Flobots - Rise

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2009
  • Music video by Flobots performing Rise. (C) 2008 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

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  • @gp-b1435
    @gp-b1435 Рік тому +415

    I feel like we need these guys back right now

    • @sitbackdownpls
      @sitbackdownpls Рік тому +7

      this hit me

    • @pennyp7382
      @pennyp7382 Рік тому +5

      Bumping loud here.

    • @poundinghogs8354
      @poundinghogs8354 Рік тому +17

      They were ahead of there time

    • @ialsolovebees
      @ialsolovebees Рік тому +5

      100 million percent

    • @brianbay7689
      @brianbay7689 Рік тому +18

      Bro they toured this year. And word from the band themselves next year is 15 anniversary of fight with tools. Tour In 2023. Go see them. I saw them 4 times in 2022. I was lucky they came so close two times.

  • @Reya-cx9vg
    @Reya-cx9vg 5 місяців тому +14

    At the end of the video when they are walking in front of them piece of graffiti on the building.... That order was painted by my husband Jamos "IKON' Douglas.... R.I.P. my love. He was so completely beside himself when he saw that piece framing the band he nearly came out of his shoes. Thank you guys for memorializing him in the best way. Whenever I miss him I put this song on and reminisce on the days of the community garden I volunteered at and the Great memories we shared all those years ago on Denver. I love you guys for the song, the video and the message it sends. Stay up!!!!

    • @BrainAmoeba
      @BrainAmoeba 2 місяці тому +2

      Thats a beautiful mural! much love to you

  • @Numenor76
    @Numenor76 5 років тому +175

    “Poverty does not belong in civilized human society. Its proper place is in a museum.”
    - Muhammad Yunus, entrepreneur

    • @thegoodreview7854
      @thegoodreview7854 3 роки тому +3

      Does it become pottery then? Or is it still poverty?

    • @wruxiz6104
      @wruxiz6104 3 місяці тому

      Every single society has poverty, every single society will ALWAYS have society. It’s the way of life, all we can do is try to mitigate it as much as possible

    • @Youtuber69428
      @Youtuber69428 2 місяці тому

      ​@@wruxiz6104 which we don't though? We absolutely have the resources to eliminate it, it's just not a profitable enterprise

    • @wruxiz6104
      @wruxiz6104 2 місяці тому

      @@UA-camr69428 We absolutely dont have the resources to eliminate poverty even remotely sustainably

  • @mattmax8599
    @mattmax8599 4 роки тому +38

    11 years later and still holds up. Timeless theme of unity and humanity.

  • @BrainAmoeba
    @BrainAmoeba 2 місяці тому +3

    This used to play on the radio in Chicago on Q101 before it got bought out. Miss the days listening to music that wasn't mainstream on the radio.

  • @LEGENDSUNICORN
    @LEGENDSUNICORN 10 років тому +1507

    Flobots deserve a LOT more attention than they get.

    • @kobemacc3517
      @kobemacc3517 6 років тому +11

      Olibott well let's say 3 years later they still deserve more attention

    • @impossibru3588
      @impossibru3588 5 років тому

      Agreed

    • @jamesgomez9151
      @jamesgomez9151 5 років тому

      So says we all!

    • @whateverppl1229
      @whateverppl1229 5 років тому +2

      in this world, skill and provenance are irrelevant. to be, you need to herd the sheep. Tell them it's okay, and then send them into the meat grinder.

    • @2011mrzombieslayer
      @2011mrzombieslayer 5 років тому +1

      @@whateverppl1229 get some face tattoos, crazy hair, open about drug abuse, think you're the best in the world, cringey social media posts boom you're a superstar. Sadly doesn't matter about wether you can sing or rap auto tune and ghost writers do all the work. Sad sad times.

  • @HenryShark
    @HenryShark 8 років тому +130

    I just like how it can be, "Rise; Together We." "Together We Rise." "We Rise Together."

    • @fourteenants
      @fourteenants 6 років тому +1

      TheClown FromUA-cam lmao shut up

    • @fourteenants
      @fourteenants 6 років тому +1

      TheClown FromUA-cam yeah but the point of his comment was to show cool different ways the lyrics could be heard.

    • @Xomsabre
      @Xomsabre 6 років тому +5

      Rise!
      Together we rise!
      Together, we!
      Rise together!
      We rise together!
      We Rise!
      Together!
      We rise!
      Together we rise!
      Together!
      We rise!

  • @pamelahills8985
    @pamelahills8985 8 років тому +626

    They may not have many fans in comparison to other bands, but I think they have some of the most influential music, and that's really what counts.

    • @fleshparasite
      @fleshparasite 8 років тому +8

      very true.

    • @daltonmcdonald9373
      @daltonmcdonald9373 5 років тому +8

      That's why they don't have many fans because they speak truth N try to waken the soul in every person as one like it was meant to be

    • @wehavebiscuits
      @wehavebiscuits 4 роки тому +6

      I listened to white flag warrior in my youth. I think it would be foolish to say they didn't shape my mind a bit for the better, even if at the time I thought they were a bit naïve. Now I realize that they're completely right.

    • @Lilyspad
      @Lilyspad 4 роки тому +3

      Gen z is probably the ones they're most in touch with.

    • @Lilyspad
      @Lilyspad 4 роки тому +3

      They definitely shaped how my mind developed .

  • @ileftitathome
    @ileftitathome 10 років тому +24

    I love how it's a badass song, played to the planting of trees, growth, and getting beyond the problems that our society has made for ourselves.

  • @jerm1chal70
    @jerm1chal70 Рік тому +36

    Honestly. I only ever knew handlebars after hearing this song for the first time. I need to hear more of their music. They definitely do their own thing and that's fucking awesome if you ask me

    • @waylonk2453
      @waylonk2453 Рік тому +1

      Have a listen to "The Rose and the Thistle" if you haven't already. It's one of my favorite tracks by Flobots

  • @themightyleeoh5867
    @themightyleeoh5867 8 років тому +1034

    I like how this band promotes peace instead of just demoting violence.

    • @XanderHendrix632
      @XanderHendrix632 8 років тому +16

      yes we need that right now!!!

    • @jessmitchell8948
      @jessmitchell8948 8 років тому +4

      Very true

    • @thehumanoddity
      @thehumanoddity 8 років тому +20

      Too bad, stopping violence and war is a impossible task.

    • @MatthewGarcia-hp1ob
      @MatthewGarcia-hp1ob 6 років тому +10

      trevor bgs We can always dream.

    • @gb6912
      @gb6912 6 років тому +13

      It's like going halfway towards a person every minute. You'll never get exactly there, but you can get close enough to hug the person after enough minutes.

  • @justbeingaby
    @justbeingaby 10 років тому +200

    Gave me goosebumps 6 years ago
    Gave me goosebumps today
    Flobots dont get enough credit as they honestly should.

    • @kyransawhill6650
      @kyransawhill6650 5 років тому +3

      I get goosebumps every time I come back to these videos. They never fail and never lose their impact.

    • @ArandomHero13
      @ArandomHero13 3 роки тому +1

      6 years later? Still great

  • @henrylight7889
    @henrylight7889 6 років тому +241

    I love how these songs actually have a real genuine message and not some egotistical bullshit that’s so common in music now. Thank you.

    • @ZeRandomShow
      @ZeRandomShow Рік тому

      @@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket yeah man it really does seem like the obvious way to heaven is through the demons guarding the gates. But unfortunately we gotta go around them or else we'll find that doorway leads right back to hell

  • @jaimiemills8563
    @jaimiemills8563 4 роки тому +661

    Flobots was making the 2020 soundtrack back then.

    • @shadowstonar360
      @shadowstonar360 4 роки тому +7

      Bro so right!!

    • @MegaOctobot
      @MegaOctobot 4 роки тому +31

      I mean they were just talking about what has always been going on

    • @leadstomach9397
      @leadstomach9397 4 роки тому +10

      Try the American soundtrack

    • @MrZonkyman
      @MrZonkyman 3 роки тому +7

      "if you believe in redemption... coming to you from another dimension.." Music travels through time. Didn't make sense for the times then... but it does now. Remember, there is a war going on for your mind.

    • @veganrican606
      @veganrican606 3 роки тому

      Lol yup

  • @christiansaldana4200
    @christiansaldana4200 10 років тому +10

    These guys are lyrical geniuses. I love just listening to the words of their songs. "We step to the heartbeats of our grandaughtors and grandsons". Gah! Awesome. Rise!!!

  • @alexisrausch8173
    @alexisrausch8173 4 роки тому +75

    Decided to listen to this album for the first time in almost a decade on a whim. I'm crying bc it hits so hard right now. People deserve to feel safe in their bodies.

  • @lorenamonster
    @lorenamonster 12 років тому +20

    The lyrics to this song are so strong. I can't help but shout out the lyrics to the world!
    "The few stay stunning while the many are handsome
    Your soul is alive but they want it for ransom
    The base drumming is the anthem
    We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons"

  • @TheEarthquake99
    @TheEarthquake99 12 років тому +28

    Flobots are so good to listen to when I'm feeling down and unsure of myself. I love this band.

  • @liminaltransition1351
    @liminaltransition1351 8 років тому +201

    when injustice becomes law resistance becomes a duty

  • @cottonschwabs69
    @cottonschwabs69 4 роки тому +534

    this song is speaking volumes right now.

    • @blaah9999
      @blaah9999 4 роки тому +8

      Yes! I came to listen to this during this time.

    • @unknowngaming1432
      @unknowngaming1432 4 роки тому +14

      I am on a Flobots finding the songs to play when I go to protest. Peaceful Protest is the only way but we must not back down.

    • @lucidexistance1
      @lucidexistance1 4 роки тому +1

      Haha, yeah.

    • @unknowngaming1432
      @unknowngaming1432 4 роки тому +7

      @Gustav 1 nah, I believe they should stand but as a sign if failure and injustice so we remember our wrong doings and move on

    • @tankarino4464
      @tankarino4464 4 роки тому +2

      Just like what your profile pic says about you

  • @kbleu5910
    @kbleu5910 7 років тому +11

    Some of us are still listening. Grew up to preach your message. One at a time.

  • @TheBurningRebel
    @TheBurningRebel 2 роки тому +18

    This song isnt about power, it is about strength.

    • @Uffda.
      @Uffda. 2 роки тому +2

      Excellent distinction!

    • @waylonk2453
      @waylonk2453 Рік тому +1

      Dang, I like that

  • @BadarKite
    @BadarKite 4 роки тому +60

    Flobots, visionaries who tried to warn us

  • @lonelysouljah8709
    @lonelysouljah8709 4 роки тому +13

    I cry every time i hear this song. I rap and I feel bad cuz I mess up a lot in life. All I talk about is drugs depression and abandonment. This song brings me back memories. I love you guys. ~ lonely souljah

    • @juliechevy9659
      @juliechevy9659 2 роки тому +1

      You are a positive light in a universe full of darkness. Shine on my friend! Never forget your power to to make a positive difference!

  • @MamazDollz
    @MamazDollz 6 років тому +6

    One of the best days ever! I feel so privileged to have gotten to work with Jamie and the group. You guys are the real thing! Every time I watch this video I cry. What a beautiful day! Thank you for including everyone you worked with! You are true grassroots revolutionaries! My heroes forever and ever! In solidarity, Love, Mano

  • @1to70to240
    @1to70to240 10 років тому +373

    Songs like this are always forgotten. Why?

    • @theKAOSWZRD
      @theKAOSWZRD 10 років тому +11

      Complacency

    • @1to70to240
      @1to70to240 10 років тому +23

      *****
      Only plus 1'd for the "Thinking or critically thinking" part.

    • @just2pissuoff354R
      @just2pissuoff354R 10 років тому +29

      It isn't poppy or catchy enough and the video doesn't have scantily clad whores dancing around. There's actually something to be said in this song, not just how awesome it is to party.

    • @just2pissuoff354R
      @just2pissuoff354R 10 років тому +1

      ***** Hey, way to be like every other mindless trend following sap on the internet! Good for you! How's middle school treating ya?

    • @just2pissuoff354R
      @just2pissuoff354R 10 років тому +1

      ***** Shrek is love, Shrek is life. Relax it'll all be ogre soon ;)

  • @DaBeetusTech
    @DaBeetusTech 7 місяців тому +5

    13 years later and still relevant

  • @wabbajedda
    @wabbajedda 2 роки тому +62

    If you're listening to this song, YOU are the ones that can make the world a better place for our future generations.
    Together We Rise

  • @leggingsarepants3175
    @leggingsarepants3175 8 років тому +658

    Used to listen to this in middle school...more relevant now than ever

    • @zignitz
      @zignitz 8 років тому

      +Kaitlin Persino
      Middle School. do you know how judged?

    • @ShunShinimaru
      @ShunShinimaru 8 років тому +9

      Flobots is a distant warning. The flames are imminent.

    • @leggingsarepants3175
      @leggingsarepants3175 7 років тому +4

      +daniel morris triggered

    • @5tr4nge75
      @5tr4nge75 7 років тому +1

      +Matthew Hopper, ironic coming from the man with a Trump Pepe display picture.

    • @5tr4nge75
      @5tr4nge75 7 років тому

      ***** Nah, I get that, it just made me laugh is all.

  • @diabeticdaniel7848
    @diabeticdaniel7848 Рік тому +3

    The world needs Flobots more than ever right now. They have anthems that suit our times.

  • @sendit7777
    @sendit7777 4 роки тому +3

    Aside from the words of Jesus, I've never felt more to unite everyone more than this song. Lead, direct the hearts of everyone. Everyone can unite, more need to be included. Thank y'all for helping my heart to unity.

  • @chicken_whisperer8959
    @chicken_whisperer8959 3 роки тому +22

    I’m a brown man but I see all all kinds of people rising together to fight this scourge. Thank you

    • @Redtecho
      @Redtecho 2 роки тому

      I'm a brown man...
      What?

    • @desireemosley7526
      @desireemosley7526 2 роки тому +2

      We all need to rise together. As a white woman I think it's incredibly important that white people stand up and tell other white people to cut the shit. We need to stop looking the other way and telling ourselves "well IM not racist" and then just allowing other people to go about their their racist bullshit. Looking the other way is just as bad as being racist your ownself.

    • @dakotalee4368
      @dakotalee4368 2 роки тому

      @@desireemosley7526 and I’m a white man so, I’m sorry.

  • @AllyWhiteArtist
    @AllyWhiteArtist 4 роки тому +206

    Why didn't we pay attention in 2009?
    Who's watching in 2019?

    • @Goldtiger405
      @Goldtiger405 4 роки тому +6

      There is too much money to be made in hate and ignorance. The money and hate are used to power the misinformed and angry. Cultural and religious nationalism is on a rise and it is the opposite of the message of the song but those forces work in the same way. I love the hope of this song but image it being subverted by powerful hateful groups.

    • @helenthompson1030
      @helenthompson1030 4 роки тому +5

      We need a reminder than the unity of the people will be stronger then any corrupt government or army. The progression we could manifest would be uncanny. Once the population realizes this things will begin to Change.

    • @jamesparker8231
      @jamesparker8231 4 роки тому +3

      Everyone who didn't have there ass in there head was paying attention in 2009 ...where were you

    • @jamesparker8231
      @jamesparker8231 4 роки тому

      @@helenthompson1030 in what world do you live in ? Plz give me the address? I'll pack up and move there right away

    • @brianhenderson460
      @brianhenderson460 4 роки тому

      Actually, when working on the Obama campaign in 2008 I created a remix of this song with Obama speeches. I heard it being played at events, but I can't find it online anymore. I guess the record label took them down.

  • @Ilovelangs
    @Ilovelangs 11 місяців тому +3

    My dad would play this and handle bars in the car when i was crying to capm me down, years later i still love to listen to this

  • @TenaciousJoe24
    @TenaciousJoe24 9 місяців тому +2

    Been awhile since I listened to these guys but that bass line is still addicting!

  • @JONES300offi
    @JONES300offi Рік тому +2

    Used to fell asleep to this in 2013 never in my life have I had a creator influence me so directly and resonate with so many people. Such an underated song and y'all should be EVERYWHERE

  • @kingchirpa
    @kingchirpa 8 років тому +12

    My favorite Flobots song

  • @nick123ledue
    @nick123ledue 8 років тому +23

    love flobots...they are such a legit band. hope to hear new music soon

  • @MDFT2000
    @MDFT2000 8 років тому +115

    We eat rice together!
    No, but seriously, this song is amazing. I love it so. Flobots are such an incredible group.

    • @boink666
      @boink666 8 років тому +8

      +Irate .PieRate Damn it, now I'm gonna mishear the rest of this song! lol

    • @camiilambii
      @camiilambii 8 років тому +7

      I'm never going to unhear that

    • @taylorroos4414
      @taylorroos4414 8 років тому +2

      I love how you can make the same comment and get more likes the second time. i must congratulate you

    • @genericasian5699
      @genericasian5699 7 років тому

      Now I am going to make some rice.

  • @rafaelorozco2735
    @rafaelorozco2735 10 місяців тому +20

    Who’s listening in 2023???

    • @user-hn3xj5gu4v
      @user-hn3xj5gu4v 10 місяців тому +1

      Past few months and heavy rotation. Along with Stand Up...

    • @theduke1178
      @theduke1178 2 місяці тому +5

      2024 💪🏼💯

    • @rafaelorozco2735
      @rafaelorozco2735 2 місяці тому +1

      @@theduke1178 Amen, been listening to is on spotify

    • @ltxero4303
      @ltxero4303 Місяць тому +1

      2024 and the world needs this song so much right now

  • @PlusTheSkim
    @PlusTheSkim 7 років тому +23

    God... listened to this band when I was 12. 4 years later, the nostalgia is real. I miss being little when nothing was bad and everything was easy.

  • @paigeburleson6932
    @paigeburleson6932 4 роки тому +8

    2020 anybody else got chills listening to this right now??! Poignant is an understatement....

  • @user-jp8pp8pb3i
    @user-jp8pp8pb3i 6 місяців тому +1

    We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons. Chills.

  • @Deltron37
    @Deltron37 3 роки тому +6

    Dude. Mind blown. I know we can take things and find a way to apply them to almost amy context that we want or feel like applies, but you don't have to even try with this. The song, video, vibe, all of is straight up almost a decade on point. Like he saw the future and wrote this to prepare us. We had NO idea. None. Thank you for this.

    • @charliesheen8150
      @charliesheen8150 2 роки тому

      “Me and my friends can see the future. I can see the strings that control the system”
      -Flobots (Handlebars)

    • @DurdyPurdy420
      @DurdyPurdy420 Рік тому

      the masks get me

  • @rustyshacklesford4576
    @rustyshacklesford4576 4 роки тому +12

    i know this song is 10 years old but i think it still applies today

  • @christopherdeans2732
    @christopherdeans2732 2 роки тому +3

    I remember when I used to listen to these songs and feel hope.
    Now I just feel hopeless. It's only gotten worse and censorship is at a all time high.
    I still have a thread of hope.

    • @MLHMODZ
      @MLHMODZ Рік тому

      Don’t stop fighting the good fight. They want you demoralized.

    • @christopherdeans2732
      @christopherdeans2732 Рік тому +1

      @@MLHMODZ thanks man. You're right. Good looking out.
      Defend Atlantis.

  • @jennifermeeker
    @jennifermeeker 2 роки тому +1

    So this is the new song of 2022... says me. The silent majority is tired of being silent in USA at this point. Thanks for you being you Flobots! You make everything suck a little less and I appreciate that 💖🤘👐

  • @JaysonShawver
    @JaysonShawver 2 роки тому +3

    Light years ahead of your time Flobots! Coming back 10 years now to share this song with American patriots. 🙌

  • @HenryItzNiine
    @HenryItzNiine 12 років тому +5

    This deserves to be heard by more. It has a great sound and a great message.

  • @smokerbob913
    @smokerbob913 5 років тому +175

    Flobots are the pg 13 version of rage against the machine.

    • @cadens6170
      @cadens6170 4 роки тому +9

      i mean the agenda is a little less left wing but sure

    • @SethPlato01
      @SethPlato01 4 роки тому +12

      @@cadens6170 end the wars.... "lEfT WinG"

    • @ercl2837
      @ercl2837 4 роки тому +1

      pretty accurate. love it Smoker Bob. Its the pg13 kid who went rage.

    • @Neiroe
      @Neiroe 4 роки тому +2

      @@SethPlato01 He never even said it was a bad thing lol

    • @LexYeen
      @LexYeen 4 роки тому +1

      @@cadens6170 "less"?

  • @connerpatmore579
    @connerpatmore579 7 років тому +3

    honestly the ending of this song "do you belive in redemption calling to you from another demention" possibly the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard in a song.

  • @lyleschoepflin5444
    @lyleschoepflin5444 7 років тому +1

    The only way we rise is to come together, you can't rise up alone. We must come together and raise each other up, a lone wolf dies alone.

  • @sodachief
    @sodachief 9 років тому +115

    This song makes me want to overthrow something

    • @carterwhite440
      @carterwhite440 8 років тому +9

      Let's take back America and restore it to its Former glory

    • @Blankphotograph5799
      @Blankphotograph5799 6 років тому +9

      Carter White what former glory exactly because it’s pretty much been the epitome of corruption and hatred since it was founded. Or you mean before we stole the land from the natives?

    • @bluchismoon
      @bluchismoon 6 років тому +5

      Carter White how bout, let's just make it it a place where we can all live together, enjoying the same freedoms without any kind of bias against us before we can see what the content of our character is?

    • @jameskirkpatrick5569
      @jameskirkpatrick5569 6 років тому +4

      I Quote Randomly From Books or ya know he is just pointing out the obvious. The only people that can actually say this country was ever great or is great are the ignorant or the dumb. Which one are you?

    • @jameskirkpatrick5569
      @jameskirkpatrick5569 5 років тому +1

      I Quote Randomly From Books which genocide or international crime would you like me to point out and go in depth into that the US participated in?

  • @cardiactapn-9858
    @cardiactapn-9858 2 роки тому +3

    We need to rise TOGETHER! NOT, I REPEAT, NOT RACIALLY APART!

  • @URangryX
    @URangryX 10 місяців тому +2

    We need you now, in 2023!! Tell this story again!

  • @sulzer7955
    @sulzer7955 2 роки тому +2

    Been a flobots fan ever since handle bars came out ❤️

  • @laughingsharpie
    @laughingsharpie 4 роки тому +3

    We need this right now

  • @manalee8365
    @manalee8365 7 років тому +54

    THIS!! THIS IS THE AMERICAN I FOUGHT FOR. THESE ARE THE AMERICANS I SERVED. THIS THE AMERICA MY FAMILY CAME IN SEARCH OF WHEN THEY CROSSED THE BORDER. THIS THE FLAG I TRULY FLY

    • @providence160
      @providence160 6 років тому +3

      Mana Lee "This is the American I fought for" but your crossed the borders? How did you fight at all for this?

    • @the_protectorof_smols3563
      @the_protectorof_smols3563 5 років тому +1

      Well he Might be a legal immagrant also he didn't mention WHEN his family cane here mine has been here for over 200 years so I agree with the sentiment everyone here((except native Americans)) are decendants of immagrants Soo...

  • @noellelavenza494
    @noellelavenza494 4 роки тому +5

    The ambiguity of "We rise, together" and "Together, we rise" lead to two opposite, but still compatible, interpretations. We all individually rise for a cause, but we also rise as one against injustice. In the light of recent events, I think that's important to remember.

  • @hystericalgd9497
    @hystericalgd9497 4 місяці тому

    Flobots is just one of those bands, that even in 2024; and i feel like will continue on even further into the future will never get old. pure, quality music.

  • @chand3123k
    @chand3123k 6 років тому +3

    Oh my god, the violist is everything ever, and ever.

  • @milkyant1
    @milkyant1 8 років тому +3

    miss this song so much. after 6yrs. i still love this!

  • @grapeypear4558
    @grapeypear4558 3 роки тому

    A message from California in May 2021: it’s music like this, beauty, art, expression, love, acceptance, that we need to embody. Lead by example, speak your truth, know how valuable you are, learn your triggers, heal your wounds. Expand your perspective and understand that winning and losing are rarely the only options. Don’t be afraid, accept where we are, show yourself radical compassion, and let’s make the world a place where we’re all heroes 💜

  • @greyfells2829
    @greyfells2829 2 роки тому +3

    Fuck man, in 2021 the message and dream of this song feel further than ever. It ain't time to heal yet, that's for damn sure.

  • @manjulanahasapeemapetilon9695
    @manjulanahasapeemapetilon9695 10 років тому +13

    Together we Rise..

  • @createdbyou
    @createdbyou 8 місяців тому +1

    one of my favorite songs. the first album i physically bought.

  • @clanforge4466
    @clanforge4466 11 місяців тому +1

    About time we start listening to these guys again

  • @ChosenDevotion
    @ChosenDevotion 10 років тому +5

    So much meaning behind this. Yet it gets no radio play. "your soul is alive, but they want it for ransom".

  • @brianpease
    @brianpease 8 років тому +111

    So much pain we
    Dont know how to be but angry
    Feel infected like weve got gangrene
    Please dont let anybody try to change me
    Me
    Just me
    In the middle of a sea full of faces
    Full of faces
    Some laugh some salivate
    Whats in your alleyway
    Recycling bins or bullet cases
    Its not equal
    Its not fair
    Were different people
    But were not scared
    We aint never scared
    To pave a new path
    Make a new street
    Build a new bridge
    Say can you see by the dawns early light
    Free slaves running
    Songs words werent right
    Now a new days coming
    The few stay stunning while the many are handsome
    Your soul is alive but they want it for ransom
    The base drumming is the anthem
    We step to the heartbeats of our granddaughters and grandsons
    And
    Rise together we
    Lost hope and found need
    Grounded by our surroundings
    Did the walls scream universities
    Or you and i verse the tees
    React automatic and we burst when squeezed
    And make 9-11 each emergency
    Urgency amber to red like the turning leaves
    Oh please let the hurting cease
    Don't let apathy police the populace
    We will march across
    Those stereotypes that were marked for us
    The answers obvious
    We switch the consonants
    Change the sword to words and lift continents
    If you believe in redemption
    I'm calling to you from another dimension

  • @greyfells2829
    @greyfells2829 2 роки тому +2

    this is a message people need rn

  • @mlbassmo344
    @mlbassmo344 2 роки тому

    Thank you for being here. Thanks for the show at Nature’s Herbs.

  • @ronly_driver
    @ronly_driver 7 років тому +4

    Bought this album in 6th grade (2007ish).
    I am now almost 22 and it still slaps.

  • @daydailey9439
    @daydailey9439 4 роки тому +75

    Whos listening to this while the riots happening and people of many races are uniting against brutality

    • @pixilmon
      @pixilmon 4 роки тому +8

      Day Dailey I think all races get brutality but only one gets covered it’s messed up I think equal rights for all and all people killed for no reason should be be covered

    • @blake6242
      @blake6242 4 роки тому +2

      Its more of a "free america uniting against the corrupt america" theme now

    • @DoughboyPathyUSA
      @DoughboyPathyUSA 4 роки тому +1

      We need new Flobots for the current revolution.

  • @djbasbijleveld
    @djbasbijleveld 5 років тому +2

    When you see the number of views on these videos it becomes evident that media exposure is not about popularity. It is about how the owners of the media outlets want to program the people, in coercion with the advertising companies that these media outlets depend on.

  • @AlexanderMccarthey87
    @AlexanderMccarthey87 10 років тому

    Play this for your children, your grandchildren and pass it on. Make them well known. They teach fundamental truths.

  • @mariekt313
    @mariekt313 8 років тому +6

    this song is hardcore freshman year of high school for me. I bought it as my ringtone for so many years. this song is even more important now.. they really knew what was going on before the rest of us were waking up..

    • @mariekt313
      @mariekt313 8 років тому

      like almost 10 years ago, now.. fuck

    • @thehumanoddity
      @thehumanoddity 8 років тому

      How the song 'relevant' now?

    • @mariekt313
      @mariekt313 7 років тому

      +trevor bgs the easier question to answer would be 'how isn't it?'

    • @thehumanoddity
      @thehumanoddity 7 років тому

      hu4Lbiitchezz, how is it even relevant at all?

    • @mariekt313
      @mariekt313 7 років тому

      +trevor bgs i'm not gonna copy-paste the lyrics for you.. the lyrics are so applicable to the world.

  • @simonmullins8124
    @simonmullins8124 9 років тому +17

    And Gangam styel got two billion hits? I'm dissapointed

    • @lemonade5245
      @lemonade5245 8 років тому +1

      i'm dissapointed about another thing...

    • @johnathonreynolds5646
      @johnathonreynolds5646 8 років тому

      It just shows you how young Americans are desensitized to actual "good" music!

    • @lemonade5245
      @lemonade5245 8 років тому +1

      i actually like "gangam styel" and comparing a POP to Handlebars, somewhat rock... is just dissapointed

  • @jamesgomez9151
    @jamesgomez9151 5 років тому +3

    To any aspiring musical artist out there, this is how you write a song.

  • @chasehatchett4756
    @chasehatchett4756 27 днів тому

    For all those who say Flobots were ahead of their time, im sorry to inform you that no, they were not. Its just that their message is timeless.

  • @LuciferArmand
    @LuciferArmand 4 роки тому +12

    We need to hear them now more than ever

  • @susanpeterson9558
    @susanpeterson9558 3 роки тому +8

    This should be our new anthem today on 1-20-2021
    "WE RISE TOGETHER TOGETHER"!!!

  • @hydrocodone7
    @hydrocodone7 7 років тому +2

    I stumbled upon this video accidentally tonight. This message is now more important than ever before.

  • @ericzapata3582
    @ericzapata3582 4 роки тому +1

    EVERYONE PLAY THIS IN YOUR CAR!! WINDOWS DOWN!! LET THE WORLD HEAR US!!
    HANDLE BARS, AND STAND UP!! EVERY LYRIC IS ABOUT US RN!!

  • @DJCoffman
    @DJCoffman 3 роки тому +4

    We need this anthem NOW more than ever. 🔥

  • @Otterbot97
    @Otterbot97 10 років тому +8

    Most inspiring song I've ever heard. This should definitely play in the background of any activist event.

  • @micah810
    @micah810 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know why but the news about Afghanistan just brought me back to this masterpiece

  • @danitaupe1230
    @danitaupe1230 4 роки тому +2

    Now I think music like this should get more attention.

  • @damiensuttles9430
    @damiensuttles9430 7 років тому +8

    where did these guys go? miss this type of music. such meaning.

    • @piefort99
      @piefort99 7 років тому +3

      Damien Suttles their new album is dropping soon

    • @whhe11
      @whhe11 7 років тому +2

      piefort99 im so hyped,

    • @damiensuttles9430
      @damiensuttles9430 7 років тому +1

      Yaaas

  • @RickTrajan
    @RickTrajan 8 років тому +462

    Yes, we eat rice together

    • @mosambiseason
      @mosambiseason 7 років тому +13

      This is so relevant right now.

    • @RickTrajan
      @RickTrajan 7 років тому +1

      Dikshita Boro how?

    • @mosambiseason
      @mosambiseason 7 років тому +12

      Well that backfired. I was trying to be funny. -_-'

    • @nic2412world
      @nic2412world 7 років тому +15

      Oh god, now I can't stop hearing it! Damn you, you brilliant brain-worm!

    • @PlanetTimmy
      @PlanetTimmy 7 років тому +7

      To get the wheat rice

  • @HiveQu33n
    @HiveQu33n 5 років тому

    I like how they acknowledge that people can be different without spouting hate towards one side or the other. They are proud to be Americans and they know that's what unites us.

  • @tayllorsatarah
    @tayllorsatarah Рік тому

    Who knew Flobots were the musical Bernie Sanders of 00s. Makes me love them even more. Only knew Handlebars until just watching this but now I want to learn more!

  • @laureengelatine1270
    @laureengelatine1270 8 років тому +114

    This song is so accurate right now.

    • @monishdragon
      @monishdragon 8 років тому +6

      +Laure En Gélatine Lyrics like these are always going to be relevant due to the political and personal nature of the song. That are things that will never change.

    • @skullbarajas8970
      @skullbarajas8970 8 років тому

      flobots predict the future

    • @laureengelatine1270
      @laureengelatine1270 8 років тому +2

      True, still it makes me hope that more people will start thinking in a more open minded way. Together We rise !

    • @laureengelatine1270
      @laureengelatine1270 8 років тому

      Frenchie's doing great thanks for asking :)

    • @laureengelatine1270
      @laureengelatine1270 8 років тому

      Which movie now ?

  • @dreidorhelskin8336
    @dreidorhelskin8336 4 роки тому +9

    "Change the sword to words"
    WE NEED THIS NOW!

  • @brianbay7689
    @brianbay7689 Рік тому

    Go see them in 2023! It's a great show! They give time back to their fans. They care about us. Together we Rise.

  • @bflaves
    @bflaves Рік тому +2

    WE need more music like this more than ever now

  • @kirjkenmanaos3370
    @kirjkenmanaos3370 8 років тому +10

    flobots is great

  • @karlmax1112
    @karlmax1112 8 років тому +7

    workers of all lands be united!

    • @quinnvannice7769
      @quinnvannice7769 6 років тому

      Karl Max stop projecting your communism on to a good song

    • @vdmur7952
      @vdmur7952 3 роки тому

      Cringe take buddy. Try learning economics.

    • @vecvecvec
      @vecvecvec 3 роки тому

      ​@@quinnvannice7769"stop projecting your socialism onto a protest song from an album called Fight With Tools"

  • @WaKey_WaKey456
    @WaKey_WaKey456 2 роки тому +1

    Way Ahead of its times.
    The time has finally come, 2022.
    RISE 🇺🇸🌎✊🏿✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

  • @someguywithnoneoftheanswers.
    @someguywithnoneoftheanswers. Місяць тому

    We all know the flobots' message. It's LOVE. That why we stand.

  • @valinda5309
    @valinda5309 10 років тому +36

    I want everyone to look up all their records on spotify (which is a free music website) I think all their songs rock and give you a reason of thought out side the box that the goverment has put us in through schooling and media. Step foward and make a change, which is for your future and the children futures These guys are lyrical genius who bring out the real side of life so do your part and rock on

    • @bluchismoon
      @bluchismoon 6 років тому

      V. Ingram Spotify sucks for artists, though, so maybe just search somewhere else.

    • @Alexmustdie-zy6kz
      @Alexmustdie-zy6kz 4 роки тому +1

      You realize there’s a whole genre based around that called punk right it’s been around since the early 70s

    • @rogeliomora417
      @rogeliomora417 2 роки тому

      Wow i can’t believe music turned you into a leftist! Everyone has such different paths but as long as we can come together we can bring actual change.