This is the best quality version of the song that I've found. I like the original lyrics better than the cleaned up album lyrics. Hard to imagine Coke using the original lyrics.
K'naan is incredible. I finally got to see him at the Commodore, a few nights ago. When he speaks, you feel compelled to listen because he speaks from his heart.
I definitely think that both the old and newer versions could have been synthesized, as there are lines in all those verses that are phenomenal.
I have heard him perform it a number of different ways, When he played in Boston his first verse was the second verse of this video followed by the album version
it was freakin off the wall, and I would have preferred THAT to be on the album.
yeah this song is crazy live there were people crying and stuff. its really powerful. and i dont think a cd can capture the power in this song. its amazing to just have a couple hundred people all screaming this and jumping and... i cant even explain it. go see them live.
is there a studio version of this song...and in all honesty if he hasnt recorded one....I'LL PAY FOR THE STUDIO SESSIONS, just so i can have it....amazing work from a true genius of an artist
Thank you for pointing that out. I've love Mos Def's "Umi Says", but although I do know where he's coming from but in my head I always says, "I want ALL people to be free!"
This version was much better.
FreeJibril 1 year ago
Wenn unsere Schiffe die Gaza Blockade durchbrechen, dann spielen wir dieses Lied! Versprochen! Und nun - Klar Schiff zum Gefecht!
thomasthetiger 1 year ago
ESTA MUY CHIDO ESTA DEL UNO ESTA CANCION
belinda968 1 year ago
i love how in this it says the title is when i get older
techdeckdude246 1 year ago
The Celebration Mix is better...
starduster7 1 year ago
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take a deep breath
2 think of someone you like
3 press f10 five times
4 send this to five youtube videos
5 look at your background
ultimatelinkfan101 1 year ago
where can i download or buy his cd?
aronvanwaarden 1 year ago
lol 0:54
Jasandjord626 1 year ago
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this is a matisyahu song!!! or is his?
marceloposternak 1 year ago
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this is a matisyahu song!!! or is his?
marceloposternak 1 year ago
this is a matisyahu song!!!
marceloposternak 1 year ago
lol pause look at 0:54 and watch the bottom left, there is a guy singing it then he looks at the camera like "WTF?"
KeenEyedFox 1 year ago
wow this song is so cool it makes me cry when i hear it ....
seeing65 1 year ago
This is the best quality version of the song that I've found. I like the original lyrics better than the cleaned up album lyrics. Hard to imagine Coke using the original lyrics.
alexmeyers1985 2 years ago
Just like mizzCutty said. Brings tears to my eyes
MrDarkzSin 2 years ago
wow, brings tears to my eyes
mizzCutty 2 years ago
wut i like bout dis guy is that he isnt ashamed of being somalian he is proud of it... wut a hero. god pless!!
isme14 2 years ago 5
@isme14 yeah same here .he is proud of who he is.
GymnastMachine 2 years ago
it is amazing and I luv it
wanagwade 2 years ago 3
its really fantastic, i am proud of my somali man.
MrAwdeer 2 years ago 4
it is amazin song keep up bro kaynaan!!!
somaligal100 2 years ago 3
Amazing
tuug 2 years ago 2
man kanan is represinting somalia all day!!!!!lol hope somalia gets better....inshallah....
lfb059 2 years ago 9
this dosent sound right its the bad way have u seen the one with lyrics
HockeyWhat0024 2 years ago
@HockeyWhat0024 its not the album version, thats all
selfhoodsoul 2 years ago
He had a good audience.
zZKatonZz 2 years ago
K'naan is incredible. I finally got to see him at the Commodore, a few nights ago. When he speaks, you feel compelled to listen because he speaks from his heart.
prest0x 2 years ago 4
really? what does he say
xroxyluvr36x 2 years ago
KAYNAN VERY TALENTED INDEED. AMAZING
missgarowe 2 years ago 2
Deep Roots.
BCherbgardener 2 years ago 2
this guy is pure raw talent
4rm4nm4jel4n 2 years ago
but i wish he had of kept this original version on his new album i personally think its better then the album version
4rm4nm4jel4n 2 years ago
i agree 200%
LawrenceRooney 2 years ago
I definitely think that both the old and newer versions could have been synthesized, as there are lines in all those verses that are phenomenal.
I have heard him perform it a number of different ways, When he played in Boston his first verse was the second verse of this video followed by the album version
it was freakin off the wall, and I would have preferred THAT to be on the album.
He's in a league of his own.
KillTheUnderdog 2 years ago
luv you K'NAAN keep doing ur ting
after all we have a somalian brother doing hiz thing =]
lad789456123 3 years ago
what an amazing song
bleedcubbieblue25 3 years ago
Music is more than many expensive instrument. This man proved it
govinda8900 3 years ago 2
Finally High Quality!!!!!
Haldirof 3 years ago
that should be the anthem of AFRICA .. love it ....
ukoffline 3 years ago 3
lol, its one of my favourite songs since i heard about it 10 mins ago =D
alexwoffle2 2 years ago
yeah this song is crazy live there were people crying and stuff. its really powerful. and i dont think a cd can capture the power in this song. its amazing to just have a couple hundred people all screaming this and jumping and... i cant even explain it. go see them live.
mcstam94 3 years ago
OOOOOOOh shivers! Well done and edited!
I love the a-Capella bit at the end
"When I get older,I will be stronger.
They'll call me Freedom, just like a waving flag!"
denmansherry 3 years ago
is there a studio version of this song...and in all honesty if he hasnt recorded one....I'LL PAY FOR THE STUDIO SESSIONS, just so i can have it....amazing work from a true genius of an artist
ezwelchman 3 years ago 5
I believe it will be on his new CD
mediahound 3 years ago
I don't know which song it would be, either the title is very obscure on the CD or it's not on there. Check out the tracklist on wikipedia.
niggaisyoucrazy 3 years ago
It is called "waving flag" =)
Zoephie 3 years ago
proper
Thrawn43 3 years ago 2
this song live is the greatest thing ever
FreeJibril 3 years ago
i love this song..i saw him live!!
Rachael77 3 years ago
anthem for the African child!
macalimuu 3 years ago
anthem for eeveryman. although i do know what you mean. this song can apply to everyone.
FreeJibril 3 years ago
Thank you for pointing that out. I've love Mos Def's "Umi Says", but although I do know where he's coming from but in my head I always says, "I want ALL people to be free!"
thewarrior195 3 years ago
Two buts =o
oops
thewarrior195 3 years ago
very cool
olaf420 3 years ago 2