MACKLEMORE - DRUG DEALER (FEAT. ARIANA DEBOO) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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DIRECTOR / WRITER / DP
Jason Koenig
FEATURING
Macklemore
Ariana DeBoo
PRODUCED BY
Honna Kimmerer
EDITED BY
Jason Koenig & Ben Haggerty
MAKEUP
Shawn Shelton
SET DESIGN
Honna Kimmerer
Logan Neitzel
LOCATIONS
Selina Shearer
PRODUCTION TEAM
Kayla Imrisek
Tyler Dopps
1st AC
Coburn Erskine
GAFFER
Neil Bestwick
KEY GRIP
Jon LaFollette
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Macklemore
Drug Dealer feat. Ariana DeBoo
Performed by Macklemore
Produced by Macklemore
Co-Produced by Joshua "Budo" Karp
Featuring Ariana DeBoo
Written by: B. Haggerty; J. Karp; J. Rawlings, J. Sinclair; D. Takahashi; D. Dalton; T. Andrews
Lyrics by Ben Haggerty
Featured Vocals by Ariana DeBoo
Drum Programming by Ben Haggerty
Bass by Joshua "Budo" Karp
Piano by Joshua Rawlings
Violin by John William Sinclair
Cello by Dave Takahashi
Additional Background Vocals by Tyler "XP" Andrews and Joshua "Budo" Karp
Mixed by Jon Castelli
Mastered by Dale Becker
Engineered by Stephen Hogan
Additional Engineering by Adam Burd (Avast Studios Seattle) and Milo Eubank (Robert Lang Studios Seattle)
Assistant Engineered by Eric Droppo (Robert Lang Studios Seattle)
Macklemore Publishing (BMI)
Gutterfunk (ASCAP)
Joshua Rawlings (ASCAP)
John William Sinclair (BMI)
Dave Takahashi
David Luke Dalton (ASCAP)
Tyler Andrews (ASCAP)
© 2016 Macklemore, LLC. All rights reserved.
Fucking Art right here, no need for fancy houses, cars, or exposed women. This video makes me proud of Macklemore.
AngelCalixto I'd rather have that then this dark ass video no dis respect to Ben love his music just don't like how bad the videos are
Ничего себе Вы знаете по-русски Pointless comment.
And yours isn't Angel? Like the innane shit you're saying hasn't been said 1,000 times in a 100 hunrded ways?
AngelCalixto yeah and guess what he spends all the money he makes on. its not helping drug addicts or anything. its nice houses and cars and clothes. he's full of shit trust. this dude literally rapped about not buying mansions and how thats selfish then. bought a mansion... exploits anything to sell albums. exploited gay marriage. exploits drug addiction when he never really was addicted to anything. dudes a fraud
Sean De true but he does it to influence others
2 months sober in three days from opiates and cocaine
myjeepgoSCURRRR keep on, we are proud of you. #randomhuman
I just celebrated 9 months on the 20th! Good job man. I don't know you personally but I know the struggle so I'm proud of you.
myjeepgoSCURRRR your lucky I'm still on h and benzos :'(
Cheryl Quinn You can quit. Remember that it's not impossible and there's a way out. First step is to swallow your pride and ask for help. There's plenty of people willing to help you.
NXRTH I have tried for help everywere none here where I live and I can h for nothing so it's not easy to stop when someone I know has it with them everyday been on and off it 8 years I'm only 27 and already from drink and drugs my body's shutting down my hair is falling out alsorts off health problems
I wonder how my times my son listened to this song. 💔Jarred 11/17/93-11/9/17 Buried on his 24 th bday. Love you son. I know you tried. I know you did.
I am so sorry for your loss. To loss your child and on his birthday no less. You are a strong woman! I know the pain will never go away but I hope that love can help it ❤️
Damn im so sorry . Please know you'll see him again
I know he tried, its really hard to beat addiction even its possible, peace to you and your family. That you soon rest in peace with the creator!
RIP brother. Save me a spot up there I'm coming sooner or later
Oh gosh I'm so sorry
“I said I’d never use a needle 💉 but sure, fuck it!” I’ve been an opiate addict for over 20 years, always swore I’d never touch the needle but when I lost my script and shit started getting so expensive, I told myself I could use less if I injected because I’d get more in my system. And I did use less, for about a month but before I knew it I was using 5x as much! Today I am 2 years and 2 months clean, and hope to never go back to that life. Hoping that with more people telling their stories and creating a dialogue that will reduce some of the stigma of addiction and help more addicts get the help they deserve. This song truly touches my soul. Thanks Mack!
Said the same hope you’re good
Queen you a queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️🫂 bravo girl
I almost went that route because I was eating 20-30 perks a day. I’m just glad I’m alive. My first NA Meeting is this Wednesday.
Crazy, because same story same time I been clean, 2 years ‘2 months now
Hi Niki.. I quit narcotics a year ago using kratom .. which still affects opiate sensitivity but I FELT sober.. anyway I went Into a store to get.my kratom about 3 months ago and they didn't have it. The guy said... " Try this " " people get this if they don't get kratom" it was this new ' supplement ' called tieneptine. Felt so good taking it I forgot I was supposed to be sober and now I'm supposed to be sober and have to lie to everyone around me about my money being so tight.. I'm back In the nightmare I thought I escaped and didnt even realize when I slipped back into it.. fucn hating life on some shit you buy in the damn store with your groceries. Felt good to get that off of my chest thanks to all who read.. hope you know you're not alone.
I wish other rappers and other artists would make a stand and raise awareness about real and important issues like Macklemore does. If more musicians did songs like this, maybe we could start seeing some real change on serious issues like this one.
The Groovy Guitar Dude Instead now we have mumble rappers singing about sex, drugs, and gangs... smh.
The Groovy Gui
The Groovy Guitar Dude pretty sure plenty of rappers sing about police brutality and discrimination and almost every serious issue they suffer in their day to day lives.
Another white kid who doesn't understand the meaning with the "other rappers" they rap about their lives like Kendrick and J Cole(some top rappers right there)
Guys calm down. It's not his fault he doesn't know underground rappers, most people don't. Don't make this about race please, it's irrelevant that he's white.
rappers these days just talk abouth their life style and girls, then there are legends like macklemore, tupac ,biggie , Eminem that talk about real shit.
mgk too
Sweaty Ass Crack must not listen to a lot of rap then...
King Kobra no because all rap consist of "bitches" "bitches" "money" "weed"'bitch"
I'm with you man, so rare to find good rappers that are not stereotypical "OG's" wannabees
Johan Johansson ikr just mumble rappers
I want my brother back from the drugs so bad. It's hard to mourn someone who's still alive.
This hits too hard
Just keep trying to reach him
Don’t stop reminding him he’s wanted though it’s quick to think we aren’t once were stuck on this train 😢
My ma just told me the same thing. It was pretty heartbreaking to hear how she felt about it.
I feel this to my core. As a former addict, it breaks my heart watching my older brother spiral out of control. Over a decade of abuse, he just recently had a clot in his hand. His fingers are black and shriveled, they need to be amputated.. he’s gone to the hospital so many times since it started but would leave before being treated because he’d become dope sick after 3 hours. My soul is crushed.
I'm Staci, I'm currently 8 years sober from IV use heroin and cocaine,this hits on so many levels. Recovery is possible and R.I.P. to the ones that couldn't make it. 💚🙏🏻
Congrats Hun...🤘🏼☺️This is Phillips gf.. ik I've lost soo MANY friends nd family to it all... It hurts 🥺... But I'm a warrior nd we're proof it's possible it YOU'RE ready!! 💯
So proud of you staci ❤️❤️ I’m so proud of you I know it’s not easy! Definitely losing far to many. There was a group of us that we all met when we was 15-16. I’m now 23 almost 24 and there’s 4 of us left, including me. 3 are in rehab and 1 is locked up. Not how I wanna see them but it’s definitely better than the alternative that they was heading to❤️
God bless you.. I got almost 15 months and going strong 💪🏼 recovery is possible! ❤️🩹
Would u mind telling me how u got clean?? I want to so bad I just can't..
@@Juan-rh9egwanting it is the hardest part! If you want it, you got this. Reach out if you need any help.
19 months off of OxyContin
chris nunya awesome !!!!
chris nunya good job keep it going!
Praise God 👏 🙌
U got this!!!! 💪
💜
Too bad it won't make it to hip hop radio, smh. This song is important.
Rahkia Nirvana still got the aux cord 👌
i think it can make it no?
we don't macklemore when we got guys like kendrick lamar and j cole.
i dont think kendrick lamar or j cole are better , they just have some pros and cons
Ced et Max they are way way better in pretty much every way. they also don't have to get their message across by sounding preachy or cringy.
This song hits so deep. R.I.P. to everyone that we lost.
Rip daddy
Laura huges I ll never forget u ❤️
Also rip to my mummy ❤️and miss u
I lost my husband 9/10/22
Amen💜🙏🏻
Never struggled with addiction, but being a social worker, this hits on so many levels. The clip also Illustrates pain, real pain while closing on the importance to be hopeful.
Thing is, you don't even have to have an addictive personality to become physically addicted to opiates!! Doesn't matter who you are, you take them for 5 straight days, you're physically addicted and you WILL have withdrawals.
@@stacyann825 exactly 💯 it's proven fact. But did thy tell my gf tht 13/14 yr ago when thy put her on pain pills, Xanax and muscle relaxers nooope. I watched her go thru HELL cuz a Dr gave it to her in her 20s growing up always took wht Dr said... But didn't know she'd become addicted for six years of our life. We've been together 17 yrs... I couldn't be more proud of her and all she endured... From the system her family etc... 💯😌 we don't say recovering addict bcuz she's proof of recovered! 💙 Much luv from the South🖤🤞🏼
Macklemore is known for the feelings he expresses in his songs. Every song he lets out : Thrift Shop , White privileges , Wing$ ... and now this one. One of the most down to earth musicians of our generation. Fuck what anyone says , this guy knows what the true meaning of rap is. God bless such a talented man.
Uneducated morons whom don't understand the real problems with our world.
+TheNotoriousJFS very true. he spits what the people need to hear, even though they not want to. i have music on my channel. check it out if it's not too much trouble
+Bezo The Rebel Sure brother , i even subscribed
what was the message behind thrift shop
+Jesper Eklund too hard
here is the lyric ✌ [Macklemore:] They said it wasn't a gateway drug My homie was takin' subs and he ain't wake up The whole while, these billionaires, they kicked up Paying out congress so we take their drugs Murderers who will never face the judge And we dancin' to a song about our face goin' numb But I seen homies turn grey, noses draining blood I could've been gone, out 30's, faded in that tub That's Prince, Michael and Whitney, that's Amy, Ledger and Pimp C That's Yams, that's DJ A.M God damn they're making a killing Now it's getting attention cause Sara, Katey and Billy But this shit's been going one from Seattle out to South Philly It just moved out about the city And spread out to the 'burbs Now it's everybody's problem, got a nation on the verge Take Activis off the market, jack the price up on the syrup But Purdue farmer's 'bout to move that work [Ariana DeBoo:] My drug dealer was a doctor, doctor Had the plug from Big Pharma, Pharma He said that he would heal me, heal me But he only gave me problems, problems My drug dealer was a doctor, doctor Had the plug from Big Pharma, Pharma I think he trying to kill me, kill me He tried to kill me for a dollar, dollar [Macklemore:] And these devil's they keep on talkin' to me They screamin' "open the bottle," I wanna be at peace My hand is gripping that throttle, I'm running out of speed Tryin' close my eyes but I keep sweatin' through these sheets, through these sheets Four horseman, they won't let me forget I wanna forge a prescription, cause doctor I need some more of it When Morphine and heroine is more viewer budget I said I'd never use a needle, but sure, fuck it I'm caught up, I'm on one, I'm nauseous No options, exhausted This is not what I started Walkin' carcass, I lost everything I wanted My blinds drawn, too gone to leave this apartment [Ariana DeBoo:] My drug dealer was a doctor, doctor Had the plug from Big Pharma, Pharma He said that he would heal me, heal me But he only gave me problems, problems My drug dealer was a doctor, doctor Had the plug from Big Pharma, Pharma I think he trying to kill me, kill me He tried to kill me for a dollar, dollar [Macklemore:] More, more, more Re-up, re-up Death certificate signed the prenup Ain't no coming back from this percocet Actavis, ambien, adderral, xanax binge Best friends with the thing that's killing me Enemies with my best friend, there's no healing me Refilling these, refilling these They say it's death, death Institutions and DOC's So God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change Courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference And the wisdom to know the difference
FAREY ty
FAREY Thanks, man.
bless
it's caked up not kicked up
Thank you :)
Macklemore helped me understand my brother’s drug and alcohol problems, especially with heroin, before he ultimately succumbed to MRSA, almost a decade ago. I often struggle with mourning, but this among a few of his other songs, have helped prompt me to both cry, and understand the pain my brother lived through while others were judging him for not being himself. I pray for everyone experiencing either position to find peace one day.
Thank you so much for being a voice for addiction ❤
Sober 7 years... This track was a catalyst for my sobriety. Thank you 🫶 God wasn't there for me through my sobriety, music was! One luv
This is what it should be. Music with a message.
Levyathyn that's what maclemore has the power to do
Levyathyn yeah
so true
Levyathyn couldn't agree with you more!!!
You mean basically all of Eminem"s songs???
Finally an artist that adresses a real problem. Prescription drugs are nothing to fuck with, just because you got it legally doesnt mean it wont fuck you up in the long run and if you REALLY have to use prescription drugs make damn sure you dont use it daily. Trust me.
Schoolboy did a song on it in 2014
more white people listen to Macklemore tho. I think Schoolboy Q reached a lot of people but this will reach the white crowd
Nf, Witt Lowry, Hopsin, Joyner Lucas
What about Eminem though?
this isn't his first song addressing substance abuse , but i see you're a real fan. fuck macklemore
Damn Today is my 4th year of being clean and serene.. this song speaks volumes of truth that should not be ignored. Ty Mack💙
Would like to be my
Song never fails to make me cry and feel all the feels... that's how you know you're a true artist when you can get reactions like that out of people. Marvelous song.
crazy how this song won't make it on the radio but a song bout getting really drunk and having sex would be on the radio in a heartbeat
or taking the drugs to have a good time
it was on sirius xm the other day...
Beau Man lol
Yes! So true!!!
KZhead name take a chil 💊? im drowning in the irony
i feel like Macklemore deserves more credit and recognition. He is beyond incredible.
Avery Wathen It’s because he lived it. Other artists just talk/mumble about a life they know nothing about.
Lol
38m views trust me people know..
whoever is anti-Macklemore then they are just idiots no offence to those peeps but seriously people who doesnt like his music
Avery Wathen I know Macklemore he’s so Good and Amazing as an Musician he’s Underrated
Every time I hear this song it’s gut wrenching hearing the pain in his voice but the visual makes it even more heartbreaking. Prayers for all those battling addiction everyday.
Not only applies to addiction, but people who become drug dependent for years as well.
Macklemore straight up kept me alive during my oxy, then eventually heroin, addiction. The countless nights in the throws of withdrawal crying to this and other macklemore songs is too many to count
SADLY I'M IN A SINKNBOAT ... I GESS WAITN TO DIE 😢
@@heathermitchell4293I feel you
I hate how deep songs like this that are so relevant to the world we live in today get a few million views max but then some song about going to the club and dancing get 100 million views. macklemore and his music should be more respected than what it is now
Good to know that there are lovely people out there like muzza smith xD
because life already sings you these song. people would rather listen to what they want in life
This just came out 5 days ago and it has 5 million views... I'm pretty sure 5 million is'nt going to be the Max.
What thoughtful insight you have their +TheDaniel51003 . I've never seen this or a similar comment made on a video for a song on KZhead before. Gold star for you
Harambe I enjoy your sarcasm, I didn't make this post for likes. I did it because that's what I feel. and if you've seen this comment alot before maybe that just proves my point a little doesn't it
People talk alot of shit on Macklemore but if you really LISTEN to his songs they are as pure as poetry. Same as Kendrick Lamar, and 2pac.
+Nobo i understand that Macklemore is a great artist with amazing lyrics, but you can never compare him to 2Pac
In a way, they are both denouncing an evil, with great lyrics and passion. Maybe you like 2pac's style better or maybe 2pac has a bigger fan base, some would argue that 2pac's death made him even more famous, but I put rappers who denounce in a same box, and that box contains 2pac and Mack.
yeah I agree.. Macklemore is awesome...I wih Eminem would make more songs lie theese.
Thaleya1 Yeah same. Eminem doesn't rap much about stuff like this, although he's been through it. He finds his motivation elsewhere. He puts his imagination to use rather than telling real life stories (with some exception), but like you, I wish he would make songs like this too. His audience would be even bigger.
YourUncleMo Haha why do people always get butt hurt when someone talks about 2pac? I'm not saying you are but.. im talking about there poetic ways not rap skill/rep. Jesus Christ.
3 days today bro, it's the music like this that helps get through these hard sleepless nights
Man. I’ve been clean since 2015 after almost a 9 year run on opiates/heroin and crack. This song hits so hard man. Gives me the chills
Macklemore helped me through my 7 year opiate addiction. Clean for a year July 2nd 2019
Happy 1 year dude!!!!!
@@millaarmstrong1427 thank you! 😊
@@worldwhytf9429 congrats it takes alot energy to beat it and you did glad ya been clean keep on moving fowarf
Congrats man I'm in high school and have addict friends and their going to be a sophomore with me next year but over the summer one of them almost died in a oxycontin and xanax od
So this speaks to me and I'm happy that you got over your substance abuse
"Best friends with the thing that's killing me enemies with my best friend there's no healing me " man that's deep 👌🏻🔥
Randomer No one cares so like I was scrolling down the comments and as soon as I got to this it was tgat,part of the song...
Please love yourself n no one can heal or fix u . you have to work at u n take a second at a time. If u need help just find u a GOD "Great Orderly Direction and give it your higher power n move ahead please. The past is just that live for today n tomorrow . its not been easy I work on loving myself cause it didn't take a day for me to be screwed up I been working on loosing me so I know I am blessed to be alive and you are too
“He tried to kill me for a dollar” nothing more fuckin real than that
10 years in recovery and this song still makes me cry every time. 😢
"And we dancin' to a song about our face goin' numb" ...Is Mack talking about I Cant Feel My Face?
why is he still talk WAR is accepted AMERICA
Revoremus yes
yes, "Can't feel my face" is a song about cocaine.
+Corey Core Why "minds", plural? You only meant mine. The answer is still yes, it is refering to The Weeknd, and that song, not this one, is about cocaine.
This one refers a lot more to the heroin epidemic going on. It doesn't help that some doctors prescribe opiates like they're candy.
Been sober from Xanax for 1 year and six months it's hardest thing I ever did! I struggle every day with the withdrawal syndrome! But I did anything for a pill, I will never go back and give the power up...I'm finally free!
Rami SUPA BOY nah we should be proud. Proud that shes clean and happy.
Honestly anyone who does drugs is bored.....They are way better things that can make you happy.......Pills dont even taste good ..i hate taking ibuprofen
Good Job
I can't believe some of the comments on this.... god....have a heart people!
Rachael Day I'm so fucking proud of you. I was dependant on Xanax for 6 months, at 15 years of age. coming off of it, I slept maybe 4 hours in a week, always felt cold or hot, and couldn't keep food down too long. that shits poison s/o to you for kicking it.
This song is everything, Glorious is my morning wake up song. I am 90 days clean. I had 10 years but fentanyl took me for a ride, had a few flat tires at the end, but I am grateful that I made it home. Thank You, Macklemore for the truth you speak. We need to have more people like you. I used to think that the drugs kept me creative, but they killed my spirit and I lost it all. I have more creativity in me now than I ever had. I am able to write poetry again and it feels amazing. We need more people to bring the awareness. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul.
I just cant get over how many songs this man has made that have touched my heart
literally how i got strung out on heroin. i watched this video with tears. thank you for making this. this is important. 16 months clean and an 8 month old son and I now have so much to live and fight for. this video is important for everyone still struggling and recovering alike. my doctor started me on vicodin, then norco, then bumped me to Oxycontin the same year. i wasn't even a legal adult. my insurance gets cut and suddenly, im sick and have no idea why. then someone tells me this black stuff will make it ALL better once i smoke it.....you can fill in the rest.
Glad to hear that you made it, stay strong
Cameron Rogers stay strong brother
Cameron Rogers my story is well. Not everybody. Pharmaceutical company should go to jail for murdering tens of thousands of people every year. Day 27 for me today
Cameron Rogers. stay clean... Recovery is possible
one day at a time... two yrs for me Nov 19... stay strong keep fighting
How can people dislike a song with a good message like this? smh
Maybe they just didn't like the song and thought Macklemore could have done a better job at displaying the message.
I thought he displayed it perfectly, then again that's just my opinion.
Jonathan tyson exactly. Everyone has different opinions.
I agree, I'm 18 and idk in what type of world we live in that ppl my age don't see the meaning of this song, but will like half naked singers who sing about clubs, sex etc. Don't understand the world I live in.
people always chose imagination over realness. it's less real, simple as that
The amount of times i have listened to this song, so many dark nights alone just me and Macklemore saying the serenity prayer together, one day I want to look him in the eye and thank him for that. Song still brings tears to my eyes
You’re not the only one…I’ll be next in line to thank him right after you…Such a deep song
"And these devils keep talking to me, they screaming open that bottle I want to be at peace". This line really spoke to me, not in a look at me I'm so edgy way. But rather an exhausted I'm not sure how much longer I can do this kind of way... To anyone else who deals with this, I am sorry.
Still fighting those demons ?
I hope your out here fighting these demons...
Exactly how 💔💔😭
why this song is not on number 1 position
Because instead of celebrating drugs like other rappers he's telling the fucking reality of what its like to be addicted
good good i know
Aakash Mash idk
people hate the truth
Aakash Mash
Off a 9 year H run since 08/14/2016, this video just reinforced how much I never want to deal with withdraw again. 74 Days Clean whoop whoop!
That takes an amazing amount of strength, congrats! Keep it up and god bless!
I've never know the struggle of withdrawal... my father went through it and so did some of my closest friends. I regularly smoke weed and occasionally do coke at parties and so. Is that how it started out for people who became addicted also?
So proud, keep doing you.
Tori Dactyl this song is terrible
Thanks ya'll! Matt Adams, it started like mostly everyone, never touched a drug until I was 22, started taking perc 5's here and there, just smoked weed, then it snowballed from there. It can happen to anyone, but I hope it happens to no one.
his music is so soothing
I also was addicted to this sh!t for more than 25years 8 years clean 12/20/23 so blessed to escape thank you macklemore for this beautiful eye opening memorie
Anyone else listened to this like 20 times already
Lugi Gameplays yup
cant figure whats going on
Lugi Gameplays yess
All day
Spent the last two years in that shower. Making steps to get to know myself and what brought me to this point.
42 days sober! Dude this song is so fucking real. I love it. I never want to go back to that life.
Amy Joy u r strong u can do it ✊💕💕💕💕
sara_ suzy___ thank You! I have 116 days today! I'm doing it! I've never felt better!
Amy Joy just stop being a junkie find a purpose stop making excuses
Amy Joy im sorry for the late reply Im so happy for u keep going 👆👆✌❤❤❤❤
Nando e You're not helping shit man, spread positivity not hate. Chill
I got strung out on opioids and heroine this way as well. I was prescribed Vicodin for a football injury at the age of 15. I was on them for several months, after that stopped I continued down and eventually got to heroine by 26 when the pills became impossible to get a steady supply. I used any and every type of drug but there was nothing like those blue little pills. I lost everything I got locked up lost my little girl, Career. But I’m happy to say I’m 4 years clean on October of this year. Life is great and I never thought I could be doing the things I’m doing in life sober . I have a beautiful women that has been by my side and most importantly God has had is hand on me and gave me the strength and the courage to put the drugs away. Anyone going through drug addiction my heart cry’s out for you and you are in my prayers every single night ! Keep up the good fight everyone and keep the faith , it does get better and it is possible to get sober . I’m living proof of it 🙏🏽. Much love everyone and God Bless.
This literally made me cry. I've never been addicted, but to know that some people actually live like this... 😥 it's a hauntingly realistic portrayal. And to also know that it's their own doctors setting them up 😭 just wow.
@@rubywalker4435 this is so real. Going through addiction completely changed my perspective on it, even with non substance abuse addictions (gambling etc) it’s all about chasing dopamine because our ordinary life isn’t enough. The hold your brain can have over your body and soul once tasting that dopamine hit is purely evil, and ever lasting. I’m currently 7d sober from oxy, codiene, fent, pretty much whatever I could get and it’s certainly a lot easier than it was a couple days ago but the lack of sleep, dopamine, strength and motivation is really pushing me. The real fight with Addiction isn’t about the substance at all, it’s compensating for an issue(s) in your life and manifests in different ways. And you’ll never know how people really feel or the battles they’ve fought or are fighting.
(In my past) I've had a drub problem for over 3 years and it nearly destroyed my life. I'm crying listening to this. He must've really went through some shit because the delivery and lyrics are so on point. He really embodies the despair. Bless Macklemore.
Proud of you that you managed to drop your drub addiction.
Johan Johansson Thangs mane.
NoData feel for you man, I've know lots of people that suffered to hardcore drugs, personally I only stuck to weed and the occasional bit of MD but other than that I don't want anymore, but yer keep strong man, don't let the system tie you down and keep going
Ditto I'm a recovering addict pk's, ads, and now on subs trying to get off them now;;;;This addiction DESTROYED my life as well. I lost custody of my kid's over this shit!!! I regret so much but I know that it was my choice! Open your eyes everyone it is the governments plan to kill us all off...LAUGH if you want but it's da truth!
La Guera Callejas yep yep stay strong pks are evil
Macklemore touching souls. My heart goes out to any addicts of scripts.
This gives me chills down my spine every time. I am not sure what it is like to be addicted to pills but I do know what it is like to be a witness of someone having an addiction and I know how hard it is to overcome it
Thanks to Macklemore for the song but also for helping so many people out in their trying times. May God bless everyone as they seek help.❤
I love how he throws shade at the weekend
He's throwing shade at any artist who glorifies being fucked up all the time, not just the weeknd!
Mar Ley OK yeah but he specifically called out the song I can't feel my face
where does he do that
Sukrut Nadigotti at 40 seconds
that's more a shot a the label that pushed Weeknd's single, the radio stations that played it, and the other companies that profited from the song. Macklemore is typically aiming for bigger figures other than individual artists...
I relapsed last month after being sober for 5 years. I’m currently almost two weeks clean. This song saved me.
That takes so much strength! I was in rehab with a woman who also had 5 years clean and relapsed. I honestly looked up to her more than anybody there. Doing it once is great, but when you have the strength to KEEP PICKING YOURSELF BACK UP, that’s next level stuff. I wish you the best, stay strong, you already know how good life can be sober!!
We’re proud of you! It takes a special kind of strength to pull away from the jaws of drug addiction. And to do it twice, I can’t imagine. 👏🏻❤️
You're so strong keep going
Glad you got back on the path. Don't forget those sober time. It's it starting over it's just correcting the detour
Stay strong! It's my 1st day I'm 23 been on opiates since 18, well I started on fentanyl and weened down to heroin. I know I say it's my 1st day and to be strong, but fuck I wanna get high so bad. The sweats, aches, restless legs, anxiety, depression...etc.
Man his songs have helped my recovery. Relapsed after 9 yrs, spent 5 yrs in hell, and this time next month I’ll be a year sober again. “If I can be an example of getting sober, I can be an example of starting over…” . If you’re struggling, you can do it. You’re not alone!
I will never say I don’t miss the high, but I don’t miss waking up trying to figure out how I was gonna get my fix. Please lord, help me move on, ten years later and I’m still haunted. This song gravitates towards my soul, my hurt, and lost soul. They never told me how hard it would be to be sober and feel your feelings, to hear your thoughts… the drugs and alcohol made me so blind to reality… and I can’t even say if I’m happy or not that I lost my armor. I know being sober and healthy is good, but am I really? My mind is even more lost and demanding of love I just can’t give. I feel so sick of this. I’m proud of myself; but everyday that goes by I get sicker and more lost….. alone and struggling to not fall back.
You can feel the down pour of emotions in his works
Soo deep maaaaannn
Maaan your user-name soo not funny
fromhumanity Come on now, he's a puppet and the only songs he makes is about emotional topics, he's like the click bait of the music industry...sexuality, racism, being broke, being bullied, doing drugs? No one else picked up on this yet? It's lame. 😑
Thomas DeRedin he's an activist, he's still struggling with addiction, he trying hard, and he don't want you nor your love ones to be in his shoes... give him some credit man
I would rather have my "click bait" be about shit like that which actually matters as opposed to most mainstream bullshit the majority of rappers a pumping out. We have a bunch of kids and adults now that never really grew the fuck up getting a lot more influence off of people like that, a message of not really caring or giving a fuck. We need this, you might not but a lot of people do, NPR and Fox and a bunch of places shared this because of that.
everyone talking about how they stopped doing drugs and I'm over here still trying to stop watching porn
LMFAOOO ME
Hey its Wren apparently it hasn't ruined your life yet. don't let it get a hold of you. by the time you realize it, it'll be too late
Porn addiction is not that bad thou, everybody watches porn
Hey its Wren lmao
keep trying don't give up
Still gives me chills to this day. Thank you for helping me with your music.
Macklemore your music saved my life thankyou ❤
really feel like it's a sequel to otherside.
More like the twin brother of Kevin in my mind, but yeah, Otherside in the aesthetics too :)
Or a sequel to starting over
The Khani Project only reason I watched it
It does, I love the fact that they don't change their style and quality
exactly 😀
im clean from meth for one year but now im addicted to this song
stay clean bro :)
Congrats, keep it up! We are all proud of you!
That is so cute. You made me chuckle. Thanks! Recovery is so hard but sooooo worth it!!!
You can come back any time ;D
Congratulations!
As a fellow rapper that literally let this disease and my addiction ruin my life and pushed my career goals way back. Today im over 5 years clean from heroin and listen to this song every time I wanna just go back to my drugs of choice. And just like he said. My dealer was a doctor. 200$ and he’d write u a script for anything u wanted and my other psych didn’t care she was pushin 7 diff meds in me at once…. This big pharma death dealing needs to stop Thank you Macklemore.
Going through a detox for the third time. Macklemore on repeat to keep the good vibes going. It isn't easy but I'll get there. One day at a time. Dragging my knuckles to the otherside.
Fuck hang in there, I swear to God it gets better, I don't know you but I do know as bad as you feel...just think that shits washing off you....that poison is leaving you and it's your body telling you...please hang in there.
I'm now going to be praying for you you'll make it . And once you do it doesn't seem like it at first but everything gets so much much better believe me I know. Try to get a doctor to detox you with ibogaine if you are Canadian. It works. It's a God send.🙏🏻💙 If you're an American come to Canada or go to Mexico.😊
you got it bro. How you doing?
This is one of the things that you really have to listen to and hear out to him
+wildwilllis1 do u have xb1
LOL random question
lmfao
English, bro.. You speak it?
xExekut3x LOL do you even speak it?hahahah
My brother passed away September 24th from a heroin overdose and when i say that this song is so true it is rip benny see you again
matt filler R.I.P BENNY FUCK HEROIN
R.I.P
R.I.P BENNY Fuck hard drugs
sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace
You don't know how much this song has helped many of us get through it!
Just relapsed after being 6 months sober from alcohol. This song always makes me feel like I must keep trying.
6 mo is a good amount of time. do it again?
Started with oxycotton. Ended up on heroin for 8 yrs. 6 months clean off everything!:D Update: I get out of rehab in 2 weeks! I wish all the people struggling with addiction out there get the help they need. WISH ME LUCK Y'ALL!!:)
Stay strong
Good job , I'm proud of you 👏😀
@@engerydrinkgirl Thank you! :D
ScAn D lUsS now ten! Congrats!!
Good luck man you'll get through it man
I don't even listen to this kinda music usually, but Im definitely feeling this song. Been there,done that!
Check out lyrics on my channel :)
RLiTY why?
RLiTY i mean, he wasn't talking about that...so why bring it up?
Ugh, not you again idk maybe someone will be interested in ;c
20 cent productions I love this thank you
This song hits hard for me, especially the video cause I was once that guy laying in bed sweating praying to god to heal me or just to take the pain away. I stopped using opiates finally after hearing this track cause I finally saw that it wasn't just me that had a problem but the doctors and big pharma pushing it on us an saying to us that it was ok to take but not telling us it could actually turn our life upside down. I never used a needle and never would and I think that is part of reason this track hit so hard cause I really didn't want to get that far down the hole and not be able to ever get out. And what makes it so much more than just a good track is the fact that Mack knows exactly what this is like and has experienced it himself. He is not just speaking on a subject, he has lived it. We never wanted this for ourselves but doctors made us believe that it was good for us when in fact it was the worst thing to happen to us. Anyone out there struggling dig deep inside yourself and find that person you once were and fight to get them back. Much love to you Mack and keep doing what you do.
Exactly
bravo to the production team they absolutely nailed the visuals on this one
This is just amazing! The truth he talks about is stunning! God bless Macklemore!
God bless America mostly, their all brainwashed
+Nathan Bolan *they're.
ya if ur gonna try and sound like you know things learn to spell first lol
Carmelo pearman it's the truth
The one inaccurate thing about this video? The gold eagle charm on his neck would be pawned before he ever got dopesick! lol otherwise, all good.
'He tried to kill me for a dollar.'
Ele Grutters it's God awful how true that is. Maybe not all doctors are like that, but they can only prescribe what's legal, and all that's legal is the poison that big Pharma paid congress to legalize.
The Big problem mainly lies on the insurance companies and congress. There are steps every doctor has to follow, if not he could get sued and we all know how much people like to sue for any small thing. Hell, even when it goes right people want to sue. They also need to do something with the pharmaceutical companies, not every little pain and ache is resolved with pills.
don't blame drs when it's hard as shit for 20 year olds to get a script. if you got one you went looking for it. most addicts aren't getting from drs they're getting them from family and friends who wanna make a buck. that's who's trying to kill you for a dollar! your local dealer who's trying to make his daily free pills for himself.
Hailey Wright I went to a doctor because my back hurt. I was looking to get surgery, I was given a prescription. I got addicted. I went to a rehab facility to get help. I'm sober. Not everyone goes looking for pills when they hurt. I went in to get a permanent fix and I got a problem that would end up fucking my life up for years.
and that's you but most young ppl aren't getting scripts and if they are that's what 30 p5s?? not enough to take long enough to get addicted. everyone tries to blame everyone else for how they are you make your own choices
Proud of everyone who is clean now and listening to this song. U deserve it.
❤
24 days off Subs after 3 years on it, 4 years before that opiate pain killers. I listen to Mack when I need to be inspired and motivated
Omg...this is a poem, i think.The message is so wonderful
Anda Dediu massage though 😂
Roopam661 Oops...it should be an ,,e'' somewhere, thought
Anda Dediu Message. A massage is rubbing someone's muscles.
wakingribbons Yeah.I realised what has been my mistake.Thank you
Anda Dediu brief
I've never had a problem with drugs but God did this song break my heart.
Same
I'm one of the lucky ones, too, Ive never had a pill addiction, but I've loved and lost a ton of people, and I empathize and never judge, because I understand that it could have easily been ME.... This song tears me up, breaks my soul a little. I wish I could save everyone. 💔
@@CABBIEBABY You're a good person. A lot of people judge. I'm 3 days sober from tramadol which was given to me by a doctor, but I started noticing I was over prescribing myself I was up to 5 in sitting that's at 100mg a pill. So the detox is hard. It's so tempting to ask a friend ,but I won't I don't wanna need them. Even though this pain and depression feels like death I see that light and i'm ready for it. A lot of people gotta hit rock bottom before coming up. I feel blessed that I recognized I was becoming an addict and am one. I am an addict, but I will no longer be one. I mean I'll always be one, but I won't think that way. 2019 is my year I lost my job and reason to draw this year, but I feel like the the wind is changing. I'm one of those people who gotta get smacked by reality to get the full picture and I'd like to thank my mom for that slap.
@@SnowAnayathatweirdgirl stay strong. Life is hard enough without us adding more horror to it. I'm proud of you, and anyone who WANTS to get clean.... IT CAN BE DONE!! I don't believe in lost causes, Hope was the only thing left in Pandora's box for a reason. ❤
@@CABBIEBABY Thank you for your kind words. They help so much. I've gotten so much positivity it makes the withdrawals less painful and i'm trying to draw again. Even though I got that demon saying "You know one pill won't hurt you it will help you." Like, no fuck you. You just want me at your mercy acting and begging like a piece of shit. That ain't me now not ever again. The battle will be long term and i'm accepting it with open arms. I've always loved a challenge it will be one of my hardest. I refuse to look at the negative and focus on the after. Cause there is an after from this pain will come my clarity.
Legend. Got chills when he dropped the Serenity prayer. Those meetings and steps saved my life.
I feel this as my 16 year sober date just passed in April..I hope the best for everyone's recovery or those trying don't give up
41 days sober. It's possible people it'll be the best decision you'll ever make. Never been happier.
Christian Curiel I might be some random dude on the internet but i sincerely hope it's been going strong, and even if it hasn't look at the immense amount of progress you've made. Ain't no one or anything going to take that away from you.
Clay you he some random dude on here but your words mean the world to me man. I appreciate it! I'm still going strong 110 days today! Thank you
Christian Curiel Man thats amazing and im so glad for you! I hope you can keep this up.
Christian Curiel I'm so happy for you man
Christian Curiel soon it'll be years. You go, dude
Deeply moving - I love the way he's got the balls to take on and speak publicly about such a very difficult subject
Very raw - you can tell he has truely DEEPLY suffered
Cereal Box you're dumber than a box of cereal
Not that simple when doctors hand out drugs like candy
Bro chill. No ones blaming anyone, this song simply brings to light what sometimes happens. There's also a deeper meaning to it, so look at it from a different perspective
When a doctor of medicine says, "take this, it'll help." You take it. No one forces you, but we're hard wired to trust doctors to know what's best for us. Then before you know it, you can't live without it. And guess what? The doctor ain't giving it to you anymore. So you go to the streets to get it.
I've just discovered this track OMFG where has it been hiding????
Speechless on how he just took me down my past. I think all of us that’s been there realize how spot he portrays this. I’m not sure I could ever act that experience out again.
Any one who is now a survivor of drug addiction,cheers to you being clean mate....I celebrate you.💙
I could hear him all day man... He's awesome
Jericho invented rap
DaT_TC no he fucking didn't
Been clean with my husband since 2018. We actually live down the road from the thrift shop where Macklemore shot that song at.
6 months sober from crack and cocaine, big thanks Macklemore for your inspiring music, and glad to my family back me up!
u can feel the pain 😭💔
ikr..
Selma Bou can you do you feel it?
I've never used drugs but this song hit me deep. Just something about Maclemore and his lyrics. Wow.
Actually it is. Prescription pills or medicine is still considered as drugs , they're just legal.
TheNotoriousJFS Alright I can agree to that
rosekilledjack I've been through this bcz all the Benzos Dr put me on, I know how it feels it moves me so felt like I was alone in this but I'm not now
Not about drugs? Do you not know what prescription drugs are?
Subs are hard to get off of. the withdrawals are worse in my opinion than actually opiates etc
He speaks to the heart. Been on Macklemore binge last few days and he makes me laugh and fuck does he make me cry with his lyrics. Love you, Ben! ❤
This man's music has helped me so much throughout my battle with opiate addiction, cocaine, and Adderall im now 11 months sober from everything but weed and I barely even smoke that anymore
I always listen to this song when I need too. I love it. I used to be a competing kickboxer with a bright future, and I always thought I could experience drugs without getting hooked. I battled my addiction with heroin/cocaine and other opiates. My family had given up. So did i. Ended up in the hospital for two failed suicide attempts. I was a coward. It wasn't until I ended up in jail I hit my bottom. And now I'm almost 1 year clean. I'm the happiest I've ever been and doing the things I love. I'm kickboxing again. I have a job. My family back. I attend meetings and I'm in love. God is great he WILL save you but you have to do your part. Everyone struggling hang in there the better days will come if you truly want them too. I didn't appreciate life before my addiction but after seeing the worst days I appreciate the little little things now. I try to be as kind and humble as I can. And I'm so much happier for it. God bless you all 🙏🏼
Bro respect to u man
Sukh Sidhu respect bro
respect
respect man. respect 🙌
well done my man! im a competing thaiboxer with a pretty bright future id say, i have been battling the temptations of a bunch of different drugs, mostly due to partying obviously but also because of my girlfriend who loves doing drugs but isnt addicted (yet) however i havent tried em so far and after reading this i really doubt i will. thank you friend
My sister died with a needle in her arm - your song is nothing short of powerful!
I've had several friends who died that way.
Dottie W I'm gonna put my kush to good use now
Sorry for your lost😪
My son died of an accidental OD, this song is very powerful.
My father died of an overdose. This is song is very powerful and hits close to home
"My homie was taking subs, and he ain't wake up" my brother died of an OD. This hit very hard..... brought tears. Miss you so much Steven.
This is EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO ME!!! It has taken me 9 months to get from 24 mg of Suboxone a day, down to 1 mg. I am almost off of it. This drug drove me to insanity! I'm pretty sure the 1st year I was taking it I have had to have had at LEAST 10 mental breakdowns. I was happy Covid came because I got laid off. Then I could stay in my apartment 24/7 and I had a good excuse. I am now on a complete path to recovery and to me that starts with taking care of my mental health. My mental health is the whole reason I loved the opiates so much, they were a great escape, until they were not anymore. I've spent the last 10 years in the darkness and now I am coming back with full force! Thank you, thank you for always saying it like it is. You have so many amazing songs, but, this one, by far is my favorite! 💜💜💜
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This song, is the realist shit I've heard in a while. It really hits home
Alejandro Rocha tru
“Open that bottle, I wanna be at peace” if this doesn’t explain the hell that addiction is I don’t know what does. I truly believe what us addicts are seeking is peace. In our normal state we do not have that. But we HAVE to figure out what we can do for ourselves to find it. It took me many years to truly understand the serenity prayer. I was 21 when I first entered recovery so didn’t know much about anything. I kept going back out because I had every excuse in the book. Too young, didn’t drink, only had an issue with one drug but I quickly found out quickly I am a garbage head who will get high or drunk on whatever I can get my hands on. The wisdom to know the difference…..
Been clean since 4th Jan 2023 Adjusting to normal but Smashing it Love life if I can do it you can promise best thing ever done Now even my darkest days are gorgeous one love