This was a poem written by Manny Rosen, a friend of Brown's, after Rosen's daughter passed away due to an OD. James Brown added "this is a revolution of the mind" to the lyrics towards the end of the song as a reference to his live double album from the Apollo in 1971. Thought those were interesting facts about the song, so figured I'd share.
Just wondering did Manny Rosen wrote the entire all three parts? Or just the opening poem? Very interesting fact about iths actually thanks for sharing 👍👍
I’ll never forget when i first heard all of these songs i was hooked on heroin, crying cus i was sick and i hated myself. Now it’s been 3 years since i got clean and i still cry when i hear them cus i was so hopeless back then on the street dead broke toxic man in my life, then a overdose on the 9.12.2017 made me go cold turky on 11.12.2017 and since then i’m clean. I’m happy have an apartment and a boyfrend who loves me uncondisinaly. I hope you are all staying safe and i hope if you’re getting of drugs stay strong you can do it! And to all of you that got of drugs bravo👏, and to everyone who never tried drugs DON’T! Peace to all who read this and thank you for reading. Edit : still clean today it’s been 4 years! Bought a house with my fiancé🥳 Update : still sober!❤️ 7 years now
Heroin had me in its grip for over 30 yrs I thank the Holy Father for saving my life and showing me the way back to the light,and to youngsters out there be smart damn doing what others do because drugs will kill you.
True to my life heroin stole 15 year. My life Luis Molina but I've bean clean since 1994. I thank my GOD above for carrying me though it all if have this same problem reach up to him he will answer you everytime if you believe he will deliver you from your weakness just believe brother's sister of all colors and race's he love us all that you believe and trust God Bless you all
My name is Gabe, im a 23 yo recovering heroin addict. I live in AZ where this shit is a plague. Too many have been lost everywhere. I can only say that I must stay sober for not just myself, but for my fellows. Just the other day I ran into a young man at a gas station that was in deep. I gave him $20 dollars to get some food in his stomach. I gave him a hug and told him I care. I was overcame with emotion because I was looking at myself. So I continue to never look down on anyone still struggling. We can't save everyone, but we cant give up. ✌☝❤
I wish our young people would listen to some of this Ole' School Music...this is what we had once upon a time; during the civil rights era as it took to the 60's and finally the 70's. Wake up children, THIS STILL APPLIES TODAY!!!!!! BE SMART AND STAY IN SCHOOL...Education is the key. God bless.
+SarekParks you have a valid point mam yet it is on those of us who know the pillars of understanding to point the true way come even the tyranny of rebellion,they must be made aware of the keys in their hands that unlock their futures.
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the junk they listen to today with fake instruments and bs lyrics is a joke compared to legends like James and funky ass bands that rolled with and like him !!
I would really love to see the community do much better than we do. Us young folk shouldn't be right out of high school and already know people who are lost in dope and/or gettin killed in the street. Its sad man. I'm only 21 now, I have an uncle serving 15 years fed time over cocaine after serving 4 years state time, I have another uncle who was murdered over dope and cash before I was born, both of my granddads were alcoholics and died young before I was born .. Almost all my cousins on one side of the family have been or are currently hooked on Opiates, and I already know 3 guys I knew from grade school that have been shot and killed over dope or gang violence. I don't give a damn what color you are or where you come from, the sorrow is all the same when it comes to this shit. People gotta do better. Too many single mothers and fatherless homes on all sides.
Every time I here this it gives me chills, because James speaks the truth. This song is beyond deep...True poetic suspense! He makes your thoughts travel to a dark place.
You've become a preacher, a teacher, a philosopher, an artist, a God. Your commitment to social justice, unconditional love for the others, this empathy comes only from someone who has also truly suffered. Wishing for a better world an society is noble, maybe the ultimate virtue. This makes you a God Mr. James Brown. We need more people like you in this crazy world. Forever thankful for your legacy and infinite wisdom
Rest in peace Katie. To other people who are hooked on Heroin i pray for you everyday. James Brown is amazing and his song Try Me is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The person I love the most in this world is a heroin addict. Beeb i love you no matter what. I don't express myself the right way to you. It hurts you and in turn hurts me ten times more. i know you will get past this phase in your life. You are the strongest most beautiful human I have ever met. You amaze me every day. I also learn from you every day. I will be here when you decide to take your life back.
LaRue Nedd this actually came out in the early 70’s , I heard it as a kid from my siblings record collection. It really stayed I’m my mind and helped me not to have any interest in drugs whatsoever! In fact , it scared me in a respectful way. Thanks James 🤔
There is only one drug you need, thats soulful voices of black singers, all over America, but especially the deep south, where James is from, because its there were the deep soulful voice is at its most potent, its strongest, reaching deep deep down into your soul, tingling your blood, making it run hot & cold all through your bones, your muscles, your heart and your mind. It's so addictive, you get a feeling of love, freedom and happiness, continually, from the moment you leave your bed in the morning, all through the day, till you get back into bed at night.
How can you not love this man and his work? 73 was way too young for him, But i believe his work will never die still this today..when i'm down..I listen and get up
This song hit home so hard... gets right to my heart... my father died an addict and my big bro is still caught up in the deepest darkest place of heroin... This is an amazing song.
I know people right now who is caught up! It is so sad! And one of them is one of my older brothers. Been on the shit since he was 16, around the time when our mom died! It has destroyed his life!
Now that I am so old ..I can see better than ever...I see all the terrible addiction that consumed ever part of my young life. By the MERCY of GOD I am still alive. Please if you are young listen to these words ..Life is so short and Not many survive the horror's of addiction. Listen and try ..to understand what I am saying... drugs destroy you dreams. This old man's knows by experience... it's never to late. God loves you that is why you're reading this today. God Bless You and Keep you Safe
I haven't had any experiences with Heroin or any drugs in general (with the exception of smoking a joint) but this hits me deep as hell. Only James Brown could do a song like this.
exxumma it is, just because it has a few benefits it doesnt imply its not a drug. It alters your mind, youre not sober so it makes it a drug. Dont blind yourself. I also smoke weed but dont fool yourself, lying to yourself is the worst thing to do.
@@Jose-ew7xg u r lost, it's a med, an herb, not a drug, drugs kill, cannabis heals, a few benefits? put down the joint and research it, i don't smoke, u r probably in the 5-10 % that shud not smoke, just because u have a problem smoking u think others will too? u probably had mental health issues b4 u smoked
exxumma so you would consider mushrooms and ayahuasca meds as well? They are legal in certain parts in the US and not even medical purposes, just recreational. Sure if one abuses then he will get lost but micro dosage is still a dosage. Dont blind yourself, im only speaking what the truth. No need to be offensive, brother.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE STRONGEST SONG HE EVER MADE FOR HIS PEOPLE. IN THAT TIME DRUGS WAS REALLY BAD, FOR BLACK PEOPLE, I WATCH SOME OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS..USE THAT SHIT. THANK GOD HE GOT THEM OFF OF IT. AND THEY ARE STILL CLEAN TO THIS DAY. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST.
I was a teenager when I first listened to this song and it got in me and stayed in me. I have never done drugs but I could feel the desperation in JB's plea and it made feel sorry for the brothers and sister's who are addicted to drugs. am in Africa but I can still feel the pain projected by this song. RIP Soul Brother No 1, we miss you always
Spitting bars would be ayoooo I'm on dat dog food poppin xans yeah nigga I'm mad cool ...fucking drug culture is more prevalent than ever ...and it's not psychedelics like the 60s. This is serious shit. Yes many many many great legends have died from opioids but it was a shame and hidden back then...now lives have been so destroyed and distorted that they brag about being addicted to opioids ...
Exactly. He was so ahead of his time. That this can actually refer to ANY drug era,ever.. the 50s,60s, 70s for Dope. The 80s & 90s for crack & coke. The 2000s to now, molly,meth,syrup and whatever else you can think of. This is pure genius,but they never played it on the radio,then or NOW.. let that sink in.. ✌🏾❤
Well really if you got pharmaceutical heroin you could function no trouble with x amount daily. Crack is bit more impossible to do so strange they managed to get it into suburbs of certain places. Glad it spread in the more upper class areas. Aimed was precise. But went to more fancy areas. Really if on heroin biggest problem is cut with / by idiots. If go collect daily dose work and no dramas. But only few countries have decided to make heroin safe. Safer than street. No? Bad yes.
You are blessed if you have never known addiction,please believe you have not missed anything! All praise to the Lord God almighty he delivered me from this madness over 12 years ago. And Know that every word in this song is true! I agree this was perhaps his finest work.
Anyone who has never tried it and been through it will truly never know how painful heroin addiction is. It takes a piece of your soul and leaves a void within you. God bless us all 🙏
It's ironic that decades later, this very dope tune from a brother Augusta, GA would later be a inspiration for another soulful brother from Chicago, IL ( BJ The Chicago Kid)
I generate some of my strength to you. If you believe God hears your prayers, then Everyone of these Christians need to pray for this child. Make a joyful noise until the Lord to Intervention in this child situation. This child needs more than prayers, he needs footsteps of action and the Lord will take care of the rest.
I'm going to play it on my show tomorrow wed 09/04/2014 on peace Fm 90,1 12-2pm I think people need to hear this tune relevant today as it was when James Brown made it
came upon this tonight, after clean for 2 days, but unf had to dose, thanks James, and I know what you mean brother....worst feeling in the world coming off this s., imagine your worst nightmare, but awake...
If we were to be brutally honest, then we would both agree that you didn't have to dose...you chose to dose. Of course your physical body wasn't helping you but at the end of the day you said yes. you opened yourself up to a spiritual dimension where demons and fallen angels prowl day and night looking for foolish humans to devour. I know of a demon whose domain is darkness and whose name is addiction. Surely you know him. Tell me, what is the ONE thing that can overcome darkness? Turn a light on in a dark room and watch the darkness run away. Who said "I AM the LIGHT of the world"? Yeah, you know. Call upon him, he's been waiting for you.
“And when you come out the nod you’ll always be aware, you shot every drop of your heart now it’s full of fear. Now you must rush out hit another sting & praise me as old heroin the king.”
I loved this song as a youngster, but it took until I was an adult to really understand what it was REALLY about. DANG now I see James was on the money. I have looked at people in my neighborhood and his words play in my head....
Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. Prophet, Poet, Visionary, Musician. James Brown was a man of many gifts. There was just so much to do and too little time.
I've been in love with James Brown since I was 4 watching him perform Please Please Please. I'm now 66 and chills run through me like it did when I was 4.
Lyric that hits ME the HARDEST, is ..... 'Curse me a name, defile me in speech, but you'd pick me up right now if I were in your reach" ...,. result is chills & tears
Too the ones that habit of drugs yes alcoholic l pray GOD will deliver you all from this addiction in JESUS MIGHTY NAME AAAAMEN !!!!l Love my people do die live live live Yesssd LOVE ❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤on Us 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤
This song is nothing but just sad sad sad and beautiful. You won't ever know until you've walked it yourself. The number one biggest mistake of my whole life. It would be one thing if I was the only one who suffered but instead so many people had to suffer along with me. Thank you God I'm better now.
This Fucken drug killed my father I remember my father haven the shakes at night in bed me and my older brother saying dad you ok thinking he was cold but he wasn’t it was that dam heroin he needed R.I.P DAD 😢
It killed my dad too. It took everything from my dad and everything from his children. As children we were left in the path of this drugs wreckage. R.I.P dad and to all those who lost the war. Please don't be ashamed to ask for help. Asking for help doesn't make you weak. Please stay safe you're stronger then you realize. I believe in all of you that fight this war. Yes I say war instead of battle because it is a DAMN WAR not just for the person using but for the children and family left behind.
Wow ive only listened to the first part of this for years.. I never knew there was second part to KING HEROIN.. but man that second part was REAL TALK,.and i respect that.. R.I.P. JAMES BROWN
I've been off and on for over 50 years from a foolish teenager to late adulthood. I was functional but forfeited my soul to Heroin. I made my bed and laid in it. It's a lifelong struggle as it goes, but today, I have my divine gift of life (but broke), know who I am, and believe wholeheartedly that all things are possible without dope.
I played with King Heroin when I was 21 for exactly two weeks. My friend and I put it down and never played with it again, as we knew we would be hooked. It was just too darn good. And that was the problem. I feel sorry for all those who didn't make it because of it. It was already here, but the Vietnam War made it way more prevalent. That's where the crap was coming from late '60s early '70s. Down from China, refined Vietnam, straight over from there. Make the connection how it was getting here in mass quantities for yourselves. It doesn't take rocket science to figure out what I'm saying. Peace & Love, LedHed Steven 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 P.S. This is not William posting this, but his cousin LedHed Steven.
I am SOOO grateful and thank God for your ability to be blessed enough to give up KING HEROIN. This RAP came to mind when as Corrections Counselor at a County Jail. I saw a man balled up in the fetal position crying, sweating, and smelling awful. I made the C.O. open the cell and cradled him like a baby. I didn't say a word, other than "We" are going to beat this. He kicked the habit,never looked back.
JB is talking from experience so listen up. You can't do enough drugs to make you feel "better." There is only one way: Get up...get up...get up and call out His name! Amen? AMEN.
I am so blessed that I gave it up when I did🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾...I have lost so many people that I love and people in passing just be very careful who you leave your children with and never turn your back on them it’s been 26 years since I have taste or even looked at that so called king again the only king I know is my lord and savior amen 🙏🏾
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This was a poem written by Manny Rosen, a friend of Brown's, after Rosen's daughter passed away due to an OD. James Brown added "this is a revolution of the mind" to the lyrics towards the end of the song as a reference to his live double album from the Apollo in 1971. Thought those were interesting facts about the song, so figured I'd share.
That is real good info that you shared. More insight is mo better.
Just wondering did Manny Rosen wrote the entire all three parts? Or just the opening poem? Very interesting fact about iths actually thanks for sharing 👍👍
This is the first time I've heard all three parts. The God Father 🙏 of Soul.
Thank you
Thank you. They were.
I’ll never forget when i first heard all of these songs i was hooked on heroin, crying cus i was sick and i hated myself. Now it’s been 3 years since i got clean and i still cry when i hear them cus i was so hopeless back then on the street dead broke toxic man in my life, then a overdose on the 9.12.2017 made me go cold turky on 11.12.2017 and since then i’m clean. I’m happy have an apartment and a boyfrend who loves me uncondisinaly. I hope you are all staying safe and i hope if you’re getting of drugs stay strong you can do it! And to all of you that got of drugs bravo👏, and to everyone who never tried drugs DON’T! Peace to all who read this and thank you for reading.
Edit : still clean today it’s been 4 years! Bought a house with my fiancé🥳
Update : still sober!❤️ 7 years now
Thank you for sharing
congrats on sobriety
Congratulations God bless you
I would heart your status if I could! Congratulations on you sobriety and may God continue to keep his hand over you!
Your story nearly made me cry. I’m so proud of you and I hope so many others read your message. Thank you for sharing. God bless you
I too had my battles with king heroin I got clean and sober on Dec. 17, 1993
respect to you Alana Williams
😘😘😘😘🤞🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Very Good ❤ God bless you!
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Good for you stay strong you have love and support!
Heroin had me in its grip for over 30 yrs I thank the Holy Father for saving my life and showing me the way back to the light,and to youngsters out there be smart damn doing what others do because drugs will kill you.
Awesome testimony... God is good
David Cochran 30 years is damn long but wisdom come with age they say.
True to my life heroin stole 15 year. My life Luis Molina but I've bean clean since 1994. I thank my
GOD above for carrying me though it all if have this same problem reach up to him he will answer you everytime if you believe he will deliver you from your weakness just believe brother's sister of all colors and race's he love us all that you believe and trust God Bless you all
@@luismolina5252 love
Wow thanks for sharing your experience. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I am 7 years clean thank you Jesus
Braaaaaavo
THIS IS ONE OF THE REALEST SONGS EVER MADE! RIP TO THE GODFATHER OF SOUL.
All colors prayers
There should be a recording made about cocaine it's very related.
Orange juice jones
My name is Gabe, im a 23 yo recovering heroin addict. I live in AZ where this shit is a plague. Too many have been lost everywhere. I can only say that I must stay sober for not just myself, but for my fellows. Just the other day I ran into a young man at a gas station that was in deep. I gave him $20 dollars to get some food in his stomach. I gave him a hug and told him I care. I was overcame with emotion because I was looking at myself. So I continue to never look down on anyone still struggling. We can't save everyone, but we cant give up. ✌☝❤
Gabe the sinolia cartel has flooded the city with blues . But they are strong to cause od .
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Gabe...Keep On Pushing Soldier!!!
He was the first Rapper and the real King Of Pop.
Yes indeed!
C.w mcall was the first rapper
Tell em👏
More than that. The man was a genious.
LaRue Nedd truth
I wish our young people would listen to some of this Ole' School Music...this is what we had once upon a time; during the civil rights era as it took to the 60's and finally the 70's. Wake up children, THIS STILL APPLIES TODAY!!!!!! BE SMART AND STAY IN SCHOOL...Education is the key. God bless.
NO SUCH THINGS AS CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT!! IT AINT ABOUT EDUCATION, ITS ABOUT KNOWING THE RIGHT PEOPLE! !
+SarekParks you have a valid point mam yet it is on those of us who know the pillars of understanding to point the true way come even the tyranny of rebellion,they must be made aware of the keys in their hands that unlock their futures.
the junk they listen to today with fake instruments and bs lyrics is a joke compared to legends like James and funky ass bands that rolled with and like him !!
@rick smiff bullshit.thats coz blacks dont seek or receive help,with anytin
I would really love to see the community do much better than we do. Us young folk shouldn't be right out of high school and already know people who are lost in dope and/or gettin killed in the street. Its sad man.
I'm only 21 now, I have an uncle serving 15 years fed time over cocaine after serving 4 years state time, I have another uncle who was murdered over dope and cash before I was born, both of my granddads were alcoholics and died young before I was born .. Almost all my cousins on one side of the family have been or are currently hooked on Opiates, and I already know 3 guys I knew from grade school that have been shot and killed over dope or gang violence. I don't give a damn what color you are or where you come from, the sorrow is all the same when it comes to this shit. People gotta do better. Too many single mothers and fatherless homes on all sides.
"and I heard and old lady say sing it on son. Sing it on son... she said I lost my son. He done gone on away..." 5:34-5:45 --- SO SOULFUL
Ya the was the one and do u think they there to defy me I who am king 👑
@sabreen.0tsabrina790 😊
The way he's screaming "Get Up" at the end is probably the most powerful shit I've ever heard on record.
FO'REAL, SCARED ME✌🏿
Better believe it.......Get up, Get up Brother, get up Brother.... “BE A MAN A MAN” !!!!!!!!!!!!! #Message
@@topofit. absolute tears, especially when your a man who checked into an ER because theirs nothing left!!
fr it got me too
Every time I here this it gives me chills, because James speaks the truth. This song is beyond deep...True poetic suspense! He makes your thoughts travel to a dark place.
Yes
😢it's probably another man high as a kite, Having a Woman as a Wife&Daughter. Uua Assoc DOC. SaynotoDrugsz. KY.
You've become a preacher, a teacher, a philosopher, an artist, a God. Your commitment to social justice, unconditional love for the others, this empathy comes only from someone who has also truly suffered. Wishing for a better world an society is noble, maybe the ultimate virtue. This makes you a God Mr. James Brown. We need more people like you in this crazy world. Forever thankful for your legacy and infinite wisdom
Rest in peace Katie. To other people who are hooked on Heroin i pray for you everyday. James Brown is amazing and his song Try Me is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The person I love the most in this world is a heroin addict. Beeb i love you no matter what. I don't express myself the right way to you. It hurts you and in turn hurts me ten times more. i know you will get past this phase in your life. You are the strongest most beautiful human I have ever met. You amaze me every day. I also learn from you every day. I will be here when you decide to take your life back.
Can you imagine being a teenager in the 60's and hearing this when it came out?
LaRue Nedd this actually came out in the early 70’s , I heard it as a kid from my siblings record collection. It really stayed I’m my mind and helped me not to have any interest in drugs whatsoever! In fact , it scared me in a respectful way. Thanks James 🤔
Sadly I heard it in the mid 90s and it fueled my thoughts as an opportunist...
verbundenheit ~
LaRue Nedd omg & u just fly away as you reevaluate ur life
Priceless
There is only one drug you need, thats soulful voices of black singers, all over America, but especially the deep south, where James is from, because its there were the deep soulful voice is at its most potent, its strongest, reaching deep deep down into your soul, tingling your blood, making it run hot & cold all through your bones, your muscles, your heart and your mind.
It's so addictive, you get a feeling of love, freedom and happiness, continually, from the moment you leave your bed in the morning, all through the day, till you get back into bed at night.
How can you not love this man and his work? 73 was way too young for him, But i believe his work will never die
still this today..when i'm down..I listen and get up
This is a powerful song. Payers for those who may have overcame or still dealing with this drug 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Just lost a sister-in-law it hurts. Thank you all comments and James Brown
THIS SONG MAKES ME CRY,I GREW UP SURROUNDED BY HEROIN ADDICTS IN THE 70'S I LOST MY BEST FRIEND TO HEROIN.HE WAS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN.😢
This song hit home so hard... gets right to my heart... my father died an addict and my big bro is still caught up in the deepest darkest place of heroin... This is an amazing song.
I know people right now who is caught up!
It is so sad!
And one of them is one of my older brothers.
Been on the shit since he was 16, around the time when our mom died! It has destroyed his life!
This was a true CLASSIC rap! The lyrical genius!! RIP Gone but will never be forgotten.
The people who disliked this got stared by the truth REALLY hard.
Never heard this b4...wow, powerful.
Me neither! Truth
Me either. Heard the 3 minute version forever & ever
It's very powerful and deep as hell
Holy shit this is real to this day. Someone needs to redo this classic to make people aware of the epidemic that still plagues people to this day....
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Not redo it. That is not possible. They can put their own twist on it keeping the same message
It doesn't need redoing it's perfect people need to get their own ideas
Redo? Absolutely not, this is untouchable like only JB can do
Radio is pushing the rappers that glorify getting. Next to no positive messages in music.
Now that I am so old ..I can see better than ever...I see all the terrible addiction that consumed ever part of my young life. By the MERCY of GOD I am still alive. Please if you are young listen to these words ..Life is so short and Not many survive the horror's of addiction. Listen and try ..to understand what I am saying... drugs destroy you dreams. This old man's knows by experience... it's never to late. God loves you that is why you're reading this today. God Bless You and Keep you Safe
My pops put me on to this as a kid but I couldn't dig it till I was a grown up.. Love this jam.
This man will truly be missed, his songs are on hit!
One of the most beautifullest songs of that era it even speaks to us today in this millennium
King Heroin, a rich man's high and a poor man's dream. I would never be ruled by this King, only King Jesus.
Never say never
When you can add powerful words to a timeless track, don't be afraid,you have entered the world of the one and only James Brown. Respect
I haven't had any experiences with Heroin or any drugs in general (with the exception of smoking a joint) but this hits me deep as hell. Only James Brown could do a song like this.
Drinking liquor for me.
smoking a joint aint drugs
exxumma it is, just because it has a few benefits it doesnt imply its not a drug. It alters your mind, youre not sober so it makes it a drug. Dont blind yourself. I also smoke weed but dont fool yourself, lying to yourself is the worst thing to do.
@@Jose-ew7xg u r lost, it's a med, an herb, not a drug, drugs kill, cannabis heals, a few benefits? put down the joint and research it, i don't smoke, u r probably in the 5-10 % that shud not smoke, just because u have a problem smoking u think others will too? u probably had mental health issues b4 u smoked
exxumma so you would consider mushrooms and ayahuasca meds as well? They are legal in certain parts in the US and not even medical purposes, just recreational. Sure if one abuses then he will get lost but micro dosage is still a dosage. Dont blind yourself, im only speaking what the truth. No need to be offensive, brother.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE STRONGEST SONG HE EVER MADE FOR HIS PEOPLE. IN THAT TIME DRUGS WAS REALLY BAD, FOR BLACK PEOPLE, I WATCH SOME OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS..USE THAT SHIT. THANK GOD HE GOT THEM OFF OF IT. AND THEY ARE STILL CLEAN TO THIS DAY. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST.
Praise God
JB......SLEEP IN PEACE.... YOUR MUSIC IS TIMELESS...
facts
LordPowerful7 💯
Amen
This should be taught at school
Altamira agreed
They don't want it. It was designed to fuck us up! Process of elimination!!!
Fuck school this is something that should be taught at home!!!!🤔
@@knowledgesomemore3564The very RARE, and RAW...TRUTH
I bought this record a lot of years ago...in the 70's....it's still relevant
I was a teenager when I first listened to this song and it got in me and stayed in me. I have never done drugs but I could feel the desperation in JB's plea and it made feel sorry for the brothers and sister's who are addicted to drugs. am in Africa but I can still feel the pain projected by this song.
RIP Soul Brother No 1, we miss you always
This is a beautiful depiction of an individual that survived something.....
JB spittin Bars.....
I was just thinking the same thing! 👍
Straight up
Rooks and books! ♟️🕷️📒
Spitting bars would be ayoooo I'm on dat dog food poppin xans yeah nigga I'm mad cool ...fucking drug culture is more prevalent than ever ...and it's not psychedelics like the 60s. This is serious shit. Yes many many many great legends have died from opioids but it was a shame and hidden back then...now lives have been so destroyed and distorted that they brag about being addicted to opioids ...
This gave birth to a whole new era of music.
THE REALEST THING EVER HEARD ABOUT DRUGS... LOVE
Exactly. He was so ahead of his time. That this can actually refer to ANY drug era,ever.. the 50s,60s, 70s for Dope. The 80s & 90s for crack & coke. The 2000s to now, molly,meth,syrup and whatever else you can think of. This is pure genius,but they never played it on the radio,then or NOW.. let that sink in.. ✌🏾❤
Well really if you got pharmaceutical heroin you could function no trouble with x amount daily. Crack is bit more impossible to do so strange they managed to get it into suburbs of certain places. Glad it spread in the more upper class areas. Aimed was precise. But went to more fancy areas. Really if on heroin biggest problem is cut with / by idiots. If go collect daily dose work and no dramas. But only few countries have decided to make heroin safe. Safer than street. No? Bad yes.
You are blessed if you have never known addiction,please believe you have not missed anything! All praise to the Lord God almighty he delivered me from this madness over 12 years ago. And Know that every word in this song is true! I agree this was perhaps his finest work.
Anyone who has never tried it and been through it will truly never know how painful heroin addiction is. It takes a piece of your soul and leaves a void within you. God bless us all 🙏
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I to is fighting heroin addiction I am in the hospital with my addiction and i am going to make it.2023 feb David C..
@@davidcoleman8026 u give me hope....I'm fighting myself 🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿
Struggled with heroin for over 10 years, being 26 i feel like ive lived 10 lifetimes.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Absolute Truth. Regardless of any personal flaws, he speaks TRUTH.
This One of the coldest songs Ever... FACTS
It's ironic that decades later, this very dope tune from a brother Augusta, GA would later be a inspiration for another soulful brother from Chicago, IL ( BJ The Chicago Kid)
The Godfather told us all what time it was. Drugs ain't worth it, especially king heroin.
Absolutely mind blowing lyrics. They are still relevant today. "Young man or woman I,ll be waiting at the gate" spot on
Man even if you cannot relate to the words those beats have to hit ya soul.
AWLREDDY MANE
Nah everyone can relate to the words especially the last few words amazing song
Anyone who gave this a thumbs down I can not understand it .. this song gives me the chills
RIP Godfather! your 🎶 will never die, its timeless
Thank you Mr. J.Brown,
Knowledge of self will bring you to the light of understanding.
Your Life matters to me.
Breathe, Believe and Live.
Lord Jesus
Addiction is a Monster !
Your choice either way.
This Message in This Song is So Powerful!!!!! Actual Facts!!!!
Every word he says is dead on Truth
Dis is so true but isn't it ironic dat he became hooked on drugs????!!!!! He could feal what he was talking about
My cousin..died of that poison.. I cry. Everytime i hear this song.. Cause i see it in miami. In my communities
He talked and sang about the true addiction!!!!
Yeah ... he sure did.
I swear I'm so fucked up I listen to this song everyday trying to stop to Lord help me give me the strength
I generate some of my strength to you. If you believe God hears your prayers, then Everyone of these Christians need to pray for this child. Make a joyful noise until the Lord to Intervention in this child situation.
This child needs more than prayers, he needs footsteps of action and the Lord will take care of the rest.
In the name of JESUS ❤
The same thing that's going on back then, is what's going on right now.
2nd track sends shivers up my spine every time. RIP to the real OG
I'm going to play it on my show tomorrow wed 09/04/2014 on peace Fm 90,1 12-2pm I think people need to hear this tune relevant today as it was when James Brown made it
Its 2024 and I added this to my set. I'm playing tomorrow.
This song is still played on the radio even today. How important to stay away from drugs. James Brown knew the dangers and he made it known to all.
Lost my nephew to that shit last year. He was 24. It's no joke!
HE WON!! HES AT PIECE AND HAVE NO MORE EARTHLY BULLSHIT TO ENDURE!!
Thank James Brown for even making this spine tingling classic song
One of the god fathers best I always loved this positive message thank for posting this
came upon this tonight, after clean for 2 days, but unf had to dose,
thanks James, and I know what you mean brother....worst feeling
in the world coming off this s., imagine your worst nightmare, but awake...
Stay strong
Hope you are doing well on your journey
You got people praying for you, and God looking out for you ^_^
If we were to be brutally honest, then we would both agree that you didn't have to dose...you chose to dose. Of course your physical body wasn't helping you but at the end of the day you said yes. you opened yourself up to a spiritual dimension where demons and fallen angels prowl day and night looking for foolish humans to devour. I know of a demon whose domain is darkness and whose name is addiction. Surely you know him. Tell me, what is the ONE thing that can overcome darkness? Turn a light on in a dark room and watch the darkness run away. Who said "I AM the LIGHT of the world"? Yeah, you know. Call upon him, he's been waiting for you.
That dude just literally spoke to my soul, very eye opening!
This is soul music, real life.
Whenever I listen to this song, I always always ALWAYS have to listen to "No Thing on Me" by Curtis Mayfield immediately afterwards.
My personal favourite James Brown song. I was 13 years old when i first heard it and the words still make me stop in my tracks and shiver.
“Be a MAN and GET UP!!!”
I felt that...
His spirit spoke!!!
“And when you come out the nod you’ll always be aware, you shot every drop of your heart now it’s full of fear.
Now you must rush out hit another sting & praise me as old heroin the king.”
James Brown -
"King Heroin" - 0:00
"Public Enemy #1, Part 1" - 3:59
"Public Enemy #1, Part 2" - 9:05
I loved this song as a youngster, but it took until I was an adult to really understand what it was REALLY about. DANG now I see James was on the money. I have looked at people in my neighborhood and his words play in my head....
Sing it, Brother James!!!! SING IT LOUD AND SING IT PROUD!!!!!
Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. Prophet, Poet, Visionary, Musician. James Brown was a man of many gifts. There was just so much to do and too little time.
Damn I wish we had more musical poets nowadays like Brother James!
I've been in love with James Brown since I was 4 watching him perform Please Please Please. I'm now 66 and chills run through me like it did when I was 4.
Lyric that hits ME the HARDEST, is ..... 'Curse me a name, defile me in speech, but you'd pick me up right now if I were in your reach" ...,. result is chills & tears
Too the ones that habit of drugs yes alcoholic l pray GOD will deliver you all from this addiction in JESUS MIGHTY NAME AAAAMEN !!!!l Love my people do die live live live Yesssd LOVE ❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤on Us 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤
My God,this song really brings tears to my eyes.
This song is nothing but just sad sad sad and beautiful. You won't ever know until you've walked it yourself. The number one biggest mistake of my whole life. It would be one thing if I was the only one who suffered but instead so many people had to suffer along with me. Thank you God I'm better now.
THANK GOD YOU ARE BETTER NOW.🙏🙏
Blow brother blow!!! They aint hearing you!!!! SOUL SOUL SOUL!!!
This Fucken drug killed my father I remember my father haven the shakes at night in bed me and my older brother saying dad you ok thinking he was cold but he wasn’t it was that dam heroin he needed R.I.P DAD 😢
It killed my dad too. It took everything from my dad and everything from his children. As children we were left in the path of this drugs wreckage. R.I.P dad and to all those who lost the war. Please don't be ashamed to ask for help. Asking for help doesn't make you weak. Please stay safe you're stronger then you realize. I believe in all of you that fight this war. Yes I say war instead of battle because it is a DAMN WAR not just for the person using but for the children and family left behind.
This person is a RUclips Troll!!! Sad, so, so SAD....Henry Ortiz, shame on you...
@Ghetto Manga ゲットーマンガ check and see for yourself or are you one too...
@SPADE Da GR34VER She is and many more to come are gonna leave here because of this thing, just saying.
Henry Ortiz I understand brotha
Wow ive only listened to the first part of this for years.. I never knew there was second part to KING HEROIN.. but man that second part was REAL TALK,.and i respect that.. R.I.P. JAMES BROWN
The music and the words are powerful. Other then Earth, Wind and Fire,James Browns band is the baddest in the land!!
This dude was heavy
I've been off and on for over 50 years from a foolish teenager to late adulthood. I was functional but forfeited my soul to Heroin. I made my bed and laid in it. It's a lifelong struggle as it goes, but today, I have my divine gift of life (but broke), know who I am, and believe wholeheartedly that all things are possible without dope.
I love you brother RIP YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE MAN IN MY BOOK.
I played with King Heroin when I was 21 for exactly two weeks. My friend and I put it down and never played with it again, as we knew we would be hooked. It was just too darn good. And that was the problem. I feel sorry for all those who didn't make it because of it. It was already here, but the Vietnam War made it way more prevalent. That's where the crap was coming from late '60s early '70s. Down from China, refined Vietnam, straight over from there. Make the connection how it was getting here in mass quantities for yourselves. It doesn't take rocket science to figure out what I'm saying. Peace & Love, LedHed Steven 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸
P.S. This is not William posting this, but his cousin LedHed Steven.
I am SOOO grateful and thank God for your ability to be blessed enough to give up KING HEROIN. This RAP came to mind when as Corrections Counselor at a County Jail. I saw a man balled up in the fetal position crying, sweating, and smelling awful. I made the C.O. open the cell and cradled him like a baby. I didn't say a word, other than "We" are going to beat this. He kicked the habit,never looked back.
He went in on Part 2… shout out to the JBs
🗣️” I lost my 2 of my brothers due to drug use Heroin GOD Bless My Brothers 💟✝️,…in Jesus Christ Name with the Holy Ghost
🙏Amen 🙏
Tell it like it is sir. R.I.P. James. Rip it up man!
JB is talking from experience so listen up. You can't do enough drugs to make you feel "better." There is only one way: Get up...get up...get up and call out His name! Amen? AMEN.
You can never hide from the truth.
That'll so true, can't hide from truth and problems.
I am so blessed that I gave it up when I did🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾...I have lost so many people that I love and people in passing just be very careful who you leave your children with and never turn your back on them it’s been 26 years since I have taste or even looked at that so called king again the only king I know is my lord and savior amen 🙏🏾
Only one Man gave the world this truth.....Brother James 4 ever in our Hearts
"Sooner or later, we All learn that The Lord's Prayer is All we have and then we discover that it's All we need"
LP Edwards
Wow... Word ! You said and sang it !!! James , bless you for what you gave us ~ R.I.P.
This man was a genius