Serj is a true artist. He puts across a message that most don't dare to touch at this level, and conveys it in a way thats understandable and personal for everyone. I have the most respect for Serj and what he stands for. Not to mention he's an amazing musician.
I dont think Serj is the only one. I recognize other artists do this, but I'm speaking about Serj. Just because I commented on his video doesn't mean I think he's the only artist that speaks through their lyrics. I quite obviously dont listen to as much Black Sabbath as I do Serj, so thatd explain why im on his video commenting, instead of theirs (I'm not bashing Sabbath, I like them, but I just don't listen to as much.)
"most don't dare to touch". Not saying nobody does, but most dont, especially now a days. I'm not saying what you said is wrong, and I'm not going to argue, I'm clearly saying what I beleive now in these comments, and if you don't agree well then, its okay, we all have opinions, you aren't entitled to agree with me, nor am I with you. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Сколько лет я была в неописуемом восторге от творчества Сержа и даже не представляла, что это за артист😍 Лучшее-враг хорошего. Для меня это Серж и SOAD
Man, this whole album got me through some pretty rough teenage years, bad memories to think back on, but this music saved my f''ing life man, thank you Serj.
This is the saddest video and simultaneously the most realistic I've ever seen in my life anyone who wants to realize the harsh reality and get out of your bubble should watch this video to see the world differently, I could not keep the tears out of my eyes SERJ = INSPIRATION TO CHANGE THE WORLD
This song gets me every single time I listen to it. Serj is a true poet, and amazing vocalist. As for the message, I feel like people look down on the homeless, and completely turn a blind eye to their own imperfections and shitty habits. The children at the end don't see the man as a person to be judged, instead they were empathetic and wanted to help.
You know, nobody knows what landed a person on the streets. It's often self-inflicted, drugs, alcohol etc. but not always. Mental health, domestic abuse, economic ruin - a lot of things can land you on the streets. And even when it's drugs or alcohol, there's usually something traumatic behind the addiction. We should all stop being so judgemental at least without knowing the facts. If Bernie Madoff ended up on the streets, I wouldn't mind, but most people don't deserve that fate. BTW - this song rocks.
@fredbloggs, speaking from the perspective of an extremely privileged white kid who lives near nyc: I don’t think I (we?) look down at homeless people for landing themselves on the streets. instead, I (we?) feel an ugly cocktail of pity, shame, caution, and disgust. That kind of judgement is comprensible to some extent, but it’s also awful, self-perpetuating, difficult to avoid instinctively making, and so, so harmful.
When those children walked up...i broke in tears...it reminds me of how pure hearted children are and what we once were as adults we need to remember how much we loved
Lyrics: Why do we sit around and break each other's hearts tonight? Why do we dance around the issues 'till the morning light? When we sit and talk and tear each other's lives apart. You were the one to tell me go... But you were the one for me, And now you're going through the door, When you take that step I love you baby more and more, We need to laugh and sing and cry and warm each other's hearts tonight, Observing fun of everything and loving all our mother's... God Tearing us, You're tearing us, You're breaking us, You're breaking us, You're carrying us, Carrying us, You're saving us, You're saving us... Why do we sit around and break each other's hearts tonight? Why do we dance around the issues 'till the morning light? When we sit and talk and tear each other's lives apart. You were the one to tell me go... But you were the one for me, And now you're going through the door, When you take that step I love you baby more and more, We need to laugh and sing and cry and warm each other's hearts tonight, Observing fun of everything and loving all our mother's... God Forever alive, Forever alive, Forever, And never and never again... You're tearing us, You're tearing us, You're breaking us, You're breaking us, You're killing us, Killing us, You're saving us, You're saving us..
@@alspezial2747 Lol! I've added a few hundred as well - this is on my prime playlist, which has more than a few Serj songs. This, Empty Walls and Forget me Knot - plus about five others. He's brilliant.
I watched this video when it first came out and then I was just a kid now seven years later it's amazing to think about back then and think about now with how I've changed so dramatically seven years ago I never thought I'd be a father working 40+ hours a week and every penny going towards my son.
No need to judge others when you have problems of your own. We all have problems, nobody is perfect. Next time you see someone who isn't "happy" offer a hug. It heals the soul.
Damn its almost been 2 decades... When I first saw this as a kid and inspired me to help the homeless, I didn't think I'd go homeless myself 10 years later from family abandonment. Life is kinda horrifically cruel that way i guess.
I have seen many movies that people claim to be sad and I never had an emotional connection, but this video has a very strong message I felt that emotional connection. I give Serj Tankian and Kevin Estrada great thanks in producing this video. Very great acting by the homeless man as well. You can tell even though he doesn't speak yet through his eyes you can see his pain.
I don't even know how to react to this song. It is amazing. The video was astonishing and astounding. My god. Everything was perfect and in complete unison and harmony. The words to describe this lovely song, and video. I cannot even... wow.
Engraçado que eu tenho um amigo q diz: "Porra eu sou apaixonado por SOAD, mas nao suporto o Serj com essa chatisse ativista." Ai vc ve q pelo jeito o mlk nao deve nem entender 5% das letras de todo o trabalho do Serj kkkkkk
This ending really gets me . There are so many children where this hope and love gets destroyed so quickly by their unloving and blind parents .. At this point I am so proud of my son. Such a loving being. Not afraid to speak the truth and full of love; giving a homeless person his christmas candy and feel so blessed and thankful about him being thankful and saying Thank you 3 times.
Heavy Metal actually "just" a tool, like another styles. The meaning is always coming from the heart (if there any). So, Serj Tankian is wonderful. Admiration for Kevin Estrada, too.
I have no homeless people near me, and it makes me happy for alot that they have a roof over their heads... but too many people i know edge closer and closer... I wish I had money to give them, and i wish they didnt have to deal with this. But whenever they say they are homeless, I tell them they are wrong. So long as your heart is beating and you can love and see the good in yourself and others, you are not homeless, you are houseless... Your soul is within you and the caring feeling you get is truly your home.
Scott West People always say that, but I've never seen someone offer the homeless person a place to stay and use all their effort to try and get them a job.
Well Im someone who would not mind sharing a house with someone like that. The biggest issue with this at the time was my friend from Ohio was going homeless and nobody could help him too easily. Especialy myself with no car and being on a far half of Pennsylvania. I however got him a truck driver that could get his personal belongings incasse he had to loose them. Luckily someone loaned him a basement and he could stay off the streets long enough to get money for a new place to stay, and he was able to keep all his stuff.
Come to Portland Oregon and tell me you feel pity for every homeless person. Homelessness is a shame and a problem, however a lot of them do it to themselves through endless poor choices, addictions and bad habits. I do think more people need to help them but a lot of people talk about helping but never do. My mother passed away last year in the streets because the new Mayor of Portland decided to cut a lot of programs helping the mentally ill homeless. She overdosed in a homeless camp downtown. People need to start helping each other as well as themselves. Everyone is so damned busy with their self-importance; they only claim to want to help when they feel bad or when it makes them look good. Ever invite a friend in off the streets to eat and shower in your home? I have. Get out and help someone instead of typing, texting, tweeting or blogging about it!
Пора всем Христианским народам задуматься о своем существовании. Прекратить войну в Православном Мире. Укрепить дружбу с Украиной, Болгарией, Грецией... и нечево игнорировать Россию, бояться укрепления России !!!
If u have a lonely ass life and don’t understand the message in this video, a homeless man who doesn’t have very much insight on what is going on around the world is walking around as people are showing him what the world is like now and showing him what is currently going on. It’s amazing how serj spreads his message so amazingly through his music to show people how civilization is today.
Everyone has their so-called important "Issues" or "sins" but Christian girls at the conclusion are the only ones with "Holy Spirit." Watch it once more, if you have time
It's amazing how a single song can produce so many emotions in me, from sadness to hope. It is a very beautiful song, just listening to it reminds me of what my mother used to say "If you have the opportunity to help someone then do it, without hesitation, by helping others you are also saving yourself."
Пробач, вже 15 років минуло ...але я все пам'ятаю, трек стоїть на повторі...головне не зійти з глузду... Серж, давай тач наші нещасні душі своїми піснями.
The children, they bring faith and hope. Educate our children for real change. We can debate on TH-cam all we want but without the little ones nothing happens.
When I've heard this song for the first time back in 2008, I didn't understand a single word, didn't understand the video, probably because I was a mere school kid, and I remember that still reacted with sadness, it exuded a strong reaction from me. Paths down the memory lane brought me back here, now I understand english perfectly, and have an opinion about the ideas behind the video. It works just like it worked 15 years ago. You even made me tear up a bit, gosh dang it.
Those who are in touch with their souls are the ones who need to come together and use artistic creativity to lead those lost souls onto the right path❤ we were lost souls once too but have been swakened❤
Serj is just amazing. I think he's possibly my favourite modern artist. People talk of his octave range, but that's not the juice for me. It's the emotion he infuses into his singing, with that wonderful Armenian twist. And the uniqueness of his songwriting. Who sounds like Serj? Frankly, some people find his voice a little much at times (not me), but I just imbibe the mood and emotion. His songs give me such inspiration. In this song, another of my (about 50) fave songs of his, he sounds so grief ridden in the verse, positively desperate in the chorus, particularly the final chorus. Finally, I don't think I've seen a video of Serj's that hasn't been brilliant in and of itself. He's the thinking person's rock star. F^&king pop with its bubblegum song writing and saccharine lyrics! The biggest compliment I can pay Serj is - I don't give a sh*t about celebrity - I couldn't care less about meeting most so called rock stars, getting their autographs and fawning over their brilliance. But I would relish a chance to spend an hour over coffee with Serj because I just think it would be a fascinating conversation. Next time you're in Canberra, let's share a brew Serj!
Not matter how many years've passed, your songs always make me think about what's wrong with the world and that's what I love about you and Soad, you actually sing about what's happening, you really care and you express it to other people thorough your talent.
+Akane Okanaya Im ashamed of not crying here, but I already did cry 100% on Disturbed - sounds of silence oh yeah and I cried on the streets a lil today, when I was actually smiling, so maybe I thought im out of tears. The ONE AND ONLY doesn't exist, but in the physical world real human beings like me do. SO talked to a almost-homeless man, old, old-fart-care aint doing it for him, he takes 20 tablets a day he said, he mostly eats, shits and lies in his bed, he showed me his bags and all the stuff on him (in wheelchair). Antonov Stojan Another one, fell from the roof, 18 m he said (I think its alil exaggerated) lost his job, got pushed around and I found him on the street, they call him wolf, didn't give me his name found a mother-son in the station 1-2 AM. Were trying to go to some Refugee camp, didn't give these ones any money though, instead bought them from Mcdonalds (well SORRY, nothing was open) asked for hot milk, nopes, so I bought COLD O-Juice and a 9McNuggets, dont think there is anything else in there with better nutirition. Tried helping them with the trains and all, didn't know their language, used my hands. Its not difficult. Im Just over 20, but what I went through people seem to count equal with their bitchcrafting GF, asshole BF, mad/screaming parents. I ain't gonna write about me here. You can find me on the site "Fight against ISISThis is how you may ignorantly be promoting ISIS agenda". There is a lil of me on there December 29, 2015 at 12:45 am (my time, at least) much love, The Omn**i**
It's upsetting to know there's so many homeless people around the world and that some of the people who "have it all" won't give a little something to them to help them out. They're human beings just like the rest of us, they have needs. Most of the homeless people have to deal with the kind of stuff that no one should have to deal with and they're always wondering what their next meal is going to be. They don't get a comfortable bed at night with a proper roof over their heads for protection from the weather.
Nickelback - Savin' ME : Someone walk through the streets and see others remaining lifetime. Serj Tankian- Saving US: Someone walk through the strees and see whats on others mind. :)
You know its a good song when you cry. ( The end got me because i hate seeing homeless people desperately needing help) Serj, please make a concert again!!!
I think the signs represent the excuses people made to themselves for not giving money to the homeless guy. The two really positive signs where the last two that the girls who shared the money had: hope, faith. The rest of the signs weren't necessarily good or bad, but they were facts of our society and things people beleive in and others the impact we have by doing daily rutines or activities.
7 years ago.. Damn it dosent even feel like that long ago I heard empty walls on the radio and found out about system breaking up cant believe its been that long
I watched it a couple times and I think I've figured out what the signs mean... It's about what all their money goes to help fight, or where they have spent lots of money previously and the homeless/less fortunate who are kicked and ignored have it put in perspective how hypocritical people can be with their money. Clarifying on some of the signs: Ones like terrorism, war and nuclear/animal testing are pretty obvious Ones like meat eating is probably from the point of view of a vegetarian The stall keeper was against big business as they monopolize the market. The rehab sign may be about not giving criminals a second chance And while many people are approving of stem cell research some religious groups are steadfastly against it. Bottled water is possibly about big companies that buy cheap land and export all the water (think Aquafinina and Daisani in California).
The sense of the video is more simple: take a minute to stop thinking about You and think about the people who doesn't hace the luck of you and -if you can- help them.
What i see its he's talking directly to the "labels" that make each of us and not to the humans, every one have a label but the only one judge in the video is the one with the "homeless" one (sorry for bad english)
Hello, the year is 2020. If anyone survives past this year, I want you to know this song was never more relevant until now. After an attempt at WWIII, Natural Disasters, Government meltdowns, and Civil unrest becoming civil disputes, We are in the world largest riot, and god knows what else comes next, the world is still turning, and burning. But if you survived, know that every lyric in this song has a meaning... now more than ever. Be a better person.
Serj is a true artist. He puts across a message that most don't dare to touch at this level, and conveys it in a way thats understandable and personal for everyone. I have the most respect for Serj and what he stands for. Not to mention he's an amazing musician.
I agree million percent
lmfao this shit has been going on since metal music came out with black Sabbath so don't act like Serj came up with something new and shit!
I dont think Serj is the only one. I recognize other artists do this, but I'm speaking about Serj. Just because I commented on his video doesn't mean I think he's the only artist that speaks through their lyrics. I quite obviously dont listen to as much Black Sabbath as I do Serj, so thatd explain why im on his video commenting, instead of theirs (I'm not bashing Sabbath, I like them, but I just don't listen to as much.)
skylar carson uh you sure did actually re-read your comment young lady
"most don't dare to touch". Not saying nobody does, but most dont, especially now a days. I'm not saying what you said is wrong, and I'm not going to argue, I'm clearly saying what I beleive now in these comments, and if you don't agree well then, its okay, we all have opinions, you aren't entitled to agree with me, nor am I with you. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
From a guy who was once homeless, this touched me.
I'm really glad you're not homeless anymore. :) Seriously.
Claudia Avilés que tierno el comentario
I've been there as well my friend. I'm glad you've managed.
I feel nice because of you could get out of that life, my congrats, mate. I hope you enjoy a nice life from now on.
o didn't know he was homeless
This guy is a LEGEND
Period!
:)
+Evellyn Jksn s2
s2 heuheu
i absolutely agree
I'm not a person that cry for everything, is weird if i do it. but when i see the smile of that guy and the "Faith, hope" a tear comes out of me
same, dude
It got me too
Same here men. This is an artistic masterpiece. Thats why.
Hard not to.
choked me up for sure.. hit the feels
Сколько лет я была в неописуемом восторге от творчества Сержа и даже не представляла, что это за артист😍
Лучшее-враг хорошего. Для меня это Серж и SOAD
3:13 the mix between the drums and his voice is absolutely mesmerizing
god damn youre right!!!
+RaaZVan99 Mezmerizing.*bd dmm tss*
+Illimunatus ahaha no pun intended
💖💖
mezmerize
Get it right
Man, this whole album got me through some pretty rough teenage years, bad memories to think back on, but this music saved my f''ing life man, thank you Serj.
This is the saddest video and simultaneously the most realistic I've ever seen in my life
anyone who wants to realize the harsh reality and get out of your bubble should watch this video to see the world differently, I could not keep the tears out of my eyes
SERJ = INSPIRATION TO CHANGE THE WORLD
The ending to this got the tears flowing. God I love Serj.
It’s 2020, why doesn’t this masterpiece have a HD upload :(
I was wondering exactly the same
Put this song on and walk downtown in any city, very hd. Many pixels.
It's part of Serj's subliminal message
because youtube wants some signs blurred for the sake of sensitive viewers lol. I don't think it was always like that.
because the"ELITE" doesnt want people to "READ" the truth about what they do!
we need more people like serj and more messages like this
A. Wilms true
Yup and we could be the more people and the messages, we don't have to wait for anyone!
🙏🙏
His voice is just heart breaking. I love this.
This song gets me every single time I listen to it. Serj is a true poet, and amazing vocalist.
As for the message, I feel like people look down on the homeless, and completely turn a blind eye to their own imperfections and shitty habits. The children at the end don't see the man as a person to be judged, instead they were empathetic and wanted to help.
You know, nobody knows what landed a person on the streets. It's often self-inflicted, drugs, alcohol etc. but not always. Mental health, domestic abuse, economic ruin - a lot of things can land you on the streets. And even when it's drugs or alcohol, there's usually something traumatic behind the addiction. We should all stop being so judgemental at least without knowing the facts. If Bernie Madoff ended up on the streets, I wouldn't mind, but most people don't deserve that fate. BTW - this song rocks.
@fredbloggs, speaking from the perspective of an extremely privileged white kid who lives near nyc:
I don’t think I (we?) look down at homeless people for landing themselves on the streets. instead, I (we?) feel an ugly cocktail of pity, shame, caution, and disgust. That kind of judgement is comprensible to some extent, but it’s also awful, self-perpetuating, difficult to avoid instinctively making, and so, so harmful.
When those children walked up...i broke in tears...it reminds me of how pure hearted children are and what we once were as adults we need to remember how much we loved
Adults are just children with layers of callouses. The callouses are what ruin us, alas.
🙏🙏
@@fredbloggs8369 aint that the truth…damn
Да, прекрасный по глубине смысла клип, и песня. Концовка вызывает слезы.
Самый трогательный клип. Браво, Серж!
Lyrics:
Why do we sit around and break each other's hearts tonight?
Why do we dance around the issues 'till the morning light?
When we sit and talk and tear each other's lives apart.
You were the one to tell me go...
But you were the one for me,
And now you're going through the door,
When you take that step I love you baby more and more,
We need to laugh and sing and cry and warm each other's hearts tonight,
Observing fun of everything and loving all our mother's... God
Tearing us,
You're tearing us,
You're breaking us,
You're breaking us,
You're carrying us,
Carrying us,
You're saving us,
You're saving us...
Why do we sit around and break each other's hearts tonight?
Why do we dance around the issues 'till the morning light?
When we sit and talk and tear each other's lives apart.
You were the one to tell me go...
But you were the one for me,
And now you're going through the door,
When you take that step I love you baby more and more,
We need to laugh and sing and cry and warm each other's hearts tonight,
Observing fun of everything and loving all our mother's... God
Forever alive,
Forever alive,
Forever,
And never and never again...
You're tearing us,
You're tearing us,
You're breaking us,
You're breaking us,
You're killing us,
Killing us,
You're saving us,
You're saving us..
Thank
Bad lyrics
Marco Vinas nice👍
Forever a lie
Not
Forever alive
these aren't accurate
I don't know what i would do without serj and system's music..
poor boi
Listen Daron´s music.
Live your life without having to lean on something as inane as another person's job?
@@DarthPoyner shut the fuck up please :)
Same
If everyone had the morals and humility and love of Serj Tankian, the world would be perfect.
Обожаю эту группу. С годами их песни становятся мудрее и глубже. Серж, так держать!
this song's lyrics are deep as hell. no wonder it has under 10mil views
*"🎶"GUCCI GANG* (x∞)
actually 200 views are by me alone so i guess only 500 000 people have seen this video.
I guess you were wrong :>
@@alspezial2747 Lol! I've added a few hundred as well - this is on my prime playlist, which has more than a few Serj songs. This, Empty Walls and Forget me Knot - plus about five others. He's brilliant.
the 2 little girls at the end always bring me tears...because kids are our hope stop show them to be bad people
Μπράβο Serj....Ξέρεις ότι στην Ελλάδα αγαπούμε τους αδερφούς Αρμένιους όπως και τους System O.D.
You are a great artist bro...
Etsi
You are the voice of my generation and pray it will still be heard for centuries... infinitely ;)
The two little girls holding the faith and hope signs just made my heart melt
How can a human being dislike something like this?
Humanity has been and always will be evil, envy, power and oppression is all we will even know until our ultimate end which is mutual destruction!
FaithsFallen "has been" is okay, But the "always will" i cant tell ;)
+leonardo Vargas thats why he said Until our ultimate end
Javier Romero bruh, read the entire comment again, please
Sardonicus wait, wait... You disliked the song because he "suggested" that you should eat meat?
The end of this music video was so strong that it made me shed a tear. And I'm usually a senseless bastard.
@113978320028024639969
Well, I did mention the word "usually", so yeah. :)
+Antimanele104 Same here, but minus the senseless bastard part.
Antimanele104 me too omg
Ditto Brother
Me too
I watched this video when it first came out and then I was just a kid now seven years later it's amazing to think about back then and think about now with how I've changed so dramatically seven years ago I never thought I'd be a father working 40+ hours a week and every penny going towards my son.
I am tearing up as I am watching this, the end had me foggy eyed... Serj is the ultimate form of humanity.
Сердж знает как затронуть нить души .Уважуха от всей ДУШИ....
Ага+
Капитализм, производная рабства. Война, нищета, оставили детям, пущай разгребают.
От души.! Владивосток слушает!
иЕС ИЕС ОСТАЛОСЬ ТОЛЬКО МИР ЗАХВАТИТЬ
No need to judge others when you have problems of your own. We all have problems, nobody is perfect. Next time you see someone who isn't "happy" offer a hug. It heals the soul.
I actually cried while watching this, serj knows how to send a message
Same 😭
Merci Serj for all the light you bring to this world everytime !
Damn its almost been 2 decades... When I first saw this as a kid and inspired me to help the homeless, I didn't think I'd go homeless myself 10 years later from family abandonment. Life is kinda horrifically cruel that way i guess.
I'm so sorry man :( I'm crying so much from this song. Hope you feel better.
Havent cried for years. Now i did
Thanks
:( In the end Hope and Faith made me cry. Emotional and meaningful. Thank you Serj.
Эта песня в моём плейлисте с выхода альбома, и именно она познакомил меня с сольным творчеством Сержа. Спасибо этому парню из Сибири
I have seen many movies that people claim to be sad and I never had an emotional connection, but this video has a very strong message I felt that emotional connection. I give Serj Tankian and Kevin Estrada great thanks in producing this video. Very great acting by the homeless man as well. You can tell even though he doesn't speak yet through his eyes you can see his pain.
I don't even know how to react to this song. It is amazing. The video was astonishing and astounding. My god. Everything was perfect and in complete unison and harmony. The words to describe this lovely song, and video. I cannot even... wow.
+Jay Ander Fight With Tools cover :D
Von Ripper One of my favorite albums. The Flobots are underrated.
Jay Ander Really, they are. So sad ;(
Sem palavras Serj, como você faz a gente olhar o mundo, as pessoas ... Nos faz refletir... 😔
#Brasil 🇧🇷
Engraçado que eu tenho um amigo q diz: "Porra eu sou apaixonado por SOAD, mas nao suporto o Serj com essa chatisse ativista."
Ai vc ve q pelo jeito o mlk nao deve nem entender 5% das letras de todo o trabalho do Serj kkkkkk
This song breaks my heart more now than ever before.
my favorite form of art.... Serj Tankian..
We need peopple like you Serj, to Save Us.
Don't wait till someone saves you, save your self, be the example like Serj does.
no its together
We have each other brother
The only artist who uploads a video to 240p
this was uploaded 6 years ago tomorrow.
Buk Wild 6 years ago there were decent cameras. -.-"
***** lol that's irrelevant. Yotube videos decrease in quality with 'a level' after each 3 years.
The question is does it really matter?
Why you are so stupid?
This ending really gets me . There are so many children where this hope and love gets destroyed so quickly by their unloving and blind parents ..
At this point I am so proud of my son. Such a loving being. Not afraid to speak the truth and full of love; giving a homeless person his christmas candy and feel so blessed and thankful about him being thankful and saying Thank you 3 times.
such a versatile artist ...conveys all the emotions perfectly and sings about issues from which most of us shy away.. hats off to the legend.
I have never been so emotionally affected by a music video in my life. Honestly this changed my life in the best way. Thank you
Heavy Metal actually "just" a tool, like another styles. The meaning is always coming from the heart (if there any). So, Serj Tankian is wonderful. Admiration for Kevin Estrada, too.
This was uploaded on my birthday. Words cannot describe how much this song hits home to my heart and soul. Serj is one of a kind. God bless him.
I have no homeless people near me, and it makes me happy for alot that they have a roof over their heads... but too many people i know edge closer and closer... I wish I had money to give them, and i wish they didnt have to deal with this. But whenever they say they are homeless, I tell them they are wrong. So long as your heart is beating and you can love and see the good in yourself and others, you are not homeless, you are houseless... Your soul is within you and the caring feeling you get is truly your home.
Scott West People always say that, but I've never seen someone offer the homeless person a place to stay and use all their effort to try and get them a job.
Well Im someone who would not mind sharing a house with someone like that. The biggest issue with this at the time was my friend from Ohio was going homeless and nobody could help him too easily. Especialy myself with no car and being on a far half of Pennsylvania. I however got him a truck driver that could get his personal belongings incasse he had to loose them. Luckily someone loaned him a basement and he could stay off the streets long enough to get money for a new place to stay, and he was able to keep all his stuff.
Come to Portland Oregon and tell me you feel pity for every homeless person. Homelessness is a shame and a problem, however a lot of them do it to themselves through endless poor choices, addictions and bad habits. I do think more people need to help them but a lot of people talk about helping but never do. My mother passed away last year in the streets because the new Mayor of Portland decided to cut a lot of programs helping the mentally ill homeless. She overdosed in a homeless camp downtown. People need to start helping each other as well as themselves.
Everyone is so damned busy with their self-importance; they only claim to want to help when they feel bad or when it makes them look good. Ever invite a friend in off the streets to eat and shower in your home? I have. Get out and help someone instead of typing, texting, tweeting or blogging about it!
Brice Dreier I agree. And I'm sorry for your loss...
Счёл бы за честь пожать руку Сержу,и всем кто работал над этим клипом.Большое спасибо,и удачи вам ребята(и девчата).Привет из России.
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Да трогательно, я с вами согласен!
Владивосток слушает!
Пора всем Христианским народам задуматься о своем существовании. Прекратить войну в Православном Мире. Укрепить дружбу с Украиной, Болгарией, Грецией... и нечево игнорировать Россию, бояться укрепления России !!!
@@меружансаргсян-в9ц Пока страной правит шайка плешивого,никто нормальный с нами дружить не будет.
I don't know what's more sad, this song , or that many of these problems still exist 13 years later 😥
i know right?!
If u have a lonely ass life and don’t understand the message in this video, a homeless man who doesn’t have very much insight on what is going on around the world is walking around as people are showing him what the world is like now and showing him what is currently going on.
It’s amazing how serj spreads his message so amazingly through his music to show people how civilization is today.
Everyone has their so-called important "Issues" or "sins" but Christian girls at the conclusion are the only ones with "Holy Spirit." Watch it once more, if you have time
A true musician can tell a story with their music and you would not only see it, but also feel it.... 🙏🙏
It's amazing how a single song can produce so many emotions in me, from sadness to hope. It is a very beautiful song, just listening to it reminds me of what my mother used to say "If you have the opportunity to help someone then do it, without hesitation, by helping others you are also saving yourself."
This was just so well written and the story presented is sad, yet true. We judge others. But, we're just as worse.
Пробач, вже 15 років минуло ...але я все пам'ятаю, трек стоїть на повторі...головне не зійти з глузду... Серж, давай тач наші нещасні душі своїми піснями.
Serj is a legend. He made me cry with this song and with harakiri.
Serj for president!
Danny Bishop Not American born sadly.
DarkLink1980 yeah, but he has double nationality.. Born in Armenia and live in America since young..
Sónia Castanho Serj was born in Lebanon, not Armenia. But he still has Armenian citizenship.
2020!
The children, they bring faith and hope. Educate our children for real change. We can debate on TH-cam all we want but without the little ones nothing happens.
Serj foodbanks just opened up in Wolverhampton. God bless you Serj the secritetive may he have mercy !
For clarity Serj has not spent $1 feeding the poor
Children giving hope and faith, amazing
Holy shit! That table with the 'religion' label. So accurate in some cases!
+Tiaan De Swardt I even had to laugh there
@Railqun damn true they think that just because they believe in some damn god they think they are better people 👎🏻
When I've heard this song for the first time back in 2008, I didn't understand a single word, didn't understand the video, probably because I was a mere school kid, and I remember that still reacted with sadness, it exuded a strong reaction from me. Paths down the memory lane brought me back here, now I understand english perfectly, and have an opinion about the ideas behind the video. It works just like it worked 15 years ago. You even made me tear up a bit, gosh dang it.
About 11 years damn. I still enjoying this!!!
Смотришь клип и чувствуешь боль,жаль,что ничего не меняется со временем
Perhaps the greatest video i have ever seen for a song.
Those who are in touch with their souls are the ones who need to come together and use artistic creativity to lead those lost souls onto the right path❤ we were lost souls once too but have been swakened❤
Really relevant song. Nice to see that someone touches upon topics such as homelessness.
Как же я обожаю эту группу...
Шикарынй трек!
О русский)
Serj is just amazing. I think he's possibly my favourite modern artist. People talk of his octave range, but that's not the juice for me. It's the emotion he infuses into his singing, with that wonderful Armenian twist. And the uniqueness of his songwriting. Who sounds like Serj? Frankly, some people find his voice a little much at times (not me), but I just imbibe the mood and emotion. His songs give me such inspiration.
In this song, another of my (about 50) fave songs of his, he sounds so grief ridden in the verse, positively desperate in the chorus, particularly the final chorus. Finally, I don't think I've seen a video of Serj's that hasn't been brilliant in and of itself. He's the thinking person's rock star. F^&king pop with its bubblegum song writing and saccharine lyrics!
The biggest compliment I can pay Serj is - I don't give a sh*t about celebrity - I couldn't care less about meeting most so called rock stars, getting their autographs and fawning over their brilliance. But I would relish a chance to spend an hour over coffee with Serj because I just think it would be a fascinating conversation. Next time you're in Canberra, let's share a brew Serj!
ten teledysk jest barziej wzruszajacy i dokladniej zrobiony niz wiekszosc filmow ktore ostarnio ogladalem
That was SO deep that i started crying...
I love how the children gave him money and their signs said hope and faith
Not matter how many years've passed, your songs always make me think about what's wrong with the world and that's what I love about you and Soad, you actually sing about what's happening, you really care and you express it to other people thorough your talent.
My gosh. This video makes so much sense, that I cried.
this song makes me cry
2019 and this song is still killing it 🤘
2022 - the same
This song and video made me cry
Обожаю serj tankian!
And I thought I was the only one who cried.... :D
Hey heck no this song video made me cry so bad seeing the poor homeless man and no one caring, but then the little girls that's when I cried the most!
+Akane Okanaya Im ashamed of not crying here, but I already did cry 100% on Disturbed - sounds of silence
oh yeah and I cried on the streets a lil today, when I was actually smiling, so maybe I thought im out of tears. The ONE AND ONLY doesn't exist, but in the physical world real human beings like me do.
SO
talked to a almost-homeless man, old, old-fart-care aint doing it for him, he takes 20 tablets a day he said, he mostly eats, shits and lies in his bed, he showed me his bags and all the stuff on him (in wheelchair). Antonov Stojan
Another one, fell from the roof, 18 m he said (I think its alil exaggerated) lost his job, got pushed around and I found him on the street, they call him wolf, didn't give me his name
found a mother-son in the station 1-2 AM. Were trying to go to some Refugee camp, didn't give these ones any money though, instead bought them from Mcdonalds (well SORRY, nothing was open) asked for hot milk, nopes, so I bought COLD O-Juice and a 9McNuggets, dont think there is anything else in there with better nutirition. Tried helping them with the trains and all, didn't know their language, used my hands. Its not difficult.
Im Just over 20, but what I went through people seem to count equal with their bitchcrafting GF, asshole BF, mad/screaming parents. I ain't gonna write about me here. You can find me on the site "Fight against ISISThis is how you may ignorantly be promoting ISIS agenda". There is a lil of me on there
December 29, 2015 at 12:45 am (my time, at least)
much love, The Omn**i**
I am too...
Same.
It's upsetting to know there's so many homeless people around the world and that some of the people who "have it all" won't give a little something to them to help them out. They're human beings just like the rest of us, they have needs. Most of the homeless people have to deal with the kind of stuff that no one should have to deal with and they're always wondering what their next meal is going to be. They don't get a comfortable bed at night with a proper roof over their heads for protection from the weather.
Best creation of rock
Kein Worte für die Art wie Du mich ergreifst.
Nickelback - Savin' ME : Someone walk through the streets and see others remaining lifetime.
Serj Tankian- Saving US: Someone walk through the strees and see whats on others mind.
:)
Serj Tankian, Serj Tankian, Serj Tankian tenés el mismo sentimiento de la gente común
Desde Neuquén Argentina
serj es un artista increible y su musica no tiene paragon. abrazos desde argentina maestro
You know its a good song when you cry. ( The end got me because i hate seeing homeless people desperately needing help) Serj, please make a concert again!!!
I think the signs represent the excuses people made to themselves for not giving money to the homeless guy. The two really positive signs where the last two that the girls who shared the money had: hope, faith. The rest of the signs weren't necessarily good or bad, but they were facts of our society and things people beleive in and others the impact we have by doing daily rutines or activities.
nope not at all :/
I love this song...
7 years ago.. Damn it dosent even feel like that long ago I heard empty walls on the radio and found out about system breaking up cant believe its been that long
THERE STILL ON HIATUS!! they WILL BE BACK
Devious Junkee 14 years ago...
They're back boys
From Turkey with a big respect for Serj's music!
I am reading through the comments and a lot of it is about the homeless, I don't feel like they fully got the message of the video...
NO THEY DIDNT AT ALL!!
There is no one "message"; the video is meant to get you to feel and think of society, and whatever you make out of it is the correct "message"
DudeManBro damn man you are everywhere in those comments..but im glad we need to wake up!
From Russia with Love))
I watched it a couple times and I think I've figured out what the signs mean...
It's about what all their money goes to help fight, or where they have spent lots of money previously and the homeless/less fortunate who are kicked and ignored have it put in perspective how hypocritical people can be with their money.
Clarifying on some of the signs:
Ones like terrorism, war and nuclear/animal testing are pretty obvious
Ones like meat eating is probably from the point of view of a vegetarian
The stall keeper was against big business as they monopolize the market.
The rehab sign may be about not giving criminals a second chance
And while many people are approving of stem cell research some religious groups are steadfastly against it.
Bottled water is possibly about big companies that buy cheap land and export all the water (think Aquafinina and Daisani in California).
The sense of the video is more simple: take a minute to stop thinking about You and think about the people who doesn't hace the luck of you and -if you can- help them.
What i see its he's talking directly to the "labels" that make each of us and not to the humans, every one have a label but the only one judge in the video is the one with the "homeless" one (sorry for bad english)
I cried when the two little girls gave him some funding and their signs said Faith & Hope.
almost cried 3 times watching this today
расплакалась((((
Voice tearings soul trough my ears.
Great video, great song. Great band.
Thanks for being apart of the music, and this spiritual war
Hello, the year is 2020.
If anyone survives past this year, I want you to know this song was never more relevant until now. After an attempt at WWIII, Natural Disasters, Government meltdowns, and Civil unrest becoming civil disputes, We are in the world largest riot, and god knows what else comes next, the world is still turning, and burning. But if you survived, know that every lyric in this song has a meaning... now more than ever.
Be a better person.
Don't be a pussy dude, I live in the fucking Iran , we have a natural disaster or an execution or a homicide every 30 minuets
massive riot protests in USA is waaaay too different from "the world largest riot"
@@Dan-hv2rw Oh, what part? I was -deployed- sent to Iran a bit back, by Irbil. Also spent some time down by Bismayah
@@navybr0wnie deployed to Iran?:///
@@Dan-hv2rw LOL