Michael Kiwanuka - Love & Hate (Live Session)

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Michael Kiwanuka - Love & Hate (Live Session)
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Lyrics
Standing now
Calling all the people here to see the show
Calling for my demons now to let me go
I need something, give me something wonderful
I believe
She won't take me somewhere I'm not supposed to be
You can't steal the things that god has given me
No more pain and no more shame and misery
You can't take me down
You can't break me down
You can't take me down
You can't take me down
You can't break me down
You can't take me down
Love and hate
How much more are we supposed to tolerate
Can't you see there's more to me than my mistakes
Sometimes I get this feeling - makes me hesitate
I believe
She won't take me somewhere I'm not supposed to be
You can't steal the things that god has given me
No more pain and no more shame and misery
You can't take me down
You can't break me down
You can't take me down
You can't break me down
You can't take me down
You can't break me down
I can see a place of trouble
And I'm on the verge
For the love of everybody
I need something more
Now I feel some days of trouble
I'm in the house of war
For the love of everybody
Look behind the wall
Standing now
Calling all the people here to see the show
Calling for my demons now to let me go
I need something, give me something wonderful
#Kiwanuka

[@mima231000]

I am 68 years old and I am soooo grateful that I have gotten to hear this guy before I die! Love, love, love him.

[@Nhilzer]

Don't worry, you'll probably live way longer to hear more artists like Mike ;).

[@rickspatel5975]

im so sad and happy to read this comment long live your ears!!

[@moemesci8054]

Sue Sk you are fucking awesome sir.

[@jakobhk12]

there's a good chance it's a woman ;)

[@lyndasmith1335]

You’re still a spring chicken and I’m sure will be around for many years yet, dancing around your kitchen to lovely music such as this helps :-) I do it regularly

[@simonwilliams7423]

I'm profoundly Deaf and i wear a hearing aid, using the speakers 🔊 as vibrations this song feels like I'm closer to heaven...

[@DenizBadeAkkoyun]

❤

[@shawnwaldron2740]

😂💞💞💞💓...musical vibration💓

[@user-gw1dr7rt9b]

🙂 so true.

[@dannyfitzgerald9230]

Beautiful song.......your vibrations are giving you a great sense of how amazing this music is.

[@amirsalarhemati9566]

Wow u gifted from God someone who's special

[@prydin]

Probably one of the most underrated artists of our time. Why isn't his music coming out of every speaker?

[@aben5045]

Agreed! His voice is amazing, a very talented musician.

[@piyushnayak515]

I am leaving this comment here so that after a week or a month or a year when someone likes it, I’ll get reminded of this masterpiece 🎶🎵

[@yvonnec7894]

hope youre still listening 💗

[@nityanagarajan1440]

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[@tonrobert3391]

Michael Kiwanuka is a musical genius !

[@Shakeytunes]

He's ok, but genius? No way

[@tonrobert3391]

Shakeytunes He is 2016 Musical Genius. Who do you think is today music genius ?

[@LelandPalmer73]

I do agree!

[@RichardM-kv4uu]

Compared with the utter dross of modern music, he definitely IS a genius.

[@PoetaBoricuaLucha]

He is speaking against the beast.

[@johnhin1173]

91 Million views and yet nobody seems to talk about this brilliant man....THIS IS MUSIC THE WORLD NEEDS.....!

[@nedarezapour1048]

Cause this is art and it can’t be a tik tok garbage background soundtrack

[@jamesleon4883]

I was just chilling playing games and all of a sudden I hear this magic. Had to pause the game.

[@MatheusOliveiracomediante]

the same happening with Stromae. Listen L'enfer

[@valentineezegwu9668]

@@MatheusOliveiracomediante Oh yes Stromae! He’s such a fabulous artist even though I don’t understand French language but I can feel his music and I feel he should get more recognition

[@rhp_6926]

I dunno, man. I'm seeing 12.7K comments here. People are definitely talking.

[@sareengarboushian2094]

As a pregnant woman who’s having trouble with self love and being very emotional, this song made my baby dance in my belly and thats what made me happy ❤ i’ll be listening to this song over and over again.

[@andrezejobuch4527]

It's an amazing song. In fact the whole album is fantastic. Congratulations on your baby and I wish the best for the future. Peace and blessings 🙌 🙏 ✨

[@fiftythre3]

Well, I love you for sharing about your baby dancing inside! I was unable to conceive, likely due to a rape decades ago, and I have always had some sorrow about never feeling that life inside.... but the thought of your baby rocking along with Kiwanuka helps me feel it along with you, so, thanks :) I wish you and your child all the joy your hearts can hold. My adoptive son is now 35, and the journey with him has been pure joy - even the rough bits. So enjoy, enjoy the adventure of you and your child's lives....even the rough bits! :) Wishing you much, much love. Thank you.

[@petetorres2349]

God loves you and your child always remember that. You have a great purpose in life, never forget. Greetings from San Diego

[@doodoo597]

​@@fiftythre3❤

[@nikaproust]

Bless you, Angel ; Love and respect from a French young lady :)

[@alliewanjiru]

You Can't Steal the Things That God Has Given Me.. Favorite line

[@pamala3]

That line is so deep and beautiful! Especially TRUE🤟✌️

[@alliewanjiru]

@@pamala3 it is..❤

[@jadrankakrajina391]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@numbnnuts1]

Definitely. That's the words is a hurt man picking up the pieces and putting his life back together

[@materidouska286]

Yesterday, I decided to go for a lunch with my son, didn´t feel like it really, but dragged my lazy butt to our favorite eat out place anyway. While I was getting my food from a buffet table I heard THIS playing from speakers. I froze immediately. I sat down and started eating, listening... I was in awe. I couldn´t help myself, with mouth full and still chewing, I rushed to cashier´s counter and asked a man behind it who´s music they were playing. A lovely man just smiled and gave me a 10-minute long lecture about this artist I have never heard about before.... how happy I am now I went for that lunch yesterday. I discovered a gem.

[@pawekawalec4431]

Verb Sankt sankte See Name immer richtige als zite für sicher wo und wie geht's wo. Wish you State as wide I see meaning, thankfully.

[@pawekawalec4431]

For Denise and wide variety of humanity in meaning. TK

[@rsmania01]

Life's a funny thing

[@TheSilentpulse]

why exactly you add that was it was hard for you to go to launch with ur son?

[@rsmania01]

@@TheSilentpulse what's your problem?

[@hansschmidt282]

They still exist, the young guys who successfully make real sounds with real instruments and real music with real emotions. Hats off, this is great soulful music!

[@adamlongson6777]

It really shines through doesn't it

[@vijaykumars4653]

Yes it is !

[@swavnasahoo711]

*guys and gals. the effortless originality is like a luxury here.⚡🌸

[@zebode6681]

I was thinking the same. Lovely album

[@OzyYusaf]

real music...

[@crewsocr]

Can you imagine being the producer behind the glass listening to this masterpiece not having to touch a thing

[@mrs.brugger5928]

Very thought provoking statement.... Love this

[@gabbyloudon]

@@mrs.brugger5928 I had the same thought as you exactly.

[@laurenbrotman5011]

Brilliant thought. True.

[@juice2620]

The idea that an artist is so gifted that a producer doesn't have to set up mic locations/levels or mix/master is pretty ridiculous and idealizing of the artist. He is gifted no doubt but sound engineering just doesn't happen miraculously.

[@VaughanVanDyk]

Interestingly the actual producer of this song, Danger Mouse, is not behind the glass but the one seated playing the guitar

[@laurasimon4096]

This is not just music, this is something else, it´s that kind of songs that makes you fly away for a moment.

[@MrThidious]

Underrated comment... this song literally transitions your soul

[@dianepaquette1892]

So so true

[@Calboy90Tv]

bullseye

[@nadiacersosimo1399]

Vero😊

[@TinkerbellG65]

Yes! Well said 👍

[@sherenecole4351]

Just on my break and listening to this song just eases my spirit. I’m a nurse and working through this covid pandemic. Thank you Michael Kiwanuka

[@barbiedueck2273]

Sherene Cole thank you for all you are doing ❤️

[@beautifullybrokenrio]

Thank you, Sherene, for your courage and caring! Bless you, 😇

[@almarzooqmaria]

Thank u sister for all of your efforts u are one of our strong smart heroes may the whole universe bless u ❤️❤️

[@jonathanweiss5849]

true hero! thank you! you are so appreciated!!

[@ronunderwood1584]

I just want to say thank you. God bless.

[@AnkitSingh-om6qs]

Finally, this generation got some music to grow up with!

[@rossellacaliandro6965]

9l

[@rossellacaliandro6965]

Ĺ

[@MH-gc2hr]

Says every single generation ever. For decades people have been bitching about 'modern' music.

[@pianojacq]

That's a very true statement. Too much junk out there. This is musically interesting, the lyrics are awesome and the atmosphere just blows you away. Can't get enough of it.

[@pianojacq]

@@MH-gc2hr That's fair, but the truth is compared to the 70's and the 80's there is suspiciously little talent that makes to to any degree of visibility. I was visiting a store in Eastern europe to get some coffee for someone and ended up standing there nailed to the ground to listen to the song. Not a whole lot of music made today has that kind of power.

[@lakishaharvey107]

i want to thank the tv show suits for playing this because i would have missed this work of art

[@ryanvandy1615]

Same. Had to look it up right after

[@Tapaderas]

🫵👎

[@blessedtrucker]

Same. Love this.

[@miguelcamacho-real5806]

Me too. Had to Shazam it soon as I heard it. Pure 🔥

[@Richboiimikey_]

Here from empire …

[@darivera4806]

I don't understand a world where this man isn't getting Grammy after Grammy but instead awards go to one hit wonders or pop/rap artists with a fraction of his talent.

[@MET87]

it is by design. it used to be called brainwashing, but now it's just the new normal. Also, people don't appreciate sadness, melancholy, soft, deep emotions that make you look into your soul and ask questions and truly feel reality anymore. Today people want fake shallow things that confirm their status and power, that gives them adrenaline and a sense of dominance over the others. Just like in a prison, the worst and the most violent are in control. Instead of compassion and healing we choose destruction and chaos. It's the inherent violent nature of the evolutionist approach to life. And although the nature of this song is incredible optimistic and beautiful, it probably comes, like all true great art, from pains and shame and misery. And the establishment can't admit that in a world of glamour and virtual happiness. Even if 100 M views say that we're still human.

[@davidparrish1205]

Because the record companies own the radio stations, they only play/award what they want you to hear. That's how they make their money.

[@markblanc5993]

Because people are morons and listen to whatever garbage they put out

[@auh11]

💯

[@rebeccadee4107]

​@@davidparrish1205 Not every radio station has sold out, thank God. I heard this on the radio.

[@twotwo647]

“You can’t steal the things that god has given me… no more pain and no more shame and misery” that hit hard.

[@sevchyk]

That’s a nice line, but this song was given to him by Moby, not god. Check Extreme Ways by Moby.

[@rosewest5168]

@@sevchyk Really ...Moby?

[@sevchyk]

@@rosewest5168 Yes, why not. He listened to some of Moby’s live concerts and stole the chord progression…

[@sevchyk]

@@rosewest5168 That’s my personal opinion.

[@sevchyk]

@@rosewest5168 Do you have Facebook?

[@srht_ky]

The people that disliked this song should get covid tests done, because one of the major symptoms is no taste

[@terehiateira8982]

Bahahaha!! I love this!

[@lexcorp213]

🤣

[@m.evainthetruth7389]

HA! Ha!haaa! I prayed for a good laugh.I didnt think will come through comments! ...and God's timing was ~"just Perfect" said Goldilocks 💫looking up thanking for this beautifull music🕊🙏🎶🤗

[@bobbiesmith5118]

So cleverly said

[@medhatushti8776]

Hahahah

[@michellehill718]

"You can't steal the things that God has given me!"😊

[@drjp4212]

Like a child..."she won't take me somewhere I'm not supposed to be"...like prison? The purge, redemption after a break up.

[@robertsimmons2974]

This song is for everyone who has ever had pain in their heart

[@robertsimmons2227]

Pretty good song pop

[@nikolagujanicic7828]

I'm always 3-4 years late when discovering new music. Glad that I have not missed this treasure.

[@joshmoracha1348]

same

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

Good thing is because of the internet now a days time is relative.

[@snursm4749]

Same))) and also glad 😍

[@brianschroeder8592]

I hear ya

[@snuggykitten]

Same! I found it on a Sonos playlist just now! WOW!

[@kasuleisaac5874]

As a Ugandan and a muganda in particular..!..am proud of you kiwanuka..do you know what your name means? It means a victorious person And you have proven it..love you my brother..

[@deelayjoy4653]

🔥A F R I C A will be exalted. All that was stolen will be restored. There is a treasure deep inside the dirt. It will feed the world. Rising prophets and peace makers. ✨🌀💧💙💧🌀✨

[@deelayjoy4653]

@@scladoffle2472 not Michael, this video is stolen. Go to Robin D. Bullock channel.

[@shaktipriestess2553]

Awe, I’m touched by this positivity towards your fellow Countryman, that’s beautiful ✨

[@13rjdat11]

very nice written (you touched my heart whith your words).👏💪👍

[@anshulkumar1530]

Standing now Calling all the people here to see the show Calling for my demons now to let me go I need something, give me something wonderful I believe She won't take me somewhere I'm not supposed to be You can't steal the things that God has given me No more pain and no more shame and misery You can't take me down You can't break me down You can't take me down You can't take me down You can't break me down You can't take me down Love and hate How much more are we supposed to tolerate? Can't you see there's more to me than my mistakes Sometimes I get this feeling - makes me hesitate I believe She won't take me somewhere I'm not supposed to be You can't steal the things that God has given me No more pain and no more shame and misery You can't take me down You can't break me down You can't take me down You can't break me down You can't take me down You can't break me down I can see a place of trouble And I'm on the verge For the love of everybody I need something more Now I feel some days of trouble I'm in the house of war For the love of everybody Look behind the wall Standing now Calling all the people here to see the show Calling for my demons now to let me go I need something, give me something wonderful

[@Squirrel1]

Beautiful,profound ,truely medicine for the soul. Utter classs.

[@Probabilityislife]

Special place in the afterlife for lyric leavers 🙏❤️😂

[@alonsoquijano1731]

Ba-ba-badum-bum

[@JumboWiniata]

Keep up the good😮 work very awesome 😊

[@mikezen5101]

A masterpiece. For every bad day, for every good day, there is this song.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

Louis Litt/Donna Paulson

[@esmeraldacam]

Lovesick brought me here and I'm so glad it did.

[@TheSarahCherry]

SAME OMG AMAZING SHOW

[@Broeske3]

You sir just gained a fan. What amazing music. These days is so hard to find new refreshing and soulfull music without profanities. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@Ninjalectual]

Why would you care whether someone curses or not? Especially why would you not listen to awesome music just because of a word choice?

[@Broeske3]

Ninjalectual The music may be awesome but words give you thoughts and that can affect a person. Cursing has a negative effect on the human mind. Combining that with music and instrumental vibration makes it more effective (destructive more to say). Positive poetry and metaphorical lyrics can help you develop and think better. Just senseless cursing on the beat is not very inspirational. Every person is free to choose his or her music. It's just the way I interpret music.

[@Broeske3]

Cappah why are you so mad. This is the music I like. A lot of people don't like Lequid Swords 😉 (I do). Do you judge all these people? Don't hate.

[@Broeske3]

Cappah It's OK to be mad. Maybe my comments hurt your feelings. That was not my purpose. I didn't say that any curse word in a song is bad. What I am talking about is that a lot of music only talks about ass and sex. All day. It's a positive change to hear some music like Michael Kiwanuka. Again this is my choice of music.

[@Ninjalectual]

You say "cursing has a negative effect on the human mind." Can you cite your source on this? Because I've never heard of any study finding this result. I'm beginning to think you just made that up, because it fits what you *WANT* to believe, rather than fitting how reality *actually is*. This, sir, is how ignorance proliferates.

[@zmerc1969]

This song is out of this world. The voices and all the musicians all in perfect harmony

[@user-ro1mp8py2e]

Вы с какой страны

[@user-ro1mp8py2e]

Я просто тему слушаю, и балдею

[@debbyfrank6459]

Just discovered this song on Suits, had to find the artist and hear it in it's entirety. Looking forward to discovering more from Michael ❤

[@chriscravens8318]

Also here from Suits

[@karinaferreira2642]

Suits the tv show?

[@fritzmiller9792]

Same here. This video just mesmerized me for 8 minutes. ❤️

[@klb1956]

Suits is why I'm here

[@debbyfrank6459]

yes@@karinaferreira2642

[@ryans.4715]

As a recovering heroin addict this song is probsbly the most soulful thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Revisit it every so often

[@cob8198]

brother i feel u, been on the same train as u, much love.. chris , glasgow, they dnt know how hard that life is. l8tr.

[@ryans.4715]

@@cob8198 definitely gets easier over time but definitely one of the hardest things I had to go through on my own.

[@mikemalo6336]

god favors those who find beauty in life

[@jula-0103]

Godspeed. Just for today. X

[@evanjameson5437]

get on with living--get after it everyday and never back off from saving yourself and live your life--never back off from loving yourself!

[@natashacorker3006]

'you can't steal the things that God has given me'🙏💕

[@vyn0007]

yass we die with it manifest or unmanifest

[@CrownOfGoldCompleatSacrifice_2]

That’s right

[@didemdidem100]

I am from Turkey. Today this song just pop-up my mind. There are no words that describe our feelings. “No more pain and no more shame and misery”

[@americangirl-]

This American girl loves u ....Sending love 2 u & Turkey ✌❤🌎

[@Ronnie392]

Enough love to the people of Turkey and Syria

[@americangirl-]

I made a terrible mistake by not Sending love 2 Syria 2....Sending love & prayers 2 both Syria 🇸🇾 & Turkey 🇹🇷 ✌❤🌎from 🇺🇸

[@tinabeckmann4896]

Prayers going up

[@afakkobyab5982]

...bir Türk olarak seninle gurur duyuyorum :D sevgiler.

[@saleembassadien7144]

"Can't you see there's more to me than my mistakes...." so profound.

[@lostsheep5954]

Facts.

[@NN-tp4hs]

Words are only words, the dream is staying only a dream...

[@neetkal8449]

why can't I see that

[@tzzv3292]

@@neetkal8449 crying..

[@nikolays8571]

Tell it to my very soon to be ex-wife lol :D

[@vgueafrica]

“YOU CAN’T STEAL THE THINGS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN ME.” AMEN!

[@radhaagarwal101]

Amen

[@altheawarren729]

YES!!!🙏🏾 Gifts from God!

[@khalilissami4877]

Amen

[@sabanoamanda1686]

Amen

[@Febbyola45]

Amen

[@jmeluci]

Suits brought me here. the first time i heard this, it caught my attention immediately. i love the feeling of discovering a masterpiece. it's been so long since i heard one that suited my emotions.

[@Yellowkryptonite]

I’m just mad this has been up for seven years and I just found it. So soulful.

[@millerjames2729]

Facts bro. Facts 💯

[@jesserobinson3964]

As a 25 year old just released from prison this song makes me look back to my time spent in the system and all the time lost. I was sent to the penitentiary at 19 years old for a crime I truly didn’t commit and have spent my entire adult life to this point stuck behind walls because our corrupt system deems it “just”. When I watched the new show on Netflix and this song came on that shit hit me hard. Perfect moment for a perfect song. So glad I found this masterpiece 🙏

[@9847300768]

Dear Jesse, im sorry to hear that you faced such hardships, but i urge you, do not let your past suppress a future that you may have. You may face even worse now that you are out of that system. Being institutionalized has nothing institutionalizing about it in the current prison system. Pick up where you left, complete everything you start. save your time, money and your heart for thing that matters the most, which is you. Only you can pull yourself out of this.

[@MMDAMV]

I hope you're well, friend. You are immensely strong. I hope so much that you can find some peace and stability, if you have not yet found it.

[@NytZor]

I hope you're doing well, Jesse!

[@dizrh4632]

Bro, first of all, I'm sorry you had to go through the fact that you got locked up for something you did not commit. We live in a media world, you got to experience the step from being a kid into adulthood without influences, ofcourse other than the people in prison you were with, people who have made mistakes in their life or that got screwed by others or the law system. But I think in these years you get to know your trueself without influences of perfectionism on social medias. Everything happens for a reason, it might not always be a reason that we understand but it will take us to where we need to go. My bestest advice is, be stronger than your impulses and stick for what is right for and to you.

[@brucewayne1547]

Keep on walking bro keep on walking the time that has gone can’t return but u can still build urself ur strong u will make it inshaAllah

[@mainukaarthur2634]

Am from Uganda and am feeling so excited about this guy's music- Kiwanuka is a name belonging to the Baganda one of the tribes in Uganda

[@gabrielamorim2382]

That's cool. I'm from Brasil and i hear that music almost every week, it's like a pray or a crazy deep dream

[@emmanuelmukisa9302]

Only that the media group are not doing the needful to make sure he gets more followers from the pearl of Africa but for us started following him longtime and love his music

[@m.evainthetruth7389]

@@emmanuelmukisa9302 )]

[@butbutmybutt]

He touches the soul

[@michael65538]

Great music love it

[@SarahFinds]

Suits brought me here ❤ this song made that scene with Donna and louis almost stuck in the same situation but evidentially chosing different choices was very powerful.

[@soueujeffgarcia]

Me too 😍

[@juanmartin4802]

Sam suits got me here to and Donna is a hell of a wonen

[@XYLEMzeGIANT]

the guitar riff gets me everytime.. dude is straight from heaven

[@alasdairveitch8578]

In the 1970s we had Bob Marley. Now we have Michael Kiwanuka to take old white guys like me to new musical places. This is so lovely! Love it.

[@djdudemanhey]

Alasdair Veitch OWG here too. Really glad I stumbled on this. His passion and vibe reminds me of Seal’ Church Studios session back in 91

[@ToddyBaller21]

I love finding a brand new musical rabbit hole like this at 1:00am when the house is quiet. Ear pods in just close my eyes and experience pure soul and beauty for the first time… one of life’s underrated pleasures.

[@rory6315]

Amen man I know exactly what you mean.

[@williambethel6999]

Prayers 🙏 you all

[@megaoploader]

Love

[@stevecollier4741]

Mirror your comments dead right!!

[@KamisatoElias]

Literally 00:57 am when I read this haha

[@anthonyreyna8350]

I find it very rare when a song truly speaks to your soul and spirit. This is one of the few songs that immediately had me pause, reflect on life and just take it all in Ngl I cried the first time I heard this. Not tears of sadness but tears of happiness that music like this still exists. I know that you’ll likely never read this comment as this song came out years ago, but thank you Michael Kiwanuka for being a truly phenomenal artist. I wish nothing but the best for you in your career and life. Keep touching people’s hearts and souls man, it makes a difference in peoples lives, at least it did for me 🙏

[@malgorzatamilczarek9390]

Przeczytałam bo ciagle tu wracam i tez nie jedna łze uroniłam ❤

[@jennodine]

I just got emotional listening to this song again after a long time when I realized it saved my life. It was my anthem through some very dark and difficult days. What a gift that is to give someone you don’t even know. Thank you, Michael. You are beautiful.

[@caterinabonadiooconnor9982]

❤

[@reynaperri8073]

This song makes me feel very emotional also. It took me a long time before I could listen to it without sobbing my heart out. The words are so powerful. Full of so much pain that is only felt from the deepest part of your soul.

[@jennodine]

@@reynaperri8073 it takes a lot of healing before one can look back on things we went through and feel them from a safe distance. Remember that tears wash away emotional pain. Lean in and let them flow. You will feel so much better after you’re done sobbing. It’s as if when your body is heaving, it’s purging all the pain that is trapped inside you. Hugs and kudos to you. ❤️

[@edmond27355]

I'm 66 years living and counting. Life is a cycle carried along with memories and beautiful music.

[@daxpatel2838]

Lovesick got me here...best moment with perfect ending and a perfect song EDIT: 2 hrs later still here since I finished the last episode

[@rebeccalori8580]

Me too.

[@greenmean6414]

Dax Patel is lovesick a song?

[@saahir18]

Dax Patel show on Netflix

[@Catswinter]

Beautiful, unbelievable, this song is amazing. Gives me the strength to face all the pain. We need artists like this in our lives. I’m so grateful for his music.

[@soumen_das]

The guitarist my god what a talent.

[@RichTake]

One of the best songs, I've heard for the year so far. Just discovered him, and I'm loving him.

[@jjones3447]

+OptimistHunter Reel you are lucky!!!!!!

[@angelacardona7054]

I had the opportunity to see him in Massachusetts in a presentation for 30 people, for an acoustic presentation in a museum, sponsored by a local radio station. I believe that he is an artist with an extraordinary talent, who honors his roots and expresses in music what his essence gives him, I don't know what musical taste the 7. 5 people who dislike have... it's ok... the rest of us are very lucky to have him in the musical world.

[@realyouproject1054]

Angela Cardona you have to wonder what is going through the minds of the 7.5k (now 7.6k) dislikes it’s just such a fab giving song

[@ryanmcdonagh8542]

Unreal song i am so jealous of you!

[@tiffanyogilvie1217]

I live in worcester... Just wondering where this was exactly. Sounds like a great show

[@jeromesseki1507]

Came here after reading an article on Twitter about Michael Kiwanuka. I can’t believe I didn’t know thing beautiful song till today. Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@nambejjajoan]

can you please share a link to the article?

[@UtraVioletDreams]

Michael, When I'm on the way to work on my bike in Amsterdam. I sing you're song out loud! People latterly applauded me.. Thank you... No one can take me down!

[@adriantoledo4385]

💯💯💯

[@derrickmugisa802]

Suits, Seven Seconds, Animal Kingdom & now WHEN THEY SEE US, what a beauty...Uganda is so proud of you son🇺🇬

[@migulhackett2192]

Why? he is British

[@derrickmugisa802]

@@migulhackett2192 Both his parents are Ugandans who fled to Britain due to political reasons, realised that after seeing the name Kiwanuka.

[@derrickmugisa802]

Well said @kayla , I love the full song

[@levertmcdillon2346]

And Empire

[@yolandagomba147]

And Dear white people

[@enjoythesilence169]

…and then out of no where, this dude shreds this beautiful guitar solo and blows your mind… like… CHRIST ALIVE!

[@valarmorghulis3773]

This song has been featured on so many movies and shows. Fabulous track! So raw and emotional 🙌🏾

[@auh11]

Animal Kingdom 👏

[@rapallobogliasco8141]

Suits 7x08 ending

[@livingwellisthebestrevenge347]

Was just watching the Tax Collector and was brought to this outstanding song!!

[@valarmorghulis3773]

Dear white people season 2

[@admiralmccoy]

Quite possibly one of the greatest songs ever written. The melody is buttery smooth and his transitions are flawless. Vocals are pitch perfect. There are rare compositions that can transport you to another level, and this one accomplishes this. Bravo.

[@fredericosilva2623]

Lp

[@shellymorais9277]

@@fredericosilva2623 what can I say that on one else has...I lie down listening and I feel every word like it was meant for me...maybe it was...I don't care. ..you to a genius...I luv all you do and nore...

[@aclubcalledRAGE]

Totally agree and this arrangement and performance by the band is sublime

[@hutearo844]

youre kidding, best song ever written lmao, you know the pink floyd exist ? and more

[@BikeNutt1970]

Absolutely agree. All the best aspects of what makes beautiful music is here.

[@richardkovacs2671]

Sometimes in life there is someone who produces a very special song so uniq that it reaches youre soul. It hits U like a blessing and a reminder to why we never shall give up even in our worst moments in life because music like this never fails. There should be a nobel price for music like this.

[@strandgirl1000]

Yes

[@jamesthomson3372]

Superb brother, couldn't have said it better

[@mle1ravens1]

Yes! Never give up...there will always be music that'll inspire you if you just hang around and search for it..

[@patrickconnors4602]

try Luke Kelly. another master in his own way. suggest Raglan Rd. we get one every generation.

[@vipakat3498]

Then he goes and makes another one. 'You Ain't The Problem' is super beautiful, and it always hits my soul.

[@kyomuhendoedward3791]

Uganda needs to listen to this more often, come back home for a tour. 😊

[@user-sq2xg9zh5d]

One of the best singers in all times

[@flintsvariety811]

FInally! REAL MUSIC!!! Thank you ROSEWOOD!!

[@miagwynedd5181]

preach

[@dk.kapsukas2195]

Do you call saying param rparampam for about 5 minutes music?

[@seanraidley2643]

Who is Rosewood?

[@gavaritmaskvahahaha2799]

you are maimed for life if this is as much as you were able to hear, dummy.

[@gavaritmaskvahahaha2799]

king bull i mean

[@4cylindermachine203]

I am 30 min before my first marriage counseling. This song is ray of light in a dark storm.

[@nanon7392]

good luck my friend

[@Dee-573]

Hope it went well. It might seem like an uphill climb right now but keep an open mind. Miracles happen.

[@DerrickSderrickisONLINE]

Just get the divorce... Never been happier. Don't live for anyone but yourself. No one will love you like you love yourself. Hollla at me in 2 years. Your life will be changed.

[@ronmillar614]

Mate been there done that. Its not easy but we all find a song that helps us... Im constantly going thru ups n down but this tune is one of the best. Rise above it and merry Christmas and hopefully a better New year.

[@virginiacoronado7675]

My husband and I went to therapy. We celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary in October. We got married at 20, so maturing and communication was our key. Also, we didn’t have our daughter until we were married 15 years. Good luck!

[@ariadnee398]

I’m grateful to my art teacher that show me this great video

[@bolax620]

I've been fighting depression and anxiety since 2020, this song gave me some kind of power needed to wake up every day.

[@editingkinga]

try St John's wort

[@joyt3932]

God bless you sweet and strong soul...

[@MrThidious]

You're not alone my friend

[@andrelickhilaire3886]

It's not the song it's God.

[@whatisourchildrenlearning]

Michael Kiwanuka has said he himself struggles with depression and anxiety and in this song, he's produced such a beautiful release. I have also been struggling since 2020, having been diagnosed with a panic disorder. Let's embrace this momentary wonder together. All the best with your journey, I believe we can get through this. You're not alone! ❤🕊

[@srujanagham1840]

This song wanna make me go on a long drive with windows down.

[@FSousA7X]

Summer sunrise or sunset and just drive without any destination...

[@tinsleysweets1384]

This song makes me wanna cut the top off my Honda Civic

[@fernandogamboa2569]

I put my windows down today's and enjoy the ride home...

[@janelleb.9206]

With a little overcast

[@beatricedesbois2651]

Je ne connais pas. ..😉💚💋

[@2RiverPower]

I love this song. My mom passed Feb 2021. I stopped singing. This was a big deal because I LOVE to sing. Months later I played Michael Kiwanuku songs during drive to work. I started singing again especially because I related to his songs AND couldn't help singing those catchy backups - "papa bodoh po buddup buddup" became a mantra.😍 The defiance in singing "You can't break me down. You can't take me down" was also powerful during a time when I felt overwhelmed by grief. Now I sing this song with such strength and conviction. I see myself singing with Mr. Kiwanuku especially I've Been Dazed. 🤩Thank God for his gifts and honest expressions, they've been a lifeline. Thank you.🙏

[@ryanbesco8067]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I worry every day about losing my parents in the future. Stay strong.

[@eltoresito2716]

Music brings us meaning. I think we are happy when something pops and it can explain what we feel. I'm so sorry for what you had to go through. Hope you continue fulfilling your life whith meaning & happiness. Big hug.

[@2RiverPower]

@@ryanbesco8067 sorry for the long post. Worrying takes a toll on your mental and physical health, it'll stop you from enjoying life. Keep making memories with your loved ones. Live. If you are Christian, here's Scripture found in Matthew 6:34, “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” We may not be able to stop trouble in the world, or trouble in our lives, but one thing we do not have to do is worry about it. If you are not Christian.... How can you stop worrying? Mindfulness and meditation. Deep breathing. Practice self-compassion. Do a body scan. Share your fears with friends and family. Practice gratitude. Keep an emotions journal. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

[@2RiverPower]

@@eltoresito2716 THANK YOU! I'm much better thanks to grief therapy and support systems. God Bless.

[@ritab5153]

im so sorry for your loss. i hope that you feel her spirit around you. ((HUG))

[@francesrosas435]

According to TV shows, this is the song you play when you are about to do something you aren’t supposed to be doing (cheating, lying, killing). Love it.

[@neilbaumann4923]

Dude... are you kidding me. You should take a billion dollar insurance policy on your voice. There is so much passion and emotion in your songs. Well done bro. This is one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life. This song will be alive forever.

[@SubSculpter]

See, people still make great music

[@mojojojojowhitequeen1614]

SubSculpter yep😎

[@ezplayit]

Not enough unfortunately

[@BikeNutt1970]

Possibly the most perfect song. Ever.

[@rodrigojacobo7764]

This is a piece of art!

[@gibrett_]

Something about this song is life changing.

[@jennymrasmussen1305]

Life saving

[@lisamaycampbell5352]

Most definitely beauty x

[@kbell5292]

U look life changing 😉

[@chezlincooper1013]

Yep

[@oaksoldier45]

I think you find it at a point of change in your life... Then one can relate to it..or im just talkin trash..lol

[@kodeinethelast8063]

My sister is literally fighting for her life right now especially with stupid pandemic happening she needs more than ever but I'm here with her sitting by her side hoping all this will pain and suffering will end. I played this song for her and all she did was cry and hug me. Thank you for this song.... Thank you

[@at5670]

Kodeine The Last ......Hold on darling...a million silent, kind hearts bleed and say there silent prayer for you and your sister.....sending all my LOVE.....another human soul.

[@osmanyortiz241]

I hope she recovers soon...warm greetings from Cuba

[@9847300768]

Prayers & love from India brother...i will be praying for you...keep your faith in her recovery ... know that this too shall pass!

[@jovallbradley6538]

As I prayed for your sister's life tears begin to fall from my face. I pray that whatever level pain or discomfort she's in that God will remove it and replace it with pure Love, Confidence, Bliss and Nostalgia. If you please will continue to show her strength... God adores her!

[@roziworld77]

Sending you both love and positive vibes. Hope she will be better and everything will be okay.

[@gautham1051]

When I'm feeling low, this song is always there to make me high. Love you Michael Kiwanuka for this song

[@vegasflygirl]

This song was playing in the opening scene of Suits tonight, I had to stop the show and come find you - this is music for the soul! Thank you Michael

[@TheShal1k]

i did the same thing )))

[@NESMFL]

vegasflygirl - I did the same!:)

[@Cinematicallycorrect]

same

[@ZRFTECH]

same, had to shazam this as the episode was ending

[@amaranwar3051]

vegasflygirl YASSSS I LOVE SUITS IT HAS THE BEST FUCKING MUSIC EVER.

[@aviationlover787-10]

This is pure gold and Michael is one of the greatest performers of these times! This song is just perfect, there's nothing we can add here to make it better. Thanks for singing for all of us!

[@bmtziii640]

I identify as walrus, therefore I am the walrus. As the walrus I can safely state The Beatles would RESPECT. This simple chord progression is taken to a NEW LEVEL FAM! MUCH LOVE ONE LOVE

[@ZoraNealesStudent]

I'm an admirer and appreciator of his music. Thank you for touching my soul deeply.

[@philperry2239]

Tracy Snyder I agree Tracy x

[@Berta7004]

Phil Perry sofia laprincipessa

[@wpstiatwian13]

I finally found this song from the Netflix tv show “When They See Us”. This song and the show are both masterpiece and the series NEEDS to be seen by all the people in the word. Because the injustice in this word mustn’t exists and it’s truly a shame that years later after all the “Central Park Five” case happened, we’re still fighting and protest against unrighteousness. BLM

[@rijultuteja5867]

I came here from “dear white people” season 1 episode 5 last scene and I totally agree with you

[@simonwilliams7423]

Absolutely, most important drama series I've ever seen, I've cried throughout

[@nilacurry4230]

Keep the fight ✊🏾

[@rare_one97]

I finally found this song yesterday lol 😢 after rewatching When they see us. I heard it on other things too but I just didn’t know the name of it.

[@DateToTheFuneral]

It was today when I first listened to this song. I've listened to one more night without knowing this guy had so many amazing songs that I've never heard. It's this feeling of when I was younger finding out new music that relates to me on another level. Thank you so much for these amazing songs that are now going to help me heal ❤

[@spiro3010]

I cannot understand what they have in their soul 6,900 people who pressed dislike. This is a landmark song of Michael Kiwanuka, with great melody, rhythm and lyrics.

[@danielflannelly9275]

Brain dead/Tone deaf.

[@theisisreincarnate]

🤣🤣

[@medbek2544]

ther's something we call it opinions

[@spiro3010]

@@medbek2544 Yes indeed, although there is a word called "definition" on your opinion. People have logic minds to justify their opinions...

[@schmucker1989]

Try this one out: Curtis Mayfield - Here but I'm Gone

[@eme.261]

The man playing lead guitar is PHENOMENAL. Michael's a genius for giving him such a beautiful piece to play.

[@cynthiafleming5497]

It is his brother

[@eme.261]

@@cynthiafleming5497 -- Beautiful. My sister and I have that type of bond. She just KNOWS what I want a piece to sound like.

[@brianglendenning1632]

And Michael is a highly talented guitarist as well.

[@tracysample6942]

This song never gets old.

[@maryrainwater6576]

I Love this so much! Thank you Michael Kiwanuka- Love & Hate (Live Session) Oh my Goodness, Super smile:)))

[@h.f.7289]

and to all the wonderful musicians

[@JWill951]

Man I just discovered this song and artist and this is amazing. Real music. Can’t stop listening to it. We need songs like this on the radio.

[@valrobinson5434]

Jarrad Williams yes you are so right. I can get lost in this great song.

[@dana102083]

So agree..

[@markclaudel]

Agreed brother. Was very ill and almost died in the hospital. This, along with other songs, helped soothe me :) God bless :)

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Me too, this is so beautiful.

[@ryananderson9587]

Agreed. This song is a masterpiece if you ask me. Just... Fantastic music.

[@crabzmthembu7847]

who is still jamming to this master piece in 2020

[@SebastianKaczorowski]

oh man, I just discovered this piece! I can't stop listening to it!

[@jojoboban]

Quallity is timeless. Years doesn't matter.

[@moncef8994]

waaaaw

[@Meesha-MiCheLeLoved1]

Ooh me. I'm in Love 💞

[@crabzmthembu7847]

@@Meesha-MiCheLeLoved1 This Tune Takes me to a place I cant explain

[@CptFuzzAldrin]

If this song doesn’t make you just get up and move around. Don’t even have to consider it dancing, just makes me move 😊 I love it

[@mulyantiuthumani2365]

Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 big up brother 💪🙌🙏

[@curiouscreature23]

This song helps me cope with my depression

[@reecefay1882]

This isn't a song it's a journey!!! The talent in that room... The musical genius of this man...this song unites me with my father who I miss so dearly!!! So much power in words 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sgtwilko2338]

Feel for you dude. I am the same. Stay strong fella

[@reecefay1882]

@@sgtwilko2338 thanks mate you too.. this insane journey we call life ✌️✌️

[@cesarmolinavazquez9711]

Quizás varias personas lo han sentido; la sensación de estar muriendo durante una canción (más si es a partir del 5:06), ésta me genera esa sensación. Hay muchas, pero habría que contar con muchas vidas para lograrlo, con esta sería algo bueno.

[@sayyadsaioo]

I can't tell if this is a classic '70s blues tune or something from the 2010s! Either way, it's an absolute gem! Hearing it for the 1st time now! Or 30 mins ago, cuz it's been on repeat ever since :P The Lyrics, the melody, the composition, the voice! Everything is perfect! Oh and that guitar at the end! My God!

[@chrissullivan2282]

My baptism song in 2 weeks 🙏🏼☮️🙏🏼

[@CallumLomax]

Brilliant!

[@giannisgakis8056]

the best 8 minutes of my life

[@jordanrodriguez1618]

And I thought the day and age of artists with talent Was over. Hell yeah Kiwanuka!

[@susan2189]

Exactly my thoughts too, the lyrics, the band the people the melody👌

[@sinothandodlamini7187]

Same beret until I met him and KWAABS

[@atiewezelman6183]

Dear Michael Kiwanuki; heard your song last night, I could not sleep but it brings me peace,

[@Laissez_Faire]

This gentleman is way underrated. Musical genius. The passion in his voice. The composition of every track and production is some of the best 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cvassilakis]

Love the song since first heard!! But this Riff starting @5:06 takes me to space... back in Rock of 70s for almost 2 minutes!!!

[@mIRCon]

Aphrodite's Child - The Four Horsemen (1971)

[@cvassilakis]

mIRCon A Real 70s Rock Reef by Anargiros.... Vangelis, Demis and Loukas . The proof that Greeks, can Rock not only "Bouzouki"!!

[@mifune141]

Constantinos Vassilakis 100% agree.

[@brianhairston2751]

Reminds me of Pink Floyd David Gilmore solo in Sorrow

[@s.patriciakandou1660]

it's the kind of music that you listen to for the first ten seconds and already makes you wanna share it to somebody else

[@slmeucalesa1]

Amen.......and I think I just found the soundtrack to my life.

[@aronbeaux8048]

yes definitely..Ben Haward brought me to him while listen to his radio...it's been three years now...Love his voice so much

[@u5778]

Straordinaria..eccellenza 2023

[@ssakupatrick709]

Mukama akuwe akisa Ssebo kiwanuka oje ewaka e'Uganda otuyimbiremu and feel the real love behind your life Music🔥

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

_"Can't you see there's more to me than my mistakes?"_ Omg, even for just that one line I would love this. I love your songwriting so much.

[@mojojojojowhitequeen1614]

Aylbdr Madison me too😎😚

[@jonathannikcevich8667]

Straight up exactly how I feel. Shit gets me Everytime I hear it

[@stellyna74]

This song is my go to when my soul needs healing and my mind needs stillness. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift.

[@msrhdes76]

Same. 💜🙏🏽