remember the nursery rhyme "row, row, row, your boat, gently down the stream, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream." we cant swim against our flow in the river of life, we will only perpetually frustrate ourselves, the problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude about the problem. "you have to let go" "you have to jump in" "yes jump in the river!.."
Anyone who is a crazy over thinker and went just a little too far... will love this song with full understanding. Letting go and realizing that my real mind/insanity was my mind I thought I lost. Stripping your ego and de-programming the bullshit is the best thing you could ever do for yourself.
Eyedea is a visionary. He never died as he is still in our hearts and minds. His music changed my life and saved me. I was depressed for a long while, and then I heard this and I was like "holy shit, this is how I think"... his music helped me so much, and I think that's what he wanted. Was to impact people's lives like that.
"When you know that which is below is above, the fear you once had will become love" Eyedea changed my life a while back with his thought provoking lyrics when I was in a place of darkness and uncertainty.. It was a few years before "awakening" to a radically different perspective of reality. His music was one of the powerful influences that eventually led me to that type of path. I can still go back and listen to his songs as I have hundreds of times and gain even deeper understanding and emotion from them. Pieces of his soul live on in his music and we should share it with others so that they can share and so on. Also he has a website with merch and all the profits go to his family.
I don't understand how this song doesn't have more comments? This song is one of the best hip hop songs of all time. Eyedea you were gone too soon but you'll always be missed and your music stays with us forever ❤
that last 30 seconds make me tear up, where he's like "piece by piece it comes together so i laugh and i smile" this song has helped me through countless panic and anxiety attacks, without it i really don't know if i would still be functioning, i always keep it on my phone and have headphones with me just in case i need a little E&A pep talk.
This second part of The Dive corresponds SO strongly with the profound, life-changing realizations I had from taking psilocybin (a.k.a. shrooms, in its most common form). The stuff he said in this is just uncannily similar to that experience of psychological death and rebirth that happens during a mushroom trip. You gotta take a good sized dose, and you gotta do it in a safe/mellow place, and do it ALONE. It's not recreational, it's very sacred and deserves (even demands) respect. All of my most beneficial psilocybin experiences were when I took it alone, and with the proper respect and intention.
IxDaRkEsTHouRxI Well to be honest, kid cudi's stuff is pretty shallow, and dudde did a bunch of coke and treated others like shit, his atmosphere just isn't as wholesome or genuine as michaels, Its not so much about the music taste but the fact that he was a superstar and michael was far from that, michael was just a regular dude, so that's why it's a different aura
Edward Elric Micheal's interpretation is very keen whereas kid cudi is expiramental and philosophical. Kid sold out at first until he started releasing underground mixtapes and actually compelling music. But eyedea is my favorite artist in this realm. He speaks every aspect of my existence. Psychology seems to be his main focus
I remember listening to part one and I felt so close to it that it scared me. Idk at the time I was pretty down...and a lot of crazy thoughts were running through my head and, again, part one scared me so much cause it solidified what I was feeling. But then part 2 came on and I felt ease...I can honestly say that Eyedea saved me that night. Gave me some kind of hope that I will get better. I haven't beaten it 100% probably never will BUT this song set me on course. "Live in the now and forever be at peace"
The other day I was in a train in France, feeling oppressed and shitty around everyone. I downloaded this song a while back without really listening to it and I decided, in the train to really pay attention to the lyrics and it was an amazing moment. It's like everything he is saying was already in my head, he just pulled it out and made sense out of it.
I was 15 in 2010, this was the first i song i felt to my core, it changed my life forever. Till then i thought i was alone in this mad world. It reminded me that no matter what, If I knew me I'd be ok.. "I felt myself slipping away and I let myself fall. You've got to you lose your mind before you find. Then u realize you never lost it at all". That was the first E&A song my friend showed me, so when she informed me he had just passed i just teared up. I had found my new fave lyricist who's words spoke to my heart, only to hear the tragic news seconds later. You will always be part of what saved me Eyedea. Rip and Thank you everyday 🙏
Just like the movie Synecdoche New York. "When we reach infinity, we become the writers and the actors and the audience at the exact same time". Rest in Peace Mikey greatest lyricist of all time.
"Don't worry about explaining it there ain't no human language that can actually describe exactly how you feel" Such a profound peace is found within these words. There's a neurotic anxiety to explain and define our feelings and our ways of being according to society, the law, religion, the DSM, etc. but maybe the best way to understand ourselves is to just be and accept the feelings that come
I'm in middle school and I love music like napalm death and terrorizer but this is one of the greatest albums of all time but no one in my school listens to this kind of magic. This album got me out of a bad part of my life and it's a shame no one knows this heaven of an album.
eyedea helped me be more mindful of the thoughts and emotions running through me. he helped put things into perspective, helped me make sense of my chaos lol. thanks Micheal. your a legend in my book. one of my many fav. therapists
Pt 1 and pt 2 are my go to feel better music. I've fucked up alot of my life, but I don't regret shit and I'm appreciative for me, you, this song, and everything
it only gets better. each new song you hear will be better than the last, and touch you in a new, scarily accurate way. I'd recommend the songs "Smile", "Powered Water Too pt. I" "This Story" "Now" "Spin Cycle" and as I'm typing this comment I realized I can't just type every Eyedea song that exists, so go check it all out. You're in for amazing music, friend!:)
The Dive, in its entirety, is basically a verbal outline of a bad trip. It's a perfect outline and has some subtle references. It perfectly describes the ego death phenomenon of a breakthrough experience with an hallucinogen. Specifically LSD, Mescaline, Psilocybin or Dimethyltryptamine. An ego death literally feels like the transcendent, confused, uncontrollable insanity that he describes. I think it's pretty hard to deny this is about hallucinogenic insanity and ego death.
One of the most influential and relatable hip-hop songs I've ever known. Eyedea and Abilities deserve so much more credit for their work... If only this generation was more open minded.
I know everyone is saying this is about a hallucinogen trip, but as someone that has never been high, I relate to this track so much on a mental health level. I think it can have several interpretations. Regardless, it's amazing.
Fuck man I'm just trying to make it, trying to make it to work everyday, eyedea helps me some, I hope he knew the stuff he did for the small ones like me, truly a legend to a lot of people
Bro I hope some how this message reaches you man. You changed my life this song is one of the most conscious hip hop songs i've heard. You brought rap to a level of spirituality and I will never forget you brother. R.I.P. As a young aspiring hip hop artist I will followin your footsteps and vow that my music has as much meaning as yours.
When I first stumbled upon Eyedea, I thought "Oh my Jesus I'm in a new weird part of youtube.." I'm so glad I stayed though. Listening to him makes me think in a completely new way and at the same time it makes my head silent for once. I love it. Also, it's extremely refreshing not seeing shit about little boy bands and fights over bieber in the comments for once.
@Kinshiznet55 Going full circle. Becoming whole. Seeing both sides at the same time (there's only one side). Realizing inherent insanity. Unleashing artistic potential. Meditation. Buddhist/Hindu philosophy. Complete unity with everything...
I only recently got this album, which was probably for the best since I might not have understood it or have been ready to understand it before. Yet, for years now I've been needing to hear these exact words, so I could understand that I'm okay too. Been coping with my insanity for a while now, so even though you're dead, thank you Eyedea for being good at what I love and relatable so I could learn to understand myself a little better.
Lmao I left a cryptic comment on your recent video, whatever. It's interesting to me to see you, a person I heard of about half a year+ ago, listen to this. It's quite comforting in reality. I fell out of touch with your arg a while ago, no insult. Too many times they're just too fabricated for my tastes, true crime is more interesting to me. If you dont want to respond as a real person that's fine
@jerrrrrrrrrrrr You are ok. You are just taking a trip through your persona, and realizing things about yourself in a different way then you are probably not used to. All is perspective, but perspective from different shoes, which is all we really need in life when we feel that we are not in control of what goes on around us in our lives.
Everyone knows that some people are crazy. Those people are apart of a family, too. They don't just come from the darkest reaches of our imagination. If you are apart of a family who has crazy people riddled throughout, do not feel ashamed. Be strong and carry on with what you want to do in life. Crazy people will put you down and do things you can't explain. Just learn from them, what not to do, and how not to be. Hang in there. Examine yourself and remember. You are only you. You are ok!
FiHuvWix I'm late, but nonetheless. maybe have has red it, maybe he hasn't. but universal truths are not held only by one person, there are and have been a lot of people who were able to discover greater things, such as love
I thought I found god when I first heard this album at 16.
At 28, in retrospect, I did.
👌
How are you feeling at 36?
@@porkrind225 were all gonna die soon
Your comment gave me goosebumps that's awesome!
Damn and now you’re 40… time moves fast
"Gotta lose your mind before you find it
And when you finally find it you'll find out you never lost it at all"
remember the nursery rhyme "row, row, row, your boat, gently down the stream, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream." we cant swim against our flow in the river of life, we will only perpetually frustrate ourselves, the problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude about the problem. "you have to let go" "you have to jump in" "yes jump in the river!.."
Anyone who is a crazy over thinker and went just a little too far... will love this song with full understanding. Letting go and realizing that my real mind/insanity was my mind I thought I lost. Stripping your ego and de-programming the bullshit is the best thing you could ever do for yourself.
Eyedea is a visionary. He never died as he is still in our hearts and minds. His music changed my life and saved me. I was depressed for a long while, and then I heard this and I was like "holy shit, this is how I think"... his music helped me so much, and I think that's what he wanted. Was to impact people's lives like that.
I think that's definitely something he wanted. Same for me. He still helps me to this day
His rappers name eyedea...eyedea dont die they just transfer from mind to mind...
Isn't it crazy how grateful one can be for an artist that is long gone... may he rest in peace, and may we find piece ourselves.
Facts
Eyedea taught me how to deal with anxiety. He is the reason I can handle and suppress my panic attacks.
monawoka97 me and you both my dude...
you and about 20,000+ other lost souls brother
none of us is really lost bro
Me too bro
"When you know that which is below is above,
the fear you once had will become love"
Eyedea changed my life a while back with his thought provoking lyrics when I was in a place of darkness and uncertainty..
It was a few years before "awakening" to a radically different perspective of reality. His music was one of the powerful influences that eventually led me to that type of path. I can still go back and listen to his songs as I have hundreds of times and gain even deeper understanding and emotion from them.
Pieces of his soul live on in his music and we should share it with others so that they can share and so on.
Also he has a website with merch and all the profits go to his family.
"I found myself fall into madness so I dove...the best thing I ever did was let go...."
Thank you for the reminder Eyedea. This is real music.
"holding on to something contradicts our being, so fly free"
shit still gives me goosebumps
This song was my anchor during one of the hardest time of my life
I don't understand how this song doesn't have more comments? This song is one of the best hip hop songs of all time.
Eyedea you were gone too soon but you'll always be missed and your music stays with us forever ❤
This song still is so dope after all these years
that last 30 seconds make me tear up, where he's like "piece by piece it comes together so i laugh and i smile" this song has helped me through countless panic and anxiety attacks, without it i really don't know if i would still be functioning, i always keep it on my phone and have headphones with me just in case i need a little E&A pep talk.
Still slapping this in 2022! Always the right words for your soul!
I am 27. Mikey wrote this when he was19.
I'd like to welcome you to the HEAVEN YOU CREATED.
This second part of The Dive corresponds SO strongly with the profound, life-changing realizations I had from taking psilocybin (a.k.a. shrooms, in its most common form). The stuff he said in this is just uncannily similar to that experience of psychological death and rebirth that happens during a mushroom trip. You gotta take a good sized dose, and you gotta do it in a safe/mellow place, and do it ALONE. It's not recreational, it's very sacred and deserves (even demands) respect. All of my most beneficial psilocybin experiences were when I took it alone, and with the proper respect and intention.
This song always picks me up when I'm down, and will always push me forward when I fall behind.
Thank you, Micheal.
Eyedea is still one of the few lyricists capable of bringing me to tears.
IxDaRkEsTHouRxI Nope. Not even close. Please leave.
IxDaRkEsTHouRxI Well to be honest, kid cudi's stuff is pretty shallow, and dudde did a bunch of coke and treated others like shit, his atmosphere just isn't as wholesome or genuine as michaels, Its not so much about the music taste but the fact that he was a superstar and michael was far from that, michael was just a regular dude, so that's why it's a different aura
Edward Elric Micheal's interpretation is very keen whereas kid cudi is expiramental and philosophical. Kid sold out at first until he started releasing underground mixtapes and actually compelling music. But eyedea is my favorite artist in this realm. He speaks every aspect of my existence. Psychology seems to be his main focus
I've repeated the lyrics to this song too many times through angry, anxious tears.
Best piece of poetry ever written. The words of enlightenment
On my version of First Born, this song is titled "Well Being" and vice versa. For over 10 years, I had no idea that the songs had swapped names.
I remember listening to part one and I felt so close to it that it scared me. Idk at the time I was pretty down...and a lot of crazy thoughts were running through my head and, again, part one scared me so much cause it solidified what I was feeling. But then part 2 came on and I felt ease...I can honestly say that Eyedea saved me that night. Gave me some kind of hope that I will get better. I haven't beaten it 100% probably never will BUT this song set me on course. "Live in the now and forever be at peace"
The other day I was in a train in France, feeling oppressed and shitty around everyone. I downloaded this song a while back without really listening to it and I decided, in the train to really pay attention to the lyrics and it was an amazing moment. It's like everything he is saying was already in my head, he just pulled it out and made sense out of it.
I was 15 in 2010, this was the first i song i felt to my core, it changed my life forever. Till then i thought i was alone in this mad world. It reminded me that no matter what, If I knew me I'd be ok.. "I felt myself slipping away and I let myself fall. You've got to you lose your mind before you find. Then u realize you never lost it at all". That was the first E&A song my friend showed me, so when she informed me he had just passed i just teared up. I had found my new fave lyricist who's words spoke to my heart, only to hear the tragic news seconds later. You will always be part of what saved me Eyedea. Rip and Thank you everyday 🙏
I always liked the saying "insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results"
Just like the movie Synecdoche New York. "When we reach infinity, we become the writers and the actors and the audience at the exact same time". Rest in Peace Mikey greatest lyricist of all time.
the older i get, the more absolutely bonkers it becomes that Eyedea was writing this stuff at like 19 years old.
This is in fact, an ultimate reality.
R.EYE.P......);
damn this song makes me feel so damn good
Bird up
"Don't worry about explaining it there ain't no human language that can actually describe exactly how you feel"
Such a profound peace is found within these words. There's a neurotic anxiety to explain and define our feelings and our ways of being according to society, the law, religion, the DSM, etc. but maybe the best way to understand ourselves is to just be and accept the feelings that come
❤ words cannot explain how this song makes me feel. Rest in paradise Mikey.
I'm in middle school and I love music like napalm death and terrorizer but this is one of the greatest albums of all time but no one in my school listens to this kind of magic. This album got me out of a bad part of my life and it's a shame no one knows this heaven of an album.
eyedea keeps me sane.
eyedea helped me be more mindful of the thoughts and emotions running through me. he helped put things into perspective, helped me make sense of my chaos lol. thanks Micheal. your a legend in my book. one of my many fav. therapists
Pt 1 and pt 2 are my go to feel better music. I've fucked up alot of my life, but I don't regret shit and I'm appreciative for me, you, this song, and everything
This song was made for me
This song is a beautiful rise from a beautiful fall in the first part. A wonderful experience.
damn eyedea I've never fully understood this song until tonight
it only gets better. each new song you hear will be better than the last, and touch you in a new, scarily accurate way. I'd recommend the songs "Smile", "Powered Water Too pt. I" "This Story" "Now" "Spin Cycle" and as I'm typing this comment I realized I can't just type every Eyedea song that exists, so go check it all out. You're in for amazing music, friend!:)
Take a deep breath, there's nothing to be afraid of
The Dive, in its entirety, is basically a verbal outline of a bad trip. It's a perfect outline and has some subtle references. It perfectly describes the ego death phenomenon of a breakthrough experience with an hallucinogen. Specifically LSD, Mescaline, Psilocybin or Dimethyltryptamine. An ego death literally feels like the transcendent, confused, uncontrollable insanity that he describes. I think it's pretty hard to deny this is about hallucinogenic insanity and ego death.
r0ckst34dy08 true that bro it feels good ive had quite a couple bad trips years later i realized why i needed to let go of my ego
When I need clarity in my thoughts, I came here.
Eyedea is the only person that can be close considered with Jesus Christ.
He even looked alike before his death ...
Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky" being sampled (background vocals).
One of the most influential and relatable hip-hop songs I've ever known. Eyedea and Abilities deserve so much more credit for their work... If only this generation was more open minded.
still bumping this in 2021
2023 2024 2025...
I know everyone is saying this is about a hallucinogen trip, but as someone that has never been high, I relate to this track so much on a mental health level. I think it can have several interpretations. Regardless, it's amazing.
Eyedea will always live on in his music,i'm so lucky I got the chance to see him in my lifetime and watch the artist in action.
R.Eye.P
Fuck man I'm just trying to make it, trying to make it to work everyday, eyedea helps me some, I hope he knew the stuff he did for the small ones like me, truly a legend to a lot of people
This song changed my life forever. I just learned that this song is about depersonalization...
deconstructing the ego.
Me too. Been dealing with it for a few years but recently have felt like it has become all encompassing. I needed to hear this so badly today.
derealization and depersonalization
I miss this guy I really really wish he had one more album just one more
Bro I hope some how this message reaches you man. You changed my life this song is one of the most conscious hip hop songs i've heard. You brought rap to a level of spirituality and I will never forget you brother. R.I.P. As a young aspiring hip hop artist I will followin your footsteps and vow that my music has as much meaning as yours.
This song is amazing
Every line of this song explains me in some way
Eyedea was another fucking planet
When I first stumbled upon Eyedea, I thought "Oh my Jesus I'm in a new weird part of youtube.." I'm so glad I stayed though. Listening to him makes me think in a completely new way and at the same time it makes my head silent for once. I love it.
Also, it's extremely refreshing not seeing shit about little boy bands and fights over bieber in the comments for once.
Miss you!!! Minneota
This song is therapy
This is the only thing that can prevent my panic attacks.
what if everything we see and seem is but a dream within a dream - Edgar Alan Poe
Such an Amazing track He was Born to Resight This enlightning Poem
When I listen to this, my mind empties and reboots itself, Afterward I feel, peace. R.I.P bro.
@Kinshiznet55
Going full circle.
Becoming whole.
Seeing both sides at the same time (there's only one side).
Realizing inherent insanity.
Unleashing artistic potential.
Meditation.
Buddhist/Hindu philosophy.
Complete unity with everything...
Timeless classic
I'm one with the universe one with the life flow when you know that which is below is above the fear you once had will become love feel the love
Beautiful. Just drescibed my LSD trip.
wow , i wonder if Eyedea had any "out of body" experience ..... this song is definitely one of the greatest song ever ...
this song... it's brilliant, it's deep, it flows, and the lyrics are a mirror image of my own thoughts, ever struggling to bring method to the madness
Enlightenment
I only recently got this album, which was probably for the best since I might not have understood it or have been ready to understand it before. Yet, for years now I've been needing to hear these exact words, so I could understand that I'm okay too. Been coping with my insanity for a while now, so even though you're dead, thank you Eyedea for being good at what I love and relatable so I could learn to understand myself a little better.
Lmao I left a cryptic comment on your recent video, whatever. It's interesting to me to see you, a person I heard of about half a year+ ago, listen to this. It's quite comforting in reality. I fell out of touch with your arg a while ago, no insult. Too many times they're just too fabricated for my tastes, true crime is more interesting to me. If you dont want to respond as a real person that's fine
amazing song nuff said
Rest in piece, eyedea has changed my life, i hope he didnt slip away, much respect and love
man this song isn't long enough :(
are you kidding me part 1 and 2 together are like 9 minutes long
+Kelsey Sleds still not close to long enough
Da um like aí quem tá aq em 2023 hahahahah eydea and abilities OMG I cant even put in words how beautiful this is and how it changed my life
This one helps me sooooo much
this is the best album of all time, all music genres....there is more intellect in "First Born" than in a library...
@jerrrrrrrrrrrr You are ok. You are just taking a trip through your persona, and realizing things about yourself in a different way then you are probably not used to. All is perspective, but perspective from different shoes, which is all we really need in life when we feel that we are not in control of what goes on around us in our lives.
this song transcends the human experience
This song IS the human experience
i love that theres music that relates to my philosophical views
struggling with depersonalisation right now, but I can melt into this song... Stay strong mate
I just want one long talk with Eyedea. That would be a great gift. I hope our souls get the chance to chat one day.
Hes right here
Found Eyedea about a week ago. I think i got struck with The dive. I just can't stop listening.
Everyone knows that some people are crazy. Those people are apart of a family, too. They don't just come from the darkest reaches of our imagination. If you are apart of a family who has crazy people riddled throughout, do not feel ashamed.
Be strong and carry on with what you want to do in life. Crazy people will put you down and do things you can't explain. Just learn from them, what not to do, and how not to be. Hang in there. Examine yourself and remember. You are only you. You are ok!
Whoop whoop
eyedea damn this song
The dive= eyedeas longest song and one of his dopest
I learned so much about Eyedea and his death just by reading the lyrics to part 1 and 2
Both part one and two are fucking amazing. "The best thing I ever did was let go."
and so good.
shrooms trip material
Gurdjieff + Aleister Crowley + Manly Hall + hallucinogenics + years of reflection = a good start.
thank you.
I wonder if Eyedea had read the mastery of love, he talks about so much that's in that book.
FiHuvWix I'm late, but nonetheless. maybe have has red it, maybe he hasn't. but universal truths are not held only by one person, there are and have been a lot of people who were able to discover greater things, such as love
this is the wisdom of the ancients
0:56, fucking dope!! Took me so long to get into Eyedea & Abilities because of their quirky style, but once you're in you're hooked.
your existence is true
miss you
Love this!! But the actual name of this song is 'Well Being'
There is no insane, just a boundry created by community, seperating us from them. The mind is limitless.
It makes me think of that movie patch Adams. ... how many fingers do you see
Anyone who said the beats were lacking on this album, hmm.
Welcome to the heaven you created.