Crown The Empire - The One You Feed

[@rexgd777]

"Cause when I feel like giving up, when death is closing in, I shut my eyes and black out the darkness with light from inside" Very strong lyrics, helps me a lot

[@jesuscortes8893]

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[@edwardsantiago9109]

I might be taking a bit of creative liberty here, but the title suddenly clicked for me and suddenly the song changed to me. Anybody remember the supposed Native American tale about the two wolves that live inside? One is good and great and the other is dark and evil. When asked which one will win the chief would answer: "The One You Feed".

[@27danike]

Dude, nice.

[@esmerpiedra]

Favorite life story of mine. Which is why the song title was intriguing.

[@Scradleigh]

That's why I clicked this. An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

[@evans7894]

Edward Santiago noice

[@MrMCguy774]

Edward Santiago literally the first thing i thought of im assuming that the name is actually that reference but idk

[@MetalDragon_CSY]

The ENTIRE album is just fuckin amazing, there is not one bad song on the album. Hell, none of the songs are even mediocre or ok, they're all great.

[@nachosNipples]

tbh

[@countryroads7211]

The whole trilogy was a masterpiece; by true definition of the word. 💯

[@urallbadkids]

Agreed, Good Sir.

[@ParabellumMotivation]

The only way to shine your light is in the dark Never let life kill your spark just got that tattooed last week. one of the best quotes ive ever heard

[@metalmercerman]

I'm still thinking about it to

[@CymruPhoenix]

That's not a bad idea actually

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

JeromyMontoya I just got the same thing June 6th!

[@santanarodriguez9760]

+JeromyMontoya dude that awesome shit I think I might get that one of my fav song by them

[@ARTASVIR]

P

[@GothZombie97]

That piano phenomenal. It never gets old and makes the song so addictive.

[@NxmelessX]

Fax!!!!! Underrated comment fr

[@SwsPtvA7x]

I love all of Crown The Empire's songs, but this song has a soft spot for me.

[@SwsPtvA7x]

Lol yes, I wrote this comment when I was young so now seeing it again that's what I meant to put.

[@tiky2675]

@@SwsPtvA7x Still listening to this day and screaming to it at full blast while I drive a

[@blockhead777]

Sleeping with sirens, pierce the veil and avenged sevenfold. Nice name.

[@austincaseswag]

So guys, I just wanted to share a quick story with you. When these guys got put on their first headlining tour, their first stop was Toledo. So, I went. and they were unbelievable. David Escamilla, (the screamer), made a quick speech about depression, and self-loathing before they played this song. After the show, I met them, and my girlfriend had been struggling with self-harm. Well, I shared this to David, and he made me a video to show her. He is such a great guy. Huge respect to the band.

[@CherryBlossom-pi4um]

This is seriously the start of my life.

[@Unknown-327J]

"I've given more then what I've got. I've given all of what I'm not" I'm not still crying over those lyrics 10 years later you are

[@fallenninja5239]

when i was going through a rough time this song got me through so i went and tattooed never let life kill your spark so every time i look in the mirror im reminded what ive been through and still alive

[@kabztunes]

So I've seen this bands name pop up everywhere lately for some reason and never bothered to give them a listen until today. I'll never make that mistake again. They're awesome!

[@Mitchelwhitney2117]

i have listened to at least 10 of CTE's songs and LOVED each one!

[@goldehh1069]

mitchel whitney how’s that coming along now?

[@jeremysanchez8931]

This song should have so much more views.

[@smashbrosdojo3]

This song has true meaning.. unlike the majority of the mainstream garbage you hear nowadays...

[@mibbywu7039]

i bet you're a special snowflake

[@smashbrosdojo3]

Well yes I am, Thank you very much.

[@flamingsunshine]

Hehe, snowflakes XD

[@zacharymichelbedynek5912]

ForminaSage1 agree my friend finally someone who is smart and sees real meaning again thanks my friend for seeing true meaning

[@zacharymichelbedynek5912]

Gary Lougheed i love snowflakes and I'm just agreeing with him for the lols because i said that once and i thought ha someone said the same thing i said one time and lol i love snowflakes

[@mooooo8799]

Dave said this was his favourite song because he used to have depression and he can relate to it with this song. that makes me want to cry:'c

[@JZirn]

These guys are taking this genre up to the next level. This is so refreshing to hear. They have so many parts and noises to every song on this album and you can tell they really tried and succeed making this album quality.

[@brahms7454]

"The only way to shine your light is in the dark."

[@tamelaepperson7763]

Just Random Things 3 ex errr e

[@santanarodriguez9760]

my fav part I given more then what I got I given all of what im not I watch this war consume all that we could become if I die before its done plz take this word my final thought the only way to shine your light in the dark never let life kill your spark (scream on the top of my lungs)

[@staciebarrow9161]

crown the empire needs to stop being so damn amazing like honestly

[@Gecko9r]

I think they did with their new album :( it disappointed me. . Just my opinion

[@staciebarrow9161]

I liked it but hey, we're both entitled to our own opinions :)

[@Gecko9r]

Thanks :)

[@heartyoumendy]

" One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."

[@BreakDownOrDie]

2:58 is AMAZING. Love that little vocal solo.

[@ghost125562]

The fact that this masterpiece of a song doesn't have more views is disheartening...This song is beautiful and it gives me hope 🤗🤗 ...I will always reccomend this song to people, I hope all you other appreciaters do the same 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@justthatguy3512]

I agree with this guy. This isn't music, this is what you need to hear to survive.

[@SuperJester42]

The cleans on this album are amazing, and they go so well with the screams.....dang this band is good....love them since limitless and they still have not let me down.

[@JuanReyes-dm6ge]

There Are A Lot Of People Here In Puerto Rico That Love This Band

[@sabrienabdelrahman9816]

Another awesome mind blowing Fallout song by the awesome band Crown the Empire.

[@Rahl112]

Man, got a MASSIVE pump to this song at the gym tonight. Crazy!

[@tylershort4431]

Still don't get why they need 7 people but it works well and all their music is fucking sick

[@fistofan936]

The band is 5 people now

[@tylershort4431]

fistofan936 about time lol

[@UltimaSeraph]

Tyler Short and temporarily 4 now 😂

[@alexevans9379]

Who were the seven members and what did they do?

[@UltimaSeraph]

Alex Evans when there were 7, it was Andy Leo singing, Dave Escamilla doing screams, Brent Taddie drumming, Brandon Hoover on rhythm guitar, Benn Suede on lead guitar, Hayden Tree on bass, and Austin Duncan on keyboard

[@nicholedavis8793]

I play this song so much, my 5 year old has learned the chorus by heart!

[@mxvazq._]

first time listening to CTE and fuck it's so awesome!

[@annymus4502]

Same, it's my first time too

[@repentrepent69]

I remember when their drummer contacted me, back when they were first starting out, and tried making a name for them, I'm glad he did. I'm glad to see what they've become.

[@hatergirl227]

Andy's voice breaks my heart every time I hear this song

[@baileyannabella]

I listened to them before I knew what they looked like, but wow they're attractive.

[@happyapple6333]

They photoshoped his mole out cx

[@courtneydiane4652]

I will forever love crown the empire 😂❤️ I remember being like 12 years old and playing them as loud as I could with my best friend while we skateboarded. ❤️

[@gabiherranz1287]

masterpiece.

[@sandynavarro3428]

This song is just sooo amazing...love it & Crown The Empire is just the best

[@NEno1fan1]

look, im almost 40 yrs old and because of my two daughters (which i love very much) i freakin love this album!!!! I've seen these guys twice in one year.

[@GuitarBro79]

JOEY STURGIS!.... You produce every album that me and all these kids down there love!... You're the man! Thank you!

[@yaidelizlorenzo-mendoza9727]

And then there were 4 😭😭😭😢

[@jessicawilding9759]

obsessed ok

[@demonicskittle829]

this is the only that has actually made tear up...I've listened and am listening to some Very heavy metal bands, I'm stout and freaking built like a shit-brickhouse....so thats the last thing you'd expect from me....but let's all face it, all of those that have been to rehab or have changed your llife for the better. I believe this song goes out to us and to those with inspiration....LONG LIVE CROWN THE EMPIRE!!!

[@BerrianPaleblood]

Sick intro.

[@josemarmolejo5273]

this is one of the bests songs of crwn the empire

[@10-4-u7f]

new favorite song. new favorite group. life time subscriber

[@stephaniemwaniki9506]

i rlly hope you're not one of those who only like their older music and not what they just released (retrograde)

[@stephaniemwaniki9506]

***** sad that you feel that way, but you're entitled to your own opinion (:

[@sandynavarro3428]

I love Crown The Empire amazing band & great songs this is one of my fav songs...love them 3

[@ZebrasGoHam]

Loved Crown the Empire since the beginning and I didn't think this album was the best they could do, but I may have been proven wrong. This song is pretty god damn good.

[@myonlyhope4948]

*That is one of the many reasons why I love this band there so down to earth like " Falling in reverse and " Asking Alexanderia " and that's fantastic coz some bands out there fake a tonne of shit just to get fans and that is why I would never betray this Band*

[@GothZombie97]

If this song should have a music video, it should consist of something just shredding that piano.

[@gracefulwindful]

i feel like this song is so underrated.. i think its one of their best off their album!

[@peytondugas3432]

love this song

[@genesishennessy]

I love the piano part but I love the song even more

[@joshuaogden8972]

My favorite song from CTE by far!

[@AviatorCinema]

If I die Before it's done Please take these words My final thoughts The only way to shine your light is in the dark. So never let life kill your spark. wow... those lyrics...

[@zarah-mariesanmiguel9460]

Favorite band. Dave's scream vocals seriously take this band to another level. Not to discredit Andy. Andy and Dave together is a perfect vocals balance. But if I could only have one person on vocals it would be Dave.

[@UltimaSeraph]

Zarah-Marie San Miguel but Dave is no longer in the band

[@zarah-mariesanmiguel9460]

That explains why I don't like the new album as much LOL

[@UltimaSeraph]

Zarah-Marie San Miguel he was on the album, he did more singing than screaming though

[@rafaelaltez2119]

Man, this song makes me fuckin cry. Seeing them playing this live was one of the best things ever.

[@jinglemcfungus]

JOEY YOU'RE A LEGEND.

[@selenafan54]

Well this band is definitely going under my top favorite bands! Have listen to all of the song on the album and i have to say i really love them all!!

[@sarenashippy2537]

Crown The Empire I LOVE YOU!

[@RedVelvetReaper]

I need to buy this album....like right now.

[@peppermeister8165]

1:49 I know this is soo bad, but I keep hearing "Autistic meltdown"

[@chasemccloy8977]

Same XD

[@ImGarbino]

LOL

[@ZimmerRobertsWindows10]

Thanks a lot jerk you ruined the song for me

[@tjhayes1901]

I think its saying all system meltdown but I had to listen to it a few times because I kept hearing autistic meltdown.

[@sarahbeastmode3637]

I read the lyrics and it is system meltdown

[@TheBabyboy02]

I seriously love this song I listen to it 24/7

[@CoronelTapioca94]

I love the way that Rise Records put the lyrics on the description :D

[@esaicardona]

This song is the best song off the album and just in general

[@kylefarsing5908]

Whoa I love this song : )

[@SinisterDann]

These guys are epic. Case dismissed.

[@joeytapia2105]

1:55 that little mini bass drop ^.^

[@Alfalfalfasprout]

Music is the collection of sounds that are meant to be listened to.

[@froggyman230]

Thanks sooooo much rise for signing them

[@SheJohns21]

i love this band!!! my favorite song by them is "wake me up" acoustic and "lead me out of the dark" acoustic!!

[@metalmercerman]

I saw them live at warped tour front row.

[@anthonyperez8143]

same but I was in the middle-ish

[@D.C.T.23]

friggen a, i was on the edge of the mosh pit!

[@metalmercerman]

I saw them in pittsburgh though

[@emilyfleishauer4535]

Donald Martin I saw them at warped in Pittsburgh too!

[@ghost125562]

I saw them too...Fucking Epic!

[@sheiladuncan8270]

this song reminds me of you just know that I will always be waiting love truly your noopy

[@rubyPWNS1]

One of my favorite songs. I love this band.

[@annabelgleason4928]

you sir deserve a reward for that

[@lshook9992]

OK so seriously why does does David and Andrew have to be so amazingly HOT i mean I'm perfectly fine with that just had to put it out there

[@DragonPanda]

you are totally right its not music its inspiration

[@Bl0ck0utTHeW0rld]

I can't stop listening to this album :D CTE, you're on your way to becoming one of my favorite bands (:

[@dantelidium]

im so in love with this song

[@DVXCEAN]

God when people feel like they are bigshots, they always feel that their word is higher than someone elses or they have higher value to someone else.

[@clarissachavez6751]

Love This Band They Make Me So Happy 😻🙉💕

[@Jordanistheonlyholywaterriver]

Nuclear fallout but a house is untouched with a stereo on loop CD in it plugged in with Crown The Empire playing.

[@kyrancoyne3298]

I was listen to this for my first tattoo and the guys that were playing resinated with me is that a word, anyways I love this I'm 19 and will remember this for a long time.

[@nightwolfelectronics3299]

Sickest song of all crown the empire but all songs remain the best in my heart ♥

[@Caandyx3]

They are also talent as hell .

[@animexicangaming3369]

i just noticed andy doesnt have his mole

[@BandXTube]

It's like...it's like we listened to the same song....how is this possible?

[@DjGl4cier1337]

Best hook I've heard from a post hardcore band

[@etorrez360]

These guys have finnaly made it.

[@JamesisSovereign]

I was digging them. Then 2:31 hit me, and the breakdown. I'm in love.

[@yolanda5006]

I just realized the pic was two ppl not one it looked like it was a guy limping.....but it's actually a girl and a guy lol

[@mcdie5957]

OH MY GOD

[@infinitypercival5958]

Same lol

[@yolanda5006]

Omg I wrote this five years ago?? Bruh time goes by fast and this song still hits

[@hugocavalcante8151]

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK

[@rthatchet]

Bro im like 10y late to this wtf

[@MuhammadTeja_]

not for another but just for (CROWN THE EMPIRE) you now (y)

[@makeebacyrus7727]

Listening again in 2021 and regrets nothing.

[@SpechDech]

My favourite song from the album. so epic!

[@jgwentworth34]

first time listening and pleasantly surprised

[@itsamemadi]

im so glad i found this again

[@willkulka3412]

I'd say Memphis May Fire definitely and then Sleeping With Sirens, but these guys are moving up quickly! The Color Morale is really great too.

[@TheMetalhammer11]

2:31 Slipknot????

[@SIGHTERify]

I Felt Like ive been Crowned .. love this band

[@zombified3362]

I dont understand why critics hated this album

[@thekingisback986]

this song are beautiful!

[@sebastiancruz3012]

I love this intro