Saul Williams is a lyrical genius... a hip-hop poet of the highest order. I greatly admire his honesty, his original style & his intelligent thoughts, not to mention the incredibly creative ways in which he chooses to share them. He's not afraid to try something new musically, and he is always real. His are words of truth, carefully crafted and forged in the fires of wisdom and self-reflection. As long as there are Saul Williams' in the world of hip-hop, everything will be just fine there.
@MarkPenny-r8v10 ай бұрын
I literally can never get enough of this song
@ReshonBryant9 ай бұрын
Yeah, this beat is just different.
@GeminiChild2718 жыл бұрын
I was able to see saul williams at a NIN concert and i have to say being one of the few blacks in that concert listening to him really hit me, he say so much in this song and growing up in the south being a metal head being a skater being black and people telling me i need to think or feel or be one way to fit there stereotype of me and this song say so much so i want to say im lucky to get to see him at that concert formed a great respect for him thanks Saul
@diagoras666 Жыл бұрын
I discover Saul Williams 24 years ago in college and after all this time this artist continue to deserve the name of poet. Thank you to give us the chance to be on your journey ❤
@travis11436 ай бұрын
This is every young man's epiphany in music, black or otherwise.
@zacharyfesler17849 жыл бұрын
Saw Saul open for Trent Reznor one night in Little Rock, AR. I'd never heard of him, and I was pretty goddamned impressed. This guy is amazing.
@jessicalandis5787 жыл бұрын
They collaborated on one of Saul's albums if I'm not mistaken. What a team.
@zacharyfesler17847 жыл бұрын
Sounds dope
@Swim_Jonse7 жыл бұрын
You know anyone who opens with "I want my money back," is a real motherfucker.
@stuartangely80177 жыл бұрын
I saw Saul open for Trent in Glasgow Scotland. Damn, he gets around. With his huge afro'd DJ Dave.
@wanderingintime6 жыл бұрын
Duuuude I KNEW it. Yes I recognize Reznors voice on an album (someone gave me a mix) AND some of the industrial backdrops.. amazing team.
@KristenRea16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Saul Williams should be way bigger than he is. I'm white, and not massively into rap, but I'm getting there thanks to this genius. Would love to see him live.
@transkeirooibaart8 жыл бұрын
I've seen him once in Brussels. Had no ticket, I had written "ticket saul williams wanted" on a piece of cardboard holding above my head. Out of the blue a journalist told me he had a spare ticket. What followed was a beautiful show, with as highlight dropping the mic and preaching the room without amplification. Guy is a hero.
@DaBigBlackGirl7 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful, thanks for sharing.
@Swim_Jonse7 жыл бұрын
He's a hero for so many reasons. He speaks the truth. He does it well. He's got an amazing grasp on the English language. He knows his way between multiple genres. He started "all lives matter" before "black lives matter" was a thing without the prejudicial reactionary bullshit. He and El-P are probably the greatest in their genre alive, barely counting Saul as a "hip-hop" artist since he sings half the time and does a lot of spoken word.
@vmvash16 жыл бұрын
I love the honesty in this song. It's sad how many people are ashamed because of their skin color. There is to much hate and fear from the color of peoples skin... Good song. I love the messages in his music. It's very though provoking.
@KenBlackmen5 ай бұрын
Song changed my life in it got less then a million views crazy
@xcarleyquinn5 жыл бұрын
God, this song... hits me in my stomach everytime I've heard it for the last 10+years. Saul Williams is a genius and he never got enough praise.
@stuartangely80177 жыл бұрын
I'm not black but can totally relate to this song and living up to a stereo type because that's what you think people want. It stops you from ever really being yourself.
@Objectified6 жыл бұрын
A lot of Saul's work can be identified with by people who aren't black. Poor, introverted, abused, LGBTQ, straight, any race, any ethnicity. It's about experience, not just color.
@laminebaazi43764 жыл бұрын
blessings.
@watwatwatt282917 жыл бұрын
These are the most brilliant lyrics I have EVER had the privilege to hear.
@GARBEHH8 жыл бұрын
This is easily the best hip hop song of all time
@Pauliemkp7 жыл бұрын
not hip-hop, it's a blend of poetry and alternative hip hop
@Swim_Jonse7 жыл бұрын
As was said, that's the beauty of Saul. He is more satirical re: hip-hop than he is really hip hop. His most popular songs are more akin to Industrial Rock. His songs considered hip-hop are a grandiose blend of spoken word (distinct from rapping) atop atypical electronic beats without your typical hip-hop traits.
@ttrenchmiranda6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's probably one of my favorite songs of all time. The ammount of stuff he's able to communicate, and the beautiful, healing message about blackness and masculinity...wow.
@egieoruyi75795 жыл бұрын
Da fuck are you guys talking about,infact it is hiphop... Because hiphop is so very diverse... In essence hiphop can be everything ranchy ghetto classy stupid because hiphop is what the people make it.
@operator17172 жыл бұрын
Definitely the saddest
@babyshamusworld3 жыл бұрын
So grateful for my work study boss for buying me this album..Never knew how much I needed Saul Williams til 2010
@TechniqueLee12 жыл бұрын
A song where Saul truly spills his heart onto the page.
@dylanimal17 жыл бұрын
this man is one of the most talented lyricists/poets i have heard in a long time.
@1human16 жыл бұрын
Don't listen to that kid. He just wants you to have hate in your heart, like he has in his. tons of positive creative energy sent your way I have nothing but love for Saul Williams
@AlluringPariah14 жыл бұрын
He is a poet and will always be a lyrical genius in my eyes
@AnbusKi15 жыл бұрын
This is one of the realest songs Ive ever heard. But the sad part is all the subjects he touched are as real as a heart Attack.
@TheChrisSoria14 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite saul williams song of all time.
@DaBigBlackGirl7 жыл бұрын
You are SUNSHINE STACEY to me! Saul Williams saved my life, and countless others I'm sure... "Only some will star the sky, only believers in death will die"
@TeaLeaf2228 жыл бұрын
just saw saul williams perform this weekend...decided to come back to the song that made me a fan : ) this and amethyst rocks
@np0205814 жыл бұрын
truly one of the most talented hip hop artists out there. but what can you expect the guys a poet
@whatmatterofminutes10 жыл бұрын
to all the people who think they're on the weird side of youtube when they find black stacey: no, you're on the only good side of youtube.
@_amertume9 жыл бұрын
i don't see anyone thinking/saying that tho
@toxicmasculinity33247 жыл бұрын
Cringe.
@Pauliemkp7 жыл бұрын
I agree
@lairofun-dereksyoutuberecr6314 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@BlackSocailDanceCurator-Jada Жыл бұрын
He is Afrofuturistism addressing Racism in colorism. That's revolutionary on a literary level
@ninajacklene9 жыл бұрын
Dear Saul Williams, All of your poetry, emotions and music is inspiring me. All your truths, all your creativity. The face paint in your videos, rawness and honesty. I'm glad you are making everything you make. It's helping evolve another poet.
@keithfox66084 жыл бұрын
Saul Williams. He’s amazing.
@tubehead35714 жыл бұрын
You think the Radio Gods will ever play this on air? Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! That's a lot of education about self hate packed in one song. Saul keepin it real!
@bubblebath8817 жыл бұрын
whoa...this song gave me the shivers. shivers that caused me to sit up a little straighter than i did before i heard this.
@insiduous12314 жыл бұрын
"I dreamt of being white and complimented by you, but the only shiny black thing you liked was my shoes." I love this song. I just wanna give him a big hug and tell him he's beautiful, and his skin is beautiful.
@JessAlcouffe10 жыл бұрын
"Now here's a little message for you, All you baller playa's got some insecurities too, That you could cover up, Bling it up Cash in and ching ching it up, Hope no one will bring it up, Lock it down and string it up Or you can share your essence with us, 'cause everything about you couldn't be rugged and ruff and even though you tote a glock and you're hot on the streets If you dare to share your heart, we'll nod our heart to it's beat And you should do that, if nothin' else, to prove that A player like you could keep it honest and true Don't mean to call your bluff but, mothafucka that's what I do You got a platinum chain then, son, I'm probably talkin' to you And you can call your gang, your posse and the rest of your crew And while you're at it get them addicts and the indigent too I plan to have a whole army by the time that I'm through To load their guns with songs they haven't sung"
@CMZZZZ6 жыл бұрын
'load their guns with songs they haven't sung' is one of my fav lyrics of all time
@ttrenchmiranda6 жыл бұрын
This verse is just amazing. I actually had it copy pasted as I read you commenting here. I feel like sending this song to all my male friends, it helped me so much. The last sentence. Oh.... Also, I LOVE his verses on Blackalicious' release part II. I listened so much to that song that I decided to look him up, and man, was it worth it.
@kendallwoozy5 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@JayPhonomancer5 жыл бұрын
Goddamn I love that whole verse so much
@sk8grill15 жыл бұрын
saul is amazing.. his songs are catchy and have really positive messages... it's just great listening.. i have a lot of respect for him!
@Machiavelli7014 жыл бұрын
Back to what it needs to be, to be listened to by black and white and mostly just listened to.
@bradychance85222 жыл бұрын
Saul Williams was one of my main inspirations for spoken word poetry!
@AramBamari Жыл бұрын
How good this is... Is insane... Bumping this in 2023
@teknicolorsushi17 жыл бұрын
I just saw Saul a few nights ago, and he used this song for a closing. He's an amazing poet and his works have this hip-hop undertone to them; really quite something to listen to and read.
@seankerry7218 жыл бұрын
I just heard about this man. Take it to the mountains Saul !!!! Let us all heard the word !!! Nice to hear some reality..that pushes your buttons.
@hydrohyde15 жыл бұрын
I've got the to met him and talk to him for a moment, it was in Berea, ky out of all places.. Great song and a great guy.
@laminebaazi43764 жыл бұрын
this changed my heart the first time i heard it. humane in every way possible.
@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot41714 жыл бұрын
Saul Williams has never been as out of line as he seemed to be when his newest piece was new. But then, time passes, and I can see that he is revealing to me this mysterious past that I have with his kind. And more with time the piece becomes that much more relevant. I can revel in the fact that he’s out there doing this again and again.
@simplykinney4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing and hearing you for the first time. You were opening for Nine Inch Nails in San Diego maybe 15 years ago. I heard your words and they got me so deeply personal, I couldn't stay focused on anyone for the rest of the night. You were speaking my mind and literally doing backflips. I have so much love for your thoughts. Keep going!
@oldoldaccount4215 жыл бұрын
Um...I was actually looking for Stacey on Disney's Phineas and Ferb and I ran into this...not even mad tho
@lairofun-dereksyoutuberecr6314 жыл бұрын
Hope you ran into some truth
@Tawltale15 жыл бұрын
one of my favs by saul!!!!! one of my fav songs of all time acctually!
@mrceresa113 жыл бұрын
I just met him today! He sang this song and inspired alot of people
@snylekkie17 жыл бұрын
Truth is out there. Go support this guy!
@coolest07noevac16 жыл бұрын
I was at the UT show and same here I never heard of him before as an artist. I knew him as a poet and he was freakin awesome. I think I want to join that committee to get this band called J Davey.
@SpongyLikeALizard14 жыл бұрын
Great poet, wish i had that kind of talent.
@Hatt3rMadIgan18 жыл бұрын
His lyrics are amazing, but his poetry is even better.
@heidi62445 жыл бұрын
I cry every time he says "load they guns, with songs they haven't sung"
@ceedog7616 жыл бұрын
damn saul is such a great artist. his music is soo catchy as well as powerful
@FrankyBangaz16 жыл бұрын
man...Im just blown away.
@Banned4Life15 жыл бұрын
If you dare to share your heart we'll nod our head to its beat. Pure brill.
@bainbridge8015 жыл бұрын
Wow nice music and it talks about a real message.
@spence2518 жыл бұрын
We can all learn a lot from this video. All you haters take a second to realise why this video means so much to some people. SAUL ROCKS!
@FeuerundWasser17 жыл бұрын
WOW. Saul's music is very g00d.
@jaedmorv17 жыл бұрын
i only heard this one time and i love it is so funny how he can combine hip hop soul and poetry all together
@videotape17 жыл бұрын
it sad that someone is only starting to sing about their insecurities. keep it up. this should have been done a long time ago keep doing it.
@Ninjalo00715 жыл бұрын
Cash it and chaging it up lock it down and string it up man we all have some rough shit we dont want to bring out,Saul really had something with this song he doesnt get enough credit as a real artist
@Auntkekebaby2 жыл бұрын
Played the hell out of this album.
@TurtleBob0717 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I heard this song at school after a guy in my elective played it. I loved it immediately, and I can see why he told me to check it out!
@rafaelll7618 жыл бұрын
Power, strenght, beauty...WORDMASTER. Saul is the best lyricist in the world for me.
@AJM5K617 жыл бұрын
This is great music! Great message and great video.
@giraffesarenifty15 жыл бұрын
i have mad love for this song.
@bellhippyhop8615 жыл бұрын
this is da REALIST DAMN SONG I EVER HEARD BEFORE IN MY LIFE!! as a black who moved alot and grew up mostly in white schools (but also in some hardcore inner city schools) this is my damn anthem. i learned way back i jus had to do me. to be real and stop tryin ta live up or down to preset notions. every black person especially needs to hear this so share, get the views up. damn thanksgiving crap has more views!! it's time ta let it out Black America
@KptnHaddock_13 жыл бұрын
I heard this guy for the first time now, and I think I'm in love.
@MakeupbyMykie4 жыл бұрын
Ma names Stacey and i just found this song now. It's 2020 oml
@kirasussane15563 жыл бұрын
The beginning of this song is funny and deep.(no pun intended)🤣🤣🤣
@watwatwatt282917 жыл бұрын
I'm just saying that you should always acknowledge your roots. Saul Williams acknowledges older Hip-Hop a lot. Same wit Punk, Industrial etc. etc.
@metalsaw66610 жыл бұрын
this guy rocks.
@soupinabox14 жыл бұрын
So I met Saul at a small reception for him before a reading at University of Colorado at Denver (we just kind of walked in, no one seemed to mind). He did a Q&A and talked about Alexander the Great and all sorts of stuff brilliant stuff. Talked about songwriting vs poetry, Bob Dylan and what not, how with this song he was going more for a song than a poem with music
@wordthebird17 жыл бұрын
i was there too...he was the best one there...although there was so many great poets.
@DrxPreservzz14 жыл бұрын
He's such an artist.
@VegardKlaus15 жыл бұрын
Couldn't said it better!Props for this song, TIGHT!
@lllolllolllolllo15 жыл бұрын
saul's song has soul! i think that he is a real singer!
@Namewastakendamn14 жыл бұрын
whoa this is nice! this dude puts his feelings in the track
@TheDailyMonk17 жыл бұрын
hey thanks for the artists, hadn't heard of most of them. I'm gonna check them out.
@lynxzrz14 жыл бұрын
@Legolutionary Thanks for a touching note there. I am glad people are out there that feel the same.
@Bawnak15 жыл бұрын
The song is about his Blackness, in all it's forms, not just the dark pigment of his skin but the emotional/mental limitations that comes with it. He is speaking about his & other Black peoples' effort to assimilate into the dominant white culture. About blacks who through acculturation lose their culture. White people who admire from afar but didnot quite get pass the color of his skin.
@moyga16 жыл бұрын
PHILOSOPHERS ARE KINGS OF MEN.
@morsile16 жыл бұрын
Saul keep doing what u do!!!
@hellopoko16 жыл бұрын
wow this is an amazing song
@Peteru6913 жыл бұрын
What can I say to the haters, well. Saul's stuff is not for the simple minded. His lyrics has meaning, he's a poet, and he's proud of who he is. Pay attention to him and you might actually get smarter. Even if his style might take some getting used to for some people. Listen to his songs a few more times. We're all different, you can't really help it if you just don't like what he's doing. But a bad artist is the last thing he is.
@ChampionLowlife18 жыл бұрын
the greatest of all time
@jonxchin17 жыл бұрын
thanks. I didn't know that and that actually sheds a lot of light on this.
@pinkopacifist18 жыл бұрын
AWESOME, saul williams is great!!
@EdwardLongPradvewski7 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude and he was brilliant in K-pax.
@jbobbylew18 жыл бұрын
what a unique dude...real hip hop.
@enzarto15 жыл бұрын
Man I'm black and I gotta say it's sad how I felt out he felt, very powerful lyrics here. But now I don't care, i LOVE these lyrics
@jabbafan116 жыл бұрын
he has got a very good voice i like list of demands
@saturnineinch17 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@1DiLLiR13 жыл бұрын
A Hip Hopper in his Prime Forever...
@thanatosgarvey37014 жыл бұрын
Been with Saul since the beginning. Still blasting in 2020. Never went back to propaganda rap.
@Aeoen16 жыл бұрын
He's a true artist.
@zanierrules18 жыл бұрын
it's incredibly good
@konnyrox15 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I'll get to meet him at BNV
@blobilvero14 жыл бұрын
huge respect form italy
@bernyg7913 жыл бұрын
I love this music video!!!
@hefalumpkin15 жыл бұрын
One of my fav songs. He is working with trent reznor on his new album i think if it isnt already out.
@inyourfacespacecoyote10613 жыл бұрын
Man what a tune. 🖖
@EdwardLongPradvewski7 жыл бұрын
Penny for a thought is another one of his best songs IMO