K' Naan - Smile

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  • čas přidán 12. 03. 2008
  • My tragedys different
    My lifes deep, listen,
    Gotta bail, Im limpin
    Walked outta hells kitchen
    Why bother cherishin
    My past is everything , wrong, and my arrogance
    Walk down the stairs pissin
    Cop us cuz theyre bitchin
    life isnt fair, singin
    Blues and my rap drippin
    Ooze out the blood
    Sinkin deep down to earth
    thinking leave out a nerp chicken
    I should run, forfit, and everything I know LISTEN,
    I was
    The misdirected
    I was
    The least expected
    Hop on
    And get rejected
    Walk on
    And feel neglected
    I feel
    Like im the message
    Unheard
    But Im the message
    Im the last prolific remaining offer from the gutter
    SHOT
    was my girlfriend
    when
    We was younger
    her
    I was scarred yo
    Bullets
    I survived though
    Death
    Its came easy
    Truth
    the games needs me
    Never let them see me down, smile while Im bleeding
    Smile
    When your struggilin
    Smile
    When Your in jail
    Smile
    When your dead broke
    Smile
    And the rents due
    Smile
    You aint got friends now
    Smile
    And no one knows you
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    Smile
    When he leaves you
    Smile
    Cause girl he needs you
    Smile
    Plenty single mothers cry the tears you do
    Smile
    Dispite the war
    Smile
    despite the pain yo
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    to my man Kareem in prison
    I cant speak your name
    It hurt me that you never listened
    It cant be the same
    I had to grow my intuision
    Had me deep in pain
    Cause i knew my options were either broke or the prison chains
    I cant do it
    I cant see it, look
    Damnit, I cant blow it
    I got a judge tellin me my lifes key
    they will throw it
    nuh-uh, no sir
    i plan to have a chauffeur
    it seems to me this chopping crack is really going no where
    Therefore
    Im resurrected
    They call me
    The poor Injection
    I infect you with the real
    The Dustyfeetphilosahectagos
    I spit, so sick
    I skid out
    Im fallin
    Im Shit outta luck and Im trapped but ill get out
    Can You Help me
    Im goin crazy
    My mom plays trix and i beat on the floor like bush wick
    My fists bloody and blistered
    a pair Like im balistic
    I just stare at the red and smile while im bleedin
    Smile
    When your struggilin
    Smile
    When Your in jail
    Smile
    When your dead broke
    Smile
    And the rents due
    Smile
    You aint got friends now
    Smile
    And no one knows you
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    Smile
    When he leaves you
    Smile
    Cause girl he needs you
    Smile
    Plenty single mothers cry the tears you do
    Smile
    Dispite the war
    Smile
    despite the pain yo
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    There are a few things you gotta take into acount
    im not an entertainer ive never been a clown
    i was born where tha mothers give birth while they frown
    i would walk with the kids that would bbbrrraaaa a sound ah
    never really thought id make it to fourteen
    and anybody wanted to fight i was most keen
    plus i had a little temper it was often forseen
    yo say somethin bout my momma id shoot ya dead out clean
    But ya gotta keep in mind that I grew up Mogadishu
    the only law was gun law
    and we dont walk with a pistol
    you get laughed at for being so insensitive to the environment
    cause how will you be heard when those big boys are firin
    war is no place for a child
    especially if hes rollin with an AK and a smile
    he had witnesses on mother bloody in a towel
    but please, please, please, please
    but never let em see you down smile while you bleedin
    Smile
    When your struggilin
    Smile
    When Your in jail
    Smile
    When your dead broke
    Smile
    And the rents due
    Smile
    You aint got friends now
    Smile
    And no one knows you
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    Smile
    When he leaves you
    Smile
    Cause girl he needs you
    Smile
    Plenty single mothers cry the tears you do
    Smile
    Dispite the war
    Smile
    despite the pain yo
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    Smile
    When your struggilin
    Smile
    When Your in jail
    Smile
    When your dead broke
    Smile
    And the rents due
    Smile
    You aint got friends now
    Smile
    And no one knows you
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
    Smile
    When he leaves you
    Smile
    Cause girl he needs you
    Smile
    plenty single mothers cry the tears you do
    Smile
    Dispite the war
    Smile
    despite the pain yo
    Never let them see you down smile while you bleeding
  • Hudba

Komentáře • 389

  • @sly8445
    @sly8445 Před rokem +5

    Been enjoying this song for literally 10+ yrs. Never gets old. This song is for special occasions when I feel/am lost

  • @imaginarydrummer
    @imaginarydrummer Před 8 lety +80

    this song is my mantra to get through the hard times

  • @sam2habesha
    @sam2habesha Před 12 lety +5

    what he describes is truly the African way of thinking...I'm Ethiopian and as long as I can remember, that has been the anthem amongst my people and rest of Africa. when we're struggling, when we're dead broke, despite the wars, despite the pain, we keep smiling. one love to my African people and all our Distant Relatives:) Keep smiling yo

  • @ayo30s
    @ayo30s Před 14 lety +14

    "Assalaamu 'alaykum" Ayo Oyemade. Nigeria Much Love, PEACE, RASTA.

  • @x0x0ke
    @x0x0ke Před 13 lety +30

    I know lots of people have said "Respect from America" so Respect From The Dirty South!!! Tennessee to be exact! Amazing stuff! I love K'Naan and I honestly forgot how amazing this song is until now. It's sad because when I speak of him no one really knows who I'm talking about around here. I'm trying to spread the word of how amazing he is!!

  • @warmitt
    @warmitt Před 15 lety +5

    One of my favorite K'naan songs - definitely in the top five.

  • @axcelheart20
    @axcelheart20 Před 15 lety +5

    am not a fan of rap songs but k'naan made me love rap... his songs are sick!!!

  • @reecenorris8848
    @reecenorris8848 Před 4 lety +18

    "There are a few things you've got to take into account, I'm not an entertainer I've never been a clown"
    Definitely some of my favourite lyrics.

  • @MattBAmusic
    @MattBAmusic Před 14 lety +3

    this guy is powerful, i haven't seen much of him, just on tv once and i was hooked. i love him!

  • @Aidail93
    @Aidail93 Před 14 lety +4

    Respect from Germany to K'naan and his fans....*thumbs up*

  • @Obi1kanObi
    @Obi1kanObi Před 15 lety +4

    I never get sick of this song.

  • @strongfp
    @strongfp Před 15 lety +4

    This song got me through some tough times. And everytime I am feelin down in the dirt I just listen to K'Naan and remember there are people in this world who are in worse situations then me and i should always smile for what I got, and never let people get me down.

  • @Nina513
    @Nina513 Před 14 lety +8

    This song is so hard...
    K'Naan is the greatest international rapper ever....
    Respect from the US, Ohio to be exact...We riddin' with you!

  • @nasrudi9i
    @nasrudi9i Před 14 lety +5

    Respect from Mogadishu, somalia

  • @maskahleo
    @maskahleo Před 9 lety +33

    ".. Never let them see you down, smile while you bleeding"

  • @africaethiopia3469
    @africaethiopia3469 Před 10 lety +14

    Never let them see u down...smile while you're bleeding....kanaan we feel u man.... .love from ethiopia

  • @abdijabarshimoyali3049
    @abdijabarshimoyali3049 Před 5 lety +9

    Trust me K'naan you're the thousands reasons why i'm proud to be Somali

  • @traybroken
    @traybroken Před 15 lety +3

    K' Naan is one of the best who has just not hit the top yet!

  • @havocxakaganjafarmer335
    @havocxakaganjafarmer335 Před 7 lety +40

    hold tight my SOMALI people the struggle is real out here🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

  • @esaltes
    @esaltes Před 5 lety +7

    Song still on repeat for me. May 2019. 🙌🏽

  • @Klevaonpoint
    @Klevaonpoint Před 2 lety +1

    Bumping this ish from the top of Table Mountain, that's Cape Town in the most southern part of Afrika. We love K'naan out here ❤️🙂👊🏿

  • @chukwumaclive3550
    @chukwumaclive3550 Před rokem +3

    This Song always lift me up when I am done

  • @TXGhost91
    @TXGhost91 Před 14 lety +4

    Respect from Texas

  • @ricsipop
    @ricsipop Před 12 lety +3

    Respect from Romania.

  • @learnmore6192
    @learnmore6192 Před 4 měsíci

    Love this mans music. Will help you in hard times.

  • @richardsampras6883
    @richardsampras6883 Před 7 lety +9

    man am in love with his music

  • @TheBeatles193
    @TheBeatles193 Před 15 lety +4

    This is like my favourite song right now...

  • @en6waeii
    @en6waeii Před 9 lety +20

    respect from saudi arabia

  • @georgewyatt6983
    @georgewyatt6983 Před 6 lety +4

    sitting in this bed almost 4 weeks all I can think about is you and how much I love you

  • @ajeylaniASA
    @ajeylaniASA Před 10 lety +7

    SMILE ON EVERYTHING, RESPECT FROM MINNESOTA mpls

  • @cheesecAK47
    @cheesecAK47 Před 14 lety +1

    Respect. From America

  • @BrotherhoodAssassin7
    @BrotherhoodAssassin7 Před 14 lety +1

    One of my favorite artist!!! K'Naan you're the best!!

  • @mohdyzee
    @mohdyzee Před 14 lety +2

    Respect from Burco, Somaliland>>> love Knaan

  • @tykeisha620
    @tykeisha620 Před 15 lety +5

    why are people arguing over whos beat it is? he still sounds hot AND his lyrics are more positive

  • @ThaReaalness
    @ThaReaalness Před 13 lety +2

    Smile, always no matter where, people who have witness that hatred when you're down, there always seems to be a barrier for those that have it different then others even so, smile.

  • @3rdShogun
    @3rdShogun Před 12 lety +3

    I first heard K'naan on an underground radio station for my cellphone, when this played I scrambled to write the name down t searh more of his music later, its also how I found brother ali

  • @qaranradiye
    @qaranradiye Před 14 lety +1

    RESPECT FROM PUNTLANDSTATE OF SOMALIA.Knaan is real artist

  • @luisangeltinco
    @luisangeltinco Před 11 lety +8

    Respect from Perú. Keep on doing that kind of music!

  • @nomadicphilosopher3110
    @nomadicphilosopher3110 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow first time since 2011 listing to this...... superb.....I remember I was in Somalia driving this tune full bass turned up nearly ran over an old man..........were has King K'naan gone nowadays.....

  • @alwalidhassan9900
    @alwalidhassan9900 Před 14 lety +1

    i like Kaynaan is super star for all Somali specially young Somalian generation thank Allah still Somali name is life. Faduma Ali from UK

  • @TheAmynoacid
    @TheAmynoacid Před 14 lety +1

    Respect From Kenya

  • @dahieyare3205
    @dahieyare3205 Před 5 lety +2

    One of my favourite song k'naan you are the best

  • @TheLeememe
    @TheLeememe Před 12 lety +3

    Respect from Egypt

  • @08996688
    @08996688 Před 13 lety +2

    Respect From Maryland, US

  • @MrAbushable
    @MrAbushable Před 12 lety +4

    very perfect song, people think that this is a just love song but it isn't, is true storry that happened to a young girl called fatima. i love the way that k'naan, talks or raps about the struggle and the pain and the world and civil wars, all of that. look at the other rappers all they talk about is money, pussy, drugs, and some like that. but k'naan sees his self that he is more bigger than that, and which is really good.

  • @vinnis007
    @vinnis007 Před 14 lety +3

    Respect From INDIA....a true rapstar

  • @MrCosstello
    @MrCosstello Před 14 lety +1

    Just found out about this guy last night and I've been listening to his music all day today.

  • @akaKyosti
    @akaKyosti Před 14 lety +2

    respect from Finland

  • @aminar840
    @aminar840 Před 14 lety +1

    Respect from Kenya

  • @HijabiGirl09
    @HijabiGirl09 Před 15 lety +1

    Proud Somalian...Go K'naan...1 love...

  • @makeamac
    @makeamac Před 14 lety

    this song is so true no matter what hapens u gotta smile! You can never let them see ur pain! It makes me feel like others feel the same way u feel at times! now my problems aint as sever,but the message is still the same! I love K'naan he is so infulential! He is probabaly the best singer i have ever heard!

  • @fallendeacon
    @fallendeacon Před 2 lety +1

    Smile while you bleed man. I grew up white in Compton and Logan Heights. Jumped everyday shot once, stabbed twice. Your lyrics got me to see the positives in rough times. Much love.

    • @fallendeacon
      @fallendeacon Před 6 měsíci

      Here again a year later. Rough times always come and pass.

  • @somalipower100
    @somalipower100 Před 12 lety +1

    Respect from San Diego, California

  • @namelesspetrock
    @namelesspetrock Před 14 lety +1

    Respect From New York

  • @MrzJMiller
    @MrzJMiller Před 15 lety +1

    I Love K'Naan we need him...Believe it.

  • @Caleblovesgoosebumps
    @Caleblovesgoosebumps Před 6 lety +5

    knaan please come to Australia we love u =) real poet

  • @NurNasib
    @NurNasib Před 15 lety +1

    I don't even have words to describe K'naan his Amazing talent.
    Every time I hear his New Album I'm Amazed by his talent.
    Awesome,
    RESPECT.

  • @canttouchthis193
    @canttouchthis193 Před 13 lety +1

    Respect from north carolina, but natural somaliannn ;)

  • @mohameddahir6151
    @mohameddahir6151 Před 7 lety +9

    Great song loving it 🤓

  • @HaTToooooNy
    @HaTToooooNy Před 14 lety +1

    Respect From Saudi Arabia !!

  • @hower20
    @hower20 Před 12 lety +2

    respect from sweden

  • @caps1213
    @caps1213 Před 14 lety +2

    respect from Palestine

  • @rahsomali
    @rahsomali Před 15 lety +1

    K'naan is very cool, i love his songs !! keep this up

  • @zakiabdi5859
    @zakiabdi5859 Před 10 lety +3

    nice k'naan we love you respect from sudan

  • @KashMD
    @KashMD Před 14 lety +5

    Respect from Pakistan

  • @melaninwarrior6420
    @melaninwarrior6420 Před 8 lety +7

    positive vibes,great tune

  • @suchw
    @suchw Před 15 lety +1

    I love this song man Thank u K'naan!

  • @mefius1
    @mefius1 Před 14 lety +2

    good job K'Naan.
    you make my white-man's face smile.
    greetings from Europe

  • @drabdirahmansaladibrahim4602

    go up somalia ... smile somalians it's our time no more bleeding

  • @luupiitaa7
    @luupiitaa7 Před 14 lety +1

    Respect. From Argentina.

  • @MACMAN050
    @MACMAN050 Před 14 lety +1

    viva somalia.
    to end the war my sweet somalia.
    your lover eritrean ramadan.
    just world love you k’naan.

  • @xasanyare660
    @xasanyare660 Před 10 lety +2

    k'naan somalian legend ma rapper you are the best bro

  • @MsKnowledge91
    @MsKnowledge91 Před 13 lety +1

    I love this guy

  • @Abufaas
    @Abufaas Před 14 lety +1

    This's My Fava Song.....
    K'naan is Legend

  • @hockeyslife8
    @hockeyslife8 Před 15 lety +1

    this is a great song that he is singing and a great beat the tupac brought

  • @stebbi961
    @stebbi961 Před 14 lety +1

    this song makes me SMILE

  • @muzzleloader
    @muzzleloader Před 14 lety

    respect from Fargo, North Dakota

  • @MrGuzman420
    @MrGuzman420 Před 14 lety

    respect from east oakland california

  • @geentwijfelmocro
    @geentwijfelmocro Před 14 lety +1

    Respect from Morocco, holland

  • @AmonTokin
    @AmonTokin Před 13 lety +1

    Respect from Belgium!

  • @westldn100
    @westldn100 Před 13 lety +1

    his da hardest somalian rapper he just goes inn
    i knew since i was in yr 9
    now im in 1st yr college

  • @wwefanatic662
    @wwefanatic662 Před 13 lety +1

    @zkhan2007 i agree.k'naan has been one of my favorite artist since he came out.I heard wavin the flag for the world cup,and i was like hey thats k'naan and i was happy for him

  • @DaPlanB
    @DaPlanB Před 14 lety +1

    Great song!

  • @zijomon
    @zijomon Před 12 lety +1

    Love this.

  • @r27ad
    @r27ad Před 13 lety +1

    wow .. simply awesome :)
    respect from Palestine

  • @mayemz
    @mayemz Před 15 lety

    i love this song! great K'naan man continue!

  • @Chi_di
    @Chi_di Před 15 lety +1

    this man is a genius wallahi

  • @lemonbead
    @lemonbead Před 15 lety +1

    Thanks for putting that perspective into this space :)

  • @muradomar5390
    @muradomar5390 Před rokem

    Stay blessed ever blood ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bd1406
    @bd1406 Před 13 lety

    respect from finland

  • @Akanaite
    @Akanaite Před 16 lety +1

    Smile even though you feel down

  • @africanprinceful4755
    @africanprinceful4755 Před 5 lety +3

    2nd verse. That was me. “To My man currently in prison, I can’t speak your name it hurts me that you never listen.”

  • @cannedyumyum
    @cannedyumyum Před 14 lety +1

    Respect from Berlin

  • @ErinWooding
    @ErinWooding Před 10 lety +3

    Wow, young man you are amazing with your truth! Thank you for putting this out; I will share with all...Salaam Alaikum. -em

  • @agnesamoni
    @agnesamoni Před rokem

    Talent right here

  • @SCSUguy85
    @SCSUguy85 Před 10 lety +22

    In the industry with the so called rappers "lil wanye, nicki minaj, B.O.B's new stuff singing about poppen booties and maken pussy whistlen." Your music is a breath of fresh air, a cool drink in the desert. K'nann please keep being real bringing us your fans the intellectual life music we love so much!

  • @mohameddahir6151
    @mohameddahir6151 Před 7 lety +2

    Cant just stop shuffling 😊🤓

  • @nasfrom-da-ldn7362
    @nasfrom-da-ldn7362 Před 3 lety

    There’s entertainers than there’s Artist.

  • @razag911
    @razag911 Před 12 lety

    Respect from Atlanta,GA UNITED STATES

  • @makeamac
    @makeamac Před 14 lety

    respect from Vanuatu and Canada (im canadian but moved to vanuatu like 8 months ago :( )