K'naan- My Old Home (Lyrics)

[PimpingRice]

@blisteredwolf He's obviously trolling

[iloveblackppl4real]

knaan i love youu.

[rashidisthebest]

he opened my eyes.

[sharizulyaseen]

Demonds dressed well -in my old home

[smokiezoe2009]

why always ppl arguing on youtube if you talkin shitt about africa come see me in real life stop being thug behind on computers.

[AnswerFortyTwox]

Though after rereading my comment I wish to add that Africa may become a particularly good study in our species resilience in the face of adversity and strength in a time of need. Many countries there are taking leaps and bounds in advancement. In the next century there is no reason why the continent can't join the developed world. Look at South America.

[Shiftee88]

There are so many mistakes in the lyrics its ridiculous

[pashun88]

This never fails to make me teary-eyed.

[MarijuanDon09]

i wonder sometimes if k'naan will ever make a video about the hood of

Rexdale...

[xBillyJean]

nasty! He tells the truth about struggle not like these wannabe-rappers who think that they have seen gethos haha ...

[wohohwoh]

This guy actually has something to express about, he was a refugee of somalia, didnt grow up with no silver spoon, worked hard to where he is now, Im so pleased for his sucess, fuck lil wayne he doesnt know shit, he hasnt been through anything that is even remotly worthy of putting into a song.

[nityabrainy]

is this supposed to be a song ?

[bilashhossain]

@nityabrainy  real rap/poetry

[cgd39]

@nityabrainy I was trying to figure that out too, I think it's like half beat poetry, then a song towards the end, I like it, it's original

[FiZzYbAlL]

this song fucken fails .

[fockya]

@FiZzYbAlL are u a complete idiot, i hope not. open your mind brother, relax, close your eyes and FEEL this man. if u cant feel it, u have no heart no soul

[Gozzy4life]

He sounds abit like Eminem :)

[et384]

@Gozzy4life because theyre both really good artists? or possibly because theyre both original in a industry that encourages originality?

lol

[gafan11]

this tells exactly wat a bad day uz

[t4tatertots]

next time you say "TODAY IS A BAD DAY" they had to play football with a dirty sock. so shut the fuck up and think about what a "BAD DAY" really is.

[selenagemoez123]

o.0 nice

[bigmancoolguy]

you can compare k'naan and eminem poeticly

[lynx821]

K'NAAN has beautiful lyrics, and speaks from his heart, while singing cool shiz...

[Usrabella]

This made me teary eyed..Knaan songs are amazing

[jtake9]

Dusty Foot Philosopher

[chillindacut0506]

Tried and help us how..... They too everything away from us our land, woman children, even the knowledge that they have now. From the Egyptians and many years before the Egyptians GOD's people The Hebrews, who helped Egypt get out of a famine. So we turned on ourselves and THE MOST HIGH allowed the rest to take place.

[Cptramos1]

maybe not twice but it would be like europe mostly or richer middle east for sure

[wertyno1]

united states have no money they are not rich anymore

[f00tballfever]

then one day it came

Spoiled up a ray like rain

Like oil in a flame, it pained. OUCH

[001Traveler]

sounds like eminem. I love it. I'm german, I'm just writing english because all these people under me are english :) . Very cool song



[qqhaikal]

OH HEY ! YOU COULD BE EMINEM ! xD

[tamtam751]

Crazy



[deejaymasterz1]

dude that is so sad, damn good song.

[fanofdarhorror]

@blisteredwolf but they didnt rob america blind did they

[nowaydudewtf]

"long tail of success like J-lo"

damn.. that was nice.

[jjjdog56]

afric would of been the richest cournty if the didn't mine all there gold and diomands and the blood diomad )=

[neosteve51]

In my old home.

[yoayat5]

1.Cover your mouth with hand

2. Make wish

3. Close hand

4. Hold hand to heart for 5 second.

5.Send this to 3 other vids

6. Tomorrow will be best day of life

[hossolia]

k'naan is best!!

[MegaMsanii]

eminem is the best, i dont care abt dis nigga,

[mindspace07]

@MegaMsanii Sorry, but I have to LOL at your stupidity. He is not "nigga", he is musician, and human in first place.

[Repboy09]

WAIT IS HE FROM AFRICA OR HAITI

[seig895]

@Repboy09 Somalia

[Crinsaltelmo]

@ramr35 ¿?

[Crinsaltelmo]

@ramr35

[fred123ish]

this is so gay not omg i world not waste my time on this shit please chang the photo

[TheTimb0]

thsi is shit the best is waving flag -.-

[dtrocks6]

Africa is the only place in the world that its legal to drive through a red light for fear of hijacking.TRUE,is that what you want? its got the highest rape rate in the world.that has nothing to do with money! oh ya,and you can blame the euopeans,BULLSHIT.

[jorninorion]

@dtrocks6 how come you can be this shallow in your judgement?

[MrCvSantos]

every1 Can Make songs Like 50 cent and Lil wayne -- But This Is What People Call mUSiC

[0duky9]

1. Take a minute 2. Waving flag 3. My old home 4. In the beginning 5. Smile

[videodude088]

this song is clear as a movie. which is what music is supposed to do, make u feel things. 2 much music doesnt make u feel and has no message.

[kidclown200]

just listen to his lyrics omg why hasnt he gotten a grammy yet...wow

[1231hobbes]

What can I say K'naan is just class

[Chealder]

I'm sorry for those who like rap, but I think pretty much all rappers aren't very good. Except for K'naan, I think he's amazing. He's awesome enough that he got me into his music while he's a rapper.

And if you like rap, peace! I have no intentions to insult anyone, only intentions to give my opinion and to point out that K'naan is amazing. You're free to listen whatever you like and I won't stop you :)

[zenosuke14]

@Chealder the only rappers still rapping that i like are Eminem (Favorite Rapper) (though his new stuff isn't as good as it could be), (Drake is okay), and K'NAAN (BEAST)

[CuteGirlChilln]

Knaan is such a gud person, His cozin is ma friend n im happy 2 kno her

[bhtuio]

this is like .. not even rapping.. its like stomp poetry.. most of it anyway..

[DivinityWithin144]

@bhtuio Sort of, but it has a lot of meaning behind it. Somalia is a scary place.

[AnswerFortyTwox]

@DivinityWithin144 The Most Dangerous Place in This Universe I've heard.

[iHeRoO]

knaan <3

[sonicnerd2]

Haha. It almost not fair for Eminem to be compared to K'naan. Eminem doesn't make up his music (atleast, not anymore), K'naan doesn't sing meaningless shit. His stuff has a purpose. He tells how it really be in the real world.

[MrrSpacely]

reminds me of a Bob Marley..

[veeeye]

hmm Eminem and K'naan do have a similar rhyme scheme as well as sounding alike, Em is very talented, don't to be fooled by his mainstream track list, but prior all his songs were about his struggles, I see no reason to compare or contrast, both great artist.

[IFartOnFatKids]

eminem WAS good. now hes a sellout douche bag. pretty much all mainstream rappers are.

[69ble]

its just not possible........eminem being better then K'naan.......... its just not possible...

[wsxsampsonx]

knaan is simply uncomparible leave it at that

[justinbieberluva06]

Ok now all of you just shut up! Ok! Who cares baout eminem! Eminem sings stupid songs and he's low class. Listn to more of K'naan's songs and you see what he suffered! He has better songs. They are beautiful and peaceful! You better not make fun of him one mroe time! I'de be happy to make fun of you if you make fun of him. KNOCK IT OFF! He's no poser. All of you shut up you little low class losers. Wanna be's. Knaan is beautiful.

[alexface45]

K'naan is a badass!

[SexciiPreet]

K'naan has an awsome talent, no one should be comparing k'naan and eminem in terms of lyrical style or content, buh i think K'naan's Voice Sounds Similar to eminem's Voice in this particular song, Not the same, buh Similar

[jm24086]

eminem isnt even close to the same level as knaan.....

[2Point5MenClips]

you can't compare k'naan and eminem. it's just not possible

[steelfalcon1120]

@2Point5MenClips k'naan is much better but they do sound similar in some respects

[belizeangal4ever]

@2Point5MenClips in favor of?

[2Point5MenClips]

@belizeangal4ever k'naan because he is the only rapper i know from my native country somalia, but then again eminem in the early 2000's was very good

[DJNoober]

@2Point5MenClips your right....k'naan doesnt rap about growing up in a trailer park with a drunk mother.

[shishisennin]

@DJNoober True, K'naan raps about true struggle....

[Tim7421]

@2Point5MenClips you can do it but K´naan is not the "rapper" that eminem is ....

[05dawsa]

@the4thchapter diffrenc eis K'naan is Good eminem is a fag

[Tzaaky]

@05dawsa you are a fag, eminem is still very good though all problems

[serbianguner]

raw track!!!

[footballlover1dl]

this sounds so much like eminem

[jjmerago1]

FAG MUCH@footballlover ..

[05dawsa]

@footballlover1dl How dare u compare a genius to a poser shame on u

[aztec8a9]

man realize the only way anyone can chang tha british rule is revolution....

sooner than later im  down fuck the government

[loungecruz]

Marshall M'naan

[kev5145129976]

this song is the best

[Altekl]

My nigga k'naan ,you da best. I ran into him in baltimore,MD, coolest cat ever.

can't wait for the next album.

[fanofdarhorror]

Africa was once a rich, center of life, it lost it potential after european took over it.

If Africa was never had be plundered by the Europeans it could have atleast been twice as rich as the U.S.

P.s I not even african but the truth is the truth

[GurLWonDer]

agree with ya

[strtbll1991]

it may have been a successful and rich country once, but i DOUBT it would have ever been as rich as the U.S. it was taken over by the Europeans because they were a weak country and couldnt fight back... want to know why? because they werent as technologically advanced weapon wise. which means they still would have been the last to industrialize... i love K'naan but this shit YOUR preaching is a load of crap

[Darkiver]

Africa was a multitude of different cultures and states, if they hadn't been subjugated they would never have identified as one entity. The Abyssinians would probably laugh at you had you told them they were comrades of the Zulus.

[CushiticSomalianMale]

@fanofdarhorror

thanks for the luv and honesty.. fam

[Ibanez723]

@fanofdarhorror yeah but do we really need another america?

[nas6669]

@Ibanez723 yes but not everyone has the american mentality...

[thedustbuster5000]

i agree one america is enough!! i have nothing against america....its got lots of amazing qualities but it seems the bad people in america stand out more than the good people and i know there lots of both like anywhere its just for some reason they have a mentality of america againts the world PEACE TO ALLLLL

[shababsta]

@Ibanez723 true say true say :P

[kickflipsman]

HIS NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN YOU DORK

[Ibanez723]

@kickflipsman didnt say he was.......

[kickflipsman]

@Ibanez723

i don't iven mean you nerd

[Ibanez723]

@kickflipsman right on

[kickflipsman]

@Ibanez723

lads

vote down

haw!!

haw!!

[Joallllll]

@Ibanez723 yes and another erope and another china

[Lofmanable]

@fanofdarhorror

i've to agree that africa had been richer back then, but i don't mean it in a material way. i think the former african culture was richer than our is today, because within communities each member was fighting for the other ones, but the white man taught them to fight for themselves and gave'em waepons to this in a srious way

perfect marxism in my mind

P.S. i am white

[fanofdarhorror]

@Lofmanable you are correct yet africa can return to their roots. African have a choice to blame others and dwell in the past and become oppressed by others or return to their roots and rise to greatness.

P.S. thank you for not letting racial issue to cloud your judgement.

[QuellDerQual]

@fanofdarhorror im sorry many people think so and i also think was the european countrys done to africa .. but hey

You cant say that Africa never had the chance to take care of it itself .. Just watch the united arabian emirats or the early egypt :P

I know thats not what people want to hear but its the truth ^^

What african countrys need is a strong leader and the WILL to change their lifes

btw sry for bad english im german ^^

[fanofdarhorror]

@QuellDerQual everything you say is true and don't worry about you engish your german it ok man

P.S thank you for saying the truth

[banane888]

@fanofdarhorror rich AS the US ??? united states are rich? :-D ... c`mon you really think that? im chineese whould want their money back tomorrow, americans would walk naked over the streets ... no other country in the world has that many depts

[banane888]

@banane888 *if  the chineese

[fanofdarhorror]

@banane888 sorry for not being specific, i was saying the usa clinton era.

[kickflipsman]

@fanofdarhorror EVERYBODY VOTE UP TO @Fanofdarhorror♥

[fanofdarhorror]

@kickflipsman thanks

[kickflipsman]

@fanofdarhorror

your welcome

[fuckyeah2009]

@fanofdarhorror  so was India untill the english took over

[fanofdarhorror]

@fuckyeah2009 they barely were able to control india the only way it became stable was because britian tried to develop india's economy

[Hotandcrunchy]

@fanofdarhorror USA isnt rich xD they have tons of owe, like germany, briten, greece and the whole world... ok without china xD

[fanofdarhorror]

@Hotandcrunchy i sorry for not being specific but i meant at our height

p.s.that is very true and as an hispanic american i am feeling the debt that is bringing down my nation intensely.

[f00tballfever]

@Hotandcrunchy USA government is rich.. just cause they have debt doesnt mean they're not rich.. just compare USA's economy to any other countries and see for yourself how rich they are.

[Menikuri]

@fanofdarhorror Sorry but you are wrong, Africa's economy was based on slave trading. As most of us think, slaves weren't captured and sold in village, but in the main cities! And only the government made a lot of profit with it (look how rich those dictators fucking are)!

Me too I thought the same as you but made some researches... Plus the Europeans tried to help (and make money) most of the countries and when they left, the government was very unstable and Coup d'état were made.

Menikuri

[joseph2rwa]

@Menikuri Most african dictators had and still have the support of european leader and certain case american leader. Some take power in sixties thanks to european leader help and keep it until at least nineties!!

[iNDiGoChildOnline]

@Menikuri beyond ridiculous. yes there were unstable governments but europe did not ''try to help'' europe drained every natural resource in africa and left it for dead. it now manages to hold some moral high ground because it contributes the smallest imaginable fraction of its gdp to african poverty when it owes so much more to its exploits of it.

[Darkiver]

@Menikuri

Europeeans "tried to help"???? lollll

[shishisennin]

@Menikuri Europeans tried to help? and mate, he is not rapping about west africa, he is rapping about HIS OLD HOME wich is "Somalia" wich lies in North-eastern africa and Somali were NEVER "slaves"

[TheIslamicWarrior]

@shishisennin actually we were slaves to pre-islamic arabs and the greater middle east including egypt

[Shiftee88]

@Menikuri Thats such an ignorant thing to say. WTF is "Africas Economy"? Africa is a HUGE continent. WTF is "Africas Economy" There are myriad parts of Africa that never experienced slavery.

[Menikuri]

@Shiftee88 General case dude... Just look at the comment of the guy...

[hulisanivava]

@Menikuri slave trade and you call that an economy? be realistic and stop bluffing

[Menikuri]

@hulisanivava Ever heard for the Triangular commerce? Pfff...

[joseph2rwa]

@fanofdarhorror African is more richer than usa as it own many raw. However it has two huge problem. First most african leader are corrupt. Second, some developped country leader and lobbiest act to defend their interests at the expense of Africans

[fanofdarhorror]

@joseph2rwa true yet their is one more problem- the develop world has actively stomped on the african people in order to maintain a monolopy of Africa's recources.

[AnswerFortyTwox]

@fanofdarhorror As for European conquest..Might makes right. As for the rest of that . Africa is responsible for it's own self destruction don't try to tell yourself otherwise. The US is rich because we are an industrial powerhouse and a maker of high level technologies. Innovation and Invention have been the two strongest facets of our advancement. Does Africa have a rich cultural heritage worth learning about. Of that there is no doubt. But it's studied by anthropologists. Truth is the Truth.

[ethanhenry]

@jackcalicojj one sec are you for real? "but atleast they aren't like the rest of africans feeling sorry for themselves." what the fuck do you mean by that? no wonder you have 3 thumbs down...wait, 4 thumbs down.

[rangeb0y]

sounds like eminem. :O:S???

[kalar76]

@rangeb0y

i dont think so cant you hear the talent ? :p

[nv1]

the only certainty is doubt,

suspicious youths in our horn,

our kids depend on shifty luck.

This tune isnt my favourite tune, its beyond that, its part of my history.

[CushiticSomalianMale]

Somalia = east africa = Horn of Africa = Somalia/Puntland aka Land of Punt, a ancient land and east-cush'itic people = My Somalian lowland east-Cush'itic Peoples.... true Somalian medai warriors

[nurani8]

bro.. You know good Somali history. You should know "Somalian" is a corrupt word derived from Somalia to refer to Somalis.. The word was corrupted by the Europeans during the colonial times.

[gangstaboi15]

OMG!!! Africa is a CONTINENT...stay in school, real talk!

[ByrdRecords]

this cat is way underrated man... cold... hands down cold

[mugdays]

2:19

NIGGA FUCK YO PLANS

hahah, my favorite line

[kalar76]

donno why that reminded me of dave chepples "fuck yo couch nigga " lol

Knaan gonna be as big as a beetle ;p

[thugmisses0028]

somalia is part of africa

[jamalgasle]

yeah somalia is in africa what da fuck are stupid?

[thugmisses0028]

You need to take a class on grammar. It's are you stupid, not are stupid, and I posted that somalia is in Africa because people were posring the incorrect location of somalia jeez...

[thugmisses0028]

You need to take a class on grammar. It's are you stupid, not are stupid, and I posted that Somalia is part of Africa because viewers were getting it's location wrong. Geez!

[igatag]

this guy is gud on wat he do.....

[TheWinner455]

kinda remind me of andre3000

[Crazyguitar96]

k'naan is the best

[SKYLENGT]

LOL its funny how people dont kno where somalia is...

[smallkill69]

Amen.

[jaxbund]

@SKYLENGT isnt it in south america?

[SKYLENGT]

@jaxbund

HAha :D see its funny :D know ur jokin :D

[bignasxl]

this is the only real somali rapper who is not trying to be a ganster...I love this guy but I wish he had deen

[NorthCitySider]

He probably does...but you never know. He could be a practicer at home.

[jaxbund]

@bignasxl he does have deen. y u trippin

[BlahZayy1190]

any1 know if the, vs. DJ Rise, remix has been uploaded?

[CushiticSomalianMale]

My Old Somalian home in the east of Africa, stay blessed!

[mooooey123]

@CushiticSomalianMale

god bless horn of africa

god bless africa and its people!!!

[CushiticSomalianMale]

@mooooey123

Ameeeeen! fam.....

Peace - Hotep

[CushiticSomalianMale]

This right here is my fellow Somalian country man, from the same part of africa as me, eastern africa aka the Horn of Africa = Somalia! Blessssssss

[jimmybones1985]

My god some of the ppl commenting on here seriously need to look at a map Somalia is in Africa.And never thought I'd have to tell grown ups this but Africa is a continent not a country.

[brinny22]

that is so sad. Education is shit these days huh?!

[jimmybones1985]

ain't it though lol

[MrAirakaz89]

slim shedy huh wassup k'nan?

[isso39]

deep shit that is my block madiina mog city

[missblackish]

oh somalia love u<3;'-)

[Fact373]

His live performance of this is electric!!!!!! its on youtube.

[dyekid21]

link?????

[qadar9]

somalia wawawa i love my country

[marshymon90]

kinda reminds me of Sage Francis. both are incredible lyricists.