** LYRICS ** [Verse 1] I'm just here to push limits Shit-scared of heights but I stay on top of the game Just to say I did it, show young black kids that you can live it Free your mind with it, be proud of your pigment I wasn't for a while, too many times vilified For being a shade different Started hating myself and all dark skin, playing myself Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men Remember after school, train station Busta "Break Ya Neck" blasting from iPod Mini Thankful class finished So I could go and play Majora's Mask with my little brother When cops come up and start asking me "Where you from? What you up to?" "Oh, from Moorabbin?" "That's half an hour from here, not from around here Boy, what you selling? Where's your product?" I hadn't even touched drugs at this point, except maybe a joint But my skin fitted the description So "oink oink" had to be deployed Next day at school, told my friends The facts of how they treated the boy They said I'm being crazy 'Cause to them, black voice is white noise That's the world that we're living in [Chorus: Jordan Rakei] We seem to forget the dark days of history, yeah And time will manifest the endless possibility, yeah Open your eyes to see the world is darker than it seems So we dreaming on (dreaming on), enough with the crazy, crazy talk [Verse 2] Dave Chappelle taught me The worst thing to call someone is crazy Dismissing all the pain that plagues them in one word Just to avoid confrontation with yourself We prefer to sit on a chesterfield lounge While microwaving a meal by McCain and Watching Australian Idol contestant failing While the house that we're in is in flames All because it's the routine (I dunno know about that man) So when they say, "Too deep" I say, "But it's a reality, you're too deep" 'Cause I'm just using eyes, ears and news feeds To get up to speed Shit, only those that don't read between the lines abuse these Therefore I don't lose sleep 'Cause I'm well aware that's the world that we're living in [Chorus: Jordan Rakei] We seem to forget the dark days of history, yeah And time will manifest the endless possibility, yeah Open your eyes to see the world is darker than it seems So we dreaming on (dreaming on), enough with the crazy, crazy talk [Outro] Open your eyes Open your eyes Open your eyes Open your eyes
Prelude is solid, too: In a world of alt facts, that overthrow blacks, queens in hijabs, queers that get bashed, we sit down, kick back, we sip on six packs, watch the world burn on telly and think that's how it is that's how it is
White Boy Funny you say things like that with no repercussions. Black people get consequences for existing. I suggest you educate yourself and grow out of YOUR elementary state of mind. I feel bad for you because you see the world with an absence of being open-minded. Grow up
Am i the only one who can't help but shed tears listening to this? It reminds me of days when i would try to relate my experience to others, only to realize that "to them black voice is white noise" I feel so much sadness for my people. All of us dark skinned. All of us who feel different just existing in our own skin. I love you all. If you ever saw me, even if you dont know me; i hope you now you can find refuge within me. I'll always take time for my people.
Remi, amazing artist. Always steps up and is in my eyes underrated. Melbourne represent, greatest city in the world. Remi and Jordan stalked the colors show and devoured it. Respect to all involved. Peace!
The song is amazing but I would like to take a moment to appreciate the colour used in this episode. Really sensational. It makes me want to take a long bath.
Ugh, I cannot find any more songs from Remi on RUclips only some girl talking about herself .. This was an experience to listen to. From voices to topic. Pure depth.
** LYRICS **
[Verse 1]
I'm just here to push limits
Shit-scared of heights but I stay on top of the game
Just to say I did it, show young black kids that you can live it
Free your mind with it, be proud of your pigment
I wasn't for a while, too many times vilified
For being a shade different
Started hating myself and all dark skin, playing myself
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men
Remember after school, train station
Busta "Break Ya Neck" blasting from iPod Mini
Thankful class finished
So I could go and play Majora's Mask with my little brother
When cops come up and start asking me
"Where you from? What you up to?" "Oh, from Moorabbin?"
"That's half an hour from here, not from around here
Boy, what you selling? Where's your product?"
I hadn't even touched drugs at this point, except maybe a joint
But my skin fitted the description
So "oink oink" had to be deployed
Next day at school, told my friends
The facts of how they treated the boy
They said I'm being crazy
'Cause to them, black voice is white noise
That's the world that we're living in
[Chorus: Jordan Rakei]
We seem to forget the dark days of history, yeah
And time will manifest the endless possibility, yeah
Open your eyes to see the world is darker than it seems
So we dreaming on (dreaming on), enough with the crazy, crazy talk
[Verse 2]
Dave Chappelle taught me
The worst thing to call someone is crazy
Dismissing all the pain that plagues them in one word
Just to avoid confrontation with yourself
We prefer to sit on a chesterfield lounge
While microwaving a meal by McCain and
Watching Australian Idol contestant failing
While the house that we're in is in flames
All because it's the routine (I dunno know about that man)
So when they say, "Too deep"
I say, "But it's a reality, you're too deep"
'Cause I'm just using eyes, ears and news feeds
To get up to speed
Shit, only those that don't read between the lines abuse these
Therefore I don't lose sleep
'Cause I'm well aware that's the world that we're living in
[Chorus: Jordan Rakei]
We seem to forget the dark days of history, yeah
And time will manifest the endless possibility, yeah
Open your eyes to see the world is darker than it seems
So we dreaming on (dreaming on), enough with the crazy, crazy talk
[Outro]
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Open your eyes
Prelude is solid, too:
In a world of alt facts, that overthrow blacks,
queens in hijabs, queers that get bashed,
we sit down, kick back, we sip on six packs,
watch the world burn on telly and think
that's how it is
that's how it is
Dougall Norris love you for that, sir.
All of this is exceptional!
thats probably the best thing ive ever heard
Thank you so much but i think he might be saying "alt facts" instead of old facts.As a reference to the Trump era of alt facts.
Could be wrong though,
Sanjay Ramzan tooootally is. Cheers mate.
It would be so cool if they did a COLORS tour with some of these artists with a stage built around the same concept as in the show
Tyrez S that is such a good idea
In like the same way that Sofar does, small semi-private/intimate sized shows. It would be so perfect
Lorenzo Rizzardi Exactly!!! Small to mid sized venues. It would be so perfect. They could do a small national/international Tour
Tyrez S OMG HOLY YEEEES
Tyrez S YES
Still bumping to this in 2024
Shalom. L'chaim from Jacova eleven Gevurah born March 11th in Bethlehem.
This song is as smooth as butter
smoother
smooth. EXACTLY
+IndieCurrent #AGREED
Superbe
warm butter, yes.
Jordan Rakei effortlessly pulls at my heartstrings.
"To them, black voice is white noise" POWERFUL!! Beautiful song
🔥🔥🔥
These blokes are Australia's national treasures and do us proud, no question. Awesome to see them in the one place to enable filming of this.
Dougall Norris stop stealing
Jordan Rakei yessssss
Their voices are UNREAL 😍
in love
All the power comes from his afro
I felt like it was gonna be a good video when I saw that fro in the thumbnail tbh.
Chrispy them bomb from piano?
That's why his hair is so big; it's full of secrets!
HE HAS THE NUMBER 2 HEADBAND
Chrispy yes lord
black voice is white noise...WHAT. A. LINE!
Right!!!!!
White Boy Funny you say things like that with no repercussions. Black people get consequences for existing. I suggest you educate yourself and grow out of YOUR elementary state of mind. I feel bad for you because you see the world with an absence of being open-minded. Grow up
BLACK FOLKS ARE MUSIC
@@JacobHiraku thats a fool right there does he even know any black folk, shouldn't he be listening to bkack Sabbath!
dude yes
jordan rakei's voice is hella soothing
Am i the only one who can't help but shed tears listening to this? It reminds me of days when i would try to relate my experience to others, only to realize that "to them black voice is white noise"
I feel so much sadness for my people. All of us dark skinned. All of us who feel different just existing in our own skin.
I love you all. If you ever saw me, even if you dont know me; i hope you now you can find refuge within me. I'll always take time for my people.
REMI made it to Colors !!!!!!!!!!!
big big ting!!!
Remi's lines and lyrics are the best!
This is the best colours show I've ever seen
Yo I must've been high asf because I dont remember ever seeing this before. it's aight lol
MountMister watch more.
@@MountMister LMAOOOOOO! Fam ahahahah!
Agreed! this is what made me subscribe
Remi, amazing artist. Always steps up and is in my eyes underrated. Melbourne represent, greatest city in the world. Remi and Jordan stalked the colors show and devoured it. Respect to all involved. Peace!
My goodness the way I blasted this in 2017
So so so in love with Remi. Thank you COLORS for introducing me!
Lyrical, smooth feel good music. One of my favourites on Colors 2017.
Omg, their voices and the musicians! 💘
“ to them , black voice is white noise “ that was deep ! ✊🏿
Thank you COLORS, you unite the world with good music. Greetings from Brazil 💚💛
0:22 Holly crap ! That's incredibly awesome !
They're just too good. Had to replay about 50 leven times lol
Good to see Jordan Rakei here but I hope to see him solo soon
Angel K he has an album??? 😂
Joyce Chahine he has several, actually!
1 album. A couple EPs. And I think she meant see him performing solo on this show.
Ah, I didn't clarify. I meant seeing him Solo on the Colors channel.
Angel K I agree! I'm surprised he hasn't done a session for them
I don't know why I love this so much
SUCH A VIBE
This song is so so beautiful. So glad Colors exists, man. Amazing!!!
The is beautiful: the flow, beat, and the vibe is out of this world. Peace!
So stoked my boy Rem got on colours
COLORS channel is the plug!!
Honestlyy
Iyaloo K but really
Yes 😂
Just discovered this song. Can’t stop listening. What a Fantastic composition💯✨✨✨👍🏾👍🏾💯✨✨✨💯! Rap, live music and singing 🎤! Perfection.
Yes REMI. just saw him live the other weekend in Perth. SOOOO GOOD
Jordan has an amazing voice! Reminds me of Miguel. Very nice tone and control
One of my favorite tracks.. seriously.
Had this in my playlist maybe 18months this is the 1st time seeing this. Both guys got Soul
This so SOUL food
Came here for Jordan so much soul and now I have a new great artist to listen too :D
EVERYTHING about this song is perfect! THIS IS REVOLUTIONARY RAP!
As soon as Rakei opened his mouth, I felt tears
Toni-Ann Ashea that was me 🙋🙏 the words are all that!! Honestly! 🔥
Same ❤❤❤
Preach rem. Found jordan rakei today, found colours shows last week, been diggin on rem for years. It christmas fam.
Unreal ! Colors never fails to impress ! So Much soul yaaas!!
This collabo is 🔥.
I am back, found out about this track last year and had it on repeat for a while. Still can't get over Jordan Rakei's voice 😭❤️❤️
love the message and the words. gave me chills...❤
Word
So so good.
one of my fav songs ever
I didn't realise I needed to hear this. Amaaazing.
My cousins a king 🩷 still bopping this one
Just discovered Jordan recently. Can't wait to get more material from him. This colab is dope !
Flawless song. Great lyrics, great instrumentals, and great sounded voices.
I need an album by these four guys ASAP
The song is amazing but I would like to take a moment to appreciate the colour used in this episode. Really sensational. It makes me want to take a long bath.
Jordan smooth as usual always steals the show without trying to!
컬러스 사랑해욤 최고예요 늘 새로워 짜릿해
I fall literrally in love
So inspiring - powerful words - great tunes - I am so proud to be Australian.
beautiful sound. beautiful words.
AYYY straya repping
Seen you live a few times over the years, been subbed to colors for a few months, so cool to see you on here Remi! Much love x
Tooooooo tight - Jordan's T-Shirt is so cool as well !!!!!!
This sound doesn't leave the player. Great reference!
Brave soul for that mix of labels 😜 💞✨
Instantly one of my favourite colors sessions. Time for replay no. 1...
Elegance. Soulful. Flow.
Again & Again since the first Day... masterpiece... more than Music 🙏
Deffo one of the highlights of the channel, just great. Great message, great harmony, you guys really touched my heart with this one!
They both are so talented together and when they do their own thing, both should be on Tiny Desk!
THIS CHANNEL IS INSPIRATION!
WOW you have both touched my Soul ❤
One of my most favorites in Colors!
How apt this song is with what's going on right now. Open your eyes indeed. 🙏🏿❤
I loooooveeee this song is so smooth
I think if it wouldn't be for Colors amazing sound engineering Jordan Rakei wouldn't shine as he does on this video! well done
I love this song, the sound and lyrics are AMAZING!
I hardly see fashion magazines for outfit tips, i just go to colors for them.
I love u Jordan 😍🎧🎵🎶
Proud a fellow African Australian made COLORS. We need more representation
What a deadly song! Love it.
Out here Bobbing my head💯
that voice.... incredible warm
ahhhh! Remi!!!!
Nice , smooth ,jazzy hip hop from The MINT Remi...and crew 👌☮
I literally got chills
The relevance of the sentiment remains
Hat er grad gesungen 2:21 ‚Cause I‘m just using eyes, ears and news feeds To get up ZU SPÄT ⏰ ‘
I Can’t unhear it now 😫
Color's version definitely better than the original! Every month I come back here to listen to it!
Jordan killd it !!!!!'
Lyrical Master .....Love this Jazzy lyrical stories Mellow Hip Hop Vibe MINT ☝👌✌
Yes!
Dope...I appreciate quality music , which is hard to find in South Africa but thanks to RUclips x all the other media's out there.
I love this track.
TIGHT LINES. WOOOOOO
Ugh, I cannot find any more songs from Remi on RUclips only some girl talking about herself ..
This was an experience to listen to. From voices to topic. Pure depth.
A year later...but try searching up “brain - remi” “my people - remi” “runner-remi”.
So smooth... love it.
If only the album was mastered like this one !
When the live is better than studio
yeah, thank you for great mood!!!
Hands down the best channel on RUclips..
okay 👏👏👏👏👏👏 love this 💚💜💙
Très très bon. Le mélange Rap Pop est top. La nonchalance, le style de Rémi c'est Ouaaahhhh !!!!
That voice 😍