Little Simz - Introvert (Official Video)

"Introvert" is taken from my album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'.
Check out Simz's new video for "Gorilla": • Little Simz - Gorilla ...
Music produced by Inflo
Director: Salomon Ligthelm
Production Company: PRETTYBIRD UK
MD/Exec Producer: Juliette Larthe
Exec Producer: Chris Murdoch
Producer: MrMr
Production Manager: Lucy Bradley
Production Assistant: Ella Knight
DOP: Joel Honeywell
1st AD: Joshua Loftin
1st AC: Hopi Demattio
2nd AC: Kairo Jones
Steadicam: Richard Lewis
Camera Trainee: Trey Joèl Robinson
Grip: Viz Sopjani
Gaffer: Yan Murawski
Spark: Serkan Cetin
Spark: Yuri
Production Designer: Laura Little
Art Department Assistant: Chris Dent
Stylist: Luci Ellis
Stylist Assistant: Natalie Asare
Stylist Assistant: Elizabeth Beh
Artists Hair Stylist: Chantelle Fuller
Hair & Makeup Artist: Nibras
Hair Assistant: Diana Francis
Make Up Assistant: Sandra Hadi
Choreographer: Kloe Dean
SFX Supervisor: Nigel Cripps
Runner: Daisy Smith
Runner: Lucia Ritucci
Runner: Apolo Wilson
Production Runner: Tyshan Dwyer
BTS: Tamiym Cader
Artists Assistant: Tilla Arcé
Medic/Covid Supervisor: Richard Hayward
Action Vehicle Driver: Brent-James Pinder
Minibus Driver: Roger Rose
Camera Car Driver: Grump Transport
Casting: Lane Casting
Develop & Processing: Cinelab London
Editor: Elise Butt
Edit Producer: Polly Kemp
Colourist: Simon Bourne
Color Producer: Chris Anthony
Dancers
Chantelle Dawe
Cherilyn Albert
Claire Hough
Dani Harris-Walters
India Bowen
Koby Turner
Lewis Bramble
Stefano A Addae
Cast
Fady Elsayed
Amber Lowe
Georgia Neath
Ayomide Plufidipe
Narisha Nawson
Samuel King
James Mace
Charlie Shaw
Adam Hafez
Glody Kinkiani
Jabari Ngozi
Warrick Simon
Antony Francis
Hannah Kumah
Janelle Kumah
Cullen Kumah
Label: AWAL
Commissioners: Bianca Bhagat & Cheyenne Miller
Camera supplied by MCX Films
Lighting supplied by SHL Lighting
Thanks to Chris & Nikki Snode
Cinelab & Aarti Mahtani
With thanks to @Timberland
Lyrics
The kingdoms on fire
The blood of a young messiah
I see sinners in a church
I see sinners in a church
Sometimes I might be introvert
There’s a war inside
I hear battle cries
Mothers burying sons
Young boys playing with guns
The devils a liar
Fulfil your wildest desires
Now I don’t wanna be the one to doctor this
But if you can’t feel pain then you can’t feel the opposite
The fight between the ying and yang is a fight you’ll never win
I studying humans that makes me an anthropologist
I’m not into politics
But I know it’s darks times
Parts of the world still living in apartheid
But if I don’t take this winners flight
That’s career suicide
Though I should’ve been a friend when your grandma died
I see the illness eat my aunt laying in her bed
I see her soul rising as her body gets closer to death
Find a way I’ll find a way
The worlds not over
I will make it don’t you cry
In God we trust
Cos we’re not alone
I need a licence to feel
Internal wounds and I’m not tryna be healed
I sabotage what we are trying to build
Cos of feelings I keep inside but it’s time to reveal
I hate the thought of just being a burden
I hate that these conversations are surfaced
Simz the artist or Simbi the person
To you smiling but really hurting
I dedicate my life and gave my heart over 20 something years left wondering how I even feel
Or was it was even worth it
I bottle up and then spill it verses
One day I’m wordless next day I’m a wordsmith
Close to success but to happiness I’m the furthest
At night I wonder if my tears will dry on their own
Hoping I will fulfil Amy’s purpose
Angel said don’t let you ego be a disturbance
Inner demon said mother fucker you earned this
Like they strip you of everything your deserving
Realise there is a prison is us
We are conditioned as fuck
Man It’s like they can’t sleep till our spirit is crushed
How much fighting must we do we been fearless enough
All we see is broken homes here and poverty
Corrupt government officials lies and atrocities
How they talking on what threatening the economy
Knocking down communities to re up on properties
I’m directly effected It does more than just bother me
Look beyond the surface don’t just see what you wanna see
My speech ain’t involuntary
Project with intention straight from my lungs
I’m a black woman and I’m proud one
We walk in blind faith not knowing the outcome
But as long as we unified then we’ve already won
Find a way I’ll find a way
The worlds not over
I will make it don’t you cry
In God we trust
Cos we’re not alone
And so it begins
The base is an amalgamation of everything
Rules are not to be played by rebels
The story of never ending
Your introversion led you here
Intuition protected you along the away
Feelings allowed you to be well balanced
And perspective gave you forsight
The top of the mountain is nothing without the climb
Only the strong will survive
Only the strong will survive
Alone but not lonely
Your truth unveils with time
As you embark on a journey
Of what it takes to be a woman

[@ibmalik84]

She didn't put this out before coz she was waiting for us to mature like some fine wine.

[@Loothansa]

I woulda needed some more time apparently. damn.

[@duskytraveller8261]

EXACTLYYYYYYYY

[@RecliningFurniture]

Judging from this, Little Simz has matured better than any wine.

[@jnbeatnik]

yeah

[@uniqueenz3697]

Frr

[@panosss]

She gave us visuals She gave us rhymes She gave us a killer instrumental She gave us EVERYTHING !!!

[@datguylz7299]

She gave me goosebumps for 6 minutes straight 🥶🥶🥶

[@veronikkaxanadu9492]

She's no Cardi B. Cardi is the epitome of talent and a role model for young women!! ❤️

[@billz4692]

She gave us her.

[@ramen_was_here5094]

@@veronikkaxanadu9492 ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!! SO WHAT YOU THINK EMPOWERING WOMEN SHOULD BE IS MAKING MAKE UP ARTISTS CRY AND TALKING AND YELLING ABOUT YOUR GENITALIA!!!?

[@joshforeman1648]

@@ramen_was_here5094 I’m hoping their comment was ironic….

[@babyleafsaladd5322]

fr this has to be the most epic opening to an album ever written. it feels almost like she's charging into battle - she really deserved that Mercury Prize

[@lyrickissman7176]

It’s so beautiful it makes you cry, talk about tugging at heart strings

[@kidc2004]

Mercury prize? Can you teach me? What's the Mercury prize?

[@Wonderfullism]

@@kidc2004 It's like the Grammys but just for the UK

[@GhandiPandi]

It’s a good name for it acc, does what it says on the tin

[@AbbeyAdeb]

In my 50s now, and been a lifelong connoisseur of music in most forms. THIS YOUNG LADY IS EXCEPTIONAL.

[@wedoish3350]

For sure and big things coming for sure 👸

[@futureprooffuture40]

Couldn't agree more 👏 👌 🙌

[@Bluebuthappy182]

Agreed

[@nikiforosstaveris2484]

Its almost like if you didnt say “young lady” we wouldnt believe youre in your 50s lmao

[@AbbeyAdeb]

@@nikiforosstaveris2484 🤣 Emphasis, my friend, emphasis. 😇

[@carrerarose1973]

I think she deserves a Grammy for this

[@enid0993]

agree

[@joshforeman1648]

No debate

[@madamemidnight]

Only one? :)

[@thatbtc3962]

Agreed

[@thatbtc3962]

No debate!!!!!!

[@williejhonlumintad5177]

This is not just a music video.This is a movement.

[@LordBlvck]

Yes you are right my album will have the same kind of musical production

[@Keatsy12]

@@gabmichael8546 seek help this isnt healthy

[@KevKavanagh]

@@gabmichael8546 Huh?!

[@idkproductions01]

@@gabmichael8546 As a Christian, the message you're spreading makes not only you look bad, but makes us look bad. Keep science fiction and God separate.

[@rodney9387]

This shit was trash 🗑 JUST 🛑

[@1234willali]

Her art speaks for itself. No grammys needed to certify that

[@aledomer6805]

This this this!

[@influensre]

Fuck grammy good music is good music no matter what

[@KariShynes-en4bq]

Period.

[@DamaLiam]

Can’t listen to this without crying. Not in a sad self pity way, but in the most empowering, doubt conquering way. Thank you simz, this record is incredible.

[@prurido]

you said it!! ❤

[@ItsCAKES_144]

V IS FOR VICTORY! YES! THIS A CONQUERING VIBRATION 💯🤍

[@marleneravier5465]

.

[@marleneravier5465]

😅.

[@gnajonsdottir9175]

feeling like I'm at the front seat to a new era

[@flatearthautopilot9892]

Same. Little Simz is revolutionary.

[@treehouse7392]

and the tickets are WORTH IT!

[@nachopanser]

No

[@bubblegumloading__________7817]

Emit ;)

[@thedarktruthcometolight404]

Same!!!! ITS COMING. J COLE LIFE CHANGING ALBUM. LITTLE SIMZ CLASSIC ALBUM. NEXT LEVEL SHIT. KING SHIT. KENDRICK WILL DROP BEFORE END OF YEAR. ITS A REVOLUTION. THE ARTISTS NEEDED TIME TO SOAK EVERYTHING IN. NOW THEYRE COMING WITH THE REALEST SHIT EVER!!!!

[@Hdidbi_3049]

she’s here for world domination 😳

[@BlaqAlice]

Where I sign up for her army ?

[@HeroineK]

That would be nice thx

[@misstiffanee7589]

Same thing we do everyday Pinky🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️ I'm here for it.

[@esconis5304]

The next Eminem

[@ikerina]

Just found her music last night. The album is definitely fire. You listen to this first song and gotta keep listening till the end of the album.

[@jbh2025]

Damn, got favorited by Little Sims herself! Lucky...

[@sarahfraoun5035]

There's a war (there's a war) The kingdom's on fire, the blood of a young messiah I see sinners in a church, I see sinners in a church Sometimes I might be introvert There's a war inside, I hear battle cries Mothers burying sons, young boys playing with guns The devil's a liar, fulfil your wildest desires Now I don't wanna be the one to doctor this But if you can't feel pain then you can't feel the opposite The fight between the Yin and Yang's a fight you'll never win I study humans, that makes me an anthropologist I'm not into politics but I know it's dark times Parts of the world still living in Apartheid (there's a war, there's a war) But if I don't take this winner's flight that's career suicide Though I should've been a friend when your grandma died I see the illness eat my aunt laying in her bed I see her soul rising as her body gets closer to death Find a way, I'll find a way The world's not over I will make it, don't you cry In God we trust 'Cause we're not alone I need a license to feel (I can't feel) Internal wounds and I'm not tryna be healed (no I don't, no I don't, no) I sabotage what we are trying to build 'Cause of feelings I keep inside but it's time to reveal (reveal, reveal) I hate the thought of just being a burden I hate that these conversations are surfaced Simz the artist or Simbi the person? To you I'm smiling but really I'm hurting I dedicate my life and gave my heart over twenty-something years Left wondering how I even feel Or was it was even worth it? I bottle up and then spill it in verses One day I'm wordless, next day I'm a wordsmith Close to success but to happiness I'm the furthest At night I wonder if my tears will dry on their own Hoping I will fulfil Amy's purpose Angel said, "Don't let you ego be a disturbance" Inner demon said, "Motherfucker, you earned this" Like they strip you of everything you're deserving Realize there is a prison in us, we are conditioned as fuck Man, it's like they can't sleep 'til our spirit is crushed How much fighting must we do? We've been fearless enough All we see is broken homes here and poverty Corrupt government officials, lies and atrocities How they talking on what's threatening the economy Knocking down communities to re-up on properties I'm directly effected, it does more than just bother me Look beyond the surface, don't just see what you wanna see? My speech ain't involuntary Project with intention straight from my lungs I'm a black woman and I'm a proud one We walk in blind faith not knowing the outcome But as long as we're unified, then we've already won Find a way, I'll find a way The worlds not over I will make it, don't you cry In God we trust 'Cause we're not alone And so it begins The base is an amalgamation of everything Rules are not to be played by rebels The story of never ending Your introversion led you here Intuition protected you along the way Feelings allowed you to be well balanced And perspective gave you foresight The top of the mountain is nothing without the climb Only the strong will survive Only the strong will survive Alone but not lonely Your truth unveils with time As you embark on a journey Of what it takes to be a woman

[@CalvinJohn]

Change my mind, Little Simz is by far the most underrated.....

[@L1ghtning407]

are people rating her low ? or are they just asleep?

[@L1ghtning407]

are people rating her low ? or are they just asleep?

[@maiysomokhosi3237]

@@L1ghtning407 they deffo asleep

[@Omegavision87]

Ab Soul or Cyhi

[@parix85]

Sa Roc

[@nickyroseroshini]

"I'm directly affected, it does more than just bother me"

[@enid0993]

yes

[@thebmusproject]

powerful!

[@CezaMVO]

Anthony melon fantano gave you best single of the year. I can see why. That's better than any award.

[@cheekyhazelnut]

This song is quite possibly the best album opener ever. The mood, the atmosphere, the instrumentals, the vocals. Everything about this song is glorious. There’s so much raw emotion being out on display and it never fails to strike a cord in me. I’ve never heard a song as powerful as this before.

[@teste_juggler]

very well said. also fire pfp

[@iamamogus7702]

i think wesley's theory is up for debate but i have nothing against this take. Valid.

[@SteBrazier2K9]

Reminds me of a modern day Turn the Page

[@SteBrazier2K9]

Reminds me of a modern day Turn the Page

[@Katy-sh3ru]

'AS LONG AS WE'RE UNIFIED, THEN WE'VE ALREADY WON' 🖤✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼✊🏻🖤

[@justrenee2640]

💖💖💖

[@snelson5871]

FACTS

[@Sweet_dreamz]

✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

[@craving4198]

"I'm a black woman and a proud one" one of the most underrated artists

[@L1ghtning407]

are people rating her low ? or are they just asleep? King Simbi

[@marquinhosgameplay3699]

@@L1ghtning407 asleep

[@solitude8102]

Im the 100th like 😁

[@andrewfairbrother259]

She’s not underrated by they who know of her. I discovered her on Later With Jools Holland. I’m a music fan, I like to think a discerning one. Authentic quality is authentic quality. Many do not discern what is authentic from ephemeral pop. If she’s underrated, it’s by they who cannot recognise how truly masterful she is. By the way, I’m a 59 year old man, she’s probably not aiming at my demographic, but I love her music. Her melodies are sublimely soulful, something of another time. Beautiful.

[@theclockworkinsomnia6483]

@@L1ghtning407 in all fairness the rap scene expectially in England is cramped whilst I have started viewing this.. song in a sort of negative light like most things she is definitely unique however that’s stopping her from becoming popular

[@unerevuese]

I would LOVE to see a performance of this song with a full orchestra. 🥰🥰🥰

[@biggene245]

Look up Gustavo Cerati "Verbo Carne" (11 episodios sinfonicos) for the music to this song with a full orchestra..... you're welcome

[@zraquel89]

Omg yes!!

[@yonaalbuquerque]

YESSSS

[@moonqueen2037]

Give this woman the awards she absolutely deserves already. We need more people like HER. I am sick of most songs being about love, breakups, sexual themes, …. etc. This young woman tackles strong amazing messages and ideas throughout her songs, and the way she delivers OMG.

[@94Eloise]

Just coming back to comment here after her Mercury Prize win 😍

[@Kingofthenet2]

I agree

[@TheOfficialFNG]

this is a masterpiece.

[@lindomakescontent]

Niran always knows fire music

[@kupfergruen6070]

Yes!!

[@aleksandramonteiro]

I just shared this with that exact wording Mind blown

[@SpecimenKE]

Let not this distract from the fact that your Trim still clapped

[@TheOfficialFNG]

@@lindomakescontent my g

[@alagiejatta7223]

"I study humans that makes me an anthropologist, I'm not into politics but I know it's dark time, part of the world still living Apartheid." what a line🧠 🖊️.#respect 🙌🏿

[@yungmentalproblems]

Which part of the world exactly?

[@kodybreakell]

@@yungmentalproblems I don't know what she was talking about specifically but Palestinians are under Apartheid

[@krzysztofg3572]

Yes I'm curious, which part of world is still living Apartheid?

[@alagiejatta7223]

@@yungmentalproblems probably you're not into politics as well. If you're critical and politically conscious, you wouldn't ask or having doubts on that statement.#Peace

[@krzysztofg3572]

@@alagiejatta7223 Please educate me which part of world is still apartheid?

[@lucacaruso4697]

Her music is SOOOO UNDERRATED!!!! I think she is one of the best female rappers in the world

[@CameronFubler]

Respectfully, I think you're wrong. She's one of the best rappers in the world period

[@ItsCAKES_144]

​@@CameronFublerSALUTE

[@DrJones1]

She’s definitely the best female rapper

[@nah26475]

You rarely find music this rich and meaningful nowadays. I am mesmerized.

[@very025]

Kendrick Lamar’s TPAB

[@donathan2933]

Facts

[@donathan2933]

@@very025 tha-that album was over 6 years ago

[@lexibrax]

@RenMakesMusic

[@lorenzocarrelli4302]

“I’m a black woman and I’m a proud one” I can’t define the amount of goosebumps I’m getting with this piece of art

[@pokemasterx4244]

Ngl that part just felt like lazy writing the rest was fire tho

[@twinheadedwendigo]

thats the one that gave u goosebumps?

[@psychiccrocodile3679]

Its significant because of how triggered people get by it.

[@feenix9354]

Dude same

[@twinheadedwendigo]

@@psychiccrocodile3679 thats fair

[@DFMusic811]

Oh she's coming for another album of the year.

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Too me

[@matttheking1655]

Simz, Fantano just named introvert as his best track of 2021.... and what a track it is....👌

[@connerjackson1714]

So ol melon has guided me to some fire once again.

[@tzfsr]

I love how she's willing to sink into the background of her own video to offer others space and to help push her narrative as well. An amazing artist.

[@sillysillyme8150]

Its also reflective of how she says she'd rather hide in the background like an introvert

[@skilled-person]

this world can survive only if lead by whom who tasted inequality, who are born without superiority complex are the saviors.

[@axiocean1081]

@@skilled-person Saviors? That's an awful lot of pressure to put onto backs that have lived their lives under pressure.

[@mrsmith7936]

the only narrative is skin tone

[@United_Wings]

True

[@fefobobo]

This song deserves to win multiple Grammys

[@EalesOnWheels]

im putting my money on it! shes gotta get a grammy for this

[@TheDominicProject]

fuck the grammys they disrespected quality, revolutionary, and obviously black artists like this for years, decades. Even as they try and get it right recently they still reveal their ignorance and bias. The future we're fighting for won't have something as hollow as 'Grammys'. soz song got me pumped and pandemic got everyone at the end of their tether...

[@sunghi8645]

Im not even 1 minute in and i think youre right

[@alana9926]

@@TheDominicProject true, record labels pay for a grammy.

[@sophxo2570]

Grammys only like songs that give messages out they agree with :/ keep people distracted from real things going on.

[@Juaph]

This is one of the greatest hip hop songs i’ve ever heard, the message and the instrumentation is mind blowing

[@cmclbeats]

From my own original opinion this is the best song of 2021

[@fernhausluv44]

Melon 🍉

[@sugeknight2664]

try listening Kanye West - Diamonds are forever , cuz this song is copy of it :D

[@karlovanjak2576]

​@@sugeknight2664 LMAO NO...two completly different tracks. Wtf you smoking

[@cicciopatacca1365]

💿✨ This is what we call ART ✨💿

[@duskytraveller8261]

Precisely #authentic #truth

[@abhisahni7880]

came to hear this after I heard "woman" and I'm literally crying. I don't have the words to describe the enormity of what this makes me feel. powerful melody, powerful words, powerful woman!!!

[@gracepowell5868]

Same 😊

[@Imjustabarbiegirll]

same man fr

[@natv55]

This woman deserves it ALL 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rj-tr4ch]

SAME😂

[@MissOJAY]

I'm not crying but i felt everything she put into this song. The production is stellar, her bars are soul food. The singing is magic. That beat change is gold

[@watermelon2223]

The needledrop track of the year!!

[@sendmebleach]

here after fantano named it number one single of the year and wow i’m amazed i didn’t catch onto this sooner

[@mariadxlmar]

No words, no fucking words. No one on this level. You created this level queen. Now is up to us to reach it.

[@ghostrider2664]

Whoa tiger. Its good but it aint no Sinatra, ya dig?

[@iamolivehatake]

The amount of talent in the uk is beyond what this universe could ever handle !

[@risernotme]

True!

[@kaithleen3872]

i'm sayinnnnn!! i just watched hustle by the sons of kemet and i'm like what y'all got in the water out there cuz that shit is DELECTABLE TRUE MASTERPIECES

[@zom7724]

This song, the art, the dancing. It sends chills down my spine. Everything about this music video is perfect.

[@jessesfilms1269]

could be the greatest instrumental in rap oat

[@kth6854]

This should be winning awards... Hope Simz gets the recognition she deserves!

[@MakenaOdongo]

what awards this is not entertainment , this is life and a message she is passing . take what is helpful , we rise again

[@Truthseaaker]

She would have to get involved with all the wrong people and her music will get turned into a tool of negative forces. Watch the BET awards? The black community doesn't need anymore "award winning" artists. Those award winning artists are doing more destruction than any other thing ever has to black culture. She needs to stay away from all that trash.

[@dekuscrubbed1411]

she better win a fucking grammy for best music video

[@beesmonk]

yeah cause thats what matters to you people these days innit? awards, money,. designer gear, silly haircuts, her lyrics are ok but for fucks sake don't over do it

[@pardontheplay]

Where's Miss @Eilish on this? She should tip her hat. Beautiful. "Everyone's mamma is a llama." Do unite on this, say it your own way, as a pleading of pleasure. Wonderful. A+ edits. Be well.

[@einjix]

Lyrics fro the rebels: The kingdoms on fire The blood of a young messiah I see sinners in a church I see sinners in a church Sometimes I might be introvert There’s a war inside I hear battle cries Mothers burying sons Young boys playing with guns The devils a liar Fulfil your wildest desires Now I don’t wanna be the one to doctor this But if you can’t feel pain then you can’t feel the opposite The fight between the ying and yang is a fight you’ll never win I studying humans that makes me an anthropologist I’m not into politics But I know it’s darks times Parts of the world still living in apartheid But if I don’t take this winners flight That’s career suicide Though I should’ve been a friend when your grandma died I see the illness eat my aunt laying in her bed I see her soul rising as her body gets closer to death Find a way I’ll find a way The worlds not over I will make it don’t you cry In God we trust Cos we’re not alone I need a licence to feel Internal wounds and I’m not tryna be healed I sabotage what we are trying to build Cos of feelings I keep inside but it’s time to reveal I hate the thought of just being a burden I hate that these conversations are surfaced Simz the artist or Simbi the person To you smiling but really hurting I dedicate my life and gave my heart over 20 something years left wondering how I even feel Or was it was even worth it I bottle up and then spill it verses One day I’m wordless next day I’m a wordsmith Close to success but to happiness I’m the furthest At night I wonder if my tears will dry on their own Hoping I will fulfil Amy’s purpose Angel said don’t let you ego be a disturbance Inner demon said mother fucker you earned this Like they strip you of everything your deserving Realise there is a prison is us We are conditioned as fuck Man It’s like they can’t sleep till our spirit is crushed How much fighting must we do we been fearless enough All we see is broken homes here and poverty Corrupt government officials lies and atrocities How they talking on what threatening the economy Knocking down communities to re up on properties I’m directly effected It does more than just bother me Look beyond the surface don’t just see what you wanna see My speech ain’t involuntary Project with intention straight from my lungs I’m a black woman and I’m proud one We walk in blind faith not knowing the outcome But as long as we unified then we’ve already won Find a way I’ll find a way The worlds not over I will make it don’t you cry In God we trust Cos we’re not alone And so it begins The base is an amalgamation of everything Rules are not to be played by rebels The story of never ending Your introversion led you here Intuition protected you along the away Feelings allowed you to be well balanced And perspective gave you forsight The top of the mountain is nothing without the climb Only the strong will survive Only the strong will survive Alone but not lonely Your truth unveils with time As you embark on a journey Of what it takes to be a woman

[@user-nc7ic9in4t]

Thanks

[@kristy_bell2136]

Thank you

[@rubenbrzeski49]

Theyre literally in the description of the video lol.

[@alm9535]

Powerful. Brilliant artistry, musicianship, poetry, mesmerizing contemporary dancer, choreography and storytelling. Love the instrumentation of this song. Feels like an overture.

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

Some write hits and get 200M views and some write masterpieces and get less views but get the respect of the whole artistic community. This clearly is a masterpiece. This is filled with raw emotion. Just wow!

[@armitchell86]

It's been years since hip hop hit me like this. Full body high

[@curto201]

You clearly havent bothered to find the right artists.

[@armitchell86]

@@curto201 Or again haven't provided a physical response such as a body high. I said what I said for a reason. Lol

[@Solaire_of_Astora13]

Coincidentally it's also been years since Kendrick dropped a record 👀

[@mxlxok3483]

Agree mun. I haven't heard mainstream hip hop stuff this good since early 00s days

[@nivaseesghosts]

now this is top tier rap. one of the greatest intros i have ever heard to an album.

[@jobeiden4630]

@Gravy Talks Music Wesley's Theory too

[@jobeiden4630]

@Gravy Talks Music it's also my GOAT rap album but what do you mean when it compares to the rest of the album? It might not be the best song on there but it's still a killer intro

[@izaa6189]

This song is so relevant right now. In our thousands, in our millions....

[@kavlara]

Ever just remember this song was the best thing you’ve heard in ages and gotta revisit? Yeah that.

[@Akshaylive]

The orchestral assembly is out of this world and Little Simz killed it.

[@Psalm2Charity]

this song feels like a sacred text… it feels like we don’t even deserve art like this. every verse packs a different punch, leaves tears rolling from my eyes

[@beesmonk]

have you ever in your life read a sacred text? I feel not but I'll let you into a secret they are FULL OF SHIT

[@wladchk]

Idk for me feels just ok, not something iconic or anything like that. But I had this feeling of sacred text, something written by not a human when I listened to a written testimony, a very good album, my advice is to have a listen

[@nerysjones9498]

Literally this.

[@parentaladvisory9826]

so corny wtf

[@lautashac1212]

@@beesmonk What

[@jbm8167]

how few people know of this song is just criminal tbh. one of the best artists out there

[@username-1999]

this really is the anthem of 2021

[@lostvoid3711]

Fantano

[@olgamazurek590]

can y'all believe Lil Simz just invented music? she did it againnn

[@missy2789]

? L

[@crisslmndr]

Introvert is not only a state of mind but a new artistic movement and this is the beginning.

[@chocofro3]

The music in this is theatrical! don't know how I hadn't heard this one from Simz until now. This might be my favorite from her.

[@all-caps3927]

Beautiful, so raw, so intense, yet so sincere. She sees the world from a perspective and then perfectly conveys that perspective without censorship. This is authentic music, I can’t wait for more.

[@emmalucygordon3594]

If I don’t hear this at the start of some film or musical I will be disappointed. THIS WAS FUCKING INCREDIBLE! I have goosebumps

[@user-fy6cw3uj3r]

The music video is the film x

[@pragyasingh2297]

You took the words right out of my soul. These past 1.5 years weren't about finding out that introversion was the only way so many of us could cope with the pain. The way we can all heal collectively is by each of us finding the strength from deep inside us and sharing it with each other, and then form a force so strong that nothing can break past it.

[@chilldadofthree8943]

I feel like I'm one year late to the party. Little Simz is killing me!!!! So much talent, production team is on point. Art in motion! Way to go young heart.

[@jimmyheights5143]

Wow. Jesus Christ this my second song I’ve heard from this Messiah. Two songs in and she is artist of the 21 century worthy.

[@Joe__Ramos]

IM A BLACK WOMEN AND A PROUD ONE" 😭😭😭😭😭QUEEEENNNNNN

[@tenderisthenightvid]

My thoughts exactly! 👸🏾

[@alltonic]

She's not a queen, she's a revolutionary.

[@kiddfruit]

king**

[@rodney9387]

None of you are Kings and Queens like EVER!! You left Kings and Queens were the ones that kidnapped and sold you into slavery go read a history book 📚

[@tf9482]

@The incredible HULK nooopee❤

[@anaconiglia5796]

god she's so underrated it's unfair

[@orcajesus6621]

Truth

[@rodney9387]

🤣😂 you need to upgrade your level of UNDERRATED that shit was hot garbage

[@orcajesus6621]

@@rodney9387 name your favourite artist

[@Ms-Vlogs.]

Truth

[@bun-e9361]

@@orcajesus6621 Probably Eminem.

[@meechy9166]

Genius track from a flawless album from a GOD sent, most uplifting and beautiful Queen!!! Such a fantastic opening track!!! Easily one of the best albums of last year and to come out in the past 5+ years!!! Simz is truly one of the best out!!! Already at legendary status and she's so young!!!

[@samanthayates4753]

Love the fact it's filmed in the Natural History Museum, a relic of the British Empire and colonialism

[@ugh4387]

"i study humans that makes me an anthropologist" YAAAAS WHAT A BAR SIS!!!! 🔥

[@marcushudson6528]

Truss me.....

[@beesmonk]

REALLY? LOL

[@tinyduckman]

@@beesmonk yeah

[@MythicGirl2210]

I feel recognized 🙌🏾💪🏾

[@HenryHooverWorld]

Keep playing this, keep spreading this, this is the truth!

[@duskytraveller8261]

Indeed we must ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@djjlc]

That’s nice but I listen to music to escape reality not to be badgered at lol you can keep this little simz While I listen to the old one Marilyn Monroe

[@missyjackson6686]

Truths truths truths 💯 FACTS

[@davepollison4333]

Not as good as "Gimme Some Truth" by John Lennon. Or Generation X.

[@sahirde]

@@djjlc this music isn't made for you bud. It's made for people who want to engage in reality. Listen to whatever you want, we don't care.

[@thesamiraway]

a true masterpiece. I can't get tired of this

[@megandarkes5456]

Well deserved mercury award!!!!!! Sing it girl speak it!!!!

[@stevan8437]

I've missed heartfelt rap songs tbh

[@videoettaceo8900]

Amen to that!

[@zeinm.7391]

Me too!

[@wantyoursouls]

There's a lot out there

[@stevan8437]

@@wantyoursouls okay Anthony Fantano, you don't know what I've meant by that

[@wantyoursouls]

@@stevan8437 yeah i don't know how i relate to fantano but ok

[@keiththevisionary]

This Masterpiece was a sign that a Global Rebellion needs to start now.

[@mohamedkamara8225]

NOW

[@thecinematicmind]

*WINNER* Single of 2021 TheNeedleDrop

[@illzee4048]

Sounds like old school hip-hop Much respect

[@sugeknight2664]

to be more precise sounds exaclty like KanyeWest - Diamonds Are Forever haha :)

[@wafflechai]

I love randomly finding a musical masterpiece on youtube

[@duskytraveller8261]

Same especially when you follow the artist's story 👑💯

[@szoppracz2949]

This was amazing! By the way this verse: "Your introversion led you here Intuition protected you along the way Feelings allowed you to be well balanced And perspective gave you foresight" remind me of some MBTI personality types: INFP (Introversion, Intuition, Feelings, Perspective). Interesting :D

[@royale9732]

HER MIIIIIIND

[@JaimeAdriazola]

wow

[@jadeabailey7371]

YES!! I can’t believe this comment is here :D Exactly how I saw those lyrics too. I’m an INFP.

[@shinemoon521]

As an INFP that and the whole song gave me goosebumps this was so powerful

[@zebraylonwoodruff6773]

its crazy being awoke in when your whole community isnt. You just trust your heart

[@KweziKimosi]

4 000 000 views !! It was about time though I deeply believe this deserves at least 100 000 000 more coz it's simply a masterpiece ❤

[@junglemandude]

"The top of the mountain is nothing without the climb", so true

[@kaithleen3872]

y'all in the UK make art like my lil eyes have never seen before, this is the shit i wanna see played in museums

[@Hani-nj7rl]

Lyrics: There's a war (there's a war) The kingdom's on fire, the blood of a young messiah I see sinners in a church, I see sinners in a church Sometimes I might be introvert There's a war inside, I hear battle cries Mothers burying sons, young boys playing with guns The devil's a liar, fulfil your wildest desires Now I don't wanna be the one to doctor this But if you can't feel pain then you can't feel the opposite The fight between the Yin and Yang's a fight you'll never win I study humans, that makes me an anthropologist I'm not into politics but I know it's dark times Parts of the world still living in Apartheid (there's a war, there's a war) But if I don't take this winner's flight that's career suicide Though I should've been a friend when your grandma died I see the illness eat my aunt laying in her bed I see her soul rising as her body gets closer to death Find a way, I'll find a way The world's not over I will make it, don't you cry In God we trust 'Cause we're not alone I need a license to feel (I can't feel) Internal wounds and I'm not tryna be healed (no I don't, no I don't, no) I sabotage what we are trying to build 'Cause of feelings I keep inside but it's time to reveal (reveal, reveal) I hate the thought of just being a burden I hate that these conversations are surfaced Simz the artist or Simbi the person? To you I'm smiling but really I'm hurting I dedicate my life and gave my heart over twenty-something years Left wondering how I even feel Or was it was even worth it? I bottle up and then spill it in verses One day I'm wordless, next day I'm a wordsmith Close to success but to happiness I'm the furthest At night I wonder if my tears will dry on their own Hoping I will fulfil Amy's purpose Angel said, "Don't let you ego be a disturbance" Inner demon said, "Motherfucker, you earned this" Like they strip you of everything you're deserving Realize there is a prison in us, we are conditioned as fuck Man, it's like they can't sleep 'til our spirit is crushed How much fighting must we do? We've been fearless enough All we see is broken homes here and poverty Corrupt government officials, lies and atrocities How they talking on what's threatening the economy Knocking down communities to re-up on properties I'm directly effected, it does more than just bother me Look beyond the surface, don't just see what you wanna see? My speech ain't involuntary Project with intention straight from my lungs I'm a black woman and I'm a proud one We walk in blind faith not knowing the outcome But as long as we're unified, then we've already won Find a way, I'll find a way The worlds not over I will make it, don't you cry In God we trust 'Cause we're not alone And so it begins The base is an amalgamation of everything Rules are not to be played by rebels The story of never ending Your introversion led you here Intuition protected you along the way Feelings allowed you to be well balanced And perspective gave you foresight The top of the mountain is nothing without the climb Only the strong will survive Only the strong will survive Alone but not lonely Your truth unveils with time As you embark on a journey Of what it takes to be a woman

[@horius1000]

Thankyou for typing the lyrics out Haniii

[@d3rgal]

Insane

[@Madkalibyr]

Thank you !!

[@normah6595]

You're beautiful Haniii. Thank you.

[@NoName_NoTitle]

There's lyrics in the description tho

[@thenameless2016]

It’s an anthem. Literally an anthem.

[@codylakin288]

This whole song, for me, was a progression of saying “Oh my god” with increasing volume and enthusiasm

[@Kung_fu_doctor_87]

She need to get the credit she deserves from everyone

[@smwtdmgd]

I got goosebumps

[@vonKarnas]

Little Simz for the next James Bond theme

[@AmyLetitia]

Lyrical genius. Artistic mastery of visuals. A true goddess!

[@rachelkoyama1122]

only someone like Little Simz can come out with a 6 minute song and have every second of it be equally enthralling.

[@darkkitty22]

As a black introverted woman. I’ve never related to a song this much. My inner infp is screamingggggg!!

[@Willow-cw9te]

Yassss 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@angelicachiau3448]

She is just amazing. I am speechless!!! God bless her.

[@drugstorecowgirl6982]

Her flow is reminiscent of Nas mixed with Lauryn Hill, but uniquely her own. I absolutely love it.

[@luiscv360]

she’s the real queen of rap

[@seanmcfadden6576]

Simz a *KING

[@-M0LE]

Lesh

[@esconis5304]

I feel society needs this song right now

[@chuju_hua1]

"I study humans, that makes me an Anthropologist." - This was well said.

[@jasonking4803]

That flute at 2:37...perfection.

[@petermcweeter]

She reminds me of Nas - in terms of lyrical genius and the music production - but she is even faster flowing...Amazing. She should be huge and up their with the likes of Tupac, Snoop, Dre, Eminem.etc. Hope she gets more recognition outside the UK. The fact she plays bass, guitar and piano really well is the icing on the cake to be honest. Let's hope she is around for many years to come.

[@ptolem139]

i love her but lets not get ahead of ourselves here. Nas at 19 had accomplished 100 times what Simz has in her entire career.

[@mahoganyskye3854]

@@ptolem139 accomplishments don't always equal talent. Especially in music. 💚

[@ptolem139]

@@mahoganyskye3854 in this case they do

[@Manolojimrne]

@@ptolem139 nas was also from the us

[@ajthemyth316]

Alex is slow . The comment said she reminds them of Nas as far as lyricism and production

[@RandolphUK]

So so amazing. I had to reload this so many times.

[@HenryHooverWorld]

Incredible mate

[@MRTZ1897]

Rudolph!

[@victorvukovic5841]

fancy seeing you here :)

[@Alonso-eu5fs]

less goo randy!!

[@Bod-ud2ns]

u dont gotta reload to replay

[@danielmelo2205]

gossip girl closed season one with this song damnnn fire

[@spookyfish24]

This song.. elevated by the visuals. Every time I listen to this, I feel transformed. She's incredible.

[@sbonelosthole5958]

here before this video makes history. 🔥

[@uniqueenz3697]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Rawrieatjoox3]

“ I see her soul rising as her body gets closer to death “ 🌱 “ Alone, but not lonely Your truth unveils with time As you embark on a journey - Of what it takes to be a woman “ 🌙

[@lebogangedwards6888]

She bout to phuck the game up fr! 😭🔥

[@unofficial5151]

song of the year. totally came up with that opinion myself

[@LuxOmnia]

at the moment that needle dropped, i knew this track was special.

[@groalerable]

ok i respect the message. But it is musically far from mind blowing. sounds like one of them meek mill album intros.

[@calebeedude5331]

I thought it was single of the year long before melon man made that opinion