Bro they toured this year. And word from the band themselves next year is 15 anniversary of fight with tools. Tour In 2023. Go see them. I saw them 4 times in 2022. I was lucky they came so close two times.
At the end of the video when they are walking in front of them piece of graffiti on the building.... That order was painted by my husband Jamos "IKON' Douglas.... R.I.P. my love. He was so completely beside himself when he saw that piece framing the band he nearly came out of his shoes. Thank you guys for memorializing him in the best way. Whenever I miss him I put this song on and reminisce on the days of the community garden I volunteered at and the Great memories we shared all those years ago on Denver. I love you guys for the song, the video and the message it sends. Stay up!!!!
Before today, the only flobots song I knew was "no handlebars". I love that song and was reminiscing about some good old days past while listening to it. It comes as no surprise that this song happened to pop up as the next song on the playlist. Tonight wad my first time hearing it and I've replayed it about 10 times. With everything going on in our nation today, I think the message of this song is needed more than ever. God bless and watch over this us all in these times of turmoil and doubt.
Every single society has poverty, every single society will ALWAYS have society. It’s the way of life, all we can do is try to mitigate it as much as possible
@@whateverppl1229 get some face tattoos, crazy hair, open about drug abuse, think you're the best in the world, cringey social media posts boom you're a superstar. Sadly doesn't matter about wether you can sing or rap auto tune and ghost writers do all the work. Sad sad times.
The lyrics to this song are so strong. I can't help but shout out the lyrics to the world! "The few stay stunning while the many are handsome Your soul is alive but they want it for ransom The base drumming is the anthem We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons"
I listened to white flag warrior in my youth. I think it would be foolish to say they didn't shape my mind a bit for the better, even if at the time I thought they were a bit naïve. Now I realize that they're completely right.
It's like going halfway towards a person every minute. You'll never get exactly there, but you can get close enough to hug the person after enough minutes.
"if you believe in redemption... coming to you from another dimension.." Music travels through time. Didn't make sense for the times then... but it does now. Remember, there is a war going on for your mind.
2024; Amend and codify DOD directive 5240.01 FBI whistle blower closing statement to Congress, stockpile firearms and ammo, get right with your God, and hunker down.
Decided to listen to this album for the first time in almost a decade on a whim. I'm crying bc it hits so hard right now. People deserve to feel safe in their bodies.
@@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket yeah man it really does seem like the obvious way to heaven is through the demons guarding the gates. But unfortunately we gotta go around them or else we'll find that doorway leads right back to hell
These guys are lyrical geniuses. I love just listening to the words of their songs. "We step to the heartbeats of our grandaughtors and grandsons". Gah! Awesome. Rise!!!
I am now 44 years old and to this day, I have never heard another band like the Flobots. That is crazy for me to think about because of all the music that has come out before and since the Flobots first album. It's so unique in combining hip hop with trumpets, a violin, electric guitar, rock style drums, harmonies... but more importantly, deep, meaningful lyrics. It blows my mind they weren't more popular. I consider them along with Rage Against the Machine in the fact that not only is the music great, but I've learned so much through their lyrics and it's opened my mind to things I normally wouldn't think about. Truly underrated, underappreciated, and definitely a type of music that's missing and needed in today's day and age.
Honestly. I only ever knew handlebars after hearing this song for the first time. I need to hear more of their music. They definitely do their own thing and that's fucking awesome if you ask me
One of the best days ever! I feel so privileged to have gotten to work with Jamie and the group. You guys are the real thing! Every time I watch this video I cry. What a beautiful day! Thank you for including everyone you worked with! You are true grassroots revolutionaries! My heroes forever and ever! In solidarity, Love, Mano
It isn't poppy or catchy enough and the video doesn't have scantily clad whores dancing around. There's actually something to be said in this song, not just how awesome it is to party.
I cry every time i hear this song. I rap and I feel bad cuz I mess up a lot in life. All I talk about is drugs depression and abandonment. This song brings me back memories. I love you guys. ~ lonely souljah
Aside from the words of Jesus, I've never felt more to unite everyone more than this song. Lead, direct the hearts of everyone. Everyone can unite, more need to be included. Thank y'all for helping my heart to unity.
Dude. Mind blown. I know we can take things and find a way to apply them to almost amy context that we want or feel like applies, but you don't have to even try with this. The song, video, vibe, all of is straight up almost a decade on point. Like he saw the future and wrote this to prepare us. We had NO idea. None. Thank you for this.
That first couple lines always gets. So much pain but we don't know how to be but angry, seems like everyone right now with all thats going on. So many problems with no quick solutions, all I can be is angry.
Flobots is just one of those bands, that even in 2024; and i feel like will continue on even further into the future will never get old. pure, quality music.
Used to fell asleep to this in 2013 never in my life have I had a creator influence me so directly and resonate with so many people. Such an underated song and y'all should be EVERYWHERE
We all need to rise together. As a white woman I think it's incredibly important that white people stand up and tell other white people to cut the shit. We need to stop looking the other way and telling ourselves "well IM not racist" and then just allowing other people to go about their their racist bullshit. Looking the other way is just as bad as being racist your ownself.
A message from California in May 2021: it’s music like this, beauty, art, expression, love, acceptance, that we need to embody. Lead by example, speak your truth, know how valuable you are, learn your triggers, heal your wounds. Expand your perspective and understand that winning and losing are rarely the only options. Don’t be afraid, accept where we are, show yourself radical compassion, and let’s make the world a place where we’re all heroes 💜
this song is hardcore freshman year of high school for me. I bought it as my ringtone for so many years. this song is even more important now.. they really knew what was going on before the rest of us were waking up..
honestly the ending of this song "do you belive in redemption calling to you from another demention" possibly the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard in a song.
I remember when I used to listen to these songs and feel hope. Now I just feel hopeless. It's only gotten worse and censorship is at a all time high. I still have a thread of hope.
The ambiguity of "We rise, together" and "Together, we rise" lead to two opposite, but still compatible, interpretations. We all individually rise for a cause, but we also rise as one against injustice. In the light of recent events, I think that's important to remember.
THIS!! THIS IS THE AMERICAN I FOUGHT FOR. THESE ARE THE AMERICANS I SERVED. THIS THE AMERICA MY FAMILY CAME IN SEARCH OF WHEN THEY CROSSED THE BORDER. THIS THE FLAG I TRULY FLY
Well he Might be a legal immagrant also he didn't mention WHEN his family cane here mine has been here for over 200 years so I agree with the sentiment everyone here((except native Americans)) are decendants of immagrants Soo...
There is too much money to be made in hate and ignorance. The money and hate are used to power the misinformed and angry. Cultural and religious nationalism is on a rise and it is the opposite of the message of the song but those forces work in the same way. I love the hope of this song but image it being subverted by powerful hateful groups.
We need a reminder than the unity of the people will be stronger then any corrupt government or army. The progression we could manifest would be uncanny. Once the population realizes this things will begin to Change.
Actually, when working on the Obama campaign in 2008 I created a remix of this song with Obama speeches. I heard it being played at events, but I can't find it online anymore. I guess the record label took them down.
I want everyone to look up all their records on spotify (which is a free music website) I think all their songs rock and give you a reason of thought out side the box that the goverment has put us in through schooling and media. Step foward and make a change, which is for your future and the children futures These guys are lyrical genius who bring out the real side of life so do your part and rock on
You can tell the ones who just want to do good and bring prosperity to all they meet hat off to this band especially who ever is the genius behind them
Day Dailey I think all races get brutality but only one gets covered it’s messed up I think equal rights for all and all people killed for no reason should be be covered
I feel like we need these guys back right now
this hit me
Bumping loud here.
They were ahead of there time
100 million percent
Bro they toured this year. And word from the band themselves next year is 15 anniversary of fight with tools. Tour In 2023. Go see them. I saw them 4 times in 2022. I was lucky they came so close two times.
At the end of the video when they are walking in front of them piece of graffiti on the building.... That order was painted by my husband Jamos "IKON' Douglas.... R.I.P. my love. He was so completely beside himself when he saw that piece framing the band he nearly came out of his shoes. Thank you guys for memorializing him in the best way. Whenever I miss him I put this song on and reminisce on the days of the community garden I volunteered at and the Great memories we shared all those years ago on Denver. I love you guys for the song, the video and the message it sends. Stay up!!!!
Thats a beautiful mural! much love to you
That's so awesome
This used to play on the radio in Chicago on Q101 before it got bought out. Miss the days listening to music that wasn't mainstream on the radio.
One of the most underrated and still relevant groups ever I’ve been listening to this album over ten years now and it never gets old .
Before today, the only flobots song I knew was "no handlebars". I love that song and was reminiscing about some good old days past while listening to it. It comes as no surprise that this song happened to pop up as the next song on the playlist. Tonight wad my first time hearing it and I've replayed it about 10 times. With everything going on in our nation today, I think the message of this song is needed more than ever. God bless and watch over this us all in these times of turmoil and doubt.
Check out the rest of the album! All their songs have a lot of depth that you will appreciate a lot more now that you're in the same place they were
“Poverty does not belong in civilized human society. Its proper place is in a museum.”
- Muhammad Yunus, entrepreneur
Does it become pottery then? Or is it still poverty?
Every single society has poverty, every single society will ALWAYS have society. It’s the way of life, all we can do is try to mitigate it as much as possible
@@wruxiz6104 which we don't though? We absolutely have the resources to eliminate it, it's just not a profitable enterprise
@@TH-camr69428 We absolutely dont have the resources to eliminate poverty even remotely sustainably
Flobots deserve a LOT more attention than they get.
Olibott well let's say 3 years later they still deserve more attention
Agreed
So says we all!
in this world, skill and provenance are irrelevant. to be, you need to herd the sheep. Tell them it's okay, and then send them into the meat grinder.
@@whateverppl1229 get some face tattoos, crazy hair, open about drug abuse, think you're the best in the world, cringey social media posts boom you're a superstar. Sadly doesn't matter about wether you can sing or rap auto tune and ghost writers do all the work. Sad sad times.
The lyrics to this song are so strong. I can't help but shout out the lyrics to the world!
"The few stay stunning while the many are handsome
Your soul is alive but they want it for ransom
The base drumming is the anthem
We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons"
I don't get what this means 😢
One of the best bands ever.
They may not have many fans in comparison to other bands, but I think they have some of the most influential music, and that's really what counts.
very true.
That's why they don't have many fans because they speak truth N try to waken the soul in every person as one like it was meant to be
I listened to white flag warrior in my youth. I think it would be foolish to say they didn't shape my mind a bit for the better, even if at the time I thought they were a bit naïve. Now I realize that they're completely right.
Gen z is probably the ones they're most in touch with.
They definitely shaped how my mind developed .
I like how this band promotes peace instead of just demoting violence.
yes we need that right now!!!
Very true
Too bad, stopping violence and war is a impossible task.
trevor bgs We can always dream.
It's like going halfway towards a person every minute. You'll never get exactly there, but you can get close enough to hug the person after enough minutes.
Flobots was making the 2020 soundtrack back then.
Bro so right!!
I mean they were just talking about what has always been going on
Try the American soundtrack
"if you believe in redemption... coming to you from another dimension.." Music travels through time. Didn't make sense for the times then... but it does now. Remember, there is a war going on for your mind.
Lol yup
11 years later and still holds up. Timeless theme of unity and humanity.
Still here at 14 years
2024;
Amend and codify DOD directive 5240.01
FBI whistle blower closing statement to Congress, stockpile firearms and ammo, get right with your God, and hunker down.
Come join us, it's not too late
Flobots are so good to listen to when I'm feeling down and unsure of myself. I love this band.
Decided to listen to this album for the first time in almost a decade on a whim. I'm crying bc it hits so hard right now. People deserve to feel safe in their bodies.
I love how these songs actually have a real genuine message and not some egotistical bullshit that’s so common in music now. Thank you.
@@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket yeah man it really does seem like the obvious way to heaven is through the demons guarding the gates. But unfortunately we gotta go around them or else we'll find that doorway leads right back to hell
It's more than a message. It's a call to action
These guys are lyrical geniuses. I love just listening to the words of their songs. "We step to the heartbeats of our grandaughtors and grandsons". Gah! Awesome. Rise!!!
I am now 44 years old and to this day, I have never heard another band like the Flobots. That is crazy for me to think about because of all the music that has come out before and since the Flobots first album. It's so unique in combining hip hop with trumpets, a violin, electric guitar, rock style drums, harmonies... but more importantly, deep, meaningful lyrics. It blows my mind they weren't more popular. I consider them along with Rage Against the Machine in the fact that not only is the music great, but I've learned so much through their lyrics and it's opened my mind to things I normally wouldn't think about. Truly underrated, underappreciated, and definitely a type of music that's missing and needed in today's day and age.
If you're listening to this song, YOU are the ones that can make the world a better place for our future generations.
Together We Rise
How?? Be real ..??have rules ... ???rythm to a rhime... ?? More info...
@@victortorres1772 Get along. That's it.
Send it
@wabbajedda
I sleep.
I love how it's a badass song, played to the planting of trees, growth, and getting beyond the problems that our society has made for ourselves.
hits harder the more you listen to it
Some of us are still listening. Grew up to preach your message. One at a time.
playing this today HARD.
Honestly. I only ever knew handlebars after hearing this song for the first time. I need to hear more of their music. They definitely do their own thing and that's fucking awesome if you ask me
Have a listen to "The Rose and the Thistle" if you haven't already. It's one of my favorite tracks by Flobots
this is a message people need rn
I just like how it can be, "Rise; Together We." "Together We Rise." "We Rise Together."
TheClown FromTH-cam lmao shut up
TheClown FromTH-cam yeah but the point of his comment was to show cool different ways the lyrics could be heard.
Rise!
Together we rise!
Together, we!
Rise together!
We rise together!
We Rise!
Together!
We rise!
Together we rise!
Together!
We rise!
you're listening with you're ears now.
One of the best days ever! I feel so privileged to have gotten to work with Jamie and the group. You guys are the real thing! Every time I watch this video I cry. What a beautiful day! Thank you for including everyone you worked with! You are true grassroots revolutionaries! My heroes forever and ever! In solidarity, Love, Mano
Need this song more than ever.
Songs like this are always forgotten. Why?
Complacency
*****
Only plus 1'd for the "Thinking or critically thinking" part.
It isn't poppy or catchy enough and the video doesn't have scantily clad whores dancing around. There's actually something to be said in this song, not just how awesome it is to party.
***** Hey, way to be like every other mindless trend following sap on the internet! Good for you! How's middle school treating ya?
***** Shrek is love, Shrek is life. Relax it'll all be ogre soon ;)
The world needs Flobots more than ever right now. They have anthems that suit our times.
I cry every time i hear this song. I rap and I feel bad cuz I mess up a lot in life. All I talk about is drugs depression and abandonment. This song brings me back memories. I love you guys. ~ lonely souljah
You are a positive light in a universe full of darkness. Shine on my friend! Never forget your power to to make a positive difference!
Gave me goosebumps 6 years ago
Gave me goosebumps today
Flobots dont get enough credit as they honestly should.
I get goosebumps every time I come back to these videos. They never fail and never lose their impact.
6 years later? Still great
For all those who say Flobots were ahead of their time, im sorry to inform you that no, they were not. Its just that their message is timeless.
We need some of this back right now guys.
Aside from the words of Jesus, I've never felt more to unite everyone more than this song. Lead, direct the hearts of everyone. Everyone can unite, more need to be included. Thank y'all for helping my heart to unity.
13 years later and still relevant
Dude. Mind blown. I know we can take things and find a way to apply them to almost amy context that we want or feel like applies, but you don't have to even try with this. The song, video, vibe, all of is straight up almost a decade on point. Like he saw the future and wrote this to prepare us. We had NO idea. None. Thank you for this.
“Me and my friends can see the future. I can see the strings that control the system”
-Flobots (Handlebars)
the masks get me
Back for this in 2024 🙏
That first couple lines always gets. So much pain but we don't know how to be but angry, seems like everyone right now with all thats going on. So many problems with no quick solutions, all I can be is angry.
love flobots...they are such a legit band. hope to hear new music soon
Used to listen to this in middle school...more relevant now than ever
+Kaitlin Persino
Middle School. do you know how judged?
Flobots is a distant warning. The flames are imminent.
+daniel morris triggered
+Matthew Hopper, ironic coming from the man with a Trump Pepe display picture.
***** Nah, I get that, it just made me laugh is all.
We need this type of message right now.
when injustice becomes law resistance becomes a duty
hey me
Hey me's!!
Well shoot...
Join the cir we make new good country yes yes.
Does it?
This deserves to be heard by more. It has a great sound and a great message.
Flobots is just one of those bands, that even in 2024; and i feel like will continue on even further into the future will never get old. pure, quality music.
It still blows my mind how unknown this amazing band is
God... listened to this band when I was 12. 4 years later, the nostalgia is real. I miss being little when nothing was bad and everything was easy.
that's so true
Mezmer Omg same. I'm here again. Even though it's been about 3 years.
Tanner Williams
same same
We’re still little, my friend.
Used to fell asleep to this in 2013 never in my life have I had a creator influence me so directly and resonate with so many people. Such an underated song and y'all should be EVERYWHERE
We need you now, in 2023!! Tell this story again!
I’m a brown man but I see all all kinds of people rising together to fight this scourge. Thank you
I'm a brown man...
What?
We all need to rise together. As a white woman I think it's incredibly important that white people stand up and tell other white people to cut the shit. We need to stop looking the other way and telling ourselves "well IM not racist" and then just allowing other people to go about their their racist bullshit. Looking the other way is just as bad as being racist your ownself.
@@desireemosley7526 and I’m a white man so, I’m sorry.
We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons. Chills.
My dad would play this and handle bars in the car when i was crying to capm me down, years later i still love to listen to this
Peace and love to everybody
This still hits me where it matters
We need this unity now
September 27th 2024
Amended and codified DoD directive 5240.01
We need unity now more than ever.
miss this song so much. after 6yrs. i still love this!
A message from California in May 2021: it’s music like this, beauty, art, expression, love, acceptance, that we need to embody. Lead by example, speak your truth, know how valuable you are, learn your triggers, heal your wounds. Expand your perspective and understand that winning and losing are rarely the only options. Don’t be afraid, accept where we are, show yourself radical compassion, and let’s make the world a place where we’re all heroes 💜
This song isnt about power, it is about strength.
Excellent distinction!
Dang, I like that
We have to rise together
one of my favorite songs. the first album i physically bought.
Oh my god, the violist is everything ever, and ever.
this song is hardcore freshman year of high school for me. I bought it as my ringtone for so many years. this song is even more important now.. they really knew what was going on before the rest of us were waking up..
like almost 10 years ago, now.. fuck
How the song 'relevant' now?
+trevor bgs the easier question to answer would be 'how isn't it?'
hu4Lbiitchezz, how is it even relevant at all?
+trevor bgs i'm not gonna copy-paste the lyrics for you.. the lyrics are so applicable to the world.
Been awhile since I listened to these guys but that bass line is still addicting!
honestly the ending of this song "do you belive in redemption calling to you from another demention" possibly the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard in a song.
where did these guys go? miss this type of music. such meaning.
Damien Suttles their new album is dropping soon
piefort99 im so hyped,
Yaaas
I remember when I used to listen to these songs and feel hope.
Now I just feel hopeless. It's only gotten worse and censorship is at a all time high.
I still have a thread of hope.
Don’t stop fighting the good fight. They want you demoralized.
@@MLHMODZ thanks man. You're right. Good looking out.
Defend Atlantis.
i know this song is 10 years old but i think it still applies today
The ambiguity of "We rise, together" and "Together, we rise" lead to two opposite, but still compatible, interpretations. We all individually rise for a cause, but we also rise as one against injustice. In the light of recent events, I think that's important to remember.
2020 anybody else got chills listening to this right now??! Poignant is an understatement....
IDC what anyone thinks, this still slaps. sadly uncommon to find songs these days that are both good and preach a positive message.
where is the love is another good one
We eat rice together!
No, but seriously, this song is amazing. I love it so. Flobots are such an incredible group.
+Irate .PieRate Damn it, now I'm gonna mishear the rest of this song! lol
I'm never going to unhear that
I love how you can make the same comment and get more likes the second time. i must congratulate you
Now I am going to make some rice.
Flobots, visionaries who tried to warn us
Very much.
And we still chose wrong.
Look at how much the liberal movement has changed. This video shows proud Americans, talks about real solutions, and caring about each other.
THIS!! THIS IS THE AMERICAN I FOUGHT FOR. THESE ARE THE AMERICANS I SERVED. THIS THE AMERICA MY FAMILY CAME IN SEARCH OF WHEN THEY CROSSED THE BORDER. THIS THE FLAG I TRULY FLY
Mana Lee "This is the American I fought for" but your crossed the borders? How did you fight at all for this?
Well he Might be a legal immagrant also he didn't mention WHEN his family cane here mine has been here for over 200 years so I agree with the sentiment everyone here((except native Americans)) are decendants of immagrants Soo...
My favorite Flobots song
About time we start listening to these guys again
So much meaning behind this. Yet it gets no radio play. "your soul is alive, but they want it for ransom".
It was In 2008! :/ But not anymore....
Fuck man, in 2021 the message and dream of this song feel further than ever. It ain't time to heal yet, that's for damn sure.
I love your music and what you do
We rise together
Bought this album in 6th grade (2007ish).
I am now almost 22 and it still slaps.
We all know the flobots' message. It's LOVE. That why we stand.
We need this right now
Why didn't we pay attention in 2009?
Who's watching in 2019?
There is too much money to be made in hate and ignorance. The money and hate are used to power the misinformed and angry. Cultural and religious nationalism is on a rise and it is the opposite of the message of the song but those forces work in the same way. I love the hope of this song but image it being subverted by powerful hateful groups.
We need a reminder than the unity of the people will be stronger then any corrupt government or army. The progression we could manifest would be uncanny. Once the population realizes this things will begin to Change.
Everyone who didn't have there ass in there head was paying attention in 2009 ...where were you
@@helenthompson1030 in what world do you live in ? Plz give me the address? I'll pack up and move there right away
Actually, when working on the Obama campaign in 2008 I created a remix of this song with Obama speeches. I heard it being played at events, but I can't find it online anymore. I guess the record label took them down.
getting more true with every day passing this song...
I want everyone to look up all their records on spotify (which is a free music website) I think all their songs rock and give you a reason of thought out side the box that the goverment has put us in through schooling and media. Step foward and make a change, which is for your future and the children futures These guys are lyrical genius who bring out the real side of life so do your part and rock on
V. Ingram Spotify sucks for artists, though, so maybe just search somewhere else.
You realize there’s a whole genre based around that called punk right it’s been around since the early 70s
Wow i can’t believe music turned you into a leftist! Everyone has such different paths but as long as we can come together we can bring actual change.
Together we Rise..
I still listen to flobots and I hope they come back around and do shows, I'll be there. miss you guys.
We need to hear them now more than ever
flobots saw the world 30 years ahead of everyone
да
You can tell the ones who just want to do good and bring prosperity to all they meet hat off to this band especially who ever is the genius behind them
this and mayday are my fav songs by them
Most inspiring song I've ever heard. This should definitely play in the background of any activist event.
I stumbled upon this video accidentally tonight. This message is now more important than ever before.
We need this anthem NOW more than ever. 🔥
mood lole
We need to rise TOGETHER! NOT, I REPEAT, NOT RACIALLY APART!
This song and this band are amazing, they deserve much more attention.
Can this be the anthem for 2024. Let's demolish the two party system. Please.
flobots is great
Been a flobots fan ever since handle bars came out ❤️
Whos listening to this while the riots happening and people of many races are uniting against brutality
Day Dailey I think all races get brutality but only one gets covered it’s messed up I think equal rights for all and all people killed for no reason should be be covered
Its more of a "free america uniting against the corrupt america" theme now
We need new Flobots for the current revolution.