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.
What ya drinkin'?
Rum or whiskey?
Now won't you have a
Double with me?
I'm sorry I'm a little late
I got your message by the way
I'm calling in sick today
So let's go out for old time's sake
I'll never forget you
They said we'd never make it
My sweet joy
Always remember me
We were mischievous
And you were always wearing black
I was so serious
You know my boyfriend's mama nearly had a heart attack
I'm sorry I'm a little late
You know the stripes on a tiger are hard to change
You know this world feels like an empty stage
I wouldn't change a thing
So glad you're back again
I'll never forget you
They said we'd never make it
My sweet joy
Always remember me
I'll never forget you (come back to me)
At times we couldn't shake it (oh boy)
You're my joy
Always remember me
We just got swallowed up
You know I didn't forget you
We just got swallowed up
Well, we just got swallowed up
But you know that I didn't forget you
We just got swallowed up
By the whole damn world
Watcha thinkin'?
Ha, ha, ha, ha, did you miss me?
I borrowed your silver boots
Now if you'd just let me give them back to you
I'll never forget you
They said we'd never make it
My sweet joy
Always remember me
I'll never forget you (come back to me)
Although at times we couldn't shake it (oh boy)
You're my joy
Always remember me
Don't you know that you're my joy?
Always remember me
Don't you know that you're my joy?
Always remember me
Rum or whiskey?
Now won't you have a
Double with me?
I'm sorry I'm a little late
I got your message by the way
I'm calling in sick today
So let's go out for old time's sake
I'll never forget you
They said we'd never make it
My sweet joy
Always remember me
We were mischievous
And you were always wearing black
I was so serious
You know my boyfriend's mama nearly had a heart attack
I'm sorry I'm a little late
You know the stripes on a tiger are hard to change
You know this world feels like an empty stage
I wouldn't change a thing
So glad you're back again
I'll never forget you
They said we'd never make it
My sweet joy
Always remember me
I'll never forget you (come back to me)
At times we couldn't shake it (oh boy)
You're my joy
Always remember me
We just got swallowed up
You know I didn't forget you
We just got swallowed up
Well, we just got swallowed up
But you know that I didn't forget you
We just got swallowed up
By the whole damn world
Watcha thinkin'?
Ha, ha, ha, ha, did you miss me?
I borrowed your silver boots
Now if you'd just let me give them back to you
I'll never forget you
They said we'd never make it
My sweet joy
Always remember me
I'll never forget you (come back to me)
Although at times we couldn't shake it (oh boy)
You're my joy
Always remember me
Don't you know that you're my joy?
Always remember me
Don't you know that you're my joy?
Always remember me
Lyrics submitted by willhirsch
Never Forget You Lyrics as written by Daniel John Montagu Smith Shingai Elizabeth Maria Shoniwa
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think plusbellange was on the right track, but did everyone forget about the possibility of a lesbian relationship??? I don't think this song is about a boy at all. I think it's about her first girlfriend. And, I don't think it's merely a coincidence that she calls this person "Joy", which is a female name. The line, " You know the stripes on a tiger are hard to change" coupled with " My boyfriend's mother nearly had a heart attack" leads me to believe that she always liked girls( maybe secretly?), but only dated guys in the past and then fell in love with this girl. Also, the line about borrowing the silver boots is proof that "Joy" is a girl. How many straight guys have silver boots that their girlfriend borrows and wears? But, the silver boots line also made me think about the end of a relationship when each person gives back the things they've borrowed ( books, dvds, t-shirts etc... )