The lyrics are self explanatory.
One of my favorite songs by Adam Ant. I was really suprised when I first heard this song... he sounds A LOT more serious than any of his other songs.
I like to pretend this is to Jordan =)
Great song. THe lyrics are self-explanatory. I agree with the other posters that this is Adam Ant being more mature and serious. Gone is the make-up and outfits. Just a very well written down to earth song.