I came here today to honor the memory of Steven Biko. I've admire his courage and humanity since hearing this song in the late 80's. I cry each time I hear this song as I feel a personal connection as does Peter. The eyes of the world are watching now!
Well said. I remember coming home and seeing the photo in the papers of that lad carrying the kid in his arms from Soweto and thinking about his pain and the greed and insanity of Apartheid. Peter Gabriel should be honoured for this song.
Powerful song, powerful beautiful lyrics. Things were going so well with Mandela in power. Now tragically, the same old evil game begins again. The people and the colours change, but the human tragedy remains the same.
I saw Peter Saturday night. He ended the show with “Biko”….what a powerful song and ode to memory. We all need to fight against any injustice. Anywhere. Any color. We all bleed red.
" You can blow out a candle but you can't blow out a fire . .. " I was blown away by this epic song when I first heard it 40 odd years ago and it still grips me to the core .
Thank you, Peter Gabriel, for always helping us to keep in mind of all the injustices in the world, which are still occurring today. I cry because of those injustices.
I am from South Africa I was 7 when he died 11years later in the SA Defence Force I heard this song was banned for so many years. I thank my father for raising me that all men are equal regardless of you color, race belief and up brining. What an amazing song and artist.
I don't understand what really determines your ways of living just by a color what are you gonna live by a color for the rest of your life no! You're no different from a Caucasian Asian Hispanic or African American at all we are all equal also Rest in peace Steven Biko you seemed like a great guy
At least Peter Gabriel is genius with his involvement in human rights unlike bob Geldof who goes on about raising money for the starving in ethophia which I get but is always mouthing off in the media.if he wanted to talk about charity why not pay royalties to band mates in the boomtown arts
I've just reading a collection of Steve Biko's writing entitled "I Write What I Like." Very thought-provoking and interesting. Best read in a quiet place with no distractions or background noise.
Still makes me cry every time I hear this song 😭 RIP Steven Biko, we still remember you and your sacrifice to help bring down apartheid ✊ from NH in the USA
"You can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fire. Once the flames begin to catch, the winds will blow it HIGHER !" R.I.P. Alexi. The whole world is watching. 2/16/2024 ✌✌💕💕🕊🕊
Those who do not know their history, are bound to repeat it. Sadly, this song is as relevant today, as it was then. Stephen Biko, you live through us, and we continue your fight! Peter Gabriel, you are a world treasure, and an inspiration.
@@Mrs20090515 on top of that, you have to keep in mind that most history people learn in school is of their own country. I grew up in the American school system, granted, it was private School, but we didn't learn any South African history; we only learned the history that was "applicable to us." Meaning, obviously American history, and some European age of exploration history. While you could go under the argument "same ish, different toilet" this song is the first time I've ever heard the name.
Great concert in Calgary back in the day. When he played Biko, I told my friends that the concert was over. You can't do any better. You can't do any better than Biko! Biko, Biko, Biko! .....
I saw this movie with my father when I was in high school, and it changed my heart & vision for the meaning of life. I remember it was the first time I cried in front of my dad since I was a child. I was left with a profound sense of love for all those who suffered longing for justice and freedom for all people.
I learned about SA in college. As an immigrant from Mexico I had never heard of South Africa or their struggles, however having had the opportunity to visit woke up my passion for politics. I went in as an environmental science major but soon discovered politics was my true calling
I heard this song for the first time back in 1985. I touched my 4 year old heart from back then.. I didn't know why I felt the way I did. Almost 40 years later I still feel the same impact everytime I hear or watch this video. Everytime.. everytime.
He's racist's against whites, a white actor's career would be over with this asshole rich twit acting as poor Biko, he'd turn in his grave having a rich twit racist representing everything he fought against disgusting rip Steven biko
@@barreltapper : Because white supremacists just like you still hold most of the power in the world. But that is changing, and you know it. It's you are so desperate to downplay any moves humanity makes to create a better world for all of us.
True that. Makes me tear up....... every fucking time I hear it. Blm. Hopefully the eyes of the world are watching now and this hideous racism can end.
I remember Steven Biko and his Black Consciousness movement. I lived in Jeffrey's Bay close to Port Elizabeth. His death made me leave South Africa for Swaziland where I fought against Apartheid until the hit squads killed my friends in Manzini in a cross border raid. I now live in Venezuela. I have been here since 1986.
@@farhadareff1266 I think Charles' somewhat insensitive comment refers to things like this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism_in_South_Africa#Anti-White_violence
JA, And send their poor souls to the beloved UK , They taught us ....apartheid ...and then fuked off to their shitty island when the ''people'' rebelled , no wonder all their ''colonies '' rebelled and fought to be rid of their hypocrisy ...
Saw Peter play this song with Tracy Chapman Sting Bruce Springsteen and 175,000 people in mid 1980 in Philadelphia USA, was the turning point of my life. Was so amazing and made me realize I am a person of the planet earth, not only American.
I remember seeing Biko on tv when he was still alive. What a strong personality full of hope. What a shock him being murdered was. This song was important to get world support to help end Apartheid. Therefore I'm truly shocked to read how some people react. Whatever is wrong now, in SA is not Biko's doing, nor of the integrity Mandela brought to the stage, nor of their ideology. . Whatever corruption hurts SA today, is a new day and new case. It won't be solved by hate against a color or ideology. Power corrupts. All countries need leaders with integrity. And people like Biko and Mandela lived that. And for that they get songs made about them. So you want change? Live a life that gets you songs made about you. And that only happens when you touch most of humanity in a way that shows humanity. (first to check my skin colour to see how they'll respond loses 200 points)
The college François truffaut- ex lieutenant MOREL had a English teacher, Mrs. Contendin who taught us the song DON'T GIVE UP, from the album SO by PETER GABRIEL ..... And I immediately "hooked" and "liked"... Since 1985, "MY LOVE STORY" has not been EXTINCT !!!! ETERNAL FLAME.... THE BANGLES...
I can't get enough of this wonderful song...today marks 40yrs since the death of the greatest Biko. I can imagine if my country was led by such a wise leader. Thank you Peter Gabriel
Elisa Bellafa please do not use Mandela and Biko on the same sentence. From a South African who was born under oppression and still live under oppression.
I once heard that "when the heart speaks, the heart hears and believes." This song has incredible power all these years. TRUELY moving. Peter Gabriel has a magnificent way of telling stories with his lyrics. I love his music. Biko is a favorite forever.
SA was so closed at this time. I thank musicians like Peter Gabrial and Paul Simon who were brave enough to ’sing out’. These songs have changed our (western) understading and focus. Thank you ❤️
When David Bowie died, I played all his songs on a loop with a heavy heart, yet remained dry-eyed, and I know I will at least have a catch in my throat should anything fatal happen to Bono or Sting. But if ever Peter Gabriel leaves this life before I do, I will break down, cry ugly tears and sob like a little baby. And I won't know how to stop. No, I won't know how to stop. So Mr. Gabriel, please make sure you live a long, long, long time as there is already too much to be depressed about in the world.
I had never heard fo Steven Biko or given any thought to South Africa before hearing this song. Political music works to open people's eyes to the injustices around them. This one is a real treasure.
@@seanmccarthy4611 Ukrainiens are fighting for their lives and homes, russians are fighting for their old crazy owner (they also call him the president of the world)
Peter Gabriel is a very courageous and powerful artist! This song had to be made!!! I can't imagine being beaten to death!! Basically murdered by police in their custody!! Patrice Lumumba, George Floyd, Rodney King, and Stephen Biko, Nelson Mandela Rest in Justice!! We have not forgotten the atrocities committed against all of you by the corrupt, cowardly police/military!!! In 2020, really nothing has changed!! BUT, THE FIGHT AND STRUGGLE CONTINUES!!
Never ever forget Biko speaks for all mankind ongoing ! You can blow out a candle ? But you can’t blow out a FIRE THAT FIRE THAT BURNS IN ALL OF US IS “ STEVEN BIKO” Let Freedom Reign!
People who have sought peace in violent times, usually get gunned down. MLK was one that you first think of. Biko should be remembered for going against the grain for his country's sake in the throes of corruption. Still, racism is something that you're born into, doesn't belong here, but thrives. R.I.P. This part of history is ignored by many and is rarely ever mentioned in high school textbooks. You can't bring out the black's perspective if one unexperienced; misunderstood is writing.
Another commenter made the greatest observation: Hate killed Biko, but love keeps him alive. That would apply to all pacifists/humanitarians who were murdered working for peace/a better way.
41 years ago today, September 12, Pretoria, South Africa And the world is still plagued with injustices, oppression, racism. Let us not be indifferent to it.
Peter Gabriel is a very courageous and powerful artist! This song had to be made!!! I can't imagine being beaten to death!! Basically murdered by police in their custody!! Patrice Lumumba, George Floyd, Rodney King, and Stephen Biko, Nelson Mandela Rest in Justice!! We have not forgotten the atrocities committed against all of you by the corrupt, cowardly police/military!!! In 2020, really nothing has changed!! BUT, THE FIGHT AND STRUGGLE CONTINUES!!
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I'm from Brazil and no matter where on planet Earth you are from, if you are against racism, social injustice and slavery, then you are my brother!
Hello brother ! Greatings from Belgium ! 👋
Bless you for standing with humanity.🇸🇪✝️🙏☮💚💛❤
I believe that I dont see colour I see a person
If a person is horrible it's not because his colour it's personitally
I'm totally against racism. Even here in the United States, which is the number one most racist country on earth.
Iam here to honor the memory of Steven Biko.
You will never be forgotten.
Michael Ohlenschläger, Frankfurt/Main.
He still lives in our head, Cologne 😊🎸🏡🎉🇩🇪
Peter Gabriel memorialized and honored Steve Biko for humanity in this beautiful, heartfelt and immensely touching song.
And yet we are still animals ,
😢
I came here today to honor the memory of Steven Biko. I've admire his courage and humanity since hearing this song in the late 80's. I cry each time I hear this song as I feel a personal connection as does Peter. The eyes of the world are watching now!
Well said.
I remember coming home and seeing the photo in the papers of that lad carrying the kid in his arms from Soweto and thinking about his pain and the greed and insanity of Apartheid.
Peter Gabriel should be honoured for this song.
bless you
🗣 *Left a firm impression as an 8 year old who had just moved to London in 1983!’*
Powerful song, powerful beautiful lyrics.
Things were going so well with Mandela in power.
Now tragically, the same old evil game begins again. The people and the colours change, but the human tragedy remains the same.
You cry each time you hear this song? Man up son
I saw Peter Saturday night. He ended the show with “Biko”….what a powerful song and ode to memory. We all need to fight against any injustice. Anywhere. Any color. We all bleed red.
i saw him 10 years ago same thing, the entire audience fists in the air Peter listed out current day human rights violations -was so powerful
Free Palestine!
Bless you for that mind.🇸🇪✝️🙏☮💚💛❤
@@drunkvegangal8089BLESS YOU.🇸🇪✝️🙏☮💚💛❤🇵🇸
It's true
Biko lives
✊🏻✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼🇿🇦🌹🌹🌹
Thank You Peter Gabriel.
" You can blow out a candle but you can't blow out a fire . .. " I was blown away by this epic song when I first heard it 40 odd years ago and it still grips me to the core .
Remember the day so well,
Many nights in college, almost 40 years ago, I got stoned and fell asleep to this song.
I love that lyric
You should see it live, in person.
"Once you blow out the flame..... the wind make it higher"!
"IT IS BETTER TO DIE FOR AN IDEA THAT THAT WILL LIVE, THAT TO LIVE FOR AN IDEA THAT WILL DIE" Steve Biko we live for you
🙏🙏🙏💙
Biko believed in the equality of all mankind and he was killed for that. We salute him for his bravery. He was true to his conscience.
Agree, we all should lear from Biko about to believe equality to all people in mankind
Amen !
💃🌹🌹🌹🌹🌺🌷Biko
And now? Country of SA any better? Fuck steve biko. He was a COMMUNIST.
If you truly believe what you wrote, you WILL contact me DAVIDJONATHANGARRIS@GMAIL.COM 🐶🐶🐶
Thank you, Peter Gabriel, for always helping us to keep in mind of all the injustices in the world, which are still occurring today. I cry because of those injustices.
R.I.P. Stephen Biko
Merdered fot telling the truth trajic
In memory of Steven Biko and Nelson Mandela forever in my mind
When I was young I'm 60 now I read a book about biko I loved it
Things are different now I dont see color I just see a person
Don't you agree
Peter Gabriel. A gift to us all. We ❤ you
REMEMBERING STEVEN BIKO 💯
one of the best musicians in history
I am from South Africa I was 7 when he died 11years later in the SA Defence Force I heard this song was banned for so many years. I thank my father for raising me that all men are equal regardless of you color, race belief and up brining. What an amazing song and artist.
+Lodi Cronje Respect to you Lodi
+Lodi Cronje A flood starts with one drop.........
I don't understand what really determines your ways of living just by a color what are you gonna live by a color for the rest of your life no! You're no different from a Caucasian Asian Hispanic or African American at all we are all equal also Rest in peace Steven Biko you seemed like a great guy
Good father you have
At least Peter Gabriel is genius with his involvement in human rights unlike bob Geldof who goes on about raising money for the starving in ethophia which I get but is always mouthing off in the media.if he wanted to talk about charity why not pay royalties to band mates in the boomtown arts
He ended his final encore with Biko last night in Ottawa, Canada. Incredibly powerful
I was there, it was completely unexpected. Thought it was so cool.
@@MarkusNetwork the way they walked off at the was very moving
How come I cry for his soul when listen to this song ?😢Do we all grieve for Biko ?
Yes
Yes we all cry for Biko and all the injustice
And now 40 years later we still have this problem. What a sad world
Just watched and was thinking the same thing.
Racist people can kiss my ass!!
It’s sooooo much better than it was then.
I was thinking the same thing let's just hope that in time things will change
@@creamydistortion Seriously! I’m soooo tired of it and those that perpetuate and persist with it. It’s sickening.
Goosebumps music. . . .RIP Steve. I'm a proud South African.
Then , You must recognize the terrorism inflicted on the whites too.
❤❤❤ God Bless Steve Biko if you don't stand for something you fall for anything! ❤❤❤
Few musicians have written songs as intense or as soul stirring as Peter Gabriel has. This particular song’s impact proves that point quite well.
This is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard. The lyrics are amazing and I absolutely love the bagpipes! RIP Steve Biko.
I've just reading a collection of Steve Biko's writing entitled "I Write What I Like." Very thought-provoking and interesting. Best read in a quiet place with no distractions or background noise.
Peters music has meaning to it! Unlike the repetitive crap of today that’s says nothing !!😢
One of the most epic songs against police brutality that the world has ever seen. Much respect to Peter Gabriel.
No it's Apartia against a man's color
Innertubez- Agreed.
These people were not policemen - they were murderous thugs disguised in a uniform they were unfit to wear.
This is not just police brutality, otherwise you underplay the fact that its state sponsored brutality under apartheid.
That scream in the beginning touches me to the core.
Still makes me cry every time I hear this song 😭 RIP Steven Biko, we still remember you and your sacrifice to help bring down apartheid ✊ from NH in the USA
2024 and we're still remembering this day. From a South African from Eastern Cape
One man. One voice. He says what we should all say. Much respect
"The eyes of the world are watching now."
Was at the amnesty international Wembley gig in 88 when he performed this. Brilliant.
Ditto.... I went for Mr Gabriel's performance. Still got the tee shirt and the amnesty booklet of human rights.
"You can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fire. Once the flames begin to catch, the winds will blow it HIGHER !" R.I.P. Alexi. The whole world is watching. 2/16/2024 ✌✌💕💕🕊🕊
Don't think Putin cares but heroes are heroes
Say his name: Alexi Navalny RIP forever in out hearts
Those who do not know their history, are bound to repeat it. Sadly, this song is as relevant today, as it was then. Stephen Biko, you live through us, and we continue your fight! Peter Gabriel, you are a world treasure, and an inspiration.
Actually, a lot of people do not know anything about history, war and politics. That is why the patterns are on rewind for many hundred years.
@@Mrs20090515 on top of that, you have to keep in mind that most history people learn in school is of their own country.
I grew up in the American school system, granted, it was private School, but we didn't learn any South African history; we only learned the history that was "applicable to us."
Meaning, obviously American history, and some European age of exploration history.
While you could go under the argument "same ish, different toilet" this song is the first time I've ever heard the name.
@@eddiedingle767 nah we didn’t learn shit about SA in my nyc public schools either, I’d doubt the rest of America gets taught about it
It’s repeating itself now to the First Nations people
Por la primera línea Colombiana ARRIBA
Steven Biko, your Forever in Our Heart❤. 🇿🇦
Great concert in Calgary back in the day. When he played Biko, I told my friends that the concert was over. You can't do any better. You can't do any better than Biko! Biko, Biko, Biko! .....
I saw this movie with my father when I was in high school, and it changed my heart & vision for the meaning of life. I remember it was the first time I cried in front of my dad since I was a child. I was left with a profound sense of love for all those who suffered longing for justice and freedom for all people.
what is the movie called?
@@shiv88806 Cry Freedom
Why did the Bantu fight so hard to be in proximity to the Boers, if they were indeed so awful?
I learned about SA in college. As an immigrant from Mexico I had never heard of South Africa or their struggles, however having had the opportunity to visit woke up my passion for politics. I went in as an environmental science major but soon discovered politics was my true calling
und noch heute ist dieses Lied auf meiner Play liste... eines der wenigen aus dieser zeit... aber es wird ewig dort bleiben
Reduces me to tears every single time. One race.
My siblings, my fellow Earthlings! ❤🌍🌎🌏
Human 👌😊❤️✌️
Me too ! The cruelty of humans still shocks me after all I've seen for 50 plus years !
You can blow out a candle but you can't blow out a fire
the wind will only blow it higher
Kevin Miller. Well said google me Katiza cebekhulu
you will be surprised
I lived in South Africa yrs ago I like u Africans
A Burrage the best line in this song
Miami vice !! Love it one of my favorites Evan
I heard this song for the first time back in 1985.
I touched my 4 year old heart from back then.. I didn't know why I felt the way I did. Almost 40 years later I still feel the same impact everytime I hear or watch this video. Everytime.. everytime.
This song will always make me feel both despair and hope in equal measure every time I hear it.
I think Biko had more faith in hope
Segrigation is disintergration of civilisation get up stand up
Denzel deserved an Oscar for portraying the life of Steve Biko peter sung this song from his heart beautifully done RIP STEVE BIKO✊🏿
Why no song for the poor blacks who died with a Mandela flaming tyre around their necks?
He's racist's against whites, a white actor's career would be over with this asshole rich twit acting as poor Biko, he'd turn in his grave having a rich twit racist representing everything he fought against disgusting rip Steven biko
@@barreltapper u can sing about it urself nothing can stop you.
@@barreltapper : Because white supremacists just like you still hold most of the power in the world. But that is changing, and you know it. It's you are so desperate to downplay any moves humanity makes to create a better world for all of us.
@@samryan9591 : Source, or GTFO because otherwise you're obviously the racist here if you can't provide it.
Peter sei un grande!!!! La tua voce mi entra dentro da sempre!!!!!!!!! Ti amo!!!!
Awesome. Still sends shivers down my spine and brings tears to my eyes. Not many other songs can do either, let alone both.
Same for me.
True that. Makes me tear up....... every fucking time I hear it. Blm. Hopefully the eyes of the world are watching now and this hideous racism can end.
I was playing this song today 21/10/2022 and I cried big up peter Gabriel ,
Live long peter 💟💟💟
Like someone else said this song is epic even now 2020
ABOUT GEORGE FLOYD
@Brandon Moore ABSOLUTELY AGREEE!!
IT MAKES ME VERY SAD TO CRY THERE IS NO JUSTICE!! 😢
SO SAD THAT SUCH A HEARTLESS COLD CREATURE LEADS AMERICA 😔
FOR GEORGE FLOYD
So moving. May God have mercy.
hate killed Biko, love keeps Biko alive....
Era el mejor de genesis
@Atheos B. Sapien Actually it's Afrikaners, but Boers are Afrikaners who farm. Thus. All Boers are Afrikaners but, not all Afrikaners are Boers.
that's probably one of the smartest things i have ever seen written. thank u for that wisdom and enlightenment.
Right
If only love could heal a heart and soul filled with destructive hate
I remember Steven Biko and his Black Consciousness movement.
I lived in Jeffrey's Bay close to Port Elizabeth. His death made me leave South Africa for Swaziland where I fought against Apartheid until the hit squads killed my friends in Manzini in a cross border raid. I now live in Venezuela. I have been here since 1986.
Wilcox Wilcox thank you for your contributions... we stand on your shoulders. Bless you, bless you!
Charles Ottoman shame on you
Charles Ottoman How are the whites suffering you piece of sh......
@@farhadareff1266 I think Charles' somewhat insensitive comment refers to things like this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism_in_South_Africa#Anti-White_violence
Wilcox Wilcox ...So you say...🙄🤨
Thank you Mr Gabriel.
after all this years ... one of the most important songs ever ... a song for all people around the world
THE DEEPSTATE {LUCIFER} WANTS TO ERADICATE HUMANITY .
The More You Know
SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Physical Warfare
@@christendomdefenderbeready3251 time to get off Facebook for once and go touch grass; I’m sure your family misses (unradicalized) you
A salute to ALL the Bikos of the world. May many more be born ! We sure need them !
Great
I’m a biko right here!
Tampà-Bay 18.44 2#7#9#3 19.47 1#5#6 20.17 3#10#1#5
JA, And send their poor souls to the beloved UK , They taught us ....apartheid ...and then fuked off to their shitty island when the ''people'' rebelled , no wonder all their ''colonies '' rebelled and fought to be rid of their hypocrisy ...
My name us Vico Soriano, thanks!!....by the way i think im a good man
I cant help but cry when I hear this as a South African citizen
Just been to the concert, this song is still so powerful after nearly 40 years ❤❤❤
Saw Peter play this song with Tracy Chapman Sting Bruce Springsteen and 175,000 people in mid 1980 in Philadelphia USA, was the turning point of my life. Was so amazing and made me realize I am a person of the planet earth, not only American.
Lucky you did!
Aahk
I remember seeing Biko on tv when he was still alive. What a strong personality full of hope.
What a shock him being murdered was.
This song was important to get world support to help end Apartheid.
Therefore I'm truly shocked to read how some people react. Whatever is wrong now, in SA
is not Biko's doing, nor of the integrity Mandela brought to the stage, nor of their ideology.
.
Whatever corruption hurts SA today, is a new day and new case. It won't be solved by hate against a color or ideology. Power corrupts. All countries need leaders with integrity. And people like Biko and Mandela lived that. And for that they get songs made about them.
So you want change? Live a life that gets you songs made about you. And that only happens when you touch most of humanity in a way that shows humanity.
(first to check my skin colour to see how they'll respond loses 200 points)
Was für ein großartiges Lied, voller Kraft, unwahrscheinlich berührend ...
Da stimme ich dir zu
Cry Freedom should be shown to all students worldwide great movie as real as it gets
This song is why I left every Peter Gabriel concert sobbing and in tears.
Probably why he usually ended the set with it.
me too, man. Me, too.
Happy early 72nd Birthday to Peter Gabriel!!!!
AG SIESTOG ...FOK.
RIP Steven Biko A Man Of Peace
A song I grew up with because of my amazing parents. Still brings me to tears
@Glamore Beauty Bar Peter Gabriel Biko is of my favorite song
shivers down my spine watching Biko performed live in the 80's
One of the greatest songs Peter Gabriel ever recorded
The college François truffaut- ex lieutenant MOREL had a English teacher, Mrs. Contendin who taught us the song DON'T GIVE UP, from the album SO by PETER GABRIEL ..... And I immediately "hooked" and "liked"... Since 1985, "MY LOVE STORY" has not been EXTINCT !!!!
ETERNAL FLAME.... THE BANGLES...
One of the greatest songs..ever recorded. Fixed it for you - no offence intended.
What a song and what a talented artist
I can't get enough of this wonderful song...today marks 40yrs since the death of the greatest Biko. I can imagine if my country was led by such a wise leader. Thank you Peter Gabriel
I am white but would give up my life for Steven Beko because of his principles we all bleed the same colour
What about Martin Luther King
I totally agree
U right segrigation is disintergration ov humanity
Any segrigation is disintergration of civilisation
2 much blood has been spilt for what skin colour its madness
Diese Geschichte SOLL man NIE vergessen
For Nelson Mandela, Steven Biko and all people of South Africa! Love and Peace!
Elisa Bellafa please do not use Mandela and Biko on the same sentence.
From a South African who was born under oppression and still live under oppression.
Sorry,didnt mandela kill people when he was younger,but that seems be forgotten,2 wrongs dont make a right
@@sowhat1273 your under oppression if your white in south africa,so dont fucking lie
Biko was a Communist Bastard
mandela effect fucked up dont do it
I once heard that "when the heart speaks, the heart hears and believes." This song has incredible power all these years. TRUELY moving. Peter Gabriel has a magnificent way of telling stories with his lyrics. I love his music. Biko is a favorite forever.
Dieses Lied begleitet mich seit über 30 Jahren. Das ❤️ spricht,hört und glaubt!!! Dankeschön Peter Gabriel
Music video brilliance.
We need more like this that will stand for what is right no matter what the cost.
Peter Gabriel was threatened for this song.
BIKO lives forever
2024 and it still delivers the message and power!! Peter Gabriel what an incredible musician you truly are!!!
Real activist : Peter Gabriel
The sound of bagpipes gets me every time in this piece, since I was a kid, and still does.
Sehr geiler Song
Ich Stehe dafür !!!!!!!!!!
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities .-Voltaire
That is a statement president Trump understands too well
@@omogaju I doubt that former President Trump understands much of anything. He’s been a toady for his friends. They understand, though.
💐🕊🙏💛🌲One of my favourites.
After 30yrs Europe going back home to Southafrica. Come and pay a visit. The Rainbow Nation.
Cooles altes Lied. Ewig nicht gehoert. Danke TH-cam ❤ muss gleich wieder kraft tanken, mit diesem lied soll es so sein.🎉
Se cerchi - Biko- cantata dai Simple Mind . Un capolavoro ❤
Muss ich einfach immer wieder mal hören....
MASTERPIECE Video MASTERPIECE song❤❤❤
Biko by Peter Gabriel is a song that is history making and is pop statue of greatness of lyric and memories of apartheid at its worse!!
SA was so closed at this time. I thank musicians like Peter Gabrial and Paul Simon who were brave enough to ’sing out’. These songs have changed our (western) understading and focus. Thank you ❤️
Huh? Paul Simon played Sun City.
This is a very emotional movie and song.
This song give me goosebumps every time. Eternal song for justice
When David Bowie died, I played all his songs on a loop with a heavy heart, yet remained dry-eyed, and I know I will at least have a catch in my throat should anything fatal happen to Bono or Sting.
But if ever Peter Gabriel leaves this life before I do, I will break down, cry ugly tears and sob like a little baby. And I won't know how to stop. No, I won't know how to stop. So Mr. Gabriel, please make sure you live a long, long, long time as there is already too much to be depressed about in the world.
lovely....im the same....beautiful man and artist
You're doomed my friend.
But no tears for Steven Biko? How about Trayvon Martin? The problem becomes clearer.
Gaia So if I was around in 1968 when MLK was killed, I might have joined an underground organization to stand up to the fucking KKK pieces of shit.
@@neccowaif9 There's so many..known and unknown..here and then only the angels and demons can bear witness..my love..take care..and hold on
I had never heard fo Steven Biko or given any thought to South Africa before hearing this song.
Political music works to open people's eyes to the injustices around them. This one is a real treasure.
I can’t help but sing along every time I hear this song
Remember Alexi Navalny RIP 2/16/2024
Biko’s memories is strong. Alive today
Alexi God bless. Oppression in Ukraine remains. God bless Biko and Navalny
@@seanmccarthy4611 Ukrainiens are fighting for their lives and homes, russians are fighting for their old crazy owner (they also call him the president of the world)
This man is truly epic.
They murdered BIKO But His Spirit Shall Live Forever On
And its stays the same. Godverdommo
Never can kill a Spirit like his
Peter Gabriel is a very courageous and powerful artist! This song had to be made!!! I can't imagine being beaten to death!! Basically murdered by police in their custody!! Patrice Lumumba, George Floyd, Rodney King, and Stephen Biko, Nelson Mandela Rest in Justice!!
We have not forgotten the atrocities committed against all of you by the corrupt, cowardly police/military!!! In 2020, really nothing has changed!!
BUT, THE FIGHT AND STRUGGLE CONTINUES!!
They are so stupid. By doing their stupid actions, they created a martyr. They will go to HELL for their actions.
Amen🙏❤️🙏
I still weep uncontrollably whenever I hear this song.
Peter Gabriel, un grand monsieur, respect ❤❤❤
Peter Gabriel - ever ahead of his time.
Such a powerful song that will echo thru the ages
Never ever forget Biko speaks for all mankind ongoing ! You can blow out a candle ? But you can’t blow out a FIRE THAT FIRE THAT BURNS IN ALL OF US IS “ STEVEN BIKO” Let Freedom Reign!
Amazing Song
When they can do this to a man who advocated peace they could do it to anyone. RIP Steve Biko. And every other person who has died for peace.
So be it! For the sake of humankind!
People who have sought peace in violent times, usually get gunned down. MLK was one that you first think of. Biko should be remembered for going against the grain for his country's sake in the throes of corruption. Still, racism is something that you're born into, doesn't belong here, but thrives. R.I.P. This part of history is ignored by many and is rarely ever mentioned in high school textbooks. You can't bring out the black's perspective if one unexperienced; misunderstood is writing.
When they can't control you with their violence and hatred, they hate you even more. Never stop trying to change the world with non violence.
Another commenter made the greatest observation: Hate killed Biko, but love keeps him alive. That would apply to all pacifists/humanitarians who were murdered working for peace/a better way.
I always choke up and tears fill my eyes when i hear this song
Such a tribute to a great black man. It just goes to show, even Peter cares for all colors. Honor to you, Peter! And to Stephen Biko.
41 years ago today, September 12, Pretoria, South Africa
And the world is still plagued with injustices, oppression, racism.
Let us not be indifferent to it.
Let us not be...!
So true.Nothing has changed.,and nothing will. That's the sad part
Truer words were never more spoken
Why , the mankind, do not learn !! Again so much hate all arround the world . Mainly becaus of only 1 reason “ fucking dollars”!!😡😡
Peter Gabriel is a very courageous and powerful artist! This song had to be made!!! I can't imagine being beaten to death!! Basically murdered by police in their custody!! Patrice Lumumba, George Floyd, Rodney King, and Stephen Biko, Nelson Mandela Rest in Justice!!
We have not forgotten the atrocities committed against all of you by the corrupt, cowardly police/military!!! In 2020, really nothing has changed!!
BUT, THE FIGHT AND STRUGGLE CONTINUES!!