Rage Against The Machine - Calm Like a Bomb (Audio)

[@JonahMotley]

My dad was a maintenance man for these apartments back in 2005. He found this CD in one of the houses he had to clean out and gave it to me. I was 10 years old. Now im 26,,, Thankfull he gave it to me. Love you dad

[@the2ndcoming135]

“This is the native son, born of Zapata’s guns.”🤝

[@bippo2571]

Wow. Incredible. Bad ass stuff right there.

[@omarguerrero951]

Wow awesomeness

[@DravensPit]

@Jonah, why you got to make me feel super old? 😂

[@chuckaudio3191]

Also be thankful to whoever left it behind to spread the word!

[@angelolivares8754]

This is one of their best songs. That killer bass intro and then the guitar solo sounds like an UFO is landing over your rooftop

[@ЕленаКолесникова-в3и]

Underrated com

[@pederriki7819]

THIS. i've been trying to describe that solo so many times and failed, until i read this comment

[@kattn01]

Are those the requirements for a good song these days? An "ok" bass intro and an experimental guitar solo? I'd much rather applaud the rest of the recording.

[@jimmynicholson876]

This, Vietnow, and Ghost of Tom Joad!

[@1q3er5]

ya that solo blows it over the top imho #1 for me

[@matthewalley5684]

"Hope lies in the smoldering rubble of empires." Wow... powerful stuff.

[@Wubzy66]

I’m 14 and this is deep

[@jordaneggerman4734]

@@Wubzy66 it was deep when I was 14 too...wait til you're 30. Rage is one of the most thought-provoking bands, not just since then, but likely ever. "There's a mass without roofs; there's a prison to fill. There's a country's soul that reads, "post no bills". There's a strike, and a line of cops, outside of the Mill. There's a right to obey, And a right to kill."

[@jnicolson865]

RATM are paraphrasing Mumia Abu Jamal: "Conventional wisdom would have one believe that it is insane to resist this, the mightiest of empires. But what history really shows is that today's empire is tomorrow's ashes, that nothing lasts forever, and that to not resist is to acquiesce in your own oppression. The greatest form of sanity that anyone can exercise is to resist that force that is trying to repress, oppress, and fight down the human spirit."

[@wormmeade]

Nah that power only lasts until the dictator emerges. I love the music but the political discourse is Nihilistic

[@FukcAUsername]

@@Wubzy66 no one cares how old u are

[@sterling8298]

This is probably one of my favorite songs on the whole album.

[@kanagawayarichin]

Matrix album?

[@kathleencampbellcampbell9318]

This and first full of steel bc they truly are feminists at heart.

[@justinholland9844]

The album to be honest isn't that good, seems cobbled together, and the singles struck me as formulaic. This, however, is probably their best song. Mic Check is also really good.

[@Xtrapacman]

The best rage song IMO

[@blucat4]

@@justinholland9844 You must be kidding? I don't like any metal bands or any other rap or hip hop bands but this is awesome. Nothing comes close to what these guys do, again and again. I made a compilation from the 3 albums I have, as much as I could fit on a CD. It's also now a playlist on my KZbin channel. The first 7 tunes are from The Battle Of L.A. 1 - Testify 2 - Guerilla Radio 3 - Calm Like A Bomb 4 - Sleep Now In The Fire 5 - Born Of A Broken Man 6 - New Millennium Homes 7 - No Shelter 8 - Bombtrack 9 - Pistol Grip Pump 10 - Take The Power Back 11 - Renegades Of Funk 12 - Bullet In The Head 13 - I'm Housin' 14 - Know Your Enemy 15 - How I Could Just Kill A Man 16 - The Ghost Of Tom Joad 17 - Maggie's Farm

[@Cupid759]

we need this energy in these times

[@CharledSanders]

We can bring it back yall

[@DroAndro-ks1jm]

Big facts. I never listened to them but oh man can I relate to the energy when I started listening recently this week

[@CharledSanders]

@DroAndro-ks1jm i been feeling this music for 20 yrs it never gets old buddy

[@EzraFWelsh]

Seems like a CEO just got some of this energy

[@CharledSanders]

@EzraFWelsh jurassatol by filter has some good energy dude

[@Iksmohj1]

One of the best band... Insane bass... Freaking INSANE lead...

[@kathleencampbellcampbell9318]

Tim is prolly my fave although it's hard to choose a fave RATM.

[@marijasekulic2326]

BEST

[@bendahlstrom7407]

🤔📡Blasting (Tom)across your 👽🤖’sneighborhood to a vegan word. 🙏☯️💯

[@lindaleg3659]

Tom the bomb

[@seamuspeacock346]

Heard this in the 2nd Matrix movie during the credits This kicks ass

[@hassandawudi4810]

Me too! Just now

[@sreekrishnannn]

me too 2 days ago! would be cool if we watched at the same time@@hassandawudi4810

[@krutoiguycoolman]

​@@hassandawudi4810 it's incredible

[@thereallincolntakanashi]

Same.

[@kc5402]

The soundtrack albums from the Matrix movies are excellent.

[@adolfoisl]

My favorite Song of RATM. Greetings from Brazil. Rage forever.

[@TeacherTaj]

Obregado from the USA

[@chuckgyuricza3512]

Born a broken man too.RAGE

[@mitchtucker]

🔥❤

[@mitchtucker]

All love from Canada

[@joaohenriqesilva]

same thing here

[@mandeepverma3395]

The matrix Reloaded 🎵👽

[@rileybowman5988]

Tom Morello once said: I want to be recognized for my own unique and quirky sound MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

[@joshporter5205]

He certainly expanded how the guitar can be used.

[@gratefulmind5288]

It's the best mashup of a DJ and a guitar!

[@rileybowman5988]

@@gratefulmind5288 ikr!

[@Hellwyck]

He was majorly influenced by Vernon Reid from Living Colour.

[@yoshiokimura7993]

Listen to Kashmir by Led Zep, influence right there

[@marcichristensen9400]

Never gets old, and I'm 40, which means I been listening for almost 30 years!!!

[@abesimpson5503]

gg

[@keffkeff160]

Me too 😂 The battle of Germany goes on✌️

[@matthewrice3432]

👌.... 50 here!... almost 40 years of Rage! 🤘😄🤘😄🤘😄

[@assurdo8888]

@@matthewrice3432 they have been around for 30 / 31 years so no.

[@michiganmotorsports]

My odometer starts with a 6. Love RATM.

[@trashasaurus]

"There's a mass without roofs, a prison to fill. There's a country's soul that reads post no bills. There's a strike and a line of cops outside of the mill. There's a right to obey and a right to kill" Goddamn I love that line

[@assurdo8888]

Me too. I've ever loved it.

[@ericphilen3433]

🔥

[@annalisavajda252]

Yes, it's rather dystopian though.

[@jihadmarazmatov224]

Bass line freakin' amazing!

[@07tillinfinity]

YEAH

[@mariovomhof2775]

Tim is freaking great and needs more attention.

[@rileybowman5988]

@@mariovomhof2775 I was just going to comment that Tim is so underrated then I saw you saying that haha

[@tmitch72lv]

Fucking for real!

[@S3dINS]

Rick Beato did a “10 best bass intros” and this wasn’t included. I complained.

[@Kevinarthuryoutube]

I feel like there has never been a time in history where their music has been more relevant than now. Change my mind.

[@lopiklop]

The rage against the machine is timeless.

[@lopiklop]

this music has always been relevant, its just easier to see with the internet

[@markpate9519]

I can't because I agree.these guys were so ahead of their time. They were woke back then when everybody else was asleep

[@eduardofernandes9243]

in capitalism, its alway time to this song. Its always gonna be relevant to the masses

[@markpate9519]

@@eduardofernandes9243 yep that's why if they got together tonight and had a concert that bitch we would be rocking.i would just hope I'm there

[@DominiHarling]

I love that this band is not just for entertainment like others, but that they bring inspiration to change things for the better.

[@AlexMartinez-fo5vy]

My sister introduced me to this band when I was in Middle School back in 2000 and I've been liking them ever since

[@deathbyslipknot]

Hope you thanked your sister

[@roar880]

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but RATM was one hell of a band. Always fired on all cylinders.

[@ctrlaltdel64]

i just don't understand whats to dislike unless you are a bigot.

[@wokoak5527]

@@ctrlaltdel64 maybe the music bro it is quite heavy rock

[@reekee6830]

Rage has been everyone's cup of tea until the woke nationalist discovered they were a left band. fake outrage from the aIt right cogs

[@Adam-jv9wz]

I wish my cup of tea hit this hard 😂

[@johngeiger3770]

If you let anyone read their lyrics without the music, especially to non RATM fans and to non rock fans, their reactions range from 'Holy shit this is relevant as hell' to 'Hit me like a bomb', with 'Whoever wrote this is here to stay for a very long time as long as human corruption exist.' It's genuine, true and beautiful.

[@Pbmarron]

All the 2000’s energy! I listened to RATM tons back them, especially after seeing all the Matrix movies.

[@Username-jb2vs]

I'm here because I heard matrix resurrection was just announced. Had to listen to this banger again for the hype. I remember hearing this in theatres at the end of reloaded. Fucking legendary

[@TeacherTaj]

I was a projectionist for IMAX at the time. Oh, the memories up in the booth during the credits. Son, it was on fiyahhhhhhhhh 🔥🔥🔥

[@babyfanjojo]

Yooo same haha

[@JMT-gs7u]

Matrix Resurrection gonna be very tite.

[@davidday9967]

@tyler y let's hope we get a NEW one! People's heads would pop from the epicness 😂

[@carlingas666]

David Day it sucks sad to say

[@aironcarman6413]

Feel the funk blast Feel the funk blast Feel the funk blast Feel the funk blast Feel the funk blast Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, check it out, yo, yo, yo I be walkin' god like a dog, my narrative, fearless My word war returns to burn like Baldwin home from Paris Like Steel from a furnace, I was born landless This is the native son, born of Zapata's guns Stroll through the shanties and the cities remains Same bodies buried hungry but with different last names These vultures rob everything leave nothing but chains Pick a point on the globe! Yes, the picture's the same There's a bank, there's a church, a myth and a hearse A mall and a loan, a child dead at birth There's a widow pig parrot, a rebel to tame A white-hooded judge, a syringe and a vein And the riot be the rhyme of the unheard What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? We're calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) We're calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) This ain't subliminal, feel the critical mass approach horizon The pulse of the condemned, sound off America's demise The anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, yes I spit fire Hope lies in the smoldering rubble of empires Yes back through the shanties and the cities remains The same bodies buried hungry, but with different last names Them vultures robbin' everyone, leave nothing but chains Pick a point here at home, yes the picture's the same There's a field full of slaves, some corn and some debt There's a ditch full of bodies, the check for the rent There's a tap, the phone, the silence of stone The numb black screen that be feelin' like home And the riot be the rhyme of the unheard What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? What ya say, what ya say, what ya say, what? Calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) I'm calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) Calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) We're calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) Calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) We're calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) Calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) We're calm like a bomb (Ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite, ignite) We're calm like a bomb There's a mass without roofs, there's a prison to fill There's a country's soul that reads post no bills There's a strike and a line of cops outside of the mill There's a right to obey and there's a right to kill There's a mass without roofs, there's a prison to fill There's a country's soul that reads post no bills There's a strike and a line of cops outside of the mill 'Cause there's a right to obey and there's the right to kill

[@apexmobiledontdie]

Never gets old!

[@caliente-frio3966]

Here's my dumb ass thinking he was saying, "Be nice, be nice, be nice," instead of, "Ignite, ignite, ignite."

[@tomotomocacchiocacchio3180]

I'm here because today the message of this song is more important than ever

[@fertilebeef802]

It hasn’t gotten any better either.

[@WoodlandAsh]

First heard this on a kerrang cd around 99/2000 when I was just a teenager. Absolutely iconic & never been more relevant than the times in which we live now.

[@crepooscul]

Those tom drums sound just perfect in the chorus

[@haploidofficial3123]

this production slaps so hard

[@abraxaseyes87]

Saw one of they last shows when this came out. Held the test of time more than most

[@nicolasjativa1441]

This is a song you never want to end

[@elijahkoufos4638]

Guts!

[@DarkPwner99]

Bass line FLAMING

[@jaddyd424]

This is the song that got me into RATM. Unashamed.

[@paulosergiojunior9953]

Bigger hail from Brazil!

[@SeKoS74]

RATM always here 👊

[@SeKoS74]

@Rough Collies Rock An old one

[@sherrymorris8628]

❤🦘🐨

[@Freespiritonline]

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[@martinmiddles7809]

Long live Rage against the machine

[@MelOdy-0613]

This ain't subliminal Feel tha critical mass approach horizon Tha pulse of tha condemned Sound off America's demise Tha anti-myth rhythm rock shocker Yes I spit fire Hope lies in tha smoldering rubble of empires Yes back through tha shanties and tha cities remains...

[@darkredash2317]

🔥🔥🔥

[@kamallsharpe7584]

Love everything about this album and the members that created this historic timeless music thank and God bless you guys RAGE ON!! ETERNAL

[@brianblithe2271]

now come on dog, we know the real truth, say how i know kanmall

[@amosonyoutube]

One of their best songs

[@reneemillardchacon]

"Let the riot be the rhyme of the unheard...."

[@firstlast8258]

Mostly peaceful

[@stormx2827]

Referencing a MLK line - love it.

[@smithyMcjoe]

"Feel the funk blast" wow, such powerful stuff.

[@ericpietrzak6322]

An unbelievable message paired with an absolutely unreal ensemble of true artists. ...and almost all lost in ticket prices.

[@bigdaddypiggy]

I have a feeling that groups like Rage & Public Enemy,Run the Jewels,NWA & Cube & a few others who I can’t quite think of at the moment are gonna be the soundtrack to the apocalypse

[@horriblepizza4647]

They already are.

[@deanwrubel5730]

System of a down

[@joshuajordan8651]

Lady Gaga

[@sachemgromiller1899]

@@joshuajordan8651 not lady gaguh. Edit: anyone listening to that soft music will be cannon fodder in the first few days.

[@bigdaddypiggy]

@@horriblepizza4647 :Splendid! 🕺🏼👍

[@beastfromthemiddleeast2021]

How dose Tom do that sound at 3:27

[@godsunrelentinglove]

Found this album at a yard sale sale in a tiny town we happened to be visiting. McCall ID. Changed my life.

[@enriquemendoza2985]

Que Viva Rage Against The Machine! #REALHIPHOP 🇺🇲🇲🇽✊🏾

[@DaSpoopy]

Little did these guys know we would need them now more than ever, much love to the RATM crew💣

[@krisvardhami3521]

Oh my gosh this is probably one of my favorite songs that you guys ever did and dude you do mess with them bars straight fire

[@MsDaydream3r]

We need this song right now.

[@filipnikolic3948]

Rage against the machine is the greatest band... Zack de la rocha rules... Calm like a bomb is great song❤❤❤

[@christopherbruning2499]

Somehow The Kamel Ad B4 this Made me more Pumped UP! Let's GO!❤❤🎉🎉

[@q.c.key7044]

Yo I had this in 4th grade back in 99 stg bumping this shit crazy son

[@TPhunkay]

Neo flew off on dis one doe...

[@jackcravford8744]

Love that chorus groove. So heavy and bone crushing.

[@jonrogers1497]

Jesus Christ this song hits different since 2018.

[@michaelw3230]

I have a daughter that is African American. These lyrics hit hard AF!

[@ikecostner1]

39 years old been listening since I was 13-14 years old, still listening today

[@hanasagarin2788]

Saw them upfront in 2007 @randals island. The HARDEST notes I've ever heard come out of speakers. RATM forever.

[@charlesm.1021]

Man, Id love to see em in concert. Listen to them for years

[@titusthetitus2267]

Of course this is in the playlist!!!

[@Karine-oe1vy]

Matrix 🔥🔥🔥

[@ademmelo]

Mindfields

[@f18cowboy50]

Best band ever hands down. No one comes close to them.

[@mondherajimi6706]

A masterpiece 💗

[@07tillinfinity]

After this video in gonna learn the bassine 👊 that’s freankin’ nice

[@joffa2591]

Me too, check out the tab for this song on songsterr I think it's pretty accurate

[@cal3497]

Bumping from Australia 🇦🇺💣💣💣

[@dejaalston8672]

The song was such a brilliant and excellent choice for The Matrix Reloaded ending credits as of today I can't help but smile as it strikes up nostalgia as it brings back special childhood memories and moments that I endure joy and happiness as it makes me cherished and loved them forever. 😍💯😎👍😏😩

[@leoduncan8281]

3:40 till 4mins of this song is absolute madness, never heard anything like it, if anyone else has comment on this please cause i need music like this

[@AlbertV90]

The Matrix Reloaded! Yes Sir!!

[@dustinowen3136]

I'm calm like a bomb 💣

[@simulacrasimulation9070]

Good music taste brought me here!

[@NotmyrealName92]

My influence.. love listening to this again.. IGNITE IGNITE IGNITE..

[@Orieus]

Hello, your listening to one of the greatest and most influential band that ever existed.

[@tjkrave5811]

RIP my buddy Jordan, bro showed me rage way back. I miss kicking it with you and Walter fucking with this shit. RIP my friend

[@SaracidalOW]

I hope your friend rests in peace. My brother too, he took his life 11/30/2021 and these were the last lyrics he posted on his Instagram, so I looked them up, and I'm here. I feel like I'm listening with him too 🥺 I'm sorry for your loss 💔

[@AlbertLivingstone]

Low-key best song on the album

[@rileylim5715]

My dad has a listen this whole entire album in new year this album is good

[@annalisavajda252]

Just another bomb track ...

[@80sman21]

My favorite part is when Zack tells us all to feel the funk blast lol

[@JohnMark32]

3:40 holy moly is that an awesome guitar sound

[@apexmobiledontdie]

Favourite song of ratm but they have so many greats.

[@chriscockerill7268]

Listened to them since they came out and it just gets better and better year after year

[@streamspoart2671]

My song during workout

[@dexter83534]

Happy Birthday Zack!

[@Meccarox]

Wow great song!

[@maxxmarino6500]

Its funny how we can all listen to this type of music and jam out and feel vindicated through the words of someone saying something through music, but the second someone starts talking like this in real life the same people would become afraid of someone saying it for real.

[@ListenToStatic]

Facts. Remember to vote local! Lower stakes elections matter too, especially the schools.

[@maxxmarino6500]

@@ListenToStatic wish I could believe that..

[@mattcarr3150]

Posers gonna pose. Fight the power!

[@dejaalston8672]

The song was absolutely and positivity constructed perfectly from the very beginning to the end. 😍😎💯👍😏

[@brunomknows]

This is the shit back in the day saw them many times everyone in the world has RAGE

[@95Jpollard]

2020 has brought us RATM bout damn time

[@stevenrandall1991]

Yup

[@petetmn2053]

Ya... The year of compliance is totally relatable to Rage's message.

[@yoshiokimura7993]

I think you’ve missed the point

[@95Jpollard]

@@petetmn2053 that's your fault for complying. Seems like you're part of the problem in today's masses. Id rather be the wolf than the sheep

[@dadinirvana3791]

Good old days ♥️

[@sangitghimire5374]

Love from NEPAL

[@boavida4779]

The best music🤟🤟

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeaaahhh I feel 18 again.

[@friotaiocht101]

This truly an amazing song..... RATM play it LOUD!!!!!!!👊👊👊

[@Prometeo1001]

Always live in the heart of human!!! Ratm

[@oskarmollnau9924]

#MakeAmericaRAGEAgain

[@boothigor]

up

[@oskarmollnau9924]

@@boothigor what cha mean?

[@rickylinderman5666]

@@boothigor kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXvFoql5hr-bnNU #Apreme #Wargaudd

[@chuckecheese5251]

Rage was more relevant before they and David Duke were voting for the same party with George Bush Cheney and Richard Spencer

[@jesse_reznor]

Uh.... Where have you been? America has been raging for the past 4 years.

[@dustinowen3136]

Best lyrics in the music industry

[@yougottabekiddingme2027]

❤Best band in the world🌍

[@laughingmonkey5522]

apparently my dad really liked this song. so here i am. pretty good song.

[@NYCeesFinest]

You guys need to check out the album "Evil Empire."

[@sallyconnor6841]

props to your dad

[@will_themaker]

I heard this from Matrix. That's what I'm here and I like this song

[@NYCeesFinest]

Check out the album "Evil Empire" and their first Self-Titled.

[@dejaalston8672]

I remember hearing this song in the movie theater after The Matrix Reloaded (2003) ended which was such a mind-blowing, exciting, epic, and thrilling night as it was such a fun rollercoaster thrill ride as it kept me on the edge of my seat. I was absolutely and positivity hooked as I have to definitely and completely get this on my playlist. 😍😎💯👍😏🤣

[@hardcore5356]

Totally calm 💣

[@rolon-ew5kl]

This song is so relevant now sometimes

[@longlivroc]

Eerily appropriate lyrics for the current year

[@michaelrhudak]

I always thought the guitar verses were an homage to Scentless Apprentice by Nirvana. One of the best Rage tracks.

[@gobblinbites3167]

Ah, I see… it’s only been on YT for 2yrs, I was about to be mad that one of their best songs only had 1mil views

[@HarleySLA]

Quick PSA, I absolutely love RATM, hell of a group with some bangers album after album. However something bothers me: for all the freedom they stand for, why are the comments disabled on so many of their videos? Seems odd that a group that is such a vehement defender of freedom, would have so many videos with disabled comments. Why?? It makes no sense to me. Been enjoying these guys for almost 2 decades, myself. Keep raging dudes

[@lopiklop]

"The numb black screen that be feeling like home."

[@SOBeat-cz6uz]

Quick bass guitar tutorial for you guys: |: BWUAUH dududu duuuuu dududu :| x repeat until the world explodes

[@danyomega1472]

That's the bass actually

[@SOBeat-cz6uz]

@@danyomega1472 Oh, true. Thanks for the correction!

[@danyomega1472]

@@SOBeat-cz6uz No problem! Thanks for the bass tabs :D

[@Mr.InbetweenFX]

Bwow doodudooo bwow

[@smithyMcjoe]

@@danyomega1472 There are many bwahs and dudus you haven't accounted for dear sir like bwahwah wah doodo wah wah wah dooo do bwauhw whauhw. and bwahhh wahdu wahpm wauhHHHH... this is turning into an early disturbed song...