This song is the definition of hope. Each lyric is him not giving up but hoping for that moment of emotion, and though the lyrics are sad there is a happiness in his singing. He understand his life and how he was made, but he hopes and has a joy in the simple idea of feeling something.
@@ladykay8572 You're welcome! In case you like The Jones Girls, Shirley (the only surviving member) is releasing a tribute to her two deceased sisters Valorie & Brenda, including previously unreleased songs, around February 16.
As a kid I remember every Thanksgiving my dad would play this movie while everyone ate . I love this movie so much it brings back so many memories of the holidays for me. Plus I used to love when the background singers would sing in this song 😊
My grandma put this on for me and my cousins when we were little. She just went home a month ago and this movie means so much more to me now. One of the many gems she gave.
What would I do if I could suddenly feel And to know once again that what I feel is real? I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for a while Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel What would I do if I could reach inside of me And to know how it feels to say I like what I see? Then I'd be more than glad to share all that I have inside of here And the songs my heart might bring, you'd be more than glad to sing And if tears should fall from my eyes Just think of all the wounds they could mend And just think of all the time I could spend Just being vulnerable again Oh, tell me what, what would I do Oh, tell me what, what would I do Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
Well, that's the whole tragic point my friends. What would I do if I could suddenly feel. And to know once again, what I feel is real. I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for awhile. Tell me what, (what), what would I do if I could feel?
Agreed. And every time I see and hear her, I see and hear him, the older she gets. I know siblings look alike due to genetics, but theirs is so freakish like they were twins or the same person. The same with Rebbie, depending on the wigs she wears. Maybe I'm not saying it right, but it's just strange cause I don't see it like that with other siblings.
What would I do if I could suddenly feel And to know once again that what I feel is real? I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for a while Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel What would I do if I could reach inside of me And to know how it feels to say I like what I see? Then I'd be more than glad to share all that I have inside of here And the songs my heart might bring, you'd be more than glad to sing And if tears should fall from my eyes Just think of all the wounds they could mend And just think of all the time I could spend Just being vulnerable again Oh, tell me what, what would I do Oh, tell me what, what would I do Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
This song is the definition of depression just listen to the words this song was genius
The lyrics made me weep as a teen.
This song is the definition of hope. Each lyric is him not giving up but hoping for that moment of emotion, and though the lyrics are sad there is a happiness in his singing. He understand his life and how he was made, but he hopes and has a joy in the simple idea of feeling something.
"I could cry...i could smile....i might lay bacc for awhile"....thats deeper than you think
The score and songs from "The Wiz" are just top notch.
That’s the genius of Mr. Quincy Jones! 😎
R.I.P. Nipsey Russell...you will forever be in our hearts.
Tiffany Douglas and Nipsey Hussle
Facts, 4ever be missed❤
Yes yes
2024💙💙💙💙
and if tears should fall from my eyes, just think of all the wounds they could mend
They were uncredited but the three ladies doing the background vocals are the singing group (and one time Diana Ross backup singers) The Jones Girls.
Omg I kept searching to see who they were and couldn't find anything. Thank you!!
@@ladykay8572 You're welcome! In case you like The Jones Girls, Shirley (the only surviving member) is releasing a tribute to her two deceased sisters Valorie & Brenda, including previously unreleased songs, around February 16.
I love this song. When I'm sad it speaks to me. Great song and i love Nipset voice. RIP. One of my favorite movies ever.
"I could cry😢...I could smile😊... I could lay back, for a while 🛏️.." sounds just like me on my day off from work.😭🤣
This movie is a masterpiece to me... Mind you that I wasn't even ALIVE in the late 70s. 2006, baby!!
🦗 ...
I remember being a kid going to see this at the movies. We were mesmerized! Now that I’m in my 50s I’m still mesmerized! That’s the power of genius!!
@@deidraleitner5787I am much older than you
@@nickyricardo7034 Congrats to you for still being here, hopefully I’ll make it to see my 55 birthday this summer.
I grew up with this classic now at 33 I see what a treasure this is
He was always my favorite in the Wiz. "What would I do" without him.
What an amazing talent. One of my favorite songs. I play it for my daughter often and she loves it too. RIP Nipsey
As a kid I remember every Thanksgiving my dad would play this movie while everyone ate . I love this movie so much it brings back so many memories of the holidays for me. Plus I used to love when the background singers would sing in this song 😊
I love this song from The Wiz.
Your post almost made Me cry TRILLspill oneTHOUSAND
My grandma put this on for me and my cousins when we were little. She just went home a month ago and this movie means so much more to me now. One of the many gems she gave.
I’m going to audition for the tin man in my schools play wish me luck
Omg my man how’d it go / years ago I hope it went well
@@djgraff1767 Dude I ended up not getting the part. I got to play The Wizard, or we’ll I would have. Then covid hit.
Nas - Surviving The Times
Lord 2wice first for me THEN connected in “The Wiz”..like ohhhh shit ..good sample nas
These foos don’t know nothin about that
Nas killed that sample
Chris Webber made and produced that track.
I lose it Everytime I hear this song my goodness 😭😭😭😭😭
I remember Mr. Nipsey Russell being on Mike Douglas Show & Other TV shows. The Wiz and many other musicals and movies
This song is beautiful!!!!
My favorite song from the whole musical ❤ Can't believe I remember most of the words, haven't seen this in well over a decade
I love this movie
One of my favorites of all time..
What would I do if I could suddenly feel
And to know once again that what I feel is real?
I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for a while
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
What would I do if I could reach inside of me
And to know how it feels to say I like what I see?
Then I'd be more than glad to share all that I have inside of here
And the songs my heart might bring, you'd be more than glad to sing
And if tears should fall from my eyes
Just think of all the wounds they could mend
And just think of all the time I could spend
Just being vulnerable again
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
I was really expecting Nas to start spitting some fire 🔥
Lol now I want to listen to that song. Ne Yo was in an NBC live play of this, his version is good. RUclips search it
@@FaithfulComforter Just watch it then ran across this one had to watch the original they both did an awesome job
@@wandaerving3065 they sure did. Neyo showed these folks on nbc in 2022 bout this sangin 😂. Nipsey Russell heartfelt spoken word is phenomenal 👏🏽.
@@FaithfulComforter yes it is
What a beautiful song...xxx
Rip Nipsey Russell and Nipsey hussell
❤❤❤❤❤❤ nipsy Russell rip
NIPSEY WAS A PROBLEM ❤❤(70s raised)
Great at all he did...Nipsey Russell ❤️🌹
This song hits wayyy different in my 30s 💯
This song is always in the back of my mind
This tin man put soul into this song
The Wiz is the absolute favorite movie especially the songs
Nas intro. Love it
This is deep I love this movie it makes me so emotional 😢
RIP Nipsey Hussle
Wrong person😵💫
This is a sad song
This is so pretty. I had no idea about this version. Thanks for posting.
2024 love this song
Kanes Parents and Kane and his wifey Keke and our family and friends remember them all and he's a TRUE TRUE LEGEND FACTS 😊
Nas killed this Sample!!!..Real hip hop
🔥I was young, I was surviving the times!💕
This song is my life story
Such a sad song
Beautiful song
Well, that's the whole tragic point my friends. What would I do if I could suddenly feel. And to know once again, what I feel is real. I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for awhile. Tell me what, (what), what would I do if I could feel?
How I felt when I came home from the war in 2003. PSTD SUCKS!!
:-(:-O(RIP,Nipsey Russel.:-( This song is great.:-):-D
When Chris Webber flipped this sample for Nas' song Remember The Times, it was legendary
My favorite Song
Chile if Janet dont look like Mike💯
Agreed. And every time I see and hear her, I see and hear him, the older she gets. I know siblings look alike due to genetics, but theirs is so freakish like they were twins or the same person. The same with Rebbie, depending on the wigs she wears. Maybe I'm not saying it right, but it's just strange cause I don't see it like that with other siblings.
Where is Janet in this video?
What will I do if I could feel
Nas, sampled the krap out of this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yeah he did. He said it was his favorite song out the movie
those boat ladies stole the show i think
RIP Teeney, Tin Man's 4th wife.
Rip Nipsey Russell
Nas surviving the time's
Thank you
those singing heads in the wall were the creepiest thing in the whole movie lol
Yep lol
Hell naa tha wicked 🧙🏿♀️ and tha 🐒s 🏍️ 😎
@@kingmontague1926 Nah, that weird man in the subway scene with the red inflatable things!
❤❤🎤🎤🎤🎤
Nipsey Russell Nipsey Hussle
Diana is the only one left alive😢
Dirty Diana Mike said
00:50 😂
💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥
E um dos filmes mais assustador que ja vi na porra da minha vida, parece cenário de pesadelo
I love the movie, but there were some weird moments in here
For real and don't mention the subway scene, scared me as a child
@@slimpickens01 same man the freaking pillars with those faces
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C3sixxxxxx
The background singers are his first four wives
And to know once again, if what i feel is real😣
What would I do if I could suddenly feel
And to know once again that what I feel is real?
I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for a while
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
What would I do if I could reach inside of me
And to know how it feels to say I like what I see?
Then I'd be more than glad to share all that I have inside of here
And the songs my heart might bring, you'd be more than glad to sing
And if tears should fall from my eyes
Just think of all the wounds they could mend
And just think of all the time I could spend
Just being vulnerable again
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel