It’s not the direct root of the word but rap has been used as an acronym by some for “Rythm And Poetry” which sadly I would say doesn’t stand very true anymore but for many songs like this it definitely is accurate
@@onioncraft3442I hope you're joking because if schools are incorporating popular music in their curriculum you know there's no hope In standardization. Teachers always doing the fucking most. Great song though. Not for kids.
Yeeah, my dad died from syrup. Tears came to my eyes, listening to otherside, nodding my head on my highschool bus. It just really hits home, and if I could go back and tell my dad to stop...
"Wings" Lyrics (feat. Ryan Lewis) I was seven years old, when I got my first pair And I stepped outside And I was like, momma, this air bubble right here, it's gonna make me fly I hit that court, and when I jumped, I jumped, I swear I got so high I touched the net, mom I touched the net, this is the best day of my life Air Max's were next, That air bubble, that mesh The box, the smell, the stuffin', the tread, in school I was so cool I knew that I couldn't crease 'em My friends couldn't afford 'em Four stripes on their Adidas On the court I wasn't the best, but my kicks were like the pros Yo, I stick out my tongue so everyone could see that logo Nike Air Flight, book bag was so dope And then my friend Carlos' brother got murdered for his Fours*, whoa See he just wanted a jump shot, but they wanted his Starter coat, though Didn't wanna get caught, from Genesee Park to Othello You could clown for those Pro Wings, with the Velcro Those were not tight I was trying to fly without leaving the ground, Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right Wanted to be him, I wanted to be that guy, I wanted to touch the rim I wanted to be cool, and I wanted to fit in, I wanted what he had, America, it begins [Chorus:] I want to fly Can you take me far away? Give me a star to reach for Tell me what it takes And I'll go so high I'll go so high My feet won't touch the ground I stitch my wings And pull the strings I bought these dreams That all fall down We want what we can't have, commodity makes us want it So expensive, damn, I just got to flaunt it Got to show 'em, so exclusive, this that new shit A hundred dollars for a pair of shoes I would never hoop in Look at me, look at me, I'm a cool kid I'm an individual, yeah, but I'm part of a movement My movement told me be a consumer and I consumed it They told me to just do it, I listened to what that swoosh said Look at what that swoosh did See it consumed my thoughts Are you stupid, don't crease 'em, just leave 'em in that box Strangled by these laces, laces I can barely talk That's my air bubble and I'm lost, if it pops We are what we wear, we wear what we are But see I look inside the mirror and think Phil Knight tricked us all Will I stand for change, or stay in my box These Nikes help me define me, but I'm trying to take mine, off [Chorus:] I want to fly Can you take me far away? Give me a star to reach for Tell me what it takes And I'll go so high I'll go so high My feet won't touch the ground I stitch my wings And pull the strings I bought these dreams That all fall down It started out, with what I wear to school That first day, like these are what make you cool And this pair, this would be my parachute So much more than just a pair of shoes Nah, this is what I am What I wore, this is the source of my youth This dream that they sold to you For a hundred dollars and some change Consumption is in the veins And now I see it's just another pair of shoes
Because it was never about the shoes. It was always about how we've been brainwashed into selling our soul to brands and how being consumers has become our identity
Verse 1: Macklemore] I was seven years old when I got my first pair And I stepped outside, and I was like "Momma This air bubble right here, it's gonna make me fly" I hit that court, and when I jumped I jumped, I swear I got so high "I touched the net! Mom, I touched the net! This is the best day of my life" Air Max's were next, that air bubble, that mesh The box, the smell, the stuffing, the tread At school, I was so cool, I knew that I couldn't crease 'em My friends couldn't afford 'em, four stripes on their Adidas On the court, I wasn't the best, but my kicks were like the pros, yo Stick out my tongue so everyone could see that logo Nike Air Flight, book bag was so dope And then my friend Carlos's brother got murdered for his Fours Whoa [Verse 2: Macklemore] See he just wanted a jump shot But they wanted his Starter coat, though Didn't wanna get caught from Genesee Park to Othello You'd get clowned for those Pro Wings, with the velcro, those were not tight I was tryna fly, without leaving the ground 'Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right, wanted to be him I wanted to be that guy, I wanted to touch the rim I wanted to be cool, and I wanted to fit in I wanted what he had, America, it begins [Hook: Children Choir] I wanna fly, can you take me far away? Give me a star to reach for Tell me what it takes And I'll go so high, I'll go so high My feet won't touch the ground Just stitch my wings and pull the strings I bought these dreams that all fall down [Verse 3: Macklemore] We want what we can't have The commodity makes us want it So expensive, damn, I just got to flaunt it Got to show 'em So exclusive, this is that new shit A hundred dollars for a pair of shoes, I would never hoop in Look at me, look at me, I'm a cool kid I'm an individual, yeah, but I'm part of a movement My movement told me "Be a consumer" And I consumed it They told me to just do it I listened to what that swoosh said [Verse 4: Macklemore] Look at what that swoosh did See it consumed my thoughts "Are you stupid? Don’t crease 'em! Just leave 'em in that box!" Strangled by these laces, laces I can barely talk That's my air bubble and I'm lost, if it pops We are what we wear, we wear what we are But see I look inside the mirror and think Phil Knight tricked us all Will I stand for change, or stay in my box? These Nikes help me define me But I'm trying to take mine off [Hook: Children Choir] I wanna fly, can you take me far away? Give me a star to reach for Tell me what it takes And I'll go so high, I'll go so high My feet won't touch the ground Just stitch my wings and pull the strings I bought these dreams that all fall down [Outro: Macklemore] They started out with what I wear to school That first day Like these are what make you cool And this pair, this would be my parachute So much more than just a pair of shoes Nah, this is what I am What I wore, this is the source of my youth This dream that they sold to you For a hundred dollars and some change Consumption is in the veins And now I see it's just another pair of shoes
This isn't rap...its poetry
i like to think that rap is a form of poetry even tho that might be intransparent duo to content creators that are very popular for "rapping"
My ELA teacher made us listen to this in school for our poetry lesson.
It’s not the direct root of the word but rap has been used as an acronym by some for “Rythm And Poetry” which sadly I would say doesn’t stand very true anymore but for many songs like this it definitely is accurate
@@onioncraft3442I hope you're joking because if schools are incorporating popular music in their curriculum you know there's no hope In standardization. Teachers always doing the fucking most. Great song though. Not for kids.
Oui 👏
He takes rapping to another level!
true that
He's not a rapper, he's a filosopher.
trye that
+Sunshine Marie IMO he takes rapping back when every word meant something! Rapping officially was made as an instrument of speech.
those vocals, that intensity, his body language, his joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! god damn it, the vocal delivery is so PHYSICAL AND ORGANIC.
How is this not his most popular song
I don't like hiphop or rap thingy but I love this song and like him.
Surprise, now it is because of TikTok! :D
Idk it’s crazy
Sounds exactly the same. Exactly why I love him
You have my respect, Arthur
makes me wanna cry every time I listen to it.
Same
he's passion is amazing.I love it!
I love macklemore and Ryan Lewis's songs, I like how they don't just rap about girls but also about more important stuff
he looks like he was gonna cry hes like my hero😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
This song and performance is absolutely phenomenal.
Still having chills every time I hear this sound and that live violin and 🎺 trumpet. Damn
Hell of a performance. He really sings with a lot of emotion.
I actually love macklemore, this is one of the best songs, so relatable.
I just want to say, it's been many months, and 6k views, and not a single dislike. Some faith in humanity has been restored.
I'm surprised there aren't more artists that really team up with a producer, I feel like Mack and Chiddy Bang have the best beats and flows
He's so good, i didn't know this was live omg too good.
macklemore is the best eveeeer !!!!!!
Its amazing how some stars dont sing well in live and in live he's almost better than on the radio:)
macklemore is a real rapper. he raps about things that are good, sad, happy, funny. not ghetto or bad
the black kid doing opera is the real star
True lol
He's not a kid.
The Singer is called Ray Dalton.
hes the singer in cant hold us!!!!!
n the guy playing the trumpet is the main man playing the trumpet in the na na na part
Fr I was about to say that
Finally Macklemore on KEXP!
Best Hip-Hop in years.
This Song deserves more clicks ...
I found my new favorite video on youtube
2021 💕
Thank to GOD , i'm still living..
This is the kind of rap that people should listen to...
I love this song!! I always listen to it when I play basketball
this gives me goosebumps everytime ! so much passion
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis created a new genre
i love him sm.
this song is one of the best melodies i've heard in a long time.
This is a masterpiece
Damn, I love this song, and that sound so good live!
This performance gives me goosebumps
one of the bes in the rap (y)
A
Still amazing!
this song also ways gives me the chill everytime i listen to this song this song is will be one of the best songs in the world
I love you Macklemore and Ryan Lewis !
One of the best.
amazing preformer and this song is one of my favorites
I ❤ this song!
This song is song is so good it should be NBA 2k 19 soundtrack easily best song by Macklemore (my opinion)
That Oprah was amazing also.
this guy needs some exposure! 601 views ante enough!
Dope !!! Great message.
Brought a tear to my eye
MY FAVORITE SONG
he will get the world look at this guy his smile will get everyone!
hay muốn khóc luôn :'( Loveeee macklemore so much
Yeeah, my dad died from syrup. Tears came to my eyes, listening to otherside, nodding my head on my highschool bus. It just really hits home, and if I could go back and tell my dad to stop...
Macklemore is GENIUS
Very powerful song! Macklemore is a real rapper! Listen to this song and read the lyrics... Ok... Now what is the meaning of "Wings"?
Man, this song is touching
SO powerful !
I love this song it good stuff.
"Wings" Lyrics
(feat. Ryan Lewis)
I was seven years old, when I got my first pair
And I stepped outside
And I was like, momma, this air bubble right here, it's gonna make me fly
I hit that court, and when I jumped, I jumped, I swear I got so high
I touched the net, mom I touched the net, this is the best day of my life
Air Max's were next,
That air bubble, that mesh
The box, the smell, the stuffin', the tread, in school
I was so cool
I knew that I couldn't crease 'em
My friends couldn't afford 'em
Four stripes on their Adidas
On the court I wasn't the best, but my kicks were like the pros
Yo, I stick out my tongue so everyone could see that logo
Nike Air Flight, book bag was so dope
And then my friend Carlos' brother got murdered for his Fours*, whoa
See he just wanted a jump shot, but they wanted his Starter coat, though
Didn't wanna get caught, from Genesee Park to Othello
You could clown for those Pro Wings, with the Velcro
Those were not tight
I was trying to fly without leaving the ground,
Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right
Wanted to be him, I wanted to be that guy, I wanted to touch the rim
I wanted to be cool, and I wanted to fit in,
I wanted what he had, America, it begins
[Chorus:]
I want to fly
Can you take me far away?
Give me a star to reach for
Tell me what it takes
And I'll go so high
I'll go so high
My feet won't touch the ground
I stitch my wings
And pull the strings
I bought these dreams
That all fall down
We want what we can't have, commodity makes us want it
So expensive, damn, I just got to flaunt it
Got to show 'em, so exclusive, this that new shit
A hundred dollars for a pair of shoes I would never hoop in
Look at me, look at me, I'm a cool kid
I'm an individual, yeah, but I'm part of a movement
My movement told me be a consumer and I consumed it
They told me to just do it, I listened to what that swoosh said
Look at what that swoosh did
See it consumed my thoughts
Are you stupid, don't crease 'em, just leave 'em in that box
Strangled by these laces, laces I can barely talk
That's my air bubble and I'm lost, if it pops
We are what we wear, we wear what we are
But see I look inside the mirror and think Phil Knight tricked us all
Will I stand for change, or stay in my box
These Nikes help me define me, but I'm trying to take mine, off
[Chorus:]
I want to fly
Can you take me far away?
Give me a star to reach for
Tell me what it takes
And I'll go so high
I'll go so high
My feet won't touch the ground
I stitch my wings
And pull the strings
I bought these dreams
That all fall down
It started out, with what I wear to school
That first day, like these are what make you cool
And this pair, this would be my parachute
So much more than just a pair of shoes
Nah, this is what I am
What I wore, this is the source of my youth
This dream that they sold to you
For a hundred dollars and some change
Consumption is in the veins
And now I see it's just another pair of shoes
wow! that was great!!!
The black guy who sings in the background is fucking Amazing.
This song is part of my basketball playlist!
Who new a song about a pair of shoes could be so inspiring?
❤❤❤❤ THIS IS SSOOOO GOOD
Amazing song
I listen to this wen i play, too!!! Its a great song
Perfeitooo. Ele canta muito !!! :)
He is a real Rapper , can see the happyness on his face ( sorry for my bad english) :)
This lyrics is mega!
So much emotion
I love it
He sings live sooooo good!:)
How the effin' eff can a song about shoes be this beautiful? Makes you think of everything that was precious and holy to you as a child.
Because it was never about the shoes. It was always about how we've been brainwashed into selling our soul to brands and how being consumers has become our identity
yeah, definitely!!!
I touched the girl,momma I touched the girl,this is the day of my life
Bro what
@@yogebear I mean the best day of my life haha , I forgot the best lol
macklemore is amazing :)
ich liebe dieses lied!
Legend. 😍
This is my game music for basketball
Gimmme two purr, I need two purr.
Mamma I touch the ned...this is the best day of my life. I LOVE IT😘
To witness someone this good? No.
macklemore=hip-hop
lupe fiasco=hip-hop
macklemore+lupe fiasco=Real fucking hip-hop.
I love that they use actual instruments in their music
No credit towards Ryan Lewis people?
Why is he so amazing?
Chico, eres increible. Sobran las palabras. Gran canción. Amen
i love how he says air bubble
Conheci essa música em 2023, achei simplesmente uma obra de arte
It really is
Verse 1: Macklemore]
I was seven years old when I got my first pair
And I stepped outside, and I was like "Momma
This air bubble right here, it's gonna make me fly"
I hit that court, and when I jumped
I jumped, I swear I got so high
"I touched the net! Mom, I touched the net!
This is the best day of my life"
Air Max's were next, that air bubble, that mesh
The box, the smell, the stuffing, the tread
At school, I was so cool, I knew that I couldn't crease 'em
My friends couldn't afford 'em, four stripes on their Adidas
On the court, I wasn't the best, but my kicks were like the pros, yo
Stick out my tongue so everyone could see that logo
Nike Air Flight, book bag was so dope
And then my friend Carlos's brother got murdered for his Fours
Whoa
[Verse 2: Macklemore]
See he just wanted a jump shot
But they wanted his Starter coat, though
Didn't wanna get caught from Genesee Park to Othello
You'd get clowned for those Pro Wings, with the velcro, those were not tight
I was tryna fly, without leaving the ground
'Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right, wanted to be him
I wanted to be that guy, I wanted to touch the rim
I wanted to be cool, and I wanted to fit in
I wanted what he had, America, it begins
[Hook: Children Choir]
I wanna fly, can you take me far away?
Give me a star to reach for
Tell me what it takes
And I'll go so high, I'll go so high
My feet won't touch the ground
Just stitch my wings and pull the strings
I bought these dreams that all fall down
[Verse 3: Macklemore]
We want what we can't have
The commodity makes us want it
So expensive, damn, I just got to flaunt it
Got to show 'em
So exclusive, this is that new shit
A hundred dollars for a pair of shoes, I would never hoop in
Look at me, look at me, I'm a cool kid
I'm an individual, yeah, but I'm part of a movement
My movement told me "Be a consumer"
And I consumed it
They told me to just do it
I listened to what that swoosh said
[Verse 4: Macklemore]
Look at what that swoosh did
See it consumed my thoughts
"Are you stupid? Don’t crease 'em! Just leave 'em in that box!"
Strangled by these laces, laces I can barely talk
That's my air bubble and I'm lost, if it pops
We are what we wear, we wear what we are
But see I look inside the mirror and think Phil Knight tricked us all
Will I stand for change, or stay in my box?
These Nikes help me define me
But I'm trying to take mine off
[Hook: Children Choir]
I wanna fly, can you take me far away?
Give me a star to reach for
Tell me what it takes
And I'll go so high, I'll go so high
My feet won't touch the ground
Just stitch my wings and pull the strings
I bought these dreams that all fall down
[Outro: Macklemore]
They started out with what I wear to school
That first day
Like these are what make you cool
And this pair, this would be my parachute
So much more than just a pair of shoes
Nah, this is what I am
What I wore, this is the source of my youth
This dream that they sold to you
For a hundred dollars and some change
Consumption is in the veins
And now I see it's just another pair of shoes
So much emotion in all of his songs and performances...
i love him
awesome...
Macklemore gives you wings
A-W-E-S-O-M-E
Magic...
EPIC
I don't know why, but this song makes me wanna cry
Black guy singing in the back sounds phenomenal
I like this song 2024
Amazing, but how can a song about shoes deliver a touching message? He nailed it 150%.
It's about consumership and society
This is sad , but an awesome song
Beast
Fabuleux ;)