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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2018
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  • @amosadejimi3166
    @amosadejimi3166 5 лет назад +4737

    Every man is a son to a daughter. That is deep. No matter how far you go in life, you are always someone's baby girl/baby boy

  • @theoster
    @theoster 3 года назад +1000

    As a black single father of a 14 yr daughter I can relate to this song. As I watch her grow into a young lady wishing she could be 5 again

    • @zaynsprmcy6421
      @zaynsprmcy6421 3 года назад +32

      thank you for raising her. you seem amazing - coming from a 15 year old girl with a single parent

    • @theoster
      @theoster 3 года назад +17

      @@zaynsprmcy6421 Stay strong sis and make your parent proud and always respect your parent it'll take you a long way in life.

    • @nanilotti3321
      @nanilotti3321 3 года назад +3

      Same!!!! You good looking btw. Lol

    • @theoster
      @theoster 3 года назад +4

      @@nanilotti3321 thank you beautiful

    • @yoitswast3d363
      @yoitswast3d363 3 года назад +4

      🖤for me it’s my baby sister it was always us frm we was little it hurts she gon b 16

  • @epicclub3868
    @epicclub3868 3 года назад +17

    Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 💕,

  • @samuelodhuu5410
    @samuelodhuu5410 Год назад +188

    My dad kept photos and videos of my sister’s entire childhood, teen years, college years, and early adulthood. He kept all of the years he made memories with her in a hard drive. I don’t know how he found this, but he used this song with the slides at her wedding as a part of his message for her. Safe to say, everyone at the venue shed tears.

    • @nukemoore1874
      @nukemoore1874 10 месяцев назад +8

      That just gave me chills, I love that!

    • @user-yc7sy9vs1c
      @user-yc7sy9vs1c 5 месяцев назад

      man so inspirational in a lot of ways, for me is the sacrifices i have to make growing up if i want to be somewhere and it made me cry like a litlle child but only after couple of lissening to this song.

    • @haafizzsaeed8626
      @haafizzsaeed8626 3 месяца назад

      That just gave me goosebumps ❤️

  • @zoecarpenter834
    @zoecarpenter834 5 лет назад +2731

    When I saw him live, I can't even describe the air in the room when he sang this song. People were crying, and the whole room cheered for three minutes after. Never seen anything like it

    • @ayandamokwana
      @ayandamokwana 4 года назад +96

      I need to experience this. I deserve it.

    • @mpenner03
      @mpenner03 4 года назад +32

      It really is amazing isn't it! Experience it here in Vancouver Canada. Best performance I've ever seen. Goosebumps the whole night!

    • @tshepisogabasie6716
      @tshepisogabasie6716 4 года назад +19

      Wow I nearly teared up after reading your comment, beautiful ❤️

    • @tonys9587
      @tonys9587 4 года назад +25

      He opened up for city and colour. Was fuckin breathtaking. Whole stadium dead silent. Never felt goosebumps like that in my life

    • @Choley242
      @Choley242 4 года назад +13

      Goose bumps just reading this. I can only imagine ...

  • @jrbello8266
    @jrbello8266 5 лет назад +3886

    I sincerely cried,
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    About to turn 23, parents are getting old and i really want time to stop for them, so they can witness the greatness they both created
    Edit: corrected a typo “I really want to time to stop”

    • @juskynn
      @juskynn 5 лет назад +75

      Oh my God...you are already showing them. Don't allow a day to pass without a good morning or a good night and mainly an I love you...

    • @quefixxer2455
      @quefixxer2455 5 лет назад +36

      King that is a strong statement and wld love to be here when my kids get to were u are .. do yo ting ✊🏾👊🏿👊🏿

    • @aldonsockwell179
      @aldonsockwell179 5 лет назад +9

      Genius

    • @msstephbiggs
      @msstephbiggs 5 лет назад +19

      I turned 22 a few weeks ago and I said the exact same thing!!!!

    • @elianahadassah1197
      @elianahadassah1197 5 лет назад +27

      Dude, me too, my dad died when I was young and I only have my mom with me and I am so scared about how I might miss a second to be with her, it really is scary to think that I might only have a few days, weeks, months or years left to spend with her.

  • @KobbyBlay
    @KobbyBlay 3 года назад +2775

    Netflix's Fatherhood movie by Kevin Hart brought me here, lost how many times I replayed already...Now, I just want to be a better father.

  • @aiikaiik
    @aiikaiik 3 года назад +776

    Am here, midway through "Fatherhood". I couldn't even finish. Truly amazing song.
    I wonder how many other great songs that are out there, undiscovered.

    • @vernonramos8147
      @vernonramos8147 3 года назад +16

      Guys like Jacob banks and dermot kennedy are truly gems and poets of this modern era that still pretty unknown cause their master pieces are not the common stuff that the casuals like

    • @nandesikenjana9969
      @nandesikenjana9969 3 года назад

      @@vernonramos8147 ruclips.net/video/0G383538qzQ/видео.html add one more to your list

    • @xelamercedes
      @xelamercedes 3 года назад +8

      Same here. Movie is on pause while I listen to this song one more time.

    • @anthonyrakes311
      @anthonyrakes311 3 года назад +3

      @@vernonramos8147 literally stopped when i heard these lyrics to youtube it..

    • @taylornicole7845
      @taylornicole7845 3 года назад +5

      I'm currently pausing the movie to listen to this haha crazy, such a good song

  • @averi4
    @averi4 4 года назад +1242

    My anxiety & depression completely took over my teenage years. Wish I could/would have enjoyed them more. It feels like I’m running out of time.Yet I haven’t even really began life yet. This song is definitely gonna be added to my release/cry playlist.

    • @parcotas378
      @parcotas378 4 года назад +39

      Agree, that stuff fucked off my whole teenage years, i wish i can go back and enjoy those years

    • @dennisirorere
      @dennisirorere 4 года назад +16

      id like to know what other songs are on that playlist please, maybe they could help me too

    • @alexandrugeorge8681
      @alexandrugeorge8681 4 года назад +9

      you are not alone. stay strong in there and try to see the best in everything. many blessings your way!

    • @obakengmahlwana8239
      @obakengmahlwana8239 4 года назад +1

      How old are you?

    • @tazylab6233
      @tazylab6233 4 года назад +39

      Most of us didn't enjoy our adolescence, now that we are grown ups ,we wish to go back to those years, but it's because we learned more, so yes I would like to go back to those years but with what I know now about life, with my self esteem a little more strong now (it still has a lot of growing to do) if you think in your early twenties you lost time, I tell you I'm 40 and it took me all these time to find some strength, so your time is done when you're gone, search what you need to to make yourself happy don't waste your time in the past

  • @nobodyreally6485
    @nobodyreally6485 3 года назад +247

    I have raised my son alone the last 8years. Everytime, I listen I cry thinking of my son growing up. I just want him to stay a kid forever and be here forever for him as a kid. Life's a two edged sword.... love you lil man

    • @Ivan-hq1zg
      @Ivan-hq1zg 3 года назад +4

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

    • @GraceandGrowthjourney7
      @GraceandGrowthjourney7 3 года назад +10

      Me too single mother of the last 7 1/2 years. 🥺🥺 I want a pause button. He's all I got.

    • @fidencioaguinaga9740
      @fidencioaguinaga9740 3 года назад +4

      been 4 years here😢 i feel u....

    • @blaser255
      @blaser255 3 года назад +5

      This made me cry just as much as the song 🙏❤️

    • @cocoalmu4823
      @cocoalmu4823 2 года назад +2

      🥺🥺🥺

  • @NaomiB7885
    @NaomiB7885 3 года назад +590

    Kevin Hart's new movie, "Fatherhood" brought me here & I'm obsessed now. Had it on repeat ever since. Makes me emotional, thinking about my babies growing up. 😭😫

    • @millygrace893
      @millygrace893 3 года назад

      Same

    • @malachiriley466
      @malachiriley466 3 года назад +1

      Same

    • @evilsacramento
      @evilsacramento 3 года назад +3

      I wish I had worked harder to be an even better father....because they grow up sooo fast....

    • @22EMiller
      @22EMiller 3 года назад +2

      Tears in my eyes as I write this, my 10 month old son will be 11 months on the 4th of July & I can't handle it. I love watching him grow but it's truly bittersweet! He has brought so much joy to mine & my husbands life.

    • @evilsacramento
      @evilsacramento 3 года назад +3

      @@22EMiller they grow up soooo fast. And they fill your heart with so much of everything you want in your life. And then....they just fly away. They have no idea. But we smile...and wave...and quietly collapse inside.

  • @allensmith2032
    @allensmith2032 Год назад +13

    My son passed away after coming back from tours in Iraq .He needed so thing to numb his pain was war does to you and it was the night I found him .All the way with over 5000 miles of ieds to worry about ambushes etc . He makes it home and we lost him .
    I think everything day why I did not spend more time .Did I tell tell him I loved him enough .This sucker punched me in my heart .it is so true how we will miss things and we have to hug them and tell them you love them every day .Him being my wife and our only son the pain never stops ,but Al. Those memories of him are a blessing I would never forget .What a beautiful song .Made me cry 😢

    • @gugulethuc.2020
      @gugulethuc.2020 6 месяцев назад

      I'm so sorry about your son.

    • @keliarmstrong8532
      @keliarmstrong8532 18 дней назад

      my deepest condolence for your loss, and thank you for such a brave child you raised, to go fight for us like that. To literally give his life for his country, since coming back from war can be far more terrifying for so many of our selfless military.

    • @temiladeorekoya8048
      @temiladeorekoya8048 4 дня назад

      My condolences. I am so sorry to hear about your son.

  • @rodneybrown1785
    @rodneybrown1785 5 лет назад +580

    I love RUclips!!! Shows me so many artist that i didnt know existed!!! SO GLAD U EXIST! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @raheemimran5757
      @raheemimran5757 5 лет назад +15

      You're a good dude, I'm glad you exist and wish you prosperity and success.

    • @ykmiguel4029
      @ykmiguel4029 5 лет назад +4

      Rodney Brown I’m gonna subbed to you 👍🏾

    • @rabelaniramulumisi4417
      @rabelaniramulumisi4417 4 года назад +3

      the day i bumped into this guy music i knew youtube was relevant

  • @macaroon147
    @macaroon147 5 лет назад +558

    I'm not usually one to consider words in music, I mostly focus on the music as a whole. But these words are too powerful to ignore, these words could stand alone and still be a masterpiece. Beautiful work Jacob Banks.

    • @auntylala100
      @auntylala100 5 лет назад +7

      Andrew McIntyre man i couldn’t find the right words. Thanks for saying them for me.

    • @deniscasablanca
      @deniscasablanca 4 года назад

      🙏🏻

  • @fly2close2thesun
    @fly2close2thesun 3 месяца назад +28

    Final scene of last episode of The Responder, this song made that scene so powerful.

    • @acharich
      @acharich 2 месяца назад

      🎯🔥🎬

    • @apriljackson509
      @apriljackson509 22 дня назад +1

      Yes, this is where I heard it for the first time. Beautiful!

    • @C.A.S7447
      @C.A.S7447 17 дней назад

      Same, such a good series.

  • @thatothina8600
    @thatothina8600 3 года назад +147

    Lyrics: 100%
    Visuals: 100%
    Message: 100%
    Ambiance:100%
    I'm listening to this song two years later,convinced that it will literally outlive life. This is the kind of artist I will be👑🤞🏽

    • @makkin32
      @makkin32 Год назад +2

      keep it up. work hard and never give up. you will definitely get there. i dont know you but just know I'm in your corner pulling for you.

    • @mellobooysen9917
      @mellobooysen9917 Год назад +1

      Can’t wait for you to make your dreams come true, maaan and we can’t wait to hear that beautiful music ❤️

    • @PunkXCreations
      @PunkXCreations 10 месяцев назад

      Hell yeah get it!

  • @melissansibirwa4772
    @melissansibirwa4772 5 лет назад +873

    His voice sounds like it was dipped in liquid gold- it’s just so rich and full of character ❤️😍

    • @semayiajacob2639
      @semayiajacob2639 4 года назад +5

      I agree toooo❤

    • @nancytemple6251
      @nancytemple6251 4 года назад +8

      Im suprising my 15 year old baby girl with a trip to Puerto Rico for her 16th bday and will play this song as the sun sets at the shore I know we will both cherish and remember this song forever..Ive alwayd taught to embrace both cultures african puertorican princess Amya Marie Thurman.Momma loves you

    • @parker_vevo
      @parker_vevo 4 года назад +1

      😍❤🔥

    • @heatheradams2922
      @heatheradams2922 4 года назад +1

      Depends on which tune you listen to. I think his voice sounds like sandpaper against wood, rough until it smooths out.

    • @mitchjames8384
      @mitchjames8384 4 года назад

      Yeah does sound like it was dipped in oil eh

  • @BKNtsoko
    @BKNtsoko 4 года назад +168

    When I first discovered Jacob, about 3-4 years ago, all I wanted was for him to blow up and get the recognition he deserved. 4 years later, I just wish no one else finds him and changes him. No one should filter this voice. No one should change the instruments he mulls over. No one should interrupt this artistry. And I think I finally understand why he hasn't chosen fame himself, because if he ever does he will lose this.

    • @cleonapathak4204
      @cleonapathak4204 3 года назад +1

      Beautifully said ❤️❤️❤️

    • @margaretlawal3782
      @margaretlawal3782 3 года назад +2

      I couldn't agree more, I literally pray he never goes mainstream since I found him...

    • @flexizet
      @flexizet 3 года назад +1

      I understand your point of view. I discovered him yesterday. Super late, but better than never, and the thought was, he is the masculine version of Adele. Overall great voice! Beautiful song. Also, wish he keep singing in this style.

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 2 года назад

      @@margaretlawal3782 I think mainstream needs something authentic and different like him.
      I just discovered him within the past 2 weeks. I love him!!
      Amazing voice, delivery and something that has been missing in music. Wishing him the very best times 10.

  • @rykerquackenbush585
    @rykerquackenbush585 Год назад +12

    I live with my Dad now.
    After a long journey, there's no road that can lead to Nirvana.
    Home is Love.
    Thank you.
    Thank you.

  • @johnkyl123
    @johnkyl123 3 года назад +422

    Ah, yes. The nostalgia of a younger time. Where the burden wasn’t as heavy. The memories that we knew would be our greatest, but didn’t know they would hurt just as much equally. Trapped in the infinite cycle of an aging body and an ever-changing world. Waiting to reach the future yet never wanting to leave let go of the past. Enjoying the present which seems to be gone in an instant. It’s as if time has it’s own symphony.

    • @dvndance9804
      @dvndance9804 3 года назад +5

      Woww

    • @rushyamir
      @rushyamir 3 года назад +1

      Totally true

    • @rushyamir
      @rushyamir 3 года назад +5

      The memories of being a young girl come flashing back to me, thinking of my daddy. Days out at the beach, swimming in the ocean. Wish I didn't have to grow up. My love for the ocean stems from my father's love for the ocean. We were so alike I wish I could have hit the pause button growing up.

    • @the6thelementbeats784
      @the6thelementbeats784 3 года назад +11

      @Apex, if you wrote a book I would buy it. What you said here is some of the deepest truths ever uttered by a human being and will echo within my soul for eons and eons. Stay blessed.

    • @hjive26
      @hjive26 3 года назад +1

      @Apex. Id buy your book of thoughts too! Keep writing, it’s magic!

  • @MrDISTINCTIVEMUSIC
    @MrDISTINCTIVEMUSIC 5 лет назад +1150

    I respect this guy for doing the kind of music he wants to do and not music that could make him blow up to the top of the charts worldwide and make him rich

    • @novahturner1009
      @novahturner1009 5 лет назад +40

      THIS IS MUSIC THAT WILL MAKE HIM RICH. AND HE HAS TO BE ON SOMEONES CHART FOR THIS SOMEWHERE

    • @SuperJuvent
      @SuperJuvent 5 лет назад +3

      I agree

    • @Enzo-xs7ul
      @Enzo-xs7ul 5 лет назад +2

      Simple basique juste excellent !!!!

    • @pabloezequieldominguez6954
      @pabloezequieldominguez6954 5 лет назад +3

      This is pop bro, pop make you rich

    • @yoabel123
      @yoabel123 5 лет назад +3

      what do u mean? are u insulting his music? if the song is good it should blow up .

  • @prudencelonemaseko1698
    @prudencelonemaseko1698 5 лет назад +1464

    "What i've learnt from a mirror
    Look too hard and you find a you a stranger.."
    Wow i felt that.. 2019 anyone?
    Where my africans at?

  • @melaniekozai4883
    @melaniekozai4883 3 года назад +52

    As a parent, I focus so much on my children that I often forget that I am also someone's child. And even though my kids are too young to be parents, the bond of us all being children was brought home to me from this song. I need to catch my breath.

    • @bellhippyhop86
      @bellhippyhop86 10 месяцев назад

      I needed to hear that. When you said it AND just now when I actually read it. *sighs* If you're like me, you might need to be reminded of this profound bit of insight. God Bless 😊

  • @MaanoShiveli
    @MaanoShiveli 3 года назад +656

    "What I've learnt from a soldier
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    And we only remember
    When we see the blood"
    Hits hard

    • @zaknur3509
      @zaknur3509 2 года назад +4

      Somalia southside muga...

    • @danielheron2746
      @danielheron2746 Год назад +6

      Im a grown ass man and it made me cry

    • @emojiking800
      @emojiking800 Год назад +2

      💯

    • @ayo-um1ib
      @ayo-um1ib Год назад +1

      Took me many repeating listens for it to sink in..

    • @josephumana5682
      @josephumana5682 Год назад +2

      Really!
      This line hit me the most in this song

  • @teresarivera6100
    @teresarivera6100 3 года назад +103

    "wear your afro like your backbone" that line gets me every time. These lyrics are such poetry.

  • @nuttyelf21
    @nuttyelf21 5 лет назад +470

    This is such deeply soothing song. I was listening to it while working the other day and actually had a legit good cry...guess I’d been holding back tears for whatever reason. Power of music I ‘spose

  • @lainasharp3247
    @lainasharp3247 3 года назад +29

    I've loved this man well before Fatherhood. Listen to "unknown "to you" the London version. I'm from the USA. And I love this man. I recognize his voice in Fatherhood. It made me happy since I already knew how wonderful he is.

  • @jaelyngarcia6130
    @jaelyngarcia6130 Год назад +85

    My husband played this song when I was pregnant with our youngest and every since then when our son is tired or in a moody we play this song and he calms down. This is go to song! ❤️

    • @samuelodhuu5410
      @samuelodhuu5410 Год назад +4

      That’s beautiful! Me and my wife recently found this song and have been listening with our 5 month old daughter.

    • @sapromoreactions1877
      @sapromoreactions1877 Год назад +1

      UYANYA WENA!!!!!!!

    • @hulksmash9748
      @hulksmash9748 7 месяцев назад

      My son is going to be 4 yrs old but when he first came into this world 2020 this was the only song that could keep him calm whenever he cries. And to this day he recognize the song whenever it plays

  • @_georgee_7860
    @_georgee_7860 4 года назад +110

    “Music will creep in your soul, and bring back what was once dead”

  • @clairesmith1915
    @clairesmith1915 5 лет назад +775

    It seems to get harder and hard to find beautiful music with lyrics that have a deep meaning and make you think. But this song gives me hope :)

    • @kimf442
      @kimf442 5 лет назад +1

      Right about that

    • @fkdgndgjndfjinhd
      @fkdgndgjndfjinhd 5 лет назад

      You just ain’t looking good enough haha

    • @donellis5005
      @donellis5005 5 лет назад +7

      Now I see why he's not mainstream

    • @rachelfeliciano9409
      @rachelfeliciano9409 5 лет назад +1

      Yessss !! This is indeed one of those rare moments!!! 💕💕💞💜🙌🙌

    • @nuria6430
      @nuria6430 5 лет назад

      Thank u jesus

  • @Soulsofalltraits
    @Soulsofalltraits 2 месяца назад +4

    This song broke me. I'll never forget this moment and the love I felt for my children as I listened to it; in my car, tears flowing on my way home from work. Thinking just how lucky I've been.

  • @gumzo2509
    @gumzo2509 10 месяцев назад +23

    Jacob Banks' "Slow Up" is a masterpiece! 🎶✨🤯
    His vocals are simply breathtaking, and the lyrics are so powerful and moving. 😭😭😭
    The song is about slowing down and appreciating the simple things in life, and it's a message that we all need to hear right now. 🧘‍♀🧘‍♂❤
    The MV is also stunning, with visuals that perfectly capture the mood of the song. 🎞🎥🎞
    Overall, "Slow Up" is a must-listen for anyone who loves good music. 👏👏👏

  • @TheMastaPlan
    @TheMastaPlan 4 года назад +21

    Thank you to the solider who taught Jacob Banks that every man is a son to a daughter. I needed that today. Gonna call my mom right now and thank her for being her.

  • @QueenDashaRoyalT
    @QueenDashaRoyalT 5 лет назад +200

    This song brought out so much built up emotions. I've been stuck in a dark place for a while and not really able to understand how to get out it. Thanks for making me cry and release my pain.

    • @rocketismailii6674
      @rocketismailii6674 5 лет назад +2

      peace and blessings to you queen

    • @magneticfavor9500
      @magneticfavor9500 4 года назад +1

      👑💪🏼🌞💜🦋💃🏾

    • @BrianYator
      @BrianYator 4 года назад +1

      sending love your way

    • @brittneyharmon6647
      @brittneyharmon6647 4 года назад +1

      You can’t appreciate the joy unless you’ve felt the pain. You will feel better 💜

    • @B_Kewl
      @B_Kewl 3 года назад

      How have you been thus far? Hope all is well❤

  • @hawkarae
    @hawkarae 3 года назад +60

    "Wear your afro like your backbone" gives me a happy, tingly feeling every time!

    • @harrycavill8177
      @harrycavill8177 3 года назад +3

      Yes it was so amazing
      How are you doing?
      I cried too 😭
      Who's cuttin onions

  • @vernonmadsen3744
    @vernonmadsen3744 2 года назад +16

    I found this song years ago.
    Each and every time it sets me back . When our kids where little we where stressed and wanted them to grow up but now that they are grown up we can only dream of slowing it up to that moment they wanted us, needed us and now they know it all.
    I miss them deeply but I know I did my part the best I could. I gave depth, desire, attention, encouragement and most of all my love from the depths of my heart. They may never see this but Shandra, Mia, Shane, Kaya and Ivy you all are the deepest part of my heart and as I fade from this life you will always be my heart. I love you beyond my breath. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BB-fc5ze
    @BB-fc5ze 4 года назад +559

    Lyrics
    What I've learnt from the ocean
    Hard to dance and rejoice in the motion
    Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come
    What I've learnt from a soldier
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    And we only remember
    When we see the blood
    Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Show off on me
    What I've learnt from a traveler
    There's no road that can lead to nirvana
    There's a world to discover
    But home is love
    Mhm
    What I've learnt from a mirror
    Look too hard and you'll find you a stranger
    Love is just a decision
    The choice is yours
    Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Don't grow up on me
    Wear your Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Wear that Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Slow up homie

  • @abdalrhmanbushara6826
    @abdalrhmanbushara6826 4 года назад +77

    This is a type of a song that u listen to over and over again, but u don't hate it.

  • @socialmediafollowers
    @socialmediafollowers 2 года назад +64

    This is the masterpiece and it don't need *AUTHENTIC* *VIEWS* to get more views

  • @elijahmunongo9432
    @elijahmunongo9432 Год назад +3

    Growing up without a father and later seeing fatherhood has made me crying 😢 I promise to be there for my future kids

  • @sharistewart1337
    @sharistewart1337 5 лет назад +70

    Song alone already pulls at the emotions, but the visual and the voice together brings the tears.

  • @reshoketsitsela5337
    @reshoketsitsela5337 4 года назад +45

    haven't seen my son in about 6 months due to lockdown, this song just reminded me of how my love for him runs so deep, he lives in me. Beautiful song

  • @aisosaosaretin5135
    @aisosaosaretin5135 3 года назад +170

    I lost my closest friend today and I'm so sad I can't stop crying and this song so reminds me of him and the good times....
    R.I.P Lumix ❤

    • @kimberley.kimani6491
      @kimberley.kimani6491 3 года назад

      Comfort. Sorry for your loss.

    • @Zoe-777
      @Zoe-777 3 года назад

      Sorry for your loss, stay strong 💪

    • @ansesta606
      @ansesta606 3 года назад +1

      My condolences, we will surely die one day, but dead will lay it icy hands on ace people in our life, but it comes tooo early. Its my prayer that, God should strengthen you and keep you stronger.

    • @kurellsylvester2164
      @kurellsylvester2164 3 года назад

      ♥️♥️♥️

    • @amorfati9163
      @amorfati9163 3 года назад

      RIP bro

  • @kunti0019
    @kunti0019 3 года назад +554

    Fatherhood: plays this song
    Me: Stop it, and get shazam

  • @martianmanhunter7760
    @martianmanhunter7760 3 года назад +18

    "What I've learned from a mirror, look too hard and you find you a stranger" the way those words hit me, takes me back years ago to when I lost myself in the vicious cycle of self-sacrifice for love: morals, ambition, goals all get thrown to the wayside when you give everything to one person. the most painful part was having to face the damage I inflicted on myself. not being able to recognize the person you loved your whole life, yourself, is the emptiest of feelings.

    • @user-lc4tg6jq5b
      @user-lc4tg6jq5b 5 месяцев назад

      Man in the mirror, Michael Jacson. 2009

  • @bonginhlanhlangema7125
    @bonginhlanhlangema7125 3 года назад +58

    "There's a world to discover, but home is love"

    • @owenelias9729
      @owenelias9729 3 года назад +1

      This part hit differently 😞

  • @avocado.billie9444
    @avocado.billie9444 3 года назад +1792

    Who else knew this masterpiece before the movie fatherhood?✨

    • @51comets84
      @51comets84 3 года назад +18

      I wish I did but I can’t stop listening to it now, it always makes me think of the scene shortly after where he says he fed her gave her some clothes and how he did the bare minimum when he gave her the world. Makes me think of most parents that do everything for their kids, most don’t think they’ve done enough and can’t see how much better they have done raising their child than they can ever truly see. I hate getting into deep thoughts 🤣🤣

    • @souamyruffino
      @souamyruffino 3 года назад +3

      👀✨

    • @livstevens4389
      @livstevens4389 3 года назад +4

      Me

    • @Themanfigure
      @Themanfigure 3 года назад +2

      I do!

    • @amosmodirwa1586
      @amosmodirwa1586 3 года назад +1

      Meeee

  • @dustfreequeen5151
    @dustfreequeen5151 3 года назад +6

    "Wear your afro like your backbone"! Whew......chile!!!!!🙌🏾✊🏾🙏🏽 That hit my soul!

  • @martinchitembo1883
    @martinchitembo1883 3 года назад +116

    Discovered this artist and his music today and boy what have I been missing.

    • @phumelelemngomezulu5133
      @phumelelemngomezulu5133 3 года назад +1

      Me too!! like where have we’ve been ?? I am so disappointed in myself right now 😫

    • @martinchitembo1883
      @martinchitembo1883 3 года назад +1

      @@phumelelemngomezulu5133 so true and it was by accident imagine.

    • @DarkCeasar85
      @DarkCeasar85 3 года назад +3

      felt the same way when I first discovered him. That luxurious rock I had been living under

    • @Henry-cf4oo
      @Henry-cf4oo 3 года назад +1

      I think I he popped up as a suggestion while watching one of either Laura Mvula's songs or Emeli Sande's. Never looked back ever since.

    • @almasatu
      @almasatu 3 года назад

      @martin chitembo if you just discovered him, then you will like labrinth and leon bridges

  • @ikemefunaokolo8320
    @ikemefunaokolo8320 3 года назад +51

    This is the deepest song I've ever listened to, it sinks so deep in my soul that I can't help but let my heart cry publicly. J. Banks thanks so much for this beautiful and legendary piece of art🙏🏽.

  • @royaltymusic7111
    @royaltymusic7111 3 года назад +61

    Today is the premier of the beautiful movie Fatherhood by Kevin Hart, I saw the movie and now I'm listening this amazing song 🎵😍❤

  • @christina4710
    @christina4710 5 месяцев назад +3

    These words are deep. I keep listening like it's speaking to me ❤. I lost my dad few weeks ago to Prostate Cancer and this song kept me thinking about how death a take you far away from the ones you love.

  • @Kwbsosldb
    @Kwbsosldb 5 лет назад +537

    Slow Up
    Jacob Banks
    What I've learnt from the ocean
    Hard to dance and rejoice in the motion
    Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come
    What I’ve learnt from a soldier
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    And we only remember
    When we see the blood
    Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don’t you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Show off on me
    What I've learnt from a traveller
    There's no road that can lead to nirvana
    There's a world to discover
    But home is love
    Mm
    What I've learnt from a mirror
    Look too hard and you’ll find you a stranger
    Love is just a decision
    The choice is yours
    Don’t grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don’t you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don’t you grow up on me
    Don't grow up on me
    Wear your Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Wear that Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Slow up homie

    • @ababacaryague3363
      @ababacaryague3363 5 лет назад +4

      Deep!

    • @waamiq360
      @waamiq360 5 лет назад +7

      Thank you Jacob! For my boys. The one I lost and his little brother! Very close to my feelings!

    • @Meetymyworld
      @Meetymyworld 5 лет назад +6

      You're the first person I ever replied to, in youtube. I usually just listen to music and keep to myself but thank you.

    • @thiagonfotografia
      @thiagonfotografia 5 лет назад +2

      thanks

    • @alexernst9358
      @alexernst9358 5 лет назад +2

      Thank you so much

  • @nthabisengmahlogonoloserob6687
    @nthabisengmahlogonoloserob6687 5 лет назад +1466

    "let the sun have its moment, the moon will come"

  • @stephaniegloria8338
    @stephaniegloria8338 8 месяцев назад +10

    "Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come" This too shall pass , slow up homie

  • @seanbutler7503
    @seanbutler7503 Год назад +6

    Jacob's performance of this song brought me and others to tears. His heart is so wide open when he sings. I'll never forget this experience.

  • @aldonsockwell179
    @aldonsockwell179 5 лет назад +857

    I always respect the art of music but honestly i love reading the comments... Reminds me that ppl deep down alll want the same thing.. If we only slow up... And not get distracted by the grown up (issue's).. We would be better off.

    • @itylove02091
      @itylove02091 4 года назад +9

      This comment caused me to tear up. Thank you....

    • @josephbaez1327
      @josephbaez1327 3 года назад +3

      Amén brother ! 👊😷

    • @luvvision
      @luvvision 3 года назад +1

      💕

    • @ladyfame1430
      @ladyfame1430 3 года назад +2

      Amen.....I'm glad your one of them~ bless you brother!

    • @davidboivin6318
      @davidboivin6318 3 года назад +2

      100 well said man

  • @Sharnamagati
    @Sharnamagati 3 года назад +8

    Every parent's impossible wish...... "don't you grow up on me" 🥺❤️

  • @eddie_cooper
    @eddie_cooper 2 года назад +14

    As a father of 4 sons I really feel this song in my soul 🙌🏻 they grow up way to fast

  • @georgexervas8525
    @georgexervas8525 4 года назад +5

    I just want to say a huge thank you for writing that beautiful song.
    We need to realize that time flies and we have to take a step back, relax and enjoy all the beautiful moments that we have with our people and our parents.

  • @DJPAULRYAN
    @DJPAULRYAN 4 года назад +14

    I’ve haven’t been moved so much by a song I’m so long, I’m a DJ and play so many different tracks and there are so many tracks that are breathtaking but this song has something special .... it’s absolutely amazing .... I’m blown away xxxx

  • @LadyKaruna
    @LadyKaruna 3 года назад +13

    This man... Honestly it's like he injects life itself in every song. I can't believe how much emotion you can feel in his music. It is unbelievable powerful. Amazing artist!!!!

    • @harrycavill8177
      @harrycavill8177 3 года назад

      Yes it was so amazing
      I cried too 😭
      Who's cuttin onions
      How are you doing Dear?

    • @user-hl7sm7fm7e
      @user-hl7sm7fm7e 7 месяцев назад

      It's like everytime I listen to this song it makes me cry

  • @VikasSharma-yg8pl
    @VikasSharma-yg8pl 3 года назад +4

    I miss my father (an army men) ....I hope I have made you proud... May you keep blessing me from heaven ... ☺️

  • @MRTABRAMS2011
    @MRTABRAMS2011 5 лет назад +66

    Beautiful cinematography

  • @brentswain2819
    @brentswain2819 3 года назад +173

    "What ive learned from a traveler, is that no road leads to nirvana"
    Im not crying you are. 🥲

  • @elizabethperez7402
    @elizabethperez7402 3 года назад +11

    This song has me in tears....you can feel the passion and the love in this song. Thank you!! I sent it to my kids

  • @dominicfrancis9422
    @dominicfrancis9422 3 года назад +10

    Saw him live early on in his career roughly 3-4 years ago and still to this day he is my favourite live performer and was of my great experiences in my life. Man neexs way more love and recognition! Hes so humble, down to earth and you can just see how when he sings and dances he just loses himself to the music and feels every lyric he sings

  • @katehutchings6039
    @katehutchings6039 4 года назад +6

    If you are not touched by this Beautiful and haunting song, u must not have the ability to feel at all. I love everything that Jacob sings. He's a real music artist and we need more.

  • @territrim6867
    @territrim6867 5 лет назад +27

    This song brought on deep thought... Every verse has real truth in it. If only we could slow up.

  • @delorasledge2492
    @delorasledge2492 3 года назад +26

    "What I've learned from a mirror, Look too hard and you'll find you a stranger...Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro, Don't you grow up on me...Wear that Afro like your backbone..."
    I can't hear this song enough.

  • @nobuntudlamini5480
    @nobuntudlamini5480 Год назад +2

    His show here in SA was out of this world!!! Expected nothing less tbh.

  • @Izzygilden
    @Izzygilden 5 лет назад +351

    Liked before watching cuz I knew your voice would be incredible and this song would rip my heart open. Wasn’t disappointed

  • @brendon8640
    @brendon8640 3 года назад +11

    “Love is just a decision. The choice is yours.” Beautiful...

  • @Beartoejr
    @Beartoejr 2 года назад +5

    Tears of joy. This song deserves more credit. It took to long for me to find this
    again. Bless you🙏🏾

  • @msfiggs3030
    @msfiggs3030 2 года назад +12

    This video brought me to tears. I use to tell my last child that. Then he was killed on Mother's Day 1997 at 17. I saw his blood everywhere in the car as it sat there in ER entrance. God Bless ALL of you and Happy safe New Year.🙏🎊🎶🎉👏🥰

    • @raycorey
      @raycorey 2 года назад +2

      Sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine this happening to any parent. God bless you.

    • @Think.Again.Y
      @Think.Again.Y Год назад +2

      Reading your comment while listening to this song really brought tears to my eyes 😭😭, God bless your son

  • @penielkivuyo304
    @penielkivuyo304 5 лет назад +10

    "What I've learnt from the ocean
    Hard to dance and rejoice in the motion
    Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come."
    This is rich J.B

  • @myadeviant
    @myadeviant 5 лет назад +52

    One of the sadest songs I've ever heard. I have listened to it as my mum was going to die 3 month ago and it was the first one, I had listen to since the moment of her death.
    Thank you, Jacob. For following me along the hardest way of my life.
    "The moon will come..."
    Sincerely,
    Maya

    • @thenamarie9108
      @thenamarie9108 4 года назад +1

      💜

    • @TheShuaib93
      @TheShuaib93 3 года назад +1

      I'm sorry to her this, may she rest in peace

    • @myadeviant
      @myadeviant 3 года назад

      @@TheShuaib93 thank you very much. May you live in peace, brother.

    • @gge9109
      @gge9109 3 года назад +1

      keep living Beloved ...Everything will be great in Jesus Christ Name🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @myadeviant
      @myadeviant 3 года назад

      @@gge9109 🙏❤️

  • @kamijenkins4202
    @kamijenkins4202 Год назад +4

    Sobbing like a baby over here!! 😭You got me in my feelings soooo good!! Love this song. And to my 22 year old son, Skylar Dane....Slow up homie, Mama loves you. Home is LOVE

  • @kks1276
    @kks1276 4 месяца назад +2

    Who else has this song on repeat❤❤❤❤ the biggest take away is enjoy the moments of life. Every laugh, every smile, good people and all the positive things life gives you. Be happy with no regrets🥹

  • @DLKUNATHIII
    @DLKUNATHIII 5 лет назад +17

    Simply, thankyou with tears falling down my face

  • @jdbird1989
    @jdbird1989 4 года назад +206

    🎶"Wear your afro like your back bone."✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾

  • @Shadowboxer5160
    @Shadowboxer5160 Год назад +11

    I’m glad to see so many finally appreciating the music that has carried me these past few years…. Jacob Banks, stumbling upon your music 4 years ago was no mistake for me.
    God knew I needed your words of poetry, your artistry, to guide me through times I had no idea if I would make it another day.
    Jacob you deserve all the recognition in the world. EVERY song you sing, hits the soul VERY different.
    Check out his version of “Say Something” if this made you cry sheesh!

  • @QannHD
    @QannHD 3 года назад +6

    Whose here on father's day coz they miss their pops. . . Happy father's day Dad. Keep resting.

    • @rushyamir
      @rushyamir 3 года назад +3

      I do, I wasnt big on Father's Day when he was alive mostly cos he didnt make a big deal about fathers day. Watched this on Father's Day and I couldnt miss him more. Rest up pops.

  • @lillianahenderson
    @lillianahenderson 3 года назад +7

    "There's a world to discover, but home is love." 🙌

  • @gladysquesada5048
    @gladysquesada5048 5 лет назад +24

    RUclips recommended, but I feel life drove me here. I needed this so much. Thank you Jacob!

  • @faraimukahanana7101
    @faraimukahanana7101 2 года назад +16

    hearing this song on fatherhood made wanna cry that i have literally paused the movie to come watch this flawless song and guess what ...THE TEARS came out and there is this respect and love i have just unlocked for my parents i didnt know I had. I love this song.

  • @thethree60five
    @thethree60five 5 лет назад +11

    I'm 9000 km and an ocean away from my 2 young boys... so you're singing my heart every day. Time never plays again for moments we didn't have. "Don't you grow up on me"

    • @sriblock6987
      @sriblock6987 4 года назад

      Best comment ever... May you have the of times with your two boys... God bless

  • @samuela2514
    @samuela2514 5 лет назад +45

    We’ve been blessed again

  • @charleskamau1177
    @charleskamau1177 3 года назад +9

    Here after Fatherhood. KEVIN HEART STAY BLESSED MAAN,What I’ve learned from a traveler there’s no road leads to nirvana. There’s a world to discover, but home is love 💕 Don’t grow up on me

  • @sameerpandey4805
    @sameerpandey4805 3 года назад +4

    Fatherhood made me listen this again again and with teary eyes .. 😭

  • @carlosvicente5017
    @carlosvicente5017 5 лет назад +3

    Moment of silence… from Angola, with spiritual Love! Thank you God of Music for this revelation...

  • @mihainicolau5329
    @mihainicolau5329 4 года назад +3

    His voice is telling a story in every song that he touched. He is so deep and so meaningful, and he means every word that he sings. I just love him

  • @bonganirangobana563
    @bonganirangobana563 2 года назад +3

    "Let the sun have its moment, The moon will come" i felt that🤞

  • @dailydoseofafrica147
    @dailydoseofafrica147 2 года назад +31

    If the algorithm recommended this to you, then you know and love real art

  • @galanallen7339
    @galanallen7339 3 года назад +16

    "...every Man is a Son to a Daughter but we only remember when we see their blood." WOW!

  • @mackensonsaintfort796
    @mackensonsaintfort796 4 года назад +5

    Jacob is a genius, his music is angelic , he deserves a billion views!

  • @biancacaputo7174
    @biancacaputo7174 4 месяца назад +1

    watching my kids grow has been the joy of my life. Everyday more

  • @keylance2764
    @keylance2764 2 года назад +1

    I DONT HAVE KIDS BUT THIS SONG AND THE LYRICS MAKES ME CRY TEARS OF JOY AND TEARS OF PAIN. I THINK ABOUT MY LIL BRO AND MY LIL SISTER'S WHO ALL HAVE 3 KIDS OR MORE AND IM THE OLDEST AT 32.. AND WATCHING MY PPL GROW UP SO FAST IS CRAZY BUT I LOVE TO SEE THEM PROSPER.. BUT I WISH WE COULD GO BACK TO BEING KIDS.. J

  • @virtualspacenaut
    @virtualspacenaut 5 лет назад +16

    i only sleep on my bed not on mr jacob banks.
    this is poetry. *he* is poetry.

  • @B2U23
    @B2U23 4 года назад +9

    I've been listening to this song for a minute but it hits different when your little brother is in ICU from a car accident, in a drug induced coma, medically paralyzed, and possible brain damage.🥺 I am so so so sad and angry. I am sad because as a big sister, I haven't always kept contact. He is one of the sibilings that I trust and confide in but it's like a dream. Weeks ago we were talking about life improvement and now this. Slow up. Don't grow up on me.
    People, take the time to ENJOY your life. The moon will be sure to shine and when it does, there will be sad times that come with it. I can think of all of the woulda, coulda, shouldas in the world and it still won't make my brother better right now.
    Don't be in such a rush to grow up and get the that place of "where you think you should be in your life" because you miss the beauty along the way. 😔

    • @ansesta606
      @ansesta606 3 года назад

      Speedy recovery, your sibling will be well soon.

    • @B2U23
      @B2U23 3 года назад

      @@ansesta606 thank you, he passed away a year ago today.