Flobots - White Flag Warrior ft. Tim McIlrath

[@TheSonicboy12]

Two of my favorite bands made a song together. How have I not heard this yet?

[@jonathanramirez7154]

+Jake U Well, it's just Tim. Not Rise Against haha.

[@MultiTomko]

+Jonathan Ramirez Flobots is a one 4rom best bands on the world but .......not has a .......familyy ...whyyyy!

[@tuckman315]

Ya but Tim is the band

[@TheSpartannaruto]

+Tucker DeBord No

[@TheDantheman12121]

ikr i never knew tim did this til now.

[@shamuskillen7123]

Tim Mcllrath and Flobots? It's the sound of heaven

[@unlight314]

This is what I get from this comment: "I hate this band, and I'm lacking in mental capacity, so I'm going to go ahead and give them another view on their video, and post an unimportant opinion that the band will never read. But fans will read it, and they'll come back to argue with me, and give this video even more views in the process" So, in short, thanks for supporting Flobots and Tim McIlrath. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

[@AlexanderMccarthey87]

Why does their music give me hope? Why does it touch me? So few bands do this. They get life and society on a fundamental level. They need to keep playing and writing.

[@RyanVier]

alot of hip-hop is political, check it all out.

[@AlexanderMccarthey87]

I've heard it, in depth just not like this.

[@julesvanderwalt3169]

It's because they express a clear message in what they sing about. My favourite eing the message in Handlebars

[@akechi77]

***** I like the song name industrial parenting. sounds interesting. www.soundcloud.com/juxtaposeurs Check it out! www.myspace.com/binarystar420 older stuff. Thanks though either way guys!

[@227morgan3]

Look up sweatshop union, they have the same power in their messages

[@randomchannel-px6ho]

Slowly realizing how dystopian it is to grow up in post 9/11 America... These guys got it the whole time

[@Monke1312_]

If you think America is even close to a dystopia now you don't know what a dystopia is 😂

[@PhucYoutube-andjeffytoo]

@@Monke1312_just wait to see how dystopian it’s gonna get

[@kellycraig634]

​@@Monke1312_because people are lazy. Less talk more action

[@AnarchoPunkChad]

​@Monke1312_ Lmao if you think it's not dystopian to work until you're 70 for someone you'll never meet, you're a massive bootliccker.

[@LepidoliteMica]

I actually cheered when I heard McIlrath come out of the background.

[@shady1137]

Lepidolite Mica SAME

[@SeptimusHeap95]

I damn near fainted when I realized he was in it. I love Tim and Rise Against is my favorite band. They sing about real issues instead of petty shit like all the pop artists

[@c.j.6096]

same ???

[@kamilpeslar7839]

@@SeptimusHeap95k

[@boynatey44]

they deserve way more popularity

[@applesandbannanas123]

Tim is my favorite singer. Ever.

[@jdwhiskey69]

Oh yes.

[@erichart2756]

I remember you guys and still love you in 2020

[@Spartan26783]

Rise Against and Flobots, could it get any better?

[@keonieugenio]

yea if they had extra space for the rest of the band

[@wobbletea6311]

Yeah just as edubble

[@Ramon22282]

yes

[@djinndevyl7077]

Not really no, bro

[@Red-2024]

Maybe a7x and rise against? Flobots and all time low? Rise against and evanescence even flobots rise against with some metal backup like a7x, amaranth, or another band that has a good metal singer. All are good

[@xrthx]

Flobots REALLY need to be more known! Saw them a year or so back in my home town, they put on such an epic show.

[@letitrock217]

Flobots make really good points when they sing

[@AdrianDub01]

Still jamming to this in 2018. This song was way ahead of its time. We need this now more than ever. The world is crazy these days man.

[@BlackForestKaiser]

even more so now 4 years later

[@BlindBandit762]

Bout to say, you had another year before it was crap

[@brawlers9901]

Tim really shines through while singing this song, absolutely one of their best songs!

[@wolfkeith254]

It just takes creativity to connect what you see to what you hear. It's surprisingly like watching clouds roll by, if you look for a specific shape it's going to be hard to find.

[@chop_suey__]

Tim McIlrath + Proper rock instrumentals + Deep, meaningful lyrics + violin = A recipe for greatness

[@LEGENDSUNICORN]

Rap/ Hip-Hop needs to go back to stuff like this.

[@GeorgeEndress]

Shadow phoenix macklemore is horrible

[@nicknsm69]

George Endress Regardless of whether you like Macklemore, at least half of his songs have an actual message (and the ones that don't have any serious message are quite amusing).

[@Mattwiistand]

Nick Morrison You do have a point there. Ive always liked macklemore but I never listen to his music

[@GeorgeEndress]

Nick Morrison Yeah and so does every other damn "musician" out there. a message loses its meaning when it's been done over a thousand times. and when i listen to music i don't want to here the same old message, i want to hear something good and different

[@Jimmy867]

Shadow phoenix macklemore is a joke and not even a real hip-hop artist just some mainstrean jack off. Pac Guru, Chuck D, Cormega that's the real shit.

[@Lyarrah]

Miss you guys. We need more of this energy still. Trying to cultivate it, but man. times have changed, it's so crazy.

[@donovanbulmer2041]

Rise Against being my All-Time favourite band, i really, /Really/ like this song.

[@frielux]

Donovan Bulmer that makes two

[@TheJPKaram]

i love so much the voice of the singer of rise against, was listing to this song without looking at the vid and recognised his voice because of how unique it is :)

[@Spark9819]

TheJPKaram Same here. Haven’t listened to rise against or Flobots in a while. Tbh I just know a couple of songs from RA and I still recognized his voice

[@xquavius]

I miss these guys, where did they ever go? Times like this we really need them especially with the modern rap we hear nowadays.

[@marcusmartinez370]

You'll be happy to know they had a new album out two years ago!

[@xquavius]

Marcus Martinez Yeah two years ago. I'm saying where are they now? this instance. on tour?

[@Kenrico317]

Still vibing to this in 2020

[@zekeirl]

I saw Flobots on Wednesday and met them after the show. I would just like to say, that Jonny5 and Rabbit are two amazing people. They are both so sweet and appreciate their fans. They sang this song and had us sing the chorus. I believe in their message, and I feel as if more people should hear their music. They are incredibly underrated due to their political insight. The entire band is fantastic live and they are all so sweet. It's so surreal to listen to their music and think of the concert.

[@gjav413]

I think the Flobots need to make more music videos.

[@pokemonfanatic9044]

This song.. no this band... I always feel like crying when listening to any of their songs... Not because they make me sad, because they are so meaningful and beautiful.

[@city_survivor9995]

WE NEED YOUR VOICES NOW MORE THEN EVER FLOBOTS 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🇺🇸🔥✌💙 your music moves mountains

[@Ricky-bg3nd]

Agreed. We need them. But more importantly we need to rise together!

[@Alwaysgiveup437]

Yeah they are really underrated

[@Lance-The-BoS-Lancer]

You happy now?

[@rogeliomora417]

@@Lance-The-BoS-Lancer yes

[@seanreynolds1843]

Follow me! Seriously, I make music with a message like Flobots... the same msg 🙏

[@northstar789]

War is a coward's response to conflict. Engaging your enemy in a serious effort to resolve the conflict peacefully is what takes true courage.

[@rosalynnvixen]

We need our voices heard louder than ever!

[@anonymous3277]

Petition to make VEVO put lyrics in description of videos. Upvote if you agree.

[@Billybiscuits13]

Or, here me out here, and I'm just spitballin', how about stop being a lazy fuck and google the lyrics since you can't pay attention to the video anyway while you're looking at the lyrics. I'm quite partial to rapgenius/rockgenius for my lyrics.

[@anonymous3277]

My, you're rude for no reason.

[@prototype5597]

Billybiscuits13 How about you quit being lazy and critical and use proper grammar and spelling?

[@tim9680]

@@brianmeadows1647 or a redditor

[@natedagreat8264]

*-upvote-* Like.

[@craigharper55]

Why isn't this in the algorithm?!

[@TheSinferno2]

Flobots need to come back to mainstream, they're too good for the amount of views they have

[@chelseydaugharty1678]

it will never be mainstreamed bc they talk about the government and everyone wants to listen to crap rap and crap pop.

[@chuymartinez0]

Hopsin is good but not great Ab-Soul is better. Listen to (Terrorist Threats) absoul ft Danny brown.. Or immortal technique this American life. Hopsin isn't on their level... Yet..

[@tonyreyes3433]

***** but its the mainstream that gets him the recognition like " Sag My Pants" and people are like oh i like this and then end up listen to his non crap music

[@hold3nsmthinshort]

tony reyes thats what handle bars was, they got traction but not enough to stay mainstream

[@tonyreyes3433]

holden short thats true

[@ashleyfalco4261]

2021 and I'm still listening they saw the future for sure

[@darkredARN]

when i was younger,Flobots's 'handlebars' was a song that marked my childhood, i listened to it everyday, so, years later Rise Against is my favorite band, and some days ago i remembered the good times i had listening to handlebars so i watched it and saw White flag warriors ft. Tim ( I thought it was going o be some new stupid artist or something till i read:) Mc Ilrath, and instantly reconnected with my childhood :)

[@makotost8425]

This song is incredibly relevant right now...

[@louipiirmora6201]

We request to negotiate We come to you unarmed We desire to communicate You cannot do us harm For one sacrifice, they have schemes and ask me to follow their path to the afterlife I've got an appetite for nice things and the dreams that my enemies could be blasted by Ooh metaphors Views that are better for you can't survive or find your competitor Rise together Ooh Fight separate wars i pray I'm never forced to be a predator Suspecting we won't last They're glad to hate When gladiators Breathe their last Scream en masse When the dreams do clash Like swords in the war let me bleed on that Put the heat on that Say we need strong backs call us weak and don't redeem contracts But the feast wont last When this beast attacks The sons and the fathers will be free at last This is love, and not treason This is love, and not treason This is love, and not treason This is love, and not treason They see sharks in the estuary They claim the arch of Bartholomew's They say war is necessary But we say war is child abuse We'd rather make our children (We request to negotiate) Martyrs than murderers (We come to you unarmed) We'd rather make our children (We desire to communicate) White Flag Warriors (You cannot do us harm) Core-to-core they're the one's we've been waiting for We hold steady, Steadier than stevedores ...doesn't matter of what came before Forgive the debts and settle scores and test the mettle Either ore What's your plan go to do with me? If the bell tolls, let freedom ring And find the new ways that we must be king Instead of leading the young to our suffering We pass testaments down scream back at heaven For testing us like Wednesday's at 11 Want to recruit and train us to act evilly Save it for the shooting range And smack DVDs So study war no more this millennium It's never again for me or anyone So think harder when you refer to us Rather make our children martyrs than murders This is love, and not treason This is love, and not treason This is love, and not treason This is love, and not treason They shell dwellings to quell the shellings And lift taboos to seduce the cowards They say we're too yellow bellied But we say we're the new superpower We'd rather make our children (We request to negotiate) Martyrs than murderers (We come to you unarmed) We'd rather make our children (We desire to communicate) White Flag Warriors (You cannot do us harm) We seek ways to not be liable We claim to speak for a higher truth We stand opposed to the homicidal We tell you you are fire proof We'd rather make our children (We request to negotiate) Martyrs than murderers (We come to you unarmed) We'd rather make our children (We desire to communicate) White Flag Warriors We'd rather make our children We'd rather make our children Do what you want to our courage Ask us what you will Demand from us a sacrifice But do not make us kill

[@Soverane]

The very presence of Tim McIlrath makes everything badass.

[@jacemartinez7238]

such an amazing song to see live. still gives me the chills :)

[@kamgabriela6826]

the only reason why I listened to this song was that Tim sings but now I'm starting to love flobots

[@LUIGIRACER69]

TIM!!! everything you touch becomes gold!!!!

[@codycharles7147]

This is love not treason. Thank you Eric Snowden and all of the other true patriots in our government

[@xxgoodpersonxx1891]

I listened to these guys for so long but then I was introduced to other music but I am glad i found them again

[@razorblaze4406]

2023 and this is more relevant than ever.

[@Danclark79]

0:10 why are you using handlebars if you don't have too??? ;D

[@sboy3287]

I see what you did there

[@wolfbite911]

give this man a cookie

[@Danclark79]

*accepts cookie and eats merrily* thanks wolf, don't take a bite from my cookie or i'll call 911

[@Danclark79]

***** whats the point mate?

[@gothgod114]

Danclark79 You used too many "o"s while making a comment about using something when you dont have to. It's ironic.

[@shiv_cs]

Im a Rise Against fan like no other, and Tim makes this song perfect. Also, his mic stand kick at 2:54 is badass.

[@jayrocker59]

flobots and tim Mcllrath are the 2 very good artists to work together, they both have have amazing music, and all the music they all have important messages that should be heard by the public society around the world, some ignorant ppl may not see the message in some of flobots and or rise against's music, but they all have amazing ways of showing the problems that society, politics, government etc. has. flobots and rise against should work together more often. thats pretty much all i had to say

[@yellybey]

Tims voice fits perfectly!

[@mapleseerope9381]

I've got chills

[@BanzaiTee]

Tim made it even more amazing, so its amazingness is far beyond being able to unlike it, at least for me.

[@dragonspike74]

Can we get the Flobots to rise again??!!

[@NightXemnas]

This is an amazing song, It pisses me off with all the rap-hate. The songwriting, the original hooks, from a songwriters perspective it's not just a catchy song but unique too. I love everything from classical to thrash to prog, there's no reason to hate a genre.

[@darkhorse-tryus]

we say war is child abuse! - this is love, never treason- 2024/25- till the end of time

[@purpleacid71]

wow wtf they are using HANDEL BARS!

[@orinp2701]

And I'm using Mozart bars.

[@dakota37777]

+Byron Henry i busted out laughing at this

[@Stranger-v8w]

Lol. You're a genius.

[@Yuqideqiko]

Byron Henry your the best 😂

[@natedagreat8264]

*handle

[@chikowashere]

Do what you want to our courage Ask us what you will Demand from us a sacrifice But do not make us kill

[@chikowashere]

What's your plan go to do with me? If the bell tolls, let freedom ring. And find the new ways that we must be king. Instead of leading the young to our suffering... We pass testaments down scream back at heaven! For testing us like Wednesday's at 11! Want to recruit and train us to act evilly?!?! Save it for the shooting range, And smack DVDs! So study war no more this millennium! It's never again for me or anyone! So think harder when you refer to us. Rather make our children martyrs than murderers!

[@octadge5852]

two great voices ive waited years apon years to hear collaborate and i felt a lone tear roll off my face in pure happiness

[@liamball7683]

For those of you who liked the voice of Tim McIlrath, his band is called Rise Against and it's probs my favorite band now. Look up "Satelite" and "Architects"

[@ryankarbon81]

Those arent even their good songs, Look up "State Of The Union" or "Give it All" also "Gethsemane"

[@lindaro3477]

I think every song is great! :D

[@EonTvGaming]

I'm a big fan of Rise Against AND Flobots, so this song was pretty amazing to me.

[@stevenking3319]

***** i just wish flobots would release more stuff, but i think one of the vocalists left, although i may be wrong.

[@echoesofamitielsrealm6946]

"Youth", we need you~You are our Future, don't be broken down by vile conformity, speak your voices!

[@BlazeCon97]

*Violin No, she's not annoying, she's an amazing musician whose playing compliments the rest of the song very well.

[@thatoneguy4448]

"This is love not treason" Well said

[@davidrecio3615]

I love the flobots and how they realize that a lot of problems we use force against we could use words insted but there crazy people like terrorists just as an example that won't listen to words and a little force or more is needed but like I said we jump to violence insted of trying to reason and it's not right

[@UncalledForGiraffe]

The unison at the end is soo powerful.

[@adanisraelmartinezmurillo7059]

Tim hace que cualquier cancion se vuelva perfecta Excelenta cancion, gran video

[@Radicalstateart]

Who's here in 2025?

[@XxTheNewEnemyxX]

Tim was freaking awesome and acuallty sounded kinda awesome in a new type of genre from just punk rock its pretty sweet

[@wrayanness7202]

I wonder if when he is singing "This is love not treason" If really in the behind the scenes is just EERRRRRRRRRRRERERERRRRR from magnetic feedback

[@RavenDravenek]

The equipment is probably off for the shoot.

[@sxyspaz]

Why don't they have more singles off their new album? they have so many great songs with deep messages. Also, get working on a new album flobots! your too awesome and creative to not be constantly be creating music

[@mattieful1]

I love the epic violin in this song along with the great message they have.

[@URangryX]

This song lands so hard with me now....Fight for Peace, everyday.

[@MrNightslayer49]

I love this so much. "They say war is necessary, But we say war is child abuse" Like it's all so true, we are basically punishing people who join about 18-19. They haven't been able to fully go into adult hood and basically children in the prents eyes still and we send them off to die. And I love that it says they would rather raise people to die for a cause, than to kill for one. Like, if you have to kill someone, then is your cause fully right?

[@davidrecio3615]

And not all wars just few

[@StarlessStage]

Dreadnaught1985 sometimes death is necessary and by joining the army you may be taking a life or you may lose yours for your country which is in a lot of people's eyes their cause The reason why some may say this is anti soldier is because if active military members hear it, it may lower morale and make them question why they do it if their citizens don't care

[@Jacen436987]

rise against and these fucks are the kinda cowards that would try negotiating when the time comes to defend yourself. if an enemy is determined to destroy you and you keep trying to talk to them they'll simply laugh, kill you anyway then laugh some more about how gullible you were.

[@RavenDravenek]

Elim 99 that’s the thought process of animals, you’d think with most people believing that humans are more than animals, they’d stop acting like them, but they don’t.

[@juanignaciogv6742]

Fuck pascifism. If your are not ready to Die or kill for. Better get back to a gulag.

[@TheEarthquake99]

I hope The Flobots make another music video with their next album.

[@espectrosuburbano]

R I S E A G A I N S T❗

[@chikowashere]

I wonder how many people are listening to Flobots and Rage Against the Machine lately?

[@eatsleepanarchyrepeat50]

Chiko was here Iv never not listened to rage if that counts lol

[@clause93]

I think you mean Rise Against

[@TheRogueX]

I listen to RAtM, Rise Against, Flobots, SoaD.... yeah, never stopped.

[@jasonhamm7174]

Clause Springer nah Rage Against the Machine and Flobots are one of the same vein

[@jakepalmer4690]

Chiko was here Still going

[@breditts]

This collab back in jr high days hit so hard.

[@ilikepie5433]

Tim McIlrath

[@fordysgamertag4877]

OMFG TIM MCLLRATH IS THE BEST I LOVE HIM RISE AGAINST!!!!

[@devinchristman4702]

Such a powerful artist. I havent heard these guys since their first single handle bars. GOD they are awesome and having Tim in this song when they both speak about the same message you can literally feel their message.

[@SoulPebble]

i listen to this then consider suicide when rihanna says "sometimes the lyrics are just so deep i have to stop recording"

[@rjcolvin09]

"Cake cake cake cake cake cake cake cake cake cake cake" ~Rihanna

[@williamgallagher796]

Cake has a very meaningful and emotional background. XD

[@Redh0und]

the cake is a lie!

[@codycharles7147]

C. Ome A.and K.ill E.veryone Deeper than you think

[@jacobmiller9119]

illuminnati confirmed

[@nathanielgillock318]

The point of this song is not to make you happy it's to make you see that the leading countries today don't care what they do to their children / like this comment if you understand

[@goalkeepin4life]

I'm not for rap usually, and I'm not going to lie i only came here because Tim is singing in it. But this song is actually incredibly amazing and they now have another fan.

[@FrankHarrison12]

The world is seeing the most peaceful age in human history, but the reasons for the wars we do have fall short of legitimacy.

[@RizenOneOneSeven]

Frank Toldt can you elaborate how this is the most peaceful age?

[@10daysinyomama]

Casey Gieseke it actually is Less people dying from diseases, plagues wars. All throughout the 20th, 19th, and before there were constant wars and deaths. You're probably young to not believe that this is a really peaceful time in retrospect to the rest of history. There are no empires trying to conquer all of the world. Through each century we can name about a dozen wars all over the world. While now there is one or two all in the same place (middle east)

[@arcanemaster8722]

Am I the only one here who doesn’t know who Rise Against is and just enjoys Flobot’s music?

[@LegendofLaw]

Yes

[@relish1192]

You.....I.....go listen to the best punk rock band ever formed in Chicago.

[@jam3sbarry198]

2022... still one of my Favorite songs EVER !!

[@viwikiwi5541]

_we desire to communicate, you can not do us harm_

[@GregorySpikeMD]

I didnt know Aaron Paul was a rapper?

[@FabioRodriguesGigRecorder]

GregorySpikeMD lol 😂

[@AlternativeReality]

LOL! Looks like a scene from Breaking Bad.

[@dragonspike74]

How did I not know about this song until now?!?! RISE Flobots!!!!

[@bestsean14]

Rock and white Rap hit at political statements more than any other genre. Not sure if that is good or annoying, but its something.

[@mattheww202]

fuck you Robert Downey Jr.

[@bencole1630]

rap is rap color has nothing to do with it.

[@Royfokker73]

See: Public Enemy.

[@EnterTheTao]

how the fuck is brer rabbit white

[@thenuclearreactor7204]

Immortal Technique

[@smokedoggxxl]

DREAM TEAM RIGHT HERE! JUST NEED BERNIE DANCING IN THE BACK!

[@ewoktheredcoat6587]

not sanders right?

[@BlazeCon97]

+Greylyn Martin HELL YES IDIOT

[@lawlz888]

+Greylyn Martin your an idiot man gtfo out of here

[@aeeckert]

+Greylyn Martin If you think the Flobots don't support Bernie, you haven't been listening. Also, "Handlebars" isn't really about a bike. ;-)

[@ltlx]

+Jukes Jukes what about my "an idiot man gtfo out of here"? is it ok?

[@ChrisHorner38]

Rise Against is my all time favorite band... and i love the way the Flobots sound! The Flobots should definitley do another song with Tim Mcllrath!

[@tragicjon6193]

This is what I want to see on the top of the charts not mylie or some gangbanger

[@DS-eg8ny]

I'd rather wave a white flag than that of any country on the planet

[@bobdole2924]

+Daric Seidel Because you Grew up in US America

[@themrmusicalbro]

+bob dole how are those two connected?

[@secksygrandpa]

TheMultiTraveler because there are still many places in the world in 2017 where that opinion gets you arrested, just mostly likely someone from here in my experience too, especially considering I mostly agree with it and was raised in the US. It was still an unnecessary comment.

[@jakeengland6370]

This song is the combination of the 2 gods of music

[@sebastianratcliffe]

"aren't white flag warriors just the french?"

[@BlahBlahUsername1]

Youre referring to WW2 , I presume. You seemto not understand what they went through in WW1, they didnt want a repeat. Nothing wrong with wanting to use words rather than guns.

[@3064Gaming]

@@BlahBlahUsername1 dude, it's a joke

[@TheLK641]

@@3064Gaming A joke that a lot of people are tired of hearing again and again and again...

[@kbleu5910]

Flobots should lead us in overthrowing the government honestly. This song filled me with so much emotion I teared up, just because I wanna fix all this shit.

[@scarecrowhunter2718]

+Kira Bleu I believe that there needs to be a fundemental change in the government but to overthrow them would just incite more violence without military grade weapons and ordnance we lose and I for one dont want to start a war on my own soil just to overthrow some corrupt politicians. sides they are preaching peace not war

[@theedgybeatle]

Wait where has this been all my life, rise against and flobots what the hell this is amazing

[@ciaran81685]

We are the makeout children

[@explooge222]

Rise Against!! =^.^=

[@SpookySpaghet]

I always said all rap sucked, and I would refuse to listen to any of it. My cousin showed me Handlebars, and then I began listening to Flobots. That's when I realized I don't hate rap, I hate when people rhyme and waste my time. Flobots have meaning in their songs, which is what makes them so good. And my story is kind of opposite of yours. I listened to Flobots first, then started listening to Rise Against because of this song xD Both are great bands with meaningful lyrics!

[@billycostiganjr.8833]

Rise Against anyone?

[@yithmorrow]

This song makes me feel gross, and it took me many, many listens to figure out why. Martyr and murderer are not roles you should be putting on children. As an adult you can martyr yourself or be a murderer, but it is disgusting to push that onto children. Your role as an adult is to protect children from that at any cost.

[@Youtuber69428]

Obviously? Those two options are the results of a wartorn society.

[@shibibi1]

Tim!

[@kuroodo_]

This is like a second Linkin Park in a way