I want to dedicate this song to my friend, John Michael Howard. I'm sorry for bringing the dope into your life, and I wish I could bring you back. Rest in power.
My uncle was a huge fan of Ill Bill. He got a lot of inspiration from his music and such. For me personally the song is almost too accurate. He was always like a big brother. He never made me feel like a dumbass kid. My uncle though did die of an overdose. Every time I hear this song I feel close to him. Cause it’s one his favorite artists. He was only 32. If I make it to the gates of heaven i hope you’re their uncle Stephen.
I lost my grandfather in April 2012 and this song came out a few months after that (Nov 2012). Used to bump it EVERY DAY after school. Shame this version never made it to the album
Never knew about him until i heard gmoskee name drop him as an influence so i figured if he helped inspire one of the rappers i actually he should be worth checking out. Im so glad i did. This dude is phenomenal.
There's two kinds of rappers these days. Those who rap for money and those who rap for real. Ill Bill is without a doubt the realest rapper out there. Thank you for doing what you do better than anyone else. Stay strong bro and may Howie rest.
I feel you man on some real💯 just lost my grandfather this morning. One of the last pearl harbour veterans. I wouldn’t know how to be a man today if it weren’t for him. And now I’m stuck wishing I had the power to bring him back. I miss him
I'm sorry for your loss. The only thing you can do when someone dies. Is be aware that life isn't forever, live your life to the fullest and spend time with your relatives, friends, and love ones. Life isn't forever. One day I will die and everyone will die. Life is too short. Do many things in your life because everything will be gone. R.i.p to your dad may he rest his soul. I wish everyone well. Be safe everyone ❤️💕 I hope each and every individual on earth lives a happy and peaceful life❤️
This song always hits so close to home, I was raised by my grandmother, and my uncle was the only male role model in my life. I lost both of them 8 years ago, both to cancer, even though my uncle was an addict all his life, and there are so many parallels in this song its insane.
"Not just as nephew & uncle, but as homies, we were friends Though I've grown up, I'm still heartbroken, aching to cry Hoping you're the one holding open those gates when I die"
This guy seriously has more talent and substance in one finger than ten mumble rappers have combined between the whole of them. Why isn't there less UNsuperficial rap music like this? lol
@@sewerslide666 To be honest, this version is deeper, sadder. The other version is more "hopeful". Anyway, I guess, the Lyrics, the delivery and Ill Bill's character really make this song...
My mom is 60, from the Bronx and I got her into this song. It actually made her cry. No disrespect to anyone else but we're Italian so even if our family isn't that big, we're tightly knit. I hope you have a happy New Year Ill Bill, you speak the truth.
This song makes me think about my grandparents who died when I was very young which basically split my family apart. No matter where you are in the world, we all grieve together. Stay strong, friends.
this song came out no word of lie a week after my uncle passed on. he was boss, he ran everything,with a great sense of mind two people i respect in this world are him & my mother. i was choked i didnt know how or what to do but the one thing i do know is this song really did help get through it. RIP Shane ill be seeing at those gates soon enough!
I really feel this track, my grandman just died and my cousin died from an overdose a few months ago, ill bill please keep making tracks like this, respect from kamloops BC Canada
I lost my best friend, my grandfather in 2007. I still talk about him often, he believed in me when i didnt believe in myself. This track hits hard. Eventhough I lost so many friends I cannot count on two hands, my grandfather is the one I still hope will open the door for me one day. Bless you Bill!
An old woman I took care of entered her final hours of life this morning, and it about damn near broke me. This song has been getting me through the emotions. Can't wait for the day we're all reunited with our fallen loved ones. As bleak as that may sound, that's my only idea of heaven. Bill, horns high to you brother. Thanks for this master piece. Much love to all you. Those going through it, solider on.
This is one of those tracks that stands apart. A timeless epic, I can listen to this in twenty years just the same. It's hard to find music of this caliber, with this much soul.
Massive respect BILL, when i listen this song i remember what the real rap is. Thanks you for existing and sharing your talent. RIP uncle Howie. One love from france.
R.I.P. Uncle Howie.. This song had me cry. My Uncle is sick with cancer. He lives in brooklyn 5min from Farragut Road and Flatbush Ave so this speaks to me like you wouldnt belive. I wish this was a bad joke, but its not. Still praying to hwoever listens, for him to get through this. Bill keep doin what you do! One love to my uncle and fam in brooklyn. Peace and love from Copenhagen Denmark
Damn Bill you really did it this time. Made me question my heritage, whether or not my passed loved ones would be disappointed or not. You yanked some shame and tears out of my soul. RIP Nana Pearl, Papa Cohen, Oompah, Uncle Howie and all those who have had an impact on our lives.
all i got to say is "Dope" beyond the 3rd power thats why true mc's will forever be respected for true words and inspiration i got love for ill bill and respect eveything he says!!! forever keeping it real!!!!!! chicago loves you PEACE
THIS is so fuckin' chilling!! I gave up on hip-hop for a while, stuff like this gives the art form some hope. Loving the Mercyful Fate samples throughout!
This helped me alot when my dad died I got really heavy into drugs my whole life fell apart. This song gives me goose bumps remembering them long rights. All that resentment and confusion. Man... I haven't used hard drugs since Aug 2021 I got out of prison April 22 2024 I literally had to lose everything to get anything. I'm happy today.
What’s that sincerity and genuine reality like? I think they call it non-fiction. How many wish they could speak or express like this. Better yet like that track. May God, bless and continue to guide his chosen.
The lyrics to this are over the top T R U E!! The music, the vibe...the whole thing is a blown mind here! This should be heard across the world it's just wow!! Coming from a Hawkwind, Yes & Moody Blues fan. I adored my acid. LMAO 1
bill is the illest its songs like this that show his incredible talent in making u feel every word he spits its quite a rarity to find such realness in todays watered down bubble rap...i can replay this song for another 2 hours,I had the privilege of meeting him at a show,honestly the realest person I have ever met,this song is quite inspirational and gives me strength I lost my grandmother Zaharoula Troumouhis on 10.2.06 a day before my 24th birthday.I still feel her presence my good brother-pz
I hope my mom is holding the gates open when I die... I miss you mom.
Love Jay
I just attended my grandfathers funeral today and this is the first shit i played when i got home.
My dad just passed away today. This song comforts me.
be strong. be yours, sending good vibes to u ,))
Don't start drinking
Sorry man, music is therapeutic in a way. Stay up.
shit man, you good?
Rest easy, man ✌️
How are you holding up?
these song made me cry i been thinking about my dead grandmother while listening to it
"Though I've grown up, I'm still heartbroken, aching to cry
Hoping you're the one holding open those gates when I die"
I want to dedicate this song to my friend, John Michael Howard. I'm sorry for bringing the dope into your life, and I wish I could bring you back. Rest in power.
My uncle was a huge fan of Ill Bill. He got a lot of inspiration from his music and such. For me personally the song is almost too accurate. He was always like a big brother. He never made me feel like a dumbass kid. My uncle though did die of an overdose. Every time I hear this song I feel close to him. Cause it’s one his favorite artists. He was only 32. If I make it to the gates of heaven i hope you’re their uncle Stephen.
🙏🏼🙏🏼📀📀
Damn, I don't know you at all but this song makes me want to cry as If I do.
For my mama ❤
Hardcore RAP From THA REAL PAIN !!!
Song brings tears out of me
My pops just past away today... This song comforts me... See you in the other side papá...
I cry to this song. Peace.
I lost my grandfather in April 2012 and this song came out a few months after that (Nov 2012). Used to bump it EVERY DAY after school. Shame this version never made it to the album
Glad to see Ill bill gettin so much attention, its been a long time comin, underground legend
I remember when this video still first dropped! Was my school years and crazy times then. Still bumpin in 2020! Salute from Houston brotha 👌
Little late but same with doom. Doom finally got recognition.
Fucking A
Finally reached enough kids ears pretty amazing how so many people can relate all over the globe
Never knew about him until i heard gmoskee name drop him as an influence so i figured if he helped inspire one of the rappers i actually he should be worth checking out. Im so glad i did. This dude is phenomenal.
That Mercyful Fate sample is just BEAUTIFUL! 🔥🔥🔥
I ❤ you are this song Bill
Bill too Ill reeespect from Canada Ontario
My mother passed away seven years ago, so this song really speaks to me. When the time comes...I hope she'll be holding the gates open when I die.
There's two kinds of rappers these days. Those who rap for money and those who rap for real. Ill Bill is without a doubt the realest rapper out there. Thank you for doing what you do better than anyone else. Stay strong bro and may Howie rest.
RIP UNCLE HOWIE
Amen
Got me caring about an uncle idk but thank you because Bill might not be Bill without you and we love Bill.
feel like i grew up with him thru bill's music
Mercyful Fate + Ill Bill. Awesome lyrics. Best song ever.
I feel you man on some real💯 just lost my grandfather this morning. One of the last pearl harbour veterans. I wouldn’t know how to be a man today if it weren’t for him. And now I’m stuck wishing I had the power to bring him back. I miss him
Ill Bill really put his heart on this one. I really love this person Bill has grown to.
Rest in peace dad. Almost 8 years. Rip
Though I've grown up, I'm still heartbroken achin' to cry, hopin' you holden' open the gates when I die!
I'm sorry for your loss. The only thing you can do when someone dies. Is be aware that life isn't forever, live your life to the fullest and spend time with your relatives, friends, and love ones. Life isn't forever. One day I will die and everyone will die. Life is too short. Do many things in your life because everything will be gone. R.i.p to your dad may he rest his soul.
I wish everyone well. Be safe everyone ❤️💕
I hope each and every individual on earth lives a happy and peaceful life❤️
One love from germany, lost my father at a young age. This song brought tears to my eye. And people say rap is ignorant.
This song always hits so close to home, I was raised by my grandmother, and my uncle was the only male role model in my life. I lost both of them 8 years ago, both to cancer, even though my uncle was an addict all his life, and there are so many parallels in this song its insane.
SicilianCerdaPride real music has that effect
I feel you bro..youre not alone
Respetto
Damn, that's crazy man... My condolences
"Not just as nephew & uncle, but as homies, we were friends
Though I've grown up, I'm still heartbroken, aching to cry
Hoping you're the one holding open those gates when I die"
Thanks for this song... It's really helped me.
This song has everything I've suffered in my 48 years alive on this planet this is a true life story great bit of work keep at I'll Bill
Ive never heard you before. This came up random. Your lyrics are crushing, real and profound. You hit my heart bro. I got you bill.
This guy seriously has more talent and substance in one finger than ten mumble rappers have combined between the whole of them. Why isn't there less UNsuperficial rap music like this? lol
So sad 😭 but we all feel this way about a loved one 👍🤔 it's crazy
Still Listening to this song in 2020.
Love both versions.
Ill Bill, The Beast...
both versions are sick but i prefer this version
@@sewerslide666 To be honest, this version is deeper, sadder. The other version is more "hopeful". Anyway, I guess, the Lyrics, the delivery and Ill Bill's character really make this song...
Still hits hard
Mercyful Fate and Ill Bill is a heavy combination! Hail King Diamond, Hail Ill Bill!
Which song got sampled?
@@ever1370 To One Far Away - 8th song on the Don't Break The Oath album
@@damianhealy300 much appreciated
Rest in peace dad🙏..6 years today and it still feels like it happened yesterday..
My mom is 60, from the Bronx and I got her into this song. It actually made her cry. No disrespect to anyone else but we're Italian so even if our family isn't that big, we're tightly knit. I hope you have a happy New Year Ill Bill, you speak the truth.
Dedicated to all the Uncles out there. Just like my uncle passed away yesterday and tomorrow will be buried. God Rest In Peace!!
This song makes me think about my grandparents who died when I was very young which basically split my family apart. No matter where you are in the world, we all grieve together. Stay strong, friends.
Same situation here man, but at least were still here
This song makes me think about my dad...
I'm 20 years old and he passed away when I was 11 , but I still miss him....
Its like hell on earth without you near!!!
Damn, merciful fate beat too! Love you bro!
this is what rap needs truth!!!! real soul!!!!
Such raw emotion and talent is what this world lacks
This song is beautiful
How come more people don’t know about this dude man
this song came out no word of lie a week after my uncle passed on.
he was boss, he ran everything,with a great sense of mind
two people i respect in this world are him & my mother.
i was choked i didnt know how or what to do
but the one thing i do know is this song really did help get through it.
RIP Shane ill be seeing at those gates soon enough!
this song really touches your soul, had forgotten all about it until today.
I really feel this track, my grandman just died and my cousin died from an overdose a few months ago, ill bill please keep making tracks like this, respect from kamloops BC Canada
I lost my best friend, my grandfather in 2007. I still talk about him often, he believed in me when i didnt believe in myself. This track hits hard. Eventhough I lost so many friends I cannot count on two hands, my grandfather is the one I still hope will open the door for me one day. Bless you Bill!
An old woman I took care of entered her final hours of life this morning, and it about damn near broke me. This song has been getting me through the emotions. Can't wait for the day we're all reunited with our fallen loved ones. As bleak as that may sound, that's my only idea of heaven.
Bill, horns high to you brother. Thanks for this master piece.
Much love to all you. Those going through it, solider on.
From Non Phixion to his solo shit, son proved he's a fucking dope Emcee on the mic...Bless up Uncle Howie, forever shine yo!
R.i.P to ALL the loved ones we've lost and thumbs up for anyone who can relate ✌️
I was 17 when I lost my pops to cancer, I'm 22 today. It'll make you grow like nothing else. Stay strong, brother.
This is one of those tracks that stands apart. A timeless epic, I can listen to this in twenty years just the same. It's hard to find music of this caliber, with this much soul.
Massive respect BILL, when i listen this song i remember what the real rap is. Thanks you for existing and sharing your talent. RIP uncle Howie. One love from france.
I love ill bill (platonically). Favorite rapper for 23 years
This song is beautiful. Well done I’ll Bill.
10/10 with the Mercyful Fate. Too one far away… 🤘🏻
King diamond's voice is absolutely soothing props to Ill bill for the ear to put this masterpiece together
this hits you on so many levels its great and hard to listen too
Miss my Grandma so much
Literally brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful song.
R.I.P. Uncle Howie.. This song had me cry. My Uncle is sick with cancer. He lives in brooklyn 5min from Farragut Road and Flatbush Ave so this speaks to me like you wouldnt belive. I wish this was a bad joke, but its not. Still praying to hwoever listens, for him to get through this.
Bill keep doin what you do! One love to my uncle and fam in brooklyn.
Peace and love from Copenhagen Denmark
2019 rip Howie. Listen to this every day
Damn Bill you really did it this time. Made me question my heritage, whether or not my passed loved ones would be disappointed or not. You yanked some shame and tears out of my soul. RIP Nana Pearl, Papa Cohen, Oompah, Uncle Howie and all those who have had an impact on our lives.
How is it that not only has Ill Bill been blessed with such gifted talent as a songwriter, but he's also able to produce such God-like beats? Amazing.
Look at his crew he rolls with, they keep trying to top each other
all i got to say is "Dope" beyond the 3rd power thats why true mc's will forever be respected for true words and inspiration i got love for ill bill and respect eveything he says!!! forever keeping it real!!!!!! chicago loves you PEACE
Man this shit hits deep
Respect from British Columbia, Canada, Bill!
One of the dopiest songs of 2012/13 without a doubt.
Man i just love your Work.I miss my fallen ones,miss my Dad bro.Tears now,sea of tears.Love your Work man really.
This is deep
WHEN I DIE (OG Version) Heartfelt Classic !
Fire video. Ill Bill is a legend
Song gave me chills bruh
This Track is so fukin deep! R.I.P to Uncle Howie an all of my family that lost thier life an hope they open the gates to heaven when i die!!
5 years and its still dope 🎧👊
Lost my mum 6 months ago, and my Grandma 3 years ago now. RIP to both....
Real lyrics gives me the chills real life issues I have faced in my life make thank u Big bro
this is deep. REAL RAP right here.
no commercial bullshit
RIP HOWIE. brings memories of my own loved ones that have passed.
THIS is so fuckin' chilling!! I gave up on hip-hop for a while, stuff like this gives the art form some hope. Loving the Mercyful Fate samples throughout!
This helped me alot when my dad died I got really heavy into drugs my whole life fell apart. This song gives me goose bumps remembering them long rights. All that resentment and confusion. Man... I haven't used hard drugs since Aug 2021 I got out of prison April 22 2024 I literally had to lose everything to get anything. I'm happy today.
real hip hop
One of the realest songs i've ever heard.
That damn guitar riff made me wanna cry..
Mercyful fate
Those vocals
@@GODHATESADOPTION to one far away to be exact
What’s that sincerity and genuine reality like? I think they call it non-fiction. How many wish they could speak or express like this. Better yet like that track. May God, bless and continue to guide his chosen.
My uncle just died this morning. Still can't wrap my head around it.
Cyka Blyat may he rest in peace my G
respect.
Allways think about my grandma while listening to this, she was the most loving old lady i have ever met.
Same man I will always miss my grandma
The lyrics to this are over the top T R U E!! The music, the vibe...the whole thing is a blown mind here! This should be heard across the world it's just wow!!
Coming from a Hawkwind, Yes & Moody Blues fan. I adored my acid. LMAO 1
Much love, anyone reading this have a blessed day and don’t forget the mission
This song is masterpiece. RESPECT FROM ROMANIA!
bill is the illest its songs like this that show his incredible talent in making u feel every word he spits its quite a rarity to find such realness in todays watered down bubble rap...i can replay this song for another 2 hours,I had the privilege of meeting him at a show,honestly the realest person I have ever met,this song is quite inspirational and gives me strength I lost my grandmother Zaharoula Troumouhis on 10.2.06 a day before my 24th birthday.I still feel her presence my good brother-pz
I love you mom...hoping you're the holding open those gates when I die
This Is Hella Deep N Emotional. I Wonder If People Wil Still Be Listening To This In 500 Years?
I got chills for all the whole track, respect to you.
They don't make music like this!! Miss this kind of music real hiphop right here #MadProps 🙌🏼
This shits heavy
I teared up listening to this.....
I barely got thru the part about gram. But I started losing it when he started singing about Howie.
ILL Bill been spitting real knowledge 4 a long time now hes defo an underground legend