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.
I used to be your girlfriend and I know I did it well
Oh yes you know it's true
You called me Cinderella
All you had to do was yell
And I'd be there for you
Here I am, so try to forgive me
I don't believe in fairy tales
Here we are with nothin' but honesty
I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay
I'm sorry for runnin' away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Ahh
But Cinderella's got to go
From time to time I'd tried to tell just what was on my mind
You told me not today
Come back, do that, where's Cinderella at?
Was all ya had to say
Here I am, so try to forgive me
I don't believe in fairy tales
Here we are with nothin' but honesty
I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay
I'm sorry for runnin' away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Ahh
But Cinderella's got to go
I'm sorry just tryin' to live my life
Don't worry, you're gonna be alright
But Cinderella's got to go
I used to say I want you, you cast me in your spell
I did everything you wanted me to, but now I shall
Break free from all your lies
I won't be blind, you see
My love it can't be sacrificed
I won't return to thee
(I'm so sorry, I've already made up my mind)
I won't return to thee
I'm sorry to say I'm running away now
Don't worry you will be alright
I'm runnin' away I've made up my mind now
You're gonna have to let me go
'Cause she's gotta go
I'm sorry for runnin' away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
But Cinderella's got to go
I'm sorry just tryin' to live my life
Don't worry you're gonna be alright
But Cinderella's got to go
Oh yes you know it's true
You called me Cinderella
All you had to do was yell
And I'd be there for you
Here I am, so try to forgive me
I don't believe in fairy tales
Here we are with nothin' but honesty
I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay
I'm sorry for runnin' away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Ahh
But Cinderella's got to go
From time to time I'd tried to tell just what was on my mind
You told me not today
Come back, do that, where's Cinderella at?
Was all ya had to say
Here I am, so try to forgive me
I don't believe in fairy tales
Here we are with nothin' but honesty
I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay
I'm sorry for runnin' away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
Ahh
But Cinderella's got to go
I'm sorry just tryin' to live my life
Don't worry, you're gonna be alright
But Cinderella's got to go
I used to say I want you, you cast me in your spell
I did everything you wanted me to, but now I shall
Break free from all your lies
I won't be blind, you see
My love it can't be sacrificed
I won't return to thee
(I'm so sorry, I've already made up my mind)
I won't return to thee
I'm sorry to say I'm running away now
Don't worry you will be alright
I'm runnin' away I've made up my mind now
You're gonna have to let me go
'Cause she's gotta go
I'm sorry for runnin' away like this
And I'm sorry I've already made my wish
But Cinderella's got to go
I'm sorry just tryin' to live my life
Don't worry you're gonna be alright
But Cinderella's got to go
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I thought we were supposed to be talking about the meaning of the song?
Tease91199 has got the right idea I think, its about leaving someone you love because the way they treat you isn't right. "This Cinderella has got to go"