"If we were made in his image then call us by our names. Most intellects do not believe in God but they fear us just the same" This shit is poetry

@imaanbintasiyah6791

8 жыл бұрын

Pure

@aaronjaben7913

8 жыл бұрын

+Helena Jones how do interpret that line? some lyrics say "the fear is just the same"

@crzyrdr

8 жыл бұрын

so she believes she's a God??

@jonesyh123

8 жыл бұрын

If I'm being honest i believe she was talking about the Black race. Before the history of our slavery we were Gods, Kings, and Queens. She is saying that many people fear us, whether because of stereotypes or simply because of abilities and capability. We are a "threat" to intellects and white supremacy itself. We are feared for being Gods or God-like Aaron Jaben

@rvarlcin59

8 жыл бұрын

+BigExtc you ain't never lie! every time I hear this song I'm jusy marvelled at how many people won't even realize that unless they pay attention to the lyrics.

This isn’t music, this is poetry mixed with a psychedelic trip.

@NasaLamode

3 жыл бұрын

a vibe fashoo

@karenc.6029

3 жыл бұрын

yes ma'am!!!! :)

@causti9744

3 жыл бұрын

I discovered this on an acid trip on a hot summer day and the shit was magical

@richardbryant1174

3 жыл бұрын

Which is MUSIC

@jacqulineturner1424

3 жыл бұрын

@@causti9744 pp

Neo-soul was truly the peak of R&B subgenres. No way this can be replicated in the history of music.

@stevensonjc21

4 ай бұрын

AGREED! Best sub-genre ever. I mean, we got Baduizm, Miseducation and D Angelo

@Yann-xe2rg

3 ай бұрын

still is

She has such a divine aura, it comes out in her poetic music 🙌🏾🖤

@Citrus9

9 ай бұрын

She's a high priestess for sure.

“The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all.”🙌🏾

@raymondflores5176

5 жыл бұрын

yup and democrats tell me im self hating if i believe in god democrats said it not me but yall look away

@kylewilson3770

4 жыл бұрын

If you literally knew nothing, how would you function? And how would you know the truth to be able to be set free? One quote that's often reworded that sounds "woke" but is really a dumb saying. Why not, instead of saying you know nothing to say that you know the truth, but that you are still ignorant of most knowledge of the truth.

@queenkiki595

4 жыл бұрын

@@raymondflores5176 wtf are you even talking about go troll somewhere else 😂

@queenkiki595

4 жыл бұрын

@@kylewilson3770 she didn't mean it literally..

@kylewilson3770

4 жыл бұрын

@@queenkiki595 Then why? If you can't reason, don't emo all over my brain.

“Pick yo afro daddy because it’s flat on one side” damn I remember first hearing that how powerful it was, growing up latino all my siblings had wavy/fine hair I was the only one with black hair I felt so empowered when I first heard this I will forever love Erykah 💯💯

@lenabluetv

4 жыл бұрын

Cristobal Cruz-Salinas wow, thank you for sharing

@kevintheeznutz36

4 жыл бұрын

Haha bro I feel u I’m the only black one in my Mexican family

@draconis9766

4 жыл бұрын

Word. im the only African in my Caucasian family.

@dontellgucci1117

4 жыл бұрын

I was the black sheep does that count? Been a long time since my hair was black.

@cristinavien5323

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! Mexican family and my Dad side is afro colombian.

"If we were made in His image, then call us by our names"...oooohh! This playing on MTV in the morning while I got ready for school. Started the day just right. I used to listen to Erykah so much when I was younger, now as an adult, I really listen & it's completely different. And that's incredible.

@2muchpriide

10 ай бұрын

Never understood that line until I got older, last part of that verse still goes over ppls heads!

@804E

10 ай бұрын

Was looking for this comment.

@impacc4182

6 ай бұрын

@@2muchpriide pls explain

@MrSampatrick

4 ай бұрын

Definitely different when you are adult, she hits different ❤

ever since it's been released this song still gives me goosebumps. majestic bassline

@sajahnaforeman5796

10 ай бұрын

What a lovely song♥

This women is gorgeous, such a natural beauty and that voice. Stunning! Edit: Thank you for the likes... I didn’t expect that.

@jamesstpatrick1245

4 жыл бұрын

You to

@charlesdewayne7161

4 жыл бұрын

She definantly is precious in any given way!!

@nickv.3573

4 жыл бұрын

*was

@mahogany466

4 жыл бұрын

Nick V. Is*

@brownsugar9629

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickv.3573 she still is tf

i just caught on she said "im feeling high " then at the end said my "I am feeling kinda hungry 'cause my high is coming down" lyrical genius

@WhiteLeafMusicCo

3 жыл бұрын

and the 3 dollars and 6 dimes.... circle...360....my my never got this till seeing the video!

@adrianstarr3581

3 жыл бұрын

“The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all” Critical thinking basically

@LOUDsigh

3 жыл бұрын

U slooooooewe

@samanthayates8812

2 жыл бұрын

@@adrianstarr3581 bible verse basically. Paul

@debrawairimu5812

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiteLeafMusicCo notice how the beat comes down right when she’s saying the sentence about feeling hungry coz her high is coming down. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Who’s listening to this masterpiece in 2024?

@benvdwijn3620

6 ай бұрын

This white old man ,

@EmEf-vb5dc

5 ай бұрын

2024🎉

@danamej

5 ай бұрын

'24

@avaictorua

5 ай бұрын

meee

@TheBurnonme

5 ай бұрын

I'm still am

I love how she pays homage to The Color Purple movie with this video & the underlying message of opening your eyes to the bigger picture. I was 5 years old when this song was originally released in December 1996.

@mag8954

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! You're the first person I saw here talking bout that! I've seen the movie a couple days ago and remembered this video! She's brilliant

@StylistecS

Жыл бұрын

@@mag8954 I’m surprised this is the first you saw. But I guess after 12k it would be hard to find.

@impacc4182

6 ай бұрын

how? someone explain

@juliushall2363

6 ай бұрын

@impacc4182 the scene where the woman tells her to clean the house (a reference to Celie. Remember in the color purple that house was nasty as hell?) And when she was singing in the juke joint like Shug Avery. And the underlying message of realizing that we are all made in God's image and we all have a voice.

@x.0.x.

6 күн бұрын

Same.

Her style is so unique . Can never be replicated

@sigmasiren777

Жыл бұрын

The young singer Iniko reminds me of her, style-wise. Probably the only other person who comes close.

@thomasmasingi3852

Жыл бұрын

This is true.

@skeyewalkr242

Жыл бұрын

Lord knows this is so true to me Ari Lennox is the closes and that's voice wise

@thomasmasingi3852

Жыл бұрын

@@skeyewalkr242 have you listened to an artist named Lorine Chia?

@ashiaaabell5098

Жыл бұрын

@@skeyewalkr242 i said this!!!

The further I go on this spiritual path and the older I get the more I understand and love this song. Saw her last night in Atlantic City…. Her energy radiates you can feel it from the stage. Definitely an artist I will go see again.

@tsuntzue_daah_facilitator6460

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!! I recall about 4 to 6 years ago I was making a late night snack listening to this on a Bluetooth speaker and really Actively listening to the lyrics and feeling the need to weep ….I believe Treyvon Martins sacrifice had just happened

@jessicalyle1149

Жыл бұрын

Same but Ive always loved this song since I was little

@TheKomentor

Жыл бұрын

Badu is a bad word in Tamil.

@shivoned4657

Жыл бұрын

An inspiration

@chikannnn

Жыл бұрын

@@TheKomentor ok?

Who’s here in 2024? 👋🏼

@gainlabs

2 ай бұрын

Live and Kicking

@Kenneth-ch9sf

2 ай бұрын

me playin her yt mix

@SunshinesKiwi

2 ай бұрын

Me but I remember. When It first came out. I was in my 20s good time.🙂❤️. Better yet I remember listening. To Erykah Badu as teenager in the '90s.

@shaundodd1512

2 ай бұрын

Me, love the jazz feel to it.

@diddat435

2 ай бұрын

Swear her voice soothes my nerves and attitude 😒

"If we were made in His image then call us by our names" powerful message. Everybody is somebody & we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God's own image and how he intended for us to be. We all have an identity

@chinabrown2933

9 ай бұрын

We all might have an identity BUT not all of human kind are made in His image...dont forget, the enemy sowed tares unawares to mix in with the wheat. Only the wheat was made in His image.

@Maya-hy7jf

7 ай бұрын

Black people are the gods

@p_r_e_m_e2082

5 ай бұрын

Your European based you wasn’t made of hood image we are the original ppl that descended from the star ppl

@NanaLia_18

3 ай бұрын

​@Maya-hy7jf yes we are

The " Damn. Y'all feel that?" Was from an earthquake when she was in the studio recording this song! Crazy!

@richardsunday1612

4 жыл бұрын

That’s one crazy fact, 😮

@Kuwkay

4 жыл бұрын

Fr?

@bunny210

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow babe, I didn't know that.

@loz_gs

4 жыл бұрын

Cool fact, thank you internet stranger.

@esperanzavence7288

4 жыл бұрын

Say what? Cool facts. And I love your name Nana 💕

Fun fact. When she said "Damn yall feel that" a earthquake happened during the making of the song lol. But it went so perfectly to the song they just kept it in.

@yungdeenobeats5937

6 жыл бұрын

Xavier lmao

@naydd9459

6 жыл бұрын

I hope you're joking. Because that's a lie.

@kianaw.5091

5 жыл бұрын

Xavier how do u know this

@lessal9500

5 жыл бұрын

THE EARTHQUAKE WAS GOD REPLYING YES ONE DAY THEY WILL CALL US BY OUR NAME

@yanibear9833

5 жыл бұрын

Les Sal i dont think so

Happy 53rd Birthday Erykah Badu!(Born February 26, 1971)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

@stevenotero2627

4 ай бұрын

Yes the Queen just kept getting better. Gracefully aging. An on & on. 😎🎭✌️

@toniithompson6884

2 ай бұрын

Ahhhh my son shares his birthday with erykah. Blessed

As I’ve grown older I appreciate her music even more ❤❤❤ #classic

Erykah Badu is up there with Sade and other female artist legends!

@aapristephens7090

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/rH2lscN6gsy2oNo.html

@deaderthendead041

3 жыл бұрын

Been in love with her voice since I was 11😍

@FatherAndTeacherTV

3 жыл бұрын

I can respect that!

@missyflutter5562

3 жыл бұрын

Above

@FatherAndTeacherTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@missyflutter5562 Above Sadé? I don't know about that. But she definitely up there with her, McCabe originally wrote. Of course, this is my humble opinion. No disrespect.

This woman's music isn't just music......it's pure artistry. Like oxygen....necessary.

@tyron302

4 жыл бұрын

I saw her perform in person 2 years ago. Pure artistry. Simply fantastic

@QFilmz

4 жыл бұрын

tyron302 did she perform this song ? music that touches the soul..

@grezzer1427

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly she's legendary and what's your favourite song from her?

@staycwolf1746

3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites she's such an amazing woman and artist. 👑💯❤

@grezzer1427

3 жыл бұрын

@@staycwolf1746 for real i love what a day, also have you heard Janet Jackson "till its gone"

Her and Lauryn Hill = My childhood

Black women are a concoction of gold, honey, love and resilience ❤️🖤💚

“Most intellects do not believe in God but they fear us just the same” a powerful quote.

@oldraf6052

5 жыл бұрын

Jamar Salmon what does it mean

@Doxologie

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@thenaughtyamericanexpat

5 жыл бұрын

@@oldraf6052 Think of why white police officers shoot us in the back while unarmed. Marinate on that one. You're welcome.

@Mel-iy5ih

5 жыл бұрын

I caught that yes

@raymondflores5176

5 жыл бұрын

@@thenaughtyamericanexpat stuuuuuuuuuupiiiiiiiiiiiid democrats who blacks vote protect police unions and support gun laws u dumbazz stop making everything about race ill stop making it political

She just LOOKS like she sweats cocoa butter and gold!

@Follower_of_Yahusha

4 жыл бұрын

Lola Cataleya 😂 ✊🏾

@gregbattles4742

4 жыл бұрын

I'd kiss it

@familyfirst2649

4 жыл бұрын

Dang lol❤

@Moneyg73

4 жыл бұрын

🤗

@jaleria489

4 жыл бұрын

Shea butter baby, Ari Lennox-

This is not music this is medicine

@JoelPetersen-tj6kn

2 ай бұрын

Yes yes u

@JoelPetersen-tj6kn

2 ай бұрын

😂

I feel so blessed to have heard and known of this music since I was a teen. Now at 45 her voice and lyrics pop into my mind so beautifully at the perfect times. "Life goes on and on and on and on...What a day, what a day."

@-ucanthandledatruth01-12

8 ай бұрын

Yes, ignorance can be blissful for some. She is actually referring to our social relationship under white people and you can't tell lol.....that's art.

The beauty of an African woman lies here

@alittledeath8566

4 жыл бұрын

Nahh jk

@Z_Victory_Z

4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of an American woman. This is her country. She is America and America is her.

@ebaiderrick

4 жыл бұрын

@@Z_Victory_Z kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6uumKmHmLzUorA.html

@ohwow851

4 жыл бұрын

NS She's not Indigenous American.

@cocobwareee

4 жыл бұрын

100% correct. New generation are thought to be embarrassed of their heritage. Trying to be white.

Who's still here 2020👳🏽‍♀🖖🏾

@hamzafth8789

4 жыл бұрын

Holy you guys fast af

@lashondrarias541

4 жыл бұрын

Me

@kershab33

4 жыл бұрын

🤦🏽🤷🏾

@Luziemagick

4 жыл бұрын

Me..hello from germany

@milesreese6331

4 жыл бұрын

EMPRESS13 literally meeeee

You hear it once and cant get the tune out of your head all day....what a great song.

I remember the 1st time I heard this song. I was like 5 years old and this song gave me goosebumps. Everytime I hear this song, I just picture the Dallas Skyline and the smoothness of the voice from Erykah's voice is just the icing on the cake. I'm a Born and raised Black Texan showin love to this amazing song

The song always gave me “The Color Purple” vibes..

@nyaaah9214

3 жыл бұрын

i was just thinking that looll

@vniciussantana

3 жыл бұрын

I think the video was inspired by the movie

@tino6229

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaas girl

@kristinamarielambert3629

3 жыл бұрын

The Color Of Purple is a masterpiece 😊

@gabbyvaldez5405

3 жыл бұрын

Fr tho I love that movie

I don’t know how to explain it but some of the greats like Erykah, Lauryn, Jill etc. just connect wit my soul... on some spiritual ish

@DeAndreHampton

5 жыл бұрын

when speaking from the soul, the soul of another will hear.

@orionmichael7878

5 жыл бұрын

Avery Hikina. That's because Kedar Massenburg was the head of Motown records at the time. He is the nephew of Dr Malachi York. They were trying to bring the real soul back to music

@jatoya.s1021

5 жыл бұрын

Amy Winehouse too

@keishanibanx7218

5 жыл бұрын

Wya baby

@jessicab331

5 жыл бұрын

Avery Hikina. India Arie

Classic, she really was spitting knowledge! Im a 90s baby this will be what i can listen to when im 60+💕

Mrs. Badu is one of the finest soul musicians i ever heard. I think i´m in love with her and her music.

@queent300

Жыл бұрын

Please follow my page

@MathewJohnson-uw1xl

4 ай бұрын

The feeling is mutual, a true melanin goddess , undeniably intrigued I am by her Aura

This gotta be the most beautiful woman on Earth

@ericlewis1026

5 жыл бұрын

Justin Mccree yes she is lawdddd that’s bae 😍😍😍

@davecologne9252

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yes she is !

@diegobrasi8456

5 жыл бұрын

You Ain’t Never Lied 💯

@keelyleilani1326

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, that would have been Aaliyah. But don't get me wrong Badu was very pretty too.

@shevettejackson.

5 жыл бұрын

She cute.

Who's listening to this song during the corona lockdown?🦠

@janinasargent2134

4 жыл бұрын

Chanderpaul Februarie me

@lysarocksproductions

4 жыл бұрын

🙋🏻‍♀️

@sjmsutherland

4 жыл бұрын

11 wks left on my isolation!! This song is still awesome & so is Erykah Badu!!!

@libralady0220

4 жыл бұрын

🙋🏽‍♀️❤️🙂

@QFilmz

4 жыл бұрын

We need to spread love & positivity faster then the virus could ever do.. ❤️

Yoooh!!!! She's the best of the best.. firstime listening to this song.. 2024🔥🔥🔥

Forever a classic💯💨 I’m on the highway smoking a spliff it’s raining blasting this classic‼️ I love music 🎶 take me somewhere I can’t describe and a stress reliever

Jay Versace Did not send me here I need my dose of erykah every now and then

@whatif3271

7 жыл бұрын

same

@ReEducatedRizzy

7 жыл бұрын

M

@TheBeanas12

7 жыл бұрын

Prince Gemini W

@natalyarones9138

7 жыл бұрын

Same

@breyanaanderson5182

7 жыл бұрын

Prince Gemini have no idea who that even is 😩😂😂😂

When I heard this growing up I knew I was finna start cleaning

@yayalove2512

5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣FACTS

@AshleyMadisonsRight

5 жыл бұрын

True dat! When the music started bumping early Saturday morning you knew you was about to get up and clean or get your ass beat lol.

@yayalove2512

5 жыл бұрын

@@AshleyMadisonsRight 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂ON GOD!!

@ddame5925

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nikialvarez2871

5 жыл бұрын

lol! me as a mom now too! 90s jams when its time to clean....

Erykah Badu is a musical poet,This song is timeless and transports you every time🕺💃

@SiphoRadebe-fg3bl

7 ай бұрын

Yes 🤞💯👌🌹

@joachimcorneliussen2008

7 ай бұрын

Sitting and dancing in the wheelchair. Sitting and digging the song on and on, , on and on and again. ♥♥♥👨‍🦽🎙

This is real music. Nothing today can top it

Erykah Badu is a musical poet she sings about real life stuff and feelings. He voice is beautiful and clear. She's definitely a true and real singer with talent.

Here in 2020, Mama Badu had me wrapping a table cloth on my head in high school and the kids loved it.😂🥰.

@popularloner4279

3 жыл бұрын

💀💀

@williamdavies873

3 жыл бұрын

One the Omen Damien Whiteside , digital digital

@jos0_o686

3 жыл бұрын

Every time I get braids I can't help but put on a scarf

@kynadiegeorge4078

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t take you 🤣

@brittneyvickers9430

3 жыл бұрын

This is what we did when we were closest to god because he wants us to keep it wrapped during prayer and teaching about god

This song is a work of art. Simple as that.

@soulonsoul8035

Жыл бұрын

This song and video is just 🤌🏿

This song/video has so many gems, The intention is truly what art embodies. Erykah you are a Genius

Let’s be honest...who’s gonna be here in 2021??

@queencsworld5994

3 жыл бұрын

Called me out!😂

@chasityfreelove4785

3 жыл бұрын

🖐🏾

@dasimsim

3 жыл бұрын

Ill be honest if u were born before 1996 hahaha

@katbennet4114

3 жыл бұрын

Hereeee

@rickeyanderson3149

3 жыл бұрын

@@katbennet4114 here I am rocking out

Erykah, she's diamonds for my eyes and chocolate cream for my ears.

@daniellecrumer5516

7 жыл бұрын

yes

Thank you KZread for a nice RECOMMANDATION! Never thought I would see this masterpiece again or any time soon. Brings back so many memories of the 90s!

The production in this insane. It's simple but goes pretty hard, along with Erykah's silky voice.

"The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all"

@lnfeinent6718

3 жыл бұрын

Very true

@Professor_Utonium_

3 жыл бұрын

Socratic thought right there

@meleikajones9836

2 жыл бұрын

Chillen

@SilentEchoes91

2 жыл бұрын

@@meleikajones9836 and vibin

@SilentEchoes91

2 жыл бұрын

😁 the world keeps turnin even if you're having a day

The way she Pierces the camera with her eyes....... Lord have mercy

@sabrinamckenzie7136

4 жыл бұрын

👑👑

IT IS CRIMINAL THAT I ONLY HEAR OF THIS NOW

Erykah Badu is such a gem her music is timeless

The lyrics in this song are TIMELESS

@ivorymills9080

8 жыл бұрын

yes

@janayjohnson6669

8 жыл бұрын

yes!

@TheFreshPrince261

8 жыл бұрын

yes

@DrinkmoWater.

8 жыл бұрын

yes!

@ghostbandz8343

8 жыл бұрын

they seem to just go on &on 😎

she slayed that table cloth. Omg all these thumbs up. Lord 😅

@chrisb.2793

7 жыл бұрын

STR8 UP!

@enamckee3439

7 жыл бұрын

yesssssss

@danielleloveless4932

7 жыл бұрын

President Davo don't want to be a player

@gibbsachenee

7 жыл бұрын

Finally know that part bc of u my friend!

@mrsmccray86

6 жыл бұрын

Lol

This song never gets old!

Several spiritual messages in this song

85% of y'all don't even realize Erykah is droppin Science on this joint. "If we were made in his image, then call us by our name" = GOD "3 dollars and 6 dimes" = 360% = Cypher = "my Cypher keeps movin like a rollin stone" = "yeah u might laugh, but you did not do your MATH"= Supreme Mathematics!! WAKE UP AND LISTEN!!

@cjjames4298

9 жыл бұрын

Peace

@TheIllustratedChristian

9 жыл бұрын

✌

@divinewisdom1481

9 жыл бұрын

Peace God

@nerdbamarich2063

9 жыл бұрын

You just spit that science my dude..Always appreciative of someone speaking that real talk..Major props....

@Ellemaj28

9 жыл бұрын

Divine Wisdom Peace Almighty!

She's so beautiful

@eddiethomas4371

7 жыл бұрын

WITH THE VOICE TO MATCH

@amak7663

7 жыл бұрын

ikr

@patrickgallagher1161

7 жыл бұрын

She is an independent woman and not trying to attract sexual attention which I like about her.

@RavenousMedicine

7 жыл бұрын

Right? beauty and utter coolness. She's got it.

@lovebuzz4116

7 жыл бұрын

+Patrick MacCreoghan thats why ariana, nicky and other are more popular

Damn, I like it! I'm here thanks to Namjoon Ican't wait for this collab

One of the best albums ever made

Here in 2018 and no one brought me here but myself.

@tayloralliease8013

5 жыл бұрын

Facts

@TheCoz27

5 жыл бұрын

6lack brought me here

@ladranareck3101

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@rollin100s9

5 жыл бұрын

I told you to come here...

@iDSTnikeSB

5 жыл бұрын

Facts.

I felt that little girl's pain when Erykah started doing her hair. I had flashbacks...

@samanthayates8812

2 жыл бұрын

For real!

@Blu3Baby_04

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@mzshanti2012

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@patriciafernandes2621

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 🤣 🤣

@africandiaspora100

2 жыл бұрын

Totally!!!

You made the song come to life. I could listen to you all day.

Once you connect to Erykah's energy, you can never go back🔥🙌🤍

@sajahnaforeman5796

10 ай бұрын

she so fire🔥🔥

“Pick yo Afro daddyyyy because its flat on one side” is always stuck in my head 🤦🏽‍♀️

@shevettejackson.

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@E7T39E

5 жыл бұрын

What's it mean?

@ladym1755

5 жыл бұрын

Mine too.

@MiraMakesVideos

5 жыл бұрын

E7T39E it means you need to comb ya hair and make it even. Like if you’ve been laying on one side of your head for too long and ya hair is uneven lol

@seanm7539

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

She was dripping some solid gems from the book "Knowledge of Self" this whole song will make sense to you once you read it..!!

Eu tô gritando,isso é arteee😭

This song makes me feel like I’m a chill smoked out lounge.

Imagine if we lived in a world where knowledge is wealth...

@islandbreeze5331

4 жыл бұрын

knowledge IS wealth, how do you think the wealthy became wealthy to begin with? well i can’t blame you for thinking knowledge isn’t wealth since most of us are stupid

@johnnydtractive

4 жыл бұрын

@@islandbreeze5331 I know knowledge is wealth, I wrote 'imagine if we lived in a world that knows it too'. We live in a world that is contemptuous of knowledge & truth--this world prefers power over knowledge, and comforting lies over the truth. Also, wealth is overwhelmingly inherited--wealthy people have money because they were born into wealth. And the origins of most wealth is not knowledge, it's EXPLOITATION, especially exploitation of poor people of colour around the world.

@iamaqween5156

3 жыл бұрын

Trump would be poor

@duetforherbivores

3 жыл бұрын

johnnydtractive THANK YOU 💕💕💕

@mynameisdeez4634

3 жыл бұрын

@@islandbreeze5331 the exploitation of the poor and impoverished and paying their workers the bare minimum while keeping the rest of the money for themselves

I love Black people. I love us.

@towannadiggs8774

6 жыл бұрын

Aurie Mikell , I LOVE YOU TOO MY SISTER. WE are powerful beyond our own understanding.

@victoriaappiagei1482

6 жыл бұрын

Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow black music girl magic black beautiful

@sisis-qt4oc

6 жыл бұрын

Same

@user-ii8vt4ty9p

6 жыл бұрын

Aurie Mikell how about cosby?

@divaakamrspitt8707

6 жыл бұрын

Aurie Mikell YAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! I love us too lol

So many messages in this song! I still love this. ❤

SO ahead of its time and STILL amazing.

True Queen

Sad most didnt realize how deep this song was 👊

@midpack7776

4 жыл бұрын

aliyah p i Those that do know, you should teach.

@Corey617

4 жыл бұрын

This song and video went over my head, entirely. LOL

@michelekelly6502

4 жыл бұрын

Please, please,please! Some other person decided 2 explain 2 us who Tyrone is! After 20 years with the song on repeat; most of us got the meaning! Why dont u give us your synopsis on what your deep thinking has deciphered in the meaning of the song?

@strawhatpirates4

4 жыл бұрын

@@michelekelly6502please tell me the meaning of tyrone??

@vee9784

4 жыл бұрын

@@strawhatpirates4 i think it's about having a boyfriend (or lover really) who isn't really invested in the relationship and mainly focuses on his friends, and is quite a hypocrite as he calls her out for doing something small compared to what he does. She also is very tired of him and keeps telling him to call Tyrone to come get all his stuff since they want to be together so much.

This is NOT what I pictured for the video ...powerful as her highness.. wow she's so amazing. 😍 😍😍😍😍

Always loved this tune.. she's an absolute legend.. her voice is just next level... fire 💯🙌❤️🔥💋

She's soo beautifulll!!!!!

@mixedprincess91

8 жыл бұрын

+Shikorr Mango so*

@fellahampton619

8 жыл бұрын

yes she are.My sister love this song no one like her anymore.

@mixedprincess91

8 жыл бұрын

***** Yes, she is. My sister loves this song; no one likes her anymore.*

@harmonylastrawberrae7691

8 жыл бұрын

+Shawna Tracy It's not necessary to correct people when they make grammatical errors. Most of the time it's just their texting style

@mixedprincess91

8 жыл бұрын

Harmony La' Strawberrae Yes, it is necessary and their texting style should be correct.

"I know that ain't my table cloth she got on" 😂😂😂

@britanir

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@martialag

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@niariyana

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂🤣🤣

@RenGib123

2 жыл бұрын

I replay this video just to hear her say that line 😂

@Fruitofthespirit28

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

If you're here to prep for Indigo..same 🌊💙

It’s always dumbfounded me how gorgeous Badu is. I remember being like 6 years old and seeing her in Blues Brothers (my fav movie) for the first time and 25 years later I’m still dumbfounded. She’s a goddess.

I love the color purple references in this video. GOLD

@naturalhairgoddess8280

5 жыл бұрын

A Handful Of Ash yep

@jackskellington8720

4 жыл бұрын

Was this a pun-

@fybraines

4 жыл бұрын

A Handful Of Ash Exactly

@blackberry8615

4 жыл бұрын

Woow!!

Happy 25th Anniversary to one of the greatest albums from any genre of all time. "Baduizm" turns 25 today and I just remember Ma Dukes lighting sage, preparing premade extensions for her hairdressing customers while my weird ahh was there vibing with her and listening to this album. A lot of fond childhood memories tied to this one. This definitely forever special.

@sofigag

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Feels like yesterday that I was listening to this.

@deniseroldan8241

Жыл бұрын

I remember this like yesterday I was just 17 when Baduizm dropped.

@elhoward7440

Жыл бұрын

People don't realize Erykah Badu is 52 and has been making music for decades! Saw her 25 years ago at Lilith Faire; she is still just as good now as she was then.

@jesussaves852

Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you and may God bless

instant mood lifter, love u Erykah. Grateful 4 U

Never felt this song more than I do now ❤️

"Most intellects don't believe in God but fear us just the same"........ Got an Andre 3000 vibe with that one a very heavy deep and meaningful bar

@treetop1283

2 жыл бұрын

She’s the reason Andre 3000 switched his style up.

@lexusmoseby8245

2 жыл бұрын

Nawl Andre got her vibe.

@kvonrip2495

2 жыл бұрын

They have children together

Just imagine a Erykah Badu/Lauryn Hill joint album

@StorminMormin91

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin King I would bow down in gratitude

@domineeksanford8043

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin King ... Yyyesss...

@davereyez4721

5 жыл бұрын

And D'Angelo

@preciousdraw8856

5 жыл бұрын

Yess

@charity9870

5 жыл бұрын

I would probably cry

Back when "Neo Soul" began! I remember watching this video on BET in '95. Man, how time flies.

I was in middle school when this came out but now hearing it again at 39 hits a little different. I always wondered why my mom liked the song too.

I finally understand a little of what she is saying after all of these years

@difencrosby

7 жыл бұрын

Brandy Mundy the first time I heard this song back in '97 I understood everything she was saying. What did people think she was saying?

@difencrosby

7 жыл бұрын

***** Born under water with 3 dollars and 6 dimes means she's a woman (9) who came from a woman. The man who knows nothing knows that he knows nothing at all (this was an ancient African philosophical saying, kind of like saying the more I learn the more I realize I know nothing) If we are created in his image then call us by our names, the people who are created in God's image are a reflection of who God is but since intellectuals don't believe in God they still fear those created in God's image as if they are God.

@jameswilliamsiii1743

7 жыл бұрын

Marcos Jardim AMUN-RA!!!!

@otf.3476

7 жыл бұрын

Brandy Mundy which is ...?i get it the color purple but.

@dritch11

7 жыл бұрын

The three dollars and six dimes represents the number 360, which is a circle or "cypher" going round and round

Do y’all realize how pretty she was back in the day and haven’t aged at all

@sincerelykenzie7034

5 жыл бұрын

Torrey Brown yasss she was still is

@keepondjw

5 жыл бұрын

yes

@matiastorresz

5 жыл бұрын

Vegans don’t age

@Sapsche

5 жыл бұрын

So true, I just watched the Tiny Desk Concert of hers, released a few weeks back, she's 47 now and still dazzlingly beautiful.

@anexisruiz6013

5 жыл бұрын

Shes still bad as hell

2024 and I'm STILL here. 🎉 This is another NOSTALGIC, TIMELESS, CLASSIC! 😩🤞🏾💞🤞🏾 Mannn, I knew I was something special when I was a little girl, my stepmom loved Erykah Badu, and her music touched me n resonated with me. I miss that era, and what a time to be alive. "Most intellects do not believe in God, but they fear US just the same." Because we are God's chosen people.

“Pick yo Afro Daddayyy , cause it’s flat on one side” ☠️☠️

Still Bangin Going Into 2019

@Mothermoon420

5 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏💞

@Missyxmisfit

5 жыл бұрын

yaas

@kevaunthesunflower

5 жыл бұрын

Yessssss!!! And forever more!!!!

@blackdiamond4001

5 жыл бұрын

How come erykah has her hair covered up most of the time?

@shevettejackson.

5 жыл бұрын

Yessssss

I always felt like Erykah Badu didnt have to write her lyrics..like she was simply channeling from a higher realm, maybe from another aspect of herself. Her words are Love

@hypebeast_protigie3315

Жыл бұрын

Nah

@darsypie

7 ай бұрын

Aynen

@leviet5538

6 ай бұрын

That’s how Michael Jackson explained his songwriting

@valerieorser2517

4 ай бұрын

Yes 🙌✨👑

I love this song, when i hear it i feel like im listening to something holy.

By far her greatest song she ever made the style was like no other goddess of soul