Anberlin - We Owe This To Ourselves [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
LYRICS:
since when did bullets
start to sing
it didnt have to end like this
is this the end of everything
it didnt have to end like this
i feel i feel we can't stop
here
it doesn't have to end like this
we owe this to ourselves
we can't just let this go
if every man became a king
we could start it off with this
we could do more than just dream
we could start it off with this
i feel i feel the change is here
we owe this to ourselves
to fight to lead
we can't just let this go
Behind the song:
i was driving home one night, hours from home and my favorite passenger was fast asleep. i rarely turn on music when i drive, most bands i listen to our not good for 3 AM dark, long stretches of highway anyway. i usually listen to some sort of talk radio, (you hear the most random and borderline insane theories on backwoods talk stations). i stopped on a story about an all to familiar character, but this was not about his headlines, but about the low points of his life.
when it comes to the past we often hear of the success, but rarely ever of the failure. if you think about it you never hear anyone at a funeral walk on stage and belittle the deceased or question publicly their character, you only hear the positive even if there is very little to speak of. in the same light i had heard more positive stories than negatives of this american man. i had listened to the speeches, envisioned his dreams, read books, and even wrote several papers on his influence in my own life.
but this radio program was different, it delved into the psyche of a man who, near the end of his life, felt defeated. he even said in a few different speaking engagements how he felt that his dream may never come to pass, he even predicted that he wouldn't be around for long, and that they (the movement) should continue without him. and that is where we pick up.
great men, or women, with great visions, who rebel against the social norm usually end up in a coffin, in a prison, or even a cross. but then what? what happens when the shepherd is struck, do the sheep always scatter? i believe that when the vision, belief, theology, or philosophy is noble and just then it stands the test of time.
the principal of change through non-violence is nothing new to our system, though it goes against everything we as humans feel is in our human nature. it is easier to to punch then to be punched. it is more convenient to shoot than to be shot at. it is in our core to survive. yet look at mohatma ghandi? an entire government was overthrown through such peaceable means.
i have no desire to overthrow the government but i do desire change, not in a system but in 'we the people'. we have to continue to fight to create or more civil union not in a political party but amongst us the diverse races of this world. we owe it to ourselves to end racism in our generation, to see the good in people, to fight against segregation, and to become a more just and non-judgmental global community.
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I owe this to nfs shift 2 unleashed
@JokerPT25
7 жыл бұрын
th3FT pUnK Right?
@GozuTenno962
6 жыл бұрын
many years later I am here for the same reason
@kostasspirou1010
5 жыл бұрын
👌
@GozuTenno962
5 жыл бұрын
ahoy
@Behruz120
Жыл бұрын
@@GozuTenno962 true, I'm now play shift 2 unleashed and it's best auto simulator
This is one of the main songs for Shift 2. Love it!!! IT DIDNT HAVE TO END LIKE THISS......
Miss you anberlin
Best Anberlin song ever. Period.
OST NFS: Shift 2
VERY AWESOME VIDEOS GUY'S. LIKE YOUR CHRISTIAN ROCK STYLE.
I LOOOOOVE ANBERLIIIIIN
Rocked the house at The Truman in KC, MO 6.27.19 ! So, so good! Amazing night! Amazing band! Wanted to see them since '08!
anberlin is the best
Im in this video and my boyfriend. That was an amazing show, please come back to Pittsburgh again!!!
WOO! I get to see them in September in New Orleans! :D :D :D
Shift 2 xD ilove
I came here because of NFSS2U. Anyone else?
@thematgmr9050
6 жыл бұрын
MaxxTheEnder Here too.
@GozuTenno962
6 жыл бұрын
Here here
@kostasspirou1010
5 жыл бұрын
Hey
the piano touches in the background make this song for me... anberlin is the best
I always hear this song when I need motivation. Works well.
new Anberlin... shweet
Brilliant.
too much awesome............. *explodes*
Major eargasm
Are you like the best Band in this Planet?!.. Yes, you are!!
@aerolynx33
6 жыл бұрын
Damn TSNNH, u been to mars and found some really good music there?
@horsesteppin5576
6 жыл бұрын
TSNNH agreed. Check out Young Guns - Stitches
Shift 2 Unleashed
love this 1000 times i listening this masterpiece
This song is really, really good. Can't wait for the new CD.
nfs shift 2 unleashed!
omg im gonna see them in vancouver this Oct. so excited
holy cow stephen's hair looks different... who cares, this is the best band in the world and nothing is ever gonna change that! ;D
RIP Mr. King
listening to anberlin makes me feel like my chest is going to explode. (in a good way)
Anberlin on top form... a truly rocking video.
Anberlin is simply fantastic, they're always switching things up, and this is song is no exception. Love it :)
gOD >< l love the sound of guitar
Hasta que por fin encuentro este roooollooon!!!! Ya puedo dormir tranquilo ❤❤❤❤
I always thought the "It didn't have to end like this" line was "You didn't have to win like this"
Absolutely amazing!! Wow, w/ every song I listen to, Im falling in love w this music more and more! Good job guys, and love the new sound, much more atmosphere and ambiance!
сейчас я нахожусь на грани расставания с молодым человеком, поэтому меня спасает только музыка. спасибо авторам за невероятную и потрясающую песню!
stephen rock the hair! lol like it.
SEPTEMBER 7, GUYS. counting down the days.
my first rock band I ever listen
new anberlin!!!!!!!1 cant wait for the new album.... and seeing you guys again in oct!!!!! :)
LOVELOVELOVELOVE..LOVE!!! Anberlin :)
With Backgroundstory in the Description. This is fucking awesome ^^
OMFG Anberlin rocks ! I can't wait to buy the album
I like these moments when people w/ different oppinions on one topic, find something in common. Its nice. It was a pleasure having this little discussion w/ you.
Amazing beyond amazing!
NFS SHIFT 2
When listening to this song, the only thing that comes to my mind is... Need For Speed Shift 2 Unleashed~
Amazed by the story behind these lyrics, hats off~
I like that song. I enjoy most of Anberlin's songs. They make good music. Great video.
anberlin=amazing songs
You guys need to come back to the burgh asap! : )
Love this song. Love this video
good point, it shouldn't
Can't wait to buy their new album >< love it
Their album is already announced. Awesome song, but I'm not quite sure if I like the new style of the clothing and hairstyle XD.. I liked the other one better, soooorry, BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU TODAYYYYYYYYYYYYY AT FRIZON, ÖREBRO!!!!!!!!!! GOSH I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!
Wow! I love the story Behind the song so much! Please keep at it, more and more people are waking up!
Amazing!
I absolutely love the behind the song explanation. Sometimes I feel like people don't see life as I do and those words really made me inspired. You guys are amazing. ♥
Anberlin is awesome....just too awesome for words actually. :D
This is totally awesome!
SUPER AWESOME! =]
love the song guys
They are amazing
That solo is so good and the bass in the background
amazing
God Anberlin is just simply amazing:)
Still watching this!
@melikbilge they'll be touring in the US this fall!(: it's gonna be amazing!
So good!!! 11-17-18!
YEAH! :D
Yeah nice talking to you Zak. If Amberlin came to my town I obviously would go see them. They are better than so many bands out there and they happen to be Depeche Mode fans so there is common ground with my tastes. I am a vocalist myself and I do not have a rock voice so regardless of my desire to sing like Chris Cornell I leave it up to guys who were born with those types of voices. There is a challenge to making music that suits your voice. It is quite rewarding once you find what works.
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i wouldnt say best anberlin song but def best band :)
why are we all not just a single?
massa!!!
haha, wow.... what a hair cut. =DDDD I love them though.
Double like
Hey boys, how about a show in Amarillo, Tx? Please please please!
Bela música
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110%
Holy crap! They changed their sound alot. But it's an awesome change!
N E E D F O R S P E E D S H I F T 2 U N L E A S H E D P.s I love this game) I played from 2011 to 2014 and I am playing now
@thematgmr9050
6 жыл бұрын
This is Sparta ¿ID? Nostalgia for this game, beautiful menu music.
@GozuTenno962
6 жыл бұрын
the menu music would get you going for an epic fight
damm, NFS made me think this is a slow song
NFS Shit 2 Unleashed brought me here to listen this awesome song!!!
@thematgmr9050
6 жыл бұрын
Zuhayr Pro x2
woot
shitty number of likes! damn this song is fucking underrated!
i came here bcause of national geographic Music haha
@markn9839
5 жыл бұрын
same
@piyushpati7319
5 жыл бұрын
Same !
@muzuhope4206
5 жыл бұрын
Same
I understand your point aswell, which, seems to me, derives from your musical tastes, which is normal. Yet, would like to point out that there are alot of popular bands like for instance Rush, who are playing since the 60s and still have a solid fan base. And Geddys voice is quite high, but I enjoy their music. And I cannot call them teen music just becase of his voice, or say that he is not masculine if he has such a tembre. Plus, tenor vocalists have been around in classical music for years.
A WILD HESKEY APPEARED
@atomicfriendo you're so0o k3wl! ~
@atomicfriendo Cool story bro.
@soezr They owe themselves that much.
Totally agree. I love Depeche Mode aswell! Totally oposite vocal wise, quite low. I think that you shouldnt let stereotypes hold you from creating your music, There is so much music out there now, that, in my opinion, if you are a band you need to realy try very hard, and find smth that will make you stand out. I am a vocalist aswell, lol. ))) Small world. I also dont have a typical rock voice, but my friends and vocal coach says, that it would be interesting to combine hard rock w/ my vocals.
@atomicfriendo Cool story sis'.
Im more of a f2-f4 kind of guy :) Also baritone, but my vocal coach tells me I have a high tembre and a warm touch to my baritone, so she calls me a baritone w/ a hint of tenor lol :) Yeah, David Gahan is great, he can bounce around a great range. Do you enjoy Ville Valo's vocals btw? I like alot of his songs, he also has that really neat low range, but can also go high.
@sword66 i still say Jordin Pudnik of NFG looks more like Morrisey
i just playing nfs shift 2 with this music And just some virus crashed my game and says (You played to much now get the **** out)
@anberchik8 "ceases" lol :)
i think this means a new album? :)
I have not been much of a tenor fan I admit. But for those tenors that do rock there is a lot of growl behind the voice. I find Rush to be a strange exception to rock music. They aren't typically a rock band in my opinion. More like a progressive rock band where the line is quite grey. Probably why they will remain future proof. Two hundred years from now their name will still be around.