Gone Till November

Wyclef Jean

About Gone Till November

"Gone till November" is the third single released from Wyclef Jean's debut solo album, The Carnival. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, its highest chart position. In the US, it peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also peaked at number two on the Hot Rap Songs chart and number nine in the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.


Year:
1999
3:24
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Every time I make a run, girl, you turn around and cry
I ask myself why, oh why
See, you must understand, I can't work a 9 to 5
So I'll be gone 'til November
Said I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
Yo, tell my girl, yo, I'll be gone 'til November
I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
Yo, tell my girl, yo, I'll be gone 'til November
January, February, March, April, May
I see you cryin', but girl, I can't stay
I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
And give a kiss to my mother

When I come back, there'll be no need to clock
I'll have enough money to buy out blocks
Tell my brother, "Go to school in September"
So he won't mess up in summer school in the summer
Tell my cousin, Jerry, wear his condom
If you don't wear condom, you'll see a red lump
Woh oh oh oh
You sucker MC's, you got no flow
I heard your style, you're s-o s-o

Every time I make a run, girl, you turn around and cry
I ask myself why, oh why
See, you must understand, I can't work a 9 to 5
So I'll be gone 'til November
Said I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
Yo, tell my girl, yo, I'll be gone 'til November
I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
Yo, tell my girl, yo, I'll be gone 'til November
January, February, March, April, May
I see you cryin', but girl, I can't stay
I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
And give a kiss to my mother

I had to flip nuttin' and turn it into somethin'
Hip-hop turns to the future rock when I smash a punk
Commit treason, then I'll have a reason to hunt you down
It's only right, it's rappin' season
Yeah, you with the loud voice, posin' like you're top choice
Your voice, I'll make a hearse out of your Rolls Royce
Besides, I got my girl to remember
And I'll commit it that I'll be back in November

Every time I make a run, girl, you turn around and cry
I ask myself why, oh why
See, you must understand, I can't work a 9 to 5
So I'll be gone 'til November
Said I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
Yo, tell my girl, yo, I'll be gone 'til November
I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
Yo, tell my girl, yo, I'll be gone 'til November
January, February, March, April, May
I see you cryin', but girl, I can't stay
I'll be gone 'til November, I'll be gone 'til November
And give a kiss to my mother

I know the hustle's hard, but we gotta enterprise, the carnival

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Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jeanelle Jean (/ˈwaɪklɪf ˈʒɑːn/; Haitian Creole pronunciation: [wajklɛf ʒã]; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian American rapper, singer, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country. He first received fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. more »

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Written by: George O'dowd, John Lennon, Jonathan Moss, Michael Craig, Paul Mccartney, Philip Pickett, Roy Hay, Wyclef Jean

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Gone Till November" is a song by Haitian-American rapper Wyclef Jean, featured on his debut album, "The Carnival," released in 1998.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Jean's most successful solo singles.
Song Theme
The song gives a first-person account of someone who has to leave their loved ones to undertake a dangerous job (assumed to be drug trafficking) for the winter season and is expected to return in November.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Gone Till November" was directed by renowned filmmaker Spike Jonze, who has also directed several other popular music videos and feature films.
Music Video Cameos
The music video also features cameos from actors Chris Rock and Nelson Mandela in a courtroom scene.
Music Video Location
The video was filmed in locations including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and features Jean acting out the themes of the song with scenes of him preparing to take a flight.
Award Recognition
"Gone Till November" earned Jean three nominations at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Male Video, Best Rap Video, and Video of the Year.
Lyrics Inspiration
Wyclef Jean has revealed that the song was inspired by his own experiences growing up poor in Haiti and then in urban Brooklyn, where he was surrounded by people involved in dangerous activities as a means of survival.
Cover Versions
The emotional depth of "Gone Till November" has led to several cover versions, one of the notable ones being by British rapper Chip during his Fire in the Booth session on Charlie Sloth's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Cultural Reference
The term "Gone Till November" has since been used in popular culture to denote someone leaving for a journey or task and expected to return in the future, showcasing the song's cultural impact.

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