Cise Star - Adrift

[@Kenif_18]

I heard this when I was 17 years and for years after that. I'm 32 now and still revisit this track from time to time just to feel the growth I have made. peace to anyone out there still bumping this.

[@samukalra]

Peace 🙏🏽 Uploaded this when I was 15, and I’m 30 now. Still resonates 🧡

[@DREW_THE_SHINOBI]

Much love

[@aquaviii]

Bro me too minus a few years

[@chikotembo]

heard this when i was 21 in university after my Syrian friend introduced me to Nujabes and Cise Star. I'm now 32 and still bump it from time to time.

[@WildsDreams45]

Same bro. I heard this when I was 17 and I was really dumb and on the path to prison. Unfortunately, I dropped out of school too right after almost getting killed by a cop over something dumb. However, this music really made me look at who I was and what I wanted from life. Believe or not but I'm a surfer out in Florida now with my own business and if you looked at the music I listen to you would never believe that I'm from the hood in Oklahoma City... It's crazy how life can change! I'm 30 years old now. edit: I also play the Ukulele and guitar lmao

[@UrbanWandererz]

This song has gotten me through some very tough times in my life. I’ve tried to take my own life before. I survived. At the time I was upset that I survived. But after that I found this song and it motivated me to muster up the will to keep moving and keep going. And I’m glad I did. After so much heartbreak and losses, I managed to muster up some happiness and I survived off of that little hope I had left and it went a long way. Thank you, Cise Starr.

[@EatDaWafflez]

that's an incredible story. im glad you have come to these conclusions. i grew up through life with this song and it constantly helped me too. unfortunately i still battle with alcoholism like i am right now but i come back to this track periodically. its such a beautiful song. but in life i hope i overcome just as you have and currently are. stay up my brother and keep doing good and better,

[@jordanlarson6488]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written in my opinion. Oh my god

[@HasbullaallubsaH]

Facts

[@Steady_OG]

Same

[@Dr-Tehnix]

Anyone on still listening this? If yes, have a great day!

[@Kenshiken]

I'm listen to this from time to time Greetings from Russia!

[@jelanymendiola2708]

Yessir, been listening to this since I was 9 , just turned 19. Cise been getting me through shit

[@josh5868]

yessir, always come back to reminisce on my conscious rap days!

[@basintwo]

still here lol

[@Luvly7771]

If i stop coming back to this video, assume the worst.

[@DGiv23]

Treat you how I treat myself, yeah I know the golden rule If I treat myself like shit/what am I to do to you Years later, and this line hits so much differently now that I can look at my past actions with a bit more clarity

[@Kenif_18]

To look back and see the errors of your ways is a major step in progress. Don't stop growing and don't stop taking responsibility for your actions even when they're a little off. I wish you the best brother.

[@djmsup]

I repent my past actions too, and my hatred for myself runs very deep. It’s taken many years of self inflicted punishment to learn that there are only two options: keep on bringing yourself down and staying in this cycle for life, or to form a purpose from the pain and the guilt to eventually make something great of your life; something even greater than otherwise “what could’ve been” had you not made those mistakes.

[@toastii9032]

Holy shit how have I only just found about this guy his lyrics are so different it's so... refreshing

[@milesb9191]

Oceanman Cise Starr is a truly genius lyricist. Peep his group CYNE’s music for mental expansion

[@pdaztec42]

I love how philosophical Cise's tracks are.

[@cloudgazerz7023]

I just discovered this song today ❤

[@pdaztec42]

The strong will survive. Not the strong in the arm but the strong of the mind...

[@sayrisortiz4157]

Kyle Brunson fijvgj

[@rances4418]

@@sayrisortiz4157 This comment is perfect response. XD Welp see you in the grave yard my dude.

[@enriquetorreblanca]

damn.

[@Peter-Meter]

No fap wins

[@InVinoVeratas]

Song reminds me it's okay to be alone. Developing yourself is the utmost priority.

[@jcxhunter]

we search space looking for life but cant even help the lives of those hurting right here damn

[@AlejandroGarzon_]

So much knowledge in one song. Cise Star, one of the best to ever touch the mic.

[@killermon117]

Man…coming back to this..this song hits hard… The artist spoke from the heart and I relate to this song a lot. Such an underrated song.

[@ThePhillkillv2]

This is one of those songs I come to when I need to wind down from a long day. Words are beautiful when they're organized like this. Much needed.

[@curtis701]

Incredibly underrated rapper. This guys spits some serious fire

[@yamchathewolf7714]

Spread the word!

[@milesb9191]

Curtis Gill He doesn’t spit fire, he spits the truth! ✊

[@isyrafsyakur1208]

after all these years and im always back for this one . truly resonates with the soul.

[@coreymichael1880]

This song brings back some good memories. I always come back year after year

[@samreenasyed123]

He is absolutely amazing, the lyrics give me chills down to my core. He is a true poet and philosopher.

[@mikewitt2265]

Samreena Syed I highly recommend the song lady brown - Nujabes ft cise star. Pure lyricism

[@samreenasyed123]

i love that song!

[@samreenasyed123]

i love nujabes

[@sneaksmcgee9215]

Samreena Syed there are actually two wordsmiths in CYNE. Two producers too, that's why CYNE is so dope. Just dropping a little knowledge on my way through not trying to dog anyone. P.S. if you haven't heard feather (Nujabes & CYNE) I'd also recommend that. Such a good song. {Rest in beats Jun Seba}

[@samreenasyed123]

Yea substantial, cise starr, shing02, five deez... etc the whole hideout production crew is dope as hell

[@deejayaxel1860]

Listening to this thinking about the good people in Hawaii after those fire. Your in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽

[@LorenzoAlfred7]

This song shows how the “golden rule” isn’t exact enough to match Jesus’ words. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself” is a command to love others and to love self too equally it’s a command not easy necessarily

[@migueltigrelazo]

I guess it's settled then

[@gcunha17]

Cise é um cara espetacular, revolucionário me ajuda em todos momentos da minha vida. Me fez criar um novo modo de pensar, um gênio.

[@PaulRudd1941]

There isn't a single throwaway verse here. It's simply all poetic waxing on the hipocracy of life on earth...

[@catalinahuerta7642]

I love the fact that each song he made somehow related to one another. like he's continuing his story in each song...

[@ItsSoloh]

Witnessing old school chill/hiphop as it was supposed to have transversed through time That's why it's classified as underground because it's hard to find true sounds like this....you just happen to stumble upon it

[@jxon6246]

this is so Old that it was posted when Megaupload was still a thing. Still one of the best songs I've heard

[@Professor_Utonium_]

Wait, what happened to it?

[@MisterJVish]

this is the beauty of underground my brotha. rappers like these are the unheard sound that just makes you bob your head and vibe. mainstream people who listen to mainstream bull shit will never see the beauty in this

[@brunomunemassa8266]

"Life is ugly so is death handsome ?" hit me like a meteor, my god.

[@cdc0186]

probably the most inteligent artist i have ever heard. he is absolutely incredible, my jaw just drops everytime i hear cise. i have never had music make me reconsider my life and my reality so much, his music has literaly changed my life

[@ukhio]

Never like poetry and hip hop . Then this dude and artist like nujabes changed my life like 10 years ago and I still can't believe it. Also I feel like these lyrics can touch part of my soul that'd been hurt.

[@nujabeslistener]

"Treat you like i treat myself/ Yeah I know the Golden Rule/ But If I treat myself like shit/ what am I to do to you/" BEST LINES EVER. I believe that this is the reason why people act so harshly to each other. As a high schooler, I see this occur all the time. People making bad decisions and then acting cruely towards others. If we learn to be good to ourselves then we will be able to progress towards being good to others. Cise starr is one of the greatest artist I've ever heard.

[@PhilsMyFriend]

Got to meet this dude last summer. Good times :)

[@milesb9191]

Comrade Kalashnikov lucky! Im still haven’t seen CYNE live.

[@KillahB89]

Nothing more beautiful than real hiphop. Poetry in motion I congratulate you all for being blessed in the ability to appreciate music like this!

[@nelsonta00]

Too bad Nujabes passed away. I would love Cise Star collab with him more

[@pierrebe4492]

we all do

[@shaytankhan6626]

nujabes didnt produce this it was DJ sharpsound

[@tony6666]

Nujabes was more famous and more talented imo. He worked with him a lot and it worked so well.

[@nelsonta00]

shaytan khan I was just generalizing. This song happens to remind me of Nujabes's work with Cise Star way back.

[@Haddosan]

Was it cider star in lady brown that rapped the whole thing? What about feather? Thanks if u can answer

[@2ock]

this a damn life lesson. love this

[@wabisabi984]

Just saw Cise Starr last night. Hes an amazing lyricist but more over such a wise person because these songs wouldnt be here without his soul in each beat.

[@TheCollector121]

Cyne and cise star are unbelivable. Love grom germany. Fan since 2009 !!!

[@TheXiafury]

Man cise star is easily one of my favorite rappers.

[@ryneagheilim9782]

This guy is like the Book of Eli of rap. Love the badass lyrics

[@Nico-PB]

probably the realest song I have heard

[@BattlesOver]

I repeatedly come back to this song. It’s therapeutic.

[@BattlesOver]

"Life is ugly so is death handsome?" No, death is not. A family member passed away today. Life can feel misrable at times and like you've truly hit rock bottom but when you're at your lowest, the only place to go is up. Life is so fragile and although I'm sure no one is reading this just really make sure to appreciate your loved ones while you still have them. Here today and gone tomorrow. It doesn't make sense how fast things can change and you can get sucked out of your normal living routine. Don't let the pain of life block you from enjoying it's beauties.

[@uselesstubernao]

to me this is pure and utterly blissful poetry

[@ericbasco]

Self-reflection. Reflection of individual, group, and system. Cise, your words are forever enshrined.

[@thebindingofsimon9632]

Thanks to God, I’m right here to listen to this music. That’s sincerely amazing who hip-hop can change the Life. Infinitely grateful to live this passion.

[@boxxy2243]

Still listening since I first heard back in 2012, I always come back to this track

[@milesb9191]

Edin Estrada Same here. It’s such a shame solo Cise songs like this and Crush on You were never released on streaming platforms.

[@BuKanSiNeTronBiaSa]

THANK GOD WE STILL HAVE SOME DECENT MUSIC OUTSIDE THIS MAINSTREAM MADNESS!!! In the name of higer, power blood and fire!!!

[@MugiwaraLion]

That description is wild, MySpace haven't heard that name in a while.

[@IndigoR]

One of the best hip hop lines out there. So much honesty in that line.

[@fahad-7421]

life is ugly so is death handsome ? this hit me so hard, guess i'm a fan now

[@Eextorion]

I really have never thought of this until Cise Star pointed it out "We search space looking for life But can't even help the lives of those that's hurting right here" Truest shit i have heard in a long time.

[@sukmaidack]

Its just too good and rare to have a billion views, a diamond and gold are always hidden in the earth.

[@thatguysaidsomething]

This song just hit me man.

[@h3nk1pro2]

This is pure spiritual gold.. Damn, what a poet.

[@ptuber5]

Cise star is amazing this is one of those songs you can listen to 500 times and bot be tired of it. If you are a big cise fan then you should check out Lupe fiasco like cise star Lupe fiascos verses are complex which makes it true hip hop, I love both Lupe and cise star. Amazing Emcees!!

[@EverydayJayy]

i just fell in love with this song

[@Deftonedd4]

I come back to this song from time to time

[@watthefrack02]

I do not know how people can honestly not appreciate this music.

[@a7exro]

Cise star makes art man...

[@Lucas13100]

life is ugly so is death handsome ?

[@BattlesOver]

Cise calls out a fallacy, of life being ugly. This could allude to Nas' “Life’s a B*tch”, even though it’s a common term. He exploits the fallacy of ugly life since death isn’t too handsome. It’s death. Anyhow, he notes earlier how pain and self-denial pollute the enjoyment of life.

[@thatguy2377]

only if you run out of benzos

[@mason12k3]

best flow ever, this man is a legend.

[@UncRamos]

Bought all the albums, worth every penny. The lyricism from both Cise Star and Akin is amazing.

[@hackblanc]

wow this guy is crazy. i heard feather first then followed a link to "maintain" then somehow got to this and it just keeps getting better and better

[@ArashJalalipour]

the lyrics give me goosebumps

[@BloodGuitarist16]

Damn his flow is so smooth, an essence of hip-hop. Cise Star for life!

[@IVIoI7g4N]

just found cyne a couple months ago. the word amazing isnt good enough to describe this. everytime i listen i feel like im on another plane of existence

[@panster7982]

Most poetic rapper

[@deathjesterx5]

Don't hate mainstream, just love this tight track, please.

[@BrazilianOWNagelp]

In case anyone was wondering: The sample is from Vinicius de Moraes - Poema dos Olhos da Amada.

[@wutrulaffinat]

Beautiful

[@mbvmbvmbv]

This really hits me, really strong lyrics. "Adrift like my relationship with others"

[@Laogangstaa]

To all you guys who have listened to this song. You guys are awesome. I'm glad to know that their is other people in the world who have the same feelings toward what real hip hop is. This stuff should never play on the radio, it's to real, to much emotion. It's more than just a song....

[@dhhs91]

Doesn't get any better than this.

[@mingnamek8000]

Thank you so much for this upload ... epic track 🙌🏾❤️🌏

[@gr5ggy4]

This is a beautiful example of how geniuses endure the pain of a gift and a curse

[@LuoYiDe92118]

Indeed brotha, same journey has been taken here. I wonder how many people share the same story, and how many people still need to find it

[@mathsantacroce]

I could quote the whole music. It's so great.

[@IAmJeenyuss]

Love the lyrics! Really strong, deep, and emotional. Need more people like him.

[@vwalker119]

"Fuck the plasma television all I want is clearer vision" that quote is so deep cise star you never ceise to amaze me

[@elijahmoreno4034]

One of the most beautiful songs ive heard. Very well done

[@FiFiFilth]

I read Siddharta a week ago. And now this amazing guy mentions him.

[@LordxBruce]

ive always lovedd this song because its powerful deep soulful and real chill, this is the type of song u listen to when ur mad and ur chillin out, this shxt is dope:D

[@Limitz239]

this song releases so much feeling

[@Odnanref1210]

This track is hot fire.... but at the same time, it gave me chills!

[@Plama316]

This is the anthem of my life.

[@JIMMYHIMALAYA]

This track is dope. Got it off a mixtape, hip hop like this transcends time. Raw heat

[@Peter-Meter]

This is like the best song and no one mentioned it

[@ItsSoloh]

The concept of Underground, not many will dig to witness the golden age...

[@aldaircastaneda5719]

absolutely love it

[@PlantYardiYan]

Still here 💙💙

[@sir_muath]

All the people have a relationship with nujabes are legend 😔❤️🔥

[@sonofpopl4461]

2020 this helps so much

[@hysteria5298]

Cise Star is the real GOAT man. no denying it

[@NeoMoses]

2021

[@vivinjazz733]

Ó minha amada Que olhos os teus São cais noturnos Cheios de adeus São docas mansas Trilhando luzes Que brilham longe Longe dos breus...

[@RnBrealist]

I agree. I love Cyne as a group and enjoy all of their albums, but Cise is a great lyricist and I think that a solo joint from him would be a classic.

[@WhosDeity]

Wicked lyricism 💯

[@77530jp]

Most slept on hip hop artist every.

[@hobonciv]

i listen to mainstream, but i appreciate this shit just as much as you if not more. its people like you who will never see the beauty in all forms of music, wether its mainstream hiphop, jazz or heavy metal rock.

[@Auzzy20t]

If only the entire world understood this song. that would be heaven on earth for real.

[@kmk1225]

Just found this guy, he's amzing!

[@love4theunderground]

poetry in it's finest form!!!

[@dbfuru]

I am not one for choosing favourites but I really feel like Cise is my favourite rapper.

[@exactlythatsthepoint]

Amazing flow and meaning in the words.