Nahko and Medicine for the People - FUNCTIONAL [Official Visualizer]

FUNCTIONAL by Nahko and Medicine for the People is off their 7th forthcoming album. Stream the single here: ampl.ink/FUNCT...
Produced by Adam Korbesmeyer
Mastered by Randy Merrill
Visualizer filmed by: Jaquelyn Cruz
Visualizer directed by Nahko and Jaquelyn Cruz
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Medicine Tribe Records
Lyrics:
Energy energy energy,
Don’t fuck with my energy
Energy energy energy, yeah
Vulnerable, Holding it all
Here in my weakness, I’m a disaster
Even in grief, yeah, I find the laughter
Energy energy energy,
Don’t fuck with my energy
Energy energy energy, yeah
Fucked up, but I’m functional
Tender and emotional
Plan to reprogram, but it’s highly uncomfortable
If I want it to last, gotta learn how to ask with my heart, it’s hard so
Hold me, in all of my messiness
You told me, you’d love every part, even the old me
If I want it that bad, is it too much to ask, to bet met where I’m at?
Two truths and they personal
Deep flaws and dysfunctional
Breathe dog, it’s a new day, here’s a long list of my take aways
Like I think light, but I’m all weight
There’s a white flag and some red tape
Problem, not a mistake
chopping wood, carry water
Teaching and loving and raising my daughter
oo! Bruh, I know you know
Treat her like you would your mother and go
Take every L as a part of your grows
Outside cuz it’s worth it
Trepidation cuz I’m nervous
I deserve love and forgiveness
Between the music and the business I’m
#nahko #officialvisualizer #newmusic

[@landisp.middlebrook9131]

BROOOO! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for what you offer to the world of music. Composing and producing like fine wine my friend! Now you're officially 'Nahko & FUNCTIONAL Medicine For the People'....haahaa jk. But FR bruh!

[@svetlanalucia5396]

❤❤ for real 😂

[@FerDutchman]

haha thats a really good one! kinda truth in that tho!!

[@nyxiroe977]

❤❤❤❤ beautiful, raw, amazing, dope. Thx for all the happiness, truth, tears. Much 💙❤🐌🦂👏💜💚💯📸

[@ChrisCoats-wy8bf]

I love you brother Bear!🐻😋💯🔥🤘

[@jenniferblue1387]

Fuck yes!

[@ambernectar3158]

This made me cry with relief. I'm not mad. I love peace and compassion. Beautiful

[@christinabennett9570]

I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Nahko. This medicine is truly life saving ❤

[@MelpomeneAlchemist]

🎯🎯🎯🎉🌈❤️‍🔥🫠🙌🫡❤️‍🔥

[@killman0130]

Well, it was God to be truthful (of my own story, but seeing as how I now know us Humans aren't really separate from each other)* I am not surprised, but I am beautifully thankful it all happened the way it happened. I wouldn't change a thing, now that I know how/why everything happened the way it did- pain and bad decisions and all, it all led to me healing, and finally dealing with my daemons, and I always ran from them, or drowned them out with "other" ways 😂😂 And God saved me from all that through "connections" I made over two years ago, due to the "vibrations/frequency" and divine wisdom ultimately inherent in his "Art" or " Medicine for The People"❤

[@thejayandbooshow]

Medicine for the people changed my life for the better and I will always feel a strong connection to the them because of that. I can't wait for this. Your music is peace for the body mind and soul.

[@jenniferkovacs1638]

Xoxo

[@slippedstitch0694]

A week ago , someone was blasting Aloha Akua outside by the beach and I felt it- we are going to get through this- Sending love to you all! BLAST NAHKO and Medicine for the People and MAKE NEW FRIENDS!!!!

[@medeawilhite9284]

I always do. Just hoping to find Tribe out there. I sat on OB dog Beach for 6 hours straight blasting Nahks about 2 years ago. Was so disappointed not one conversation came about. But that's okay. I will continue to try to spread the Love and The Medicine everywhere I go ✌️

[@slippedstitch0694]

I should have said hello. ❤

[@jenniferblue1387]

New friends I am open and ready!

[@experiment926]

My brother, you are speaking for every moment of my past 3/4 years... Your music was there with me every step of the way... lifting my spirits, or calming my rage... Reminding me of who and what I am. Where I came from, and knowledge gained. To remain peaceful, yet powerful... Ever grateful.

[@KryptoWrath]

Jesus, Nakho! YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST POETS AND PERSONAL GROWTH LEADERS OF OUR TIME! I'M HONORED TO BE BLESSED WITH YOUR WORDS AND SPIRIT. DON'T LET THEM EVER KEEP YOU DOWN, BROTHER! YOU ARE HELPING ME MEND MY HEART AND SOUL AS A DISABLED COMBAT VETERAN AND FATHER. THANK YOU!

[@katkatsanis]

Wow - that’s both beautiful and deep. ❤

[@BrentKirgan]

Nahko, I always come back to you.its your gravity and the space you create. Outside of the pitfalls of fame and fortune I just want to say, your music is always inspiring and beautiful. Thank you

[@ronjones8750]

I'm in Tears, I remember seeing you in Eugene Or, at World Pies, you brought my daughter on stage. I hope you start touring again, keep your head up. It gets better.❤

[@mmdigitalmediaproductions1985]

One of my favorite songs…Waewaenen for this. Helping me get through a hard time

[@louiscotrone]

The musical messiah himself helping us end off summer with hit after hit after hit. Thank u sir. Blessings 💜

[@rachaelalainia]

Musical messiah indeed! Love this

[@juliaweingardt7960]

True dat

[@RavenWolf11]

Nah not Godlike yet.

[@BrianBussHavens1111]

No one articulates and translates the beauty out of chaos quite like you, my Brother. Thank you for all the precious moments you’ve given me and my family, over the years. All the best to you and yours. ❤️

[@lorimills7158]

Thanks for inviting us for a peaceful serenade on your visually stunning river journey! Super memorable🧡💥

[@TheGympert]

Ths is my new lifesong!!! I got to know about Nakho through Xavier Rudd and I'm so happy I did. Keep it real brother ur energy is needed upon this beautiful planet.

[@SolzeyeJewels]

We're always holding you right where you're at. Blessings Little Brother. ❤️‍🩹

[@paulalinan5219]

I'm literally on tears, between joy and sadness. Nahko, one more song that touched my deepest soul feelings... Thank you! Again, and again and again ❣

[@paulalinan5219]

so much beauty in the way you have to express the feelings through your journey, ahó Nahko

[@ainat7727]

Same here❤

[@nikithesnakelady8912]

Your music has done much to heal me. I appreciate all that you do. Hearing you sing is like hearing an old friend.

[@shanehutchings707]

Truly the best medicine I have ever stumbled upon in my life. Nahko, years ago you brought me out of my funk.

[@om-om-om.]

It's ALL MEDICINE... 💜💫Gratitude💫💜

[@dianelewis5885]

Nahko your music becoming the frequency as the heavens hear , they dance light love over us all ,and back to us.peacefully,joyful , amazing how much better it is n will be,so exciting ,i see light flowing in you, so amazing brother.peace within ,even in the messy all works out way better yea, you show it ,so peaceful to hear.thankyou and medicine for the people , much thanks much love tribe.❤️

[@matthew-merchant144]

Reading all these comments it is such a lovely place to find in the internet space. I have discovered Nahko a few years back, and since then I have fall in love with the lyrics, music, his story and what he offers to the world of music and artists.

[@carolmontoya1061]

Potent song. I love your willingness to be vulnerable. Thank you for the gift of you.❤

[@YULIAALIMOVA]

I think this new music is the next level of strength for all of us dealing with life and healings. Thank you

[@jonicawedding]

this song is straight from the soul. thank you

[@allij8766]

Exactly how I'm feeling❤️⚡🎶

[@apesonegotrips7]

I am having a really really bad day. It's been a rough couple years. And then I came across this song. I know that you have had a rough go of it, Nahko. Yet you are still here trying and offering us the words that we need others to hear so that we might find healing. Thank you, Nahko

[@DeckmateBuilders]

Absolutely beautiful and humble. Thanks man, you're forgiven and we love every part of you my friend.

[@SouthernRootsRevival]

Wow again! You’re songs are more than just music. I’m not sure if I can even put it into words how much they mean to me. They have seriously helped me get through life the last few years. I’m not sure who loves you more in my household. My 3 year old refuses to listen to anybody else while falling asleep. Thank you Bear for sharing your gift with all of us.

[@lisamari79]

your light shines so bright, Nahko Bear. So grateful for you sharing your journey with us. i feel every single part of it. you are an amazing soul. thank you for gracing us with your vulnerability and your beautiful gifts . Thank you for being our lighthouse when we're out to sea . much love to you always ❤

[@Fishingfanatic88]

So relatable...i love this so much.

[@officialtigervoice]

this is very beautiful and the lyrics are so strong! Thank you brother for this new medicine!

[@rebekahgallman8746]

WOW!!! This song just allowed me to reflect on how far I've come on my healing journey. So Powerful. 🫶🥰🧘‍♀️🔮🧬⚕️🤍🌎

[@sarahdawson780]

Nahko! You just sang my heart's cry. I'm a puddle of tears, but in a good way. Thank you for your medicine!!

[@NlightN1111]

Love love love love brother Bear! Missed ya...and friggin stoked for the music that blossoms out of the " L" . We don't lose when we learn. Every lesson is a blessin..Much love to you and to every single soul who sees this! One love, one fam 💞

[@nathalieleblanc8962]

this is how we recognize artists, we feel connected to the same energy as them, we say to ourselves it comes from above and it's beautiful, we say to ourselves "it's crazy, I don't couldn't have expressed these feelings more prettily", thank you nakho.

[@chrissycrazycrash]

Yes!!!

[@Laucalls2theriver]

Thank you for allowing us to Bear witness to so many stages of your beautiful self 🙏🏻 many blessings to your heart and all it loves

[@TiffyRie93]

Nahko yiur medicine for my soul for real my bestfriend showed me your music when I was battling addiction & had just lost my grandmother ,my hero, the only mother figure i ever had,( MY Gammaw).... I was lost & felt like I was destined for destruction, relapse & death. Your music helped save me. My 3 tiny tornadoes also love your music

[@waywardsoul3562]

You are such a miracle young man, you have sung the stories of my life… I love all of it… thank you… I wish you love and peace and happiness…

[@tannerengh2483]

Thanks Nahko

[@davidlewis774]

Man you've touched my heart so many times💚 to all those involved, this musical medicine this is fucking beautiful

[@WeAreComingHome]

ripples of truth and unconditional Love. I see and feel the message in the messages, One love Thank you for all the medicine. *Bear Hugs* Namaste 🙏

[@nicolatesla2315]

Roots lyrics. And healing vibes. The nahko we’ve always loved.

[@mattbaker337]

Couldn't have been easy the last few years ......good onya Nahko looks like you have pull thru and are doin ya thing again

[@ExtraTrippRial]

Love you brother bear keep going and never stop you help more people than you could imagine with your lyrics!!!

[@chrissycrazycrash]

Very True!

[@ExtraTrippRial]

I also make music more so on the rap of sides my girlfriend and I performed for the first time unexpectedly last week and we have a show to perform october 13th we make it very fun and bring kids up on stage to perform with us it was amazing

[@tankq313]

The timing of your songs being released speak to me and are there for me in a way that's meaningless to try and explain. Just thank you..

[@crosscrk]

Forgiveness is a beautiful thing for those judged and those judging... forward is where we should all go with respect and understanding for the past..move on... move up... and carry on... You got this and we get you! Your music speaks volumes to so many, please keep it going... You're loved...Aloha from Kauai!

[@OutYourShell]

I'm currently living in Cambodia aiding others. I've listened to Nahko for years with the first Black as the Night. Always appreciate the guidance and lessons

[@tigershemamountain5204]

Beautiful song. I feel relief in it. Can't wait for the next show. And if I have to go to another country for the show, I will. May you be well May you be in your peace To all who see this

[@WeirdLaboratory]

The style of this music has changed so much from the beginning but the message has remained the same. It speaks to a lot of people

[@Chadificati0n]

This beautiful song makes me feel like these lyrics are for God.. almost asking the whys about a loss. Thank you for making music that people can find their own way to relate to

[@jenniferblue1387]

I can already tell I’m gonna love this!!

[@Chadificati0n]

Been listening to your music for years and you've always provided amazing works art for the people. Full of soul, inspiration, joy, sadness, and adventure. All of the feels 😄 and this one, is absolutely beautiful. You're an incredible artist. ✌️ ❤

[@Compelling_Jules]

My new favorite song 🎶 Thank you Bear 🩵

[@robinkirk4020]

Chills floating all over my whole body❤😊❤

[@tblake5070]

This song hits the feels. So fire! Thank you, once again❤

[@ethanssplenderificyoutubec7091]

Tender and emotional. Thank you nahko for this offering. On point..again!! We love you. Dianna-roxanne Kananowitz xx

[@ambrosia2297]

I knew by the snippets that this was gonna be my favorite new song of yours!🥰🥰🥰 Will be on repeat all day.

[@slippedstitch0694]

Thank you again Nahko!

[@franklinbeatty9914]

Your music and lyrics truly are medicine brother I’ll forever be grateful for you sharing it with us all! Much love nahko ❤❤❤

[@amandadavis4218]

Truly beautiful lyrics and such an ethereal sound. Your art is a blessing to us all, brother. Thank you for sharing your gift! 💙

[@ultravioletalightcaster4058]

Another beautiful soul moving song

[@kelleycoronado9314]

Nahko!! Your realness and authenticity is admirable! ❤ crazy journey you’ve been on! So many of us can relate! Followed you every step of the way! Beautiful song! This album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@boukjejanssen5289]

Beautiful, honest, gentle, from the heart… I so appreciate what you bring into the world. Thank You 🙏

[@jitsdad3383]

Another vibrational banger.. thank you again.

[@Bubukhshni]

Beautiful Song and beautiful Video ❤️🙏🏽

[@dianeobanion4847]

That song! Perfection.

[@djentleman8116]

Bruh, music has been consistently saving my life over the years but this is really the shield I needed

[@MelpomeneAlchemist]

Experiencing this, as a native American with past life memories , on "Thanksgiving" ❤🎉 a holiday I've always struggled with my whole life.... I'm grateful for you Nahko , with my whole heart & soul, I love you & you & other Rainbow Warriors remind me of this every day. 🌈 ❤❤❤ I would be dead or sold soul without yall. I love you, namaste Ah'O

[@yohamama1]

Bless you brother.

[@jakedominguez-street]

I love waking up to new Nahko! Gracias gracias gracias 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@ZachTonalli]

I love you, brother. Even the old you. Thank you for the medicine.

[@Thousand.cranes.bonsai]

🤩 Ya boiiiiiii!!

[@corysmith659]

Missed you brother, It takes a strong person to be vulnerable and honest w themselves. So much ❤ and RESPECT. ❤❤❤❤

[@malloriehumphrey8751]

God, what a beautiful song. Such a beautiful soul you have Nahko. I hope your heart is filled with pride and love, it's what's filling my heart from hearing this! ❤

[@ducahgurustarbuc963]

Lovelovelove ty ty ty loving that sweater Smiles beary nice

[@Sacredfiremusic]

Love absolutely everything about this song and video! ❤🧡💙🎶🙏

[@chelebel]

As always Nahko your lyrics bring the tears of emotional recognition flowing. Your musical aim is true and hits home every time. Beautiful❣

[@SarasSmile]

Thank you for helping us all on our journey 🙏❤🙏

[@aashi31-ma]

There is no song of yours that has not touched my heart. Each one of them has made me feel one or the other thing, and that's damn special ❤️. Thank you!! 🎉💫🌚

[@jenitidbitz]

Oh grasping for light and dude here is the blast in the car song. 🎵 ❤ Brings some sunshine ☀️

[@alexkruse4754]

Let’s go!!

[@leonabooth7867]

XO XO I will meet you anywhere 💓 and you are wished and prayed for where you stand 💕 love

[@donholden5199]

Beautiful, strong & truth. Aloha ❤

[@NadiaFGreene]

I love how personal and intimate this video/ song feels. Thank you!

[@kimcurrier8762]

listened to release, listened again and again and again.. love it

[@VandalVanilla]

I will always be proud of you, thank you. thank you for recognizing your purpose and sharing your lessons and guiding us

[@jn6985]

Beautifully True ❤ I’m right there with you brother

[@YaYaPriestessCrazyPaisleyLady]

I LOVE YOu !!!! Brother Bear 🐻 amazing Tunage 🎶 as always 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶⛮️⛮️⛮️⛮️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤟🌈💗

[@YaYaPriestessCrazyPaisleyLady]

Brother Bear you always speak to my soul , I loveyou to the moon and back around the universe again 😘🤗😘🤗😘🎶🎶🎶🎶🌈💗🌟🤟🫶💚🔥🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬

[@FerDutchman]

tears in my eyes, this song is real, powerful! really beautiful and medicinal! I started to get so emotional at the "hold me" part.... I heard it before in the shorts, but the part before... man.... powerful! absolutely love your new released songs Nahks! thank you for your energy, and for being you! Sending Love from Spain!

[@Thedelightfuldancer]

Soul touching music. ❤ Thank you for existing and sharing your truth and gifts with the world 🌎 You are Making a difference. 🙏🏼🩵

[@dronesoverthevalley]

Love this song nahko!!! Can’t wait for the new album and your return to the east coast!! ✌🏼💚

[@BryceJRogers]

Totally awesome! The visuals in your videos have always blown me away. This is both simple and incredible. And captures your song so perfectly.

[@StudioHAI_]

Ahh, the light in me sees the light in you. Thank you for this new beautiful song. It’s crazy…I was having trouble sleeping and was listening to some of your past gems, and then saw this was posted an hour ago. I swear it’s like i subconsciously knew 😘

[@lseayoga]

The work is deep, and the songs are beautiful ❤🤙🙏

[@PedroPeyolo]

F'd up but im #FUNctiONal 😅😅😅💯 Brother Bear does it again 🙌🙌💛💚❣️🫶 so excited for the new album Trenches... it's been a long time coming 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 years in the making 🫶 the medicine has gotten more potent 4 those who have ears 2 hear & Hearts to feel 💜💜💜 #KeepOnRowin 🛶 #UpStream 🫡

[@jherold8955]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 ahhhh!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Is it too much to ask to be met where I'm at? ooouuuffff

[@akashaskyraine6609]

Your lyrics always resonates me 🥹🤗😍🫠 Thank you Bear 🤗

[@earthlingrob5644]

Can't wait to add it to the playlist I listen to at work. You're probably 2 albums away from lasting the entire shift with no repeats lol

[@ShamelesslySara]

This one 🤌🏻🥲 knocks the damn air out of me. Hell YEEEAAAASSSHHHHH 🔥

[@brendam6627]

Truth for a change. You bring back what is needed. Dedication & hard work. Keep um coming. Brenda in Alabama