Akala Ft Lowkey - Behind My Painted Smile (Lyrics on Screen)

[@WisamAyCee]

Lowkey is just in another dimension oh my God, his rhymes and subject matter are incredible

[@ash1451]

Wisam AC You can hear the passion and pain in his voice. He's magic

[@danielgaebel9161]

Found this song two days ago and literally listened to it probably 50 times to soak in the lyrics and listen to the instrumental. Fantastic track, thanks for posting it.

[@MogzysTunes]

One of my favourite songs, lyrically. Such a strong combination. Im hoping lowkey comes back. I want a Mic Righteous, Lowkey and Akala track. No one gets me feeling the music like those three.

[@justin02350]

do a remix of journey with lowkey. that'd be amazing

[@arshadzacky2469]

He came back bro :') all praise to God

[@justin02350]

+Arshad Zacky i seen that! but is he only doing a tour for money for his studies, or doing it because he'll radii again?

[@justin02350]

+justin miller rap***

[@trustmyhustle5562]

they made a back stage track together

[@paulineturnbull9637]

akala (and lowkey) have the most meaningful lyrics in rap

[@nigelliotta3440]

"What you've got inside hasn't gotta die once. It can die a lot of times. That I promise, my son." His promise came true.

[@manselblain8374]

trying to fight colonialism with a colonised tongue , love that line

[@MrRandomP]

What does it mean?

[@Sanjinator1]

@@MrRandomP He's implying, well, stating that he's part of the system that's causing the problem, unknowingly, till he 'woke up'. We all are. At birth, through education, we're taught to live in specifically controlled ways that's somehow offering a false sense of choice or freedom. Majority can't see it. Like breathing, it's become instinctual, too difficult to be aware of the problems at all times, only sometimes. Often leading to a never-ending conflict of conscious thoughts with one's self or an alienation to others when we provoke or challenge, to the forefront, their subconscious thoughts. As it goes...they live, we sleep.

[@MrRandomP]

Sandee thanks brother

[@DavidBrown-jd2st]

Quoted it on the live track too honest for the masses... Respect ✊🏻

[@Dinojong]

Imagine 18 people disliked this.

[@law92__]

You probably think that we don't remember Ota Benga.

[@TristanTate-bh2oz]

I asked God for this channel and he provided , love brother soon we free soldiers of god

[@moonleigha]

this is such a great song, i love it, listen to it when im feeling down!

[@marleyite]

Praise the lord for you tube… you won’t heard tunes like this on British radio.

[@PrankedMuffin93]

wow.. one of my favorite songs now. so deep, I just met Lowkey thanks to Immortal Technique

[@JKDstocks]

Top lyrical output created in modern times for decades...... would vote for you as American president just based on this

[@msrubyphoenix367]

This is so beautiful ❤

[@zarifkhan72]

Lowkey and akala blend so well here. I cud listen to this a thousand times!

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

This brings back bare memories... I used to listen to this years ago when i was only 16... I thought I was a big man back then.. Good old days

[@linaabojaradehart]

Music- with a real beat and raw lyrics- wish there was more of this

[@Jordan-kw9jn]

There is loads of stuff like this, check out the other artist in this track (Lowkey). He's got some amazing lyrics

[@linaabojaradehart]

Jordan Taylor I love lowkey and i've pretty much heard all his stuff. Too bad he's not making music anymore :(

[@Jordan-kw9jn]

Yeah, it sucks, but good things never last... Lowkey was one of the best... It's a shame how so few people even knew of him because that man truly deserved what he made of himself, a legend...

[@linaabojaradehart]

Jordan Taylor I kind of respect him for pursuing other things in his life and not getting caught up in the fame and money. His music is legendary. Its rare when i find someone who listens to his stuff!

[@Jordan-kw9jn]

He is a smart guy, he will be successful pretty much everywhere he goes, it's just people don't understand him, and get the complete opposite idea of what he's getting at... And yeah, it is rare, but it's also rare for people to listen to real music anyway... respect to you

[@no2nsa]

2015 peace and love lowkey and akala

[@shellza5303]

Love from the Diné people💯

[@nicasso.london]

Amazing collaboration 💯💯🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@0613830]

Best of Britain. Who in today’s game can make you feel so blessed

[@sinlessbullets]

Lowkey and akala two amazing rappers

[@kevinbaughman5042]

Hey man, thanks a lot for putting up these lyrics!!!

[@gringo2213]

What a beautiful song

[@0113slimshady]

After Lowkey has finished studying at soas, we need him back doing music, he is missed!

[@TheAdamfeet]

well your wish is granted haha

[@luisdiaz-do7hc]

Nice song 🎤🎤 Lowkey And Akala

[@abdikadirali7599]

Far better. No number one you guys are legends

[@BlatantlyBlunt]

The ultimate collabo!

[@scottrealdemocracy]

I've seen lots of folks in other threads trying to say that Lowkey dropped out of recording music because he was forced out, but the lyrics here suggest that he wasn't satisfied doing music. Maybe he thought there was some other way he could do more for the cause of human liberation? Or maybe he was just truly too fed up?

[@shakilchowdhury8582]

+scottrealdemocracy ignore the hyped up kids, he bid his farewell/hiatus on his twitter saying that he was going to start focusing on his education. He's at SOAS uni in London.

[@prodbyconscious]

+scottrealdemocracy The guy before got it right he's studying bro, he's a smart guy. Honestly hope he returns soon

[@bradshaw1996]

his so called 'freedom of speech' got his face on the news as a wanted person, home raided with possessions took, held in custody for 24 or 48 hours when he visited Israel I think it was and that's just scratching the surface of what he said had done I assume. for gifted the man was/is he said it from the start he never wanted the fame he didn't like it

[@prodbyconscious]

Shane when did you hear that man? Thats outrageous! Not heard from him in a long time thats worrying

[@bradshaw1996]

C. notes he says it all through one of his interviews an some songs this was all before 2010 when he put the mic down

[@Sab.86]

Amazing! ❤

[@Sanjinator1]

UK's Lowkey and Akala you should know US's Immortal Technique & K-Rino beyond these four you don't need no mo' enough knowledge to render obsolete a college if you're truly willing to sit down and listen don't stop there so much you're missin' hate to sound like I'm preachin' but actually apply what they're teachin' look at yourself seek in begin to improve your ways with-in sway a few men, sway a few wo-men no skin off my or your teeth this day then nah since when? who are we kiddin'? hidden answers we seek to questions forbidden yet we must keep, keep, keep. keep on askin' only then can we impact the rest of our kin to a brother, a sister no matter the colour of their skin the love we need's intact already built-in without it that holiday inn, we ain't buildin' keep ya chin up, smile refrain from grinnin' cos we aren't there yet still a while before we be winnin' as we're still sinnin' I'm not saying I always do right but i am beginnin' yo God, yoohoo!? hear my plight me singin' is it alright if I cry too sometime this evenin'? enough of this world so rough, so poo poo a little too tough and a little too cuckoo, to bare with at times got me feelin' like doo doo only thing keeping me going are these rhymes, my family, and my prayers in You You.

[@darrin16]

~Backpacks as napsacks, trash bags as jackets.."Black cats"; no magic, jus glass as a mattress..(bad luck?)..Imagine wakin' to poverty; fightin' squalor to eat..(While) fat-cats almighty collar, gets whiter on Wall St.-(& Live for) the almighty dollar; known thrivin' off othas earned..(They need) church!, while tha broke is survivin' off what they learned..Money burns tha same as truth, but its evident if rekindled.-(We could) change its tune: Arrested Development's "Mr. Wendel"..And show those folks our focused achievements is where high morals be..Blowin' doe to help our own should be our top priority..My Patience flies, cuz patients die from lack of medication.. Medicaids taken away and done, passin' tha operation..Street walls {Wall St.} next to city hall, conjure up ways evasive..While the lower population is scrapin' up change to make it..(Now they've) taken full control economically, its amazin'..(How free) masons took ahold; the economy isn't sacred..Lackin sake, while innovation's stakes needin' oval purity..(At this rate) my generation ain't seein' social security!-(So) Mr. Gates, & corporations, ALL OF U!!; prepare to help.-(Show) in exchange for gratification, tha proof u'll share tha wealth..~

[@farazadris9712]

Absolute masterpiece

Beautiful One

[@zeekvass9144]

Father akala brother low-key!

[@jayalex161]

Man on a mission to know himself I feel that bar man 🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

[@JKDstocks]

"Cause my passion fading out" that hits so hard

[@truskool1971]

still here for it ......

[@sufyc5603]

I love this song

[@Jose-oq6kj]

This leaves me with so many questions, I wish there was another verse. Guess i'll have to relisten a few times.

[@samaiar]

Love the verse on western intervention in other countries. So relevant

[@YanManMuthaPhukkaZ]

I've painted my smile in grey because live is short

[@B0nghitter420]

This is a good 1

[@emmettrotter5596]

Holy fuck...I've never listened to a song 6 times in a row before

[@TWN-nw4jd]

much love

[@robmothecactus5150]

much respect 4 lowkey

[@Yyyy67897]

"Trying to fight colonialisim with a colonized tongue " what a bar

[@russellt33]

Everybody dead was somebodies someone - fuckin rawest shit

[@lisam5248]

❤

[@AzamHamzaUK]

Does anyone know when this song was released? I really need to know. Thanks.

[@MissPik]

Ota Benga.😢 American history is so depressing.

[@ArnerdParmer]

here i stand again, living in sin, caught up in the dream, behind the painted smile

[@flowkeystree6257]

This n English Frank music is my sister go together like cheese and fine wine

[@eddiemongan]

Wow why didn't I like this when I first listened fucking tune

[@4OrCE1on]

2019

[@andykerste1]

4OrCE1onGoodGaming real hip hop..

[@randomuser5213]

who's on the chorus? she was sadly eclipsed ngl lol

[@gwiltl]

Could anyone tell me what samples are used in this beat?

[@jstormzy6634]

I don't want to die to Europains too

[@celathianaaron6057]

👁

[@basiloxxlemoxx8927]

10 of the best rappers to me:Lowkey immortal techniqueTech nineEminemTupacIce cube KRS OneApathyNas

[@freedomfighter-zc9gk]

Look up Genocide Rap and Jun Tzu

[@Vurnex]

we beat the fascists / release the classics / and reach the masses

[@fairouzouajmane3851]

Dédicace à l élite de la t 3

[@robmothecactus5150]

check immortal technique

[@CoreySenderson]

3:00 he says liberal***

[@RoyalGuard4619]

I'm back !

[@jstormzy6634]

big

[@thereallegend4lyfe]

What album is this off of?

[@thereallegend4lyfe]

oh ty

[@zain9246]

The Real Legend Knowledge is power vol. 1 I think, you're welcome.

[@thereallegend4lyfe]

Zain Akram Yea, too bad it isn't on Spotify and iTunes

[@gwiltl]

It's on Spotify now.

[@Ryo0fWildfire]

Rip mumble rap.

[@lokiloko3123]

lowkey