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.
Went to the corner of second and main
And there was someone there who mentioned that they hoped that it would rain
Forever, forever, so they could drown in peace.
Went down to the hodskin p.l.
But there was nobody to answer when I rang the doorbell
Forever, forever so now I'm sad all the time.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like the rain to end.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like to stand on my own two feet.
Today was the day but she threw it all away
And I could never understand
'Cause she was never one to play by the rules of the game
Her and me we're so the same
I try so hard and I never give in
And I am never satisfied until the day that I win
Agaisnt them but I don't care I'll follow her to anywhere.
And there was someone there who mentioned that they hoped that it would rain
Forever, forever, so they could drown in peace.
Went down to the hodskin p.l.
But there was nobody to answer when I rang the doorbell
Forever, forever so now I'm sad all the time.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like the rain to end.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like to stand on my own two feet.
Today was the day but she threw it all away
And I could never understand
'Cause she was never one to play by the rules of the game
Her and me we're so the same
I try so hard and I never give in
And I am never satisfied until the day that I win
Agaisnt them but I don't care I'll follow her to anywhere.
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