The truth is, Sage is such a deep and talented person, that this kid mean something PERSONALLY to him, and him only. Thats what makes him...him. Just listen, thats what he puts music out for
Did someone really say that global warming (AKA "climate change") is a load of shit? I'm impressed that loads of shit have learned how to type. Evolution is more impressive than I previously believed.
I would say it's probably less about a specific event, but more centered on the general idea of taking action when we know deep down that we should. Sure he alludes to Katrina and probably a few other events, but he only means to convey how pathetic it is to just stand there and let things get bad. We always have the power to do something.
I had tuned into HBO, waiting for the next movie to start.. caught this song at the end of Pride and Glory. Listened to it, fell in love. Lucky I caught it! <3
I think that the meaning of the song is meant to be ambiguous.
Its basically saying that all around us things are happening (Poverty, Global warming, abuse[ Domestic, child, women etc]) yet we stand around and don't do anything (or as much as we should) about it.
Therefore, whatever problems people are faced with at a point in time, this will relate to it.
@frozenheavens Also I think it's meant to state that no one suffers the consequence directly (Accountability hung out to dry on the line of command) yet ultimately we pay for everything we do.
i think this song is about being abused by your parents. 'set my eye to the highway, knowin' that i'll play chicken soon' as in like i have to hide before they get home 'i respect my elders, so i do as i'm told' my parents tell me to do stuff or i'll get beaten... this whole song sounds like how my friends are when they parents are abusing them... although i could be wrong but i think i am right :D
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the water line is rising, all we do is stand there. it means you arent getting the hell out of dodge, you're letting yourself drowned in all the bullshit. his dad is dead.
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Your opinions on what the song means, actually means nothing unless you get the facts from the song writer himself. So stop guessing and just enjoy the song, and like what it means to you.
I have to disagree with you. An artist has his own ideas when they put it on paper about what something means but knows that the art is meant to inspire, to invoke a feeling. Everyone is going to take something different from this song because of their personal trials and tribulations throughout life. To say that their opinion means nothing just because it isn't what the artist meant is inane. Everyone's opinion is valid.
No problem, glad to open you up a bit. You being open minded has made my day. lol So many times people are closed to the thoughts of others, especially on the internet. Have a great day. :D
@7Dinosaurs i agree partially to what ur saying, but thats kind of what the comment section is for, stating ur opinion, of what the artist is putting out. what is so wrong about that. u dont have to read other peoples opinions
@marcolotr That's very true. It was just a few peoples comments that I read. Got my brain racing, and I just reacted. I never mean any disrespect when it comes to that. An opinion none the less :D
@7Dinosaurs "Your opinions on what the song means, actually means nothing unless you get the facts from the song writer himself" THATS just an opinion, im sure alot of songs mean alot of other things too alot of diffrent people, when i hear this song i hear alot about hurrican katrina, and just the general "where fucked" no matter what we do almost
@7Dinosaurs I've found that one of the greatest aspects of music and music as an artform is that it allows the audience to interpret it as they see fit. It can mean a thousand things, or one specific thing that the artist intended, but the message remains clear, the strength of the message lies in the people's ability to understand the meaning.
I tend to interpret this song as the failure of people to accept responsibility for their actions and their lack of action when action is needed.
@7Dinosaurs But that's the whole point of art, to interpret & try to understand the message the artist is trying to get across. If he didn't want us to guess, he wouldn't speak in metaphors.
@TheMashupMessiah I agree with you I'm just saying when people argue over it. Shit is annoying. Its just constant trolling. No one will ever be right or wrong.
It is about doing whatever it takes to make somthing out of this life. not accepting being less then upper class. the waterline is rising is an analogy. he is drowning in his actions. slowly over time the actions will catch up with him. he even sees this himself but he can't get out. and there is no one else pulling him out either. He even says "bless all those who are damned". its the game boy, what hustler hustle for. Money Power Respect
The song is about different kind of storm that sweeping the whole country right now.
Davie Croket hat? Masonic? Has nothing to do with Katrina. It's about destruction of United States constitution and our future as next Nazi Germany,...
@mrbigmac00 Thats what everyone thinks but if you look at it there are only 2 references to katrina the water line and the levees and everyone one of sages lines is a metaphor for something else. I think this song is about when you think about something or look at something. And its like "oh i should really do something about that" but you don't all you do is stand there and let the water (aka the problem) rise and get bigger
@abluefuzz a good example is pride and glory its about a corrupt cop who is not taking out of the force when found out but he eventually gets other cops killed and its to big of a problem when they try to take him down
i got the Cd when it came out with a CD of instrumentals. Try Strangefamousrecords (search google) it'a Sage's record company, they should have it, or eBaY.
this is a great song, and it really went to the movie Pride and and Glory, which i suggest with great passion, great movie for people who and watch the movie and listen to the story and feel what is happening to the characters.
some people may not agree on a song meaning, but it doesn't matter as long as were enjoying the artist
waniaksk8z 1 month ago
sage says vanity alot
thehanz123 4 months ago
isnt this song in a movie?
Phantom66789 6 months ago
@Phantom66789 It's featured in the 2008 movie "Pride and Glory". Great movie. Fantastic song, can't get enough of it.
GetStuffed04 4 months ago
@Phantom66789 YES. the Fountain..
i never seen that whole movie but the parts i seen were sick.. really good movie
thehanz123 4 months ago
dope track
franklinmush 7 months ago
amazing
Gerechtable 8 months ago
The truth is, Sage is such a deep and talented person, that this kid mean something PERSONALLY to him, and him only. Thats what makes him...him. Just listen, thats what he puts music out for
chemistry93 9 months ago
Did someone really say that global warming (AKA "climate change") is a load of shit? I'm impressed that loads of shit have learned how to type. Evolution is more impressive than I previously believed.
strangefamousrecords 11 months ago
Sage ought to be smart enough to know Global Warming is a load of shit.
This is a metaphor.
sidhawk 1 year ago
5/5 this isd the state of the world.....The Weasel Was Here...XD
2014weasel 1 year ago
I would say it's probably less about a specific event, but more centered on the general idea of taking action when we know deep down that we should. Sure he alludes to Katrina and probably a few other events, but he only means to convey how pathetic it is to just stand there and let things get bad. We always have the power to do something.
killerwhale8000 1 year ago 3
@killerwhale8000 well said.
yeasure55 7 months ago
But I've offset the bell curve when I do it with so losin' control
Guilty feet do have rhythm
They just dance to the wrong theme music to amuse the villian
Instead of killin', I spare the raccoon
And start fillin' sand bags as I stare at the moon
THOSE FIVE LINES TAKE EPICNESS TO ANOTHER LEVEL
crysis327 1 year ago
I had tuned into HBO, waiting for the next movie to start.. caught this song at the end of Pride and Glory. Listened to it, fell in love. Lucky I caught it! <3
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knetasimmons 1 year ago
Its about Katrina. That's final. Go ask Sage.
dethrock01 1 year ago
speks to me
xeverpinkx2 1 year ago
get me everytime
xeverpinkx2 1 year ago
I think that the meaning of the song is meant to be ambiguous.
Its basically saying that all around us things are happening (Poverty, Global warming, abuse[ Domestic, child, women etc]) yet we stand around and don't do anything (or as much as we should) about it.
Therefore, whatever problems people are faced with at a point in time, this will relate to it.
frozenheavens 1 year ago 2
@frozenheavens Also I think it's meant to state that no one suffers the consequence directly (Accountability hung out to dry on the line of command) yet ultimately we pay for everything we do.
frozenheavens 1 year ago
@frozenheavens i sort of agree
kaikanphrasefan 1 year ago
and all we do is stand there.
dinokapetanovic 1 year ago
R.I.P. 2 ALL LOST IN HURRICANE KATRINA
thorazine666 1 year ago
Looks like the guy from auzzie masterchef.
glalie707 1 year ago
i think this song is about being abused by your parents. 'set my eye to the highway, knowin' that i'll play chicken soon' as in like i have to hide before they get home 'i respect my elders, so i do as i'm told' my parents tell me to do stuff or i'll get beaten... this whole song sounds like how my friends are when they parents are abusing them... although i could be wrong but i think i am right :D
TheIronRogue 1 year ago
wow, the rhymes, the flow, period!!
ReadDoug 1 year ago
The greatest thing about art is that you can interpret it anyway you like.
nativebrother 1 year ago
Wow :')
I love the last part when he says "we remind ourselves it's all right, it's all good
It's all love, it's not though" and "It's a family affair, the vanity we share.. The water line is rising and we do is stand there.."
DawnOfRandomness23 1 year ago
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i'm ty schanck or infuhmus, a 17 year old rapper/producer from wyoming. please stop by my page and check out my songs. if you geta sec, drop me a comment, and give me some feedback. i'd love to hear from u. thanks.
ReturningTyler 1 year ago
the water line is rising, all we do is stand there. it means you arent getting the hell out of dodge, you're letting yourself drowned in all the bullshit. his dad is dead.
radhannahredd 1 year ago
Excellent.
OcelotTheGunslinger 1 year ago
dope song....
franklinmush 1 year ago
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TiaSchaeffer 2 years ago
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TiaSchaeffer 2 years ago
i think its "but i offset the bellcurve when i do it with soul losin control
9ironmike 2 years ago
@9ironmike "a rose by any other name"
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Flomaticc 2 years ago
my favourite
Tora8MoonyCinema 2 years ago
Your opinions on what the song means, actually means nothing unless you get the facts from the song writer himself. So stop guessing and just enjoy the song, and like what it means to you.
7Dinosaurs 2 years ago 10
@ 7Dinosaurs
I have to disagree with you. An artist has his own ideas when they put it on paper about what something means but knows that the art is meant to inspire, to invoke a feeling. Everyone is going to take something different from this song because of their personal trials and tribulations throughout life. To say that their opinion means nothing just because it isn't what the artist meant is inane. Everyone's opinion is valid.
CaptCocoPuff 2 years ago 4
I can agree with you on that. I have an open mind. I you made me realize something with that response. Thank you.
:D
7Dinosaurs 2 years ago
No problem, glad to open you up a bit. You being open minded has made my day. lol So many times people are closed to the thoughts of others, especially on the internet. Have a great day. :D
CaptCocoPuff 2 years ago
You too. :D
7Dinosaurs 2 years ago
@7Dinosaurs bless
sweetcindy1000 1 year ago
@7Dinosaurs hes talking about new Orleans?
AlbertInSanAntonio 1 year ago
@7Dinosaurs i agree partially to what ur saying, but thats kind of what the comment section is for, stating ur opinion, of what the artist is putting out. what is so wrong about that. u dont have to read other peoples opinions
marcolotr 1 year ago 16
@marcolotr That's very true. It was just a few peoples comments that I read. Got my brain racing, and I just reacted. I never mean any disrespect when it comes to that. An opinion none the less :D
7Dinosaurs 1 year ago
@7Dinosaurs cheers :)
marcolotr 1 year ago
@marcolotr
First time I've seen a fight on Youtube end well. Good job.
apemanpaul 1 year ago
@marcolotr OMG!?!? A mature argument! you've made my day. lawlz
jinkz221 1 month ago
@7Dinosaurs well this conversation ended up gayer than I expected
prophetezekiel 1 year ago
@prophetezekiel huh?
7Dinosaurs 1 year ago
@marcolotr exactly. People can't handle other people's opinions... its wack.
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@7Dinosaurs "Your opinions on what the song means, actually means nothing unless you get the facts from the song writer himself" THATS just an opinion, im sure alot of songs mean alot of other things too alot of diffrent people, when i hear this song i hear alot about hurrican katrina, and just the general "where fucked" no matter what we do almost
MidNightT0k3r 1 year ago
@7Dinosaurs I've found that one of the greatest aspects of music and music as an artform is that it allows the audience to interpret it as they see fit. It can mean a thousand things, or one specific thing that the artist intended, but the message remains clear, the strength of the message lies in the people's ability to understand the meaning.
I tend to interpret this song as the failure of people to accept responsibility for their actions and their lack of action when action is needed.
Masterofspades 1 year ago
@7Dinosaurs But that's the whole point of art, to interpret & try to understand the message the artist is trying to get across. If he didn't want us to guess, he wouldn't speak in metaphors.
TheMashupMessiah 2 months ago
@TheMashupMessiah I agree with you I'm just saying when people argue over it. Shit is annoying. Its just constant trolling. No one will ever be right or wrong.
7Dinosaurs 2 months ago
its about life and self reflection
Droserw 2 years ago
whoever thinks this song is about global warming you should go kill yourself. its not about global warming. its about the smurfs.
colon1489 2 years ago 2
@colon1489 best post on youtube.
cuchulainn187 2 years ago
this has NOTHING to do with global warming.
It is about doing whatever it takes to make somthing out of this life. not accepting being less then upper class. the waterline is rising is an analogy. he is drowning in his actions. slowly over time the actions will catch up with him. he even sees this himself but he can't get out. and there is no one else pulling him out either. He even says "bless all those who are damned". its the game boy, what hustler hustle for. Money Power Respect
TFalc04 2 years ago
Isn't it about katrina?
killercow 2 years ago
I remember hearing somewhere that he wrote this because of Katrina. The lyrics fit perfectly too.
tmccman 2 years ago
The song is about different kind of storm that sweeping the whole country right now.
Davie Croket hat? Masonic? Has nothing to do with Katrina. It's about destruction of United States constitution and our future as next Nazi Germany,...
/watch?v=VebOTc-7shU
odinandme 2 years ago
the water line is rising and all we do is stand there.
doesn't have to be about global warming, it could be a symbolism of some sort i suppose
Darkpuppet12 2 years ago
@Darkpuppet12 , ur absolutley right man, i just thought it would be very relevent right now, but def
marcolotr 2 years ago
not necessarily about global warming
lilsheep68 2 years ago
@Darkpuppet12
Its about recognizing we are slowly watching our world drown and we can't seem to find it within ourselves to fix the wrong. We are all responsible.
...but all we do is stand there.
IgotNext1986 2 years ago 3
@Darkpuppet12 this song is about hurricane katrina. not global warming.
mrbigmac00 1 year ago
@mrbigmac00 i know, but in the comments that's what some people have been saying.
Darkpuppet12 1 year ago
@mrbigmac00 Thats what everyone thinks but if you look at it there are only 2 references to katrina the water line and the levees and everyone one of sages lines is a metaphor for something else. I think this song is about when you think about something or look at something. And its like "oh i should really do something about that" but you don't all you do is stand there and let the water (aka the problem) rise and get bigger
abluefuzz 1 year ago 2
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MrAltereg0 1 year ago
@abluefuzz a good example is pride and glory its about a corrupt cop who is not taking out of the force when found out but he eventually gets other cops killed and its to big of a problem when they try to take him down
MrAltereg0 1 year ago
@MrAltereg0 Best movie ever, seriously, did it win any awards?
CadeIsBoss 1 year ago
@CadeIsBoss as far as i know i did not to most critics it did little to stand out from other cop movies but still of them its number one
MrAltereg0 1 year ago
@Darkpuppet12 i thought 'Katrina' when i heard it.
MisterTownsend 1 year ago
@MisterTownsend You would be correct Sage himself has said he wrote this about Katrina
stonedrose23 7 months ago
@stonedrose23 Thats what I think it is directly about but its more symbolic of the real problem of our country
RCJPistolPete89 6 months ago
@Darkpuppet12 I believe it has to do with us just watching our country implode as we head towards the NWO. Or at least that what it means to me.
RCJPistolPete89 6 months ago
The song on the movie has a longer instrumental intro, which to me sounds better, allowing more emphasis on the words.
apheus27 2 years ago
At first I thought... Wow, this is awesome. But then, in the middle of the song I found out what it really is about.
God damn you, global warming, you non-existing, song-ruining son of a bitch.
youwilldie123 2 years ago
You didn't understand the text.
smerles 2 years ago
this is awesome. Anyone know of any other good rappers? besides atmosphere i already know about them and eyedea
bmrick009 2 years ago
Hmm I wish someone would answer your question because I have the same question.
I saw the movie "Pride & Glory" and only because of the movie I even know about Sage Francis.
smerles 2 years ago
cecil otter glue
Dharceicus 2 years ago
thanks
bmrick009 2 years ago
awesome movie and awesome song. smart guy bro, and everyone go see "the fourth kind" in theaters now fuckin insane man in-fuckin-san
antkid16 2 years ago
Yeah the movie it's on is pride & glory.
evilpacman1742 2 years ago
esta buena esta cancion super buena me gustaria q fuera mas larga =D
ChrisRock00019 2 years ago
hey dance to the wrong music to amuse the villan awsome
redmatt123 2 years ago
5* !!!
thehackerivica 2 years ago 3
Just finished watching this awesome movie and heard this song in the credits. Thanks for the upload! I like Sage's insight
mutt707 2 years ago 2
its in the credits of a movie. which one?
mdkvtmc 2 years ago 2
Pride and Glory.
strong nad awesome movie!
grubatomek 2 years ago 6
Pride and Glory, very good movie
Polizac 2 years ago 33
pride and glory i think...
with colin farrell and edward norton. i think XD
Zephiroth194 2 years ago
i think he was it makes him sounds like he is
sk1llzftw 2 years ago
I like the song, however I don't really know the full meaning to it. Can anyone help me out?
dcoolf100x 2 years ago
well i think its about things that happen in our life´s and we notice them but dont do anything to change em (the bad ones)
sZeRo0Xx 2 years ago
was he in the army or somthing
HARDasHOOVES 2 years ago
amzing
OptimussPriime 2 years ago
yeah pride and glory rocks
toughguydudeman 2 years ago 4
Where can i find the instrumental ?
str8soulja305 2 years ago
Not sure.
BuBuBDunk 2 years ago
i got the Cd when it came out with a CD of instrumentals. Try Strangefamousrecords (search google) it'a Sage's record company, they should have it, or eBaY.
RamBeauBull 2 years ago
this dude right here is tight this song was oringanlly a poem but he turned it into a song
wazzupman33 2 years ago 2
compared to what they play on the radio today, the stuff is pure gold. every verse has so much meaning, it really gets u thinking
TheMod3698 2 years ago 3
amazing song
TheMan16111 2 years ago
real nice, though the picture could've been spared, made it all shallow when tryin to match pictures to theese metafores :P not to nag, sry haha
KVAST2 2 years ago
this is a great song, and it really went to the movie Pride and and Glory, which i suggest with great passion, great movie for people who and watch the movie and listen to the story and feel what is happening to the characters.
darthv13 2 years ago 2
totally agree it's amazing. i cant believe it didn't get hardly any recognition.
phillyeagles01 2 years ago 3
me and my friend joey are movie quote whores..and we love using quotes from this song to send to each other...this song is amazing..
giglz78 2 years ago
Amazing song.
fixehfixeh 2 years ago
really nice song. and for the pictures on the vid. the last one that shows the water, the waterline actually went down there lol
brunopriex10 2 years ago
oh LOL haha
marcolotr 2 years ago
Classic
penetrandosobacos 2 years ago
I just recently saw Pride and Glory, and I heard this song playing at the credits and I just HAD to listen to it, it's so good
CrimsinHavik 2 years ago 4
same here! aha
240sxRule 2 years ago
cant find guitar tabs for this anywhere
keflar5 2 years ago
His music makes real sense.........
Fuijinofwar 2 years ago
this sea lion civil obediance makeshift patriot and runaways are by far some of the best tracks ive ever heard
soxfan12596 2 years ago
This dude is pretty sick.
DieInThot 2 years ago
perfect song...
bonniebezclydea 2 years ago
love this song !
jacqueline1166 2 years ago
Awesome song :) Thanks for the upload
kleesus 2 years ago
The water line is rising and we do is stand there..
lifedeath08 2 years ago
all we do is stand there....
MisterTownsend 2 years ago 3
GOD THIS GUY IS FUCKEN AWESOME!!!! nice flow...
leonardo9 2 years ago
nice post dude and pride and glory is a beast movie =]
hothjoke 2 years ago 2
makes you think
wieisernouleon 3 years ago 2
that's a perfect ending song for this movie
landlash 3 years ago 4
agreed
spartan3263 3 years ago
O HELL YEA!
ahuhs 2 years ago
great song for a great movie
darthv13 2 years ago
I heard this on Pride and Glory... it was pretty good.
Nice post!
OVee91 3 years ago 5
ya me too, good movie.
marcolotr 3 years ago