Macklemore "THE TOWN" Official Music Video

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  • čas přidán 23. 12. 2009
  • Music Video for Macklemore's "The Town" from The Unplanned Mixtape.
    Director/DP/Editor: Zia Mohajerjasbi
    Produced By: Kirby Grey, Zia Mohajerjasbi & Sam Toloui
    Everything Else: Steve Failows, Futsum Tsegai & Saman Maydani
    www.ziamohajerjasbi.com
    @macklemore
    @ryanlewis
    @drzia
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  • @JMcKaySV
    @JMcKaySV Před 9 lety +6

    The BEST Macklemore song.

  • @Joey-we6cd
    @Joey-we6cd Před 2 lety +120

    Ten years later and i still listen to this song when I miss high school, those friendships, and the simplicity. Playing sports growing up, carefree… life was amazing. Thank you Mac

  • @arturomartinez920
    @arturomartinez920 Před 3 lety +260

    One of his most underrated songs ever, he is truly the goat, 10 years later

    • @dylankerr5514
      @dylankerr5514 Před 3 lety

      Absolute trooop

    • @RIFTX_RL
      @RIFTX_RL Před 3 lety +3

      I just found this song like last week, then relistened to it. Thinking it must have been a year or two ago.. But no 10! Just wow man..

    • @namegoeshere-tw7xm
      @namegoeshere-tw7xm Před 3 lety +2

      These kids know nothing's about Seattle. Haha. Been on Macklemore before he blew up. Chumps.

    • @filipposignore8355
      @filipposignore8355 Před 3 lety +1

      @Azahr Malik you’re an ignorant person

    • @coreyanderson7505
      @coreyanderson7505 Před 3 lety +3

      One of my favorite songs from him but Eminem is the 🐐

  • @shannoncross6376
    @shannoncross6376 Před rokem +3

    Yup!!! I love this video. Born and Raised in the 206! 🥰

  • @kattr.4951
    @kattr.4951 Před 9 lety +674

    Macklemore deserves a medal for breaking stereotypes and showing that most of what passes for music nowadays is just bad morals to a nice beat. He raps about living not killing yourself slowly through drugs, sex, and violence. Go Macklemore, keep it up.

    • @josejauregui2450
      @josejauregui2450 Před 9 lety +8

      Tbh My brain isn't developed enough to actually get the Figurative languages used in the song but I like his music. Props to Macklemore

    • @123Gravina
      @123Gravina Před 9 lety +30

      Akiyo Pringle late reply but you do relise thrift shop is all about kid's being brainwashed into spending ridiculous amounts of money and clothes just for the label

    • @colin924
      @colin924 Před 6 lety +4

      i would say he just deserves more recognition

    • @matthewlathlean3614
      @matthewlathlean3614 Před 6 lety +3

      And then Gemini came along... 😢

    • @mrpresidentgetdown
      @mrpresidentgetdown Před 4 lety

      Katt R. Where did he go through

  • @Nelly34e
    @Nelly34e Před 8 lety +126

    What's sad is all the Macklemore haters who listened to Thrift Shop and decided he was corny have never heard this song, or a song like Otherside Remix. He's so damn good.

    • @pzitzelman9445
      @pzitzelman9445 Před 8 lety +3

      Yeah but they also listen to penis song, American, and we danced, and a few others. No hate though I bought the heist when it first came out

    • @ChaosPhoenix11
      @ChaosPhoenix11 Před 8 lety +8

      +tom thomas He makes ridiculous songs AND serious shit--and most of the ridiculous shit has some real great messages to them. He's one of the most clever rappers of all time.

    • @pizzapizza2225
      @pizzapizza2225 Před 8 lety +1

      Otherside remix is honestly one of the best rap songs I've ever heard. Just how it paces and make you feel

    • @empirestateofminddd
      @empirestateofminddd Před 8 lety +1

      +Nelson Espe totally agree

    • @BrooklynKing22
      @BrooklynKing22 Před 8 lety +1

      tbh.

  • @samcole6466
    @samcole6466 Před 8 lety +556

    I'm not from Seattle. I'm not even from the States. But this gives me feels bro. Deep feels.

  • @recoil2952
    @recoil2952 Před 2 lety +12

    When I was 19 I moved to Alaska. I ended up meeting a dude by the name of Jeremy Brooker from Tacoma, WA. He gave me a job and a place to sleep in 35 below Zero in Fairbanks, AK. He was closer then my own bothers. He showed me Mack, Blue Scholars, Talksick, Rock Cnady and many more. Honestly some of the most iunfluental music Ive ever heard in my life. And quite possible one of the most amazing Communities in America. The Pacific Northwest is something by itself. Nothing compares. The Music, the Food, the People.... Jeremy Died in 2012 from Brain Cancer at the age of 31. He passed 12 days before my birthday on January 12th. He left behind 5 Kids, 4 sons and a Daughter.
    I never got to say good bye to Him or go to his funeral. I'll see him soon. And when I do Im gonna give him a big hug and slap on the back. Turn on some music and tip back a Corona with a lime. Miss you bro.
    ---- Justin

  • @lovelion4530
    @lovelion4530 Před 9 lety +87

    All the people hating on this don't get it. This is about his home. I am growing up in Seattle now and I am very proud of him. He has never forgotten us. All the haters need to think about how he dose not forget his home and works it into his music. How many other rappers do that? Personally I think he is an amazing rapper that dose not just rap about random stuff.

    • @jwood8769
      @jwood8769 Před rokem +4

      A lot of rappers actually rap about their hometown, lol he’s really not different from that aspect

    • @sbboy805
      @sbboy805 Před 11 měsíci +4

      I live on the east coast but this paints an image of how beautiful Seattle is.

    • @colombomofo
      @colombomofo Před 11 měsíci +5

      Who in the world could hate on this? This song is amazing.

    • @Rxmzyiz
      @Rxmzyiz Před 10 měsíci +1

      I love growing up in seattle metro ❤️❤️

    • @SeattleShinobisociety
      @SeattleShinobisociety Před 8 měsíci +1

      😂😂 we will always love and respect ben... sincerely- the town

  • @AndersTheNuthead
    @AndersTheNuthead Před 8 lety +61

    "Skyline is etched in my veins and you can never put that out no matter how hard it rains." Oh how I love this line, oh how I live this line.

    • @colombomofo
      @colombomofo Před 5 měsíci

      😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😍🤩🥰

  • @ALBBproductions
    @ALBBproductions Před 8 lety +234

    "Looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm, scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm. It's like my city stands still the world looks on, if I could only capture it's beauty and put it in a song." This song has the most beautiful lyrics! Makes me proud to be from WA!

    • @Captanuki
      @Captanuki Před 8 lety +5

      +Ashley Smith Same. Washington is home.

    • @wasAgoodyear-xd7gy
      @wasAgoodyear-xd7gy Před 8 lety +1

      +Captain Fox I was born in Yakima and it's kinda scrappy but I was partially raised in Seattle and Tacoma but Seattle and Tacoma felt like home Washington is home

    • @IvanPatriki
      @IvanPatriki Před 8 lety +2

      yes

    • @recoil2952
      @recoil2952 Před 7 lety +1

      Ashley Smith agreed!

    • @calebflegel5429
      @calebflegel5429 Před 7 lety +3

      Spokane pride! Washington pride!

  • @yournewwaifu5003
    @yournewwaifu5003 Před 8 lety +369

    Damn, Macklemore... Why does your music have to hurt my heart so much with nostalgia? :(

    • @Ps3Gamer55555
      @Ps3Gamer55555 Před 8 lety +5

      +Felix Dean same here but its a bit of a good hurt when im feelin sad i sometimes listen to macklemore and he helps me with his music :)

    • @SuperJustFire
      @SuperJustFire Před 8 lety +2

      +Felix Dean because it IS who and what we are. This is my generation. God bless!

    • @Jayeden06
      @Jayeden06 Před 7 lety +4

      I feel the same way, man! Nostalgia hits me every time I listen to this song.

    • @kevinbrook7437
      @kevinbrook7437 Před 7 lety +1

      Jayden Llamas mack hurts all the people who listen to him too many damn emotions

    • @elliot7110
      @elliot7110 Před 7 lety +2

      Because it talks about the past?

  • @miyavixer
    @miyavixer Před 10 lety +68

    Love my city. SO many talented people have risen from this city. So much respect for Macklemore and his music. He is our new anthem.

    • @davidkrowa4153
      @davidkrowa4153 Před 10 lety

      which city would that be ?

    • @MrXxHalloweenxX
      @MrXxHalloweenxX Před 10 lety +5

      Dupa Krowa
      Seattle.....

    • @treydavila8468
      @treydavila8468 Před 10 lety +3

      I Love Seattle!! The Northwest Is Beautiful,

    • @miyavixer
      @miyavixer Před 10 lety +1

      Trey Davila Me too! I used to hate it here when I was a kid, then i grew up and realized it beauty. Especially in Seattle. Seattle at night is breathtaking.

    • @treydavila8468
      @treydavila8468 Před 10 lety +2

      I live 3 hours away from there, but I went a few months ago to stay for a night and didn't wanna come back home lol, I love the vibe, people and the whole city

  • @JaketheSaint316
    @JaketheSaint316 Před 8 lety +66

    been listening to macklemore for 6 years love his stuff but the oldies he has are pure gold, its hard to bump to his new shit when these songs are still fire and I can't get enough of this

    • @SQIRLDARKKON
      @SQIRLDARKKON Před 8 lety +1

      +Eireee His new songs are fire

    • @JaketheSaint316
      @JaketheSaint316 Před 8 lety +2

      +SQIRLDARKKON yeah I've heard some still think his old stuff is better tbh

    • @planetearth4823
      @planetearth4823 Před 8 lety +1

      +Eireee Sup bro I have also been listening to Seattle hip hop since I was a kid. So much so that I actually have started making my own music with my own unique messages. If you have the time, you should check out some of my songs, "Time" in particular, and give me feedback. I hope you like it. My mission is to continue real hip hop, which is the intellectual movement. Thanks again brother. Peace.

    • @CaitlynDweiri
      @CaitlynDweiri Před 7 lety +3

      His music has changed as he grew, his war with drugs now isn't nearly as harsh as it was for him 6 years ago, yah know?

  • @CapeAndCodProduction
    @CapeAndCodProduction Před 5 lety +22

    Thank you Geo, Sabz, Jake One, NoMads, and many more Tacoma/Seattle rappers who brought this Mack to the world. Miss you early the 08/10 Mack. Happy you made it but bring it back to the Seattle hip hop

    • @sbboy805
      @sbboy805 Před rokem +2

      Geo and sabz.. I have known Seattle rappers for 15 years and miss them. Unique flow and chill vibe

    • @cxwhitt3097
      @cxwhitt3097 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Can't beat the early iterations of most all Seattle hip hop artists. Early Blue Scholars, Macklemore, Grieves, Knowmads, Sol... the list goes on. All these guys made some of the best music that I will always cherish returning to.

    • @sebastianmonzon6285
      @sebastianmonzon6285 Před měsícem

      Thank you brother, it's been years since I have heard anyone bring up sol, blue scholars, knowmads. Brought up all the memories and a tear to my eye, life goes by so fast.

  • @BlopPeRzz
    @BlopPeRzz Před 10 lety +23

    It's so great to watch artists go from underground to mainstream, everytime I listen to their older songs I feel nostalgic.

  • @jamieshoff3519
    @jamieshoff3519 Před 7 lety +91

    7 years old already, and the old macklemore. damn.

  • @hunnybunny4973
    @hunnybunny4973 Před 2 lety +31

    I just found this guy recently. How could I been missing all this music? It's like the best I've ever heard. I love this shit. I think I'm stuck on a binge for a while.

    • @alicederrow1117
      @alicederrow1117 Před 2 lety

      I too recently just cam across his music! Been listening ever since!

    • @TroySwezey
      @TroySwezey Před 2 lety

      Wait till you also discover the incredible talent he surrounds himself with. Jess Glynne (These Days) or Eric Nally (Downtown) are just a couple of examples.

    • @laronda10
      @laronda10 Před rokem +1

      Check out irish celebration an underrated song of his

  • @fabiantimmins2224
    @fabiantimmins2224 Před rokem +17

    A decade has passed and this masterpiece still features in my daily playlist. This, My Oh My and Wings are etched in my soul for eternity. I love everything he has done with maybe the odd exception but those three tracks sit at the top.

    • @cole61
      @cole61 Před rokem

      Those 3 as well are the same for me. 3 of the very few songs that give me a sense of nostalgia that almost creep me out. I try not to overplay them over the last 10 ish years, but either way that feeling I get listening will never fade. It's cool to read your comment and see you feel the same way... does the call of duty days by chance have something to do with it?

  • @sissyfletcher
    @sissyfletcher Před 7 lety +9

    ...there is no other thing that I know than being born and raised here in the Pacific Northwest... my parents, us children, my children and all grandchildren from here... his, Macklemore's music puts a feeling to this mystical place I call home.

  • @guy3436
    @guy3436 Před 7 lety +15

    While overseas, I always listen to this song when I start to miss home. I was born and raised Ballard. It'll always be home.

  • @sadoregonfan7271
    @sadoregonfan7271 Před 3 lety +7

    This song still makes me realize how proud I am to live in the Northwest. A real special place

  • @0beyFaith
    @0beyFaith Před 10 lety +190

    I'm proud to say Seattle is my city.

    • @ppowerful6
      @ppowerful6 Před 10 lety +24

      I wish the sonics shared that with you :(

    • @tommysatterleevlog
      @tommysatterleevlog Před 9 lety +6

      I recently visited Seattle I honestly hope that is my future home more then anything else. It's beautiful, it's citizens are full of pride, etc. I live in L.A it's pretty trashy here even downtown or the ghetto of Seattle is pretty nice.

    • @Elk4theBeast214
      @Elk4theBeast214 Před 9 lety +3

      I am proud to say the sane but I recentply moved to texas but as he said I brought the nw spirit with me

    • @schnitzel8053
      @schnitzel8053 Před 9 lety +3

      I'd like to live in Seattle but I've 1 problem ..........the weather its to rainy:(

    • @kristyhudson3499
      @kristyhudson3499 Před 6 lety +4

      Gnarly Turtles England is my city

  • @mattbagel10
    @mattbagel10 Před 10 lety +24

    This is what hip hop is about. Peace unity and love. Glad I found this dope song.

    • @FaithStarCraftHD
      @FaithStarCraftHD Před 9 lety

      That is what hip hop is about for you.

    • @mattbagel10
      @mattbagel10 Před 9 lety

      Boris Hagemans what is hip hop to you my friend? :)

    • @FaithStarCraftHD
      @FaithStarCraftHD Před 9 lety

      Matti Ayele For a part love, but with that comes pain. It's about dealing with my problems and it helps a lot! I think everyone listens to it for it's own reasons and that is why hip hop is so diverse. Have I nice day sir!

    • @yekizlon4220
      @yekizlon4220 Před 9 lety

      Matti Ayele
      Hip hop for me is taking dope.

    • @FaithStarCraftHD
      @FaithStarCraftHD Před 9 lety

      Yekizlon yeah dope is awesome

  • @simpledj509chromo7
    @simpledj509chromo7 Před rokem +6

    I'll keep coming back to this song again and again. I grew up in the 206, and I'm not far away now in the 509. Both areas have great rap talents putting out some amazing music. Seattle will always have a special place in my heart.

  • @iuconnecttokyo
    @iuconnecttokyo Před 6 lety +99

    Why does this video only have 20 million? this is my favorite.

    • @iuconnecttokyo
      @iuconnecttokyo Před 3 lety +1

      @Miguel Reyna thanks for spreading positivity

    • @iuconnecttokyo
      @iuconnecttokyo Před 3 lety

      Miguel Reyna i hope you find some help

    • @thejungle6232
      @thejungle6232 Před 3 lety +1

      @@iuconnecttokyo who’s Miguel?

    • @HarryPorpise
      @HarryPorpise Před 3 lety +1

      @@thejungle6232 some guy who deleted his comment

  • @Donnie__Darko
    @Donnie__Darko Před 8 lety +15

    These lyrics hit everyone who hasn't got that one "The Town" for himself.. That hometown, that place called home...

  • @whosJackoh
    @whosJackoh Před 9 lety +532

    Macklemore is a rapper. And he is a good rapper.

    • @ayushbhalavat7547
      @ayushbhalavat7547 Před 9 lety +51

      ***** He's not a rapper, he's a philosopher.

    • @whosJackoh
      @whosJackoh Před 9 lety +12

      agreed

    • @zoepowell4203
      @zoepowell4203 Před 8 lety +35

      Ayush Bhalavat a philosorapper if you would

    • @Ekaekto
      @Ekaekto Před 8 lety +27

      Zoe Powell That sounds like a type of dinosaur :D

    • @dash0173
      @dash0173 Před 8 lety +7

      +Ayush Bhalavat A philosopher with rhythm

  • @death9222
    @death9222 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm a punker til the day I die but no matter where I am macklemore always brings me home to Seattle. The only rap/hip hop I'll listen to. skyline is etched in my veins you can never put that out no matter how hard it rains!

  • @mnicole92
    @mnicole92 Před 10 lety +14

    This song gives me goosebumps, I remember when I played his music when I could only find it on CZcams. I went to a concert of his when he played with Blue Scholars. No matter how big he gets, he'll always be from SeaTown. I'm so proud of his music and cry with it haha I remember I'd play Fallin & just cry like a baby, still support him. Cool seein him make it big.

  • @joshking2241
    @joshking2241 Před 3 měsíci

    The best MACKLEMORE song by far! My goodness what a masterpiece!!

  • @nikkimcelroy3776
    @nikkimcelroy3776 Před 2 lety +1

    Fellow Pnw Washingtonian here, this man is a genius who is so underrated i love his style even the thrift shop style. 🤗💕

  • @kasianowakkasia
    @kasianowakkasia Před 9 lety +52

    Macklemore..........I love you guy!
    -Macklemore's fan forever

    • @pepperappleby642
      @pepperappleby642 Před 9 lety

      Katarzyna Nowak yess

    • @miarose4687
      @miarose4687 Před 8 lety

      +Katarzyna Nowak same

    • @Sadamowskie
      @Sadamowskie Před 8 lety

      +Katarzyna Nowak a pewnie o nim nie słyszałaś przed trift szopem XD ( i guess )

    • @kasianowakkasia
      @kasianowakkasia Před 8 lety

      SADAM Nie liczy się kiedy się o nim dowiedziałam,ważne jest czy naprawdę jestem jego fanką,a nie "sezonowcem".

    • @anjapopovic1419
      @anjapopovic1419 Před 8 lety

      +Katarzyna Nowak
      macklemores fans are coled sharkface gang or sharkie

  • @terence73
    @terence73 Před 7 lety +35

    i remember when i first moved here to Washington State i knew this was my last stop fell in love with this place

    • @Zaron_Gaming
      @Zaron_Gaming Před 7 lety +1

      Terence Washington knew* and welcome to the state it's the best

    • @alexanderthegreat2534
      @alexanderthegreat2534 Před 7 lety +2

      Terence Washington '

    • @Rey-zh5zi
      @Rey-zh5zi Před 7 lety +1

      Terence Washington same came from L.A. which was great but no place will ever compare to Seattle I've refused to leave ever since i came here!

    • @eggsaladactyl
      @eggsaladactyl Před 7 lety

      You ride too? Brave man haha. Can't wait to move back to my home.

    • @Sky-hz6lu
      @Sky-hz6lu Před 7 lety

      Terence Washington im moving there in 3 weeks and I gotta say, im going to love living there if this song is in any way represents Washington

  • @marvelfrank5444
    @marvelfrank5444 Před 4 lety +212

    Who’s hearing this in 2020?💯

    • @amo2036
      @amo2036 Před 4 lety

      Meee

    • @zacharygarrison2566
      @zacharygarrison2566 Před 4 lety

      me

    • @BSelf1derTrip
      @BSelf1derTrip Před 4 lety

      shop.spreadshirt.com/ghetto-chilldren-merch/?fbclid=IwAR26KaapaLmBjTXn88fe9wn2E2GEfL8GWLjWeEb0MdLzpJqi0MTK7hH2VxI

    • @lil_wayden7877
      @lil_wayden7877 Před 4 lety

      Me

    • @micahr9255
      @micahr9255 Před 4 lety

      I never thought I could like rap. But Macklemore has opened my eyes. I also love his "Same Love" and "Irish Celebration."

  • @roycrowder5080
    @roycrowder5080 Před 6 lety

    The best city in America. I shed tears every time i think of Seattle. From a californian Mad in love with the Pacific Northwest and Seattle

  • @beautythings540
    @beautythings540 Před 8 lety +73

    Ich liebe Mackelmore

  • @dudewat212
    @dudewat212 Před 7 lety +30

    Macklemore's best song.

  • @Kerleyyy
    @Kerleyyy Před 10 lety +342

    Ladies and Gentlemen, this is where it all started...

    • @x33StarZ
      @x33StarZ Před 10 lety +1

      yep, dats what i used to hear before 3 years

    • @TheLuke712
      @TheLuke712 Před 10 lety +5

      Nope , 2000 is where all started...

    • @Kerleyyy
      @Kerleyyy Před 10 lety +6

      TheLuke Seriously man, fuck off.
      Don't be that guy who has to be a fucking know it all.
      This was his first quality produced music video.

    • @TheLuke712
      @TheLuke712 Před 10 lety +11

      Kerleyyy
      Just because i'm right?
      Did i offended you? No , but you've offended me . Why ? It meant no harm!
      Sorry for my bad english -.-
      And the music he made in 2000 is awesome!!

    • @Kerleyyy
      @Kerleyyy Před 10 lety +4

      TheLuke Alright kid, if you want to get specific, he started writing bars when he was fourteen. Which means it technically all started in 1997.
      Now fuck off.

  • @ajscarin
    @ajscarin Před 10 lety +5

    Seattle is my baby, proud to be apart of the city.

  • @Jake-br5iq
    @Jake-br5iq Před 7 lety +20

    I'm in the U.S and want you to know that, no matter where your from or what color you are I wish you a happy long lived life and I love you!(:

  • @cutiepuff1231
    @cutiepuff1231 Před 9 lety +69

    its crazy knowing we live in the same hometown .

    • @magnusmoulton6376
      @magnusmoulton6376 Před 9 lety +3

      nancy siha same, im from marysville, and the day before fathers day i was in An'D and his dad gave me some change cause i was short, and the next dad i saw them at starbucks.

    • @AndersTheNuthead
      @AndersTheNuthead Před 8 lety +2

      +nancy siha It is. #Go #Seattle

    • @ZecaNieto
      @ZecaNieto Před 6 lety

      seattle

  • @tyler-stracener
    @tyler-stracener Před rokem +1

    I moved out of state 2 years ago and I think hearing this song again just made me want to move back. I loved my city back then.

  • @lampester1
    @lampester1 Před 10 lety

    Love you Seattle! Macklemore, you are a proud son. One day I'll be coming back to the wetlands.....

  • @1JesusFreakz
    @1JesusFreakz Před 8 lety +7

    No matter where I am in the country, this always makes me miss home. PNW! West Coast = Best Coast. Gosh I miss Seattle...

  • @pandahacker789
    @pandahacker789 Před 8 lety +22

    The rap is fantastic but let's just take a moment to appreciate how visually stunning this video is

  • @robmarsh9442
    @robmarsh9442 Před rokem +4

    His views...
    His opinions...
    His inner thoughts
    His honesty
    His macklosyphy

  • @sophiafandel3518
    @sophiafandel3518 Před 10 lety

    💚the skyline is etched in my veins... You can never put that out no matter how hard it rains💙 I love my city

  • @rcl8464
    @rcl8464 Před 4 lety +11

    Man this city looks so different 10 years later. The changes talked about in this song happened over what, 15-20 years? In half that time, the city has gotten twice as bad for it's would be culture. There are still real gems out there, I love Seattle. I think one day in the future, it'll have a resurgence. But for the time being, it's so hard to find those gems.
    This video make me sad and happy all at the same time. Sad that it isn't as great as it once was but happy I knew it at it's best before the fall.
    Love you Seattle! 💙💚💙💚

  • @michaelfokias
    @michaelfokias Před 7 lety +20

    "Now looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm
    Scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm
    It's like my city stands still, the world looks on
    If I could only capture it's beauty and put it in a song"
    word wizard right here ♥

    • @clintonpendleton4452
      @clintonpendleton4452 Před 6 lety

      Michael Fokias I walked down Boylston street 2 days after the marathon bombing, my city that was usually full of life and energy was almost at a standstill and that line played through my head phones and a single tear rolled down my cheek.

  • @Ps3Gamer55555
    @Ps3Gamer55555 Před 7 lety +1

    One of the most beautiful songs i know!

  • @indergaming3780
    @indergaming3780 Před 9 lety +2

    Macklemore is a philosppher- rapper. He tell us what is good and things from his life. He tell us stories whith his music. I`m goiing on the knees and thanks Mack for his great and heartful songs.
    Thanks Mack

  • @sk8girldecks11
    @sk8girldecks11 Před 9 lety +3

    The best beat I think I've heard in my life.

  • @kingleonidas6558
    @kingleonidas6558 Před 9 lety +3

    This song makes me feel proud to be born on the West Coast...... Thank you for this masterpiece.

  • @TheLoveofcoffee
    @TheLoveofcoffee Před 8 lety +1

    The song makes me happy to be from Washington State. Born-raised-and never leaving

  • @gretelmiranda4029
    @gretelmiranda4029 Před 6 lety

    It's called emerald city for a reason. It's a beautiful city. Very proud to be from Washington.

  • @badgerhankins204
    @badgerhankins204 Před 7 lety +10

    Seattle from the heart baby

  • @handsomerube
    @handsomerube Před 10 lety +16

    this song and Blue Scholars "The Inkwell" are absolutely the best songs about Seattle...

    • @kalim93
      @kalim93 Před 10 lety +7

      And Home by Jake One

    • @handsomerube
      @handsomerube Před 10 lety +2

      kalim93 awesome! love it...thanks for sharing.

    • @NeopToIemy
      @NeopToIemy Před 9 lety +1

      kalim93 Home nails it.

  • @KiberaKid
    @KiberaKid Před 8 lety

    Where ever you're from, whoever you are you can relate with this song.
    NAIROBI-THE TOWN

  • @undeadkiller2962
    @undeadkiller2962 Před 6 lety +1

    keep on with th music bro I'm so grateful full for my life ur songs taught me that man thk bro

  • @EJericjackson
    @EJericjackson Před 9 lety +139

    i wish i had that "my city" thing.... i moved so much i never really ever had roots, even now as an adult i move so much (like across the country) all the time, thats the downside of wanderlust, is you never really have a home

    • @EJericjackson
      @EJericjackson Před 8 lety +7

      Jean-Luc Decoster haha yea, makes it a bit hard though "where are you from?" ummmmm, earth? lol.

    • @cameronm.511
      @cameronm.511 Před 8 lety +8

      +Hyena Media and Productions Thats when you make yourself your home. When you carry your home around with you, every turf is your turf.

    • @Husqe2019
      @Husqe2019 Před 8 lety +4

      +Cameron M. +Hyena Media and Productions I hope you take this seriously. Dude I just teared up a little bit. As someone who has moved frequently through their whole lives I never thought of it that way. Truth bro.

    • @cameronm.511
      @cameronm.511 Před 8 lety +2

      +Seth Schwols I could liken it to a turtle. They move around, and to feel safe, all they need to do is retreat into themselves. Just make the people around you your "shell"

    • @cheesitz007
      @cheesitz007 Před 8 lety

      +Cameron M. That can be harmful. From personal experience.

  • @alexmichaelfriedman
    @alexmichaelfriedman Před 10 lety +5

    Why is this song not more popular?? Like i have heard "otherside" and "same love" and stuff but didnt even know of this song... and its amazing!

  • @rohin8616
    @rohin8616 Před 10 lety

    Seattle Emerald City baby. Seattle Seahawks our super champs and Macklemore is a Grammy winner. Seattle representing!!!

  • @JoeyJonaitis
    @JoeyJonaitis Před měsícem

    This music video started my career…
    Story telling. Image. Art. It doesn’t have to be perfect but it is.

  • @Zaron_Gaming
    @Zaron_Gaming Před 9 měsíci +2

    Just listened to "good old days" and it's amazing to listen to this after. From when he was unknown and a local product for the Seattle greater area and now where he is. I'm so glad he made a few songs for us. Remembering who he represents. Not many Seattle area artists make it and no better man could have

  • @DeadlyWaters14
    @DeadlyWaters14 Před 10 lety +8

    Its crazy seeing Macklemore mainstream now i remmember bumping his music in 2009 and wanting all my friends to listen to him. Now adays everyone knows who he is. NW Represent.

  • @kyleolsen5244
    @kyleolsen5244 Před 6 lety +1

    Man I love Macklemore's music so much and it makes it even better that we are both from Seattle. Skyline in my heart, 206 for life!!!

    • @dlnrlrosemary7777
      @dlnrlrosemary7777 Před 6 lety

      Kyle Olsen Me too, part of the year.☝️ Hi from 360&206! 💙💚🎶

  • @ALPHA.LION.
    @ALPHA.LION. Před rokem +2

    The effort of the video is better than most of fumes songs in the last five years maybe more and it's 13 years ago bro !!! 💀✨️

  • @DMBLiam
    @DMBLiam Před 9 lety +3

    The music scene here in Seattle h as always been tasty. But Macklemore truly embodies the spirit and soul of what we hold dear. I am truly grateful for his voice. The words move me.

  • @shyguyx1219
    @shyguyx1219 Před 3 lety +3

    I haven’t listen to Macklemore in years but this song randomly came up in my head and I was looking for it not remembering the name. I wanted to see why I liked it back then and why I was a Macklemore fan. Upon finding it I was reminded why. The beat is amazing and love what Macklemore is talking about in the song.
    I remember listening to this song when I was on the bus in my first year of community college. I miss those days they seem like a lifetime ago. I’m 25 now and sometimes reminisce when I used to skate after class without a care in the world even tho I had homework to do haha. I’m rambling now but thanks Macklemore for this song. It brings back memories. I might buy a penny board so I can do that again. I mean, I’m still young haha. I still have time to make new memories despite the pandemic 😁 Again, thank you Mack 🙏🏼

  • @keralytekid
    @keralytekid Před 9 lety

    Best rap video I have ever seen. Zia Mohajerjasbi is so amazingly talented.

  • @1xEzra
    @1xEzra Před 10 lety +1

    i remember watching this video when it only had 30,000 views crazy how he blew up so fast!!! GO HAWKS, LOVE MY CITY!!!!

  • @ShinPepsiman
    @ShinPepsiman Před 9 lety +43

    This song makes me wish I was from seattle lol but Im from New York so its cool

  • @JerlenVega
    @JerlenVega Před 9 lety +48

    Grew Up in Seattle...Best fucking town EVER.

  • @devpittman2994
    @devpittman2994 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is growing up in Seattle hip-hop, so many of the people in this video, where my teachers they taught the youth which I was. Respect, I wish so bad to go back to those days…😢

  • @ernestmichaelgroh8746
    @ernestmichaelgroh8746 Před 9 lety +1

    thank you Seattle for this great man

  • @sissyfletcher
    @sissyfletcher Před 7 lety +3

    Portland old true here, but Macklemore is the feeling in our towns and hearts souls big time and forever and forever.

  • @cas802
    @cas802 Před 10 lety +17

    Love my city so damn much

  • @chetanpawar0989
    @chetanpawar0989 Před 8 lety +2

    been to Seattle for 3 months...
    amazing summer...
    Macklemore performance at Century link field...
    Awesome...!!!

  • @Yukiabiannightmare
    @Yukiabiannightmare Před 10 měsíci

    When I was in my early 20s I moved to Denver, got a good job and started traveling. One of the first cities I went to was seattle where I met amazing people and it become a second home. I live in new york now and it’s been awhile since i’ve been there but the Emerald city will always have a big place in my heart.
    Rest in peace Shannon. I’ll never forget you

  • @stanleylafleur6107
    @stanleylafleur6107 Před 10 lety +6

    This guy is genius, I don't know why but with people like John Lennon you can never understand why, it just is. Pure genius. You can't put Seattle in a box and sell it, but the city has decades of history of musical genius, Hendrix, Cobain, Wilson sisters (Heart),+ Macklemore ! This is so fresh and undeniable it makes you jealous, heartbroken, and hungry. Is that o.k. or is someone going to dis me?

    • @angelgyadi8905
      @angelgyadi8905 Před 4 lety

      I know it 5 years but
      Your comment means alot ..
      I can relate...you
      Hope you r alive ..
      With that great personality ...n positivity
      Peace

  • @meganchelminiak6490
    @meganchelminiak6490 Před 9 lety +25

    When your hometown is Seattle

  • @forts1251
    @forts1251 Před 3 lety +2

    This harkens back to a time when Seattle was vibrant, alive, and rising. Hard to say the same about it these days...

  • @ghettoasiandude
    @ghettoasiandude Před 3 lety +1

    My Nephew, my son, Collin Her showed me this song on a trip back from a car show In 2015. He passed in December 2017. I hold this song dearly to my heart cause it takes me back to us in the car, in that moment. The feels for this song is on another level besides the lyrics and beat of Macklemore. Rap In Paradise Collin “Mike Jones” Her!

  • @onengnina9367
    @onengnina9367 Před 6 lety +3

    OMG i respect him
    His style, his song
    Thank you Macklemore
    I am Happy

  • @camham650
    @camham650 Před 9 lety +14

    Can't wait for the day that I call Seattle home. All my favorites are from there: Seahawks, Sounders, and my favorite band The Head and the Heart.

    • @MrAflac9916
      @MrAflac9916 Před 8 lety

      I love the head and the heart so much. Where do you live now. I'm in PA/Ohio but definitely wanna be in Seattle after school

    • @brysonkarber9958
      @brysonkarber9958 Před 3 lety

      Go hawks bro💙💚

    • @BP-ne1bl
      @BP-ne1bl Před 3 lety

      Go Sounders

  • @lonnisplace1459
    @lonnisplace1459 Před 5 lety

    I'm a Seattle Baby!!!!!! I love you Macklemore!!!!!!!!

  • @edwinodhis18
    @edwinodhis18 Před 6 lety

    maaan, the most lyrical artist that i ever listened to. Raping issues, not guns, alcohol, sex and women

  • @moominkid
    @moominkid Před 7 lety +7

    WWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SEATTLE SEATTLE SEATTLE.
    Home Sweet Home ^^

  • @krisfleming4510
    @krisfleming4510 Před rokem +11

    Verse 1]
    Now when I say 2-0, you say
    Nah, you know the rest
    This is our scene
    Our music, our movement, the history lives through us
    I write to the beat and let life play the guitar strings
    Despite the drama, there's respect and camaraderie
    Every time one of my friends is mentioned in My Philosophy
    It's a rite of passage, I'm not trying to be corny
    I got love for Sportn' Life, Alpha P, Massline, and Onry
    Every time somebody steps out on the road
    They bring a little Northwest soul with them, amen
    Alright then, just so you know
    I try to carry that every time that I rock a show
    So, turn my sound up
    Ricochet off our mountain
    It's Good Medicine that Chief Sealth would've been proud of
    Sends our city, town pride, heart, blood, sweat, tears, I-5
    North, South side, vibe, live, ride down these city blocks
    And never will be stopped
    They tryin' to shut down the clubs that my city rocks
    Now Mr. Mayor why would you enforce an ordinance?
    Music it saves lives, these kids out here are supporting it
    And through the art form we've learned the importance of community
    Truth to the youth so they know what's up
    Yup, and as a public school student
    I learned from my teachers, but became through my music
    Take that away, that's a vital
    14 Fathoms Deep, Do the Math, Tribal
    My greatest teachers: B-Self and Vita
    Wordsayer was my mayor and things have changed
    But I carry the torch and what I do with that flame
    Is lit every time that I step on the stage
    The skyline is etched in my veins
    You can never put that out, no matter how hard it rains
    Hook]
    Northwest, making you feel the vibe
    Check how Seattle do, coming to my side
    I mean I like how y'all do
    Thank you, but we onto new
    Put it down for the town with music
    Making you feel the vibe
    Check how Seattle do, coming to my side
    When my peeps know my crew bring the flame
    Put it down for the town
    Wearing that Seattle blue
    [Verse 2]
    That's right, when you put on a show
    And watch the people seat in between the creases and the doors
    Hitting up Meli or sneaking in 'cause they're broke
    Not leaving in between sets because of needing to smoke
    The reason being whatever
    The scene from Beacon to Everett
    Is in need of less ego when we kick it, alright?
    I get on stage, style, share my whole life
    Try to reach 'em at the bar where they're drinking Miller Lite
    But the kids in the front, they bring out the passion, dude
    Make noise throughout the show and not only when we ask 'em to
    I watch the older cats jaded in the back
    Hands clasped, forgot when they weren't too cool to be a fan, damn
    Hatin' at the concert
    You don't remember RKCNDY, watching Heiro, or vibing out to Alkaholiks
    I know it's not the same, it never will be
    But my, my, my, my city's filthy
    And we've been truly dope
    Since Supreme was up on Broadway in the dookie rope
    Mean muggin' in Sir Mixalot's video
    Back when Scene was rockin' house parties on the floor
    JMG's, Sit N' Spin, and The Paradox
    Back when Marc introduced Geo to Sabz
    So much has changed here, so much has not
    I was just a kid hopin' I could earn my spot
    Try to get some props
    Meet a promoter who'll give me a shot
    To let me get up on stage and get the crowd to rock
    Read a page out my notebook
    What I thought would be respected, they would connect with it
    Now looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm
    Scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm
    It's like my city stands still, the world looks on
    If I could only capture its beauty and put it in a song

  • @grandmixergms6450
    @grandmixergms6450 Před 2 lety +2

    0:07 1250 KFOX Flyer!
    0:10 picture of Mike Clark from KCMU Rap Attack and Music Menu Records & Tapes!
    0:29 Mentions listening to KCMU Rap Attack!
    0:30 Mentions listening to DJ Nasty Nes on Rap Attack (Nes is a West Coast music legend)!
    0:32 Mentions Silver Shadow D (Seattle beatbox legend)!
    0:33 Mentions DJ B-Mello (Northwest DJ legend)!

  • @mirandamead1962
    @mirandamead1962 Před 4 lety

    From Washington. Living in cali. Thank God for this song shedding light on Seattle ❤ spread love EVERYWHERE.

  • @CYLxDD
    @CYLxDD Před rokem +4

    "The skyline is etched in my veins
    You can never put that out, no matter how hard it rains"
    Not from seattle, nor USA..
    but this sentence gave me chills for the first time when i was 16 years old.
    Twelve years forward, at 28 years old - gonna make it as a tattoo on the back
    to always remember - that no matter what - My skyline is etched in my veins.

  • @iODRI21
    @iODRI21 Před 9 lety +58

    I think this should be republished because it deserves more attention, i like this song more than can't hold us

  • @Kobyceito
    @Kobyceito Před 4 lety +1

    Best song ever. #206 baby I'm coming home!!!

  • @nicknunamaker745
    @nicknunamaker745 Před 6 lety +1

    PNW life forever. I love having such an amazing artist SO passionate about life here. Give me chills. Thank you Macklemore

  • @trollexecution5540
    @trollexecution5540 Před 7 lety +4

    Seattle is honestly one of the best cities out there

  • @WhosDeity
    @WhosDeity Před 9 lety +371

    Stop calling him a rapper. He's a philosopher. He's said that in plenty of interviews

    • @Fiskarfred
      @Fiskarfred Před 9 lety +22

      "These interviews are obnoxious
      Saying that it's poetry is so well spoken, stop it"
      - Macklemore, A Wake

    • @logusdumbeldor7109
      @logusdumbeldor7109 Před 9 lety +22

      I still call him rapper thats what he is doing dont care what haters say dont even care what he said he is a great rapper and philosopher calling him any different would be an insult to rap and his music

    • @smackkisslol
      @smackkisslol Před 9 lety

      Every song have a moral value. Except these which speak about sex, drugs and sex.

    • @adamnicholas1857
      @adamnicholas1857 Před 9 lety +1

      ***** what the hell are you talking about, they are two seperate things. they aren't antithetical.

    • @WhosDeity
      @WhosDeity Před 9 lety +3

      I was completely trolling in my main comment. To see how many people would actually listen to me lol

  • @jenniferisrael796
    @jenniferisrael796 Před 6 lety

    When I first heard their music, I was in the 208 I made everyone listen to them..... So many people loved their music it was a hit in my town..... Thank you for being you!!!!!

  • @SterlingYoutube
    @SterlingYoutube Před 2 lety +1

    All I can listen too when I miss home! PNW pride