Killing Me Softly (Radio Edit) Fugees

"Killing Me Softly" by the Fugees, released in 1996, is a #HipHop/R&B track that explores themes of vulnerability and emotional connection through music. The lyrics describe the experience of being deeply moved by a singer's storytelling. Unique elements include Lauryn Hill's soulful vocals and a blend of hip-hop beats with acoustic guitar. The song revitalized the original and had a significant cultural impact, becoming a classic in both genres.

[Hook: Lauryn Hill]
Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly with his song

[Verse 1: Lauryn Hill]
I heard he sang a good song
I heard he had a style
And so I came to see him
And listen for a while
And there he was
This young boy, stranger to my eyes

[Hook: Lauryn Hill + (Wyclef Jean)]
Strumming my pain with his fingers (One time, one time)
Singing my life with his words (Two times, two times)
Killing me softly with this song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly with his song

[Verse 2: Lauryn Hill]
I felt all flushed with fever
Embarrassed by the crowd
I felt he found my letters
Then read each one out loud
I prayed that he would finish
But he just kept right on

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