He signed some rare Nikes of mine. I called them, "Immortal TechNikes
Enough to make a grown man cry... What a heartbreaking, lyrical masterpeace !!
@@brianhoodyinteresting how even where nobody knows english it's still known as rap, regardless of the abbreviation
I easily remember my days being 15-18 constantly listening and searching for underground all night. I’m 28 now with two kids who also listen to my music 😌
It's scary how similar our paths have been linked to this music. I have two boys and just turned 29. I spent my high school years searching for all the underground I could get.
Bro I'm 17 now just discovering this stuff as I'm searching for underdround stuff at half past 9 at night...
Yeah pass it on to your kids because there's a lot of real shitty hip hop out there on the radio that have the nerve to even call themselves Hip Hop .
Damn, hearing this track I can't breathe. Used to connect with a childhood girlfriend over this song all the time. She's gone now...miss her everyday though...
I feel that man, opiates swept thru my area with a vengeance. Her and most my homies are gone. Feels weird being one of the last still standing.
Lost my girl to suicide 8 years ago. I feel this too much. Miss you every day.
@@user-vo1jg8bs9w I'm sorry for your loss man . I understand how bad it hurts and truthfully a person never will get over something that traumatic happening in their life just take it day for day and try to think about all the positive moments you and her had and try to live the best you can in her honor .
Keep your head up man, life is dirty. Praying for you brotha stay strong!
First time I heard this was around 2014 and I always skipped it when I would replay the album. It’s just too heartbreaking no matter how many times I hear this
I know that feeling! It's an outstanding song but so painful you don't want to listen to it by default
That's literally me with Dance with the Devil too. Smh, mans is TOOOO good of a story teller
I hadn’t heard this song since 2015, I had forgotten how the song goes, felt like I was rediscovering it I got a sad feeling before I reached the end and now i remember why
This shit hit me harder than dance with the devil omg
Immortal Technique is truly one of if not the best storyteller to ever exist in the entire rap game, my first experience with him was obviously when I heard dance with the devil in 2017 when I was in the 7th grade and man my friend put me onto it and I remember distinctly how I felt shocked, almost disgusted and close to tears and I said to my friends there will never be a song that will move me more than this one but damn was I wrong maddest of respect to immortal technique he truly is a master storyteller lyricist and MC of the rap game.
@@tomjones6297 harder yes but wouldn’t make a grown man cry the same way. I’m cold hard all the same after many years so hearing some story about some low life dancing with the devil doesn’t cause the same reaction.
@@TheKingsaint504 maybe cause you never danced with the devil yourself. But regardless you make a good point. I can’t wait till my boy gets older and I can show him real music!
Facts, id say the two songs have 2 different vibes. Both are dark, one more sad/sad, one more evil/sad
I still come back to this. This is an actual Masterpiece
Hands down one of the deepest songs ever
You never really know what you got until it’s gone. 🕊
This hurts even more than dance with the devil. You are literally the best story telling lyricist among all through history. Real shit.
Edit: LOOK DAD I'M FAMOUS!!
He's top 3 story tellers, amongst the best but not best. Nas - rewind was something else as a story rapped backwards.
“i was sick in the head for her & there wasn’t a cure ...” pain
Especially when u know you can't change nor deny why you love that person damn that hurts
I'm a 15 year old fan and I just wanted to say this is better than most stuff on the radio.
Thanks to Shane granley back in Kachina Group Home i was 14 when he showed me this song even though we didnt like each other we sat in peace listening to this on his white xbox 360.
Tech is beyond hiphop itself , not fanboying him but I mean his commitments , character , interviews , actions etc ... lead you to another state of mind . And in that point either you make things go forward or you reloop your shitty life another fucking time.
Respect
Damn, this song still crushes me. At 40, it just hits a bit different than it did almost 20 years ago now. Still has me driving with tears rolling down my face but I feel each one so much harder. Lol... Life really can be so beautiful and tragic.
Fr havnt heard this song for about that long, til today an wow, very powerful, takes me back, but yea it’s a different understand I have as an adult and being in a serious relationship with someone I love very much, timeless music
This song is exactly how I've felt about this one girl I know, the way he describes her, from the appearance, the demeanor, her goals and purity, her beauty is perfection. I love this song. It inspires so much within. I've known her for about 2 years now and that feeling still hasn't faded. Not one bit.
Will always love this song 😔😢🔥🔥🔥
Have you heard natural beauty from him? I'm sure you'd love that one too
He's on another categorie , talk about reaching people's hearts and stimulating people's minds :)
Been listening to Immortal since 2011, Me and my friend would bump Technique until like 3 in the morning.
The feeling is mutual! Remembering the golden times, listening to immortal all through the night with my buddies during my college days.
That's crazy for me I found out about him in the pen...from a white boy! Lol been on him ever since. Facts
@Refik Kozlic "Obnoxious" is one of my favorite songs of all time
"Dance with the devil" is a crazy Story, and very sad
Theres a song called "The 3rd world" that is amazing
But seriously listen to his whole album's, you'll find some gems for sure
Revolutionary 1
Revolutionary 2
The 3rd world
The Martyr
this song makes me feel bad about the girlfriend i lost that i had never had
She was on her way to becoming a college graduate
Wouldn't even stop to talk to the average kid
The type of Latina I'd sit and contemplate marriage with
Fuck the horse and carriage shit, her love was never for hire
Disciplined, intellectual beauty's what I desire
Flyer than Salma Hayek or Jennifer Lopez
Everyone told me, kicking it to her was hopeless
At first I just thought, she didn't mess with broke kids
The thug niggas always talking about, how they smoke kids
But the rich-sniff-coke kids got no play
"I'm not even interested, " is what her body language would say
Everyone around the way, gave up trying to get in it
It didn't matter how good your game was, she wasn't with it
On the block, bitches was jealous, but wouldn't admit it
Talk shit, and deny to everyone that they did it
Cause they regretted the long list of niggas that they let hit it
And no one ever gave them shit except McDonald's and did-dick
Smoking weed with thoughts of envy, whenever they lit it
She spoke intelligently and they bit it, always trying to copy
But when they tried to use her vocab they sounded sloppy
She had a style, all her own, respectful and pure
I was sick in the head for her, and there wasn't a cure
Don't you know that, time waits for no man
My fate, it's all planned
I'm blessed just to know you
I've loved and I've lost just to hold you all night
Can't find, a reason why
God came, between you and I
If I had the chance again, I'd never let you go
Hold tight to your love, cause you never know
Her eyes are brown and beautiful, yet empty and sad
I used to talk to her occasionally, and she was glad
That I wasn't just another nigga trying to get in it
So every now and then we'd stop and talk for a minute
I didn't have a gimmick so the minutes turned to hours
On her birthday, I gave her a poem with flowers
Then I took her out to dinner after her cousin's baby shower
We talked about, power to the people and such
We spent more time together but it was never enough
I never tried to sneak a touch, or even cop a feel
I was too interested, in keeping it real
Perfectly honest and complete, she would always call me "cariño"
And never Technique, bought me a new book to read every 2 or 3 weeks
Forever changing the expression of my thoughts when I speak
It was because of her, I even deaded all of my freaks
She convinced me, to stop hanging out on the streets
To stop robbing and stealing, from people like you
Instead I took her out to the Apollo and the Bronx Zoo
Museo del Barrio and the Metropolitan too
Got to the point when I was either with her or my crew
So I decided one day, to tell her my feelings was true
I couldn't live without her so I told her, facing my fears
But honey's only response, was a face full of tears
She could only sob hysterically, holding me tight
I tried to speak, but she wouldn't stop until I left sight
I felt like a moth who got himself too close to the light
Except I didn't burn, I turned cold after that night
Don't you know that, time waits for no man
My fate, it's all planned
I'm blessed just to know you
I've loved and I've lost just to hold you all night
Can't find, a reason why
God came, between you and I
If I had the chance again, I'd never let you go
Hold tight to your love, cause you never know
I went on with my life, college and my career
Ended up locked up like an animal for a year
Where the C.O.'s talk to you like they were the overseer
Then I got sent to the hole, when my exit was near
At night in my cell, I'd close my eyes and I'd see her
Hold her close in my dreams, but when I woke she disappeared
Just an empty cell until the state gave me parole in the summer
Came back, in tact and on track
But the fact of the matter, is I still felt cold
Even after my mother, hugged me, crying at home
My real niggas would catch me thinking, outta my zone
Fucking lots of different women, but I still felt alone
Relatively well-known around the New York underground
But I kept thinking of her and how we used to be down
The sound of her voice, and the beautiful smell of her hair
Though gone physically, somehow it was still there
I had to do something, because the shit was too much to bear
So I went and visited the building where she used to live
The world looks a lot different after you do a bid
The way your life done changed
While primitive minds are still stuck in the same game
Like her cousin who was on the corner slanging cocaine
Stepped in the lobby and tapped the button next to her last name
Her mom buzzed me up and hugged me up, like a mother ought to
But her facial expression changed, when I asked about her daughter
Don't you know that, time waits for no man
My fate, it's all planned
I'm blessed just to know you
I've loved and I've lost just to hold you all night
Can't find, a reason why
God came, between you and I
If I had the chance again, I'd never let you go
Hold tight to your love, cause you never know
She told me that there was a note for me, that was left behind
She had left it there waiting, for such a long time
I was inclined to ask about it but she brought it up first
I saw a tear swelling up in her eye, and then she cursed
She told me where the letter was and I started thinking the worst
Reversed my position, stepped over and opened the door
And sure enough there was an envelope with my name on the floor
"Nobody loves you more than me, cariño" is what the letter said
"By the time you get to read this, I'll probably be dead
But when you left in '97 a part of me went to Heaven
I thank God at least I got to know what love really was
But it hurt me, to see what true love really does
Cause even though we never made love, you were all that there was
It was because I loved you so much that I had to make you leave
You made me doubt the way I thought, you made me want to believe
And then I slipped up, and I let you get close to me
It was hard to not be openly when people spoke to me
This was not the way I thought my life was supposed to be
Baby don't you see, I had a blood transfusion that left me with HIV
Hope didn't exist for me since late in 1993
I died a virgin, I wish I could've given myself to you
I cried in the hospital because there was no one else but you
Promise that you'll meet me in paradise inevitably
No matter what, I'll keep your love forever with me"
What happened for the rest of the day is still a blur
But I remember wishing that I was dead, instead of her
She was buried on August 3rd
The story ends without a sequel
And now you know why Technique, don't fucking fall in love with people
Hold the person that you love closely if they're next to you
The one you love, not the person that'll simply have sex with you
Appreciate them to the fullest extent, and then beyond
Cause you never really know what you got, until it's gone
Still one of the greatest love stories in hip hop
The fact that the music industry largely ignores lyricists of Technique’s caliber in favor of mumble rappers is a crime against humanity
Remember hearing this back in 05. Had me catching all feelings
Finally someone who been listening for longer then 5/10 years . I did a report about him in high school in 04
@@kadeelacayo4806 that when i heard of him. homey gave me a cd-r that had what were his greatest hits up to that point. hilights from pt1, pt2, and bin laden too
Ahh those times, last year at High school. I kinda grew up on the hard-rock stuff via my dad . ‘Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains , Anthrax and so on. But round 03’ I started really digging all the Immortal , House of pain, cypress hill Eminem , 50 cent shit and bought all the cd’s. Very quickly all I listened to was HipHop baby ;) still revolutionary vol . 2 prolly the best fuckin’ hiphop album I ever listened to . Every year I need to play to it at least once .
Technique is the GOAT fr
My highschool bf introduced me to Immortal Technique. I still come back to listen every now and then, 16 years later.
Still makes me cry to this day, heartbreaking doesn't come close to describing this...🔥💯
I remember hearing this for the first time in 2006 when i was 13. Still invokes such crazy emotions 20 years later. Absolute lyrical masterpiece.
Still the realest shit. I’ve been listening to this song for years and still get chills everytime I hear it
"go ask her bro the worst she can say is no!"
Still cry everytime
Art in its truest form
Man, im 25 years old and this song makes me cry every time, especially when he reads the letter
I miss song
This song well never get old EVER
This is the first time listening to this guy, now I feel like listening all his music.
Ironically. He doesn't have any other songs that had the same feeling of this one.
He struck lightning in a bottle with this one .
His other music is amazing on its own right , I feel like he only wanted 1 song like this on his catalog. So he created that 1 Masterpiece .
Bought tears to my eyes mane 😭
I swear on everything I love that nobody is able to pull emotions out of you like Immortal Technique 💯 This and Dance with the Devil will always be in my memory
Criminally underrated song.
I remember when I used to listen to this song as a boy and thought I was destined to encounter a love like this, but I never got lucky enough to, maybe on the next go around. She’s like a hood angel that everyone was always waiting for haha.
I thought that this track hit me hard when first hearing it 12 years ago. Three years ago one of the women I loved the most was murdered. The tears and pain I was holding in came out listening to this not much longer after she died.
Indeed, you never know💯💯💯
So sorry for your loss. May she rest in heaven & peace as a beautiful angel🙏🏾🌹❤
@@lawrencethompson3868 It's sad that he got away easily. May she rest in peace.
....how many tears i spend on this song.... thank you with all my heart....
from Italy, forever with love...
My Best Friend/1st Real Love Showed Me This Song. I Fell In Love With It And Now He's Gone. Everytime I Hear This, You Come To Mind, And Brings Me A Tear. Wherever You Are... I Miss You, I Love You...Devon P. 🖤💯
Discovered Immortal Technique a few months ago, and I can’t stop listening to his music. Early 2000’s music hit different. He’s good at what he does.
Better late than never. 🫡Discovered Technique back in 2007 , the rest isn’t just history ~ His music changed my entire way of thinking / life.
@@Capsule71420 Hundred bro, it's funny that most of my intelligence comes through music. Immortal Technique is a legend in the rap game imo
i come back to this song every august 3rd to remind myself what true love really does. respect to immortal technique you a living legend
October 2023. I'm still jamming to this classic 😁👍
Never gets old....such a good story teller
literally shed a tear while listening, damn son why this shit hit my soul so hard!!! Rip Medz
This shit always makes me cry man, its a perfect song.
One of the best song from Immortal technique.
Brilliant storytelling.
I have maybe a few days of life left..
The underworld is going to take my life.
I saw a vision of her drawer two years ago; but i never found her.
Immortal you got to meet her. You got to meet your Divine Love.
Smile.
I found her:) but can only be with her through spirit;)
First 10 seconds 💯 you know he went for that "me and my girlfriend" from Pacs flow.
Hardest song of the century. Real shyt 💯
I used to have this song. I want the cd. Just brings me back to the day. These songs got us through so much. ❤ Wish i could meet him in person 😊
One of the realest rappers ever.
this is by far the most emotional and sad song ive ever heard in my life.
thats the most heartbreaking rap track I've ever heard
Oh my heart drops to this banger then n still now ❤😢
Heard this song only once. Made me tear up.
“I felt like a moth who got himself too close to the light” hits different
Lost a person I who I loved so much and this song reminds me of her a lot, Peace!
20 years later this album still yanks my heart out
Wow. This song really rocked my world when I discovered it at like 15. Now I’m 31 and listening again, shit got me crying at the end
Probably the most emotional inducing song i have heard in my life , Mad Respect I.T
I remember when volume 1 and 2 came out , this was heavy for me as a young teen
Might just be the best song ever honestly
Contemplated taking my life to this sign today a lot had the gun jn my hand. the healing process hurts and it can be a lot when you lose some of the only people who loved you. Wanted peace and love and got a world of pain
I cried when I was in Highschool, and I cry now 10 years later. This story is timeless and tragically heartbreaking.
This song always brings the tears out
Not heard this since I was 17 ,13 years ago reminds me of college days
Forever one of his best ❤😢
I cry when I listen to this song , so emotional and deep
This song is a real beautiful story about how there are thing fate brings us and we can't ever imagine
This songs so beautifully written, the way you told the story but added such a touch to it that flows 🤍👌
One of the greatest story tellers and lyricist of my time! Much love and respect kid! Peace and blessings to you and yours Tech, Salute
Remember closing my eyes and imagining a music video to this song while i listened from a ipod nano
He chose some bangers, love it
This song and dance with the devil are my favorite songs they touch my heart so hard he’s the best story teller all his songs are perfect an hit home
I listen to this when I really need to cry, but my emotions are stuck. Thanks for this music.
I have only just started listening to you IT and you have changed my life instantly WOW!!!! I feel like I have been woken from a musical coma and come into the light-GOOSEBUMPS Soooooooooooooo much love and respect from UK XXXXX
Masterpiece 💯💤
Southpaw is a genius for all the good beats on this release!!! Big up
My favourite Track by IT 🔥 A masterpiece by one of the most underrated Rappers of all times
the impact behind this song became reality today damn..
this song never gets old.
I just listened to this so many times. Thank you. I’m sorry for your loss
Most underrated artist by far
“She had a style all her own respectful and pure” one of the many verses that speak volume!!🗣️🎶. One of the best lyricist of all time.
Immortal Technique emotional depth in songs is unmatched.
24 we here❤
Man you truly are one of the best lyricists ever. This song still hits me so hard even grown up now. I remember being so stressed and lost in my feelings when my wife was in the hospital. Makes me cry like a baby hearing this song and knowing tomorrow is never promised. I hope I never lose her anytime soon, but when I do, this will be playing
My soul is in shock knowing he was the goat no one talked about
Masterpiece Is An Understatement !
Middle passage is needed imagine how many immortal technique fans died waiting for it
Absolutely beautifully heartbreaking
This guy never misses the ❤️😮
Been pumping this since 02 legend
I had to stop the song because its making me cry. Holy I never felt or heard a song come close to how this slaps me in the feels. 😭
Boy it's been years
Love this track 4 years I ain't heard this
One the best out there
"I felt like a moth who got himself too close to the light
Except I didn't burn I turned cold after that night"
Makes me really think back to the old days when life was real
That’s fucked up that I was scrolling through the comments as the song was playing. And literally as I read this one, he spits the line 🤯🤯🤯