As kind of a bucket list thing, I took all of my kids to his concert summer 2023 at Ste Michelle winery. A couple of them I don't get to see often, but the timing was perfect. I made tie dyed tshirts and we all went as a group in our shirts. Why Michael Franti? Because he's a soul that the world needs, more than ever. His concerts are soothing, fun, and uplifting. Every single person that's never heard of him prior to going to his concert with me falls in love with him. His music and he are that powerful.
Michael Franti and Spearhead are by FAR the best concert I have ever attended..his charisma, charm and the chemistry he creates with his audience is untouchable...
Here in 2024. Was thinking about a song I loved, and it took me a while to remember it, this is it! Beautiful and soulful, I am surprised few around me know it.
My favourite musician by far. Combining awesome music and lyrics. It's so powerful, I don't listen to his music I feel it. It's deep, it's positive and I love it. He and the people who listen to him are making the world a better place. Thank you!
I am a HUGE Michael Franti fan, and this is one of my favorite songs by him. So awesome!! It is great to know that there are still musicians out there like Michael that make music that actually is meaningful and hopeful, and break away from the typical mainstream junk music like Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, etc.
“NEVER GIVE UP No matter what is going on Never give up Develop the heart Too much energy in your country Is spent developing the mind Instead of the heart Be compassionate Not just to your friends But to everyone Be compassionate Work for peace In your heart and in the world Work for peace And I say again Never give up No matter what is going on around you Never give up”
Believe me when I say I am cognizant of how absurd this sounds, coming from some middle class white chick who has never known these kinds of struggles, but this is kind of how I feel about the world these days. I believe we can do better, and I want to believe that we *will*... but it's hard not to give up sometimes. Thanks for writing this song and making this video, and just... reminding me that I'm not alone in this strange twilight world of hope and despair in which I find myself from time to time.
I am 53 and bought tickets to his earthquake relief concert in Napa for 4, he is so awesome with all his messages and what he did for the kids at the concert, rocked my heart..someone needs to bring a change about, love him!
coming from a half chinese half mexican, fuck the liberal ideology that tells you your voice is less important because of where you come from. its not absurd because your white or whatever, be you, damn...
It's actually not necessarily always liberals who make me feel absurd for taking the state of the world so personally. It can be anyone who wants me to shut up about it.
I just recently came across Michael Franti and when i find someone that sings a song i like, i tend to search and look around for other songs to see if i can consider listening to them. Micahel Franti just struck me in a second with inspiration, happiness, hope, love, and care. Im glad to be listening to this and many of his other songs with all the viewers who have a great taste in music
A spirtual teacher for the 21st century. The power of music is a wonderful healing medium. I saw him play in Arizona in 2008. Remember people in Love,Light and Twinkles You Are Loved Always Andrea xx "Live in your heart not your head"
I'm an old man living alone in America... no family... no money... no friends... but this song tears my heart out. If I want a good cry... I listen....
If you play this version before the other one and you are going through it. It’s a journey. This version brings the tears and the remote control version brings on the motivation. I love Michael Franti because he’s the same in person in real life. A complete empath. He carries all of our hurt. A huge weight. He can’t help us all but his music is his way of trying to. What a sweetheart that guy is. So happy for him and his family.
I'm a 40 year old Love child born in 69 here in the bay area .. why am I just now learning of you? ..I'm caught here , listeing to song after song .. yet must wake up at 6 am to rouse my son for school . So far all I can say is you are beautiful. Your songs speak well for those of us like me , born a hippy love child in the city by the bay.. Peace be with you. Trish
30 years since the fall of the berlin wall. Independent of the reason you came here, you did so because you have a good heart. Love this man and his positivity, great song!
Michael did a fund raiser at my son's home last nite and HE WAS GREAT, he had everyone there singing and dancing all evening, even my wife and me, which is just short of a miracle. Thanks Michael....
I love this song so much! We need more artists like Michael Franti who actually has meaning to their songs other than just meaningless crap. He's deffinitly one Artist who highly underlistened to in America!
This song goes out to my cycling friend Daniel in Uganda. His country is in an uproar. Michael Franti, Daniel cycles across Africa trying to spread the word of peace. I just introduced him to this video because that is how it speaks to me.
This song changed my life & heart ❤️ 💙 It's one of those things once you do there's is no going back. Thank you from a paraplegic guy in Colorado thank you.
Michael is a shining light in a dark and divided world. I believe he has realized his purpose here and it is to shine his light as bright as possible in hopes of lighting the way for the rest of us to realize our potential and purpose here on Earth. I love this man like a brother even though I have never met him. My girl had a chance to meet him and he was genuine in every way. The world needs more souls like Michael Franti!
One of the best songs I have ever heard. Very deep and has meaning behind the words. It's good to see artists like Michael Franti are spreading positive messages across the globe. Great video as well. Keep up the good work Michael.
A very powerful and beautiful song. I felt every word of it. It's good to see musicians who are trying to open the worlds eyes for the greater good. Loving your music Michael. *tissues please*
Michael Franti played for one hour before Carlos Santana's show in San Antonio, Tx., yesterday. He moved the crowd with his powerful voice and beautiful songs! I'm lucky to have been there!
Thank you so much, Michael - from the deep of my Heart & my Soul - for this song, -for your expression from your Heart! 💙✨🙏✨💙 You put word & music on what I'm feeling, -what I need to cry out to the world 2021, -what I need to release! 💔 I can't stop crying... 💦 Your song also gives me hope & strength! I'm not alone... 🕊🌿🌍🌿🕊 -my deepest & highest wish in my lifetime is peace on Earth - that we all wake up! Thank You !! ❤️
Beautiful song and heartfelt video. We are ALL connected w/ the need and desire to be loved, understood and accepted for who we are. I love Michael for so many reasons, he brings ppl together w/ his music n his messages, he sheds light on what's going on in the world, he's for humanity, he's full of love~ 💞 He is my "goto" when I'm feeling down and he Always lifts me up again w/ his music. In my opinion he is one of the *Greatest men alive.* I am so thankful for him and the songs that he has created, out of the music that is in his AMAZING HEART!!! His cup runneth over...Much Love~ 🌬🙏🏻💗🙂🙌🏻✨✌🏻
Takes a village to raise a child and takes a world of people united to make a change. One toothpick is broken easily, a bundle of 50, not so easy, unite to make a change, my grandchildren's lives are counting on all you good people, make a change.
We, as a world need to keep protesting and letting "them" know we will not give up and keep working on making this a better place to live. We need to stick together and love each other and never give up. We are one.
This song/video is amazing. Despite all the pain, destruction, etc. he is sending out a message of hope. If only we could all be this positive, we might actually see some changes in the world...
I love this. If we could just bottle Michael up and carry him around with us each day.... Stop and share him with everyone we pass that needs uplifting - the world would be a better place. We can - by helping and caring for those around us, even if it's something as small as sharing a smile.
After a day like I've had today, Franti is just what the doctor ordered. I felt like breaking oh so many dishes because of the bunch at work then watched this...not completly calmer but so much better. Don't be mad, just listen to Franti and realize even if the world feels like its going to fall right on you, you have 6+ billion other shoulders to help!
Its a interesting point that artist do not get traction on commercial radio but "talent " get it all day long. Perhaps the world would be a better place if we gave more air time to artist who say it very simply; "don't give up on me and I won't give up on you"
Michael my friend how are you brother ? I thought you might like to know that i am a really big environmental frick, as such i am developing some new products that are all natural, created from material that exist everywhere, most everywhere. It is a product that would end up in landfill and we don't want that, right. I'm not asking you for anything, as i'm pretty sure that's not going to happen ? It's not a quick fix, though over time it could be part of the solution of cutting down 1/2 million trees per day, ouch. And your music helps me see tomorrow, today. You might want to stay in contact, though, because with or without your help, i will make a difference, and the world well better for it. Big things have small beginnings. Love you bro,
I don't leave too many comments but I feel like I gatta on this one... brings tears to my eyes everytime, I hope you all never give up, and the ones that have I hope you find your way because the world needs every last one of us...
Thank you Mr. Franti. This is truly in the very best tradition of musical artistry. My deepest regards and respectt. We are a union. Perhaps small. But we are a union.
It is thru our hearts that we speak to the world... keep your heart open to humanity. Every one of us is beautiful. If only we realized the impact each of us has on one another. A simple smile can change the course of history.
This song so touching! I love Michael Franti, the other night he preformed in my town and it was amazing, he is such a kind person, and i amazing musician! Thumbs up if you agree!
It is so true this world will only continue to keep getting worse unless we all do something to stop the suffering, pain, and hatred! WE LEARN TO LOVE EVERYONE AND LIVE PEACEFULLY WITH COMPASSION FOR ALL~ Bravo MICHAEL FRANTI* hugsssssssssss UNITED
we need more artists like this today, artists that speak for peace instead of idiots singin about trivial matters like partyin all day. people are tired of all the hate in the world even though they dont want to admit it. we are in need of peace
I know! I like this song, not for the music or the way he sings this (although I like that part too), I like this song because of the message it sends! The first time I listened to this song, I cried because the message in the song is so strong! GOD BLESS ALL!
very sadly beautiful... tears.... I dont know how we are going to turn it all around.... are there enough of us... is there time? so much misery in this world. hey world what you say? should we stick around for another day or two?
only to stop until it is a tree. towering above all others. holding him up upon his limbs, and like a king shall he be rewarded for being who he is, and not another fake smile for the ocean to wash away.
"Hey world, what you say, Should I stick around for another day or two? Don't give up on me, I won't give up on you. Just believe in me like I believe in you." Sometimes hope, and faith, are the only things that we have to hold onto in this life. So why can't we all just get along and be free?
Wow, just came back to this song for the first time in about a month, feeling down and needed some hope. And I come back to see that 29 beautiful people feel the same that I do, I don't think i've ever had that many people agree on something in my life, I love you all...
Michael Franti has a beautiful mind. Speak life every day. See a better world with your eyes, help build a better world with your hands, let your feet take you to the good earth and keep listening to artists like this one. Give G_d the glory for your actions and let your actions be glorious. Blessings!
A Spiritual teacher for the 21st century Music is a powerful healing medium. Remember people In Love,Light and Twinkles You Are Loved Always. "Live by Your Heart not Your Head"
Oh my. I am awestruck. This powerful messaged should be broadcasted on every TV and Radio station around the world. I get it, he gets it...why cant everyone else! Thank You Michael!
just saw this guys video on MTV and thought it was ben harper, then looked up the lyrics...fell in love with the words and how much meaning he has in his face. You can tell he sees the pain of this earth
I just ran across him a week or two ago.. his "Say Hey, I love you" song is wonderful.. listened to a couple on youtube.. also liked this one. I say.. just check them all out. He seems like a very talented artist with his heart in the right place.
