Mike Love - Permanent Holiday (HiSessions.com Acoustic Live!)

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The last song from Mike Love features another great reggae song, "Permanent Holiday," where he shows off his amazing pedal skills.
Percussion - Sam Ites
See other videos from Mike Love's episode:
Introduction: • HI*Sessions Episode 42...
Penniless: • Mike Love - Penniless ...
No Regrets: • Mike Love - No Regrets...
Moving On: • Mike Love - Moving On ...
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[@TheDreadedRaider]

You don't find this video This finds you. One love

[@darrenkent5701]

All are loved because all are one

[@oregrown4206]

Absolutely:)

[@reecechess7170]

So true.

[@wilmerbonilla452]

Agreed

[@irsyadzakwan6974]

Indeed. #bless

[@buckshotkb3992]

10 years later and I still come back to this song religiously

[@justinp1084]

Dude on the drums deserves some serious respect as well. He almost gets forgotten in this masterpiece.

[@bavarosmedellin7774]

El es sombroso

[@bavarosmedellin7774]

Asomándose por favor 🙏😜

[@RIZKY0497X]

hypnotizing Mikeee

[@garszmusic]

respect for the master of drums #justicefordudeofdrums

[@ChotingAdventure]

sam that's my man

[@ImmoRtal-ov9hy]

still listening until now 2024

[@wilveale2122]

The bridge of this song should have won him a grammy. So unique and creative. Amazing.

[@hdleney2]

i fucking love the bridge and all my friends think this song is weird and make fun of me for especially liking the bridge haha. Glad someone else agrees. It's so unique and catchy!

[@stickfigure27]

this whole song is on another level

[@behappy6690]

Totally, mostly shallow music makes it to the Grammy but songs that have true meaning don't seem to make it much.

[@nuckfut420]

+Hannah Leney find new friends haha.

[@brendansasquatch6109]

+Kawehi Schaper suppress the truth

[@maxgerhard4797]

putting an add in the middle of this is a crime

[@87isbmw]

Wasn't there the last time I watched but it was this time, fuck youtube! They're gonna put ads for every some now too they just announced, even the underground stuff. Nothing is sacred.

[@87isbmw]

@@michaelsclark Is that a different browser app? I'm using the youtube app

[@Nykstudio]

mans gatta eat ;)

[@danydesconocido]

Just put the song at the end and restart it, it will go away

[@recovery116]

I was about to reply for no ads myself..

[@sfisomagoso5789]

As a black South African this hits really deep man Yoooohh!! The lyrics made me cry after full ten years, reggae music is the most revolutionary music ever!

[@lucianowillemse8244]

Neh. I am a Namibian studying in South Africa. May humanity be free!

[@bjmpmalapatandistrictjail8678]

Oh, Lord I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Oh, Lord I'm taking the reins I'm breaking the chains I'm never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They'll never know I'm taking Jah highway home Oh, I've got my own path to follow Don't know if you'll overstand I've got my, my, my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could You know I would throw my guitar on my back Pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the ax And cut these chains off my sorrow So I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away, no Not for no corporate babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually open up our eyes and see They're manipulating we with so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning the unnatural state of things? It's a nightmare We're living in a nightmar Everyone's living so scared They're virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It's funny money, money, money It's all this digital currency, woah, yeah It's all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free, ooh-oh-yaeh And so it seems we'll be in this prison for life 'Cause if we keep buying then they'll keep selling the lie So it's up to I and I I... nip..., mind... and... I... Rev..., make... cel... I... change... man... words... I... be... I... own... I... (be) nip...(late), mind... and... I... (seek) Rev... (lation), make... (life) cel... (bration) I... (be) change... (seeking) man... (fast) words... (speak) I... (fuse) be... (prisioned) I... (make) own... (cisions) I (won't be) manip... (ulated), mind (controlled) and in... (undated) I (will seek) the reve... (lation), make (my life) a cele... (bration) I (will be) the change (I'm seeking), mani... (fest) the words (I'm speaking) I (refuse) to be (imprisoned) I (will make) my own (decisions) Oh, Lord I won't be manipulated Mind-controlled and inundated I will seek the revelation Make my life a celebration I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking Manifest the words I'm speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away, no Not for no corporate babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Oh Lord, I'm taking the reins I'm breaking the chains I'm never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray We'll never know I'm taking Jah highway home Ooh, I'll never go astray with na-na-na... I'm leaving the past And forwarding fast 'Cause freedom is here to stay Oh, Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power, oh-yeah We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Oh, Lord for too long they've been keeping us apart Oh yes, we got to take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour We got to take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour We got take back the knowledge Take back the power

[@Freethecommons]

Trump 2024!

[@georgeofhamilton]

Take back the knowledge Take back the ’Bama

[@majamaryla397]

Wooow! Lyrics masterpieces!!!!

[@user-vo2cw5yu9w]

@@Freethecommons not in a million years

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Better pack your bags then. ​@@user-vo2cw5yu9w

[@Steve-ec6ed]

man, I may be 7 years late to the party but I'm so glad I found this.

[@nicholasstein9204]

Dude, I love the pic!

[@franciscarojo7131]

I know that feel, love this shit Good vibes from chile🖤

[@scottyben191]

Same. Take back the knowledge, take back the power!

[@JERMTB]

same here

[@chookmusk3015]

Second that bro it's a fucking master piece

[@sarahvgrey4669]

I just want to say that i found this song while 2 tabs into an acid trip 6 months ago and because of this songs message, I completely dropped my shopping addiction, stopped using cocaine, quit drinking, quit all my toxic friends, quit my social media addiction, and stopped eating nothing but fast food. I listen to this often to remind myself of what matters. We all know how to be happy, we just have a hard time applying it to our lives. I've never been happier and healthier. Thank you for the amazing music and powerful message, dude. Take back your knowledge, friends.

[@udaymanivannan7301]

Amazing transformation story, Sarah! I went through something similar after watching Into the Wild. 7 yrs down the line, I'm sitting at the top of my human experience, still evolving and learning. Let's carry this all the way.

[@judiahhawley9789]

That's beautiful

[@vincentivanmijares4473]

i fucking love it!

[@veganmikedizzle4303]

It's amazing that I'm going through the same thing and I saw your comment. 😉🙌

[@frolilapume2263]

shouldn't quit the acid though

[@Jimpansee]

This song, lyrics and meaning are so important to me that I will have ‘permanent holiday’ tattooed on my arm very soon. Just want a constant reminder to never kneel and never be a pawn of society. Thank you Mike and blessings for everyone. ❤

[@luismanuelcasadomartin7817]

Esto si vale

[@based3052]

That's the most cringe in a comment possible.

[@Kali_Yugahhhh]

❤ never forget your power

[@klemenator]

@@based3052 based based cringe based cringe based based bringe bringe

[@Atomic_Acorn969]

@@based3052 I cringed so hard dude, you wouldn't believe it dude, I cringed, everything's so cringe. But I don't realize that I'm very insecure about my own self and my own identity, so when I say something else is cringe it's because I'm experiencing secondhand embarrassment because I put myself in their situation, because I have a lot of empathy because overall I'm a very sensitive kid. But when I feel real emotions I wanna fight that off because I don't want to feel like I'm a good person! But deep down I really am because maybe, maybe, there's an intrinsic value to who I am bro, not just because my cock is huge, but because I'm a human being who has good morals. But fuck all that bro! Let's watch the cringe compilations broooo!

[@caioleal6177]

I had the opportunity to see this guy live... it was one of the most amazing musical experiences i ever had.

[@TeslasTeaParty]

I'm seeing him in a few weeks in London! I already know that the planets will align and this will be a life affirming night for me!.. I'm so looking forward to this! 😁

[@jlon1066]

Years ago, I saw one of his first few shows on the mainland and he played this live (no percussionist). I had never heard anything like it. We were freaking out at what he created all alone on stage, 🤯 looking around at each other like - are you hearing what I’m hearing? Did he just do that?

[@jacobhobson6971]

I saw him about 4 years ago in Brisbane, was fucking phenomenal

[@felipesoares9150]

Foi no encontro das tribos? Não me perdoo até hoje por não ter ido

[@veronicam5383]

I saw him in Phoenix but he was the opener for a Hawaiian band. Nobody seemed to know him (I didn't know the headliner either) and everyone started screaming during the looping part :( then it was in the recording so every loop had idiots screaming CHEEEE HOOOOO. The disrespect was painful since Mike's music means so very much to me! I got to meet him after his set though!

[@Islandmamamel]

A thousand people thought the dislike button meant "dis I like" 🤗 it's ALLright man! we forgive you ❤️

[@alykassir5257]

👍💚

[@HYLOBRO]

God that old joke hurt my soul

[@iLLixer]

Dis. I. Like..... really?

[@yerlinherrera6669]

Dillon Jenings jpggllllllpo

[@jjptech]

nop, they thought it was a Download button

[@metalheadblues]

Came with zero expectations left with my mind blown. Amazing.

[@mahichox]

+metalheadblues yeah dude, me too

[@effeerre7592]

+metalheadblues exact same situation here. perfectly said. thanks.

[@EQ2snorkle]

+metalheadblues Same here :)

[@alinaperez1795]

welp...o.o

[@4GabeArellano]

+metalheadblues dude...

[@SuperEagle112]

I enjoy showing people many hidden gems on KZbin. The best is when people proclaim their love for reggae but have not seen this…

[@allangaldino7550]

10 anos depois dessa pedra, eu ainda venho aqui. mto foda

[@android7935]

Não dá pra cansar disso não mano. Essa música é uma obra prima. Slc

[@uellitoncaxias4651]

Eu ouço quase que diariamente

[@atillaramos]

Eu tbm. E cada vez que eu volto aqui pra ouvir, ela me dá um insight e uma reflexão, uma reflexão e uma inspiração diferente.

[@user-on9fp8mi1w]

❤❤

[@lucasmontenegro8938]

I don't know if everyone realizes how fucking amazing this is!!! Man, it's a great tune by itself, but seriously, can you realize how difficult this song is musically speaking? I consider myself a commiteted musician but I can tell that I not even close to the level of this guy. He sings in absolutely perfect pitch some odd melodies, do crazy octave jumps, record tons of overdubs live and not only is not static (and let's be fair, it would be acceptable because of all the concentration required to do all this stuff), but can still deliver a lot of emotion in his singing. Great tunes and and outstanding musician. I became an admirer.

[@rickardoreid6620]

My thoughts exactly! I'm a musician myself and don't think the majority of people can grasp just how difficult it is to juggle all the effects and loop pedals he's using, and then to sing and play guitar the way he does. I get goose bumps watching this video every time, I'm honestly in awe of this dude!

[@emilywright1846]

Check out tash Sultana :)

[@TFOLLT]

Same here, also trying to make some songs, but this guy is amazing. I generally don't like reggae, but this song made my jaw drop. This here is some extreme musical multitasking, and wow, he's good at it. I don't care for the style or the lyrics or the message, Mike Love is just such a talented musician.

[@fdpunchypops7814]

It all about his damn fine layering. he's looping each component of the track then adds it to the layer, bringing in and taking out components to fit, sounds so amazing

[@undonehuman5811]

yes yes yes and yes!!!! omg this is so inspirational as a musician!

[@officialstonecali2565]

Anybody still listening to this in 2020?

[@sundancekidd1550]

Official StoneCali damm skippy!

[@n3xhm3d1n]

Gonna listen in a year 3000. Who brainless gave thumb down? Bsbylon

[@jgold6437]

Yah Man!! I'm driving out of the Blue Mountains.. Down to the Beach with GF and friends in Jamaica.. Feeling the VIBES... Taking a break from the Ganja Farms and Melting some JGOLD STANDARD HASHISH as I goooo

[@BagOCheetos]

Of course. Sending dem good vibes from Rhode Island, USA.

[@purrrtygirrrlrabbie5402]

I do!!!

[@chilangua]

How do you even play, sing and hit all the pedals at the right time, and sound so in timing with everything.... what a fantastic musician

[@lucascunha4601]

2024 quem está ouvindo essa arte curte aii 😊

[@BangTango]

This. Is. Amazing. Totally. Mind. Blown. He is taking reggae to another level with this song. I mean technically, it's insane. That splitting up words into small snippets were too much to comprehend, hehe. Wow. Not the biggest reggae listener but this man might change my views upon the genre. And no, please do not hate on me, I might hype it too much, but yeah... this is THAT good.

[@TheFinnmacool]

BangTango Agree. You might also enjoy Reggie Watts: watch?v=UXyHf_SpUUI

[@nwadcocoproductions3468]

Agree too is realy Amazing

[@user-tr6xx5pi8f]

BangTango Agreed! Those small snippets are called syllables, by the way ;)

[@pmoyer50]

BangTango My bad! At first I thought Mike Love of the Beach Boys was behind this. I'm not a big fan of reggae either save for some songs of Bob Marley.

[@mackyd955]

+BangTango I thought you were talking it up. "the snippets" were .....WOW, AMAZEBALLS!!!

[@tare_]

Don't skip to 4:20. Listen to the whole fucking song instead. You won't regret it.

[@SmittyWerbenjagermanjensen]

yes

[@SmittyWerbenjagermanjensen]

Don't follow what reddit says

[@GrandmaLSRP]

I ALREADY DID, WHAT YOU GONNA DO ABOUT IT!

[@t1mmy13]

GrandmaLSRP give you gold, you anarchist

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

personally i skip from 420 -540 the build it is long winded and and lols at it starting at 420 well played:P

[@IpokeSmot420]

Still one of my weekly plays. More relevant today than ever.

[@50shadesofgandalfthegrey]

This is one of those things that makes me realize that being a musician REALLY takes a TON of patience. I can't imagine how many takes this needed to get perfect.

[@althealovengrace7773]

yea, but the lyrics and meaning with his attitude is just the best thing we've ever been tipped with.. bro this is just soul jerking. Be sure to watch it with lyrics lol

[@CH-jq9su]

One take for sure

[@leoedmunson9713]

One take, I think, based on the small timing imperfections. Surely took a lot of practice though.

[@chadmiller5702]

I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled and inundated, I will seek the revelation, make my life a celebration. I’m gonna be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions so much love for this dude.

[@bdizzle0]

ive watched this hundreds of times

[@jeannoelseeneevasagum3283]

I trust you man!!

[@chrishennessy87]

+Bren Davenport same and will never get enough. Truly one of the best performances about. So happy to be able to listen to it over and over again!

[@andrewfriday2051]

A friend showed this to me years ago and I doubt I will ever stop coming back to it and share it every time. I LOVE THIS PIECE OF ART !!!

[@nitobax8755]

Some humans will never recognize or understand the amount of hours of practice needed to reach this level of guitar skill and voice harmony, also the percussionist plays fire 🔥.

[@esambeirouty1519]

quit my job and started my own thing after listening to this song in one week.... best thing that ever happen to me ! thanks mike

[@yannickvincent273]

I did the same... :)

[@MrRoka4200]

i think im gonna go for it......amazing that a song can make you re-think EVERYTHING!!!!!.....mike u da man

[@matcamargo2974]

vlw um dois 🎶🍁

[@brunobritto7518]

fala ae, seu maconhista kk

[@mauriciolima8427]

só os queijo kkk

[@leandropessoa9884]

Salve na paz de jah!

[@johanbesse]

AMSTERDAM IS JAMMING GOOD VIBE YES MORE REGGAE IN THIS GRAZY WORLD AND GRAZY TIME

[@MrPeterMerkin]

This brings tears to my eyes in this day and age (March 2022). Been a long time since I've listened to this and today it rings more true than ever. Don't let this be our final hour.

[@turquoisetorrent7679]

gang gang brother

[@dbass4973]

could not put it better

[@turd.burglartrufax4206]

More than ever we need to spread the message of love and kindness. Like warriors, we don’t have the luxury of laying down and giving up. We have to fight back with the most powerful weapons we have. Our numbers. Our minds. And our love for each other. We will persevere. Love conquers all.

[@jonnycomelately8095]

THE GREAT AWAKENING IS UPON US WHICH WILL LEAD TO THE GREAT REVIVAL ‼️ NOTHING can stop what IS Coming.⚖️ MYSTRY BABYLON vatican churchofsatan IS FALLEN IS FALLEN JUST HAPPENED-REV 17-18 650 C-130 cargo planes Full Gold 46.4 Quintillion BACK TO THE PEOPLE 🎯 Quantum Financial System Nesarâ Gesara INCOMING 📨

[@jas16899]

wow im quitting my job and giving up showering and shelter for good, this song really inspired me

[@jas16899]

Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen umm no im just tired of contributing to this corporate bablyon

[@TheRelevantusername]

okay, tell us how that goes once you come back, and get your electricity back.

[@aznlimecoco]

I'm loling so hard. Ty ty.

[@TsawwassenVids]

***** and you'll realize how dumb you are to not be able to sense his sarcasm

[@jas16899]

***** "you can't portray sarcasm in text " I already did

[@hoeueugreenwell3680]

Man I don't understand how anyone could hate on this or Mike Love.

[@rastarfareye1489]

Ignore them. We are all one so whoever hates just hates themselves

[@bimblenw]

Hoeueu Greenwell I think most of the hate you see online is for Mike Love from The Beach Boys. There is some serious vitriol for that guy on the Internet.

[@Parabuilding]

Mike Love 2018.04.28 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO (Good News) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnPWf2uZbraop9E

[@clarissamcdonald]

I chant the middle part of this song as a mantra most days...but man, I needed to feel it in all its vibrations today apparently, got me leaking like sieve just as it did my first time hearing it. The lyrics are as deep and heavy with relevance as they were 13 years ago...that's encouraging in itself, we made it then, we're gonna make it again. Thank you, Mike Love, your lyrics are a beacon of light helping guide me through the darkness. I wont be manipulated, mind controlled or inundated, I will seek the revelation, make my life a celebration, I will be the change I'm seeking, manifest the words I'm speaking. I refuse to be imprisoned, I will make my own decisions.. What a blessing these words have been, much love!

[@IpokeSmot420]

I still listen to this video at least once a week. Such a great tune.

[@russelllukenbill]

I smoked a pot once, I may have inhaled. 😮

[@TarverKing]

Holy shit...... That's pure musical talent. I'm blown away

[@KatroStorm]

Peter Ess Blow me away also… Instant fan

[@T0pMan15]

Would you still say it's talent if there were the right amount of musicians still?

[@coreyogles2664]

Acoustic rebellion delivered in sonic waves spreading deep down into your consciousness. What more could you want out of a song?

[@amordemh3664]

exactly

[@jesushimself00]

musicians playing instruments.. what a concept

[@JhetFilms]

Was walking around high at a music fest years ago and had no idea who was playing at the time until i hear "I.. Nip..Mind...In..." out of nowhere.. got my attention and I listen as it comes together and literally shit myself it was so good.

[@abc123dil]

“Those who are able to see beyond the shadows and lies of their culture will never be understood, let alone believed, by the masses.” ― Plato

[@CosmicWaltz7]

Sam Ites on percussion doesn't get as much credit next to Mike Love, but he did an amazing job, too. It's easy to mess up a piece with the wrong percussion. Excellent minimal use of snare and cymbals for accent, his hand percussion is on point, and he provides a second voice in the right spots while keeping the beat. Credit where due.

[@DeltaSirJaxon09]

Yes! Sam is the stuffffff 🤩

[@cosmicdustparticle7481]

one million percent. been coming back to this gem over and over again. I remember when it had a few thousand views. 31 million now. well deserved !! its hard to explain how I felt listening to this music then. so much hope and energy. seems like humanity got knocked back a peg or two since then. we have so much work to do...

[@jodyepps3660]

Respect, seen.

[@daninoelani]

Legit 🤙🏼 Sam is amazing! A true Mike Love fan is also a huge Sam Ites fan as well 😁❤ love these guys!

[@mountain-roots]

Sam gets down! Plays with lots of people, wonderfully. Tavan and Paul Isaac, he has added his killer too, great musician!

[@zippylettuce2902]

Good to see that even after 7 years people are still listening to it and enjoying as It's a really good song

[@Phuckbox]

This song is going to be timeless. His song babylon control is also top notch! I recommend that you give that one a listen too

[@seanmalony953]

Its perennially amazing

[@aLuna42]

This song is never gonna leave my playlist, it’s really timeless

[@drummeruk4044]

That's because it's still relevant! We still haven't taken back our power! We still get our knowledge from mainstream parasites! This song will remind the future generation of the freedom we once had! The NWO is coming! Cherish these moments because they will eventually be taken from you! Speak out of line and you will be punished! Keep paying your taxes to fund wars that nobody wants and line the pockets of the minority that continue to tell us how to live our lives! When will we say enough is enough! Billions are treated like sheep and not like an intelligent lifeform that exists because of this beautiful planet! Look at all the brain-dead zombies chasing money! These parasites are killing you, your family and life as we know it, all because they are told that money is why they are here! The collapse needs to happen! Watch all the weak get what they deserve! Watch them beg for something they neglected! Money isn't natural but so many blindly worship it! They choose an ideology over the gift of life! I'm trying not to get angry! Fight fire with fire and we all get burnt! Money is a religion! Look at us! What a pathetic waste of life! There is nothing more important than the gift of life! Now look at us! Mike love is bringing us back to our roots!

[@zinnystudio96]

Untill now 👌

[@ray_chillll]

Discovered this dude last weekend as he was the opener for another artist I went to see and was completely blown away - Mike Love is an absolute genius, you must see him live!!! Such a powerful message he spreads

[@MattandKatie]

saw him opening for Kolohe Kai in Irvine! was absolutely wild!

[@CrazzzzySky]

Divine! LOVE for Humanity! I Love you Mike Love & Company!! 💙🧡💙❤‍🔥💯💞

[@MsKerQ]

Shaia Le Boeuf Killing it on the percussion

[@tommycampanis867]

SERIOUSLY I WAS THINKING THAT TOO. BUT IF HE WAS A STONER.

[@bienvenumyriel7233]

shaia le boeuf has to be a stoner

[@iLLixer]

+Julien Roy yeah because he's not an actor

[@tomwoolner169]

This might be my favourite comment on the internet.

[@Dirtyshinobi]

😂👏🏻

[@Infinite.Freefall]

Amazing, talented performers. Fantastic performance; top quality song and a really important message... I can't help but notice the irony of a guy singing about being on a permanent holiday and eschewing money, but performing with equipment worth thousands of dollars in a plush apartment on a Persian rug... How do you propose we get those pedals and drums if we stop buying... ??? Nevertheless, great music, very powerful and inspirational tunes. Keep it up Mike Love and accompanying drummer.

[@dannymagee8202]

The place isn't his; he was invited there to perform a set. The place was rented by Hi-Sessions. He doesn't have a day job. All his equipment will have been bought using the money he's earned from performing and selling his own art. Yes, money's still involved, but it's not wage slavery if you enjoy what you do. Lastly, he's not saying to stop buying; he's saying to stop working in a job you don't enjoy where you live for the one week a year when you get to go on holiday. The best advice I've ever been given was to do only that which I enjoy and stubbornly refuse to do anything else. Personally, it's worked out pretty well. Anyway, glad you enjoyed the video too. My mind is blown by how good this is!

[@justdontgiveafukk]

Dan Paveley Thanks for that insight. Duly noted.

[@OllyKilo]

Also you know, about the money. You have to sometimes use the tools of the oppressor of they're the only tools available.

[@93nsx1]

This song is so powerful! My anthem!

[@williamdeeley9812]

Wonderful

[@naruto00nix]

love the message of the song but still weird with that luxury kitchen in the background XD

[@GreatNegus]

Jesus, at first I thought he was just throwing random words together, but then it all hit me what he was saying and I was literally like "OHHHHHHHHHHHH". This shit is on another level.

[@DJCNK97]

Same!! Im speechless now

[@extorter]

dude so gnar...took me a min to realize to, then i came across your comment lol

[@silthrenhaessly4086]

At first I was like, what in the world is going on? Then mind blown, what an amazingly well thought out song. Mike Love is a legend and an inspiration.

[@natel9019]

I say him live. I was at a big show and some random dude made me swear to him on all things good that i will go watch the Mike Love show , the rest is history!

[@magicbeanie147]

Thats not Jesus.

[@captaincapsicum6883]

I met mike and a bunch of dudes he plays with about 6 or 7 years ago and ill tell you now, best people youll ever meet. Big love brother

[@SpacetimeTony]

One of the best performances ever! Love this.

[@Riddimental]

Every time i listen to this song, i still get impressed by how he makes that PERFECT 3 parts loops, it’s already dificult to match a single 8 time loop, now he splits in 8/3 and does it in one shot, man im just astonished

[@danielwitham1791]

🐐

[@sami-9233]

@@danielwitham1791 What?

[@vlaskz]

Technical comment approved.

[@samiloul2878]

@@sami-9233 it's an acronym for Greatest Of All Time

[@viermedepamant]

What loops are you referring to?

[@ronnieanzaldua4721]

Happy 420!!! 2016

[@ronnieanzaldua4721]

+The Thinker what do you mean by that?... first off im not black! think about that!

[@CaptainCandycorn]

Ronnie Anzaldua YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@ronnieanzaldua4721]

+The Thinker wow your a fuckin moron for a jew lol

[@kellyergonzalez]

Happy 420 2017 puej

[@globalmedicinalmarijuana5757]

it's always 4:20 somewhere.

[@jaypierce8994]

Don't care for reggae ,But you gotta love Mike Love . He and his partner are fantastically talented..

[@amberblankenchip9116]

In Love With Mike Love ❤ Permanent Holiday ❤❤

[@amberblankenchip9116]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@metacortex_io]

This is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. I’m traveling through Costa Rica and Mike is the soundtrack for my journey. This talent is a gift from God.

[@carlosandreselizondorojas5542]

A man of culture, cheers from Costa Rica, enjoy 😎

[@turquoisetorrent7679]

yes it's super powerful. I always come back to him

[@horchataprincess3287]

That sounds amazing

[@TheTurkishWarlord]

you spelled Jah wrong. And its not a gift, its the result of incredible creativity, resilience and love. I hope you had a great trip to CR, Peace!

[@DonTronFlex]

Man I love this. I had him bumping my whole time in Jaco Costa Rica

[@alinegomesbatista8160]

2000 times I watch,2000 times I wanna say THATS A MUSICAL GENIUS, RIGHT HERE.

[@beardedtits]

its pretty fucking good isnt it?

[@alinegomesbatista8160]

@@beardedtits its fucking GREAT. 6:10 ... I always find myself just staring at the scrren and thinking HOOOWW? Gotta be a genius to do that

[@johndouglas9893]

I wonder how many people left their slave jobs after hearing this magically gifted, musically talented, huge hit of truth directly to your soul?

[@Miss_Pinochle]

This is my revolution song. I play it for my husband, his response was an epiphany for this loyal loving wife . He took it personally as if I was confrontational in his direction… I allow that perspective to BE. 😮 I accepted his desire to have my power. 🙈🙉🙊 honestly being respectful of my power would have made it his. I SWERVED 🤓❤️‍🔥

[@DnielleCabrera]

i dont understand how someone could vote with thump down?????? This is a master piece!!!!

[@modcore6425]

jealous people wont ever agree

[@gr8fulheads869]

we may have to consider the amount of us here that may be "quite relaxed" and accidentally clicking the thumbs down without realizing it due to the thick fog in our brains. hahaha cheers!

[@pixydodo]

Petty Humans... They need Love nd Healing... They have all gone astray...

[@photogramistic]

Maybe because of the BABYLON samplers and the Fake rastafari look...or maybe the abuse of the technology or maybe because of the fancy background...i dont know..

[@pixydodo]

Makus Dhy I appreciate your choice of words and thoughts... Wont suffice...

[@okashi10]

The layering at the end is pretty damn cool, but can we all just take a minute to appreciate how good his voice is? Duuudr

[@rcstringers]

+okashi10 damn straight, his vocals are amazing

[@micogonzales922]

every time i smoke i listen this song 0:00 im rolling a joint 4:36 starting to burn joint 6:02 feels so good

[@stinaborrazas9427]

I know the more we listen, the more we enjoy our lives and the more proceeds will go where they need to go. Everyday I'm going to listen knowing the impact this soul's sound. Thank you for for bringing me the sound of my life.

[@sebastianarayasandoval615]

Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hourn

[@fernandolagos269]

Pichon Araya sando

[@felipealarcon4622]

I dont agree really much with the lyrics dont take me wrong its a good song but as the song said "i got my own truth to swallow" i wont change you and you wont change me, thats how humanity work and nothing can change that

[@TheAngeliaMusic]

Thankyou for typing the lyrics out! I love it. Namaste

[@thecode9082]

Put your headphones on, close your eyes, enjoy the moment and give thanks to the universe for this Masterpiece.

[@tbaker4171]

The CODE, but I can't stop watching what they're doing! It's amazing!

[@edwardhiggins7914]

Heard it once and it became my anthem

[@panchobustos6587]

word up bro from Chile!

[@julianbrown-priceman8163]

“We’ve got to take back what that have stolen from us”

[@TCPcommenter]

Worked at Bells Brewery and got to listen to him do this exact performance to an audience of ~200. Never liked this kind of music until I heard it from him. Still come back to this song today.

[@RodAzlan]

That's some good vibes right there. Thanks ;)

[@JayDubster]

How good are these guys!!!

[@RodAzlan]

Jay Dubster Totally made my day finding this one. Would love to check them live :)

[@pmf182]

Rod Azlan if you ever get the chance make it a point to see this guy he is killer live

[@TheSpanishDude1]

Rod Azlan Dude! I saw them live at Cali roots! Completely rewarding! these guys take it to a different level, and their message...MINDBLOWING! most important THEY ARE FOR REAL!

[@RodAzlan]

Great stuff TheSpanishDude1 :) Glad you had a good time :)

[@dutchwhitey1138]

Listening in my garden with a cold beer and a hot joint. Thinking life cant get any better..

[@CaaziiDeyz]

got a lil vodka n fanta beaning out to this my favourite part is: 'Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually open up our eyes and see They're manipulating we with so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning the unnatural state of things?'

[@siobhanp3091]

Dutch Whitey ditto just with a hot cup of chaga and cacao

[@marcomaticc9420]

Please pass that shit man. I want some

[@matthewbeattie7284]

Sitting in the garden smoking an absolute belter with a Jameson's and ginger ale thinking the same thing

[@alealeksa333]

U missed the point of the song than, if u re using stuff they promote. Cheers

[@user-lv7ss5rt3k]

Breaking down the sentences into sections, adding little by little to form the chorus 🔥 GENIUS

[@panchoestrada2101]

Lyrical God

[@justingraves6485]

I am a nananaa music person, i have a playlist for everything. I have a studio with jam bands. Rock. My 4-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son and wife and I blu tooth out our kitchen every Saturday morning making breakfast together dancing around the kitchen to this for the past year. Magical. Top 10 track of all time for me . 8 minutes of bliss. We almost have the 4-minute down to an acapella like driving to mom's house in stepbrothers.

[@AlejandroRiveraCorrea]

[Lyrics] Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour. (x7) Take back the knowledge Take back the power

[@muppster]

omg thx bro

[@jordonlees2]

Alejandro Rivera needs more lyrics. double it. write a book. take a shit.

[@ignaciogomez936]

Alejandro Rivera ty

[@samsamesam]

nice

[@shesyle_bel]

😍😍😍

[@NyanLama459]

My man on the drums is insanely talented too. Ain't no man carrying this team.

[@samites2642]

William 🙏🏽

[@carmenl884]

So amazing!! Both of them ❤❤

[@recepciontorremolinomoreli6239]

@@carmenl884 i thought it was liam neeson :)

[@tbaker4171]

Sam!

[@anunaadShastri]

@@recepciontorremolinomoreli6239 really? Looked like homeless Shia LaBeouf earlier. 😂

[@zatoichihanzo9167]

I won't be manipulated Mind-controlled and inundated I will seek the revelation Make my life a celebration I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking Manifest the words I'm speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions

[@justingriess1925]

I never believed in Jah until I saw this, then I knew Jah must be real.

[@hhgreghhgreg4535]

the dexterity of this man's toes must be at the top level of mastery

[@eardrumbuzzer4672]

This is freaking awesome! I had never heard of this guy or his music before tonight. I just stumbled upon it. I don't even recall how I got here. How does this guy sing these impossible parts? His voice jumps a perfect octave, then he lands back where he started, over and over again. I've never heard this technique before!!! I'm a new fanatic!

[@alejandrocardona4127]

yeahh its awesome

[@Baha2490]

Are you talking about his hiccups when catching breath? Pretty sure it's not technique and it's certainly not an octave to the previous note =)

[@Wolfensteinxp1]

He's looped each part, if you mean at 4:27, he does each syllable of each word

[@id10tcertified]

He's on the dex dialing the loops in with his feet pmsl...

[@suizidschlumpf5425]

This happens when you really feel the music that you create. This is so fucking authentic. In his venes runs chords and feeling not more, its stunning. I hope He earn Money with his music.

[@observer8430]

could you believe youtube when first GIVEN to humans had NO ADS

[@jarrettstrong8536]

Talent is not the word. This dude was put on this earth for this purpose😮

[@fridgy.]

i was never drawn into this genera of music but i would be lying if i said this wasn't my 17th time watching this

[@barbicoh]

This performance is a fucking masterpiece

[@doornumb]

The lyrics, the melodies, the beats, the vocals, the skill, the song and everything are perfect!

[@XxredfredxX]

This was one hell of an An amazing high …. I had one bowl of cereal and I’m baked af while I discovered this gem, awesome lol

[@nadiamccall4311]

i'm not at all high and I feel like I am, cannot imagine how this could be on shrooms. No honestly I think it's better pure sober, that's how good it is

[@heinandwilson]

Just noticed that in that middle part he was constructing the lyrics one syllable at a time in a pattern

[@fivespeed3026]

That’s what makes this a masterpiece!

[@theforeverpuddle8754]

Yeah. He builds out 2/3rds of it. First syllable, second syllable and then he builds the harmony on each syllable which ends up being a chord on each. Then once that's built, he does the third syllable. It's really clever and well done.

[@markifi]

it's better than the studio version. might be longer, too.

[@Nachtopus]

It's longer because live he's recording all those harmony parts once at a time into a loop pedal whereas in the studio they're all added quicker. Pretty impressive.

[@maliciousmagg0t]

+Mark Ifi i feel like all his songs are better live. i bought his cd but it all just sounded way too poppy and less reggae. wasnt satisfied.

[@alexisguerrero3501]

Mark Ifi yeah dude ! definitely

[@devin420blowin]

Lyrics are incredible Truly a masterpiece

[@omargerardo5457]

I've opened up for Mike love a few times and these guys are gentleman, such respectful musicians what a pleasure to share the stage with them.

[@coreyharper9163]

I saw him do this live 3 times... he does it just as well. One was a solo show and he did a bunch of songs with his looper. Just amazing. I met him and gave him a big hug twice during the festival. He walked around with his band and talked to everyone. He spent nearly 2 hours after his show meeting and taking time to talk to everyone that wanted to meet him, got pictures with him and his band. Just truly an amazing person. Mike Love is a real dude with healing intentions

[@gilconsz4905]

This song cleanse my mind, body, and spirit from all negativity.

[@dewdrop8454]

Definitely

[@chandlerthompson2488]

This song saved my life and helped me learn to spread love. Thank you Mike, hope to see you at Pyro Fest in Ohio soon. This year is Wookieefoot but they’ll hear you thru my car

[@Ke3bz]

this just blew my mind.

[@pierresalas6792]

Comentario en castellano aparece. Si, los latinos e hispanohablantes también disfrutamos y consumimos este tipo de arte.

[@emilioalvarezsaturnino1088]

El reggae es latino...

[@pierresalas6792]

@@emilioalvarezsaturnino1088 Sin duda no sabes ni lo más mínimo de la cultura, esto nisiquiera es Reggae, y no, no es latino, nace en Jamaica, especialmente en Kingston, luego a mediados de los años 70 se introduce el órgano Hammond en el género y se subdivide en pseudo géneros derivados del reggae y algunos de ellos llegan a Latinoamérica, si no sabes de algo, no opines que puedes toparte a alguien como yo que puede dejarte en ridículo. Un saludo.

[@emilioalvarezsaturnino1088]

@@pierresalas6792 Jamaica es latinoamérica genio, es un dato de cultura mínima, y no me impresiona que sepas leer. Y esto claramente tiene influencia reggae. Tampoco es impresionante que siendo latino consumas "este tipo de arte". Cuidado al buscar humillar a otros, podrías terminar humillandote a ti mismo.

[@pierresalas6792]

@@emilioalvarezsaturnino1088 voy a permitir citar a la misma Wikipedia para desbaratar de la forma más sencilla la nimiedad de tu argumento, ya que eres más ignorante de lo que percibí en primera instanciam Jamaica (en inglés: Jamaica [dʒəˈmeɪkə] ( escuchar) y en patuá jamaicano: Jumieka) es uno de los trece países que forman la América Insular, Antillas o Islas del mar Caribe, uno de los treinta y cinco del continente americano. Su capital y ciudad más poblada es Kingston. Jamaica pertenece a la América insular, se denomina país latinoamericano a aquellos países con habla mayoritaria de lenguas derivadas del latín, y el inglés que es el idioma oficial de Jamaica, no deriva del latín como lengua itálica. ¡A estudiar un poco Emilio, vamos allá! No dije que sea "impresionante" que un latino consuma este tipo de arte, es que has descontextualizado todo, encima intentas ofenderme diciendo que no te sorprende que sepa leer, bueno te comento que puedo comunicarme en cuatro idiomas sin problema alguno. Lo bajo de tu intento de ofenderme solo deja en evidencia tu paupérrima capacidad para sostener argumento. Vergonzoso.

[@emilioalvarezsaturnino1088]

@@pierresalas6792 visto

[@jordondeacon6114]

The dude on the drums is fucking amazing but Mike just does it. He is an amazing artist. So bloody talented. Love Aus. My favourite song ever, just hits everything for me.

[@gregdaigneault3772]

I've jammed to this song for 8 years and now in 2024 it means SO much more! "Take back the knowledge, take back the power"

[@mattrleaf]

Despite owning the physical CD, purchasing the digital album, and saving it to multiple Spotify playlists, I still visit this KZbin version to get the views up and watch in aww as The GOAT performs his magic.

[@aljaytadeo6715]

Quarantine day, permanent holiday feels 😅

[@looppooper2306]

Hell yhea!

[@VicJo]

Indeed!

[@carlosdelafuentesanz]

Let´s make it viral for the quarantine! :)

[@aljaytadeo6715]

@@carlosdelafuentesanz great idea hahahaha

[@sammy18299]

Cure to anything🙌

[@yushakapas]

Discovered them live at the smallest festival in the SouthWest of France a few years back. It started raining and the sound guys tried to tell them they had to interrupt. They went on, the rain was falling gently and the sun peered through as he went on to finish this song. It was mystical ! Really nice dude as well had a group hug with my friends and all, it was the best musical experience I'd ever had

[@northside.shawty]

Sounds amazing:)

[@northside.shawty]

Hope you have a good day!

[@yushakapas]

It was, I discovered LSD the same night lol, another kind of mystic

[@yushakapas]

It was after the concert though

[@brennotogeiro]

9 anos assistindo a essa obra pelo menos uma vez por semana, chapado ou não, é possível compreender o quanto o mike não só ama a música, ele vive a música! É algo natural que se propaga dele, todo o controle no loop, instrumento, vocal, essa é de fato uma obra de arte a ser contemplada para todo o sempre! Obrigado Mike e Sam por me proporcionarem 9 anos de calmaria e bons momentos providos com essa música atemporal!

[@caioaco1493]

Já vi que que se somar eu e vc deve dar metade das visualizações do video.

[@brennotogeiro]

@@caioaco1493 hahahahahaha deve ser bem por aí!!!

[@W17714N]

no Brasil, é só nós kk Rapaz, nunca vi um cantor de reggae com tanto talento e tecnica igual esse cara!

[@jhonnmassay4606]

O Mike deve ter muitos fãs pelo Brasil kkkkkk

[@OlesDeyneka]

Just wow. That part with overdubbing sillables forming sentenses... Never seen anything like that

[@K1LLERSQU1D]

Fuck u

[@EXTENDEDWARRANT]

SwagToast productions why are you mean

[@kerbym.661]

He's a musical genius !

[@g.r.yroots8060]

Genius!

[@SJDPS]

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