Gil Scott-Heron - Song For Bobby Smith Lyrics

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Time to fly

Simply beautiful

The soulful voice of the revolution. May our hearts continue to keep the spirit of truth, consciousness, self-respect, and love.

This is beautifull . I never hear something much like this

Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - “Song for Bobby Smith”
[Vocals/Written By/Producer/Electric Piano: Gil Scott-Heron]
[Producer/Acoustic Piano/Electric Piano/Vocals: Brian Jackson]
[Fender Bass: Danny Bowens]
[Traps: Bob Adams]

[Intro: Gil Scott-Heron]
I know a young warrior named Bobby Smith. He's gonna be four years old on his next birthday. He happened to be with Brian and me when we wrote this song. It's about new life and new spirit, new feelings. We asked Bobby, "Bobby, what should we call this song?" And he said, "Oh, that's pretty. That's my song." And that was very appropriate, this song for new life should be about Bobby. This is “A Song for Bobby Smith”

[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron]
Ain't you been there?
Ain't you going?
Can't you taste your ideas growing?
We are soldiers
Soldiers of a new day
Can't you see it?
Can't you feel it in your heart?

[Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron]
Ain't you been there and ain't you going?
To a place where friendship's flowing?
We are brothers
Brothers and sisters in spirit
Can't you see it?
Yeah, can't you feel it in your heart?

[Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron]
Ain't you been there?
Ain't you going?
Can't you take this love I'm showing?
Got to be you and me
You and me together
Can't you see it?
Can't you feel it in your heart?

This remains one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I can feel it in my heart. Thank you our earth angel

Classic. One of the most relaxing songs I've ever heard.

R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron 1949-2011

RIP gill

Gosh! <3

Master Gil taking you to another place!

Extremely modern feel, love this song so much.

RIP Gil Scott Heron

"oh that's pretty, that's MY song!"

long live gil and his music through out his life R.I.P, R.I.P

someone commented 2 yrs ago (ok, just saw it!) that Gil was a mediocre singer, I totally disagree w/ that observation. Gil had a low baritone, but he knew how to use it to tug at, at least MY heart strings on a variety of different songs doing solo or duet/harmony vocals. this song was 1 of the first where he became such a unique influence vocally.

TheRealTommyRock I strongly agree with you. It's what he is saying, and how he is saying it that makes him a special talent

He was not a singer he was a spoken word Artist
The call it rapping now but this was spoken word in the 70s

his voice is absolutely incredible, so rich. Mediocre - heaven help us

It's not even about that. If you have a problem with the singing on his tracks you can't feel the soul.

as this globe turns and turns and wars forever resound and both the young and old are victimized, brutalized and reduced to homelessness...very little changes.I got introduced to Gil's music in 1971 by my big brother in London-by 1976 we were jamming and covering his songs in bands in south east london pubs...silence prevailed in the muted crowds-numbed by Gil's articulate summary  not only the 'black human condition in America'...but the 'human condition' of all nations- all people'.He was a mega star forever bringing light and hope into this forever self destructing soulless void.

Bobby Smith Should be about 45yrs. old now I wonder if he really understands the impact he had on Gil, Brian, & many others with this song. God Bless you Bobby where ever you are & Thank You Gil for all of the great & inspirational music you left us. Peace go with you my brother & Vaya con Dios.

@swt32567 i'm 45...thank you.....this record will haunt me...in only the best of ways.....may Bobby one day realize what he was the catalyst for.

+swt32567 yea

sensational....r.i.p...gil

So rich and inspiring, and so fleeting at the same time.

Spiritual Boot Camp on Planet Earth.

Gil said this song is for you

Classic. Timeless

BlueSkiesCali certainly is....

Timeless, wonderful and ever inspiring.

I remember my mother playing this song on the RCA HiFi , vinyl records are the best. The album covers were amazing. I appreciate you, for posting this song,

always remember Bro! your Mom is/was a Soul Sista! Only Soul People play this! Remember Bro! Never forget!

WOW!!!, PHENOMENAL, CAN WE GO BACK TO REAL MUSIC?,FUCK LIL WAYNE JUSTIN BIEBER, BEYONCE,AND THE REST OF THOSE NO TALENT BUMS   

Peace go with you, Brother

Gil wasn't no singer, he had a mediocre voice, but that didn't matter, because he spoke the truth, and the truth resonates with all intelligent peoples, he was a stylist, like Billy Paul, he used his limited range to the best of his abilities, and the message took over from there. And, the message was powerful and still meaningful today. Peace be upon you Brother, where ever you go.

Gil rap / sang about what many people were scared to even talk about and if you listen you can learn because he touched on every struggle in life even his own RIP Bro. Gil Scott Heron.

truely soulful, RIP Gil Scott Heron

Why can't I find this on iTunes?

Tapping into the heavenly realms and the universal spirit of love and growth.
So exquisitely beautiful. Miss ya Gil

God i would love to know how Bobby feels about this song all grown up now. RIP my Hero GSH.