@@Jackzthomson90 I'm sorry it's happened to you. You must be a strong person if you've been battling with it for a long time. I'm only at the start and it feels like a lifetime already.
tune has a great hook, like turn the page and blinded, streets work that well add solid lyrics, nice. n yeah strength to you all your choices battles we fight day in day out.
The older I get the more I realize Mike Skinner is a true poet. I played every album non stop for years because I love the lyrics and the beats, but these tunes are so much more than that.
As you're sayin'!A true Poet,lyricist! Unfortunately I didnt know The Streets at their early time when they released their first Album in 2002,I was 21.I only knew them two years later by suddenly watchin' 'Fit but U know it!'. I bought the second in 2013 ,same time as the first album ! But I think the First Album is much better than than the others in my opinion unless I didnt listened to them deeper !I'll do it ! The guy is a great Lyricist !
I was on my own 8 years ago I went of the rails crawled the streets but turned my life around with help with this music now got 2 children 8 years later living my best life thankyou for this music anyone who feels alone and off rails trust me light is on the other end I did it and you can do it too 🎶 ❤
@@craigfoulkes He aint wrong.. If you cant get seen by NHS, if you cant pattern housing, if you cant claim- Bun dem lot. Why should I pay taxes when I recieve none of the benefits.. If bankers aint paying their taxes ill be damned if im paying my fare share. Its them lot who are screwing us over. Fk the tories fk the bankers fk suella braverman. Nuff said
@@craigfoulkes Dont let yourself get run down by the system then pay there fucking wages. Its simple really. The upper class will do everything and anything to keep us in this hole
The streets was played by me so much throughout my younger days and I still listen to them now such classic songs. Mike Skinner.. genius. Original pirate material & A grand don't come for free are both fucking masterpieces!! I miss music like this.
A millennial, best mates 16yr old son, learnt guirar appreciates old music like streets 🥶😂😂😂i respect him above his peers dub step swag pigeon hole puddles😂espoused a theory that nothing post 2000 is or can be original. I can offer him many exception. Anyway through this conversation i asked if he was aware of the story on grand don't come for free. No idea what an album is...and i repeat he ia a good egg Mighr as well play on shuffle Never experienced the serendipity of a secret track or fundamentally the artwork of an album on in it's entirety
Keep your chin up and stay strong my man ,even though it's tuff sometimes,but brighter sky's will come,it won't be perfect but it will get better I promise 💯🇬🇧👊💪,I know it's a little early but happy Christmas 🎄 ♥️
this is today's world, dont mistake 2006 for 2020. everybody everywhere knows the Streets. do you wish them to exist back there in your memories or here in the age of internet addiction?
This choon has got me through more than ya know... So touching, so many memories of my mates in re-hab. So many memories of mates and a great partner I lost..."live hard, die young". R.I.P, Luke... I will love you always and forever... Carla.XXX
I was the same way, but Mike Skinner is a lyrical legend up there with the likes of most real hip hop legends. They just never got the respect because they were labeled as “alternative” or “indie”.
Bought this album in 2000 around the time i started smoking weed, the song always meant something to me but i recently quit and just remembered this track, just gave me goosebumps like crazy after all this time, what a lyrically genius track, Thanks Mike.
What a great album. I remember the singles from the time but I've not listened to it all the way through until just now. It's so much his own, so UK, and so tied into what was going on in both US and UK music before that. It's brilliant.
a fucking teenager wrote this. unbelievable. what a fantastic message,. and the truth. a masterpiece. so young. of course age doesn't matter BUT to be able to think like this at such an age shows real talent. all thanks to you.
'Cause this world swallows souls And when the blues unfold It gets cold silence burns holes You're going mad Perhaps you always were But when things was good you just didn't care This is called irony When you most need to get up you got no energy Time and time shit'll happen The dark shit's unwrapping But no-one's listening your mates are laughing Your brethren's fucking and then you start hating Your stomach starts churning and you mind starts turning. So smoke another draw It won't matter no more but the next day still feels sore Rain taps on your window Always did tho but you didn't hear it when things were so-so You're on your own now Your little zone you were born alone and believe me you'll die alone Weed becomes a chore You want the buzz back so you follow the others onto smack Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Feels nice and still Good thing about brown is it always will It's easy, no-one blames you It's that world out there that's fucked you You know less of a person and if God exists He still loves you Just remember that - the more you sink the further back from that brink Maybe you've lifetime scars and you think tattoos might be more fitting But who's picking? Searching for yourself you find demons Try and be a freeman and grasp that talisman 'Cause your the same as I am We all need our fellow man We all need our Samaritan. Maybe I'm better looking than you tho Maybe I've got more dough - but am I happier... no. Get the love of a good girl and your world will be much richer than my world And your happiness will uncurl Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Stop dreaming People who say that are blaspheming They're doing nine to five and moaning And they don't want you succeeding when they've blown it And you idols - who are they? They too dreamt about their day Positive steps will see your goals. Whether it's dollars or control, feel the gold. I ain't helping you climb the ladder I'm busy climbing mine. That's how it's been since the dawn of time If you reach a cul-de-sac The world turns it's back This is you zone, it's like blackjack He might get the ace or the top one So organize your two's and three's into a run then you'll have fucked him son And for that you'll be the better one One last thing before you go though When you feel better tomorrow you'll be a hero But never forget today. you could be back here Things can stray What if you see me in that window? You won't help me I know. That's cool, just keep walking where you go. Carry on through the estate, stare at the geezers so they know you ain't lightweight And go see your mates And when they don't look happy Play them this tape Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive I hope you understand me Just trying to stay positive I ain't no preaching fucker and I ain't no do-goody-goody either This is about when shit goes pear-shaped And if you aren't or ever have been at rock bottom then good luck to you in the big wide world But remember that one day shit might just start crumbling Your bird might fuck off or you might loose your job It's when that happens that what I'm talking about will feel much more important to you So if you ain't feeling it, just be thankful that everything's cool in your world Respect to BC Positivity Positivity Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive Just trying to stay positive
I jumped on a plane to Portugal , went cold turkey, headed to roehamton and my sister played me this 🥺 AND TRUST ME ITS HARD TO STAY POSITIVE EVERY DAY , 🥺
Listen to this (more or less) drunk often enough: it's just pure poetry, thanks Mike, greetings from Germany. Keep on creating awesome music! Thanks Mike👌
Crazy to think, how young Mike was when he wrote this. I seen friends go to Smack & everytime they were heavy weed smokers. I smoke a lot myself when younger but always was in CBD heavy hash. It never happened to me the smack thing though been though enough low points when being numb seemed better than picking myself up again, but it was line I was never going to cross plus I am lucky enough to have a girlfriend/now fiancé& family who care enough to help overcome set backs. It’s so hard to get them out of it with getting dragged in, to the point as I am older I have just let them know I am there for them when they clean up or attempt it. I hope you both do until then try to stay positive.
This is poetic and so relatable! The shit will always hit the fan for everyone at some point, tis how u deal with it is what makes u strong! My get out is a tattoo, tis why I have 20, including a semi-colon, means my story aint over ❤
Mike...bro...like everything u guys make Is pure fire from the soul I'm not hating at all...90 born n been there since day 1, but maan this soo deserves a video
Came out too early in history, and went unnoticed! Such a shame cuz this is genius
4 года назад
I knew this guy I liked would go to see this band The Streets and moped about because I had not gone. Didn't hear this track until now. Loved: Too Many Lights: Lights Are Blinding My Eyes and Dry Your Eyes Mate.
This song is a masterpiece. Respect to anyone out there fighting their battle.
❤❤ thanks bro I’ve been fighting for to long
@@Jackzthomson90 I'm sorry it's happened to you. You must be a strong person if you've been battling with it for a long time. I'm only at the start and it feels like a lifetime already.
You just made me smile. Thank you.
tune has a great hook, like turn the page and blinded, streets work that well add solid lyrics, nice.
n yeah strength to you all your choices battles we fight day in day out.
Real life Music
The older I get the more I realize Mike Skinner is a true poet. I played every album non stop for years because I love the lyrics and the beats, but these tunes are so much more than that.
As you're sayin'!A true Poet,lyricist!
Unfortunately I didnt know The Streets at their early time when they released their first Album in 2002,I was 21.I only knew them two years later by suddenly watchin' 'Fit but U know it!'.
I bought the second in 2013 ,same time as the first album !
But I think the First Album is much better than than the others in my opinion unless I didnt listened to them deeper !I'll do it !
The guy is a great Lyricist !
Next level that Skinner. Bin there for us all I'm guessing. Brazentimes. Chinup.
GOSPEL BR
stedy on mate. hes been there with us from the start.
This tune is unbelievably well made 🙌💯🙌
The lyrics, the beat, the production, criminally underrated on this song.
Agreed!
One of The Streets best imo!
Cult classic not best seller 😊
The streets have always been underrated they should still be massive
@@katesmith291 if you know you know
Bizza A there’s those that don’t know 🤷🏻♀️
I was on my own 8 years ago I went of the rails crawled the streets but turned my life around with help with this music now got 2 children 8 years later living my best life thankyou for this music anyone who feels alone and off rails trust me light is on the other end I did it and you can do it too 🎶 ❤
Most of the reals ones listened to this and still remain on the same road we didn't get the change you was blessed with
@@kza309that hit me bro
Keep it up 👆
so just as he said "you found love and your happiness uncurled" happy to hear that for you
❤
Can't believe how underrated this is, people rapping these messages now, he was way ahead.
"play em' this tape"
@@Elotes606just try and stay positive....
People were rapping these messages before this one too lol
7 years clean from drugs, this song got me through and you can too
Well done man.
Congratulations brother, you are hench 😎❤
All these years later, this masterpiece still holds up.
100%
“I ain’t helping you climb the ladder, I’m too busy climbing mine” wow, what a line. Remember people, anything you want you need to do yourself.
Exactly so quit paying those taxes and JUST DO ITTT!>
@@cmendoza1094 wtf
@@craigfoulkes He aint wrong.. If you cant get seen by NHS, if you cant pattern housing, if you cant claim- Bun dem lot. Why should I pay taxes when I recieve none of the benefits.. If bankers aint paying their taxes ill be damned if im paying my fare share. Its them lot who are screwing us over. Fk the tories fk the bankers fk suella braverman. Nuff said
@@craigfoulkes Dont let yourself get run down by the system then pay there fucking wages. Its simple really. The upper class will do everything and anything to keep us in this hole
Is this thread about.. 🤔?¿
Don't let the bustards grind you down.
The streets was played by me so much throughout my younger days and I still listen to them now such classic songs. Mike Skinner.. genius. Original pirate material & A grand don't come for free are both fucking masterpieces!! I miss music like this.
get possive never forget walking there you go
ChronicBeatzUK me too mate I’d love too go back too these days
A millennial, best mates 16yr old son, learnt guirar appreciates old music like streets 🥶😂😂😂i respect him above his peers dub step swag pigeon hole puddles😂espoused a theory that nothing post 2000 is or can be original. I can offer him many exception.
Anyway through this conversation i asked if he was aware of the story on grand don't come for free. No idea what an album is...and i repeat he ia a good egg
Mighr as well play on shuffle
Never experienced the serendipity of a secret track or fundamentally the artwork of an album on in it's entirety
u Bek that was deep 😂
Yeah Both albums are classics !!! Both in my top ten of All Time !🤔🇬🇧🏴💿
Never before have lyrics meant more to me.. stay positive people.. everyone has a battle to fight in this life
Agreed 👊 Hope you're well bro 🙏
Thats what you call "Irony"
@@DARRENTINOnz the irony of it all
word. big up yourself brethren.
I don't ever think The Streets can be touched till this day.
2020, still strugglin to stay positive
just not covid 19 positive
@@Lyndon223 Its all positive. Will get better. I promise
@@edposs8483 ❤️
I feel you.. But we can sort it. Hope you're good now
Keep your chin up and stay strong my man ,even though it's tuff sometimes,but brighter sky's will come,it won't be perfect but it will get better I promise 💯🇬🇧👊💪,I know it's a little early but happy Christmas 🎄 ♥️
im not helping you climb your ladder im busy climbing mine , its been like this since the dawn of time .......... what a line
So so true.!!!!
Tom Weir ...You can be back here things can stray....that and your one is Beast mode
one of mike skinners best quotes
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
This song pulled me from the brink of a dark time in my life ❤️
Ssme for me..stay strong 💪
@@broaders1919 thank you 💪same to you 💪♥️
Helped me too
47 yo, Midwest USA, love this song since I heard it ages ago
Dont wanna be that guy but how is this tune not in the millions 🤦♂️
this is today's world, dont mistake 2006 for 2020. everybody everywhere knows the Streets. do you wish them to exist back there in your memories or here in the age of internet addiction?
@@MaceWinduDuHuen honestly I’m only 19 but god damn I’d rather live in the world pre internet, prime streets ☝️
It’s a cult classic not a top seller. And I wouldn’t have it any other way
If he had rainbow hair or gold teeth with face tatts rapping about drugs and fake shit.maybe 👎
@@lsfv278 stay positive kid
Lyrical genius and still relevant today and forever!
This song has helped me through the darkest of times all my life, and it still does
This tune man... hits me the same as it did when i was a teen, so real.
Every single time I hear it.
It’s 2021 and I’ve never stopped listening to this
This choon has got me through more than ya know...
So touching, so many memories of my mates in re-hab.
So many memories of mates and a great partner I lost..."live hard, die young".
R.I.P, Luke...
I will love you always and forever... Carla.XXX
Anyone who has been there really hear these the lyrics and understand them,this is and has been my life for a very long time ⌛
First time around, I didn't get The Streets at all. I was a hater.
Twenty years on, and I see that the entire OPM album is a timeless classic.
20 years wow I was 1year old when this classic came out
I was the same way, but Mike Skinner is a lyrical legend up there with the likes of most real hip hop legends. They just never got the respect because they were labeled as “alternative” or “indie”.
I was young and ignorant but now I hear the messages and the leasons to be learned from the music.
Same but I was about 3 months not 20 years
Absolute classic this mike was unreal back in the day, the way he tells a story 👌
Listened to Original Pirate Material driving around in my old car nearly 20 years ago. Still here. Stay positive.
Love that album
This song has been my last year of living..... Thank you Mike Skinner.. much love from the USA.
you on the brown?
respect from across the pond ✌️
Bought this album in 2000 around the time i started smoking weed, the song always meant something to me but i recently quit and just remembered this track, just gave me goosebumps like crazy after all this time, what a lyrically genius track, Thanks Mike.
Respect from Manchester bro 👊
It came out in 2002
This accompanied me through dark times, thank you that it is still there today
😔
Over 11 yr ago I last listened to these guys, mad respect classic UK gem, the whole album.
The Streets is 1 guy 😎✌🏻
@@MrSmid888typo, I know mate lol 👍
What a great album. I remember the singles from the time but I've not listened to it all the way through until just now. It's so much his own, so UK, and so tied into what was going on in both US and UK music before that. It's brilliant.
jasonpfinch .....never a truer statement......🙌🏾
This song hits home if youve been there trust. Brilliant lyrics
I’ll return here in 20yrs - guaranteed
*Another* 20 years
We always come back man
And on that day, @ me...I'll be there too.
@@BMVF_Ultra See you here in 18yrs bro 🙌🏻
Skinner was ahead of his time man. Masterpiece of a tune.
These song hits home more than ever in these dark days of living ❤
2023 and this song relates to me more than ever
STONE COLD CLASSIC - I FELT THIS IN MY SOUL - THIS IS TRUTH.
Recommended to anyone going through shit right now your not alone
a fucking teenager wrote this. unbelievable. what a fantastic message,. and the truth. a masterpiece. so young. of course age doesn't matter BUT to be able to think like this at such an age shows real talent. all thanks to you.
Mike will never read the comments because its not his style but holy fuck he's probably saved thousands of lives. What a fantastic artist.
'Cause this world swallows souls
And when the blues unfold
It gets cold silence burns holes
You're going mad
Perhaps you always were
But when things was good you just didn't care
This is called irony
When you most need to get up you got no energy
Time and time shit'll happen
The dark shit's unwrapping
But no-one's listening your mates are laughing
Your brethren's fucking and then you start hating
Your stomach starts churning and you mind starts turning.
So smoke another draw
It won't matter no more but the next day still feels sore
Rain taps on your window
Always did tho but you didn't hear it when things were so-so
You're on your own now
Your little zone you were born alone and believe me you'll die alone
Weed becomes a chore
You want the buzz back so you follow the others onto smack
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Feels nice and still
Good thing about brown is it always will
It's easy, no-one blames you
It's that world out there that's fucked you
You know less of a person and if God exists
He still loves you
Just remember that - the more you sink the further back from that brink
Maybe you've lifetime scars and you think tattoos might be more fitting
But who's picking?
Searching for yourself you find demons
Try and be a freeman and grasp that talisman
'Cause your the same as I am
We all need our fellow man
We all need our Samaritan.
Maybe I'm better looking than you tho
Maybe I've got more dough - but am I happier... no.
Get the love of a good girl and your world will be much richer than my world
And your happiness will uncurl
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Stop dreaming
People who say that are blaspheming
They're doing nine to five and moaning
And they don't want you succeeding when they've blown it
And you idols - who are they?
They too dreamt about their day
Positive steps will see your goals.
Whether it's dollars or control, feel the gold.
I ain't helping you climb the ladder
I'm busy climbing mine.
That's how it's been since the dawn of time
If you reach a cul-de-sac
The world turns it's back
This is you zone, it's like blackjack
He might get the ace or the top one
So organize your two's and three's into a run then you'll have fucked him son
And for that you'll be the better one
One last thing before you go though
When you feel better tomorrow you'll be a hero
But never forget today. you could be back here
Things can stray
What if you see me in that window?
You won't help me I know.
That's cool, just keep walking where you go.
Carry on through the estate, stare at the geezers so they know you ain't lightweight
And go see your mates
And when they don't look happy
Play them this tape
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
I hope you understand me
Just trying to stay positive
I ain't no preaching fucker and I ain't no do-goody-goody either
This is about when shit goes pear-shaped
And if you aren't or ever have been at rock bottom then good luck to you in the big wide world
But remember that one day shit might just start crumbling
Your bird might fuck off or you might loose your job
It's when that happens that what I'm talking about will feel much more important to you
So if you ain't feeling it, just be thankful that everything's cool in your world
Respect to BC
Positivity
Positivity
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
Just trying to stay positive
I jumped on a plane to Portugal , went cold turkey, headed to roehamton and my sister played me this 🥺 AND TRUST ME ITS HARD TO STAY POSITIVE EVERY DAY , 🥺
Thanks berba tov and stay positive
Who's BC?
@@DARRENTINOnz Birmingham City i thought
BC Blue nose KRO
As an American from Ohio, I can say that The Streets are my absolute favorite in the hip/hop genre.
One of my all time favourites
Monday morning 25.01.21. About to start work, lockdown stuck working at home in a damp flat doing a job I hate. Just gotta keep going. #tune
This helped me so such in High school 12 years ago. Totally underrated
Listen to this (more or less) drunk often enough: it's just pure poetry, thanks Mike, greetings from Germany. Keep on creating awesome music! Thanks Mike👌
Respect to Germany 🇩🇪 from Manchester UK ✌️
You know what's so great about this record? Every-fucking-thing.
Crazy to think, how young Mike was when he wrote this.
I seen friends go to Smack & everytime they were heavy weed smokers.
I smoke a lot myself when younger but always was in CBD heavy hash.
It never happened to me the smack thing though been though enough low points when being numb seemed better than picking myself up again, but it was line I was never going to cross plus I am lucky enough to have a girlfriend/now fiancé& family who care enough to help overcome set backs.
It’s so hard to get them out of it with getting dragged in, to the point as I am older I have just let them know I am there for them when they clean up or attempt it.
I hope you both do until then try to stay positive.
Opened my old cd case to find it was empty! Haven’t heard this for a lifetime, but dreamed of MS. This album still effing blows! Much love xx
This saved my life and gave me the push i needed in life. Now life is better then could have expected thanks again
Great tune always has been always will be... Deserves more acknowledgement
The Real Hip-hop from London
Didnt mean too much to me some years ago, but once i got diagnosed with epilepsy, this song means alot.
Solid. I just subbed the other day after realizing i hadnt heard the streets in maybe a year.
Absolute classic, the lyrics are amazing
Always interesting how this songs finds you at that time in life. Keep the fight kings and queens, we're all going to make it.
I own all the albums by the streets love em!
I am an uneducated Gangster, I spend most of my time in night alleys even during the apocalypse! these words or instru also speak in my head
Still hits me like the first time I heard it
Straight truth’s
Every word is pure truth.
Listen up stay strong and smash it... anger destroys the container its kept in..
STAY positive 🎶🙏🎶
First listened to this album when I was 15 now 27 and I'm still coming back like a feind for a gram of rock
My favourite Streets track, it’s fitting thats it’s the last track on the album, the come down at the end of the album.
I never forgot this shit.
Who's here in 2020 🔥🎶🌍
👇
Unbeatable lyrically this track, unreal
My darkest days, i always have this song to help!
Big Up from French ghettos !🇫🇷
When you feel better tomorrow you'll be a hero... but never forget today
❤if I’m in that kind of mood
Headphones on this track
Proper walkabout
2022 my bird just fucked off, listening this crying my eyes out. Cheers The Streets I need this right now
That’s what they all do fuck em all man
who needs therapy, when you can turn to mike skinner when your world collapses. The streets, mending souls since day 1.
this song has helped me so much x
God this really is devastatingly beautiful ❤️
i actually love this.
So good.
This is poetic and so relatable! The shit will always hit the fan for everyone at some point, tis how u deal with it is what makes u strong! My get out is a tattoo, tis why I have 20, including a semi-colon, means my story aint over ❤
everyone in lock-down stay positive the world needs this tune
Listened to the streets back in the day when I was still trying to find myself, still potent
Stay Positive....
Mike you are a legend! Every word is deep 🫡
2020 more relevant then ever
FINALLY! I found it I heard this song in Kidulthood when I was a kid but completely forgot who made it. YEEESSSS!!!!
Amazing band..
amen sir
Thanks Mike
great song
Mike is a poet with geezer style 😎 ❤
Nice song one of the best beats out hear RESPECT
Mike...bro...like everything u guys make Is pure fire from the soul I'm not hating at all...90 born n been there since day 1, but maan this soo deserves a video
It is what it is....
Came out too early in history, and went unnoticed! Such a shame cuz this is genius
I knew this guy I liked would go to see this band The Streets and moped about because I had not gone. Didn't hear this track until now. Loved: Too Many Lights: Lights Are Blinding My Eyes and Dry Your Eyes Mate.
This album is a classic, and Mike's telling a story here that has deep meaning.. just stay positive ✨️
im 15 years old and i feel like im the only kid my age that actually gets music
Weak become heroes
loved this song since it came out
Amazing. Thanks for the music~~
One of the greatest songs of all time. So relatable. Currently fighting an oxycodone and xanax withdrawl battle. Rain taps on the window so loud.
Spot on for right now
Great song,The Streets ❤️👏
Kidulthood ❤️
Yes blud hahaha
YEAAHHHHHH LMAOOO
Such a classic track