I turned 60 recently and new artists that impress me are few and far between. But I can't stop watching this video. The lyric is so powerful; the loss and futility expressed in the last verse is crushing.
This is the second video in a row that I've seen an "I'm older but I like new music" comment. What the heck is going on? Is this some Russian campaign to unite the Boomers and the Zoomers? I'm scared, it is an election year. Watch out people.
@@philm5380 Consider it payback for all the "I'm only 13 years old and I like this" comments on Pink Floyd .. Led Zeppelin .. Beatles videos. I believe Flighty Frank addressed this in "I was born in the wrong generation" video. th-cam.com/video/JcmylxQ0ma4/w-d-xo.html Enjoy.
Dude! I just turned 42 and most modern artists are not my thing, not saying they are not talented, but just not for me. Santigold makes great pop, electronic, hip-hop that is reminiscent to what seems to be missing with most modern music.
rtainc Being a feminist isn't inherently bad, much in the same way the pope isn't inherently an atheist. Also, how exactly is video game criticism "extremist"...? Let me guess "But she sees sexism everywhere, and that is totally wrong, because I am no sexist". Right? Let me guess, you are male. And you think gender equality has been achieved because you don't experience inequality in your everyday life, right?
By far my favorite Santigold track. Fun fact: That is ex-pro snowboarder Trevor Andrew riding shotgun in the drive-by scene. He and Santi dated and when he got injured in 2004 he started making beats on Santi's equipment. He rapped over a few and Santi sent off his demo to her reps in the industry and rapper "Trouble Andrew" was born.
"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call, no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it." - Tennessee Williams
That's a lot of her songs in general, they make me feel that way, and that's why she's one of my favorite artists. There are certain singers and groups where they are so good I watch all their videos, performances, and would see them in concert, or plan to. Santigold is special to me, and special period.
I got this song many years ago when it was released, but I never saw the video for it... Very intricate and well-done video, it really paints a candid picture of modern society, particularly the part where the milkman is dying from being shot, only to have the kid excitedly pull out his phone and start to take photos of the scene that's unravelling right before their very eyes. Santigold is simply a genius, enough said.
You know what? I usually hate modern pop but Santigold makes intelligent music and this song is on repeat currently, havent heard a song that I dont like yet! Its like theres a bitter truth in every song and I love that!
My mom loves Santigold, and I so do I. I almost completely forgot about her until one of the band members I follow on SnapChat was listening to her. Thank God.
I walk blind with smoke in my eyes It's like we don't know where we been That's it, boy, just state your case You're just as wrong as you were then One tough move throw your hands up Say I don't make no rules No one even knows I'm here Now its on you to man up You say no weight'll hang on what you say We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning Down, down, it burns down Our house is burning down Ask me why a dream gets you by But let it want, turns a dangerous thing Watch out for it, it snakes right past Then turns around and it sucks you in What happens when you get stuck Get to the bottom of the illusion that you're in From the roots now it's shook up Know that what ails without will do you in We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning Down, down, it burns down Our house is burning down And not a thing I've done Abates my fear And not a thing I've done Abates And still, although our hearts can't run We are gone We are gone On the heels of all we have done, no We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning down We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning Down, down, it burns down Our house is burning Down, down it burns down Our house is burning Down, down, it burns down Down, down, it burns down Down, down, it burns down Down, down, it burns down
Just discovered her shit today. Go to show that the big record companies pollute our airwaves and televisions with a few overexposed, overrated pop stars.
I found out about Santigold in 2013 when my then 5 y.o. and I heard Disparate Youth on our local public radio station. We were both blown away. She made me play the Disparate Youth video over and over....We love Sanitgold and yes my now 7 y.o. has great taste in music!
Why am I JUST NOW finding this?? So much crap on the radio these days and here is a BOMB ASS BROAD making phenomenal music and totally underrated. LAWD
I'm glad that there is an artist like Santi, she's an inspiration for people of color who are into alternative music. Thanks Santi from all your brown fans haha
For anyone reading this going through tough times, obstacles, negative thoughts, I feel this needs to be said. Spirits are Real. Keep Living, keep supporting the Spirits of Life, Spirit of Life (God Almighty) gives rise to a Selfless Spirit. A Selfless Spirit gives rise to Salvation. that is being concerned with the well being of other people Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually. To not hand each other over into developing a rebellious spirit against GOD. To know that we as the Living Man are responsible for each other during this journey of Life, always encouraging and compassionate, reflecting what Love looks like, protecting each other from the true enemy. Committed to the welfare of other people which God Almighty selflessly continues to give to the Living Man, which I feel is another opportunity to get it right. Allowing the Spirits of Life to develop within Mankind will change us for the better. Staying fully committed to protecting each other which I believe brings Salvation and Redemption, which can and will lead people out of unnecessary debt, building Life up solidly. There is no perversion or confusion about those attributes. The spirits of darkness can not hurt you, although following their self destructive ways is way I believe, they are able to hijack the Living Man. Their perverted appearance reflects their perverted spirit which they are aware of to use to frighten or intimidate those who are growing close to GOD Almighty. (spirits of darkness trying to strip The Living Man of what GOD created The Living Man to be, to stop the Living Man from building a relationship with GOD Almighty, and to use The Living Man for it's own evil, selfish, and destructive intentions) When growing out of the indoctrinated ways the enemy crafted and trying to spread the message to others, the serpent will use distractions. Loud noises being the operative choice, fear, bombarding thoughts, causing doubt and intimidation are other ways the spirits of darkness use to keep your attention off of what it's afraid of. The spirits of darkness have no true power which is why they leach off of Life. Remember You are Alive and the source of your power is pure. spirits of darkness is a spirit of death (which is also it's source of power. Remember the perversion it uses is wicked. That spirit of death becomes a selfish spirit that will take advantage of others for it's own selfish gain, which lead people into bondage and Spiritual Rebellion. DO NOT LET THAT SERPENT STRIP YOU OF YOUR BIRTH RIGHT. I know and stand firm in my beliefs that the spirits of darkness will never prosper over the Spirits of Life because their plans can't be accomplished without leaching off of Life. Give that serpent zero room to breathe and give Spiritual Authority over God Almighty and the Spirits of Life because those attributes are too pure, precious, priceless, protective and powerful to used by spirits of darkness. They flee from it. dark spirits manipulate truth, taking advantage of what you lack in knowledge, cause unnecessary nonsense, chaos, hurt and pain in people's lives, so we as Living Man must develop a relationship with GOD Almighty and not allow those dark spirits to ensnare us into their evil, selfish, and Spirit stripping plans. Take a second to reflect on that statement. Before you're aware of their existence, they'll try to keep you distracted by following the ways of the world which wisdom in the Bible instructs people no to do (Romans 12: 2) They will want your focus on things pleasurable to flesh, self destructive to your Life and detrimental to your soul. They do this keep people distracted from their existence and distracted from the Goodness that is in the World. Betting on the fact their invisibility to Humans will lead people to believe they don't exist. These spirits are very real, to make matters worse they use that knowledge to their advantage. Their intention is spiritual bondage of the Living Man (Adam + Eve) (look up the definition of the Hebrew names) which is evil and selfish. Their intentions are to cause the Living Man to rebel against and be separated from GOD and the Spirits of Life, attempting to destroy Living Man's Life by indoctrinating self destructive behaviors from childhood. (Teaching Good As Bad, and, Bad as Good and People following those principles) The frustration is understandable but remember they do this in retaliation against GOD Almighty (Creator of the Universe, Selfless Spirit, and Salvation) During the process of Developing A Selfless Spirit, the spirits of darkness may try to harm you (Do not listen to any self harm tactics they say, don't not hurt anyone in retaliation i.e. damaging property or violence towards people or animals Ephesians 6:12) Read the Story of Moses and the Israelites. Pharaoh's attempt to go after the Israelites after They crossed the Red Sea is an example of why they operate the way they do. Everything the spirits of darkness say is an attempt to confuse, disrespect, disrupt, cause doubt and to slow down the process of what serpent is afraid of (Growing out of Spiritual bondage, but most importantly building a relationship with GOD Almighty and the Spirits of Life. The anger the serpent displays is the frustration and fear of The Living Man growing out of it's indoctrinated ways of the world and giving the spirits of darkness less and less room to move in your Life. The Spirits of Life (Inspiration from Above and Beyond this polluted planet) will always overcome the ways of the world. The Spirits of Life do not author confusion. spirits of darkness hijack the Living Man Mentally, Physically, but most importantly Spiritually to prevent themselves from going extinct which they know will happens when I happens. I believe the spirits of darkness were casted away in the first place to prevent those dark spirits from destroying what GOD Almighty created as a beautiful blessing. Those dark spirits have no respect for life, no foundation to support Life, willing to lie about their intentions to use the Living Man as a tool to rebel against the Creator and the Spirits of Life, which is written about in Genesis. The Living Man is ALREADY a reflection of GOD and the Spirits of Life, do not let the spirits of darkness try to strip away what GOD equipped the Living Man with aspects of The Creator's Spirit: Power, Love, and a Sound Mind (Reasoning Mind ) Luke 10:19, not feeding into the enemies of plans, schemes or plots to destroy your Life or my Life nor Rebel against God Almighty) (2 Timothy 1:7 )Those spirits are the enemies of Life, but They are already defeating themselves in the process which they also know to be true because they leach off of Life so Please do not give Spiritual Authority over to them, cast them behind you and Keep Living and keep making progress. No need to fight with those spirits although frustration is understandable and they deserve no favors. Keep Living to grow out of the frustration into Gratefulness, being saved from developing rebellious spirit, which is of the Serpent. The serpent and scorpions tactics are always the same. By following the ways of the world, which wisdom in the Bible instructs people not to do, that is a way the serpent uses people, if the serpent sees it can't use you, you become a threat to the serpent (Which is a Good Thing) That fear the serpent tries to instill in people if you become a threat or turn away from following the serpent, is it's reaction to what it knows it shouldn't do or have done, (Fear of Retaliation) be advised. We are already above developing those types of spirits. Please do not degrade yourself over a being that does not care about your life nor your soul. Edit: For any one feeling as if you are going through an evil spiritual attack....meditate on things concerning Spirits of Life (i.e. Inspiration from Above and Beyond this planet, Selfless Spirit, Salvation, Hope, Encouragement, Unconditional Love) Those demons will flee. That 🐍 would NEVER post a comment like this for the people of the world to see freely in support of those who desire to see the Spirits of Life to develop within Living Mankind across the world and for Life to build up solid, Remember the Spirits of darkness want to destroy everything The Creator of Life made. They are unable to do this without leaching off of Life, You have the Power over that serpent. I have learned and want to share the message that Life is about not giving up on the Important Focuses of Life, Living through the hardships (sacrifice), Learning valuable information from those experiences to help someone less fortunate out, and making progress not only for Ourselves but for other people Living in this World which I believe wisdom in The Bible teaches is the first and greatest commandment. (Matthew 22: 36-39)
The video and music are brilliant ways to criticize the status quo in America (I'm not American btw). She questions whether your food is safe (though it comes dangerously close to anti-GMO bs), your views of beauty and cosmetics, your safety, but most importantly, she criticizes the way you deal with your issues. Basically she's saying that you're ignoring all these issues because they don't fit in your perfect portrait of things. Someone getting shot is apparently normalized to such an extent that almost no-one, not even the victim in this video, seems genuinely concerned with it. It's brilliant! Brilliant I tell you!
I know, I loved the song already. However, the video is pure gold (if your don't mind the pun). I feel violence is very normalized in America (I'm an 'American' btw ), I love how she draws attention to these issues. 3:35 makes me think of the white house, so there could be a commentary about the institution of America in general, and not just the individual and their family units. and it is brilliant, I very much agree with you :)
Afro Samurai really, because gmo's are banned in nearly all other countries. They are only prevalent in the u.s. and canada. So I guess all the other geneticist around the world don't know anything. #sarcasm.
This has so much meaning behind it! from the fire starting in the nursery to the elderly woman glued to the TV screen. and throughout there is a constant feeling of denial among the family, especially seen after the shooting scene.
The Keepers Santigold I walk blind with smoke in my eyes It's like we don't know where we been That's it, boy, just state your case You're just as wrong as you were then One tough move throw your hands up Say I don't make no rules No one even knows I'm here Now its on you to man up You say no weight'll hang on what you say We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning Down, down it burns down Our house is burning down Ask me why a dream gets you by But let it want, turns a dangerous thing Watch out for it, it snakes right past Then turns around and it sucks you in What happens when you get stuck Get to the bottom of the illusion that you're in From the roots now it's shook up Know that what ails without will do you in We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning Down, down it burns down Our house is burning down And not a thing I've done Abates my fear And not a thing I've done Abates my fear And still although our hearts can't run We are gone We are gone On the heels of all we have done, know We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning We're the keepers While we sleep in America Our house is burning down Our house is burning Down, down it burns down Our house is burning down
Every time I watch this video, I notice a new piece of symbolism. Santigold is a hero for modern music. When people say that all music now is devoid of meaning or originality, they clearly haven't seen this. It's refreshing to see a new artist tackling social issues of our time - genetically modified food, environmental damage, violence, consumerism, vanity and general apathy. This type of message in music was ubiquitous in the 60's and 70's - but thank Santigold that it's not dead!
This video is full of imagery and cultural/historical references. The attire of this family, sitting down to a radioactive and hormone-enhanced dinner somewhere in America is strongly evocative of the white-washed, feel good years of the 1950's. The milkman is another image drawn from that era, symbolizing the collateral damage of America's capitalist war-mongering that has finally come home to roost. Amazingly, everyone survives except the milkman, while the house continues to burn from the top down.
+USSHathaway ok - i just rewatched the video more closely ... & noticed the "breasts" on the chicken. haha. i see the hormone enhanced dinner reference. ha!
Who wants to unite? Set aside any label that has divided us. Sex, race, religion, age, social class, political party, diet. etcc. You know who thinks they're going to win and have control. I see us winning. First and foremost we must unite, growing food everywhere is an excellent idea as the next step. We are nature and the natural world is our home. Come together in your communities and plant gardens, fruit trees, practice bee keeping. Anything that can be of sustenance. The time is now.
This is just a musical autopsy on the keepers. When Santogold says 'Our house is burning down', she is referring to America (which is obvious in the hook because she outright says 'america'). The point that she is trying to get across is that America is crumbling. The old woman who is 'stuck' is just one of the people who cab see it coming clearly, but does nothing about it and just sits there. When the woman stands up from the table and shows off her waistline, Santogold talks about fame, and how it can suck you in. She is explaining our fame isn't always the best thing, because it can be one of your enemies.
I think this is a critique of neoliberalism This video is rich in a multiplicity of social commentaries. From a reading of gender and race politics, it also possible to read this as the exploitation of labor both affective and physical. Did anyone miss that the servant was a black woman? Not only this, but there is a moment where Santigold is sitting in the table and she mentions " I don't make no rules; no one even knows I'm here". From one perspective, you could say this is a criticism of transracial adoption in the context of colorblind politics where racially othered children in white families are made to assimilate to western, white values. The assimilation process eventually resulting in a washing out of their identity. I think the fact that the family got shot by black people in a drive by(and one white guy), while continuing about eating their dinner as if "nothing is happening" effectively demonstrates the way most, especially white Americans, treat issues of race nowadays. There are also elements of the ways the racialized white body is constructed and blackened, if you will, when you look of the wife as she gets up during the table scene... It may be suspect, but I don't think her accented lips and butt were arbitrary.Rather, it is a demonstration of this practice where blackness is flirted with by whites in a very selective form.That is to say, It's great to have a big ol ghetto booty( like Nicki minaj might say) and large lips even better if it's on a white face. Raising the red flag here that I am aware that a class reading would signify that this is a critic of upper-middle class whiteness, and not reflective entirely of lower class white people ( who do, however, still benefit from these constructions nonetheless). Seriously this video is richhhhhh in content... There is probably so much more that could be written about it.
Honestly, I will never understand why Santigold never got the recognition she really deserved as an artist.
Where as Coldplay...
she not bad but its not a wow
BECAUSE SHE REFUSED TO SELL HER BODY ONLY HER BRAIN
@@toledobujica Exactly, not a libtarted shock troop. Not a puppet for the hidden hand. Speaks her mind. Not like Cadie B.
@@michaelamundsen8597 Lol.
8 Years later this song has achieved maximum relevance.
searched this song on youtube just to comment this but you beat me to it lol
8 years ago we had no idea how bad it could get. So naive.
Almost 9ine years
In July 2021 9 years ago
Right is right... relevance ebbs and flows
This song becomes more and more relevant as the years go on 😢
After that whole smoking fiasco
What makes it relevant? It's just a good song
I turned 60 recently and new artists that impress me are few and far between. But I can't stop watching this video. The lyric is so powerful; the loss and futility expressed in the last verse is crushing.
James Dugan if you enjoy those attributes in a song then check out her video for les artists
Try 'Little Dragon', if you don't already know.
This is the second video in a row that I've seen an "I'm older but I like new music" comment. What the heck is going on? Is this some Russian campaign to unite the Boomers and the Zoomers? I'm scared, it is an election year. Watch out people.
@@philm5380 Consider it payback for all the "I'm only 13 years old and I like this" comments on Pink Floyd .. Led Zeppelin .. Beatles videos. I believe Flighty Frank addressed this in "I was born in the wrong generation" video. th-cam.com/video/JcmylxQ0ma4/w-d-xo.html Enjoy.
Dude! I just turned 42 and most modern artists are not my thing, not saying they are not talented, but just not for me. Santigold makes great pop, electronic, hip-hop that is reminiscent to what seems to be missing with most modern music.
Her dancing as the milk man dies on the floor is such a mood
Santigold's music is everywhere. She is a very creative, innovative, talented young woman. I'm so happy for her success.
Feminist
HamNediaj I suppose that was a compliment :-)
shes 37 so i wouldnt say shes that young haha
Mardy Bum She's not old...hahahha!
rtainc Being a feminist isn't inherently bad, much in the same way the pope isn't inherently an atheist.
Also, how exactly is video game criticism "extremist"...? Let me guess "But she sees sexism everywhere, and that is totally wrong, because I am no sexist". Right? Let me guess, you are male. And you think gender equality has been achieved because you don't experience inequality in your everyday life, right?
By far my favorite Santigold track. Fun fact: That is ex-pro snowboarder Trevor Andrew riding shotgun in the drive-by scene. He and Santi dated and when he got injured in 2004 he started making beats on Santi's equipment. He rapped over a few and Santi sent off his demo to her reps in the industry and rapper "Trouble Andrew" was born.
Very cool did he make those reggae beats fot Santi?
Another fun fact. GZA from Wu-Tang is in the back seat shooting. Santi was featured on GZA’s “Stay in Line” 2002.
Fun fact: he's also her hubby
There are so many hidden meanings in this
the control of the Elite over us
Even unintentional ones. It’s 2024 and it’s time to notice that the girl sitting at the table next to Santigold is the daughter of RFK Jr.
@@HarryPujols no wayyyy for real?
And deals with different races and maybe the roles they feel like have because of the color of their skin?!
She is one of my favorite artists of all time.
You have good taste.
This song is literally real life in America… 🇺🇸… Santigold was so before her time and such an overwhelming talented, underrated artist. ❤️
This song and video literally reflects the society we live in
that’s “literally” the point
Deep, man, deep.
No way, really?!
So can you 🤷🏾♀️
We live in a society
this was brilliant. Should be considered for a short film award.
Amen
Liebe dich Aichali
Most racist video award? I agree!
"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call, no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it." - Tennessee Williams
Relevant in 2012 and still painfully relevant in 2019
Haha, relevant in 2019. 2020 would like to have a word with you
And even more in 2020
And 100% reality in 2121.
2021 y la realidad cada día supera más a la fantasía. ❤️🔥
This is painfully relevant now
@@jesterchester8428 indeed it is.. indeed it is....
This is the first time I listen to this song and I totally fell in love with it.
That's a lot of her songs in general, they make me feel that way, and that's why she's one of my favorite artists. There are certain singers and groups where they are so good I watch all their videos, performances, and would see them in concert, or plan to. Santigold is special to me, and special period.
I am all over this. This lady has got the entire package. I love her music!
she basically made "Get Out" 4 years before it came out
Santigold tried to warn us
Holy shit you were right!!!
This song is more relevant now than when it released
That's why I'm here!! lmfao
Is there a reason santigold isn't as celebrated as her contemporaries? She's a musical genius like for real.
We are blood... Thats why we are here!
I got this song many years ago when it was released, but I never saw the video for it...
Very intricate and well-done video, it really paints a candid picture of modern society, particularly the part where the milkman is dying from being shot, only to have the kid excitedly pull out his phone and start to take photos of the scene that's unravelling right before their very eyes.
Santigold is simply a genius, enough said.
I totally fell in love with this song after watching We Are Blood
I feel you so much
True such a good movie but prod didn't skate much in the movie
Dude same
The masses dont want good music. If they did, the record companies would be happy to sell it.
Our house is burning down! Our house is burning, down. 🌎🌇⏳🔥
Love love love, always !!! Santigold is one of the most underrated artist in the world!
You know what? I usually hate modern pop but Santigold makes intelligent music and this song is on repeat currently, havent heard a song that I dont like yet! Its like theres a bitter truth in every song and I love that!
Running up the hill fragments ?? Fantastic ☝️👌👏🤘🤞🍀🥰♾️
America is the basis of this song but probably humanity itself is she speaking about....deep santi deep indeed
My mom loves Santigold, and I so do I. I almost completely forgot about her until one of the band members I follow on SnapChat was listening to her. Thank God.
nothing is more patriotic than this
I'm in love with Santigold....Everytime I watch her videos i think, "How cool it would be with a woman this off-beat creative"...
This is why half of this song's album is banned on You Tube in this part of the world. Too much truth! Luv sis
I walk blind with smoke in my eyes
It's like we don't know where we been
That's it, boy, just state your case
You're just as wrong as you were then
One tough move throw your hands up
Say I don't make no rules
No one even knows I'm here
Now its on you to man up
You say no weight'll hang on what you say
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
Down, down, it burns down
Our house is burning down
Ask me why a dream gets you by
But let it want, turns a dangerous thing
Watch out for it, it snakes right past
Then turns around and it sucks you in
What happens when you get stuck
Get to the bottom of the illusion that you're in
From the roots now it's shook up
Know that what ails without will do you in
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
Down, down, it burns down
Our house is burning down
And not a thing I've done
Abates my fear
And not a thing I've done
Abates
And still, although our hearts can't run
We are gone
We are gone
On the heels of all we have done, no
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning down
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
Down, down, it burns down
Our house is burning
Down, down it burns down
Our house is burning
Down, down, it burns down
Down, down, it burns down
Down, down, it burns down
Down, down, it burns down
Im so mad at myself. How did I just now hear about her? Wtf!! Her stuff is amazing!
Just discovered her shit today. Go to show that the big record companies pollute our airwaves and televisions with a few overexposed, overrated pop stars.
ThoughtfulThug
same at my side man
ThoughtfulThug Same here I can't believe I didn't know she existed.
I found out about Santigold in 2013 when my then 5 y.o. and I heard Disparate Youth on our local public radio station. We were both blown away. She made me play the Disparate Youth video over and over....We love Sanitgold and yes my now 7 y.o. has great taste in music!
i know i accidently discovered her on shuffle on my buddies ipod
So much symbolism in this video. You could analyze this one for days.
This song reminds me of my childhood so much I don’t understand why but it does
She's a genius. Absolutely entrancing.
It's not a group. Santigold is one lone beautiful chic. Love her music. Get into her first album too! Awesome!
This is such an underrated song.
Santigold I need you to come out w/ new music NOW
September new album
lança no spotify por favor, essa música é tão perfeitinha 😢❤️❤️
One of the greatest artist of all time like honestly 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
This GZA cameo tho is so mind boggling
Why am I JUST NOW finding this?? So much crap on the radio these days and here is a BOMB ASS BROAD making phenomenal music and totally underrated. LAWD
Why am I so late on this jewel??? 💎 Well better late than never 😊
WE ARE BLOOD
💪💪
For some reason, I just love this video.
I can say that this music represents a whole generation.
I love santigold and what ever she does is gold in my eyes. a true artist so ahead of her time I hope to make a song with her someday.
one of my fav songs! santigold is sooo talented and beautiful.
The best artist are never subjected to fame
holy shit, Warner Bros Records actually managed to license something good for a change.
Nice pf
Static x tho
This is exactly why I love this woman! A true artist!
LOVE YOU, SANTI!!!
This shouldn't be more brilliant now than it was then...and it is.
Iconic everyday
Will all ways be a favorite of mine.
God..How i love her voice..
Nice lyrics/Nice metaphor/Nice video/Nice voice
*"What happens when you get stuck?*
*Get to the bottom of... the illusion that you're in"*
Utter perfection.
she directed this! i esteem her even more.
Wow she's awesome!!!
so so so so so real and relevant
Honestly one of the greatest music videos ever. Epitomises the problems of society.
I'm glad that there is an artist like Santi, she's an inspiration for people of color who are into alternative music. Thanks Santi from all your brown fans haha
Simply Brilliant.
For anyone reading this going through tough times, obstacles, negative thoughts, I feel this needs to be said. Spirits are Real. Keep Living, keep supporting the Spirits of Life, Spirit of Life (God Almighty) gives rise to a Selfless Spirit. A Selfless Spirit gives rise to Salvation. that is being concerned with the well being of other people Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually. To not hand each other over into developing a rebellious spirit against GOD. To know that we as the Living Man are responsible for each other during this journey of Life, always encouraging and compassionate, reflecting what Love looks like, protecting each other from the true enemy. Committed to the welfare of other people which God Almighty selflessly continues to give to the Living Man, which I feel is another opportunity to get it right. Allowing the Spirits of Life to develop within Mankind will change us for the better. Staying fully committed to protecting each other which I believe brings Salvation and Redemption, which can and will lead people out of unnecessary debt, building Life up solidly. There is no perversion or confusion about those attributes. The spirits of darkness can not hurt you, although following their self destructive ways is way I believe, they are able to hijack the Living Man. Their perverted appearance reflects their perverted spirit which they are aware of to use to frighten or intimidate those who are growing close to GOD Almighty. (spirits of darkness trying to strip The Living Man of what GOD created The Living Man to be, to stop the Living Man from building a relationship with GOD Almighty, and to use The Living Man for it's own evil, selfish, and destructive intentions) When growing out of the indoctrinated ways the enemy crafted and trying to spread the message to others, the serpent will use distractions. Loud noises being the operative choice, fear, bombarding thoughts, causing doubt and intimidation are other ways the spirits of darkness use to keep your attention off of what it's afraid of. The spirits of darkness have no true power which is why they leach off of Life. Remember You are Alive and the source of your power is pure. spirits of darkness is a spirit of death (which is also it's source of power. Remember the perversion it uses is wicked. That spirit of death becomes a selfish spirit that will take advantage of others for it's own selfish gain, which lead people into bondage and Spiritual Rebellion. DO NOT LET THAT SERPENT STRIP YOU OF YOUR BIRTH RIGHT. I know and stand firm in my beliefs that the spirits of darkness will never prosper over the Spirits of Life because their plans can't be accomplished without leaching off of Life. Give that serpent zero room to breathe and give Spiritual Authority over God Almighty and the Spirits of Life because those attributes are too pure, precious, priceless, protective and powerful to used by spirits of darkness. They flee from it. dark spirits manipulate truth, taking advantage of what you lack in knowledge, cause unnecessary nonsense, chaos, hurt and pain in people's lives, so we as Living Man must develop a relationship with GOD Almighty and not allow those dark spirits to ensnare us into their evil, selfish, and Spirit stripping plans. Take a second to reflect on that statement. Before you're aware of their existence, they'll try to keep you distracted by following the ways of the world which wisdom in the Bible instructs people no to do (Romans 12: 2) They will want your focus on things pleasurable to flesh, self destructive to your Life and detrimental to your soul. They do this keep people distracted from their existence and distracted from the Goodness that is in the World. Betting on the fact their invisibility to Humans will lead people to believe they don't exist. These spirits are very real, to make matters worse they use that knowledge to their advantage. Their intention is spiritual bondage of the Living Man (Adam + Eve) (look up the definition of the Hebrew names) which is evil and selfish. Their intentions are to cause the Living Man to rebel against and be separated from GOD and the Spirits of Life, attempting to destroy Living Man's Life by indoctrinating self destructive behaviors from childhood. (Teaching Good As Bad, and, Bad as Good and People following those principles) The frustration is understandable but remember they do this in retaliation against GOD Almighty (Creator of the Universe, Selfless Spirit, and Salvation) During the process of Developing A Selfless Spirit, the spirits of darkness may try to harm you (Do not listen to any self harm tactics they say, don't not hurt anyone in retaliation i.e. damaging property or violence towards people or animals Ephesians 6:12) Read the Story of Moses and the Israelites. Pharaoh's attempt to go after the Israelites after They crossed the Red Sea is an example of why they operate the way they do. Everything the spirits of darkness say is an attempt to confuse, disrespect, disrupt, cause doubt and to slow down the process of what serpent is afraid of (Growing out of Spiritual bondage, but most importantly building a relationship with GOD Almighty and the Spirits of Life. The anger the serpent displays is the frustration and fear of The Living Man growing out of it's indoctrinated ways of the world and giving the spirits of darkness less and less room to move in your Life. The Spirits of Life (Inspiration from Above and Beyond this polluted planet) will always overcome the ways of the world. The Spirits of Life do not author confusion. spirits of darkness hijack the Living Man Mentally, Physically, but most importantly Spiritually to prevent themselves from going extinct which they know will happens when I happens. I believe the spirits of darkness were casted away in the first place to prevent those dark spirits from destroying what GOD Almighty created as a beautiful blessing. Those dark spirits have no respect for life, no foundation to support Life, willing to lie about their intentions to use the Living Man as a tool to rebel against the Creator and the Spirits of Life, which is written about in Genesis. The Living Man is ALREADY a reflection of GOD and the Spirits of Life, do not let the spirits of darkness try to strip away what GOD equipped the Living Man with aspects of The Creator's Spirit: Power, Love, and a Sound Mind (Reasoning Mind ) Luke 10:19, not feeding into the enemies of plans, schemes or plots to destroy your Life or my Life nor Rebel against God Almighty) (2 Timothy 1:7 )Those spirits are the enemies of Life, but They are already defeating themselves in the process which they also know to be true because they leach off of Life so Please do not give Spiritual Authority over to them, cast them behind you and Keep Living and keep making progress. No need to fight with those spirits although frustration is understandable and they deserve no favors. Keep Living to grow out of the frustration into Gratefulness, being saved from developing rebellious spirit, which is of the Serpent. The serpent and scorpions tactics are always the same. By following the ways of the world, which wisdom in the Bible instructs people not to do, that is a way the serpent uses people, if the serpent sees it can't use you, you become a threat to the serpent (Which is a Good Thing) That fear the serpent tries to instill in people if you become a threat or turn away from following the serpent, is it's reaction to what it knows it shouldn't do or have done, (Fear of Retaliation) be advised. We are already above developing those types of spirits. Please do not degrade yourself over a being that does not care about your life nor your soul.
Edit: For any one feeling as if you are going through an evil spiritual attack....meditate on things concerning Spirits of Life (i.e. Inspiration from Above and Beyond this planet, Selfless Spirit, Salvation, Hope, Encouragement, Unconditional Love) Those demons will flee. That 🐍 would NEVER post a comment like this for the people of the world to see freely in support of those who desire to see the Spirits of Life to develop within Living Mankind across the world and for Life to build up solid, Remember the Spirits of darkness want to destroy everything The Creator of Life made. They are unable to do this without leaching off of Life, You have the Power over that serpent. I have learned and want to share the message that Life is about not giving up on the Important Focuses of Life, Living through the hardships (sacrifice), Learning valuable information from those experiences to help someone less fortunate out, and making progress not only for Ourselves but for other people Living in this World which I believe wisdom in The Bible teaches is the first and greatest commandment. (Matthew 22: 36-39)
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Love this. Great song, with a strong message, Santi White is a beauty and I'm totally into the Trouble Andrew cameo.
she is the best and I can prove it
My favorite song ever, it just keeps get more relevant!
Dam, She's just too much! I love Santigold and her creativity! She deserves every music award!
This hits different after experiencing 2020. 😭
I love Queen Santi with a deep ocean like passion 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
The video and music are brilliant ways to criticize the status quo in America (I'm not American btw). She questions whether your food is safe (though it comes dangerously close to anti-GMO bs), your views of beauty and cosmetics, your safety, but most importantly, she criticizes the way you deal with your issues. Basically she's saying that you're ignoring all these issues because they don't fit in your perfect portrait of things. Someone getting shot is apparently normalized to such an extent that almost no-one, not even the victim in this video, seems genuinely concerned with it.
It's brilliant! Brilliant I tell you!
I know, I loved the song already. However, the video is pure gold (if your don't mind the pun). I feel violence is very normalized in America (I'm an 'American' btw ), I love how she draws attention to these issues. 3:35 makes me think of the white house, so there could be a commentary about the institution of America in general, and not just the individual and their family units.
and it is brilliant, I very much agree with you :)
Saying "Dangerously close to anti-gmo bs" is dangerously close to sounding intelligent
TheMutilatedSun
Railing against the opinion of virtually all geneticists, how intelligent. #sarcasm
Afro Samurai really, because gmo's are banned in nearly all other countries. They are only prevalent in the u.s. and canada. So I guess all the other geneticist around the world don't know anything. #sarcasm.
TheMutilatedSun
www.gmo-free-regions.org/gmo-free-regions/bans.html
Hey look, it seems like you were talking bullshit!
This needs to blow up for 2020.....
she never disappoints.
This has so much meaning behind it! from the fire starting in the nursery to the elderly woman glued to the TV screen. and throughout there is a constant feeling of denial among the family, especially seen after the shooting scene.
The Keepers
Santigold
I walk blind with smoke in my eyes
It's like we don't know where we been
That's it, boy, just state your case
You're just as wrong as you were then
One tough move throw your hands up
Say I don't make no rules
No one even knows I'm here
Now its on you to man up
You say no weight'll hang on what you say
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
Down, down it burns down
Our house is burning down
Ask me why a dream gets you by
But let it want, turns a dangerous thing
Watch out for it, it snakes right past
Then turns around and it sucks you in
What happens when you get stuck
Get to the bottom of the illusion that you're in
From the roots now it's shook up
Know that what ails without will do you in
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
Down, down it burns down
Our house is burning down
And not a thing I've done
Abates my fear
And not a thing I've done
Abates my fear
And still although our hearts can't run
We are gone
We are gone
On the heels of all we have done, know
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
We're the keepers
While we sleep in America
Our house is burning down
Our house is burning
Down, down it burns down
Our house is burning down
Every time I watch this video, I notice a new piece of symbolism. Santigold is a hero for modern music. When people say that all music now is devoid of meaning or originality, they clearly haven't seen this. It's refreshing to see a new artist tackling social issues of our time - genetically modified food, environmental damage, violence, consumerism, vanity and general apathy. This type of message in music was ubiquitous in the 60's and 70's - but thank Santigold that it's not dead!
This video is full of imagery and cultural/historical references. The attire of this family, sitting down to a radioactive and hormone-enhanced dinner somewhere in America is strongly evocative of the white-washed, feel good years of the 1950's. The milkman is another image drawn from that era, symbolizing the collateral damage of America's capitalist war-mongering that has finally come home to roost. Amazingly, everyone survives except the milkman, while the house continues to burn from the top down.
+USSHathaway ok - i just rewatched the video more closely ... & noticed the "breasts" on the chicken. haha. i see the hormone enhanced dinner reference. ha!
my spirits have been uplifted; she's phenomenal!
This is so spot on.
This song is super trippy on an edible ....... woah
smh so underrated
+Che Julian agree too much!!!
Saw her bonnaroo 2009 she was amazing.
2024 who is here?
Hiiii
This is one of the songs from my 2013 playlist to open a door to the other realm.
Hitting a bit different in November 🫤
I Love This Video And Song. People Have There Eyes Closed And They Cant See Everything Around Them Is Burning Down.
Really like this song and artist a lot!!!
GREAT SONG in all ways. PAINFULLY TRUE today.
Only just “ discovered “ her. . Man she’s friggin good .
Directs her own videos! The best artist to go around!
You mean you "Columbus'd" her.
Incredible talent, here. Knocks down boundaries, bridges and destroys genres, music that is felt deeply.
This song is even more accurate... 8 years later...
i LOVE her, she reminds me of my bestfriend
found this song 10 months ago before I found out I was with child
Great video to a really subversive song with a deep message. Having GZA as the shooter in the backseat was a nice touch.
I was looking for this comment!
theres so much meaning behind this film clip, i love it.
This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This video speaks a thousand words. Hope people understand the message within
I don't really understand the chorus too much but it is catchy .
Who wants to unite? Set aside any label that has divided us. Sex, race, religion, age, social class, political party, diet. etcc. You know who thinks they're going to win and have control. I see us winning. First and foremost we must unite, growing food everywhere is an excellent idea as the next step. We are nature and the natural world is our home. Come together in your communities and plant gardens, fruit trees, practice bee keeping. Anything that can be of sustenance. The time is now.
Santigold , Nelly Furtado , Mia , Kate Nash , Lilly Allen Top Underrated when I was Younger
This is just a musical autopsy on the keepers. When Santogold says 'Our house is burning down', she is referring to America (which is obvious in the hook because she outright says 'america'). The point that she is trying to get across is that America is crumbling.
The old woman who is 'stuck' is just one of the people who cab see it coming clearly, but does nothing about it and just sits there. When the woman stands up from the table and shows off her waistline, Santogold talks about fame, and how it can suck you in. She is explaining our fame isn't always the best thing, because it can be one of your enemies.
It's about Africa. They sleep in America while the house is burning down.
Ryan Donnelly
Song can have a double meaning
I think this is a critique of neoliberalism
This video is rich in a multiplicity of social commentaries. From a reading of gender and race politics, it also possible to read this as the exploitation of labor both affective and physical. Did anyone miss that the servant was a black woman? Not only this, but there is a moment where Santigold is sitting in the table and she mentions " I don't make no rules; no one even knows I'm here". From one perspective, you could say this is a criticism of transracial adoption in the context of colorblind politics where racially othered children in white families are made to assimilate to western, white values. The assimilation process eventually resulting in a washing out of their identity. I think the fact that the family got shot by black people in a drive by(and one white guy), while continuing about eating their dinner as if "nothing is happening" effectively demonstrates the way most, especially white Americans, treat issues of race nowadays. There are also elements of the ways the racialized white body is constructed and blackened, if you will, when you look of the wife as she gets up during the table scene... It may be suspect, but I don't think her accented lips and butt were arbitrary.Rather, it is a demonstration of this practice where blackness is flirted with by whites in a very selective form.That is to say, It's great to have a big ol ghetto booty( like Nicki minaj might say) and large lips even better if it's on a white face. Raising the red flag here that I am aware that a class reading would signify that this is a critic of upper-middle class whiteness, and not reflective entirely of lower class white people ( who do, however, still benefit from these constructions nonetheless).
Seriously this video is richhhhhh in content... There is probably so much more that could be written about it.
Bono
our house - our planet...
I love the wifes expression when the chicken comes out lmao
Kate Bush - Running up that Hill - 1985
I heard that too when I first listened.