Little Simz - Gratitude ft. The Hics

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024

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  • @justforshow1993
    @justforshow1993 Год назад +14

    The world is so much bigger than I.
    Much love Simz one of the greatest in our time.

  • @sundaynap8616
    @sundaynap8616 8 лет назад +276

    That chorus is something else boy...

    • @limbosfinest
      @limbosfinest 6 лет назад +5

      SSX God 96 factual

    • @joshuanene6949
      @joshuanene6949 4 года назад +6

      The harmonics of The Hics make some beautiful eargasms.

    • @sara78889
      @sara78889 4 года назад +3

      So powerful.

  • @OnthaM
    @OnthaM 8 лет назад +128

    You never disappoint. As a South African university student. I find this inspiring!
    Long Live Little Simz! I stay being a growing fan!

    • @broadfjord7087
      @broadfjord7087 4 года назад +4

      Onthatile Mokoena it’s on record! Power to the people!

  • @cutekinoko_
    @cutekinoko_ 8 лет назад +69

    im really feeling all these UK artists recently, i never realised i loved their accents so much. i hope the world wakes up from sleeping on little simz. loving her vibes, lyrics and sound.

    • @Rebekah2107
      @Rebekah2107 5 лет назад +4

      cutekinoko I hope the world wakes up like how little simz is telling us to

  • @AdeolaOso
    @AdeolaOso 6 лет назад +3

    The music that will never sell... PROVING THEM WRONG. Yesssss Simz, you are not looking so little now.

  • @DjVuyoUmlungu
    @DjVuyoUmlungu 3 года назад +4

    It all began in South Africa. Love this country to my veins. Big love to Site C Khaylitsha.

  • @Andkhwezi
    @Andkhwezi 7 лет назад +2

    as a south African myself I'm really happy they included actual footage of some of the marches

  • @edn3027
    @edn3027 7 лет назад +144

    Finally music about real things. I love this song Simz

  • @c.k.98
    @c.k.98 6 лет назад +3

    Can’t believe she came to South Africa 🇿🇦 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @helenaferreira8096
    @helenaferreira8096 6 лет назад +55

    [Verse 1: Little Simz]
    Oh, broken homes and lonely souls is all they know
    All they've shown is courage despite the circumstances
    Time is passing by, stars command the sky
    Don't play dumb by asking why
    You already know how all the stories involve
    Came here on my own, former that we leaving alone
    Put my feet in the studio and call it my home
    While others have got no way out
    How blessed am I? Nothing left to find
    Your life's on the line, don't question mine
    Take my advice, don't stress in life
    Arms out to you, you can rest your head in mine
    I'm prepared to fly with no landing
    I might just be the last one standing
    They should know that Simz ain't ramping
    I came to show there's more, I'm expanding
    Still on my lonesome
    Give a fuck, I'm chosen
    Bit of luck and a wish, maybe we'll get there
    But for now, I'm zoning
    Somewhere in the air, I'm floating
    They will not control us
    This the type of shit that ain't never gonna sell
    Man, you shouldn't have told us that
    Nah, you shouldn't have
    This the type of shit that ain't never gonna sell
    Man, you shouldn't have told us that
    Nah, you shouldn't have
    [Hook: The Hics]
    I'm crawling up these walls
    But they won't come down, no, they won't come down
    I'm tearing at the core
    Till their words drown out, till their words drown
    Clawing at the heart, the trust
    You take the little pieces, covering up my soul
    I'm just a fool in your game
    My life, your prey
    [Verse 2: Little Simz]
    I ain't never had a chance to do what I love
    Ain't nobody ever been encouraging me
    I just stay indoors, wishing and dreaming
    Maybe in another life, it will happen for me
    I put all my energy into feeding my kids
    Do they appreciate the sacrifice I made for 'em?
    No, their daddy ain't around and I have to make up excuses
    As to why he hasn't yet came for 'em, oh lord
    Why did you pick me, lord?
    What is it that you can see in me, lord?
    I'mma write this down, something to report
    No air in me, I'm learning to breathe more
    How I feel insane, the effect is a glass ceiling
    Do it cause I love it and not cause I'm tryna make a killing
    Hell no, saying what I like, you can tell so
    And if there's a problem, hit me on my cell phone
    Know a couple brothers talking through a jail phone
    On their best behaviour but still walk it hibernal, shit's fucked
    No, I don't owe you nuttin'
    Talk that talk if you're gonna do something
    If I was in this position like a year ago
    I probably would've fell off like a year ago
    Fill my pockets, yeah, it's money that we run alone
    But fuck that, tell my people that I'm coming home
    I'm coming home, boy
    [Hook: The Hics]
    I'm crawling up these walls
    But they won't come down, no, they won't come down
    I'm tearing at the core
    Till their words drown out, till their words drown
    Clawing at the heart, the trust
    You take the little pieces, covering up my soul
    I'm just a fool in your game
    My life, your prey

    • @Dazbo76
      @Dazbo76 Год назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to write the lyrics 👊🏻🙏

  • @Arinathtgirl
    @Arinathtgirl 8 лет назад +212

    goosebumps everywhere. 👌 good music.

  • @V13708
    @V13708 8 лет назад +74

    Her music will sell millions, let Jesus make time for her development first cauz her talent just out of this world. People ain't ready yet !

    • @mariadocarmodasilvacabral7311
      @mariadocarmodasilvacabral7311 5 лет назад +1

      I approve it , shes not like others she got a own style that others dont have for a female artist shes a rare perl! 👏🔥❤

    • @shaunmninzi8828
      @shaunmninzi8828 5 лет назад +1

      You can say that again, peeps aren't ready

    • @liamcorey3839
      @liamcorey3839 4 года назад +1

      Think people taking notice with her grey area album

    • @sowitsky
      @sowitsky 4 года назад +1

      Yesss people aren't ready for such intense change. But we keep on!

  • @andrewwilliams5003
    @andrewwilliams5003 8 лет назад +124

    this is more then just Music. thank you

  • @Kalul0
    @Kalul0 6 лет назад +2

    The embodiment of what's felt on my chest when I listen to this song is how I know this is real music.

  • @porteauloin
    @porteauloin 8 лет назад +95

    I feel it's so underrated !
    It deserve 10 times the number of views

  • @LeoLeo-ms1sy
    @LeoLeo-ms1sy 3 года назад +4

    Thank you. We love you big time in South Africa. Keep going queen.

  • @Ma97200
    @Ma97200 5 лет назад +4

    Frantz Fanon is a french writter from Martinique ! It's a pleasure for me to know that this amazing artist knows a great writter and thinker (not muc known) as him ! :)

  • @marknaylor7163
    @marknaylor7163 8 лет назад +43

    She just keeps getting better

    • @uzairdakri880
      @uzairdakri880 6 лет назад +1

      Mark Naylor don't get how she has got 65k followers on this channel she should have millions

  • @aviwemasophi7364
    @aviwemasophi7364 6 лет назад +4

    South Africa appreciates your visuals. The message must be heard. we love your music out here

  • @SquarewhiteTV
    @SquarewhiteTV 2 года назад +9

    You're blowing up now sis but I was here with you six years ago for this! And you're still not done!

  • @MichaelDavidAdamsPhotographer
    @MichaelDavidAdamsPhotographer 8 лет назад +34

    don't get lost in what will "sell" .... be YOU!!! (this track is YOU)

  • @heleneboulloche-sabine8065
    @heleneboulloche-sabine8065 8 лет назад +10

    pure and authentic artist. it comes from the guts. goosebumps

  • @morganstokes1930
    @morganstokes1930 4 года назад +4

    Raw pure talent and a massive global awareness at such a young age. Little simz is definitely what this world needs. High pedigree

  • @ronb2
    @ronb2 8 лет назад +5

    The Hics and the instrumental gave this song a whole new life.. Bless your life Sims.

  • @zoda
    @zoda 6 лет назад +29

    still love u

  • @leahgibbons.leeloog116
    @leahgibbons.leeloog116 3 года назад +4

    Your all I listen to at the moment I'm going through alot lost both my parents to cancer in space of 3 years and my dog in between them both then my house and then my boyfriend left me with my mental health issues I have now. I hate even saying that. I sound like one of those people. I'm just so respectful to you and your music your an ace your a queen. A goddess. I'm so glad I have your music to listen to. Along with other beautiful musicians. But your amazing and your ambition. I hold on tight.

  • @pinguinezz
    @pinguinezz 8 лет назад +68

    Students are occupying schools in São Paulo - Brazil for the government not to close them. Government and police do not give a fuck and are starting to act aggressively towards the kids. The world should keep an eye on it too.

  • @philanidzimbanete8159
    @philanidzimbanete8159 8 лет назад +9

    Wow. Little Simz. One of the greatest rappers that ever lived. Thanks for showing love to South Africa. #FeesMustFall!!!!!!!!!

  • @chauna5413
    @chauna5413 8 лет назад +124

    most amazing song and video I've seen in a long time! best female rapper for sure!

  • @fwmegan3534
    @fwmegan3534 7 лет назад +25

    Who had chills?

  • @thatoyaonebogopa9483
    @thatoyaonebogopa9483 3 года назад +3

    Refreshing. When a rapper actually puts in the effort. Hardest I've heard in a while.

  • @zoda
    @zoda 8 лет назад +130

    come to Italy queen

    • @edofix
      @edofix 8 лет назад

      Il migliore🔝

    • @45bob45ful
      @45bob45ful 8 лет назад +1

      +JusTZoda Ho scoperto Little Simz grazie a te Zoda , Grazie di averci fatto conoscere ahaha

    • @blackdeefax260
      @blackdeefax260 8 лет назад +1

      poi ti accorgi di quanto è piccolo il mondo, dopo aver trovato un tuo commento qui.

    • @jabriaunamccanns976
      @jabriaunamccanns976 8 лет назад

      )))
      lpihy

    • @malea385
      @malea385 8 лет назад

      Hokku pang

  • @Updogg3000
    @Updogg3000 7 лет назад +22

    Very dope. Some of the best UK hip hop my American ears have heard in a while.

  • @BBB-to4cc
    @BBB-to4cc 3 года назад +5

    What a great song for 2020. #justiceforbreonna 💖

  • @MylordMaximus
    @MylordMaximus 7 лет назад +15

    She just gained one extra true supporter. i knew as soon as i heard one record, shout outs to my country #SA

  • @s.a.prodigytv3887
    @s.a.prodigytv3887 8 лет назад +27

    Cape Town South Africa ...Didn't even know you were here during the protests..

  • @antoniowalker1218
    @antoniowalker1218 6 лет назад +2

    I'm still in love with this song its just the flow and the beat and the hook is all together 💯💯💯

  • @jackieortiz4748
    @jackieortiz4748 8 лет назад +25

    this video is so so good and I love the message to it. keep on doing what you desire! Love your music :)

  • @signorablu
    @signorablu 8 лет назад +1

    Simz is always creating the rawest music out there
    the beat, energy, flow is always way to advanced for our generation. much respect.

  • @annekowalsky6453
    @annekowalsky6453 5 лет назад +1

    this song made me cry so many times. I found it as a coincidence at a nightly RUclipssession. I had to hear it again and again and texted to my friends "do you know that???"

  • @nikeraje247
    @nikeraje247 7 лет назад +3

    This song makes me feel something that's too hard to describe

  • @paulineturmeau8709
    @paulineturmeau8709 7 лет назад +7

    cette femme est absolument magnifique ! the woman is absolutely wonderful

  • @reignite.7136
    @reignite.7136 6 лет назад +7

    I'm South African and so ashamed of only knowing about this video now. Shook! I love you and i should check out more of your videos and not just music

  • @reabetswemolewa1568
    @reabetswemolewa1568 7 лет назад

    its music like this that just makes me wana dive into a studio and never look back again

  • @daderi5367
    @daderi5367 8 лет назад +57

    The Hics is a great addition. Too bad they aren't in the video...

    • @nilaydagk
      @nilaydagk 28 дней назад +1

      Mimmz is the reason we here much love to the hics

  • @syd.simpson
    @syd.simpson 8 лет назад +2

    *chills* I love this song, and all the feels so much! Simz, I've kept up with your sound for a bit now. You have grown as an artist tremendously. Everything you drop is completely worth it all. Amazing. Never stop being you. Much, much love from KY. Xx

  • @CastilloAJohn
    @CastilloAJohn 7 лет назад

    How blessed am I?

  • @mateka4311
    @mateka4311 4 года назад +1

    I've been sleeping on that RUclips recommandation for too long! Damn, i'm in love 💖

  • @deadlysinst
    @deadlysinst 8 лет назад +4

    hands down the best song of 2015

  • @user-se4kc7ww6w
    @user-se4kc7ww6w 8 лет назад

    She snapped! I'm from us but I randomly found this girl and I haven't stopped listening to this song since I discovered it. Know all the words. Keep it up girl

  • @rachelgraham444
    @rachelgraham444 7 лет назад

    This music makes me feel somethin else

  • @jma8006
    @jma8006 4 года назад +1

    this song is perfect.. gives me chills fr

  • @sezenyasar1611
    @sezenyasar1611 5 лет назад +1

    Soldier, Psychiatrist, Rebel, father, freedom fighter, a decorated soldier, Philosopher and Author of mind provoking books such as ‘The Wretch of the Earth’, A Dying Colonialism’, Black Skin, White Mask’ and ‘Toward the African Revolution
    First name: Frantz
    Last name: Fanon
    Date of birth: 20-July-1925
    Location of birth: Fort-de-France (Martinique)
    Date of death: 06-December-1961

  • @siasundu4361
    @siasundu4361 8 лет назад +8

    Simple but effective well done wish u all the best in your career. Don't ever change your style it unique and beautiful

  • @jamesanderson7839
    @jamesanderson7839 8 лет назад

    Fingers cROssed she gets xxl this year she deserves it been grinding for years

  • @Kyle_Hooper
    @Kyle_Hooper 8 лет назад +1

    The colour, tone and speed of this video are so complementing. The track and video are brilliant together!

  • @sekaynamitchell8229
    @sekaynamitchell8229 5 лет назад +1

    So super unbelievable talent and yet so underrated.

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk 5 лет назад +1

    The story behind this is terrafying , riveting, exquisite, sad , I love it whole heartedly simz rock on baby forever love

  • @thequeenpath
    @thequeenpath 8 лет назад +18

    This feeds my soul so much 💕

    • @LoliLust
      @LoliLust 8 лет назад

      +Honey Soula you lead me here on a bad day from one of your songs, bless you.

    • @sara78889
      @sara78889 4 года назад

      Same.

  • @juksynice1137
    @juksynice1137 8 лет назад +27

    Question is usually ask who's the best artist in the UK it,s got to be King Simbi by far she's on a different LEVELS!!from the rest. Especially what's happening around the world we want the TRUTH no more bubble gum glossy music it's time for change. Those who can step and those who can't step aside period.

    • @madmudmahmud5939
      @madmudmahmud5939 8 лет назад

      +Thors Domenech
      سلام

    • @nellie2611
      @nellie2611 8 лет назад

      +juksy nice I tried ot look on RUclips but it kept coming up with bloody Lion King. Whats a song of hers?

    • @doeslightiskira8448
      @doeslightiskira8448 8 лет назад

      Search for little simz n u will find her songs

    • @nellie2611
      @nellie2611 8 лет назад

      lynne geddes Thanks. I didn’t realise at the time that it was Lil Simz name also. I thought it was another person.

  • @AGPHILANI
    @AGPHILANI 8 лет назад

    and then lady leshurr's queen speech is all pple can talk about...this is what needs 13 million views.Huge little simz fan s.o AGE 101

  • @xXGamerRockerXx
    @xXGamerRockerXx 8 лет назад +1

    i didn't know her but she did a song during stormzy's show in paris this was really awesome. i feel so glad to had the chance to see her perform at this show now, she's such a great artist

  • @violetacoutinho
    @violetacoutinho Год назад

    7 years later this is just too good

  • @subscriberephemere2328
    @subscriberephemere2328 8 лет назад

    She simz to be one of the greatest rapper the world has ever known. Big up and love from Belgium (y)

  • @aidan4891
    @aidan4891 8 лет назад +7

    chorus of the year

  • @muzikover3verything
    @muzikover3verything 8 лет назад +1

    lil simz keep doing what you do. This sound and message needs to heard worldwide.

  • @annabelle.112
    @annabelle.112 8 лет назад

    The more I discover your work and your personality, the more I admire you! Change nothng, you can be an example!

  • @tuckerokaja
    @tuckerokaja 4 года назад

    This is me after coming across 101 fm and discovering such a wonderful talent.. now I'm making sure I hear everything from Little Simz, so I can sound like a real fan

  • @Kappatalism
    @Kappatalism 6 лет назад

    After a year this still gives me goosebumps.

  • @johm3002
    @johm3002 7 лет назад +3

    After my 1000000th time listening to Cuckoo I finally decided to look you up and I'm glad I did

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk 5 лет назад +1

    U just wrote the story of my life, thank u litlle simz from the bottom of my heart to the top, with gratitude, sincerely Micheal the Archangel Fanatic

  • @vcorso1575
    @vcorso1575 7 лет назад

    Great song, music, performance & well constructed video. Just love Little Simz! We need more of her in the US.

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk 28 дней назад +1

    Masterpiece for the world

  • @elizabethsmith4733
    @elizabethsmith4733 8 лет назад +2

    I should be doing my coursework but i've discovered this amazing artist 🤔......... time to watch all of her videos 😀😀😀

  • @niqpindigo979
    @niqpindigo979 7 лет назад +2

    Omg this song speaks to anyone else but me!!!!!

  • @nickdijcj1
    @nickdijcj1 8 лет назад +18

    beautiful

  • @erickjetz
    @erickjetz 8 лет назад

    Damn just found her. Soooo much potential

  • @sibusisojwaha8132
    @sibusisojwaha8132 6 лет назад +2

    Proudly shot in South Africa

  • @jessmuir5806
    @jessmuir5806 8 лет назад

    Glad the hics are finally getting the recognition they deserve

  • @gm4491
    @gm4491 8 лет назад

    Man I love this song,so beautiful, so intelligent,the delivery and message Strong lyricism...amazing instrumental and dope lyrics....this was def queen

  • @MichaelDavidAdamsPhotographer
    @MichaelDavidAdamsPhotographer 8 лет назад

    you bring tears.. ...................... good tears...

  • @manus3203
    @manus3203 5 лет назад

    Little Simz is the genuine goat

  • @barigiasi
    @barigiasi 8 лет назад

    perfect collab.perfect song

  • @Murdermittens_
    @Murdermittens_ 8 лет назад +4

    my beautiful powerful country 😍

  • @gilbertolema6466
    @gilbertolema6466 8 лет назад

    big fan from Tanzania

  • @sisahmcwera106
    @sisahmcwera106 Год назад

    My Country madoda South Ah📀📀📀wish she comes back I’m now older

  • @Nicole-sq6zw
    @Nicole-sq6zw 6 лет назад

    Where have you been all my life? Damn. Music. I've missed you.

  • @JingTheChickenWing
    @JingTheChickenWing 6 лет назад +1

    I'm not usually an emotional person BUT SHIT, SIMZ GETS A FEW TEARS EVERY TIME..

    • @nfbody
      @nfbody 4 месяца назад

      Simz breaks me down all the time, she knows how to get in ❤

  • @raspberry1011
    @raspberry1011 2 года назад +1

    Powerful! Much love from New Zealand, I'll be buying tickets the second they go on sale if you ever come to New Zealand Queen!!!

  • @V-G_Music
    @V-G_Music 8 лет назад +4

    why isn't this at a Million Views yet?
    "Talented"

    • @WillowEaglewright
      @WillowEaglewright 8 лет назад +2

      Unfortunately, the shit music gets all the attention :(

  • @devolskii
    @devolskii 6 лет назад

    who else gets them goosebumps when the chorus hits

  • @tceeeee
    @tceeeee 8 лет назад +1

    just when I thought I couldn't love her more she goes and shoots a video in SA

  • @SHEEMBA
    @SHEEMBA 8 лет назад

    Such a beautiful song, and The Hics NEVER dissapoint!

  • @SJHamler
    @SJHamler 8 лет назад

    We need more artists like this.

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk 28 дней назад +1

    All music that's positive and not evil is. The best. The rest is crap

  • @louloulou1799
    @louloulou1799 7 лет назад +7

    This song is amazing. The only problem with her it's a subject like this should not be actual today. We are in 2017 and we still have work to do. I don't understand all the lyric because I am French but get the message and what I feel after listen his..

    • @Blue_S0L0.
      @Blue_S0L0. 7 лет назад +3

      A girl has no name the video is set in SA where students are protesting for the fall of school fee. it's a current issue in South Africa

  • @onyxknight474
    @onyxknight474 7 лет назад

    touching my soul in 2017 and beyond.

  • @jocelyneke6457
    @jocelyneke6457 8 лет назад +8

    I first heard u on Soundcloud.Love your rap. Listened to Gratitude and Dead Body. You are brave. When are you coming to Los Angeles? Best of luck on your travels.

  • @JSJ_TV
    @JSJ_TV 8 лет назад

    had this on repeat

  • @pothead93
    @pothead93 7 лет назад

    this is beautiful, her best song IMO