why is she not one of the leading artists in the industry. I mean I get that my generation is full of idiots but still. She should get the spotlight she deserves. If people LOVE the creativity of Gaga than they should love Janelle's creativity also.
@RainbowEater56 YES. This is an incredible song, with a mere 127,300 views? Crazy. Love this thing, esp the the way we live, the way we die, what a tragedy, I'm so terrified. Daydreamers please wake up, we can't sleep no more.
the first time i heard this song was January 23rd 2010. I listened to nothing else for the like a week. Then spent the rest of the year listening to her music and not much else. It's like sunshine peaking through dense grey clouds.
Wow! Amazing artist! Why have I heard so much of Lady "gag-a" but haven't heard of Janelle Monae?? She's a true artist; classical yet modern, original and creative. Using her music to stand out and be different, without having to resort to pathetic gimicks like wearing a meat dress. Lady gaga neds to have a seat, take a class, and learn from a real musical artist.
I swear i'm not gonna let anyone sleep on her no more! I'm gonna request her new songs on the radio, watch and share her videos regiously, tell all my friends bout her, and play her music 24/7! like fareal talent like this only comes once in a decade! the music industry needs her!
@TheZoRetro I think her look is what makes people sleep on her to be honest. Don't get me wrong, I love her. But the industry is used to pretty artists just being pretty - long straight or wavy hair, SKY HIGH heels, etc. Sex sells. So until you're getting everyone's dick hard, people sleep on you. Gaga said it best - "I finally just stood up and took my clothes off and everyone shut the hell up...and they listened"
This commentary on black poverty/violence is normally portrayed by rap artists very well. Janelle tells the same story using a Jazz background. This song is classic in the sense that you really cant tell in which decade this style of music came out of.....
she is a genius her and her entire team they are all genius the music they make is ridiculous and the live show they produce is amazing! #TeamMonae yall better stop sleeping on my girl!!
janelle is by far a true pioneer of musical composition! everything in every song of hers is under HER direction, not to mention she is also a orchestratic conductor!........everything about her is catchy! rite down to her choice in hairstyle which is called the (MONAE) that hairstyle alone is a signature of the working class era!................FOREVER JANELLE MONAE
Social commentary set to music. Unbelievably dope. Go Janelle Monae. So encouraging to hear an artist sing about something other than how many cars they have or their "bling"...of which nobody gives a crap about. She's singing about real life and the tragedy of it when it's focus is on the WRONG things. Bravo Janelle!!!
I LOVE HER... SHES SOOO REAL... AND NOT A SALE OUT... LIKE OTHER FAME MONEY HUNGRY HOES.,... THAT SALE THERE SOULS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARE WE REALLY LIVING, ARE WALKING DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@meleebeats So, are you going to judge me too? I discovered her thanks to NPR's All Songs Considered, and I will forever love them for it. You're going all nose-in-the-air on dance2damusic, but I could do the same at you.
I used to listen to the crappiest music there was, then decided to educate myself, and have been led to good music through the strangest things. As long as people can recognize good music when they hear it and make the effort to chase it down, you have no right to judge.
@meleebeats I agree that his music is not the best. (But there is A LOT worse out there.)
The way I see it, (sorry this analogy is religious, but it was the best comparison I could think of and some people treat music like a religion so it works) it's like if someone was once a 'sinner', but then 'repented' and are now 'righteous,' then what their life was before is not important.
So think of it like Bruno Mars was their sin, but Janelle Monae is their repentance. I'm just glad they found her.
@meleebeats I apologize that I have better things to do than search for new music on youtube all day and had to rely on a concert to introduce me. -__-
@meleebeats This is how it's going to work now.people are gonna go to a concert,and they will like the opening act better than the featured artist!Acts like Bruno Mars,Kesha,and Katy Perry better be careful who they pick to go on tour with.
@Ovatime she REALLY is! How often do you hear about her compared outkast, beyonce, lady gaga, bruno mars (<3 of my life) or any of these others mainstream artists?
I could see the setup for this song in a bond movie. Bond and a female villin are in the middle of a ballroom, durring a famous person's party. As they dance, they try concealed tactics to kill eachother, all while tryin not to draw attention to themselves. Sounds like somethin he'd do!
After the song, a beautiful guitar shows up for a few seconds. Does it come from some other song or something? BECAUSE I NEED TO LISTEN TO IT FOR A LONG TIME.
@ mbithiz Exactly the same thought occurred to me a while back. Janelle Monae would be an inspired choice for the next Bond theme. I have faith in Sam Mendes to make the right decision...
No I'm not talking like its my favorite song but that it just hits home with me.
My family is in a horrible situation and shit is going down and I just wish people would just wake up from their sweet dreams and realize what's happening. I wish the daydreamers would wake up or else I have no hope.
Thanks Janelle you write real music and I wish more people could see your talent.
Why do talented singers like her note get noticed enough she is real she doesn't have her voice tampered with and she is classy and dresses sensibly a lot of singers these days depend on having there voices tampered with along with dressing in something revealing to take the thought off their tampered voices people should look up to Janelle Monae she's real and has worked hard to get where she is now she is passionate abt music she doesnt jst do it for the fame
i just found this song by mistake and now im in love with janelle monae's music for life i can feel it wich makes me believe there was not mistake when i found this
Loving her and the music she is true artist in every way.
lizzyvance 1 day ago
Sadly we are walking dead now. The few of us that are the awake daydreamers can't work fast enough to revive them.
iaut2 5 days ago
This dong really got my attention. she has a very unique style. I wish we had more music out there like this! Ali Supreme
toyalynn2supreme 1 week ago
@toyalynn2supreme i have a great dong too.
mel956 6 days ago
i've heard her songs before but i never knew she sang them until a while ago
jazzyjaz2304 2 weeks ago
i love her sound but i cant understand a lot of what she says. is it supposed to be like that?
rebabe123456789 2 weeks ago
Wonderfull
scarlettedejong 3 weeks ago
This Song Reminds Me Of The James Bond Movie GoldFinger
Thablukoolaidsmile 1 month ago
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why is she not one of the leading artists in the industry. I mean I get that my generation is full of idiots but still. She should get the spotlight she deserves. If people LOVE the creativity of Gaga than they should love Janelle's creativity also.
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Life042091 1 month ago
She should be the next music artist to sing for the next James Bond theme song and it should sound just like this song if not better!
truepureblue 1 month ago 2
Thank you,Janelle!!! I thought their was no more creativity left in music. You have given me hope!!!
luncky08 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
i haven't hear some like this in a long time!
revolvVUR488 1 month ago
man, those lyrics speak to me so much.
just fucking beautiful, full of talent. She made such a serious topic whimsical in a way. God, love this woman.
skeletonmate 1 month ago
I would like to see a video of this song!
mxterrorist 1 month ago
I'd say we're walking dead now
TriggerMisaGamerGirl 1 month ago in playlist workout
Listening to this I just imagined the coolest James Bond movie intro.
bac0nisforlovers 1 month ago
@bac0nisforlovers I was about to post the same kind of thing hahaha!!:)
VAD768 1 month ago
This should have WAY more views.
RainbowEater56 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
@RainbowEater56 YES. This is an incredible song, with a mere 127,300 views? Crazy. Love this thing, esp the the way we live, the way we die, what a tragedy, I'm so terrified. Daydreamers please wake up, we can't sleep no more.
jalehtri 1 month ago
@jalehtri Late response, I apologise!
Definitely. There's a lot of substance in her work, unlike a lot of the offensive material being dished out lately.
RainbowEater56 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
This is so calming... it should be in one of those spy movies.
thenamestab 1 month ago 2
Soul...
jamilpanni 2 months ago in playlist More videos from Eastleigh6
love this song omg
lovekeys27 2 months ago 2
LITERALLY OBSESSED. That orchestra in the background....
ithastobecatchy 2 months ago 7
OMG This is my first time listening to this song and I am truly amazed... I love it so much! Janelle Monae should be promoted more!
DauriahDream1 2 months ago 5
the first time i heard this song was January 23rd 2010. I listened to nothing else for the like a week. Then spent the rest of the year listening to her music and not much else. It's like sunshine peaking through dense grey clouds.
ijemeimolorhe 2 months ago 8
its so soulful man i love dis song
mekielove 2 months ago
"Teacher, teacher please reach those girls in them videos
The little girls just broken Queen, confusing bling for soul."
YummyLix 2 months ago 4
I love this song (: I heard it a long time ago but never got the name of it.It has a deep meaning to it. <3
YummyLix 2 months ago
Somebody get this girl on SNL!
JasperR42 2 months ago in playlist More videos from Eastleigh6
are we really living or just walking down
BaitFaceNaii 2 months ago
Wow! Amazing artist! Why have I heard so much of Lady "gag-a" but haven't heard of Janelle Monae?? She's a true artist; classical yet modern, original and creative. Using her music to stand out and be different, without having to resort to pathetic gimicks like wearing a meat dress. Lady gaga neds to have a seat, take a class, and learn from a real musical artist.
teeceeful 2 months ago
Lawd have mercy on em
MrMzcole84 2 months ago 2
Wow, dope
Fokdeoverheid 3 months ago 3
I love Janelle
TheYoungkt 3 months ago
I swear i'm not gonna let anyone sleep on her no more! I'm gonna request her new songs on the radio, watch and share her videos regiously, tell all my friends bout her, and play her music 24/7! like fareal talent like this only comes once in a decade! the music industry needs her!
TheZoRetro 3 months ago 58
@TheZoRetro That's the same way I feel! :D omg I'm not alone she really is amazing!
gild102 3 months ago
@TheZoRetro I think her look is what makes people sleep on her to be honest. Don't get me wrong, I love her. But the industry is used to pretty artists just being pretty - long straight or wavy hair, SKY HIGH heels, etc. Sex sells. So until you're getting everyone's dick hard, people sleep on you. Gaga said it best - "I finally just stood up and took my clothes off and everyone shut the hell up...and they listened"
jazzycassadine 1 month ago
@jazzycassadine I understand that but If anyone can make it with class and dignity it's gonna be janelle monae.
TheZoRetro 3 weeks ago
@TheZoRetro They won't play her cause she is too conscious and that is dangerous. The masses have to stay dumb deaf and blind.....
wisdom1224 4 weeks ago 2
@wisdom1224 True.
TheZoRetro 3 weeks ago
@wisdom1224 You got it. If you want to be big you gotta be prepared to swallow endless amounts of Illuminati d!ck.
TheNew008 1 week ago
I dance to this song. It has an awesome beat! :)
MrIamme0000 3 months ago
This commentary on black poverty/violence is normally portrayed by rap artists very well. Janelle tells the same story using a Jazz background. This song is classic in the sense that you really cant tell in which decade this style of music came out of.....
knapier 4 months ago 16
i just love this song
kendlepie 4 months ago
@kendlepie same here
CMloveify 4 months ago
wow!!!
hejdidk 4 months ago
been a fan of hers since 06 when hardly no1 knew of her
DaInfamousRo 4 months ago 5
she is a genius her and her entire team they are all genius the music they make is ridiculous and the live show they produce is amazing! #TeamMonae yall better stop sleeping on my girl!!
LaurenTranice 4 months ago 7
What's the song at the end of the video?
poodleshavings 4 months ago
What's the song at the end of the video?
poodleshavings 4 months ago
janelle is by far a true pioneer of musical composition! everything in every song of hers is under HER direction, not to mention she is also a orchestratic conductor!........everything about her is catchy! rite down to her choice in hairstyle which is called the (MONAE) that hairstyle alone is a signature of the working class era!................FOREVER JANELLE MONAE
HAUKEA10 5 months ago 5
The new Bond soundtrack is here.
doctorcropcircles 5 months ago 4
Social commentary set to music. Unbelievably dope. Go Janelle Monae. So encouraging to hear an artist sing about something other than how many cars they have or their "bling"...of which nobody gives a crap about. She's singing about real life and the tragedy of it when it's focus is on the WRONG things. Bravo Janelle!!!
edwardg2003 5 months ago 4
This song is perfect for a James Bond Movie ! Amazing song
K4poz 5 months ago 4
She should do an opening song for a Bond film.
shekt1 5 months ago 4
She is so awesome live.
melissaratliff 5 months ago
I so wishh i could meet her !
ImOnMyWay18 5 months ago 2
she kinda sound lyk whitney housten
SuperSpiderjam 5 months ago
@SuperSpiderjam You type kinda lyk a retard, spider.
Surathan 5 months ago
This sistah is on a whole different plane! She is a voice we need to heed.
tgrandela 6 months ago 4
I really enjoy her music !!!
talliesmart 6 months ago
She has the most amazing name and the most amazing voice
GreenEyesGirl13 6 months ago 3
Best song she's made to date, in my opinion.
ronicajeff 6 months ago 2
OMG..... JANELLE U R SO SPEAKN DAH TRUTH ON DIS SONG ........LUV UR STYLE MA KEEP IT REAL :)
proverbsprincess1 6 months ago 2
not only is it full of real lyrics , but the instrumentation is perfect and dynamic.the way it should be.
maddyrox94 6 months ago 2
Wonderful!
geeneebear 6 months ago
This is a nice song. She's better than most singers today. :)
Love89571 6 months ago 5
gorgeous voice....beautiful face.... and a sexxy figure...the best artist around the world today.....pure perfection!!!!!!!!!
pakcaf1 6 months ago
I remember when i sampled this. Still one of the hardest beats ive ever made
JAYTEE2007 6 months ago
i love her ?
i went to a camp and we used this song everyday for morning warmups
xxIOwnUAllxx 6 months ago
Her music is not played on the mainstream because she speaks the truth in almost all her songs!!!
breezcules 6 months ago
@breezcules yep and people hate to hear the truth #sad
realistifrenemy 6 months ago
@breezcules Kmart commercial is Pretty mainstream. Now everyone is gonna complain she's selling out.
FafiLPDoll 6 months ago
i like this one but Oh Maker has to be my fav. : )
HairHonOxXx 6 months ago
This is real music!
bjja123 6 months ago 4
I love french horns :)
7738Musiclover 6 months ago 51
@7738Musiclover french horn and baritone ;)
jess2621musicfreak 2 weeks ago
my mom loves this song thanks a lot janelle monae :B
Benicia30 6 months ago
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Benicia30 6 months ago
I am really in love with this :) love you Janelle your utterly awesome!! xx
Scousaa4Lifee 7 months ago
2 people are just plain F*cking weirdos. How could this song be disliked?
marellamofo 7 months ago 2
this song is deep
keyabeatiful 7 months ago
this shit is Crack MUsic...Real Black Music!!
tegopolus 7 months ago 2
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masstsnk 7 months ago
iLoveee the lyrics
13shardeee 7 months ago
She is my absolute favorite! this is music not crap like kesha, riahnna or taylor swift! thank you for having real talent!!!
Huskerfan000 7 months ago 3
She is so amazing!
benton12679 7 months ago
I LOVE HER... SHES SOOO REAL... AND NOT A SALE OUT... LIKE OTHER FAME MONEY HUNGRY HOES.,... THAT SALE THERE SOULS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARE WE REALLY LIVING, ARE WALKING DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thomas10638 7 months ago
@ShorthandOfEmotion Penguin of Awesomeness if right!
DJAudioBoots 7 months ago
Janelle Monae u rock
keyabeatiful 7 months ago
She is the truth!!!!!
pamelaj20042000 7 months ago
@ShorthandOfEmotion Penguin of Awesomeness. LOL hahahaha that's a cool analogy for one of the best out there now, Janelle Monae's great.
delledean2020 8 months ago
this song is absolute perfection.
mrbenzedrene 8 months ago 5
You are SO awesome!
furfan2 8 months ago
She's going to be huge, and deservedly so.
jjprojects 8 months ago
2 people are 'walking dead now'
PlanetHeroClothing 8 months ago 4
do yall hear these lyrics!
5104560711 8 months ago 4
idk why Gaga is so popular, when we have miss Janelle!
lovingbillyjack 8 months ago 4
someone PLEASE PUT HER ON THE NEXT JAMES BOND SOUND TRACK!
lp862001 8 months ago 4
she was the open act for bruno mars she was so awesome!
Bubbles234598 8 months ago
i like this. yes and this is a fresh sound. she needs more radio play.
latisafears 8 months ago 2
i wish this song were longer
TheDymondusic 8 months ago
i can relate to this song
TheDymondusic 8 months ago
wow
TheDymondusic 8 months ago
@dance2damusic1 you should spend more time on youtube discovering legit music! :)
meleebeats 8 months ago
@meleebeats So, are you going to judge me too? I discovered her thanks to NPR's All Songs Considered, and I will forever love them for it. You're going all nose-in-the-air on dance2damusic, but I could do the same at you.
I used to listen to the crappiest music there was, then decided to educate myself, and have been led to good music through the strangest things. As long as people can recognize good music when they hear it and make the effort to chase it down, you have no right to judge.
j3558a 8 months ago in playlist Janelle Monae 2
@j3558a if you've ever heard a bruno mars song then you know what I'm talking about.
meleebeats 8 months ago
@meleebeats I agree that his music is not the best. (But there is A LOT worse out there.)
The way I see it, (sorry this analogy is religious, but it was the best comparison I could think of and some people treat music like a religion so it works) it's like if someone was once a 'sinner', but then 'repented' and are now 'righteous,' then what their life was before is not important.
So think of it like Bruno Mars was their sin, but Janelle Monae is their repentance. I'm just glad they found her.
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j3558a 8 months ago in playlist Janelle Monae
If you went to see Bruno Mars and discovered Janelle Monae, something is wrong with you.
meleebeats 8 months ago 2
@meleebeats then i guess theres something wrong with me.what matters is that i discovered her.
dance2damusic1 8 months ago
@meleebeats I apologize that I have better things to do than search for new music on youtube all day and had to rely on a concert to introduce me. -__-
DESERVANT 8 months ago
@meleebeats This is how it's going to work now.people are gonna go to a concert,and they will like the opening act better than the featured artist!Acts like Bruno Mars,Kesha,and Katy Perry better be careful who they pick to go on tour with.
hotgat1 8 months ago
saw her sing this last night in Portland Oregon at the Rose Garden! She was amazing! :)
geetha294 8 months ago
My new favourite song. And it's SO much better live! I'd never heard of her until the Bruno Mars concert last night. She's amazing.
DESERVANT 8 months ago
@Ovatime she REALLY is! How often do you hear about her compared outkast, beyonce, lady gaga, bruno mars (<3 of my life) or any of these others mainstream artists?
perfectionista492 8 months ago
i love u monae!
Senakale 9 months ago
I agree that she should be commissioned to do the next Bond song.
Ayemorena 9 months ago
2 people suck.
rockwithflorence19 9 months ago
wow. I love her! she is awesome!
rockwithflorence19 9 months ago
2:20 - WOW
littled1243 9 months ago
She so underrated!!!!!!
Ovatime 9 months ago 3
@ShorthandOfEmotion penguin? lmao
Gatakumo 9 months ago
Download!
BandMetamorphosis 9 months ago
This song sounds very Shirley Bassey-- I agree with @twippo. Janelle Monae SHOULD do the next James Bond song!
kikisdreamhouse 9 months ago 3
love this < 3 went to a bruno mars concert she did the openeing and now im buying her cd :)
mandyroxs1 9 months ago
I could see the setup for this song in a bond movie. Bond and a female villin are in the middle of a ballroom, durring a famous person's party. As they dance, they try concealed tactics to kill eachother, all while tryin not to draw attention to themselves. Sounds like somethin he'd do!
link3hyrule 9 months ago 2
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lotusfae 9 months ago
the two people who disliked this must have had a very, very bad day!
lusa525 9 months ago
There's hope for popular music yet. Go Janelle go!!!!!
krull4444 9 months ago 16
After the song, a beautiful guitar shows up for a few seconds. Does it come from some other song or something? BECAUSE I NEED TO LISTEN TO IT FOR A LONG TIME.
xdddre 9 months ago 4
@xdddre hahaha reminds me of a begining of a cranberry's song.
artisticagi 9 months ago in playlist Janelle Monáe
@artisticagi any idea of which one...?
xdddre 9 months ago
@xdddre for sure ridiculous thoughts, and kinda zombie
artisticagi 8 months ago
@xdddre I KNOW! THATS WHAT IM LOOKIN FOR!
link3hyrule 9 months ago
So we're all in agreement: Janelle Monae should write the next 007 Theme :)
JohnPerez718 9 months ago 5
@ mbithiz Exactly the same thought occurred to me a while back. Janelle Monae would be an inspired choice for the next Bond theme. I have faith in Sam Mendes to make the right decision...
dada90563 9 months ago
Based on this, I think Janelle Monae should be given the chance to write and perform the next Bond theme.
mbithiz 9 months ago 5
the ending sounds like something i can't put my finger on. i love this ..so much.
procrastin8r89 10 months ago 3
delicious
willpowerisfreewill 10 months ago
Oh, I love this song. The beat, her voice, the lyrics...just so, so good. She earned that Grammy twice over. Suck it, Beiber!
whotrulybelongshere 10 months ago 3
the true meaning of this is sooo deep. Yo, she put everyone on blast. I haven't been able to my fist down After hearing this song.
fabiolaromain 10 months ago 2
2 people came back after there momma's said don't
tophlovr 10 months ago
YO she's a beast. All of her music is dope.
DetectiveTuesday 10 months ago 45
@DetectiveTuesday she is my role model.
arielle90 5 months ago
@arielle90 Truly inspirational.
DetectiveTuesday 5 months ago
awesome beat..........and deep lyrics! :)
GLOSSIPGIRLS154 10 months ago
This song means the world to me
No I'm not talking like its my favorite song but that it just hits home with me.
My family is in a horrible situation and shit is going down and I just wish people would just wake up from their sweet dreams and realize what's happening. I wish the daydreamers would wake up or else I have no hope.
Thanks Janelle you write real music and I wish more people could see your talent.
MidnightDancer101 10 months ago
i wish it was on itunes....:(
chazricardos15 10 months ago
@chazricardos15 This has been on iTunes I think since this album came out. Pay attention lol
NYODDrea13 10 months ago
@chazricardos15 Look up Metropolis: The Chase Suite
NYODDrea13 10 months ago
Why do talented singers like her note get noticed enough she is real she doesn't have her voice tampered with and she is classy and dresses sensibly a lot of singers these days depend on having there voices tampered with along with dressing in something revealing to take the thought off their tampered voices people should look up to Janelle Monae she's real and has worked hard to get where she is now she is passionate abt music she doesnt jst do it for the fame
:D xxxx
TheFutureflyer 10 months ago 5
deep lyrics.I like!
yuyeification 10 months ago
i just found this song by mistake and now im in love with janelle monae's music for life i can feel it wich makes me believe there was not mistake when i found this
albertestrada1 11 months ago 3
damn Monae is such a talented singer, why the hell doesn't the whole world see that?!?!?!
SlymmieFatts 11 months ago 9
Janelle Monae should do the next James Bond song
twippo 11 months ago 155
@twippo
Let the church say "Amen."
PhireMadeFlesh 11 months ago
@twippo Absolutely!
hotgat1 8 months ago
This is the baddest song ever. Horns are so good, really completed the song :D
xooxViCtORiAxoox 11 months ago
she is soooo under rated!!! I love her
aespey31 11 months ago
she is soooo under rated!!!
aespey31 11 months ago
This song made me fall in love with her music! "Daydreamers,please wake up. We can't sleep no more"
ImaniLovezMusik 11 months ago 3
FUCKING YES!!!!!!!!!
BAMitsNatalie 11 months ago
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blazin131497 11 months ago
awesome message
Percussiongurl 11 months ago
I couldn't find March Of The Wolfmasters, Many Moons, or Cybertronic Purgatory. Could you post those as well? Many thanks!
eclecticchic1992 11 months ago
THE FUTURE
jtarantula3390 11 months ago
@jtarantula3390
it seriously is. for real.
cferrina 11 months ago
Is it just me or does that look like Carrie Underwood on the cover?
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