To this day “there’s two sides to the story and I wish I knew yours” flew over a lot of heads. We don’t have to like each other, we don’t have to agree on everything, but we gotta share this land and this planet. One day I hope, this song won’t have a meaning other than to show how we had to have a song show us in broad terms how bitter we are to each other
Not this white person. But then again I don't consider myself white. I'm proud of my family, not my skin. It's pretty stupid to be attached to a skin color.
I’m just saying as a white male I don’t really want to call black ppl the nword but I can understand the other points that the white was supposed to have
I love hearing them get things off their chests, then SEEING them GENUINELY LOVE one another with that hug....Put tears in my eyes. Thank you, gentlemen.
@@johnland6965 so you like men on the low . But I’m sure you have children and a wife or a girlfriend … that’s the typical answer of a man that is denying his own shit and comments about two men hugging in a video and completely missed the whole point lol
I think it’s good as it is. It’s meaningful and doesn’t needed to be replicated in my opinion. But definitely more songs on the topic would be something I wanna see.
This is the first time I'm listening to this. I saw a piece about it on msnbc. Wow! Brave, creative, and powerful. I'm sitting here stunned.... thinking that we all have our differences and that's OK as long as we are respectful enough to listen, learn, and understand.... no matter how uncomfortable it may be.
@@bakersfielddoug so I just, cant be 'not racist.' Because I have a life and cant actively help against it, or cant donate because my money pays my bills. Being not racist is enough.
It takes a really gifted person to put it so eloquently! I will forever promote, support and love Joyner for this! To put both sides of the table on, smh, so critically important!
How the fuck this didn’t win a Grammy Joyner hands down a masterpiece I remember my heart breaking when this didn’t win but hey fuck the Grammy man you’re always the winner in my book man
I love how it's from both sides. Both listened and retorted. And at the end realize we should just be love.. Not hate ... We have different ways. Different ways approaching one another. Message of this song is LOVE. Love one another. Always
This song is the best, literally. It’s like he encapsulated American racial tension and put it honestly in two peoples shoes. All the things many people think but never say out loud, so it never gets resolved. I especially love the bridge where he talks about the cycle continuing, placing blame, and how divided we are. The song also takes accountability for both sides. Joyner really outdid himself here.
Because what you think is evil isn't just doing one thing that's bad. And just because what you think is good and does a good thing doesn't mean it doesn't do bad shit at the same time.
@@Jamplays592 not really, it's because the issues go far deeper than race. There's no such thing as good or evil in an objective context, what you see as moral and just others may see as wicked and disgusting. There's no objectivity to labeling things good or bad because in the end it's just a point of view which is a subjective expression
@@justaguyonyoutube there is objective good and evil. It's objectively good to help someone in need and objectively evil to murder. That's according to pretty much any culture, ever. It's more nuanced than that, of course, but on a really basic level you're just wrong. There is an inborn moral compass - it isn't all nature or all nurture. And that makes complete sense, just in an evolutionary sense. Good and evil may or may not be "just" human conceptions, I won't claim one or the other as truth, but it's either dishonest or naive to suggest that they don't exist. They certainly do, as ideas, or we wouldn't be talking about it in the first place. All or nothing approaches to complex and nuanced issues are silly. You're making a very extraordinary claim and presenting a self-assured veneer as if you know the truth. People have argued these things for thousands of years and we will likely continue arguing these things for thousands more. A little humility wouldn't kill you; you don't have all the answers.
It explains the whole problem that’s been going on for hundreds of years. Especially in the early/mid 1900s. Racism and division between both Black and White people isn’t necessarily a skin colour issue it’s a mindset issue. Racist people exist because of past issues between races and because they held onto that and spread their toxic point of view and infected other people. All people despite origin deserve love and peace, we should all get on and not see colour because deep down we’re all the same, we’re all human after all and at the end of the day skin colour/appearance doesn’t matter it’s who you are who determines who you are. Spread love not hate. And this is from the perspective of a white person. I mean sure I may have been “racist” in the past (when I was a kid) I thought it was strange that other people have different skin colour and then I learned that it wasn’t strange and that it was a normal part of humanity. But I guess we were all kind of like that as a kid because we were naive and hadn’t really seen the world.
@@aski8976 one line from the song sums it up, "there are 2 sides to every story and now you know mine". If you look as just one side of the story, or you listen to just 1 person in the song, you will never understand the full story. It is important to understand both sides.
This is hands down the best and realest rap song ever written. So underrated, 2024 and I'm still listening to this shyt and just looking at how nothing changes for better...
I've been so angry with what is happening to our Country. I've always judged people by character and never judged another religion as not to have my faith questioned. I didn't understand the hate. After this, I truly do. Maybe, we all just need to meet and talk. Get to know one another on a personal bases and go from there
I've legit felt uncomfortable the entire song... however it is EXTREMELY thought provoking. I love listening to things like this that make me listen first then think. Soild work.
Amen brutha! We gotta stand together. God loves us all. Fuck the government. They want us to pick a side. Nope..their is no side. We all in this together! Much love!
My nigha without or with you we all have a principal but my Scot finds we are innocent here to see this seeing Manson of ours and he has a great power that he shouldn't
Not starting an argument here but the same way that the second part isn't fascist is the same way the first part isn't. Joyner knows something you failed to realize from this song and that's this: we come from different places and both have shit to say about one another and it's possible to out those differences aside and coexist.
White guy here. What I got from this song was that there's a point on both sides. Okay, that sounds basic as fuck... except I mean there's REALLY a case on both sides. Whites and blacks spend so much time hating each other and killing each other that there's almost no understanding at all. But then when we try to understand each other, we also fight that shit "Trying to steal black culture", "Paying my taxes for your food stamps".... so there's a misunderstanding and we do it to each other. That's sad. We could do better.
This video is extremely courageous and enlightening. My first time listening to Joyner Lucas and I must admit I am pleasantly surprised by the lyrical content and subject matter depth. I will listen to more of his ventures. I think l have found a gem.
Yeah but hes just mumbling now, you'll be disappointed seeing him doing useless meaningless songs. This one and devil's work is a philosophical work. The rest trash
@@ahmadnuhu2871not true, listen to long way, winter blues, I'm sorry, broski, bank account remix, mask off remix, like any artist you pick and choose which you like, devils work 1 and your forgetting part 2😊
That's deep! This song should be trending right now for the world to hear! The media is dividing us all by race, religion and politics! We need to unite n show these mf's we are all human n let us live our lives the way we see fit! United we stand, divided we fall! 🙌🙏🏼
Iunno the world don't need to hear this .... Just certain people in America.... Canada and western Europe... Since most the other countries ain't multicultural.
I hope this song is heard in pity, I pray that this song will lose its meaning to us, and we can finally move past the racism. I understand the context but someone a hundred years later will see this and be sad that we were like this to begin
Saw you on the news. Looked you up. First comment I have ever made and I am in my 50's. I have written a bit and have worked with all of these "personalities". This was truly pretty awesome! I have been in education for almost 30 years and it has been a journey. It's time to drop another quickly before the election to compare the honesty of the candidates. What is integrity and is it valuable anymore?
I was lol. Here is a bit I wrote for my students to try to relate to them. Every time I’m in a school I feel miniscule Sit down and do your work; obey the rules Just staring into space; I feel like a fool I hate this place and their damned rules I get treated like a kid; shit, I am grown Since I have been little; I’ve made it on my own I don’t need no help; it don’t matter none I am my own family; I am number one I’m living on the streets, can’t say it no other way I’m living on the streets, living day to day I’m living on the streets, without a long term plan I’m living on the streets, I’ll take it right outta yo’ hand I will steal and burglarize and sell all that I can I will stack my cheese in the palm of my right hand Don’t you turn your back; you don’t understand You are not my friend; I am what I am I don’t have a job, and I work the streets I am living for today and that is all I need I put food in my mouth and all my clothes are fine You really ain’t nothing if you haven’t done no time I’m living on the streets, can’t say it no other way I’m living on the streets, living day to day I’m living on the streets, without a long term plan I’m living on the streets, I’ll take it right outta yo’ hand My life is what it is, no one sees the things I see For all that I have wronged, this is my penalty It just goes to show that there was no plan for me Living in this hell is my eternity I should’ve stayed in school, I should have tried my best It’s hard when your support needs more and you get less No one read me stories when I was very young Mom and dad were not around; their life was getting drunk If only someone cared and could see through all my pain Maybe then just maybe, I could start to build again A little bit of hope, a sign that life is good Until that day happens, you’ll find me in the ‘hood
If you picked a side you're to young for this song most educating song ever made this generation needed this so we dont repeat our fathers sins... Factsss
Im 16 and I get the meaning. I always looked at both sides of the story, but due to something that happened my vision got cloudy and I just started blaming the wrong people. This song really helped me get back to my old self. People shouldn't focus on the past to much, it only causes hatred and suffering. Stay strong ✌💯💯✌
I’m an “Euro-American” and I have a biracial son, he is technically my step son, (his biological father is black) and he has known this his whole life but he is my son, he has 3 brothers that are my biological kids but he has told me that he didn’t feel any different from them, thank God! So I have had a unique view of the racial issue(s) in this country. I have worked with people for years and as soon as they learn that my oldest son is “black” you can see the thought process with them realizing all the racist things they have said to or around me or they will actually change the way they interact with me! The sad part is, some people don’t even know that they are racist, they actually think their attitude is great, I have to explain to them why their point of view is the “racism” that is the problem. The racism the kkk burdens humanity with is easy to defeat, but the racism that most people have is hard to overcome. When people see a black man, not just a man, like every other man, that is hard to counteract. When people are so blind to the truth they say that “there isn’t disadvantages facing minorities today, they have the same, if not more, opportunity than anyone!”, it drives me crazy. Until white people in America can see people for who they are and not the color of their skin, nothing is going to change. Until people see a person, not a black or brown or white person but a person, that day will be a great day. I hope I am still around to witness it,.......peace be with you all.
I’ve been told that it is hard to do because ppl are born racist we humans naturally like to be around others that look/act/think like ourselves when your young you gatta teach your children what’s ok and what’s not ok
Racism is embedded in our mind, not able to be detangled overnight, maybe not even over a century. I hope my grandchildren will be able to live freely in they're latter years but I know that my generation will have to face racism for the rest of our lives( I'm 14 right now ).
Black Lives Matter....why are people disclaiming a truism. Obviously all lives matter but when we say our lives matter we are saying that there are people who dont treat us that way. Then those same people come to our protest with their own signs trying to disclaim, if that's the right word, our protest. Trying to protest against Black Lives Matter, which to me sounds like you're saying black lives dont matter. If your not racist after that then you are most definitely ignorant.
No aint no way people are born racist its learned, when I was a kid my first friend and best friend is black, and when his parents said we couldn't play together, I cried my eyes out, im still friends too this day, kids aren't naturally racist, that is something that is taught
Appreciate the new use of the art form called Spoken Word. You literally brought the stage to mass media backed by music and visual aids. LOVE the Apollo is clapping; standing ovation.
This song gave me 96% in L.A. when I was in highschool, that's how strong these lyrics are! Mad respect! (Project was to find a song that describes the world)
Uncomfortable, yes. Mind opening, indeed. This is THE conversation that needs to happen on a mass scale so we can truly unite. Untie as brothers and sisters, as Americans, or simply because we are ALL humans. Ive lived both sides of this story and i will fight for everyone!
I've watched this so many times and it still hits the same everytime!! It's all about understanding how history has put us into this position and to move forward as black and white people, this would relate to so many people(I'm from the UK) but it's not mainstream so doesn't get seen!! Poetic and honest song.
The feeling of this song at 12 then 13 then 14 is that every year you start to see each side you start to realize what's happening and see that no one is in the right everyone is in the wrong
The message of this brilliant song as i understand it is unity through acceptance of our differences. Unity and love not division and war. It is a powerful song with a beautiful message that i am so grateful to have had the opportunity to witness.
@@troysparks3772 I'll take you up on that advice, I'll tell you what I think after I listen to both Edit: I listen to both and your right. "RVE" and "SBTWM" are both really good, but I'm gonna have to listen to RVE again. I didn't catch the meaning, but I did catch the meaning SBTWM. When I get older, I'm gonna have my kids listen to this, I don't want them to grow up with hatred. I thank you for telling me about these masterpieces, you've given me a new perspective. 💯
Back in my wild days, my favorite drug dealer was black. One time he told me the cops in my state were racist and they'd pulled him over just because he was black and assumed that meant he was criminal. I responded "but you are a drug dealer" and he said "yeah but those n*ggas didn't know that", then we both started laughing hysterically lol.
Same for all white people not Trump loving conservatives. Joyner pits 2 stereotypes against each other, both races are varied and nuanced. We are individuals after all. Incredible song and video though. Starts a good and much needed conversation.
Racism drives me crazy. I love Joyner's point of view, 2 sides to every story, but we are all one people, how much better would we all be if we stop looking at color and look deeper.
I personally don’t hate white people I strongly dislike the people who take advantage of their power and are hurtful to other races because they are “superior “
this song just makes me want to cry i love how it describes how both sides feel and i've always been against race like i love you no matter what your color is i dont believe in race we all brothers and sisters at the end of the day
I'm a 50 year old white guy...I ain't never been racist and the only thing I'm prejudiced about is STUPIDITY!!!!!! keepin it "G" in BAMA BAAABBBBBYYYY!!!!
Well I'm glad you like this there is another that's like this it's called two rappers kill racism I hope people listen to these songs and realize we all the same inside
Shit this made me cry a lil It’s good to see real conversation and understanding and love in a world that is so filled with hatred corruption and arguing
As a 42 year old male of 5 sons I'll be showing them this video is amazing and you should be proud of yourself not for the message but the love behind it thank you for this...
If you chose a side to stand on within this video, you completely missed the point.
Ur so woke bro
Exactly 🖤
“I’m not racist my sisters BF black” 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Hahha true story man
@@elbinx760 IM SAYING i hear that line and everytime im like dawgggggg FOHHH
This should've been dropped in 2020 this would have EXPLODED
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Lmao y’all forget this shit exploded when it came out😂😂
It's been out and ppl still DONT FUCKING GET IT THEY STILL STUCK INA RUT!!
True
@@fear3127 rutt
I refuse not to cry but the ending did it all. That hug hits different
To this day “there’s two sides to the story and I wish I knew yours” flew over a lot of heads. We don’t have to like each other, we don’t have to agree on everything, but we gotta share this land and this planet. One day I hope, this song won’t have a meaning other than to show how we had to have a song show us in broad terms how bitter we are to each other
I keep telling people wat you said but in my own terms but noone listens or understands
"I love you but I hate you at the same time." Why isn't this song trending in 2020?
I love this fuckin song nigga yes I’m black
Why isn't it trending? Because basic humanity, respect, and compassion. Shouldn't be a "trend" it is (morally supposed to be) a reality
True but you know how much hate he would get
I wish white person call someone a N just because they do and see what happens 😕 don't get fucc up trying to prove a point
I'm still jamming to it (2023).🤘🔥
This song is one of the best songs ever written it shows how both white and black people feel honestly I would love a part 2
Not this white person. But then again I don't consider myself white. I'm proud of my family, not my skin. It's pretty stupid to be attached to a skin color.
@@bakersfielddoug
But you are attached to it. The world will never let you escape it.
@@acarpentersson8271 too much is put into how "the world" its time to separate from the world and just be human
You couldn't do a part 2 because he does both side already
I’m just saying as a white male I don’t really want to call black ppl the nword but I can understand the other points that the white was supposed to have
I love hearing them get things off their chests, then SEEING them GENUINELY LOVE one another with that hug....Put tears in my eyes. Thank you, gentlemen.
I agree
too homoerotic for my tastes. not something we should teach young impressionable children.
@@numi7242 come on this has go to be a joke
@@numi7242 sounds like you’re closeted bud
@@johnland6965 so you like men on the low . But I’m sure you have children and a wife or a girlfriend … that’s the typical answer of a man that is denying his own shit and comments about two men hugging in a video and completely missed the whole point lol
I always come back and listen to this to remind myself why Joyner is the best poet of this generation.
He not the greatest poet of this generation but he's just as legendary
Thats not even Joyner thats hopsin
@@MUSIC.IMPACT.CULTURE. not it ain't 😂
@@Lxqesso why his name right there ain't it his shit ok im beyond confused never mind
Aesop rocks a better Poet
Use this as a “make part 2” button
Use this as We need an part two
I think it’s good as it is. It’s meaningful and doesn’t needed to be replicated in my opinion. But definitely more songs on the topic would be something I wanna see.
I hit 420 time to blaze some trees
Dam it needs a part 2 straight up
@@charlesgrocho6148 Ahaha there is a not iam Not straight parody and I know the complete lyrics cause it's amazing
why would anyone dislike? they obviously dont realize the true meaning behind the song
It was snowflakes
No, they understand the meaning of it that's why they disliked it
@@bloxyaesthetics4113 racists.
@@bloxyaesthetics4113 that too
And to this day I still don’t understand the song
Song is 3 years old and still applies to today's problems
This song will be 324 years old and still be relevant in society
And it will continue for a while longer but we are making a dent, we getting somewhere✊🏾
3 years isn’t a lot at all slavery ended like abt like 40 years ago
@@yahir2149 wtf are you talking about
@@yahir2149 what? Slavery in the usa ended 155 years ago...
This is the first time I'm listening to this. I saw a piece about it on msnbc. Wow! Brave, creative, and powerful. I'm sitting here stunned.... thinking that we all have our differences and that's OK as long as we are respectful enough to listen, learn, and understand.... no matter how uncomfortable it may be.
AS A BLACKMAN , THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL SONGS IVE EVER HEARD!!!! WOWWWWWW
Pov: u didn't understand what the video was trying to point out
@@mycatatekermit3437 he most likely does understand what this video is saying that is why it’s so powerful
Truly
@JJ I was just trying to point out to him that race doesn't matter bc apparently he HAD to add "AS A BLACKMAN"
@@mycatatekermit3437 pov: you have an anime pfp and your brain dead
"blame it on anybody except for your own race" daaaaaaaaaamn .
@@lucrasity Uh I'm Milato so.... Who am I supposed to talk shit on?
shut up dweeb you’re like 10 “ daaaam .” head ass 😂
@@CarloAmador lmao .-.
Applies to both characters here.
@@CarloAmador dude said dweeb- bruh just let people appreciate lyrics.
It's crazy. Soon as I finished listening to this song I tried talking about it with my homie and every word I said rhymed
Lmao
I smell 🧢 jk
thats crazy dalan christensen. good point!
I smell hella 🧢
@@yamommaahoe189 😂
This is art.. this is what greatness is
The typical "I'm not racist but..." has a whole new meaning
It's not enough to be "not racist." There is no middle ground. You either are racist or you are anti racist.
@@bakersfielddoug yeah okay
@@bakersfielddoug so I just, cant be 'not racist.' Because I have a life and cant actively help against it, or cant donate because my money pays my bills. Being not racist is enough.
@@guitar4254 you're dumb
@@jfsharpie9975 I'm actually quoting a professor that speaks at Berkeley.
It takes a really gifted person to put it so eloquently! I will forever promote, support and love Joyner for this! To put both sides of the table on, smh, so critically important!
_I love the ending of this, the whole point, it's understanding and love._
@Rhys Luff no
@Rhys Luff no one won that isn't the point
@Rhys Luff bruh did u even try to listen to the song
Let me know if I'm right. Its showing weakness in both.
Its showing the feeling in both
@@stxrmsab you are right
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Who here with me 2024?…🙋🏽♀️
Song still hitting like hearing it the first time
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Yep yep
Ive heard over the years people lean to one side or the other, not realizing that its all Joyner. Its so easy to fall victim of visual ques.
im not racist🔥
This song still gives me chills. Most influential song imo. Plenty of other fantastic songs but this one hits in a whole different way
How the fuck this didn’t win a Grammy Joyner hands down a masterpiece I remember my heart breaking when this didn’t win but hey fuck the Grammy man you’re always the winner in my book man
Because he is rayce grifter
@@sticksnstonespatriot1728 ?
grammys are rigged as fuck because you can't have powerful songs win awards to not cause drama with the fucked up music industry
To explicit!
Because they want us to keep hating each other.
Bro this is why I like Lucas so much, he doesn’t just rap to rap.
Watching this from South Africa 🇿🇦
From Uganda
Jozi in the building! Where you at
5 years later and it still slaps, This song deserves a billion views 🤞🤞
I love how it's from both sides. Both listened and retorted. And at the end realize we should just be love.. Not hate ... We have different ways. Different ways approaching one another. Message of this song is LOVE. Love one another. Always
Imagine if this landed when George Floyd was murdered
this prolly would've been number one song ngl
Copied
@@what5772 From you? Fucking crazy to think sometimes people have similar thoughts or feelings.
@@seanconrad1335 no
Sad you think every white man is racist cause of the act of one white cop.
This song is the best, literally. It’s like he encapsulated American racial tension and put it honestly in two peoples shoes. All the things many people think but never say out loud, so it never gets resolved. I especially love the bridge where he talks about the cycle continuing, placing blame, and how divided we are. The song also takes accountability for both sides. Joyner really outdid himself here.
It's crazy how both sides of the song objectively have points
Because what you think is evil isn't just doing one thing that's bad. And just because what you think is good and does a good thing doesn't mean it doesn't do bad shit at the same time.
@@Jamplays592 not really, it's because the issues go far deeper than race. There's no such thing as good or evil in an objective context, what you see as moral and just others may see as wicked and disgusting. There's no objectivity to labeling things good or bad because in the end it's just a point of view which is a subjective expression
That was the point
@@justaguyonyoutube yeah that's not accurate. There are plenty of things that are wrong regardless of how people perceive them .
@@justaguyonyoutube there is objective good and evil. It's objectively good to help someone in need and objectively evil to murder. That's according to pretty much any culture, ever.
It's more nuanced than that, of course, but on a really basic level you're just wrong.
There is an inborn moral compass - it isn't all nature or all nurture. And that makes complete sense, just in an evolutionary sense.
Good and evil may or may not be "just" human conceptions, I won't claim one or the other as truth, but it's either dishonest or naive to suggest that they don't exist. They certainly do, as ideas, or we wouldn't be talking about it in the first place.
All or nothing approaches to complex and nuanced issues are silly. You're making a very extraordinary claim and presenting a self-assured veneer as if you know the truth. People have argued these things for thousands of years and we will likely continue arguing these things for thousands more. A little humility wouldn't kill you; you don't have all the answers.
This explains the whole problem in 2019-2020 with people being prejudice and stuff
It explains the whole history of the world
It explains the whole problem that’s been going on for hundreds of years. Especially in the early/mid 1900s. Racism and division between both Black and White people isn’t necessarily a skin colour issue it’s a mindset issue. Racist people exist because of past issues between races and because they held onto that and spread their toxic point of view and infected other people. All people despite origin deserve love and peace, we should all get on and not see colour because deep down we’re all the same, we’re all human after all and at the end of the day skin colour/appearance doesn’t matter it’s who you are who determines who you are. Spread love not hate. And this is from the perspective of a white person. I mean sure I may have been “racist” in the past (when I was a kid) I thought it was strange that other people have different skin colour and then I learned that it wasn’t strange and that it was a normal part of humanity. But I guess we were all kind of like that as a kid because we were naive and hadn’t really seen the world.
Explains MAGAts perfectly
I learned one damn REAL ASS lesson from this.
brian you’re literally the most incompetent person i’ve ever seen write something , this video and message went right over your head. wake up dude.
@@swetsTV Oop-😳
@@swetsTV I am so confused rn i aint playin, what does this song meannn does it mean give peace or does it mean take a side?? Like im confusedd
@@aski8976 my understanding is that no matter the social issue there’s always two sides and we all need to look into the deeper meaning behind both
@@aski8976 one line from the song sums it up, "there are 2 sides to every story and now you know mine". If you look as just one side of the story, or you listen to just 1 person in the song, you will never understand the full story. It is important to understand both sides.
This is hands down the best and realest rap song ever written. So underrated, 2024 and I'm still listening to this shyt and just looking at how nothing changes for better...
Anyone else always tear up when the man holds his arms out for a hug🥺
This song is art at its finest and has been unmatched still in 2022
🔥🔥🔥
end of 2022 and this still gets me to tear up.
I've been so angry with what is happening to our Country.
I've always judged people by character and never judged another religion as not to have my faith questioned.
I didn't understand the hate.
After this, I truly do.
Maybe, we all just need to meet and talk.
Get to know one another on a personal bases and go from there
Exactly. We're all connected.
Wow!
Amen
Amen
YASSSS!! **HUGS**
Joyner the 🐐
He deserves a grammy
Got wait for dat mfs still sleepin
I've legit felt uncomfortable the entire song... however it is EXTREMELY thought provoking. I love listening to things like this that make me listen first then think. Soild work.
Ghaye.
@@sticksnstonespatriot1728 childish
@AUSTRUMU PROSPEKTS KOMISIJA he never said he disliked it. I get how it can make you feel uncomfortable but i think that was the point
POV he was not the one singing 😅
Amen brutha! We gotta stand together. God loves us all. Fuck the government. They want us to pick a side. Nope..their is no side. We all in this together! Much love!
Still can’t watch this without crying. There is power in this…
Love for ALL humans ❤
5 years later and this song still has meaning, relevance and depth.
6 year later. as a white boy from South Africa this song will never loose its power and truth
Coming back to this song the hug at the end still gives me chills.
This hits deep. It makes me cry and gives me chills. This is the realest I’ve ever heard.
You prolly need some J Cole in your life
Cuzin trust me we been back next VP is a black woman with......finish
My nigha without or with you we all have a principal but my Scot finds we are innocent here to see this seeing Manson of ours and he has a great power that he shouldn't
Its hella true thoo
Same
what a message. neither side is entirely right or wrong. but there is a right answer mixed between them somewhere.
My daughter showed me this tonight. A young woman from Scotland 🏴
One world x
Ayyy I though I was only Scot 🏴🏴🏴👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Another one here 🏴🏴
Im german lol
Damn he knocked the whole table over,ya know shit is getting real
it’s so good but I can’t rap along with it without thinking about the people who haven’t heard the whole thing and will think I’m racist AF
Not starting an argument here but the same way that the second part isn't fascist is the same way the first part isn't. Joyner knows something you failed to realize from this song and that's this: we come from different places and both have shit to say about one another and it's possible to out those differences aside and coexist.
@@eastcoastadventure1290 how you gon say “not tryna start a argument” and literally dissed nigga 💀
Get a friend from the opposite race to do it with you. Its fun especially when you can bounce off eachother decently
@@zalmial2001 just don’t say the n word
@@kiyocarter5969 Wouldn't that defeat the purpose tho?
So powerful of a message in this song brought me to tears
White guy here. What I got from this song was that there's a point on both sides. Okay, that sounds basic as fuck... except I mean there's REALLY a case on both sides. Whites and blacks spend so much time hating each other and killing each other that there's almost no understanding at all. But then when we try to understand each other, we also fight that shit "Trying to steal black culture", "Paying my taxes for your food stamps".... so there's a misunderstanding and we do it to each other. That's sad. We could do better.
Right, We can all do better tryin to understand each other.
@@dirkaveli4792 For sure man. We all gotta live on the earth together.
I just cried and cried. I felt the words and hug. I wish things , situations and some wasn't the way it is. I just want PEACE AND LESS STRESS.
This video is extremely courageous and enlightening. My first time listening to Joyner Lucas and I must admit I am pleasantly surprised by the lyrical content and subject matter depth. I will listen to more of his ventures. I think l have found a gem.
Now I like this act.
Yeah but hes just mumbling now, you'll be disappointed seeing him doing useless meaningless songs. This one and devil's work is a philosophical work. The rest trash
@@ahmadnuhu2871not true, listen to long way, winter blues, I'm sorry, broski, bank account remix, mask off remix, like any artist you pick and choose which you like, devils work 1 and your forgetting part 2😊
That song is so powerful seriously Joyner Lucas deserve a Grammy for this song.
damn this almost made me cry 😭
XxJasmineAliciaxX Fr
XxJasmineAliciaxX same
Like I’m black and my dad don’t do anything but rising me roght
Yup it definitely got me
Racism should stop
@@irenekikechi5184 wow why has nobody ever said this?
That's deep! This song should be trending right now for the world to hear! The media is dividing us all by race, religion and politics! We need to unite n show these mf's we are all human n let us live our lives the way we see fit! United we stand, divided we fall! 🙌🙏🏼
Exactly! 💯
Iunno the world don't need to hear this .... Just certain people in America.... Canada and western Europe... Since most the other countries ain't multicultural.
It’s us vs them
Hope yk those ppl r the whites
@@coreyronson2171true. In poland we have about 18% non natives. And that is after 10% added of ukrainian pussies who ran from war.
This song will never loose its relevance
I hope this song is heard in pity, I pray that this song will lose its meaning to us, and we can finally move past the racism. I understand the context but someone a hundred years later will see this and be sad that we were like this to begin
Hopefully one day soon it does.
I think this song is genieus, but i hope one day it does.
Saw you on the news. Looked you up. First comment I have ever made and I am in my 50's. I have written a bit and have worked with all of these "personalities". This was truly pretty awesome! I have been in education for almost 30 years and it has been a journey. It's time to drop another quickly before the election to compare the honesty of the candidates. What is integrity and is it valuable anymore?
You were watching Ari’s show? I’m here for the same reason! This song is so powerful. More people need to hear it.
I was lol. Here is a bit I wrote for my students to try to relate to them.
Every time I’m in a school I feel miniscule
Sit down and do your work; obey the rules
Just staring into space; I feel like a fool
I hate this place and their damned rules
I get treated like a kid; shit, I am grown
Since I have been little; I’ve made it on my own
I don’t need no help; it don’t matter none
I am my own family; I am number one
I’m living on the streets, can’t say it no other way
I’m living on the streets, living day to day
I’m living on the streets, without a long term plan
I’m living on the streets, I’ll take it right outta yo’ hand
I will steal and burglarize and sell all that I can
I will stack my cheese in the palm of my right hand
Don’t you turn your back; you don’t understand
You are not my friend; I am what I am
I don’t have a job, and I work the streets
I am living for today and that is all I need
I put food in my mouth and all my clothes are fine
You really ain’t nothing if you haven’t done no time
I’m living on the streets, can’t say it no other way
I’m living on the streets, living day to day
I’m living on the streets, without a long term plan
I’m living on the streets, I’ll take it right outta yo’ hand
My life is what it is, no one sees the things I see
For all that I have wronged, this is my penalty
It just goes to show that there was no plan for me
Living in this hell is my eternity
I should’ve stayed in school, I should have tried my best
It’s hard when your support needs more and you get less
No one read me stories when I was very young
Mom and dad were not around; their life was getting drunk
If only someone cared and could see through all my pain
Maybe then just maybe, I could start to build again
A little bit of hope, a sign that life is good
Until that day happens, you’ll find me in the ‘hood
I watched this when it came out & I thought it was dope and genius.. now watching it, I just want to cry.
No 🧢 shii hit way different
As a native American, this song really touched my soul 🙏
Nobody asked what’s your race
If you picked a side you're to young for this song most educating song ever made this generation needed this so we dont repeat our fathers sins... Factsss
Im 16 and I get the meaning. I always looked at both sides of the story, but due to something that happened my vision got cloudy and I just started blaming the wrong people. This song really helped me get back to my old self. People shouldn't focus on the past to much, it only causes hatred and suffering. Stay strong ✌💯💯✌
I love this fuckin song
@RhysTheCODBlogger FaZe definitely not. rewatch the video and actually listen to the lyrics of the black guy. try to understand it.
@@rainbarton nope. Everything the white dude said, I agreed with. You're not supposed to, but I literally agree with everything he said.
@Rhys Luff neither won
this is what i love bout music. i love that music can portray so much in such a short amount of time. this gives me chills every time i watch it
Lost a best friend of 22 years due to this divide. Good shit and hit me right in the feels.
Something similar happened to me. I am white. I support trump. I am racist.
What
@@gabeross515 lmao
Good
@@gabeross515 I see modest pel>can has rotted your brain
Man this song is DEEP was not expecting this this man is a genius
I’m an “Euro-American” and I have a biracial son, he is technically my step son, (his biological father is black) and he has known this his whole life but he is my son, he has 3 brothers that are my biological kids but he has told me that he didn’t feel any different from them, thank God! So I have had a unique view of the racial issue(s) in this country. I have worked with people for years and as soon as they learn that my oldest son is “black” you can see the thought process with them realizing all the racist things they have said to or around me or they will actually change the way they interact with me! The sad part is, some people don’t even know that they are racist, they actually think their attitude is great, I have to explain to them why their point of view is the “racism” that is the problem. The racism the kkk burdens humanity with is easy to defeat, but the racism that most people have is hard to overcome. When people see a black man, not just a man, like every other man, that is hard to counteract. When people are so blind to the truth they say that “there isn’t disadvantages facing minorities today, they have the same, if not more, opportunity than anyone!”, it drives me crazy. Until white people in America can see people for who they are and not the color of their skin, nothing is going to change. Until people see a person, not a black or brown or white person but a person, that day will be a great day. I hope I am still around to witness it,.......peace be with you all.
I’ve been told that it is hard to do because ppl are born racist we humans naturally like to be around others that look/act/think like ourselves when your young you gatta teach your children what’s ok and what’s not ok
Racism is embedded in our mind, not able to be detangled overnight, maybe not even over a century. I hope my grandchildren will be able to live freely in they're latter years but I know that my generation will have to face racism for the rest of our lives( I'm 14 right now ).
Black Lives Matter....why are people disclaiming a truism. Obviously all lives matter but when we say our lives matter we are saying that there are people who dont treat us that way. Then those same people come to our protest with their own signs trying to disclaim, if that's the right word, our protest. Trying to protest against Black Lives Matter, which to me sounds like you're saying black lives dont matter. If your not racist after that then you are most definitely ignorant.
Lee Marvin at LADbible & Real Porridge Podcast 💯😊
No aint no way people are born racist its learned, when I was a kid my first friend and best friend is black, and when his parents said we couldn't play together, I cried my eyes out, im still friends too this day, kids aren't naturally racist, that is something that is taught
Appreciate the new use of the art form called Spoken Word. You literally brought the stage to mass media backed by music and visual aids. LOVE the Apollo is clapping; standing ovation.
"I'm ducking every time I hear a fucking plane now"
every. fucking. time. and. day.
I don't care how old this song is I respect it more and more every time I hear IT !!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
I’ve heard this over 50 times and it still gives me chill every time. Great message, great lyricism, great rapper.❤️
You count how many times you listen to it?😂
@@xxsavagegod05xx90 118 and counting🥰
@@Fisherfella fair enough 😂
dis song needs grammy
No .. Grammy needs this work
There is no stealing culture in America we are a melting pot of culture that’s what makes America great enough to learn and share
I can't remember ever hearing a more powerful song.. Literally brought me to tears.. Thank you Joyner Lucas.
Tears? Are you serious?
@@dripptavis Serious. Have you never been so moved by music?
@@jerryrussell278 I have…but not by something like this.
Usually, it’s a breakup song that I hear after being broken up…for having a tiny penis.
This song is facts. ESPECIALLY now!!
This song gave me 96% in L.A. when I was in highschool, that's how strong these lyrics are! Mad respect! (Project was to find a song that describes the world)
Uncomfortable, yes.
Mind opening, indeed.
This is THE conversation that needs to happen on a mass scale so we can truly unite. Untie as brothers and sisters, as Americans, or simply because we are ALL humans. Ive lived both sides of this story and i will fight for everyone!
This song is needed now more than ever
Sad but true
I've watched this so many times and it still hits the same everytime!! It's all about understanding how history has put us into this position and to move forward as black and white people, this would relate to so many people(I'm from the UK) but it's not mainstream so doesn't get seen!! Poetic and honest song.
The feeling of this song at 12 then 13 then 14 is that every year you start to see each side you start to realize what's happening and see that no one is in the right everyone is in the wrong
I never have seen or even heard of this video & I’m in tears .. Joyner you are so ahead of your time I pray we all start hearing you
Deep deep truth that might hurt some cause now they hear truth they aren't willing to accept
Amen. Ignorance is bliss
I gotta give this guy so many props for doing this. This song has so much meaning💙
The message of this brilliant song as i understand it is unity through acceptance of our differences. Unity and love not division and war. It is a powerful song with a beautiful message that i am so grateful to have had the opportunity to witness.
This must be the realest shit I've ever heard anybody sing or rap. What a masterpiece❤️ and such a reflection on the world today
@@troysparks3772 I'll take you up on that advice, I'll tell you what I think after I listen to both
Edit: I listen to both and your right. "RVE" and "SBTWM" are both really good, but I'm gonna have to listen to RVE again. I didn't catch the meaning, but I did catch the meaning SBTWM. When I get older, I'm gonna have my kids listen to this, I don't want them to grow up with hatred. I thank you for telling me about these masterpieces, you've given me a new perspective. 💯
Back in my wild days, my favorite drug dealer was black. One time he told me the cops in my state were racist and they'd pulled him over just because he was black and assumed that meant he was criminal. I responded "but you are a drug dealer" and he said "yeah but those n*ggas didn't know that", then we both started laughing hysterically lol.
All black people don’t do weed and smoke, party and etc We can be civil 🥺
Same for all white people not Trump loving conservatives. Joyner pits 2 stereotypes against each other, both races are varied and nuanced. We are individuals after all.
Incredible song and video though. Starts a good and much needed conversation.
Racism drives me crazy. I love Joyner's point of view, 2 sides to every story, but we are all one people, how much better would we all be if we stop looking at color and look deeper.
No shit, stop letting media depict everyone.
I personally don’t hate white people I strongly dislike the people who take advantage of their power and are hurtful to other races because they are “superior “
Im...
White and even I know that I ain't racist I have a black husband
As A black man in America 🇺🇸 EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG I CRY 😢😢😢😢AND JUST CAN'T HELP IT
That hug was unexpected in this video and made me tear up as a grown man. Thank you for all that you do.
this song just makes me want to cry i love how it describes how both sides feel and i've always been against race like i love you no matter what your color is i dont believe in race we all brothers and sisters at the end of the day
Dam, our argument was kinda weak 🤦🏾♂️
😂😂😂😂 glad someone said it
Which side are you on?
@@nokwandanxumalo7059 is that a trick question or did you really not get the point 😂
@@nokwandanxumalo7059 I'm full nixxa what you tlkn bout 🤔🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Still listening to this beautiful song 🔥🔥🔥 2024. Devided will fall and united will stand no matter the race nor the color
"Its like were living in the same building but split in to 2 floors"
Even in 2024 it still hit deep
This video is so moving. . It really made me cry. . Gives you a lot to think about!! All Glory To GOD!
Look up paranormalhuf juice wrld or xxxtentacion thatll give you more to think about 🙏
This dude a stereotype hardcore it's stupid ik alot of white ppl who fathers left
BET!!!
I'm a 50 year old white guy...I ain't never been racist and the only thing I'm prejudiced about is STUPIDITY!!!!!! keepin it "G" in BAMA BAAABBBBBYYYY!!!!
Well I'm glad you like this there is another that's like this it's called two rappers kill racism I hope people listen to these songs and realize we all the same inside
Wow, this video hit hard!! Strong lyrics! It's the love at the end that got me.
When i see ppl fighting in the comments and picking sides i start to lose hope because the whole song is made so that we would understand each other
Man... realest shit ever heard in 36 yrs... a masterpiece! Of course no mainstream play.. not enough... racism... 💯
Damn this hits different if you really pay attention
Sending love all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 In 2022 I’m still listening to this MONSTER of a song ..still gives me chills 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
The white guys acting skills are insane, he genuinely looked like a proud racist.
Maybe he’s not acting lol
Unlike the brotha, who wasn't acting.
"Blame It On Puerto Rico"
That hit home hard.
🤝🏼✊🏼🇵🇷❤️🩹🫂🇿🇦🩸🇺🇲✊🏼🤝🏼
Shit this made me cry a lil
It’s good to see real conversation and understanding and love in a world that is so filled with hatred corruption and arguing
As a 42 year old male of 5 sons I'll be showing them this video is amazing and you should be proud of yourself not for the message but the love behind it thank you for this...
The feeling I'm feeling after this, is deep💞😭