BackWordz- Be Great (Official Music Video)
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- Preorder our debut album, Veracity, at BackWordz.merchnow.com.
Be Great
Lyrics:
They say follow your dreams, but what does that mean?
'Cause dreams only come to a sleeper. Forget that; you need to wake up/
Keep grinding instead. Keep that in your head/
Praying and hoping is not enough 'cause faith without works is dead/
Times what you make of it, no need to wait for it. Shut up get on your grind.
Get up and Be great
If I fail bro, that's all on me
You can't stop me 'cause I'll be great
You ain't gotta believe what I say
It don't matter 'cause I'll be great
Best bet: get out of my way
Tunnel vision I can't be swayed
You can't stop be, cause I'll be great
Stop, being envious of everybody that's around you/
You're not poor, 'cause they're rich. Realize this: It's not fair, get over it/
If you spent as much time working on your craft as you did complaining... well../
You wouldn't have the time or energy to be worried about everybody else/
If life is not in tact, complaining won't get that; a complete waste of your time
Why do you want to cry and complain?
Why in the Hell are you on sidelines? Get in the Game!
When it comes to my mind, it's all the way made
If you think you're outworking me, then you are insane
That's my attitude; stay in a battle mood.
Fear no man longitude or latitude
Broke or well off.. seems that you had to choose.
But I ain't mad it you, so beast it like an animal.
HOOK
Maybe you knew me back when I was,
Flag waiving and gangbanging from yours to my hood/
Driving my momma up a wall like it was all good/
If it was fighting involved, didn't hesitate to fall through it.
Maybe you knew me as YG Rippa/
When me and J Dunn would beef on you just a little/ but we knew we had to fiddle with, we were not happy innocents/
Had the upper hand 'cause we were literate/
Yet idiots would step up and get they dumb butts bodied on microphones/ i earned my stripes 'Cause I was nice was hype when I was writing on/
The pad but if I had to fight then I could get my Viking on/
I'd supply the cake and J Dunn would slap the icing on/
I just so happen to be rapping since the age of 10/
Like a God given talent prolly Back to praising him, can't get pretend I'm new to this stuff/ Kuz I been doin this bruh/
don't be a fool get ripped up, you're cruising for bruisings mister? wait
Maybe you knew me back when I was grooving/
Me and the gig squad put on for the Dallas boogie/
And I had cameo up after cameo/
The biggest one being the Teach me how to dougie video/
Maybe you know me from college when I was,
Running those track meets/
And I was actually a decent enough, athlete to break a couple school records, I'm proud of that joint/
Came a long way from gangbanging up to that point/
Maybe you know me from my RUclips/
And all those vocal covers and music ventures I used to.
Or, Maybe you know me talking politics/ talking ancap libertarianism, all of it.
But last
Maybe you know me from my old band/
Not Leviathan, the Gods I left Fire From/
Not acting like a higher form, to hold my punch I had to be/
But now I'm in position to answer what you've been asking me/
We parted ways 'cause I didn't think we had foundation laid/
They wanted to tour just to do it, which was stupid , so/
I was not about that/ and I wouldn't allow that/
Kuz I happen to grow up broke and I wasn't going back to that and that's the facts/
We left on good terms...
Yea, but dang I would surely learn for the worse it took a turn/
'cause the fools try to replace me with some dude that would favor me, I hate to be that guy but these lame babies shouldn't play me
And they didn't even try to hide it you and I know/
The first song they tried to drop was a song that I wrote/
I record it before I left and that was just a sin to me/
They got some whack cat to try his hardest just to mimic me/
Copy appearance to the mannerism/
still let em make it til I heard these weak misses were sneak dissing/
Gotta a lotta balls in it/ but I will have no part of it/
Face the fact, it's the opposite of what an artist is
You are factory made/
And you gotta go to grave with that bro..
High side and act though/ originality is what you lack so/
Tell ya kids that all your career is based a piggy back though/
"oh he mad Kuz they got signed and Backwordz didn't," shut up fool you must be an idiot. Oblivious/
Don't make a fool out yourself.. 'cause you not real.
Over the past year we done past like 5 deals/
And now we in a situation that is helping me/
We own our own publishing and this is still a self release/
And BackWordz is a brand which was hard to get/
We didn't sign a deal we were looking for a partnership/
Now we gotta team and it's all business/
I say if you with it, then you with it/
The number of views can be at 20 million or a lot less/
But we ain't sell our souls in the process I'll take that/
You gotta get out there.
You're running yourself into the ground.
You gotta move on now and get up and get out. You can find your way some how/
Be Great
I'm libertarian, and this is my 2024 musical discovery! What an amazing band!
BackWordz rules!! 🤟
Eric's speech strikes such a chord and brings me to tears. It's been a privilege working with him over the years on musical ventures with myself and my band. It's amazing he was finally able to clear the air and get that off his chest. It's been a dream of mine to share the stage with him, and I hope to one day. This song represents the honesty an artist should put forth. You have 100% of my support. BackWordz for life.
the two of you have to tour together at some point! possibly ft on one another Songs,you guys throwdown so well together!
Lauren, just found your channel thru this comment...you have some crazy vocals! subbed.
Lauren Babic your a true artist aswell. indeed eric and you deserve to have your pride in what you do. because it is not just art it is a proffesion aswell and you guyes are PRO
Lauren Babic your words tug at my soul... real talk
Lauren Babic hi
Discovered you through politics, stayed for music.
Love both.
Keep it up.
You forgot the comic books.
This comment sums it up for me!
his rap solo talking about his life brings me to tears.
"we didn't sell our souls in the process"
man, that just moves me.
Rippa: “Let me talk to em”
*Proceeds to yell at em*
🤘🏾😂
HOLY SHIT!!! Eric can rap too?! Listening to all ur music now
Responsibility? Redemption? Self Reliance, Grace and Respect?!
How utterly toxic!
indeed
He doesn’t fit their narrative so they use the usual tactics and act offended.
@@Gl-my8fw yep and its like I always say if theres one thing the left hates more than a white straight male its a black man that steps out of line and refuses to do or believe in what he's told
Some jerk called +Anarchyball coerced me into coming here and saying your song sucked and should be censored. Me? I loved it. I want some more.
Lol. Totally. ;P
An anarchist who likes coercion and wants censorship? Sounds like an idiot to me.
@@MrDapperton You have a good sense of homour.
@@Kendrick1984 My thoughts exactly
Brother Rippa, this is FIRE! 🔥❤️💪🏼🤗
I’m just now finding this song and let me say it’s GREAT❤
Youngrippa59 brought me, good stuff. Subscribed
Same.
Me too!
Late to the party but rippa cleans are FILTHY!
Same and DAWMMM ripa is a beast at sihning and screaming woow 😮😮😀, amazing band 😀🤘🤘🤘🤘
Same
Lyrics are on point! You guys are so great, love the tunes! - Justin
Much love, my brother and we're glad you dig it!
Huge fans of what you do and respect your grind
-Eric
+BackWordz Music i came here from anarcho capitalist's channel dope music guys and fantastic rapping
When your favorite RUclipsr comments on your favorite Artists video>>>
+BackWordz Music you guys should chack out her name in blood, a insane band from japan(of couse english lyrics
MoreJStu heyy im subscribed to you guys! and yes i just discovered them there pretty good! both keep it up!
Libertarian killing the Mic
An Ancap verbally murdering statism actually.
Voluntarist audibly annihilating collectivism.
09seveyw I know, I know, don't get your jimmies as rustled like a SJW realizing there are no safe spaces on his/her's campus.
09seveyw I second that!
Yep still coming back to jam to this one.
This song brings me such healing. Thank you .
I think I’m in ❤ I didn’t know u could rap on top of everything else u do !!!!! You are amazing! Js
Ladies and Gentlemen, this music is not "fusion" but clearly "FISSION" !!!
Damn. I'm straight up SPEECHLESS. I had no idea.
Added this to my Minnesota Connections playlist because I heard him say "Viking"...and because you kick ass! You've been adopted! Welcome, Family!
Elements of hip hop, hardcore, metalcore, and pop punk....unreal
This band is great. It's awesome to see a band that isn't like most of the garbage out there these days.
dollicious
Chesley H. amen
defiy 1174 the devil is a clown?
Yes, because generic nu-metal with a capitalist twist (not really a twist, they're just more vocally transparent about it this time) can be considered anything but garbage. These guys haven't done anything that hasn't already been done before. They aren't going anywhere. 20 years ago, maybe. Now, however, not fucking likely.
Seán Quinn haha bro we get it. You hate the fact that we are not leftists. You're giving us views every time you insist on constantly commenting haha
Speak on the truth and nothing but truth 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Didn't know what to think when he left FFTG. This song truly puts BackWordz in a new light for me. Amazing.
This is my number 1 work out song
2023 and this is still incredible ❤
I've been studying Austrian Economics for 6 years now and it's so cool to see a band up there who represents those views! I hope they start a influential revolution!
Damn, I only came to know Austrian economics for two years. And I’ve been given books regarding them. And I’ve downloaded a few books from Mises Institute.
oh man ive been looking for a band like this for years........thank god.
Metal + Liberty? Dear god, greatness has finally been achieved.
Play this song every morning, pure fire with a good message
I wont even lie metalcore/hardcore and rap are my 2 favorite genres. This is pretty legit.!! Also, TAXATION IS THEFT, support Libertarian artists!
Taxation isn’t theft, it’s a give and receive. You give a piece of your earnings to the government and you are given governmental services and goods. Now, if ya wanna talk shop on if a person should pay taxes for things they do not directly benefit from (schooling, I hear, is a big one), that’s a whole different matter. But if you think that you giving money to a government that protects you, builds for you, and sometimes will die for you then you’re delusional.
Voluntarily supporting
@@blackraptor1154 theft is taking property without the consent of the property owner. The service or product played for by the loot from said act of theft is irrelevant in determining if an act is theft. TAXATION IS THEFT.
@Uncle Lucifer Zed "do not get registered at birth" Are you braindead? Its the same shit as getting circumsized at birth, its not like you had a fucking choice when all you can say is "gaga" and maybe even a "gugu".
@@blackraptor1154 When does the Government die? I've only seen it grow 10 fold.
The world needs more of you guys. Greetings from Mexico
Eric is an amazing human. One day I'd love to shake his hand.
I hope you’re hearing this, girl. Be great.
the singer is one talented fuck, from his raps to his screams.
I know from you from the Thomas Sowell documentary. Another gift from America's greatest intellect.
I'm only hear 5 years later due to hearing about you on a Thomas Sowell interview... Thanks Google!
Great work, Backwordz!
Eric has some of the best and most aggressive screams I've heard in a while...plus his singing, rapping, and lyrics? I'm always surprised when I hear a black dude have amazing screams..him and Howard Jones are next level.
Why are you surprised when a Black dude has amazing screams?
Wrust, sevendust... gotta listen to more music.
This is my new life anthem. Thank you, Rippa and team 🙏
WOOOO!!!
Being great solves issues before they become a problem. By default. It's great.
Walter E. Williams would be proud 💛🖤
Assuming he listened to rap metal.
Ah, screw it. He'd be proud even if he didn't.
Metalhead Ancap here.
I have fallen in love with you.
I've followed Thomas Sowell for years.. I found you through him. This music will save my sanity in 2021. God gave you a voice... much love to you. Thank you...
BackWordz ....Be Great is just.....GREAT!
Metal, Rap, ANCAP.... fuck I, I need this is in my life.
Such a banger. This is gonna be on repeat for a loooooooong time.
Drummer of 25 years and currently in a band for the last 7 years here. A lot of bands and groups and artists have messages. Some useful, some useless. You guys, you guys have a great, useful message. Love it, keep it up, keep slaughtering it.
A masterpiece of a song man. These guys should be so proud🙏🤘
My world view shattered ~2 minutes through this
Getting a Killswitch feel from this.
kurt witte ...hell yeah
I was thinking that too..
"Howard Jones"
A man of many words and many talents. And a very wise man!
AnarchyBall sent me here. I NEED THIS ALBUM!!
We need your music! This country definitely needs musicians like you. Thanks Backwordz
#RIPPAVERSE 🤘🏻
Be Great is Rockin Joint...💪👊🙌💯
Eric July is one of the great young thinkers today. Plus his brother is insanely talented
I can't understand a single word you're saying, but I'm sure it's some epic awesomeness about freedom. :)
The lyrics are in the description.
how did you end up here bro?! I know you from rcgroups btw!
ogrope 1 Haha small world! I'm a libertarian and follow Eric July on Facebook. :)
Small world indeed lol. I couldn't define myself by a group but I mostly agree with what libertarians have to say, anything that brings about critical thinking is all good and necessary in my book;)
i've noticed only Metal Rap,or Djent Rap,or whatever type of Metal Rap is the only true type of Rap nowadays compared to Modern "Rap"
I've watched YoungRippa on RUclips for years and never knew he had a band. Usually RUclipsrs' bands are embarrassing ... I can't believe I'm saying this, but I love this! It's like all of my musical tastes rolled into one song. Well not ALL, but you know what I mean. This guy is talented as fuck, politically intelligent, and has an amazingly talented band with him. I even liked the 2nd vocalist... that almost never happens. I'm blown away. I can't remember the last time I heard a metal song I liked this much. I thought it was becoming a lost art.
Backwardz, Silent Planet, and the new A7x is how all music should be portrayed, things that are REAL, not some fake shit to get views and money, the PASSION for expressing the truth and music. THIS is what its about, THANK YOU FOR EXISTING,
the vocalist is crazy versatile, refreshing. Damn good message also.
DUDE!!!!!!!! LOVE THIS!!!
Socialists: "Poor me."
Capitalists: "Poor you."
let's ask CPC how bad they are doing lol
One word: Anthem.
Holy hell..... I don't care for rap at all but I could listen to this guy for hours nice mix of rap and metal. It's not often you see someone mix it great like this.
Finally we got Ancap music artists. Sick and tired of the progressive socialists ruining this genre.
ahh yes the first world men with no pre-existing conditions telling everyone else they suck. those ancaps... -eyeroll-
@@Onus6688 oh yeah because you have to be a perfect demigod to do anything productive in this life of yours......🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@Drew15000 The Statists Governments is a joke.
@@Drew15000 Against my will because they have a army to make people do what the goverment want.
@@Drew15000 Just violent clowns. Nothing more than this.
I can't express how much I enjoy this song
Bro saw the king for a day cover, saw end of heartache partial, now I'm here. Fucking consider me subbed you're in my daily listens now fr. You guys better be famous someday or I'm gonna be upset
get my viking on!! straight fire brother
Fire from the Gods just got destroyed! Long live Backwordz!!!!
Eric and gang-your journey gives me hope for the industry I used to love more than life.
Been playing in a rock group for a decade. Were on our way up when the whole scene turned full on cult and basically blacklisted us for having libertarian views and being critical of all govt, not just Republicans.
Good to see you guys crushing it in the name of freedom
Would not have guessed YG Rippa would have such a badass scream/voice.
This video is literally making me cry. Eric, I just realized you are my icon. Thank you and don't ever stop being you.
Whoa, I was expecting a cheesy nu-metal thing but instead I got something new. This is really good, cant wait to hear more!
Much respect BackWordz. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.
🤯🤯🤯🤯 real artist not bowing down simply amazing
WOW....brings me that pumping fire to go for training, that old sensation that once gave me Stuck mojo. Really good
Anarchyball sent me.
Oh and, rock ON
That Guy T sent me here...and yeah...the lyrics are awesome.
This is such a powerful song. Eric you're one of the realest rappers/artists I know.
Eric! Dude you rock! 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
What a fantastic song, I'm inclined to say this is in the "Great" genre
Hail the Rippaverse!!!!
Man, I love Backwordz so much... I wish there was new stuff comin' out like this. I think this kind of message would hit a lot harder today than it did when it came out.
bruh this band is exactly what my life is lacking!!
backwordz !! from AZ,,,,, fire from the gods album didn't come CLOSE to this ONE SONG .. damn I'm jealous but I look up to you like no tommorow!
Came here from Youngrippa56's channel, had to see what he's been hyping up and shocked in a good way y'all keep it up I'm going to keep jamming and subscribe
He just ripped them apart, damn...that was savage. Love these guys.
Grinding everyday. Going to inspire people the way you do and shine some light on the corrupt world we live in
The rapping mixed with the bass gave me shivers up my spine. FUCK this is so good!
This is absolutely phenomenal.
My favorite song on the album. Listen to it at least once a week and more if I got a busy or tough week at work. Looking forward to the new album when it drops.
Love coming back to this joint.
THIS BAND IS BEYOND GREAT!
I usually listen to only rap but this got me into metal 🔥🔥👊🏿
yes!!!! OOORAH!!!!!!!!!
Leaving a comment on this video every week until Busta or Vetophile publish something that isn't a podcast.
I am only sad that I did not hear of them sooner. I love them! Be on repeat for over a week now on Apple Music!
Anarchy ball sent me XD
Welcome to the party, baby!
+Anarchyball woooooo
Thanks ! Love the music !
Same fam
The real one
nice Eric can scream & spit bars, love it!!
Only realised the connection here between them and fire from the gods now