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.
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If you're so hot to go
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Ciao Bello
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Sweet chariot
Baby won't you carry me
Baby won't you carry me home
Count me out scream and shout
Put me to the test
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If you're so hot to go
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Ciao Bello
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Baby I can't fight it
Sweet and low
Baby I can't fight it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Sweet chariot
Baby won't you carry me
Baby won't you carry me home
Time to fly
Sayonara sugar
If you're so hot to go
Well, hit the road
Ciao Bello
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
Sweet and low
Baby I can't fight it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Make me feel delightful
Sweet and low
Make me feel delightful
I'll make you feel the same
Say good bye
Added to the rest
Sense of taste delicious
Only on request
Say good bye
Sayonara sugar
If you're so hot to go
Well, hit the road
Ciao Bello
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Sweet chariot
Baby won't you carry me
Baby won't you carry me home
Count me out scream and shout
Put me to the test
Sense of risk
Synthetic only on request
Say good bye
Sayonara sugar
If you're so hot to go
Well, hit the road
Ciao Bello
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Baby I can't fight it
Sweet and low
Baby I can't fight it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Sweet chariot
Baby won't you carry me
Baby won't you carry me home
Time to fly
Sayonara sugar
If you're so hot to go
Well, hit the road
Ciao Bello
Sweet and low
That's the way I like it
Sweet and low
Baby I can't fight it
When you say my name
Sweet and low
Make me feel delightful
Sweet and low
Make me feel delightful
I'll make you feel the same
Say good bye
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