Gary Clark Jr - This Land [Official Music Video]

Watch the official music video for This Land by Gary Clark Jr from the album This Land.
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Listen to This Land here: wbr.ec/thisland​
Director: Savanah Leaf
Producers: Alicia Martinez, Danielle Hinde, Jason Cole, Devin Sarno
DP: Larkin Seiple
Editor: Arianna Tomasettig
Colorist: Jason Wallis
Production Designer: Mike Bayer
Production Supervisor: Charles Mulford
Production Coordinator: David Tenczar
Production Company: Doomsday Entertainment
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Web: GaryClarkJr.com
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Twitter: / garyclarkjr
Instagram: / garyclarkjr
Gary Clark Jr is a Grammy-winning musician renowned for his hit songs "Come Together," "Bright Lights," "Numb," "This Land," "Don't Owe You A Thang," "If Trouble Was Money," and "Catfish Blues." He worked with artists like Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé and Rolling Stones - cementing himself as the rare talent who can grace the cover of Guitar World multiple times and President Barack Obama’s official playlist.
Lyrics:
Uh, yeah
Paranoid and pissed off
Now that I got the money
Fifty acres and a model A
Right in the middle of Trump country
I told you, "There goes a neighborhood"
Now Mister Williams ain't so funny
I see you looking out your window
Can’t wait to call the police on me
Well I know you think I'm up to somethin'
I’m just eating, now we're still hungry
And this is mine now, legit
I ain't leavin' and you can't take it from me
I remember when you used to tell me
"Nigga run, nigga run
Go back where you come from, uh
Nigga run, nigga run
Go back where you come from
We don't want, we don't want your kind
We think you's a dog born"
Fuck you, I’m America’s son
This is where I come from
This land is mine
This land is mine
This land is mine
This land is mine
Up 'til the sun comes up
No, I can’t start grindin'
And I can't let 'em break me
No, I can’t let 'em fire me
You can meet my friend the governor
Only if you wanna try me
Or you can meet my other friend, the judge
Just in case you think I'm lyin'
Well I know you think I'm up to somethin'
I'm just eating, now we're still hungry
And this is mine now, legit
I ain't leavin' and you can't take it from me
I remember when you used to tell me
"Nigga run, nigga run
Go back where you come from, uh
Nigga run, nigga run
Go back where you come from
We don't want, we don't want your kind
We think you's a dog born"
Fuck you, I'm America's son
This is where I come from
This land is mine, yeah
This land is mine
This land is mine, yeah
This land is mine, yeah
[Guitar Solo]
I remember, I remember when they used to tell me
"Nigga run, nigga run
Go back where you come from, uh
Nigga run, nigga run
Go back where you come from
We don't want, we don't want your kind
We think you's a dog born"
Fuck you, I'm America's son
This is where I come from
This land is mine, uh
This land is mine, uh
This land is mine, uh
This land is mine, uh
This land is mine
This land is mine, uh
This land is mine, uh
(This land is mine, yeah)
[Guitar Solo]
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
(This land is mine, this land is)
#OfficialMusicVideo #GaryClarkJr #ThisLand #WeAreWarnerRecords

[@billyfaulkner4532]

I'm a old hard core ROCKER and a southern Proud black man and when I heard this young man ..i immediately remember how I felt when I first heard JIMI HENDRIX.....THE SAME FEELING 50 YEARS LATER

[@CrimsonTide72]

I 100% believe this man is Hendrix reincarnated. It is UNBELIEVABLE.

[@cybergrail]

I agree. Within the first minute of hearing this song I thought of Hendrix. But as others have said, like Hendrix, Gary Clark Jr. is his own brand, his own man. I love him.

[@sinletras5292]

Keep dreamin hahahahaha

[@GCJrFan]

Billy Faulkner - I highly suggest you check out his song Numb it is so 🔥🔥🔥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-rZ4OOYpeYq68

[@danielright1515]

Same at once)

[@deezee8508]

Thank you Gary for not pulling any punches. I salute you for using your platform to keep this message at the forefront.

[@tazzhardwick7466]

Being black and from the south the images of black people standing on those God damned Confederate flags or battle flags or whatever made my soul smile.

[@RobertRindfleisch-s9y]

Amen

[@Infamous1503]

“Fuck You I am America’s son, this is where I come from” fucking dope. I heard this song for the first time on that award show last night and I looked it up right away. I’ve heard it at least 20 times since last night

[@juliomurillo1543]

Do you know who it's the judge and the governor look it up

[@juliomurillo1543]

If you meet face to face you the one to loose it's actually 2 different guns

[@mofo6724]

@@juliomurillo1543 My initial reaction is to be smart-ass, but you are absolutely right. My guess is less that 25% realize that. I know a guy who has a "The Judge" Lol. He actually has the long gun version, which I didn't know existed. It's amazing how small a .410 shell is. Thing hold a large round and a small shell. That way you can pepper an intruder, and if they keep coming, gotta Rock that .45. Can imagine too many people will keep coming after a close up peppering. Lol.

[@_RocKhan_]

I m a 44 years old white man from Turkey, living in Turkey. I was doing research for the best rock songs that Grammy Awarded, and this is the best rock song of 2020. And I found this is amazing, there you can hear a lot of different kind of music styles in the song The guitar sound is amazing, sounds like 68's to me, plus the song message is strong. But, Ladies and gentlemen, I just don't understand something Why only 4.4 million people listened to this it deserves 144 million at least, this is a masterpiece.

[@mamiewj9753]

People from Turkey are not really white. You have the gene of all the races running through your blood. Biblical history, points to the center of the earth....

[@unspokenwords5284]

FACTS!!! We have to share this one with people

[@eteeXRM]

I'm brown, born and raised in the US. Growing up, if someone asked me where I'm from, most of the time they weren't satisfied until they heard a location like India. Many don't care to know about my hometown in Illinois. I love this song. Fu, I'm (also) America's son.

[@colinnicholson3788]

@ Amit patel I agree f them you are Americas son.

[@jacksonhodge4638]

Everybody born here’s America’s son! Hell yeah!

[@mofo6724]

I wouldn't dare to speak for OTHERS, as most people are fools, however, I might ask you the same thing because I love to learn about other cultures. I've never had anyone get offended. They usually are happy to talk about it. I wouldn't take offense man. I doubt people are trying to find extra reasons to dislike you. If they don't like you cuz you're "brown" they likely wouldn't talk to you at all. They might talk AT you. Also, most people understand that Indians are here legally and not only not TAKING jobs, but are CREATING jobs. I know a LOT of Indian people and they ALL own businesses or are working for the family business. Every single one. The least lazy people I have ever known. PEACE!!!

[@brennamckenzie1524]

So many people are openly racist and will ask any non white person "where are you from?" And when they answer a town in that country, they say "no, like where are you from? What country?" So they say "this one" and they still aren't satisfied and ask "no, like where are your family from?".... sad that in 2021 people don't understand that you can be any race and be a born citizen of that country. Assuming someone is a foreigner based on the colour of their skin is disgusting, and POC don't owe any ancestral background to bigots who want to know.

[@mofo6724]

True that! But Illinois is boring homie. India is an exotic place to the average Joe!

[@lindapoole1683]

I am a 60 year old grandma. I am your newest, biggest fan. You will forever be on my playlist. I think you are amazing I not only love to listen to you I absolutely love to watch you play the guitar, you ARE the most “ badass, sexiest, black man on the face of the earth”. And you have an amazing, beautiful smile. Keep it coming.

[@veronicaalleyne]

the space that Marvin left open has been waiting for a long time to be filled, anger is cleansing when used in a positive way

[@Boostedboi97]

I’m white , from Alabama and grew up country , seen Gary live at Mars Music Hall here in Huntsville Alabama back in 2021 , he put on a hell of a show and I fully support this song and its message 🤘🏻

[@a.taylor8294]

Props to you for declaring your support!

[@JTCurtisMusic]

This is one of the best songs of the year. A great throwback to organic blues-rock with modern production and commentary on the times we're living in. Awesome job Gary!

[@phillieb30]

Deeper than commercial sound, more substantial than retrospective songs. This individual is very blessed musically and stands up, plus stands tall in this modern world of tunes! Gary Clark Jr. Is a profound musician.

[@michaelwhite6337]

There are a couple hip hop artists left that make conscious music that is deep and still substantial not many but there it’s growing and hip hop is changing. Idk about other music cause I don’t listen to it a whole lot.

[@spacewinter]

The blues genre is one of my favorites. Always soulful

[@michaelwhite6337]

daauthorallmighty I meant of this generation. Listen to a couple of the artists you mentioned, and like a couple others but aren’t everyday listeners. Royce is great. Love Joyner, Lupe is really good, chance just dropped an album can’t wait to listen. TI like paper trail TI?

[@daauthorallmighty]

@@michaelwhite6337 yeah... paper trails TI actually makes some deep music (not necessarily his commercial stuff) also add YBN Corde to the list.

[@michaelwhite6337]

daauthorallmighty def Cordae

[@susankeyes3392]

Amen and Thank you Gary Clark Jr. for showing the reality in a measure that a picture is worth more than a thousand words

[@openmythirdeye]

Love old school metal, rock, blues. Gary Clark has got crazy talent. Been digging deep in his music. Few years late to the party but this is great great music!

[@Wanjay48]

He poured his feelings out in this song and his soul is screaming through his music and it is only his beginning...

[@ElvenTigeress]

Powerful song full of powerful imagery and musically stunning to boot!

[@Sean_P_Marks]

Woahhh! so many epic visuals, gritty lyrics and instrumentals to unpack. The guitar screaming over a bass heavy track the strong symbolism, the incredible story brought to life by one of the greatest artist this generation has seen. Ahhhh simply an incredible hard hitting message wonderfully delivered!

[@francoissuissae6217]

Hey insTeAD of ComMentING on A Mid wesTERN'rS sonG & vidEO how bOUt makinG sure That The mightY Nets don't LOsE ouT on a Kyrie deaL or TRADe

[@emilybruce9039]

This has everything. Art, history, politics, human rights. I just heard this song today and it's so strong, so moving. Thank you for this song. Your artistry is unforgettable.

[@kenmatheson5794]

I am a 66yo Aussie and it is breaking my heart watching what is happening to the good 'ol USA right now. Power To The People ! Peace and Love from Western Australia.

[@vickistalowski1523]

I have to say thank you..america is in turmoil..people scared to go out their doors..its getting worse.i will say once trump got in as president more violence errupted.we need immediate change..

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Thank you brother that means alot. We love the down under....

[@ginacarrano50yearsago15]

It’s not as bad as the media portrays it and I’m not even white.

[@NinjaSushi2]

This is blues rock, reggae, and Hip-Hop all in one. Shit is epic.

[@NinjaSushi2]

@Harry Eastwood Nothing racist here. He's talking about growing up being treated poorly and now he's the dude with all the money owning all the land. His song is about life coming full circle.

[@alejandrocisneros7442]

The next evolution of the blues

[@dansteiner5565]

@Tyler Cash Go listen to Justin Beiber, you clearly have horrible taste in music. This is one of the most talented musicians on the planet right now.

[@dansteiner5565]

@Johnny Nonuts Put a shirt on and carry on with your Lil Wayne and trash.

[@dansteiner5565]

@Harry Eastwood That's music. If you don't like it, don't listen to it. But let's be real, you probably listen to some dogshit "hip hop" about getting bitches, hoes, shooting. Don't act like you're suddenly paying attention to lyrics .

[@Angbwillinspireu]

Outstanding. When REAL music can not be denied. Charley Patton and Fred Hampton are smiling down on you for bringing the soul of the music and the spirit of the struggle to the masses. This is my 2019 anthem.

[@ilikechicken8403]

Both the tone of his voice and guitar is too good

[@lexwaldez]

heart and soul man... his sound is perfect

[@Glide-Music]

Gary even if you never make any other songs ever you will go down as a legend in the eyes and memories of us real musicians who value and understand real art. You nailed it instrumentally, lyrically, and emotionally. Go on brother ...

[@austinpatterson1897]

Im here for my Aboriginal Brothers and Sisters. Yall feel that POWER.

[@cullen4847]

Goddamn. This is beautiful and deep. Kicked my right in the balls of my feelings. I love what Gary is doing. A blues resurgence feels more appropriate than ever.

[@janpaulschmitz8618]

I saw him in Hamburg, Germany in June 2019. It was a hot summer evening and his music was real and full of raw energy. A true artist. With this song, he made an important statement against racism. Timeless (sadly). We love you, Mr. Clark Jr.!

[@AWJ-zf8cf]

Gary you are one talented musician with a lot to say. I am addicted to your music. So much soul, groove, blues and rhythm. Cannot wait for you at Edgefield in September. You are right up there with Prince in my opinion. Thank god I ran into your music. You are what music needs! Real soul and passion.

[@Ihavetruth22]

llol. talented? jesus

[@Elizabeth-rw6lz]

He’s not just playing notes, he’s singing through his guitar. You can feel it. I’d love to see home and Santana on stage. Amazing talent!

[@mellybob23]

Very much like Hendrix and santana.. the soulful agony seeps through every note

[@hatsmccoy]

Singing and dancing on that lead guitar

[@gimmeyoshtbtch9571]

This was a garbage solo with repetitive and out of key notes. Santana is on a whole other level compared to this trash.

[@marcushudson6528]

That’s the Blues baby! The epitome of spiritual!! #powerful

[@markwoolford7390]

He reminds me of Jimmy Hendrix.

[@lynne3402]

When I first heard this song I thought wow! What a powerful song! I am not African American but I am Mexican/Native American and even though he is singing from an African American point of view I can relate as well. His sound is blues meets Jimi Hendrix. Thank you for such a powerful song it is needed right now in these trying times.

[@DMarlow83]

I can't say enough about how amazing this entire production is. Powerful in so many respects.

[@jabjones2165]

Texas Gary Clark. I knew you had it in you. Go Gary, i love this deep South shit.

[@kentuckyblugrass]

Being a musician myself & white... I cannot convey in words what this song does to my heart. I have all of Jr's album's and this song shows him evolving not only as a musician/artist but as a man. The passion and message he shows in the video is unparalleled to any other in his catalog of great songs. I cant wait to see what he puts out in the future. United through pain, suffering & art. Absolutely phenomenal. 🙏

[@rissayanders]

Its reminiscent of Neil Youngs Southern Man or Ohio. Its a new generation protest song that is both art and activism at the same time and an absolutely relevant answer to the lie that many people in this country are so naive as to believe that racial equality has been acheived already.

[@rissayanders]

@ minorities in this country have to work a million times harder to accomplish those things because of systemic racism. Its not something i can explain to you empirically. Youve either experienced it or you havent. Youve either witnessed it or managed to be sheltered from it. I guarantee if you go sit down with that doctor and ask him what kinds of adversity he had to get past to make it where he is, he could probably give you a lot of examples. Once in awhile a person gets lucky because they are born into money and that shields them from some of it..but not all. Once in awhile someone gets somewhere because they were in the right place at the right time,..but not usually. Its generally through way more dedication and hard work and perseverance through a system that is stacked against them to get there than you could even imagine. Just because we dont directly experience something ourselves doesnt mean it isnt true or isnt happening..youre just unaware of it. And that is the entire premise behind white privilege.

[@dejiafrocentrichaircarearl1067]

@J Freddy where's home? If we're talking origins then you crawl back into your caves in the caucus mountains.

[@dejiafrocentrichaircarearl1067]

@J Freddy 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣I'm sorry. I thought you were lucid.

[@mtadams2009]

@ So I am assume you are white? I am white and lived in a poor town, the schools were terrible. Not a single kid I grew up with amounted to much. Not crying as I learned a trade and found my way. Five of my friends died before the age of 50. My wife was raised in a very wealthy town with a great school system not only did she earn a law degree but most if not all of her friends attended college and have high paying jobs. I was not dealing with racism which is real, my father was very racist and so are two of my siblings. Where you start in life defiantly effects your life. Its not the only thing but good parents, good schools, not being poor or black helps.

[@sadbone]

This is that next level shit. This is a fascinating evolution.

[@aaronnichols9444]

Proud Mississippian!!! As a white southerner I’ve never flown the rebel flag or wore it on my clothes, but I was once ardent supported keeping our old state flag. I am a traditionalist by nature, afraid of change and that was my only argument for keeping the old flag. I have many black friends and live in MS, the state with the highest population of blacks in the country. I began to study my state’s history and The more I fear he’s the more I began to accept the fact that I was completely ignorant of the racial history. I asked my black friends what they thought and they all expressed to me the feeling of discomfort they got when seeing the Confederate emblem on our flag. Mississippi’s demographics have changed drastically since the Great Migration but prior to 1930 Blacks made up as much as 58% of the population. During Reconstruction George Washington Gayles served as the only Black man in the Senate from 1882 to 1886. Nine Black men served in the House in 1888, six in 1890, and two in 1892 and 1894. There would not be another African American elected to the Mississippi state legislature until Robert G. Clark Jr won his historic election in 1968. Even with a black majority in the state MS has never had a Black governor nor have Blacks ever comprised a majority in the state legislature. Fifteen years after Reconstruction ended in Mississippi held a convention to write a new state constitution, only specially elected delegates were invited to the capitol in Jackson. All but one of the delegates were white - Isaiah Montgomery was the lone black representative. According to census data, Mississippi’s total population was 1,289,600, blacks 742,559 (56.2%) whites 544,851 (43.7%) yet whites made up 99% of the delegates at the 1890 convention. One the hottest debates at the convention were literacy tests and poll taxes as requirements for voting. The tests, usually unfair, kept almost all Black voters from the polls. The poll tax also kept large numbers of Black Mississippians, as well as White ones, from voting. Jim Crow laws in Ms were codified by law by a white minority in 1890 and perpetuated until the Civil Rights movement in the 1950’s and 60’s. Former MS Gov. James Kimble Vardaman said of his assessment of the 1890 Constitution’s purpose: “There is no use to equivocate or lie about the matter. Mississippi’s constitutional convention was held for no other purpose than to eliminate the n*gger from politics; not the ignorant-but the n*gger,” said Vardaman, who was known as “The Great White Chief” for his steadfast defense of white supremacy. The old flag was a symbol of white supremacy in 1890 and it was used as a symbol of white supremacy by segregationists like James Eastman and George Wallace in the 60’s to resist the racial integration of schools.

[@zairahmusic]

BLEW MY MIND AT THE GRAMMYS, GOD THIS SONG IS REVOLUTIONIZING! And one to be remembered through time! I’m now a fan & hope to see you become one of the biggest artists of our time... if you aren’t already. ❤️

[@nerenahd]

I'm white male not from the US. Cannot describe my admiration for this guy, as a musician and as a person (already was a fan before this video). If that's what you wanna say, man, I'm right there with you, brother.

[@jakerrific13]

Dig the Sharon Jones' sample running through this tune. "I'm America's son. This is where I come from!" Hells yes!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Nice little tribute to Sharon we lost..Dap King's cool

[@tgcrecords6866]

I'm glad you caught that!

[@missy9243]

Gary Clar jr. speaks truth! He's not playin'!! You go Gary -- this is every black Man's & Woman's land... #ONE

[@Ezbeatz101]

Man I never thought this song would actually get the recognition it deserves

[@andrewbeshears5384]

It doesnt deserve any ....its not rock

[@andrewbeshears5384]

@4evermrez wtf is that lol

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Andrew Beshears It’s fusion rock blues.

[@maxthaddeus9521]

It didn’t get the recognition because of its musical qualities, it got the recognition because of virtue signaling. Everything in the mainstream media is pushing an agenda and they are not on your side.

[@cu806]

It still hasn't

[@chariotdrvr14]

This is what I've been waiting for. Music promoted that has sound and meaning. Depth and killer licks. Well done, Mr Clark... you've got a new fan.

[@Atasham72]

So why am I so behind? I have never heard of this artist until tonight while watching The Grammy's. He is great! He is very talented and I love this song. He also has the beautiful wife that's a model from Australia and their child is so cute. 😍 I am a fan and I can't wait to discover more music from him. 😊💖

[@KimberlyBSPhD]

Atasham72 watch his tiny desk concert first!

[@canaanclb]

I was hoping Tool would have won but holy cow this is good.

[@TheAlbinoSquad]

Bout time

[@elizabethmcleod246]

They have two children and his wife is pregnant with their third child. I’m so happy for this lad.

[@billhathaway2814]

As a Veteran that proudly served this country I want to say to all my Black brothers and sisters America is your country even more than it is mine. You built America and sacrificed everything in the process your blood sweat and tears are in the soil of this land. I salute all of you. God Bless you. By the way this song.....EPIC!!!

[@billyfaulkner4532]

Thank you Mr.Hathaway I'm a 53 year old retired trucker and I have TRUCKED across this great land of ours and I have met some amazing people of all different race's and religious back grounds and if a individual live and work hard every day no matter what type of job you have and take care of your family the way God intended ....this land is all ours...no matter what race......period

[@MrThedonhead]

What was you serving?

[@billhathaway2814]

@@kimberlypierce9237 Then you and I must agree to disagree I suppose. Our fellow Veterans that are Black have served this country USA in EVERY war that the US has ever fought in and every time they returned to American soil they were treated worse than dirt. They were refused service in restaurants and denied entry into libraries and entertainment venues. They were not allowed to purchase or rent decent housing refused the opportunity to be employed in many occupations and business concerns in fact many were lynched (murdered). Up until the late 1960's they were denied their constitutional right to vote. The oppression and maltreatment of the African American citizen in general and the Black soldier and veteran in particular stands out as particularly historically odious. As an American and a White person and a Veteran I would be remiss as a decent human being if I did not take note of these very painful facts. You are the misguided one and I do stand by my original comment. Thanks for responding and have a blessed one.

[@thomasrichards4198]

I'm a veteran as well and I agree 100% with this statement!!

[@thomasrichards4198]

Kimbo if you think racism isn't alive and well, then you're fucking blind. Period. Go back to your white neighborhood, with your white parents and your white friends. You're the prime example of a Karen!

[@JustLikeHeaven77]

Yo. I'm tired of everyone saying your Prince this and Hendrix that. Obviously you're Gary Clark. This is the best album I heard since Metric fantasies and synthetica.

[@jamesb8193]

Exactly Brutha...He's his own Flavor man. People....Stop comparing him to others everybody. Even Prince called Gary out saying he's got it all. A friend of mine hipped me to him last year. He's not off the assembly line that's why many of us are catching on late. He's unique.

[@briangregory8223]

White Male, 46 yrs old, public school teacher in South Carolina. This song moves me in a way no song has in 20 years. Pure fucking art.

[@mofo6724]

You forgot to tell us your birthday and favorite color

[@briangregory8223]

@@mofo6724 11/26/73, black

[@mofo6724]

@@briangregory8223 I don't understand your comment. But, happy upcoming birthday.

[@elbisnopserton9052]

@@briangregory8223 > Great answer.

[@mamiewj9753]

The words mean something, it's art but also a message. We need to get the message.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Still watching three weeks later ...this is powerful shit. So much intense imagery in one music video.

[@NoticerOfficial]

Lol

[@noemiflores354]

David DiMuzio c.f.

[@kellysharp5724]

Yes ur right the imagery stellar

[@some_haqr]

It's shit

[@JARVISSMITH65]

@@some_haqr this country was founded on black and brown blood. Eorocentric thought is based on a lie thst they built this country.

[@bittersweetheart46n2]

Gary Clark Jr. is so spot-on in his execution. This is the ultimate, "I will never be a victim. I belong here just as much as you do" without putting anyone down in the process, no matter how wrong they may be. Not once does he attempt to sink to the same level. Vulgarities aside, THAT is class.

[@vazzydazzy]

Absolutely fucking right

[@johndoe-cv8pr]

So he says that he will "never be a victim", while at the same time playing the role of the eternal victim? Pretty backwards.

[@h8today]

Based on the lyrics in this song...nobody is saying anything to him. He "knows" that's what they're thinking. TBH, sounds to me like he has a nosy neighbor, and nothing more. And if he's driving around his 50 acres with a Model A, I'd be curious as fuck too.

[@davidwhite206]

​@johndoe-cv8pr Just enjoy the song man...

[@bittersweetheart46n2]

@@h8today his neighbor didn't believe that he owned his property.

[@nancyrheubottom]

As a 52 year old white male who was raised by a saint of a mother, who taught me and my 3 brothers to love and respect all variations of human kind, i love Gary's progression as an artist who takes chances and puts the wrongs into light without fear. If it wasn't for the racist minority, there would no need to sing about racism, but since there is, i say good on Gary for being real.

[@lizzielorman2158]

well said

[@amandrasypher291]

Thank you

[@marcusaustin783]

Much respect!

[@hollywoodwpod3659]

Here here

[@Breddaship]

Fuck yeah!

[@KW-ur2qy]

This sound is all around great. Than the video makes the meaning literally scream at you. I love it

[@Gfw36026]

This dude is a genius. No one can deny it. His gentle switch in styles is just amazing as well as mixing styles is just mind blowing. Wether you support trump or not. You can't deny the harsh realities of this world. This man is singing his heart out about his struggles. That's the blues. If you don't like the song that's fair enough but you can't hate the man for playing his soul. Gcj is the voice ❤

[@filiperocha4025]

If one supports Trump they are already in denial, fucking delusional cunts.

[@JustLikeHeaven77]

Not only is this a good song but trumpys hate it, so that makes it even better.

[@Gfw36026]

@@filiperocha4025 what are they in denial about?

[@spuds6423]

@@Gfw36026 Don't bother, he/she/it wouldn't have a clue.

[@spuds6423]

Gary is a great musician but he is going about it all wrong. As I said before, he sunk to the same level as his dumbass neighbor instead of trying to bring people together. Of course Howard goaded him into saying stuff Gary will soon regret because Howard is an Elitist POS and deserves a swift kick in the balls in order to set him straight. Face it, Howard wanted his murderous Queen to win, because the entertainment industry are a bunch of hypocritical and scared chicken Sh!ts (RIP Joan Rivers). Will there be a another civil war? I sure hope not but that goes against Jefferson's axiom..and he would be considered a "lefty".

[@SelieG14]

I am a big fan of Gary Clark, Jr! This song is absolutely a sign of the frustration that has been living inside of us for too long. I also need to speak up about the Indigenous people that were pushed out of the land. Not only is this a fight for the Black community, it’s also for those of us who are Indigenous and Latino. I stand with the Black community for their struggles because they are also the struggles of my own community.

[@TheRockwellRadioShow]

I'm a hip-hop DJ and someone recommended I give this a listen. Never heard of the artist until now. 🤯🤯🤯 It's rock, soul, blues and hip-hop at the same time! How did I miss this last year!? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Powerful

[@kmo2959]

I asked myself the same thing..."Where the hell was I?!?" Better late than never.

[@TheRockwellRadioShow]

He killed it tonight!

[@TheRockwellRadioShow]

@Johnny Horton Facts. I can admit I'm late to the party. But I got here. That's the point.

[@seanmullan8111]

Gary is making his mark on this planet. I'm pretty fond of that mark. Good on ya, bud!

[@dolgouskodusko]

What a powerful, hard-hitting political blues! Love everything that Gary does musically and as a political activist! Love from Macedonia, Europe.

[@pipengass3935]

You must be not that good at history

[@johnsonmapko]

Zdravo prijatelju! Pozdrav iz Texas!

[@pipengass3935]

@NotAPlane MaCeDoNiA

[@marcpoulin2944]

White Canadian man! This prodigee of a guitarist, of a soulful artist! Once in every lifetime! I’m living to hear this mastery! Among thé greatest, Hendrix, Thelonius, Muddy, BB! Long live Mr Clark!

[@cramlives01]

As a diehard Tool fan. I congratulate him on this win. This is my first time even hearing his name. This is some groovy shit. He pulls no punches, which I'm sure will stir up the assholes...hopefully, some will actually HEAR what he's saying.

[@BodyBag_Gaming]

After winning 2 Grammy's I know who Gary Clark Jr and "This Land" are. Damn, this was well deserving of the wins.

[@bigmuthstrucker]

Check out Travis County and Bright Lights by him they are great

[@jamesbirle3963]

Terrific song, but personally I prefer Harmony Hall for best rock song.

[@alejandrocastillo449]

Not a bad song, but i wouldn't say that is the best ROCK song

[@waltermoment739]

ZipTyee ESO it’s good, I would have preferred Tool’s Fear Inoculum to get some recognition but Tool isn’t necessarily rock.

[@BodyBag_Gaming]

@@jamesbirle3963 oh believe me, I had more love for I prevail and Tool in those categories. And I had never even heard of this guy until then. But the beauty and feels he put into this song, I honestly think it was well won.

[@ZeroMilesToEmpty]

Hell yeah Gary!!! WOW! True artist expression , bad ass! This song unites us all🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@Otisleevonridge]

From the first time I heard Gary I knew he was special! Rock on brother!!

[@adamt253]

Super dope and super deep song. But wow at 3:52 is where I went full acid flashback and re-realized we're all just part of the universe. And that is where we ALL come from! Just a speck in the vast abyss, just a pale blue dot/the Earth. So love each other and love your life while it lasts amigos.

[@JoeTheDude]

The fact that this song makes some people very upset is exactly the reason why it needs to exist

[@frankrizzo5926]

Your an idiot. History makes the full circle dumbass

[@JoeTheDude]

@@frankrizzo5926 *you’re

[@mofo6724]

Who is this song upsetting?

[@alexmott507]

@@mofo6724 Frank, clearly

[@mofo6724]

This makes song makes some people "very upset"? Who? If this song upsets anyone on here let us know. I'm guessing not a single person says it does.

[@gretchenrininger7093]

This guy rocks!! Just saw him on SNL, never knew him before that. Will be chking out his videos!

[@ivansicario8001]

That's what brought me here as well. Musically he is well rounded and talented. I love the message and the guitar riffs

[@cubs2oo7]

Give his new album This Land a shot. I listen to it start to finish almost everyday. You won’t be disappointed

[@cubs2oo7]

And I found him a similar way, Luke cage season two introduced me to him

[@cubs2oo7]

Bright lights is a gem also

[@ivansicario8001]

@@cubs2oo7 definitely will check his ep out, thanks for the recommendation

[@wages7992]

Every single song leads me to want more. True fan for life. Came a long way my beautifully talented brother, I am still following you. God Bless.

[@docdarlin5491]

So glad to see the rest of the country discover what we've been talking about in Austin for a LONG time now. GCJ's the real deal, y'all. Between him and Lukas Nelson breaking big this year, I ain't sure America is ready for the new Texas. :)

[@AOIATSGA]

If this “New Texas” you speak of burns confederate flags I don’t want nothing to do with it ole’ son

[@sonyapeach]

Finally bring back country and rocking role back to it’s true roots! Bout time! You are truly an amazing artist, thank you for speaking truth to our people.

[@Ihavetruth22]

What bullshit. shutup

[@auntieescreations4309]

I got tears in my eyes and goosebumps all over my body. So powerful and beautiful

[@LisaHurtOfficial]

OK so, first time hearing this tonight or your name at the Grammy Awards. SIR, God DAYUM. The intensity in which you played this live made me look it up to hear what you did on record. As a fellow songwriter, Hats all the way off to you Gary Clark Jr. I appreciate your brutal honesty and your musicianship. Thank you for that. May your career be full of everything you have ever wanted and more. ♥

[@edismoz]

This song is a breath of fresh air in today's music industry ... and the video it's powerful ... thanks Gary Clark Jr. for sharing your talent with us ...

[@williama.roesler1019]

Gary Clark Jr. has added Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On") to the blues. For that he will (and deserves to) become a super star in 2020.....Count On It ___The best album I heard in 2019 (my opinion of course) .....2nd is not near this album---I am 67yrs. old.....

[@patrickbuchler686]

This song makes me love America, true American culture. More relevant then ever! Master piece ! Greetings from Brussels

[@michaelflynn2246]

Wow...came here after hearing Gary on JRE..and just wow. Amazing, powerful message. Tell it GC Jr. Yell it.

[@Roosterboii]

Dropping the most powerful song of the year in january, that's ballsy. I don't see anything even having a remote chance of dethroning this masterpiece. The lyrics are intense in the best worst way possible and the music is perfection. The fact that so many people get defensive about the subject matter just proves it's point over and over and shows its importance and relevance, even if it's horrible that it should be relevant in 2019, or any year for that matter.

[@grail68]

On another note, nice to see a guitar being used in 2019. It ain't dead yet.

[@bruh-ez4wo]

Nobody though guitar was dead...

[@TheRealReVeLaTioN]

I bought one for my kids to learn. I told them I'd play the organ/piano for them😆

[@MalcolmWooten]

Musical instruments will never die

[@banditwire8714]

Opined A lot of people do kid. You’d be ignorant if you though otherwise lol. Chump

[@samuraistalin]

Shut up, dude. Guitars never went anywhere just because you don't hear them on the radio anymore.

[@radrnmm]

Just came from his show tonight. His live performance of This Land is so powerful and passionate...amazing artist

[@laurenjones8559]

Bocomo He’s a dream live!!!

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#GaryClarkJr, I am really enjoying the music young man. You are quite the talent. That guitar 🎸 of yours really speaks to me. You be killing it. #GaryClarkJr #EricClapton #StevieRayVaughn, Now,that would be an incredible trio of musicians. Heck yeah. Keep on keeping on 😀👍🎸🎷🎺🇨🇱🇺🇸🎶

[@youtuberealnetwork7440]

About f***in time we get something raw in your face, so beautifully written, performed, photographed, edited. He said the words.

[@EEMonesE1]

KZbinReal Network come on...! Good music,but not the lyrics.

[@1pixman]

You Need to Read the Back Story .Check Rolling Stone Interview. He Grew up in Texas a Poor Black Kid Harassed for the Color of his Skin called a Nigger etc. Then When he became Successful he Bought 50 acres and a Model T .one day a Neighbor saw him and said Who Owns This Land Thinking he was trespassing or a Black man Did Not Belong in the Neighborhood. he Said I Own This land. .The Interaction inspired him to Write the Song.

[@wooge3199]

wtf

[@hexkwondo]

This is America wasn't raw and in your face?

[@MrWhateverfits]

@@hexkwondo no because OP doesn't like black music and this song was rock and roll enough for even the whitest person to like and act like they care about the message.

[@williamjones2713]

Still in my top ten list....it's just as powerful now as it was the first time I heard it.

[@jasonabernethy8424]

same here, very powerful song

[@sharttank5999]

This is my first time... i'm beyond astonished.

[@michaelbailey406]

I’m a white conservative dude, and the only emotion this provokes in me is sadness that so many of the racial wounds in our country still run so deep. The African American community has been dealt a historically crappy hand. How to fix that is up for debate, but anger over this video is unjustified for anyone.

[@marcusaustin783]

I applaud you my fellow American! I'm a black Marine Veteran I truly appreciate your honesty ! This isnt a perfect world however I'll always support any American that peacefully exercise their Constitutional rights! I truly believe love & understanding will eventually bring us together! I believe in America it's up to Individuals to open up their eyes & hearts ! I blame no race man religion or party for their transgressions I just live to love respect & understand people . Thank you again for your heartfelt honesty !

[@thenickthedickpodcast6391]

We need more of this. I hope one day people can call themselves conservative and it not be associated with racism or xenophobia, but until then there’s still a lot of work to do.

[@adamjames43]

Exactly....the African American community has to put up with a lot of shit

[@jerichothedrifter60]

So unusual to see an actual thoughtful comment on KZbin. Thanks very much and I agree 100%.

[@poorwhiteboy6594]

American African community

[@sharonpeppers3341]

I think i love you #GaryClarkJr. Your guitar skill is off the chain. Smoking hot 🔥. You are lit brother 🎸🥁🪘🎹🎷🎻🎺❤️💙💜💖🇨🇱🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@abelashes2676]

I dont understand humans that aren't moved by this. This is art. This is music. This is beauty. This is truth.

[@TechnoAdamGuy]

Morgan Smith Fuck literature shit. Sure that may be art, but this is a different form of art. Go listen to your shitty rap

[@maxthaddeus9521]

I’m not moved at all by this. The music sounds like generic rock from a Ford commercial and the chorus lyrics are cringeworthy.

[@T3nnIsBoY]

Everyone scared of REAL TRUTH! 💗💗💗💗 this.

[@ethan-jnowles7394]

EXACTLY!!!

[@balkanmadnessmadeinaustria5837]

I'm European from the Balkans my ancestors have their own slavery issues with the Ottomans, the blacks from America don't really concern me.

[@d.kamara1964]

I think even the late great Robert Johnson would have been impressed with how incredibly his fingers danced with that guitar.

[@intelligenthoodlumpodcast7627]

@@fuzzman58 factz wonder if he went to tge crossroads?

[@minstralwinds]

@@intelligenthoodlumpodcast7627 Dude you just gave me the chills!!!!!!

[@detroitmartymar8460]

Great talent lyrically & musically. GARY IS AND HAS BEEN THE TRUTH. STRAIGHT 🔥

[@silvershirley2995]

I'm so amazed and a little shame because zGary Clark Jr. Lives right across the way from MS. My baby daughter shares the same and the same love for the Blues. When Gary shares his story in This Land is Mines it takes me back down memory lane in Mississippi!!! But the most beautiful thing I have found him and his music right here on YouTude live and singing his nutt off. Love you Gary Clark Jr. Proud of you as well. Maybe oneday my daughter a young black Blies Woman will cross your path. She is The Duchess Jureesa McBride. #CatfishBlues#WhenMyTrainPullIn

[@BlindMellowJelly]

Powerful and expected greatness. Gary has a great team behind him and I knew something like this was coming, just had no idea it would be so vivid.

[@eyofoe]

The song started in the car, was listening to the guitare, recognize Gary Clark Jr... but didn't listen that much as I was driving.... "Go back where you come from" was said..... pulled over, repeat the song, started LISTENING..... brough back sad memories. Been on repeat since this morning. Pure fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@suz665]

I’m so sorry, Man. Wishing you a comforting cuddle. One love.

[@flangekiwi]

I'm sorry too. Arohanui mi afi, Aotearoa (love and hugs from New Zealand)

[@nickmorgan7619]

That's the beautiful thing about a piece of art... real art. You don't have to agree that you like it or dislike it. But it stands as what it is....art. And this song was incredibly well done. Others don't have to like it, and that's cool. But this is art. Incredible.

Especially when that art says the N word a bunch ! Truly a visionary!

[@nickmorgan7619]

Kool- Aid have you ever heard the term “Can’t see the forest for the trees” You’re comment, valid as your opinion is, is the definition of that. I’m not going to pretend that hearing that doesn’t bother me. But it’s a song based on lived experience. An artist has a right to express those experiences however they wish. That’s how THIS can still be art, while some mumble rapper dropping the N word in a song 20 times is completely unnecessary, and done for no artistic reason. But like I said before. We’re all entitled to feel however we want to about it. Doesn’t make anyone right or wrong. Just shows the varying opinions. Have a good evening 👍🏻.

[@stubkar]

We understand what art is. Thanks.

[@SuperWh1t3y]

Kool- Aid the back story to why this song was written is because GCJ was walking with his 3 year old son when someone called him the N word on the street. If you were in the same situation your blood would boil and you’d be pissed off. This was a raw, visceral work of art about the problems people of color experience in this country.

[@mercia8370]

This is shit. Total shit.

[@ThePluciano]

HELL YEA!!! Sing that TRUTH!! 100% America's son!!

[@Brianuyahoo]

I don’t care how they classify it.. blues, rock, hip-hop, reggae.. it’s just number one. He’s your neighbor, he’s your cousin, he’s your brother, she’s your sister. He is family. He is like you only different. Embrace him. Alway let love prevail!

[@Sahgee]

This is the energy, the music we need now more than ever in 2020 and beyond.

[@cstoddard408]

It's not the same genre but I'd check out "racism" by Adam Calhoun

[@DrSanity7777777]

This is the same energy that led to democratization despite monolithic impulses all through the American experiment. We too often ignore an inefficient individual responsibility that is repeatedly practiced by those with advantages; we should apply the same compromised values and principles to our economic structures as we do our political structures. "Power (influence and control) always follows property... The only possible way then of preserving the balance of power on the side of equal liberty and public virtue, is to make the acquisition of land (potential productive capital) easy to every member of society: to make a division of the land into small quantities, So that the multitude may be possessed of landed estates (established productive capital)." - John Adams kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnYgX6Pf8eqrdE

[@paulwall2891]

Oh shut up

[@susansaoirse2797]

Yessir. Bring it on.

[@timgarrison6385]

This is a powerful ass song

[@ickystrashcan....anothersm9749]

USA not free ..not equal not just ....never has been...this song is a step in that direction...we can and one day will be

[@anastasiabuczeke131]

Oh Yeah straight to the Heart ❤ love you Gary Clark Jr...Your a BadAss sweet

[@bluedreamkush2392]

To those who disliked, you just proved the message this song was conveying here. Congratulations, you played yourself

[@filipzugec8346]

why??it's not allowed that I don't like the song???

[@McKavian]

Took me 1:30 to hit subscribe. I'm a white, middle aged metalhead, but stuff like this makes me have hope for the music industry. Damn, this man is good.

[@thefirstonesitting]

Go listen to numb it'll blow your fucking mind

[@77936fief]

this guy is a legend, he's gonna go far

[@russellzauner]

Eric Gales is another new blues/metal hybrid, lots of clips of him gettin after it live...

[@andrew7603]

@@justfloat1 what's being white have to do with anything?

[@McKavian]

@J Freddy lol, if that's the best you can come up with, go back to kindergarten and get some learning.

[@suttonbaymedia]

This does NOT have enough views. As a commentor said below "This musician is musically blessed" and he is the powerful force and lyricist that we need right now.

[@tonyclark4768]

Proud American! Good song

[@Noblesavage77]

Speak your mind friend, you've earned it .... respect and admiration

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

This is why we learn an instrument....bring the music back to the schools.

[@mofo6724]

How about bring Art, music, and finance to school. You know there is a very concrete reason they don't teach finance at ALL and barely Art and Music right? Still going by the Rockefeller designed General Education Board from 1903. His quote says it all... "I want a nation of workers, not thinkers." God forbid we all learn to be something other than a worker bee. Anyway, I gotta get back to digging this ditch. LOL. Actually It's to hide all rhe gold and jewels I earned from the Education I gave myself after College. Jokes aside, the only way one will get a true Education it to study a lot outside of school, assuming we didn't get it from our parents.

[@veronicaalleyne]

when they saw fit to cut school funds music was one of the many essential things that had to go

[@A.o.D]

Wow great song, strong message!✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@Edw1nSayz]

GCJ a true Patriot. Thank you for your invaluable selfless service sir. Stau armed.

[@elibryce8396]

Cant wait to add this piece of art to the collection. Every note you play goes down in history. Thank you for blessing our ears. Already know this shit is going to be mad good. From a blues man to another, I appreciate you. And thank you for keeping the history alive. "They call it the blues, but they should've called it life. That's all it is." - E

[@daniel213141]

@Evil In America According to the US Department of Justice statistics, 84 percent of white people killed every year are killed by other whites. In 2011, there were more cases of whites killing whites than there were of blacks killing blacks. Between 1980 to 2008, a majority (53.3 percent) of gang-related murders were committed by white people, with a majority of the homicide victims being white as well.

[@dwightleverett1661]

@Evil In America just depends on the area west Virginia doesn't feel very safe or welcoming and black ppl aren't easy to find around there

[@jordanb4183]

Evil In America safer? You must live in California or something...because down here in the DEEP south. Nobody would say that lmao. There aren’t gangs down here like that, to the point where black on black crime is huge. Mainly because there isn’t a lot of black people here to begin with.

[@jordanb4183]

Evil In America and you act like we don’t know there’s an issue. Of course there’s an issue. But it’s an endless cycle. If these neighborhoods don’t get the funds to have a decent education then these kids believe they have no future. Their ignored but always told to change with anyone to help them do so. It’s some bs that society is like this. People get put into these neighborhoods and now their expected to do better without any resources.

[@elibryce8396]

The hell yall on my shit for 😂

[@tommygunz5325]

The most profound American Patriotic song of a generation (and i'm way older then the generation i'm speaking about). Get with it kids!!! Thank you Gary Clark. Wonderful!

[@vickistalowski1523]

This song is one of the most moving songs in 2020..powerful...im a 62 year old woman which grew up in middle class and was sheltered from all the racism in america..i was taught people were people no matter what color ...i didnt know racism til one day took a bus to town in 1970..when i got on bus an elderly black woman got up to give me her seat...i insisted she sit..i was 12..this poor woman was scared looking around to see what people were going to do or say...i stood...ill be damed i wasnt raised to disrespect any elder...i couldnt understand at that time why a woman in her 80s would move and offer a seat for a child.. i could go on and on..but i agree with this song this land is theirs the same as everyone else.no one should be treated any different because of color of skin

[@jdl2180]

@@vickistalowski1523 what are you going to do about your white privilege?

[@gurutrips9440]

@@jdl2180 Didn’t you just hear the women ?

[@jdl2180]

@@gurutrips9440 talk is cheap, reparations must be payed!

[@gurutrips9440]

@@jdl2180 Yes I understand, but you gotta go & speak & or protest to the higher ups for that my man, not on some women on a KZbin comment section that clearly understands what’s going on.

[@therealshadequeen1]

I see a whole lot of hit dogs in the comment section. This song is hot and relevant! STAY MAD!!!!!

[@1egobreaker]

100%

[@beattnuttz3926]

👏👏 YESSIR

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#GARYCLARKJR #THISLAND Momma , There goes that man. You are a guitar virtuoso. You are off the chain brother. Speak Gary, speak 😄👍👍👍🎸🥁🎹🎸💚💙💛🧡❤️💖💜