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.
its time for you to see
what you really want to be
what you want to do
and what you think of me
take a look inside
at everything you try to hide
dont be afraid
take my hand and follow me
i can show you a better way
if you would only follow me
i could show you how much you'd be
if you would only follow me
follow me
tell you whats on my mind
yeah you are going to find
that i am trying to do the best i can
if you try to see
everything i try to be
then i know youll want me
to be your mind
and i can show you a better way
if you would only follow me
i could show you how much you'd be
if you would only follow me
follow me
its time for you to see
what you really want to be
what you want to do
and what you think of me
take a look inside
at everything you try to hide
dont be afraid
take my hand and follow me
i can show you a better way
if you would only follow me yeah
i could show you how much you'd be
if you would only follow me
how much you'd be
and if you tried to see
and if you want to follow follow me
yeah if you want to be
and if you tried to see
and if you want to follow follow me....
what you really want to be
what you want to do
and what you think of me
take a look inside
at everything you try to hide
dont be afraid
take my hand and follow me
i can show you a better way
if you would only follow me
i could show you how much you'd be
if you would only follow me
follow me
tell you whats on my mind
yeah you are going to find
that i am trying to do the best i can
if you try to see
everything i try to be
then i know youll want me
to be your mind
and i can show you a better way
if you would only follow me
i could show you how much you'd be
if you would only follow me
follow me
its time for you to see
what you really want to be
what you want to do
and what you think of me
take a look inside
at everything you try to hide
dont be afraid
take my hand and follow me
i can show you a better way
if you would only follow me yeah
i could show you how much you'd be
if you would only follow me
how much you'd be
and if you tried to see
and if you want to follow follow me
yeah if you want to be
and if you tried to see
and if you want to follow follow me....
Lyrics submitted by lilla
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