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.
whats going on these days i havent seen you in so long
what went on those days wjy werent we getting along
what went on those days ive missed you so much
all those times that we drank way too much
everythings gonna be alright
lets everybody get along tonight
theres nothing wrong with peace and unity
cause thats what makes a person free
to be themselves and thats what we need
whats going on these days i havent seen you in so long
what went on those days wjy werent we getting along
what went on those days ive missed you so much
all those times that we drank way too much
now that your back im so happy to see you
well play some shows drink some beer or smoke a bong or two
everythings gonna be alright
lets everybody get along tonight
it doest matter if your black or white
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
everythings gonna be alright
lets everybody get along tonight
it doesnt matter if your black or white
cause thats what makes a person free
to be themelves and thats what we need
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
what went on those days wjy werent we getting along
what went on those days ive missed you so much
all those times that we drank way too much
everythings gonna be alright
lets everybody get along tonight
theres nothing wrong with peace and unity
cause thats what makes a person free
to be themselves and thats what we need
whats going on these days i havent seen you in so long
what went on those days wjy werent we getting along
what went on those days ive missed you so much
all those times that we drank way too much
now that your back im so happy to see you
well play some shows drink some beer or smoke a bong or two
everythings gonna be alright
lets everybody get along tonight
it doest matter if your black or white
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
everythings gonna be alright
lets everybody get along tonight
it doesnt matter if your black or white
cause thats what makes a person free
to be themelves and thats what we need
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
so move on move on move on
thats where i stand
no regrets no regrets no regrets
just hold my hand
Lyrics submitted by sumblinkfan4182
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gasp no one has commented on this song!! eep. i love this song. its kinda like a reunion song. its got a "hey, back then sometimes we didnt get along great, but lets start over, you're rad" kinda vibe. awesome.
It´s just about memories, he wants to remind everybody of the great times... The past! And he says that he has no regrets at all!