I would like to share something with you guys. It was around the year of 97' . I was into underground, and freestyle. My friend and I left Michigan to go to see Eyedea at a Scribble Jam in Ohio. It was near Cincinnati, if I remember right. Lots of cool people I didn't expect to see like Brother Ali, Carnage, and Sage Francis. Finally my favorite freestylist hit the stage, and killed it. When Micheal was done with his set, he came down from the stage, and walked through the crowd embracing all his fans, friends, and peers. He walked right up to me, greeted me, and asked what I thought of his performance. I told him it was great. He thought he did mediocre at best, lol. We shared a laugh, and I told him how far we came to see him. It was that moment, that everything else disappeared to Micheal. The fact that we came so far with hardly anything really made a difference to him. He bought me a beer, and sat at the picnic table bullshittin with me for a half an hour. I honestly never thought anything like that was gonna happen. That made my whole year. I can't say I knew Micheal like a close friend, but I can honestly tell you, that he has a heart, and he cared about people. He was beyond just the music. He was walking inspiration. Rest in Peace. We miss you, man !!
+DALTRONNN Felt tears coming. Joy too. The background song didn't help with the tears lol. Eyedea is a legend. He isn't gone. He inspires to this day. He inspires me.
+Arkkalious99 Great story bro...only thing is how could he buy you a beer when he was only about 16-17 in '97. Not trying to be that guy. I don't know maybe they didn't card him 'cause he was Eyedea.
It’s 2021, I’m 32, the first time I heard Eyedea, I was 13, and would listen to him on repeat. Almost two decades later. I hope he knows the legacy he left behind and that he was appreciated.
Not to be too off topic from your post, but I'd like to ask what artists you're listening to now for rap? You know how it is... these types of amazing artists are only found through word of mouth. for me at least.
@@clydefrog8711 Hip hop and Rap: Doseone, Deep Puddle Dynamics (The scarecrow speaks), Sage Francis, Aesop Rock, Buck 65, Mick Jenkins, Evidence (Pardon me), Odd Nosdam, Grieves, Atmosphere, Bleubird, Blockhead, K-the-i, Hus Kingpin, El-P, Soso (Hungover for 3 days straight), Brother Ali, Alias, Sole and everything MF Doom. Hope you find something you like among these great artists.
"thanks for being someone I could come to, a friend I hope I make you proud I love you the end" - probably the most honest line I have ever heard in a song.
Young boy- "Mommie why do the most beautiful people in life always die young?" Mom- "What flowers do you pick first when going into a garden?" Young boy- "The most beautiful ones." R.I.P TO YOU EYEDEA.... ⚘ We'll forever love and miss you. ❤
every time I get to the point "thanks for being someone I can come to, a friend, I hope I make you proud, I love you, the end" I choke up a little. After all these years it still happens
First time a song has ever brought me to tears. Incredible. Eyedea's music helped get me through some of the roughest times in my life back in 03-04. I always thought his perspectives on things were profound, unbiased and always helped me think outside the box. His content was so deep I often forgot I was even listening to a rapper. Pay Attention, this song is about a legendary MC R.EYE.P
God damn, this song reminds me of my father. "Nobody answered, we were knocking on your door And when they carried out your body, I was staring at your shoes on the floor" Damn man, 11yo me never knew what happened but close to 14 years later it still hurts to have a memory of finding his body. R.Eye.P Mikey, Dad, everyone we lose. We are a collection of memories and even when we are gone our memories remain, through that others keep us alive.
So sorry. Jesus. My father died in my arms in a hospital. It was so bad. It got so surreal...After he was dead, a nurse had the audacity to take my dad's work boots, and put them in the center of the hospital hallway for my mom to take home. My mom cried for days straight holding his shoe...I will NEVER FORGET her and I sitting in these two chairs in the hallway; crying our eyes out, in complete disarray, only to turn to the left, and notice two boots in the center of an eerie, silent hallway. We couldn't even speak. to ask who, and why...It was so surreal. I felt like I was in a nightmare...
+Alicia Estela Really I lost my dad at 12 I've never heard that by Sean. ty! I will be looking it up.. I heard a "fatherless" reference in "Chemical Burns" when Eyedea came in (today I noticed it). Makes a huge difference growing up without ur father.
I lost my best friend of 26 years earlier this week. We both loved this track (and the Genesis sample) I never in my wildest dreams imagined I'd go from listening to it with him to me memorializing him with it in a matter of days. Thanks Cody, it's helping mend a devastated heart brother.
That's when you know someone has truly affected you personally. That's when you know the words they speak are truth. When you learn words can destroy and words can save, words can influence and words can pave the way. In some way the words spoken here touched something. And that's all that matters.
Ariel. Because even tho weve never met Mikey. He was so open about the pain he was experiencing. That you could feel it if you really listened. You feel so close to him and like you know him so well because essentially he is the same person as you and I that's what all of his music is telling us that we are all interconnected and all is related all manifestations of one single mind even though you feel like it you're never alone that's what he's trying to tell us listen to all of his music all of it has the same common thread that someone somewhere is here for you and does care and does love you just the way that Mikey would have loved you had he gotten the chance to meet you
Eyedea and Sadistik have helped and still are helping me through some relatively terrible times. Thank you both, and Rest In Piece Eyedea. Love you both to the ends of the earth and back, there are not enough words to thank you for the gift of hope.
Listened to this hundreds of times and it never gets easier. "Shadows have shadows and it's darker than remembered when the story has an ending to the parts I had together with my friends." Beautiful.
It's a shame that Micheal is gone but you know what, this is a more than worthy tribute. Great job Sadistik. You know, I wish I could have met Michael. His music and everything he created were beyond inspirational. A lot if times, I think Michael went away because heavan wanted to show another one of its masterpieces. Even though he's gone, his music will never truly die. R.Eye.P Michael "Eyedea" Larson
Damn brother I hope you're still clean,I had dope problems but my main demon is the alcohol trynna to kick that shit and move on, at the moment I'm 9 days sober and trying my best, hope you are well.
I love how Sadistik used Eyedea's Burn Fetish quote right at the start and the even shadows have shadows reference in the middle. Rhyme in peache Michael Larsen gone but not forgotten.
Thank you for putting me through hard times and showing me I am not the only one who thinks like that, especially on self-destructive matters. Thank you for being there for me and teaching me that shadows have shadows. You will always keep on living in our hearts, rest in peace.
I was crying by the end of this, I never even discovered Eyedea's or any of the Rhymesayers music until after he had died but I wish I had known about him before so I could have gone to his shows. I wish I had met him, he was a great man and I will listen to his music and all the Rhymesayers music for the rest of my life. Rest In Peace Eyedea, I hope you're in a better place.
"'Cause if i can fall asleep, then i can dream we are awake" those are powerful lyrics when you really think about it. Hits close to him for me and a lot of others im sure
"Isn't a person just a collection of their mistakes and their kind of undoing of their mistakes? I mean.. what else are you? You're always just a reaction to the bad parts of yourself I think and I think that that is kind of like a driving motivation behind any human being that wants to continue to grow and live life as they are looking at their flaws and trying to go beyond them. I think that a person essentially dies when they think that they have found themselves. Unless you want to admit that you yourself are NOT an individual and are just part of a whole movement of ideas and thought and culture and humanity and furthermore the universe.. unless you REALLY feel like that and you're walking through walls, you know, you are always trying to find yourself. And it's usually a person who believes that they've found the answer, found the end, that there actually is a psychological end. And then what's the point of doing anything after that?"
Micheal is so missed. I love the shots with Kathy (Micheal's mom) in them; she's one of the most beautiful people I know, such a source of love and strength through trying times.
I graduated Army Basic Training two days ago. A week before I finished, I got a phone call and my mom told me a friend of mine killed himself. I was going to hit him up when I was finished so we could hang out again. I hadn't talked to him in 3 months and I can't stop thinking about him now. We weren't on the best if terms when I left but he was still a good friend. One that stuck around and tried to make the best of his days but now I won't enjoy his laugh or his company or even listening to some if our favorite music together again.
One day I will find out how to pay you for all the entertainment and all the tears and love I felt through your music throughout the years thank you. The entire scene is something I never expected in 2005, thank you.
Sadistik, please do go. Don't leave us. Don't leave this earth. I see you carrying on Eyedea's soul with you in this jouney. But don't let this world consume you, Thank you for everything.
It deeply saddens me people continue to use these videos as a channel for their own ignorance instead of expressing the gratitude and love that these artists and video deserve. Rest in power.
I miss you Mikey. We all Miss you. Two years later and we all still feel the impact you've made on our culture. You've helped me find the PATH to myself and that's a start, for that, I will always respect and admire you and for what it's worth, you will always be my friend.
Hard not to cry. Eyedea, Nujabes, Guru... These were hard years for me as their greatest fan. Legacy goes on, life goes on. 'I will never let the Eyedea die with a man!'
I must say, as I'm certain has been said-that feels like the perfect Mikey quote at then end. It's been one of my favorite things I've heard him say ever since I got the Hip Hop Below 0° DVD from Carnage XXXL. Much love all around. 🕯️
How can you hit the down button on a man for writing a song about his dead best friend? People are A-holes. Awesome song bro...Sorry about your friend he was one of my favorite artists.
Eyedea's music saved my life on numerous occasions. I never thought someone who I had never met could have such an impact on me. This was a fantastic tribute to my inspiration, if it wasn't for music like this I might not be around. Thank you Sadistik
I Dedicate this song to My hero, best friend, the greatest man in my life...My Father Michael S.Briggs. I forever deeply Love & appreciated everything you've done for me. Words can't express how much I miss you. You're no longer suffering .R.I.P until I see you on the other side. 💐✝️💐 Amen. The End
The fist lines of this song gives me goosebumps and breaks my heart. Beautiful tribute to a once in a lifetime soul. Eyedea shaped the way I listen to music. Rest In Peace King.
this is the realest music i've ever heard, man. eyedea has been my idol since 6 years ago when i first heard first born. micheal would be proud of this shit dude.
Every time I watch it my heart breaks again. I knew Eyedea, not the person. Not the man who was a friend to many, a mentor. But.... each time, I see family responses talking about how you, who knew him, well.. knew him. Thanks for sharing your pain. Unlike many others, it still hits me in the gut.RIP, MIcheal Eyedea Larsen.
Thank you for your art. Your name being Cody is the same as my best soul twin brother’s… and I miss him every goddamn day. Thank you for your energy and inspiration for all these years.
Just like he said at the end...what is a person when they have achieved their purpose? They're nothing, they've reached what they need to and have moved on. I like to think that there is an answer in that, to all of you who ask why Eyedea had to die so early. His death was a tragedy, and it marks the loss of one of the greatest musical artists out there, a friend, a family member, a role model, a consultant, and so on, and yet, I like to think that maybe he isn't with us anymore because he reached his purpose and fulfilled his existence. And he moved on, perhaps into lyrics, or another person, or a planet, or even another galaxy, or maybe simply as rain, and yet no matter what, Eyedea will always be with us.
@@yeetdatcodeboi I don't think that's the point at all but to each their own. To me, it sounds more like bettering yourself is the driving force for living life and doing anything and when you think you're perfect and have everything figured out (which is never actually the case) you lose that motivation.
I have always loved this song. It means more to me now than it used to because I lost my best friend last year. He's the one who introduced me to your music. So when I listen to this now I think of him and it's a beautiful form of allowing myself to grieve. Your music is amazing and I'm so glad he shared it with me. 🖤
This is so true. Growing up listening to Eyedea for my whole life, I was profoundly impacted when I first heard the news, and because he was such a personal artist for me it felt like he was my friend. But in a certain way it was also like, "I am never going to hear a new Eyedea & Abilities album in my life. That is so sad." and not "I am never going to see my friend Micheal again, and I don't know what do without my friend, without that companionship." You convey it so beautifully, Sadistik.
My only wish is that I've heard about Eyedea sooner, only this year have I really got into his music. He's been a great inspiration on both my life and my music; his legacy shall live on through the people he inspired. R.I.P.
Thank you Cody, so glad to have someone who could truly honor him in such a beautiful to pay tribute too his legacy in way that does justice to the rarity Mikey was.
Cody this whole piece is beautiful. The video, the lyrics just capture me. He would be so proud of how everything that you do you have him in your mind and heart. R.EYE.Paradise.
Michael "Eyedea" Larsen. What an amazing person he was. He changed my life with his songs. His words changed the way I look at life. He's even saved a part of me. I almost gave up on this world.. Thank you Mikey. All your fans, your friends, your family.. We love you. You will never die in our hearts. R.I.P Mikey
I love the way of this song goes i grew up with eyedea and he will always be a part of me and missed dearly thanks for putting the effort and hard work into this song much respect Daniel M....peace...
Thanks for posting this. Eyedea was an interesting and earnest contribution to human kind, and this world will never be quite the same without his presence.
R.I.P Eyedea , We share the same birthday so this year I'll light an extra candle in memory of you and blast your music the whole day. Thank you for everything you have done and everything you have left us with.
Greatest rapper that ever walked this earth . Made such a huge impact and still is . Thanks Eyedea for changing my life and still are . Thanks true Respect . You will always live inside me .
The line about his shoes on the floor just somehow got to me.. Damn. Thank you for this great song and video to everyone involved! Beautiful stuff. R.I.P Mikey.
I have to come here from time to time, to cry another tear or two or more, Cody...I find myself here, wakened from my daily sleep in your words and his, how you've made him proud, the teacher of us all
Michael "Eyedea" Larsen will always be one of my biggest inspirations to keep writing, keep doing music, and always remembering not waist the moments we have been given to shine. He had a brilliant mind, and his soul was truly too great for this world. If only he really knew the lives he would touch doing what he loved. R EYE P
Much respect Cody... Eyedea touched my heart in many ways. Could almost say he saved my life over a.decade ago. He was also 1 of the few that inspired me to write poetry ....may you always rest in peace Michael.
I just watched this for the first time and wow man… just wow. I found Eyedea this last year, totally changed my entire perspective and kept me away from the ledge. I love you Mikey. This video out of any I’ve seen, has brought me the most peace and also pain. Sadistik is a fucking legend. ReyeP
This song left me in fucking tears. I've never met Michael, but goddamn I feel so close to him. His music hits me so hard. Rest in Peace. You're my inspiration. Thank you so much for your music.
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I would like to share something with you guys. It was around the year of 97' . I was into underground, and freestyle. My friend and I left Michigan to go to see Eyedea at a Scribble Jam in Ohio. It was near Cincinnati, if I remember right. Lots of cool people I didn't expect to see like Brother Ali, Carnage, and Sage Francis. Finally my favorite freestylist hit the stage, and killed it. When Micheal was done with his set, he came down from the stage, and walked through the crowd embracing all his fans, friends, and peers. He walked right up to me, greeted me, and asked what I thought of his performance. I told him it was great. He thought he did mediocre at best, lol. We shared a laugh, and I told him how far we came to see him. It was that moment, that everything else disappeared to Micheal. The fact that we came so far with hardly anything really made a difference to him. He bought me a beer, and sat at the picnic table bullshittin with me for a half an hour. I honestly never thought anything like that was gonna happen. That made my whole year. I can't say I knew Micheal like a close friend, but I can honestly tell you, that he has a heart, and he cared about people. He was beyond just the music. He was walking inspiration. Rest in Peace. We miss you, man !!
***** thanks for sharing!!
***** Peace man.
***** I was filled with joy or something after reading this. I could feel it in my heart, and could of easily cried. thanks for sharing
+DALTRONNN Felt tears coming. Joy too. The background song didn't help with the tears lol. Eyedea is a legend. He isn't gone. He inspires to this day. He inspires me.
+Arkkalious99
Great story bro...only thing is how could he buy you a beer when he was only about 16-17 in '97. Not trying to be that guy. I don't know maybe they didn't card him 'cause he was Eyedea.
You never truly understand just how important a photograph can be until it's all you have left.
True
Or a voicemail. I have a voicemail of my mom just calling to say “I love you”.
Dude you jus blew my mind. So many loved ones I have gone and only memories left.
Wow, so very true I can relate.
What happens if that’s all you have left gets deleted accidentally
This song was my everyday therapy for 6 yrs. 2011-2017
Still tear up 2022 hearing it.
It’s 2021, I’m 32, the first time I heard Eyedea, I was 13, and would listen to him on repeat. Almost two decades later. I hope he knows the legacy he left behind and that he was appreciated.
Not to be too off topic from your post, but I'd like to ask what artists you're listening to now for rap? You know how it is... these types of amazing artists are only found through word of mouth. for me at least.
@@clydefrog8711 Atmosphere is a good group. Slug's a fucking legend.
@@clydefrog8711 Hip hop and Rap: Doseone, Deep Puddle Dynamics (The scarecrow speaks), Sage Francis, Aesop Rock, Buck 65, Mick Jenkins, Evidence (Pardon me), Odd Nosdam, Grieves, Atmosphere, Bleubird, Blockhead, K-the-i, Hus Kingpin, El-P, Soso (Hungover for 3 days straight), Brother Ali, Alias, Sole and everything MF Doom. Hope you find something you like among these great artists.
@@irlobster3436 I know some of them but I'll definitely check out the ones I don't know. Thanks!
Amen
This song always brings me to tears. There's just so much passion, love, and pain in these lyrics. Never gets old.
All the songs his friends wrote for him.
It's a beautiful legacy.
..."apart of something bigger"...BT. .
What are other tribute songs his friends wrote for him? I know this song and "Murs - I Miss Mikey" but don't know others.
Check out always be a friend by kristoff krane
flicker by atmosphere and brother ali made one, i just dont remember the name of the song
Dennis Reynolds Blueprint also has a tribute.
Minnesota had a gang of anomalies, pound for pound some the greatest to enter the game. Much respect.
You ain't lying about that. The Headshots crew were far ahead of their time
Minnesota slept on big time. But that's ok. Mainstream sucks anyway.
"thanks for being someone I could come to, a friend I hope I make you proud I love you the end" - probably the most honest line I have ever heard in a song.
Young boy- "Mommie why do the most beautiful people in life always die young?"
Mom- "What flowers do you pick first when going into a garden?"
Young boy- "The most beautiful ones."
R.I.P TO YOU EYEDEA.... ⚘
We'll forever love and miss you. ❤
Stfu jesus stupid ass metaphor
"I hope I make you proud. I love you. The end."
How can such a simple sentence be so inspirational and heartbreaking
every time I get to the point "thanks for being someone I can come to, a friend, I hope I make you proud, I love you, the end" I choke up a little. After all these years it still happens
First time a song has ever brought me to tears. Incredible. Eyedea's music helped get me through some of the roughest times in my life back in 03-04. I always thought his perspectives on things were profound, unbiased and always helped me think outside the box. His content was so deep I often forgot I was even listening to a rapper.
Pay Attention, this song is about a legendary MC
R.EYE.P
The song flicker by atmosphere brought me to tears when I heard that too, Ironically slug wrote that for eyedea as well.
***** Kristoff's Always Be A Friend was the track that got me.
***** Every Eyedea tribute gets me, I never even knew him or knew of his music until he was gone but I miss him as if he was family.
RyanGiggsOBE I will have to check that one out!
Mathias Elias same here
God damn, this song reminds me of my father.
"Nobody answered, we were knocking on your door
And when they carried out your body, I was staring at your shoes on the floor"
Damn man, 11yo me never knew what happened but close to 14 years later it still hurts to have a memory of finding his body.
R.Eye.P
Mikey, Dad, everyone we lose.
We are a collection of memories and even when we are gone our memories remain, through that others keep us alive.
So sorry. Jesus. My father died in my arms in a hospital. It was so bad. It got so surreal...After he was dead, a nurse had the audacity to take my dad's work boots, and put them in the center of the hospital hallway for my mom to take home. My mom cried for days straight holding his shoe...I will NEVER FORGET her and I sitting in these two chairs in the hallway; crying our eyes out, in complete disarray, only to turn to the left, and notice two boots in the center of an eerie, silent hallway. We couldn't even speak. to ask who, and why...It was so surreal. I felt like I was in a nightmare...
RIP
You should listen to "Caved In" by Atmosphere it talks about losing a father
Caved In and Yesterday are two amazing times
+Alicia Estela
Really I lost my dad at 12 I've never heard that by Sean. ty! I will be looking it up.. I heard a "fatherless" reference in "Chemical Burns" when Eyedea came in (today I noticed it). Makes a huge difference growing up without ur father.
I lost my best friend of 26 years earlier this week.
We both loved this track (and the Genesis sample)
I never in my wildest dreams imagined I'd go from listening to it with him to me memorializing him with it in a matter of days.
Thanks Cody, it's helping mend a devastated heart brother.
/tries not to cry
/fails miserably
why do I cry so hard over someone I never got to meet
That's when you know someone has truly affected you personally. That's when you know the words they speak are truth. When you learn words can destroy and words can save, words can influence and words can pave the way. In some way the words spoken here touched something. And that's all that matters.
Chris Germano Thank you.
+Ariel Tsun Truly, because pain is part of life, and life is pain. Eyedea lived his life open to everything and so should you.
Ariel. Because even tho weve never met Mikey. He was so open about the pain he was experiencing. That you could feel it if you really listened. You feel so close to him and like you know him so well because essentially he is the same person as you and I that's what all of his music is telling us that we are all interconnected and all is related all manifestations of one single mind even though you feel like it you're never alone that's what he's trying to tell us listen to all of his music all of it has the same common thread that someone somewhere is here for you and does care and does love you just the way that Mikey would have loved you had he gotten the chance to meet you
U ain't alone. You have met him tho. That's why you cry.
Eyedea and Sadistik have helped and still are helping me through some relatively terrible times. Thank you both, and Rest In Piece Eyedea. Love you both to the ends of the earth and back, there are not enough words to thank you for the gift of hope.
Listened to this hundreds of times and it never gets easier. "Shadows have shadows and it's darker than remembered when the story has an ending to the parts I had together with my friends." Beautiful.
It's a shame that Micheal is gone but you know what, this is a more than worthy tribute. Great job Sadistik. You know, I wish I could have met Michael. His music and everything he created were beyond inspirational. A lot if times, I think Michael went away because heavan wanted to show another one of its masterpieces. Even though he's gone, his music will never truly die.
R.Eye.P Michael "Eyedea" Larson
I've been clean from heroin 48 days. Wish you could have been you Eyedea. You're music helped me get clean.
Damn brother I hope you're still clean,I had dope problems but my main demon is the alcohol trynna to kick that shit and move on, at the moment I'm 9 days sober and trying my best, hope you are well.
I love how Sadistik used Eyedea's Burn Fetish quote right at the start and the even shadows have shadows reference in the middle. Rhyme in peache Michael Larsen gone but not forgotten.
This what they mean.. by the feel, the feel you get from music. When the soul is put into this, you can literally hear it
Im not choppin onions, these are manly tears.
Thank you for putting me through hard times and showing me I am not the only
one who thinks like that, especially on self-destructive matters.
Thank you for being there for me and teaching me that shadows have shadows.
You will always keep on living in our hearts, rest in peace.
I was crying by the end of this, I never even discovered Eyedea's or any of the Rhymesayers music until after he had died but I wish I had known about him before so I could have gone to his shows. I wish I had met him, he was a great man and I will listen to his music and all the Rhymesayers music for the rest of my life. Rest In Peace Eyedea, I hope you're in a better place.
"'Cause if i can fall asleep, then i can dream we are awake" those are powerful lyrics when you really think about it. Hits close to him for me and a lot of others im sure
"Isn't a person just a collection of their mistakes and their kind of undoing of their mistakes? I mean.. what else are you? You're always just a reaction to the bad parts of yourself I think and I think that that is kind of like a driving motivation behind any human being that wants to continue to grow and live life as they are looking at their flaws and trying to go beyond them. I think that a person essentially dies when they think that they have found themselves. Unless you want to admit that you yourself are NOT an individual and are just part of a whole movement of ideas and thought and culture and humanity and furthermore the universe.. unless you REALLY feel like that and you're walking through walls, you know, you are always trying to find yourself. And it's usually a person who believes that they've found the answer, found the end, that there actually is a psychological end. And then what's the point of doing anything after that?"
DR4TiNYMOUS damn
Micheal is so missed. I love the shots with Kathy (Micheal's mom) in them; she's one of the most beautiful people I know, such a source of love and strength through trying times.
I graduated Army Basic Training two days ago. A week before I finished, I got a phone call and my mom told me a friend of mine killed himself. I was going to hit him up when I was finished so we could hang out again. I hadn't talked to him in 3 months and I can't stop thinking about him now. We weren't on the best if terms when I left but he was still a good friend. One that stuck around and tried to make the best of his days but now I won't enjoy his laugh or his company or even listening to some if our favorite music together again.
Michael Chavez I'm sure that despite the terms you left on he still considered you good friends.
One day I will find out how to pay you for all the entertainment and all the tears and love I felt through your music throughout the years thank you. The entire scene is something I never expected in 2005, thank you.
Sadistik, please do go. Don't leave us. Don't leave this earth. I see you carrying on Eyedea's soul with you in this jouney. But don't let this world consume you,
Thank you for everything.
There is no controlling that.. im sure eyedea wouldve said the same..
It deeply saddens me people continue to use these videos as a channel for their own ignorance instead of expressing the gratitude and love that these artists and video deserve. Rest in power.
RIH Eyedea I'm here 2021 still listening
Seems like it happened just yesterday...Rest in peace Mikey, we will never forget you.
Sadistik, thanks so much for this beautiful song
This song is beautiful🖤🖤
R.eye.P😭
your music is evocative and inspirational, even a decade later. your work is unparalleled, keep doing your thing
I miss you Mikey. We all Miss you. Two years later and we all still feel the impact you've made on our culture. You've helped me find the PATH to myself and that's a start, for that, I will always respect and admire you and for what it's worth, you will always be my friend.
Hard not to cry. Eyedea, Nujabes, Guru... These were hard years for me as their greatest fan. Legacy goes on, life goes on. 'I will never let the Eyedea die with a man!'
6 years ago today...... R.eye.P Mikey
Love this song. Having a hard break up with my gf I showed her this song. I love her
I must say, as I'm certain has been said-that feels like the perfect Mikey quote at then end. It's been one of my favorite things I've heard him say ever since I got the Hip Hop Below 0° DVD from Carnage XXXL.
Much love all around. 🕯️
This is hip hop, this is humanity
How can you hit the down button on a man for writing a song about his dead best friend? People are A-holes. Awesome song bro...Sorry about your friend he was one of my favorite artists.
Eyedea's music saved my life on numerous occasions. I never thought someone who I had never met could have such an impact on me. This was a fantastic tribute to my inspiration, if it wasn't for music like this I might not be around. Thank you Sadistik
Listening to here for you by eyedea and then hearing this song right after is always rough.
Sadisitk and Eyedea are 2 of the best most underrated rappers I've ever heard. The sickness is alive within there catalog
Agreed.
I Dedicate this song to My hero, best friend, the greatest man in my life...My Father Michael S.Briggs.
I forever deeply Love & appreciated everything you've done for me.
Words can't express how much I miss you. You're no longer suffering .R.I.P until I see you on the other side. 💐✝️💐 Amen. The End
Thanks for making this song for eyedea. He brought so much joy to people all around the world. Thank you.
I'm bawling.
EyeDea, not having you around anymore, is like missing a piece of myself, you live on inside my mind!
Still in my heart and mind. R.Eye.P
give it up for sadistik n the rest of rhymesayers that rocked for eyedea....long live their brotherhood
Great tribute.
Why do the great ones always die?
......R EYE P......
Maybe some other form of life wants him to perform his amazing skills (:? R. EYE P
Yael Barajas I like that..
All true heroes die before they’re 30 - Eyedea
Such a powerful song. Makes me sad every time but can't stop listening to it because it is so relatable as well.
The fist lines of this song gives me goosebumps and breaks my heart. Beautiful tribute to a once in a lifetime soul. Eyedea shaped the way I listen to music. Rest In Peace King.
Makes me cry everytime. Miss him so much ):
Thank you, I know we all wish we could do this but you could and did and your closeness made it that much more powerful. R.EYE.P.
if i had the emotional capacity to shed tears, i would have drowned myself to life. R.I.P. Eyedea, your fan, always and forever.
Hope you are with us homey. You are wanted.
this is the realest music i've ever heard, man.
eyedea has been my idol since 6 years ago when i first heard first born.
micheal would be proud of this shit dude.
Here I am 10 years later, crying over the same song. I fucking love u Cody.
Eye see you
R.I.P EYEDEA, mad love and respect from South Africa
Every time I watch it my heart breaks again. I knew Eyedea, not the person. Not the man who was a friend to many, a mentor. But.... each time, I see family responses talking about how you, who knew him, well.. knew him.
Thanks for sharing your pain. Unlike many others, it still hits me in the gut.RIP, MIcheal Eyedea Larsen.
Thank you for your art. Your name being Cody is the same as my best soul twin brother’s… and I miss him every goddamn day. Thank you for your energy and inspiration for all these years.
ReyeP i still cry when i hear this. So many years and moons later.😢 still well done.
Just like he said at the end...what is a person when they have achieved their purpose? They're nothing, they've reached what they need to and have moved on. I like to think that there is an answer in that, to all of you who ask why Eyedea had to die so early. His death was a tragedy, and it marks the loss of one of the greatest musical artists out there, a friend, a family member, a role model, a consultant, and so on, and yet, I like to think that maybe he isn't with us anymore because he reached his purpose and fulfilled his existence. And he moved on, perhaps into lyrics, or another person, or a planet, or even another galaxy, or maybe simply as rain, and yet no matter what, Eyedea will always be with us.
that is the point exactly. if we ever need anything at all he is here for us, more so in death than he could ever be in life.
@@yeetdatcodeboi I don't think that's the point at all but to each their own. To me, it sounds more like bettering yourself is the driving force for living life and doing anything and when you think you're perfect and have everything figured out (which is never actually the case) you lose that motivation.
I have always loved this song. It means more to me now than it used to because I lost my best friend last year. He's the one who introduced me to your music. So when I listen to this now I think of him and it's a beautiful form of allowing myself to grieve. Your music is amazing and I'm so glad he shared it with me. 🖤
song always brings tears to my eyes
This is so true. Growing up listening to Eyedea for my whole life, I was profoundly impacted when I first heard the news, and because he was such a personal artist for me it felt like he was my friend. But in a certain way it was also like, "I am never going to hear a new Eyedea & Abilities album in my life. That is so sad." and not "I am never going to see my friend Micheal again, and I don't know what do without my friend, without that companionship." You convey it so beautifully, Sadistik.
this song made me cry....its amazing
My only wish is that I've heard about Eyedea sooner, only this year have I really got into his music.
He's been a great inspiration on both my life and my music; his legacy shall live on through the people he inspired.
R.I.P.
Thank you Cody, so glad to have someone who could truly honor him in such a beautiful to pay tribute too his legacy in way that does justice to the rarity Mikey was.
I appreciate sadistik and eyedea as well any other artists out there. I'm 22 an reaching for something beautiful...
this makes me shed the realest tears ive shed in years
Cody this whole piece is beautiful. The video, the lyrics just capture me. He would be so proud of how everything that you do you have him in your mind and heart.
R.EYE.Paradise.
my eyes water up every time i watch this video.. great job Sadistik, beautiful rhythms. i can imagine how hard this was to write, record and perform..
Beautiful --- I cried the first time I saw this. Miss you mike
Michael "Eyedea" Larsen.
What an amazing person he was. He changed my life with his songs. His words changed the way I look at life. He's even saved a part of me. I almost gave up on this world.. Thank you Mikey.
All your fans, your friends, your family.. We love you. You will never die in our hearts.
R.I.P Mikey
eyedea and sadistik are more addicting than any substance
They make drugs look like dog food.
well said
try both sometime, one of the greatest experiences of my life was listening to all of Eyedea's albums on acid
As I’m fighting addiction I’d say it’s up there. Maybe if more music was as insightful it’d be easier
I love the way of this song goes i grew up with eyedea and he will always be a part of me and missed dearly thanks for putting the effort and hard work into this song much respect Daniel M....peace...
Thanks for posting this. Eyedea was an interesting and earnest contribution to human kind, and this world will never be quite the same without his presence.
It was an honor to see Eyedea the year he passed. Truly an honor.
R.I.P Eyedea , We share the same birthday so this year I'll light an extra candle in memory of you and blast your music the whole day. Thank you for everything you have done and everything you have left us with.
Greatest rapper that ever walked this earth . Made such a huge impact and still is . Thanks Eyedea for changing my life and still are . Thanks true Respect . You will always live inside me .
Thanks Sadistik for reminding me the passion and what i loved about this genre didnt die with him
This song is beautiful. Definitely one of my favorite tributes to a wonderful artist.
The line about his shoes on the floor just somehow got to me.. Damn. Thank you for this great song and video to everyone involved! Beautiful stuff. R.I.P Mikey.
I have to come here from time to time, to cry another tear or two or more, Cody...I find myself here, wakened from my daily sleep in your words and his, how you've made him proud, the teacher of us all
this is just breath taking. such a beautiful song with unfortunally such a tragic story.
Rest In Paradise Micheal/Eyedea
Chills...
Same here man
RIP What a beautiful mind.....There is only salvation in taking his words and making them real in our lives
Everytime I think about Mikey I realize I've lost my mentor. Beautiful song, spot-on message.
Michael "Eyedea" Larsen will always be one of my biggest inspirations to keep writing, keep doing music, and always remembering not waist the moments we have been given to shine. He had a brilliant mind, and his soul was truly too great for this world. If only he really knew the lives he would touch doing what he loved. R EYE P
First line says it all, so much power through this song.
Much respect Cody... Eyedea touched my heart in many ways. Could almost say he saved my life over a.decade ago. He was also 1 of the few that inspired me to write poetry ....may you always rest in peace Michael.
I just watched this for the first time and wow man… just wow. I found Eyedea this last year, totally changed my entire perspective and kept me away from the ledge. I love you Mikey. This video out of any I’ve seen, has brought me the most peace and also pain. Sadistik is a fucking legend. ReyeP
I started crying when i heard his voice and saw the sign that read "Reincarnated as Rain". I love you Eyedea! Thank you for everything!
My life would not be the same without Micheal's words. For now he finally knows rest. I thank you Micheal for making the my life and the world better.
R.EYE.P Mikey!!! can't believe its 5 years today :(
This song left me in fucking tears. I've never met Michael, but goddamn I feel so close to him. His music hits me so hard. Rest in Peace. You're my inspiration. Thank you so much for your music.
You’re always in my heart, Michael. Always. I miss you so.
i cried my eyes out. specially when it showed Kathy. omg
Same here I got into his music last year and he has become my favorite artist
R.Eye.P