2024 anyone?

You know when the lyrics of a song randomly comes back to you and remember the song , you instantly need to listen to to the song

This is the British version of Love the way you lie

I love it when rappers rap from pain and real life events and when they rap from the heart like green does. It must be horrible to lose a parent to suicide. Such a powerful song. This makes me cry

Respect to all the kids out there who sadly feel this song, rather than having the privilege of just hearing it.. You have an inner core strength that will get you through your journey, and what feels bad now won't last forever...

Say what you will, Pro Green has the skill and heart of Eminem, and you can feel his emotions when he's rapping, if he was American and more recognised by the American market (and consequentially the rest of the world like Japan ETC) this would have what 250 million views? Oh well, i don't care, we can just keep this little gem to ourselves ;)

“But know if I ever have kids like you I will never let them be without me” preach

Proof you can become a successful musician & millionaire with hard work even if your parents leave you & you were raised by your grandparents. Stephen is a top man & deserves everything he gets in life.

I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh [Verse 1: Professor Green] Nothing to hide, stifle or smother Suffered and cried, strife made me tougher Never mumbled or shy to trouble I rise above all Expectations forget rep Ain’t never begged yet When I wanted to get pence hustle To be I am exactly what my neck says That sket said I tried to cash in on my Dad's death I wanted to vent but I never said fuck all After all you were never kin to me Family is something that you never been to me In fact making it harder for me to seemy father Was the only thing that you ever did for me [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh [Verse 2: Professor Green] (Dear Dad) As a kid I looked up to you Only thing was I never saw enough of you The last thing I said to you was I hated you I loved you and now it's too late to say to you Just didn't know what to do and how to deal with it Even now deep down I'm still livid To think I used to blame me I wonder what I did to you to make you hate me I wasn't even 5, life's a journey and mine wasn't an easy ride You never even got to see me rhyme I just wish you woulda reached out I wish you would have been round when I been down I wish that you could see me now Wherever you are I really hope you found peace But know that if I ever have kids Unlike you I'll never let them be without me [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh (I write songs I can't listen to Everything I have to give to you And everyone of these lines I sing to you) [Bridge: Professor Green] My job's more like public service My life just became yours to read and interpret If you heard it and come across a lot different at times I throw fits when I read how they word things You see me smile Now you're gonna have to see me hurting Cause pretending everything is all right When it ain't, really isn't working [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh [Outro: Professor Green] I ain't censoring myself for nobody I'm the only thing I can be All that is good, all that is bad, all that is, me [Hook: Emeli Sandé] I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid They can read all about it, read all about it, oh

Professor Green has the song writing passion. This song is kind of about him, because his father died when he was 17 and he knows the feeling of not having a father. His own life experience made his write this song that really touched people's souls and even mine.

My mum used to say i was the boy from the video because my dad left and i turned into a loose cannon, always fighting at school, causing a scene in town center, getting brought home by police late at night....12 years later i now have my own home, my own wife and kids and i always look at my kids and cant comprehend how my dad could leave us all....the only time i will be leaving my kids is when i am dead

If you are watching this in 2021 you are a legend! Love this song really!👋❤

just watched both of his docs on bbc about homeless and suicide i rate this guy serious

The thing is, I love this guy. He isn't like the dirty rappers out there who rap about sex and butts, he actually raps about somthing that has a more greater meaning....#loveprogreen

Anyone else still listening in 2024?

Feel sorry for this young man as a boy. I grew up in a painfull child hood that went from bad to worse. I think now there was a angel watching over me pulling me back and my gut telling me when there was trouble. But my son never seen his dad and how bad he was i protected him and kicked his dads arse. Didnt want the same for my light i wanted him to have a childhood and always enjoy who he is and embrace all of him like i do. My son my gift and proffessor green was to his parents.

Stephen Manderson, who raps under the name of Professor Green, was raised by his Grandmother Patricia from the age of one. He had a turbulent relationship with his father, who was rarely around during Manderson's childhood and committed suicide in 2008. In this song, Manderson responds to accusations made by his stepmother that his debut album, Alive Till I'm Dead was "cashing-in" on his death. He told The Guardian: "A lot of people face that craving for acceptance and wanting to feel appreciated. How am I not allowed to talk about how that affected me? It was a massive part of my life." Manderson did not find filming the video easy. He told The Guardian: "In the video there's one scene in particular where the dad holds his son's hand and then lets go. That moment for me is uncomfortable." You know, knowing what's out there and just saying to people 'It's there, here I am'. I say in the song: 'I won't censor myself for anyone. All that is good, all that is bad, all it is me' and by that I just mean to say 'take me as I am; I'm imperfect'. I wouldn't hold to be anything else." Manderson told Q magazine that despite the emotional nature of the song, it was easy for him to write. He explained: "Writing for me is therapeutic. Performing it is not so easy, nor was shooting the video. But I don't think you should be entirely comfortable with what you're doing all the time. As personal as it is, the connection it's had with people is amazing. A lot of people relate to that feeling of abandonment, whether it's a dad or a mum that's left. There's been lots of people on Twitter saying it made them reach out to their father who they hadn't spoken to for years. I never expected to write a song that changed someone's life."

The video for this song doesn't get the credit it deserves bloody brilliant

Still hits different 10 years later. I was 11 when i first heard this now I'm 21

He’s extremely talented talks about his life and the tragedy he went through doesnt talk about fame girls or sex it’s a shame he’s underrated

I have been struggling with depression for more than 10 years now. Only in the last few months have I seen a GP about it. Suicide is always on my mind, the feelings of worthlessness and the idea that everybody in my life would be better off without me around, haunt me every minute of every day. I had never really approached Prof Green before I watched his Documentary Suicide and Me. That documentary has given me a hope that I am wrong. That if I were to shuffle off this mortal coil, they wont be better off, they will be devastated, angry at me and at themselves. To use his own words about his father. He has shown me id be a 'muppet' to do that to my friends who are as close to a real family as I could ever get. In an interview I have seen where he talks about that very documentary (loose women its here on youtube) he mentions that if one life gets saved because he went through what he did to make that program then it'd be worth it. Well Professor, that documentary may have saved mine.

Such a powerful song

"I wish that you could see me now, Wherever you are I really hope you found peace, But know that if I ever have kids unlike you, I'll never let them be without me!" Beautiful

I had a great childhood. Unfortunately not from my biological mother or father which hurt going into my teens. I heard this song and it hit hard. Today, I'm a father of three handsome boys. I've been with my Wife from we were at school ( we are 30 now). I'm 5 years in my dream job within the Emergency services and just bought my first home! We are set up just nicely and songs like this gave me the strength to power on with my dreams. Keep fighting kids 👊😎

My dad left when I was 2, I had to grow up without him. I then met him again when I was 12 and now I am 19 and have good relationship with him but will never have the guts to call him Dad. Watching this video always gives me goosebumps and reminds me to appreciate everything you have in life.

Brings me back so much memories when my life was much easier 😪

This song has always inspired me to never 'leave ' my son in that way. Thank you, Stephen.

This song deserves more views!

This song is soo beautiful and sad, I love how it represents so much

This song is so much better when you know what it's about 😥

Respect to Professor Green on this song and making the documentry about his father.

'you've seen my smile, now you gonaa have to see me hurt. Cause pretending everything is alright, when it really isn't working' 😓😓😓😫

That moment when this song reminds you of the child abuse you went through and your grateful its gone.

Came here after watching his recent documentary. Powerful words, well spoken, powerful song

If you are watching this in 2022, then just remember that you are a Legend and stay strong❗😉💯

And no one is talking about the fact that this song has a vibe like Eminem Rihanna's song I love the way you lie, it just feels like this duet was inspired by them

anyone get the feels idk whats better this one or just emelis version i stand and clap for both of you great song

I may be a die hard heavy metal and classic rock fan, but this really is something special, especially when you know what the full story behind it is.

When the little boy screams and he's alone in the building and then Professor Green walks in that's when i tear up i absolutely LOVEEEEEEE this song

This is one of the most beautiful songs in history.

Totally stumbled on to this video and wow.. Chills.. My heart breaks.. The song is about his dad's suicide. Powerful message and amazing artist.. Don't take your family for granted.. We aren't promised tomorrow..

My dad was absent so can relate so powerful and beautiful this song.

Man. This brings back memories. Powerful and sad at the same time.

Him and EMINEM collab?? Love both of them

Both this song and lullaby from professor green makes me feel so emotional . His story is sooo sad but hearing this makes me feel strong and enjoy life , if I can

Will always be one of my favourite pro green songs.

Can't believe I actually got to see Pro Green live last night! Brilliant! He finished with this song. Love him 😍

Man this song connects to me so much had me in tears never really been close to my dad my step mum has always kept us apart but after this I don't care anymore man life is too short to miss out I know my dad ain't been here my whole life but he is still my dad and I love him

I heard this on the radio when I was 11 at an after school club. Been looking for it since 2013 and all I could find was the Emeli Sandé single version, pop remixes, bootlegs, and covers. Thank God, ONLY TODAY HAVE I FINALLY FOUND IT!

This is why i love PROFESSOR GREEN this actually makes me happy this guy is awsome he raps about real things 😁😁😃😃 Edit: other people they sing about love but this guy is real G

I used to love this song. I was 9 or 10 and I could really relate to the music video. I almost forgot about this song, I’m glad I’m back! Emeli Sande is a beast ❤️

I'm not crying I just have something in my eyes

This song is emotional to me my mother stop me sing me dad 7 years ago we were really close but he committed suicide 5 years ago.

This really resonates. Lost my Dad in my twenties. Devastated. Wish this song was there back then

I will always love this song till the day I die x Thank u Professor Green and Emeli Sande for your wonderful music

watching this after the pro green documentary broke my heart :(

don't let the ones who hate you influence your destiny. you are the master of your history.

Was listening to this on the TV because it was always in top 40, i was like 13 or 14 now im almost 27 😢

After so many years I came across this song .

You've seen me smile Now you’re gonna have to see me hurtin’ 'cause pretending everything is alright when it ain’t, really isn’t working.

There's a girl on my school called Abbie and she sang this in front of the school and she's 16 and she is so amazing and Everyone was in tears especially me😭😭❤️❤️❤️

Yasssss vibes on vibes, Listening after watching (suicide and me ) on BBC 😭😭😭😭.Much love from +254 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

Coming back to this it was my mums favourite song before she passed away rip love you mum xxx 🙏

First time for me to hear Professor Green!! I just want to say that......not only do you have a great voice........Your words are powerful!! I love this song Emeli Sande......you are a super-powerhouse girl!! I really do love this version! What I love about music is more than just the beat or the groove in it or whose singing it..............I love the story and when you do that such as how you told your story in this video, you give hope to someone. Someone that may pretend to deny you the respect that is yours by stereotyping and discriminating you and or your talent............Yes you just made them think even if they talk non-sense somewhere in there you hit a nerve in their conscience..... So keep doing what you doing Prof. Green and Emeli Sande.. #Peace #Love #Respect

This guy has less subs than jacob sartorius, cmon guys..

Anyone still listening

Beautiful music, and beautiful lyrics ... Good rap. Professor Green you are so great... so does Emeli!!

One of the most powerful songs of the decade. Brilliantly captured story filled with raw emotions.

This song touch my soul

*LYRICS* I wanna sing, I wanna shout. I wanna scream till the words dry out. So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid. They can read all about it, read all about it, oh. Nothing to hide Stife and I smother Suffered and cried Strife made me tougher Never mumbled or shy The trouble I rise above all Expectations to get rep Ain't never begged yet When I wanted to get pence, hustle, To be, I'm exactly what my neck says. That sket said I tried to cash in on my Dad's death, I wanted to vent 'stead I said nothing at all. After all you were never kin to me, Family is something that you never been to me, In fact making it harder for me to see my father was the only thing that You ever did for me. I wanna sing, I wanna shout. I wanna scream till the words dry out. So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid. They can read all about it, read all about it, oh. Dear dad, As a kid I looked up to you, Only thing was I never saw enough of you. The last thing I said to you was I hated you, I loved you and now it's too late to say to you. Just didn't know what to do or how to deal with it, Even now deep down I'm still livid. To think, I used to blame me, I wonder what I did to you to make you hate me. I wasn't even bad, life's a journey and mine wasn't an easy ride. You never even got to see me rap, I just wish you woulda reached out, I wish you woulda been round when I been down. I wish that you could see me now, Wherever you are I really hope you found peace. But know that if I ever have kids, Unlike you I'll never let them be without me. I wanna sing, I wanna shout. I wanna scream till the words dry out. So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid. They can read all about it, read all about it, oh. I write songs I can't listen to Everything I have I give to you In every one of these lines I sing to you. My job's more like public service My life just became yours to read and interpret. If you heard it will come across a lot different at times I throw fits when I read how they word things. You see me smile Now you're gonna have to see me hurt Coz pretending everything is alright when it ain't, really isn't working. I wanna sing, I wanna shout. I wanna scream till the words dry out. So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid. They can read all about it, read all about it, oh. I ain't censoring myself for nobody I'm the only thing I can be, All that is good, all that is bad, all that is, me. I wanna sing, I wanna shout. I wanna scream till the words dry out. So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid. They can read all about it, read all about it, oh.

The lyrics to this mean so much now compared to years ago. It's amazing.

"family is something that you never been to me, infact making it harder for me to see my father was the only thing that you ever did for me" deep coz i can relate to this😕

outstanding! powerful song to say the least im in the middle of fighting to see my child, due at court january! daughters mother stopped me seeing her after i paacked up and left, because she couldnt stay faithful. she adored male attention is a nice way of putting it, now im the one paying the price cos of her deceits. but i can relay to stephens own words 'id never let them be without me' i, myself lived the nightmare of my mother stopping my father seeing me as i grew up, i left home at 16 (well my mother threw me out, as she hated me, i have same name as my father and have his attributes and she hated how much i reminded her of him and i also then paid the price) and havnt spoke to her since, that was 11 year ago. my daughters the only family i have, and il stick with her until my last breathe! Fathers for justice

I don't know what it is about THIS song from Prof. Green, I have never had the urge to listen to any of his other songs, but it's so raw and emotional, I really like Part 3 from Emilie Sande too. They both seem so raw and real when singing this.

I have listened 1000 times this song .The more I listen this song the more I love it .It makes me feel great

Such a good song!! Every time I listen to it a tear comes down my eye 😭

Stop comparing! Both Eminem and Professor Green are great singers and this is awesome for music lovers like us.

What a duo they made. Green's talent matched with Emeli's voice, doesn't get better than this.

2024 and still read about it!

This song can bring tears to people's eyes, they just need to know what it's about

I always breakdown and weep whenever I listen to this song.I related to each and every bars Professor's displayed.Except my old man hasn't commited yet!!

This song makes me cry ever since I was 5 yrs old

Hard becoming your own man without a dad... I'm 31 and it still hurts neva receiving a hug and getting told he's proud ov me, Or getting told everything's going to be ok.

Still love this song. Has such a deep meaning behind it.💞

I know this song is a few years old but I absolutely love this song. The words are so powerful. Professor green is brillant

2005-2015 rap hit differently. Prof Green, Eminem, Rihanna and so on, it was a different Vibe back then

revisiting this song this morning to see how it feels to listen to this since my mom also took the exit like his dad did :”)

Anyone watching this amazing song in 2016???

This is getting on my nerves you all need to have respect for him he's in a position where he doesn't care what anyone thinks he just wants everyone to understand how it feels to lose somebody like that when somebody commits suicide it's so so sad honestly speaking from experience and the reason why he doesn't have a lot of subscribers is because he's not bothered he knows hundreds of people who could subscribe to him he just want to get on with his life and wants to explain his journey because it's just a warning 😢 it's not fair what everyone is saying STOP IT!

As someone who was abused as a child, this really touched my heart

Reminds me of my dad wish he was here to see me now keeping out of trouble 16yr too late 51 I am now just think of my dad when I hear this weve all made mistakes in life but that's just life all the ups and downs

So much love for this man after watching the documentary makes this song really powerful

I love this song so much respect to Professor Green and Emeli Sande you are an amazing singer

I feel like screaming right out 😢

Such a powerful song I’m sure your dads lookin down on you profeser green... good luck to yer son ❤️

This song is so touching 😍

風の色の挿入歌で聴いてから大好き💕

I just remembered this song, this particular version, and had to come back it...thank you Emeli and Green for this masterpiece...

I’ve always love this song for years. At the same time I’ve always remembered this music video (specifically the part where he walks up the stairs for some reason??) in my head for how impactful it is but somehow never connected the two together. Well I’m glad I’ve found it again.

Any one who's lost there dad keep strong fam xx