Julian Taylor Seeds [Official Video]

A song about hope and resilience from the album Beyond The Reservoir.
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Lyrics:
Now here you are, you're in full flower
You're flexible in all your power
You've got all the sunlight and the air that you need
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
Now here you stand hour after hour
Strong as an oak, tall as a tower
The storm keeps on raging, but you never pay no heed
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
Somehow everything eventually dreams someday
Somehow everyone eventually dreams someday
Now see you shining, strong and clear
No one can stop a good idea
Nobody like you
There’s nobody like you
I was a flower
I was an oak
I was provoked and when I awoke
I started grazing for all the things that I need
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
Somehow everything eventually dreams someday
Somehow everyone eventually dreams someday
They knocked you down, erased your name
You stood your ground and wouldn’t change
You’ve found your place now, standing alongside the trees
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
You are a star
And you are hope
Smoke signals in the air evoke
From the darkest depths that our hearts can be freed
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
They tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds
Somehow everything eventually dreams someday
Somehow everyone eventually dreams someday
Somehow everything eventually dreams someday
Somehow everyone eventually dreams someday
CREDITS:
Julian Taylor - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Hand Drum
Derek Downham - Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Fender Rhodes, Piano
Burke Carroll - Pedal Steel
Miranda Mulholland - Fiddle
Sheila Carabine - Backing Vocals
Amanda Walther - Backing Vocals
Gene Diabo - Drums, Congas, Percussion
Barry Diabo - Electric Bass
Saam Hashemi - Piano
Aya Miyagawa, Sarah Valasco, Eslin Mckay - Violins
Maxime Despax - Viola
Erika Nielsen - Cello
Michael Peter Olsen - String Arrangements
Produced by Saam Hashemi & Julian Taylor
Mixed and Engineered by Saam Hashemi
Recorded at The Woodshed
Video Credits:
Executive Producer: Joe Kresta
Directors: Geoff Morgan / Damon Crate
Producer: Chris Petrovich
DOP: Jordan Batchelor
1st AC: Sean Nicholas
Hair/MUA: Racquelle Nembhard
Editorial: Saints Editorial
Colour Grading: Pendulum Entertainment
Special thanks: Ontario Camera
This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.
Words and Music by Julian Taylor & Robert Priest
Copyright 2022

[@aurorasedgemore735]

I turned on CBC radio to help me wash the dishes. This song was playing. His lyrics captivated me, stopped me in my kitchen, I listened absolutely spellbound! The timbre of his voice spoke to my soul. This song has come into my life at a time when it was absolutely necessary, and has become an anthem for my daughter and I. What a beautiful man and gorgeous video; I watch it almost daily. Thank you to CBC for continuing to play our music!

[@selenabelena]

Ditto. Thank you for sharing your song to a world that needs healing and peace.

[@martinkerrmusic]

Now here you are, you're in full flower You're flexible in all your power You got all the sunlight and the air that you need. They tried to bury us but they didn't know we were seeds. Now here you stand, hour after hour Strong as an oak, tall as a tower The storm keeps raging but you never pay no heed. They tried to bury us but they didn't know we were seeds. Somehow everything eventually dreams, someday. Somehow everyone eventually dreams, someday. Now see you shining strong and clear No-one can stop a good idea Nobody like you, there's nobody like you. I was a flower, I was an oak, I was provoked and when I awoke I started grazing for all the things that I need They tried to bury us but they didn't know we were seeds. They tried to bury us but they didn't know we were seeds. Somehow everything eventually dreams, someday. Somehow everyone eventually dreams, someday. They knocked you down, erased your name You stood your ground and wouldn't change You found a place now, standing alongside the trees. They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds. You are a star and you are hope Smoke signals in the air evoke From the darkest depths that our hearts can be freed. They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds. They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds. Somehow everything eventually dreams, someday. Somehow everyone eventually dreams, someday. Somehow everything eventually dreams, someday. Somehow everyone eventually dreams, someday.

[@q.z-j]

Merci pour la transcription !

[@lizaonavon]

Heard this lilting song on CBC Radio and pulled my car over to write this artist's name. I love it.

[@q.z-j]

Cet artiste talentueux s'appelle Julian Taylor ! Bravo à lui

[@wavelength7503]

Love The depth of the line, "They Tried To Bury Us But They Didn't Know We Were Seeds". Absolutely filled with meaning.

[@ooakproductions]

One of the greatest songs I've stumbled upon in a very long time. And seeing him play it live is a whole other level. It makes you reflect and is that perfect mix of intense, but hopeful and uplifting, Simply incredible.

[@MarcInCanada]

Nailed it

[@Jeff-cd4ve]

Cbc radio find. Keep rocking brother! Love it

[@garrettcooper6249]

I love this guy! He is aired regularly in NW Alaska.

[@ljc_ca]

Wow, what a beautiful video. I have been listening to the album for more than a month now, but it all resonates with me so much that it has been surprisingly quite difficult for me to absorb it all at once. I was mostly listening to the same 2 or 3 songs over and over again and have only now gotten to really watching this video. Got chills watching it the first few times. Now it is starting to grow on me. Eventually I'll be able to listen to the whole album all at once, with the songs in order, to hear the whole story. 😊

[@randomoldlady_]

Absolutely gorgeous and beautifully understated. Thank you

[@dianeengelstad6530]

Awesome, Julian! So lucky to have you in the neighbourhood

[@rorystanbridge]

This guy is just so talented.

[@Jar.head28]

I absolutely love this song and was wondering if there was any chords or sheet music, I would love to play this myself

[@jodienichols2002]

Thanks for such a great song Julian. I'm going through a hard time at the moment but your song gives hope. I love it when i comes on the radio.

[@q.z-j]

J'adore cette chanson ! Merci pour cette musique et ces paroles. Une belle oeuvre artistique qui a un sens profond. Bravo !

[@markbastianelli6202]

Fantastic song. How is this not more well known? Great work.

[@hidebehindyourscreen]

I recently discovered End of Earth by Lord Huron. Such pain and hope. I desired more of it’s kind. I rarely channel-surf Sirius. But today I did. THIS was playing on Indigiverse. Truly a kismet moment

[@iansdixon7747]

Brilliant! A truly wonderful song. A friend of mine mentioned he was going to a Julian Taylor concert in London next month, so I decided to check your music out. So glad I did! Awesome stuff!

[@madeleinelajambe2053]

This is so profound. The soul as earth and nurturing soil, the seeds as indomitable spirit ascending, rising up, taking their place in the world…wow. From a non-indigenous person, nia:wen kowa for this beautiful song!

[@thejuliantaylorband]

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[@madeleinelajambe2053]

@@thejuliantaylorband Thank you, Julian Dean Ebonluwa Taylor, courageous Black Mohawk with familial connections to Kahnawake -- I might never have come across this autobiographical gem on my own!

[@canadiancontent352]

Great song beautifully written

[@MarcInCanada]

​@thejuliantaylorband thanks for sharing this Julian. I like how we can come from several different worlds and celebrate love and freedom and even our differences together.

[@FammyJammy]

This is a really great song. I love it.

[@ChristineBode]

Beautiful in every way, dear Julian. Thank you. ❤️

[@charlenegreen8556]

Fawked up I think i need to call the Hawks or maybe a night 🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@obedirect5491]

Lyrics are a daily alarm clock for my Black teens. Powerful

[@joshnorthrup3504]

My social worker at rehab showed us this song and i was captivated. the lyrics can be interpreted in a variety of ways.

[@chuck2194]

what a beautiful song and such a great voice. Love, love it

[@bigalschannel3297]

Wonderful message for all oppressed folks. I am going to share this at our local Pride Festival.

[@puppetken]

So nice to hear new music! That is top talent! Great song!

[@matthewkoop6272]

This is so beautiful.

[@davidboutin58]

Man it's so well done, those vibrations are healing myself thanks 💖🌱

[@charlenegreen8556]

😢😢😢😅😅😅😂😂😂😊

[@theonecrazyfrenchman]

Love it! Glad i got to discover your music at the 54/40 show

[@jackflannigan5749]

Heard this song on Galaxy Stingray - Adult Alternative. I searched for it on the internet for hours before finding it. It's even better now!

[@ClareGaskell]

Love you Jay

[@thejuliantaylorband]

Love you too

[@danielhuculak1877]

Beautifully written. Thank you for reminding the non-Indigenous of the brutal atrocities that occurred on this side of the Atlantic.

[@mikenapier3415]

🌲

[@christonunez9515]

i felt your music so deep...and the video.....your message.....EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING EVENTUALLY DREAMS..THATS RIGHT sending love to you. LETTING GO OF FEAR AND SEPARATION.chris

[@joshodi4740]

One of my favorite songs!!

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

Thank you CBC radio for introducing me to this beautiful song and artist.

[@SuperTibba]

Fera demais parabéns show top, há muito tempo nso ouço um som tão pra cima 👍👏🇧🇷

[@joyharris5444]

Looking forward to the show Friday night

[@lahtipelican]

The best song on 89.3FM The Raven in Edmonton!

[@raycurse2110]

Such nice and relaxing music This is underrated

[@bernardovalvarez6261]

Heard it on CKUA...peaceful...awesome

[@carlmcnamara5396]

CKUA,great station I listen to a lot

[@lolojen794]

Beautiful

[@RadioMogul]

Gorgeous!

[@carmensamaniego8849]

Saludos desade Peru. Música encantadora.

[@frankjones774]

Wow what a beautiful song I love it

[@frankjones774]

just beautiful thankyou so much for this song

[@bearcraig]

What a great song this is

[@mick4093]

Any Song that Goddess inspires is profound. Man Sings from the 💚

[@ragingchimera8021]

Sounding great Julian!

[@sangster334]

You did them proud, don't have the words to describe this song, other than, just every now and again you just find a golden nugget.

[@dornellas5]

How does this song not have more likes!?

[@taniajoymusic]

Another beauty xo

[@Drunkenmunkeyzz]

I resonate with this song so much

[@katiamac7182]

Saw him live in a TINY venue recently, he was just wonderful and the music was beautiful.

[@caradwyer3623]

Love it. 💓

[@stefancarriman5450]

Beautiful song. Blessed to have stumbled on this! Thank you for writing this!

[@flossiesposse4015]

Great song thanks CBC for playing it a hidden gem

[@LuckyDogDave]

Thanks to Carol with Adventures in Americana for introducing me to your music.

[@martinkerrmusic]

Great song and beautiful video!

[@annadebari662]

Bellissima 👏👏❤️

[@joshuapiche3972]

Shining and beautiful.

[@plane7453]

Love this song, it pulls me back to reality.

[@gordonstuart5800]

Absolutely Brilliant song

[@audreysaparno6304]

Beautiful!

[@stephen9908]

Thank 2

[@stephen9908]

Thank you

[@JoePhillips_]

Very nice Julian! I heard about you through Christophe Elie… he mentioned you on his radio broadcast in Ottawa. Glad I checked you out! Continued success to you!

[@rbtsong]

Love (love) everything about this song. Congrats JT, and Robert. R. ❤🌹

[@heatherhowellstaff4392]

What a lovely song! I am so glad to have discovered your video.

[@carlmcnamara5396]

CKUA plays this gem a lot

[@tylerogimaa]

🦅 I love this song, Julian! ❤️‍🩹

[@billiejean1495]

Beautiful.....

[@14labyrinth]

Amazing words!

[@malbagomide7770]

Good!

[@SophieLukacs]

🥰

[@torontorox]

✌🧡

[@BobbyR2]

He sounds so much like Neil Diamond :)

[@qkranarchist3015]

Wow, this hit my heart so unexpectedly. #FreePalestine #AllPowerToThePeople #FreeTheLand

[@notevenmaybee]

This could be in a theme song collection as part of Canada's °National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ° #ADayToListen

[@TheHiggy72]

Voice sounds like Neil Diamond

[@14labyrinth]

Lyle

[@TiteFred791]

From the river to the SEA.... Palestinian people will awaken again

[@jaredgreenstone1964]

great song...great lyrics...inspires freedom, too bad you had to be fully vaccinated to attend his shows in Canada...I wish more artists like this took a firm stand against tyranny- would make their songs that much more powerful.

[@alexandra8622]

@thejuliantaylorband Thank you 💚