Just incredible. That Harriet Tubman shot gun reference is something else. Queen Erykah is not an overstatement. Love that this song is all kinds of deep and powerful but just groovy as hell too!
Erykah Badu is one of my all time favorite artists. Her music just hits the soul. She is beautiful and not trying to follow anyone else but herself and I respect that.
Try cleaning up and listening to this song at the same time. I swear your house will be spotless. Erykah got me hyped on this one lol. A very brilliant sista--loving this groove. Nothing but the GOD-given truth. Props to our sista. I hope we all wake up and stay up.
"To my folks up on the hill, With the cake and dollar bills, You need to watch da dirty cop Dey the one you need to watch Im talking bout the dirty cop Dey the one you need to WATCH" #ericgardner #michaelbrown
I saw Erykah perform in Perth Australia last night, and omg, how amazing i didn't want her to stop singing, love you miss Badu, thank you for being you
I've been on a BADU trip all week......This woman is awesome...so truthful in her lyrics.........this particular song rocks me......I love It!!! Just hearing her live!!! AWESOME!
This!! I remember watching this for the first time on TV, it gave me chills. Erykah drops that KNOWLEDGE on people. Favorite song on this album, hands down!
One of her absolute best...and i love her and all she does! The woman of the lyrical goddess physically and spiritually beautiful and a gift to every year she's ever graced
White people.-Think “Hidden Figures”. Those sisters made history-a major difference in America’s standing in the space race in the world. And they hid it. It was never written in the history books or mentioned n that historical context. So research and study for yourself.
She is the master.... Something litteraly lives in her, and it's as if it was comulsory for to let it go. It's also complusory for the listener, to feel the beat, and shake his head... I think she is just the genuine definition of soul....
In concert, Erykah explain that she was watching a documentary about a country that was separated in their home. For example, mom and dad had to stay on one side of the house where the kitchen is. Their children had to stay on the otherside. They could never cross the line between each other. This inspired her to write this song.
I can't believe it's the 21st century and we're STILL having conversations about race and racism. The Civil Rights Movement is still alive. The same issues that were discussed by Rev. King back then, are the same ones being discussed today. Is it naive of me to think that racism can or will ever end? I think about my son(he's 20 months) and what all I have to teach him about race and how blacks are viewed in society and the media. I can honestly say it's overwhelming. Due to the increased shootings of unarmed black men( some women and children), saddens me to say there haven't been any improvements on race relations. If it was, we would see a better outcome-the only right outcome- from the majority of these cases. "...we got to keep marching on 'til we hear that freedom song..." I'm ready to walk and fight for what's right. Everyone lives matter. BLACK LIVES DO MATTER. God bless everyone. In honor of Black History Month.
You go Erykah Badu, this song is PRICELESS!!!! We gone keep marchin' on Until you hear dat freedom song And if you think about turning back I got the shotgun on ya back And if you think about turning back I got the shot gun on ya back BLLAAAA (BLAT!)
Mmmmm See he's organized And he's on the ball Never miss a day of school And he's a underdog Wanna learn more and more 'Cause his mama taught him good He's about to change the face Of yo ghetto neighborhood Walking to school today Saw a brother on the streets Seem like everythang was cool Except the brother's packing heat Oop oop Then everything changed 'Cause he saw his own wings And his mother was sad They will last Time will pass Stop [Chorus] What am I talkin' bout Everybody know what this song's about They be trying to hide the history But they know who we are Do-oo you want to see Everybody rise to this degree? Raise ya hands high if you agree Just say Yessireeee ooooh Yessiree If you agree say Yessireeeeee ooooohh Post-Chorus] Yessiree Uh Come on Uh Break it down say Mmmm, mmhhh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, aaaye Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey [Verse 2] Now to my folks think they living sweet Well they gone fuck around and push delete To the girls on prescriptions pills I know how you feel To my boys in Iraqi fields This ain't no time to kill To my girls in therapy See im a tell you this for free To my folks up on the hill With the cake and dollar bills You need to watch the dirty cop They the one you need to watch Im talking 'bout the dirty cop They the one you need to watch Stop You get the wake up call When you saw the buildings fall Bow ties with the Final Call Get ya money dollar bill yall Bow ties with the Final Calls Get ya money dollar bill yall To my folks on the picket line Dont stop til you change they mind I got love for my folks Baptized when the levy broke We gone keep marching on Until you hear that freedom song And if you think about turning back I got the shotgun on ya back And if you think about turning back I got the shot gun on your back BLLAAAA (BLAT!) Chorus] What am I talking bout Everybody know what this song's about They be trying to hide the history But they know who we are Do-oo you want to see Everybody rise to the next degree? Raise ya hands high if you agree Just say Yessireeee ooooh Yessiree If you agree say Yessiree, hey Yessiree, aye Hey,hey,hey [Post-Chorus] Break it down say Mmmm, ooooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey hey Mmmm, ooooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey hey (shoop) Mmmm, oooh Hey aye
I am letting you know black queen you are my salvation and I love you girl and thank you for all the music. and good times around the block with your music.
@geoggapeach I'm so sorry to hear of your horrific loss. I'm sure he touched many lives in his short span here. Blessings upon his Spirit and your family for a job, well done.
Remember to UNITE.. Get OFFLINE & UNITE.. FEAR is only a F.antasized E.xperience A.ppearing R.eal.. Have the courage to STAND.. Learn how to defend yourself, if need be.. Peace & Love can change the world.. However, if you gotta hurt the muhfugg tryna hurt you or the movement... Do what you gotta do.. Cuz SLAVERY MUST END!!
"At got love for my folks baptised when the Levees broke, We gon keep marching on til you that Freedom and if you thinking bout turning back I got that Shot gun at your back" She went in on this song Love it!
Underneath we are all the same. We all bleed the same and feel pain the same. One world, one people, one love. Unity n love. Her lyrics say it better than me.
@SuperheroMusick Go to who sampled dot com and search for it. The drum seemed to sampled by a lot of artists. examples - "chi-city" by common, "gone" by kanye, "versus from the abstract" by ATCQ.
Badu, the greatest, most ambitious source of Hip Hop and Soul since 1996.
Just incredible. That Harriet Tubman shot gun reference is something else. Queen Erykah is not an overstatement. Love that this song is all kinds of deep and powerful but just groovy as hell too!
WHAT!!!!!! My favorite part!!!!!! I almost lost it when she said it fam...TRUTH...FACTS!! A brilliant sista...
+NaturallyKoily Kuteness Yes girl, it's too good! That soul healing music! Bless queen 🙌
+mmkayluv e Salute fam
This is a very powerful anthem. Beautifully & skillfully articulated by such a divine artist.
Sure is
Erykah Badu is one of my all time favorite artists. Her music just hits the soul. She is beautiful and not trying to follow anyone else but herself and I respect that.
Erykah Badu the most revolutionary woman of the modern era. Born Leader. H.T. would be proud of you, I know I am. Continue to teach the masses.
SHYT...SHE'S ONLY A MUSICIAN. REVOLUTIONARIES FIGHT WITH BULLETS
I love her so much it's insane. She perfectly blends talent, soul, class, and humor...she is brilliant.
Try cleaning up and listening to this song at the same time. I swear your house will be spotless. Erykah got me hyped on this one lol. A very brilliant sista--loving this groove. Nothing but the GOD-given truth. Props to our sista. I hope we all wake up and stay up.
yeahhh , love her too
ha ha that's what im doing right now, although im a really lousy cleaner when it comes to cleaning my own stuff it heps me get through it
Yes I love cleaning to this and it helps when you're feeling low . Very uplifting.
I'm at the gym now and it's got me dancing rather than working out. Pls send help 😭😅
Awake since before birth, keepin it real and taking a page out of SweetPac’s book ❤✊🇪🇹❣️🔥🦁🔯🔥🇪🇹✊
Love the sound of the flute here. It reminds me of that sweet 70s soul sound.
def. a bit of gil scott heron vibes too.
this song makes me cry tears of joy man !
This is more than just a song.. #deep
"To my folks up on the hill,
With the cake and dollar bills,
You need to watch da dirty cop
Dey the one you need to watch
Im talking bout the dirty cop
Dey the one you need to WATCH"
#ericgardner #michaelbrown
I saw Erykah perform in Perth Australia last night, and omg, how amazing i didn't want her to stop singing, love you miss Badu, thank you for being you
I bought 3 copies of this album. Ms. Badu was saying what needed to be said and I love her for it.
one of my favorites by erykah... so much enlightenment in this song!!!!!!
Erykah was talking to us years ago, but who was listening........ I was...... Love her she is the truth.... I vote Erykah for President. lol
I was listening too!
The fact is I did not understand back then 😂
love the way she comunicate with her band!!! W8!!!!!! love you Erykah!
I've been on a BADU trip all week......This woman is awesome...so truthful in her lyrics.........this particular song rocks me......I love It!!! Just hearing her live!!! AWESOME!
This!! I remember watching this for the first time on TV, it gave me chills. Erykah drops that KNOWLEDGE on people. Favorite song on this album, hands down!
The version she did on BLACK GIRLS ROCK 2015 was awesome!!!!!
A blessing n gift to every ear she ever graced!
This is my NATIONAL ANTHEM I PLAY THIS EVERYDAY I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!
THIS NOT SA-NETER, MRS. NETER LOL
SANETER STUDIOS mine tooo I feel u
"And if you thinking bout turning back, I got the shotgun on your back"
THE REVOLUTION IS COMING!!!
Yes sir, yes it is :)
D-LLOYD THA KiiiNG TighT!!!
YES!!! Don't stop til you change their minds...
That was a herriet tubman reference
👏👏👏👏
Who's still listening to this in 2017!!!! All the way from the Netherlands... Erykah Badu I Love you And Thank you!!!! 🙏🏽 #lifesaver
Vonnie Montana Heb jij de link naar de orginele videoclip naar Soldier?
2019, still...
One of her absolute best...and i love her and all she does! The woman of the lyrical goddess physically and spiritually beautiful and a gift to every year she's ever graced
Wow... How Erykah delivers this song - so much heart and soul in the track 🙌🏽
her live performances always make me wish i was there...
YESIRREEE!
Love this lady.
Afro game on point.
+Channah Racham who cares 😔😒
Channah Racham Shut up
Exactly! I love it ❤️🥰
THIS SONG SHOULD BE PLAYED RIGHT NOW IN THE CITY OF FERGUSON LETS PASS THIS ON...PLAY IT PPL START A MOVEMENT IN PEACE BY PLAYING THIS SONG
AGREED!
Lets start this! !
Jay Cain LET'S!!!
I'm with it!
Good idea @Natashayoung
This song is DOPE... Shes giving me chills!!!
So much soul! one of my fav! But i`m still asking who is hiding history and why? what really happend?
White people.-Think “Hidden Figures”. Those sisters made history-a major difference in America’s standing in the space race in the world. And they hid it. It was never written in the history books or mentioned n that historical context. So research and study for yourself.
damn.. Who's that flute playa?
She is the master.... Something litteraly lives in her, and it's as if it was comulsory for to let it go. It's also complusory for the listener, to feel the beat, and shake his head...
I think she is just the genuine definition of soul....
She's a prophet! I love her soul, I love her!
saw her live at the House of Blues in Orlando, her shows have the best atmosphere to be in and just groove!
I love this woman! She's such a badass in general and then such a great singer and lyricist. Amazing track
Love Erykah!! This is 1 of my most fav tracks from New Amerykah part 1. Been waiting for part 2, which is released later on this month!!
I love her hair, I love her voice, her style, I love Erikah.
She's the real QUEEN
In concert, Erykah explain that she was watching a documentary about a country that was separated in their home. For example, mom and dad had to stay on one side of the house where the kitchen is. Their children had to stay on the otherside. They could never cross the line between each other. This inspired her to write this song.
even am in the uk its like i always fill your music in my head erykah wishing u blessed days
I can't believe it's the 21st century and we're STILL having conversations about race and racism. The Civil Rights Movement is still alive. The same issues that were discussed by Rev. King back then, are the same ones being discussed today. Is it naive of me to think that racism can or will ever end? I think about my son(he's 20 months) and what all I have to teach him about race and how blacks are viewed in society and the media. I can honestly say it's overwhelming. Due to the increased shootings of unarmed black men( some women and children), saddens me to say there haven't been any improvements on race relations. If it was, we would see a better outcome-the only right outcome- from the majority of these cases. "...we got to keep marching on 'til we hear that freedom song..." I'm ready to walk and fight for what's right. Everyone lives matter. BLACK LIVES DO MATTER. God bless everyone. In honor of Black History Month.
Damn, heard this right now for the first time and felt electric through my body.
been listenin to this for the past 3 days, love it..love her!
CAn't believe I haven't heard this song till now. Thank you Ms. Badu!!
She's in a category of her own!
Any version of this song gives me the chills. I love it so much!
'You got the "wake up" call when you saw the buildings fall...'
The twin towers ? ( somebody answer this for me please )
Taylor Green yes that’s when they declared war on the American people (silent war)
@@andreterrell8648 ohhh ok , thanks for answering 💙
2021 still playing this tune ❤️💛💚
3:25 "WE GONNA KEEP MARCHING ON"!!
I Love Erykah Badu She Sends Out Good Music With Good Messages Love Her!!!
Erika is the coolest, most bueatiful, talanted, amazing singer with the best songs in the history of this planet.... PEACEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!👏🏻😁
i luv the way she is directing the performance!! dat's queen Erykah!
You go Erykah Badu, this song is PRICELESS!!!!
We gone keep marchin' on
Until you hear dat freedom song
And if you think about turning back
I got the shotgun on ya back
And if you think about turning back
I got the shot gun on ya back
BLLAAAA (BLAT!)
For real !!!
This is Soul HIP HOP!!!! Deep soul with HIP HOP flavor!!!!! REAL MUSIC!! Revolution music!!!
Badu for President
THE SOUL QUEEN IN HER AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!! MY SISTAH BEEN TELLING US THE REAL!!!! YESSUAHREE
hotep... i love ekra she is a beautiful person her music is healing for the soul G
One of the most beautiful modern synthesis of American "black" music . And what a Band behind !
This never gets old!
Mmmmm
See he's organized
And he's on the ball
Never miss a day of school
And he's a underdog
Wanna learn more and more
'Cause his mama taught him good
He's about to change the face
Of yo ghetto neighborhood
Walking to school today
Saw a brother on the streets
Seem like everythang was cool
Except the brother's packing heat
Oop oop
Then everything changed
'Cause he saw his own wings
And his mother was sad
They will last
Time will pass
Stop
[Chorus]
What am I talkin' bout
Everybody know what this song's about
They be trying to hide the history
But they know who we are
Do-oo you want to see
Everybody rise to this degree?
Raise ya hands high if you agree
Just say Yessireeee ooooh
Yessiree
If you agree say
Yessireeeeee ooooohh
Post-Chorus]
Yessiree
Uh
Come on
Uh
Break it down say
Mmmm, mmhhh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, aaaye
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey
[Verse 2]
Now to my folks think they living sweet
Well they gone fuck around and push delete
To the girls on prescriptions pills
I know how you feel
To my boys in Iraqi fields
This ain't no time to kill
To my girls in therapy
See im a tell you this for free
To my folks up on the hill
With the cake and dollar bills
You need to watch the dirty cop
They the one you need to watch
Im talking 'bout the dirty cop
They the one you need to watch
Stop
You get the wake up call
When you saw the buildings fall
Bow ties with the Final Call
Get ya money dollar bill yall
Bow ties with the Final Calls
Get ya money dollar bill yall
To my folks on the picket line
Dont stop til you change they mind
I got love for my folks
Baptized when the levy broke
We gone keep marching on
Until you hear that freedom song
And if you think about turning back
I got the shotgun on ya back
And if you think about turning back
I got the shot gun on your back
BLLAAAA (BLAT!)
Chorus]
What am I talking bout
Everybody know what this song's about
They be trying to hide the history
But they know who we are
Do-oo you want to see
Everybody rise to the next degree?
Raise ya hands high if you agree
Just say Yessireeee ooooh
Yessiree
If you agree say
Yessiree, hey
Yessiree, aye
Hey,hey,hey
[Post-Chorus]
Break it down say
Mmmm, ooooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey hey
Mmmm, ooooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey hey (shoop)
Mmmm, oooh
Hey aye
I love her music and her style
wow!so good!chris dave creativity really killin me!daddy rules and erykah of course!
wow this is my new favourite jam by the Queen
Kind of love these early songs....
Great! How in the world do she remember all these lyrics? She has some very detailed songs...WOw.
This song iz an AFFIRMATION to the times we’re Living NOW!!
She is ahead of her time and always has been. ❤ love EB
So appropriate.
certainly ahead of her time.....this makes even more sense now.
I am letting you know black queen you are my salvation and I love you girl and thank you for all the music. and good times around the block with your music.
@geoggapeach I'm so sorry to hear of your horrific loss. I'm sure he touched many lives in his short span here. Blessings upon his Spirit and your family for a job, well done.
🔥 🔥 still in 2023 this was my coming of age song as younger blk man
Ya know what this is? THIS IS MUSIC!!
Remember to UNITE.. Get OFFLINE & UNITE.. FEAR is only a F.antasized E.xperience A.ppearing R.eal.. Have the courage to STAND.. Learn how to defend yourself, if need be.. Peace & Love can change the world.. However, if you gotta hurt the muhfugg tryna hurt you or the movement... Do what you gotta do.. Cuz SLAVERY MUST END!!
such talent! so freakin pretty!!
Uma das melhores musicas da Erica Badu
I love how she asked her band "yall remember how that go?"
"At got love for my folks baptised when the Levees broke, We gon keep marching on til you that Freedom and if you thinking bout turning back I got that Shot gun at your back" She went in on this song Love it!
Damn....so much talent!!!!
Love this track - kills me everytime I hear it
de la très bonne vrais musique !!! je l'écoute en boucle !
Her best of the best to me. my favorite of all her great arts!
Underneath we are all the same. We all bleed the same and feel pain the same. One world, one people, one love. Unity n love. Her lyrics say it better than me.
I love this!!! Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful Sustah!
It’s 2020 we're currently protesting to end Racism.
I’m LatinX & Erykah brought me here today #BLM
Live version is way better than the cd!
Nah
absolutely!!! also the song me. 🔥
This song always bring tears to my eyes LUV HER YES GODDESS
One of my favorites from her.
Love this women and her choice of words...xXx
This is my first time listening to her.
A Queen at best.
I LOVE THE MESSAGE OF THIS SONG
Erykah Badu is a national treasure.
Yes she is. Look after her. Wish she would come to Britain. Does my head in that most Britons don't know much about this iconic woman. They should.
@SuperheroMusick Go to who sampled dot com and search for it. The drum seemed to sampled by a lot of artists. examples - "chi-city" by common, "gone" by kanye, "versus from the abstract" by ATCQ.
My goodness... So much truth...
Incredible players on that stage. Support The Arts!
I love this song! Sista is so deep and very talented
I dedicate this to Ferguson, Baltimore and all the cities of fallen soldiers including my city Winston Salem NC!!!!
Ms. Badu is the truth!
soo groovy....