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 look out at the world and see it speeding by
I wonder how to live
But I have to stay here because this is my home
And Mother won't forgive
Just put your suitcase down, I'll take your things for you
For you it's just the best
So go and settle down, I'll be there in a tick
And you can always rest
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
The world's an ugly place, and it can eat you up
And spit you out like chicken bones
Sorry, you will have to wait, my Mother's not herself
She doesn't like it on her own
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
You can get undressed next door, I never stray too far
I'm like a bird that's home to roost
As you slip your panties off and step in the bathroom
I slip out of myself
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh dear God Mother, what have you done?)
I wonder how to live
But I have to stay here because this is my home
And Mother won't forgive
Just put your suitcase down, I'll take your things for you
For you it's just the best
So go and settle down, I'll be there in a tick
And you can always rest
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
The world's an ugly place, and it can eat you up
And spit you out like chicken bones
Sorry, you will have to wait, my Mother's not herself
She doesn't like it on her own
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
You can get undressed next door, I never stray too far
I'm like a bird that's home to roost
As you slip your panties off and step in the bathroom
I slip out of myself
Again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh God) Would you like to take a shower?
(Oh God) Would you like to settle down?
(Oh dear God Mother, what have you done?)
Lyrics submitted by xpankfrisst
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