Ben Harper - Better Way

[intotheprog]

28 people don't believe in a better way.

[peoplestandup]

VERY GOOD:-)

[MrGiuseppe431]

now i believe:P

[aveugleuh]

At 2:30 , he says it with all his heart , he really likes music.

[arcgiuseppe]

I believe in a better way

[ViriatoII]

I wish there were more more people who believed in a better way...

[r0d2wolverinesound]

Muita PAz ouvir esse som de manhã!!!!

[5c077l3w15]

I believe.

[galaxyandbeyond]

he is beautifull in every way..

[lsantos65]

Good song, good musician...

[surferzach]

this song and the lyrics are amazing

[71biondos]

YES

[passiond1]

This song is so good it sends shivers down my back. :)

[JDMSful]

ca c du vrai.....fantastic !!!!

[evco34]

C'est pour toi ma lolo

[highonfire3653]

what other ben harper songs are like this? like brown eyed blues and this more upbeat

[NoGotMoney]

Were these people all the kids from the colleges in Claremont?

[TheKyoput]

I still don't think he gets the credit he deserves. One of the best singer/songwriters America has ever produced.

[solat319]

So happy that this was the opener of the most of the sets while he and his R7 opened for Pearl Jam during their European tour.

[badbob681]

I sure like this video it's in my home town thanks ben

[blade1394]

that's music

[efelante11]

wanderfoul

[Tway900]

im naming my son after ben cause i love the message Harper matthew richard way

[misserinchase]

I especially love the vocals and the percussion in this great song.

there's no denying the strings either!!!

I love when he yells "everyone I know is in the fight of their lives!!".

[ajfdrums447]

That is the craziest looking instrument at :40. Does anyone know what that is?

[red12b]

@ajfdrums447

Sitar



[Leomerya12]

Sounds a lot like Prince's "7".

[totalmentemad]

how do you call this style of playing guitar like he does in the midle of the song?

[kickapoo42]

@totalmentemad

slide guitar

[trje246]

@totalmentemad 'Slide Guitar' @ 1:31 -->

[fender12348]

Ben Harper is great  great song

[Abril84]

I wish the "flaming solo" for 3 minutes long!

[DrugsMakeYouStupid]

I love Ben. Global warming is fake.

[cottontailblue]

@DrugsMakeYouStupid perhaps you should read your user name.

[DrugsMakeYouStupid]

@cottontailblue I don't use drugs. I'm just informed. Man's influence on the earths temperature is minute. Geo-Thermal factors are far more responsible, not to mention orbit flux and sun spots. 

The recent Iceland volcano also proved the computer models used to promote the Global warming agenda are flawed.

Saw Ben last this week in Baltimore. 4th row center. It was amazing.

[DCF227]

irie

[yrmom570]

good song, i believe in a better way to treat guitars too.

[Healtheworldx]

I believe in a better way!! :D

Peace x

[imaginetheresno]

LOVE this video and LOVE Ben Harper. I also believe in a better day. Those who visit here, please consider seeing the video "One Day One Goal 2010 Promotional Video". I'm sure pedrofelizardo AND Ben Harper would approve. SPREAD THE WORD! We CAN make a difference!

[imaginetheresno]

"What good IS a cynic with no better plan?" If you're NOT part of the solution, you're part of the problem! Sing it Ben! We believe!

[damsb1]

one of those songs that make you shiver (with pleasure) when you listen to it...

[hbourke4]

I BELIEVE!

[IMFREAKINRYAN]

Reality is sharp

It cuts at me like a knife

Everyone i know

Is in the fight of their life ....

I BELEIVE IN A BETTER WAY !

[stapt1]

I always feel joy and hope when I see and hear this.

[krisrct]

awesome song !! she will never die !!

[cobo990]

like it so so so much...

[journeytodreamland]

00:36 - 00:40 is my fave! LOVE IT!

[tehpsy]

i'm a little sausage, i live in a hole

[massrunner]

i believe.....

[TxukoAPK]

Precious message! IF ONLY THE WORLD HAD EARS...

[epistrophy68]

Very cool. Ben's grandparents founded that shop in the video, the Folk Music Center in Claremont, CA.

[0pillar]

At 2:10 three sets of eyes. Two left and one right...

[0pillar]

Of course the trademark 'right hand' extended skyward and the shape of the bass...

[0pillar]

And the 1 with circle/sphere around it...

[jezx21]

maybe its a symbol for two eyes being his own and one being the minds eye?

[franciousthebulldog]

i love this song makes u feel good to be alive : )

[beahgtm]

my god .awsome thank you for posting. sometimes we just get lost and follow the humdrum . but I BELEIVE IN A BETTER. Thanks R.G. 4 HARPERS WAITING FOR YOU.now ive stumbaled on this. a BETTER WAY.Ben Harper thank you.

[vincaflowersss]

this song is sooo great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[theoldgeneration]

the first time i hear this song...i was like WHAT THE FUCK !!! THIS SONG FUCKING ROCK !!!! its still psychedelic song in this generaton

[aphrikevic]

i believe in a better way... we have to believe!!!

[fbi365]

cause he has a steel guitar, steel doesn't burn!

[jezx21]

He plays dobro...sounds sweet

[hummersill]

but why did he burn the guitars? :(

[anna727k]

@hummersill I was thinking the same thing. I guess it was supposed to create the atmosphere.

[xtankfighterx]

MOST BELIVE IN A BETTER WAY!

[Shaner2021]

I believe in a better way!!!!

[DaInfidel]

LOL I agree with buddie god loves us bens :D:D:D:D:D:DD:D:D:D:D -planbdainfidel! get at me for my own take on music :D

[jethrodassam]

Good song. Too bad I missed him in concert

[laide77]

i belive in better way

[286jackjhonson]

この曲は最高です。

[jofrelly]

God Loves All People named BEN!!

[malmoer2004]

Love It....!!!!

[Ellaaaa92]

It is impossible to find words to describe Ben; his music, his word, his passion and his magic.

[kapitanGee]

beautiful.

[ilussm5]

I like the theme of simplicity

[zantipod]

Thank you ! We beleive too !

[guiperal1]

Increíble, magnífico tema...efectivamente las cosas se pueden hacer de otra manera...

[bradgotch]

Nice to think that one day people wont have to represent "their race" ! people are people.

[Glenboy21]

He is the man

[Jolie028]

Magnifique!

[titanfan78]

Ben Harper should be the voice for blacks but they are to busy dealin,shootin,and :muh dickin" there own

wake up black people

youre american not african quit bitchin

[bysdto]

Awesome video Ben! There is a better way and I hope you know his name!

Best Regards,

Steve

[goddessbrightlight]

We need to return to the simple things in life; back to basics; respect nature and the environment for a better way!

[KaitlynGillingham1]

Take your face out of your hands and clear your eyes

you have a right to your dream and don't be denied

wow this song is great, my school's choir is doing it for a show we do every year. And I think it's just beautiful

[beltonmarty]

" ....everyone i know is in the fight of their lives!"

how fucking cool is that!?!

[jaileeworthy]

also "what good is a cynic with no better plan"

sweet lyrics.

[beltonmarty]

yeah man, the lyrics to this song is great. love the video too. Thanks for posting this one pedro!

[LittleM1021]

gotta be the best music video ever. just all the different races of people walking as one.

[coolkahlil]

i love it when he screams

[LittleM1021]

that is the best part of this whole song, you can hear the hunger, the pain, the struggle, in his voice

[coolkahlil]

oh totally dude, its awesome

[versgbr]

sitar influence

[crazystr1ngs]

Harper's cool...but he should be shot for burning all those guitars. S'all I'm sayin'.

[SupremoHumberto]

I'd say he put them to good artistic use, they probably weren't in working order, I have a couple guitars that are past saving, and that would be a good way for them to go.

[ryanadamsfan1]

he is one of the most amazing singer and songwriters of all time!

[blarsen301]

and unless im mistaking, that's Ben's Gpas music shop

[blarsen301]

gawd i luv the little addition of the piano notes at 2minish!

[xsk8betty]

EVERYTIME I hear this song it removes all doubt in my mind of personal convictions. It inspires, it moves, and it MOTIVATES. God Bless You, Mr. Haper.

[Cinderella977]

I BELIEVE IN A BETTER WAY!

[Jolie028]

Eu gosto muito do Ben Harper,

já assisti um show dele,

aqui no Brasil,

em Porto Alegre.

Obrigada!

[183VICTOR]

very good

[selina4]

Wow, great and meaningful lyrics, super arrangement, love these vocal harmonies, the rhythm, that solo and the BASS! This is what music is all about. Thanks for posting!

[bixlerzevala]

His grandparents own that music shop

[nagakanya108]

claremont rocks....!...i remember sus abuelitos!!

[hlvBROWNboy]

hes always got a poppin bassline

[ryanadamsfan1]

my fave ben harper song and it's so fully amazing and meaningful.

[corin3]

We need more influential artists like Ben in the world today. There are many things that need to change, and music is a fantastic and inspirational tool for invoking positive change. Thanks for such a great song Ben:)

[souljahNbabylon]

true that!!

[Johnnyfortune82]

I second that, sir.

[lunawinnie]

wow.... good sound...much groove!!! ..it's my favorite song..!!

[MonkeyCapuccino]

1:32 This solo  is amazing

[purplefan26]

wow this is a nice vid..so clear! thanks!

[enors412]

really cool.

[UnmindedHanni]

splendid *.*

[gasserized]

really cool toon for sure

[freedompeace123098]

i love this song , it gives a really good feeling in to it..

[TwistofLemon12]

he is a act at the hurricane 09!

[lester289]

hahah, that´s true!!

[MikLivE]

an artist is free to express his way of thinking...this is on of the main task of music...good song I appreciate above all the music...and also the lyrics

[cutirebel]

He's is a great artist, and with this songs' words and tittle I would vote him.

[artistain77]

Cool song and filmed in Claremont California at the folk music shop....his parents shop. I used to see him all the time walking around downtown Claremont

[Fuzigish8]

Thats awesome...I'd go there all the way from South Africa just to see him. SO feeling this song right now.

[jarbo26]

I dig the message he promotes but it's nothing new and all these idealism's are never put into practice anyway, he just hangs out with Jack Johnson and smokes pot all day

[ChayenBros]

man he murders that slide

[RaspberryRainbowS]

We're singing this song in choir :P

[Fuzigish8]

Cool man..you gotsta put it on youtube! I'd love to see it.

[RaspberryRainbowS]

Oh my school's choir version? We just performed it like a week ago to an audience of like 3000 or something (some opening ceremony)...sorry don't have any tape of it :(

[mkerwin1]

'Reality is sharp, it cuts at me like a knife. Everyone I know is in the fight of their life'.

I believe in a better way!

[zodyack123]

got right in to this song for a will

[gasserized]

an awesome inspiration

[tothewood]

i believe his wife laura dern directed this video.

[smalls469]

I'm guessing thats her face to the left at 2:02

[42FleshFailures]

Guys. He used this song in the primaries. Stop obsessing already. You know what they're probably going to play at the inauguration? Hint: first three words are "hail to the".

AWESOME song.

[Bluphynixx]

THIS IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SONG!

I want to get a tattoo with a phoenix that says, "I believe in a better way."

This is my total power song.

[mjaglow]

have an eagle with that exact quote

[Leibinz]

Is that cow bell I hear?

[saybya]

HAHA!

[Leibinz]

If it is he could of used a little more.

[iggy7212]

MORE COWBELL

[Deavasionxx]

this is in our school play this week

[MCRfan4life123]

why dont everyone email Obama and his party or whatever and tell them about this song? i agree it would be perfect at Obama's inauguration.

[Conail23]

i like this song and i like the optimism and i did NOT vote for Obama so please stop trying to politicize everything, u obama worshippers are drivin me nuts.

[Realistic0ne]

Um sorry but the song politicizes itself and fits perfectly with the campaign Obama ran. What exactly do you think it's about? I mean I don't listen to this and think "drill baby drill". That's just me. You can take what you want from the song but I just found it strange that you asked everyone to stop politicizing it......it's a political song.

[sanfranciscogirl1234]

Thank you OBAMA for renewing HOPE to the UNITED States of America!

[deathslang7]

stupid

[sanfranciscogirl1234]

stupid is as stupid does. now please, go away.

[deathslang7]

stupid

[samsbro1952]

Wouldn't it be sweet if he performed this at the inauguration? Can't think of a better song to go along with Obama's message.

[LizKrydova]

This song is easy to learn and play on the guitar. Google "Ben Harper Better Way Lyrics Chords." Then go out and play it at your campaign office, in voting lines. Invite folks to sing the chorus.

[GerhardSchroeder]

who's that fat guy? He's fun!

[boognish1975]

the bass player of the innocent criminals. i've met him and he is an awesome guy.

[JimitriG]

he looks like he would be a cool guy

[rds3642]

obama

[pippostayles]

ke kaxxo ho scritto io nn parlo inglese nn ho scritto io

[boneill3]

Hai scritto che "Io credo in un migliore senso" (il nome della canzone)

Se non hai scritto, forse c'e un hacker che ha il tuo password!

[pippostayles]

i believe in a better way

[necroscope2004]

Obviously Ben isn't talking about a healthier way or he'd make that tub playing the canoe paddle go on a diet.

[stona5]

lol his screaming because he wants 2 b heard

[necroscope2004]

He's going to give himself an ulcer flipping out like that. It's just such a mellow, easy going song and then he freaks out.

[necroscope2004]

This is such a weird video. First there's the homeless ppl, then the big huge dude with the strange instrument who looks so pleased with himself. And to top it off, the song is so mellow and then in the middle he starts running around screaming, its disturbing. like that mouth in the guitar thing. So weird. There's alot of messed up stuff going on

[TSOLDIRTBIKE]

Well if you knew anything about ben harper, then you would know whats going on. First of all, theres no homeless people? are you talking about that bumish dude, hes their precussionist, and the big dude is their bassist. And they reason there's all these wierd instruemnts is cuz its the music shop that hey owns.

[necroscope2004]

I just don't know how to explain it, there's alot of weird crap going on. Like that mouth inside the guitar thing is just plain creepy. And obviously the big fellow needed to be filmed on his own as nobody else would fit in the shot but it's just so weird for some reason.

But the weirdest part is when he starts running around and screaming. The song is so mellow and then BAM!

[Eduard36]

wow, super thanks!