Youth - Matisyahu

I never thought I would type this line but... Matisyahu is my favorite Hasidic Jewish Reggae Rasta Rapper.  Living proof that religious music does not fit in a mold, Matisyahu sounds like the wildest version of Eminem but with positive messages. He learned the Reggae style on the streets but converted to Hasidic Judaism when his quest for direction led him to the life of clean living and scripture. Most commendable that he has been able to merge the two halves of his life to draw in more people. 
This Song With a Meaning is all about the kids and how they will run the world soon. It reminds them the power is in their hands and to get good and angry to take control of the world, send it in a positive direction and fix all the problems they grew up with.  Awesome concept!

Favorite Line - "Storm the halls of vanity, Focus your energy"
Ideas: Awesome gift for graduation or for a child in your life! Remind them that they will run the country soon.

Youth by Matisyahu

Some of them come now
Some of the running
Some of them looking for fun
Some of them looking for away out of confusion
Some of them don't know where to be
Some of them don't know where to go
Some of them trust their instincts
That somethings missing from the show
Some don't fit society
Their insides are crying low
Some of them teachers squashed the flame
'fore it had a chance to grow
Some of them embers still glow
Them charcoal hushed and low
Some of them come with hunger supressed
Not fed them feel the death blow, yo
CHORUS:

Young man control in your hand
Slam your fist on the table
And make your demand
Take a stand
Fan a fire for the flame of the youth
Got the freedom to choose
You better make the right move
Young man, the power's in your hand
Slam your fist on the table and make your demand
You better make the right move
"youth is the engine of the world"
Storm the halls of vanity
Focus your energy
Into a laser beam
Streaming shattered light
Unites to pierce between the seams
And it seems
The world open peering
The children see
Rapid fire for your mind
Half a truth is just a lie
They rub me the wrong way
They say their way or fall behind
Seventeen disconnect left out
The concept as to why
There's a spiritual emptiness
So the youth them get vexed
Skip class and get wrecked
Feel with beer and cigarettes
To fill the hole in their chest!

CHORUS

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