Saul Williams Act III Scene II Featuring Zack De La Rocha

[straylight08]

what a load of shit. the backing is a horrible badly produced distorted mess. and the vocals sound like someone's just shouting a load of random shit over the top. only a complete retard with no musical taste would actually enjoy listening to this.

[OGKush2010]

@straylight08 he's a poet, he creates mood not music.

[qeurpoi]

He fucking killed it in the third verse... I can't believe a man could be this brilliant.

[Revolovetion]

to all the kids pressing rewind on let's get free

[cfthe]

zack and eminem should collaborate

[ZillahLewis]

I love that line, "By any means."

Video's a little out of sync, but it forces you to listen to the song instead of dumbly reading along. Normally, when you just read along with the words on the screen, you probably miss a good portion of the actual meaning. Exercise your awareness and your ability to keep up. These are skills that intelligent people should strive for.

[ZillahLewis]

So here's the plan. The ides of march are always at hand. And when the power hungry strike, they strike the poorest of man. And if you dare put up a fight, they'll come and fight for your land. And they'll call it liberation or salvation. A call to the youth! Your freedom ain't so free, it's just loose. but the power of your voice could redirect every truth. Shift and shape the world you want and keep your fears in a noose. Let them dangle from a banner star spangled.

[ZillahLewis]

I'm willing and able. To lift my dreams up out of their cradle. Nurse and nurture my ideals 'til they're much more than a fable. I can be all I can be and do much more than I'm paid to. And I won't be a slave to what authorities say do. My desire is to live within a nation on fire, where creative passions burn and raise the stakes ever higher. Where no person is addicted top some twisted supplier who promotes the sort of freedom sold to the highest buyer.

[ZillahLewis]

We demand a truth naturally at one with the land, not a plant that photosynthesizes bombs on demand, or a search for any weapons we let fall from our hands. I got beats and a plan. I'm gonna do what I can. And what you do is question everything they say do, every goal ideal or value they keep pushing on you. If they ask you to believe it question whether it's true. If they ask you to achieve, is it for them or for you.

[ZillahLewis]

You're the one they're asking to go carry a gun. Warfare ain't humanitarian. You're scaring me, son. Why not fight to feed the homeless, jobless, fight inflation?! Why not fight for our own healthcare and our education?! And instead, invest in that erasable lead, 'cause their twisted propaganda can't erase all the dead. And the pile of corpses pyramid on top of our heads. Or nevermind, said the shotgun to the head.

[ZillahLewis]

I just posted the lyrics to the last paragraph. They're pretty much amazing. Be sure to listen to the song without written lyrics; understand what he is stressing and what he is saying.

[MrOxycotton420]

the lyrics are to slow for the song...well for me it is.

[crazyamerican187]

Fuck yeah! Sick Lyrics. Saul and Zack Rocks!

[Bikinifight10]

Sickest song,

As for raintree23, as a "white kid" I definetly appreciate rap as a medium to convey a message and as a art.

[YetMoreAnon]

i only learnt the other day, but rap actually stands for "rhythm accentuated poetry" :)

[SkunkyBeaumont]

@YetMoreAnon

That's almost surely a backronym.

[YetMoreAnon]

? que pasa mi amigo? :)

[DemonPrince69]

@YetMoreAnon

I strongly suspect that is not true given the history of the roots of hop hop culture. That sounds like it is doctored history from a post secondary institution :-)

[bobgarbage]

Kind of a weird comment...

[Nenendude]

LOVE IT!!!!!  Great collabo. I love how he gives his solution to the problem, "If they ask you to believe it question whether it's true If they ask you to achieve, is it for them or for you? " WOW, love Saul.

[jrfunkyfresh23]

people should learn how to love and respect each other.

I read through all the comments a lot of hate for a song trying to express the viciousness of globalization to third world countries.

The song mentions Act III Scene II in the play "Julius Ceaser" in the prolougue of Marc Anthony you would know why he is referencing Shakespeare. When he repeats Brutus being honorable because, he was being sarcastic since Brutus was not honorable for killing Julius Cesar.

[jrfunkyfresh23]

He is saying the U.S is like Brutus, not honorable in exploiting people, its own people and the oppressed underrepresented people in other countries.

[afrikahnoir]

thank you

[ooooooooooooO111]

@jrfunkyfresh23 <3 :)

[MrGrimMetal]

@jrfunkyfresh23 ....The thing is mankind will never learn to love every one ...I am sorry but being a soldier and seeing that land that was barely even touch till it was destroyed by war..I learned that mankind(In my opinion)will never see the day stood with all peace...even when the years of peace do come..it will be a lie...Man is the only animal that kills for hate and greed..We want peace..but we can`t make it because we were made with ignorance..and that kills, killed, and will kill peace..

[tuedor4ever]

@MrGrimMetal I'm pretty sure that a certain species of chimp have been known to destroy other tribes for apparently no reason. And certain dolphins have been known to gang rape and murder other dolphins/animals for no reason as well. And technically most hunting animals kill for greed they just don't have a concept like greed (that we know of). But I agree we will never know peace. War, death, destruction, violence they're our nature as a species (not necessarily individually of course).

[raintree23]

And it would be cool if someone would post the lyrics for all the white kids who see this otherwise wasted medium, almost void of valid thaught or thaughtful opinion.

[Blinkingts]

woah woah is this 1980?

[Orgasmic45]

Serve.d.

[raintree23]

Out of the 36 posts i only saw 3 or 4 statements about the song and only one was a real opinion as well as an anorgasmic argument about the difference between rape and rap or some such bullshit. Yet noone commented on this specific video. WELL WHAT I THAUGHT OF THIS VIDEO WAS.... it sucked a big fat offbeat rainbow. oh, and Act III does classify as (shakespearian)rap.

[FF10code]

One of the greatest songs ive ever heard. Would make the shyest kid stand up for himself, saul williams is quite the inspiration

[ducky4537]

that argument was fucking brilliant

[UnevenElefant5]

HEY! I got a great idea! STOP FLAMING.

[voodoochild1990]

I'm not saying you need an ap english class to understand this song I'm just tired of orgasmic45 being a dick. Peace.

[Orgasmic45]

roflll you're a doltfuck.

[1PostPoMoMaN1]

Orgasmic45 has developmental problems.

[concerto404]

you don't need an AP english class to understand this song.

He's simply saying to use the angst and anger that comes from oppression and corporate glamorization of vanity that leads to be enlsaved away from ideals...channel these anger for a higher cause instead of robbing, depression, or blog fighting :>

[carltonbauheimer]

hahaha wow the comments on this video are hilarious!

anyways, great song. Zach's part actually adds a lot of attitude to this song that the sound lacked, even if the lyrics had it.

[voodoochild1990]

*AP English (English Language) 4

[voodoochild1990]

AP English 4

AP US History 5

AP Economics (Macroeconomics) 4

AP French Language 4

AP Scholar with Honor is an award given by the AP Program, fucktard. I don't "blow" on anything, I play bass.

Props on bringing my sexuality into question. That really elevates the discourse.

Rush Limbaugh/Bill O'Reilly? Where did that come from? How do you know anything about my politics?

[farouhk]

he took computer science III; he knows what he's talkin about!

[voodoochild1990]

FUCK OFF, YOU INSUFFERABLE ARROGANT ASSHOLE. Is that clear enough for you? Go fucking kill yourself and remove your putrid genes from the gene pool.

[Orgasmic45]

By the way, when you use caps, it really solidifies your argument. That's probably how your got 5's on all of your AP tests. YOU JUST WROTE IN CAPS ON ALL OF YOUR ESSAYS.

[Orgasmic45]

You must be a big fan of Rush Limbaugh/ Papa Bear O'Reilly.

[voodoochild1990]

FUCK YOU, you condescending piece of shit. What the fuck do you know about me? You should be glad I dignify your fucking bitchfits with a response. I'm smarter than you'll ever be. I'm an AP Scholar with Honor, taught myself music, and I'm starting college with two semesters under my belt. You wanna whip out dicks and measure 'em, fuckhead? Bring it on. You're the reason I hate the internet. You ask a fucking question and some arrogant dipshit with a stick up his ass decides to spew hate

[Orgasmic45]

Well, I'm humbled to be in the presence of an "AP Scholar." Which AP classes did you take? What were you grades on the AP tests? Just a'wonderin. And congrats on teaching yourself music. I bet it was difficult to retrain your lips to blow on anything other than a cock.

[1PostPoMoMaN1]

Orgasmic45, even though this is 4 months old, you are not funny, and not smart enough to be serious, you merely insult with uncalled for insults, and the use of the word cock si a projection, ect.

[Orgasmic45]

"cock si a projection"

Please elaborate, my friend.

I'll correct the rest of your grammar after you tell me what that^ means.

[1PostPoMoMaN1]

Spelling*

With my small keyboard and small laptop, I'm not much of a spelling bee. I will not elaborate, because everything anyone says is a projection of disowned aspects of one's psychological makeup. Disregard my reaction to your posts, because, according to my own standards, I'd say this is uncalled for. Saul Williams is such a poet. Any mistakes I make in spelling or grammar can be 'explained away' by me, because English is not my first language, and usually quickly learn.

[voodoochild1990]

Whoops. Didn't mean to post two comments. Whatever. I'm high as fuck.

[Orgasmic45]

and ignorant as shit.

[voodoochild1990]

Dude, what is with you? I just asked a question. Why the hell did you freak out? You were amiable enough until I asked a relatively benign question and then you had a bitchfit. Calm down dude. Sorry to have offended you.

[Orgasmic45]

I don't accept appologies from caustic Neo-Nazis.

[Psych517]

Because everyone who asks questions is a Nazi, right?

[voodoochild1990]

Dude, whatever. This so fucking pointless. First you're going to mutilate my loved ones, now I'm not only a Neo-Nazi; I'm a "caustic Neo-Nazi." I'm done with this tired back and forth bullshit. Anyone with an answer to my original question would be appreciated.

[Orgasmic45]

You're too thick to think of an adequate comeback so you decided to stop arguing with me? I understand. It's difficult for someone of your intellect to take someone with my capacity on. No problem man. It's a good thing that you learned your lesson online instead of in real life, where you could face Actual consequences.

[voodoochild1990]

It's a good thing you go around starting pointless arguments with strangers on the internet about absolutely nothing. I don't want to argue with you. I wasn't looking for an argument. I asked you a question about music genres and then you threatened me with violence. It's a good thing you do that online instead of in real life, where you could face Actual consequences.

Get therapy. You have lots of anger. No joke.

[FMP07]

jesus christ. thats the most real shit ive ever heard in my life.

[voodoochild1990]

Wow. A good rap song. I can get into this.

[Orgasmic45]

This isn't rap.

This is soul.

[voodoochild1990]

Really? I thought soul was like Booker T and the Mgs and Ray charles. WHat's the difference between rap ans soul?

[voodoochild1990]

Ummm........ Okay? Did I offend you or something? It was a genuine question, I'm interested in what differentiates the genres; I am largely unfamiliar with rap and electronic music. Also, I'm not married and I don't have children, so that puts a little kink in your plan.

[voodoochild1990]

What the fuck? Dude, chill the fuck out. Okay? Deep breath. Jesus. Did I seriously offend you that much or are just fucking crazy? Fuck.

[Orgasmic45]

Serj Tankian, Zack de la Rocha, Saul Williams.

My trifecta of social activism.

[marmaladeskies98]

damn. this is amazing. like whoa. probably one of the most real songs i have ever heard. Zach de la Rocha is completely amazing and sual williams understands music better than most people will ever hope to even get close.

[DAREALTHC54321]

Both Conscious Spitters & Heavy Hitters

I'd love to hear a LFO Wobblah Dubstep remix of this

Although Saul refuses to be pigeon holed musically its good to see that he's getting into really experimental/industrial style beats

Takin this shit to a new level

PEACE NOT WAR (By any means necessary)

ONE LOVE

[kayj1988]

Amazing song. Really angry tune, one of my favs. Zack sounds amazing in this!!

[theomegaarchangel]

I feel like Muhammad Ali when I hear this, and I want to punch something.

[1Pallendrome1]

Most angry song on the face of the planet, listening to this when i was high... really made me think!