As I sit here, completing my college final exams my 8 year old son came in and played this video for me because he thought the lyrics would motivate me. It REALLY did. Going to college as a single parent has been tough ... but my son "gives me something to believe in" and "makes me smile" and truly makes it all worth it. He's hung in there with me through all these late nights of studying and writing papers with the understanding that its for him. So #Salute to you, great song.

I got chills 4:08 -

Sonreal is the best, I found him with closers, and I've loved him ever since. I support you the best I can. Remember to like his videos, share 'em, and show him mad love. Thank you dearest Vernon for helping produce this masterpiece of a person.

I just found out about you a month ago and I've listened to everyone of your songs even the mixtapes and I'll I got to say is I'm a fan for life. Thanks for the awesome music.

He's honestly so origanial he's got his own style, Why hasn't he blown up yet !?!?

Found dude today and just been binging. Great music, great message.

This dude is real and relatable. Waiting for the day he gets the credit he deserves.

I remember I used to listen to this song everyday while I was in a endless state of depression. I contemplated death a lot and this song helped me. It reminded me that I could actually do something with my life while I'm still here. Thanks, Sonreal. Much love.

How does this song only have 100,000 views and everywhere we go has over a million

One day I stumbled upon SonReal on KZfaq while aimlessly wandering, not really searching, but hoping to find something special, something moving. In fact if I am being true and real about everything, I should say that I desperately needed to find something that spoke to me, something beautiful and powerful to save me from myself. I was down in the darkness so low I was on the very far edge of the cliff overlooking the abyss that is suicide. Drugs, drinking, divorce, career loss, bankruptcy, despair, heartache, homelessness, prison, and a family that had forsaken me had broken me down to an emotional pile of rubble. What I found was definitely unique and and powerfully done. It was the,"For the Town" video. It wasn't sad or depressing or angry, it was cheerful and upbeat and kind of silly. I thought the song was brilliant and it truly made me smile and still does every time I hear it or see the video. I had to hear more so I kept looking and I found the "Longest Day" Album. It is just so emotional and epic to me that it changed my whole perspective on things. And yes it makes me cry a little.

This is in every possible way perfect!

I.. Just CANT GET THAT ENTIRE CHORUS OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!!!!!!!

This song and video is so fucking good!

I wish this guy was more popular than he is. He deserves it. He speaks real and actually has a voice instead of all these fake rappers that talk about stupid same old shit like bitches, money, and drugs. SonReal actually has a voice and speaks of real world issues. I lost faith in hip hop and rap, but people like SonReal bring me back.

SonReal's style is so versatile. He can be chill, like in this song, or hype like Soho. So wonderful.

I'm sitting here reflecting on my life over the past few years... I used to be hooked on drugs and alcohol. It almost ruined my life. Getting sober has given me a life I could have never imagined, and has helped mold me into the man that I am today. This video reminds me ANYTHING is possible, if you just BELIEVE. Thanks SonReal. I appreciate the tunes. I'll be seeing you this summer Cuolumbus, OH!

my mothers been suffering from alcoholism on the streets of yellowknife canada for 8 years, i use to think that's where i will end up , cuzz i had no motivation ,but then i heard that one song that made me believe i could be ....................... better then that

SonReal ur music helped me and my bro have a relationship together and we never really talked but then he showed me your music. But plz just keep doin what u doing bro love you

What is this? A rap music video with meaningful words, a good female dancer that isnt half naked? Against the grain.

GODZILLA APPROVES!! amazing song... im a 2x divorced single dad.. struggling.. and songs like this... help alot ..RESPECT and THANK YOU

They just don't make videos like this any more. This is so refreshing. We need more SonReal! Beautiful music, beautiful video, and beautiful vision.

Mad respect. Should be one of the most viewed vids ever. Uplifting in an honest way.

No tears, no tears, nope not gonna cry- aw sh1t...

"Know I'm gonna get respect for this." Work, effort, change the world.

I'm French and it's probably one of the the most powerful US rap song I heard !!!!!! your music made ​​me cry .... Continue SonReal !!!!!! (Now you have a French Fan)

Thank you sonreal I have adhd and its hard to cope and your music is my medicine and its free and I love it your are a great rapper plz make more song like this you are a great help to me and thousands more

This song is so inspirational. Recently, I was struck by a moving vehicle and I was in shock. I am a 16 year old girl. My little sister and her friend watched everything happen. When I got hit, I found the strength to get back up. My sister was very traumatized. They rushed me to the hospital in an ambulance. Luckily, I only have minor injuries and I didn't break any bones. I am at home recovering. Ever since the accident, I was diagnosed with PTSD. Things are getting better. Listening to music mends the soul. This song, in particular, makes me believe that things will get better. Thank you, Sonreal, for this inspirational song.

SonReal is so underrated, wish I was in Canada to see him live.

Oldie I never got to before, fantastic

I love when a rapper lays down a message that is so real, it reignites your humanity. This video is so beautifully done, and the stories are so heartbreakingly real.

Son, you are a mastermind. Never give this up, one day you'll be remembered as an inspiration.

Holy shit I love this song so much. I am behind the times but I love when youtube suggests me a son real song I have yet to hear to add to the Playlist

One of the best songs i think i have ever heard. Thank you.

I'm with Jeremiah I found sonreal through a youtube ad for preach right after it came out and have liked all his music that I've heard and so have my friends when i show them his videos.

Caught the show last night at the Marquee Club. Awesome show, busted it for the crowd. Lyrically top drawer. I'm a new fan. I'll be watching for future shows.

To have to pump the product out fast enough to keep a digital world's ear and be this consistently good...

SonReal You made me cry. My daughter is suffering so much from depression and anxiety. I search everyday to give her something to believe in.

This deserves so many more views

Thank you for all of your AMAZING music!

That dance at the end

I know there's a lot of variety in this music so powerful.

You music has brought joy that I haven't felt in awhile thank you.

Sonreal is so awesome. I hope more people are gonna listen to his music :)

I don't normally comment. but goosebumps man. do you, we've all been there and I feel ya. thumbs up and shares.

I love sonreal now I was watching pba a live paintball webcast and his song preach came on and I've loved his music ever since!

this song has made the most unbearable time in my life livable lost everything except my motivation due to this song thank you sonreal for your music from Calgary Alberta

song is so great man I listen to it often to remind myself don't quit

I was listening on my tablet. I played the music video somewhere into the song and just randomly chose a spot to be closer to where the lyrics I heard were. I synced it ±1sec. With first try. It seemed unreal but... It's SonReal.

Every song you make pulls at me in a different way. its amazing

Sonreal is my role model I would be lost if I hadn’t heard his songs and he is so kind I wish I could meet him

Hard work is an understatement, i saw you on youtube and tv more then anybody in 2015, keep that shit up!! you may be one of the only real hip hop artist left.

I wanted to thank you for your positively, your music has been helping me get through the hardest part of my life. I had to send my 1 1/2 year old daughter and girlfriend hundreds of miles away to be in a safer environment while I stay and work to try to provide for them. You truly gave me something to believe in... Aaron, thank you!!!!!!!!!!

Another great song by our fellow Canadian!

Words and visuals hit you right in the feels.

Incredible is how you are not on billboards hotlist, danm, nice song!

I just found this guy on youtube just like 2 hours ago and ive listened to all of his songs and saved all of them to my playlist already my dude ur amazing keep up the great work

Good song, good Lyrics, awesome artist, think I'll be listening to your music more often

This song makes me tear everytime i listen. humans are such an amazing race. i can honestly say im thankful to be alive.

Only 859k views? Too many people are sleeping on this genius piece of work

this man needs a small loan of a billion dollars to help his music reach everyone.

how does this only have 1.3M views after 9 years, still not sure why this guy isn't bigger he's solid

Still listening to this song everyday lunch breaks included feet rooted, suited, for my interview with Destiny. Thank you Sonreal for bringing motivation back to my life.

nice to see you on We Day Manitoba. You're the best. Hope to see you again... Your song struck me..I love it

3:45 in love with the woman dancing! thumbs up!

I’ve been listening to sonreal since 2016 and even tho I’ve heard his songs many times I always get that chill I got when I first heard them. He inspired me to start singing in front of crowds and I always bring him up when I’m done singing saying how he inspired me. I’ve won the talent show 2 times and I owe it all to him ❤️❤️❤️

My god dude I didn't think I would end up liking a song more than Everything I Am, but this song is amazing! I'll definitely spread the word of your music you deserve it dude, keep it coming SonReal!

straight up this song is SUPER under rated.

I don't know how you're not one of the best right now. You make sick rhymes, awesome music videos and you keep in touch with your fans unlike most their rappers

SonReal one of the realist rappers out here

Love this song so much!!!!

This is my favorite song!

Man SonReal I can't get enough of your music......everyone just seems like you know what I'm going through each day they always help take away the pain and helpin me through my addiction that I'm fighting each day to quit and my kids are glad it's happenin.......THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION TO HELP ME THROUGH😔😔😔

SonReal is the realist rapper to me. So positive and always trying to make others feel good. I can really get behind someone like that. Flordia loves you!

Great song! My fave is the last part! Hip hop in my ears!

Truly a beautiful video, makes me cry everytime

What an emotional and touching song and video. You have some serious words. Thank you for such a different take on music.

Finding content like this these days is very quickly becoming a rare occasion. This is great work. Subbed!

Glad to see he can reply to the fans that need it.

amazing video. cant get enough of this

Amazing original makes me think serious old school rap best I have listened to in a long time

Wow man super inspiring, this should be heard all over the world.

soo proud you making the airways in northern MN!!! bout damn time get it boy!!!

This guy is awesome. Why hasn't anyone told me about him

Actually put a tear to my eye beautiful

blow up already! dam, so much talent.

Damn bro u got my respect up there with u like logic and Eminem honestly u are my top 3thd rapper and same with my brother we never sayed oh damn to a rapper like that in a long time mad respect

Hello, I am French. And really your music is just amazing !

WWWOOOWWWW! Just found out SonReal even existed, this is the third song I hear from him and I must say, dude is great! :D You are GREAT SonReal :D

Beautiful ❤

Thank you for this

Son, I must say your music is truly something I enjoy listening to daily. Keep up the great work.

The combination of your words and the visuals in this video. So moving. Thank you.

Just found you, and this is probably the realest video I've seen in a VERY long time. Good god. Keep this up, SonReal, you've got yourself one devoted fan.

Epic. Still bumping it on the daily

Why are you so amazing so addicted to your music need rehab

Central and upstate n.y. loves Canada! whoop whoop!

This song made me believe in myself, not just my dreams. And I think that's what i really needed if i'm going to make something of any of my ambitions. Thanks for making me smile.

Simply amazing.

bought this on itunes and absolutely love it

Quit sleeping on son! Love from east coast. HE GON BLOW!