Ab-Soul - Do Better (Official Lyric Video)

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  • @billbobdagr8
    @billbobdagr8 9 місяців тому +133

    The pain one must endure in order to create such a work of art, this is Ab-Soulutely one of the greatest pieces ever put together.. Thank you so much..

  • @ZIKEONTHEMIC
    @ZIKEONTHEMIC 2 роки тому +635

    Ab-Soul made a cinematic masterpiece with legendary music to it. We the culture needs a new Ab-Soul album

    • @Jimmy1982Playlists
      @Jimmy1982Playlists 2 роки тому +13

      Then a new School Q right after that!
      🥳🥳🥳

    • @brettolstadt2577
      @brettolstadt2577 2 роки тому +3

      I have a feeling it’s gonna go AB Soul, Jay Rock THEN Schoolboy Q.

    • @seandacosta2421
      @seandacosta2421 2 роки тому +3

      FACTS 💯

    • @Meetwad
      @Meetwad 2 роки тому +1

      I thought people said his solo projects are eh and he's only good as a feature.

    • @JohnsonxJohnson
      @JohnsonxJohnson 2 роки тому +3

      Number 1 Q ain't dropping anytime soon he is focusing on his daughter and other personal shit
      Number 2 I don't see soul dropping a new album until the Kendrick stuff dies down as TDE lost Kendrick and Dave

  • @tshedisomogorosi4208
    @tshedisomogorosi4208 10 місяців тому +13

    The comment section of this vid is beautiful . I really believe it will get better one day .

  • @jskxxvi
    @jskxxvi 2 роки тому +119

    Seeing love from South Africa reflect on these comment sections hits different.

  • @jonahhall7452
    @jonahhall7452 6 місяців тому +48

    To say this song is powerful would be a gross understatement. It is truly enough to move someone to tears. An absolute masterpiece that so many people can resonste with.

    • @sunchild7181
      @sunchild7181 4 місяці тому +2

      Facts. I relate to Soulo on so many levels. Doing drugs for boredom turned to an 8 year addiction, a failed suicide attempt, etc. This song is motivation for me to heal and grow from the past and the pain I've carried

  • @DjBigRed210
    @DjBigRed210 2 роки тому +443

    Daaaam!! today since June 3rd Im 6months sober from alcohol and Ive lost 160lbs and beat heart failure and im up to 2miles on my treadmill and been lifting weights everyday!!! GOD IS AMAZING!!! 🙏🤙

    • @DjBigRed210
      @DjBigRed210 2 роки тому +3

      @Top Dawg Entertainment @Ab-Soul Thank you for making this amazing song and message I just happened to be on UA-cam and seen this music video live when it dropped last month and the message really helped me even more, Much Love mane! maan I'm sorry to hear about your suicide attempt, my homie/brother I meet in 7th grade btw I'm 31 and he was 30 just took his life a month after I got out of the hospital in June...again THANK YOU...ONE LOVE!!!

    • @JJ-xo3er
      @JJ-xo3er 2 роки тому +7

      Wish I could say the same…
      Still struggling with addiction…

    • @DjBigRed210
      @DjBigRed210 2 роки тому +3

      @@JJ-xo3er You can do it...daaam I also had a problem with lean on top of alcohol, maan if I can put my mind to it and really want/had to get sober you can 4sure do the same put your mind to it and just do it!!

    • @aroundtheglobe945
      @aroundtheglobe945 2 роки тому +1

      Come to the himalayas if u can reply my comment if u do

    • @tedthecommenter5364
      @tedthecommenter5364 2 роки тому +3

      stll struggling with xanax addiction for several years, ive had seizures and cardiac arrest trying to go cold turkey, im on a detox now which could take up to a year, and my friend just killed himself

  • @bluehalo8604
    @bluehalo8604 2 роки тому +316

    This is just above and beyond. More beautiful every single time I hear it.

  • @ayomideokunlola9495
    @ayomideokunlola9495 4 місяці тому +6

    This song gave me strength to break a curse, pulled me out of a deep hole. For that, I'll forever be grateful to Ab-soul.
    This song literally saved me. Power of music is crazy.

  • @Dangizzle
    @Dangizzle 2 роки тому +67

    Hearing Ab-Soul say "i'm better" the way he does here, knowing what he's been through... that feels good.

  • @youngm.a.r.s2614
    @youngm.a.r.s2614 Рік тому +47

    That "Hiding from the same world that made me who I am" line hits me the most🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯. At times I be feeling and wishing that there was some place that I can go to hide myself and my presence so I know where Soul is coming from.

  • @billbobdagr8
    @billbobdagr8 6 місяців тому +23

    As Human's, all we have is each other.. As a 36 old man, the best advice I could ever give you is.. "Always trust your gut, because your heart will lie to you"..

    • @bbtbbbbtbb3166
      @bbtbbbbtbb3166 4 місяці тому

      That’s an empty platitude. No substance because the gut and the Herat are simply parts of your mind/psyche

  • @safcet184
    @safcet184 6 місяців тому +12

    every time i hear this song… i get SO emotional. this one is seriously so special. Ab if you see this i appreciate you and thank you for sharing your mind. can’t tell you how much this song has helped me ❤

  • @LetsRollwithBrianandMeka
    @LetsRollwithBrianandMeka 6 місяців тому +10

    Everything coming out of TDE is a vibe! Kendrick, Soul, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad…….. instant classics.

  • @rodw3391
    @rodw3391 6 місяців тому +11

    "There's nothing they can do that I can't do better". Damn right.

  • @christmaskid007
    @christmaskid007 2 роки тому +180

    I look up to this guy. I have been listening to him since 2012 💯

    • @El-vw7pt
      @El-vw7pt 2 роки тому +2

      I haven't stopped listening to soul since 2011

    • @IIESPD00DII
      @IIESPD00DII 2 роки тому +4

      Facts same at least since I heard Terrorist Threats with Stanny B

    • @TheJsantos619
      @TheJsantos619 2 роки тому +1

      Yessiirr he is so underrated

    • @brandonsage5797
      @brandonsage5797 Рік тому

      Same never gonna be nothing like him

    • @Weiayatxo
      @Weiayatxo Рік тому

      Same bro never left

  • @jarielsnow0115
    @jarielsnow0115 2 роки тому +12

    Last year my brother passed, I was shocked and broken when Mac miller passed but this time I was left empty and with a heavy soul, I was forced to face my demons and fix my problems.

    • @MrShrike540
      @MrShrike540 9 місяців тому +2

      Condolences and prayers hope all is well now.

  • @MrShrike540
    @MrShrike540 9 місяців тому +10

    This song saved my life thank you.

  • @1sec588
    @1sec588 10 місяців тому +19

    that last comment at the end... just have to sit back and appreciate this. ab soul really out here connecting to peoples souls and thats not an easy thing to do. Big ups, keep being you, and stay strong.

  • @stephsomm2072
    @stephsomm2072 5 місяців тому +12

    "I GOTTA DO BETTER" it's my mantra now. Thanks Ab-Soul

  • @blasiankings2828
    @blasiankings2828 6 місяців тому +6

    A decade later I’ll still be listening to this. This is timeless music man.

  • @loganhickman514
    @loganhickman514 Рік тому +13

    Lost my son a few months ago and my dog today, thanks ab soul for guiding

  • @onlinemoneymastery351
    @onlinemoneymastery351 5 місяців тому +19

    This song finnaly made it to bel air seaon 3 🎉 just perfect 😊

  • @mozellefoster4970
    @mozellefoster4970 7 місяців тому +10

    My son is 22 yrs old now, he sent me this song after the Pop Out Ken & Friends. Ab-Soul was who I was least familiar with. Beautiful Song.🎶🎶💖 I'm sure this song helped my son get through losing his Father & Older Brother less than 2 years apart, Jun 2019 & Jan 2021 God Bless. Ty King🙏🏾💙

  • @msnesham.3135
    @msnesham.3135 2 роки тому +79

    Been battling my depression and anxiety heavy lately and this song has come right on time, giving me hope in ways I never expected! Thank you Ab- Soul for sharing your light even in the midst of your darkness! Keep fighting, We Got this!!!

    • @Kei-kl4di
      @Kei-kl4di Рік тому +2

      Jesus Christ is Lord, Savior and The Way. He broke bread and fish and multiplied it for the masses, what do you think He can do with your broken pieces?
      I hope you are doing much better now. God bless!

    • @msnesham.3135
      @msnesham.3135 Рік тому +2

      @Kei-kl4di Thank you, I am! Healing is definitely a process!

    • @DLChandler
      @DLChandler Рік тому +1

      KEEP GOING!

    • @pierrederenoncourt3224
      @pierrederenoncourt3224 Рік тому

      You are not alone. I rock this daily to remind me to get up, get out and get something......sending positivity and love your way....

    • @jettbennett3
      @jettbennett3 9 місяців тому

      Proud of you keep pushing

  • @professuhx504
    @professuhx504 2 роки тому +37

    Heard a lot of great music this year but this one is timeless. Will definitely transend time.

  • @shinjiyokai1567
    @shinjiyokai1567 2 роки тому +16

    Listen to this everyday 3 times a day, I cry every time. Gotta do better 😔

  • @imomen4134
    @imomen4134 2 роки тому +30

    This year was hard for many of us , Im glad soul is here to end it on a good note. Grateful.

  • @SamadSaVage
    @SamadSaVage 2 роки тому +1

    We Love Soul

  • @scotthartwig668
    @scotthartwig668 7 місяців тому +4

    Soul always comes in with exactly what I need to hear time after time.

  • @zackhill7529
    @zackhill7529 2 роки тому +47

    I love that he took the time to plan that Mac Miller line in. Masterful

    • @matthewschmidt4237
      @matthewschmidt4237 Рік тому +2

      Makes me cry

    • @RobertBrainUK
      @RobertBrainUK Рік тому +4

      especially because it follows/connects to the lines about coins and flipping them. RIP Mac and give Soul the respect he deserves

    • @tylerbutler9761
      @tylerbutler9761 11 місяців тому

      Coins ? bruh he says “ FACES PLAYING & ITS FUCKIN WIT ME. DOIN DRUGZ WUZ JUS A WAR WIT BOREDOM BUT THEY sure to get me, lord forgive me” Songs called Funeral by Mac. Look it up dawg, or u can stay talkin about coins on the comments idc bruh jus lettin u know the truth lol ✌️da
      Fuck coins gotta do with Mac
      And Abs relationship homie lol

    • @Dadoswim2
      @Dadoswim2 6 місяців тому +1

      @@tylerbutler9761 drugs are a gamble like a coin flip

    • @grvmbinoscott7163
      @grvmbinoscott7163 4 місяці тому

      ​@tylerbutler9761 I do all this shit to say get off my dick , mixed emotions prohibited my focus . That a reference to Mixed emotions on control system when he was a heavy lean drinker but that made him lose focus as well .
      That bar relates to me so much because I know what Codeine does to you when your addicted . 😢

  • @deliveryboy
    @deliveryboy 2 роки тому +7

    One of my favorite songs I’ve heard in years.

  • @keithqueen7470
    @keithqueen7470 2 роки тому +11

    This is why Ab-Soul is the GOAT!!!

  • @justsurrealist1533
    @justsurrealist1533 2 роки тому +6

    The introspective wave is sweeping top dawg and I'm so here for it

  • @KiingTRell
    @KiingTRell 5 місяців тому +10

    I didnt know about this song until i heard it today in Bel-Air. Shout out to ab-soul!!!!

    • @Joe-fd3pq
      @Joe-fd3pq 4 місяці тому

      Me too, just today!🔥

  • @justinbennett8580
    @justinbennett8580 Рік тому +8

    Cheers to another day and opportunity to. DO BETTER. Life sure as hell doesn't always feel precious, but the present, appropriately named, is a gift. This work of art has been such a gift in my life and helps me fight for another day to DO BETTER. Peace and blessings Ab-Soul. Much love and respect

    • @jettbennett3
      @jettbennett3 9 місяців тому +1

      It came upon us when we need it most for many of us we forget were all connected with the troubles of the world

  • @darnellknox9539
    @darnellknox9539 2 місяці тому +2

    I feel like God gave me this song to inspire me in my own struggles, like a gospel song. Thanks, Soulo. I felt ya!

  • @sebastiansreaction
    @sebastiansreaction 2 роки тому +8

    It’s nice to see him acknowledge the fans. Him popping up the comments on screen and doing the AMA on Reddit really made me happy. I met Soul on the these days tour. I still have my meet and greet pass to this day. Soul has one of the brightest smiles I’ve ever seen. The way music moves these days you learn about a rapper one week and forget him the next. But souls music will always have an impact on me and my relationship. I frequently tell my wife “I love you in a place where there is no space and time” I truly mean that. Thank you Soul. It hurt me to see that you’ve been going through a tough time mentally. It makes me feel so guilty because when we met I was in such a terrible place as well. Now I’ve become so much happier and have had 2 lovely kids. I wish and pray for your happiness.

    • @jettbennett3
      @jettbennett3 9 місяців тому

      He's changing with the world

  • @namm9456
    @namm9456 2 роки тому +67

    This really brought tears to my eyes seeing how much the community is involved with this piece of art in the amount of feedback that soul has gotten I feel like he needed to hear that
    No matter how big you are everybody goes through it please make sure that y’all check on your love ones because we never know what they’re going through
    To everyone we gotta do better.
    Much love NAMM.

    • @jettbennett3
      @jettbennett3 9 місяців тому

      Gotta do better before it's too late.

  • @DLobs
    @DLobs 2 роки тому +19

    "FACES playing and its fucking w me, doing drugs was just a war with boredom but its sure to get me, lord forgive me." Payed homage to MAC love yall both u both have been able to get me through tough dark times and have always inspired/ motivated me to keep going and if anything - use music as your outlet. I love yall both fr, my dream is to have a track with you Soulo so dont leave this earth to early. we need you to keep on for everyone we lost, and keep the message of them alive through us. stay safe soulo and for your sake, I will do better. I gotta.

    • @robertm4934
      @robertm4934 Рік тому +1

      Instantly went to the comments when I heard this.. I knew him and Mac were super tight but I just never got into Ab that much, now I have and dang I love that.

  • @zZzSleepyAsh
    @zZzSleepyAsh 2 роки тому +3

    been a TDE fan since i was 12-13 & im 25 rn but i would not have made it this long if it wasn’t for the contribution Ab-Soul had on my life. Soul Cry was the song that stuck with me the most through my depression & illuminate was the one that motivated me when i needed it. recently i’ve been battling similar thoughts and i got through it before hearing this song but i think it’s because i got through it TO hear this song. now i have it forever to help when i’m down. thank you ab-soul, my biggest regret is not ever being able to see you perform live but i will next time you tour.

  • @PatrickMoloi-x7j
    @PatrickMoloi-x7j 10 місяців тому +6

    Doctor AKA soul warrior thank God Almighty who is living testimony of Good news against infinite spiritual force that kept us down. Your message will give us encourage to win ourselves spiritual, physically as well as mentally. Most definitely we will win the WAR outside ourselves which is the World.

  • @thebeatnik85
    @thebeatnik85 Місяць тому +1

    As a 39 year old fan of hip hop/rap since my adolescent years, I can wholeheartedly say this song is a masterpiece. Especially if you can empathise with a lot of what Soul is saying. Rest In Peace and Power to my Asawa who left this world far too soon 🙏 🇬🇧 🇵🇭 ❤

  • @nathan2564
    @nathan2564 2 роки тому +12

    Already one of my music legends. Seems as if time still moves on I can always tune in and feel the music soul drops.

  • @daisysosa8194
    @daisysosa8194 8 годин тому

    Love you King ❤️ God’s Chosen one he stays blessing us with the REAL reach for the galaxy & See Through Gods lens you shall forever SHINE BEAM

  • @blingpup21
    @blingpup21 2 роки тому +7

    I’m glad we’re seeing Ab-Soul being lifted up by the Lord. All those prayers finally manifesting. You deserve your win brother.

  • @wandilewebb
    @wandilewebb 2 роки тому +85

    It's all love from South Africa! Thank you for blessing us with this music! ❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @khalidlams222
      @khalidlams222 2 роки тому +1

      Dope le awty

    • @stanceandperformance
      @stanceandperformance 2 роки тому +1

      Danko!! ❤️

    • @hlonisoulo3033
      @hlonisoulo3033 2 роки тому +6

      I hope pulls up one day I swear I’m buying VIP ticket if he does

    • @Tokollop
      @Tokollop 2 роки тому +2

      We must just show them numbers so that they bring him out here. 🇿🇦

    • @anonm7742
      @anonm7742 2 роки тому

      Another Soul fan from Mzansi.

  • @ghostlyp4llor
    @ghostlyp4llor 2 роки тому +13

    can’t emphasize how much this song is helping me out right now 🫶🏻
    that ending note is very poignant & inspiring. much love to everyone wanting/trying to do better.

  • @cohlblack
    @cohlblack 2 роки тому +2

    The vocal quality of this song is incredible

  • @adirosh1
    @adirosh1 2 роки тому +45

    Bless us with this Album Ab soul 🙏🏻❤️

  • @maddoxswann9760
    @maddoxswann9760 2 роки тому +8

    This gives me Krit vibes. Love this.
    We need you Ab

  • @HafidDavila
    @HafidDavila 2 роки тому +46

    This track has really made it easy for me to go through the process. This days I feel I can flip any moment! Ab-Soul thanks for sharing this masterpiece and keeping real hip hop alive! God Speed everyone! ❤

    • @Jimmy1982Playlists
      @Jimmy1982Playlists 2 роки тому +1

      Thankfully, HipHop is in a beautiful place right now (if you know where to look)... thanks to the '80s babies in the underground! Can't wait for Soulo to bless us 🙏🏼😁
      Edit: so many people are going thru it these days... stay up, y'all! _"Music soothes the savage beast."_

    • @jettbennett3
      @jettbennett3 9 місяців тому

      More life.

  • @a.dot888
    @a.dot888 5 місяців тому +1

    thank god we aint lose u soul

  • @Shikari-shiro888
    @Shikari-shiro888 2 роки тому +16

    I'm so happy this song has touched so many

  • @johnbrittjr9999
    @johnbrittjr9999 Рік тому +23

    To anyone who's overthinking, remember you are loved by me❤❤❤

  • @robbjones5882
    @robbjones5882 2 роки тому +1

    “Ride the tide, don’t fight the current that guided you… melt the ice, around the furnace burning inside of you”… bruh, that hit me. Thank you

  • @Dogwateratgames
    @Dogwateratgames 11 місяців тому +3

    Danm this one hit deep i was deeply moved by hearing this beautiful masterpieces

  • @anthonystark932
    @anthonystark932 10 місяців тому +217

    Still listening to this in 2024! Who else with me

  • @RealMCHeam
    @RealMCHeam 2 роки тому +1

    I can feel what you felt while writing this song ♥️

  • @zackdopp6961
    @zackdopp6961 2 роки тому +4

    Ab always be one of the best ever to me. Beyond beautiful. ❤

  • @realvijen
    @realvijen 2 роки тому

    Love from Sri Lanka!!!! TDE is what the world needs!!!

  • @emmanuelkanyunguphiri900
    @emmanuelkanyunguphiri900 2 роки тому +6

    His delivery and how it penetrates the soul is just so unbelievable. All love from Zambia🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @SharkOrDie
    @SharkOrDie 2 роки тому +1

    Del Amo finest! AB

  • @ShaunaRose1111
    @ShaunaRose1111 2 роки тому +38

    I absolutely love this song 💜 Ab-Soul is the truth 🙏🏼 I literally shared this song on my community post 7 days ago. I would never get sick of this song!

  • @jemwaves
    @jemwaves 2 роки тому +9

    i listen to this song at some point every single day

  • @ljthesecond
    @ljthesecond 2 роки тому +13

    I needed this 💯 thank you Ab, thank you TDE

  • @meaculpa22
    @meaculpa22 2 роки тому +2

    My heart cries each time I listen to it
    Stay safe stay blessed mr Ab-Soul

  • @position9925
    @position9925 2 роки тому +8

    When a song help you while your transforming and you watched the break down of the song and realize the song is so deep . We have God working in front of us right here ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Portland love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️

  • @bravo562
    @bravo562 2 роки тому +1

    🥵🥵🔥

  • @theunreasonableman8758
    @theunreasonableman8758 2 роки тому +7

    How is this not a million already ..?🤯🤯🔥🙏🏾🔥

  • @victorsithole2968
    @victorsithole2968 4 місяці тому +1

    all the way from Belair.

  • @SarcasticLee26
    @SarcasticLee26 2 роки тому +3

    In my opinion Ab & Kendrick always produce something that really hits home in some sort of way

  • @DanielSeguin-o5y
    @DanielSeguin-o5y 2 місяці тому

    Mr. Soul on Mr. Herbert, which ever you prefer, I found this song a couple weeks ago and have listened a few times a day. Among others. I'm a 49 year white dude. Just wanted to say THANK YOU, for waking me back up. All love...

  • @joyceadegboyega8524
    @joyceadegboyega8524 6 місяців тому +3

    This song deserves a 100 .❤ ❤ ❤

  • @oOSure_ShotOo
    @oOSure_ShotOo 2 роки тому +2

    Ladies and gentlemen the most underrated MC in the game Ab-Soul. Keep your head up Ab-Soul ❤

  • @constantlyt
    @constantlyt 2 роки тому +4

    You truly are a blessing to this world and the people around you. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @SoulSearchnThruMusic
    @SoulSearchnThruMusic 2 роки тому +1

    This! This is what I be search’n for!

  • @CompletelyInadequate
    @CompletelyInadequate 2 роки тому +5

    beautiful song, beautiful beat, beautiful video.

  • @beersmoothie9059
    @beersmoothie9059 2 роки тому +1

    MURS brought me here. Didn’t know I needed this so bad. Much gratitude.

  • @jakecap
    @jakecap 2 роки тому +4

    Life changing type bars!!!

  • @ATrippyLENZ
    @ATrippyLENZ 5 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time

  • @JoNnYScHiZo1006
    @JoNnYScHiZo1006 2 роки тому +3

    Ab the imagery is crazy in this vid the jumping off building next to the tower is too signify someone that was with us may she rest in paradise bro "I never lied I love you in a place where there no space and time" keep your head up man

  • @Goddess1977
    @Goddess1977 5 місяців тому +1

    This song hits so deeply on my soul the thing I got from it is WE ALL GOT TO DO BETTER TODAY! Glad he made a video for this we need this type of inner reflection once in awhile to keep ourselves in check!

  • @donniedo9431
    @donniedo9431 2 роки тому +17

    I appreciate this song a lot. I’m trying to get past this depression thing too. I’m glad you climbed out of the hole and are doing better. Thanks for giving yourself a second chance it’s inspiring me to give myself one. And the Nick Hakim sample? 🔥 many blessings to you.

  • @marioharris8671
    @marioharris8671 5 днів тому

    Classic Soul####Anthem on my hard days I'm back here every time

  • @FACES918
    @FACES918 2 роки тому +7

    10 months and 5 days in recovery, hearing Ab’s story with everything I had going on motivated me like a mf. If he got soul we can too, stay strong and stay safe everyone happy holidays♥️💯

  • @Wrestler1love
    @Wrestler1love 2 роки тому +2

    Brought me back to earth. Thank you brother. You’re a blessing to this world. We love you Ab-Soul

  • @BruceReacts
    @BruceReacts 2 роки тому +3

    Much respect to you Soul! We need you here and we want you doing what you love and pumping out these lyrical masterpieces! Love you man! Again we need you here!

    • @Jimmy1982Playlists
      @Jimmy1982Playlists 2 роки тому +1

      🎯🎯🎯💯🙏🏼 Fr, fr! I hope he's come to understand how much he and his message are needed.

  • @KingKrimeGaming
    @KingKrimeGaming 2 роки тому +1

    This is THEEE Song of the year. After everything we as humans has been through and getting back on our feet and adjusting to the new normal. So many of our friends and family did not live to see these new days but we GOTTA DO BETTER and leave star dust for the ones coming behind us. Real

  • @LoLitsJerry
    @LoLitsJerry 2 роки тому +4

    Song came out at a great time and I listen to it every single day to strive to be a better version of myself.

  • @henrylyimo2713
    @henrylyimo2713 Рік тому

    I'm crying. Ab soul...thank you. God bless

  • @KvnWlsn
    @KvnWlsn 2 роки тому +22

    When this song first showed up in my UA-cam Music app I was just trying to get through another day at work. I initially didn't know that it was an Ab-Soul song, but then I heard your voice and I instantly locked in and OMG the message was SO on point (and necessary in the moment) I listened to it on repeat like 10 times in a row. I also make it a point to listen to it at least once a day. Your music has always served as a form of therapy and I've been listening to you since I first heard of TDE back in 2007. I love TDE and every artist on the label but I always felt like you should have been the breakout artist over Kendrick just because of your lyrical capabilities and message (my opinion) but my guess is that that type of exposure probably would have been more harmful than helpful to you so I get it now. All in all I just want you to know that you are loved and you are needed. You have a gift that can and has helped so many others deal, cope and battle their depression and anxiety. You are a cure brother!! Not just for Hip-Hop but for mental health in general.
    Keep blessing us with your gift!!

  • @TshiamoDehustler
    @TshiamoDehustler 5 місяців тому +2

    Had this song from Bel-Air series, i fell in love with it, thumbs up from Africa

  • @thewatcher819
    @thewatcher819 6 місяців тому +4

    Who knew the K Dot Vs Drake battle would introduce TDE into my life. 🤲🏾 This song is Water. 🫡💎

  • @keylow2830
    @keylow2830 3 місяці тому

    Everytime I listen to this song, I get goosebumps. Ab Soul spreading that message

  • @ThyClassics
    @ThyClassics 2 роки тому +3

    I still cant get through this with out tearing up everytime, love soulo

  • @christiantrotter3591
    @christiantrotter3591 6 місяців тому +2

    Lost my brother July 2nd, he fought like hell against the things he faced with racial stigma, his mental health and substance abuse, but the battles over now.
    This song comforts me when I'm stricken with survivors guilt, I try to find peace believing he's watching over me and our family and knowing I'll do what I can to fill his shoes, it wasn't the responsibility I was prepared for but I know he'd believe in me to do the right things now, 3 years clean and I'm just glad he got to see me get here and to know he was proud

  • @firepon3638
    @firepon3638 2 роки тому +20

    What a powerful message/beat/video. I just want you to know that this one song has helped me more than years of "professional therapy" have helped me. I was very close to ending my life and this one song pulled me straight out of that dark place. Music can be a more powerful tool than anything that a therapist or psychiatrist could ever hope to offer. Thanks for sharing your pain, it has helped me work through mine. And I am so fucking grateful for it. I admire your strength.

    • @iTaLyZfiNeSt08
      @iTaLyZfiNeSt08 2 роки тому +1

      people heal other people when they are listened to. we all dont need a psychiatrist or professional to do so, we only need to be heard to be helped! as a society we need a put egos aside and listen to eachother! #BlazeUp

  • @n7tozen430
    @n7tozen430 2 роки тому +2

    Ab-Soul is really one of the most underrated artist out here. Man has so many dope ass songs from features to just all him. Easily one of the best lyricist of 2000 and up also. Props to Soul Brotha #2

  • @user-kj2gf1cn1p
    @user-kj2gf1cn1p 2 роки тому +7

    i’ve started every single day with this song since it dropped. really helping me hang on.

    • @Jimmy1982Playlists
      @Jimmy1982Playlists 2 роки тому +1

      Keep ya' head up!
      Keep breathing.

    • @user-kj2gf1cn1p
      @user-kj2gf1cn1p 2 роки тому

      @@Jimmy1982Playlists thank you brother.. 🖤

    • @TRYumphCoaching
      @TRYumphCoaching 2 роки тому +1

      You got this, one step at a time in the right direction. 🙌

    • @user-kj2gf1cn1p
      @user-kj2gf1cn1p 2 роки тому +1

      @@TRYumphCoaching thank you so much brother. no matter what you’re going through too, i hope you find the strength to pull through and grow.

    • @TRYumphCoaching
      @TRYumphCoaching 2 роки тому

      @@user-kj2gf1cn1p Thanks bro, 🙌

  • @chi.princess
    @chi.princess 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m late to ab soul. Raps not even my first go to for music but THIS IS ART. I LOVE THIS. Very deep and vulnerable. Inspiring. Great job.