One of my all-time favorite FIF songs. FIF was (and now IS, hooray) a unique Christian ska band that my three sons enjoyed; we had all their releases. My oldest son's wedding date happened to coincide with FIF's last appearance in our area in 2003, so his brothers and friends all jokingly threatened to ditch the wedding and go to the concert! @TheWookieWorks--> that's just the lead singer's style, a part of the band's style, which was very different for the time.
I really don't know much about this band, but my general feeling about this song is that the singer's voice was not properly utilized in the vocals. The entire time, it seemed on the edge of his range, and very stressed. I am not musically knowledge at all, but I do think that his voice might be better suited for higher notes. I enjoyed the lyrics very much, but the signing got in the way a bit, because of the stress portrayed in the voice. What do you think?
@TheWookieWorks I think people who know this band grew up with them, so you're unlikely to get an unbiased answer haha. I honestly think its just their style. His voice is as essential to their sound as the horn section. It's good clean Ska.
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I always saw this song as a pretty chilled song but when I started listening to they lyrics, it shows God really does love us. Even if we think in our childish focused mindset, He still loves and our garbage of best of efforts
I love you Samantha i wish you would change your heart i see dandelions where everyone else sees weeds. I'd be everything you needed if you could see through your painful past. Every man you've known has let you down and i swear to God they are all fools for not seeing in you what i do.
Never knew the impact this song t would have on me as i got older but i went through some tough times and hard break ups, this song helps remind you that when all hope and love is lost someone still loves you. "She sees flowers in these weeds" seems like such a simple statement but if you've been there you know, The one girl i loved saw me this way despite my imperfections and i lost her, not a day goes by i dont miss her but im reminded God still loves me even though she is gone.
Because in some songs they are singing "jesus mmmm jeeeesus mmm sjeeeezuz" and I can´t listen to that without feeling slightly ill. Thats sad but I really like all the other songs so I just skip the Jesus songs.
@Hotislandoffshore I'm an athiest as well, and I have to say, I agree but disagree. I'm of the opinion that if they make music I really like, they're a great band, period. One of the things I really like here is that many of their messages aren't specifically Christian. This song is the perfect example. It's about seeing beauty where others might miss it. It speaks to me because I do it all the time myself. With the exception of a couple lines about the lord, and it sums up my feelings exactly.
@Cryofdragon --> I'm glad you like the song "Dandelions", but it IS specifically Christian in content and lyrics. "Lord search my heart,create in me something clean..." paraphrase parts of Psalms 51 and 139. The lyrics talk about God's love for us and our response to Him as His children. FIF put out many songs that were not specifically Christian in content or lyrics, but this isn't one of them.
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As an Atheist, It think anyone should be able to appreciate the beauty of the lyrics. I hate that putting the label of "Christian" limits how many people could enjoy this band.
@mainecolbs i know what you're saying, i have a friendthat is an atheist, and he loves ska music, he doesnt listen to this guys though cause they're christian. he's the one missing out though
oh my gosh, you dont know how much that blessed me! There were a couple times I couldnt even sing along without getting choked up. I heard this song soon after I was saved, man... the impact their music made on my life, has touched far too many numerous people to mention! They really made a difference in so many lives, counting mine! they really did!
Great video, props to the video creator.... true story, i was working security at inside out soul fest when it was in littleton nh, and i had a bad of doritoes in the back for this after hours shoe.... i look over and some of the band was eating my chips. i have a picture of it, i will have to find it.
The only ska I really know is Streetlight Manifesto (unintentional rhyme. kind of proud.) I don't enjoy the cursing though. Could someone point me toward similar artists (with the loud sound, preferably) that don't curse?
I have 5 sons ages....28, 27, 23, 10, and 5. and 1 daughter that's 8 all of them brought me those beautiful flowers. man you hit that whole "nail on the head" thing with that song....I'm going to email it to my sons.....they are all musicians, singers, God-Lovers, rappers, heavy metal-ers,....I asked them for some ska music and my 27 year oId gave me your band name and i checked youtube love you guys music....is this ska?
@gloryhousegt Oh yeah man, this is ska. Also you might want to check out Street light manifesto. If your a christian, they're music is very agnostic. They are very very good though. I think you'd like em.
As an Agnostic individual, I'd have to say you're wrong as well, my friend. Religion isn't at fault - extremism is. If mankind didn't fight over religion, they'd fight over something else. What the world needs is to be more open-minded, not more similar as far as ideals go.
No shame in "religious" connotation. No shame in pointing people to their creator. No shame in following Christ. Good solid music as well. This song is a great picture of my God (who is in a GOOD mood) seeking his kids!! Bring it on!!
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haha this is christian ska? did you ever hear of Streetlight Manifesto? there my favorite band and their like the oppisite they have alot of anti religious songs.
this hits home every time I hear this song, I remember having this cd, and playing it, when I hadn,t back slidden so much, but I really love this song alot.
Please read this comment. THIS is the true meaning of the song.-
When a boy brings dandelions to his mother, the mother keeps the dandelions as a gift, even though they are weeds and not flowers.
This means that god loves us even if we arent beautiful flowers, even if most of us are still weeds, a gift is a gift perfect or not. Whether you believe in the faith or not. God still loves everyone because nobody is perfect
@ehhno0 and more over, our offerings and service that we give to God are as lowly weeds, but He sees the love of our gifts as flowers, just as the mother sees the love in the lowly dandelion.
I find it slightly disturbing that I have to look to previous pages to see posts about the iniquity of man and love of God. It's one of my favorite praise songs ever written. Let the focus not be on the band, the art, or the style; but the intended focus- Jesus Christ!
Or maybe the purpose of a band like this, which is to present christianity in a way that doesn't sound like total crap. It's a way to bring Christ to people, not to refuse to let them enjoy good music.
If you want to make Christianity not look like total crap, live like Christ as He calls you to do. Like God, I'm not asking you to not enjoy good music, or anything that is good for that matter! The last verse of this song ends, "Lord, I give my heart to you!" The purpose of a band like FIF is to get people to do just this.
I don't mean it makes christianity sound like a BS religion, I mean that most Christian music is absolutely terrible music. What FIF does is take Christian music and make it match up musically with secular music which, 90% of the time, is better-sounding (for most people, that is, which is kind of the target demographic here). I think the post Sakura made is exactly why FIF is so great. They appeal to everyone, which is necessary to bring people to Christ.
On that note, the original reason I was offended is that you make it sound like non-Christians shouldn't enjoy this music, and they should. There is no reason people should be forced to like Christ because they like good music.,
Hippy? Well not in the traditional sense I guess. This is more of--Ska..I think. They try to touch a lot of issues while staying fun and up beat. Love these dudes, I used one of their songs in a music video I made in my channel.
As for Hippy Music, well a lot of Crosby Stills and Niel Young, but dude- It's not just about era. Music is so grand and beutiful no matter what generation made it. So long as love and care were put into the songs, then it's great stuff. Love all types of music peace.
I l<3ve this vid! Awesome song! I wish FIF had not retired. Thank God for Christian bands that don't play hard metal!- Sorry if this insults someone but it's how I feel!
@ChrisderKoenig I'm not sure exactly what point you are trying to make as it relates to my comment. I was talking about that there are some hard metal Christian bands out there, like Tourniquet for example. How that links to things that don't involve God, I don't understand where you were coming from.
Funky stuff. I like them even if they are virtually the total opposite of what i normally listen to like Streetlight Manifesto. its all ska and all good!
Holy crap. First time ever seeing this and it's freakishly like my own flash project, which is a music video of sorts to an a capella cover of this very song.
Amazing job Spam, I don't know how many times I've watched this now, in fact this was the first time I had heard this song. You did a spot on job Spam, mad props to you. Gud velsigne deg og bevare deg, la sitt ansikt lyse over deg og gi deg fred
Why worry about what everyone else thinks Cabbage? If you aren't Christian, why are you even uncomfortable if you play something like FIF? An easy, "It's a good song, but I'm not a huge fan of the overt Christianity," would clear the air. Let's be honest, this isn't even the type of song you'd play around other people or at a party. I agree with everyone about the passion behind their music. Who cares where it derives from?
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dephr, I fear you are right. While there is no reason a non-religious band COULDN'T make songs in the style of FIF's, it somehow feels more natural coming from Christians.
Why is this? Have have we western atheists allowed the Christians to establish some kind of monopoly on the concepts of naive, devoted love and childhood innocence? I do not know.
And I agree, the start of this song makes me smile for exactly the same reason. And then it turns into religious garbage, and I hate it. :(
I think it's because the concept of devoted love and childhood innocence encompass the love that Jesus shows towards us. Why can't people besides Christians write about this? I think it's because they haven't experienced the Love of God, or of other believers. I have heart felt apologies if you've been mislead or put off by Christians. I'm betting you wouldn't have been mislead or put off by Jesus. I hope you see what I'm getting at.
Dude, I won't say that you can not have your own opinion in things. But to hate something just because of its religion is wrong. I'm not christian, nor any else of the religions existing, I have my own religion. But still, even tho I do not like what people do for their religion, I do not hate them. I really do like FIF's songs, because they show people their own feelings and thoughts in things. And that's what I support, peoples dreams and hopes. Your reasons for disliking is ridiculous.
Man, it wish so badly that these guys weren't Christian. The vocals, the imagery, the instrumentation... together they are beautiful and uplifting, and very unique.
And then the over-the-top Christian stuff comes in and I get all uncomfortable and can't bear to listen any more. :'( It's sad, because these guys were genuinely talented, unlike any other Christian band I've ever heard. But the whole 'Lord search my heart' crap is just sickening to me. Every New Day is cursed by this too.
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i'm about as far from christian as you can possibly get....but fif is my all time favorite band by far. its not that they're christian, its that they're passionate......and reese can write some awesome lyrics........reese can kick jesus's ass
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Heh... alas, my feelings towards the Christian lyrics kill off my ability to appreciate that passion. Being exposed to devoted Christians makes me feel much the same as being exposed to the horribly insane - very embarassed uncomfortable. It's a pity, because I totally recognise this band's worth.
so because this band uses christianity as an example instead of being secular u cant like it? u r m afraid of what people like you are going to lead music to? because u r uncomfterable bands will change their lyrics to being generic. if u think people who believe in christianity are like the insane u obviously dont realise the worth of religion and dont understand that maybe just maybe it could be true. this band stands for its beiefs thats what really makes u uncomfterable not the religion
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Vearadys 2 weeks ago
One of my all-time favorite FIF songs. FIF was (and now IS, hooray) a unique Christian ska band that my three sons enjoyed; we had all their releases. My oldest son's wedding date happened to coincide with FIF's last appearance in our area in 2003, so his brothers and friends all jokingly threatened to ditch the wedding and go to the concert! @TheWookieWorks--> that's just the lead singer's style, a part of the band's style, which was very different for the time.
rfpnc 4 weeks ago
Who else saw Ben Carr at 1:48?
killa432546 1 month ago
I really don't know much about this band, but my general feeling about this song is that the singer's voice was not properly utilized in the vocals. The entire time, it seemed on the edge of his range, and very stressed. I am not musically knowledge at all, but I do think that his voice might be better suited for higher notes. I enjoyed the lyrics very much, but the signing got in the way a bit, because of the stress portrayed in the voice. What do you think?
TheWookieWorks 1 month ago
@TheWookieWorks I think people who know this band grew up with them, so you're unlikely to get an unbiased answer haha. I honestly think its just their style. His voice is as essential to their sound as the horn section. It's good clean Ska.
outlanderfrog 1 month ago
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007secretspy 2 months ago
awsome video, awsome song. praise him!
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standingontruth1 4 months ago
I always saw this song as a pretty chilled song but when I started listening to they lyrics, it shows God really does love us. Even if we think in our childish focused mindset, He still loves and our garbage of best of efforts
Barrelingmonkies 4 months ago
I love you Samantha i wish you would change your heart i see dandelions where everyone else sees weeds. I'd be everything you needed if you could see through your painful past. Every man you've known has let you down and i swear to God they are all fools for not seeing in you what i do.
friskycorndog 6 months ago
Never knew the impact this song t would have on me as i got older but i went through some tough times and hard break ups, this song helps remind you that when all hope and love is lost someone still loves you. "She sees flowers in these weeds" seems like such a simple statement but if you've been there you know, The one girl i loved saw me this way despite my imperfections and i lost her, not a day goes by i dont miss her but im reminded God still loves me even though she is gone.
friskycorndog 6 months ago
Love this song. This video is great too and well-animated, especially for a fan-made one! Good job!
Spike294 6 months ago
If FIF had not been so damn religious I would be their biggest fan! Love the music, dont´t belive in fairytales.
Hotislandoffshore 6 months ago
@Hotislandoffshore Why would you base your views on the band off that?
Roflmao0001 2 months ago
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Because in some songs they are singing "jesus mmmm jeeeesus mmm sjeeeezuz" and I can´t listen to that without feeling slightly ill. Thats sad but I really like all the other songs so I just skip the Jesus songs.
Hotislandoffshore 2 months ago
@Hotislandoffshore Fair enough,
At least your not one of those douche bags that hate on a band because of that.
Roflmao0001 2 months ago
@Hotislandoffshore I'm an athiest as well, and I have to say, I agree but disagree. I'm of the opinion that if they make music I really like, they're a great band, period. One of the things I really like here is that many of their messages aren't specifically Christian. This song is the perfect example. It's about seeing beauty where others might miss it. It speaks to me because I do it all the time myself. With the exception of a couple lines about the lord, and it sums up my feelings exactly.
Cryofdragon 2 months ago 2
@Cryofdragon --> I'm glad you like the song "Dandelions", but it IS specifically Christian in content and lyrics. "Lord search my heart,create in me something clean..." paraphrase parts of Psalms 51 and 139. The lyrics talk about God's love for us and our response to Him as His children. FIF put out many songs that were not specifically Christian in content or lyrics, but this isn't one of them.
rfpnc 4 weeks ago
That was kind of random but I love it!
6moores 7 months ago
This song makes me chuckle
pongstick 7 months ago
this song is horrible but the lyrics are amazing and have a warm touch to it :)
dudejustponts 7 months ago
im not a christian but i like this song anyway
sharir1 7 months ago
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ocarashirts 7 months ago
As an Atheist, It think anyone should be able to appreciate the beauty of the lyrics. I hate that putting the label of "Christian" limits how many people could enjoy this band.
mainecolbs 9 months ago 2
@mainecolbs i know what you're saying, i have a friendthat is an atheist, and he loves ska music, he doesnt listen to this guys though cause they're christian. he's the one missing out though
caossoa 8 months ago
@caossoa There's only a few of their songs that are a litle over bearing on the christ theme, but most of them are great.
mainecolbs 8 months ago
@mainecolbs The musicianship is awesome, the lyrics are a bit preachy. If you can get past 'em, just plain awesome to jam out to.
VorpalTheRabbit 7 months ago
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Any one who like this kind of stuff should check out the all youth ska band from utah. they're called Lo-Fi Riot!!!
TheMarquezMusic 9 months ago
I'd give your left nut for a reunion! Xp
Hermunkle 9 months ago
One of my favorite fif songs. Now, one of my daughter's too. She's been running around singing it all afternoon.
jcostom 9 months ago 2
Best song of all time! What a great message it is as well! Miss Five Iron Frenzy :(
bteLaura 9 months ago
I love this song
crazyape515 11 months ago
With so many great FiF songs this one has to be top five. Probably my favorite fan made music video. Very well done.
jtburney 11 months ago
Ska is so dead.
morningstomper123 11 months ago
@morningstomper123 no, your so dead shit ass
putademuerde1 11 months ago
such a great song. and such a simple way to describe us. "dandelions. you see flowers in these weeds"
TheSocialFlaw 11 months ago
this gave me goose bumps. i love this song
whoisjohngalt31 11 months ago
jesus? that band sux
doomstation5555 1 year ago
@doomstation5555 if that's all you got out of it, your brain sucks
roycegracie11 1 year ago 2
oh my gosh, you dont know how much that blessed me! There were a couple times I couldnt even sing along without getting choked up. I heard this song soon after I was saved, man... the impact their music made on my life, has touched far too many numerous people to mention! They really made a difference in so many lives, counting mine! they really did!
Thanks again for that reminder!
TonyaMae 1 year ago
I, actually, met this band at a gas station. lol
homeless018 1 year ago 11
I love this band!!! I think it's time for a revival of Ska.
JustinMH28 1 year ago 3
@JustinMH28 for reals!!! what do you say when we learn how to play instruments we should get a ska band together!! lol
PatrickECruz 11 months ago
i heard this was the most expensive music video ever made...
JJJ10JJJ 1 year ago 9
Great video! Great music!
nobuting 1 year ago
lol his shoes aren't lased i never noticed they say that shoes undone part
david419224 1 year ago
So do I!!!!!!
godsgirl117 1 year ago
I would give my left nut for a reunion.
wake9182 1 year ago
@wake9182 As would I... if I had nuts
warmandsunnydays 1 year ago
17 missed the like button
Mr12345cbear 1 year ago
17 missed the like button and i like the song
Mr12345cbear 1 year ago
really love this song !
vrinsk 1 year ago
this song always makes me cry...such a softie. as a dad of 4 and a child of God it really rings true to me.
spacephantomranger 1 year ago
@spacephantomranger you're not the only one. This song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it...
bobbyewing311 1 year ago
this song always makes me cry...such a softie. as a dad of 4 and a child of God it really rings true to me.
spacephantomranger 1 year ago
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Legndkiller 1 year ago
Wow, how much I do like this band, still.
niquiuniqu 1 year ago
that was awesome! nice crayola backgrounds.
iowadski 1 year ago
i love this song! this is a great video! thank you so much for sharing it.
mrska03 1 year ago
This is really GREAT, I love to see people use their talents for The Lord!
Are the backgrounds colored in with markers?
ylwapple45 1 year ago
@ylwapple45 Thanks! Yes they were.
spamrocks500 1 year ago 3
i like one girl army by FIF but this rocs
glidepunch1534 1 year ago
this video always makes me cry . i used to pick dandelions for my mom as a kid too . she was always so happy even though they were just weeds . (:
beautiful video and song .
MarshMannie 1 year ago
@MarshMannie yea and it also means that god sees us as his beautiful children even when the world tells us were worthless
umbillicalnoose 1 year ago
haha so true XD dandelions are the perfect gift for kids to give :D i did XDD
123WintersAngel123 1 year ago
genial!!!! the most beautifull song!!!
GEMELOIBARRA 1 year ago
one of my favs
123456789a54 1 year ago
Christian Ska? I like...I like a lot
Oz4theWorld 1 year ago 3
Good Job at making the video
carnold96 1 year ago
FIF = : D
darthnozo 1 year ago
Woo! I'm the 300th person to like this video. =)
rachelrandom6 1 year ago
Great video, props to the video creator.... true story, i was working security at inside out soul fest when it was in littleton nh, and i had a bad of doritoes in the back for this after hours shoe.... i look over and some of the band was eating my chips. i have a picture of it, i will have to find it.
Project37 1 year ago
good job on the video i sure miss FIF and all the good christian ska bands
umbillicalnoose 1 year ago
The only ska I really know is Streetlight Manifesto (unintentional rhyme. kind of proud.) I don't enjoy the cursing though. Could someone point me toward similar artists (with the loud sound, preferably) that don't curse?
isyouafish 1 year ago
@isyouafish I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but I believe that the OC Supertones just may be the best band ever!
funkymonkeymovies 1 year ago
I have 5 sons ages....28, 27, 23, 10, and 5. and 1 daughter that's 8 all of them brought me those beautiful flowers. man you hit that whole "nail on the head" thing with that song....I'm going to email it to my sons.....they are all musicians, singers, God-Lovers, rappers, heavy metal-ers,....I asked them for some ska music and my 27 year oId gave me your band name and i checked youtube love you guys music....is this ska?
gloryhousegt 1 year ago
@gloryhousegt Oh yeah man, this is ska. Also you might want to check out Street light manifesto. If your a christian, they're music is very agnostic. They are very very good though. I think you'd like em.
Ponyishere 1 year ago
this song gives me chills its so darn good
servantofka 1 year ago
i was too young to see them live when they were awesome, I WANNA REUNION TOUR!!
Barrelingmonkies 1 year ago
is this an official video or did someone make this?
muaddank 1 year ago
@muaddank I made it. It's just a fan video.
spamrocks500 1 year ago 11
@malditoyoutubdeshit Sean Hannity has nothing to do with anything except Morons.
muaddank 1 year ago
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As an Agnostic individual, I'd have to say you're wrong as well, my friend. Religion isn't at fault - extremism is. If mankind didn't fight over religion, they'd fight over something else. What the world needs is to be more open-minded, not more similar as far as ideals go.
mibuwolfX 1 year ago 6
Great song/video!
God bless!
cavgurl07 1 year ago
lol nooo way!! something clean and awsome on youtube!!! XD
MetallicaLAWL 1 year ago 8
i know how odd
hotcupajoe7 1 year ago
No shame in "religious" connotation. No shame in pointing people to their creator. No shame in following Christ. Good solid music as well. This song is a great picture of my God (who is in a GOOD mood) seeking his kids!! Bring it on!!
markjthomson 1 year ago 6
i actually listen to other music..but this rocks :)
Gario92 1 year ago
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band would be so much better without the religious connotation, what a shame
LegendMachine 1 year ago
TOTALLY AGREED!!!!!
malditoyoutubdeshit 1 year ago
Roper you are a an amazing F*ing lyricist! lolz. hi reddit!
jfries9642 1 year ago
wow, impressive video. its well done. i always liked the song, the music, the text. i think FIF was/is one of the best christian ska bands around.
::cant express how much i absolutely love this song and this band ::
quoted as nothing more could be said :)
karibeuzum 1 year ago 4
I'm not christian, but I like this band. I do prefer streetlight, but If I want some calm ska, FIF is the way to go!
Alchemydude667 1 year ago 4
I love this song, it's got an awesome point. The part where he gives the poor guy a bag of Doritos makes me giggle.
Wrubel02 1 year ago 6
Favorite FIF song!
TheReflectingPond 1 year ago
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XDachsOX 2 years ago
favorite song!
ghostxxxrebirth 2 years ago
FIF is AH-mazing! anyone who says otherwise has no ears.
flyleafpirate13 2 years ago 4
They also are in my top three favourites favourite
XIIIthhero 2 years ago 3
cant express how much i absolutely love this song and this band
TheSirMeeksALot 2 years ago 31
man i love this band.
one of my top 3 favs....
sk8rsakura 2 years ago 4
Man! I miss this band. Listened to them all the time as a kid!
KarasuTakama 2 years ago 2
haha this is christian ska? did you ever hear of Streetlight Manifesto? there my favorite band and their like the oppisite they have alot of anti religious songs.
alwaysblinkin182 2 years ago
you should check out streetlight manifesto, definetly one of the best ska bands ever
blackmath8 2 years ago
u r a good man lol
GBUSthePANDA 2 years ago
i like this song.. these guys are a great band.. i wish i foundout about them earlier
austinandzekesstuff 2 years ago 5
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love this song so much
bluphoenix9 2 years ago
this hits home every time I hear this song, I remember having this cd, and playing it, when I hadn,t back slidden so much, but I really love this song alot.
boddingtons101 2 years ago 2
@boddingtons101 no matter how much you backslide, you can always come back. This song speaks to that. are lives are weeds that God sees as flowers.
gluband 1 year ago
Please read this comment. THIS is the true meaning of the song.-
When a boy brings dandelions to his mother, the mother keeps the dandelions as a gift, even though they are weeds and not flowers.
This means that god loves us even if we arent beautiful flowers, even if most of us are still weeds, a gift is a gift perfect or not. Whether you believe in the faith or not. God still loves everyone because nobody is perfect
ehhno0 2 years ago 9
@ehhno0 and more over, our offerings and service that we give to God are as lowly weeds, but He sees the love of our gifts as flowers, just as the mother sees the love in the lowly dandelion.
gluband 1 year ago
"you see flowers in these weeds"- i love that quote
Brittany1266 2 years ago 33
christian or not....its really feel good music!!
EightYourVtec 2 years ago 6
CHRISTIAN SKA!!!! HECK YA!!!!......check out Yugoskavia!!!! we rock...kinda hahaha
skabominable 2 years ago 8
Heh, Yougoskavia...I like it :)
GodofTrombones 2 years ago
I'm not a religious person at all, but I still freaking LOVE Five Iron Frenzy. :D
Sakuratears1 2 years ago 5
I find it slightly disturbing that I have to look to previous pages to see posts about the iniquity of man and love of God. It's one of my favorite praise songs ever written. Let the focus not be on the band, the art, or the style; but the intended focus- Jesus Christ!
Pelimoonkin 2 years ago 2
Or maybe the purpose of a band like this, which is to present christianity in a way that doesn't sound like total crap. It's a way to bring Christ to people, not to refuse to let them enjoy good music.
laa97 2 years ago 2
If you want to make Christianity not look like total crap, live like Christ as He calls you to do. Like God, I'm not asking you to not enjoy good music, or anything that is good for that matter! The last verse of this song ends, "Lord, I give my heart to you!" The purpose of a band like FIF is to get people to do just this.
Pelimoonkin 2 years ago
I don't mean it makes christianity sound like a BS religion, I mean that most Christian music is absolutely terrible music. What FIF does is take Christian music and make it match up musically with secular music which, 90% of the time, is better-sounding (for most people, that is, which is kind of the target demographic here). I think the post Sakura made is exactly why FIF is so great. They appeal to everyone, which is necessary to bring people to Christ.
laa97 2 years ago 4
On that note, the original reason I was offended is that you make it sound like non-Christians shouldn't enjoy this music, and they should. There is no reason people should be forced to like Christ because they like good music.,
laa97 2 years ago
i want blue eyes like those, oh wait, i do
TheEnjoiBoi 2 years ago
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breakdown212 2 years ago
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breakdown212 2 years ago
fun, enjoyable, exciting, exuberant
metahesitation 2 years ago 3
GO FIVE IRON FRENZY!
I went to their farewell concert so sad!
treismylay 2 years ago 9
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is this like hippy music if itz not do u guyz no any good hippy bands
Aywezzy 2 years ago
Hippy? Well not in the traditional sense I guess. This is more of--Ska..I think. They try to touch a lot of issues while staying fun and up beat. Love these dudes, I used one of their songs in a music video I made in my channel.
As for Hippy Music, well a lot of Crosby Stills and Niel Young, but dude- It's not just about era. Music is so grand and beutiful no matter what generation made it. So long as love and care were put into the songs, then it's great stuff. Love all types of music peace.
FireRazor1 2 years ago 5
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Backstreet Boys is probably the best hippy band.
also Eminem.
unicuber 2 years ago
i love how they went from ska to rock
dm1270 2 years ago
Haha they were like a fusion of ska and punk.
Kamotgus 2 years ago 2
I am rather impressed. It is a great vid that does justice to the band.
LimminFoot 2 years ago 3
I l<3ve this vid! Awesome song! I wish FIF had not retired. Thank God for Christian bands that don't play hard metal!- Sorry if this insults someone but it's how I feel!
~Create in me something clean!~
00Angry00Kitten00 2 years ago 4
doesnt offend me, after cornerstone good Lord the metal.
goshox21 2 years ago
@00Angry00Kitten00 and thank God for the bands that do play the hard metal. someone has to reach out to the hard metal folks too.
gluband 1 year ago
@gluband Not everything has to do with God. As much as you might believe it, others do not.
Ramen
ChrisderKoenig 1 year ago
@ChrisderKoenig I'm not sure exactly what point you are trying to make as it relates to my comment. I was talking about that there are some hard metal Christian bands out there, like Tourniquet for example. How that links to things that don't involve God, I don't understand where you were coming from.
gluband 1 year ago
Issa made me cry.
bazookajoe1992 2 years ago
great job on the video- very sweet :)
angelzfalldown 2 years ago
I kinda like the actually song.
But the lyrics weren't for me. haha
Petec786 2 years ago
Funky stuff. I like them even if they are virtually the total opposite of what i normally listen to like Streetlight Manifesto. its all ska and all good!
b1gcal 2 years ago
Unconditional love. It is simply amazing.
isthisit15 2 years ago 3
Is it Five Iron Frenzy who made this MOVIE?
nintendohaugen 2 years ago
No they created the song. I made the movie simply as a fan.
spamrocks500 2 years ago 2
Holy crap. First time ever seeing this and it's freakishly like my own flash project, which is a music video of sorts to an a capella cover of this very song.
Great minds think alike? I dunno.
Shaon299292 2 years ago
I had no idea they were a christian band until I heard that one where they say "the lord" a bunch of times
ellomynameisjohnny 2 years ago 2
haha me neither, especially since they made a song called "My evil plan to save the world"
GNTKirby 2 years ago
Amazing job Spam, I don't know how many times I've watched this now, in fact this was the first time I had heard this song. You did a spot on job Spam, mad props to you. Gud velsigne deg og bevare deg, la sitt ansikt lyse over deg og gi deg fred
mnFlatLander 2 years ago
Hail to one of the best songs ever made.
AngryKhan 2 years ago
Why worry about what everyone else thinks Cabbage? If you aren't Christian, why are you even uncomfortable if you play something like FIF? An easy, "It's a good song, but I'm not a huge fan of the overt Christianity," would clear the air. Let's be honest, this isn't even the type of song you'd play around other people or at a party. I agree with everyone about the passion behind their music. Who cares where it derives from?
ericscottschmidt 2 years ago 2
thanx dephr for clarifying my point. I appreceiate that =)
JonArcher1113 2 years ago
explodingcabbage, there is a reason why FIF are so passionate with their music... and its the exact reason you dislike them ;)
to me, this song shows a love so pure and great, it just makes me smile
dephr 2 years ago 6
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dephr, I fear you are right. While there is no reason a non-religious band COULDN'T make songs in the style of FIF's, it somehow feels more natural coming from Christians.
Why is this? Have have we western atheists allowed the Christians to establish some kind of monopoly on the concepts of naive, devoted love and childhood innocence? I do not know.
And I agree, the start of this song makes me smile for exactly the same reason. And then it turns into religious garbage, and I hate it. :(
ExplodingCabbage 2 years ago
I think it's because the concept of devoted love and childhood innocence encompass the love that Jesus shows towards us. Why can't people besides Christians write about this? I think it's because they haven't experienced the Love of God, or of other believers. I have heart felt apologies if you've been mislead or put off by Christians. I'm betting you wouldn't have been mislead or put off by Jesus. I hope you see what I'm getting at.
thedevilisbad 2 years ago 3
Dude, I won't say that you can not have your own opinion in things. But to hate something just because of its religion is wrong. I'm not christian, nor any else of the religions existing, I have my own religion. But still, even tho I do not like what people do for their religion, I do not hate them. I really do like FIF's songs, because they show people their own feelings and thoughts in things. And that's what I support, peoples dreams and hopes. Your reasons for disliking is ridiculous.
UnluckyKuroNekoChan 2 years ago
hey "ExplodingCabbage". Do u wish they weren't Christian so that u can still be in sin and not feel convicted listening to their lyrics?
JonArcher1113 2 years ago 3
Spare me your patronising judgements, Jon, you know they mean nothing to me.
ExplodingCabbage 2 years ago
Man, it wish so badly that these guys weren't Christian. The vocals, the imagery, the instrumentation... together they are beautiful and uplifting, and very unique.
And then the over-the-top Christian stuff comes in and I get all uncomfortable and can't bear to listen any more. :'( It's sad, because these guys were genuinely talented, unlike any other Christian band I've ever heard. But the whole 'Lord search my heart' crap is just sickening to me. Every New Day is cursed by this too.
ExplodingCabbage 2 years ago
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i'm about as far from christian as you can possibly get....but fif is my all time favorite band by far. its not that they're christian, its that they're passionate......and reese can write some awesome lyrics........reese can kick jesus's ass
sethmusic 2 years ago
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Heh... alas, my feelings towards the Christian lyrics kill off my ability to appreciate that passion. Being exposed to devoted Christians makes me feel much the same as being exposed to the horribly insane - very embarassed uncomfortable. It's a pity, because I totally recognise this band's worth.
ExplodingCabbage 2 years ago
so youre up for selling out you big wig ?
ps3sucksassballs 2 years ago
so because this band uses christianity as an example instead of being secular u cant like it? u r m afraid of what people like you are going to lead music to? because u r uncomfterable bands will change their lyrics to being generic. if u think people who believe in christianity are like the insane u obviously dont realise the worth of religion and dont understand that maybe just maybe it could be true. this band stands for its beiefs thats what really makes u uncomfterable not the religion
airbenderj3 2 years ago
wow what a great song and video, I never knew five iron frenzy were a christian band, obvious when you hear the lyrics.
JMMCL16 2 years ago
A great analogy of a son and mother... who else but a mother and God could think that dandelions are precious? After this song , me too.
notformyself2 2 years ago
wow awesome video!
gaagent47 2 years ago
"lord, serch my heart, create in me something clean"
ckckfkfk 2 years ago 2
i love it!!!!!!!!
DylanLosasso 2 years ago 3
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SADLY CRAPPY VID!!!!
LastWish11 2 years ago
wrong, it is awesome because of it's simplicity
jle727 2 years ago
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Very nice music i luv it but I hope they'll know there's no father =)
Farabi 2 years ago
Err...no father ? Thats your point in view of religion, they have many christian lyrics so to most of us, there is :]
ehhno0 2 years ago
Really now?
Why don't you prove that?
Or better yet, keep your opinions to yourself
There, everyone's happy =]
jcentertainment92 2 years ago
This is just a comment friend take it easy =) I've respect to your beliefs i just say something xD Have a good day =]
Farabi 2 years ago
Haha. Don't worry I'm chill dude =] I just found that statement quite ignorant
jcentertainment92 2 years ago
Would you give flowers to your father? And besides they're using a mother's love for her child as an example of God's love for us.
gregar22 2 years ago
HEY DUDE
AMAZING DUDE with great video
good work!
5 stars **** and more
God Bless U !
Dextorio13 2 years ago 2