I'm a 43 year old white male, living in the deep south. I'll be honest, I've lived most of my life completely oblivious to what was going on around me. I'll never know what it's like to be black in a America and I won't pretend too. But I'll spend the rest of my days making sure everyone around me knows that we must do better if we desire to live in unity and in peace. We need more.... ✌️

@demetriusjohnson5257

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Love your honesty man felt ever word you said.😢

@jonathancilla3954

2 жыл бұрын

@@demetriusjohnson5257 respect

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Taylor, your song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in your song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Weak!

@debimartin9161

2 жыл бұрын

Wow- dare you not to sit up and pay attention. I, like others who have posted, feel as though I have lived completely oblivious- I am a 66 year old woman. I cannot know what growing up black felt like/feels like- but with seeing the state we are in presently WE HAVE TO DO BETTER! I don't know what that looks like, but there has to be a drastic change. This young man was magical with his words

I watched this with my wife. Couldn't help but to tear up in front of her. Powerful...an immediate fan of his.

@mickeyb8574

2 жыл бұрын

My husband did too and out of the 9 1/2 years being together, I never seen him cry

I can see this song being performed in the final. String arrangement, gospel choir. Its very powerful.

I don't care about you winning the show because this song is more important than any contest!! I want to share this song with everyone I can....thank you for sharing this gift with us!!!

That left me speechless. One of the most moving songs I've ever heard.

@papicitco

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it any better

@heathernikki5734

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo

@ALinn-vr3nl

2 жыл бұрын

@@heathernikki5734 Please grow up

@laladidas

2 жыл бұрын

Great message and lyrics no doubt but I do believe that was the longest audition I've ever seen 😜 bravo though we'll stated

@liz3424

2 жыл бұрын

@@heathernikki5734 please enlighten us on what you find so funny? I find nothing here to laugh about. Yea my skin color is white but my blood runs red as the black man that wrote this beautiful piece of music and my tears come from the same place his heart came from as he wrote this beautiful and touching piece of music. This song will make a mark in this world. The fact you can laugh at this sickens me!

A very profound and poignant song in the history of American Idol. Much praise!!

“It seems art makes the most impact to the world”. Soooooooo true 🎯

This is such an emotional and heartfelt original , I have never heard anything like this before

I balled the minute I realized who and what he was singing about. Such an emotional song that describes the feelings of so many people. Thank you for airing this song ❤️

@kellyanderson7624

2 жыл бұрын

If someone is going to write a song and sing about it, they need to get their information correct.

@staceyrose5821

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyanderson7624 I get what your saying but the sentiment is what's really important. If you know what's incorrect, state the facts. Your post would seem more helpful and less critical. Let's promote positivity. The world really doesn't need any more negativity as it is.

@blessingn8571

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyanderson7624 He did Kelly! Whether you’d like to admit it or not, there is a huge problem with racism in America.

@LCRArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@staceyrose5821 once you get the facts straight, the sentiment isn’t meaningful, because it’s not factual.

@LCRArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@blessingn8571 you’re right, racism is rampant, but not in the direction politicians and the media want you to believe.

He got me over here crying ugly tears. Words cannot express how phenomenal and talented this young man is. God bless him and I can't wait to see him throughout this competition.

@nahkedtruth

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@user-fb1vm4uo1u

2 жыл бұрын

​@@nahkedtruth hahahaha im crying 😂

@johnnymac4842

2 жыл бұрын

He won’t make through first round!

@katherinefelisha

2 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!!! So powerful.

@frankystyles5642

2 жыл бұрын

I hate to love your words “ugly tears”.

this was so raw and emotional. everything he sang about is completely valid. i hope things can change soon, we need to change because this isn't ok.

I hope he reaches the finals. I'd love to watch him sing this with a full band, choir and everything in front of millions.

@bradyerickson7282

2 жыл бұрын

@Noelle you’re probably right on that unfortunately

@WeeHgt

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradyerickson7282 Go cry about it on a William Hung video. People tell on themselves, not just by *what* they say necessarily, but *when* they choose to say something. “Waaah how dare American Idol try to put on an entertaining/meaningful show for people I don’t care about”

@Ms.Opinionated

2 жыл бұрын

I wish he could sing it at The Grammys this month.

@hanaatoa8952

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I would luv him to sing this again.

@hiraniwoods3193

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh WOW,😔

This song commanded my attention...I can actually hear a great arrangement of choirs backing this song....WOW! Amazing Taylor! This song needs to be recorded....

@panorama2590

2 жыл бұрын

It is recorded!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHialLulY9G5nbw.html

@gogoodguru

2 жыл бұрын

@@panorama2590 Thank you for posting the recorded version so we can share.

@yvonnedelories4780

2 жыл бұрын

YEEEEEES!

@yvonnedelories4780

2 жыл бұрын

@@panorama2590 whaaaaaaat? Tx

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Turd polisher

started crying immediately after the first verse and couldn't stop bawling until it was over. then started again when lionel said he couldn't believe we needed to hear this in 2022. glad to see there is a full version of the song on spotify. taylor is blessed because he can sing the songs he writes. some people can write but can't sing. he doesn't belong on idol. he belongs in the recording studio.

@melvinhopewell7387

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Never happened. Any rational person would never shed a tear over CRIMINALS !!!*

@Jem.Studios

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Literally

@Stormii_73

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker dude stop commenting on posts ur just trying to get attention of u don’t like the song then say that a leave

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stormii_73 *Liking the song is immaterial. I don't like that the song idolizes, glorifies, and memorializes CRIMINALS !!!* *FACT - Every name mentioned in Taylor's song was in fact a CRIMINAL !!!*

I knew this guy from high school, he’s such an amazing, sweet boy who’s full of life and inspiration. Way to go Taylor!

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Was he so completely oblivious to LEGAL FACTS back then too ??? FACT: All of the names mentioned in his song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death !!!*

@wildflower0901

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker Ahmaud Arbery was not being a criminal when he was shot..you don't know what you're talking about. His past troubles were irrelevant to what happened to him. And Breonna Taylor had no criminal record..maybe she wasn't dating the best dude..but damn.. How would you feel if that was your child? Or family member?

@Anonymous-jj3cz

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker legal facts? Police aren’t synonymous with judge, jury, or executioner. -an attorney

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildflower0901 *So, Arbery was "jogging" 10 miles from home, in a neighborhood he had no legitimate ties to -- while wearing Timberland workboots ---- ooookkkkk !!!* *Taylor was recorded on a jailhouse phone ADMITTING that she was running her ex-boyfriend's drug STASH-HOUSE for him, while he was in jail. It was this recorded admission that led to the warrant the police had the day she was shot. So yes, she was in fact a CRIMINAL !!!!!!!!!*

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anonymous-jj3cz "Police aren’t synonymous with judge, jury, or executioner." ~ *They are ---- if they are fired upon first - as in the B. Taylor case !!!*

When Lionel said “We need your song in 2022, Disgusting “ that line broke me 💔

@shanteglanton5140

2 жыл бұрын

MEEE TOOO😭😭😭😭😭

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanteglanton5140 *It's "disgusting", because it actually is criminally and morally "DISGUSTING" !!!* *LEGAL FACT - Every single name mentioned in Taylor's song was in fact a "disgusting" CRIMINAL !!!*

@TheSelena147

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker lmfao ur funny. a 13 year old boy is a disgusting criminal?

@nellepooh15

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker Go play in traffic 🙃

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@nellepooh15 *To quote Jack Nicholson in the film, A Few Good Men: "You can't handle the truth" !!!*

One of the most POWERFUL songs I've heard in a long time.

@karmichaelblue

2 жыл бұрын

Really?

@trebien98

2 жыл бұрын

@@karmichaelblue If that's their opinion, then yes, really.

@mickeymouse3933

2 жыл бұрын

Powerful if true but it’s not. Go live in Europe or Asia if americas that racist and see how you get on 👍🏻

@lisalefleur2977

2 жыл бұрын

@@mickeymouse3933 are you alright? You definitely don’t like people having their own opinion do you??

@contessalouannec8064

Жыл бұрын

You call this POWERFUL? What a joke! This song is the WORST of all-time.

Most touching audition I've seen in a long time!!! GEESH!!!!

No words to describe, i can't believe he is so humble and pure the world needs more people like you Taylor.

Wow! Taylor Fagins, thank you for writing this song but mostly…thank you for having the courage to share this on a national platform. It was so beautiful! We need music like this

He wins you over with his sweet, open nature and then stops you in your tracks with this beautiful, arresting song. I'll remember this for a long time.

I am so glad I had the honour of hearing this man's message. An anthem for all black people that were innocently murdered. A voice for those who can't speak.

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink!

@user-fb1vm4uo1u

2 жыл бұрын

"innocently"

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Taylor, your song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in your song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

@clickbaitpolice

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know cops kill more White people than Blacks? Do you know Black people kill each other at a rate higher than any other race? So in reality this is only an anthem for Black people killed by White people and let's simply forget about all the innocent Black people dying from their own race. TALK ABOUT IT ALL OR IT DOES NOT MATTER. He is a voice for some people, not Black people.

@clickbaitpolice

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker Dumbest, oddest comparison I have ever read. You dug deep for this, it's laughable. This is why you get slaughtered every time you comment. *speaking on your school-shooter mumbo jumbo

I am speechless. This cut me to my soul. This young man’s pain for his community, his cry out, this should be a pain we all can feel. Because that’s the only way our nation can heal. We need to look through his eyes. Through Ahmaud and Brionna’s eyes. Through the eyes of George and Trayvon’s eyes. Because until we know life from their perspective, we will never be able to truly be equal, to be free. I will always try my very hardest to be an ally. To use my privilege to ensure POC aren’t abused on my watch. Thank you, young man for this song. The power behind it will live on.

@TheTexasViper

2 жыл бұрын

DID BLACK SLAVE OWNERS BEAT THEIR BLACK SLAVES kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWl3tax7kqy2psY.html

@RARDingo

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. ❤

@SwayPromo

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTexasViper lmao what the fuck does that have to do with the point this man is making. Lmao

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

"Because that’s the only way our nation can heal." ~ *So then, we need to look through the eyes of a CRIMINAL ???* *FACT - Every name mentioned in Taylor's song was in fact a CRIMINAL !!!*

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

"To use my *privilege* to ensure POC aren’t abused on my watch." ~ *OMG - we have a WOKE Snowflake Cult Member here !!!* *Quick, somebody DE-PROGRAM this guy before he vomits anymore of his Cult's WOKE crap !!!*

It is an honor and a privilege to hear that song. Powerful!

@JakeKoenig

21 күн бұрын

🤣

WOW!!! His voice is great but his strength to write and perform this touching song to the word was NEEDED! I’m speechless 🙏

Please keep singing and writing no matter what happens in this competition with you. This world needs you. We need to hear this. Thank you for these words, this song and this love you have. 🖤

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink!

@maryrobertson5250

2 жыл бұрын

Your voice is powerful and is meant to be heard. Sing. We need more like you

@thoughtbuffet

2 жыл бұрын

@@dubuis69 you need a day job

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Taylor, your song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in your song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

@thoughtbuffet

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker whoa…. Are your whole big enough to see out of on your KKK outfit?

The lyrics cut through my heart. The message is clear. All we need is love, respect unity to achieve peace and happiness. We are one.❤

@lucindaealy7127

2 жыл бұрын

Add to that needs list: police reform, policy reform, responsive federal legislation, federal voting legislation. Laws to protect African Americans.

@lucindaealy7127

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker Well, we know what we can find where you live B. Dunker.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@lucindaealy7127 *Nothing you could ever say to me will ever change the FACT that every name mentioned in Taylor's song was a CRIMINAL !!!*

that was the most powerful song i have heard in a very very long time, thankyou for sharing this with the world. i was in tears listening to every word you sang - i hope you go far in this competition, you are one very special individual

I'm so proud of him for writing this song and bringing attention to this horrible and devastating problem in America. It's time to rid the world of all the prejudices and injustice that has been going on for way too long.

@AndrewJackson456

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he should write one about a black person is 8000 times more likely to be murdered by another black person.. seems like that could be an under reported bigger problem in our communities

@CCCC-cb2ty

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewJackson456 No. Unacceptable to talk in facts. You must talk in the correct narrative.

@jonathanalemar4747

2 жыл бұрын

HOW DARE YOU SPEAK ABOUT FACTS - only opinions matter now … how rude of you 🙄

@oscarrodriguez8228

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewJackson456 hit the nail on the head!

@user-rm5qw2xs5i

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a song about the whole world coming together regardless of the color of our skin would be a better song choice instead of telling black kids they need to be scared of all white people and cops, when it reality only a small number are bad, just like how not all blacks are bad. The song he sang, yet sad, just seems to further divide.

Can someone please talk about the amount of courage he took to take this original song to American idol? And what would’ve happened if this is the song (or these kind of songs) played in mainstream radio? This is Grammy level award level. In a day and age where there could still be a possibility these stories can get gas lit by a segment of the population… yet he took the courage to take his most personal work to show the world in the hopes of changing hearts and minds so we can see, feel in someone else’s shoe. I haven’t been a cryer normally but I was wiping my tears with this song. I don’t want him to just win American idol… I want the mainstream industry and Hollywood give him a prime spotlight for him to create his own work.

@jurassicsushi

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Same here on the tears. Very deep emotional song.

@janetbenjamin7090

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 💯. True and very 😭

@OptimisticCynic715

2 жыл бұрын

He repeated the narrative to the brainwashed choir. He's not getting very far on talent. Looks like H.E.R. has had more success with original songs than divisive propaganda. Imagine if Taylor had actually done something original.

@bmorebamma

2 жыл бұрын

@@OptimisticCynic715 Ok Karen.

@Kmcheuk

2 жыл бұрын

@@OptimisticCynic715 I’m not sure how someone expressing the pain they went through in their entire life as a black person… the struggle black family went through is divisive. If anything, a song like this is where we connect and understand one another better. And he had the courage to sing his heart out even when people like you would then call his song as divisive propaganda. And please note that I’m not even a black person. It’s just that could really empathize and relate … and ask myself how I can do better so black boys and girls don’t die or at least feel safe in the country we live in. Or… are you saying their experience made you feel uncomfortable and therefore it’s easier to label it as divisive propaganda so you get a get out of jail free card from needing to examine what we can do better for ALL people in this country? That discomfort is real for a segment of this country and I acknowledge that. But I’d rather get real uncomfortable to try understand what black communities have gone through so they don’t have to go through hell anymore. Nobody deserves that if we all are truly created as equal human beings

This song is about the present life conditions we are living in. It made me cry. Thank you for sharing this song with all of us. Shout out from this black girl from Toronto.

@kevinboone2178

2 жыл бұрын

HEAR, here!

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*This song is about the VICTIMHOOD culture that WOKE liberal leftists are pushing. It made me PUKE. Thank you for NOT sharing the REAL violent crime statistics - because that would show that the REAL victims of violent crime are blacks vs. other blacks. Shout out from this white guy from Toronto.*

Lionel you are right. "Why do we still need a song like this in 2022. Its Disgusting" (referring to the fact that we still live in a day and age were this still happens) Taylor you are an absolute champion in my eyes. The words of this song cut deep. You keep writing and singing and I will listen every time.

As the mom of little black boys, this song made me cry but I thank you for that, I thank you for the courage and whilst I share Lionel's disgust, I thank you for your voice. The pockets thing really got me because I had just told my teenager, don't put your hands in your pockets. This world really needs some love.

@sharingwithhumans3994

2 жыл бұрын

I feel this. Mom to mom. Hugs.

@ALinn-vr3nl

2 жыл бұрын

I can't even imagine having to tell a child of mine he or she can't put their hands in their pockets. It got to me from a different, privileged place, because it's something that never occurred to me. Something that everyone needs to hear, because no one should have to live that way. Everyone should feel safe putting their hands in their pockets, going for a run, sleeping in their bed, and opening their door. Everyone. Yes, I completely agree with you, this world needs some love. I'm glad they put this talented, courageous, sensitive, and honest young man through. May we hear him singing this and more of his songs on the radio soon.

@LostJedi26

2 жыл бұрын

**hugs** And prayers. I come at this from the outside, some might say, but i hurt for what you and all other black people deal with every single day. I can't even put myself there... Every time something horrible happens, that we hear about ... I just cry inside. It's wrong. It's wrong and you deserve better and I wish so badly that it would just stop. I hear you, and I care. Praying for you and your little boys. And everyone.

@theblock2424

2 жыл бұрын

❤️✌️

@randomdude189

2 жыл бұрын

Keep that dad around and your children will statistically do better. If your baby daddy doesn’t stick around the chances of them going down bad paths is huge. You’re crying at a song about criminals that died due to poor choices. It’s insulting that you’d compare your kids to those types of people purely based on race. Your kids aren’t criminals so don’t let them ever be associated with any of that crap. This song is trash

Goosebumps. Stunning. I think his life changed tonight and the world will know his lyrics. WOW!

@JakeKoenig

21 күн бұрын

His KZread channel has just under 4k subs. Not sure if that's "life-changing," but I doubt it. And judging by his videos, everyone pretty much forgot about him as soon as he was eliminated from American Idol. I guess false narratives don't get you as far as they used to.

Wow. What a powerful song. It brought tears to my eyes. Someone please have this song recorded and played on the radio. Thank you for your talent and sharing it with all of us. You have a special gift. God bless you.

I've listened to this song several times in the last like half an hour. Just trying to comprehend how and why our world is so judgemental and hateful. It is horrifying and unacceptable for society to allow people to make an individual feel the pain that this song portrays. I am sharing this and praying that God's love will reach the people that are tormented by society because the color of their skin. Thank God for this man and his heart reaching out to us. God Bless you Taylor.

Awww I’m so happy for you Taylor ! I worked with him in 2018. He’s such amazing, uplifting, and happy man. So proud of you 👏🏼

One of the most moving and heartfelt auditions I’ve seen! Taylor is truly one of a kind

One of the most powerful and beautifully written originals ever sung on this show. MY GOD 💗

@JakeKoenig

Жыл бұрын

A powerful load of bullshit.

@imthebadguy3225

Жыл бұрын

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His lyrics will be thought-provoking for some, anger-producing for some, and emotion-evoking for those who have experienced or witnessed injustice.

@TheTexasViper

2 жыл бұрын

DID BLACK SLAVE OWNERS BEAT THEIR BLACK SLAVES? kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWl3tax7kqy2psY.html

@paigesdontfly

2 жыл бұрын

The second "Ahmad Arbery, you went for a run" left his lips, I was crying. And I cried through the whole song :/ such bullshit this is still relevant in 2022.

Congratulations Taylor! Proud to be part of your journey with "We Need More". Looking forward to seeing what's next for you!

This a true artist with a Powerful message! ❤

This song not only touched my soul but moved my spirit to want to help "move" this injustice and create much needed and long awaited change. Taylor Fagin, I can 'see' a Broadway show created around songs like this one. When I was watching you sing this with so much depth of emotion, my mind and imagination expanded and I literally saw an entire ensemble, much like "Rent", unfolding on stage. You said you were a writer and working on shows and that's what I saw. Please continue to write from your soul and help humanity heal. You are here for a higher purpose. Keep going. Keep moving. Keep shining onward. xoxo Diane

@AlexisCarterNotaryMentor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! We need it!

@Jazzgrl007

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. I agree whole heartedly. 💖🙏🏽💖

@skorpyo45

2 жыл бұрын

Truth Diane! Truth!

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Taylor's song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in his song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

@dianecarty1060

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker The best I can do for you D. Bunker, is to energetically send you kindness, empathy, love, and light. I will add you to my prayer bowl. All you have to do is open your souls window and receive... And if you're not ready that's okay. But love always wins. And light always overcomes the darkness. Be well and may peace be with you.

Probably one of the best, if not the best vocal audition that I’ve EVER heard. AGT contestant Nightbird singing “It’s ok” is right there as well. Just AMAZING!!!

This was a perfect example of true expression of artistry and putting a message in your music, Lionel put it so clear that he was going through this in the 60s and it was disgusting that we still need to hear this, what is progress?

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink.

@linnettemcneal8788

2 жыл бұрын

@Nick Ford are you concerned about white people killing white people. Guess not huh? Especially going in schools shooting up innocent children. Crime is crime. All races shoot their own race. Look it up get informed so you wont make this lame comments.

@VioletaFlow

2 жыл бұрын

@Nick Ford BOB crime is just like WOW crime (crimes of proximity) but doesn’t seem to bother you enough to flap your lips about. I’m guessing White lives don’t matter to you as much as Black lives do because here you are with your “concerns” about your fellow Americans. Thanks. 🙄🤓🙏🏾🤲🏾☝🏾❤️🕉

He literally spoke for the victims who couldn't speak for themselves. This was so needed. We know this song won't change a thang but you definitely felt our pain. #StopRacism #StopHate #Weneedmore

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Sorry - CONVICTED CRIMINALS are not "victims". Floyd is no more a "victim" than the cop who killed him - they are both convicted criminals !!! Grow the eff up !!!*

@gwendolynevans9613

2 жыл бұрын

I have hope that change will come. Hope British desire and desire drives change.

@gregorydryden7865

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why the incredibly high number of black on black gang killings are hardly mentioned? I was working with a young man the other day who was playing rap lyrics "I do drive by I make many mamas cry". This is such a horrible double standard because all murder is evil. it seems if you do a drive by as a black person and kill other black folks you become somewhat of a hero. I have rarely found those who truly care for the black community and quit making excuses for the influence of gangster rap lifestyle and try to steer these young men into a more positive direction. all murder is wrong if it is done by white or black, etc,

@calitvmedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorydryden7865 I can name alot of blk ppl who rap about stop the violence I can go all the way back to the temptations to kRS One . EPMD , Run DMC all the way up to common crazy Kanye west even snoop talks about stop the violence but I hear ya we need more as I hashtagged #WeNeedMore

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@calitvmedia *Perhaps I should write a song about all of the white School Shooters. They were also "victims" who were "innocently murdered by the cops" !!!! LOL.*

I’ve watched this countless times and each time I cry. The world needs to hear this. ❤️

This had me with tears streaming down my face! Having deep compassion for this beautiful man.

Damn! This song put a rock in my throat! It was so emotional, so raw, and such a reality check to listen to. We need more from this crazy talented artist. He is truly inspiring! ❤️

@shelley6746

2 жыл бұрын

That rock ended up in my throat…WOW I’m so happy to hear his story….STOP RACISM👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@heathernikki5734

2 жыл бұрын

@@shelley6746 😅😅🤣🤣🤣

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink!

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

@@shelley6746 Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink!

@ncorbin76

2 жыл бұрын

@Nick Ford you totally missed the broad piece of the spectrum. You focused your attention to one piece of it. Focus on the basis of why it happens in the first place.

I'm crying my eyes out... that was the most powerful audition I have ever witnessed. He's so talented. This song should go on a movie. He definitely talented and will succeed further now that the world has heard him. Someone will be calling for work....

Wow!!! This is what music is about. Expressing the inert most thoughts across the world with a meaningful message and a beautiful voice.

I started getting chills at the beginning of the first verse and started crying by the end of the first verse. What a powerful, heavy, beautiful work of art this is.

That was such a powerful and moving piece. His delivery is so grounded and so low key. I’m very excited that American Idol will afford him this opportunity to share his prodigious gifts with the world.

Absolutely amazing! So powerful and it’s all from this man’s heart! Bravo!👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾✊🏾🙏🏾❤️

His message made me smile that he had the confidence and determination to spread a message on a platform so big and it wasn’t filled with hate or anger but with love and pain and not just for us but for everyone we all need more and we all need love and understanding in this world if we open our hearts and open our minds the sky is the limit for the world and all people we all have had a battle some can still tell it and some can’t and that speaks volumes I’m a instant fan and I hope Americans everywhere are to

@TheTexasViper

2 жыл бұрын

DID BLACK SLAVE OWNERS BEAT THEIR SLAVES? kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWl3tax7kqy2psY.html

Wow. Such a powerful, poignant, profound song. So touching and so needed. Things must change. ❤️

I balled my eyes out the entire song. Thanks man! 🤪 Okay in all seriousness, you have a gift, and a purpose. So happy you chose to come on the show and we get to hear more of you!

Wow, just wow. I pride myself on controlling my emotions. But that was so powerful it bought a tear to my eye.

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink!

WOW what a powerful message, & an incredible song, you’re an amazing performer!! Good luck !!

"...and people tell me its the white man I should fear, but its my own kind doing all the killing here". -Tupac Shakur, from Only God Can Judge Me.

Thank You !!! People of America needed to Hear You...Thank You

We needed this...THIS IS TALENT, you Sir are an " Idol" already!!! Thank you for expressing our needs in such a powerful yet eloquent & melodic way. Thank you!

@glennsmith3303

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what we do not need. BLM is a hate group and mindset. How about a song on blacks being responsible parents and reinforcing hard work, morals,and giving back. Handouts are a bad thing, blacks need less not more

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Taylor's song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in his song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

POWERFUL......I am beyond moved.....Thank you Taylor Fagin.....🙏🏾✝️💜....... Your voice is so needed, what a blessing you are.....💜💜💜

Replaying this a million times! So good and pure! We need morrrrrre!!!

@charlesgerety1403

2 жыл бұрын

It's a joke

His song had me in tears. Lionel is right! It’s disgusting that we’re still dealing with this issue. I’m so totally fed up with racism, bigotry, and the injustices they proliferate.

This is such an amazing way to use one's talent, Taylor Fagins. I just love this show, and how the Judges helps the contestants.

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink! He's got no talent. Mediocre at best

What a powerful song from an incredible artist. Thank you, Taylor.

I was not prepared for this song…. I cried like a baby. This young man is beyond talented and I thank God for his contribution to humanity! May he continue to be guided on his journey 🙏🏾

Stopped me in my tracks, gave me chills. Powerful is right, I had to sit in silence for this. Thank you for letting this be heard.

Crying my eyes out. What a talented and amazing songwriter. His words and music cut to the core and spoke the reality of what so many kids have to deal with.

@kellyanderson7624

2 жыл бұрын

Except Ahmad Arbery was not jogging. He was running away trying not to get caught after committing a crime.

@gypsydeoriginal366

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyanderson7624 Sending you a hug. No doubt you need this. I’m mad at the person who hurt you. Nobody ever showed you love. God bless you.

@dale1159

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyanderson7624 what crime?

@kellyanderson7624

2 жыл бұрын

@@gypsydeoriginal366Learn FACTS.

@kellyanderson7624

2 жыл бұрын

@@dale1159 trespassing and burglary.

The words of that song tore through my soul. It was so real and still in 2022 so needed.

I'm still playing your original n still makes me crying. God be with u all the way. Hope for the best

Michael Kiwanuka “Cold Little Heart” playing at the end was so perfect

Real tears of sadness and joy because he feels like me. Just crushed, but trying to find a way to give us comfort and a voice. He is the Bestest of the Best! Incredible King! Thank you so much.

Just been crying to the season 20 auditions and this set me off again. So powerfully written, I hope his songs are heard far and wide ❤

Whether he makes it to the finals or not this aound will reach millions and that is what is important . Taylor you are truly blessed with an incredible gift of being a story teller and musical talent that our world needs more than ever.

Made me sit in silence and feel so many emotions. I pray his entire time on this show is just a show of his original work. Thank you Taylor for this. What a beautiful addition to Black History Month. Thank you so so very much for this.

@billysonlinesurveychannel8247

2 жыл бұрын

those emotions are called being brainwashed.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Not one single word of that song is actually TRUE !!! He merely made a song idolizing criminals, drug dealers, and drug abusers - way to go !!!*

@gypsydeoriginal366

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker Sending you a hug. No doubt you need this. I’m mad at the person who hurt you. Nobody ever showed you love. God bless you.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@gypsydeoriginal366 *Ok - this coming from a Passive-Aggressive coward on the internet who thinks they know me !!! You don't know me.* *This singer (and those like him) is the reason why America is falling. When a society (or a segment of society) collectively resorts to Idolizing and Memorializing Criminals, that society is doomed to eventually fail !!!*

@gypsydeoriginal366

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker I’m a Republican who watches Fox News just like you. But what do you get from attacking a man about a song he wrote? What’s next? fight the Christians for singing about God and Jesus? Let it go my brother. Let this set you free. Make a positive impact in the world. You live for conflict. Aren’t you tired yet? Aren’t you tired?

WOW! Not just for the song , but also that we still need songs like this. Beautifully haunting.

Wow man this is deep.. it's crazy because alot of us have the same feelings on these matters but we don't know how to express them exactly... I think this song took the emotions and words out of all of us. We all agree and needed to hear this

I got cold chills listening to you. Not only do you have a rare talent signing but writing your own music

As an uncle to biracial nieces and nephews, this gutted me… so raw and pure. Love this artist.

@dledge1080

2 жыл бұрын

You obviously dont care enough to look into anything so your virtue signal is fake. He wasnt jogging, or running, he was casing out the home. She was a victim tho, of her boyfriend shoo ting at the pol ice while she stood next to him. Also interra cial viol ence is 90% B on W. A cop is 18x more likely to be kil led by a B than they are to ki ll an unarmed B... The more you know... Stop falling for fake news and do some homework.

@Whatshaname

2 жыл бұрын

@@dledge1080 no proof of that AT ALL! Besides casing isn’t a crime! Murder is, bye bye to those murderers. You can Shut up. Don’t bother to comment, I don’t get alerts.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@Whatshaname *Yes, there is proof of what he said - you just don't want to see it - because you want to remain willfully IGNORANT !!!* *True, "casing" isn't a crime, however, it is enough evidence to convict a perp of a crime once the crime has been committed. Also, casing involving 3 or more people is a crime called CONSPIRACY !!!*

I wish that many who feel the pain of those who died under these circumstances could do as good a job healing themselves and their communities through their artistry. The pain we all felt as Taylor sang touched everyone. You have to change people's hearts before you can change their minds and that's what true artistry does.

@seedaholicgardens9085

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!

@dubuis69

2 жыл бұрын

Stop polishing turds... Your hands stink!

@todayicelebrateme

2 жыл бұрын

@@dubuis69 Turds? Who are turds??

@ALinn-vr3nl

2 жыл бұрын

@@todayicelebrateme Agreed. I reported his disgusting, hateful, bullying comment.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@ALinn-vr3nl *Taylor, your song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in your song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

I can't get enough of this guy. Thank you sir so much. Stay with the source. Stay you are. Please continue to share what's impressed upon you to share. GOD bless.

Man! Where has this guy been? We need music like this. Meaning, Power, dignity.

@JakeKoenig

21 күн бұрын

People probably fact-checked his lyrics and realized it was total BS from start to finish.

TAYLOR FAGIN'S song was much needed! It was uplifting, creative, artistic, and hopefully unifying! As a black man, this hit too close to home! I teared up instantly. My own mom didn't know why I was gonna walk to the store and it was only 9:45PM at night. The store is literally a 15 minute walk there and back. And it's sad that my mom and so many black parents and children have to worry about walking outside as soon as it gets dark or even before the sunrise. HIM and NICOLINA should've gotten that PLATINUM TICKET!

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

*Taylor, your song has inspired me !!! I am currently writing a song in SUPPORT OF all of the poor, misunderstood white School Shooters who were tragically "murdered by the cops". They were also "victims" too ---- RIGHT ??? LOL.* *I mean -- all of the names mentioned in your song were CRIMINALS at the time of their death - so there is no difference --- RIGHT ???*

@yvonnejohnson1294

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏾

@Autumn-Rain

2 жыл бұрын

They’ve been the best contestants so far!

@larryj6309

2 жыл бұрын

@@D.Bunker The BLACK PEOPLE that was mentioned on Taylor's song were INNOCENT and GUNNED DOWN UNJUSTLY. But yet, YOU want to GLORIFY some of the WHITE PEOPLE who KILLED OTHERS in MASS SHOOTINGS! THAT'S SO BACKWARDS. It's actually sad and PATHETIC. YOUR PERSPECTIVE AND OPINION IS HATEFUL & RACIST.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryj6309 *Every single name mentioned in Taylor's song was in fact a CRIMINAL - get over it !!!*

This song outdoes all the protests I witnessed. Someone please make a deserving video to this

@kellyanderson7624

2 жыл бұрын

The protests were stupid because the "story" the news told isn't even true. People need to learn FACTS before singing a song.

@D.Bunker

2 жыл бұрын

"protests" ~ *SMH. Clearly you meant to say "RIOTS" !!!*

Of all the auditions this year, this is the only one I keep rewatching and tearing up every time.

Full body chills. He was meant to be a storyteller.

"They need more"!! YES SIR!! Beautiful and heartbreaking. ♥

a puddle of tears. This spoke to my soul..

stunned & speechless. so powerful. re-listened to this many times with just a critical ear towards the songwriting and performance and it's just a work of genius art on top of it. if this song doesn't become something memoralized for all time it's a crime. this man reminds me of the genius of tyler perry but 10x's more talented. i want to see him go far - not particularly in this competition but in life and that his message in all forms of his art are widely public. he has things to say we all need to hear and as katie put it so well - the best activism has always come from art.

I need some record label to sign Taylor and make this a real song. This needs to be blared on every radio station, streaming platform, internet channel - EVERYWHERE. This is the definition of an ARTIST. The fact that he articulated this into musical form, with a real message - this is music.

I really hope this wasn’t just a performative inclusion on American idols part, we need to hear his story. Please don’t just cut him in the next phase. This was powerful & more of what we need to hear, what society needs to hear. More of this.

I’m on my 5th time watching. I can’t get enough. This man is absolutely impeccable and beautiful 🥰

With all do respect, most of the world hasn’t a clue about the death of Breonna Taylor or her overnight guest. Her overnight guest shot first. “He didn’t know who was trying to come in”. Even more of a reason to not start shooting a gun.

HE NEEDS TO BE HEARD! THIS DESERVES MORE THAN A MILLION VIEWS

Thank you Katy, Luke & Lionel for putting Taylor Fagins through & Taylor what an amazing awesome song writer you are & what a moving voice and performance you did by writing this song and singing it for the rest of the world to hear so hopefully we all start to listen and make changes for the better In this world 🌎 we all live in, you had me in tears 😢 listening to you & I know I will definitely be listening to this a few more times today ❤ thank you hope you go all the way through and please Keep up the awesome song writing and the beautiful voice you have to go with it 💙 ❤ Amazing 👏 job 👏👏👏

Taylor at the piano, emotional, interesting lyric. Deep! Perfect for #bhm we remember. The judges look mesmerized. Def original. Touching and thought-provoking. That bridge was powerful vocally and emotionally. "We Need More"

This has me in tears, it's the truth. Thanks for putting what we feel into song.

Omgg... This song hit's home it brought tears to my eye's. Beautiful song please keep writing 🙏🏾🖤