um, did you listen to the lyrics? i think it is pretty strait forward. The singer is a musician tha would rather be away from his family in order to persue his passion for music. also he hates "work" as in a "9 to 5" the hours of work at an office.
This version is slightly different than the one on the cd. The words he speaks in the intro are different and this version has extra verses in a different melody. I love all three versions (including the up tempo remix) but this is my favourite. (Not to mention Bob Dylan is in the video and that's pretty cool.)
I am american, and i do mean if he aint american he aint nothin, but thanks for trying turner 2111 I appreciate it :) and it is the same thing, theyre both islands bitch. And im no fool, just lio.
u are ignorant as fuck. they are two completely different islands. that's why americans get hated everywhere because u are so arrogant and don't care about other cultures besides your own. go eat a dick you thundercunt.
This song don't reach the quality of "911",but it is quite awsome,million times better than all these "I have a lot of money and 20 bitches running around me" or "It's a love song and it sounds like a 90s boygroup song with R&B elements" songs.
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I heard this song mentioned in Canibus - Bis vs. Rip and all I have to say is, WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT??? This is just awful. Nothing about this song is good. It's actually embarrassing to like this song.
Wyclef is a very talented artist. This guy speaks like 4 to 5 languages. Seen him in a talk show on TV rapping and flipping back and forth into different languages and rhymed perfectly.
which version is this? the version I have is way different. Same beat, same chorous, same rapper, just a differnt version than what you download or on the album
thats a pretty bold statement man lol he is great but i dont think all rappers and rnb artists should feel shame listening to wyclefs music man thats jus not a good way of thinking...
amazing, it's a shame they don't have this version on iTunes. I had this back when I was about 8, when they still sold CD singles. Wish this was available. Great song
i was laughin my ass off that he said "i aks myself" then scrolled to read the comments n im not the only one who found that great...still wanna know who coined that word
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every time i take a dump, i just put my head down and cry, i ask myself why ohh why, see you might understand but i can't work a 9 to 5 because i have diarrhea
Dude this song rock and I love the song it brings back so many memories of my Europe trip in 98. This music video had its play on MTV and I will never forget this video.
I never really liked Jean, I admit hes talented just not my kind of music but this song, I have loved it ever since it came out, STILL cant get enough of it. XD
he is going to make a drug run...you hear the part when he says the charges I'm facing
coeazy 2 years ago
I don't see what the big deal is. He's singing this on October 28th. That's, like, one weekend.
dontknower 2 years ago
This song is about fallen war hero's and their Wife/GalFriends
schweetnessful 2 years ago
I think this is song is about leaving to make a drug run to make a good living.
doakes14 2 years ago
whats this song about
bigcrip99 2 years ago
I think it's about how he has to go on tour to make a living.
jbelvin 2 years ago
um, did you listen to the lyrics? i think it is pretty strait forward. The singer is a musician tha would rather be away from his family in order to persue his passion for music. also he hates "work" as in a "9 to 5" the hours of work at an office.
benjaminpulanco 2 years ago
Wyclef has Asian fetish
tchen10 2 years ago
hell yea should be 3 million views
WilliamGullett 2 years ago 3
fuck copyrigth
bulls101010 2 years ago 2
what a great song
BaywayLincoln 2 years ago 5
Dylan and Jean two of the coolest cats alive.
Chickenhawk9932 2 years ago 6
This video is cool but when Bob Dylan shows up it reaches that epic level.
SirWillALot 2 years ago 8
This reminds me of my brother cuz hes in th army and isnt coming back till november ;( I love his song tho
Steelys4me 2 years ago 5
mr bob dylan yeah he is the man
katelynrose08 2 years ago
indeed, that is Dylan.
ameliaaz 2 years ago
Is that bob Dylan with him?
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Nigga makes the pagey wagy lol
travelplus1 2 years ago
I love the airport setting in this video. I could get teary-eyed just listening to the song over and over again.
gsnman 2 years ago 2
His dreads are almost the same length as mine. except his are way thicker and a tad longer.
Keeko41k 2 years ago
do you want a cookie?
Jake122683 2 years ago
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fuck up bitch
Keeko41k 2 years ago
i looooove this song
TashnaBakninh08 2 years ago
absolutly love this song!!!!
jasenegal 2 years ago
This version is slightly different than the one on the cd. The words he speaks in the intro are different and this version has extra verses in a different melody. I love all three versions (including the up tempo remix) but this is my favourite. (Not to mention Bob Dylan is in the video and that's pretty cool.)
351528 2 years ago
it's weird, some part of the songs are good, but other just suck. But over-all i like the song. I like his Jamaican accent :D
bobernater 2 years ago
=s hes from haiti
turner2111 2 years ago
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same shit
if he aint american he aint nothin
bobernater 2 years ago
u mean if hes americain he aint nothin
turner2111 2 years ago
Its not the same at all...you are an idiot
dontrelle4cyyoung 2 years ago
ha ha your funny , if he aint american he aint nothin.......i bet your not american.but you are a fool
donnycar 2 years ago 3
I am american, and i do mean if he aint american he aint nothin, but thanks for trying turner 2111 I appreciate it :) and it is the same thing, theyre both islands bitch. And im no fool, just lio.
bobernater 2 years ago
u are ignorant as fuck. they are two completely different islands. that's why americans get hated everywhere because u are so arrogant and don't care about other cultures besides your own. go eat a dick you thundercunt.
pimpin4ever305 2 years ago 3
hes from HAITI you ignorant dick!
SwatchAkAIsrealChung 2 years ago
yo isn't as good as the cd version...
crazytrain1889 2 years ago
This song don't reach the quality of "911",but it is quite awsome,million times better than all these "I have a lot of money and 20 bitches running around me" or "It's a love song and it sounds like a 90s boygroup song with R&B elements" songs.
Myriadis 2 years ago 2
Bob Dylan doesn't do cameos for just anyone.
ElleDarko 2 years ago
This song is Amazing. Period nicely put together and you can appreciate the lyrics. I like this song very much
tacodog07202 2 years ago 3
i lovit X)
karrodde 2 years ago
this that shit!!
chbriley2 2 years ago
niggaz then dont listen or stay long enough to write shit faggots!!!
WilliamGullett 2 years ago
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I heard this song mentioned in Canibus - Bis vs. Rip and all I have to say is, WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT??? This is just awful. Nothing about this song is good. It's actually embarrassing to like this song.
AKAred4 2 years ago
shut the fuck up. faggot.
HuStLeR91sixXx 2 years ago
why is it this is the best version of this song and u cant get it anywhere wtf
twfs21 2 years ago
True... Thought I was the only one having that problem ha.
LuckyDT 2 years ago
This is such a great song
doug09MT 2 years ago 2
how did he go from this to akon songs :(
beatingcane 2 years ago 14
I want to adopt a refugee all star
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what the hell it sounds so retarted i hate this song
sasudarkgirl 2 years ago
then why are even here if you hate it :/
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Word, this song is soft.
I'm only here to see what it sounds like.
We're all entitled to express how we feel about this piece of garbage.
KidV1ncent 2 years ago
wyclefs best work
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this song is fucking retarded,, please stay away longer,,, okay y clef
danieldavidmichael 2 years ago
i love this song
masterdanish123 2 years ago
It's great! I'm looking for just this song, I can't find... every site of video, have someone got the site of song?
elvirka86 2 years ago
My Birthday is Nov. 24, so I see your girl in November
RedflameBlazze9 2 years ago
Its was a teardrop at 1:16
Maikw12342 2 years ago
This isn't the same copy on Fresh Hits 98.
On the copy i have his speech is different. Hmm :s
xxxlulubabe123xxx 2 years ago
Wyclef is a very talented artist. This guy speaks like 4 to 5 languages. Seen him in a talk show on TV rapping and flipping back and forth into different languages and rhymed perfectly.
Ratacon2004 2 years ago
at 2:53 when he walks slow. is the coolest part of the video
marshallowns 2 years ago
it just sounds beautiful...
DeChocili 2 years ago
His signiture song.
MCEProd22 2 years ago
which version is this? the version I have is way different. Same beat, same chorous, same rapper, just a differnt version than what you download or on the album
aggintad 3 years ago
lol bob dylan. wtf
chaseyday 3 years ago
a true classic. Wyclef Jean is a genius!
MrP00bah 3 years ago
what is this song really talkin bout
zone1westside1016 3 years ago
bob is cool
safire4real 3 years ago
hm..clearly a great song, but the album version > this version..
JimFlows 3 years ago
wooooow BOB DYLAN :)
great song
Pogozwerg 3 years ago 2
whoa, this song brings back sum maad memories, i miss those days...
NotoriousDR3DZ 3 years ago 2
brings back good memories when this first came out! still a great song!
tihogi420 3 years ago 4
That little kid is so cute! I love this song. =]
LarissaLion 3 years ago 2
i heard this on bbc radio 1 and i hated it in the begginning and now im downloading it lol its a good song
america151 3 years ago
i used to banq this jawn
suxqmintz 3 years ago
great song
kimptoni 3 years ago
Awesome Song. Great Bob Dylan Cameo.
PlaystationDude25 3 years ago 3
this song is for everyone pushing dat product, making those trips across state..MR. 1705 yall niggas payin too much
futurestatie 3 years ago
lol, "cutter airways".
bruinfootball7 3 years ago
great song =)
kebabtjejen 3 years ago
i love dis dam song
mikeypvi8 3 years ago
All rappers and R&B artists should feel shame hearing Wyclef. The man is brilliant.
fluidvoid 3 years ago 3
thats a pretty bold statement man lol he is great but i dont think all rappers and rnb artists should feel shame listening to wyclefs music man thats jus not a good way of thinking...
joeycrack240 3 years ago
simple yet beautiful
dancingrebecca 3 years ago
Beautiful song
grezzoboy80 3 years ago 3
I love this song. It heals.
sashap04 3 years ago 6
amazing, it's a shame they don't have this version on iTunes. I had this back when I was about 8, when they still sold CD singles. Wish this was available. Great song
souperj12 3 years ago 2
i agreee.. much better version then what is on the cd... I too bought this on a cd single...
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toiletduck23 3 years ago
This song just popped into my head today. It got me through a couple of rough patches back in the day. Excellent song!
masterbettypain 3 years ago 8
Crazy because when I got up this morning this song was in my head. It kinda reflects the times right now.
Magnitude06 3 years ago 3
Kudos to this multi talented Musician; well written...
albabyluv7 3 years ago 5
nice! havnt heard this in years :))
da9el1 3 years ago 3
Thx, it's always been one of my favourites!
cabanaboy69 3 years ago
i love this
redbull2214 3 years ago
whats wrong with saying aks
Andrefondrei 3 years ago
Incredible how this song describes exactly my situation right now! Thanks Wyclef.
Airwave135 3 years ago 3
That DYLAN hologram was cool!
twedell 3 years ago
He was...there.
Sonjay718 3 years ago 4
lol
jbvalo 3 years ago
aks!!! yes!
africaRBG 3 years ago
john forte just got out...no more airport drug smuggling for him! lol
pk000 3 years ago
i was laughin my ass off that he said "i aks myself" then scrolled to read the comments n im not the only one who found that great...still wanna know who coined that word
onetimejustonce 3 years ago
lol he said "i aks my self"
Enganswe 3 years ago
haha very true
fantasyhiphop 3 years ago
dose anybody know were i can get the video version of this song (the audio that is)
keonatmayarolife 3 years ago
why do you say video version when you mean audio?
Enganswe 3 years ago 4
they mean, the audio of the video version.. including all those airport sounds and shit at the begininng, etc.
gyasiomari 3 years ago
HMV, what are a dimwit or summin
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fre3k01 3 years ago
this is my song
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I forgot how good this song was!!
TirNaNog1979 3 years ago 4
ME TOO!
Keeko41k 3 years ago
I luv this SONG
kable1808 3 years ago
Obama 08.
Back in November
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!
Furiousblue42 3 years ago
Yezir.
Keeko41k 3 years ago
can I have the link please?
shooshooshooshooter 3 years ago
anyone know where i can find the rap version?not the remix hes on his own but hes rapping not singing...please let me know
shooshooshooshooter 3 years ago
i ask my self y o yyy lol
golddigg3r8000 3 years ago
Dude Hell Yeah.
This Songs A Jam.
Wyclef's Bad ass
icpfanatic2003 3 years ago 9
Das ist soooooooo ein schönes Lied! Ich liebe es.
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Keeko41k 3 years ago
i got chills
littledebbie424 3 years ago 10
really nice
PanicAtTheDiscooo 3 years ago 8
i love this song =) just awesome 5/5
WYCLEF 4 LiFE
DarakasStudios 3 years ago 9
Jan loves this song!!! xoxo
karen1432 3 years ago 5
wyclef and bob dylan what a picture
fandeprandi 3 years ago 8
classic. gotta love ya some bobby!! i wish so badly this was represented more in hip hop.
STRANGEFRU1T 3 years ago
Wyclef is definitely underrated and underplayed.
KingWi11 3 years ago 6
3:10, one guy didn't make it on time with the violin...
Love the song, Love the video.
Cheers,
Q.
Qtittb 3 years ago 3
agree
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this is the only good solo song he ever did
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every time i take a dump, i just put my head down and cry, i ask myself why ohh why, see you might understand but i can't work a 9 to 5 because i have diarrhea
Triple3Deuce2 3 years ago
lmao
dodokokololo 3 years ago
LMAO
ryry2133 3 years ago 3
LOL
sebastian9 3 years ago
Love the song and very nice video. thumbs up!
bormasina76 3 years ago 3
Love this song but the lyrics are different than I remember ??
xSmartBombx 3 years ago
yeah there were two versions of the song and then there was a remix too.
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F430CS 3 years ago
Dude this song rock and I love the song it brings back so many memories of my Europe trip in 98. This music video had its play on MTV and I will never forget this video.
Thanks for posting!
travelplus1 3 years ago 2
love this song
kathymwilks 3 years ago 3
No you.
Maytag818 3 years ago
why don't you have something to say about the video rather than my man! maytag r u kidding me?? anyways wlclef rules! and i love this song!
mamapheonix 3 years ago
oh niggah, pleazzz!!
CLITMASTER23 3 years ago
you, sir, are a racist.
nobrassvb 3 years ago
and I guess you are very good at making observations!
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nobrassvb 2 years ago
cool man
nejpr 3 years ago
quality song.
brennanthebest 3 years ago 2
this is my and my man's song! i love it! he's in a band and we love this song!
mamapheonix 3 years ago
Your man sucks
Maytag818 3 years ago
2:27
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i like the other version more
bosco867 3 years ago
Me too.
MissKaye1029 3 years ago
i agree
gimpy10 3 years ago
I never really liked Jean, I admit hes talented just not my kind of music but this song, I have loved it ever since it came out, STILL cant get enough of it. XD
TheLostLenore 3 years ago 7
true still sounds good
antoWEX 3 years ago
wikipedia says bob dyaln is in this video.. but i cant find him?
evercleareverclear 3 years ago
Bob is the guy sitting next to Wyclef when hes playing the guitar.
TheLostLenore 3 years ago 2
@ 2:29 in the song.
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music2thepeople 3 years ago
yeah best wyclef song ever.check out starsailor alcholic
williamspike999 3 years ago 4
yea this is the best Wyclef song ever
mng831 3 years ago 2
Nothing but the best song of Wyclef. Will not stop listening to it...
Temruk 3 years ago 4
best one from wyclef
XanderMisfit 3 years ago 6
TUNE!!!
goddessofheruniverse 3 years ago
"See you must understand, that I can't work a 9 to 5..."
lonestoner916 3 years ago 2