What Would You Do - City High (With lyrics)

[@Superbluegirl1991]

I used to listen to this all the time when I was in elementary school. At the time, I did not realize how great these lyrics are. Wow, I wish songs were still like this today.

[@Quinburk]

I will respect any mother or parent that does whatever it takes to provide for their children.

[@scott8448]

I’ll never respect a ho, doesn’t matter if they’re doing it for their kid get a job and show a decent example for your kids or they’ll end up like you.

[@LadyMultiple]

we remember this song when we were a child....the lyrics " before i was a teenager i done been through shit that you cant even relate to" is vary true for us. we wish rap and Hip hop were still like this but somewhere between the 80's and now shits gotten messed up with alot of music

[@jessw.8514]

This still brings tears to my eyes for real!

[@amayarayton]

You do whatever it takes to provide for your kids, she took responsibility she had sex, got pregnant and did what she needed for he child that's a GREAT mother in my eyes

[@sydneyabigail9880]

You are an inspiration to millions then, dear.

[@Blexi27]

Aw man i miss this song so much me and my best friend use to play this all the time in the car when we was lil

[@PrettyDotIndian98]

I have mad respect for you. You're an inspiration.

[@blackwidow514]

this came out when I was 17 and this is still my favorite jam

[@Jey2420]

omg this song brings me back :(( i was in 2nd grade woow its been a while!! i still love it

[@luc025]

remember when this song came out in like 2002 or somethin great song never gets old

[@Dancerx8808]

that was such a good episode on intervention! very emotional. after i saw robby on it, i started listening to their music again!

[@Rediption1997]

yo i like this song its the first time i heard it and its nice.i like songs that have a lot of meaning to it.people have to live like this but they should just try to make it through.just dnt follow the bad influences!

[@ralfnuggs165]

One of the best hip hop songs of all time

[@lolcakes97]

This one is amazing and glad it was on the radio or would of never heard it

[@jonaskelley]

Randomly I started singing this song to myself today, I have no idea what triggered that memory, but here I am, gotta hear the whole thing now.

[@kazub]

these were real music daysss

[@rachaelday4709]

I got two college degree's and I'm going tell you straight up this IS STILL MY LIFE!!!!!!

[@justuscreations]

Rachael Day this is the only way to make it. and I'm using my baby daddies phone but forreal nothing ammounts to the money you make as a stripper

[@braybraylove1247]

Rachael Day what are your degrees in

[@gerasoria906]

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Jonathan Justus 8o

[@Catfisher951]

Very sad song, first time I heard this song. I cried listening to it. Rated 5/5. Keep up the good work on lyric videos lilgreendaygurl.

[@parishah9444]

Cant sleep. So decided to listen to old school bangers from childhood

[@crystalbriones1119]

2019 and I still my jam❤️✌🏻

[@Nayuchiha]

It's weird, but I used to listen to this as a child, not really paying attention to the lyrics. This is is the first time I've heard it in years. Just wow.

[@daniellejordan4099]

I was 12 when this song came out and I used to believe that this was the saddest song ever. I cry whenever I hear it.

[@jhgjhggj]

I was 12 too but never paid attention to the lyrics and now that I have it really hits me in the feels

[@wayla711MJ829]

I grew up with this song

[@xoxoizzie365]

This song just popped into my head today, Idk why lol

[@stack887]

thumbs up for late 90s early 2000s

[@arquattro2874]

I'm throwing a Millenium Bash soon to celebrate the music, fashion, and pop culture of the late 90s/early 2000s. Blow-up furniture, bejeweled jeans, sketchers and all.

[@gerasoria906]

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[@courtneybaker666]

I love this song so much its so true that it makes me cry every time

[@MusicIsMyBoyfriend90]

this songs amazing i never used to understand the lyrics cause i was so young but now i think they're amazing

[@DarioCruzMusic]

Sirius XM just played this!!!! HAVE NOT HEARD THIS FOR YEARS!!! Classsssic

[@JinaLeeXOXO]

i love this song soo much!!

[@mskittykat859]

I love this song, but its so sad how true it is!

[@Onigirli]

Ephemeral, thank you for uploading this

[@amayarayton]

Lovee this song!♥

[@jamiecoraa]

this is an amazing song

[@darkeyesciara]

Love this song so much!!

[@wayla711MJ829]

this song brings back my childhood :) I remember listening to it when I was really little and not totally understanding what it was saying. lol xD

[@dizzeeg123]

love this song its great

[@tatimahina]

love this song!

[@urbabygirl4993]

I don't know why I love this song so much, but it's so catchy, haha

[@laurareeves197]

love this song!!!!

[@xbriexbeex]

i love this song!! the first time i heard this it made me feel like i was gonna cry lol

[@projotce]

All these people complaining that the Bastille version's better, you gotta understand what that emotional somber tone does compared to this "more upbeat" original. The cover version's somber tone from the context of Bastille makes sense because it's from the perspective of some middle class bloke talking to a stripper, he's gonna see her story as exceptional, as particularly heartbreaking because he "can't even relate" to the stuff she's been through and she's right because he's not only a man but also someone who's stable enough to not be in a community where this story is more common. The tone underscores the class divide where Bastille would be living in a world oblivious to how this story is not exceptional. In contrast the original has a faster rhythm, is more "mundane" in sound because the person she's talking to is from her community and to someone who is used to knowing girls who had to become strippers to support themselves by virtue of being from a poor/working class community (e.g. the friend saying he knows "this mad shawty goin through the same thing"). There isn't the class divide, she's talking to someone who's on a similar level to her when it comes to broad economic class ("gurl I know if my motha could do it then baby you could do it"), except her experience is gendered in a way he wouldn't have experienced. The original has a guy who "can't even relate" because he's not a woman. That's what makes this version so much more contextually relevant that a lot of people seem to be missing. I don't think Bastille did it the wrong way but he did it in a way that would fit his broader middle class audience who wouldn't be seeing these stories as something they hear from friends or friends of friends. City High tho, they're singing about their people and that's what makes it powerful

[@Good19987]

3kbote they both seem very powerful and i totally agree that just “comparing them” is shitty because they are both from very different perspectives and talking to very different audiences. Bastille didnt just take and copy the song, he made a renedition that his audience understands, and gets the message to people who honestly may have just turned this song off. Personally i enjoy the bastille cover more but im also biased because i heard them first and enjoy bastilles other music

[@AaronB453]

Just looked at your video... Good for you! How can someone with a gift as amazing as yours not be noticed?! I am so happy I followed your comment because I know most of the time its just spam but this really made me happy and smile :) Thank you so much!

[@shelbandlyssa08]

thank you:) you just made my day

[@allthewayinthebackofthefoo1578]

Much love. Thanks for the shout out

[@xbeast133]

The move LIFE was epicly good love this song

[@jaedonsmami]

good music man miss this

[@swagull]

the sound bite between 1:38 - 1:39 plays in my head constantly

[@ToXicTeArs3000]

long time no hear.. this song is deep yo

[@1nickbrick]

I find the lyrics to this song depressing, yet I like this song so much.

[@mzfiesty]

I remember hearing this song when I was younger. Didn't understand that the lyrics were so depressing.

[@Mikemfm666]

For context I'm a 31 white straight male 😂 but in all seriousness I love this song but it makes me tear up every time I hear it but I can't help but listen to it every time again. Moral of the story is you never know what someone is going through or has been through so please no matter what show everyone respect and be kind to everyone please for the sake of our humanity. Some of these lyrics hit me so hard it's unreal so next time you think of judging someone remember you don't know how their day was how their life was what they're going through just love all I cannot say it enough and I cannot say please enough we all need to learn respect for others and love for others no matter the race or religion or whatever it doesn't matter we're all human

[@CubsFan2812]

THIS IS REAL MUSIC!!

[@raydouglass8597]

Throw back foreal!

[@Kissez1993]

lol omg thanks! ive been tryin to remember 4 ages!

[@nitheal95]

2021 still pumping

[@Adenxa]

Why don't many of you get the point, message, and story of this song? It's about a single mom who got knocked up and the dad is gone, she doesn't have the money to provide him with what he needs so she does this. She sacrifices herself for the sake of her son..If you are willing to do something so low just for your child well i'd say your a pretty damn good mother.

[@fday294]

@Smokin0Twitch1 girl well done, keep strong and don't ever let anyone else tell you differently, i really relate to the song.

[@DBos74]

This music is oldskool to me!

[@lilali55]

i remember this song from a few years ago when i heard it and i loved it cause it actuall meant somehting

[@fauxshizzlee]

i love this song; its sad but so true :[

[@yeahthatsher]

Everyone's life/situation is different. What may be easy for you may not be easy for others

[@bloodbendingmaster97]

great song.

[@Kaykaygotemhatin]

When music had soul!

[@LoveDoesntHurt19]

Wrong. Love Doesn't Hurt. If it hurts it's not love; that's the difference. We're confusing pain with love. Those types of girls don't deserve hate or pain, no one does. I hope on day you gain enough insight to see this.

[@jessicajohnston980]

Describes my life for 3 years of it. judge idc it's literally makes me cry

[@sal4578]

i think the 21 ppl tht hit the thumbs down had blury eyes from crying from this song......

[@krystalwoody2674]

I use to play this non stop

[@ImJacobGetHip]

back when music was good

[@dominiquee901]

I just accidentally gave this thumbs down on Pandora, and I had to rush to KZbin to look it up. This used to be my favorite song Ive never been so mad to thumbs down a song on Pandora lol

[@katiejohnson4913]

hit the thumb button and it will allow you to change you history. For both thumbs up or down.

[@DenmiSama]

OO; WOW. I never concentrated by listening to this song. I was little when this song came out so I didn't know better.

[@MrJelloshot]

I was 18 when i married and had a baby and my ex husband left me when i was almost 21 never had a steady job i worked full time and still couldnt make ends meat so yeah i started stripping at night and having my sons god mother watch him while i was at the club dont regret what i did because its what i had to do at the time to pay bills and feed my baby now my son is 21 and about to be 22 and goes to u of m for nursing and gonna graduate in the spring so i did good regardless of taking my clothes off for money

[@JRWeezy84]

Whaddup with the private show then?

[@baclibra24]

Brought here by the movie "Life". Underrated and hilarious.

[@danaegoddess]

Love Thiz Song

[@alisonmorden4492]

there a lot if people saying that this version is bad because they like Bastille's version better, and I'm just here loving both of them xD

[@MissTeenageNothing]

@jorayx For sure. I agree with your comment. I get what he's saying- he wants her to push forth, and have a better existence. But words don't travel far-action does. Yet is he gonna take action to help her onto her feet? Is he gonna point her in the right direction? Take her in until she is able to fend for herself? Most likely not.

[@alana655]

ha i love this song so much ♥

[@eighteensixtyfour19]

God I love this soooong

[@xrose911x]

hell yea this is my jam

[@amejia1982]

Great song ur lyrics is just movin to FAST!!

[@youngmike8645]

Ima cold metal head but I love this song along with most r&b, hip hop, and rap from the 90s early 2000s. Back when music on the radio told a real story and had a positive message and taste. They had a tempo shift! Every “pop” song now is a straight heave kick dance beat and cicada sizzles in the background. No substance or originality. Same “team” of producers regurgitating the same “formula” that keeps selling “hits”

[@gunsmithing1]

I witnessed this action in the two years i worked in that bar that's what gives me the right. as for what did i know about the girls not a lot but i did get to know there work ethic. and finally yes every one has there own problems but you don't blame others for your choices yes i made a different choice reading your comments reminds me of an old saying, that It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt your arguments are based on emotion not fact.

[@RissaStar95]

this song makes me cry :(

[@petershenouda4010]

Who's listening to this in 2017 #OldSkoolForever

[@letsplay3728]

This was my theme when I was homeless for a year 🚫🏠😔

[@thatstonerguy7810]

This version is way better then bastille any one who says that’s not aren’t true 90s kids for real this song was lit when it came out and still is lit when you go back to listen to it

[@alpanariello]

- i love this song but it makes me cry

[@ms1a2b3c3c2b1a]

I miss this kind of music where did all the good music go now it all about s3x and drugs

[@crazybob94]

i dont know who the girl singer is but she has an awesome voice. freakin beast :p

[@taylorskinner8745]

Well Its Not As Easy For Some , Just Be Blessed You Have What you Have , & Quti Puttin Down Ppl Who Arnt As Fortunate

[@ILoveMahCat]

I like this and Bastille's version. I like Bastille's tempo but this has a clearer message imo. :)

[@xacidfumesx]

songs that actually mean somethin thank god

[@kelseyhoffman4381]

i love this song ever my sister taryn like this song i dont know if she like this song but shs use to listen on tape ,

[@zo1147]

Honestly, both this one and Bastille’s are good. No ones an idiot for liking Bastille’s more

[@danadavis3647]

I love it when an artist covers a song and actually fixes the original. I am obsessed with Bastille. I know practically every word ever written by Daniel Campbell Smith. In this case, I like the original better. In my opinion the cover did not fix the original, but that's just my opinion and we're all entitled to our opinions. In 2022 I would love for someone to cover this song and make everyone hear the full message, focus on what the dudes are saying and not just the chorus while keeping the original sound and flow and blah blah blah because I do love the original, but I think someone could make it better...

[@truredkitty1857]

I heard Bastille version, but all it did was make me want to hear the real version!

[@crystelwolf9367]

guys both songs are great quit insulting one or the other just shush both artists put effort into the sing it doesn't matter if it's the original or a cover I'm positive neither artists would want you to be saying one is better or worse so please calm down and stop

[@tiny11345]

i love this song i whent crazzy trying to find out what the name of it was!

[@Cheesecherries]

@11erikachristin I give you props! I am 14 and mom is broke. I have 3 sisters and brother. My mom cant work. My sister works but barley brings in 200 a month. Hope you and your son stay srong!

[@iiR4M]

Siik Trak, We Heard It On Dah Film " Life " Siik Film !.. x

[@jorayx]

@MissTeenageNothing In the song he says that he saw his mom go through the same thing and she persevered to the best of her ability. He saw her and knew she was better than the effort she was putting forth. I feel where you're coming from, he had no place trying to criticize her without knowing her pain,but I can get what he was saying to say too.