Respect to all the kids out there who sadly feel this song, rather than having the privilege of just hearing it.. You have an inner core strength that will get you through your journey, and what feels bad now won't last forever...
I love it when rappers rap from pain and real life events and when they rap from the heart like green does. It must be horrible to lose a parent to suicide. Such a powerful song. This makes me cry
I love it when it happens, rap, pain, and real-life events, and when they rap from the heart, life green does. It must be horrible to lose a parent to suicide. It's such a powerful song. This makes me cry
Professor Green has the song writing passion. This song is kind of about him, because his father died when he was 17 and he knows the feeling of not having a father. His own life experience made his write this song that really touched people's souls and even mine.
his father didnt die when he was 17....he died in 2008, he was raised by his grandmother, he rarely saw his dad, the last time he saw him was on his 18th birthday. but i get what youre saying, he like eminem writes songs people can relate to rather than the generic weed smoking rappers
I have been struggling with depression for more than 10 years now. Only in the last few months have I seen a GP about it. Suicide is always on my mind, the feelings of worthlessness and the idea that everybody in my life would be better off without me around, haunt me every minute of every day. I had never really approached Prof Green before I watched his Documentary Suicide and Me. That documentary has given me a hope that I am wrong. That if I were to shuffle off this mortal coil, they wont be better off, they will be devastated, angry at me and at themselves. To use his own words about his father. He has shown me id be a 'muppet' to do that to my friends who are as close to a real family as I could ever get. In an interview I have seen where he talks about that very documentary (loose women its here on youtube) he mentions that if one life gets saved because he went through what he did to make that program then it'd be worth it. Well Professor, that documentary may have saved mine.
keep your head up I had health hit me hard my kids keep me going i always think there is someone worse that keeps me pushing even on the days my legs don't work
Bless you. thank you for having the courage to share that with us, no easy feat on youtube comments. I sincerely hope life is better for you now. we may convince ourselves "they'll all be better off' but it isn't true. suicide of a loved one is something that people never get over. x
harataikiphilosopher seriously darling don't worry I know how you feel I have depression and anxiety very bad that everyday I just don't want get up from bed it horrible your not alone trust me I just feel like the appointments I have just don't work been to doctor to doctor nothing has improved bullying caused me to be unhappy everyday so I know exactly how you feel it just really gets to you when people bring up about wanting attention when it's not it's a cry for help you shouldn't worry about it because I understand exactly how you are feeling because I am feeling the same way I even over eat and sleep to keep the pain away but does that change the way I feel definitely doesn't but one thing I am definitely good at is hiding my sadness when I am out and about even though it really hurts e inside I have been doing it for years now I have had depression and anxiety for 5 years now sucks but don't worry about it anytime you need to talk I am here I totally understand how you feel keep strong beautiful
Proof you can become a successful musician & millionaire with hard work even if your parents leave you & you were raised by your grandparents. Stephen is a top man & deserves everything he gets in life.
Say what you will, Pro Green has the skill and heart of Eminem, and you can feel his emotions when he's rapping, if he was American and more recognised by the American market (and consequentially the rest of the world like Japan ETC) this would have what 250 million views? Oh well, i don't care, we can just keep this little gem to ourselves ;)
I'm not COMPARING him to Em, hate when people do that, just saying he has the heart and potential skill, sure he has a lot to do, he could be the next best thing, he only started out about what 2006/7 Eminem's been about since the 90s, he's young and if he was more recognised he would be driven to get better surely and blow up haha;)
I think people are too fixated on view count; it doesn't matter. All what does is that meaningful music is produced. And that it's recognized not by a majority, but a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy the music; solely for themselves and not just because everyone else does.
No I didn't i compared two aspects of what builds them up to be an Artist because I know for a fact Pro won't ever touch what Em has done but he really could if he worked his ass off, please spend less time trying to prove me wrong so next time you don't look an idiot...
Feel sorry for this young man as a boy. I grew up in a painfull child hood that went from bad to worse. I think now there was a angel watching over me pulling me back and my gut telling me when there was trouble. But my son never seen his dad and how bad he was i protected him and kicked his dads arse. Didnt want the same for my light i wanted him to have a childhood and always enjoy who he is and embrace all of him like i do. My son my gift and proffessor green was to his parents.
First time for me to hear Professor Green!! I just want to say that......not only do you have a great voice........Your words are powerful!! I love this song Emeli Sande......you are a super-powerhouse girl!! I really do love this version! What I love about music is more than just the beat or the groove in it or whose singing it..............I love the story and when you do that such as how you told your story in this video, you give hope to someone. Someone that may pretend to deny you the respect that is yours by stereotyping and discriminating you and or your talent............Yes you just made them think even if they talk non-sense somewhere in there you hit a nerve in their conscience..... So keep doing what you doing Prof. Green and Emeli Sande.. #Peace #Love #Respect
Both this song and lullaby from professor green makes me feel so emotional . His story is sooo sad but hearing this makes me feel strong and enjoy life , if I can
My dad left when I was 2, I had to grow up without him. I then met him again when I was 12 and now I am 19 and have good relationship with him but will never have the guts to call him Dad. Watching this video always gives me goosebumps and reminds me to appreciate everything you have in life.
You are not alone man ! i saw my dad christmas after years and years and he told me i had to sisters. Lifes f*cked up man ............. !!! but we gotta make the most of life and forget about all the bad suff :D
Totally stumbled on to this video and wow.. Chills.. My heart breaks.. The song is about his dad's suicide. Powerful message and amazing artist.. Don't take your family for granted.. We aren't promised tomorrow..
I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh [Verse 1: Professor Green] Nothing to hide, stifle or smother Suffered and cried, strife made me tougher Never mumbled or shy to trouble I rise above all Expectations forget rep Ain’t never begged yet When I wanted to get pence hustle To be I am exactly what my neck says That sket said I tried to cash in on my Dad's death I wanted to vent but I never said fuck all After all you were never kin to me Family is something that you never been to me In fact making it harder for me to seemy father Was the only thing that you ever did for me [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh [Verse 2: Professor Green] (Dear Dad) As a kid I looked up to you Only thing was I never saw enough of you The last thing I said to you was I hated you I loved you and now it's too late to say to you Just didn't know what to do and how to deal with it Even now deep down I'm still livid To think I used to blame me I wonder what I did to you to make you hate me I wasn't even 5, life's a journey and mine wasn't an easy ride You never even got to see me rhyme I just wish you woulda reached out I wish you would have been round when I been down I wish that you could see me now Wherever you are I really hope you found peace But know that if I ever have kids Unlike you I'll never let them be without me [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh (I write songs I can't listen to Everything I have to give to you And everyone of these lines I sing to you) [Bridge: Professor Green] My job's more like public service My life just became yours to read and interpret If you heard it and come across a lot different at times I throw fits when I read how they word things You see me smile Now you're gonna have to see me hurting Cause pretending everything is all right When it ain't, really isn't working [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh [Outro: Professor Green] I ain't censoring myself for nobody I'm the only thing I can be All that is good, all that is bad, all that is, me [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh
I am in the middle of Phewa river, Pokhara, Nepal in December 2024, and listing to this song, it is so peaceful with snow mountains nearby and almost bringing tears to my eyes, at the same time I feel so close to paradise.
I had a great childhood. Unfortunately not from my biological mother or father which hurt going into my teens. I heard this song and it hit hard. Today, I'm a father of three handsome boys. I've been with my Wife from we were at school ( we are 30 now). I'm 5 years in my dream job within the Emergency services and just bought my first home! We are set up just nicely and songs like this gave me the strength to power on with my dreams. Keep fighting kids 👊😎
Man this song connects to me so much had me in tears never really been close to my dad my step mum has always kept us apart but after this I don't care anymore man life is too short to miss out I know my dad ain't been here my whole life but he is still my dad and I love him
+Hannah Bennett 2 years is to long I aint ever seen my dad don't know what he looks like or sounds like never seen him in 27years all I know is he walked out and left with never making any attempt/contact me so for me that's the only feeling I know is hatred
"I wish that you could see me now, Wherever you are I really hope you found peace, But know that if I ever have kids unlike you, I'll never let them be without me!" Beautiful
I always breakdown and weep whenever I listen to this song.I related to each and every bars Professor's displayed.Except my old man hasn't commited yet!!
So this is the original song or more preciselly the first part. As a Frenchman, I only knew the part III but it seems like this one was quite huge in the UK. But the part III was huge in France as many broadcasters there used to play this one all the time back in late 2012/early 2013. It was unescapable. What a memory !
I heard this on the radio when I was 11 at an after school club. Been looking for it since 2013 and all I could find was the Emeli Sandé single version, pop remixes, bootlegs, and covers. Thank God, ONLY TODAY HAVE I FINALLY FOUND IT!
What if youve lost soo much in the past you cant move on Im messed up by my life traumatized by my childhood just wrote my mom out of my life 62yr old heroin n crack used me 4 too long i was 15my dad killed himself in Camden i was here in Dundee we her n i hate the way i spoke 2my dad he was amazing i found letters in her loft 25yrs feb 17th this yr she said she cldnt get money 4me 2say goodbye 2my dad i never did anything to deserve her say i really tried the letters were payments 4my travel and a lovely one from my dad how can she live with herself injecting getting beaten grabbed me by hair as a sheild i tried until this yr seeing that ive even found out she was never .married to him and i think i am waiting dna my dad n aunt were 2gether 4 16yrs i was 15wshen he killed himself bipolar is awful
5. Hi! My name’s Angie and my dream is to be singer, I know there’re a lot of people like me, but could you please give me a chance to watch my video of me singing on my channel? Thank you
And no one is talking about the fact that this song has a vibe like Eminem Rihanna's song I love the way you lie, it just feels like this duet was inspired by them
always loved Emeli but never checked out pro green until i saw his documentary on suicide. still only found this by accident, beautiful mix from both of u guys. new found respect for this man. the words touched me deep inside and in my world, that is more rare than unconditional love. very powerful and more so as it is a true story. respect all the way, this wasn't about making money it was about moving on.
outstanding! powerful song to say the least im in the middle of fighting to see my child, due at court january! daughters mother stopped me seeing her after i paacked up and left, because she couldnt stay faithful. she adored male attention is a nice way of putting it, now im the one paying the price cos of her deceits. but i can relay to stephens own words 'id never let them be without me' i, myself lived the nightmare of my mother stopping my father seeing me as i grew up, i left home at 16 (well my mother threw me out, as she hated me, i have same name as my father and have his attributes and she hated how much i reminded her of him and i also then paid the price) and havnt spoke to her since, that was 11 year ago. my daughters the only family i have, and il stick with her until my last breathe! Fathers for justice
alan red ...............I am proud of the man that you are!! Really you don't know me and neither do I you, but individuals as yourself are the reason that there is still hope for everything wrong going on in the world! You're a HERO!! Whether you do or don't realize that...............to someone out there in the world your story matter's.......... you just saved a life..................You're a blessing to humanity and especially your daughter! I grew up with loving parents and my dad was my bestest friend.........he past away a couple of years ago....but I can say HE left knowing I was gonna make it in the world because he cared enough to be by my side when I was growing up..........Hats off to you for doing everything you can for your daughter!!! Stay blessed!!
| Hi! My name’s Angie and my dream is to be singer, I know there’re a lot of people like me, but could you please give me a chance to watch my video of me singing on my channel? Thank you |
"family is something that you never been to me, infact making it harder for me to see my father was the only thing that you ever did for me" deep coz i can relate to this😕
I’ve always love this song for years. At the same time I’ve always remembered this music video (specifically the part where he walks up the stairs for some reason??) in my head for how impactful it is but somehow never connected the two together. Well I’m glad I’ve found it again.
Reminds me of my dad wish he was here to see me now keeping out of trouble 16yr too late 51 I am now just think of my dad when I hear this weve all made mistakes in life but that's just life all the ups and downs
The thing is, I love this guy. He isn't like the dirty rappers out there who rap about sex and butts, he actually raps about somthing that has a more greater meaning....#loveprogreen
I'm sad he couldn't live up to his potential yet. He deserves a lot more. When I listened to this over a decade ago I really thought he was going to be a massive international star. Dude has so much talent.
Stephen Manderson, who raps under the name of Professor Green, was raised by his Grandmother Patricia from the age of one. He had a turbulent relationship with his father, who was rarely around during Manderson's childhood and committed suicide in 2008. In this song, Manderson responds to accusations made by his stepmother that his debut album, Alive Till I'm Dead was "cashing-in" on his death. He told The Guardian: "A lot of people face that craving for acceptance and wanting to feel appreciated. How am I not allowed to talk about how that affected me? It was a massive part of my life." Manderson did not find filming the video easy. He told The Guardian: "In the video there's one scene in particular where the dad holds his son's hand and then lets go. That moment for me is uncomfortable." You know, knowing what's out there and just saying to people 'It's there, here I am'. I say in the song: 'I won't censor myself for anyone. All that is good, all that is bad, all it is me' and by that I just mean to say 'take me as I am; I'm imperfect'. I wouldn't hold to be anything else." Manderson told Q magazine that despite the emotional nature of the song, it was easy for him to write. He explained: "Writing for me is therapeutic. Performing it is not so easy, nor was shooting the video. But I don't think you should be entirely comfortable with what you're doing all the time. As personal as it is, the connection it's had with people is amazing. A lot of people relate to that feeling of abandonment, whether it's a dad or a mum that's left. There's been lots of people on Twitter saying it made them reach out to their father who they hadn't spoken to for years. I never expected to write a song that changed someone's life."
This is why i love PROFESSOR GREEN this actually makes me happy this guy is awsome he raps about real things 😁😁😃😃 Edit: other people they sing about love but this guy is real G
I used to love this song. I was 9 or 10 and I could really relate to the music video. I almost forgot about this song, I’m glad I’m back! Emeli Sande is a beast ❤️
This tune is WOW-URFUL. The Cockney Generation who got brought up by their Grandparents. When a young kid grows up wondering why adults busy themselves asking why they live with their Nan. Then takes that Emotion and writes a piece like this..... Props mate... 2019....
Hard becoming your own man without a dad... I'm 31 and it still hurts neva receiving a hug and getting told he's proud ov me, Or getting told everything's going to be ok.
Respect to all the kids out there who sadly feel this song, rather than having the privilege of just hearing it..
You have an inner core strength that will get you through your journey, and what feels bad now won't last forever...
Unfortunately it do last forever 32 years later and still hurts like it was just yesterday
@@davebarrett5709 sorry to hear that, hope you can find true peace in your life.
@@stephenmerton I'm not sure peace will ever come from it bro but it made me promise I'll always be there for my children
The worst ever thing that could happen to you already happened
Now nothing will hurt more❤️
We're all amazing nothing less and don't any of you forget it ♥️
I love it when rappers rap from pain and real life events and when they rap from the heart like green does. It must be horrible to lose a parent to suicide. Such a powerful song. This makes me cry
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I love it when it happens, rap, pain, and real-life events, and when they rap from the heart, life green does. It must be horrible to lose a parent to suicide. It's such a powerful song. This makes me cry
You know when the lyrics of a song randomly comes back to you and remember the song , you instantly need to listen to to the song
True
+Tokyo Kurio :)
Ningombam Bidya :D
same
yes!!!! 😄xx
He helped me at 14 and still helps at 27. Love you bro❤️
Professor Green has the song writing passion. This song is kind of about him, because his father died when he was 17 and he knows the feeling of not having a father. His own life experience made his write this song that really touched people's souls and even mine.
his father didnt die when he was 17....he died in 2008, he was raised by his grandmother, he rarely saw his dad, the last time he saw him was on his 18th birthday. but i get what youre saying, he like eminem writes songs people can relate to rather than the generic weed smoking rappers
I have been struggling with depression for more than 10 years now. Only in the last few months have I seen a GP about it. Suicide is always on my mind, the feelings of worthlessness and the idea that everybody in my life would be better off without me around, haunt me every minute of every day. I had never really approached Prof Green before I watched his Documentary Suicide and Me. That documentary has given me a hope that I am wrong. That if I were to shuffle off this mortal coil, they wont be better off, they will be devastated, angry at me and at themselves. To use his own words about his father. He has shown me id be a 'muppet' to do that to my friends who are as close to a real family as I could ever get. In an interview I have seen where he talks about that very documentary (loose women its here on youtube) he mentions that if one life gets saved because he went through what he did to make that program then it'd be worth it. Well Professor, that documentary may have saved mine.
Inspirational - seriously it's so difficult living with a mental disorder especially when people don't know or don't take it seriously
Your life is worth more than you can ever imagine and even though we have never met, I'm here for you
keep your head up I had health hit me hard my kids keep me going i always think there is someone worse that keeps me pushing even on the days my legs don't work
Bless you. thank you for having the courage to share that with us, no easy feat on youtube comments.
I sincerely hope life is better for you now. we may convince ourselves "they'll all be better off' but it isn't true. suicide of a loved one is something that people never get over. x
harataikiphilosopher seriously darling don't worry I know how you feel I have depression and anxiety very bad that everyday I just don't want get up from bed it horrible your not alone trust me I just feel like the appointments I have just don't work been to doctor to doctor nothing has improved bullying caused me to be unhappy everyday so I know exactly how you feel it just really gets to you when people bring up about wanting attention when it's not it's a cry for help you shouldn't worry about it because I understand exactly how you are feeling because I am feeling the same way I even over eat and sleep to keep the pain away but does that change the way I feel definitely doesn't but one thing I am definitely good at is hiding my sadness when I am out and about even though it really hurts e inside I have been doing it for years now I have had depression and anxiety for 5 years now sucks but don't worry about it anytime you need to talk I am here I totally understand how you feel keep strong beautiful
Proof you can become a successful musician & millionaire with hard work even if your parents leave you & you were raised by your grandparents. Stephen is a top man & deserves everything he gets in life.
Hard work doesn't bring that quality of writing. He is a poetic genius.
“But know if I ever have kids like you I will never let them be without me” preach
He’s so underrated it’s frustrating
He's always been my favourite rapper ❤️
Say what you will, Pro Green has the skill and heart of Eminem, and you can feel his emotions when he's rapping, if he was American and more recognised by the American market (and consequentially the rest of the world like Japan ETC) this would have what 250 million views? Oh well, i don't care, we can just keep this little gem to ourselves ;)
Not sure I agree there. He's excellent but has an AWFUL lot to do before anyone can start comparing him to Em. Just my opinion of course. :)
I'm not COMPARING him to Em, hate when people do that, just saying he has the heart and potential skill, sure he has a lot to do, he could be the next best thing, he only started out about what 2006/7 Eminem's been about since the 90s, he's young and if he was more recognised he would be driven to get better surely and blow up haha;)
I think people are too fixated on view count; it doesn't matter. All what does is that meaningful music is produced. And that it's recognized not by a majority, but a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy the music; solely for themselves and not just because everyone else does.
***** 'Pro Green has the skill and heart of Eminem' you literally just compared them.
No I didn't i compared two aspects of what builds them up to be an Artist because I know for a fact Pro won't ever touch what Em has done but he really could if he worked his ass off, please spend less time trying to prove me wrong so next time you don't look an idiot...
This song has always inspired me to never 'leave ' my son in that way. Thank you, Stephen.
Feel sorry for this young man as a boy. I grew up in a painfull child hood that went from bad to worse. I think now there was a angel watching over me pulling me back and my gut telling me when there was trouble. But my son never seen his dad and how bad he was i protected him and kicked his dads arse. Didnt want the same for my light i wanted him to have a childhood and always enjoy who he is and embrace all of him like i do. My son my gift and proffessor green was to his parents.
First time for me to hear Professor Green!! I just want to say that......not only do you have a great voice........Your words are powerful!! I love this song Emeli Sande......you are a super-powerhouse girl!! I really do love this version! What I love about music is more than just the beat or the groove in it or whose singing it..............I love the story and when you do that such as how you told your story in this video, you give hope to someone. Someone that may pretend to deny you the respect that is yours by stereotyping and discriminating you and or your talent............Yes you just made them think even if they talk non-sense somewhere in there you hit a nerve in their conscience..... So keep doing what you doing Prof. Green and Emeli Sande.. #Peace #Love #Respect
Both this song and lullaby from professor green makes me feel so emotional . His story is sooo sad but hearing this makes me feel strong and enjoy life , if I can
This song is soo beautiful and sad, I love how it represents so much
Still hits different 10 years later. I was 11 when i first heard this now I'm 21
same here
Fr
It feels like yesterday I first heard this song. This shit hit me different bro.
Same here, soon 22
You’re still a child
My dad left when I was 2, I had to grow up without him. I then met him again when I was 12 and now I am 19 and have good relationship with him but will never have the guts to call him Dad. Watching this video always gives me goosebumps and reminds me to appreciate everything you have in life.
Hope u have a nice life. :D
***** I recommend you to watch Goodnight Mr Tom in your spare time.
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My dad also left when I was 2 and he has never came to see me
You are not alone man ! i saw my dad christmas after years and years and he told me i had to sisters. Lifes f*cked up man ............. !!! but we gotta make the most of life and forget about all the bad suff :D
Such a powerful song
Totally stumbled on to this video and wow.. Chills.. My heart breaks.. The song is about his dad's suicide. Powerful message and amazing artist.. Don't take your family for granted.. We aren't promised tomorrow..
This really resonates. Lost my Dad in my twenties. Devastated. Wish this song was there back then
anyone get the feels idk whats better this one or just emelis version i stand and clap for both of you great song
Leila Burt I like this version more since the adds more meaning to the song in my opinion
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid
They can read all about it, read all about it, oh
[Verse 1: Professor Green]
Nothing to hide, stifle or smother
Suffered and cried, strife made me tougher
Never mumbled or shy to trouble I rise above all
Expectations forget rep
Ain’t never begged yet
When I wanted to get pence hustle
To be I am exactly what my neck says
That sket said I tried to cash in on my Dad's death
I wanted to vent but I never said fuck all
After all you were never kin to me
Family is something that you never been to me
In fact making it harder for me to seemy father
Was the only thing that you ever did for me
[Hook: Emeli Sandé]
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid
They can read all about it, read all about it, oh
[Verse 2: Professor Green]
(Dear Dad)
As a kid I looked up to you
Only thing was I never saw enough of you
The last thing I said to you was I hated you
I loved you and now it's too late to say to you
Just didn't know what to do and how to deal with it
Even now deep down I'm still livid
To think I used to blame me
I wonder what I did to you to make you hate me
I wasn't even 5, life's a journey and mine wasn't an easy ride
You never even got to see me rhyme
I just wish you woulda reached out
I wish you would have been round when I been down
I wish that you could see me now
Wherever you are I really hope you found peace
But know that if I ever have kids
Unlike you I'll never let them be without me
[Hook: Emeli Sandé]
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid
They can read all about it, read all about it, oh
(I write songs I can't listen to
Everything I have to give to you
And everyone of these lines I sing to you)
[Bridge: Professor Green]
My job's more like public service
My life just became yours to read and interpret
If you heard it and come across a lot different at times
I throw fits when I read how they word things
You see me smile
Now you're gonna have to see me hurting
Cause pretending everything is all right
When it ain't, really isn't working
[Hook: Emeli Sandé]
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid
They can read all about it, read all about it, oh
[Outro: Professor Green]
I ain't censoring myself for nobody
I'm the only thing I can be
All that is good, all that is bad, all that is, me
[Hook: Emeli Sandé]
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid
They can read all about it, read all about it, oh
Berry Garden thank you so much
Thanks ❤
Ty
Berry Garden thx for the lyrics
One of the most powerful songs of the decade. Brilliantly captured story filled with raw emotions.
I am in the middle of Phewa river, Pokhara, Nepal in December 2024, and listing to this song, it is so peaceful with snow mountains nearby and almost bringing tears to my eyes, at the same time I feel so close to paradise.
Came here after watching his recent documentary. Powerful words, well spoken, powerful song
Watching it right now on catch up. Brilliant documentary.
same; Suicide and Me
Same here, I cried none stop watching it :'(
same
same im watching documentary now
The video for this song doesn't get the credit it deserves bloody brilliant
This is one of the most beautiful songs in history.
Number one in history, I love the song over the moon
He’s extremely talented talks about his life and the tragedy he went through doesnt talk about fame girls or sex it’s a shame he’s underrated
I had a great childhood. Unfortunately not from my biological mother or father which hurt going into my teens. I heard this song and it hit hard.
Today, I'm a father of three handsome boys. I've been with my Wife from we were at school ( we are 30 now). I'm 5 years in my dream job within the Emergency services and just bought my first home! We are set up just nicely and songs like this gave me the strength to power on with my dreams.
Keep fighting kids 👊😎
I don't know you but just in case no one has said it, I'm proud of you and thank you for your service 🙏. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
@kerryquinn6218 wow. Thank you Kerry, I appreciate the comment! I too spent some time in Northen Ireland as a youngster growing up.
Take care x
@@thomasmccann6594 You're very welcome.
Respect to Professor Green on this song and making the documentry about his father.
If you are watching this in 2021 you are a legend!
Love this song really!👋❤
Hell yeah :-)❤️
yh!!
ez now
Igen hallgatom. Nagyon kis édesen áll neked az a szemüveg! Belezúgtam! ☺️(Nem csak a szemüvegbe.)
I may be a die hard heavy metal and classic rock fan, but this really is something special, especially when you know what the full story behind it is.
Rory Black Why aren't you a special little snowflake. =)
+Alistair Foden whats the full story?
+Alistair Foden true
+infinity when he was 4, his dad committed suicide
Man this song connects to me so much had me in tears never really been close to my dad my step mum has always kept us apart but after this I don't care anymore man life is too short to miss out I know my dad ain't been here my whole life but he is still my dad and I love him
I know the feeling
+maddie taylor I know the felling I haven't seen my dad for 2 years
+Hannah Bennett 2 years is to long I aint ever seen my dad don't know what he looks like or sounds like never seen him in 27years all I know is he walked out and left with never making any attempt/contact me so for me that's the only feeling I know is hatred
Awwwwww!!!!!!
"I wish that you could see me now,
Wherever you are I really hope you found peace,
But know that if I ever have kids unlike you,
I'll never let them be without me!"
Beautiful
This song deserves more views!
I always breakdown and weep whenever I listen to this song.I related to each and every bars Professor's displayed.Except my old man hasn't commited yet!!
Brings me back so much memories when my life was much easier 😪
Ellie Deans I know what you mean. I feel the same 😭
But it didn't seem so back then, did it? that's what gets me.
Me too 🥺😪
Same 🤕
Don't look back to the past it's the Story of your life, the future is your life and you have to live with your life and not with your past❤
Man. This brings back memories. Powerful and sad at the same time.
So this is the original song or more preciselly the first part. As a Frenchman, I only knew the part III but it seems like this one was quite huge in the UK. But the part III was huge in France as many broadcasters there used to play this one all the time back in late 2012/early 2013. It was unescapable. What a memory !
I heard this on the radio when I was 11 at an after school club. Been looking for it since 2013 and all I could find was the Emeli Sandé single version, pop remixes, bootlegs, and covers.
Thank God, ONLY TODAY HAVE I FINALLY FOUND IT!
Can't believe I actually got to see Pro Green live last night! Brilliant! He finished with this song. Love him 😍
don't let the ones who hate you influence your destiny. you are the master of your history.
What if youve lost soo much in the past you cant move on
Im messed up by my life traumatized by my childhood just wrote my mom out of my life 62yr old heroin n crack used me 4 too long i was 15my dad killed himself in Camden i was here in Dundee we her n i hate the way i spoke 2my dad he was amazing i found letters in her loft 25yrs feb 17th this yr she said she cldnt get money 4me 2say goodbye 2my dad i never did anything to deserve her say i really tried the letters were payments 4my travel and a lovely one from my dad how can she live with herself injecting getting beaten grabbed me by hair as a sheild i tried until this yr seeing that ive even found out she was never .married to him and i think i am waiting dna my dad n aunt were 2gether 4 16yrs i was 15wshen he killed himself bipolar is awful
@@kayyoung8028 sending you all the love and positive vibes❤️❤️
My dad was absent so can relate so powerful and beautiful this song.
This song touch my soul
5. Hi! My name’s Angie and my dream is to be singer, I know there’re a lot of people like me, but could you please give me a chance to watch my video of me singing on my channel? Thank you
HOW?
BOB DALE watching my video? maybe ?
It is very toching it made me think of my self when I was about 10
It is very toching it made me think of my self when I was about 10
The lyrics to this mean so much now compared to years ago. It's amazing.
Yep check my rap song out too bro, similar beat - th-cam.com/video/lM-6E2Cvacg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A4J9wFh_v6Xq73mJ
This song is so much better when you know what it's about 😥
💪
Ooohhhh
I love mosic
Is it about his dad's suicide?
Kelman 😔😔 yes
I'm not crying I just have something in my eyes
And no one is talking about the fact that this song has a vibe like Eminem Rihanna's song I love the way you lie, it just feels like this duet was inspired by them
@texergmtm4727 I saw these comments) Yes, something similar. But why I didn't feel it 10 years ago 😀
always loved Emeli but never checked out pro green until i saw his documentary on suicide. still only found this by accident, beautiful mix from both of u guys. new found respect for this man. the words touched me deep inside and in my world, that is more rare than unconditional love. very powerful and more so as it is a true story. respect all the way, this wasn't about making money it was about moving on.
Same, my attitude towards him changed 100% better.
I just remembered this song, this particular version, and had to come back it...thank you Emeli and Green for this masterpiece...
outstanding! powerful song to say the least
im in the middle of fighting to see my child, due at court january!
daughters mother stopped me seeing her after i paacked up and left, because she couldnt stay faithful.
she adored male attention is a nice way of putting it, now im the one paying the price cos of her deceits.
but i can relay to stephens own words 'id never let them be without me'
i, myself lived the nightmare of my mother stopping my father seeing me as i grew up, i left home at 16 (well my mother threw me out, as she hated me, i have same name as my father and have his attributes and she hated how much i reminded her of him and i also then paid the price) and havnt spoke to her since, that was 11 year ago.
my daughters the only family i have, and il stick with her until my last breathe!
Fathers for justice
im sry for you Alan :(
I fucking admire you mate
i am touched by your story, keep the faith , be strong..
Fucking great story right from the heart
alan red ...............I am proud of the man that you are!! Really you don't know me and neither do I you, but individuals as yourself are the reason that there is still hope for everything wrong going on in the world! You're a HERO!! Whether you do or don't realize that...............to someone out there in the world your story matter's.......... you just saved a life..................You're a blessing to humanity and especially your daughter! I grew up with loving parents and my dad was my bestest friend.........he past away a couple of years ago....but I can say HE left knowing I was gonna make it in the world because he cared enough to be by my side when I was growing up..........Hats off to you for doing everything you can for your daughter!!! Stay blessed!!
Still the best version x
| Hi! My name’s Angie and my dream is to be singer, I know there’re a lot of people like me, but could you please give me a chance to watch my video of me singing on my channel? Thank you |
nasro chakib
As bad as she is you don't need to be that rude.
nasro chakib shut the hell up shes only a kid
nasro chakib u dare come out settle or not ? Go fuck yourself eh ? Low class shit , what hick like seriously
nasro chakib u know what ?
Worthless ! End of story : )
Beautiful music, and beautiful lyrics ... Good rap. Professor Green you are so great... so does Emeli!!
I have listened 1000 times this song .The more I listen this song the more I love it .It makes me feel great
Will always be one of my favourite pro green songs.
just watched both of his docs on bbc about homeless and suicide i rate this guy serious
Iv been tho same thing but me suidicr and me homeless
I ligit watched those in school
All of professer Green's songs make me cry 😢
Why?
+Zjgaming they are emotional
This was Peak 2011 where the features between great voices and great rappers where something else... like airplanes, love the way you lie ...
That moment when this song reminds you of the child abuse you went through and your grateful its gone.
This is the British version of Love the way you lie
Huracan360 init i was thinking the beat and flow sounds so much like eminem
Patrick Keenan you‘re right. I thought in the first moment it was Eminem.
Well said
Z list version.
Phh copycats..
When the little boy screams and he's alone in the building and then Professor Green walks in that's when i tear up i absolutely LOVEEEEEEE this song
Never related to a song so much in my life, i could've wrote this this word for word, still blows my mind, RIP dad.
This song makes me cry ever since I was 5 yrs old
"family is something that you never been to me, infact making it harder for me to see my father was the only thing that you ever did for me" deep coz i can relate to this😕
Same
Such an incredible song!
I’ve always love this song for years. At the same time I’ve always remembered this music video (specifically the part where he walks up the stairs for some reason??) in my head for how impactful it is but somehow never connected the two together. Well I’m glad I’ve found it again.
So much love for this man after watching the documentary makes this song really powerful
I will always love this song till the day I die x Thank u Professor Green and Emeli Sande for your wonderful music
This song is so touching 😍
Study wiv Richard in awer big up .
Megan Corbett yeaa
2005-2015 rap hit differently. Prof Green, Eminem, Rihanna and so on, it was a different Vibe back then
I know this song is a few years old but I absolutely love this song. The words are so powerful. Professor green is brillant
Coming back to this it was my mums favourite song before she passed away rip love you mum xxx 🙏
Sorry to hear about your mum ♥️
Love songs that express true emotion.
Heard Danny from the script and bo Bruce Sing this and take it to the next level musically. Give it a listen
Do ya have a link,absolutely luv this song.Please?
Reminds me of my dad wish he was here to see me now keeping out of trouble 16yr too late 51 I am now just think of my dad when I hear this weve all made mistakes in life but that's just life all the ups and downs
Why is professor Green so underrated? I just love him
This song is emotional to me my mother stop me sing me dad 7 years ago we were really close but he committed suicide 5 years ago.
Im so sorry
Rip
I'm sorry to hear that
Any women who does that should kill herself
The thing is, I love this guy. He isn't like the dirty rappers out there who rap about sex and butts, he actually raps about somthing that has a more greater meaning....#loveprogreen
you have the perfect point... songs like this wont come back again nowadays
I agree
100%
Same thing with Eminem
Alissia Law ahahahahah butts
I'm sad he couldn't live up to his potential yet. He deserves a lot more. When I listened to this over a decade ago I really thought he was going to be a massive international star. Dude has so much talent.
He fell off (in a polite way)
I love his music too to this day. He isn’t even in the clubs anymore
This should have many MANY more views, it is a masterpiece. This is an underrated song, I always got it on my playlist 😊
Because the rapless version has more emotional feel to it. This version takes that all away from all the loud music
watching this after the pro green documentary broke my heart :(
風の色の挿入歌で聴いてから大好き💕
This song is 100% about his dad. He even says it.
Rest in peace, Steve's dad. 😢 🙏
Stephen Manderson, who raps under the name of Professor Green, was raised by his Grandmother Patricia from the age of one. He had a turbulent relationship with his father, who was rarely around during Manderson's childhood and committed suicide in 2008. In this song, Manderson responds to accusations made by his stepmother that his debut album, Alive Till I'm Dead was "cashing-in" on his death. He told The Guardian: "A lot of people face that craving for acceptance and wanting to feel appreciated. How am I not allowed to talk about how that affected me? It was a massive part of my life." Manderson did not find filming the video easy. He told The Guardian: "In the video there's one scene in particular where the dad holds his son's hand and then lets go. That moment for me is uncomfortable." You know, knowing what's out there and just saying to people 'It's there, here I am'. I say in the song: 'I won't censor myself for anyone. All that is good, all that is bad, all it is me' and by that I just mean to say 'take me as I am; I'm imperfect'. I wouldn't hold to be anything else." Manderson told Q magazine that despite the emotional nature of the song, it was easy for him to write. He explained: "Writing for me is therapeutic. Performing it is not so easy, nor was shooting the video. But I don't think you should be entirely comfortable with what you're doing all the time. As personal as it is, the connection it's had with people is amazing. A lot of people relate to that feeling of abandonment, whether it's a dad or a mum that's left. There's been lots of people on Twitter saying it made them reach out to their father who they hadn't spoken to for years. I never expected to write a song that changed someone's life."
I like how you've copied exactly what it says on wickapedia
+Isobelle Yates Wikipedia*
+Isobelle Yates lmaaooooo
Joanne Watts Yeah we know as it was on his documentary..
Such a powerful song I’m sure your dads lookin down on you profeser green... good luck to yer son ❤️
This song can bring tears to people's eyes, they just need to know what it's about
What a duo they made. Green's talent matched with Emeli's voice, doesn't get better than this.
When i was younger i loved the song but now hearing the lyrics it has a meaning and it makes me cry
it hurts how relatable i find this
same here man
This is why i love PROFESSOR GREEN this actually makes me happy this guy is awsome he raps about real things 😁😁😃😃
Edit: other people they sing about love but this guy is real G
How is this song not more popular?
After so many years I came across this song .
I feel like screaming right out 😢
Let him cook
when he sings it means so much like every individual line
Was listening to this on the TV because it was always in top 40, i was like 13 or 14 now im almost 27 😢
I remember the countless times I’ve replayed this song when it came out
I used to love this song.
I was 9 or 10 and I could really relate to the music video.
I almost forgot about this song, I’m glad I’m back! Emeli Sande is a beast ❤️
Her voice is mesmerising
This tune is WOW-URFUL. The Cockney Generation who got brought up by their Grandparents.
When a young kid grows up wondering why adults busy themselves asking why they live with their Nan. Then takes that Emotion and writes a piece like this..... Props mate... 2019....
I love this song so much respect to Professor Green and Emeli Sande you are an amazing singer
Hard becoming your own man without a dad... I'm 31 and it still hurts neva receiving a hug and getting told he's proud ov me, Or getting told everything's going to be ok.