i fucking love the bridge and all my friends think this song is weird and make fun of me for especially liking the bridge haha. Glad someone else agrees. It's so unique and catchy!
As a black South African this hits really deep man Yoooohh!! The lyrics made me cry after full ten years, reggae music is the most revolutionary music ever!
Some humans will never recognize or understand the amount of hours of practice needed to reach this level of guitar skill and voice harmony, also the percussionist plays fire 🔥.
Dude... I play music and I honestly think this is single handlely the best constructid single my ears I have ever heard in my existence. And it only Two FUCKIN' Dudes. Yep!
Listening now 🤙🏽 love being reminded of how much a incredible music mike is... DUBKONCIOUS was just as killer . Check them out. Him and drummer and full band from Hawaii 🤙🏽 peace love
I just want to say that i found this song while 2 tabs into an acid trip 6 months ago and because of this songs message, I completely dropped my shopping addiction, stopped using cocaine, quit drinking, quit all my toxic friends, quit my social media addiction, and stopped eating nothing but fast food. I listen to this often to remind myself of what matters. We all know how to be happy, we just have a hard time applying it to our lives. I've never been happier and healthier. Thank you for the amazing music and powerful message, dude. Take back your knowledge, friends.
Amazing transformation story, Sarah! I went through something similar after watching Into the Wild. 7 yrs down the line, I'm sitting at the top of my human experience, still evolving and learning. Let's carry this all the way.
I don't know if everyone realizes how fucking amazing this is!!! Man, it's a great tune by itself, but seriously, can you realize how difficult this song is musically speaking? I consider myself a commiteted musician but I can tell that I not even close to the level of this guy. He sings in absolutely perfect pitch some odd melodies, do crazy octave jumps, record tons of overdubs live and not only is not static (and let's be fair, it would be acceptable because of all the concentration required to do all this stuff), but can still deliver a lot of emotion in his singing. Great tunes and and outstanding musician. I became an admirer.
My thoughts exactly! I'm a musician myself and don't think the majority of people can grasp just how difficult it is to juggle all the effects and loop pedals he's using, and then to sing and play guitar the way he does. I get goose bumps watching this video every time, I'm honestly in awe of this dude!
Same here, also trying to make some songs, but this guy is amazing. I generally don't like reggae, but this song made my jaw drop. This here is some extreme musical multitasking, and wow, he's good at it. I don't care for the style or the lyrics or the message, Mike Love is just such a talented musician.
It all about his damn fine layering. he's looping each component of the track then adds it to the layer, bringing in and taking out components to fit, sounds so amazing
I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled and inundated, I will seek the revelation, make my life a celebration. I’m gonna be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions so much love for this dude.
This song, lyrics and meaning are so important to me that I will have ‘permanent holiday’ tattooed on my arm very soon. Just want a constant reminder to never kneel and never be a pawn of society. Thank you Mike and blessings for everyone. ❤
@@based3052 I cringed so hard dude, you wouldn't believe it dude, I cringed, everything's so cringe. But I don't realize that I'm very insecure about my own self and my own identity, so when I say something else is cringe it's because I'm experiencing secondhand embarrassment because I put myself in their situation, because I have a lot of empathy because overall I'm a very sensitive kid. But when I feel real emotions I wanna fight that off because I don't want to feel like I'm a good person! But deep down I really am because maybe, maybe, there's an intrinsic value to who I am bro, not just because my cock is huge, but because I'm a human being who has good morals. But fuck all that bro! Let's watch the cringe compilations broooo!
This. Is. Amazing. Totally. Mind. Blown. He is taking reggae to another level with this song. I mean technically, it's insane. That splitting up words into small snippets were too much to comprehend, hehe. Wow. Not the biggest reggae listener but this man might change my views upon the genre. And no, please do not hate on me, I might hype it too much, but yeah... this is THAT good.
BangTango My bad! At first I thought Mike Love of the Beach Boys was behind this. I'm not a big fan of reggae either save for some songs of Bob Marley.
I'm seeing him in a few weeks in London! I already know that the planets will align and this will be a life affirming night for me!.. I'm so looking forward to this! 😁
Years ago, I saw one of his first few shows on the mainland and he played this live (no percussionist). I had never heard anything like it. We were freaking out at what he created all alone on stage, 🤯 looking around at each other like - are you hearing what I’m hearing? Did he just do that?
I saw him in Phoenix but he was the opener for a Hawaiian band. Nobody seemed to know him (I didn't know the headliner either) and everyone started screaming during the looping part :( then it was in the recording so every loop had idiots screaming CHEEEE HOOOOO. The disrespect was painful since Mike's music means so very much to me! I got to meet him after his set though!
That's because it's still relevant! We still haven't taken back our power! We still get our knowledge from mainstream parasites! This song will remind the future generation of the freedom we once had! The NWO is coming! Cherish these moments because they will eventually be taken from you! Speak out of line and you will be punished! Keep paying your taxes to fund wars that nobody wants and line the pockets of the minority that continue to tell us how to live our lives! When will we say enough is enough! Billions are treated like sheep and not like an intelligent lifeform that exists because of this beautiful planet! Look at all the brain-dead zombies chasing money! These parasites are killing you, your family and life as we know it, all because they are told that money is why they are here! The collapse needs to happen! Watch all the weak get what they deserve! Watch them beg for something they neglected! Money isn't natural but so many blindly worship it! They choose an ideology over the gift of life! I'm trying not to get angry! Fight fire with fire and we all get burnt! Money is a religion! Look at us! What a pathetic waste of life! There is nothing more important than the gift of life! Now look at us! Mike love is bringing us back to our roots!
Every time i listen to this song, i still get impressed by how he makes that PERFECT 3 parts loops, it’s already dificult to match a single 8 time loop, now he splits in 8/3 and does it in one shot, man im just astonished
This is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. I’m traveling through Costa Rica and Mike is the soundtrack for my journey. This talent is a gift from God.
we may have to consider the amount of us here that may be "quite relaxed" and accidentally clicking the thumbs down without realizing it due to the thick fog in our brains. hahaha cheers!
Maybe because of the BABYLON samplers and the Fake rastafari look...or maybe the abuse of the technology or maybe because of the fancy background...i dont know..
This brings tears to my eyes in this day and age (March 2022). Been a long time since I've listened to this and today it rings more true than ever. Don't let this be our final hour.
More than ever we need to spread the message of love and kindness. Like warriors, we don’t have the luxury of laying down and giving up. We have to fight back with the most powerful weapons we have. Our numbers. Our minds. And our love for each other. We will persevere. Love conquers all.
THE GREAT AWAKENING IS UPON US WHICH WILL LEAD TO THE GREAT REVIVAL ‼️ NOTHING can stop what IS Coming.⚖️ MYSTRY BABYLON vatican churchofsatan IS FALLEN IS FALLEN JUST HAPPENED-REV 17-18 650 C-130 cargo planes Full Gold 46.4 Quintillion BACK TO THE PEOPLE 🎯 Quantum Financial System Nesarâ Gesara INCOMING 📨
This is freaking awesome! I had never heard of this guy or his music before tonight. I just stumbled upon it. I don't even recall how I got here. How does this guy sing these impossible parts? His voice jumps a perfect octave, then he lands back where he started, over and over again. I've never heard this technique before!!! I'm a new fanatic!
This happens when you really feel the music that you create. This is so fucking authentic. In his venes runs chords and feeling not more, its stunning. I hope He earn Money with his music.
Amazing, talented performers. Fantastic performance; top quality song and a really important message... I can't help but notice the irony of a guy singing about being on a permanent holiday and eschewing money, but performing with equipment worth thousands of dollars in a plush apartment on a Persian rug... How do you propose we get those pedals and drums if we stop buying... ??? Nevertheless, great music, very powerful and inspirational tunes. Keep it up Mike Love and accompanying drummer.
The place isn't his; he was invited there to perform a set. The place was rented by Hi-Sessions. He doesn't have a day job. All his equipment will have been bought using the money he's earned from performing and selling his own art. Yes, money's still involved, but it's not wage slavery if you enjoy what you do. Lastly, he's not saying to stop buying; he's saying to stop working in a job you don't enjoy where you live for the one week a year when you get to go on holiday. The best advice I've ever been given was to do only that which I enjoy and stubbornly refuse to do anything else. Personally, it's worked out pretty well. Anyway, glad you enjoyed the video too. My mind is blown by how good this is!
Sam Ites on percussion doesn't get as much credit next to Mike Love, but he did an amazing job, too. It's easy to mess up a piece with the wrong percussion. Excellent minimal use of snare and cymbals for accent, his hand percussion is on point, and he provides a second voice in the right spots while keeping the beat. Credit where due.
one million percent. been coming back to this gem over and over again. I remember when it had a few thousand views. 31 million now. well deserved !! its hard to explain how I felt listening to this music then. so much hope and energy. seems like humanity got knocked back a peg or two since then. we have so much work to do...
I saw him do this live 3 times... he does it just as well. One was a solo show and he did a bunch of songs with his looper. Just amazing. I met him and gave him a big hug twice during the festival. He walked around with his band and talked to everyone. He spent nearly 2 hours after his show meeting and taking time to talk to everyone that wanted to meet him, got pictures with him and his band. Just truly an amazing person. Mike Love is a real dude with healing intentions
This is one of those things that makes me realize that being a musician REALLY takes a TON of patience. I can't imagine how many takes this needed to get perfect.
yea, but the lyrics and meaning with his attitude is just the best thing we've ever been tipped with.. bro this is just soul jerking. Be sure to watch it with lyrics lol
Why so much hate on such a talented, inspiring, amazingly positive piece of music?! It practically radiates love. Who even are you people?? I can't with negative humans. Do yourself a favor and don't read the comments!!
RADIATES love??????.....hmmmmm....why the hell not??!!!....if thats how u felt about this song - thats good enuf for me - it has a positive message underlined in all that mash of melodic harmonies and rhythmic beats....it made me tap my FEET :D
Good point. Sad, lonely people comment in the TH-cam wasteland with sarcasm, negativity, and anger to get others to join their downer state. Be positive folks, stop trolling and lift yourselves up.
Lyrics^^ Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, _I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions_ I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power
I won't be manipulated Mind-controlled and inundated I will seek the revelation Make my life a celebration I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking Manifest the words I'm speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions
Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hourn
I dont agree really much with the lyrics dont take me wrong its a good song but as the song said "i got my own truth to swallow" i wont change you and you wont change me, thats how humanity work and nothing can change that
Discovered this dude last weekend as he was the opener for another artist I went to see and was completely blown away - Mike Love is an absolute genius, you must see him live!!! Such a powerful message he spreads
Oh, Lord I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Oh, Lord I'm taking the reins I'm breaking the chains I'm never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They'll never know I'm taking Jah highway home Oh, I've got my own path to follow Don't know if you'll overstand I've got my, my, my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could You know I would throw my guitar on my back Pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the ax And cut these chains off my sorrow So I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away, no Not for no corporate babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually open up our eyes and see They're manipulating we with so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning the unnatural state of things? It's a nightmare We're living in a nightmar Everyone's living so scared They're virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It's funny money, money, money It's all this digital currency, woah, yeah It's all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free, ooh-oh-yaeh And so it seems we'll be in this prison for life 'Cause if we keep buying then they'll keep selling the lie So it's up to I and I I... nip..., mind... and... I... Rev..., make... cel... I... change... man... words... I... be... I... own... I... (be) nip...(late), mind... and... I... (seek) Rev... (lation), make... (life) cel... (bration) I... (be) change... (seeking) man... (fast) words... (speak) I... (fuse) be... (prisioned) I... (make) own... (cisions) I (won't be) manip... (ulated), mind (controlled) and in... (undated) I (will seek) the reve... (lation), make (my life) a cele... (bration) I (will be) the change (I'm seeking), mani... (fest) the words (I'm speaking) I (refuse) to be (imprisoned) I (will make) my own (decisions) Oh, Lord I won't be manipulated Mind-controlled and inundated I will seek the revelation Make my life a celebration I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking Manifest the words I'm speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away, no Not for no corporate babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Oh Lord, I'm taking the reins I'm breaking the chains I'm never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray We'll never know I'm taking Jah highway home Ooh, I'll never go astray with na-na-na... I'm leaving the past And forwarding fast 'Cause freedom is here to stay Oh, Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power, oh-yeah We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Oh, Lord for too long they've been keeping us apart Oh yes, we got to take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour We got to take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour We got take back the knowledge Take back the power
This guy is obviously an amazing guitarist, but his control of his effect pedals is incredible. A lot of subtle switching going on here and there and some incredible tones and vocal effects. Great performance and very well captured.
Jealous people would give a thumbs down. Even if this is not your style of music anyone would agree this man is a musical master! Heaven sent for sure! All of them!
[Lyrics] Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour. (x7) Take back the knowledge Take back the power
I literally fell off the chair when the syllable build up part started making sense. I mean LITERALLY FELL ON THE FLOOR. Whaaaat. This guy is over the top. Mad respect
Phenomenal, exquisite, stuff of legends... you have more talent in one lock of hair than the ENTIRE MAINSTREAM MUSIC WORLD. God bless you sir thank you so much for this song of freedom! On constant repeat!
Hoeueu Greenwell I think most of the hate you see online is for Mike Love from The Beach Boys. There is some serious vitriol for that guy on the Internet.
I keep coming back to this particular recording of this song over and over through the years. I'll never forget when a friend played it for me the first time on a long road trip. It's awesome how many millions of people have vibed to this all over the world, this video captures a unique magical moment and a message that everyone deserves to hear!
Despite owning the physical CD, purchasing the digital album, and saving it to multiple Spotify playlists, I still visit this TH-cam version to get the views up and watch in aww as The GOAT performs his magic.
First time hearing this song. The singing and percussion were awesome and the deep lyrics were striking a chord with me. I was really feeling the music and the guitar solo at 3:35 confirmed to me that this man has some serious musical talent. Then...the pause at 4:23. ( Looking back, this was the moment that expanded my mind as to what music can be). I was getting into the groove of the song and I initially thought that the pause was a bit abrupt. And then...it started to happen. I didn't know what was happening to be honest...I wanted the groove back...and then...I started to understand. I was witnessing pure genius-level lyrical magic. This song is so powerful and our brothers here are conveying their message in an amazing way. Thank you!
I was looking for a comment like this surprised that I hadn't found it sooner. I've never seen a live musician use a soundboard (at least I think that's what it's called) that way and was transfixed for those few minutes. He had my complete and full attention and by the end of it I smiled at the pure creativity and genius I had just witnessed. freaking amazing
I know the more we listen, the more we enjoy our lives and the more proceeds will go where they need to go. Everyday I'm going to listen knowing the impact this soul's sound. Thank you for for bringing me the sound of my life.
I just cannot get enough of this video. Pure artistic talent. I feel it everytime. and the lyrics. . . . man. so good. so good. One home. One tribe. One love. _/|\_
+benlrenzen10 It's funny how the lyrics clash so much with everything shown in this video. It wouldn't be possible without these corporations it condemns. I'm not even talking about the youtube platform, I'm talking about the very gear he uses.
***** No corporations would leave you without that pretty house this was recorded in, that provided excellent acoustics. You won't have any of the electronic equipment there, nor will you have the guitar, drums and cymbals used. They're all made, sold, imported, exported, transported and designed by corporations. My point isn't that people aren't creative. My point is that the lyrics are hypocritical about wanting to disconnect so bad, and yet he won't even show any attempt other than superficially appearing anti-establishment. What I'm saying is this guy is a false hippy, and this song is a corporate product. This isn't some private person recording something from their bedroom. This is a professional recording and filming session with proper lighting and sound mixing.
+goal2004 what is he to do in a world ruled by paper, numbers, and people far away behind the scenes? He has a family to provide for at the end of the day. People have made guitars long before corporations, the original version of almost everything today was made by hand, by an individual. All of this video would be possible without government and corporation. Whats exactly hypocritical btw? Does he have to be homeless in a forest with no following to have his message validated by you? Please decalcify bro.
Jesus, at first I thought he was just throwing random words together, but then it all hit me what he was saying and I was literally like "OHHHHHHHHHHHH". This shit is on another level.
At first I was like, what in the world is going on? Then mind blown, what an amazingly well thought out song. Mike Love is a legend and an inspiration.
I say him live. I was at a big show and some random dude made me swear to him on all things good that i will go watch the Mike Love show , the rest is history!
Worked at Bells Brewery and got to listen to him do this exact performance to an audience of ~200. Never liked this kind of music until I heard it from him. Still come back to this song today.
Static Berry thought it was just me. I've been through every song in his playlist and literally get chills every time just like the first time i heard them. Fucking incredibly talented pair.
9 anos assistindo a essa obra pelo menos uma vez por semana, chapado ou não, é possível compreender o quanto o mike não só ama a música, ele vive a música! É algo natural que se propaga dele, todo o controle no loop, instrumento, vocal, essa é de fato uma obra de arte a ser contemplada para todo o sempre! Obrigado Mike e Sam por me proporcionarem 9 anos de calmaria e bons momentos providos com essa música atemporal!
What a fantastic, jaw-dropping, display of musicianship. This guy is a world-class guitar player, is a hell of a singer, and has total domain of melodies, harmonies, time, and the technologies available. Mix that with a lot of creativity, and you end up with this. Well, the 10M views speak for themselves.
This song saved my life and helped me learn to spread love. Thank you Mike, hope to see you at Pyro Fest in Ohio soon. This year is Wookieefoot but they’ll hear you thru my car
9 million of these views are mine. I cannot stop. All of Mike Love's song bring me complete happiness. Gives me faith in humanity. Sam is also amazing. His percussion and vocals are so on point. Perfect team. Can't wait to see them live.
Conheço a carreira de Mike desde 2013, mas até hoje fico encabulado quando o vejo montar um coral com o loop, a divisão tonal que ele controla é incrível.
Discovered them live at the smallest festival in the SouthWest of France a few years back. It started raining and the sound guys tried to tell them they had to interrupt. They went on, the rain was falling gently and the sun peered through as he went on to finish this song. It was mystical ! Really nice dude as well had a group hug with my friends and all, it was the best musical experience I'd ever had
All these sell out mainstream rappers and rockers say they're "G's" but just produce GARBAGE. LISTEN UP: THIS MAN IS A G. REAL TALENT AND A REAL MESSAGE. MAD RESPECT TO MR. LOVE. Free your mind people.
okay, I must say a few things. this is very fine reggae music. everything theoritcally is damn near perfect from timing to how well he stays is key. His vibrato is so clean no matter what octave hes in. this song is a masterpiece for sure! and lyrically??!?! the whole song is a straight poetic, descriptive truth of todays world. sang with so much passion as well 💙 'ten thousand years of captivity, we must eventually open up our eyes and see they're manipulating we..." its just pure magic and self empowering. thank you Mr. mike love 😇
I could listen to the instrumental version of this alone on repeat, but then the lyrics come and I’m totally blown away. Same goes for like five or six other songs by this guy (so far). This is some of the best music I’ve heard in awhile imo.
Siempre que escucho esta canción tengo una combinación de sentimientos, me dan ganas de llorar por toda la gente que sigue con sus cadenas y ciegos, pero me siento muy feliz de escuchar y ver que también el despertar cada ves más grande y mi corazón se siente agradecido por que exista Mike Love, thank you for this beautiful song, this beautiful gift, i just can't not stop crying, everyone be blesed always every single day.
This is next level! All of it. His Looping is super tight and clean. Killer vocals, killer Guitar player. Minor key Reggae about fighting the system. Hell yeah. But that a capella breakdown is brilliant and extremely well performed. Mike Love is a next Level Talent
As an artist, as I watch and re watch this..I’m in awe of the discipline and just overall energy it took to get to the point of videoing this. The message is so honest. It’s very moving. I hope we can live the idea behind the song. Be careful so we are not deceived. 🔥
Simplesmente incrível!! Como o TH-cam pôde me recomentar este vídeo somente 9 anos depois? Estou impressionado e muito feliz em ouvir essa sessão de alta qualidade!!!
My nutrition professor put this video while we were on our break and couldn’t resist to search for it as soon as I got home. Can’t get over this!!!!! Amazing skills and talent
Rod Azlan Dude! I saw them live at Cali roots! Completely rewarding! these guys take it to a different level, and their message...MINDBLOWING! most important THEY ARE FOR REAL!
Saw this preformed live and I have to say Mike is by far on the most talented people in the industry today and with meaningful lyrics and can just feel the love he exuberates!
The bridge of this song should have won him a grammy. So unique and creative. Amazing.
i fucking love the bridge and all my friends think this song is weird and make fun of me for especially liking the bridge haha. Glad someone else agrees. It's so unique and catchy!
this whole song is on another level
Totally, mostly shallow music makes it to the Grammy but songs that have true meaning don't seem to make it much.
+Hannah Leney find new friends haha.
+Kawehi Schaper suppress the truth
As a black South African this hits really deep man Yoooohh!! The lyrics made me cry after full ten years, reggae music is the most revolutionary music ever!
Neh. I am a Namibian studying in South Africa. May humanity be free!
itmakes revolutionwith dnb
I’m glad I’m not the only one crying still after 10 years ❤ we can cry together friend 😂
much love umfowethu
I’m a human being from Long Island and I ❤ Mike Love and all life!
Some humans will never recognize or understand the amount of hours of practice needed to reach this level of guitar skill and voice harmony, also the percussionist plays fire 🔥.
10 years later and I still come back to this song religiously
Dude... I play music and I honestly think this is single handlely the best constructid single my ears I have ever heard in my existence.
And it only Two FUCKIN' Dudes.
Yep!
🤣 I'm in the same boat. Used to listen to this a healthy amount, forgot about it for years now I'm back!!
Listening now 🤙🏽 love being reminded of how much a incredible music mike is... DUBKONCIOUS was just as killer . Check them out. Him and drummer and full band from Hawaii 🤙🏽 peace love
@@plynwithfire🤙🏼 Love and Peace ❤❤❤
This is not short of magnificent
Dude on the drums deserves some serious respect as well. He almost gets forgotten in this masterpiece.
El es sombroso
Asomándose por favor 🙏😜
hypnotizing Mikeee
respect for the master of drums #justicefordudeofdrums
sam that's my man
I just want to say that i found this song while 2 tabs into an acid trip 6 months ago and because of this songs message, I completely dropped my shopping addiction, stopped using cocaine, quit drinking, quit all my toxic friends, quit my social media addiction, and stopped eating nothing but fast food. I listen to this often to remind myself of what matters. We all know how to be happy, we just have a hard time applying it to our lives. I've never been happier and healthier. Thank you for the amazing music and powerful message, dude. Take back your knowledge, friends.
Amazing transformation story, Sarah! I went through something similar after watching Into the Wild. 7 yrs down the line, I'm sitting at the top of my human experience, still evolving and learning. Let's carry this all the way.
That's beautiful
i fucking love it!
It's amazing that I'm going through the same thing and I saw your comment. 😉🙌
shouldn't quit the acid though
You don't find this video
This finds you. One love
All are loved because all are one
Absolutely:)
So true.
Agreed
Indeed. #bless
A friend showed this to me years ago and I doubt I will ever stop coming back to it and share it every time. I LOVE THIS PIECE OF ART !!!
Came with zero expectations left with my mind blown. Amazing.
+metalheadblues yeah dude, me too
+metalheadblues exact same situation here. perfectly said. thanks.
+metalheadblues Same here :)
welp...o.o
+metalheadblues dude...
I don't know if everyone realizes how fucking amazing this is!!! Man, it's a great tune by itself, but seriously, can you realize how difficult this song is musically speaking? I consider myself a commiteted musician but I can tell that I not even close to the level of this guy. He sings in absolutely perfect pitch some odd melodies, do crazy octave jumps, record tons of overdubs live and not only is not static (and let's be fair, it would be acceptable because of all the concentration required to do all this stuff), but can still deliver a lot of emotion in his singing. Great tunes and and outstanding musician. I became an admirer.
My thoughts exactly! I'm a musician myself and don't think the majority of people can grasp just how difficult it is to juggle all the effects and loop pedals he's using, and then to sing and play guitar the way he does. I get goose bumps watching this video every time, I'm honestly in awe of this dude!
Check out tash Sultana :)
Same here, also trying to make some songs, but this guy is amazing. I generally don't like reggae, but this song made my jaw drop. This here is some extreme musical multitasking, and wow, he's good at it. I don't care for the style or the lyrics or the message, Mike Love is just such a talented musician.
It all about his damn fine layering. he's looping each component of the track then adds it to the layer, bringing in and taking out components to fit, sounds so amazing
yes yes yes and yes!!!! omg this is so inspirational as a musician!
I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled and inundated,
I will seek the revelation, make my life a celebration.
I’m gonna be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking
I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions
so much love for this dude.
This song, lyrics and meaning are so important to me that I will have ‘permanent holiday’ tattooed on my arm very soon. Just want a constant reminder to never kneel and never be a pawn of society. Thank you Mike and blessings for everyone. ❤
Esto si vale
That's the most cringe in a comment possible.
❤ never forget your power
@@based3052 based based cringe based cringe based based bringe bringe
@@based3052 I cringed so hard dude, you wouldn't believe it dude, I cringed, everything's so cringe. But I don't realize that I'm very insecure about my own self and my own identity, so when I say something else is cringe it's because I'm experiencing secondhand embarrassment because I put myself in their situation, because I have a lot of empathy because overall I'm a very sensitive kid. But when I feel real emotions I wanna fight that off because I don't want to feel like I'm a good person! But deep down I really am because maybe, maybe, there's an intrinsic value to who I am bro, not just because my cock is huge, but because I'm a human being who has good morals. But fuck all that bro! Let's watch the cringe compilations broooo!
quit my job and started my own thing after listening to this song in one week.... best thing that ever happen to me ! thanks mike
I did the same... :)
i think im gonna go for it......amazing that a song can make you re-think EVERYTHING!!!!!.....mike u da man
This. Is. Amazing. Totally. Mind. Blown. He is taking reggae to another level with this song. I mean technically, it's insane. That splitting up words into small snippets were too much to comprehend, hehe. Wow.
Not the biggest reggae listener but this man might change my views upon the genre. And no, please do not hate on me, I might hype it too much, but yeah... this is THAT good.
BangTango Agree. You might also enjoy Reggie Watts: watch?v=UXyHf_SpUUI
Agree too is realy Amazing
BangTango Agreed! Those small snippets are called syllables, by the way ;)
BangTango My bad! At first I thought Mike Love of the Beach Boys was behind this. I'm not a big fan of reggae either save for some songs of Bob Marley.
+BangTango I thought you were talking it up. "the snippets" were .....WOW, AMAZEBALLS!!!
man, I may be 7 years late to the party but I'm so glad I found this.
Dude, I love the pic!
I know that feel, love this shit
Good vibes from chile🖤
Same. Take back the knowledge, take back the power!
same here
Second that bro it's a fucking master piece
I had the opportunity to see this guy live... it was one of the most amazing musical experiences i ever had.
I'm seeing him in a few weeks in London! I already know that the planets will align and this will be a life affirming night for me!.. I'm so looking forward to this! 😁
Years ago, I saw one of his first few shows on the mainland and he played this live (no percussionist). I had never heard anything like it. We were freaking out at what he created all alone on stage, 🤯 looking around at each other like - are you hearing what I’m hearing? Did he just do that?
I saw him about 4 years ago in Brisbane, was fucking phenomenal
Foi no encontro das tribos? Não me perdoo até hoje por não ter ido
I saw him in Phoenix but he was the opener for a Hawaiian band. Nobody seemed to know him (I didn't know the headliner either) and everyone started screaming during the looping part :( then it was in the recording so every loop had idiots screaming CHEEEE HOOOOO. The disrespect was painful since Mike's music means so very much to me! I got to meet him after his set though!
Good to see that even after 7 years people are still listening to it and enjoying as It's a really good song
This song is going to be timeless. His song babylon control is also top notch! I recommend that you give that one a listen too
Its perennially amazing
This song is never gonna leave my playlist, it’s really timeless
That's because it's still relevant! We still haven't taken back our power! We still get our knowledge from mainstream parasites! This song will remind the future generation of the freedom we once had! The NWO is coming! Cherish these moments because they will eventually be taken from you! Speak out of line and you will be punished! Keep paying your taxes to fund wars that nobody wants and line the pockets of the minority that continue to tell us how to live our lives! When will we say enough is enough! Billions are treated like sheep and not like an intelligent lifeform that exists because of this beautiful planet! Look at all the brain-dead zombies chasing money! These parasites are killing you, your family and life as we know it, all because they are told that money is why they are here! The collapse needs to happen! Watch all the weak get what they deserve! Watch them beg for something they neglected! Money isn't natural but so many blindly worship it! They choose an ideology over the gift of life! I'm trying not to get angry! Fight fire with fire and we all get burnt! Money is a religion! Look at us! What a pathetic waste of life! There is nothing more important than the gift of life! Now look at us! Mike love is bringing us back to our roots!
Untill now 👌
Every time i listen to this song, i still get impressed by how he makes that PERFECT 3 parts loops, it’s already dificult to match a single 8 time loop, now he splits in 8/3 and does it in one shot, man im just astonished
🐐
@@danielwitham1791 What?
Technical comment approved.
@@sami-9233 it's an acronym for Greatest Of All Time
What loops are you referring to?
This is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. I’m traveling through Costa Rica and Mike is the soundtrack for my journey. This talent is a gift from God.
A man of culture, cheers from Costa Rica, enjoy 😎
yes it's super powerful. I always come back to him
That sounds amazing
you spelled Jah wrong. And its not a gift, its the result of incredible creativity, resilience and love. I hope you had a great trip to CR, Peace!
Man I love this. I had him bumping my whole time in Jaco Costa Rica
Put your headphones on, close your eyes, enjoy the moment and give thanks to the universe for this Masterpiece.
The CODE, but I can't stop watching what they're doing! It's amazing!
Heard it once and it became my anthem
word up bro from Chile!
i dont understand how someone could vote with thump down?????? This is a master piece!!!!
jealous people wont ever agree
we may have to consider the amount of us here that may be "quite relaxed" and accidentally clicking the thumbs down without realizing it due to the thick fog in our brains. hahaha cheers!
Petty Humans... They need Love nd Healing... They have all gone astray...
Maybe because of the BABYLON samplers and the Fake rastafari look...or maybe the abuse of the technology or maybe because of the fancy background...i dont know..
Makus Dhy I appreciate your choice of words and thoughts... Wont suffice...
This brings tears to my eyes in this day and age (March 2022). Been a long time since I've listened to this and today it rings more true than ever. Don't let this be our final hour.
gang gang brother
could not put it better
More than ever we need to spread the message of love and kindness. Like warriors, we don’t have the luxury of laying down and giving up. We have to fight back with the most powerful weapons we have. Our numbers. Our minds. And our love for each other. We will persevere. Love conquers all.
THE GREAT AWAKENING IS UPON US WHICH WILL LEAD TO THE GREAT REVIVAL ‼️ NOTHING can stop what IS Coming.⚖️
MYSTRY BABYLON vatican churchofsatan IS FALLEN IS FALLEN JUST HAPPENED-REV 17-18
650 C-130 cargo planes Full Gold 46.4 Quintillion BACK TO THE PEOPLE 🎯 Quantum Financial System Nesarâ Gesara INCOMING 📨
I still listen to this video at least once a week. Such a great tune.
I smoked a pot once, I may have inhaled. 😮
This is freaking awesome! I had never heard of this guy or his music before tonight. I just stumbled upon it. I don't even recall how I got here. How does this guy sing these impossible parts? His voice jumps a perfect octave, then he lands back where he started, over and over again. I've never heard this technique before!!! I'm a new fanatic!
yeahh its awesome
Are you talking about his hiccups when catching breath? Pretty sure it's not technique and it's certainly not an octave to the previous note =)
He's looped each part, if you mean at 4:27, he does each syllable of each word
He's on the dex dialing the loops in with his feet pmsl...
This happens when you really feel the music that you create. This is so fucking authentic. In his venes runs chords and feeling not more, its stunning. I hope He earn Money with his music.
Acoustic rebellion delivered in sonic waves spreading deep down into your consciousness. What more could you want out of a song?
exactly
musicians playing instruments.. what a concept
Amazing, talented performers. Fantastic performance; top quality song and a really important message... I can't help but notice the irony of a guy singing about being on a permanent holiday and eschewing money, but performing with equipment worth thousands of dollars in a plush apartment on a Persian rug... How do you propose we get those pedals and drums if we stop buying... ??? Nevertheless, great music, very powerful and inspirational tunes. Keep it up Mike Love and accompanying drummer.
The place isn't his; he was invited there to perform a set. The place was rented by Hi-Sessions.
He doesn't have a day job. All his equipment will have been bought using the money he's earned from performing and selling his own art. Yes, money's still involved, but it's not wage slavery if you enjoy what you do.
Lastly, he's not saying to stop buying; he's saying to stop working in a job you don't enjoy where you live for the one week a year when you get to go on holiday.
The best advice I've ever been given was to do only that which I enjoy and stubbornly refuse to do anything else. Personally, it's worked out pretty well.
Anyway, glad you enjoyed the video too. My mind is blown by how good this is!
Dan Paveley Thanks for that insight. Duly noted.
Also you know, about the money. You have to sometimes use the tools of the oppressor of they're the only tools available.
10 anos depois dessa pedra, eu ainda venho aqui. mto foda
Não dá pra cansar disso não mano. Essa música é uma obra prima. Slc
Eu ouço quase que diariamente
Eu tbm. E cada vez que eu volto aqui pra ouvir, ela me dá um insight e uma reflexão, uma reflexão e uma inspiração diferente.
❤❤
Sam Ites on percussion doesn't get as much credit next to Mike Love, but he did an amazing job, too. It's easy to mess up a piece with the wrong percussion. Excellent minimal use of snare and cymbals for accent, his hand percussion is on point, and he provides a second voice in the right spots while keeping the beat. Credit where due.
Yes! Sam is the stuffffff 🤩
one million percent. been coming back to this gem over and over again. I remember when it had a few thousand views. 31 million now. well deserved !!
its hard to explain how I felt listening to this music then. so much hope and energy. seems like humanity got knocked back a peg or two since then. we have so much work to do...
Respect, seen.
Legit 🤙🏼 Sam is amazing! A true Mike Love fan is also a huge Sam Ites fan as well 😁❤ love these guys!
Sam gets down! Plays with lots of people, wonderfully. Tavan and Paul Isaac, he has added his killer too, great musician!
My man on the drums is insanely talented too. Ain't no man carrying this team.
William 🙏🏽
So amazing!! Both of them ❤❤
@@carmenl884 i thought it was liam neeson :)
Sam!
@@recepciontorremolinomoreli6239 really? Looked like homeless Shia LaBeouf earlier. 😂
I saw him do this live 3 times... he does it just as well. One was a solo show and he did a bunch of songs with his looper. Just amazing. I met him and gave him a big hug twice during the festival. He walked around with his band and talked to everyone. He spent nearly 2 hours after his show meeting and taking time to talk to everyone that wanted to meet him, got pictures with him and his band. Just truly an amazing person. Mike Love is a real dude with healing intentions
This is one of those things that makes me realize that being a musician REALLY takes a TON of patience. I can't imagine how many takes this needed to get perfect.
yea, but the lyrics and meaning with his attitude is just the best thing we've ever been tipped with.. bro this is just soul jerking. Be sure to watch it with lyrics lol
One take for sure
One take, I think, based on the small timing imperfections. Surely took a lot of practice though.
2000 times I watch,2000 times I wanna say THATS A MUSICAL GENIUS, RIGHT HERE.
its pretty fucking good isnt it?
@@beardedtits its fucking GREAT. 6:10 ... I always find myself just staring at the scrren and thinking HOOOWW? Gotta be a genius to do that
Why so much hate on such a talented, inspiring, amazingly positive piece of music?! It practically radiates love. Who even are you people?? I can't with negative humans. Do yourself a favor and don't read the comments!!
Just because he plays reggae doesn't make him "radiate love", that's the stupidest "cliché" I ever read...
RADIATES love??????.....hmmmmm....why the hell not??!!!....if thats how u felt about this song - thats good enuf for me - it has a positive message underlined in all that mash of melodic harmonies and rhythmic beats....it made me tap my FEET :D
Good point. Sad, lonely people comment in the TH-cam wasteland with sarcasm, negativity, and anger to get others to join their downer state. Be positive folks, stop trolling and lift yourselves up.
Because people who are different are bad. Remember, hate anyone who doesn't support the status quo.
your fucking gorgeous girl!
Lyrics^^
Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away
Not for no corporate Babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Oh Lord I’m taking the reins
I’m breaking the chains
I’m never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They’ll never know
I’m taking Jah highway home
Oh I’ve got my own path to follow
Don’t know if you’ll overstand
I’ve got my own truth to swallow
And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow
But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow
So I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Ten thousand years of captivity
We must eventually
Open up our eyes and see
They’re manipulating we
With so much uncertainty
And so many mysteries
Why are so few questioning
The unnatural state of things?
It’s a nightmare
We’re living in a nightmare
Everyone’s living so scared
They’re virtually unaware
Of this fear that rules their lives
Occupies, consumes their minds
This fear of bankruptcy
Financial impotancy
It’s funny money, money, money
It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah
It’s all this monopoly money
That keeps us from ever being free
And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life
’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie
So it’s up to I and I…
Ohh Lord,
_I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated
I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration
I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking
I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions_
I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away
Not for no corporate babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Oh Lord I’m taking the reins
I’m breaking the chains
I’m never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home
I’ll never go astray
I’m leaving the past
And forwarding fast
’cause freedom is here to stay
Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
To take back the power
Take back what they have stolen from our hearts
And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge
Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart
Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
I won't be manipulated
Mind-controlled and inundated
I will seek the revelation
Make my life a celebration
I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking
Manifest the words I'm speaking
I refuse to be imprisoned
I will make my own decisions
The layering at the end is pretty damn cool, but can we all just take a minute to appreciate how good his voice is? Duuudr
+okashi10 damn straight, his vocals are amazing
Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away
Not for no corporate Babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Oh Lord I’m taking the reins
I’m breaking the chains
I’m never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They’ll never know
I’m taking Jah highway home
Oh I’ve got my own path to follow
Don’t know if you’ll overstand
I’ve got my own truth to swallow
And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow
But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow
So I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Ten thousand years of captivity
We must eventually
Open up our eyes and see
They’re manipulating we
With so much uncertainty
And so many mysteries
Why are so few questioning
The unnatural state of things?
It’s a nightmare
We’re living in a nightmare
Everyone’s living so scared
They’re virtually unaware
Of this fear that rules their lives
Occupies, consumes their minds
This fear of bankruptcy
Financial impotancy
It’s funny money, money, money
It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah
It’s all this monopoly money
That keeps us from ever being free
And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life
’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie
So it’s up to I and I…
Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated
I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration
I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking
I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions
I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away
Not for no corporate babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Oh Lord I’m taking the reins
I’m breaking the chains
I’m never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home
I’ll never go astray
I’m leaving the past
And forwarding fast
’cause freedom is here to stay
Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
To take back the power
Take back what they have stolen from our hearts
And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge
Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart
Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hourn
Pichon Araya sando
I dont agree really much with the lyrics dont take me wrong its a good song but as the song said "i got my own truth to swallow" i wont change you and you wont change me, thats how humanity work and nothing can change that
Thankyou for typing the lyrics out! I love it. Namaste
Thanks
A thousand people thought the dislike button meant "dis I like" 🤗 it's ALLright man! we forgive you ❤️
👍💚
God that old joke hurt my soul
Dis. I. Like..... really?
Dillon Jenings jpggllllllpo
nop, they thought it was a Download button
Discovered this dude last weekend as he was the opener for another artist I went to see and was completely blown away - Mike Love is an absolute genius, you must see him live!!! Such a powerful message he spreads
saw him opening for Kolohe Kai in Irvine! was absolutely wild!
im a metal head and only recently saw this and the way he works the chaos pad and the vocals intertwined makes this man a legend in my book
Same here brotha this man is nothing short of incredible...
Me too man
the dexterity of this man's toes must be at the top level of mastery
Oh, Lord I'm on a permanent holiday
I'm going outside to play
I ain't gonna slave away
Not for no corporate Babylon
I'm never gonna be a pawn
In their manipulation games
Oh, Lord I'm taking the reins
I'm breaking the chains
I'm never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They'll never know
I'm taking Jah highway home
Oh, I've got my own path to follow
Don't know if you'll overstand
I've got my, my, my own truth to swallow
And you know that if I could
You know I would throw my guitar on my back
Pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow
But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon
I got to face the facts, embrace the ax
And cut these chains off my sorrow
So I'm on a permanent holiday
I'm going outside to play
I ain't gonna slave away, no
Not for no corporate babylon
I'm never gonna be a pawn
In their manipulation games
Ten thousand years of captivity
We must eventually open up our eyes and see
They're manipulating we with so much uncertainty
And so many mysteries
Why are so few questioning the unnatural state of things?
It's a nightmare
We're living in a nightmar
Everyone's living so scared
They're virtually unaware
Of this fear that rules their lives
Occupies, consumes their minds
This fear of bankruptcy
Financial impotancy
It's funny money, money, money
It's all this digital currency, woah, yeah
It's all this monopoly money
That keeps us from ever being free, ooh-oh-yaeh
And so it seems we'll be in this prison for life
'Cause if we keep buying then they'll keep selling the lie
So it's up to I and I
I... nip..., mind... and...
I... Rev..., make... cel...
I... change... man... words...
I... be...
I... own...
I... (be) nip...(late), mind... and...
I... (seek) Rev... (lation), make... (life) cel... (bration)
I... (be) change... (seeking) man... (fast) words... (speak)
I... (fuse) be... (prisioned)
I... (make) own... (cisions)
I (won't be) manip... (ulated), mind (controlled) and in... (undated)
I (will seek) the reve... (lation), make (my life) a cele... (bration)
I (will be) the change (I'm seeking), mani... (fest) the words (I'm speaking)
I (refuse) to be (imprisoned) I (will make) my own (decisions)
Oh, Lord
I won't be manipulated
Mind-controlled and inundated
I will seek the revelation
Make my life a celebration
I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking
Manifest the words I'm speaking
I refuse to be imprisoned
I will make my own decisions
I'm on a permanent holiday
I'm going outside to play
I ain't gonna slave away, no
Not for no corporate babylon
I'm never gonna be a pawn
In their manipulation games
Oh Lord, I'm taking the reins
I'm breaking the chains
I'm never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
We'll never know
I'm taking Jah highway home
Ooh, I'll never go astray with na-na-na...
I'm leaving the past
And forwarding fast
'Cause freedom is here to stay
Oh, Lord we got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power, oh-yeah
We got to take back the knowledge
To take back the power
Take back what they have stolen from our hearts
And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge
Oh, Lord for too long they've been keeping us apart
Oh yes, we got to take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
We got to take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Humanity don't let this be our final hour
We got take back the knowledge
Take back the power
Trump 2024!
Take back the knowledge
Take back the ’Bama
Wooow! Lyrics masterpieces!!!!
@@Freethecommons not in a million years
Better pack your bags then. @@NotSure-e8z
I met mike and a bunch of dudes he plays with about 6 or 7 years ago and ill tell you now, best people youll ever meet. Big love brother
This guy is obviously an amazing guitarist, but his control of his effect pedals is incredible. A lot of subtle switching going on here and there and some incredible tones and vocal effects. Great performance and very well captured.
Jealous people would give a thumbs down. Even if this is not your style of music anyone would agree this man is a musical master! Heaven sent for sure! All of them!
I'm not into reggae but I found this profoundly satisfying to listen. Thanks it's a jewel.
[Lyrics]
Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away
Not for no corporate Babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Oh Lord I’m taking the reins
I’m breaking the chains
I’m never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They’ll never know
I’m taking Jah highway home
Oh I’ve got my own path to follow
Don’t know if you’ll overstand
I’ve got my own truth to swallow
And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow
But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow
So I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Ten thousand years of captivity
We must eventually
Open up our eyes and see
They’re manipulating we
With so much uncertainty
And so many mysteries
Why are so few questioning
The unnatural state of things?
It’s a nightmare
We’re living in a nightmare
Everyone’s living so scared
They’re virtually unaware
Of this fear that rules their lives
Occupies, consumes their minds
This fear of bankruptcy
Financial impotancy
It’s funny money, money, money
It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah
It’s all this monopoly money
That keeps us from ever being free
And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life
’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie
So it’s up to I and I…
Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated
I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration
I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking
I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions
I’m on a permanent holiday
I’m going outside to play
I ain’t gonna slave away
Not for no corporate babylon
I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games
Oh Lord I’m taking the reins
I’m breaking the chains
I’m never gonna kneel, no way
My prophet is Heaven sent
No preacher or president can lead I astray
They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home
I’ll never go astray
I’m leaving the past
And forwarding fast
’cause freedom is here to stay
Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
We got to take back the power
We got to take back the knowledge
To take back the power
Take back what they have stolen from our hearts
And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge
Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart
Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour
Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour. (x7)
Take back the knowledge
Take back the power
omg thx bro
Alejandro Rivera needs more lyrics. double it. write a book. take a shit.
Alejandro Rivera ty
nice
😍😍😍
The lyrics, the melodies, the beats, the vocals, the skill, the song and everything are perfect!
I literally fell off the chair when the syllable build up part started making sense. I mean LITERALLY FELL ON THE FLOOR. Whaaaat. This guy is over the top. Mad respect
We all experienced this the first time : p
lol
Phenomenal, exquisite, stuff of legends... you have more talent in one lock of hair than the ENTIRE MAINSTREAM MUSIC WORLD. God bless you sir thank you so much for this song of freedom! On constant repeat!
Got that right!
Man I don't understand how anyone could hate on this or Mike Love.
Ignore them. We are all one so whoever hates just hates themselves
Hoeueu Greenwell I think most of the hate you see online is for Mike Love from The Beach Boys. There is some serious vitriol for that guy on the Internet.
Mike Love 2018.04.28 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO (Good News)
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One of the best performances ever! Love this.
This is amazing!!!!
Thiago Borges e Lucas Matos muito bom isso aí!
yea
you're right
One of the best videos in the recorded human history.Absolute victory.
hell yeah...👌👌👌
I keep coming back to this particular recording of this song over and over through the years. I'll never forget when a friend played it for me the first time on a long road trip. It's awesome how many millions of people have vibed to this all over the world, this video captures a unique magical moment and a message that everyone deserves to hear!
Beautiful ☺️
Breaking down the sentences into sections, adding little by little to form the chorus 🔥 GENIUS
Lyrical God
Despite owning the physical CD, purchasing the digital album, and saving it to multiple Spotify playlists, I still visit this TH-cam version to get the views up and watch in aww as The GOAT performs his magic.
The looping skills on this are out of this world, and so are the vocals!! Brilliant work!
First time hearing this song. The singing and percussion were awesome and the deep lyrics were striking a chord with me. I was really feeling the music and the guitar solo at 3:35 confirmed to me that this man has some serious musical talent.
Then...the pause at 4:23. ( Looking back, this was the moment that expanded my mind as to what music can be).
I was getting into the groove of the song and I initially thought that the pause was a bit abrupt. And then...it started to happen. I didn't know what was happening to be honest...I wanted the groove back...and then...I started to understand. I was witnessing pure genius-level lyrical magic.
This song is so powerful and our brothers here are conveying their message in an amazing way. Thank you!
Indeed
I was looking for a comment like this surprised that I hadn't found it sooner.
I've never seen a live musician use a soundboard (at least I think that's what it's called) that way and was transfixed for those few minutes. He had my complete and full attention and by the end of it I smiled at the pure creativity and genius I had just witnessed.
freaking amazing
Thank you for saving me the work of writing this.
yep!
I know the more we listen, the more we enjoy our lives and the more proceeds will go where they need to go. Everyday I'm going to listen knowing the impact this soul's sound. Thank you for for bringing me the sound of my life.
ive watched this like 10 times the past couple days, so good. you made me buy a ukulele!
Plat Crab same here lol .. maybe 100 times
Awesome I hope your still jamming on the ukulele
I just cannot get enough of this video. Pure artistic talent. I feel it everytime. and the lyrics. . . . man.
so good. so good. One home. One tribe. One love. _/|\_
+benlrenzen10 It's funny how the lyrics clash so much with everything shown in this video. It wouldn't be possible without these corporations it condemns. I'm not even talking about the youtube platform, I'm talking about the very gear he uses.
*****
No corporations would leave you without that pretty house this was recorded in, that provided excellent acoustics. You won't have any of the electronic equipment there, nor will you have the guitar, drums and cymbals used. They're all made, sold, imported, exported, transported and designed by corporations.
My point isn't that people aren't creative. My point is that the lyrics are hypocritical about wanting to disconnect so bad, and yet he won't even show any attempt other than superficially appearing anti-establishment.
What I'm saying is this guy is a false hippy, and this song is a corporate product. This isn't some private person recording something from their bedroom. This is a professional recording and filming session with proper lighting and sound mixing.
+goal2004 real talk!
scoobes. rubbe
+goal2004 what is he to do in a world ruled by paper, numbers, and people far away behind the scenes? He has a family to provide for at the end of the day. People have made guitars long before corporations, the original version of almost everything today was made by hand, by an individual. All of this video would be possible without government and corporation. Whats exactly hypocritical btw? Does he have to be homeless in a forest with no following to have his message validated by you? Please decalcify bro.
Jesus, at first I thought he was just throwing random words together, but then it all hit me what he was saying and I was literally like "OHHHHHHHHHHHH".
This shit is on another level.
Same!! Im speechless now
dude so gnar...took me a min to realize to, then i came across your comment lol
At first I was like, what in the world is going on? Then mind blown, what an amazingly well thought out song. Mike Love is a legend and an inspiration.
I say him live. I was at a big show and some random dude made me swear to him on all things good that i will go watch the Mike Love show , the rest is history!
Thats not Jesus.
Worked at Bells Brewery and got to listen to him do this exact performance to an audience of ~200. Never liked this kind of music until I heard it from him. Still come back to this song today.
Uncomparative vibes you guys have. Been listening the same song over a thousand time and still the same feelings!
My nieghbors know this song by heart at this point.
i love it!
Static Berry thought it was just me. I've been through every song in his playlist and literally get chills every time just like the first time i heard them. Fucking incredibly talented pair.
you should see them live when all four of them are there. mike love iS KING
Neil Tillapaugh I bet
ive watched this hundreds of times
I trust you man!!
+Bren Davenport same and will never get enough. Truly one of the best performances about. So happy to be able to listen to it over and over again!
Best use of a loop pedal I've ever seen! The bit where he breaks down words was unbelievable! Big love!
9 anos assistindo a essa obra pelo menos uma vez por semana, chapado ou não, é possível compreender o quanto o mike não só ama a música, ele vive a música! É algo natural que se propaga dele, todo o controle no loop, instrumento, vocal, essa é de fato uma obra de arte a ser contemplada para todo o sempre! Obrigado Mike e Sam por me proporcionarem 9 anos de calmaria e bons momentos providos com essa música atemporal!
Já vi que que se somar eu e vc deve dar metade das visualizações do video.
@@caioaco1493 hahahahahaha deve ser bem por aí!!!
no Brasil, é só nós kk Rapaz, nunca vi um cantor de reggae com tanto talento e tecnica igual esse cara!
O Mike deve ter muitos fãs pelo Brasil kkkkkk
i was never drawn into this genera of music but i would be lying if i said this wasn't my 17th time watching this
Man. My mind can't even put together what I just witnessed. 6 years later and only now you recommend this to me? Lol mind blown! 🤯
What a fantastic, jaw-dropping, display of musicianship. This guy is a world-class guitar player, is a hell of a singer, and has total domain of melodies, harmonies, time, and the technologies available. Mix that with a lot of creativity, and you end up with this. Well, the 10M views speak for themselves.
yes, my thoughts!
This song saved my life and helped me learn to spread love. Thank you Mike, hope to see you at Pyro Fest in Ohio soon. This year is Wookieefoot but they’ll hear you thru my car
9 million of these views are mine. I cannot stop. All of Mike Love's song bring me complete happiness. Gives me faith in humanity. Sam is also amazing. His percussion and vocals are so on point. Perfect team. Can't wait to see them live.
thats a lie, at least 4 miilion are my views so the math just doesnt add up. JK much love. have faith in Jah. he WILL provide the way.
Saaaaaaaame! Can't get enough.
Neil Tillapaugh haha i want to wrote the same like you and than i see your comment..... mmh okay...you both lie... because i make 13 mio vievs😂😏😏
I'm catching up lol , and just found this song and Mike love/ Sam ites recently.....
ahahahahahah very funny mann cool !!! 9milion views
Conheço a carreira de Mike desde 2013, mas até hoje fico encabulado quando o vejo montar um coral com o loop, a divisão tonal que ele controla é incrível.
Eu assisto essa performance desde de 2013 também. Toda vez que chega nos 4:22 eu fico tentando entender exatamente cada verso, muito bom esse maluco!
Me arrepio sempre que ouço!
@@jardelolivera1487 Eu demorei pra entender tbm hahahaha. Acabei de gravar esse Loop com 4 vozes no meu insta
Looking forward to a world where people look up and idolize people like Mike Love. If this was the mainstream, we’d be sailing smoothly.
Truly one of the most mind blowing performances I've still ever seen.
Can't get enough! I listened to this song 100 times this week!! Unreal talent and lyrics and I love the bare feet💜
Listen to, don't judge. X
I've listened to this over a dozen times and only recently listened to the lyrics. Incredibly powerful. Thank you.
Lyrics are incredible
Truly a masterpiece
Discovered them live at the smallest festival in the SouthWest of France a few years back. It started raining and the sound guys tried to tell them they had to interrupt. They went on, the rain was falling gently and the sun peered through as he went on to finish this song. It was mystical ! Really nice dude as well had a group hug with my friends and all, it was the best musical experience I'd ever had
Sounds amazing:)
Hope you have a good day!
It was, I discovered LSD the same night lol, another kind of mystic
It was after the concert though
This is pure talent! So underrated. Even if you are not watching the video, you can feel that Mike is expressing his emotions thru the song
I just went to his concert live and trust me this is purely his passion!
All these sell out mainstream rappers and rockers say they're "G's" but just produce GARBAGE. LISTEN UP: THIS MAN IS A G. REAL TALENT AND A REAL MESSAGE. MAD RESPECT TO MR. LOVE. Free your mind people.
THIS! :D
See you in the end/beginning brother
Nail on the head!
This performance was refreshing for the soul!
Ohhh this is too good!
Bro the difficulty of that is so so so so insane. It's simply a master piece.
okay, I must say a few things.
this is very fine reggae music. everything theoritcally is damn near perfect from timing to how well he stays is key. His vibrato is so clean no matter what octave hes in. this song is a masterpiece for sure!
and lyrically??!?! the whole song is a straight poetic, descriptive truth of todays world. sang with so much passion as well 💙
'ten thousand years of captivity, we must eventually open up our eyes and see they're manipulating we..."
its just pure magic and self empowering.
thank you Mr. mike love 😇
Mike Love is pure soul.
This is a masterpiece of art...
I could listen to the instrumental version of this alone on repeat, but then the lyrics come and I’m totally blown away. Same goes for like five or six other songs by this guy (so far). This is some of the best music I’ve heard in awhile imo.
HOLY. CRAP. I can't even find the words.
*mind blown*
It’s so beautiful isn’t it?! 😍
Siempre que escucho esta canción tengo una combinación de sentimientos, me dan ganas de llorar por toda la gente que sigue con sus cadenas y ciegos, pero me siento muy feliz de escuchar y ver que también el despertar cada ves más grande y mi corazón se siente agradecido por que exista Mike Love, thank you for this beautiful song, this beautiful gift, i just can't not stop crying, everyone be blesed always every single day.
Yo me siento de una forma mas o menos igual me dan ganas de llorar de felicidad
Wow what an amazing gift this dude has, he is channelling something truly awesome 🙏💚
I dont think so. Maybe he needs better influences.
Hcxsnsc
@@adamgrill9090 !
Which dude?
@@adamgrill9090 qqq
This is next level! All of it. His Looping is super tight and clean. Killer vocals, killer Guitar player. Minor key Reggae about fighting the system. Hell yeah. But that a capella breakdown is brilliant and extremely well performed. Mike Love is a next Level Talent
As an artist, as I watch and re watch this..I’m in awe of the discipline and just overall energy it took to get to the point of videoing this. The message is so honest. It’s very moving. I hope we can live the idea behind the song. Be careful so we are not deceived. 🔥
Simplesmente incrível!! Como o TH-cam pôde me recomentar este vídeo somente 9 anos depois? Estou impressionado e muito feliz em ouvir essa sessão de alta qualidade!!!
My nutrition professor put this video while we were on our break and couldn’t resist to search for it as soon as I got home. Can’t get over this!!!!! Amazing skills and talent
Lucille Cordova baby
just found this and i have no words , this guy is a frikin genius , what a talent.Beautiful song
The.... part....... where......... he...... sings....... like....... this...
So relax to listen to! Cant get enough of it!
That's some good vibes right there. Thanks ;)
How good are these guys!!!
Jay Dubster Totally made my day finding this one. Would love to check them live :)
Rod Azlan if you ever get the chance make it a point to see this guy he is killer live
Rod Azlan Dude! I saw them live at Cali roots! Completely rewarding! these guys take it to a different level, and their message...MINDBLOWING! most important THEY ARE FOR REAL!
Great stuff TheSpanishDude1 :) Glad you had a good time :)
Saw this preformed live and I have to say Mike is by far on the most talented people in the industry today and with meaningful lyrics and can just feel the love he exuberates!
Along with Tash Sultana
I love how all the words come together and tell a story. Amazing 👏