This is a victory for your life! God knows it and it's marked. Congratulations! Anything is possible sometimes we must fight the battle. God bless you.
crazy to think I grew up to this album. Every song used to get me through the hardest times and the best! It fills me with so much nostalgia, the songs are not only good but also deep. Very underrated and empowering. Thank you, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, for giving me and everyone out there this gift.
I listened to this song repetitively during my undergrad. I revisited it when I was struggling to complete my master's degree while recovering from a c-section. I am now listening to it tonight while completing my admissions essay to the Ph.D. program of my dreams.
As of April 25th, 2015 I'm debt free. After 5 years of living in cheap studio apartments looking up at the ceiling saying to myself I will not die here. I missed a few weddings, graduations, weekend get aways, concerts nothing back breaking but fun things. Didn't get to many calls back from the ladies after they knew I was in a studio and rocked a bus pass. (I don't blame them one bit.) That one hurt the most, 30 plus years old, single, no degree, working my ass off. I had a goal but I swear in the thick of it, it's not pretty at times all I saw was failure. I wish I could say ... man this song got me through it but I didn't find it until I was "So damn close I could taste it" while fighting to be debt free doesn't quite equate to becoming a rapper. Drive is drive... "This is my life...my arena." It helped me shake the shame off the other disappointing areas in life. I rock this in the gym. I rock this walking home from the bus stop, I rock this with bags of groceries in my hands. One day I will rock this in my truck, I will rock this in my Condo, I'll be thinking of this when get my bachelors. "A life lived for art is never wasted" Art can be anything & anything can be beautiful... this is the most inspiring song I've ever heard. This song so underrated.
+Rand Hooks I also really like it because it's so opposite what you usually get from hip hop which usually tells you to struggle while you sell drugs or pimp women, it speaks hard work which is more valuable than any chain.
Listened to this on repeat on my first day of 8th grade and my mom would walk me to school at 6am just to get school at 8am I didn’t listen to this song for 5 years. Today my mom walked me to school for my final day of 12th grade.... I put this song on repeat . Held back the tears ♥️
This morning, 6:30 and the sun isn’t even reflecting off the clouds, I finally heard this song. I’ve been depressed and listening to this album all the time to try to go back to 2013 because I was happy then. But at the end he says “the moment is now, can’t get it back(from the grave)”. When he said that, I felt the last grip on 2013 die for me. I felt it in my chest and behind my eyes. The moment is now, and I can’t get that time in my life back. Not sure how this will affect me later but we’ll see
This Man's lyrics, which are raw and honest poetry, have not only helped me through my addiction when I broke down crying on the interstate listening to his music but inspired me to get help. When I was in rehab I would play his songs regularly and everybody would always sing along. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." Amen.
I'm 25 now. I have listened to you since you were known as Professor Macklemore. Open Your Eyes was the album that put me on. Can't believe how fast time flies. Thank you for inspiring me, man. Much love man, thank you for helping me get through this crazy ass journey that we all call LIFE.
This song, even after all these years still give me goosebumps. Massively underrated. Ten thousand times better than any of the shit they play on the radio today.
I listened to this song while working on my college applications, and now, seven years later, I am still listening to it as I complete my graduate school applications.
So I've always heard about how good "The Heist" is, but I never gave it a chance. I was kinda sour because it beat out Good Kid M.A.A.D. City for Best rap album 2012. Listening to this song now, this album, it's honestly just that good. Why did I wait to long to find this gem? I honestly hope this album gets all the love it deserves. The Heist.
I remember listening to can’t hold us all the time when I was little, now I’m going back and listening to the whole album, I’m kinda mad I missed out on these bangers
Uh I hope that God decides to talk through him That the people decide to walk with him Regardless of pitchfork cosigns I've jumped Make sure the soundman doesn't cockblock the drums Let the snare knock the air right out of your lungs And those words be the oxygen Just breathe Amen, regardless I'mma say it Felt like I got signed the day that I got an agent Got an iTunes check, shit man I'm paying rent About damn time that I got out of my basement About damn time I got around the country and I hit these stages I was made to slay them Ten thousand hours I'm so damn close I can taste it On some Malcolm Gladwell, David-Bowie-meets-Kanye shit This is dedication A life lived for art is never a life wasted Ten thousand Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands Ten thousand hands, they carry me Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands Ten thousand hands, they carry me Now, now, now This is my world, this is my arena The TV told me something different I didn't believe it I stand here in front of you today all because of an idea I could be who I wanted if I could see my potential And I know that one day I'mma be him Put the gloves on, sparring with my ego Everyone's greatest obstacle, I beat 'em Celebrate that achievement Got some attachments, some baggage I'm actually working on leaving See, I observed Escher I love Basquiat I watched Keith Haring You see I study art The greats weren't great because at birth they could paint The greats were great because they paint a lot I will not be a statistic Just let me be No child left behind, that's the American scheme I make my living off of words And do what I love for work And got around 980 on my SATs Take that system, what did you expect? Generation of kids choosing love over a desk You put those hours in and look at what you get Nothing that you can hold, but everything that it is Ten thousand Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands Ten thousand hands, they carry me Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands Ten thousand hands, they carry me Same shit, different day, same struggle Slow motion as time slips through my knuckles Nothing beautiful about it, no light at the tunnel For the people that put the passion before them being comfortable Raw, unmedicated heart no substitute Banging on table tops, no subs to toot I'm feeling better than ever man, what is up with you? Scraping my knuckles, I'm battling with some drug abuse I lost another friend, got another call from a sister And I speak for the people that share that struggle too Like they got something bruised My only rehabilitation was the sweat, tears and blood when up in the booth... It's the part of the show Where it all fades away When the lights go to black And the band leaves the stage And you wanted an encore But there's no encore today 'Cause the moment is now Can't get it back from the grave Part of the show It all fades away Lights go to black Band leaves the stage You wanted an encore But there's no encore today 'Cause the moment is now Can't get it back from the grave Welcome to the heist [5x]
one of the most underrated albums ever made…. So damn crisp and fresh, cutting edge, pinkfloyd meets a modern day lyrical genius. Some moments in life all u can do is sit back breathe and just listen,,,, this album is that moment. Respect
This songs ( the heist album) gives me nostaglia. Hard to believe I listened to this when to this album when I was abt 10 yrs old I believe Honestly I went thrugh the roughest time of my life sand this song whenever i listen to it I love the feeling i can't describe it.
2 July 2016, Gonna see Macklemore and Lewis in France, takin the kids, they love him and his music and videos. . . . But first, headin downtown! Greetings from Germany!
No it didnt, it only came out of nowhere if you lived in the UK,NZ and oz had a year before the uk at large before they knew anything about it ..too busy listening to modern Eminem
You have “Always” been my inspiration. Been through allot. Music helps me mentally,physically on the daily. I’m an artist that haven’t made it big, but I wanna help people going through pain.🙏🏻 Your art has helped me on the daily. I appreciate you Macklemore.
First song on the Heist CD we loved you on the tv during chores at the youth treatment centre. You helped each and everyone of us. Long live Macklemore -@
Oh man, this one takes me back to the Summer break lake trips I'd take with my friends during high school. Get up, swim, shower, then play our 3DS's in the RV while listening to this album. Good times...
Recently I was driving home from work and randomly this album crossed my mind and since that moment I’ve been listening to it start to finish for the last week, this album is a masterpiece.. he does not get enough credit for his writing at all not to mention that every song has a different sound and each song is memorable . I hope he comes back with an album like this but if not I’m happy we’ve got this one forever 🤘🏻
This song put my a$$ in the gym and got me to Box and train everyday. When no one believed in me, this song gave me hope that if I put in my 10,000 hours I could be great. Never give up...10,000 hours.
bro at night you see the stars those are legends who died like juice wrld avicii and MJ and XX those people they carry me just like the song like if agree
I joined the marine corps and bc of the virus i couldn’t come home after boot camp instead i was sent straight to infantry training. When I leave and finally get my leave I’ll be playing this damn song.
This feels Real, Especially when U Sacrificed / Put in 10,000 Hours of Your Life into what u Love. Sh** Feels Like 10,000 Hours. Life goes on tho. There is Still More to Come. The Greats were Greats becuz They (You) Chose to be GREAT. Be (You) Live Yo Life. (Live A Great Life) God with Us ✨ All
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Criminally underrated.
One of his best.
I wish we got a video.
@@mikavandergun500 aaaaa
No vdeo equals pure concious thought ..
as of today 10-22-19 I have 10,950 hours of sobriety. 10,000 hands carried me. thank you Mac
This is a victory for your life! God knows it and it's marked. Congratulations! Anything is possible sometimes we must fight the battle. God bless you.
I’m so happy for you, congrats man!
Congrats man
Ayyyyyy good job you still sober
still sober?
"The greats werent great because at birth they could paint, the greats were great because they paint a lot". One of my favorite lines in all music
+Elliot Kettle
Agreed!
Yep!
+Elliot Kettle yaaaasss, mine too!
it's pay not paint, isn't it?
Weirdo Kate its paint
one of the most underrated songs ever made you cannot tell me otherwise
So true, makes me sad that I'll probably forget about this tune somewhere down the line, forgot about it for years til the other day in fairness
The whole album is underrated, I am so happy that this album was the ONLY album I grew up with. I learned alot from it too
That’s why Bieber felt the need to rip it off
I can though
I sure can.
crazy to think I grew up to this album. Every song used to get me through the hardest times and the best! It fills me with so much nostalgia, the songs are not only good but also deep. Very underrated and empowering. Thank you, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, for giving me and everyone out there this gift.
Easily we can be good friends,friends i grew up With that album too
I listened to this song repetitively during my undergrad. I revisited it when I was struggling to complete my master's degree while recovering from a c-section. I am now listening to it tonight while completing my admissions essay to the Ph.D. program of my dreams.
How did it go?
Same :) Excpet I'm just at the Masters now, but I'll for sure be back here for my PhD!
same!! and then blasted victory lap once i graduated and was leaving the graduation ceremony
😅
As of April 25th, 2015 I'm debt free. After 5 years of living in cheap studio apartments looking up at the ceiling saying to myself I will not die here. I missed a few weddings, graduations, weekend get aways, concerts nothing back breaking but fun things. Didn't get to many calls back from the ladies after they knew I was in a studio and rocked a bus pass. (I don't blame them one bit.) That one hurt the most, 30 plus years old, single, no degree, working my ass off. I had a goal but I swear in the thick of it, it's not pretty at times all I saw was failure. I wish I could say ... man this song got me through it but I didn't find it until I was "So damn close I could taste it" while fighting to be debt free doesn't quite equate to becoming a rapper. Drive is drive... "This is my life...my arena." It helped me shake the shame off the other disappointing areas in life.
I rock this in the gym. I rock this walking home from the bus stop, I rock this with bags of groceries in my hands. One day I will rock this in my truck, I will rock this in my Condo, I'll be thinking of this when get my bachelors. "A life lived for art is never wasted" Art can be anything & anything can be beautiful... this is the most inspiring song I've ever heard. This song so underrated.
+Rand Hooks I felt the same inspiration friend, stay strong persevere!
+Rand Hooks I also really like it because it's so opposite what you usually get from hip hop which usually tells you to struggle while you sell drugs or pimp women, it speaks hard work which is more valuable than any chain.
couldn't agree more!
Rand Hooks good for you man you can do all things I'm happy to here this :)
Rand Hooks I aplaud you sir.
A life lived for art is never a life wasted
10.000!
Listened to this on repeat on my first day of 8th grade and my mom would walk me to school at 6am just to get school at 8am
I didn’t listen to this song for 5 years.
Today my mom walked me to school for my final day of 12th grade.... I put this song on repeat . Held back the tears ♥️
NoLimitAA3 thats sweet :)
Thank you for that.
I totally feel that rn
o7
This morning, 6:30 and the sun isn’t even reflecting off the clouds, I finally heard this song. I’ve been depressed and listening to this album all the time to try to go back to 2013 because I was happy then. But at the end he says “the moment is now, can’t get it back(from the grave)”. When he said that, I felt the last grip on 2013 die for me. I felt it in my chest and behind my eyes. The moment is now, and I can’t get that time in my life back. Not sure how this will affect me later but we’ll see
Jesse Groomes keep pushing g
This album is madly under appreciated, can't hold us and thrift shop get all the fame...the whole album is a great piece of art.
A LIFE DEDICATED TO ART IS NEVER A LIFE WASTED!
I thought it was a a life lived for art..
One of Macklemore’s best for sure
“Generation of kids choosing love over a desk” “I’m making my living off of words and do what I love for work” two of my favourite lines 💛
Yesss 💕
This Man's lyrics, which are raw and honest poetry, have not only helped me through my addiction when I broke down crying on the interstate listening to his music but inspired me to get help. When I was in rehab I would play his songs regularly and everybody would always sing along. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." Amen.
The first ever album i ever bought. Nostalgic ;)
Are you 8 years old?
I got this for Xmas loved the album at the time
One of my first too!
Bro same this albun made my life
same here bro
I'm 25 now. I have listened to you since you were known as Professor Macklemore. Open Your Eyes was the album that put me on. Can't believe how fast time flies. Thank you for inspiring me, man. Much love man, thank you for helping me get through this crazy ass journey that we all call LIFE.
this was the first album i've ever bought and i still love it
This song, even after all these years still give me goosebumps. Massively underrated. Ten thousand times better than any of the shit they play on the radio today.
❤ 0:28 Breathe thank you from Canada. Thank you for your music.
I listened to this song while working on my college applications, and now, seven years later, I am still listening to it as I complete my graduate school applications.
So I've always heard about how good "The Heist" is, but I never gave it a chance. I was kinda sour because it beat out Good Kid M.A.A.D. City for Best rap album 2012.
Listening to this song now, this album, it's honestly just that good. Why did I wait to long to find this gem? I honestly hope this album gets all the love it deserves.
The Heist.
Kendrick should absolutely have won, but The Heist is still amazing.
Welcome to the heist.
I remember listening to can’t hold us all the time when I was little, now I’m going back and listening to the whole album, I’m kinda mad I missed out on these bangers
"A life lived for art is never a life wasted"
Love this so much! March 21, 2024 whooooooo! 💙🕊️🐦⬛
Uh
I hope that God decides to talk through him
That the people decide to walk with him
Regardless of pitchfork cosigns I've jumped
Make sure the soundman doesn't cockblock the drums
Let the snare knock the air right out of your lungs
And those words be the oxygen
Just breathe
Amen, regardless I'mma say it
Felt like I got signed the day that I got an agent
Got an iTunes check, shit man I'm paying rent
About damn time that I got out of my basement
About damn time I got around the country and I hit these stages
I was made to slay them
Ten thousand hours I'm so damn close I can taste it
On some Malcolm Gladwell, David-Bowie-meets-Kanye shit
This is dedication
A life lived for art is never a life wasted
Ten thousand
Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands
Ten thousand hands, they carry me
Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands
Ten thousand hands, they carry me
Now, now, now
This is my world, this is my arena
The TV told me something different I didn't believe it
I stand here in front of you today all because of an idea
I could be who I wanted if I could see my potential
And I know that one day I'mma be him
Put the gloves on, sparring with my ego
Everyone's greatest obstacle, I beat 'em
Celebrate that achievement
Got some attachments, some baggage I'm actually working on leaving
See, I observed Escher
I love Basquiat
I watched Keith Haring
You see I study art
The greats weren't great because at birth they could paint
The greats were great because they paint a lot
I will not be a statistic
Just let me be
No child left behind, that's the American scheme
I make my living off of words
And do what I love for work
And got around 980 on my SATs
Take that system, what did you expect?
Generation of kids choosing love over a desk
You put those hours in and look at what you get
Nothing that you can hold, but everything that it is
Ten thousand
Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands
Ten thousand hands, they carry me
Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands
Ten thousand hands, they carry me
Same shit, different day, same struggle
Slow motion as time slips through my knuckles
Nothing beautiful about it, no light at the tunnel
For the people that put the passion before them being comfortable
Raw, unmedicated heart no substitute
Banging on table tops, no subs to toot
I'm feeling better than ever man, what is up with you?
Scraping my knuckles, I'm battling with some drug abuse
I lost another friend, got another call from a sister
And I speak for the people that share that struggle too
Like they got something bruised
My only rehabilitation was the sweat, tears and blood when up in the booth...
It's the part of the show
Where it all fades away
When the lights go to black
And the band leaves the stage
And you wanted an encore
But there's no encore today
'Cause the moment is now
Can't get it back from the grave
Part of the show
It all fades away
Lights go to black
Band leaves the stage
You wanted an encore
But there's no encore today
'Cause the moment is now
Can't get it back from the grave
Welcome to the heist [5x]
one of the most underrated albums ever made…. So damn crisp and fresh, cutting edge, pinkfloyd meets a modern day lyrical genius. Some moments in life all u can do is sit back breathe and just listen,,,, this album is that moment. Respect
If only this had a music video...
That would be pretty uh, “Lit” as people my age would say
@@YoshirockZ64 how old are you?
@@Daniel-ke1bn little
Hi from 2021
@@animeanime4326 howdy from 2023
This songs ( the heist album) gives me nostaglia. Hard to believe I listened to this when to this album when I was abt 10 yrs old I believe Honestly I went thrugh the roughest time of my life sand this song whenever i listen to it I love the feeling i can't describe it.
Nostalgia reeeeee
this should have more views
***** beacause its freakin' AWESOME
I agree
And then it got two million views (still needs more)
2 July 2016, Gonna see Macklemore and Lewis in France, takin the kids, they love him and his music and videos. . . . But first, headin downtown! Greetings from Germany!
Still one of the best albums I've ever heard
This might sound rather contrived, but I feel like I can feel god coming through the introduction to this track. For me, it's that powerful.
Beautiful to see this was posted on my Birthday in 2013🧐⁉️🫡
This was a good album, came out of nowhere
No it didnt, it only came out of nowhere if you lived in the UK,NZ and oz had a year before the uk at large before they knew anything about it ..too busy listening to modern Eminem
You have “Always” been my inspiration. Been through allot. Music helps me mentally,physically on the daily. I’m an artist that haven’t made it big, but I wanna help people going through pain.🙏🏻 Your art has helped me on the daily. I appreciate you Macklemore.
This music just makes me feel like I don't have to be like other and I can be myself
10,000 = WORLD CLASS of any field you choose eg: Music Artist/Soccer Pro Player/Educational Purposes..... etc....
This song sends shivers down my spine every time. So powerful and beautiful, you can hear the emotion in his voice
9 years later, and still one of my favorite songs.
I hear you men every day you are my inspiration
First song on the Heist CD we loved you on the tv during chores at the youth treatment centre. You helped each and everyone of us. Long live Macklemore -@
Share your beliefs whit the world regardless if you get misunderstood. This is what it means to be authentic. God bless ❤
Oh man, this one takes me back to the Summer break lake trips I'd take with my friends during high school. Get up, swim, shower, then play our 3DS's in the RV while listening to this album. Good times...
0:36 " bout damn time that I got up outta my basement"... Those words hit so much harder thanks to NF's "Mansion"... ♥️
And so the most incredible album of all time begins.
So fucking criminally underrated
Completely amazing song and album...Love this!!!!
Takes me back to the beasties....
I just like listening to songs like this while reading peoples story about that song😏.....
Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand ants... they carried meeeee
I love Macklemores older songs
What an anthem , I wish I was there at one of his shows when he says "welcome to the heist"
Recently I was driving home from work and randomly this album crossed my mind and since that moment I’ve been listening to it start to finish for the last week, this album is a masterpiece.. he does not get enough credit for his writing at all not to mention that every song has a different sound and each song is memorable . I hope he comes back with an album like this but if not I’m happy we’ve got this one forever 🤘🏻
This song is an anthem to the creatives to escape the rat race and follow your passion
grew up a lot listening to this album as a young kid shit was nice 23 now and it feels so different....
... The moment is now you can't get it back from the grave
The first album I bought, time flies but the music is still there, amazing song and album.
he has such great music and its inspirational
Let's have a moment of silence for those who can't listen to this
inspirational asf
Bryan Magana love this song
best song ever!!!!! just breathe and put the 10000 hours in.
bumping to this day!!!
Reaching out to all people, beating hearts along with the rhythm and drums
Love this!❤
I bought this song, wings and thrift shop years ago damn I love them
Le meilleur album de rap du siècle ! Merci
Olympic medalist, J.R. Celski's story on the Olympic's brought me to this page tonight.
Been here since it first came out. only a 10 year old back then. from a town near seattle too
This song put my a$$ in the gym and got me to Box and train everyday. When no one believed in me, this song gave me hope that if I put in my 10,000 hours I could be great. Never give up...10,000 hours.
bro at night you see the stars those are legends who died like juice wrld avicii and MJ and XX those people they carry me just like the song like if agree
(^^)
>﹏
MACKLEMORE IS LIFE ;] he has no judgment LOVE YA MACKLEMORE
I joined the marine corps and bc of the virus i couldn’t come home after boot camp instead i was sent straight to infantry training. When I leave and finally get my leave I’ll be playing this damn song.
I don't have a story i just think the chorus sounds nice
2024 anyone? Still banging!
I love this album 🇮🇹
still listen to this almost every day
I’m 139 seconds in and he fu&&in killed it 👌
Tbh, his getting a 980 on his SAT makes me feel a bit better about my ACT. Love the song, one of my favorites by him
Your voice is epic. In this quarantine time is this so awesome
Listening to this while building my business. From 0 to 1.
R.I.P people out there
Listening to this sad song
Top Class
My favorite on the album
yet another embarrassing discovery of a great and fun artist....2019.
Same 😂
If you are listening to this in 2021 then you are a Legend
I am a painter and I can in fact confirm that is how the Great's became great.
Mack is best artist
Yes
Amazing!
This feels Real, Especially when U Sacrificed / Put in 10,000 Hours of Your Life into what u Love. Sh** Feels Like 10,000 Hours. Life goes on tho. There is Still More to Come. The Greats were Greats becuz They (You) Chose to be GREAT. Be (You) Live Yo Life.
(Live A Great Life) God with Us ✨ All
Kicking off the new year right.
10,000 hours indeed. DAmn what a trip.
0:36 ❤🎉
2:36 2:36 ❤🎉😮
So Good
I love this song
Fantastic.
Loove!!
I love being lost in this song
i am currently on my 2.100 hours invested to digital art, every day putting in 8 to 10 hours, without macklemore this would be a lot harder!
this is awesome
Amasing!!!!!!!