Aesop Rock - Daylight (With lyrics)

[@sigzil1985]

The realization that you aren't in control of your life nearly as much as you would like to think. Thanks Aesop

[@mixtapemania6769]

Ironically, you are in control of your life as much as you... not would like to think, but DO think.

[@hephaestus511]

Stoicism

[@jaegerreed1272]

Nice

[@indamaking]

It’s our job to do the best we can for the sake of the future. We got to work towards freedom for all

[@BillyxRansom]

this beat is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Matt-cj5us]

BillyxRansom Beat was used 4 years earlier by mystik journeyman, immortal souls

[@incognitosecret2377]

It's not the same beat, just the same sample.

[@dropitlikeitshot815]

Blockhead=one of the greatest unknown beat makers besides Dj kno. I like this tune when it’s played with nightlight. Nice combo.

[@dex4706]

Your mother is absolutely goregeous

[@ashsusjsjekwek8282]

@@dex4706 tf

[@paradoxicaljoy4923]

This is literally one of the greatest rap songs ever written.

[@squeegeemcgee]

i'm fairly certain this dude is the greatest lyricist alive

[@squeegeemcgee]

***** except his vocabulary is quite a bit bigger lol

[@michaelpacheco1448]

YaBoyBillson I do believe he does hold the title for most lyrical ( most words in his music vocabulary).

[@lukeanimal]

YaBoyBillson Best writer, not the best lyricist

[@miketensor3862]

I think he's roughly in the same tier as Lupe...

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

Mike Tensor There's a big difference between him and Lupe. Lupe uses big words to sound intellectual, he portrays himself to be better than he is. Aesop uses even more big words but they're all used for metaphors. Just listen to Atomic Misphylosphy by Lupe, Aesop uses Metaphors every sentence while Lupe is just using big words to sound better and more fascinating than he actually is.

[@evanmarcy2637]

There is something so thoroughly, and yet so subtly, emotional about this song, as if Aesop wrote this song as some kind of expressive catharsis. I won't pretend to understand Aesop's lyrics entirely, but the segment about "red bricks" turning "yellow" speaks so clearly to me; we could all use an easier path, but, in the end, the harsh reality of the world will always come back to haunt you.

[@ajdOOm04]

i think the only person that could understand aesop's lyrics entirely is aesop haha

[@Eziokilla9595]

Aesop Rock is, quite simply, one of the greatest and most detailed MC's in Hip-Hop history. His finest song, right here.

[@orokusaki1705]

One of the most underrated hip hop songs out there today! Yeah fight me!

[@DankSi]

I wasnt feeling this at the time, I was too young and dumb. Now I see this is top notch gold

[@nickbagelboy]

I've listened to this song for a numerous amount of years, it was the first song I heard from Aesop, and still one of my favourites. Honestly, of all the years still listening to this song, I still haven't been able to pin point exactly what he means in it, and sometimes I will randomly understand a metaphor in it. I don't really want to go on Rap Genius cause that's too easy. But damn, I have to say I appreciate this music. And the beat is just amazing. The chorous is what resonates with me the most, and I'm sure others as well. "All I ever wanted was to pick apart the day and the pieces back together my way". Don't we all sometimes....This is a piece of Art. Highly intricate and cherished.

[@YummieSandifier04]

Because lyrically this one of the illest joints ever penned.....He is a wordsmith....

[@aceyoshy6]

Michael Novak Hell ya! Couldn't agree with you more.

[@MyTopo14]

Michael Novak it is actually , but with more reflexion than just that

[@loganstearns1831]

Michael Novak great comment. Great perception

[@jerrypaulwhite]

nickbagelboy you need to keep dissecting

[@stevedyer1689]

I’ve been listening to this song for almost 10 years and everytime I listen I get another message. Truly a never ending genius song.

[@elijahh5510]

One of the songs I discovered back in 08 that made me fall in love with underground hip hop. Jedi mind trick and immortal technique to

[@justincastillo6803]

A pure wordsmith with an unbreakable flow one of my favorites. Enjoy the song.

[@mattsmith3904]

Those dreams will never leave the ground without a feather and a lottery ticket, now settle down.

[@possessedbabies]

This makes me sad =( me and all my friends used to listen to aesop when we were in middle/high school and we were always partying and doing crazy shit. I miss not having to worry about shit I don't want to be worrying about. I miss having them around. Every one changed went there separate ways and now I'm only left with one of those friends out of like 30 people. I wish I was more appreciative of the present moment then. I didn't think things would change so much.

[@ejacobsen1990]

it's crazy because I feel the same exact way about me and friends when we were back in school and had nothing to worry about and then everyone went in different directions

[@awesomebo97]

Possessedbabies damn this song reminds me of my days in college before i got kicked out. best time of my life and this makes me sad as hell

[@MLGRDR]

30 friends is a big as group

[@hotrodband-]

I feel ya.

[@flukesl8615]

When seasons change you can only hope you don't remain the same.

[@WOLFGANG1125]

I have over 40 of his songs downloaded onto my phone, and listen to him spit in a state of blissful ignorance. I'm curious as to what his lyrics mean, but deciphering them in your own way is so much more satisfying and fun. Long live Aesop.

[@thestalks4898]

I can use big words an sound smart to... I just dont care enough to

[@reiligha]

The Stalks Where did he use big words?

[@cicadatoybox6501]

reiligha I assume he was referring to Aes, though I could be absolutely wrong.

[@reiligha]

Nik Lewis Was a dumb comment; not yours, his.

[@natesdevices]

The Stalks yet another idiot who thinks "big" words are just people "trying to sound smart". its because of dudes like you the human race is running into the ground. you dont know, and you only care enough to be a negative piece of shit. bleeeeh.

[@Phearsum]

Aesop Rock. K-Rino. Cambatta. Nobody is touching their pens. They're truely the most powerful lyricists in Hip-Hop of all time.

[@ishaking6278]

Take K-Rino outta this list, and we are good.

[@progressovieokotie]

​@@ishaking6278make up your own list and stop hating on K-Rino.

[@alexagaba]

This song's been on my heavy rotation for 20 yrs plus & still going

[@jamietyler7877]

what an incredibly intelligent song

[@internettoughguy6948]

yh really made me tip my fedora

[@Swaggasaurus90]

absolute lyrical genius: "this origami dream is beautiful but man those wings will never leave the ground without a feather and a lottery ticket now settle down" :) love it :)

[@MarkFromUnder]

2016 coming we still here

[@lisakarson3279]

THAT'S RIGHT! TELL EM

[@slapster2275]

+lisa karson still strong!!

[@flexhammington8000]

yes !!

[@anniedawg6174]

+Channel House 2016 here we still coming

[@rumblesofrevolution]

then he blesses us with a new installment... we are just heads letting the wave wash over

[@staswallace8645]

Nice lyrics! I appreciate you putting the pieces back together your way.

[@taylorsalazar5414]

my science teacher showed me this

[@raggingcoyote]

You got a awesome science teacher

[@iankorish]

My science teacher showed me that she was a weirdo

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

taylor salazar He a beauty.

[@ENGLISHMURPHY]

My science teacher sells meth with me

[@exxy44]

I am the science teacher

[@lorib360]

Great job in presenting the lyrics in sync with the music - the best I've seen - thanks! Very clever solution. edited: I hope that this comment made you proud 11 years ago.

[@tweed754]

How come I'm just hearing bout Aesop Rock, heard this on the radio blew my mind far away, stil waitin for it to come back. On repeat. Lyrics and beat is too hot for these new rappers to grab on. Respect!

[@lisakarson3279]

Ikr imagine someone like...idk.. Jay Z- even attempting to perform this even in his house, alone. Yeah I could too, but I can laugh at myself.. cuz unlike the "big, bad Hova" I don't claim an entire empire of REAL music, like Aesop Rock CAN. I guess Aesop would get the last laugh on this one! JZ-😢 me-😒 Aesop-😯😁😂

[@Foxxyownz]

+T Weed Radio? That's a surprise, lmao.

[@lisakarson3279]

+Foxxyownz I have no element of surprise left in my life. why yours? no sarcasm intended

[@Foxxyownz]

lisa karson It's a surprise to hear Aesop Rock in the radio, or any underground artist for that matter. What type or radio was it I wonder? Must be an independent station.

[@lisakarson3279]

+Foxxyownz I thought you were replying to me. That's y I was confused. Then I noticed ur comments direction-lol I had the same thought bec I was thinking, When do u hear Aesop on the radio? Apparently some ppl claim they hear this shit on the radio-I'm guessing it's when they're local or the artist is getting big. For instance, I saw Atmosphere perform "You" on Letterman. I was pretty surprised

[@dutchvonderlinde1693]

i had a room-mate who was listening to this song on a daily basis for 3 years. i never wrote down the name of the song or who the artist was. couple years ago I heard this track in a vinyl store and bought the first press on vinyl to give it to him. but when I arrived at home it was already too late, he took his life. rip daylight

[@Mesophorex]

Holy shit im sorry for your loss

[@FCB09daBEST]

Just saw Aesop Rock yesterday in DC. The crowd went wild when he played this song.

[@aceyoshy6]

It's hard to find good music. I'm happy I found this song.

[@mallardwill]

"it's honor, and i spell it with the H i stole from heritage" genius

[@gdblessed5717]

Chills bro

[@anuragtiwari7150]

I bet that's the only line you understood from the whole track.

[@domshoe5152]

I dont even understand a single line

[@totallyrealcia]

Anurag Tiwari Don't be an ass

[@MrMusk911]

This line has made me spontaneously break down in tears

[@WastedPancakes]

This is the best lyric video ive ever seen such good flow no skipping or incorrect lyrics and fast.

[@statictherapper6686]

I remember hearing this song back in 5th grade on Pandora. I was impressed. Now, 6 years later, I am still impressed.

[@these_wild_hearts2573]

Still fire, and relevant, in 2021

[@iamadness69]

always been one my of my favorite lines of all time

[@Laurendoesflips]

Amazing. His music for sure makes me feel something in my heart.

[@cookeidough]

all time favorite song got me really into rap and poetry 👌🏼

[@oslozeimantz1617]

helped. read more books always.

[@Ryuken359]

The chorus to this joint is super deep! it really hit home for me, Thanks ARock!

[@kres1510]

Best of the Best right here 💥💥💥💥 !!! -and and still in 2020 !!!

[@markmcgarrity8911]

The inaccuracy makes me sad....every few lines something is wrong. And with the density of Aesop that makes a HUGE difference. My guess is that there a people that now think he's crap based on poor translation from english to english. SMDH!

[@ccbigfish4u992]

Dude yes. All of what you said.

[@optikill3060]

They really did butcher it

[@TheMonk111]

no kidding lmao

[@ex35240sx]

They did fuck up bad sad we speak different english lmfao

[@johnfeola1856]

hell even much simpler rap songs have lyric videos that are off so its kinda to be expected with aesop

[@TurtleofBeach]

I loved this song soo much I memorized it years ago....and I still never forgot the lyrics :3

[@TCSCskater]

All I ever wanted was to pick apart this song, though I never thought that it would take me this long....

[@sydneykamer3434]

clever

[@aerialpenn8849]

One of the greatest albums ever made.

[@Tmoe101022]

this is the most unique music style i have ever heard, most dope

[@mattmartin7669]

2017 and this still keeps my head up high, yes yall, still picken up the pieces but we still here

[@cityprophet]

i love how you lit up the lyrics, this song is sick and says alot to those who listen and lighting up the lyrics like that only makes it easier to listen to. =D

[@jakethesnake1023]

props for throwing it up to common in the intro, "i used to love her" dope song!

[@robynd6138]

Anyone else watching in 2020? Keeps me coming back.

[@graysongrayson]

i like when people put effort in their work . thank you for a good video of a great band ;)

[@The_Courer2077]

Damn this is great I listen to it every morning as the sun rises and that is enough to get me through the day

[@AlexParkerAP]

you did the lyrics really good thanks for doing that....if you continue posting lyrics like that to good songslike this I would follow your channel. thanks for the music..but i'm definately coming back to it to read it

[@gredangeo]

A minute into this song, and I'm already wondering how in the fuck is he getting in all these odd words into his flow, and make it work smoothly.

[@OsOl0K0_ttv]

But does it even make sense most the time?

[@Mesophorex]

@@OsOl0K0_ttvyeah

[@klchapman554]

Determining how many verses this song comprises is a philosophical debate and an exercise in questioning reality, but personally, for me, it really picks up in the 2nd verse starting @2:00

[@klchapman554]

@callmecatalyst do you mean grammatically/spelling, or just the words of the song?

[@rondagwenpyattmcmillion444]

There y'all go. You know what's up here then? No further explanation needed. 🖖

[@SeventhSilhouette]

i love aesop. it's an amazing mix between poetry (which i love) and rap (which i love).

[@osirisosiris4955]

To this day never gets old

[@sheilapadilla420]

love this song still to this day. ❤

[@lesterdominguez1443]

A Masterpiece...

[@juniorhellscream]

I came across this song on Pandora and I am in love with it.

[@AllDayVapor]

2021 ! And still bumpin my head to this!

[@brianwilliams790]

had to say something again. ....love this song. ....... hits me deeply

[@illdrumatik391]

His lyrics are like no other..I swear yo. 7 7 7

[@4_._KAM_._4]

I don't even like rap, but I've always loved this song, and No Regrets

[@nightcedargarden]

Aesop Rock and Blockhead = Eargasm

[@alemartinez4917]

I thank myself for introducing myself to this artist.

[@s3tdoxproduction985]

this beat is perfect whether you feel up or down

[@lisakarson3279]

I know..this poetry is unreal..Aesop will definitely be in the books of the most prestigious schools in the world..

[@federicodigioia4463]

Despite the great beat here, that gets completely overshadow by the lyrics. After 12 years I discovered this song I still consider it among the top classic

[@michelleherrera2962]

Love this song!

[@KilledTheFixtion]

i love this song so much! so smooth :)

[@markgroulx365]

Finally a lyric video done right

[@spoonsaresweet]

I feel really bad I judged this musician early on. Some of the most beautiful and clever lyrics I have ever heard.

[@PootyBrad]

Music is what you make of it, if you can't interpret your own meaning from a song then it's not for you. As much as people like to pick apart lyricism it's something that should resonate with you as you listen and if it doesn't then no big deal. If anyone thinks less of you for your musical tastes they're the asshole because they don't understand how art works. That goes for everyone from Aesop Rock to Lil Wayne.

[@ceomyers]

Guys like Aesop know how to make rap a work of art, which is what music is SUPPOSED to be-art. "Gangsta" wannabe "trappers" take note.

[@ismaelg.a9515]

Im Spanish and i have a shitty english but Aesop Rock songs just make me feel that i need to understand every verse... Maybe one day

[@an8ropos100]

All I ever wanted was to pick apart the day, put the pieces back together my way. That's exactly all I ever wanted to do

[@aaronwilliams6066]

I'm happy to see other people here. Good artist

[@vanshalfcabs]

still feel like asap rocky bit the shit out this guys name?!

[@vanshalfcabs]

helluva song track though

[@claudedavis201]

Scotty Braden nah. It's just a coincidence. His original name was just Rocky. Cuz his first name is Rakim so growing up his nick name was Raki. Then he joined the A$AP mob. A$AP stands for Always $trive And Prosper. Everyone's name in the A$AP mob starts with A$AP. A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast, A$AP Yams, etc. So that's how u get A$AP Rocky.

[@MrEpic-qe2tt]

I still wish they didn't sound so similar.

[@SuperUglys]

@@claudedavis201 i know this comment is 2 yrs old but check the vid where they meet, its pretty cool

[@user-kk5iw2mm9i]

His voice kills it for me

[@kvjackal7980]

Why do people keep bringing up 'Genius' (formerly Rap Genius)!? Stop using that site. They're consistently wrong about every single thing they ever put on there. Ever. It's embarrassing. How is this a thing?? lol

[@EdgePitSwing]

Holy shit... Lyrics are absolutely on another level.

[@danielspeake7539]

And I thought I was confused before I read the damn lyrics.

[@KatlitnsBabe]

yes yo has yes ya yo how do u break it down hey yo yes yo What? That Line wait That Aint a Line Tho. 1:41

[@valtiel6913]

I weirdly get what you mean but it's a still a line, just someone else's

[@alecpipik8297]

A true hip-hop master piece Beethoven of lyrical development

[@ryankasik7911]

our forgetfulness is a blessing for most things but for songs like this i need a setting for “always at the forefront of my brain”

[@UltimateMoralizer]

Aesop Rock is very ambiguous. This is one of his best songs. My interpretation is that he wants people to wake up and see the light and be on the good side. This is what I like about Aesop ... he’s super abstract.

[@hallfridtheambitious2851]

There's something I find inspirational about this song

[@MrLemonGrahb]

Looped this after a long night at 8h33

[@jameswilburn923]

the best artist i ever heard

[@narekchannel]

We, yes we, are getting to the 1.000.000 before 2020.

[@katiemangiamele6119]

such a good song

[@LouisTroutMedia]

absolutly amazing:D

[@fmacchahaha]

This guy doesn't get the credit he deserves

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

ON SATAN 🙏🏻

[@CosmosArchipelago]

2017 & we still here.

[@jonathanbattani7550]

AESOP ROCK LONG ISLAND STAND UP

[@chrisgriffin22]

Aesop Rock doesn't get very much credit for how great of an artist he is, you said this song is very difficult to rap, was just adding too it lol.

[@baileygiggey1443]

2018 we still slammin

[@DeafOrigins]

@SpitVersesTeam the instrumental is called "daylight" by the almighty Blockhead

[@lucasB823]

@MrEvitcartta he already said in an interview that all of his songs have meaning, and that none of them are just random rhyming words. i bet you can find it on google.

[@charlstonh3850]

This song could make covid stop killing people if it had the ears to listen

[@mansaobi9809]

mansa obi grew up to this

[@boywhogames]

@Quagsign You seriously have be an absolute lyrical genius to get all of the lyrics.

[@NoOne-qo6nb]

The Grand Architect listens to this at night before going to sleep

[@nowayray3930]

Sounds like the Crackheads by my local 7 Eleven.. Love this guy!

[@BlamingBuddha]

both equally dope but on different levels.