Zack Hemsey - "Teachings Of A Ronin"

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Track 9 from the album RONIN.
Music, Lyrics, Production, and Vocals by Zack Hemsey
Mixed by Zack Hemsey
Mastered by Lou Hemsey
Artwork & Design by Omead Afshari
Website: www.zackhemsey.com/

[@ZackHemsey]

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[@FingerBreakerWu]

"Hit em with the truth and that body gonna shatter...I call that mind over matter." FUCKING. EPIC. LINE.

[@dekunutted2491]

***** Indeed lmao.

[@eduardoelliott9981]

I realize I am kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to stream new series online ?

[@kristophersaul562]

@Eduardo Elliott I would suggest Flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@infernoo365]

@@eduardoelliott9981 Telegram ;)

[@golden1461]

Can someone explain this line to me? I don't really understand it

[@cristianrodriguezsilva2810]

You may never see this, but 10 years later, I have returned to say: thank you. This album managed to help me through some really tough times. I have a tattoo in my chest for the line that hit me the most: “If you wish to know peace, you must come to know pain”. Now, after all this time, I still come back for this song to learn something new. This is how deep your music is.

[@wolfura]

He is not a rapper, he is a poet.

[@marcusblackwell]

^

[@whitelampmrz]

^

[@zelky1394]

But he's rapping tho 🤔

[@kydratheraphydra]

no hes a musician with various skills i dont see poetry here

[@rogaldorn605]

​@@kydratheraphydrareading comprehension issue, or you haven't heard nice to meet me

[@endwar222]

Here's the lyrics for anyone wondering: Dogma looks but never peers through the smog So in the clear will appear that black swan To trap love you must wade through the fog But try to grab it once you have it then it's gone Now some never see beyond these walls And some never see those worms that crawl But mind your step or you will trip on pride's fall Trust no man if his head above all Stance still like the world on pause Eased breath of a wind pre-storm Firm grasp, let the blade conform Manifest thy will, transform Become sword unsheathed, cut raw Become myth turned life, real lore Meet the rage on the field of war But never drink of the blood that pours Look upon ruin and behold these ways When you remove that leash then you'll end the dog days Only by hand can you turn that page Only keys of integrity unlock that cage If you swim in foul play you will live among plague If you cut a man's spirit he will bleed just the same When you linger in the desert don't expect to find rain And if you wish to know peace you must come to know pain Every pioneer leaves a home of the brave Every last deed has a seed that remains And with every backlash some are shocked and afraid But you will never see the light if you refuse to leave shade This that jewel of the master Steady wins the race though impatience run it faster Turn to face the dragon as it brews your disaster Ride upon it's back breathing flames with a rapture In this world only victory or capture Never sleep until that Reaper come and snatch ya And you can't starve with a belly full of laughter Learn to take risk so reward can come after We all the same but aint no two of us alike And when push come to show you abstain from the fight Receive the match of life but then decline to ignite That's what the sage calls the wrong of two rights So live or die, choose the former or the latter Walk that tight rope but don't fall to the flatter Hit 'em with the truth and that body gone shatter I call that mind over matter Real talk, this aint the rhyming of a rapper It's expression of my heart but all these people got it backwards Jam me in a box but I don't fit inside your pattern Maybe now they'll get the message when these lyrics gone and slapped 'em So pay attention to the key of my tone I can lend a hand but I can't save your soul And if you want a leader you should lead yourself home I call my own shots, I won't sit in your throne.

[@FWeltonPerry]

Epic man!

[@RiveryJerald]

+endwar222 i bet you google searched it

[@wadoudmena8162]

endwar222 vengeance lyrics??

[@juanpaolovilladolid9550]

thank you :)

[@elabaisdarhan]

oke buddy relax ronnin

[@tacianomm]

This is neither Rap nor Trailer Soundtrack. Don't get too stuck onto labels fellas, it's simply Zack Hemsey's music.

[@unstoppableawesomegamer-ol462]

YEAH!

[@MadFluffysterXaines]

YEAH!!

[@thechroniclesofcriss942]

Zack Hemsey is in his own league.

[@blizzxrd7331]

His music is so unique it gets its own genre :)

[@rise9666]

Taciano Messias Moraes Finally! Someone says it!

[@DanishRaza-ji2du]

the lyrics are so good that even after 10 years I keep coming back to it

[@CorporateG0th]

Most are musicians, they entertain. Zack is an artist, he enlightens.

[@daehdalas730]

Wow, you wanted to sound wise. Music is good, though.

[@afan3258]

An entertainer creates something that they want to be understood by others, an artist creates something that they want to understand.

[@yusufhesham2754]

@@daehdalas730 shut the fuck up...He is definitely a wise man

[@rebeccalyn9908]

I agree. Well said.

[@usagi1641]

​@@daehdalas730ha ha ha😂😂

[@KairosTemporalis]

"Received the match of life, but then decline to ignite. That's what the Sage calls the wrong of two rights". Damn, that's so deep. That's so descriptive of humanity.

[@brysontheghostgaming9218]

Jamaar DeBoise what does it mean

[@brendanmurphy4034]

BrysontheGhost Gaming I believe that means that when you are given the opportunity to ignite your life and therefore your drive and ambition but decline to, you hurt yourself by preventing yourself from becoming greater. The reason why it’s the wrong of two rights imo is that when you search for the match you are already consumed by something and when you decline to ignite it then you possibly destroy what drove you in the first place. This is all a guess, this is definitely one of the more cryptic lines

[@brysontheghostgaming9218]

Brendan Murphy thanks bro

[@Zaphod_]

in case someone doesn't know: Ronin were Samurai without a Lord or Master in feudal period of Japan

[@DAREDEVILBKLYN]

True so many wander amongst us.

[@charlesalexanderdavison2398]

The lyrics are brilliant in the way that they are guidelines for a strong, honest, knowledgable way of life. It's as if he's found 'The Way' he's been preaching about in previous albums.

[@emxayyyy]

Thought it was just me being crazy that he's describing "the way of life"

[@joolspirog]

Long story very short. I've lost all of my I,mediate family in 3.5 years. Two elder brother to prolonged heroin and crack addiction, mum from dementia then a massive stroke then dad from heart failure but at least in his peaceful sleep and now some time has gone by, I can appreciate the blessing of an end such as his and at 89.9 years old. I needed this song today, it has very literally saved me from an overdose of morphine and diazepam. God bless you for posting this and it was by accident I found it as I was looking for fight songs, to ring walk to. You don't know how much impact you have made to one Bristolian 53 yr old guy who also has a life limiting disease. My name is Julian Pirog. Look it up. Blessing be upon you.

[@nelsoluc000]

I am 25 and have fending for myself since i was 14. Before that i took care of my bi polar schizophrenic mother. I am addicted to shooting up meth and heroin. I have thought many times about just doing the shot to end everything. Im soo tired. But this song modivates me. I blare this song every time i give up the dope. Unfortunately i always return. I just hope i can see what Zack wants to show us before its too late. Anyways sorry for being a downer just wanted to let you know your not alone brother. We are the army you do not see fighting the enemy that hides in shadows and darkness. We are brothers and sisters in the fight for our soals and against evil.

[@phisicoloco]

I hope you are doing better dude, be nice to yourself

[@putinsneighbor8351]

jools Pirog You still alive?

[@rajshekharborkakoty7507]

God bless you.

[@cipronix4394]

@@putinsneighbor8351 looks like he died in 2017

[@BasicShapes]

"If you swim in foul play you will live among plague....if you cut a man's spirit he will bleed just the same."

[@CegeRoles]

"When you linger in the desert, don't expect to find rain...And if you wish to know peace, _you must come to know pain_."

[@DAREDEVILBKLYN]

True !

[@barbrothersbrazil6201]

CegeRoles 'every Pioneer leaves a home of the brave....every last deed has a seed that remains'

[@thewrathematician1911]

His wordplay is beautiful. It's simple but carries deep meaning with metaphor and striking description.

[@vexeyr]

I cannot even begin to express how amazing and touching this song is. Feels like songs like these are treasures waiting to be found by those that need it. After 6 years i finally understand what this artist really meant. I have nothing but respect, know that you have changed at least one life.

[@starry1838]

Truly Zack Hemsey is a rapper, but he is also so much more. THIS is what the rhythm of words was made for, not for people bragging about how gangster they are.

[@swordarmstudios6052]

I felt both angry, inspired and yet I cried during this song. Why are you not an American Icon? This isn't 'rap'. This is art in it's purest form.

[@swanihilator6748]

It's what rap is supposed to be. Not fools making generically shallow "music" about flexing their money and hookers.

[@Demotana]

This is more inspiring than almost any of those inspirational videos.

[@lazarus4759]

It really is

[@ruwhite9499]

@Cynical Frenchface Lmfao my guy true facts

[@Zero.X]

@Cynical Frenchface I hate sand its so irritading

[@myskullwashere]

@@Zero.X It’s course, rough... And it gets everywhere.

[@IgnacioLepe-zp1ij]

Wow ever since listening to zack hemsey ive been hooked!! This guy's music is truly motivating and inspirational totally underrated in my opinion.

[@cac_ne0x688]

I agree !

[@larrymitchell9897]

DESIIGNER MUSIC this song move me a lot definitely one of the last lines saying if you want a leader that you lead yourself home meaning you are your own leader; don't rely on anyone else but yourself.

[@saurav1289]

yupp!

[@IBennx77I]

There is no light without shadow, no shadow without light. Humans cant interpretate if something is "good" or "bad", without "bad" things we wouldnt value the "good" things, its like saying death is evil, death is bad, death is a part of life and also peace. A true master has failed more times than the beginner has ever tried. Thats what i take from this song.

[@mohamedsolimanH]

I don't know about other people, but i'm always searching for good lyrics and decent music, but damn man... Zack make great music with a very deep lyrics, and "i call that mind over matter", I Think he was speaking to the fans when he said "this aint the rhyming of a rapper It's expression of my heart but all these people got it backwards I can lend a hand but I can't save your soul' We understand you zack, i don't know if you will ever read this but i really learned a lot listining to your songs and lived so many stories. So "to the greatest artist in the world you've never heard", I hear you and your art is so special and so beautiful.

[@jacksghost4471]

if u want to know peace u must come to know pain....

[@Vinny339]

Sooo much truth

[@sakethkool]

Greater the suffering greater the peace

[@pain-yj1fk]

yeah, better start knowing me

[@trethehunter]

To know peace is to know Jesus. This world is our pain because if our sin

[@pain-yj1fk]

@@trethehunter i feel peace all the time, and im unreligious or in no religion

[@FARGON3]

" Turn and face the dragon as it brews your disaster " I like how everyone got a part of this song that spoke to them.

[@ItalyBoy3710]

I never fail to be amazed by the way that this music expresses the intangible. And I would have never expected to find a musician who spoke to me personally as a philosopher. Zack addresses so much yet it remains unified. Beautiful.

[@theblackhawk7907]

“ you will never see the light if you refuse to leave shade “ tough words right there in order to change

[@hanoli7933]

i needed to hear this, rn i am close to giving up, lifes been nothing but a pain mostly. i wanna live in peace. so much so that i forgot that id have to go through pain to experience peace

[@MoonlitPhoenix0]

The beginning is so freakimg satisfying to my ears

[@koz_0-hp84]

Damn that "You will never see the light if you refuse to leave the shade" Hit me hard

[@frankensteinx5378]

Zack Hemsey dude I cried listening to this. IT'S BEAUTIFUL

[@CyhAnide]

I literally cannot handle how awesome this guy is. I keep having to pause and collect my thoughts. I've never seen such a magical combination of amazing instrumentals and beautiful lyrics with such staggering consistency before. Please don't ever stop making music! I need this in my life!

[@kontraformalan9942]

Zack you are an old soul full of dimensions. Your words are from the univers, not from this world... I can feel that what is hiden inside. Respect man!

[@old_kitsune2811]

"If you want to know peace you must first know pain" possibly my favorite lyric from any of Zack's music. It shows how life is built to be. You hurt your ribs and feel pain every time you breath then over time they are healed and then you are happy every time you Take a breath. Take nothing for granted.

[@johnnyjetstream7443]

"Eased breath of a wind pre-storm, Firm grasp let the blade conform" That rhyme gives me chills.

[@RyanG0899]

Pure poetry

[@haileydigiamarino707]

Zack Hemsey - The Philosopher (: He will always be my favorite artist.

[@RzSnR]

Getting teary eyed at the very end? Does that make this a good song

[@shanethebrownwolf5575]

Late response, but yes

[@patrickagee]

Dude I saw this on a Cyborg highlight video; this song is absolutely AMAZING. As a producer myself I think there is seriously something special here and you need to NEVER stop doing what you're doing. EXCELLENT production my friend. 10000000000000 THUMBS UP

[@robpantell3869]

Patrick Agee I love that video. I’ve watched it dozens of times. It gets me chomping at the bit to train. I’ll wake up at 4 in the morning and watch that. Next think I know I’m driving to the gym.,

[@reck_er5003]

"If you are in a deasert don't expect no rain." OMG THIS MAN...... If you are in hard times dont expect happiness or comfort. Holy shit I mean in a good way

[@swanihilator6748]

Only through the road of hardship will you find the destination of rewarding comfort.

[@chrisross7754]

"only by hand can you turn that page"

[@redhat4363]

Summary of the whole song

[@WarRonin1]

Still listening to this after 7 years since i discoverded this song. It helps me regain focus in confused times

[@bensix6744]

but you never see the light if you refuse to leave shade

[@MrChaosBones]

Since probably no one else here is going to ruin their hearing to hear this, I'll go ahead and say it. That half-tone step bass sequence in the introduction is f***ing killer.

[@xxBeAsTxz]

"and if you wish to know peace you must come to know pain" so epic

[@DevotedSin]

I keep coming back to this song every day.

[@leobaird1281]

As a martial artist, this speaks to me on a fundamental level.

[@LoveSickWorld]

Saying this out of curiosity because I'm not you and I don't understand, but how does martial arts to you relate to this?

[@jamesdeegan7365]

I have the same question as LoveSickCow

[@wolfura]

Same as this has nothing to do with martial arts.

[@Henry-by8en]

@@wolfura There are some parts which link to it quite nicely. For example: "received the match of life, but then decline to ignite. That's what the Sage calls the wrong of two rights" refers to when you meet a greater opponent but instead of rising to the challenge you pull back out of fear. You're throwing away the opportunity to honourably face someone greater and to rise from it as well

[@onehermit8498]

See the invisible, hear the inaudible, feel the untouchable. If you know the way well you will see it in everything.

[@user-sn4cf1ur3k]

I regret myself that i discovered this man so late i just discovered the rest of this man’s music a few months ago

[@Hadriantheemperorofrome]

I know his whole music since 2019 Which Is also quite late, my life could have been So much better if i've listened to this man instead of mainstream bullshit

[@WvSoldier2012]

I've applied these lessons, and they're absolute. I've lived a life as a man being honest and integrity-bound. These things are fully true, here in the lyrics. Excellent music and writing, and an exemplary code.

[@mrmjdar]

Could not name this song with a better name It sounds like a message or and advice from a Mercenary or a Ronin!!!

[@exothermicwong9685]

man with iron fist 2 brings me here. nice rap, excellent lyrics!

[@ToxicCexCell]

exothermic wong I was tring to find this song. took about 10 mins.

[@bmorefonzaveli2211]

Free Kill Coupon lls I had to wait til the credits to find this song

[@fizzysoda01]

lolz me too

[@BRAVOHN1]

Me three!!!

[@qigonglungz]

exothermic wong This is one of the few situations where 5th place feels pretty cool!!!

[@adamhayes5315]

dem goosebumbs

[@LightIsTheKira]

admittedly i thought it was kind of boring at the beginning, but kept listening and it's truly amazing

[@chaoticorigins8464]

Every single songs contain such powerful message. Thank you for giving music meaning again

[@niiv3x192]

I listen to you when I am confused. Your beautifully poetic way of self expression eases my mind when I need to think about my life. Thank you for that Zack Hemsey!

[@dropcake]

3:36 -- Epic!

[@Ellievenn]

This is straight up powerful and amazing... One of the best songs I've ever heard, straight up... God bless you man..

[@aokcine4k901]

I will use this music in my next video :) . check nice to meet me " lyric video "if u want

[@nerd2163]

this is one of my fav songs

[@JAYB1688]

Man with the iron fist 2. Man thank you for uploading. I've been looking for this for a while.

[@LCNfootsoldier]

Zack Hemsey is fucking amazing. Why didn't I discover him sooner

[@TronaTron23]

Just finished watching The Man With the Iron Fists 2......this track was nice!!!

[@ggdeption]

The last ronin, Zack Hemsey

[@user-py8jk2yg8u]

I used to vibe to this so hard, and many of the lines I still do, but I wake up now in life, and I'm like, if I see an opportunity to take the throne, I'm taking it.

[@bearmister]

Zach Hemsey is a genius and this quality of music riffs and lyrics are way above the mainstream propaganda garbage on our local radio station's. Well done my friend!

[@Hadriantheemperorofrome]

If you are really interested in this topic try reading Miyamoto Musashi's the Book of five rings!! He was a legendary samurai Warrior And after some time RONIN traveling through Japan landscape. So the Book Is full of his TEACHINGS!

[@Hadriantheemperorofrome]

and Hagakure!

[@AussiePrepper152]

As the Great Shift begins,just before humanities decent into The Darkness…This sing has become one of my favourites….so prophetic,good luck all,God be with you

[@___Artemis___]

3:00 " *And if you wish to know peace you must come to know pain* "

[@UhisaWaya]

Zack is a philosopher

[@guillaumeparola]

Incredible sound, harmony and lyrics.

[@AFrozenSolidAngel]

This is amazing I never thought I would like rap but Im crying this is so good!

[@Coyotecookie85]

Their hasn't been a word invented yet to describe how good this music is

[@bukquang]

Perfect music to play while slaying Dark Souls' bosses

[@DJKronikCam710]

Been all about zack hemsey since nine leaves back in the day He will always be a straight savage His words and imagery are perfect

[@nicostrijbos133]

Apt a9 is mine favorite and yours ?

[@thejpempire2329]

It's Amazing How This Song Ended Up On The Documentary Of The Eighth Wonder Of The World, Andre The Giant.

[@blacksheepdemolitioncrew6850]

My fave song from your work very awesome especially if you know what a RONIN IS many times has your songs got me through some hard ass days keep up the good work friend

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

You know you're having a fun time when you try to show someone this song and they take all of his words literally instead of figuratively so you have to sit through and explain for an hour a 5-minute song.

[@cyberflow253]

He really expected us to listen to his advice, without expecting any thank you from our side. This, is a hero to me.

[@hayderrhouma8637]

I know that people have different taste in music and in every song you find likes and dislikes because it's just music, but Zack is more than that more than music ,his words are flawless and meaningful if you only just listen.. so I wanna know what makes this song bad so those things dislike it.

[@davidevans2472]

So much wisdom packed into this song.

[@usagi1641]

on CD it sounds really better. it is not easy to get them now.

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

It's amazing how much there is to dissect in here it'll take me forever to type it out it's amazing.

[@bluebird7146]

Same here. (Perhaps you'll find some helpful insight from the other comments.) Best of luck!

[@bluebird7146]

Also, I see a few different ways to break down the lyrics. 1) how all of them relate to each other, as though it were a story. 2) each line of lyrics on an individual level Now, some of the lines can be paired together, and probably should be. For example, he refers to dogma, then much later mentions removing the leash. Perhaps I'm being too literal, but I find it a clever play on words. He's telling a story, but also imparting words of wisdom. There's a lot he's trying to say. It will be interesting, trying to break it down. Once again, best of luck.

[@DefGoat]

Just found this. Absolutely awesome! New workout music for me. Thank you for this.

[@ilya1414]

Years later still get goosebumps

[@Ryan_2112]

Now this you can call music. Proper music with beautiful lyrics.

[@christianthelycan]

Beautiful song

[@birdieweirdmom]

Heard this Rap, on Man w/ Iron Fists 2.. LOVE it!!! This song, spoke to my Soul! Truly, a Gorgeous piece! Excellent. Thank you.

[@FWeltonPerry]

I really love this song too.

[@birdieweirdmom]

Thank you, Robin MX. :)

[@nelsoluc000]

Pay attention to the key of my tone. I can lend a hand but i can't save your soal. It might just be the track but that line seems to resonate with a certan urgency. Like he's trying to show us something before it's too late. Before we are forever un able to see it.

[@seddd]

theres always real wisdom in zack hemsey's songs.. always

[@ItsAlkey]

Thanks for blasting my ears with bass type effects for the first minute...

[@GamerGuy-bj1pe]

You can look side to side, at both of the horrible options that you don't want that convince you of your "hopeless" future, *or, you* *can* *look forward.*

[@AivarPC]

This right here, this is poetry of the highest calibre.

[@MojiMikato]

words made this song the most epic one but cant describe how its epic.

[@mudo6633]

It's the constant buildup

[@jeffreymcgillivray5408]

Only by hand can you turn that page. Only keys of integrity unlock that cage.

[@SephirothWaifu]

Beautiful! Very cinematic of a warrior! I love it

[@RashidMinan16]

These are the words one should live by. This is the code to which to live one's life.

[@NishantSinghknight]

Amazing !!!!!! This is just beyond

[@benberkenbosch]

If there’s any chance to go back, I’d take it. Although being naïve won’t do the job, I have to find another way.

[@granticiek8114]

This music gets my pre workout pumping

[@totaldebanker]

Played this in the build up to the England v Wales 6 nations match. Set the mood for the game really well. Spent ages trying to find this after. Quality song.

[@1968KID]

This is a banger here! Where has he been all this time and how is it I am just hearing this now?

[@cathienewell9282]

so many sick lines

[@LightIsTheKira]

holy crap, this song just gets better and better as you listen to it

[@climbtheladder9440]

I am SO RIDICULOUSLY FORTUNATE that I get to climb my ladder with Zack Hemsey as my soundtrack and guide! Bind these words to your heart! They are so wise and We need them RIGHT NOW.

[@mos4434]

Thank you Zack

[@nebulouscalamity6338]

Here for the climb to June 25th... Where there is hope, there is progress.