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.
Love can be hard but it was so smart of you
Cause if you spend too much time
Alone in your mind you're through
And if the bedroom feels cold
Then we can unfold tonight
And your hand I will kiss
So unclench that fist it's so tight
You're everything I want to do
'Cause when there's love there's action
Give it away
Don't make 'em pay
And you're free
And if you're alone just pick up the phone it's me
I'll bring nothin' to eat
But I can tickle your fee
'Til you smile
I know they're closing the store
But let's lay on the floor a while
You're everything I want to do
'Cause when there's love there's action
Give me a shove and I'll fall in love
Don't wait
'cause if a civil war buff
Can love a diamond in the ruff it's great
You're everything I want to do
'Cause when there's love there's action
Cause if you spend too much time
Alone in your mind you're through
And if the bedroom feels cold
Then we can unfold tonight
And your hand I will kiss
So unclench that fist it's so tight
You're everything I want to do
'Cause when there's love there's action
Give it away
Don't make 'em pay
And you're free
And if you're alone just pick up the phone it's me
I'll bring nothin' to eat
But I can tickle your fee
'Til you smile
I know they're closing the store
But let's lay on the floor a while
You're everything I want to do
'Cause when there's love there's action
Give me a shove and I'll fall in love
Don't wait
'cause if a civil war buff
Can love a diamond in the ruff it's great
You're everything I want to do
'Cause when there's love there's action
Lyrics submitted by Strawberrywish
Action Lyrics as written by Eef Barzelay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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this is just cute
perfect song.
One listen to this song will hook you....well it did me. I think it's a nice mix of sweetness and sex.