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  • Опубліковано 14 лют 2019
  • Official music video for “Preach” by John Legend
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    Directed by: Dominique DeLeon
    Produced by: Kelsey Gilchrist, Angel Rosa and Peter DaSilva
    Cinematography by: Sing Howe Yam and Todd Banhazl
    Edited by: Ernie Gilbert
    Color by: Nick Metcalf at the Mill
    An AJR Films Production
    #CantJustPreach
    Lyrics:
    Every day I wake and,
    Everything is broken,
    Turning off my phone just to get out of bed.
    Get home every evening,
    And history’s repeating,
    Turning off my phone cuz its hurting my chest.
    And heaven knows I’m not helpless,
    But what can I do?
    I can’t see the use in me crying
    If I’m not even trying to make the change I wanna see
    I can’t sit and hope, I
    Can’t just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain
    Falling to my knees
    Though I do believe
    Oh, I can’t just preach baby preach (woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can’t just preach, baby, preach
    All I hear is voices,
    Everybody’s talking,
    Nothing real is happening, cause nothing is new.
    Now when all is tragic,
    And I just feel sedated,
    Why do I feel numb, Is that all I can do?
    And heaven knows I’m not helpless, yeah
    But I’m only human.
    Can’t see the use in me crying,
    If I’m not even trying to make the change I want to see.
    I can’t sit and hope, I
    Can’t just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain
    Falling to my knees
    Though I do believe
    Oh, I can’t just preach baby preach (woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can’t just preach, baby, preach
    And heaven knows I’m not helpless,
    What can I do?
    Can’t see the use in me crying
    If I’m not even trying to make the change I wanna see
    I can’t sit and hope, I
    Can’t just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain
    Falling to my knees
    Though I do believe
    Oh, I can’t just preach baby preach (woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can’t just preach, baby, preach
    Falling to my knees
    And though I do believe
    I can’t just preach, baby, preach.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 12 тис.

  • @samiadam90
    @samiadam90 5 років тому +499

    That’s why i respect John legend.. he’s a real artist talented and has a case

    • @dolmii26
      @dolmii26 5 років тому +4

      preach!

    • @kathyvondra2711
      @kathyvondra2711 5 років тому +1

      @@dolmii26 v

    • @raimondaspoleti4202
      @raimondaspoleti4202 11 місяців тому +1

      @samiadam90: Thanks and i agree : Deep respect and estimate to this real artist talented 🔝J.L ❤from an 🇮🇹 fan ❇✌❇

  • @adeyemovictor
    @adeyemovictor 5 років тому +233

    “Sometimes we can get so frustrated by the news and what’s going on and there’s this battle going on in ourselves. Do we become apathetic? Do we become engaged? Do we just talk about it, or do we do something?” -John Legend

  • @madisonlees1526
    @madisonlees1526 3 роки тому +144

    The cut from the funeral to the protests and then the school shooter is so powerful. Innocent lives are dying while the real villains run free. This is such a cruel world, but this video is such a good message. Thank you for using your platform to make this. It's an eyeopener to others to make a change.

  • @sandragarr9215
    @sandragarr9215 4 роки тому +329

    I love this, it's exactly what the Bible says. Good men should not remain silent. We all need to be heard at this time. Thank for this inspiring reminder of that.

  • @EternalStarChild
    @EternalStarChild 5 років тому +579

    The beauty and tragedy of this song reflects our failing world and reminds us all to take a stand and practice what we preach. Respect and love to everyone suffering adversity, you are not forgotten or alone.

  • @lovitavinod
    @lovitavinod 5 років тому +1407

    Actions speak louder than words. I wish this song came on the radio, need to hear more songs about stuff like this rather.

    • @gingerreeds216
      @gingerreeds216 5 років тому +9

      Lovita The radio is actually how I heard about this song! Lol I don’t even listen to the radio but my friend was playing it at her job and it took me a while to find this song, but I did and I can’t stop listening to it!!!

    • @indigenoussquad
      @indigenoussquad 5 років тому +3

      This song is played on radio stations in AL

    • @dodgersdoon1130
      @dodgersdoon1130 5 років тому

      Well said

    • @Ax1oM11oo
      @Ax1oM11oo 5 років тому

      Ginger Reeds Same. I heard about it on the radio but didn’t know the title since Shazam’s being an ass. So I had to google it by lyrics lol

    • @LifelovingAdventurer
      @LifelovingAdventurer 5 років тому

      Only actions that people noticed and see.

  • @jediaellpdrlvz9069
    @jediaellpdrlvz9069 2 роки тому +28

    03:37 is the part where I started crying until the end. John, you are truly a LEGEND.

  • @Bay1981
    @Bay1981 2 роки тому +66

    So after the Buffalo and Texas shootings, I came here, my heart is heavy, this song resonated with me when it was released and still does. Maybe someday there will be peace and equality but times like these make it hard for me to have hope or to maintain the optimism that has been a part of my life for so long.

    • @MM713MM
      @MM713MM 2 роки тому +3

      Same. Once I saw the news of Uvalde, I came hear

  • @uwemakpadiaha8650
    @uwemakpadiaha8650 5 років тому +1064

    Passing an important message to the world.
    I love u John Legend

    • @jazzyyy7060
      @jazzyyy7060 5 років тому +1

      That’s a very important message

    • @reoltrash6646
      @reoltrash6646 5 років тому

      Daniel Brown speak english please

    • @jennifervalery1960
      @jennifervalery1960 5 років тому

      Daniel Brown you don’t know anything stupid

    • @loppsoup1220
      @loppsoup1220 5 років тому

      Uwem Akpadiaha s yeah he does he is John the mann

  • @ndonuetakwi3463
    @ndonuetakwi3463 5 років тому +491

    Such a powerful message in this video. This is indeed a preaching. It honestly made me wanna cry. Love and peace ✌ to my Black American brothers and sisters. Respect from Cameroon 🇨🇲

    • @alinesepouo4502
      @alinesepouo4502 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, cameroonian team !

    • @paolopischedda7629
      @paolopischedda7629 5 років тому +4

      Ndonue Takwi great bro 💪 respect from Italy 🇮🇹💖

    • @kama3071
      @kama3071 5 років тому +2

      Team Kmer ♥️♥️🇨🇲 from Italy

    • @MissMichellexox
      @MissMichellexox 5 років тому +2

      Team Cameroon!!! 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

    • @l.e1847
      @l.e1847 5 років тому +1

      Cameroon is under a dictatorial power ! I hope my country will change.

  • @riseasthedawn-6250
    @riseasthedawn-6250 4 роки тому +156

    i felt like i had a connection with this song the day it came out because it made me more aware of all the things happening in our world. exactly one month later we saw the christchurch shootings. now seeing the death of George Floyd, im once again brought to this song.
    people , all humanity should be equal regardless of race, colour, religion and beliefs
    #worldpeace #BLACKLIVESMATTER

    • @doncheadlefrank9079
      @doncheadlefrank9079 3 роки тому

      thanks to dr astrol goodest, the great spell caster, for makes me happy again jt

    • @kgomotsongwenya764
      @kgomotsongwenya764 3 роки тому

      I love the song and fell the same connection

    • @Survivalize93
      @Survivalize93 11 місяців тому

      Would be great if 13% of the population didn’t commit 50% of the crime

  • @adheeshavishwajith
    @adheeshavishwajith 4 роки тому +679

    Black mans blood is red
    White mans blood is red
    We are one 😍

    • @eyombros5515
      @eyombros5515 4 роки тому +9

      I don't know why but I suddenly remember "When Black Men's Teeth Speak Out" by Yambo Ouologuem because of your comment 😭

    • @GUSCi-BDE
      @GUSCi-BDE 4 роки тому +9

      but they keep hating on us

    • @adheeshavishwajith
      @adheeshavishwajith 4 роки тому +13

      @@GUSCi-BDE If you continue to hate, it will affect your children too. Hate is unsettled by hate. If we think about that and improve our thinking, the whole world will be beautiful. According to Buddhist philosophy.

    • @yemlihacali9132
      @yemlihacali9132 4 роки тому +1

      Sus lannn

    • @enricoengelbrecht1351
      @enricoengelbrecht1351 4 роки тому +11

      ​@@adheeshavishwajith Love your neighbour as you love yourself - Christian, Peace is in the scriptures

  • @githudd
    @githudd 5 років тому +1323

    A truly beautiful song that resonates with today's madness .

    • @moukhakane
      @moukhakane 5 років тому +2

      Yup bro all he say is true

    • @ANARABWHOWANTSPEACE
      @ANARABWHOWANTSPEACE 5 років тому +1

      Exactly what thought.

    • @ACTruitt
      @ACTruitt 5 років тому +4

      today's madness started 10 years ago with your savior, Obama. so thank him

    • @pinaybarbie
      @pinaybarbie 5 років тому

      david githu trite

    • @spicyingrid1
      @spicyingrid1 5 років тому +4

      Why are people deflecting.......bring race into it. Can't we see that we have lost our humanity, compassion and love for others. People are just sitting there waiting for someone to comment then the hate starts. Not realizing that is why we are here in a world so full of sadness. Are all these things not happening though, all over the world??

  • @CookieFridays
    @CookieFridays 5 років тому +1352

    I love John Legend, he's just purely authentic, he does his thing, and dude is bursting with talent. Great message for this song!

    • @jamestrevor2226
      @jamestrevor2226 5 років тому

      Bee Bee he’s an idiot

    • @sivakrishnab8722
      @sivakrishnab8722 5 років тому +4

      @@jamestrevor2226 is there any particular reason

    • @Rumbro.
      @Rumbro. 5 років тому +2

      *I, T.L hereby announce that I am officially the 400th liker of this comment! 🙂. God Bless Australia not America cos that country already fucked up 😂😂*

    • @ruthclayborne8649
      @ruthclayborne8649 5 років тому

      🍅 *I МАSТURВА"ТЕ Т0 VIDЕ!0S !0N МY СHАNNЕ!L! L!00K!* 🐦🐦

    • @RajaManoj-xl1vz
      @RajaManoj-xl1vz Рік тому

      ​@@sivakrishnab8722 Patel k ok poo 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅o😅😅 poo 💩💩💩💩💩 oooooo 😅no insta 😅I'd chappu to 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @exquis3747
    @exquis3747 4 роки тому +1482

    I came back to this song during these rough times to get some insight

  • @siwengen1216
    @siwengen1216 Місяць тому +13

    Anyone healing in 2024 with this song?

  • @DexterBhai
    @DexterBhai 5 років тому +595

    The real talent is always pure....love this video.

  • @jjdgames5519
    @jjdgames5519 5 років тому +537

    John Legend is a hero and this song hits me so hard.
    This world needs to change because this song is the hard truth.

    • @anthonywall4505
      @anthonywall4505 5 років тому +1

      It only feels like games; Ancient Gaming System.

    • @theodorkorner1497
      @theodorkorner1497 5 років тому

      No it's not. That music video messages just a biased political agenda.

  • @Fabio-qr6uf
    @Fabio-qr6uf 3 роки тому +20

    This song is one of most beautiful song of all times. Art. Love from Italy ❤️🇮🇹

    • @johnlegend2067
      @johnlegend2067 2 роки тому

      hi there, thanks a lot for your love and support,
      seriously looking out for my devoted fan here who i can get to know more
      kindly message via hangouts.
      hangout mail:davidellefson11@gmail.com

  • @jamojamgaming
    @jamojamgaming 3 роки тому +358

    I was very impressed and got goosebumps

    • @render7122
      @render7122 3 роки тому +2

      Owwwwwwwwwwwww how going on japan

    • @bethrogers649
      @bethrogers649 3 роки тому +1

      great message and a great song. ua-cam.com/play/PLtj_90xCmJuxo6RJTex4Tg_JuhlnZtvrE.html

    • @luizclaudio6476
      @luizclaudio6476 3 роки тому +1

      Goosebumps?

    • @mariaconcebida8241
      @mariaconcebida8241 3 роки тому +1

      @@bethrogers649 gģgģģģģģģģģģggģģģģģģgģggģgģģgģģggģģggģģgģggģgggģgģģgģgģģgggģgģgģģggggģgģģģģgģģggģģģggggģģģģģģ,no z

    • @bethrogers649
      @bethrogers649 3 роки тому +1

      thanks so much. this is danny. how are you? thanks for subscribing to my channel.
      We are trying to raise awareness about suicide prevention
      Danny
      Words and guitars
      Borderline Delusion Band.

      Thank you so much. We are on pandora, I heart, amazon etc.
      ua-cam.com/play/PLtj_90xCmJuxkPBwXdYhNTYrxB--i2HWq.html
      itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/borderline-delusion/1427842091
      open.spotify.com/artist/1dFmSzrtafMLFj9d07hVuv

  • @MegaTODOMUSICA
    @MegaTODOMUSICA 5 років тому +194

    Music is the universal language of humanity!

  • @tranphuonganh5350
    @tranphuonganh5350 5 років тому +4693

    This world is broken and ... helpless.
    Thank God, the music industry still has John Legend

    • @Cactoos
      @Cactoos 5 років тому +10

      lol if there would be god this would never happen "This world is broken and ... helpless"

    • @Jenny-iq9qm
      @Jenny-iq9qm 5 років тому +24

      Szymon Dz We wouldnt be where we are without him. We would had been all dead because of our sins. If you don’t know satan this is his works

    • @npme77
      @npme77 5 років тому +9

      JOHN LEGEND IS A PUPPET. USUAL RHETORIC...GUN CONTROL, IMMIGRANT ISSUES AND POLICE BRUTALITY. YAWNNNNNNN AMERICA. THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU AND YOUR SHITTY ILLUMINATI ARTISTS

    • @tranngogiaphat5924
      @tranngogiaphat5924 5 років тому +2

      His entire career barely contributes anything to the world when compared to bruh sound effect #2

    • @marcelmorris1823
      @marcelmorris1823 5 років тому +4

      There's still hope

  • @Joshuadnwikdop
    @Joshuadnwikdop 2 роки тому +39

    It’s crazy how many people in 2022 will return to listen to this legendary song 🔥🏆 He has such a great voice and amazing message its hard not to.

    • @kwanelecedric
      @kwanelecedric Рік тому +1

      I'm still listening to it❤️✌️🔥

  • @tinamiles7796
    @tinamiles7796 Рік тому +12

    Truly blessed voice, music, lyrics...all perfection for a good cause, too! Awareness and help! Thank you, John Legend!

  • @ShalisaCordilia
    @ShalisaCordilia 5 років тому +312

    The pain in the world is real. To all of those who battle it everyday I wish you strength.💪🏾

  • @whateversea
    @whateversea 5 років тому +763

    I love how his video model is always his wife ❤

    • @mona4194
      @mona4194 5 років тому +73

      I love how he showing love and respect to his wife. Always I hope we all find one day our own John Legend ♥️

    • @kyla-ashleyjones9385
      @kyla-ashleyjones9385 5 років тому +6

      ikr

    • @wutae6347
      @wutae6347 5 років тому +1

      Musical Vibes this will amaze you .... ua-cam.com/video/gs-QiEIL8IU/v-deo.html

    • @dosanjh9362
      @dosanjh9362 5 років тому +1

      Musical Vibes it always is... in all his videos

    • @whateversea
      @whateversea 5 років тому

      Yes I know she always is, was just pointing it out :)

  • @ivanvikalo4995
    @ivanvikalo4995 2 роки тому +36

    Such a profound song! One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard with a strong message that can be applied to so many different situations. Thank you for this masterpeace!

  • @kennethigibah1716
    @kennethigibah1716 4 роки тому +17

    This song inspires me every time to make a change and not just talk about it. Thank you John legend

  • @ultimatedarkknight4835
    @ultimatedarkknight4835 4 роки тому +399

    First time I'm hearing this song and seeing this video. JOHN LEGEND just used his Platform to shed Light on Darkness , to give a Voice to the Voiceless, to Defend those who are Defenseless, to show how if You Confront something rather than cover or conceal it , it has no choice but to raise awareness and cause victims to stand up , unite, take back their power and take a stand against inequality, inhumane treatment, racism, injustice and the ignorance of the government to say this is the" land of the free " but yet allow a tolerance of abuse of power and excessive force because of someone's culture , skin tone. Thank You John Legend for being A Symbol of Not Backing Down, but showing that Pain is Power and that We As A People Refuse to Allow this to continue. I encourage everyone to hear this song , feel and embrace the words of this song and take action in your communities , Rise And Be Leaders of Change🙏👊

    • @charlieisnotawallflower783
      @charlieisnotawallflower783 4 роки тому

      Bestt🌎🌎🌎🌎

    • @selenadominguez6616
      @selenadominguez6616 4 роки тому +1

      Well said.

    • @RoyalJerry24
      @RoyalJerry24 4 роки тому +4

      Wow this is inspiring thank you well said

    • @dawnbraddy2031
      @dawnbraddy2031 4 роки тому

      We didn't stand up for black Americans💞💞💞💞💛💛💛💞💛💛💞💞💛💞💛💞💞💛

    • @sharianderson3776
      @sharianderson3776 3 роки тому +1

      Touched my spirit seeing it play out here. Check out JCM as well song Freedom ua-cam.com/video/JQuzUq_urT8/v-deo.html

  • @thegaminggamer218
    @thegaminggamer218 5 років тому +218

    *John, you are a legend!*

  • @mckenzieclinard7412
    @mckenzieclinard7412 3 роки тому +11

    Can't believe it's been 2 years and this song is still highly relevant for today

  • @riseasthedawn-6250
    @riseasthedawn-6250 4 роки тому +91

    Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving
    - J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

  • @plemoroes9818
    @plemoroes9818 5 років тому +1374

    I'm 70 years old and some have said they are sick of my 'preaching' to them about caring for those not like us. This video, this song, these words have inspired me to keep going.

  • @lovaticsweetener471
    @lovaticsweetener471 5 років тому +892

    I really love when artists use their platforms for something important. Thank u John 💘

  • @besthillsongworshipsongs48
    @besthillsongworshipsongs48 Рік тому +6

    Lord Jesus, help me to keep my hope in you, and you alone! I praise you for meeting every need, not just for me and my family, but for all who are listening and our sister in Christ Jesus that’s leading us to pray, and whom ever is praying with us, in Jesus our provider I pray. Amen 🙏🏼

  • @alexhofstadter7313
    @alexhofstadter7313 3 роки тому +13

    This is just so beautiful, I can't even put it into words..

  • @DarioDaversapiano
    @DarioDaversapiano 5 років тому +11834

    This is art!

  • @Jessie___ann04
    @Jessie___ann04 5 років тому +83

    This made me wanna cry. The fundraiser ur growing is beautiful and is such a kind thing. I love the song and hear the message of it. This is very emotional. And you have a very kind heart to be having this fundraiser. Thank you John Legend.🙏🏽💗💗

    • @pinaybarbie
      @pinaybarbie 5 років тому

      MiriamAnn love thanks, he said

  • @hanabdreams
    @hanabdreams 4 роки тому +229

    A year on and this song is more relevant than ever. About time we as a whole learn from the past

    • @derekhandson351
      @derekhandson351 3 роки тому +1

      Sadly, the people who need this song the most are probably the oens who won't listen.

    • @generalanthony6179
      @generalanthony6179 3 роки тому

      Hi

    • @torihampton6807
      @torihampton6807 3 роки тому

      A True VISIONARY ❤️💯🎯🙏🏽❤️

    • @WhatDoesMyChannelNameMean
      @WhatDoesMyChannelNameMean 3 роки тому

      But what is the answer? Ok, so we can't just preach. But what CAN we do? No matter what the barrier is, no matter what the trap is, it's easy to say "we can't just preach", but what CAN we do? It's a nice song, but now what? I'm not criticizing. I'm asking. WHAT CAN WE DO?

  • @CaleysChannel
    @CaleysChannel 3 роки тому +8

    This song and “Clover Cage - Nostalgia” are the only two things keeping me sane through these tough times. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better...We are in this together...I love you

  • @jacobjenkins5947
    @jacobjenkins5947 5 років тому +349

    The song is powerful in itself but this music video is a tear jerker❤️

  • @joyranya5903
    @joyranya5903 5 років тому +475

    This video is very touching, this is just a reflect of what’s going on in America. I pray that God continue to shine on us so we may see better days! ❤️

    • @danielsousa5065
      @danielsousa5065 5 років тому +3

      Ye I hope USA can see better days.. And the world..

  • @amynelson617
    @amynelson617 Місяць тому +3

    When my daughter passed away I slumped into this huge hole and I felt like things couldn't get worse I heard this song.... It very literally saved me. I have two other children who needed me and my life changed because this song made me live for them.... Thank You SO MUCH for being here for me and Everyone else who went or are going through hard times.... It truly changes a person.

  • @txstrong8243
    @txstrong8243 Рік тому +6

    This song spoke to me on a whole other level today. Gotta dry these tears before I go into work! Humanity as a whole, we need to do better. Praying for love, peace and good. Thank you John Legend for creating this important video and song. #bethechange

  • @sammelek458
    @sammelek458 5 років тому +483

    “Practice what you preach” the realest words I’ve ever heard

    • @fannimocanu7531
      @fannimocanu7531 5 років тому +8

      Yes, it is in the Bible. James 2 : 14

    • @michellemykelhouse6610
      @michellemykelhouse6610 5 років тому

      Dang! Gen. 4:10 :outta dat mirror!

    • @kerrickrosemondjr.6555
      @kerrickrosemondjr.6555 5 років тому

      Barry white said it 1st🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @ms.donnicabab651
      @ms.donnicabab651 5 років тому +3

      Fanni Mocanu It’s really true. Only Jehovah God will help you through it with the glory, to solve it problems ; to find in the Holy Bible is the real answers, to make better chances in life. We’re our God’s children’s (only the good people are today). Don’t give up yourself, hold your head up that you need preaching in church.

    • @pinaybarbie
      @pinaybarbie 5 років тому

      Sam does youtube you seem to have a small vocab

  • @sarahda845
    @sarahda845 5 років тому +727

    Watched the whole thing without listening to the music, so powerful, cried

  • @stephenjones8898
    @stephenjones8898 3 роки тому +17

    You can just feel the unbelievable powerful soul in his voice

  • @KC-lh4zb
    @KC-lh4zb 3 роки тому +7

    the fact this was over a year ago and it's still so relevant today just shows just how messed up this world is. Imagine just literally breathin and people be hatin on u already😨

  • @anujkafle1058
    @anujkafle1058 5 років тому +1785

    Even after "All of me" this song too gives me goosebumps ❤😍❤😍❤🌹🌹

  • @samuelbtr7999
    @samuelbtr7999 5 років тому +1331

    This is so big for our society and culture right now! THANK YOU JOHN LEGEND!

    • @jga717able
      @jga717able 5 років тому

      Amen💪💪🇵🇷🇵🇷🙏🙏

    • @toastah173
      @toastah173 5 років тому

      I made a comment above mine, please take the time to read it, so I don't have to recite it again under your comment.

    • @samuelbtr7999
      @samuelbtr7999 5 років тому +2

      No. Did your parents raise you stupid or were you born that way? Support Illegals was never the focal point of the video. The message is taking a stance against children being torn from their families who happen to be illegal immigrants. Dumbed down for you, "your family came here illegally for a better life which is against our rules. So you can no longer be with your family anymore." The message continues to speak against all the police brutality towards any race. Although the most apparent cases have been African american males. It's empowerment for all the hate and divide we see in the US. This proves there's no sympathy between these blurred lines. How do you think this next generation will grow up living in fear of police brutality; going to school with the anxiety of a possible school shooter among them; seeing children ripped from parents arms and put into containment centers without any education, extracurricular activities, entertainment, or ANY nurturing these kids need to ensure a future for them. Some of these kids are as young as 4 years old. I don't have the answer for illegal immigrants, drug and gang culture among minority communities, but I sympathize and see this isn't right! I'm not black. I'm not Hispanic. I won't ever experience the collective guilt imposed on them. But I know what it feels like to be a minority as an American citizen and until there's equality in America I won't stop being a part of the progression. Most people with influence are too afraid to taint their reputation but John Legend wrote a whole song and video as a fundraiser towards this cause. If you're too stupid to contribute towards the progression of our society as a whole to be an example for the world go jump off your flat earth

    • @toastah173
      @toastah173 5 років тому

      @@samuelbtr7999 WTF why is it because I disagree with your look on things I am automatically stupid, and you need to dumb basic English comprehension down to "my level"? Whatever, let's start off with the illegals, it shows a white border patrol officer taking the child from his "mother," for all we know the child could be kidnapped and not be hers. Situations like this have been reported multiple times. That doesn't matter that is just the media trying to hit you in the "feels' to get you on their side. I do not care if we have immigrants they just need to do it the lawful way and apply. It is meant to help keep this country safe from alien criminals like the MS-13.
      You are at a certain level right. The video was about being unified as a country like not seeing race kind of thing, but I called bullshit on it seeing as the majority of the "bad guy" side was made up of white males. While the side with John Legend was mostly Black, or Hispanic. The video segregated white people from the rest of society, saying that we are to blame for the countries problems.
      The Police Brutality bit of the video was a pair of white officers apparently shooting a young black man for doing nothing, while his friend catches it all on video. While most police brutality cases aren't really brutality. It is the officer(s) protecting themselves so that they can go back to their families at the end of their shift. For instance, when someone of any race pulls any weapon on a cop they have the right to shoot/ kill the person who is trying to harm them, it is a fundamental human right ( the right to self-defense, kind of an unwritten rule really)
      For your information I am still in school I am a senior in high school and have been old enough to comprehend the gravity of the situations in Florida and any other state that has had a school shooting or bombing. I go to school with that fear every day, so don't think that I don't know what you are talking about for one second with all due respect. I personally have almost been in three school shootings and have been in a school when a bomb threat was going on. I do not shame anyone in these situations because they are not easy to deal with.
      The forward progression of society is indeed needed, but you and I differ in our ideas and opinions on how to fix it. Same with illegal immigration and gang violence/ drugs. I have my beliefs, and you have yours. I do apologize for writing a novel to reply. I just wanted to make sure I took the time to address all the points that you discussed in your rebuttal of my comment.

    • @samuelbtr7999
      @samuelbtr7999 5 років тому

      Toastah Toastah First off you can't just assume that the kid "might have been kidnapped" when you see an ICE officer literally ripping children from their parents arms. Just because you've read a few instances doesn't justify hundred of these kids separated from their families. If some of those kids were kidnapped at one point I feel really deep sorrow for everything they've gone through.I don't know the answer but it can't be kids separated from their family. That inflicts a type of trauma you and I will fortunately never experience and at such a young age. Ik this isn't a perfect solution but i would've deported both the kids and their families. At least they would be together. I totally agree MS13 is already a huge problem in our country and immigration enforcement should spend much of their efforts focused on the illegal gang members and gang families. And again obviously that takes a more meticulous approach.
      Secondly I also agree that there was a firm statement in the video portraying white police and officers as the "bad guys." First off cops are human too. Ik there are ALOT of good cops out there but there's also a good amount of corrupt cops. When you have that type of power and responsibility it's easily taken advantage of when being careless. I've seen fair share of questionable police shootings but I've also seen many UNECESSARY shootings that have sparked outrage among the country. I'm not bashing cops and I also think people need to have these conversations to understand people that make mistakes should be held accountable to them. You and I can't both sit here and say 100% of police shootings are justified.
      Lastly that's really unfortunate hearing that you've almost been in three school shootings. It's just really sad that it seems normal hearing this all the time. Growing up I never expected to see all these school shootings in my own home country. The only way for our country to progress I feel is people of influence of both sides have a publicized conversation to find a unified understanding rather than further divide us. Must be the optimistic American in me dreaming

  • @vengencehughes7183
    @vengencehughes7183 4 роки тому +10

    We need more people like John Legend in the world

  • @marcosapollo1002
    @marcosapollo1002 3 роки тому +4

    The Best of Enemies on Netflix brought me here. And I can't believe I'm two years late with both the movie and the song.... Both educational and very inspirational. Really Great song thank you Mr. Legend and Great job! 🙏 ❤ 🔥 🙌

  • @markoseko5793
    @markoseko5793 5 років тому +2742

    John Legend has zero bad songs

    • @ndpd7695
      @ndpd7695 5 років тому +49

      Mark Oseko
      Duh he's a Legend

    • @borjok536
      @borjok536 5 років тому +16

      agree.. i love his voice.. he covers some bad songs and it made them beautiful.. his voice can make any bad songs sound beautiful.. 😊

    • @estherwanjiku2104
      @estherwanjiku2104 5 років тому +11

      His voice is so awesome

    • @hopsiup1680
      @hopsiup1680 5 років тому +4

      true

    • @papapaiyaterabhaiya9669
      @papapaiyaterabhaiya9669 5 років тому +1

      Mark Oseko its fucking autotuner you piece of shit

  • @tjstewart9973
    @tjstewart9973 5 років тому +89

    John Legend never disappoints all the fans who here before *10Mill*

  • @josileneferreira6858
    @josileneferreira6858 4 роки тому +31

    Você ouve a música e acha ela linda, porém qdo você passa a conhecer a letra é triste. Mas temos uma voz maravilhosa e encanta nossos ouvidos. Parabéns um relato verdadeiro no meio da humanidade. ❤❤💙💙💋

  • @jediaellpdrlvz9069
    @jediaellpdrlvz9069 2 роки тому +6

    "and Heaven knows i'm not helpless."
    THIS REALLY HIT ME. HARD.

  • @afiqhasni4893
    @afiqhasni4893 5 років тому +1456

    3:44 Muslim☪️ , Christian ✝️ , Jewish✡️

    • @faizafaiza8493
      @faizafaiza8493 5 років тому +39

      Comic Boy God is one and unique the same

    • @AdLin2023
      @AdLin2023 5 років тому +13

      3:46 SYSYEM

    • @cchicaloo
      @cchicaloo 5 років тому +1

      ❤️

    • @paulins6829
      @paulins6829 5 років тому +3

      @@faizafaiza8493 how do you know that?

    • @bigguspeepus9596
      @bigguspeepus9596 5 років тому +132

      jl jl see, that’s what the media wants you to believe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i guess you’ve been brainwashed

  • @FC_Bay
    @FC_Bay 5 років тому +70

    That's what I love about this guy all of his songs contains a messages and he's perfectly doing it .

  • @emmanuelgoa7161
    @emmanuelgoa7161 3 роки тому +4

    This is the most underrated song. I love the meaning he presented in this song.

  • @mommyheada
    @mommyheada 3 роки тому +4

    John gots me UGLY crying over here!! This hit me on SO MANY LEVELS!!

    • @johnlegend7441
      @johnlegend7441 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your love and support all through this times ❤️

    • @smithwilliams3950
      @smithwilliams3950 3 роки тому

      Yeah me too. This song so amazing

  • @tajhxo7015
    @tajhxo7015 5 років тому +923

    John is lovingly telling folks to put up or shut up and I’m here for it.

    • @ashleyeibell7808
      @ashleyeibell7808 5 років тому +5

      Comment of the damn year.

    • @paolopischedda7629
      @paolopischedda7629 5 років тому +3

      Tajh xo omg best comment 😍💖

    • @shrishtisinha6692
      @shrishtisinha6692 5 років тому +3

      Exactly 🙌🏻

    • @toastah173
      @toastah173 5 років тому +3

      John legend is splitting people from each other. All the so-called bad people are white in this video, so it's more like agree with him or shut up. Just like most left-wing leaders.

    • @stopdalies
      @stopdalies 5 років тому +1

      @@toastah173 just like most everyone now adays... It's like If you ain't with me and don't think like me then to hell witya!

  • @hanal7686
    @hanal7686 5 років тому +163

    John is true to his name
    *a legend*

    • @melab5108
      @melab5108 5 років тому +1

      hana-bibi luchmun love this comment ❤️

  • @TheCRYSTALLURE
    @TheCRYSTALLURE 3 роки тому +5

    Continuously the only artist I’ve seen use his wife as his muse in most if not all of his music videos! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @coffeelover7224
    @coffeelover7224 3 роки тому +3

    this is so beautiful. john, you are an angel sended to earth to us.
    your vocal is definitely killing and no words, no explanations will describe how good those lyrics are.
    i'm so thankful, that you showing young people, older people, all of us how much can we say through song
    thank you, so, so much ♡♡

  • @av-mv5uh
    @av-mv5uh 5 років тому +62

    He always come with his better half. Lovely man 😍😍🤗🤗

  • @oseigodwin2738
    @oseigodwin2738 4 роки тому +463

    John has a heart of Gold.. and sings for all humanity.. keep shining Man..

    • @johnlegend466
      @johnlegend466 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your support just wanna take this opportunity to appreciate you, I read all your comments here before I messaged you as the luckiest fans, I will like to share something important information with you if you don't mind just contact me personally on my Gmail address, or feel free to add me up on hangouts with this email, ( johnlegend.11382@gmail.com) God bless you ❤️

    • @WhatDoesMyChannelNameMean
      @WhatDoesMyChannelNameMean 3 роки тому +1

      But what is the answer? Ok, so we can't just preach. But what CAN we do? No matter what the barrier is, no matter what the trap is, it's easy to say "we can't just preach", but what CAN we do? It's a nice song, but now what? I'm not criticizing. I'm asking. WHAT CAN WE DO?

    • @henrysarmiento9821
      @henrysarmiento9821 2 роки тому

      True

  • @redqueenreturn
    @redqueenreturn 2 роки тому +3

    Immediately, I'm into this song. The rhythm touches my and this song blows my mind. Love John Legend forever.

  • @innersoul9464
    @innersoul9464 3 роки тому +8

    This literally gave me goosebumps ❤

  • @jsn3078
    @jsn3078 5 років тому +57

    This is beautiful but oh so tragic. Modern Humanity, presented through art and song. Heartbreaking, because though the film stopped rolling, the song stopped playing, this nightmare is still happening in the grand stage of reality.

  • @NickNCC
    @NickNCC 5 років тому +237

    this is powerful, the world needs more of this. Thank you John, true Legend.

  • @juliemurray7973
    @juliemurray7973 Рік тому +1

    Sooooooo powerful! Left me in tears! Thank you, John Legend!!!!

  • @DJHeroMasta
    @DJHeroMasta 2 роки тому +3

    It took three years for this song to finally hit me. I forgot who it was or what I was listening to or what I was watching but I remember somebody saying how Artists and musicians they're like our are historic.....what's the word, I don't know, I'm tired but it's like they there they're painting a picture to be apart of history. It's honestly scary how relevant this song is to this day even though it's not that old man it's just, it's just rough.

  • @deathnote9272
    @deathnote9272 5 років тому +194

    Such a beautiful song about real world problems...John Legend is amazing!!!!

    • @anissabenning8339
      @anissabenning8339 5 років тому +1

      Yes he is!

    • @clivesouffe5423
      @clivesouffe5423 5 років тому

      Definetly not rumbling n wawawararar n all that stupid things just for money....

    • @deathnote9272
      @deathnote9272 5 років тому +1

      Clive Souffe cool👍

    • @pinaybarbie
      @pinaybarbie 5 років тому

      BLESSTHEFALL saying real world problems undermines the first world problems that people tease about... you are such a control freak

  • @tokaadel5580
    @tokaadel5580 5 років тому +354

    This is what you call .......ART!!!!
    This man and his songs deserve more attention!!!!! ❤👌👌

    • @adnanebelfaquir
      @adnanebelfaquir 5 років тому +2

      True

    • @khayalamimahlalela7904
      @khayalamimahlalela7904 5 років тому +6

      I broke up with my girl cause she doesn't like John Legend, I can't waste my time like that.

    • @fromaddi7454
      @fromaddi7454 5 років тому

      This song isn’t about talent it’s about how cops are and other people focus on what dark coloured people do instead of the real problems like in this case a white kid is planning to shoot out his high school

    • @Stylosa1234
      @Stylosa1234 4 роки тому

      I agree!

  • @ashufps3373
    @ashufps3373 3 роки тому +2

    I Really Respect You For Using Your Talent To Show What’s Going On John ❤️❗️💯

  • @heloisacarvalho9535
    @heloisacarvalho9535 4 роки тому +17

    EU ADORO ESSA MÚSICA

  • @IamJay
    @IamJay 5 років тому +94

    I can’t sit and hope,
    I Can’t just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain.

  • @gamingloungeyt5286
    @gamingloungeyt5286 5 років тому +2017

    This Song has only one probleme..
    - it ends -

    • @rebeccakagura9064
      @rebeccakagura9064 5 років тому +14

      Hhahahahahha.....I love this....you made me smile tonight..after a long day...your comment..changed my mood

    • @adelsonrds2747
      @adelsonrds2747 5 років тому +2

      Yes yes *_*

    • @sarahthurston5150
      @sarahthurston5150 5 років тому +1

      Battellands Royal lol😂😂

    • @jhenniferblenda
      @jhenniferblenda 5 років тому +2

      O único problema dessa música é que ela acaba 😄

    • @tfezz0371
      @tfezz0371 5 років тому +4

      *problem

  • @angelapitts2123
    @angelapitts2123 Рік тому +3

    Just when I thought artists don't sing like they use to-along cameJohn Legend and changed my mind 💕💞💕🎵🎶

  • @blessedqueen884
    @blessedqueen884 3 роки тому +3

    Literally a 2019 Remake of Man In the Mirror by Michael Jackson. This song will go down in History. Seems like an artist actually understood the message Michael was trying to convey years ago. Simply beautiful 🙏❤️🙏

  • @paigespanbauer13
    @paigespanbauer13 5 років тому +521

    This reminded me a whole lot of “The Hate U Give” it is really good and has a good message

    • @Nia_Nia_
      @Nia_Nia_ 5 років тому +15

      @Paige Spanbauer I was crying like a baby when watching that movie

    • @focus9460
      @focus9460 5 років тому +7

      I know right it's a powerful message

    • @miyeyemae
      @miyeyemae 5 років тому +5

      Yeeeeeeesssssss!!!! Finally someone agrees!!

    • @jononoka1194
      @jononoka1194 5 років тому +3

      Yes! That's exactly what I thought

    • @crazy-weirdo9330
      @crazy-weirdo9330 5 років тому +3

      That’s what I said 3 days ago lol

  • @jjdgames5519
    @jjdgames5519 5 років тому +195

    This song has a message with it.
    That message is 'The world is broken'.

    • @kaelingoodwin7689
      @kaelingoodwin7689 5 років тому +8

      JJDgames I think the message is “The world is broken, and I need to take action to help it make it better.”

    • @MimiDec1996
      @MimiDec1996 5 років тому +1

      You don't say?

    • @averageplot
      @averageplot 5 років тому +1

      Facts

    • @darkmiko8179
      @darkmiko8179 5 років тому

      I feel u

    • @mariatorina9759
      @mariatorina9759 5 років тому +2

      The message is: the world is broken, but God help us, we must pray for World for people for peace, for humanity , for good thiks

  • @randibray5421
    @randibray5421 3 роки тому +24

    "The whole system is guilty"

    • @derekhandson351
      @derekhandson351 3 роки тому

      Which is why ACAB is true.

    • @doncheadlefrank9079
      @doncheadlefrank9079 3 роки тому

      thanks to dr astrol goodest, the great spell caster, for makes me happy again jt

  • @HattieDame
    @HattieDame 4 роки тому +2

    I have chills. Lord God in Heaven please heal this world. Please help us.

  • @emysmithyt
    @emysmithyt 5 років тому +378

    He’s a true inspiration, no words ❤️

  • @fb1419
    @fb1419 5 років тому +165

    I'm not crying!! My face is just sweating a lot around my eyes!!

    • @neytiribabe7205
      @neytiribabe7205 5 років тому +3

      😭

    • @machp436
      @machp436 5 років тому +1

      Same sis.

    • @jvstkiki
      @jvstkiki 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂👀👀🤔🤔

    • @MzPhilip
      @MzPhilip 5 років тому +1

      😅😄

    • @neytiribabe7205
      @neytiribabe7205 5 років тому +1

      @@jvstkiki your profile pic is so pretty😍 if you dont mind me saying

  • @ErnandesSagitarius
    @ErnandesSagitarius 2 роки тому +12

    Absolutamente sensacional John Legend

  • @MihlaliJoni
    @MihlaliJoni 9 днів тому +6

    Anyone 2024?❤😅

  • @afamhillz
    @afamhillz 5 років тому +31

    I almost cried! God bless America. John Legend you are God sent. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @ajayuchiha9852
    @ajayuchiha9852 5 років тому +151

    I dont care if he been through this or not, he shedding light on todays truth you can remain blind to it as long as you want but its happening. Thank you john

    • @paolopischedda7629
      @paolopischedda7629 5 років тому +3

      A JAY Uchiha nice comment 💪 respect from Italy 🇮🇹💖

  • @AnnaBedoya27
    @AnnaBedoya27 3 роки тому +2

    Pure gold. I didn't know this song until this month and it just completely represents how I feel right now.

  • @CaleysChannel
    @CaleysChannel 3 роки тому +3

    This song and “Clover Cage - Better in Time” are the only two things keeping me sane through these tough times. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better...We are in this together...I love you...

  • @nancyg2815
    @nancyg2815 5 років тому +179

    Such a powerful message through this video. This isn’t just a video this is a message through music. Pure talent and art.

    • @johnlegend466
      @johnlegend466 3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your support just wanna take this opportunity to appreciate you, I read all your comments here before I messaged you as the luckiest fans, I will like to share something important information with you if you don't mind just contact me personally on my Gmail address, or feel free to add me up on hangouts with this email, ( johnlegend.11382@gmail.com) God bless you ❤️

  • @yasarasamadi5075
    @yasarasamadi5075 5 років тому +590

    Every day I wake and
    Everything is broken
    Turning off my phone just to get out of bed
    Get home every evening
    And history's repeating
    Turning off my phone cuz it's hurting my chest
    And heaven knows I'm not helpless, yeah
    But what can I do?
    I can't see the use in me crying
    If I'm not even trying to make the change I wanna see
    I can't sit and hope, I
    Can't just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain
    Falling to my knees
    And though I do believe
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    (Woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    All I hear is voices
    Everybody's talking
    Nothing real is happening, cause nothing is new
    Now when all is tragic
    And I just feel sedated
    Why do I feel numb? Is that all I can do? Yeah
    And heaven knows I'm not helpless, yeah
    But I'm only human
    I can't see the use in me crying
    If I'm not even trying to make the change I wanna see
    I can't sit and hope, I
    Can't just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain
    I'm falling to my knees
    And though I do believe
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    (Woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    And heaven knows I'm not helpless
    But what can I do?
    Can't see the use in me crying
    If I'm not even trying to make the change I wanna see
    I can't sit and hope, I
    Can't just sit and pray, that
    I can find a love, when
    All I see is pain
    I try to do the things, I
    Say that I believe
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    (Woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    (Woah oh oh oh oh ohhhh)
    I can't just preach, baby, preach
    Falling to my knees
    And though I do believe
    I can't just preach, baby, preach

  • @stevenbpayne
    @stevenbpayne 2 роки тому +2

    John Legend NEVER disappoints with his music!!! Love this!!!

  • @stanleyhilaire5503
    @stanleyhilaire5503 Місяць тому

    I dont care if he been through this or not he shedding light on todays truth you can remain blind to it as long as you want but its happening. Thank you john😢 🥹

  • @johnokojo6133
    @johnokojo6133 5 років тому +416

    Preach, Glory, Wake up, Ordinary people, Every body knows, We need love.....wow thank God for John Legend

  • @lunamzizi4445
    @lunamzizi4445 5 років тому +147

    John Legend has God given talent and no can take that away from him

  • @Final._.boss._.0
    @Final._.boss._.0 4 роки тому +3

    Goosebumps ! love john legend ❤️

  • @schulzfamily7288
    @schulzfamily7288 4 роки тому +3

    John legend, clean understanding and amazing
    I listened to this song to understand there is so much going on and to breathe is the best thing and to preach, stay safe and know that everyone is equal and loved by god