Brother Ali - Own Light (What Hearts Are For) [Official Video]

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    From Brother Ali's full length album, "All The Beauty In This Whole Life" out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment: rse.lnk.to/AllT...
    "Very excited to present the video for Own Light, produced by my friend Dave Wilson. It was filmed in the Pacific Northwest and is dedicated to our recently departed brother and mentor, Jonathan Moore. Thank you to everyone who took part in this project and special thanks to Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah for the introduction and inspiration." --Brother Ali
    All The Beauty In This Whole Life drops May 5th.
    Song:
    Written by Brother Ali
    Produced by ANT
    Intro & Inspiration by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
    Video:
    Writer, Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor: Dave Wilson
    Producer, AD, Gaffer, Post Production Supervisor: Gregory Evans
    Producer, AC, Grip: Shaun Hamilton
    Visual Effects: Nallely Arreola
    Color: Keegan Holdt
    Associate Producers:
    Lissette Rodriguez
    Wes Englebach
    Renee Eddy
    Principle Cast:
    Kahara Hodges
    Martin Sensmeier
    Bri Larson
    Tazbah Chavez
    Jennifer Moore
    Lina Wilson
    Dale Hawkins
    Eloise Pezzner
    Sally Kay
    Yasmine Elbaradie
    Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
    Dave Wilson
    Theron Fryberg
    Kelsi Umeko
    Kiyo Mcgann
    Emery Carl
    Benjamin Shabazz
    Alicia Sixtos
    Veronica Sixtos
    Brandon Poller
    Amanya Maloba
    Janice Ibarra
    Markel Uriu
    Sumeya Adem
    Gregory Evans
    Ava Holmes
    Renee Eddy
    Melany Bell
    Annie Tran
    Sacred Water
    Lo Williams
    Lynda Gresham
    Boka Kouyate
    Manimou Camara
    Gnaköe Camara
    Ruby Kotovic
    Special thanks:
    Tom Miller
    Enrique Ortega
    Aaron Mathess
    Robert Wilson
    Bethany Yellowtail
    Tenika Fryberg
    Conan Gale
    Michael Kleven
    Doug Vann
    Harvey Ward Van Allen
    Apple
    Cindy Tran
    Kim, Ben and Gus Kotovic
    Lynda Gresham
    Atammayataram Buddhist Temple
    Marissa Baratian
    Capoeira Malês and Mestre Curisco

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  • @K1ddkanuck
    @K1ddkanuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I don't care who you are. If you read this, I love you.

    • @juanacarrillo6281
      @juanacarrillo6281 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We must LOVE one another to become a better human race. give Jesus a chance you got nothing to lose because the devil been running the show since you haven't accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you gotta build the relationship and keep both feet in so God can control your destiny.

    • @ricdfilipe2412
      @ricdfilipe2412 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      love bro ✊🏻

    • @beccacolinwhitman1765
      @beccacolinwhitman1765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love you man 🎉

    • @NoxInABox69
      @NoxInABox69 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Much love, hope you're doing well

    • @ClaytonManygoats-ru3or
      @ClaytonManygoats-ru3or 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love you too

  • @infiniterippleshypnosismed2817
    @infiniterippleshypnosismed2817 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    My 6 year old autistic son just requested this song while we were driving in the car and "never learn" ended. An upbeat pop type song came on and he said "what hearts are for!" I couldn't understand him at first over the music and a/c in the car but he was determined to get me to turn it on lol
    I've had a few of your songs on my driving Playlist for a couple months now and I always see him in the back very focused and intently listening to the lyrics, sometimes mouthing the words. 🥰
    One time "Us" was playing and I switched it because I had just listened to it just before picking him up and he insisted that I put it back on. 😊
    You and Jason Mraz he loves and always talks about the messages in the songs afterwards. He can feel the heart! 🥰
    I love bumping good lord and fresh air while cruising too, they always put me in a good mood 😊
    Thank you for your music. I love being able to share meaningful music with my little ones and help instill positive messages through song. 💖

  • @1james7496
    @1james7496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    I found you when I was attempting to express to juveniles how rapp can be positive and touch hearts. I truly thank God for artist like yourself. P.S. JUST DISCOVERED.

    • @KD-yl7od
      @KD-yl7od 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Visionaries 'If you can't say Love' Atmosphere 'God loves ugly.' Just Few of my faves

    • @erinpascarella7223
      @erinpascarella7223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Welcome! I used to go to his shows back in 2005..I actually hugged him and have the pic and I treasure this because he is SO so reall!!

    • @seananderson1397
      @seananderson1397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Praise Yahweh and allah 💚

    • @daveyjonez1469
      @daveyjonez1469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amazing ain't he? Lol

    • @erinpascarella7223
      @erinpascarella7223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @zetaspace good for you! Keep on fighting for sobriety..you deserve it

  • @richardrivera7985
    @richardrivera7985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This should be a message for all races, religions, and creeds.

  • @smngvncnt8017
    @smngvncnt8017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    "Nothing that I own owns me so I'm so free". Damn, that line hits so deep when you think about how we're caught up in materialism.

    • @mikehall4990
      @mikehall4990 ปีที่แล้ว

      Save for addicts. That bottle won't let go. However you're are right. Deep af statement. Brother Ali finds some weird way to hit me and dig in deep.

    • @fred5149
      @fred5149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Word ..real spit from Brother Ali

    • @user-gz6hp7ef6w
      @user-gz6hp7ef6w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s the best line in a song full of great lines. That one stuck in my head.

  • @user-wd5gz5um7b
    @user-wd5gz5um7b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Brother Ali has saved soo many lives and I can honestly say that without even knowing for sure that he did or not but knowing in my heart that his words did. I reminiss and reflect a lot on my own life everytime one of his songs comes on or comes back into my life. Because throughout my whole life God has been using his songs and lyrics to guide me up out of many dark situations. Brother Ali is soo pure and genuine and such a lyrical genius that I feel obligated to share his songs with as many people as I possibly can. and every person that I shine the light on with his music that doesnt already onow his influence and impact on the world become enlightened before my very eyes and it is soo beautiful. So I just want to sy thank you Brother Ali and please continue to saves lives by shining your light on peoples hearts. And I love you man God Bless

  • @AlexRamirez-wd7fp
    @AlexRamirez-wd7fp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm christian and all I gotta say is Brother Ali one of the realest out there... Mad respect!

  • @stainerz16
    @stainerz16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
    Where all human! 🤲🏽❤️

    • @GANJILOVERS
      @GANJILOVERS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HBK Customs th-cam.com/video/IqsT2NocdJg/w-d-xo.html

    • @stainerz16
      @stainerz16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BJ Ferburger 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀

    • @seanm7539
      @seanm7539 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely ♥️♥️ love this

  • @williamgorman5086
    @williamgorman5086 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    6 years later and this song is needed more than ever!

  • @1989Robhim
    @1989Robhim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    “You’re not using your heart for what’s hearts are for” that’s deep y’all

  • @agrlockwd1492
    @agrlockwd1492 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve been listening to RATM because of horrific events happening at present. I realized I needed music that’s on a high vibration! 💪🏼❤️🕊️🌏

  • @matthewgalli8470
    @matthewgalli8470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    2020 and this song is more relevant than ever before.

    • @jessecato8681
      @jessecato8681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The world needs more Brother Ali

    • @robertvigh9699
      @robertvigh9699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Preach, brother

    • @STONECRUSHER420
      @STONECRUSHER420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "Black Lives Matter" Tagged @1:27 - Brother Ali has been preaching love since before it was cool.

    • @foreveryactionthereisacons1683
      @foreveryactionthereisacons1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No doubt! There's finally a collective awaking going on..! It's about freaking time ✌️🤗💫✊

    • @foreveryactionthereisacons1683
      @foreveryactionthereisacons1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jessecato8681 💙💙💙

  • @ValhallaBeckons
    @ValhallaBeckons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I love this song, and I love Brother Ali. THIS is what it's all about. To everyone listening and looking: I love you all. We can make a difference, but only together as one.

    • @eliasparker5113
      @eliasparker5113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Peace valhalla

    • @killercuddles7051
      @killercuddles7051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you. I support this.✌

    • @WhiteJackal88
      @WhiteJackal88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love all my brothers and sisters, from all walks of life. Thank you for your comment :D

    • @carpo719
      @carpo719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Blessed be my friend

    • @tracywishom9999
      @tracywishom9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love you ❤️😘. Brother Ali is amazing

  • @ST-kr7hz
    @ST-kr7hz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Children have no natural bias, they are just curious and loving. We should all remember to look at the world through a child's eyes once in a while.

  • @Corbsplaylist
    @Corbsplaylist ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I heard this song in the very beginning of my recovery and 4 years later I share it with my patients as a message of hope and recovery for them! It always hits exactly as I believe it was meant to. Thank you Brother for sharing your soul and light with the world. WE DO RECOVER! ❤

  • @jeffreedweed
    @jeffreedweed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    While the radio plays garbage.... great music that truly speaks. Greatness. Long live conscious music. Thanks for this Brother

  • @MrWobbles
    @MrWobbles 7 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    Literally crying listening to this and no idea why, one of my favorite rappers. Brother Ali, welcome back man

    • @melo.9489
      @melo.9489 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      same.

    • @jeezythecat
      @jeezythecat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me too. There is so much truth in this song. The truth of love that much of the world is detached/hiding from, as I have been in my past, and I'm still struggling. That's why it makes me cry, and it feels so good.

    • @NWAforLifee
      @NWAforLifee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mr.Wobbles same brother, one love💯

    • @sunkingreigns
      @sunkingreigns 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I almost never sign in to comment, but I cried too, and I know why. Two people shot this morning, one dead. I don't know them, but it happened a couple blocks from my home, now my wife wants us to take our 10 year old daughter and move out of Madison. I'm crying for the love we are having so much trouble finding in the city where I was born. I'm crying for the mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters who have lost so much, who can't feel safe, who are forced to fear and shut out the love. For our own sakes we've got to drop the gun and reach out to each other. This world is big enough and beautiful enough for all of us to be ourselves and love others for doing the same. Thank you Brother Ali, for showing it to us."Peace it together" is not a typo.

    • @BoneBreakerProductio
      @BoneBreakerProductio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Likewise

  • @Koldatt
    @Koldatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Im not religious. But its such a poignant message that i cant help but set semantics aside. 💘

    • @dariushlarijani8083
      @dariushlarijani8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      neither am I but this melody and usage of no cursing helps me because even Brother Ali can make songs without swearing

    • @ghostriderdoubleclutch
      @ghostriderdoubleclutch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep. The only man that could get me to go to church, the goosebump giving MC Brother Ali.

    • @davidhunter693
      @davidhunter693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's not really about the biblical God. More about the ideas of God and goodness of humanity. Or at least what we could be.

    • @Redwhiteandtired
      @Redwhiteandtired 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God doesn't reference Christ or Christianity, rather the power behind everyone's spirit

    • @widdershins5383
      @widdershins5383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You don’t need to be religious to know that love is better than hate my guy, love is the natural state, you gotta learn hate from life experiences

  • @sully2018
    @sully2018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Born and raised Christian. Fell away into addiction. Got my shit together and this resonates with every fiber of my being. In love we all serve the same God. I’m not worried about doctrine or beliefs any longer I just do what love tells me to do.
    Stay blessed y’all. Follow your paths back home.

    • @garasuka5624
      @garasuka5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💜 Just a reminder of how strong you truly are.

    • @miscky6075
      @miscky6075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bless up! 🙏🙏

  • @909crimes6
    @909crimes6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Under the sun we are all his children

  • @BerakaMusic
    @BerakaMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    As the rapper and christian that I am, I love and respect to Brother Ali a lot. Ever since I discovered his message and thematic I support it. This is what hip-hop should be. RESPECT and LOVE.

    • @BerakaMusic
      @BerakaMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I know it! I'm talking about me, me as a christian, I respect and love Brother Ali. ;)

    • @dalehawkins9324
      @dalehawkins9324 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      it's okay for a christian to love a muslim, and vise versa... it's happened lots of times.

    • @DGRIFF
      @DGRIFF 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Dale Hawkins There is no such thing as Christianity, Islam, Hindu.... NOT A SINGLE PROPHET LABELED THEIR RELIGION WITH A NAME! The ONLY religion on Earth is LOVE. Corrupt men used the words of God to control and manipulate with FEAR, which is the absence of love. Who are you? Abraham/Brama knew. Moses Knew. Noah knew. Krishna/Christ/Jesus/Isa knew. Muhammad knew. Once you know, you have done your part here ;)

    • @dalehawkins9324
      @dalehawkins9324 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      DGRIFF! My point, in a way.

    • @GetMooreProductions
      @GetMooreProductions 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      DGRIFF! That's a universal perspective. i agree all "Religions" have SOME truth in it. If some1 says "Hey I'm a Christian" then you know that he's a follower of Christ.
      See there is a difference, we shouldn't ignore the fact there's fundamental differences.
      it doesn't stop us from love i agree. But to put that all these different ppl had this same notion is completely false.

  • @milehighronin9709
    @milehighronin9709 7 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Open your eyes, and you will see beauty. Open your mind, you will find freedom. Open your heart, you will find love. Open your soul, you will find peace.

    • @humansgivemeasplittingheadache
      @humansgivemeasplittingheadache 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice, Very nice said...

    • @ljupcetrninkov4602
      @ljupcetrninkov4602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i opened my eyes and all i saw was hate and despair , i opened my mind it got closed by others i opened my heart and found slavery

    • @vinny5638
      @vinny5638 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can do the first two.

    • @DBT-Piteå
      @DBT-Piteå 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ljupcetrninkov4602 I feel your pain. But know that there is freedom to be found, it's usually on the other side of that pain. Forgive but not forget bro, tis the only way. Give is the most important part of fore-give.

  • @worldmadjoshglad4527
    @worldmadjoshglad4527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "You can listen solo because you're the whole world to me" way to make me cry bro

  • @Kobiyashe
    @Kobiyashe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This truly is a masterpiece of poetry, and a thesis for living life.

    • @alexvargas4668
      @alexvargas4668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/hLmq2VK6c9I/w-d-xo.html

  • @TheHippoHop
    @TheHippoHop 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1213

    Powerful stuff, Ali. This is what hip-hop should be. I'm spending so much time working and stressing over trivial things. It's easy to blank out the beauty that's around us every day. One love!

    • @jdilla4052
      @jdilla4052 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely!

    • @twisted619
      @twisted619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Anthony B wut?.... haha this guy.. this song is not promoting religious beliefs man... listen again.

    • @twisted619
      @twisted619 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Anthony B the video has his religion yes.. but the song it self is about love ... and every one with a heart should be able to relate

    • @aroobaq170
      @aroobaq170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Anthony B Music is a means of self expression. Anyone is free to express themselves as they please. With that said, he isn't pushing any religious beliefs. The only thing he is pushing is being a cognizant human being. You don't have to subscribe to religion at all to be aware of your internal and external realities. Peace and Love.

    • @TheHundz
      @TheHundz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thats all we need to know u can leave now!

  • @fredmeunier7781
    @fredmeunier7781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    There's nothing I respect more then someone dedicating there life to serving. I haven't heard all your work, but I know we worship to same God, and we play on the same team. I hope album sales are good today buddy, you deserve it!!!!

    • @xxArsen1xx-OnPsn
      @xxArsen1xx-OnPsn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Based. I think we're on the same page, and if he wasnt speaking truth we wouldnt feel God when we hear it. Art vs artist? Idk. Its still inspiring regardless.

    • @jeffwilliams3224
      @jeffwilliams3224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xxArsen1xx-OnPsn nice rhyme

  • @ministerservertavares4714
    @ministerservertavares4714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is one of the most AUTHENTIC, DOPEST and UPLIFTING Hip Hop songs EVER!! Nuff Respect to Brother Ali, we APPRECIATE you and your WORKS, stay focused on your GOOD and keep SHININ', Word!!!! 💫🙏🏾👊🏾✌🏾🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @TrailingSkies27
    @TrailingSkies27 6 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    I remember being 12 years old and being embarrassed when friends come over cause there was literally only a can or two of food in the cabinets, and empty refrigerator. No electricity in the house. I'm not mad. I need to be a good person and give all I can. There are too many 12 y/o versions of me that need a hand.

  • @hangingwednesday
    @hangingwednesday 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "Know that I'm a soldier/Hearts are my battleground"
    Mashallah. Beautifully said Brother Ali.

  • @TheCaptainAustralia
    @TheCaptainAustralia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is wonderful. Just wonderful. I'd been troubled and confused since completing a big life Quest, and suddenly I hear Brother Ali spit and my head is on straight and my heart is full.

    • @christaylor1814
      @christaylor1814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am not a word nobody is a word and nothing is a word and therefore not subject to the throne of England, nobody looks like a word to me.

    • @TheCaptainAustralia
      @TheCaptainAustralia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@christaylor1814 Sorry mate, if someone remarks on something I say I always diligently do my best to respond. Because words matter. I don't really understand your comment or it's context though, so forgive me if I get it wrong. Yep, words matter. You're not a word ? Yes you are. We all are. Human. Alive. Words are how we relate to our world, and each other, and it's why Brother Ali's verse is so powerful. Words. Faithful. Honest. Accepting. Friend.
      I'm a word. I'm plenty of words. I don't understand a lot of what's happening in the world today, but I identify by the following terms: father, friend, husband, dipshit, boofhead, guy, dude, fella, mate.
      I think something we don't do well in the modern world is understand each other. Build consensus.
      That's why words are so important.

  • @supremenature8084
    @supremenature8084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In a world of nonsense it’s refreshing to know there are emcees like Brother Ali out there kicking the truth.

  • @hannahbrown2728
    @hannahbrown2728 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "...if it were opened up, it would blind the world..." True, beautiful, and moving words to live by.

  • @teuvoorjala7075
    @teuvoorjala7075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank God for Brother Ali

  • @sk8terfreak21
    @sk8terfreak21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    songs like this make me realize how precious life really is

    • @chrissharpe1503
      @chrissharpe1503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I just got here from murder murder kill kill kill..good day.

  • @HarmonyBlissJunkie
    @HarmonyBlissJunkie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Brother Ali used one of the most powerful voices hip hop could have asked for. He used it for pure positivity. Thank you. You continue to change my life after all this time.

    • @vinceleguesse
      @vinceleguesse 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The Voice of the Creator lives on.

  • @kylemccormack1785
    @kylemccormack1785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brother Ali taught me what good, noble Islam looks like.

  • @endone7368
    @endone7368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    My mom died recently unexpectedly and Ali has saved me through so many things. Well mom played my daddy as well so I never thought I’d make it through this and the other day he popped up randomly.. He literally is a lifesaver.. ❤️

    • @garasuka5624
      @garasuka5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Remain strong, remain you. A reminder that you're truly blessed ❤.

  • @colt4505
    @colt4505 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You're not using your heart for, what hearts are for
    They've been trying to shut us down our whole life
    I thank God for healing
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
    Thank God for listening
    Listen, you've been trying to build me up my whole life
    I thank God for building
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
    I thank God I'm living
    Sometime I feel like a stranger
    Maybe I ain't from here
    World going crazy, how could that be unclear?
    Know that I'm a soldier, heart's on my battleground
    Sword in the holster, had to come back around
    I ain't trying to hide away, I just had to meditate
    I ain't got a lot to say, but the ancestors may
    Speaking to the whole globe, numbers don't occur to me
    You can listen solo 'cause you're the whole world to me
    I jump in with both feet, nothing low key
    You can find me where I'm s'posed be, where my folks be
    If you listen very closely, you know who chose me
    Nothing that I own owns me, and so I'm so free
    I remember being hungry, needing groceries
    Nighttime getting no sleep 'til my nose bleed
    Got a message to the police:
    You're not using your heart for, what hearts are for
    They've been trying to shut us down our whole life
    I thank God for healing
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
    Thank God for listening
    Listen, you've been trying to build me up my whole life
    I thank God for building
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
    I thank God I'm living
    Not for one second, I believe what you're telling me
    I know you invent the disease and sell the remedy
    Universe is sending me centuries of memories
    So the very breath that I breathe is all I ever need
    I got that Muhammad Ali up in my pedigree
    Yes I be speaking my peace up in my seventies
    Ain't worried 'bout ya threatening me, I'm just being honest
    I ain't buying fear just because it's all you got left
    We just want to make love 'til we wake up
    I believe whoever made us envisioned greatness
    And you know they want to paint us with the same brush
    Wanna inter-chain us 'til we fill our grave up
    Alright, okay, but when it's all said and it's all done
    And I look back at the trophies I've won, I will only count one
    I'm using my heart for, what hearts are for
    They've been trying to shut us down our whole life
    I thank God for healing
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
    Thank God for listening
    Listen, you've been trying to build me up my whole life
    I thank God for building
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
    I thank God I'm living, and I know who I am
    I know whose I am
    On your wings I fly
    And your shoes I stand
    I'm animated by love, I don't move by chance
    Any stage I touch and any place I stand
    There y'all land, living in the world as it is
    Cracked vessel, I am
    No more and no less than a man
    Any possessions that I have are just in my hand
    I'm balancing the best that I can
    I'm not making no claims but
    I'm using my heart for, what hearts are for
    All the beauty in this whole life, uh
    I thank God for healing
    And You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light, light
    I thank God for listening
    Listen, you've been trying to build me up my whole life
    I thank God for building
    You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light, light
    I thank God I'm living
    Just reflecting all the beauty in this whole life, whole life...

  • @TheTekEffect
    @TheTekEffect ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You ain't gotta get me lit. I got my own Light!

  • @brizzle32
    @brizzle32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Speaking to the whole globe numbers don't occur to me. You can listen solo cause you're the whole world to me."

    • @littlefox8352
      @littlefox8352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I felt that :) and it made me feel like everything would be okay. Love is amazing.

  • @allanarcane804
    @allanarcane804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching with a smile. This is what the world needs.

  • @evchamo2
    @evchamo2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I aint buying fear because thats all you got left.

  • @davidmark7785
    @davidmark7785 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Three years since I last commented on this video. Our leaders still don't love with their heart

  • @chefgreenthumb2700
    @chefgreenthumb2700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This song is hands down one of the best feel good songs out!!!

  • @GodBlessHipHop
    @GodBlessHipHop 7 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    What a beautiful song. God bless Hip Hop

    • @shonmoore3954
      @shonmoore3954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WORD

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      @MichaelKrusellvBiden-whitless 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @MichaelKrusellvBiden-whitless
      @MichaelKrusellvBiden-whitless 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I helped build one of the sail boats he sailed around the world I was told some of the making was in film at cans film fest and the boat is in Smithsonian Museum! According to Howard Rice who filmed me making some of the boat said he talked to producer's and the back story of me and life they wanted to use and then as soon as I mentioned his name to Charlie Rebtstabt I could no longer be involved with project at film fest making boat or the plans for non profit works he promised her help set up!

    • @insightman05
      @insightman05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      K lol p P o

    • @DrunkBuddha
      @DrunkBuddha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm 4 years late it's been on my playlist stuck on Repeat. It almost make me want to cry how much the world is going thru the last 2 yrs I just attend 2 funerals back 2 back. At the same time it seems like the Tradewar is targeting us. Can't turn on the news or step outside the way we used to. Can't tell who is who behind the Facemask

  • @quietstorm1212
    @quietstorm1212 7 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    How can anyone dislike this video? This is the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time

    • @anthonyjohnston4707
      @anthonyjohnston4707 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      quietstorm1212 Looks like a Watchtower leaflet.

    • @KubraKares
      @KubraKares 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      my thoughts exactly! got me hella emotional too :'D

    • @NoPrefect
      @NoPrefect 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bleach Kings Isn't your comment the exact opposite of what Brother is saying? Look to yourself first.

    • @d.jenkins9263
      @d.jenkins9263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe they are atheist🤔🤔🤔

    • @daystarfighter
      @daystarfighter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Because it's not mumble rap people are stupid and dont realize that true poetic rappers are still around

  • @chrishogue7823
    @chrishogue7823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The human mind, when it's given faith, actually does blind the world.

  • @jordancharbarneau8411
    @jordancharbarneau8411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sometimes you find a song, sometimes a song finds you.

  • @eliasparker5113
    @eliasparker5113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song is strrrrooooongggggggg, one love fam. We are all here together now, be kind to all that you see, in the end we will fly free.

  • @Tylerveilraps
    @Tylerveilraps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I will indeed cry when brother ali passes . He speaks the gospel that we all need in our souls in today's generation

  • @justinsignor6504
    @justinsignor6504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God's love shines through him, I'm personally not religious because religions tend to judge. But they're not using their heart for what hearts are for...

  • @wikxedbodyproductionz
    @wikxedbodyproductionz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    From a person with little faith is religious systems at all. I can honestly still stay this song embodies this mans light. Brother ali , big homie you have the world right the way you view it. I feel like sometimes I see it the same but get stuck somewhere along the way trying to make it to my light... At least to feel it and bask in bask in it. Idk if you'll ever see this but big homie hopefully in life ill be blessed to gain knowledge from a real one like you. Regardless if you ever do see this tho i just had to let those thoughts out man. Your one of the best of all time to me and more people should listen to you for so many reasons. Never stop ... Unless your light leads you else where. Much love man

  • @Qurisx
    @Qurisx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I love Brother Ali's voice. What a wonderful soul. I really need his music in my life right now. His positivity is unique and rare.
    Brother Ali, and all of you at Rhymesayers, Thank you.

  • @traviscrockett9458
    @traviscrockett9458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the most beautiful songs ever.

  • @jean-claudemarra182
    @jean-claudemarra182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some shots in here really speak volumes. The little girl smiling at the woman in the headdress. Symbolic of hate being instilled in us through our growth. At one point in all of our lives. Differences to what a child is used to was just innocent curiosity .

  • @Slim_Jacobs
    @Slim_Jacobs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy is such a low key musical genius. Somehow was brought back to his music so many years later and can believe how slept on this man is.

  • @robertavanesovru
    @robertavanesovru 7 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    This song is universal. Everyone can relate to it. Much love from Russia :)

    • @eugenecollins3702
      @eugenecollins3702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love ya

    • @Koldatt
      @Koldatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Откуда тебя? Я люблю Москва!

    • @youtubeuser206
      @youtubeuser206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Koldatt я канадец

    • @dariushlarijani8083
      @dariushlarijani8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love/respect to _Robert Avanesov_ russian women are lovely

    • @WhiteJackal88
      @WhiteJackal88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love you comrade!

  • @WhiteJackal88
    @WhiteJackal88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "You ain't gotta get lit, I got my own light" shine on my brother, shine on. We will pass the flame

  • @benjijones5216
    @benjijones5216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song came to me while I was at the crossroads between light and darkness. Today I walk with the light and thank you brother Ali for playing your part in my spiritual walk. 💗🙌

  • @JayCope509
    @JayCope509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish this was a movie that never ended. This is still the most beautiful and touching video I have ever watched in my 40 years of life!

  • @shar981
    @shar981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "You ain't got to keep me lit I got my own light" 💯 ...... It was good meeting you Brother Ali saw you at Masjid Al-Rahman for tahajud last night..

  • @DRDRE-ex6yg
    @DRDRE-ex6yg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    First time I've heard music from this brother, so glad I came across his music, absolutely diggin it!!!

  • @canguler19
    @canguler19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Allah-u ekber Allah-u ekber La ilahe illallah.

  • @beccaleigh7744
    @beccaleigh7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can't stop listening this month. So beautiful.

  • @IHMadeThis
    @IHMadeThis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    This is some needed energy. Welcome back Brother.

  • @praveenaraju472
    @praveenaraju472 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    His voice, his lyrics and his message to the world is just absolutely beautiful!

  • @joelion3369
    @joelion3369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Come on man" this song really needs to be heard by the extremist groups on both sides of this country's political circus.

  • @czskateralexn1ke
    @czskateralexn1ke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This song hits so hard on so many levels, I've shared to a lot of people who I feel would like it, and they all said it helped them...most amazing lyrics!

  • @Cloudyy505
    @Cloudyy505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    God comes in many different forms... Love this Brother Ali...

  • @maximillianwolfe5837
    @maximillianwolfe5837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ali and I believe in two different Gods, yet I still bump this shit

    • @Inoffensive_name
      @Inoffensive_name 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same God, different prophets. The Abarahamic religions all refer to the same God whether they call it Yahweh, God, or Allah.

    • @maximillianwolfe5837
      @maximillianwolfe5837 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Itr011p3opl 3 I’m a Catholic lol

    • @Inoffensive_name
      @Inoffensive_name 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maximillianwolfe5837 Yeah, and therefore a Christian, which is an Abrahamic religion. Did you not know you, the Muslims, and the Jews all refer to the same god?
      The only large dialogue difference between the religions is that The Christians believe Jesus was God's prophet, the Muslims believe Muhammad was God's prophet, and the Jews believe God's prophet has yet to grace the Earth.

    • @h2oespi541
      @h2oespi541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you are Christian, same God man. More people NEED to know that

    • @twackat3635
      @twackat3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any of y'all ever heard of Zoroastrianism?? Predated all by thousands of years and no I'm not some egghead...just a psyco-naut that explored psychedelics......

  • @skylersky11
    @skylersky11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He is so awesome I don’t see how others haven’t been able to do what he is doing he’s special and so right about what he says

  • @dmshueyable
    @dmshueyable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, brother.

  • @bryanlegrand4760
    @bryanlegrand4760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This album is a masterpiece and is food for my soul. I can't count the ppl that I've introduced Ali to from this beautiful work of art. From kids, mothers, fathers to grandparents. The world needs more like this. Thank you Ali, thank you Rhymesayers. One love.

  • @GilHeronReborn
    @GilHeronReborn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    people argue about what rappers say on a higher scale than embracing the positivity of which rappers say.
    If this had more negativity in it and only a sprinkle of positivity everyone would be talking about it.
    I hope it hits home and is passed along to a friend and a friend's friend...

    • @Okeanos86
      @Okeanos86 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      People love all the drama around them so much they forget to see the beauty all around us.
      It's spring in the northern hemisphere and just nature alone looks beautiful right now.

    • @GilHeronReborn
      @GilHeronReborn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okeanos86 maintain that well balanced vibe my friend.

    • @TheHundz
      @TheHundz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The moment u scroll through the comments realizing ure in the right part of this Website again :)
      I couldnt agree more with u guys!
      Peace and love from germany to u guys and have a nice day.

    • @GilHeronReborn
      @GilHeronReborn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TheHundz peace Germany friend

    • @Ahzpayne
      @Ahzpayne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If the "positivity" wasn't wrapped in all the metaphysical superstition it would be a lot easier to see it as positive. At this point in human history there are no positive aspects to clinging to yesterday's bad ideas. Even if it somehow manages to put you on the right path it's still not the right path.

  • @mayzter8765
    @mayzter8765 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brotha Ali...real HipHop...

  • @truthoughts031
    @truthoughts031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m in constant battles with myself lately and this song has been my focus at times I need to clear my mind and remember what’s more important.

  • @cliffordstevick
    @cliffordstevick 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Real hip hop right here

  • @smocaine.
    @smocaine. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    the king is back

    • @EsDAL77
      @EsDAL77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ロリコン never left

  • @firme_tattoo1431
    @firme_tattoo1431 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Music like this could heal the World

  • @bobbyray7774
    @bobbyray7774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a few years too late. But listening to this gave me hope....it's never too late...

  • @damesynrem5329
    @damesynrem5329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    those who listen this in 2022 are legend 🙌

  • @tanukiZoot
    @tanukiZoot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    forever grateful for being introduced to Brother Ali and his uplifting messages

  • @ClaytonManygoats-ru3or
    @ClaytonManygoats-ru3or 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The most beautiful song ever Sergio written

  • @slimjakeymusic6597
    @slimjakeymusic6597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the pinnacle of hip hop. Thank you brother Ali!

  • @georgepeterson3440
    @georgepeterson3440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When music is this beautiful and true it becomes timeless. Thank you brother Ali

  • @25beltran
    @25beltran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I discovered this song 4 years too late. It's not often that I get goosebumps while listening to a song. This is amazing!

  • @Thomas-hx4gn
    @Thomas-hx4gn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For our lives to all matter, we all must remember that black lives matter too.

  • @garasuka5624
    @garasuka5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's 2022, my favorites at the moment are Aesop Rock, Black Thought, Kxng Crooked & Sleepy Hallow. I'm also currently on a spiritual journey, learning the various teachings, most recently the Bhagadvad Gita. Alan Watts & Ram Dass are my teachers. This is how I've arrived here. Much love from the 215 but only in body.

  • @mcak339
    @mcak339 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Mashaallah ♥️🥊

  • @James_744
    @James_744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    2021 still vibing to this and putting all my homies onto good music like brother Ali 👏🏾 much love and positivity from Russia 🇷🇺 ♥️

  • @carloswey-
    @carloswey- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    more of this music in the radio please!

  • @Phearsum
    @Phearsum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is easily one of the greatest examples of the power that words have. And how beautifully those words can be expressed. If this song doesn't move something inside of you, you're listening wrong.

  • @11219tt
    @11219tt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A year ago I wasn’t ready to hear this message. Today I finally was open enough to understand. Thanks Ali for the truth of your soul.

  • @CYBERMIK4056
    @CYBERMIK4056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Peace n love is all we need!

  • @tylerWG17
    @tylerWG17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I missed this guy he is a gentle soul wish he can to Orlando Florida. We need his strong voice.

  • @adam2009ization
    @adam2009ization 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Beauty is the splendor of truth"

  • @nicomoreno5028
    @nicomoreno5028 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This will ALWAYS be one of my favorite jams. I get chills when I come back to it.

  • @levic95
    @levic95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2019, you are still getting fans like me.
    I listened to 4+ hours of interviews and just hearing you speak you before ever hearing a song. It means so much to me. Everything, you are THE man. Im not religious at all, but i look up to you and your soul

  • @firmdr760
    @firmdr760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the radio needs more brother ali, the world needs more brother alis,this that grown man music, that make you teary eyed music,that make you wanna drop to your knees and cry out kind of music, that real talk type of music that make you reevaluate your thoughts type of music,this that music u dont wanna turn down when the kids are in the car type of music, this is my type of music.

  • @klstadt
    @klstadt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Among the most impactful things I've ever heard.