One of my heroes. K'naan is a special artist. A few just shine brighter and we have to appreciate them whilst they are amongst us. Keep on shining K'naan!
I was luck enough to tour with this genius whilst he was the opening act for Xavier Rudd. That was over 15 years ago now. Such a blessed moment in my life
+andrewsmith373 K'naan rocks. One of the greatest poets. But don't want to compare. Not with Drake or anyone. All have a place. That said, K'naan is special. Very special.
When i heard this song as a kid i was in the darkest place. Life was shit. Knaan helped me pull through. Im welling up listening to this rn. Bro thank you
I noticed that K'naan never recorded a mindless or meaningless song unlike most of the music in the radio today. he just does more love songs than back in the days, but still he's one of the best and a very conscious poet.
forget the pop sound everyone else's got. Please Knaan, Oh Please, Make More Music Like This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep the african roots sound and the poetic lyrics. luv this song forever, and luv the intro, "until the lion learns to speak."
I'm glad my Detroit alternative rock station recognized his talent and aired if rap gets jealous from the troubadour album....and i was eager enough to hear more of him and learn more from him to go backwards in time to discover the crown jewels of a dusty foot philosopher.
amazing, i cant find the right words to describe this beautiful song. this is one of the greatest rap songs ever, period! and i agree with you guys, he should do a whole album together with matisyahu.
very real artist this should take up radio airplay but people want simple minds and thats sad when k'naan has a million times more talent than anything ive heard on the radio
hip-hop isn't just about about guns it's about are struggle. So from afrika bambaataa to tupac to nas to will smith(old music) and now Knaan it's all in the game. Peace to my brothers in america; peace to my brothers in south america(you know who you are); peace to the aborigines in Australia; peace to the aborigines on the earth(they know the have no original people; peace to the brother and sisters in the motherland(from morocco to Nigeria and from Somalia to south africa). Peace to all black
Other then Wavin Flag...this just happens to be the tune I chose to check K'naan out...I dig it,man...From an old canadian white girl....Peace and Love to all!!!
The world needs more knaans instead of paris hiltons knaan has been through so much but instead of sitting there and living life through he's fighting against whats happening in african countries the only way he know how...music all i want to say is Knaan you are a legend.
I loved him on TV In The Radio where he went hard on Wales track, this dude is easily one of the saviors for hip-hop, Lupe, Wale, J-Cole, Wiz Khalifa, etc.
I've listened to this 4x in a row now.. I listen to it everyday. I miss my people, I'm not going to snow anybody but it tears me up every time. I no longer find myself in the corner huddlin' with those angry men but the last one standing is the only one strugglin', it fucking sucks. I miss y'all...
God this is a breath of fresh air. I'm so tired of main stream rap. It always about drugs sex and money. This is like older rap, where they actually made music about something passionate, and something that mattered, not just about their "Cash money"/"Money in the bank" Seriously, this is one of the best rap songs I've heard.
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Its honestly such a shame to see a song like this not get many views. He deserves more. Much more..
😮oh no doubt brother more and more luv
WORD, I remember this. Alwayz loved it even today. I'm 50 so this is da type of music I want to hear. Btw can you hear where Eminem got his style from
I'm here today wondering the same thing!
One of my heroes. K'naan is a special artist. A few just shine brighter and we have to appreciate them whilst they are amongst us. Keep on shining K'naan!
true words
👏👏
He's a genius, a poet, a survivor, is one of those singers who not only sing, but actually say something.
I was luck enough to tour with this genius whilst he was the opening act for Xavier Rudd. That was over 15 years ago now. Such a blessed moment in my life
Amazing
Sad barely nobody comes here anymore.
I listen to this basically everyday.
Otto Awesome Me too!
Same!
I’m here in 2024 almost 2025
proud to be Somali k'nan wish u long live
Why? We came outside Mali lady. Even prince Harry struggling. Twitch ended it. Think before you post..1% uncomfortable don't post .fool
"And mostly, I'm up and stressin,' When other folks sleep
Believe me, I know struggle, and struggle knows me"
Real shit
+Carl Erickson he's real unlike people like Drake
+andrewsmith373 K'naan rocks. One of the greatest poets. But don't want to compare. Not with Drake or anyone. All have a place. That said, K'naan is special. Very special.
One of the best songs i've ever heard in my life... forreal
KNNAN I CRY FOR U..your struggle your music your people. one love brotha
One of the best rap songs and videos ever made. Ridiculously deep n touching
This is my favourite version of this song. It's soothing!!!
This video is perfection. I'm proud of my roots.
When i heard this song as a kid i was in the darkest place. Life was shit. Knaan helped me pull through. Im welling up listening to this rn. Bro thank you
One of the greatest hiphop songs and artists 🔥 great message, flow, and vocal delivery
K'naan has THE best lyrics PERIOD.
I noticed that K'naan never recorded a mindless or meaningless song unlike most of the music in the radio today. he just does more love songs than back in the days, but still he's one of the best and a very conscious poet.
Biggups to this Brilliant Conscious Human Being !
The only rap music I can listen to! K'naan 💙 God bless you
I’m here 2024 this guy is a legend ✊🇸🇴
His song's have so much emotions to them, how can't they be great...He raps more meaning into songs that most rappers don't even do nowadays.
forget the pop sound everyone else's got. Please Knaan, Oh Please, Make More Music Like This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep the african roots sound and the poetic lyrics. luv this song forever, and luv the intro, "until the lion learns to speak."
"Believe me I know Struggle and Struggle knows me." Preach K'naan
a beautiful struggle
best underrated rapper...this video should got about the same view as Waving Flag
one of the best albums i ever heard
I bow to K'naan
bow to Allah that's what k"naan would say
I’m here after after the Grammy award 🥇 thanks knaan for this blessed music
I'm glad my Detroit alternative rock station recognized his talent and aired if rap gets jealous from the troubadour album....and i was eager enough to hear more of him and learn more from him to go backwards in time to discover the crown jewels of a dusty foot philosopher.
Met this guy way back ten years ago, such a humble soul.
THIS VIDEO SHOULD HAVE WELL OVER A MILLION PLAYS, Anyone who came up in a struggle, weather black, white, blue, red, green, YOU GOTTA FEELS THIS!!!!!
Everytime I listen to you bro it boost my energy level
This dudes flow is unique and you can feel it. We need another hip hop album.
absolutely beautiful
amazing, i cant find the right words to describe this beautiful song. this is one of the greatest rap songs ever, period! and i agree with you guys, he should do a whole album together with matisyahu.
When I listen to your music, I feel like I can achieve big things!!!
Love him
K'naan makes me proud 🇸🇴
very real artist this should take up radio airplay but people want simple minds and thats sad when k'naan has a million times more talent than anything ive heard on the radio
A true rapper, one of very few, speaks about what matters.
Living legend in the making this song is absolutely epic and timeless ❤
K'naan I see you brother and recognize your struggles as much as my own keep shining bright
hip-hop isn't just about about guns it's about are struggle. So from afrika bambaataa to tupac to nas to will smith(old music) and now Knaan it's all in the game. Peace to my brothers in america; peace to my brothers in south america(you know who you are); peace to the aborigines in Australia; peace to the aborigines on the earth(they know the have no original people; peace to the brother and sisters in the motherland(from morocco to Nigeria and from Somalia to south africa). Peace to all black
Peace and luv 2 u as well
This video needs waaaaay more views. K'naan is the best.
i love you K'naan
greetings from romania have a good life kenya :D
at 1:58 there is album poster on the wall. one of the greatest somalian singers Hasan adan samatar. I like him....
he deserves atleast 1000000 views on everythin
I seen images of Somalia before the war. Amazing. I see potential in all of Africa. Wakanda forever!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
love this song
Very dope...
Other then Wavin Flag...this just happens to be the tune I chose to check K'naan out...I dig it,man...From an old canadian white girl....Peace and Love to all!!!
this is true artist
The world needs more knaans instead of paris hiltons knaan has been through so much but instead of sitting there and living life through he's fighting against whats happening in african countries the only way he know how...music all i want to say is Knaan you are a legend.
I only like a few artists really, but he's one... men ...,.♥
Knaan is just too good
KNAAN is my favorite rapper he talks about life and seeks to inspire not unecessary stuff like money and girls..HE is BEAUTIFUL
there is nonthing then good things to say about k'naan hope the best for him where ever he is ameen ;)
nothin else close to me more than pain unfortunately, like a self-full filling prophecy... 🙌 oh this
"I know struggle n´ struggle knows me"
2024 and still
i honestly i cried at this songg, the pain my country is going through i way to much.... Neva give up hope
I loved him on TV In The Radio where he went hard on Wales track, this dude is easily one of the saviors for hip-hop, Lupe, Wale, J-Cole, Wiz Khalifa, etc.
he's king. i've never listened rap, but this is realy worth listening.
man when this joint first came on much music...it defined canadian hip hop. real talk
Everything about this song is awesome.
The song that got me addicted to K'naan
WOw! did anyone get that very first line.. "till the lions learn to speak, the tales of hunting will be weak."
thats brilliant.
this is truth!!! K'NAAN is the BEST DUSTY FOOT PHILOSOPHER KNOWN TO MAN KIND mch luvz nd respect to k'naan ♥♥♥ peace
im going through through a struggle right now. this song eases my mind
cant get over these lyrics
"ever since i was a fetus
the only break i ever got was at recess"
so unbelievable
finally a real rapper..someone who doesn't rap about what he did while Bangin, pimpin, or what he did to his girl last night...Bruh speakin the truth.
2023 here for the memories this song brings 💖💖💖
I've listened to this 4x in a row now.. I listen to it everyday.
I miss my people, I'm not going to snow anybody but it tears me up every time.
I no longer find myself in the corner huddlin' with those angry men but the last one standing is the only one strugglin', it fucking sucks.
I miss y'all...
Klassik the realness in this song with the visual wow
I'm really feeling this song right now.
pure passion
Love this. Video is amazing, truly.
it doesn't matter where you're from, if you felt the struggle, you know it's real
u r thee best man, next time u come to Jamaica u naa go back home, we a keep u. Bless
omg..one of my roommates is Somalian too..she made those "pan cake" for me few times...Tasted so good!!!!
Somalians are the best heheh!!
the first 20 seconds or so are "until the lion learns to speak", its also on the album
It makes me feel better..
God this is a breath of fresh air.
I'm so tired of main stream rap. It always about drugs sex and money. This is like older rap, where they actually made music about something passionate, and something that mattered, not just about their "Cash money"/"Money in the bank"
Seriously, this is one of the best rap songs I've heard.
i liked knaans songs ever since i watched harold and kumar /in the begin /awsome !!!!!!!!.
marvelous k'naan
Knaan is up there with all these wannabe artist man! The kid got mad skillz. A real artist!
I love you k'naan
i like the start kush :)
Here 2020 and this is no doubt fire...
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Listening from LA 11/20/19
i love this tune
great song specially the beginning the african part is epic man
heyYoYo sambuk that parts from another song, The lion learns to speak
still love this song
2:49 the best part!
this track is hard.
love it and k"naan :)
realy amazing song .. knaan i love all of his song
he songs realy mean something
After 15 Years legend k'naan
BEST SONG EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
best rapper alive.