Anyone still listening to this? in 2024

2023 and only coming across Prof now! I can’t get enough of his work. The more I dig the more I fall in love. ❤

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"Bird can't help but sing a melody" that line gets me every time

I think he refers to his dad as “the scariest man in the country” because as a child your parents are so big to you that they are all you see and in our eyes, either heroic, or a monster under our bed. So standing up to him in Prof’s eyes, was the equivalent of saving the world.

2020?! Anyone else still looking up this song ?!!💕🥰

This song gives me the chills every time.

11yrs later PROF is still top of the list. Haters do what they do.

Thay was spookily accurate for me. When he started talking about his father. I felt like he was in my head. Dope tune.

I know every word by heart and experience, but i cant sing along i get choked up and goosebumps every time... "Police are part of our family". Word, and not by blood.

2021 first time actually hearing about Prof. Idk how I missed out hearing about Prof years ago. This song alone gives me the major respect for what he does for his career. It definitely hit my heart listening to every word that was said on it. Love Prof for real. How music practically relates to my life. Ha

This song still gives me the chills. He tells his story so well, I can picture everything in my head like I'm there! Master storyteller!

Found Prof a few weeks back and keep finding more and more beautiful (and bumpin') songs. 8 years ago! I hope this comment helps boost it back up for new fans, and that he still plays some of these when I finally get to see him :)

Prof is one of the best out there. He is original and his music is fun. Keeping them coming hero.

If you have not seen Prof in concert. Severely missing out, one of the greatest live performers.

2019 squad where you at

I use to think I knew a whole bunch of everything, then I saw, heard, and felt this.

"Myself" My parents got some big money problems We're all young and we're countin' on 'em I'm four years old, you think I'm bouncing on 'em? I just sit back and watch, thinkin' bout em Mom's probably stronger than Pops is The talk is, that the old man has lost it Last week he came back from work I saw him on the porch With a glass of milk in his shirt He was flippin' out Mom probably put it there Judging from how angry that she was It probably should be there Now both folks know that I'm standing there But Mama protects me Throws me behind her back Why did Papa do that? What's that tellin' me? Birds can't help but sing a melody. (I ain't stupid) Happy ever after is nothing but a fantasy Police are part of our family Son and mother look out from the porch See father's head duck under the door I believe in nothing I believe in myself I believe in nothing Nothing at all My papa got some big anger problems I'm getting older and I'm sick about 'em It's getting harder just to live around it I need to take a stand as a man, I need to be about it So ring around the posies round the living room table I can't remember what we were arguing about I stood up to the scariest man in the country I held my head high as I left the house Little boy stood in the face of a dragon Left with the heart of a lion, amazing It's funny, I left the house so it could cool down But the dragon stayed hot, who's the fool now? Papa and the devil, sitting in the basement A-R-S-O-N-I-N-G Young son, headed back to the household Running down the block, eight firetrucks deep Fell to my knees and I screamed in the front yard Fireman running around like no one's in charge Sort of like when it rains, it pours See the flames burst out of the door I believe in nothing I believe in myself I believe in nothing Nothing at all I've learned a lifetime A lifetime as a boy Evil's on the inside Waiting for all Got an apartment I'm 20 years old Finally thinking I have everything under control It's been years since I spoke to the man When, he gave me his old cutlass to get out of the sand So just like a hyena, I take the meat And then I run my ass away, you need to let me be But over time a part of me knew one needed to speak That's right when the world decided that it couldn't be It's the biggest hurdle thinking past tense When a strong man takes his last breath I believe in nothing I believe in myself I believe in nothing Nothing at all 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😓🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I dig that this fella isn't abusing an auto-tune like everything nauseating with a looped back-beat. Kudos Prof!

This song takes several listens to appreciate, but then it becomes genius.

Used to watch my paw beat maw then he beat me. One night momma was on her back on the floor he was on top hammer fist I know wat it's called now that I'm older I tryed to pull him off an save her he slaped me away momma told me go to my room I did momma took that beatin all night momma always tryed to save me one beatin after another hes dead now!!!! momma got a good man now he luvs both us i call him DAD.

We all gotta go through some fucked up shit. Some worse than others. But we cant have good times without getting through the bad. This song reminds me of all the shit I had to fight through to get my mind right. Thanks Prof.

2023 still here. Keep them coming Prof! Thank you for everything.

I work in a kitchen as a butcher and showed my 21 year old "apprentice" your music. He bumped it for a day and said you're his favorite rapper now. That's how good you are Pookie Baby!

Love this so much. It's so hard to have a violent relationship with our caretakers. Really has an impact on our relationships and how we learned what love is. Beautiful soul song 🖤🥀

I feel like a lot of us can relate to this song, even if not to this degree. Expect greatness every-time you play a song by this man!

6 years ago and Prof still gets emotional with this song, I can't imagine how hard the video was to shoot

This song hits me pretty damn hard.

One of the best, deepest tracks of all time. Can’t say enough good about Prof

i been here reading old comments im gonna bring this song back to the light

his dad and slug's dad would have been best friends

birds cant help but sing a melody

Biggest hurdle thinking past tense gets me every time. Not too many songs on this level of emotion.

This made me cry.This is about his abusive, bipolar father burning down their house when he was 15..

The best, most disastrous representation of what a lot of kids go through. Tears, every time.

Ok, I'm kinda behind here as I'm discovering this just now....🤪 I have goosebumps listening to this, it's speaking loudly to my heart. I cannot resonate personally to his story in this song, but my soul hears and feels the pain of these words. All I can say is ........word yo 💜💜

2021 still comin back to it. Prof is still growing and FlowerBoy Live brought me back. Fuck man. Pookie you should be proud of yourself for addressing this shit man. Love y'all!

Seen this live he put so much expression into it

Prof should be bigger by now, he's amazing.

I come back to this video every now and then, because this video and song have so much raw passion. I feel alot of Louisiana in this. Be good brother!

I wish I could give prof a hug

why am I just now discovering this dude. he's dope! love squad goals

I felt the strength and despair at the same time. My childhood wrapped up in a PROF shaped bow.

Was introduced to your music last year. It's 2024 and I just landed on this. I almost can't breathe. It's 1985 and I'm standing in front of my mother, facing my father's pulled back fist. Prof...you make me cry as hard as you make me laugh. Thanks for all of it...Never stop! ❤

I personally love this song, as it tells Jacob's story and his emotions are deep, he's true to his music with words and actions. everyone should check out all his other amazing songs... :)

This is by far the most powerfully emotional heartfelt song I've ever heard. You can see and hear the real emotion RAW.

2023! Almost always the first song of the day everyday but prof every day!

How dafuq this tune only has 145 000 views, and 34 asshats down voting...Hits so close to home for me...Thx Prof(if u see this)

"I stood up to the scariest man in the country" maybe one day...

For the past 8 years that I've been a a believer of nothing a self proclaimed atheist. The exact summarization or generalization of my entire belief was in one sentence that I bleed summed it up. I don't believe in anything it's up to me to get the things I want and nothing and no one can help me but myself. I thought I was the only person in the entire world to think so. Discovering the song tonight it's changed my life I don't know how it's changed yet but I already can feel the seriousness

This is always going to be my favorite prof song, this one and lightwork are my first favorites.

Prof, Thank you. Just thank you. It's very hard to connect with people that don't understand deep pains. You let us know we ain't alone. Stay up cuh.

This chorus was going through my head as soon as I laid down in the dentist chair today. Thanks for helping my anxiety while getting a tooth pulled today Prof and Stophouse.

i hate and love this song so much.

When a man pours his heart out to you, you listen, because he's got something important to say. Love you, bro. Stay good.

I swear I love all your songs but I vibe with your real shit the most because it's so raw 💖 So much emotion and strength in this video.

Want more songs like this from prof

2020 squad, still banging this!

Pride of powderhorn. Another Minneapolis great and I am lucky enough to call this place home.

This, Flower Boy, and The Ending. Gasoline, Cutthroat, Tarzan. Vulnerable God. Just discovered Prof this year (2022). I'm totally head over fucking feet. The beats. The lyrics. The vibe. Yesss! Like you're singing every song to me and about me! Much love from your newest Gampo!

this is the best beat I've ever heard. This is my favorite hook ever.

What a gem. Relate 2 this hard! Get goose bumps.

Perhaps the most underrated track by Prof, much love, much empathy...

You can see the hurt in his face. @Prof brother you ain't alone it take a strong man to even make a song like that. kudos my dude kudos to you.

Your music never gets old man. If it aint on apple music, im bumping this on youtube in the truck. Can relate to a lot of this. s

Killed it tonight in Pensacola! So glad you decided to perform this track. Love it. I got lucky and got to talk to you after the show. (You signed that vinyl for me) Just know you got a fan for life right here

💞This is an amazing song. Evokes alot of emotions for me

this neeeeeeeds to be a new hit.

Im soo late to Prof's party! This guy is fire! Im putting strangers off the street on this! Everyone I know has to hear this! No! Light work! Listen up!!

this hits sooo close to home its scary.......GAMPO

Now knowing this is real shit and not just some story makes it hit way different. It is inspiring to know that he is strong enough to bear all those tribulations and still see him have the endurance to become a King.

Phew , i finally got here , and still i can't catch my breath ❤

feeling this

oh...HELL....YA....how have i not known about this beast. damn...im an INSTANT devoted fan

I come back to this video to show myself how ppl grow and change. Prof is the man and this is one of his more serious works. Great Job man.

Love all this groups work! Real feeling hitting songs for some. Love from Scary Gary Indiana!

Dope stuff, buddy.

Plan on seeing you in May dude, you got to be one of my favorite artists, stay golden

This song leaves me speechless every time! A true work of art! PROF YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

Wow. I felt that, such a powerful song. Truly amazing, you know a song is amazing and has depth and meaning when it gives you goosebumps. That's the connection right there.

no he's not trying to be eyedea. he's just doing him. love you prof.

I must be a genius, I appreciated it on the first listen.

"I stood up to the scariest man in the country" Damn that shit is relatable and proves he truly knows what he is talking about.

The PASSION in profs face!!!💞💞💞

I saw prof at summerfest 2015 this year, and I think he was performing this song when that floaty he threw in the crowd during far out popped back up. It made me so mad, cuz it broke everyone's concentration, so they were focusing on the floaty more than the performer during this amazing, serious song.

dopeeee, love the powerful hook

Worst day of my life was when I heard my dad took his last breath. It happened in middle of the night with nobody there. Mom was asleep he got up to take his meds and just laid down on the floor and died with his head facedown on his forearm.such a strong man. I only ever seen him cry twice. When his father died and when we almost lost my mom the love of his life. he was with my mom from the time he was 18. He passed away at 69.

So much passion in both the song and video

This is fucking incredible and I'm pissed i haven't heard it till now. Thank you for your work

Gym motivation right here..

Wow Prof that was heavy and I believe I lived through the same thing thanks for the song now I can Believe in myself again

His DJ is Fundo. St. Paul Slim is another artist. Prof and Slim collaborated on Stophouse Music's Recession Music album.

Ain’t need no Ryhmesayers. You were brilliant long before and I can’t wait for what comes next.

Yup, this song helped me through some hard fuckin times. This song is painful now, I love this mans new shit like I grew up with him lol.

I still get goosebumps listening to this song. It's incredibly raw and powerful and honestly one of, if not the BEST song Prof has ever done. Hands down.

Still hits hard,years later. So haunting and bone shaking. Lovely and dark. So beautiful

best song by the best rapper

Dope af

So pumped for your revival... you should have never left. You’re a BADDD BOOIIIIi

Listened for like two years now. Just stumbled across this. Silently crying now.