You don't find this video This finds you. One love

The bridge of this song should have won him a grammy. So unique and creative. Amazing.

10 years later and I still come back to this song religiously

Dude on the drums deserves some serious respect as well. He almost gets forgotten in this masterpiece.

Came with zero expectations left with my mind blown. Amazing.

I don't know if everyone realizes how fucking amazing this is!!! Man, it's a great tune by itself, but seriously, can you realize how difficult this song is musically speaking? I consider myself a commiteted musician but I can tell that I not even close to the level of this guy. He sings in absolutely perfect pitch some odd melodies, do crazy octave jumps, record tons of overdubs live and not only is not static (and let's be fair, it would be acceptable because of all the concentration required to do all this stuff), but can still deliver a lot of emotion in his singing. Great tunes and and outstanding musician. I became an admirer.

As a black South African this hits really deep man Yoooohh!! The lyrics made me cry after full ten years, reggae music is the most revolutionary music ever!

10 anos depois dessa pedra, eu ainda venho aqui. mto foda

man, I may be 7 years late to the party but I'm so glad I found this.

I just want to say that i found this song while 2 tabs into an acid trip 6 months ago and because of this songs message, I completely dropped my shopping addiction, stopped using cocaine, quit drinking, quit all my toxic friends, quit my social media addiction, and stopped eating nothing but fast food. I listen to this often to remind myself of what matters. We all know how to be happy, we just have a hard time applying it to our lives. I've never been happier and healthier. Thank you for the amazing music and powerful message, dude. Take back your knowledge, friends.

This song, lyrics and meaning are so important to me that I will have ‘permanent holiday’ tattooed on my arm very soon. Just want a constant reminder to never kneel and never be a pawn of society. Thank you Mike and blessings for everyone. ❤

Some humans will never recognize or understand the amount of hours of practice needed to reach this level of guitar skill and voice harmony, also the percussionist plays fire 🔥.

This. Is. Amazing. Totally. Mind. Blown. He is taking reggae to another level with this song. I mean technically, it's insane. That splitting up words into small snippets were too much to comprehend, hehe. Wow. Not the biggest reggae listener but this man might change my views upon the genre. And no, please do not hate on me, I might hype it too much, but yeah... this is THAT good.

Sam Ites on percussion doesn't get as much credit next to Mike Love, but he did an amazing job, too. It's easy to mess up a piece with the wrong percussion. Excellent minimal use of snare and cymbals for accent, his hand percussion is on point, and he provides a second voice in the right spots while keeping the beat. Credit where due.

I had the opportunity to see this guy live... it was one of the most amazing musical experiences i ever had.

I enjoy showing people many hidden gems on KZfaq. The best is when people proclaim their love for reggae but have not seen this…

I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled and inundated, I will seek the revelation, make my life a celebration. I’m gonna be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions so much love for this dude.

i dont understand how someone could vote with thump down?????? This is a master piece!!!!

A friend showed this to me years ago and I doubt I will ever stop coming back to it and share it every time. I LOVE THIS PIECE OF ART !!!

This brings tears to my eyes in this day and age (March 2022). Been a long time since I've listened to this and today it rings more true than ever. Don't let this be our final hour.

Jesus, at first I thought he was just throwing random words together, but then it all hit me what he was saying and I was literally like "OHHHHHHHHHHHH". This shit is on another level.

Good to see that even after 7 years people are still listening to it and enjoying as It's a really good song

This is my revolution song. I play it for my husband, his response was an epiphany for this loyal loving wife . He took it personally as if I was confrontational in his direction… I allow that perspective to BE. 😮 I accepted his desire to have my power. 🙈🙉🙊 honestly being respectful of my power would have made it his. I SWERVED 🤓❤️‍🔥

I still listen to this video at least once a week. Such a great tune.

quit my job and started my own thing after listening to this song in one week.... best thing that ever happen to me ! thanks mike

the dexterity of this man's toes must be at the top level of mastery

Breaking down the sentences into sections, adding little by little to form the chorus 🔥 GENIUS

Oh, Lord I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Oh, Lord I'm taking the reins I'm breaking the chains I'm never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They'll never know I'm taking Jah highway home Oh, I've got my own path to follow Don't know if you'll overstand I've got my, my, my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could You know I would throw my guitar on my back Pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the ax And cut these chains off my sorrow So I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away, no Not for no corporate babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually open up our eyes and see They're manipulating we with so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning the unnatural state of things? It's a nightmare We're living in a nightmar Everyone's living so scared They're virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It's funny money, money, money It's all this digital currency, woah, yeah It's all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free, ooh-oh-yaeh And so it seems we'll be in this prison for life 'Cause if we keep buying then they'll keep selling the lie So it's up to I and I I... nip..., mind... and... I... Rev..., make... cel... I... change... man... words... I... be... I... own... I... (be) nip...(late), mind... and... I... (seek) Rev... (lation), make... (life) cel... (bration) I... (be) change... (seeking) man... (fast) words... (speak) I... (fuse) be... (prisioned) I... (make) own... (cisions) I (won't be) manip... (ulated), mind (controlled) and in... (undated) I (will seek) the reve... (lation), make (my life) a cele... (bration) I (will be) the change (I'm seeking), mani... (fest) the words (I'm speaking) I (refuse) to be (imprisoned) I (will make) my own (decisions) Oh, Lord I won't be manipulated Mind-controlled and inundated I will seek the revelation Make my life a celebration I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking Manifest the words I'm speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions I'm on a permanent holiday I'm going outside to play I ain't gonna slave away, no Not for no corporate babylon I'm never gonna be a pawn In their manipulation games Oh Lord, I'm taking the reins I'm breaking the chains I'm never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray We'll never know I'm taking Jah highway home Ooh, I'll never go astray with na-na-na... I'm leaving the past And forwarding fast 'Cause freedom is here to stay Oh, Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power, oh-yeah We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Oh, Lord for too long they've been keeping us apart Oh yes, we got to take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour We got to take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge Take back the power Humanity don't let this be our final hour We got take back the knowledge Take back the power

Every time i listen to this song, i still get impressed by how he makes that PERFECT 3 parts loops, it’s already dificult to match a single 8 time loop, now he splits in 8/3 and does it in one shot, man im just astonished

This is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. I’m traveling through Costa Rica and Mike is the soundtrack for my journey. This talent is a gift from God.

This is next level! All of it. His Looping is super tight and clean. Killer vocals, killer Guitar player. Minor key Reggae about fighting the system. Hell yeah. But that a capella breakdown is brilliant and extremely well performed. Mike Love is a next Level Talent

Still 2024 🔥

i was never drawn into this genera of music but i would be lying if i said this wasn't my 17th time watching this

My man on the drums is insanely talented too. Ain't no man carrying this team.

This is one of those things that makes me realize that being a musician REALLY takes a TON of patience. I can't imagine how many takes this needed to get perfect.

Simplesmente incrível!! Como o KZfaq pôde me recomentar este vídeo somente 9 anos depois? Estou impressionado e muito feliz em ouvir essa sessão de alta qualidade!!!

Anybody still listening to this in 2020?

2000 times I watch,2000 times I wanna say THATS A MUSICAL GENIUS, RIGHT HERE.

I won't be manipulated Mind-controlled and inundated I will seek the revelation Make my life a celebration I'm gonna be the change I'm seeking Manifest the words I'm speaking I refuse to be imprisoned I will make my own decisions

Discovered this dude last weekend as he was the opener for another artist I went to see and was completely blown away - Mike Love is an absolute genius, you must see him live!!! Such a powerful message he spreads

I saw him do this live 3 times... he does it just as well. One was a solo show and he did a bunch of songs with his looper. Just amazing. I met him and gave him a big hug twice during the festival. He walked around with his band and talked to everyone. He spent nearly 2 hours after his show meeting and taking time to talk to everyone that wanted to meet him, got pictures with him and his band. Just truly an amazing person. Mike Love is a real dude with healing intentions

Man I don't understand how anyone could hate on this or Mike Love.

The lyrics, the melodies, the beats, the vocals, the skill, the song and everything are perfect!

Still one of my weekly plays. More relevant today than ever.

Shaia Le Boeuf Killing it on the percussion

This is freaking awesome! I had never heard of this guy or his music before tonight. I just stumbled upon it. I don't even recall how I got here. How does this guy sing these impossible parts? His voice jumps a perfect octave, then he lands back where he started, over and over again. I've never heard this technique before!!! I'm a new fanatic!

How do you even play, sing and hit all the pedals at the right time, and sound so in timing with everything.... what a fantastic musician

I chant the middle part of this song as a mantra most days...but man, I needed to feel it in all its vibrations today apparently, got me leaking like sieve just as it did my first time hearing it. The lyrics are as deep and heavy with relevance as they were 13 years ago...that's encouraging in itself, we made it then, we're gonna make it again. Thank you, Mike Love, your lyrics are a beacon of light helping guide me through the darkness. I wont be manipulated, mind controlled or inundated, I will seek the revelation, make my life a celebration, I will be the change I'm seeking, manifest the words I'm speaking. I refuse to be imprisoned, I will make my own decisions.. What a blessing these words have been, much love!

Acoustic rebellion delivered in sonic waves spreading deep down into your consciousness. What more could you want out of a song?

The layering at the end is pretty damn cool, but can we all just take a minute to appreciate how good his voice is? Duuudr

I know the more we listen, the more we enjoy our lives and the more proceeds will go where they need to go. Everyday I'm going to listen knowing the impact this soul's sound. Thank you for for bringing me the sound of my life.

I wonder how many people left their slave jobs after hearing this magically gifted, musically talented, huge hit of truth directly to your soul?

vlw um dois 🎶🍁

ive watched this hundreds of times

9 anos assistindo a essa obra pelo menos uma vez por semana, chapado ou não, é possível compreender o quanto o mike não só ama a música, ele vive a música! É algo natural que se propaga dele, todo o controle no loop, instrumento, vocal, essa é de fato uma obra de arte a ser contemplada para todo o sempre! Obrigado Mike e Sam por me proporcionarem 9 anos de calmaria e bons momentos providos com essa música atemporal!

After so many years still in love with Sam Ites' percussion skill

This performance is a fucking masterpiece

Just wow. That part with overdubbing sillables forming sentenses... Never seen anything like that

This song saved my life and helped me learn to spread love. Thank you Mike, hope to see you at Pyro Fest in Ohio soon. This year is Wookieefoot but they’ll hear you thru my car

Was walking around high at a music fest years ago and had no idea who was playing at the time until i hear "I.. Nip..Mind...In..." out of nowhere.. got my attention and I listen as it comes together and literally shit myself it was so good.

This is amazing!!!!

Put your headphones on, close your eyes, enjoy the moment and give thanks to the universe for this Masterpiece.

I met mike and a bunch of dudes he plays with about 6 or 7 years ago and ill tell you now, best people youll ever meet. Big love brother

Lyrics are incredible Truly a masterpiece

Don't skip to 4:20. Listen to the whole fucking song instead. You won't regret it.

HOLY. CRAP. I can't even find the words. *mind blown*

Worked at Bells Brewery and got to listen to him do this exact performance to an audience of ~200. Never liked this kind of music until I heard it from him. Still come back to this song today.

7 years later and I still get crazy goosebumps at that part.

You know... I don't know much about reggae but I gave this a thumbs UP. A lot of work went into making this one tune and to pull it all off live w/o a hitch is impressive.

Amazing, talented performers. Fantastic performance; top quality song and a really important message... I can't help but notice the irony of a guy singing about being on a permanent holiday and eschewing money, but performing with equipment worth thousands of dollars in a plush apartment on a Persian rug... How do you propose we get those pedals and drums if we stop buying... ??? Nevertheless, great music, very powerful and inspirational tunes. Keep it up Mike Love and accompanying drummer.

I've opened up for Mike love a few times and these guys are gentleman, such respectful musicians what a pleasure to share the stage with them.

I can't believe you found this song!

putting an add in the middle of this is a crime

I'm not into reggae but I found this profoundly satisfying to listen. Thanks it's a jewel.

I love how all the words come together and tell a story. Amazing 👏

I've watch this so many times. I'm perpetually blown away, this is such an impressive performance.

No hay día que no la escuche, simplemente es perfecta!!

I literally fell off the chair when the syllable build up part started making sense. I mean LITERALLY FELL ON THE FLOOR. Whaaaat. This guy is over the top. Mad respect

This is my favorite song and I can't stop playing it over and over each day! Thank you Mike love !

Seen this 8 years ago, been a fan ever since!! Got all his songs on my play list

Why so much hate on such a talented, inspiring, amazingly positive piece of music?! It practically radiates love. Who even are you people?? I can't with negative humans. Do yourself a favor and don't read the comments!!

Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hourn

I just can't get enough of this song! I LOVE you Mike. 😍

This is the song that woke me up, top level master piece. Thank you Mike 👏

A thousand people thought the dislike button meant "dis I like" 🤗 it's ALLright man! we forgive you ❤️

I just cannot get enough of this video. Pure artistic talent. I feel it everytime. and the lyrics. . . . man. so good. so good. One home. One tribe. One love. _/|\_

still listening until now 2024

Percussions are insane!!!! I've been blessed today

[Lyrics] Oh Lord, I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate Babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know I’m taking Jah highway home Oh I’ve got my own path to follow Don’t know if you’ll overstand I’ve got my own truth to swallow And you know that if I could you know I would throw my guitar on my back, pick up the slack, and leave here tomorrow But I know that I am a pawn of Babylon I got to face the facts, embrace the axe, and cut these chains off my sorrow So I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away, no, not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Ten thousand years of captivity We must eventually Open up our eyes and see They’re manipulating we With so much uncertainty And so many mysteries Why are so few questioning The unnatural state of things? It’s a nightmare We’re living in a nightmare Everyone’s living so scared They’re virtually unaware Of this fear that rules their lives Occupies, consumes their minds This fear of bankruptcy Financial impotancy It’s funny money, money, money It’s all this digital currency, woah yeah It’s all this monopoly money That keeps us from ever being free And so it seems we’ll be in this prison for life ’cause if we keep buying then they’ll keep selling the lie So it’s up to I and I… Ohh Lord, I won’t be manipulated, mind-controlled, and inundated I will seek the Revelation, make my life a celebration I will be the change I’m seeking, manifest the words I’m speaking I refuse to be imprisoned. I will make my own decisions I’m on a permanent holiday I’m going outside to play I ain’t gonna slave away Not for no corporate babylon I’m never gonna be a pawn in their manipulation games Oh Lord I’m taking the reins I’m breaking the chains I’m never gonna kneel, no way My prophet is Heaven sent No preacher or president can lead I astray They’ll never know. I’m taking Jah highway home I’ll never go astray I’m leaving the past And forwarding fast ’cause freedom is here to stay Oh Lord we got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge We got to take back the power We got to take back the knowledge To take back the power Take back what they have stolen from our hearts And we got to take back the esoteric knowledge Ohh Lord for too long they’ve been keeping us apart Ohh yes, we got to take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour Take back the knowledge, take back the power, humanity don’t let this be our final hour. (x7) Take back the knowledge Take back the power

Holy shit...... That's pure musical talent. I'm blown away

I could listen to the instrumental version of this alone on repeat, but then the lyrics come and I’m totally blown away. Same goes for like five or six other songs by this guy (so far). This is some of the best music I’ve heard in awhile imo.

aah never seen this live before...I and I loved it !!!

Looking forward to a world where people look up and idolize people like Mike Love. If this was the mainstream, we’d be sailing smoothly.

im a metal head and only recently saw this and the way he works the chaos pad and the vocals intertwined makes this man a legend in my book

Wow! What a powerful song. ❤❤❤

Whoa !! I'm totally blown away by this artist. Immense talent.

Bro the difficulty of that is so so so so insane. It's simply a master piece.

Despite owning the physical CD, purchasing the digital album, and saving it to multiple Spotify playlists, I still visit this KZfaq version to get the views up and watch in aww as The GOAT performs his magic.

I got to see Mike at random about six months ago when I went to see Stephen Marley and he was the opener. I hadn't heard of him before but his music is awesome.

this is two music magicians at work. so much respect.