Three Nights In Rio
Wyclef Jean Lyrics

You knew we had to come back like this, right man
We knew that we had to return to Rio De Janeiro as it offers a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of New York City.

It's too hot in New York man, yeah
New York is excessively hot and hence, we need a break from it.

It's too hot in New York man, give me
It is way too hot in New York and we need respite from it by spending three nights in Rio De Janeiro.

Three nights in Rio De Janeiro with no sounds of buses
The three nights spent in Rio De Janeiro would be free from the sounds of buses, thus, offering a peaceful retreat.

No ambulance, no police sirens to interrupt my silence
During our stay in Rio De Janeiro, we will not have to listen to the sirens of ambulances or the police, thereby enjoying the peaceful time there.

Mucho trabajo, poquito dinero, means I work hard and have no money
Though I work significantly hard, I don't get paid enough and hence, I have limited money for my leisure activities.

Playin' my guitar, I'm sitting on the beach
I am leisurely playing my guitar while relaxing on the beach, enjoying my much-deserved break.

I'm sippin' margaritas as the water splash my feet
I am also sipping on margaritas while the water splashes on my feet, making my experience even more enjoyable.

So here's a ticket, meet me on the beach under the shade
I am inviting my friends to join me on the beach in Rio De Janeiro where we can relax under the shade and enjoy the sun.

When I was young they called me Robin Hood
In my younger days, I was called Robin Hood because I stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

'Cause I stole from the rich and I gave to the poor
I used to take money from the wealthy and give it to those in need.

Went back home, mama whooped on my ass
When I returned home, my mother scolded me for my actions, and maybe even punished me.

Said I'll be damned if I let you live like that
My mother would never allow me to continue living the life of a thief.

Beatin' on his wife while the kids were watchin'
My neighbors had a husband who would beat his wife regularly, all while their children watched it happening.

Fantasize we was out of New York, we woke up in
We would often daydream about leaving New York behind, and our dream of being in Rio De Janeiro actually came true.

I'm in your hood like your neighborhood Spiderman
I am present in your neighborhood just like your friendly neighborhood Spiderman.

I'm in the club 'fore I entered the stadium
I reached the club earlier than going to the stadium for the performance.

I bring the vibe like the days of the Tribe
My presence brings the same energy as the good old days of Tribe music.

Before I had the fame I was servin' the fries
I used to work a normal job where I served fries before I became famous.

So who better to know about a nine-to-five
Given my experience of working a regular job, I know all about the nine-to-five working hours.

Wakin' up at five with the cold in my eyes
I used to wake up as early as 5 am for work, often with a tired appearance in my eyes.

From the belly of the beast to the sunniest beach, let's go
From a difficult past to a much-sought trip to the beach, let's travel and make memories.

Playin' my guitar, used to daydream at the stars
As a young musician, I often spent time with my guitar and daydreamt under the stars.

Prayin' if I ever make it, I'm gon' help my family make it
In those days, I used to pray that when I made it big, I would help my family achieve success too.

From the streets of Brooklyn, to the Jersey talent show
From the busy streets of Brooklyn, I made it to the Jersey talent show.

Santana, let me get some help
Carlos Santana, my good friend, let me join and make some music together.

Eh, this one goes out to those who work for long income
This song is for those working hard to earn a living every day.

Keep your head up, 'cause if I made it, you can make it too one day
It is an empowering message to those who are struggling, asking them to keep their heads up and keep on working hard towards their goals.

Yeah, Carlos Santana with the Preacher's son
Carlos Santana, along with the preacher's son, that is, me, is making some soulful music.

It's the world tour, too hot
It is an announcement that we are on a world tour and the heat is too much to handle!

Y'all know better than that
You all already know about our music, don't you?

Guantanamera, Celia we'll always love you
A tribute to Celia Cruz, one of the greatest Cuban artists, who passed away.

Guantanamera, Clef with the Carlos Santana
Us making some great music together using Guantanamera's tune.

Guantanamera, Celia we'll always miss ya, azucar
We will always miss Celia Cruz, and the sweet flavor of her music, 'azucar'.

Guantanamera, Clef with the Carlos Santana, haha, haha
We make a great team while playing Guantanamera's music together!