Adiós
Benjamin Clementine Lyrics


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Adiós
Adiós
Adiós to your afternoon
'Cause tonight I will be forever
Following the colosseum moon
Into a certain room

Adiós
Adiós
I am sorry for quickly jumping into the train
I waited but no one came
You're just too late

The decision is mine
The decision is mine
So let the lesson be mine
Let the lesson be mine
The decision is mine
The decision is mine
'Cause the vision is mine
The vision is mine

Adiós
Yes, goodbye, adiós
Adios to the little child in me
Who kept on blaming everyone else
Instead facing his own defeat in Edmonton
After all, I should have no regret
For if it wasn't for the mistake I made yesterday?
Where would I be by now?

The decision was mine
The decision was mine
So let the lesson be mine
Let the lesson be mine
The decision was hard
The decision was hard
But the vision is mine
The vision is mine

Yes, I've taken my bags and I'm going down service street
Taking a train I know very well, and angels, they come in and go
You know last time when that angel had been in
You know, she left
And I don't know other things about angels anyway
You know, sometimes
Uh, you think that you know more than you know
But then you actually don't understand
Anyways when they come to me, they sing to me so beautifully
If I can recall their melodies
It goes, excuse me to take your time
But it goes something, something like this:
[?]

Lest the trees cease breathing
Lest the bees cease breeding
And all the salts in the dead sea ferments to honey

Until then, I will be forever
Chasing, chasing, chasing it all till the very end

The decision is mine
Let the lesson be mine
'Cause the vision is mine
The decision is mine




Let the lesson be mine
'Cause the vision is mine

Overall Meaning

The song "Adios" by Benjamin Clementine is a contemplative and insightful piece that delves into the themes of self-reflection, decision-making, regret, and moving on. The song starts with the repetition of the word "adios" which means goodbye, suggesting that the singer is bidding farewell to someone or something. He says farewell to his afternoon, probably alluding to a phase in his life that has come to an end. The singer then resolves to follow the "colosseum moon" into a "certain room", which can be interpreted as embarking on a new journey, a path of self-discovery and growth.


The singer then expresses regret for hastily getting on a train without waiting for someone. He acknowledges that the decision to leave was his, and he takes responsibility for the lesson learned. He affirms that the vision is his, implying self-determination and self-reliance. In the preceding verses, the singer says goodbye to the child in him who blamed others for his failures instead of taking responsibility, but now he is taking ownership of his actions and decisions. The song comes to a climax, as the singer says he is taking his bags and going down Service Street, likely to pursue the new path he mentioned earlier. He describes seeing angels who sing to him beautifully, and he talks about the vision being his, which means he is confident in his choices and his future. In conclusion, "Adios" is a song of acceptance, forgiveness, and self-awareness, and it encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make the best of their situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Adiós
Saying goodbye to something/someone


Adiós
Saying goodbye to something/someone


Adiós to your afternoon
Saying goodbye to a time of day


'Cause tonight I will be forever Following the colosseum moon Into a certain room
Going to explore something new and exciting, following the moon


Adiós
Saying goodbye to something/someone


Adiós
Saying goodbye to something/someone


I am sorry for quickly jumping into the train
Apologizing for leaving quickly


I waited but no one came You're just too late
Waiting for something/someone that never came and it's too late now


The decision is mine
Taking responsibility for one's own choices


The decision is mine So let the lesson be mine Let the lesson be mine
Learning from one's own decisions


'Cause the vision is mine The vision is mine
Having control over one's own goals


Adiós Yes, goodbye, adiós
Saying goodbye to something/someone


Adios to the little child in me Who kept on blaming everyone else Instead facing his own defeat in Edmonton
Saying goodbye to one's own childish behavior and taking responsibility for one's own mistakes


After all, I should have no regret For if it wasn't for the mistake I made yesterday? Where would I be by now?
Learning from one's earlier mistakes and not regretting them


The decision was mine So let the lesson be mine Let the lesson be mine
Learning from one's own decisions


The decision was hard But the vision is mine
Having control over one's own goals, making tough decisions


Yes, I've taken my bags and I'm going down service street Taking a train I know very well, and angels, they come in and go You know last time when that angel had been in You know, she left And I don't know other things about angels anyway
Going on a journey down familiar streets, seeing things come and go, reflecting on past experiences


Sometimes you think that you know more than you know But then you actually don't understand Anyways when they come to me, they sing to me so beautifully
Realizing that sometimes we don't know as much as we think we do, and then experiencing something beautiful


Lest the trees cease breathing Lest the bees cease breeding And all the salts in the dead sea ferments to honey
Expressing a desire to see life continue in harmony and balance


Until then, I will be forever Chasing, chasing, chasing it all till the very end
Persevering, never giving up until one achieves their goals


The decision is mine Let the lesson be mine 'Cause the vision is mine
Taking control and responsibility over one's life and goals




Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Benjamin Clementine

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@CaptainDrasko

Adios. 
Adios. 
Adios. 
Adios to your afternoon. 
Tonight I will be forever fallow the colosseum moon, 
into a certain room. 
Adios. 
Adios. 
I am sorry for quickly jumping into the train. 
I waited but no one came. 
You just a little bit too late. 
The decision is mine. 
The decision is mine. 
So let the lesson be mine. 
Let the lesson be mine. 
The decision is mine. 
The decision is mine. 
'Cause the vision is mine. 
The vision is mine. 
Adios. 
Adios. 
Adios to the little child in me, 
who kept on blaming everyone else,
instead of facing his own defeat. 
After all, why should I have to regret. 
If it wasn't for the mistakes I've made yesterday, 
where I would be by now.
The decision is mine. 
The decision is mine. 
So let the lesson be mine. 
Let the lesson be mine. 
The decision is mine. 
The decision is mine. 
'Cause the vision is mine. 
The vision is mine.



@licelotdiaz7902

[Verse 1]
Adiós
Adiós
Adiós to your afternoon
Cause tonight I will be forever
Following the colosseum moon
Into a certain room

[Verse 2]
Adiós
Adiós
I am sorry for quickly jumping into the train
I waited but no one came
You’re just too late

[Chorus 1]
The decision is mine
The decision is mine
So let the lesson be mine
Let the lesson be mine
The decision is mine
The decision is mine
Cause the vision is mine
The vision is mine

[Verse 3]
Adiós
Yes, goodbye, adiós
Adios to the little child in me
Who kept on blaming everyone else
Instead facing his own defeat in Edmonton
After all, I should have no regret
For if it wasn’t for the mistake I made yesterday?
Where would I be by now?

[Chorus 2]
The decision is mine

The decision is mine
So let the lesson be mine
Let the lesson be mine
The decision is mine
The decision is mine
Cause the vision is mine
The vision is mine


[Monologue]
Yes, I've taken my bags and I'm going down service street, taking a train I know very well, and angels, they come in and go
You know last time when that angel had been in, you know, she left, and I don't know other things about angels anyway
You know, sometimes, uh, you think that you know more than you know, but then you actually don't understand
Anyways when they come to me, they sing to me so beautifully
If I can recall their melodies, it goes, excuse me to take your time, but it goes something, something like this:

[Interlude]
[?]

[Bridge]
Lest the trees cease breathing
Lest the bees cease breeding
And all the salts in the dead sea ferments to honey

[Pre-Chorus]
Until then, I will be forever
Chasing, chasing, chasing it all till the very end

[Chorus 3]
The decision is mine
Let the lesson be mine
Cause the vision is mine
The decision is mine
Let the lesson be mine
Cause the vision is mine



All comments from YouTube:

@claytonstuart

Pride of Cincinnati 2022?

@BrandonTheComposer

Yep!!!

@healingchanel9732

sometimes God send us artists like Benjamin, to show his love to humman race

@JuanPardoJurado

One of the greatest ARTISTS of our times. God bless him.

@knightonart8886

"All the salt in the dead sea ferments to honey."
This man's mind is on another level.

@N7Normandy1

I love it when new music pays homage and respect to ancient music.

@Ahhjoaah

A musical mad scientist 😍

@kofiabradu9524

The good thing is that he's Ghanaian ☺

@karinalembowicz5963

I was yesterday on his concert. It was superb I´m still under his spell... I want it to last forever

@Soultakenn

He is Gorgeous.

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