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  • i wonder how much money lady gaga spends on her music videos.... and how much of that money could have gone to these countries.

  • this song ringe so true today. Ive never seen the world like this. its frightening..........

  • I tried to think of what makes us so lucky to live in the U.S., and those human beings so unlucky to live where they do... Many would say, this why I do not believe in GOD. How can a GOD let those kids suffer! I say, this is why a I believe in GOD. This why I believe in HIS democracy. HE allows us to represent and vote to change this world, even if by the action of one. HE has given us the gift and power of emotion, empathy, compassion, and pain of the heart and soul.

  • she has something what blews me up, something very sexy.. great song!

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  • I am so sad tonight, a good friend of mine just passed away from cancer she will be dearly missed, god be with you my sweet love.

  • @thehelm244 gmertma dalocos megobaro misi suli! vwuxvar..

  • Our social studies teacher showed us this video in class. Now we're doing an entire project on this. We're making flyers on what we should change to make the world a better place and putting them up around our neighborhood<3

  • so i am confused did the video cost $150,000 or $15. It says both.?? It makes a huge difference. I mean i would think 15 but idk. It's a shame what the world is coming to with production. with the amount of money going into peoples videos and movies we probably could end world hunger. When are we going to realize that the earth is everyones home, not just 1 nation. Wake up world and see the view God has. Love your neighbor as yourself and above all else LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH EVERYTHING!

  • @SDHallboy14

    This video cost $15. Normally it would cost about $150.000 to create a typical music video, but she decided to do something different. She did her own hair and makeup, paid $15 for videotape and convinced everyone involved to donate their time. Her record company gave her half of the $ ($75,000?) and I assume the rest of the $ came from Sarah and/or the other people involved. That money went to various organizations which provided all the things mentioned in the video.

  • I think I could have done this video using "Windows Live Movie Maker" for way less... :)

  • See...

    iamthewitness. c o m

  • LOVE

    <3

  • The more we take, the less we become.

    The fortune of one man means less for some.

  • Great Video.(:

  • At 1:38, a Nigerian single mother is shown with a Bible verse scrawled on her door. Look up and trust in the Lord!

    Psalm 118:5-12 5 When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place.

    7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.

    9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

    (500 letter limit couldn't get it all in)

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  • tomomos conciencia por favor y ayudemos a estas personas terminemos con la guerra y la pobresa ¡¡ gran videoo me encantas sara

  • Thank you Ms. McLachlan for doing what you could. If each of us shared your compassion then there would be far less desperate need in the world. Peace.

  • Love the video but The text is too fast and not usable it would be nice if someone could redo this video and slow down the points because its virtually as important as the song. Looking for a new version of this video to come out soon...Beautiful song.

    

  • Simply beautiful

  • Awesome tune!!. God I LOVE this woman and her music!!

  • This video makes me cry every time. 

  • Sarah you are so wonderful. Your music has been so important in my life. Thank God for artist like you!

  • If every artist would do something like this for at least 1 out of every 5 videos they make...it's almost like no one who spends a lot of it understands the value of money, yet they want all of it for themselves.

  • My very favourite video of all time, by principle. This will never change.

  • where is she from ?

  • @heidbrain ireland

  • @airecristalino Huh no. Sarah was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) and currently lives in West Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). She's Canadian.

  • @heidbrain Sarah was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) and currently lives in West Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). She's Canadian.

    SarahMcLachlan dot c o m.

  • notice only one arrow goes to the united states and it is the navaho nation...

  • where does she live , or where was this video made ?----all the arrows at the end are coming from the north pole !!!

  • me and my mom love her songs! she even looks like my mom!

  • God has given all the beauty to you...

  • African poverty is self induced. Donate your money to more worthy causes.

  • @100marieantoinette as in bankers?

  • Sarah's voice is gut-wrenching.

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  • her feet are sexy

  • My teacher showed my class this video the other day, and it really got to all of us, made us think. Thank you for opening peoples eyes to the reality of our world.

  • @Erinpeaceout aw man thats awesome. what school/grade are in?

  • This video is amazing, I had always thought that music videos are a big waste of money but this has put a new meaning to that.

  • My Dad... never said to much to me, but I remember My dad comparing his career ( medical field) to that of an entertainer and the salary difference....I'v never forgotten..Lives, vs. entertainment.

  • i certainly hope that since she actually Has The Ability...every video she makes From Now On...only costs $15 to make, and she uses the monetary power she possesses in this manner.

  • it brings me so much happiness to know that there are some artists that care. truly care about people other than themselves and their own selfish gain. and do what they do NOT for all of the uselessly superficial reasons.. . its nice to see an artist that is more concerned about the horrible things that happen in the world and making a difference than herself...who uses music as a resource to spread a deep message, which is how it should be.we truly need more like her in this fucked up industry.

  • my hearth is bleeding when I see this video.

  • Thank you, Sarah.

  • Best song, best video ever brought tears to my eyes and that doesn't happen often

  • great message

  • I love ur voice Sarah..Love this song..Love everything about U girl..Love the message in the video for the song..Afraid it falls on deaf ears around the world tho Sarah. Most r consumed with their own insignificant problems when how many millions die evryday? It's very sad indeed girl but it's true..Keep writing these beautiful songs Sarah..Love em..love U girl..Ur beautiful..x

  • Best song ever....ever.

  • Fax machine. This brilliantly beautiful video doesn't even have half a million views. =\

  • Makes you think how blessed we are, and how we don't realize ow much we have until we othes with little.

  • id rather have the phone and speaker tbh. and so would all of you fucking assholes. you dont give a shit you just pretend you do.

  • very inspirational.

  • She made a really good point in this video. My English teacher showed it to us in class... I lived in West Africa for 11 years and I never knew any of these things were going on in countries so close to me. I felt so guilty :( This video really opened my eyes and that of everybody else in the class.

  • 1:38 Psalm 118

    "His Mercy endures Forever"

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  • It's weird I don't remember a word she sang but I got her message.

  • how can some bubble pop, balloon wearing gaga get more video hits than this exquisite siren!!!!? The world is going to hell wrapped in bubble pop and balloons! 

  • @jshane76 ditto that

  • @jshane76 too right!

    

  • @SilentCorona Thanks!

  • The annual salary of a football palyer on average is between 9 and 12 Million dollars! ... All they do is kick a soccer ball! This keeps the betting system active worldwide to satisfy the addiction for those who gamble.

  • @jojos08 Is 9 to 12 million really an accurate average salary?

    I have no clue so I'm not saying you're wrong. I question it because that is DRASTICALLY higher than any major sport in America. Just curious if soccer salaries worldwide are actually that much more.

  • @Axy045 it is not an accurate number. I asked Google very quickly and found a page with annual salaries of football superstars (not plain players). Then I estimated in my head very roughly what the average salary is. So don't take my estimation seriously at all. I wrote the comment just to emphasise the amount of money certain people earn to kick a ball when others can't afford their electricity bill. (ehow.com/about_6499920_averag­e-professional-male-football-p­layers.html)

  • The woman that sells oranges has an amazing smille.

  • 15 people have no heart.

  • I wish all rappers watched this video...

  • @achefefreitas Not all rappers are selfish...only the new ones,the commercial ones...I wish ALL the politicians saw this

  • @triplehhhmytimewwf amen to that!

  • How we can live with more than our basic needs and let people starve to death is beyond belief. I'm ashamed to be a human

  • oh my god , the meaning of life evades me , why?

  • I'm kind of depressed that this video has so few views. Beautiful song, wonderful message.

  • Is it just me, or is this video playing too fast to read?

  • @apologetickid (looks like) the video has been slowed down. Move your mouse over it. God Bless You.

  • Seven years later, the song still has hooks in me.

  • so sad nobody sings things like this nowadays....its all parties,sex,kissing and incoherent stuff

  • haha look at this... we sell a single pair of shoes that can cost up to 300 dollars...

    50 ORANGES IS $1 HOW MANY ORANGES CAN WE BUY FOR THESE POOR PEOPLE... WITH 30O DOLLARS

  • ..."cause no matter how much I horde and save, in the end I am going to loose it all.... even my body."

  • "Don't worry we are not asking for money " she is the greatest.

  • really amazing song and video

  • Embracing people instead of money and things is such a beautiful treasure for those who choose to do so.

  • Brilliant video nothings wrong with the video! Beautiful

  • omg im gonna cry, im gonna cry, im gonna cry...

  • I am donating 30% of my allowence which is about 80$ to poor contrys thanks i realize what's going on in the world nao

    Thx VEVO

  • Help people... just 2 $ can make a difference this celebrity gave up $500,000 on helping poor conntrys I CRYED WATCHING THIS

  • the more we take the less we become, a fortune of one that means less for some. beautiful.

  • This is a wonderful video! Wow, what a little money can do.

    Thanks, Sarah Angel! You're awesome.

  • CHANGE 101

    1. Change frightens some people; we need to lighten up and make it fun.

    2. Observe. Awaken. Be aware of what's going on in the world.

    3. Take responsibility for our world; it's ours.

    4. Making a difference feels great. Enjoy it.

    5. Stand up and speak out; defend others. You'll feel happy and proud of yourself.

    As Michael Jackson says, "I'm going to make a change for once in my life. It's gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference, gonna make it right."

  • @eastariel Do you mean Michael Jackson the druggy, dead, pedophile ?

  • @53GHOSTHUNTER

    I mean Michael Jackson, the philanthropic, misunderstood, slandered pioneer.

  • @eastariel You mean, the dead guy who was molesting children?

  • @Wildcopper Proof?

  • Wow,so much education and awareness, thank you Sarah xxoo

  • Ohh! Sarah is amazing...

  • Beautiful song...did not know about the video!Now I like it more!

  • Asi me Despido.

  • It's a shame this video doesn't have more views.

  • Sarah, you are awesome.. wish more would follow on your path.

  • @Dalleyne11216 Amen!

  • the video cost 150,000. think of how many ppl love this song, how many were inspired to help those in need? this video might have helped raise money for charities. all that aside, the woman is a muscian and she is making the most of her god given talents.

  • This song/video always gets me teary eyed :')

  • I think Sarah is stunning in every way, but i don't want to be made to feel guilty when i listen to music. I know there are problems in the world. Music is an artform, lets treat it as one.

  • @willthis1do I think if we kept everything as it was meant to be, we'd live in a very boring place, think outside the box! as Sarah has done here, even if it's not to remind us I think it's just to prove a point that instead of spending loads of money doing a video, all that money went to something useful and yeh sure, we don't have a lovely video to look at, but in return we get a beautiful meaningful song! :)

  • @willthis1 why shouldn't art that is connected to sacred lives inspire guilt?

  • one of my favorite songs by her =D

  • Whats the weird wig thing at the start?

  • "A producer could earn $7,500." I wish. I'm lucky to earn more than the woman selling oranges.

  • Why is this not more well known?

    I'm shocked that I found this SO late. I'm just glad that I have it now.

  • A real beauty with a heart of gold!!A true inspiration to me.And a light in a dark world.

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  • 12 people have no heart and soul

  • @saint272 You're absolutely right. I'm hate that type of people.

  • How did she manage to make this video for only $15? The African stock footage and videos should've definitely cost her more than that.

  • a woman who cares..think about that..this is the example people in hollywood should aspire to..good women to the core.."bring what i am able"

  • I understand the message of the video. And I appreciate what Sarah wanted to point out about poorer countries. But I wish she could have done a more theatric video for this song. The song is so powerful and profound. And to make the video alittle more then a infomercial doesn't do this song justice.

    But I still love this song.

  • DOPEFISH LOVERS!

  • That is just amazing!!! some of you may dissage on what im about to say about gaga or some other big star, but if all of the people did what she just did with thier songs and music videos and donated all that money to people who really needed it, think about how much better the world would be.

  • Wow, this video really keeps me motivated on my dream I have had for a while, to go to med school and join Doctors Without Borders. I've cried for people I have seen and read about. Whether it be child abuse cases in America, homeless, wartorn countries, child soldiers, starving people, or even the "less" tragic things, like a broken heart, I've always wanted to help. I want to help the world be what it can be,

    beautiful.

  • i love the song it has so much meaning

  • I absolutely love this song/video, it has sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooooooooooooooooo much meaning and really does make you think... :o

  • This is the most inspiring music video i have ever seen. I LOVE it and i am slowly sharing it with everyone I know to bring hope to the world.... Thank you Sarah for being such a beautiful, peaceful humanitarian. I know that from your actions and influence as a performer, you will impact many around the world.

  • this vid is rlly touching and especialy Sarah and how awesome she is. but it got me thinking, what did she do with the $15?

  • I love you Sarah Mclachlan

  • I've loved Sarah's music for 20 years and now this is my daughters favorite song. She's absolutely amazing.

  • Reality bites...

  • This is actually my favorite song from her (a runner-up is Forgiveness).

  • It's sad when you know there is enough for everyone in the world; it's just that the world doen't know what enough is. They understand more than enough and not enough.....but few understand enough.

  • ironic forced commercial there before the vid starts

  • @guitarzeroh that "forced commercial" keeps you tube free for your viewing pleasure. :)

  • shes bangin......

  • Its cute how everyone wants change, but when that change has to start with war everyone but a few good backs down with their tails between their legs. It is naive to think you can solve all of the worlds problem with out a fight. There are men with power out killing their people to stay on top and they will not back down without a fight. Unless you take those men off their throne, they will take that money you willingly gave them to feed their people and use it to do more horrific things with it

  • @frankmolina33 Wars can be prevented. They shouldn't even exist but the Devil led people into temptation and now we have famine, sickness, war, death, etc. If people just learned to overlook someone's differences and embrace them for what they are and gave up the bad and wicked ways of their heart then we could actually live in peace. And why is it such a bad thing to want peace? It's not too much to ask for!

  • @kaymarie00557 No sense in blaming a non existent Devil, nor looking for answers to a non existing God for that matter.

  • @frankmolina33 What I mean is that hate breeds hate and so on and so forth. If you get mad at someone and throw a brick at their head or something, they're gonna be angry and want revenge, and so they do something to 'get even' and then you just retaliate and more get involved and then it just never stops! War creates war, which creates death and destruction. And most of the deaths in a war are innocent civilians so tell me what is right with that?!

  • @kaymarie00557 ive always stuck by the saying "the bigger man walks away" although i think greed creates war and thats a whole other story :/

  • Un poco de contenido social, sin tanta parafernalia como una conocida marca de gaseosas, pero si utilizando la mercadotecnia.

  • Un poco de contenido social, sin tanta parefernalia como una conocida marca de gaseosas, pero si utilizando la mercadotécnia.

  • Thank you Sarah.

  • I also think the Good Charlotte song 'Crazy' or whatever it's called puts it right with the lytrics; "Tell me what's wrong with society- when everywhere I look I see- rich guys driving big SUV's- while kids are starving in the street- no one cares- no one likes to share- I guess life's not fair-."

  • I love Sarah McLachlan's music, it is so moving and touching and inspiring. It seems a known fact though that most people who 'give' are those living in the struggling middle class lifestyle or below. My older sister actually had a decent idea that I believe won't ever be; she said if everybody in the world pooled their money together and distributed it evenly then nobody would be poor.

  • so much respect for this woman right here! i have always loved her music but this takes it even further , i cant stand ppl who just ignore the issuses of the world and their lives , or try and act like they care , as long as it doesnt affect their own greed! love is giving ! its not just words!

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  • Wow..one of the best.

  • I read a while back it would cost about 13 billion (US) to feed all of the starving people in the world AND provide basic sanitation for one year. Apparently that is the same amount the people of the US & EU spend each year on perfume! If every person living in the 'developed' (wealthy) countries gave, say 10% of our incomes to charity, we could change the world beyond belief.

  • @seedyscott69 America already feeds the world through CARE, UNICEF and a dozen different programs. If it wasn't for America, the world would starve.

  • @53GHOSTHUNTER JAajajajajjjaajajajajajajjajaj­ajajajjja please stop! I can´t laugh anymore!!!!!!!! And even if that was true, you were only making up for all the countries you destroy with war....

  • @pato1025  The countries I destroy with war ? What countries have I destroyed with war ?

  • I love this video... I would much rather watch this than anything else. Sarah McLachlan... Ugh... I've loved her music for so many years and this just made me love her music even more. She passed on the message in such a blunt way... no hidden messages or agendas. It's what makes her a unique person, to become famous and use that to help others instead of becoming another messed up druggy, Fame can corrupt, but she is one strong lady.

  • <3

  • Honestly, how could anyone dislike this?

  • @ibauer89 people with bad taste.......nazis.........peop­le who hate life......I have actually met a good number of people who don't like Sarah. They where very unhappy people. Fuck those people.

  • @ibauer89 i do cuz my computer wont seem to play the whole vid haha

  • @ibauer89 Well that is done by hitting the thing next to the like button.

  • World spend more money in defense than in people. Capitalism is not the cause of poverty. The issue is the human being. Humans want accumulate, not share. See Indian's government. They spend billions in that war against Pakistan, while their people don't have what to eat. See African countries. They change diamonds for guns for sustaining tribal conflicts. Finally, see us, we are avid for being billionaires while we cross the streets and see the abism. I think we have part on this too.

  • What a severely beautiful guitar. All that pearl inlay... Is that a Taylor?? I like the video too.

  • I love this video so much and no matter how many times I've seen it I sill cry every time

    God bless her , all those who are in need , and all of the random faceless and nameless people who try to help in all these places

  • I'll promise that I will never donate not a single penny for third world countries ^^

  • @SirAntiChrist WTF is wrong with you??????

  • Great song!!! 

  • When you do right by your children and they see you doing right, you enable their freedom as individuals. Look at what is going on here in the USA, selfishness breeds contempt and intolerance. I am really worried about our nation in the next 10 -20 years, So much of the world lacks accountability-it is convenient to excuse away our behaviours.

  • @gravelandgrain100 Funny how the poor are always willing to scarfice. Why can't the rich scrafice as well? I don't overcomsume myself. I used to when I was younger but now I have learned how to live with my means. Even if I had more money I don't need 2 homes or boats. Even if I Had more money I don't need 20 new outfits every year or 50 pairs of shoes. Everyone needs to learn to share the resources we have. It is not like they are scarce!

  • @InspiredMuse74 a very good point!

  • well, sounds like you don't have all that "stuff." but that doesnt mean that ppl who work hard and reap the benefits are entitled to give it all away. they shouldnt be made to feel guilty or like they owe it to everyone else to take care of them. im all about sharing the wealth, but im not jesus and i have wants and dreams that i WORKED HARD to reach & should not feel badly about that!

  • @InspiredMuse74 I suggest we eat the rich