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.
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
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
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. ❤
"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?"
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
"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.
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.
"'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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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. 🕯️
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.
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.
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.
Ive listened to the end of this song so many times (whole thing is good, sometimes gotta triple play Mr. Larsen talking) as much as i like his music just listening to him talk prob my fav. of his "work"
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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. 🖤
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
Teeth marks on the skin The greatest trick the devil ever played was to take away my friend I got your face engraved into my flesh So I can try to make amends with that day I won't forget In Minnesota I flew in so that we could both record Me and Kristoff Krane were supposed to go on tour Nobody answered, we were knocking on your door And when they carried out your body, I was staring at your shoes on the floor Still the answers never come Your funeral was beautiful, it captured what you loved I sat there in a stupor, fractured by the hugs That I gave your family members, growing sadder by the months But I won't dwell inside the ends And that's not what you would want, you would tell me find connections To the world and to tell it my confessions The hell that I invest in is a part of something bigger Words that you would write, they would carve into the center Right on target 'til they start to fill my heart up with the letters Shadows have shadows and it's darker than remembered When this story has an ending to the part I had together with my friends Absence makes the heart grow fonder of the time before the absence And the nights spent trying to imagine When you played I was blinded by the magic you displayed I tried to reenact it in a way I need the dark today to see the stars decay 'Cause if I can fall asleep then I can dream we are awake Another shot of Jameson and PBR to chase Another conversation in a seedy bar to play, right? Man, this side of me's the worst When I'm terrified that all I'll leave's a dynasty of dirt But you believed in me and I believed your words So in turn, I believed in things when I would need the courage to move on On and on and on and on it goes When I'm nodding off an awful lot to songs that you had wrote I want to honor all the art and progress that you showed I miss my confidant and honest talks allotted on the phone With you Mike - I wish that I could hug you again It's getting harder to pretend and I can't undo what's been Thanks for being someone I could come to, a friend I hope I make you proud, I love you, the end Isn't a person just a collection of their mistakes And also their, kind of, undoing of their mistakes? I mean, what else are you? You know, you're always You're always just the reaction to the bad parts of yourself I think And I think that's what is kind of like A driving motivation behind any human being that's Who wants to continue to grow and live life 'Cause they're looking at their flaws and trying to, go beyond it And I think that a person, you know Essentially dies when they think that they found themselves, you know? 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, everything - 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, you know, doing anything after that?
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 .
He was an extremely talented man with a creative and intelligent mind. If everyone of the Earth was designed after him, Earth would be a better, more peaceful place. RIP
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...
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.
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
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.
Sad I found about about this man 2 years ago, 2 months before he passed. I can relate to everything he says, I don't feel anyone can grace my life the way Michael Larsen has. . R.I.P. Maybe I'll be able to thank you the one day I meet the other side.
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.
can listen to this a thousand times and still get goosebumps, i almost abuse it just to feel them every time. mikey spawned a generation of rebelious white kids and told them they could be something. i love you
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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.
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
RIH Eyedea I'm here 2021 still listening
"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
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.
/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.
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.
Love this song. Having a hard break up with my gf I showed her this song. I love her
This song always brings me to tears. There's just so much passion, love, and pain in these lyrics. Never gets old.
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
This song is beautiful🖤🖤
R.eye.P😭
"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
Here I am 10 years later, crying over the same song. I fucking love u Cody.
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
"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.
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.
ReyeP i still cry when i hear this. So many years and moons later.😢 still well done.
"'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
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.
give it up for sadistik n the rest of rhymesayers that rocked for eyedea....long live their brotherhood
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'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.
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 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.
Im not choppin onions, these are manly tears.
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.
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.
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
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.
My favorite rapper is Eydea. My father's name is Michael too. He died a few years ago. This song hurts in a good way.
Still in my heart and mind. R.Eye.P
6 years ago today...... R.eye.P Mikey
song always brings tears to my eyes
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who in their right mind thumbs down Sadistik.....mentalllll
I'm bawling.
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. 🕯️
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.
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.
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.
Ive listened to the end of this song so many times (whole thing is good, sometimes gotta triple play Mr. Larsen talking) as much as i like his music just listening to him talk prob my fav. of his "work"
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.
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
Listening to here for you by eyedea and then hearing this song right after is always rough.
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!'
This song hits so fucking hard. Everything you write is a masterpiece but this song just resonates deep within my soul
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
your music is evocative and inspirational, even a decade later. your work is unparalleled, keep doing your thing
Sadisitk and Eyedea are 2 of the best most underrated rappers I've ever heard. The sickness is alive within there catalog
Agreed.
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 made me cry....its amazing
this makes me shed the realest tears ive shed in years
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
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
EyeDea, not having you around anymore, is like missing a piece of myself, you live on inside my mind!
This is hip hop, this is humanity
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.
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.
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.
fighting to keep the tears in. a very fitting tribute, it think Eyedea would be very proud
R.I.P EYEDEA, mad love and respect from South Africa
Sadistik have the best song ever 🔥
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. 🖤
Amazing lyrics by Sadistik and beautiful track.
It was an honor to see Eyedea the year he passed. Truly an honor.
Such a powerful song. Makes me sad every time but can't stop listening to it because it is so relatable as well.
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
Long live Michael Larson
Amen 🙏 🎉❤
love you guys.
Teeth marks on the skin
The greatest trick the devil ever played was to take away my friend
I got your face engraved into my flesh
So I can try to make amends with that day I won't forget
In Minnesota I flew in so that we could both record
Me and Kristoff Krane were supposed to go on tour
Nobody answered, we were knocking on your door
And when they carried out your body, I was staring at your shoes on the floor
Still the answers never come
Your funeral was beautiful, it captured what you loved
I sat there in a stupor, fractured by the hugs
That I gave your family members, growing sadder by the months
But I won't dwell inside the ends
And that's not what you would want, you would tell me find connections
To the world and to tell it my confessions
The hell that I invest in is a part of something bigger
Words that you would write, they would carve into the center
Right on target 'til they start to fill my heart up with the letters
Shadows have shadows and it's darker than remembered
When this story has an ending to the part I had together with my friends
Absence makes the heart grow fonder of the time before the absence
And the nights spent trying to imagine
When you played I was blinded by the magic you displayed
I tried to reenact it in a way
I need the dark today to see the stars decay
'Cause if I can fall asleep then I can dream we are awake
Another shot of Jameson and PBR to chase
Another conversation in a seedy bar to play, right?
Man, this side of me's the worst
When I'm terrified that all I'll leave's a dynasty of dirt
But you believed in me and I believed your words
So in turn, I believed in things when I would need the courage to move on
On and on and on and on it goes
When I'm nodding off an awful lot to songs that you had wrote
I want to honor all the art and progress that you showed
I miss my confidant and honest talks allotted on the phone
With you Mike - I wish that I could hug you again
It's getting harder to pretend and I can't undo what's been
Thanks for being someone I could come to, a friend
I hope I make you proud, I love you, the end
Isn't a person just a collection of their mistakes
And also their, kind of, undoing of their mistakes?
I mean, what else are you? You know, you're always
You're always just the reaction to the bad parts of yourself I think
And I think that's what is kind of like
A driving motivation behind any human being that's
Who wants to continue to grow and live life
'Cause they're looking at their flaws and trying to, go beyond it
And I think that a person, you know
Essentially dies when they think that they found themselves, you know?
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, everything - 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, you know, doing anything after that?
R.EYE.P Mikey!!! can't believe its 5 years today :(
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 .
He was an extremely talented man with a creative and intelligent mind. If everyone of the Earth was designed after him, Earth would be a better, more peaceful place. RIP
Two months since the last comment. We love you Mikey, we miss you. Such a powerful video, stop cutting onions...
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...
First line says it all, so much power through this song.
Thanks Sadistik for reminding me the passion and what i loved about this genre didnt die with him
Thanks for making this song for eyedea. He brought so much joy to people all around the world. Thank you.
I appreciate sadistik and eyedea as well any other artists out there. I'm 22 an reaching for something beautiful...
Same here...changed my life forever
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.
Beautiful --- I cried the first time I saw this. Miss you mike
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.
how does anyone dislike this?
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
Reincarnated as rain.
Rain When I Die
Same here I got into his music last year and he has become my favorite artist
R.Eye.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.
Teared up from the pure emotion in this song. R.I.P
Sad I found about about this man 2 years ago, 2 months before he passed. I can relate to everything he says, I don't feel anyone can grace my life the way Michael Larsen has. . R.I.P. Maybe I'll be able to thank you the one day I meet the other side.
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.
can listen to this a thousand times and still get goosebumps, i almost abuse it just to feel them every time.
mikey spawned a generation of rebelious white kids and told them they could be something.
i love you
Who could dislike this?