Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Flower (feat. Victoria Canal)

Official music video for “The Flower" off the forthcoming Stay Human Vol. II record, out now.
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[@cora5584]

I am a part of the Chicago Children's Choir and I feel so honored that I was able to sing this song for an audience. The world needs to hear this song and learn from it.

[@JB-tc5xu]

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr. #BeTheLight

[@tyclairep3744]

I love this!

[@oliviaaafaber]

Agreed! Beautiful! 😍🥺😭

[@imtheproblemitsme1989]

Can I just say this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I was lucky enough to go and see him live back in October of last year. He introduced this lovely lady that he is singing with and her story is absolutely amazing. The story of how they wrote this and everything that came along with it is just so beautiful and touching. I am so glad I got to hear them play this song live and to really experience this for myself. It really is truly a life-changing thing to hear someone say something that you've always thought. What I mean is that we all should think the way he thinks and we should all support each other.

[@perezynkrs1]

This needs to be passed around

[@imtheproblemitsme1989]

@@perezynkrs1 well thank you but I'm only speaking from the heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@perezynkrs1]

@@imtheproblemitsme1989 yvw I know you are I am to this world is filled with bad ppl

[@imtheproblemitsme1989]

@@perezynkrs1 yes it is unfortunately but I do really hope that one day we can all at least for the most part see eye to eye and live in peace and harmony. It's obviously not going to happen overnight but humanity definitely has been trying to make a change for the better

[@perezynkrs1]

@@imtheproblemitsme1989 I pray for that as well but as long as the bad exists I don't think so

[@robbiegarber898]

Thank God for Michael Franti. By the strength of That One, may the world grow stronger than itself; Let us all awaken on a day where peace has spread faster than hate, and we all sing in the language of love. Blessed be those who strive towards peace.

[@chasecope700]

Correct!

[@Plantscapes]

Robbie Garber AMEN, Brother!

[@animalsknowbest8340]

Amen!

[@karenshaw607]

amen!!! peace

[@samuraiboy497]

It’s gonna be hard there is so much hate online

[@JohnnyAfghanseed]

powerful message. and a very emotional track, hard not to shed a tear for all the loved ones lost.

[@bryanplumstead9005]

Made me cry

[@lovelynikki2476]

As a mom who lost her son to gun violence 4 year's this song touches my soul. It makes me know that I'm not alone and that everyday is a new day to start a new no matter how hard it is.

[@ghislainebaird1477]

I am crying right now and cant stop Thinking about highland park and uvalde

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

You did not lose your son to gun violence. You lost your son due to criminal violence. A person killed your son, not an inanimate object. Sorry for your loss, and I hope the one who took away your son has been brought to justice. Peace.

[@moannan2444]

Thank you both for this your voices were beautiful. I cried, smiled, choked up and was moved all at the same time. One of the reasons I enjoy your music so much is because it seeks to find love and healing in the very spirit of the song. Thank you for being a part of my life soundtrack. #Ilivebyhelpingtoheal

[@lisarueff3125]

Michael Franti - this song is everything. Thank you for your lyrics, voice and heart.

[@mariashere9909]

My eyes are not dry. I am grateful to Michael Franti and the people he works with for bringing so much love and awareness to this world. His music moves my heart!

[@lskyy]

We could be the healin' When you're feeling all alone We could be the reason To find the strength to carry on In a world that's so divided We shall overcome We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun What would I say to my son or to my daughter If they came and asked me bout these days What kinda reason could I give for all the hate that's standing in the way Wish I could tell em that nobody's gonna judge them And every stranger on the block is gonna love them No bully in the world will ever hurt em But I can't say that today Woah-oh No one could ever take your pride from you Speak your truth and let your spirit fly Cause we could be the healin' When you're feeling all alone We could be the reason To find the strength to carry on In a world that's so divided We shall overcome We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun What could I say to every woman who was ever told By a man donl try to reach too high What could I say to every girl who was betrayed And told to keep the pain locked inside Wish I could say nobody's ever judge me Every stranger on the block is gonna love me No bully in the world is gonna hurt me But I can't say that today Woah-oh No one could ever take my pride from me I'll speak my truth and let my spirit fly Cause we could be the healin' When you're feeling all alone We could be the reason To find the strength to carry on In a world that's so divided We shall overcome We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun Ifs like somebody dropping a pebble into a pond And sending ripples out to the world Woah Woah Yeah Yeah Woah (Everybody say) Woah Yeah Yeah Woah Woah (We could be the healing) Yeah Yeah Woah (Everybody say) Woah Yeah Cause We could be the healin' When you're feeling all alone We could be the reason To find the strength to carry on In a world that's so divided We shall overcome We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun (Flower in the gun) We could be the healing We can be the flower in the gun We can be the flower in the gun

[@jimmyjahn8254]

Almost 2 years later, this song continues to give me hope for a better tomorrow. I work in a school and I'm working on showing this song during music class. I work with students enrolled in special education, and many of them have had an experience, or know someone that had an experience with gun violence. I think this song will be perfect for them.

[@perezynkrs1]

Ty for being a teacher and ty for doing what you do I applaud you keep up the good work

[@anniefrancesca1257]

This song is the anthem for worldwide healing in 2020

[@Feliciacosby]

Meh love this song 😍

[@womanofacertainage5892]

2022

[@perezynkrs1]

@@womanofacertainage5892 I'm listening to this in 2022

[@chadb8168]

I'm crying with a smile on my face... love and healing to all those suffering. Let's be the healing.

[@colesmyth5581]

It’s sad to see how are world has turned out to be, this song shows the light that shines through the dark.

[@frankherrmann6094]

Ich höre M.F. seit 5 Jahren. Bin sein größter Fan. Habe noch nie so viel Sinn, Herz, Verstand,, wichtige Weltpolitische Themen, Menschlichkeit aber auch Freude am Leben in der Musik gehört. Danke dafür. Das baut unheimlich auf und gibt Power für den Tag. Mach weiter so !!! Grüße aus Deutschland 🙋🏼

[@Seattlepsych1]

Thank you to Michael Franti and all of these amazing survivors. #SurvivorStrong

[@graceal-amarra7703]

It's been 23 years now since I first saw Spearhead in Taos (2xs) 1996. My daughter - 8 weeks old- sleeping cradled against my belly in a "sling".. perfect view from the mesa - ⛅ setting + full 🌒 rising above the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the distance...dancing loving this memory today as i rediscover same creative positive spirit energy of Michael franti ! Namaste & ty

[@elizabethburnam]

we need this kind of beautiful honesty, musically & visually, in this country. Thank you so much! It's wonderful

[@davidfaulkner7456]

I am glad he chose song writer over attorney

[@stacysatya339]

You did it again Franti and co! Peace, love, Unify. Thank you to all who stand in this video, thank you to all of those no longer here... may we find a way to Change this expression and ease of choosing Hate so your deaths are not in Vain.

[@hey.its.claire5285]

Thanks for doing this song it show how many people have got hurt but most survived happily

[@JillRosell]

FRANTI for PRESIDENT! :) and I am serious !

[@kaliajones603]

Jill Rosell He has my vote!

[@kaliajones6538]

He has my vote!!!!

[@ladynoir5953]

Yessss

[@BoogieBrew]

He's too beautiful a being for such a toxic job, but yes, wouldn't that be amazing and what sort of country could we be with such compassionate leader?

[@IgnisPhoenix]

He'd get my vote.

[@annehaight4530]

I’m in tears..so special..and yes We all can be the healing again and again! Thk u

[@abbimikell7099]

Powerful, loving, hopeful. Made my cry.

[@tylercat1437]

This my favorite, very powerful message

[@MatthewBofenkamp]

I was a short walk away from the Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting when it happened. It was the biggest anti-semitic act of terrorism in American history. It happened in one of the safest neighborhoods of my city. I never thought I'd have so many people contact me to make sure I was alive in one day. I got choked up watching this music video and seeing that massacre memorialized here. Thank you for remembering us.

[@garrygballard8914]

💝 beautiful song, Great job. 👍

[@dlinadyhania]

it's a beautiful song and video!!! thank you for the love you give us and the world!!!

[@leahriordan9160]

Love this song #theworldneedshealing

[@Bear78420]

Thanks yet again brother for spreading the love ✊🏽❤️

[@eclipseyuki2]

Micheal Franti, your music is my strength to carry on.

[@unstruckturedmind77]

This made me teary. A great song. Thank you for your expression.

[@silverteacakes]

I was deeply moved by this video. What a powerful way for us to visualize whose lives were affected by bullets. This is real, gun violence is not fair and we need our congressmen to do better. We must change our laws and we certainly need to LOVE more. God bless you for making such a heartfelt, beautiful video. Let’s VOTE for change. NEVER give up and NEVER give in. WE CAN DO THIS! ♥️

[@offbeatmgmt1]

From the UK - This heartbreak has to be stopped.

[@Sizzlor]

London's murder rate is higher than New York City's. Aren't guns banned in London? 🤔

[@kaliajones603]

Mr. Strontium Why don’t you not worry about them. We should focus here with us! We shall overcome!

[@jake6370]

@@kaliajones603 so your argument to his point is to have him ignore the fact that banning the guns wont stop crime?

[@kaliajones603]

Jake Berendzen It will getting rid of them will stop mass murders what are you saying?

[@kaliajones603]

Jake Berendzen I am in America, London can worry about there thing but I’m focusing on this. A knife can’t do the amount of damage as an AR 15

[@ecto78]

I loved the song when I first heard it, and the video made me cry and was beautiful! Thank you Michael Franti & Spearhead for spreading a message of love and acceptance and against gun violence! The whole world needs to hear this, and we need to react to each other with love. All the people who participated in the making of this video, my heart goes out to all of you, and I am so thankful you each were a part of helping spread a message about healing.

[@jrose4209]

Go Michael and Victoria, love the video

[@karenshaw607]

i get up every morning and listen to this song, its the healing!!!

[@samtipton9402]

Seen them both in concert luv the message in his music!!!!

[@calvinsinvula5172]

JAH bless, shalom to all listening

[@stealthycal5029]

Heard this in the bathroom at my job and immediately searched it up. I cried in my car...and then saw the video and was even more moved. I have family affected by gun violence and get emotional whenever hearing of another shooting

[@jeffreedweed]

So true. Love this. Thank you

[@michaelthomas588]

Powerful and beautiful song, and a poigant message in these most difficult and trying times...we need love, compassion, and tolerance..thank you Michael and Victoria for putting what's needed in song.

[@kanikapilau]

And the lady sounds like an angel👌🏽

[@annette7285]

Can I just thank the lord for Michael Franti

[@VanniesWorldFullOfJoy]

Me to girl

[@benjaminburnie5897]

So beautiful i love this song well done

[@garyweber195]

no matter how many times i watch and listen to this it makes me cry. Being old and having kids changed my life. i’ve donated once and will continue forever. thanks guys

[@midnightsunnn1850]

We watched this song during presentation my this teacher and it was for the Sojourn Project. It almost brought me to tears but I couldn't cry cause I was in public

[@michaelthomas588]

Please don't allow where you are to dictate your feelings or emotions because sometimes it's okay to release what one feels. It can prove liberating and therapeutic!

[@selinahopeformefarm]

4 years ago this song hit home for so many fast forward to 2023 and it hits even harder. things are getting worse! we need healing ...we can be the flower in the gun 💕

[@truthandjustice22]

Thank you, well said 🙏❤️

[@ColbyJeffers]

Really touching... thank you for continuing to create music that inspires and uplifts the world!!!

[@gratefuldead2379]

Michael may I say thank you for being a beautiful soul. I once met you in Louisville KY at a concert at Irquois Park. It was my second time seeing you in concert. I was so blown away once again by your energy. The love and happiness that flows through you is enough to choke up anyone. There are not so many people like you in this world and I would like to say thank you. Agape love to you my friend. May JAH look down upon you with a smile.

[@Animefanchick]

I cried so much I hope things get better for every victim and victims families.

[@alana9363]

I get to sing this song for my school play I’m so exited this is so meaningful because so many people have died because of school shootings and just shooting in general, Thank you

[@Kelvinllovejr]

Music is supposed to be emotional and supposed to speak to humanity. If you get famous this is what you are supposed to use your celebrity for. So glad I discovered Michael Franti and Spearhead years ago.

[@barrieevans9719]

Michael and Victoria, thank you for sharing your love. ❤️

[@dawnvitale3362]

This is one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen.

[@xxxkyle5118]

AMAZING SONG, Don't Know How You Could Dislike This.

[@anhkhoa369]

because of these idiots got mental health issues

[@susanlamar4063]

@@anhkhoa369 Yet they have easy access to guns.

[@cherribrown419]

Political trolls, those who believe that guns will be taken away if sanity persists. "We can be the healing" (above).

[@jonathangarcia9414]

cause those people wanna hold on to there stupid guns

[@rishken]

Right! This song deserves a like not dislike.such a positive msg!

[@septemberquest6393]

This is amazing in a healing way...wish I heard it earlier... Michael Franti is underrated...I never heard of this til now.. powerful...l just had to watch it again and again because it exudes a message out there in this world.thanks for the post 👍😇♥️

[@jackiestanley2692]

Wow so so powerful amazing gift that you are,Love Love this thanks for sharing your wonderful gift .God bless you always.

[@kirapyromantic4431]

Literally tears. Their voices go so well together to. Absolute perfection. ❤️

[@patrickmccabe3256]

Great song ...saw it first at the Woodstock Playhouse for the priemere of Stay Human documentary. Mental health MUST be a part of the discussion Michael

[@carolcardinale3714]

Namaste! So Grateful for You and all who Speak Out for all of us and Voicing Our Need for Love and Compassion to become the Greatest Gift we can give to each other!! Thank You for the Words and Music

[@sterrehaar2056]

Flower in the gun♥️ Too many shootings in this world, if only we could change that..we would be shooting colorful flowers straight to peoples heart. Imagine getting flowers instead of bullets

[@hiitsmescott]

Imagine trying to stop a rapist with flowers.

[@sterrehaar2056]

@@hiitsmescott i was hoping you could be a little more positive, but i do understand what you're saying. :)

[@383rain]

There is hate and violence everywhere. And although any amount of shootings is too many, Americans don't seem to realize that the amount of gun violence and mass shootings in the states is on an entirely different level from most other countries. Look up the stats. More guns don't make things safer, it's quite the opposite

[@383rain]

@@hiitsmescott look up the word metaphor

[@383rain]

Sterre haar, I agree. What a beautiful thought

[@JayneDevine]

Beyond relevant in today’s world💓

[@angelalefevre2798]

Beautiful songs - heart felt .....

[@JohannaOBrien-zz7hl]

Thanks guys these songs mean everything. Strength to carry on again. Rodney was his last name? I just remember not being allowed to watch TV and going to bed early. O'Brien. Rodney my sister Terri s first boyfriend supposedly stayed at my house in 1990. I was 7. I think he saved my life. He's the reason I'm invincible sometime. March on Washington DC computer board from heaven 24/7 monitors. Guess they leaked to the NSA. I'd tell you more but he was friends with us I guess. Haven't seen him since. Soul coughing, my favorite band one year, I used to dream about a African American man. "Move out the way Let the man through" line in popular song. Saw the day that happened, I did. I really did. Part of a story not everyone or anyone knows anyone knows included in the first part. Rodney king of kings best friend maybe. My grandfather was one of the few people with the same credentials, doctor and priest, not reverend. Underground railroad unions people. Bernie Sanders could use some more press. Our stable claim by 1960s. Mann family. Washington DC since 1880. Prohibition and suffrage never thought I would see quaker women in Washington DC that year or is that where the story comes from. We need a restock. My family moved directly into the government. How do we do all of it from there.

[@michellemurphy403]

This was a touching video...great message.

[@calicruzin4793]

Amazing song.... 🙂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Dragon_P.L.C.]

For my mentor, Danny Tuoti. You're the man sir. My brother for life. Thank you.

[@gabrielbiddle5579]

Thank you I had to leave a member of y family because of abuse and I am now homeless again. But this song gave me the hope I needeed😊

[@sunflowerjam3319]

Stay strong ..k

[@lisadalton7882]

I just shopped. Thank you for the opportunity to support!

[@tammycampbell7797]

Beautiful.

[@shooby9496]

That harmony at the beginning brings a tear to my eye because of how beautiful it sounds.

[@thomaslobao8797]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this video, by the end of it I'm always in tears.

[@Dragon_P.L.C.]

Thank you brothers and sisters. For all mankind. 💪

[@billz4444]

I am So Grateful for the tears that fall - evoked by the potential of love that Micheal sows - Shalom for The Healing of this Planet

[@huiqixu6671]

Can't stop tearing upon watching the video and hearing both of you. We can be the healing, when you're feeling all alone!

[@bejornce]

why did I discover michael franti so late? love it!

[@avabellehubbard43]

one of the best yet. LOVE IT

[@IroGraonidou]

So powerful and beautiful ❤️

[@miccalearain2081]

Thank you can not begin to say how much this song is appreciated....Where there are no words, there is this song.... Praise Be

[@adenomo4354]

Lovely. Absolutely lovely.

[@cynthiajolivette4413]

Love the words we need to get it out there too everywhere to everyone

[@MA-lo4xk]

What a powerful song with a great message delivered by beautiful voices!

[@karimhil2006]

i am from moromorocco and i loved this song soo much the fragrance always remains on the hand that give the flowers

[@scottheld4837]

For he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. Amen ( Saint Basil)

[@Northpolecrazybeatz]

We Need This In Chicago🙏🏾❤️💕👌😢

[@felixdavila8750]

Not in Chicago but in the world

[@Northpolecrazybeatz]

Yea you rite?

[@BumboRasKlat79]

The TRUTH doesnt exist with a word like "my" in front of it. The TRUTH is the same for all Human Beings. The TRUTH is an offense, but not a sin.🙏

[@ahmandakay]

I'm watching, and sobbing, and feeling, and connected to the deep call of my heart to BE the healing. What an exquisite partnership for this duet. Thanks to you both for opening yourselves to this healing song, video, imagery, words...

[@sirirostbll841]

this song gave me chills all around my body!

[@nofate72]

Gave me chills. Bob Marley and John Lennon would be proud. Godspeed, Michael Franti. Never stop.

[@TAndrackeH]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@drewkoslow7754]

My seven year old son had to do active shooter drills yesterday at school and it killed me to think he's losing his innocence. So beautiful, this had me in tears.

[@lukesmith8547]

The most beautiful flower in the world is the flower of life and love

[@toornery]

Beautiful

[@GLIDEsf]

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for including Khaiya and Amber from GLIDE Harm Reduction, and John Adams from our Men In Progress program, in this powerful piece. We are proud to play a small part in the movement to end gun violence in the United States.

[@terrystreasures4998]

God Bless you both for this beautiful song! As another song says ... Let There Be Peace on Earth and let it begin with me! 🙏

[@angelabutler4801]

Heard this song at my download at work(hydro-gear) fell in love with it but had to focus out every now and then to fight the tears so touching and so needed for what's happening in today's world..👏👏❤❤❤🌹

[@captainchumbuwumba5835]

thank you 💙💜 this is powerful Would be awesome if this was on trending

[@Braktooth]

Such a powerful song. So good. Love Spearhead. This song should have a billion views.

[@CoCre8ors]

Yessss Michael!!! Hit Tune Again

[@davep3099]

Thank you....from my heart I thank you 🙏