Scott-Heron, Gil - Where Did The Night Go Lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlDuBh7377U

*U n i q v e r s e*

Earl Sweatshirt's first line on Hive brought me to this man. And I now understand his greatness.

chills, i listen to this so many times and still i get goosebumps

I know. Since 2009 I've been haunted by this soul chilling video.

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Fucking deep it is))) all understanding come when there`s no one to talk to...but yourself...and no one gives a fuck...)))

+Anton Voronov Absolfuckingutely !!.....I feel you on this one my brother

When I was preoccupied by my girlfriend, this was on my mind
 so much.

Such a great man...

Long ago the clock washed midnight away
Bringing the dawn
Oh God, I must be dreaming
Time to get up again
And time to start up again
Pulling on my socks again
Should have been asleep
When I was sitting there drinking beer
And trying to start another letter to you
Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night
Should've been asleep when I turned the stack of records over and over
So I wouldn't be up by myself
Where did the night go?
Should go to sleep now
And say fuck a job and money
Because I spend it all on unlined paper and can't get past
"Dear baby, how are you?"
Brush my teeth and shave
Look outside, sky is dark
Think it may rain
Where did
Where did
Where did

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+M Angel Pulling on my socks now*

When he said I don't how many times i didn't write again last night. I thought he said 'didn't DO right again'... It struck me deep anyway

Long ago the clock washed midnight away
Bringing the dawn
Oh God, I must be dreaming
Time to get up again
And time to start up again
Pulling on my socks again
Should have been asleep
When i was sitting there drinking beer
And trying to start another letter to you
Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night
Should've been asleep when i turned the stack of records over and over
So i wouldn't be up by myself
Where did the night go?
Should go to sleep now and say fuck a job and money
Because i spend it all on unlined paper and can't get passed
"Dear baby, how are you?"
Brush my teeth and save
Look outside, sky is dark
Think it may rain
Where did...
Where did...
Where did...

this remember me "machine gun" of portishead 

The godman speaks

So heavy.

Just love everything about this!

fuck a job

That was the most poignant piece of spoken word I have heard in a very long time. Thank you my Man. Peace Brother.

PROMISED HERON ID PUT MY FIST UP AFTER I GET MY DICK SUCKED

hope you found peace and comfort Gill "for this world was never meant for someone as beautiful as you."

WOW, such a profound statement that makes all the sense in the world.

Really don't get this...someone simplify?

Listen carefully to the inner thoughts of a man who can't sleep at night, is estranged from someone he loves, he drinks and listens to music alone, he feels like there isn't much reason for anything, he goes through a routine of smoking a cig, brushing his teeth... looking outside he has an almost moment of clarity... he's stuck in a loop and for the life of him, he just can't seem to realize it or what did he do with himself for all that time or years.

... where did the night (my life) go?

Where did it...?

Where did it...?

my heart is full when I hear this. Thank you G

Yes, that is correct!

heh. I had to check out what I said to get such an asinine response.

oooooooh fun!

Still missing Brother Gil and his Wisdom, seems XL are forgetting search the XL Chanel type in Gil Scott-Heron and you get bobby womak. notin against bobby but come on sort it out.

Always the Genius.... RIP

GSH was pretty amazing at evoking unpleasant things in the most hypnotic way.

His old man also played footie for Celtic F.C - fun fact!

cant get past 'Dear baby how are you'

The image this piece evokes is not very pleasant...

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LOVELY R I P

really chilling.

♥♥♥

Brush my teeth and shave
Look outside, sky is dark
Think it may rain
Where did
Where did
Where did

This is One of The Best Musical Art moment I ever ear in my Life ! <3 ...

that's really cool.

:-) i must try that

saved many of mine too

Tnx gill, tnx man for everything…your poetry was and still is revelation for me.

And u know what, I refuse to believe that u ar dead. They can talk what ever they want, they can give time of your death, they can show me a place where your grave is, but I don’t give a fuck about that…u ar still alive man, u ar still living through your poetry

gorgeous.

O.O HET IS GEKKE JACKI PAAKUKAA !!!! ONZE ZEWERVER IN NERDELAND O.O !!!!

If only I could have met this man before he died it would have made my miserable life a little bit better.

His voice. <3

Man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink, the drink takes the man

The Wise, we need more men like this.

faithless ?

.....Should go to sleep now
And say fuck a job and money
Because I spend it all on unlined paper and can't get past
"Dear baby, how are you?"
Brush my teeth and shave
Look outside, sky is dark
Think it may rain
Where did
Where did
Where did ?"

"Long ago the clock washed midnight away
Bringing the dawn
Oh God, I must be dreaming
Time to get up again
And time to start up again
Pulling on my socks again
Should have been asleep
When I was sitting there drinking beer
And trying to start another letter to you
Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night
Should've been asleep when I turned the stack of records over and over
So I wouldn't be up by myself
Where did the night go?.....

said by anyone else this would be total gibberish, but his voice+the back beat makes it seem all apocalyptic.

@mancheromanchero And I thank the good lord that I'm not a disgusting ignoramus like you who is a representative of the scum in the world.

Although he may be just 'another dead person' to you, Gil left a legacy - a feat that I doubt that you'd ever achieve.

words fail.

Good night, Gil Scott-Heron... #RIP

@WhiteUniteorDie idiot...

you're just mad cause you're not black!

so much condensed in one single minute, it's almost scary

Hedgehogs sing to this music. I'm serious. I have some in my backyard, and they love it.

rogerhoward, that is by far the most uninformed and ridiculous comment's i've ever read or heard in my life. You obviously don't turn past the radio dial to find modern music. Let me assure you that there are staggering numbers of contemporary artists who create music that confront all varieties of social and philosophical questions. You have some serious listening to do. Turn off your radio and look elsewhere, because mainstream music is not the place to look for depth of any kind. It never was

where did the night go ?

And say f*ck a job and money
Because I spend it all on unlined paper and can't get past
"Dear baby, how are you?"
Brush my teeth and shave
Look outside, sky is dark
Think it may rain
Where did...
Where did...
Where did...

Long ago the clock washed midnight away
Bringing the dawn
Oh God, I must be dreaming
Time to get up again
And time to start up again
Pulling on my socks now
Should have been asleep
When I was sitting there drinking beer
And trying to start another letter to you
Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night
Should've been asleep when I turned the stack of records over and over
So I wouldn't be up by myself
Where did the night go?
Should go to sleep now

Dude was a genius!

I miss Gil Scott. Great artist.

Words could not describe an amazing orator.

It's stronger than thunder

..und als ich 1978 zum ersten Mal Songs wie Winter in America und das unschlagbar hoffnungvolle Better days ahead (mit der Zeile ..as long as you respect me as your man, there’s better days ahead..) hörte, haute es mich aus den Pantinen. Das war cool, das war Großstadtmusik, das war Amerika, wie ich es verehrte.

When all the others sold OUT,
when the others put down their clenched FISTS,
when coins, tell, N Pro wore them down to Amatuers....
and the kitchen was hot as a straightenin' comb..
Gil-Scott didn't give up
Remember him,
cuz the rest of us livin' LARGE...
cuz of bruhs like HIM.
Believe dat he's Still...
wearin' FRO's and
fist pumpin' for Freedom and Flight
not birdies....

I can really sympathize with him not sleeping and listening to music all night long, alone. Also him wanting to do things during restless nights, not wanting to get up and get ready. I hope he wasn't as depressed as this poem portrays during the past few years. RIP. Where did..where did..

Damn,,,,this is sooo deep. -Elek

R.I.P.

I saw him perform at a Harlem Day event in NYC during the mid-1980s. Took a photo of him as well. He was amazing. RIP Gil!

@MyVoyce WOW, never thought of that....hmmm, yep: I could hear it now......(and at the end) ..."as this brother rides off into the sunset of his life..."

We've lost an amazing soul - rest peacefully Gil Scott-Heron.

Bless you for your inspiration. Your Voice will remain with us. Rest In Peace Gil.

"Dear baby... how are you."
RIP

Forever a genius. In life and in death. Rest in Peace brother.

R☆I♪P

You have inspired me many times over, brother. You can rest, now. You've lived your torment. RIP

Only the angels deserve Gil and they are flying with him now. RIP Gil.

Only one GSH.....R.I.P. Your voice can never be duplicated...

rip GSH...his voice.

Peace my brpther

Rest In Peace Gil Scott-Heron..... God Rest Your Soul...

Magnifique artiste.

@MyVoyce for millions of people he was.

RIP....

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The man that spoke to my inner soul. That moved my emotions mountans with words. The man that taught me any cause if you believe in it is worth it. The Activist, Poet and Musician. I love you and I will miss you. You will live on Through your words your music and through the countless people you have inspired to THINK! Rest in Peace now. GodSpeed.

@realtruth88 None of us could have said it any better!

Rip Gil Scott-Heron

Chillingly wicked - GREAT delivery, as always. A Master Class... rest in peace!

I'm sad. Rest in peace mofo.

rest in power...lots of peace from romania !

#RIP to great... big inspiration to many poets, rap stars and aspiring musicians,poets,and artistes like myself

GIL SCOTT HERON DIED IN MAY 2011 R.I.P.