I haven't listened to this since I was a teen. I'm almost 30 and remembered this poem just triggered by the word captain. Thank you for holding such an impact with your words
I love that I found Levi the poet through in the midst of lions so long ago man i feel old, When I played a show with them back in the day (We were not a Christian band) I was going to write a pretty long thing about you and how your art helped me in a ton of ways, but it'll be way to long I'm just going to email you Levi read it whenever mane.
I've met him twice and he's totally chill. It's quite startling actually how he goes from this demented and raw type of emotion to just a calm, cool dude.
I've been listening to Levi since I was young, dumb, and running the streets. You literally helped me so much when I was a kid doing stupid kid shit. And this poem right here hits home so hard. Especially to this day.
this came up in a playlist tonight. tonight I'm sitting in my own studio apartment a thousand miles away from the farm house where I first heard this ten years ago. in the last six months I survived an intentional overdose and a winter of homelessness in the midwest. and now that 18 year old version of me laying on the floor listening to this while feeling like there's no way out is so far away. I never have to go back there and the people who hurt me can never touch me again. ❤
You don't even have to understand his situation or feel what he feels to appreciate this. It's honesty and it's vulnerability and it's beauty. Amazing.
I think my favorite part of all of his poems is that it reminds me that I'm not the only person in this world messed up. Like it reminds me I'm normal though I'm messed up. Thank you Levi. Seriously.
Levi you are one of my biggest heroes. I wish I had this gift that God has blessed you with. I'm glad you do. You are a blessing to a lot of people. Keep living for Him and I promise He will continue to bless you.
never realized how much rhythm he puts into his poetry til i tried drumming to it. it's ridiculous. i can keep a good beat and the poem sounds insane, and how it matches up is just amazing. levi is just that much more talented than i already thought.
This brings me to tears every time. I've never heard anyone write so many songs I relate to so fully and in a delivery that comes from my heart. Thank you for portraying the beauty of Christ and the pain He endured for the the pain we put ourselves through every day. To him who is able to do immensely more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Litterslly same as the last comment, haven't listened since I was 15-16 and remembered when someone posted hobo Johnson and said the word captain lol The part that always has been stuck in my head is the riff about "I'll buy two packs for the two days I'm away" and "I drink a little to forget the fact that I've been drinking a little..." these hold such heavy meaning to me now to realize how much of a mess my mind is
ohhh yeah, I love LISTENER. I've been on that train for a while, so it was actually through him that I wanted to find more spoken word artists. I'm so glad I found Levi though!
He's expressing what he feels. Honestly, if you look at it, the way he moves and speaks all shows that he loves doing what he does. And he's amazing at it. No one said you had to like it, but next time don't listen to the words he's saying, listen to what he's saying inbetween the lines. It's called abstract poetry, we're not suppose to exactly know what he's talking about. What he's saying, means something to him. Give it a chance, listen.
Also, if you're ever in Seattle I'm sure people would go and see you, I would. See inside most people there's a poet but what you're doing is inspiring them to let loose that inner poet. I write poetry and somedays i feel like i just want to scream it to the 7 seas but not till now i know that it can sound beautiful. It's not just screams as my mother says, it's flowing art with actual meaning. Kudos Levi, you're a amazing poet. I hope to meet you someday, you've inspired me.
False teacher, someone said? Na, there's rather an important difference between a poet and a teacher. I certainly find it hard to find Levi in any way false.
dude, i heard about you from In the Midst of Lions! and im so glad, because your works have so much meaning that people are able to relate too. thanks for being bold
Your writing inspires me, YOU inspire me! Keep doing what your doing cause I don't know what I would do without you. I don't know how I did it before I found you!
you make me want to scream and rail all I've got for the glory of Jesus too...keep doin' what you're doin' brother. The world needs more passionate people like you
If you've never gotten a chance to see Levi live its a must. He is such a great guy and he is going to go far in life, a real servant of God. Make sure and support him if he makes it to your area, he's got some legit CD's and awesome shirts too! We love you in SWFL Levi! Come back soon!
This guy has a huge heart for The Lord. No, he is not a false teacher lol. Yes, he's pretty great at having his own style, but just because he gets into the poems he recites, doesn't mean he is a false teacher. Watch some of the interviews he's in.. "False teacher" couldn't be farther from the truth @morgantaylorbaby @crashoveride
