LYRICKS - CAN'T BREATHE featuring ROBYN

Shot in Staten Island NYC | Directed by NOLEDGE PRODUCTIONS
Beat by Tom Misch ( / tommisch ) - The Journey
Written by Lyricks ( / lyricks ) | Robyn Kim (@itswobz)
Lyrics:
when i was walking through the bush of the african jungles
the people, the tribes: they called me bruce lee.
not mocking! they're just not used to my face, the shape of my eyes
so they just chose the name that just suits me.
as i walked around, they like hwaaaaa~
ask me 'do a high kick!' making noises like it's kung fu.
they just know what they see, if i don't show em any different, then to them that generalization is true. feel me?
shit~ i guess i'm a kung fu master right?
squinty eyes means they punch dudes faster huh?
people are simple, they just carry the plight.
the message of this song is in life there are stereotypes.
so...
mr officer, i'm speaking on behalf of my people.
who view the cops as a power hungry and evil,
gang, mafia type force corrupted and bad.
roughing, fucking us up behind the cuffs and the badge but...
i'm not rapping this to say 'fuck the police!'
my uncle is a cop, he keeps integrity on top but
if one of y'all are wrong, that blemishes the whole team
and good men become pigs that's hated on the block you see?
i know you're here to protect and to serve but
why is that when you just checking for herb,
you got your gortex boots bruising my neck on the curb.
i wanna fight u but i cant when disrespecting occurs.
you tell me "shut the fuck up!" when i tell you it hurts.
my friend's trying to capture it, you got to her first.
took the cam, broke the tape and ransacked thru her purse.
cops like that MAKE YOU WANNA A COP A GAT AND JUST...
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i could see the trouble in your eyes.
how many more? how many more have to die?
if justice is blind to my kind~
why can't i? why can't i change your mind?
i can't breathe.
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look, this be important. people getting pissed
cuz they see the system distorted.
madd videos of brutality getting recorded.
a father crying in the car while they kicking his daughter
mentally ill people getting punched in the grill.
rarely do the cops get caught, shit... they get rewarded.
i mean it's fucked up! captain sits in the corner.
switch the story LIL bit then he flips the report up.
only a matter of time before a christopher dorner
good cops exist, but the bad ones keep bringing them down.
i mean: the whole band could be playing on the perfect pitch right?
but one off key could just fuck up the sound.
fight the corrupt.
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i could see the trouble in your eyes.
how many more? how many more have to die?
if justice is blind to my kind~
why can't i? why can't i change your mind?
i could see the trouble in your eyes.
how many more? how many more have to die?
if justice is blind to my kind~
why can't i? why can't i change your mind?
i can't breathe.

[@ThatVideographerNick]

REAL HIP-HOP is alive and well. Thank god. Stay blessed and keep it up.

[@katlehothinane3469]

word!!!

[@SuperMatthewwilson]

if it died ya other rappers couldnt survive the smell.

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Dope music poet powerful lyricist good Listen wow powerful best hip-hop real

[@OjiSensei]

Back at it again.

[@comfytoast9009]

"Good cops exist, but the bad ones keep bringing it down. I mean, the whole band can be playing on the perfect pitch, right? But one off key can fuck up the sound." That line hits different.

[@mhk0105]

That moment when you realise that hip hop like this has done more to educate and inform your views on life and living more than your 100k education, more than your private tuition and schooling, more than your professional occupation, your personal politics, or your upbringing and parenting. Regardless of whether this man blows up or this track makes it to the top of some bullshit top 10 list for a fleeting moment of popularity, this track is Malcolm x, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King...its social and political activism that ain't here to just make you grind a chick on a dance floor or blaze a blunt to...it ain't even here to make you feel good, its here to make you think of a solution, a way out; to inspire you and enlighten your perspective on real shit. Yo Lyriks my bro, I hope you taste success in spades bro, but always remember this type of music does to minds and communities what our leaders and teachers often can't, to empower us and our capacity to affect change in our short time on this planet. For that you got my respect ForEver my brother, and I'mma keep promoting your music whether it rains or shines until its all written. Remember that when you see whack mother fuckers blow up, those mother fuckers need the accolodes but my mother fuckers need the substance and heart. Peace from Melbourne, 3012 West of the Bridge

[@steveolp1099]

Mabrook Khan great and wise words brother!

[@kenwu7]

...when you realize black people been talking about this shjt for years. And finally a few people are starting to listen. 😉

[@BritishATalien]

This song was uploaded 5 years ago and 5 years later the Lyrics are more relevant today. Like the song says #Icantbeath we need to pray more for the good ones and that the bad ones are weeded out.

[@teddywang86]

RAW

[@WhyteDem0n]

I think at least a thousands of the views on this video are from me alone. Almost exactly 3 years later and I'm still rocking this track. It's crazy to see how slept on Lyricks (and JL, ain't nobody forgetting him :-P) still is, cause this is REAL hip-hop right here.

[@micahmackenzie]

Thank you for transporting me back to the feeling of NY. Dope shit guys. DON'T STOP. Please~ IT will happen.

[@NIMMHATVRapBeats]

These lyrics, the Flow, the Singer, the Beat .. Pure dopeness

[@Ithai201]

Heard this year's ago and I come back yearly, talk about underrated! Keeping it real don't get you signed or massive and it's sad, this is hophop, Lyricks man seriously a goat of hiphop no doubt 💯

[@theweedishchef420]

👀

[@andrewmonteforte2181]

Such an underrated rapper and song!! And the guitar solos are 🔥🔥

[@faisalahmed157]

Everything about this hits your soul! Much respect and all the best!

[@nealsleepyhollows7511]

Rare that I see a video that captivates me top to bottom, beginning to end - musically, lyrically, sonically and visually. Very well done man....

[@Gen_Vauge]

This song deserves more views

[@MyLux777]

We need music like this in this generation good job man

[@madsvh666]

It's been a long time since any song has hit me this hard... The range of emotion i feel during this song; wow! Keep it up Lyricks! We need more MC's like you

[@MindofMazen]

aged like fine wine, keep fighting the good fight and make music thats immortal !

[@texasrepresent1229]

dam this song touched deep. so glad hiphop still exists... too bad it's not on mainstream anymore

[@alistbeats98]

crazy how this was 7 years ago but still hits true for today... we need to do better fr amazing song

[@zshakur]

Beautiful piece of work brotha'. U definitely deserve all the blessings coming your way! Stay as true to yourself as you have been to Hip Hop and you will go FAR!. GOD bless. U are the REAL deal homie...no doubt!

[@slothgregory]

this is the most honest and genuine hip hop ive heard in years. keep it up lyricks you're savin the artform

[@kabeyaemmamuel367]

This hits differently today...thank you for being ahead of time!

[@inmyolskoolstateuvmind2504]

hip hop is alive and well... glad there's people who truly embrace the art and really wanna story tell the message. hip hop had no labels or faces, that shit is purely soul. 💯 lyrick 👍

[@zshakur]

This song means SO much to me......

[@WilkineBrutus]

“Good cops do exist but bad ones keep bringing it down/ I mean the whole band could be playing perfect pitch but one bad note fucks up the sound/” Wow...so poignant.

[@mis2nuts4u]

Finally Some REAL HIP HOP... REAL Rhymes & DOPE Beats ..

[@greghoman3578]

This guy is actually really smart with his lyrics tell a serious story with hidden meanings and just well put altogether

[@Exohlence]

Always a Classic

[@lofiguy8136]

Lyricks bringing that real rap music! 🔥🔥🔥

[@hughjass5696]

Please don't stop making music man you got the sound, it'll catch I promise

[@MartinDef_]

had to come back to this song

[@neilenriquez6816]

Deyymm!! sounds Mary j. Blige!!

[@derrickwilllams520]

Doesn't get any better than this! #REAL MUSIC

[@sandrayancysmith916]

Love the message, lyrics, beat and vibe!

[@Alex-hw4qm]

I got chills right now. This is amazing

[@kasewonone]

Hard. So much talent. Keep up stay up

[@eddieshields1717]

Much respect brother keep doing your thing God bless

[@WBrown-jp6sj]

History is always doomed to repeat itself

[@zergthehooligan]

this song , mannnn . beautiful collab, beautiful picture, beautiful content . listen to it at least once a day !

[@musicallyhigh4864]

Such an amazing, touching and relevant song. I wish Lyricks was as big as the main stream rap artist, he is just as good if not better than most of them. BLM.

[@andreads502]

amazing song.. we need more stuff like this !!

[@SantanaDippin]

this is real dope great message and vibe you don't get this good quality music in hip hop today thumbs up

[@Mazekwon]

Is this the same Robyn that sang Show Me Love like 15 years ago?

[@Emo22girl]

When I first heard the beat I was like "damn I heard this before". Glad you put a twist to the beat, something new, and definitely going onto my repeat playlist.

[@BlazinBlack109]

Was it from a chillhop Mix?

[@scoots1991]

Frank Goita it is from a chill hop beat but I can’t remember which one

[@JohnConner0420]

Thanks for proving me wrong about todays hip hop!

[@bodhisativaa]

A lot of good stuff in the underground scenes. All countries all races.

[@JohnConner0420]

Agreed!

[@cindylee6005]

if you are no longer in doubt check out "year of the ox" while you're at it look at teambackpacks page and you'll hear the true beauty behind the struggle , so many talented/gifted artists that aren't profiting off poisonous thoughts. you won't regret it...

[@JohnConner0420]

Cindy Lee Hey thanks! Yea, I am already a big fan of team back packs! They keep me informed! LOL

[@PatClassic80]

If ever you are losing faith, youtube labels like Rhymesayers and Strange Music. Watch Team Back Pack videos. That is how I came across Lyricks, because he is part of a Duo called Year of the Ox. Find the independents. Hip Hop in the underground and on Independent labels is actual hip hop. Everything is else is over commercialized, over produced with sub par to mediocre talent.

[@DANakaDANtv]

Good stuff Rick! Congrats on the video.

[@Mr_ImmortalDb]

Anyone that's dislikes this song has no soul wat so ever it's hard to not tear the moment she kicks in man no joke

[@richxiong4397]

keep it up brother. To me, this kind of music touches my soul.

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Dope music awesome poet powerful Cool lyricist the message

[@tamlevelkim]

Dope song and visuals. Not alot of songs with meaning like this anymore! Keep it hip hop homie!

[@ChannelPKtown]

Real music with depth.

[@thexonic]

This is so amazing! I love it!

[@AkiraRoyale]

instant fan!

[@zoneali101]

bro what? I'm like why the FUCK has it taken me so long to find dude

[@AkiraRoyale]

+zoneali101 exactly

[@brianmedrano3203]

+zoneali101 tell me about it I just heard them today wow

[@xmaiwaltertheray1490]

I think old school type of music is coming back!

[@chefinite]

And here we are, back again suffocating.

[@creyt6937]

Respect Bro!

[@schoolboyio3183]

Dope... Always got a fan after this one

[@stevenbell482]

wow goosebumps!!!!!

[@kylearonce1370]

It was relevant then, it's still relevant now... But I wish it wasn't.

[@darkknight-to2mk]

Real hip hop _ nice work

[@gennsu39]

Im glad I can understand EVERY word. Thank you!!! Finally someone gets it.

[@johnwayne410]

coming from cali here and your muzik is all good. keep pushing hard

[@seanhammond5246]

who can thumbs down this song ??? straight hating ... do your thing bro

[@user-ve4gr4jd7s]

people who think that an Asian isn't in a position to talk about these issues I guess... but we're her to keep upvoting it since it still reflects the reality of the world we live in

[@robchen5762]

One of my fav songs from y'all to this day.

[@Gen_Vauge]

This beat and his flow, I don't need to say anymore than that.

[@mr.rattlebone4902]

it absolutely blows my mind this guy isnt more well known. Even as someone who supports cops, finally someone else gets it. Theres bad cops, theres good cops. And the bad ones need better punishment.

[@marvellthegreat6233]

Super real, obviously hip hop still lives. feat ROBYN S thoooo, almost made me cry son!

[@BlazinBlack109]

I just discovered The Yox and I have to say I'm disappointed happen sooner. I fuck with them heavy. This instrumental was in a chillhop mix I think.

[@JohnBrown-jh8lr]

Beautiful Inspirational And Empowering Big Brother, Keep Up The Good Work And Don't Quit,

[@NickelSunn]

Love this joint. YOX keep it movin. One love from BNE, Australia.

[@VBCVeryBigChannel]

When the goverment talks about global warming; They are referring to this song & video. So happy these guys came into the game strong

[@Dmfwu]

Really diggin the vibe in this. Aint like the main stream shit nowadays

[@joshuapark1749]

Rick Lee is the man. Spittin facts.

[@firebrnd13]

This song is so underrated, and the video is legit.

[@samb9925]

Feeling this one all da way out chea in the Bay area Cali.. good music!

[@Ourvoyage9]

madd love from over in the UK!! dont stop what you are doing

[@ryanrusstey6677]

Just luv this song..

[@RONALPHA1]

so necessary....great video!!! Bravo my dude.

[@alwayshungry1751]

Man.. this is powerful.

[@blockparty3973]

Dope

[@tuckersdadnb]

subbed and set my notification....Hip Hop is Alive and well. I'm 40 and still finding new Emcees and Underground Talent. Amazing !

[@DJYGTUNISIA]

Big Respect From Tunisia !! Nice song ,Real Hip Hop ...

[@siarahmanian4901]

This dude deserves a deal and more

[@ROGUEETHIC]

sick sick

[@Jeremiah_777]

Damn bro, I got locked up, been through hardships, and am still going through the struggle, that was when I was 17 by the way, I’m 21 now, keep this music up, you gonna make it bro.

[@YEAROFTHEOX]

Welcome back king. Let's live honorably. #OXGANG

[@Jeremiah_777]

YEAR OF THE OX damn right man💯

[@ArtIsAmor809]

My dude... This. It's fucking BEAUTIFUL!!! Omg... Almost made me tear up.

[@katlehothinane3469]

that's me!

[@kingrecline4343]

This is beautiful my dude! Keep doing what you're doing! YOX!

[@jailene3348]

2018 and I still here...

[@flashyisaac]

Need more of this truth...

[@sashacancel4518]

One of many good songs! 👌

[@tonydillard339]

Nice Track! Real Nice!

[@Neariah_israel]

Real rap. This is music..

[@ProQuo360]

Dang. Spit over Tom Misch production so nicely! Word.

[@EzekGoro]

What a great piece of art i've discovered on this one

[@DivineSuns]

Yo this is quality pure true honest hip hop right here. Salute brother!

[@Skeletxrn]

This is real hip hop keep it up bro your the real deal

[@valentinebyalik972]

powerful music!

[@TekVi]

perfect morning jam in the office

[@NIMMHATVRapBeats]

This is so dope man ... All those Tracks i found by lyricks and year of the ox ... Pure dopeness ! And nice WU represent also ! ❤️

[@jackd1993avfc]

I'm so glad somebody spat over this beat, done a great job of it as well.