Saul Williams - Children of the Night

[@mikejohnson5818]

The woman next to him is absolutely STUNNING 😍 ✨️

[@CIUITIS]

2023 and still moved to tears by the brilliance, the knowledge, the ease, the depth 🌠

[@Antz_411]

A man of culture.

[@DhanaHuru]

Still coming back to this gem in 2017. I've never heard anything as powerful & captivating... pure art

[@lydiabell3214]

felt

[@Nick-hz7zo]

2023 loud n clear

[@DhanaHuru]

"Only some will star the sky and only believers in death will die..."

[@igotssssoul]

Saul Williams has several variations of this poem. All of which are incredible, but this version has to be my favorite. It's resonated with me for so many years, that I ended up tattooing his words: "Children of the night. Only some will star the sky. Only believers in death will die." in Tibetan script around my wrist. lol. His poems are too dense to be "bumper sticker" worthy and just take a line or two, but I feel those lines birthed the rest of the poem. Just my opinion of course. :)

[@kingmomo010]

saul williams leaves the room thinking " these mutha fuckas didnt even know what i was talkin about " ... true definition of a genius..

[@SenseiMJ4]

TIMELESS!!! Still moves me after all these years!! Genius!!

[@02Bongani]

Had to come back in 2019

[@TheCerinianAssassin]

"...And flock to the treetops of the forethoughts we have forgotten. Yes, silence will be begotten of the wind. The silver eyes of the darkness are her friends. They sometimes plant forever in their dens; on the mountainsides of sometimes now and then. And, some ask me if she cries in the night; but when it is the substance of her tears that drench the days with light, shit you better hope she do..." This is a description of purity and beauty.

[@Chestpwayer]

Saul's poem "Ohm" speaks to me like this has to you. His message is wordless yet we listened, for nearly 6 mins, to him speak. He is an alchemist turning breath into gold, gold we can share yet it's value in immeasurable. He has won in life a statement not said regarding many.

[@stellaqaustralia]

And your comment was equally beautifully stated.

[@anglinedaniels8620]

Timeless im in 2018 an this is wat forever sounds like

[@CAPSISCOOL]

Wow, his words are amazing, but his passion just sends it over the top. No one else can perform this at his level, he feels the words and it flows through you. I can't set how I feel to words. Nothing I can say does justice to him.

[@waterwulf]

whats the most amazing thing about this for me is his ability to memorize the entire piece and recite it, I mean even if this was improvised in parts it would still be awe inspiring but the fact that every word he has wrote down and memorized and can recite it. Its just mind boggiling that coupled with the poem. Its just immense.

[@skarpo187]

This still gives me chills, even after watching it 100 times.

[@rubinturner8233]

It's untouchable!

[@DhanaHuru]

Still watching in 2016 & this still leaves me breathless... PHENOMENAL!!

[@MrCiscojae]

Saul Williams is a certified Genius!

[@AfroVibez]

I LOVE THAT POEM...YOU WANT TO SCREAM WHEN HE FINISHed, how could all that exist in one mans mind...

[@christobal22]

Saul Williams is an AMAZING poet. He has so much talent. People say the dumbest shit on youtube comments sometimes. He's not really a rapper. he's an artist. he's being creative... are we allowed to do that now a days? or are we confined to bull shit music like p- diddy, kanye west , or that Reggaeton cult garbage that has poluted the latin community. we need more revolutionary people like him. more people who speak from the heart.

[@cwvincentiii]

This poem will forever be my favorite poem from Saul.

[@bahiyyah19]

I believe Saul was talking about alot of things but what stood out to me was the connection to the womb and the future generations. He is trying to open up the listeners mind to what life is all about. He talks about the childs journey through the womb of his mother and how they are born out of darkness to become mothers and fathers. He attempts to show us that death does not exist. The cosmos and the universe is the womb. We are the children of the night.

[@thespook3744]

Been coming back since 2009 ... is still one of my favourite poem

[@Michael-bj2wd]

Still my favourite piece, that's why I revisit, to pay homage year by year

[@MaxCargo]

This is so powerfull, the hairs on my arms stands up, and I feel a shiver down my spine when I hear Saul Williams speak. He is out of this world.

[@coltron3030]

The fact that he remembered it all and doesn't slip up is amazing. He is amazing.

[@deed3211]

Thank you Saul William for " Children of the night"

[@voxpoet]

I knew it!! As a former graduate of Boulder and the world's Naropa University/Jack Keroauc School of Disembodied Poetics... I KNEW IT... Ken Wilber is on the board and I knew Saul was "our fault"!! Thank you Naropa, Thank you Saul!! bb

[@chillbrotha01]

best poem i have ever heard. i like penny for a thought as well. when Saul said 3 is the first number he is SO correct. 3 is the first number with a face and the first number we can see. Listen to Saul everyone then go turn yourselves into light!!

[@KwizMatix]

Mr. Williams... If you're out there. You should know that that was probabl the most incredible display of literary and poetic and lyrical articulations I have either seen or heard. That is a Fo' Sho' Standing O'

[@TheSlackerebel]

Anyone can rhyme, but to rhyme with the conviction, immediacy and depth as Saul is very rare to find.

[@nisfornubia]

Thank you for for the children. Thank you for Saul. Only believers in death will die.

[@kaliq13]

I am awake. I have been asleep for so long. Thank you Saul.

[@Robinzorz]

I saw him on the crossingborders festival this weekend, just him and his poems, it was the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed. Still entranced.

[@RomanDobs]

The greatest performer I’ve ever seen inspired me to write and perform slam once revisiting this again inspires me to again

[@LeaFanatic]

Someone told me about Saul about three hours ago and after this I can vehemently say that I am a fan for life.

[@SurgeCess]

This is like second nature to him, its like breathing! Incredible.

[@samahamusic]

I love Saul Williams. This guy has to be an angel

[@RelinGrey]

What I find amazing is not the fact that he is a great poet but that he recites this poem without reading anything; it's all from memory. He is one of the most underrated artists of his generation. The only reason I know of him, is because he made a music video.

[@tipyourhat09]

It's so much to take in. I don't know how many times I've watched this. Spoken so well; I love you Saul.

[@kdubios]

He's an actor and was trained as such, but I have to believe it was subconscious training for the purpose of delivering these vivid wordscapes he's always seen and heard for our maximum absorbance. Can't wait to hear him live..

[@proudson3409]

I listen to this everyday

[@ivyjewel]

Saul. You are amazing. No words...just no words. What a beautiful reflection of God's creative mind...hugs! :)

[@georgeedmondson]

nothing like a modern oracle keepin it real.

[@tedstriker111]

I don't know what to say ... Simply ... WOW!!!

[@kevlonk]

Saul Williams for President.

[@WorstRequiem]

What a lyrical genius. I am delighted to see that there are still people like this, who really can do art.

[@Anandv25]

Spoken like a true poet. Sheer genius.

[@arlo247]

Such a beautiful beings. I love this man. Tears of beauty weaping. ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@CrazClown]

There are so many references to the ills of the souls that influence ways of the world in this poem and the crazy thing is the more I listen to it,more I find something new in it. I guess,you could call this his "Coded Language".

[@dylanireland8784]

Thank you Saul . This always Grounds me.

[@likespinningplates11]

i know! i want to get every word and take it apart, but as soon as you try and hold it down you lose it. you're left with no choice but to sit and let it wash over you and mess with your senses. freakin awesome

[@callmeyang]

The answer is always more simple than we imagine: Saul is constantly connected to the colective unconcious mind ( he is able to tab into pure creativity conduit ).

[@calo4445]

i feel as though he portrays much passion and his focus, concentration, rhythm and choice is words that flow together so purely seems so natural. this is one of the most inspirational spoken poetry ever.

[@AfroVibez]

... and this is why he is my favourite poet

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Just glorious. I come back all the time to visit with it!

[@LavenderConverse]

Saul Williams is an amazing poet. A great inspiration of mine.

[@MikeTrainormusic]

That was amazing,..absolutely amazing, the longer he went the more my jaw dropped. Saul is awesome

[@calo4445]

@faithsreality You took the words out of my mouth, but i could not have said it in such a beautiful, graceful you did.

[@AClarionCallMinistry]

There were so many lines, but "playing chess on the sun burnt backs of on eyed turtles checkmating a lifetime's slow crawl to enlightenment", and "only those who believe in death will die". Powerful!!!!

[@Evilmonkey36]

I want to see him perform again, so badly ;P He's an amazing showman.

[@WilkineBrutus]

poetry at its finest....

[@Lboogiefan08]

This is why this video is still on my fav list..this is profound..wow

[@milkrvr4088]

My great uncle wrote poetry and some novels he won awards for both they made a movie about one of his books and it was on Netflix they shot the movie in our town of 10,000 what’s crazy to me is the gift some people have to be able to tell such a story with so few words some people can talk for hours and you want them to shut up but some people you don’t want to stop

[@kindredspirit6654]

It is indeed stimulating when working with words..

[@williambyrd32]

"Fetal fisted for revolution, but open hands birth humility" DOPE

[@Ladycroft144]

goosebumps all over. croft thanks thee!

[@atiron6543]

This video changed my life a long while ago.

[@laruefromtheblue]

no words. utterly amaazing.

[@MisguidedSeagul]

Wow. Just wow. He is just amazing. Im so glad i discovered his raps/poems.

[@jonxchin]

I've been listening to Tao of Now for a while and like it. however, when you pull away the music and go through the full poem like he's doing now, it becomes that much more fucking amazing. kind of wish he'd release a CD that's just poetry, no music.

[@teepacsamir1]

Saul leaves me speechlessssss.

[@bells44life]

He is effortlessly blowing me away....pewwww

[@falsepride]

Best poet ever!!! Enough said, to that shit!!! What a brilliant poet and words man.

[@PaulAllee]

holy shit, I cant even remember to change my socks. Wow. This guy is amazing. He does stumble a couple of times, but thats nothing. I get chills like... damn.

[@CharlieMarno100]

If the music industry wasn't so negative and corrupted. . . this man would be No.1 on the Billboard charts. Not talentless rappers that spread greed, hate, violence, etc.

[@Narikeljinjira]

man you breathe brother, just amazing.

[@PyramidHead88]

That's it, I'm buying all his stuff. This man is amazing.

[@queenliz05]

i just met this man at my school he is amazing i just bought one of his books i recomend it its called "the Dead Emcee Scrolls" the lost teachings of hip hop. later :)

[@KilljoyRamp]

From Start to finish totally amazing.

[@deadyeti76]

so so beautiful

[@ralph7447]

Mad skills and deeper than deep. More than I can keep up with, and I'm only trying to listen!

[@nfaguade]

I love the way she's looking at him.

[@kingmomo010]

saul williams is one of the few people who has unlocked his third-eye .. he speaks directly to the subconscious ..

[@Illalwaysbehim]

saul williams kills it here... he is the modern day Mozart, the modern day Whitman, and the modern day soul.... if you think list of demands can move you, listen this.... and also read shotgun to the head.... he is no other poet, he is saul williams

[@areopressboi]

try keepin up if you dont understand, its clear. I love it. The Dead Emdee Scrolls was a great one!

[@JaeJaeM33]

Absolutely mesmerizing. I agree with intenzity14 "The Smartest Man On The Planet"

[@g_young_h]

If you cannot respect this man, something is FAR lost in your mind. This shit is beautiful.

[@likespinningplates11]

"I cast my light among the children...and the night." I cannot believe the way this man strings words together. It's even more beautiful in its oral tradition, hearkening back to Egypt and Jerusalem. Powerful shit. Why study Marvell when you could study this man?

[@Frogstrap1965]

this was the best thing i've ever seen.

[@julianslove1013]

LOL .thats so funny i was watching this right now ,and i didnt really know what it was i was thinking as i was looking at her look at saul williams delivering his poem but it was that" she was practically begging for it ! your right thanks for the laught ,how does saul memorize all that its amazing,maby too amazing. saul was born to be a poet.

[@Terri2799]

He is AMAZING!!!

[@RELLISHPICTURES]

This Cat is a Bad Dude awesome! Wow is the correct word for this brother! awesome!

[@100AmazingFacts]

This brother has always been on it

[@falsepride]

What a brilliant poet!!

[@MillionInChange]

I Still love you Saul. You have influenced me for about 5-6 years now. Where are you man? After the Nike thing you just vanished. Hopefully, you are still writing. I hope to open for you one day! I have your ATL 4/4/2008 performance up on my personal KZbin page and I still have two of the feathers in my safe. Come back to us brother! Much Love.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Soo Beautiful.

[@100AmazingFacts]

Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@100AmazingFacts]

This brotha always kills it

[@Stefmanovic]

This is just the coolest! I wish I was skilled with words like that... :(

[@ivyjewel]

I love that line

[@minusxero]

It makes total sense.