Ain't Got No, I Got Life - Nina Simone

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  • @d1gitalsonder
    @d1gitalsonder Рік тому +2062

    she taught me that when you have nothing, you can still have yourself. and to have yourself is to have everything.

  • @snakewhitcher4189
    @snakewhitcher4189 3 роки тому +4717

    I spent some time being homeless. This woman's music helped me get through it with some measure of dignity.

    • @sadiyoahmed
      @sadiyoahmed 3 роки тому +115

      She's getting me through the situation now. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @e.6721
      @e.6721 3 роки тому +20

      Thank Godness

    • @newworlddisorder156
      @newworlddisorder156 3 роки тому +31

      @@sadiyoahmed Prayers with you tricky

    • @SativaSteven
      @SativaSteven 3 роки тому +27

      Sending blessings your way!

    • @snakewhitcher4189
      @snakewhitcher4189 3 роки тому +9

      @@SativaSteven Thanks. Likewise.

  • @mr.fancypants3366
    @mr.fancypants3366 8 років тому +12303

    A black woman singing these lyrics in the 60's in the US? Respect.

  • @CosmicDance411
    @CosmicDance411 4 місяці тому +167

    Yes and I’m 79 years young…back in the day this was my music…I’m so blessed

  • @nicholascave3012
    @nicholascave3012 5 років тому +2897

    This song makes me feel melancholic because of its lyrics. I was homeless in NYC for about a year. Living on the streets, panhandling and waiting (hoping?) to die soon. Luckily I got a helping hand and got my life back. It was an experience which I don't wish upon anyone.

    • @nicholascave3012
      @nicholascave3012 5 років тому +11

      @Felicia Servio thank you

    • @michaelkylow4411
      @michaelkylow4411 5 років тому +52

      How has someone provided help to you, Nicholas? Sometimes it feels a little threatening, because the person may be under drug effect or maybe in an extreme inward-looking introspective mood. I wonder how one could approach and offer effective help to people in homeless situation. How did it happen to you?
      I may be a random stranger, but your comment made me feel so very glad for you, mate. Peace.

    • @nicholascave3012
      @nicholascave3012 5 років тому +156

      I met someone from the same country as me while on the street and he felt compelled to help out. Took me to his place to shower and shave, introduced me to others who are also from the same country as us. Some of them also wanted to help and they chipped in to get me a room. Then they made a few calls to see anyone was looking for staff. Someone needed a cook. It was quite quick to be honest :) thank you for asking.

    • @nicholascave3012
      @nicholascave3012 5 років тому +112

      @@michaelkylow4411 now you're right, most of the homeless do drugs and believe me in some cases, it's not even a choice. I was lucky to be off the streets in a timely manner. However, you can tell in a short conversation whether the person is under the influence of any substance or not. Don't be scared, make small talk. 9 out of 10 are decent and harmless people. Just unlucky.

    • @veksone77
      @veksone77 5 років тому +12

      I think you're missing the point of the song ...

  • @ehenvumun
    @ehenvumun 9 років тому +3191

    I walked into a rehab after battling from heroin addiction for 15 years.i was going through very tough time and I heard this song playing in the common area.after listening to this song It me so hard..everytime when I listen to this song I start to cry but those were the tears and the pain I went through those 15 years.but today these are tears of happy joys and free..thank u love Nina Simone for giving the push that I needed for so long.your kind and brave words have helped change my life may god bless you where ever you are I love you.

    • @chacha672
      @chacha672 9 років тому +70

      +mohamed fahud God bless you. Glad you had a recovery. Be free and enjoy your life.

    • @ehenvumun
      @ehenvumun 9 років тому +68

      +charline Taylor Thank you life is beautiful now.

    • @MrTr0n
      @MrTr0n 9 років тому +32

      Good job bro, i'm proud of you!

    • @leah919
      @leah919 9 років тому +13

      )))hugs(((

    • @aa-ru7zk
      @aa-ru7zk 9 років тому +8

      +mohamed fahud Congrats !

  • @Jengochase
    @Jengochase 10 років тому +2362

    I had never heard of Nina Simone, until fifteen minutes ago.
    My life just got a little bit better.
    She is awesome.

    • @revis300
      @revis300 10 років тому +18

      the same thing just happend to my

    • @doclou3
      @doclou3 10 років тому +11

      Last Nighr Saturday for me. Wow what a force.

    • @doclou3
      @doclou3 10 років тому +5

      Yep indeed.

    • @dreddytown3810
      @dreddytown3810 10 років тому +20

      your life just got alot better x

    • @Jengochase
      @Jengochase 10 років тому +9

      Indeed.

  • @tedlings333
    @tedlings333 7 місяців тому +61

    1968 I was 4 years of age and I'm still loving this song, PURE CLASS, it will never get old. Nina Simone, Legend.

  • @hermetickitten
    @hermetickitten 9 років тому +7380

    She is ever so elegant and the message behind her song is mind blowing. We often forget to worship the most important thing we have, our life, our bodies, ourselves.

    • @alanisjavier93
      @alanisjavier93 9 років тому +39

      What are the odds of finding your favorite asmr artist here ._. que buen gusto tienes kiki :) y muy cierto lo que comentas,que tengas un hermoso dia y gracias por ser como eres c:

    • @LantoINeK
      @LantoINeK 9 років тому +7

      +Hermetic Kitten Hey ! J'ai été surpris de te voir ici ! A quand ta prochaine vidéo ASMR en français ? =)

    • @rampantseven8163
      @rampantseven8163 9 років тому +6

      +Juliet Waleya Hardly... You must not comprehend english very well, or you are incompetent, or just another shit stirring racist.
      Hermetic Kitten hit the nail on the head.
      You need some help.

    • @Asgard314
      @Asgard314 9 років тому +82

      +Juliet Waleya From what I understand, that was he intention behind the song. Society's taken away most of the things she and her race had but she wanted to remember that they still had themselves. They had a voice, they had their life. But that message is easily applied and interpreted by people of other races and cultures in much the same way. And that's great, it means her art was transformative, it has a staying power beyond its historical significance.

    • @cassandracierra
      @cassandracierra 9 років тому +28

      this is why I've been listening to this song over and over everyday i feel like the world is set up to help us forget the most valuable things and I thank God nina can remind me in such a musically inclined way..

  • @Spanjop
    @Spanjop 8 років тому +2487

    She is THE fucking QUEEN!
    I am a white Russian boy, who was born in 1995 - it's 62 years after she was.
    We couldn't be more different. But still, for me, she is THE QUEEN.

    • @MouniaMoussi
      @MouniaMoussi 8 років тому +63

      And you have taste!!!

    • @Eduardo-mz7vt
      @Eduardo-mz7vt 8 років тому +14

      красивая, да?

    • @juliethbalanta703
      @juliethbalanta703 8 років тому +12

      Spanjop your right men

    • @taylorbzh9252
      @taylorbzh9252 8 років тому +38

      For french white boy too! We are the world bro.

    • @kingphil4073
      @kingphil4073 8 років тому +57

      I'm a black cameroonian who lives in paris and was born in 2002 so it's 69 years after she was no doubt 'bout that she is THE QUEEN

  • @u7617
    @u7617 4 роки тому +3342

    I want people to understand that this song is not about her or merely about being happy. This was written by Nina specifically and metaphorically a song for black people, she began by describing the status of black people in society especially in those times of the 60s and 70 who were fighting and facing harsh realities of stereotypes, abuse and racism. Blacks were viewed as and treated as the people who 'ain't got no [insert numerous stereotypes word]' which she mentioned in the beginning of the song and then she responds with the virtues of what (we the blacks do have) and still have even after all was taken, restricted, raped and denied of us. She highlights that we the black people. We have our freedom! You are no longer slaves, we are free. We have soul, health, joy, stamina and eternal virtues no one can ever take from us (despite the fact they tried to take it all from us, 'we still have') despite the labels placed on us, despite the discrimination, racism and the things we have endured and have had taken from us and deprived of us we indeed and infact actually still have all the things that truely matter. The things which cannot be taken; Our power, our dignity, our joy, our rhythm, our soul, our life (spiritually and physical)...etc

    • @irenashiloh8808
      @irenashiloh8808 4 роки тому +44

      I LOVE what you wrote!!! I am a white woman, but I am very interested in the subject. Please get in touch with me.

    • @billybones2521
      @billybones2521 4 роки тому +98

      Your post is relevant...but Nina Simone didn't write the song, it's taken from the musical 'Hair'. Her rendition is supreme nonetheless.

    • @u7617
      @u7617 4 роки тому +60

      @@billybones2521 You're incorrect. This song was written and composed by Nina Simone and was only officially recorded in 1968 by RCA Records. In those times it was very common for people to sing one another's others songs what we call 'cover' today. However the author of this particular song is infact Nina Simone.

    • @maryraftery5583
      @maryraftery5583 4 роки тому +14

      Not according to Wikipedia.

    • @RICARDOFDIMARCO
      @RICARDOFDIMARCO 4 роки тому +6

      I didn't thought of that,and it's a very rich view of this piece of art,thank you for sharing with everyone.God Bless you

  • @jstn1of1
    @jstn1of1 6 місяців тому +93

    This is my whole mood 2024. No friends, no love, no job, nada but this song conveys that unexplainable feeling of having nothing but at the same time knowing that having yourself is all you really got

  • @bamboozle83
    @bamboozle83 8 років тому +779

    This is the anthem to my life.

  • @Rudenbehr
    @Rudenbehr 5 років тому +1661

    Nina Simone is keeping people alive beyond the grave. I needed to hear this. When I have nothing, I still have me.

    • @YAHUSHUAISLORD468
      @YAHUSHUAISLORD468 5 років тому +2

      KimiDesu why do people chose to believe that satan does not exist? The bible made it clear that satan and demons are fighting to make people not to believe the bible so that when they die, they would end up in hell.
      Many muslims said that they saw JESUS physically but that they could not see his face and became christians. If they are lying, why would they lie and put themselves in danger of being killed for leaving islam. Because muhammed the founder of Islam commanded muslims to kill other muslims who leave their religion.
      many people including muslims became christians after JESUS appeared to them, search for (zaheed former muslim priest dramatic conversion to CHRIST) on youtube or click the link to the youtube video here m.ua-cam.com/video/EhJGUHkFKuU/v-deo.html and see a 7 minutes video of a muslim who said that JESUS appeared to him in his room.
      after that search for ( JESUS save dini an indonesian muslim part4) on youtube or click the link to the youtube video m.ua-cam.com/video/fGO9KmwQ6WU/v-deo.html while you are watching it skip to the 3:20 minutes of the video and see a muslim woman who said that JESUS appeared to her in her room physically and told her to follow him which means to become a christian.
      After that, Search for (Former Muslim Fatimah Saw Jesus Eye-to-Eye & Heard His Final Gospel!) on youtube or click the link to the youtube video here m.ua-cam.com/video/rBctdMqClYI/v-deo.html and hear the testimony of a woman who said that JESUS healed her of 3 different incurable diseases and also healed her mother and after that, from the 23:50 minutes in the video, she said that he appeared to her in her kitchen in the form of a bright light and that the background of her kitchen changed to a glorious place as if she was in heaven, after she had prayed to him to show himself to her the way he appeared and showed himself to apostle Paul from the bible. and that she heard a voice from the bright light read to her john1:1 from the bible. Even that was not enough to convince her that JESUS is GOD. Until she prayed and said, no i want to see you physically and few other prayer words she spoke, then in that glorious beautiful bright light, she saw JESUS and many more wonders and miracles to the end of the video.

    • @Bedrinonen
      @Bedrinonen 4 роки тому +6

      @@YAHUSHUAISLORD468 "why do people chose* to believe ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶s̶a̶t̶a̶n̶ ̶d̶o̶e̶s̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶e̶x̶i̶s̶t̶?̶ The bible"
      choose*

    • @Coorsgood10
      @Coorsgood10 4 роки тому +13

      Keep doing you then!

    • @devikamehr5706
      @devikamehr5706 4 роки тому +3

      So sorry to hear

    • @yvonne2965
      @yvonne2965 4 роки тому +11

      We are not here by accident✌🏼🙏🏼✊🏽💗

  • @wendibrown8317
    @wendibrown8317 4 роки тому +3188

    Who is listening in 2021? Timeless great song!

    • @aliensatemybabysitter1138
      @aliensatemybabysitter1138 4 роки тому +8

      I always draw back to this song got to love it

    • @marcelprevost7179
      @marcelprevost7179 4 роки тому +10

      even now in 2021

    • @brettmay2859
      @brettmay2859 4 роки тому +10

      I discovered this song and her from a Centrum multivitamin Commercial I saw earlier this evening , and googling the lyrics to find this vid

    • @bellavia5
      @bellavia5 4 роки тому +3

      yo

    • @lls4814
      @lls4814 4 роки тому +10

      I’m currently living in her hometown, Tryon NC, and she is revered here.

  • @MotownRadio8386
    @MotownRadio8386 3 місяці тому +8

    Nina Simone always makes our feeling good....Thank you for your generosity and kindness....

  • @steefvanburen7985
    @steefvanburen7985 4 роки тому +799

    This was one of the songs that kept me going when i was homeless for 10years.
    THANK YOU NINA!

    • @fe.m9304
      @fe.m9304 4 роки тому +12

      The voice of hope❣❣

    • @steefvanburen7985
      @steefvanburen7985 4 роки тому +7

      @shithead2415 beautifull. Thank you for sharing!

    • @marshadrummond444
      @marshadrummond444 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌠🐈

    • @MatheusSantos-um2pl
      @MatheusSantos-um2pl 4 роки тому +2

      Obrigado nina Simone sério obrigado 😔😔😔😔

    • @divine3ssence481
      @divine3ssence481 4 роки тому +3

      Blessing young Soul, may the Ashé of the Universe Heal you!

  • @Loagz_Beatz
    @Loagz_Beatz 8 років тому +126

    everyone needs to have this attitude in life.

  • @Shinnyuu2
    @Shinnyuu2 3 роки тому +1395

    This is a really great song for someone with depression. It doesn't try to gloss over it or paint over it. It takes you all the way down before it tries to light you up. That's the only way you can even hope to pull someone out of that darkness...you gotta meet them there first.

    • @hiphopmomo
      @hiphopmomo 3 роки тому +23

      It made me cry

    • @omarsabir1210
      @omarsabir1210 3 роки тому +55

      They weren't depressed. They were suffering under the rapid racism and bigotry of the US at the time.

    • @kdee15
      @kdee15 3 роки тому +7

      This song is actually a mashup of two separate songs from the musical Hair.

    • @brobruh7850
      @brobruh7850 3 роки тому +76

      @@omarsabir1210 Oppression can definitely make someone depressed. And you could still apply the message of this song to anything keeping you down

    • @joeround533
      @joeround533 3 роки тому +17

      It's true, it lifts me up tremendously. It's pure and existential optimism and hope. It's NEVER giving in. It's great strength. It's joy. It's PATHOS. It's light.... Its LIFE x love her and the song..

  • @didtah5231
    @didtah5231 3 роки тому +747

    This song literally contains a spirit to live, and its hope gives me freedom. Thank you, Nina

    • @TheRegimeWithYenny
      @TheRegimeWithYenny Рік тому +3

      ❤ I agree

    • @javiere5511
      @javiere5511 Рік тому

      Having nothing is terrible but it's also a very reconforting feeling of meaningless and freedom

    • @pixelotetm
      @pixelotetm Рік тому

      I was depressing at the beginning. but she acknowledged that she has Life. and that's the best blessing from God.

  • @patricsiesing
    @patricsiesing 8 років тому +2426

    Some artists should really never die.

    • @nevermind4376
      @nevermind4376 8 років тому +138

      Patric Siesing She is immortal in her music and that will never die!

    • @danieleoliveira3385
      @danieleoliveira3385 8 років тому +2

      Patric Siesing verdade.

    • @NiGhTeMpEsT
      @NiGhTeMpEsT 8 років тому +11

      some people should learn to live

    • @Cara_V
      @Cara_V 8 років тому +4

      I dunno man she had some serious problems I feel like her death was almost a kindness to her.

    • @patricsiesing
      @patricsiesing 8 років тому +7

      Dear Cara I did not mean literally. It was an end of a creative soul and what it was able to produce for today is what is missed. Do you get me?

  • @tennesseewhyskey8549
    @tennesseewhyskey8549 5 років тому +797

    You see in her face and in her voice ,she lives the song.

    • @YAHUSHUAISLORD468
      @YAHUSHUAISLORD468 5 років тому +2

      Getloud now Search for (The Wicked Music Industry (Full Documentary) on youtube or click the link to the video here m.ua-cam.com/video/HarwRm29UkQ/v-deo.html and see a 58 minutes video about the truth behind music industry and see how the celebrities themselves are confessing that satan is the one who owns the music industry and many more demonic rituals and human sacrifices that are going on in secret in the music industry and How each celebrity must take part in it and continue to make music that promotes sin in order for satan to continue to give them temporary riches and fame. Which it against the bible.
      Please warn everyone against this and share the videos to others to warn them to stay away from these celebrities and all their songs and to repent of all their other sins which includes sexual immorality, drugs, drinking, partying, smoking, tattoos, cursing, pride, violence, gossip, slander, greed, covetousness, lie, stealing, robbery, fornication, adultery, must not commit incest; which is, unlawful and forbidden sexual relations between siblings, or other close relatives. prejudice, injustice, cheating people, fraud, disobedience to parents, must not disrespect, curse, nor insult one’s parents, nor one’s elders. worldliness, magic, witchcraft, necromancy, idolatry, vanity, not helping others, not giving to the needy, murder which includes abortion and birth control. and believe in Jesus and beg him in prayer to be their lord and savior and forgive their sins, so that they would not enter hell fire after death and be thrown into the lake of fire together with satan and demons to be destroyed and separated from God forever.
      And then as written in the bible, they will then be given everlasting life in heaven and the new indescribable, beautiful, Heavenly earth after all sinners had been wiped out of the earth, and the earth had been destroyed with fire by God to purge out all the evils and abominations that had been committed on it, then God will transform the earth into paradise where all holy people of God and Jesus will live forever in happiness. The bible went on and said, there shall be no more sorrow, pain, hunger, thirst, sickness, crying, suffering and death only everlasting happiness With God and Jesus for the bible said that God himself will come down to that new earth and fix his thrown on that Heavenly earth to live with all holy people who believed in Jesus forever.
      The new Heaven and the new earth will be full of indescribable blessings, glory and beauty. Streets of gold, etc.
      According to the bible, God does not forgive sin unless there is a payment for the sin and the payment is death. For the bible said, the soul that sins shall die.
      And all the good deeds of a person cannot cover up his one single bad deed. The person will end up in hell fire after death. It is only through Jesus that sins are forgiven because he is the only son of God who came to the earth in human form to pay for our sins his own life, by suffering, being whipped, bled, was nailed to the cross and died on the cross for our sins and was buried. But on the third day after His death, God his father raised him up from the dead and he ascended back go heaven and sat at the right hand side of God his father.
      So that was how Jesus paid for our sins with his own life because of his love and mercy for mankind and also the love and mercy of his father for mankind.
      Please don’t mix all these everlasting blessings that God has prepared for the holy christians. Please repent of sinning and come to Jesus now for after death it is too late

    • @blehblehbleh7047
      @blehblehbleh7047 4 роки тому +4

      YAHUWEHISMIGHTY u have WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS

    • @tunisianpartisan1080
      @tunisianpartisan1080 4 роки тому +3

      @@YAHUSHUAISLORD468 Wow calm dwon brother, personaly i am muslim, and dont be paranoic brother :D Music is not a sin, i mean some are like you say, satanist ect.. But most of them do music for passion not for that ! dont see the bad and sins everywhere brother, and dont quiet, God/Allah protect us all te belivers againt satan/sheitan

    • @YAHUSHUAISLORD468
      @YAHUSHUAISLORD468 4 роки тому

      TunisianPartisan secular music is demonic. Because it does not glorify God. God created us to be worshipping him with music and song that glorify him. The first songs ever sung was in heaven. And it was spiritual songs that glorify God.
      The first humans Adam and Eve worshipped God with songs that glorified God.

    • @tunisianpartisan1080
      @tunisianpartisan1080 4 роки тому +2

      @@YAHUSHUAISLORD468 Yes you right, but God also gave us the right to have fun, do other things and more. Religiousness isn't just pray and glorify God brother, its also being good with other peoples and even with ourself, we not on earth "only" to glorify God (but its verify important and must not be forget) but also to just live. May God/Allah guide you in the right path and save you from the hell bro :D

  • @david.juillet
    @david.juillet 10 місяців тому +21

    The meaning of Nina is: "Darling, dear, little girl, lovely eyed, bejeweled, and slender, little one. The precious talent from the most high God." Thank you, Nina! 🙏💖🏺🌊✨️

  • @kerrypotter906
    @kerrypotter906 Рік тому +1386

    Ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes
    Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
    Ain't got no skirts, ain't got no sweaters
    Ain't got no perfume, ain't got no love
    Ain't got no faith.
    I aint got no culture, ain't got no mother, Ain't got no father, ain't got no brother,
    Ain't got no children, ain't got no aunts, Ain't got no uncles
    Ain't got no love, ain't got no mind
    Ain't got no country, ain't got no schooling
    Ain't got no friends, ain't got no nothing
    Ain't got no water, ain't got no air
    Ain't got no smokes, Ain't got no ticket
    Ain't got, Ain't got no water, Ain't got no love
    Ain't got no head, Ain't got no God,
    Ain't got no wine, Ain't got no money,
    Ain't got no bed, Ain't got no God,
    Ain't got no love
    Aaand what have I got?
    Why Am I Alive Anyway?
    What have I got,
    Nobody Can take away.
    I got my hair on my head
    I got my brains, I got my ears
    I got my eyes, I got my nose
    I got my mouth,
    I got my smile, I got myself
    I got my arms, I got my hands
    I got my fingers, got my legs
    I got my feet, I got my toes
    I got my liver, got my blood
    I've Got Life, I've Got Life
    I've Got headache, I've Got toothache and bad minds too like you
    I got my hair on my head
    I got my brains, I got my ears
    I got my eyes, I got my nose
    I got my mouth,
    I got my smile
    I got my tongue, I got my chin
    I got my neck, I got my boobies
    I got my heart, I got my soul
    I got my back, I got my sex
    I got my arms, I got my hands
    I got my fingers, got my legs
    I got my feet, I got my toes
    I got my liver, got my blood
    Got life, I got my freedom
    I got Life.

    • @josefainiriderodriguezcont6469
      @josefainiriderodriguezcont6469 Рік тому +10

      Hermosa voz, no desaparece en el tiempo, pena deberían tener los que dan esos premios a los reggaetoneros, raperos y cuánto hace tortura de la música que debe alegrar el alma el corazón y todo el cuerpo, Dios y sus bellas y talentosas criaturas como lo fue está Dama.

    • @Juliaflo
      @Juliaflo Рік тому +12

      From the immortal musical 'Hair'.

    • @lucinhamendes5299
      @lucinhamendes5299 Рік тому +2

      Lindaaaa❤😢

    • @milenariarr8329
      @milenariarr8329 Рік тому +2

      ¡CANCIONSOOOTAAA!
      Muchas gracias por la letra. 💫🍷

    • @pieroangelopaolucci293
      @pieroangelopaolucci293 11 місяців тому +3

      Grazie Kerry per avelo scritto questo inno alla vita, meraviglioso❤
      Ti auguro ogni bene 😘
      Piero ..from Rome!

  • @joro8604
    @joro8604 4 роки тому +488

    This has got to be one of the best arranged, profound, and uplifting songs.

  • @bobthepoppop
    @bobthepoppop 3 роки тому +980

    I literally discovered Nina Simone today and I could not be more happy to hear this woman sing (and pretty bummed to discover her so late in my own life). She's absolutely amazing.

    • @newsaxonyproductions7871
      @newsaxonyproductions7871 3 роки тому +9

      Same. Recent discoverer, though I'd heard at least two of her songs, I think, before

    • @sheiladavis2451
      @sheiladavis2451 3 роки тому +15

      Better late then never thank God there are plenty of new things every day

    • @DdDddd-ep4vz
      @DdDddd-ep4vz 3 роки тому +7

      I just love her..

    • @dustbin_young
      @dustbin_young 3 роки тому +6

      She is the best. If you haven’t heard “Who Am I?” check that one out, one of my favs

    • @Thelordofdawgtown
      @Thelordofdawgtown 3 роки тому +3

      You should watch "the story of OJ" by JayZ bro.
      It samples "4 women", amazing song!

  • @NassanRouni
    @NassanRouni 5 місяців тому +15

    😭😭😭😭😭😭 watching this with my baby son on my lap. God Has been so good to me.... through it All..He has remained faithful

  • @586105
    @586105 8 років тому +34

    I have been listening to Nina for over 50 years. At 71 I will keep listening. Love NINA. RIP. Hope to see you somewhere.

  • @thelouisfanclub
    @thelouisfanclub 9 років тому +965

    this song makes me cry, happy and sad at the same time

    • @searchdestroy5067
      @searchdestroy5067 9 років тому +4

      +thelouisfanclub same to me, great song

    • @itsnufitty5490
      @itsnufitty5490 9 років тому +2

      me too

    • @Clandestin007
      @Clandestin007 9 років тому

      +thelouisfanclub So, saddly, you are sick...

    • @Clandestin007
      @Clandestin007 9 років тому +4

      According Zen philosophy and some studies about how the brain works a healthy person must be "centered" in emotions. As empathic persons is normal if we share fillings, but be affected in that way can't be healthy because you won't have the capacity to use the right emotion at the right moment. A healthy person isn't always sad neither happy, a healthy person is just in a normal mood the most of the time.

    • @thelouisfanclub
      @thelouisfanclub 9 років тому +38

      ...So a "healthy person" can't appreciate strong emotions, can't react to art? I don't give a shit about Zen philosophy. In Africa we show emotion: we cry when we are sad, we dance when we are happy, sometimes both at the same time, because emotions are not clear cut.

  • @joshstalskie4048
    @joshstalskie4048 8 років тому +1183

    This song always makes me grateful to be alive.

    • @martynh5410
      @martynh5410 8 років тому +15

      And that's such a good thing, isn't it? So much feeling in this song.

    • @joshstalskie4048
      @joshstalskie4048 8 років тому +14

      Damn right it is. So inspiring.

    • @Loucrezia
      @Loucrezia 8 років тому +12

      Josh Stalskie Your profile picture next to this comment is just perfection! Seems like you're forever listening to this song and rejoicing.

    • @joshstalskie4048
      @joshstalskie4048 8 років тому +18

      Hahaha thanks, I definitely come back to this song along with other Nina Simone songs like Blackbird a lot. Great music.

    • @alphazero2005
      @alphazero2005 7 років тому +1

      That's how you know its a good song. We will never get music as good as we had it in the 60s

  • @JohnCorrigan-zu6ly
    @JohnCorrigan-zu6ly 4 місяці тому +2

    Saw this artist in the Stadium South Circular Road Dublin on two appearances and she had the greatness to inspire and uplift the human soul. What it is to be alive to experience such a wonder. A real fighter for justice for her people and the rest of us. Deep respect

  • @Bruno-ho5jl
    @Bruno-ho5jl Рік тому +443

    I am almost 80 and this woman’s voice has been giving me chills for over 60 years.

    • @UTJK.
      @UTJK. Рік тому +4

      🥰 ... and what's your favorite Nina's song?

    • @shivnorth3141
      @shivnorth3141 Рік тому +4

      Much love from Ireland 💚

    • @TheUKNutter
      @TheUKNutter Рік тому +1

      This is 56 years old.

    • @Bruno-ho5jl
      @Bruno-ho5jl 10 місяців тому +3

      @@TheUKNutter This wasn’t here first song so what is the point? I’ve been listening to her since the late 50’s and respected her social activism.

  • @paulfitz6614
    @paulfitz6614 2 роки тому +892

    Best song for a depressed person to hear. When it's all bleak, you still have power and hope.

    • @agnesfourtane2475
      @agnesfourtane2475 2 роки тому +11

      O yes you do and Nina knew it

    • @bee-beargaming
      @bee-beargaming 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed

    • @StefBon2008
      @StefBon2008 Рік тому +15

      This is nonsense you say here. You mean when you are down. When you are suffering depression, this song is like any other, just a song. and you don't get any energy out of it. Many times people do not use the word depression right, when they actually mean down.

    • @agnesfourtane2475
      @agnesfourtane2475 Рік тому +7

      @@StefBon2008 it dépends, we are all different...

    • @StefBon2008
      @StefBon2008 Рік тому +11

      @@agnesfourtane2475 No. Depression is a disease of the mind, a state you are in, and cannot be changed by one song. If you find this song a cure against depression, you should go for the Nobelprize.

  • @denissearroyo6429
    @denissearroyo6429 4 роки тому +1731

    Ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes
    Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
    Ain't got no skirts, ain't got no sweaters
    Ain't got no perfume, ain't got no love
    Ain't got no faith
    Ain't got no culture
    Ain't got no mother, ain't got no father
    Ain't got no brother, ain't got no children
    Ain't got no aunts, ain't got no uncles
    Ain't got no love, ain't got no mind
    Ain't got no country, ain't got no schooling
    Ain't got no friends, ain't got no nothing
    Ain't got no water, ain't got no air
    Ain't got no smokes, ain't got no ticket
    Ain't got no...
    Ain't got no water
    Ain't got no love
    Ain't got no air
    Ain't got no God
    Ain't got no wine
    Ain't got no money
    Ain't got no faith
    Ain't got no God
    Ain't got no love
    Then what have I got
    Why am I alive anyway?
    Yeah, hell
    What have I got
    Nobody can take away
    I got my hair, got my head
    Got my brains, got my ears
    Got my eyes, got my nose
    Got my mouth
    I got my...
    I got myself
    I got my arms, got my hands
    Got my fingers, got my legs
    Got my feet, got my toes
    Got my liver
    Got my blood
    I've got life
    I've got lives
    I've got headaches, and toothaches
    And bad times too like you
    I got my hair, got my head
    Got my brains, got my ears
    Got my eyes, got my nose
    Got my mouth
    I got my smile
    I got my tongue, got my chin
    Got my neck, got my boobs
    Got my heart, got my soul
    Got my back
    I got my sex
    I got my arms, got my hands
    Got my fingers, got my legs
    Got my feet, got my toes
    Got my liver
    Got my blood
    I've got life
    I've got my freedom
    Ohhh
    I've got life!

  • @Scrapper.
    @Scrapper. 6 місяців тому +14

    Thanks for the upload. Nina's rendition made my peepers cry. Respect from Ireland.

  • @waikarimoana
    @waikarimoana 7 років тому +2076

    Every day i listen to this song to give me a lift and be happy just to be around, you know why??, i have a liver transplant, and thanks to the man who gifted his liver to me,, i am still ALIVE and KICKING.
    Thank you my brother, for the gift of life and hope, and thanks to you too Nina.

    • @brendamcphail8062
      @brendamcphail8062 7 років тому +17

      waikarimoana
      My best friend got her new liver last April and is living each day to the fullest and doing great! God bless you!!

    • @waikarimoana
      @waikarimoana 7 років тому +11

      Thank you Brenda, God bless and tell her the hardest part is now behind her, look in the future and keep smiling, bless you all.

    • @waikarimoana
      @waikarimoana 6 років тому +11

      HAHAHAHA, well said my brother, wish you a happy and long life, and thanks a million to those who donate their organs to us and others.

    • @Michelle40061
      @Michelle40061 6 років тому +7

      waikarimoana god bless you.

    • @waikarimoana
      @waikarimoana 6 років тому +7

      Bless you too and keep smiling.

  • @elainemarjettebarr1440
    @elainemarjettebarr1440 4 роки тому +509

    My mom died when I was young, my dad abandoned me, I have no hometown, no money, no friends left... but I have this song.

    • @kafkamuslabsurde4277
      @kafkamuslabsurde4277 4 роки тому +28

      I hope that one day everything will be the best for you

    • @Neznaika31
      @Neznaika31 4 роки тому +21

      you've got you, you've got your body, you've got your mind

    • @garyfarrell3344
      @garyfarrell3344 4 роки тому +8

      I can only hope things get better for you, God bless and good luck from me in England, XX

    • @adcole5452
      @adcole5452 4 роки тому +7

      You have a lot more than this song Elaine. You have Grace.

    • @aminekaoukab4547
      @aminekaoukab4547 3 роки тому +3

      I hope u r doing ok

  • @michaelhughes8413
    @michaelhughes8413 4 роки тому +80

    The turn of emotion at 2:13 is amazing. It turns the song in its head. If you're like me, you think it's a sad song, then all of a sudden life seems worth living

  • @christianmarilleau1393
    @christianmarilleau1393 7 місяців тому +7

    Que dire si ce n'est que c'est magnifique. J'en ai des frissons tant c'est sublime.

  • @milesjolly6173
    @milesjolly6173 5 років тому +522

    Such a beautiful, soulful song.
    RIP Nina
    1933-2003

    • @milesjolly6173
      @milesjolly6173 5 років тому +6

      This is my favourite version of this song I’ve heard. I’ve got a cd of her greatest hits at home and this song is included but it’s faster paced and shorter (just over 2 minutes I think) and I think this song is meant to be played slower like in this video. Don’t get me wrong it’s still good but I just prefer this version.

    • @wefwefwef.
      @wefwefwef. 5 років тому +1

      @@milesjolly6173 spot on, I've come here having heard that version and wanted to hear this one, glad its not just me!

    • @GMacAttack5
      @GMacAttack5 5 років тому

      @@YAHUSHUAISLORD468 fuck off wanker

    • @trolling1178
      @trolling1178 5 років тому +1

      Sad that she died 8 months before I was born...

    • @ruderakshakarwa6333
      @ruderakshakarwa6333 4 роки тому +4

      wish she was alive

  • @Drunkwithsuccess
    @Drunkwithsuccess 3 роки тому +931

    Hey it’s her birthday today. God I just love her!

  • @the_real_AndyD
    @the_real_AndyD Місяць тому +2

    I love the way everything is imperfectly perfect. First time hearing this

  • @SarahlovesSerge
    @SarahlovesSerge 4 роки тому +136

    I cry every single time I listen to this song. Man, what a kick in the ass. Thank you Nina Simone

  • @gr8tastesforya799
    @gr8tastesforya799 4 місяці тому +8

    Poet, diplomat,advocate,revolutionary artist. What couldn’t she do? We’ll never see another Nina again in our lifetime.❤😂❤

  • @susanleitch8649
    @susanleitch8649 7 років тому +400

    She put all the pain .....a hundred and more years worth into one song. And millions heard her. Masterpiece.

  • @yukseloden6939
    @yukseloden6939 4 роки тому +1975

    Nina is one of the coolest women in history.

    • @dethrocker
      @dethrocker 4 роки тому +63

      Nah she's THE coolest 😎

    • @ShiShiTaker
      @ShiShiTaker 4 роки тому +7

      Tell the truth y'all!

    • @samuelmuiruri4704
      @samuelmuiruri4704 4 роки тому +16

      concerning her complex life, i heard someone say something like ''its the case with many geniuses'' on a radio show. i barely knew who she was. now when iwatch her music i get the idea of what sort of genius she was.

    • @jazzieladie5709
      @jazzieladie5709 3 роки тому +1

      Facts

    • @lisaweaver986
      @lisaweaver986 3 роки тому +12

      Indeed, Simone was a bold and strong and also beaten down to a make a change of that old world as a woman. She gave well.♥

  • @mmss5622
    @mmss5622 6 років тому +1120

    Como deve ter sido difícil uma mulher com tremenda consciência de sua negritude cantar para plateias quase sempre de pessoas brancas. Além disso era duma competência que extrapolava as mulheres de seu tempo. Meu tributo a Nina Simone.... simplesmente de um talento descomunal.

    • @barrosofilho2329
      @barrosofilho2329 6 років тому +19

      Tem no youtube uma entrevista de Nina Simone na BBC sobre esse assunto:
      ua-cam.com/video/8olEruTT_io/v-deo.html

    • @canaldomercedinho7412
      @canaldomercedinho7412 5 років тому +47

      Cara Márcia, os ingleses diferente dos americanos tinham imenso respeito pelos músicos negros dos EUA, o próprio Quincy Jones disse certa vez que os britânicos eram mais estudiosos da musica negra americana que os próprios americanos. Beatles, Stones, The Who e Animals regravaram inúmeras canções de artistas da Black Music e da Montown mas sempre rendendo o devido crédito a eles. Simone sabia disso por isso se apresentou varias vezes aos londrinos. O engraçado é que hoje um povo que já foi tão receptivo quanto os britânicos aprovam leis anti imigração.

    • @luanafernandesofc
      @luanafernandesofc 5 років тому +2

      É verdade!

    • @angelicelly_904
      @angelicelly_904 5 років тому +3

      @@canaldomercedinho7412 Exatamente o que eu queria dizer.

    • @angelicelly_904
      @angelicelly_904 5 років тому +20

      Os britânicos não são racistas como os americanos. Ser uma pessoa negra na Europa naquela época ainda era mil vezes melhor que ser uma pessoa negra no Brasil dos dias de hoje.

  • @ruthfialho8503
    @ruthfialho8503 3 місяці тому +4

    Directly from Brazil!!! I love this song!

  • @TerrorBlades
    @TerrorBlades 8 років тому +147

    Holy shit, never heard this before and its amazing! Damn I need more!

    • @shortstorywriter
      @shortstorywriter 8 років тому +5

      From the legendary play Hair

    • @ZoraNealesStudent
      @ZoraNealesStudent 8 років тому +1

      Nina did it in this 60's.

    • @dodgerfan2472
      @dodgerfan2472 8 років тому

      Hair opened off-Broadway in 1967, opened on Broadway in 1968

    • @MMMycOOo
      @MMMycOOo 8 років тому +2

      the person who rwrote the songs for hair (i dont remember her name) was the best friend of Nina (earded on the movie where are you Nina) thats why she decide to sing her song !

    • @Jesus-bb1bv
      @Jesus-bb1bv 8 років тому

      Dodger Fan

  • @kelvinwilson9217
    @kelvinwilson9217 8 років тому +63

    Beautiful Nina, unique Nina, and lady with beautiful music with intelligent lyrics.

  • @slavmeister73
    @slavmeister73 Рік тому +91

    And now the world "Ain't Got No Nina Simone". Her strength and battle for what's right will never be forgotten. God bless you, Nina Simone.

    • @NicoMo74
      @NicoMo74 Рік тому +5

      And now the world has to not forget, will not. Bless

    • @slavmeister73
      @slavmeister73 Рік тому

      @@NicoMo74 Amen

    • @Harbinger57
      @Harbinger57 Рік тому +3

      This world will always have Nina Simone.

    • @slavmeister73
      @slavmeister73 Рік тому +3

      @@Harbinger57 you know … you’re right. She’s always there. Great response.

    • @Harbinger57
      @Harbinger57 Рік тому +1

      @@slavmeister73 There is a world full of youngsters who haven't discovered her YET. But they will. She will live on in memory and continue giving her wonderful gift.

  • @R.MikkiAddison
    @R.MikkiAddison 5 місяців тому +2

    I find Nina Simone seen in a 14 year old video to be a strong, charismatic, and a powerful Queen. When she performs I can’t take my eyes off of her!
    R. Mikki Addison, Author

  • @kevinsteviestevenson4001
    @kevinsteviestevenson4001 4 роки тому +135

    This version is my FAVE! She was unbelievable.

  • @Seyid0Riza
    @Seyid0Riza 5 років тому +164

    First time I hear this.
    And She just sang about my entire life
    I cant stop crying

    • @hconvent4663
      @hconvent4663 5 років тому

      🙌❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @cortafuegos2022
      @cortafuegos2022 4 роки тому +3

      Stay strong sure you can

    • @tabwilson7506
      @tabwilson7506 4 роки тому

      Seyid0Riza you will just fine I promise ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

    • @PlantTherapist
      @PlantTherapist 4 роки тому +2

      People are going to rise up together more and more ... a movement where you matter. You should always matter. You do matter. We stand with you and if you fall ... we will hold you up.

    • @michab.r.1854
      @michab.r.1854 4 роки тому

      Jenny Stahl Sounds cliche, but I suppose most things that matter in this life do. So, I agree

  • @sarafathi369
    @sarafathi369 5 років тому +274

    She's an underrated genius.....love her charismatic serious glance

    • @JoshH-cg4hh
      @JoshH-cg4hh 5 років тому +2

      More of a glare

    • @YAHUSHUAISLORD468
      @YAHUSHUAISLORD468 5 років тому

      Sara Fathi Please search for a 14 minutes video called (The Great White Throne Judgement by Jesus Christ The Son of God - Day of Judgement) on youtube. Here is the link to the video m.ua-cam.com/video/uyBzlgnBGI0/v-deo.html and see the shocking truth about the beginning and the end of all things, humans, satan and demons. It is a terrible and fearful warning to all christians, buddhists, muslims, hindus, all people including atheists.

    • @cryptosuccess_ih
      @cryptosuccess_ih 4 роки тому +5

      NINA SIMONE ISN'T/WASN'T UNDERRATED. SHE'S A LEGEND.

    • @YAHUSHUAISLORD468
      @YAHUSHUAISLORD468 4 роки тому

      gary corr you people don’t know that God did not bring us to this world to be enjoying life. He brought us here to to this cursed planet and cursed world be tested with his laws and commandments. To see who will keep them all his life. Those who passed through believing in Jesus as their lord and savior, will be forgiven and saved and will then be given everlasting life in the kingdom of heaven.
      While those who failed will be thrown into the lake of fire on judgment day with satan and all his demons. To be destroyed forever in outer darkness.
      Jesus is the only way to escape. Because he died for our sins and rose again from death on the third day after his death and ascended back to heaven where he came from.
      Therefore whoever repents of his sins and believe in Jesus, will be saved from hell fire and the lake of fire.
      In the Bible, in romans 10:9-10 it said: if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. End quote.
      In the bible, in romans 6:23, it said: the wages(payment) for sin is death. But the gift of God is everlasting life in Jesus Christ our lord. End quote.

  • @lynncash1283
    @lynncash1283 3 місяці тому +6

    My chest moooves.. with my heart inside when this wonderful woman sings joy.. joy.. joy! 🎵🎹🎶🎤

  • @alicd100
    @alicd100 6 років тому +854

    Simone was denied from the music school she trained her whole life for (she was a classically trained pianist) because it was a whites only school. But she conquered it to become someone known as the ‘Goddess of Soul’, what a legend, pioneer, genius.✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽 her bio pic on Netflix is inspirational✨

    • @patrickryan1515
      @patrickryan1515 6 років тому +4

      Isn't that "The High Priestess of Soul"? 9/2018

    • @bettygoodbody
      @bettygoodbody 6 років тому

      alicd100 davis ended up at julliard right?

    • @mikeschneider1624
      @mikeschneider1624 6 років тому +10

      Yes .. she made it after all because a huge part of her country was not racist. It comes down to a minority in the USA and the power they gathered through politics. I am talking about the Democrat Party.

    • @alicd100
      @alicd100 6 років тому

      yea!

    • @alicd100
      @alicd100 6 років тому +38

      To say that the majority of America was not racist at this time is pretty problematic. There were the KKK, Jim Crow Laws that were close to the South African Apartheid, and media that still perpetuated attitudes of ethnocentrism, the idea that one's culture is better than others. Not to say that every American citizen at this time was racist; but forgetting all these factors is essentially erasing the hard work that artists like Simone had to do to overcome these barriers.

  • @Aaron51328
    @Aaron51328 3 роки тому +152

    Wow 53 years later and it’s the most uplifting song I’ve ever listened to

  • @an9513
    @an9513 9 років тому +62

    The Netflix documentary was one of the best docu's I've seen. Nina was definitely an orginal artist.

    • @Lyrics4blop
      @Lyrics4blop 9 років тому

      +Alex Mac Is there a netflix documentary of her? What is it called?

    • @an9513
      @an9513 9 років тому +4

      ***** yea..What happened miss simone?

    • @frankhodge7654
      @frankhodge7654 6 місяців тому

      @@an9513 Watch the documentary suggested.

  • @arievuuregge4925
    @arievuuregge4925 7 місяців тому +1

    Ik was twaalf toen ik dit lied voor het eerst hoorde, krijg altijd tranen in mijn ogen omdat het zo herkenbaar is

  • @btul2569
    @btul2569 8 років тому +44

    my dear
    what a song
    what a voice
    and the words
    wonderful in every aspect

  • @gsmini3353
    @gsmini3353 3 роки тому +162

    So once upon a time, I was at the lowest point in life, I took this song, made it my anthem and digested it. This song became strength, then the table turned. Now it's all over, here I am listening to this masterpiece and just chill.

  • @Loagz_Beatz
    @Loagz_Beatz 8 років тому +19

    this is so beautiful

  • @StevoSharp
    @StevoSharp 2 місяці тому +8

    This should be a billion views

    • @sabrinaaquell8630
      @sabrinaaquell8630 Місяць тому

      Many feel guilty because when Nina sang this song, they were alive. They possessed a certain unjust mentality. The only importance is the ability to change. The past doesn't even matter.

  • @rube6361
    @rube6361 6 років тому +158

    What a joy to be alive. And to be able to listen to this wonderful song.

    • @violet.delrey
      @violet.delrey 6 років тому

      True.

    • @habitHHUB
      @habitHHUB 6 років тому

      Rube i shared the song and ur comment on fb, i'm in love with this song forever

    • @iheartdonut
      @iheartdonut 6 років тому

      Man, that's gotta be one of the nicest things I've heard since last Valentine's day.

  • @christopherchandler2570
    @christopherchandler2570 4 роки тому +159

    I'm homeless in New Orleans as I write this&this gets me thru all life's pain;at least right now. Magic!!

  • @Uriel333-j1z
    @Uriel333-j1z 6 місяців тому +9

    This super classic 🎉🎉🎉 never let i sweat never let this die , 23 years and m'y grandma was play this all the Time 😢😢😢

  • @theesweetscience2500
    @theesweetscience2500 6 років тому +98

    This is as real as it gets, ladies and gentelmen. One does not possess voice of this sense until the meaning behind it screams life. This song, this performance, gives me shivers. Puts a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye... everytime. Wow, those lyrics... just... wow.

    • @bettygoodbody
      @bettygoodbody 6 років тому +1

      《Thee Sweet Science》 she makes me feel love for her hear

  • @cegr76
    @cegr76 3 роки тому +56

    "What have I got? Why am I alive anyway?"
    That break really slays me...then she turns on a dime to the answer.
    Just brilliant.

  • @sint0xicateme
    @sint0xicateme 6 років тому +284

    This is radical self love. Bless up Nina.

  • @drb000
    @drb000 3 місяці тому +2

    This has lived in my head for two weeks solid.

  • @rober8ayllon
    @rober8ayllon Рік тому +73

    Demoralizing and uplifting at the same time - What a masterpiece

  • @sophiaw.7356
    @sophiaw.7356 3 роки тому +55

    Goosebumps. By far the best and most intelligent female singer songwriter ever. Born wise.

  • @julialopez5997
    @julialopez5997 9 років тому +104

    Caraleo... A mulher arrebenta! E a letra, digamos, é tão simples e tão verdadeira!

    • @franciscopetracco5553
      @franciscopetracco5553 9 років тому +2

      Bem isso!!!!!!!!!!

    • @carlitaroberta2035
      @carlitaroberta2035 9 років тому +1

      suPeR . ♡

    • @lucasmqptbr
      @lucasmqptbr 9 років тому +4

      +Julia Lopez chega a arrepiar

    • @ACDCMadnesss
      @ACDCMadnesss 9 років тому +9

      Nina Simone tem uma história bem peculiar. Grande cantora, pianista, radical defensora dos direitos dos negros nos anos 60. Saiu em 2015 um ótimo documentário sobre a vida dela, imperdível. Tem no Netflix.

    • @juhkaulitz14
      @juhkaulitz14 9 років тому +3

      verdade. Ela me emociona

  • @hi5recycler
    @hi5recycler 17 днів тому +1

    Ths is soul good, stylishly cool, musically fun, and era defining! It was first the music, and then, every little gesture she made, each expression, and even the crowd started to synchronize and shine brilliance! We've got APT reaching 1 billion views in a month or two, but if this video can reach as high, then the world will be an even better place!

  • @adrianawalkes1040
    @adrianawalkes1040 7 років тому +38

    This is such a heavy song !!! Whenever I feel down I listen to this and feel better ... I've got life !!!

  • @paulinaurynowicz6913
    @paulinaurynowicz6913 6 років тому +407

    2019. I know many many songs but today I've heared it for the first time. It's amazing.

    • @marlenefearon1027
      @marlenefearon1027 6 років тому +1

      Same here!

    • @paulinaurynowicz6913
      @paulinaurynowicz6913 6 років тому +5

      @@chrislibera6797 Yes, it's my cure for depression and listen it always when I lost my faith in me and my life. Better than xanax 😊 give me hope.

    • @thunderbirdice
      @thunderbirdice 6 років тому +1

      Same. First time I heard this too.

    • @lutherharrington6570
      @lutherharrington6570 6 років тому +1

      Very very deep

    • @verynice6685
      @verynice6685 5 років тому

      Paulina Urynowicz same

  • @vanessastarr8809
    @vanessastarr8809 3 роки тому +33

    When I'm feeling real low I come here and this beautiful lady picks me back up.. Thank you so much Miss Simone.

  • @KarimGani-pv8cr
    @KarimGani-pv8cr Місяць тому +2

    Quelle classe... Nina, toujours dans nos cœurs !
    La liberté, c'est vivre sans peur, disait t'elle..

  • @oguzkunak8144
    @oguzkunak8144 4 роки тому +86

    2021 and she’s ever so great. This is music. This is freedom. This is Nina Simone. Respect.

  • @Dermacrosis
    @Dermacrosis 3 роки тому +392

    The main theme of this song is not about what you ain't got, but about what you have that no one can ever take from you.

    • @ashleyflint3700
      @ashleyflint3700 3 роки тому +2

      Very well said

    • @Dermacrosis
      @Dermacrosis 3 роки тому +1

      @@ashleyflint3700 Thank you.

    • @sitaroutreachministry6289
      @sitaroutreachministry6289 3 роки тому +8

      @@Dermacrosis the sad thing is that they can (and will) take everything from us if we don't fight them.

    • @Dermacrosis
      @Dermacrosis 3 роки тому +2

      @@sitaroutreachministry6289 Said by someone who has no clue about what no one can take from someone. I suggest you reach adulthood before commenting and if you are over 18 then maturing to the level to know there are things no one can ever take from you.

    • @Dermacrosis
      @Dermacrosis 3 роки тому

      @Dragon Tail Actually they can not. I suggest you actually listen to the lyrics hun.

  • @nicolasramos2170
    @nicolasramos2170 4 роки тому +27

    I can't listen to this song without having goosebumps all over my body. Nina was a genius.

  • @davidmoon3321
    @davidmoon3321 2 місяці тому +3

    Moving lyrics. Inspire of all the things that are absence from her life, she does have the most essential things and that's good health. Love it!

  • @ilirxhediku2166
    @ilirxhediku2166 4 роки тому +83

    Nina was a very courageous woman and became a LEGEND!

    • @Xyd641
      @Xyd641 4 роки тому +1

      The kids talk about freedom like something free to use, and forget that heroes need pay a lot of for it. Freedom is always about responsibility. You are the owner, and so you are the responsible person 😊

  • @seank9823
    @seank9823 3 роки тому +85

    Amazing, I currently feel the loneliest Ive ever felt in my life and this song just put everything into perspective, gave me a big smile.

  • @rubywelch3079
    @rubywelch3079 8 років тому +29

    just discovered Nina Simone. I'm hooked

    • @frankhodge7654
      @frankhodge7654 6 місяців тому

      Welcome aboard. She's the best,

    • @johntuohy1867
      @johntuohy1867 6 місяців тому +1

      Still there? No going back after Nina unparalleled heart and soul.

    • @dianemacqueen5419
      @dianemacqueen5419 5 місяців тому +1

      Same here! She is absolutely incredible, I too am hooked!

  • @20peas
    @20peas Місяць тому +1

    I’m writing my own updated lyrics and I want to put out a cover when I have everything the way I want it. This rendition means so much to me. ❤ I’m so glad Nina shared her gifts and message with the world

  • @alvarosalgadodiez3468
    @alvarosalgadodiez3468 9 років тому +35

    This is an anthem. This song is just so... It means so much to me. When I discovered it I was not going through my best moments, and this woman managed to make me lift my head and look at the future knowing that it doesn't matter what happens, I will never lose my track, cause I got myself, I got my freedom and I ant giving it up. Thank you, really. This song is trmendously necessary for anyone whoso is going through hard times. Thank you Nina for coming into this world. Thank you for providing us with this. Thank you

    • @saraarnold-carrasco4643
      @saraarnold-carrasco4643 9 років тому

      Yes, she truly is an inspiration to us all! I love your comment because I love seeing how much she has inspired other people besides me.

    • @michellemish3873
      @michellemish3873 4 роки тому

      love this , ditto.

  • @yvettedowtin6662
    @yvettedowtin6662 4 роки тому +40

    I'm listening to Nina...so powerful for this day and age.

  • @meganoconnor3069
    @meganoconnor3069 9 років тому +14

    Love how unique her voice is and how her music just sticks with you forever one you hear it for the first time. I even did a research paper on her and that made me love her more! Nina is so inspirational and down to earth. She might be in heaven now but her music will always remain in my heart.

  • @Stephanie-vt8zr
    @Stephanie-vt8zr 3 місяці тому +2

    Most powerfull song ever. Imagine what Mankind could achieved if every soul truly experience the meaning of this song ❤
    Nina Simone herself strongly believed into the divine power of art to bring peace. This song is a gift from God

  • @karamelche0701
    @karamelche0701 8 років тому +82

    Make me feel so much grateful for those little things that we even not notice.

  • @Cloud-577
    @Cloud-577 6 років тому +157

    I got myself. Everday I'll listen to this to remind myself i live for me. Therefore i should be responsible for my own happiness. Because
    No one else is.

    • @nedgipson1615
      @nedgipson1615 5 років тому +2

      Well put Azal Khaled. Not very many people understand, NOBODY BUT YOU CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY. You are a prophet

    • @yourfavnurseb9699
      @yourfavnurseb9699 5 років тому

      👏🏾💯

  • @tiagonunes1107
    @tiagonunes1107 8 років тому +167

    She's so beautiful...

    • @irinagerbin3788
      @irinagerbin3788 7 років тому +1

      Tiago Nunes je suis plus que d'accord il n'y a rien d'autre à dire
      Merci

    • @MrRdias33
      @MrRdias33 7 років тому

      She' PERFECT!!

  • @zebra5ive
    @zebra5ive 6 місяців тому +1

    The lyrics are so poetic & beautiful, universal. Still listen to the HAIR original & movie soundtrack and is exactly this. EXACTLY!! So blown away!!! How did I miss this?!
    NINA. I love you ever & always. Thank you!!

  • @tulangkerangka1599
    @tulangkerangka1599 2 роки тому +44

    I listened to this after a man who took everything from me left. It is not hyperbolic to say that this song has saved my life

  • @retrogal96
    @retrogal96 8 років тому +30

    this gave me hope...I need to love myself more and stay true to myself no matter what.:)

  • @derekavalos8
    @derekavalos8 7 років тому +35

    Feelings, emotions, charisma, an enigmatic presence in her soul, love you nina simone

  • @xaviermorris2389
    @xaviermorris2389 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a beautiful song. No matter what I'm going through. I guess I still have breath in my lungs and people that still love me.

  • @racheldesir6612
    @racheldesir6612 8 років тому +22

    Lord you could hear the pain and sincerity in her voice. One of the Greats.