I'm in my room, lying in my bed about to get back to my reading table to study.listening to this just has me thinking about life....I pray I make it...amen
Same buddy I'm sitting Infront the table and trying to study but I'm getting distracted every time. Cause Im leaving behind him. It's kind of hurts. Hope we get out of the loop and try to live in peace...
I think I'm near leaving my brother in an abusive household. I dedicate this song to him .I love him so much and I am leaving to try a better life so I can save him when I have the means to . Wait for me and hold me like I'll never go , I'm a traveling big sister ❤❤ I'll be back to you
It's crazy how we're all thinking of keeping this song at the top of our hearts until we die. Take a moment to feel connected to each other through this song.
Currently 36 and been listening to him since High School. Just had the great fortune of seeing him and Erykah Badu in concert over the weekend. All i gotta say is he's still AMAZING even at age 50.
@@realsevencarter they had a tour where he opened for her, i was lucky enough to get to see in minneapolis. Ive also heard that they had a tour where she opened for him. he opened the show sprinkling rose petals for her, dope to see two creatives in work like that
In one of my darkest days I thought about unaliving myself to this song. I decided to live life to the fullest so I can come back to this masterpiece and remember where I once was.
Thank you for sharing that positive outlook You're not alone man, unfortunately I had a similar experience two years ago, living somewhere I didn't want to be but seeing this comment was like a flower being planted in a dark hole I'm glad you powered through and made it today It definitely takes strength❤️🩹 congrats on staying sober💪
I’m 19 years old and idk why I’m venting on this right here rn It just feels right you know? But I’m high rn and life isn’t so well I have a lot of stress, anxiety, and idk why But I’m losing friends and seeing true colors and it’s looking like I only have myself in the end which is true you’ll only have yourself. Moral of this is I hope whoever reads this knows it’s okay to be alone and you aren’t the only one I’m here with you too G.
Ur right we're all in this alone, but you need to keep it real for you even if the true colors you've seen have let you down, keep in mind everyone is in their own fight, but there is still some few who want to see you good, and they put effort to that, pay attention to the small things don't rush take your time and think things right. Additionally to this, just enjoy your ride and don't wait to do the things you feel will help.
Life gets like that man, I still feel the same sometimes 4 years on from where u are. It’s not easy man. Something I read recently that’s helping me a lot is about what Buddhists believe and spend their lives focusing on: basically, Buddha realised that our suffering comes from our craving for having more than what we have already. Instead of wishing for more, which will always leave you unsatisfied with life, try to instead just see what is happening right now as an experience, that, whether good or bad, is just an experience and try to accept it and appreciate it for what it is. Live for now and try find the beauty in every little thing around… that being said.. it’s really hard to achieve this and most Buddhists themselves even spend their lives chasing meaningless short term objectives.. myself included. It’s just something small that has been helping me a little lately
This song and this comments section is why i love The Internet, Hip Hop, TH-cam, Reddit all things that unify culture and help us share our experience as humans under one sun. I love this place called earth without a shadow if a doubt and i pray all those lost, struggling, in doubt find purpose. Including myself....shit, especially myself. May this frequency of Hip Hop never die.
'This thing called rhymin, no different from coal minin, we both on assignments to unearth the diamond' This shit is why I miss Mos damn I hope he gets back to it
This gem is a masterpiece. I remember being single, young, in wonder of what the world had to offer and this song captures that exact feeling. I'm here, grown with a full family , career, etc, wishing I could feel like that again!
Holy shit I've been listening to this for 9 years and never realised it was a remix. The amount of times I tried finding this on spotify and never could.
Yo u cant imagine how great this song sounds and feels to me because I've been listening this song long time and i wanted to travel by plane for so long but now the time and money finally has come for me to travel to the motherland... What Mosdef says in this song is exactly what I feel like
The Might Mos is always the go-to for every occasion in life, social movements, and through the good as well bad times of the heart. His lyrics speak to the heart and soul so all his songs are powerful classics.
i love this song. i used to listen to it just before i left my london house for university, in a different part of the UK (Cornwall). It was so meaningful to listen to it, I was leaving my mum, sister, my dog, who died whilst I was at university. You leave your house as one person and return as another. I was leaving, never to return the same. It's beautiful and sad at the same time. Good music good times.
This hook fills me with bittersweet memories of times and loves past. Slowly learning to cherish the present as we all become a page in eachother's book of travels.
paper robots you ever been listening to a song, and wonder if there is someone else out there listening to it too? Now you can kind of find out, as long as some one leaves a comment on the song. Also, well said.
There's many messages this song gives, and has different meanings to people, but personally this song is about realizing that the only person that will truly always be with you is yourself, along with nothing stays the same, and change too.
June 3, 2021. I am here reflecting on my life. Due to particular circumstances, I’ll never be the same. This song helped me realize, that I am in fact, a Traveling Man. It’s created great change in my life by simply changing my location. I hope everybody listening to the legendary Mos Def, resonate with the feeling of peace within moving on in life. To all my brothers & sisters, keep traveling, keep maneuvering to be better at being the best you. Peace. ✌🏽 ♒️
True Meaning This isn't even the original song. It's a remix. It's baffling to me how this remix is so much more popular than the original version. The original is better, it's called DJ Honda - Travellin' Man.
elijah- This song is not better than the original version, at least for me. Music is subjective, though. Everyone has a different opinion, you cannot say that this remix being a better song is a *fact* - because it's not a fact. I'm not bringing this remix down, on the contrary - I'm informing people about this remix song's origins and giving a shoutout to Honda who actually came up with it. Not bringing anyone down.
I’m in tears man. I’m at the ending point of my sanity. I’ve made mistakes and done lost the girl that did everything to make me happy because I was so blind to see that it was no so complicated to be happy. Now I’m in rock bottom and found this song. It’s been hard man. Thank you Mos Def. Music is what gets me going still
Man, eventhough I can't exactly relate to your story but I definitely feel like where you're coming from brother. Sometimes life hits you such a hard way that it feels like the only option left is to never be seen again. This song speaks to you in a weird way, and gives you that glimmer of hope when you need it the most (no pun intended) I realized when we feel that we are closest to the devil, know that that's when God is the closest to us. We are always in God's mercy and just have to extend our arm to grab the unseen hand of God's blessings. I know it's easier said than done, but you've got the strength to pull through this my bro. May God gives you more strength to fight your demons. Peace!
@@ShahzaibKhan-Hooper08 thank you man. Thank you. I listened to this song and it touched my soul. Never thought someone would reply. I saw everybody just venting about life here and felt that I should just release what I had inside of me. Thank you so much for the words and for taking the time to try to help. I means a lot to me even thought I don’t even know you. It’s to know that we still have people that care about others. I think me and god stayed far apart from each other for too long now. It’s time to get my shit together. Hope everything is going good for you sir. Stay safe. Mos def does things
@@joaogabrielgatto8642 I was listening to Mos after a while and it had been yrs that I hadn't listened this one, so I opened TH-cam (since this version is not there on Spotify). While listening I was going through, as you said, people's stories and came across yours. It touched me man and I wholeheartedly agree, Mos def's music is timeless and it speaks to you. Yes, we don't know each other but being human and full of errors is something we both can definitely relate to. I rarely ever comment on TH-cam, let alone have a talk with someone, but I'm glad I did and even happier that you responded. Thanks for such a positive response and wishes, love from Pakistan
Getting ready to ship out for the navy soon and just met the girl of my dreams. This song hits me right in the chest. Music is a timeless treasure for all to interpret
The day I found this song was the day my cat died. It felt like she was talking to me through the song as if she was telling me she was gonna be gone. I'll miss her. RIP Princess. The best girl ever.
nah it real I lost my bug and till this day I have erectal dysfunction, my wife divorced me and my parents died although I am in my uncles house but I am worried about him saying he wants special tickles, they deported and canceled my citizenship
My whole life I was moving around between cities and countries, to be honest its a sad life but it built me into the "man" I am today, 24 years old and filled with plenty lessons....
God did that for you i got two son 18 year on his way to college other 31 very proud both me son got father good parent we not together proud of my sons and you proud of your self life go on foucs on you have blessed day🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪
Shit I've listened to this almost 10,000 times from the day I've decided to move forward and leave everything behind. Been thinking about suicide almost every day now I'm trying to start a new life. This song is bliss, a perfect match between the instrumental, Mos Def's voice and effects, sound, flow, lyrics and energy, it pumps me every time I play the song. Thank you Yasiin, may Allah/God/YHVH bless you.
@@morii2078 Update : Homeless for 3 months and now I finally found somewhere to live, also I'm free from drug addiction, got a lot of things I got to do
This was one of my father n law favorite songs. He passed away at the young age of 49 May your soul rest in peace FARON LEDOUX !!! Thanks to Mos Def timeless music
This song has moved me along. 31 years rolling with God by side. I'm now 39 years of and still pushing. North Carolina Home is where I'll be heading next and still. I Got you sweetheart 😘😘😘
I feel so unwanted and yet so drained by people attaching themselves to me and i often find myself alone crying in my closet simultaneously begging for someone and feeling like i dont want anyone, and it very often makes me wanna disappear or set my own expiration date and this song makes me feel like maybe i can find peace on my own someway somehow
Found this just now. Everybody start their journey to leave! Leave negativity, bad habits, and lets be grateful to even be here in life that we all share. In all of our differences, we are ALL ALIVE, with opportunity at our doorsteps. Instead of waiting for a knock, lets LEAVE the door open. Lets leave and come back and see what opportunity leaves US, after putting our effort into the universe. Happy New Years!
I remember listening to this all throughout high-school. This remix dropped my first year of freshman year 2011. Ten years later, still one of my favorite tracks
love, strength & blessings to everyone reading this. you are worthy and loved. music like this put me out a dark place many times in my life and I know many people feel the same way. love💕
Not from Japan, I'm actually from Sudan but still know who you are :-) I love it when MC explore with singing as well. Mos Def is one of the most talented young MCs who maintained their musical integrity and remained successful.
Yo yo what time the plane leaving? Alright, see you at the airport I'm leaving, on the next plane I don't know when I'll be back again Kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you'll wait for me Hold me, like you know I'll never go Even though you know I will I'm a travelling man Moving through places Space and time Got a lot of things I got to do But God willing I'm coming back to you My baby-boo I'm a travelling man Moving through places Space and time Gotta lotta things I got to do But God willing I'm coming back to you My baby-boo I'm leaving Well go'head and leave The call heard around the world from the wives of MCs These cats is paying more than half a pound My garment bag'll snatch it down Ain't got the skate, but we can probably run it back in town Scenarios like this is tear jerkers For the modern emcee, ie. the blue collar worker Cause this thing called rhyming, no different from coal mining We both on assignment, to unearth the diamond When you start climbin', and them eyes start shinin' You be struggling and striving And they think you prime timing Maintain and keep silent Make note and observation This confrontation This is the daily operation My concentration Stay focused on my recitation Bout to reach my destination With no pause or hesitation Baby make the preparation Cause this ain't no recreation This is pro-ball And we lettin' you know y'all At the show y'all Doing this for doe y'all Get the phone call And I'm ready to blow y'all Bout to go y'all Been a pleasure to know y'all And I'm lettin' you know that I'm leaving, on a jet plane I don't know if I'll be back again Kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you'll wait for me Hold me, like you know I'll never go Even though you know I will I'm a travelling man Moving through places Space and time Gotta lotta things I got to do But Inshallah I'm coming back to you My baby-boo I'm a travelling man Moving through places Space and time Got a lot of things I got to do But Inshallah I'm coming back to you My baby-boo I'm leaving But God willing I'll be back home To drop these heavy ass bags up off my back bone Around the world with a catalogue of rap songs My baby girl is walking, been away for that long But no you haven't well at least that's how it seem to me My hometown is like a whole different scenery The old timers on the stoop leaning leisurely The new jacks up in the parks smoking greenery Easily taken for granted when you up in it But it's sweet scented, when you been down for a minute Move around city limits, break 'em down with the vintage The inovinin', classical b-boy image Collect the winnings Cause it the reason that we came here This thing is not a game here The fortune not the fame here From New York to the Cackalacks Cali and the Cadillacs Chicago no we innovate Infiltrate Virginia state DC make me stimulate Philly know we penetrate Georgia make us generate Let's set a date to get the papes They celebrate to my jams in foreign lands Even your mans in Japan know who I am Minasan, make everybody out in Nippon Say ichiban, may God man bo where you're getting from Phenomenon Scuse me that's a phone call It's a show y'all Trying to get this doe y'all Bout to blow y'all Been a pleasure to know y'all And I'm lettin' you know I'm leaving, on a jet plane I don't know if I'll be back again Kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you'll wait for me Hold me, like you know I'll never go Even though you know I will I'm a travelling man Moving through places Space and time Got a lot of things I got to do But Inshallah I'm coming back to you My baby-boo I'm a travelling man Moving through places Space and time Got a lot of things I got to do But God willing I'm coming back to you back to you I'm leaving I'll be back to you I'm leaving I'll be back to you All over the world, we go DC All over the world, we go VA All over the world, we go The Cakalacks All over the world, we go London All over the world, we go Japan we go over the world, we go Paris we go over the world we go
@@cano3416 You're welcome, I did not listen to this song for a long time and among all the videos I managed to find a comment that indicated the song on spotify, so I wanted to share it in other videos, enjoy it🎶💯
I was listening to this song driving through Texas at 2 AM on my way to California, rapping along every word with a big smile on my face. And I plan on doing it again
Every single thing about this remix is masterful. The instrumental is one of the greatest I’ve ever heard. Mos Def’s delivery and flow is arguably at his peak on this track, whether it be on this version or the OG with DJ Honda. The subject matter is incredibly powerful and had me feeling so many emotions while listening. So grateful this was recommended to me and I can share the feelings that so many others felt in the comments previously. Much love out there to all who read this ✊🏽
Just seen mos perform in atlanta this last saturday he was opening up for erykah badu and he came back out and performed bag lady with her. Highlight of the whole show mos did this cold ass house remix of umi says at the end of his set. I will never forget that moment forever one of my favorite creators.
This past Sunday December 4th, 2022, I was singing this song… the hook (I do remember the original from John Denver 😂) but I am always thinking of this version of the song. I was explaining to younger coworkers about how awesome this song is/was. Still listening all these years later! Much respect to real Hip hop to real MC’s !
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It was 2017 or 2018 when I stumbled upon this gem. Was 17 by the time. 3 years later (2021) I'm getting mad nostalgia listening to this again. Wonder how it will feel a long time from now. Life changes so fast. Damn
The metric of this song is so exceptional that makes you almost overlook the lyrics, but the lyrics might be even more fantastic. Just a diamond all around
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I'm in my room, lying in my bed about to get back to my reading table to study.listening to this just has me thinking about life....I pray I make it...amen
I hope you do too
May the good Lord guide you through whatever path you're on!
I know life is hard but try to take it one day at a time. Sending you positive vibes💕💕💕
Same buddy I'm sitting Infront the table and trying to study but I'm getting distracted every time. Cause Im leaving behind him. It's kind of hurts. Hope we get out of the loop and try to live in peace...
stay strong homie!
I think I'm near leaving my brother in an abusive household. I dedicate this song to him .I love him so much and I am leaving to try a better life so I can save him when I have the means to . Wait for me and hold me like I'll never go , I'm a traveling big sister ❤❤ I'll be back to you
May God guide you through your journey have FAITH
Take your brother wit you or you may regret it
God bless 🙌🏾
2013. I had this song on repeat studying for finals. It got me through to do that final push. ❤️🙏. Now I’m here in 2024 still playing this song
It's crazy how we're all thinking of keeping this song at the top of our hearts until we die. Take a moment to feel connected to each other through this song.
True well said
Oh my god, Mos Def is such an underrated rapper. One of the best rappers of all time, for sure.
Murilo Penna Like Common, Guru and others.
+Murilo Penna Agreed 100%
+Murilo Penna he was never underrated
+izi lukman right he was never underrated... just because he isn't popular among mainstream stuff doesn't mean he is underrated.
Any rap artist is overrated; they're not artists--they're puppets. They do what the record labels tell them to do.
I miss Mos Deff so much. It's 2021, we need a come back.
Baaaaaaaaad
Same 💔
Mayo Clinic, is a tribute to MF DOOM
Facts
Classic
Currently 36 and been listening to him since High School. Just had the great fortune of seeing him and Erykah Badu in concert over the weekend. All i gotta say is he's still AMAZING even at age 50.
Erykah badu and mod def are two of my favorite artist all time. Dope you could see both of them
I’m 37 and I feel the same. Ever since around 01
wow. where was their concert??! ❤️🔥
Hell yeah I seen roots dollar bill tour talon Kweli floetry badu all greats gold u got see tru dynamic concert
@@realsevencarter they had a tour where he opened for her, i was lucky enough to get to see in minneapolis. Ive also heard that they had a tour where she opened for him. he opened the show sprinkling rose petals for her, dope to see two creatives in work like that
In one of my darkest days I thought about unaliving myself to this song. I decided to live life to the fullest so I can come back to this masterpiece and remember where I once was.
The reason I'm listening 🙃
I am so glad you're still here
@@clAssIcAllymINdless Thank you. I'm 23 days sober and feeling way better.
Thank you for sharing that positive outlook
You're not alone man, unfortunately I had a similar experience two years ago, living somewhere I didn't want to be but seeing this comment was like a flower being planted in a dark hole
I'm glad you powered through and made it today
It definitely takes strength❤️🩹
congrats on staying sober💪
@@singingbanshee No doubt brother. Thank you so much. Stay strong 💪🏾
I’m 19 years old and idk why I’m venting on this right here rn It just feels right you know? But I’m high rn and life isn’t so well I have a lot of stress, anxiety, and idk why But I’m losing friends and seeing true colors and it’s looking like I only have myself in the end which is true you’ll only have yourself. Moral of this is I hope whoever reads this knows it’s okay to be alone and you aren’t the only one I’m here with you too G.
We in this together 💪🏾 chin up man
@@deenmccutcheon3621 ofc brotha 🙏🏽
Ur right we're all in this alone, but you need to keep it real for you even if the true colors you've seen have let you down, keep in mind everyone is in their own fight, but there is still some few who want to see you good, and they put effort to that, pay attention to the small things don't rush take your time and think things right. Additionally to this, just enjoy your ride and don't wait to do the things you feel will help.
I’m also 19 with the same problem I accidentally clicked this comment I’m glad I read it❤️thank you and you got this
Life gets like that man, I still feel the same sometimes 4 years on from where u are. It’s not easy man. Something I read recently that’s helping me a lot is about what Buddhists believe and spend their lives focusing on: basically, Buddha realised that our suffering comes from our craving for having more than what we have already. Instead of wishing for more, which will always leave you unsatisfied with life, try to instead just see what is happening right now as an experience, that, whether good or bad, is just an experience and try to accept it and appreciate it for what it is. Live for now and try find the beauty in every little thing around… that being said.. it’s really hard to achieve this and most Buddhists themselves even spend their lives chasing meaningless short term objectives.. myself included. It’s just something small that has been helping me a little lately
This song and this comments section is why i love The Internet, Hip Hop, TH-cam, Reddit all things that unify culture and help us share our experience as humans under one sun. I love this place called earth without a shadow if a doubt and i pray all those lost, struggling, in doubt find purpose. Including myself....shit, especially myself. May this frequency of Hip Hop never die.
We are all together on this brother you said it all♥️
well said
This is the best version of this song no doubt. Sucks that it’s not on Spotify, would play on repeat over and over and over
Is there a version with better quality
Facts
October 2024
I'm here for Neo Soul Hip Hop
November
November 2024 ❤
November 👨🏾🎤
November✌🏻 greetings from Germany
One love
'This thing called rhymin, no different from coal minin, we both on assignments to unearth the diamond' This shit is why I miss Mos damn I hope he gets back to it
true
Yes sir
📀🎼🎼🎼
Life's short. He better bestow his opus upon us ASAP.🙏🏽
@@mixedvisions360 he already has
About to go on my 4th deployment in the military. I always come back to this song when I'm mentally preparing to leave home.
Wars over. Ain't a real deployment.
I actually imagined being in your scenario for a sec. Just got chills
where are you going? if you end up in Lithuania, hit me up a few beers kinda help.
@@ShortArmOfGod as is being behind a desk with a fvcking pencil.
Stay safe bro
This gem is a masterpiece. I remember being single, young, in wonder of what the world had to offer and this song captures that exact feeling. I'm here, grown with a full family , career, etc, wishing I could feel like that again!
Effortless, a true wordsmith. The last of a dying breed! Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪
So true❤️
Up Cavan🇮🇪
13 years later and just now hearing this and I’m 26 right now. Just trying to find happiness & purpose in this world
Damn this hit 😢 same here man..
Thanks Mos Def, this song helped me through some rough times. All endings aren’t happy but the journey is awesome!!!
True that my friend
Man what a lyricist 🔥. Mos def is the Bob Marley of hip hop.
Well said👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Holy shit I've been listening to this for 9 years and never realised it was a remix.
The amount of times I tried finding this on spotify and never could.
It's travellin' man by DJ honda
@T.R.I Night the original is yes
Yo u cant imagine how great this song sounds and feels to me because I've been listening this song long time and i wanted to travel by plane for so long but now the time and money finally has come for me to travel to the motherland... What Mosdef says in this song is exactly what I feel like
Completely understand where you are coming from lol!
your fukcn shit man fuck off
Optimatium - piss off.
BabyJuelz13 raed my english DO U READ IT
Optimatium
wtf?
go play outside with your friends kid !
September 2020 over the world we go.
This song is Gold!!!
Biniam Worku Never step to beat a beat no other
Yup
I always went to school listen to this song
straight fire
Put this version in spotify pls
The Might Mos is always the go-to for every occasion in life, social movements, and through the good as well bad times of the heart. His lyrics speak to the heart and soul so all his songs are powerful classics.
My soul needed this today...
i feelin the same brah
yeah brah i second that
Tryan B 2 different eras homie
Got my fix today
@@HassanMushaid yeeeee brah
i love this song. i used to listen to it just before i left my london house for university, in a different part of the UK (Cornwall). It was so meaningful to listen to it, I was leaving my mum, sister, my dog, who died whilst I was at university. You leave your house as one person and return as another. I was leaving, never to return the same. It's beautiful and sad at the same time. Good music good times.
Well said. I also love this song and feels meaningful in my life aswell. Much love
Sorry to hear about your dog, dogg. But you got taste there.
This hook fills me with bittersweet memories of times and loves past. Slowly learning to cherish the present as we all become a page in eachother's book of travels.
paper robots you ever been listening to a song, and wonder if there is someone else out there listening to it too? Now you can kind of find out, as long as some one leaves a comment on the song. Also, well said.
Beautiful
yh john denver was a genius
Amen !
This beat makes me shed a tear. Because these were the type of rap beats and songs I remembered. Mos Def you need to come back ASAP!!!
There's many messages this song gives, and has different meanings to people, but personally this song is about realizing that the only person that will truly always be with you is yourself, along with nothing stays the same, and change too.
Well said💕💕💕
💯
I will listen this song to the end of my life.
Thats whats sup, I still come back to this song =]
yep
you already did listen to it before the end of your life
nsa he means til the end
Igor M. Me too ☺️
this man can possibly be the best rapper to ever breathe air!
NestaGlobal agreed he is so talented!
yea there is no best but there are many greats
why you gotta be so aggressive tho
LOL
when mf doom holds his breath maybe
"InshAllah, I'm coming back to you"... Mos Def, keeping it real!
i didn’t know he was muslim !! with mf doom also
Songs like this are why I use TH-cam Music over Spotify.
the song is called travellin man dj honda
@@ragnar684 Different version
or just free regular youtube, so much great music i only find here
A classic that will stand the test of time from one of the greatest MCs of all time
The flow of Mos on this joint is the definition of flawless. It's crazy how underrated this guy is
June 3, 2021. I am here reflecting on my life. Due to particular circumstances, I’ll never be the same. This song helped me realize, that I am in fact, a Traveling Man. It’s created great change in my life by simply changing my location. I hope everybody listening to the legendary Mos Def, resonate with the feeling of peace within moving on in life. To all my brothers & sisters, keep traveling, keep maneuvering to be better at being the best you. Peace. ✌🏽 ♒️
Real talk Patna👍🏼
God bless 🙏
One of the greatest songs of the last 30 years
miserably too underhyped :(
True Meaning
This isn't even the original song.
It's a remix.
It's baffling to me how this remix is so much more popular than the original version.
The original is better, it's called DJ Honda - Travellin' Man.
elijah-
This song is not better than the original version, at least for me.
Music is subjective, though. Everyone has a different opinion, you cannot say that this remix being a better song is a *fact* - because it's not a fact.
I'm not bringing this remix down, on the contrary - I'm informing people about this remix song's origins and giving a shoutout to Honda who actually came up with it.
Not bringing anyone down.
elijah-
Ok, and...?
get your fucking ears waxed
The lyrics, the beat, this dude is a true rap artist!. Sidenote: I also like him as an actor
Aye "Be kind please rewind"..
I do too. He’s actually kinda nice as an actor
Something the Lord Made - was an amazing movie by him to
He acts in "Dexter"
16 blocks!!!! 👍🏼
I love this song. Glad I met Mos Def last year he’s definitely one of the greatest MCs to ever do it.
Forever grateful for discovering Mos Def📌
the guy who made this remix is a legend, this beat is so fresh and its vibe is awesome
REAP
i swear rap aint like dis nomore
deshauncey rudd Truuueeee
If you like this beat, check out Nujabes. He's dead now but his stuff is tight.
Nujabes is dead?
came to this song the other depressed and hopeless. today i feel gratitude and love. thank you mos def and thank you universe!
You can tell how much this guy inspired J.Cole.... Cole uses this flow alot and does it well too
Wow just clocked
cole reps drake. drakes reps everything i hate
Nas was like ye freedom woooo marleys, then fell back into his swag pit
Mitchell Tiwon M NOOO !!
Same exact flow as his Knock On Wood freestyle
Smh this song is literally sums up the epitome of NY Rap music wish I knew about this when I was younger
I’m in tears man. I’m at the ending point of my sanity. I’ve made mistakes and done lost the girl that did everything to make me happy because I was so blind to see that it was no so complicated to be happy. Now I’m in rock bottom and found this song. It’s been hard man. Thank you Mos Def. Music is what gets me going still
Man, eventhough I can't exactly relate to your story but I definitely feel like where you're coming from brother. Sometimes life hits you such a hard way that it feels like the only option left is to never be seen again. This song speaks to you in a weird way, and gives you that glimmer of hope when you need it the most (no pun intended)
I realized when we feel that we are closest to the devil, know that that's when God is the closest to us. We are always in God's mercy and just have to extend our arm to grab the unseen hand of God's blessings. I know it's easier said than done, but you've got the strength to pull through this my bro. May God gives you more strength to fight your demons. Peace!
@@ShahzaibKhan-Hooper08 thank you man. Thank you. I listened to this song and it touched my soul. Never thought someone would reply. I saw everybody just venting about life here and felt that I should just release what I had inside of me. Thank you so much for the words and for taking the time to try to help. I means a lot to me even thought I don’t even know you. It’s to know that we still have people that care about others. I think me and god stayed far apart from each other for too long now. It’s time to get my shit together. Hope everything is going good for you sir. Stay safe. Mos def does things
@@joaogabrielgatto8642 I was listening to Mos after a while and it had been yrs that I hadn't listened this one, so I opened TH-cam (since this version is not there on Spotify). While listening I was going through, as you said, people's stories and came across yours. It touched me man and I wholeheartedly agree, Mos def's music is timeless and it speaks to you.
Yes, we don't know each other but being human and full of errors is something we both can definitely relate to. I rarely ever comment on TH-cam, let alone have a talk with someone, but I'm glad I did and even happier that you responded.
Thanks for such a positive response and wishes, love from Pakistan
Stay strong boy! You can leave your weaker self behind instead of leaving everithing ❤ at least there are so many good music to listen ❤ stay strong
@@shotajabauri6993 thanks man appreciate. I know the sun will shine for me too I just have to put myself in good situations
The fact that this sound is never coming back makes me sad.
Its still around, It’s just gone underground.
good thing it never left
@@SimpleThinkingMind Throw some names, or atleast one, I'll try to dig the rest.
@@chilael6892 anf420
FWM 🤷♂️
Getting ready to ship out for the navy soon and just met the girl of my dreams. This song hits me right in the chest. Music is a timeless treasure for all to interpret
Hope it's going well for you ✊🏽
Today I am traveling to Germany from Croatia for work, every time I'm leaving my home this song must play 💙
The day I found this song was the day my cat died. It felt like she was talking to me through the song as if she was telling me she was gonna be gone. I'll miss her. RIP Princess. The best girl ever.
❤
dude its a cat its not that deep
@@mmmmmmmmm661 why not?
@@mmmmmmmmm661 Fr
nah it real I lost my bug and till this day I have erectal dysfunction, my wife divorced me and my parents died although I am in my uncles house but I am worried about him saying he wants special tickles, they deported and canceled my citizenship
Who still here in 2024?
Me
We here
1989-2024-35 j
Count me in to!
Here too
My whole life I was moving around between cities and countries, to be honest its a sad life but it built me into the "man" I am today, 24 years old and filled with plenty lessons....
You must have a lot of good lessons to teach
Hope your life goes fine man.
Dope man. Keep growing..
God did that for you i got two son 18 year on his way to college other 31 very proud both me son got father good parent we not together proud of my sons and you proud of your self life go on foucs on you have blessed day🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪
Blessings and Love ❤️
Shit I've listened to this almost 10,000 times from the day I've decided to move forward and leave everything behind. Been thinking about suicide almost every day now I'm trying to start a new life. This song is bliss, a perfect match between the instrumental, Mos Def's voice and effects, sound, flow, lyrics and energy, it pumps me every time I play the song. Thank you Yasiin, may Allah/God/YHVH bless you.
Keep your head up bro fr
@@morii2078 Update : Homeless for 3 months and now I finally found somewhere to live, also I'm free from drug addiction, got a lot of things I got to do
@KingRagink It’s good to hear that you’re doing better💕💕💕
@@africanbella28 Thanks a lot. Everyone take care of yourselves, may God look upon you
@@KingRagink healing and protective energy ✨️
God now I know why my brother loves old school hip hop it's just amazing
Mos Def takes my mind somewhere else it,s like i can't explain it, his whole vibe is just magic, there is nobody else like him
sameee
This is my kind of hip hop, fuck that new age shit. This is like a blast from the past and a good one at that.
True dat
Got that right
dola suosalmi Shawn Hourican, surprised people agree with me! Thought I was the only one ;3
Genasidal ....
this was my jam since i was 2
This is timeless.
Listening to this song throughout 2020 - the year i left my mother's house to start my business. How I resonate with this song❤ thank you mos def
How's your business going so far ?
God bless you chase your dreams gods willing everything falls into place
Love you Sis ,Keep grinding Stay hungry & movivated 🙏💯.
@@keanubrookes1731 picking up actually! I'm ready to scale In 2021! It's hard, very hard. But I don't regret my decision
@@saint_kuran3115 thank you so much for this. Wish you all the best Barinder
2020 Wasuuup.. Good Music Last Forever!🔥🔥
Food for the soul. Playing in 2017 and beyond... DOPE!!
tru
The BEST version of this song, glad that exist, thank you so much
This was one of my father n law favorite songs. He passed away at the young age of 49 May your soul rest in peace FARON LEDOUX !!!
Thanks to Mos Def timeless music
This song has moved me along. 31 years rolling with God by side. I'm now 39 years of and still pushing. North Carolina Home is where I'll be heading next and still. I Got you sweetheart 😘😘😘
I feel so unwanted and yet so drained by people attaching themselves to me and i often find myself alone crying in my closet simultaneously begging for someone and feeling like i dont want anyone, and it very often makes me wanna disappear or set my own expiration date and this song makes me feel like maybe i can find peace on my own someway somehow
Mos Def is one of the more influential figures on my worldview. He is a kind, insightful, and honest artist, and his work always excites me.
Found this just now. Everybody start their journey to leave! Leave negativity, bad habits, and lets be grateful to even be here in life that we all share. In all of our differences, we are ALL ALIVE, with opportunity at our doorsteps. Instead of waiting for a knock, lets LEAVE the door open. Lets leave and come back and see what opportunity leaves US, after putting our effort into the universe. Happy New Years!
I'll keep these words on my mind, man. How wise! That's it.. Thanks for such a great statement.
🙏Great words. Thank you. Needed to read that right now.
Even after a year people haven’t woken up
Love your post!!! I can relate to it so much💕
Much love
2024 ...still listening!
Same here,Goated song 🎵
Still listen to this 12 years later waiting on that plane to leave where I am
Real recognize real we don't i.d
3 am and crying 2024
Id forgotten all about it and I just rediscovered it
I remember listening to this all throughout high-school. This remix dropped my first year of freshman year 2011. Ten years later, still one of my favorite tracks
love, strength & blessings to everyone reading this. you are worthy and loved. music like this put me out a dark place many times in my life and I know many people feel the same way. love💕
Not from Japan, I'm actually from Sudan but still know who you are :-) I love it when MC explore with singing as well. Mos Def is one of the most talented young MCs who maintained their musical integrity and remained successful.
True that big up sudan
This has got to be in the top 10 of best hip hop songs ever; Believe me it is.
keep hip hop alive.
u say it bro
+Trevor Philips yesnigga
2O18- This is America, Childisch Gambino. HH still alive
live is hip hop.. :D make the robots out...
Yo yo what time the plane leaving?
Alright, see you at the airport
I'm leaving, on the next plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me, like you know I'll never go
Even though you know I will
I'm a travelling man
Moving through places
Space and time
Got a lot of things I got to do
But God willing I'm coming back to you
My baby-boo
I'm a travelling man
Moving through places
Space and time
Gotta lotta things I got to do
But God willing I'm coming back to you
My baby-boo
I'm leaving
Well go'head and leave
The call heard around the world from the wives of MCs
These cats is paying more than half a pound
My garment bag'll snatch it down
Ain't got the skate, but we can probably run it back in town
Scenarios like this is tear jerkers
For the modern emcee, ie. the blue collar worker
Cause this thing called rhyming, no different from coal mining
We both on assignment, to unearth the diamond
When you start climbin', and them eyes start shinin'
You be struggling and striving
And they think you prime timing
Maintain and keep silent
Make note and observation
This confrontation
This is the daily operation
My concentration
Stay focused on my recitation
Bout to reach my destination
With no pause or hesitation
Baby make the preparation
Cause this ain't no recreation
This is pro-ball
And we lettin' you know y'all
At the show y'all
Doing this for doe y'all
Get the phone call
And I'm ready to blow y'all
Bout to go y'all
Been a pleasure to know y'all
And I'm lettin' you know that
I'm leaving, on a jet plane
I don't know if I'll be back again
Kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me, like you know I'll never go
Even though you know I will
I'm a travelling man
Moving through places
Space and time
Gotta lotta things I got to do
But Inshallah I'm coming back to you
My baby-boo
I'm a travelling man
Moving through places
Space and time
Got a lot of things I got to do
But Inshallah I'm coming back to you
My baby-boo
I'm leaving
But God willing I'll be back home
To drop these heavy ass bags up off my back bone
Around the world with a catalogue of rap songs
My baby girl is walking, been away for that long
But no you haven't well at least that's how it seem to me
My hometown is like a whole different scenery
The old timers on the stoop leaning leisurely
The new jacks up in the parks smoking greenery
Easily taken for granted when you up in it
But it's sweet scented, when you been down for a minute
Move around city limits, break 'em down with the vintage
The inovinin', classical b-boy image
Collect the winnings
Cause it the reason that we came here
This thing is not a game here
The fortune not the fame here
From New York to the Cackalacks
Cali and the Cadillacs
Chicago no we innovate
Infiltrate Virginia state
DC make me stimulate
Philly know we penetrate
Georgia make us generate
Let's set a date to get the papes
They celebrate to my jams in foreign lands
Even your mans in Japan know who I am
Minasan, make everybody out in Nippon
Say ichiban, may God man bo where you're getting from
Phenomenon
Scuse me that's a phone call
It's a show y'all
Trying to get this doe y'all
Bout to blow y'all
Been a pleasure to know y'all
And I'm lettin' you know
I'm leaving, on a jet plane
I don't know if I'll be back again
Kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me, like you know I'll never go
Even though you know I will
I'm a travelling man
Moving through places
Space and time
Got a lot of things I got to do
But Inshallah I'm coming back to you
My baby-boo
I'm a travelling man
Moving through places
Space and time
Got a lot of things I got to do
But God willing I'm coming back to you back to you
I'm leaving
I'll be back to you
I'm leaving
I'll be back to you
All over the world, we go
DC All over the world, we go
VA All over the world, we go
The Cakalacks All over the world, we go
London All over the world, we go
Japan we go over the world, we go
Paris we go over the world we go
Boss
💯💪
This should be on Spotify :,(
YASS :(
@@cano3416 in spotify "DJ Honda - Travellin man"
@@crismauras9538 oh thank you so much!! Love you 😍😍😍
@@cano3416 You're welcome, I did not listen to this song for a long time and among all the videos I managed to find a comment that indicated the song on spotify, so I wanted to share it in other videos, enjoy it🎶💯
@@crismauras9538 its not the same tho
True Hip Hop lives on here.. through us.. please teach your children and show them this
I was listening to this song driving through Texas at 2 AM on my way to California, rapping along every word with a big smile on my face. And I plan on doing it again
Peace upon my muslim brother
Love from Egypt
Every single thing about this remix is masterful. The instrumental is one of the greatest I’ve ever heard. Mos Def’s delivery and flow is arguably at his peak on this track, whether it be on this version or the OG with DJ Honda. The subject matter is incredibly powerful and had me feeling so many emotions while listening. So grateful this was recommended to me and I can share the feelings that so many others felt in the comments previously. Much love out there to all who read this ✊🏽
This song is Ichiban! so cool to see Japanese in the lyrics! Arigatou Mos Def!
the producer is japanese - dj honda
@@Jacob-mx2fj No wonder it sounds like a Nujabes instrumental.
@@Jacob-mx2fj this is a remix, check the description
:o 王
This version is the greatest imo
Hell yeah
Just seen mos perform in atlanta this last saturday he was opening up for erykah badu and he came back out and performed bag lady with her. Highlight of the whole show mos did this cold ass house remix of umi says at the end of his set. I will never forget that moment forever one of my favorite creators.
Can all hip hop just sound like this?
hip hop is NOT dead. . .Its just history n its never gonna b the same so...... your answer is NAW .
Hip Hop aint dead but in ICU!!!!
No diversity...one of the reasons hip hop is beautiful is because of its vastness.
***** preach!!
les antoine I couldn't agree more!!
Any song that has Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Hi Tec, is a guaranteed banger.
This past Sunday December 4th, 2022, I was singing this song… the hook (I do remember the original from John Denver 😂) but I am always thinking of this version of the song.
I was explaining to younger coworkers about how awesome this song is/was.
Still listening all these years later!
Much respect to real Hip hop to real MC’s !
John Denver was not only a singer/song writer, he was a aviator and died doing what he enjoyed flying.
Mos Def has the same age as me. I love his style and his rapstyle and bars. Probably one of the very best real rappers ever.
This track is still traveling and it will never stop, a golden classic. Big UP and peace to everyone hearing this. Take care my dudes and dudettes !
Blessings my brotha🙏🏾🙏🏾
speechless
no words
two thumbs up
God bless Mos Def
Love Fam
This record is so unreal man. Mos to me is the most refined rapper ever!
This song manages to break my heart in the most gentle way possible
Over 100 of the best hip-hop groups lent their wisdom for the book *HOW TO RAP* along with *HOW TO RAP 2*.
They interviewed dudes like A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang, Das EFX, Heltah Skeltah, Pharcyde, and others.
Whose listening to this masterpiece in 2019???!!
Marcos Lopez hell yea🙌🏾🙌🏾
My favorite 💯❤
Bumpin this in Northern California right now but will be playin this when I return to Germany 🇩🇪
Only real ppl comment on this and keep these classics alive
👋🏿
"this thing called ryhmin no different from coal mining. we both on assignment to unearth the diamond"
BOOM
Adam Paul Classic!!,line but they didn't hear em..
Dope line
That is the LINE! 😊 😉👌
Adam i just got to that part too when i saw your comment. epic "bout to go yall, pleasure to know yall" haha guy is crazy smart
@Serge Lysov Actually mine is the line about Japan since I grew up there for 6 years.
Just realized that this is a remix, damn bro, I love this version- a bit more than the regular too. This cool man
This beat just takes you on a journey and think about your life along the way
AWOOOOW!
Exactly
2020
I can't believe , I forgot about this song, now I found it again.
I will listen this till the day I die.
Better last than never and this song definitely touches ppl minds if they understand this
Love MosDef and trust me most South Africans been diggin this G. The craft is out of this world.
Anyone here guys??
It feels good to leave a year like this with such a nice song, the best is yet to come.
Mos Def is my motivation to stay conscious and true to myself
much love for his work!!
Love that 😍
And what is his motivation to stay conscious and true to himself ?
God/Allah.
It was 2017 or 2018 when I stumbled upon this gem. Was 17 by the time. 3 years later (2021) I'm getting mad nostalgia listening to this again. Wonder how it will feel a long time from now. Life changes so fast. Damn
haha same man i discovered it in 2018 and now its so nostalgic, life sure changes astronomically fast
The metric of this song is so exceptional that makes you almost overlook the lyrics, but the lyrics might be even more fantastic. Just a diamond all around
Dude well done so well put... Give many thanks
Never thought I’ll see Brother Sam rapping! Wow!