Hacktivist - TAKEN feat. Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari (Official Video)

'Taken' written and performed by Hacktivist with additional lyrics by Rou Reynolds. Produced by Timfy James. From the album 'OUTSIDE THE BOX' - out NOW via UNFD / Rise Records. - www.hacktivist.uk.com/store
Video directed and graded by Josh Gurner.
Edited by Rich Oakes (Dark Fable Media)
Cameras: Rich Oakes, Josh Gurner and Perry Westphal
Starring: Philippa Akers, Tom Marvin
Thanks to all at Redfield Community for use of their house.
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LYRICS:
Before your time’s up
These bars will open your mind up
The spirit inside ya will live on ’til time’s done
But when the lights go out you might not rise up again like the sun
So embrace the present
You never know when you might lose somebody you love
Grievance hasn’t got a button you can just turn off
Gotta stay true to yourself at any cost
Ascend to the sky, you won’t get lost
When a loved one’s here for a second then gone
Your heart beats to the sound of the drum
When someone above’s still sending you signals
Letting you know you’re not on your own
Hold onto your people
Coz we were born alone, we won’t die alone
You will never lose face by offering a shoulder
Bring them into your space
When the world seems like it’s colder
You will never lose face by offering a shoulder
Bring them into your space
I’ve got love for friends and family who have fallen
Regardless of distance I know none of us here wanna be forgotten
Yeah times get rough for the best of us and daily life is just way too much
Coz we’re riding the waves in the ocean
Lost hope and faith and you’re feeling crushed
We all need to move forward
Need to see that there’s something more than what we had coz we have it all
Emotions rise then emotions fall
Feel pushed back and against the wall
A positive mind will keep you strong
Strike the match, ignite the flames, so we can carry on
You will never lose face by offering a shoulder
Bring them into your space
When the world seems like it’s colder
You will never lose face by offering a shoulder
Bring them into your space
There comes a time in life when someone will want you by their side
And need you to keep them strong
Alone they fall but we are one
There will be a time
When everything’s fine or so it seems
Left with memories, holding onto dreams
You will never lose face by offering a shoulder
Bring them into your space
When the world seems like it’s colder...
#Hacktivist #Taken #OutsideTheBox #RouReynolds #EnterShikari #UNFD #RiseRecords

[@tommydrumbeats]

Djenter Shikari

[@Joeh2o]

+Tom Mandery This is the single greatest comment I have seen on KZbin all day!

[@stellarsoulgaming728]

I hate you lol

[@BartyDrummer]

Shikarivist :D

[@vladpetkevich9911]

This literally has everything I love in music: - solid but melodic metal riffs - post-rock ish tremolo guitars - beast rapping - clean singing YAY!

[@Greenyana]

I came here because Rou. But I think I'm gonna get more Hacktivist songs :)

[@HacktivistUK]

+Greenyana cheers

[@GeGe-ni5zs]

+Greenyana Same here!

[@moltenriches]

+Greenyana These guys were sick at reading 2013, most people simultaneously crowdsurfing I've seen. Was sick when they came out for Shikari Sound System's set too. Man that was a good festival. Had Skindred and BMTH too. All about the british bands mate.

[@thegardenparty7024]

+Jordan Cowell We would fucking love to know what you think of our shit mate

[@marcg5130]

Jordan Cowell how could you forget GREEN DAY !! XD

[@panagiotispantazis7189]

30 secs in. Already smashed half my living room.

[@theweirdbritishguy5035]

Anyone else likes Rou's facial expressions and hand movements in this vid? (As well as his awesome singing!)

[@danongorf4721]

Rou's voice can make me want to shout protests in the street one minute, the next he can have me in tears. Respect.

[@ninjabiatch101]

This chorus has been in my memory since it came out and I could not for the life of me remember what it was from. DEFINITELY would've never guessed it was an old Hacktivist song ._.

[@exidrial431]

Man Rous part in this song is great. They are a really good match! I'd really love to see Hacktivist do more stuff with Rou, his voice truly is ecxeptional!

[@Ru1Roy]

0:42 a wild Rou appears. Beast.

[@dizzyy96]

+Rui Carneiro dude

[@Embersword281]

Rou's vocals worked so well with this track, i love the collab

[@sk00ks41]

Thanks ES for introducing me to Hacktivist. :P

[@abbeyswift8996]

This song is everything to me right now. My gran is dying from cancer, & this song is just everything.

[@linktojinx]

Most perfect bass mix in ANY metal act

[@RyanGray616]

what a collaboration!

[@atka0076]

Awesome track, awesome video, gonna buy the album!

[@bazhc]

Well. This is huge. That's what she said.

[@theweirdbritishguy5035]

After listening to this song and watching the video around 10 times over, i think I've finally worked out the meaning behind the song. i think the song is about losing family and friends and looking after those who have lost lost someone close to them. This may seem really obvious but it took me awhile to finally get it. good work guys, i love the track and Rou is awesome on the track too!

[@eyehec]

Enter the hacktivist :3

[@aldocm3162]

Yhec Moizse Enter The 0.

[@birko985]

Enter Hacktikari

[@mk_rexx]

Hack Shikari

[@emilywilhide7416]

Just discovered these guys, and, not gonna lie, I am definitely diggin' it. Everything else I've listened to so far has got me convinced.

[@BrickWolfy]

This is amazing. To be honest, this is the first Hacktivist song I've ever listened to and I'm blown away lol. Definitely gonna check out their other stuff now. Also Rou fucking kills it

[@richardlohmann4013]

+BrickWolfy Check out their Cover of "Niggas In Paris"! When I heard it the first time I wanted to put it in a loop and never turn it of again ;)

[@BrickWolfy]

+Richard Lohmann That cover is sick as hell, damn. But this is definitely my favourite song by them by far

[@ZBxRaptor92]

+BrickWolfy Bit fast to instantly name this your favourite, it being the ONLY song you've listened to by them, isn't it?

[@KOBEvisceratoR]

+Geist Jäger so? lol

[@ZBxRaptor92]

Piloswine What do you mean so? It clearly doesn't make sense, don't act like it does. He likes the song fine, great. But you can't say "favourite song by far" when you only know the one song. There's your explanation, end of now. Enjoy the music.

[@vladpetkevich9911]

*Rou nailed it*

[@glecko9241]

really like rous part, the guitar playing and the spoken parts.

[@SpiderJAAM]

"Alone they fall but we are one"... wow.

[@blasher4]

CANT-STOP-WATCHING

[@rubbRdukz]

The production on this is amazing. Cant wait for full album

[@birko985]

Enter Hacktikari

[@nyxhamilton6778]

Due to the situation we are in right know, this song feels so necessary, thank you guys Stay safe everyone

[@Joeh2o]

This is pretty damn incredible tbh! You guys are clearly destined for amazing things!

[@P.Trick93]

Hacktivist and Rou? fukn epic...

[@LRM12o8]

maybe the best hacktivist song, I've heard. I love the intro, that beatiful chorus and the distant voice at the end gives it an emotional atmosphere. love it!

[@MusicAsMedicine88]

no shit!!! ROU HELL YES, enter shikari was my shit 10 years ago still are, this tho... full circle so insanely dope u guys throw down across da pond, even w the difference in sound both bands have I still throw u both same genre just because the message alone. Thank You seriously love n respect

[@olliegoodchild-horne9728]

so sick!!!!!!

[@mizzymatt111]

YASS!!!!This whole album is unreal. well done, boys.

[@anthon3919]

underrated band with a huge potential. two years since i been listening to them , its nice to have a full album from them

[@Ghost17110]

Timfy James killin it

[@PIDOFREAK]

loving it! especially the chorus!

[@Spazboi7]

mind blown

[@tomdudley9319]

Bens vocals sound fucking amazing in that shouty scream he does

[@jordanfisher1837]

love hacktivist and enter shikari. absaloutly loving this track!!!

[@beysovskiy]

I need to click "preorder" for your new album on iTunes)

[@kupuxaz]

Охуеть, не знал, что ты такое слушаешь, Денис :D

[@omegodriver4883]

Brilliant track, love it. You guys are awesome, don't ever stop

[@melonssb4316]

Easily the best song they've put out yet, they bring so much to the table here.

[@darksolaceofficial6751]

Sick!!!

[@grinderdm]

Superb!

[@TheErickmax]

Omg fantastic...hacktshikari

[@jeffneeley9585]

Jam!

[@Aaron-CO]

this is fucckin amazing work guys cant wait for the album!!!☆☆☆☆☆

[@LLeeAsphodel]

Oh yeah man yeah 🤘🤘🤘

[@RyanRoemer8624]

Best collab

[@333arceus9]

killer!

[@mattlerch6474]

Fucking solid song. Always love Rou's guest work. Been waiting for him to get on some Hacktivist.

[@LitCast]

I hate how I'm just now finding this, this and dogs of war are my favs

[@banovidiu7142]

amazing chorus & a really awesome guitar melody

[@Milk0matic]

I did not know this was something i wanted until i heard it!!!

[@PolarityMetal]

Sounds frickin awesome

[@alexbutragueno737]

+CSGOLAWLIET YEPPpero dislike porque tu canal es caquita

[@mozey94]

oh men! Can't stop listen to this!

[@kaitoswarlock]

Great track! Love it.

[@lukehorner7011]

Absolute quality lads

[@dbgrfdg]

holy shit, this is good

[@user-si4qz6ps9o]

Theese sounds are from the heart! Addore of Rorry's vocal!

[@theweirdbritishguy5035]

Sorry to sound like an asshole but *Rou's

[@steviefpv]

Sick lads !

[@blasher4]

I-LIKE-THIS

[@JackAndEllen]

I keep getting reminded of classic Paramore from the chorus, some nostalgia going on there! Delighted to see more music from Hacktivist!

[@Joeh2o]

+JackAndEllen I'm feeling I need a slice of pizza while listening to this so I know what you mean there!!!

[@marcg5130]

Daaaam some of the lyrics hit home hard/ hit a nerve !!

[@drorweininger5831]

Such a groove monster. OMG

[@aidanalexander9872]

This is so lit

[@NotiFawkes]

Wow, love the new album guys. LOVE it.

[@WishartAdam]

Anybody else constantly replaying this !? , love it !

[@danlovekins]

What a great band. Sad I've never seen them live big love to you all

[@metalmovez5220]

Defo catch them live mate, awesome stuff

[@AndyGoodstuff]

FUCKING YES LADS

[@JPGroleau]

Powerful drums !

[@user-zf9iq7et5k]

Rou~~ ❤❤

[@gandalfdengra5580]

Amazing yet again. Rou's fucking melodies, insane.

[@DoomedUser4]

It's very different then other songs. But, whoa, its show your proggresive music talent! Hype is real

[@TNEWBerlin]

really liking the song :) can't wait for the album to drop :) thumbs up :)

[@arenasvilchisjesusadrian1165]

the lyric is so amazing is beatiful :) good job

[@JamesMacGeee]

Absolute tune, lads.

[@thatskittlesguy]

fucking class as always these, can't believe they got Rou on this

[@DanteTheAbyssalBeing]

Awesome, as always :)

[@dustinszarell8917]

DUDE!! THESE GUYS ARE SUPER SICK!! TOTALLY DIGGING IT!! KEEP UP THE FIGHT, FELLAS!!

[@MrTubtubsz]

Time to Elevate.

[@Dimii256]

wouldn't say its your best track but still a really good song

[@INHERENT.]

Sounds great :)

[@mad4329]

😍

[@babytiny5807]

Tim's guitar work is amazing, really hearing some HOAC in this track

[@alexcruelizere7641]

noticed that too. really want to go to hacktivist concert in moscow XD

[@gearfilms]

it djents!

[@Mikasa186_]

Enter Shikari

[@dillancarney4832]

what an inspiring ass song good work hacktivist

[@fletchjones3869]

You guys are so fucking sick. Again, I came here for Rou but you guys are amazing. Combining my love for grime and metal into one ahhhhhhh

[@gellygoround]

Had to check out this song since Hacktivist dedicated a live perf of it to Tom Searle. Had Rou come out to sing on stage too

[@KirillKonyaev]

this sounds so much NUTS!

[@TwentyfourFrets]

makes me wanna write songs...holy fuck

[@princessstrawberry1467]

Шикарно \0/

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

The chorus with Rou reminds me of something. I think it's the song Worlds Away by Climates? I think it's probably just a slightly similar tune for the chorus, but also the strain of his voice is VERY like Wes's voice in that song.

[@viola0shredder]

You gotta check out Napoleon, the band Wes just joined

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

viola0shredder been a fan of them for four years ;) when will they release an allbum ahhhhh

[@PetioPekov]

29 hours ago this song had 0 views. Incredible work boys!

[@meganlane4854]

Very interesting! I have not seen such diversity a long time. Good job!

[@EetFuk8]

this is fucking awesome.

[@MrMushyHD1]

finaly something original!!!! love it :)

[@domenkikl]

Awesome collaboration guys!!! Big up!! ;)

[@DarkRulerHaDes666]

Fucking awesome, can't wait to hear the album in full. You guys should do a tour together with Fightstar. Hacktivist/Fightstar/EnterShikari? I'd pay good money to see a US tour with those names on the bill, and I'll bet I'm not the only one.

[@4SCREAMS]

+Shawn Moore haha i love fightstar since 2009, but why fightstar? just saying it, because i dont think they sound familiar with enter shikari and hacktivist, but it would be awesome

[@DarkRulerHaDes666]

Well, all three bands fall under the "heavy alternative" musical umbrella. All three are UK-based, and despite the differences in sound, I think that fans who were only familiar with one or two would walk away with a new band(s) to check out. It could be advertised as a "heavy alternative" British invasion of sorts. I just think there's potential there for a successful tour; one that I would pay good money to see, and one that I think fans of all three bands would have fun attending.

[@Joeh2o]

+Shawn Moore I'd come to that tour tbh!

[@imrik02]

fuck yeah, tottaly agree