I'm on my second obsession with it...just watched the recent Dutch clip where she looks upset as hell from previous exertions n forgets the start of the song
NPR's #1 song of 2019. Bob Boilen said it best: "No song in 2019 felt more searing, more perfect, than "Not." It's a song of anguish. You can hear it in Adrianne Lenker's voice and her words. As the song builds to its climax, she sings a series of denials, circling a description of something essential that remains just out of her grasp: "It's not the room / Not beginning / Not the crowd / Not winning / Not the planet / Not spinning / Not a ruse / Not heat / Not the fire lapping up the creek / Not food / Not to eat / Not to die / Not dying / Not to laugh / Not lying / Not the vacant wilderness vying / Not the room / Not beginning / Not the crowd / Not winning / Not the planet / Not spinning" Then it comes, at 3:22 into the song, my favorite moment of my favorite song by my favorite band in 2019: Adrianne Lenker's anguished guitar, Buck Meek's guitar roar, the bass of Max Oleartchik and James Krivchenia's drums coalesce. You'd think as a music journalist I could tell you why, but here's where I fail. I can only tell you it's visceral and cathartic. But the very subject of the song itself, or at least the feeling of that subject, is the inability to describe what that something is, only to be able to explain what it is not. And there lies the urgency, the mystery - for me the thrill of art is when it's ethereal, indescribable and otherworldly. I feel better; I cannot tell you why."
It's not the past nor the future. It's not your history or the eternal. It's not your regrets or your mistakes. It's not the image you see in the mirror nor the clothes you wear. It's just... not.
Music was my life but I let I go. Wasn't strong enough to deal with one family death after another. I used to perform for anyone that asked. I gave it everything. This song took me back. Every line she sang is like a page of my life. I'm almost in tears. I'm so broke and a father of two. All I ever hear people say is, if I'm retired. It would make me so sad. They don't know I've been playing for my kids everyday. This song said everything. Thanks Big Thief
I feel you, man, but life is happening to you right now and I think you really should give it another try. you have the power to keep writing your story, and art is such a beautiful thing to share and create.
I feel this. The first song I heard was masterpiece and before I could even really listen close I was crying the second I heard the verse "Lying in a hospital bed Eyes are narrow blue and red Took a draw of breath and said to me" Hell I feel it now just writing that.... Anyone they have helped me to sing songs I've written years ago after my brother died and my addictions destroyed my marriage. Things that were so hard to even say got a little easier. It's okay to be vulnerable. Much love keep playing & making art. Kids are the best aidience anyways
@@zappa7717 Hey man. Don't give up. It's never too late and you're never too old. Don't let anyone tell you different. Fuck 'em all. Your kids will thank you for giving them a happier father my friend.
This song is about the inability to describe something, which is what i feel now, but what a performance. i feel heart opened somehow. and i so love the attitude of the guitarist, the guy is now my definition of charisma.
I think otherwise. Its about our ability to being so predictable when it comes to assume anything. We always tend to stick with what we believe is the answer. And the answer is something else but what we cannot want to see because we prefer not to see beyond our comfort zone
not the energy reeling Nor the lines in your face Nor the clouds on the ceiling Nor the clouds in space It's not the phone on the table Nor the bed in the earth Nor the bed in the stable Nor your stable words It's not the formless being Nor the cry in the air Nor the boy I'm seeing With her long black hair It's not the open weaving Nor the furnace glow Nor the blood of you bleeding As you try to let go It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Not a rouse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food Not to eat Not the meat of your thigh Nor your spine tattoo Nor your shimmery eye Nor the wet of the dew It's not the warm illusion Nor the crack in the plate Nor the breath of confusion Nor the starkness of slate It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Not a rouse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food Not to eat Not what you really wanted Nor the mess in your purse Nor the bed that is haunted With a blanket of thirst It's not the hunger revealing Nor the ricochet in the cave Nor the hand that is healing Nor the nameless grave It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Not a rouse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food Not to eat Not to die Not dying Not to laugh Not lying Not the vacant wilderness vying Not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet Not spinning Source: Musixmatch
I can only see this song getting even more praised and significant over the years Will go down in history as one of the best of its kind in both the 2010s and the 21st century ❤️
I'm the same way, Davy. I only discovered Adrianne Lenker about 9 months ago. I listened to her Tiny Desk at Home set every night for about a month. Her emotion, her perfect voice, her virtuoso guitar work. Then I started listening to UFOF and Two Hands and was blown away. I haven't been so excited about a band since I first heard "Quadrophenia" by The Who. The chemistry, the musicianship, the lyrical prowess, the power, the emotion. Big Thief is crushing it on all levels. If you haven't seen the version of "Not" from Pitchfork 2021 on TH-cam go there immediately. She takes the solo to another level. I'm going to Adrianne's solo show in Minneapolis on Nov. 21st and to Big Thief's show in St. Paul on April. And they're releasing a double album in early 2022! I can't wait!!!
I'm glazed eyed, speechless, thankful. It's very evident KEXP took great care documenting that. Phenomenal vid. I think they displayed a great appreciation for this station and it's listeners with that performance. There are a lot of vids of this song on TH-cam ( I haven't watched them all), I imagine this one's a clear stand out
Watching this for the first time ever but this is a song I listen to over and over again. The most important song to me in the past year. I got divorced October of last yr. We were together for almost 9 years but would of been married 3 yrs. We were married 10/26/19. Same day this song was posted
Top Songs of 2019: - Not - Big Thief - Movies - Weyes Blood - Nights That Won't Happen- Purple Mountains - Situations- Freddie Gibbs - For the Guilty- DIIV - Walk Away- (Sandy) Alex G - Uncomfortably Numb- American Football - Jony- Faye Webster - History Repeats - Brittany Howard - The Pull of You- The National
Heard this on french public radio France Inter yesterday. Im hooked. This is Emmylou's children doing it with the Neil Young from Arc/Weld period. I like her voice so much.
OVERVIEW LYRICS LISTEN PEOPLE ALSO SEARCH FOR It's not the energy reeling Nor the lines in your face Nor the clouds on the ceiling Nor the clouds in space It's not the phone on the table Nor the bed in the earth Nor the bed in the stable Nor your stable words It's not the formless being Nor the cry in the air Nor the boy I'm seeing With her long black hair It's not the open weaving Nor the furnace glow Nor the blood of you bleeding As you try to let go It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet That's spinning Not a ruse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food That you eat Not the meat of your thigh Nor your spine tattoo Nor your shimmery eye Nor the wet of the dew It's not the warm illusion Nor the crack in the plate Nor the breath of confusion Nor the starkness of slate It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet That's spinning Not a ruse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food That you eat Not what you really wanted Nor the mess in your purse Nor the bed that is haunted With the blanket of thirst It's not the hunger revealing Nor the ricochet in the cave Nor the hand that is healing Nor the nameless grave It's not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet That's spinning Not a ruse Not heat Not the fire lapping up the creek Not food That you eat Not to die Not dying Not to laugh Not lying Not the vacant wilderness vying Not the room Not beginning Not the crowd Not winning Not the planet That's spinning
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This is why I can't sleep. Hours on TH-cam watching every single version of this song out there, over, and over and over again...
Me too
I'm on my second obsession with it...just watched the recent Dutch clip where she looks upset as hell from previous exertions n forgets the start of the song
damn me too
Same, hi!
Same here
no one is dressed for the same occasion lol i love these guys
Cool observation
@@whith5184 cool sarcasm
Heheheheh , was thinking just the same thing 😂😂😂
Just be glad they bothered to dress.
Not the outfit, not tempting, not the great people here commenting 🖤
I can't hear enough live performances of this song.
I'm sorry to hear that. Play it on a loop? It's a smasher though innit.
NPR's #1 song of 2019. Bob Boilen said it best:
"No song in 2019 felt more searing, more perfect, than "Not." It's a song of anguish. You can hear it in Adrianne Lenker's voice and her words. As the song builds to its climax, she sings a series of denials, circling a description of something essential that remains just out of her grasp:
"It's not the room / Not beginning / Not the crowd / Not winning / Not the planet / Not spinning / Not a ruse / Not heat / Not the fire lapping up the creek / Not food / Not to eat / Not to die / Not dying / Not to laugh / Not lying / Not the vacant wilderness vying / Not the room / Not beginning / Not the crowd / Not winning / Not the planet / Not spinning"
Then it comes, at 3:22 into the song, my favorite moment of my favorite song by my favorite band in 2019: Adrianne Lenker's anguished guitar, Buck Meek's guitar roar, the bass of Max Oleartchik and James Krivchenia's drums coalesce. You'd think as a music journalist I could tell you why, but here's where I fail. I can only tell you it's visceral and cathartic. But the very subject of the song itself, or at least the feeling of that subject, is the inability to describe what that something is, only to be able to explain what it is not. And there lies the urgency, the mystery - for me the thrill of art is when it's ethereal, indescribable and otherworldly. I feel better; I cannot tell you why."
Bruh
Mike Dionne you are in the right profession my friend
@@Qwickv i think you mean Bob Boilen
i kinda like ufof a bit more but i totally agree
it cuts deep but smudges with a warm embrace
a small reminder that life is a gift, with all of its pain included
One of the best songs of the decade.
Agree! A lot of classic tunes that have this beautiful flow...they nailed it!!! 🤟😜🤘
i totally agree, its hard to find good music like this in the current day and age
@@indy-dog2 It really isn't at all. It's literally never been easier.
@@jonathanb1406 and that's your opinion 🙏
@@indy-dog2 No, it's a fact. It has indisputably never been easier.
It's not the past nor the future. It's not your history or the eternal. It's not your regrets or your mistakes. It's not the image you see in the mirror nor the clothes you wear. It's just... not.
I saw them last night (15 September 2021). They are the most important rock n roll band out there writing, recording, & performing. Astonishing.
Couldn't agree more. I saw them open for the national in 2018. Blew my mind then, blow my mind now.
Music was my life but I let I go.
Wasn't strong enough to deal with one family death after another.
I used to perform for anyone that asked.
I gave it everything.
This song took me back.
Every line she sang is like a page of my life.
I'm almost in tears.
I'm so broke and a father of two.
All I ever hear people say is, if I'm retired.
It would make me so sad.
They don't know I've been playing for my kids everyday.
This song said everything.
Thanks Big Thief
I feel you, man, but life is happening to you right now and I think you really should give it another try. you have the power to keep writing your story, and art is such a beautiful thing to share and create.
I feel this. The first song I heard was masterpiece and before I could even really listen close I was crying the second I heard the verse "Lying in a hospital bed
Eyes are narrow blue and red
Took a draw of breath and said to me"
Hell I feel it now just writing that.... Anyone they have helped me to sing songs I've written years ago after my brother died and my addictions destroyed my marriage. Things that were so hard to even say got a little easier. It's okay to be vulnerable. Much love keep playing & making art. Kids are the best aidience anyways
Oh man... Can I help? :/ I don't own much, but I give from my heart :(
Yo I hope things have got better for you! Keep going.
@@zappa7717 Hey man. Don't give up. It's never too late and you're never too old. Don't let anyone tell you different. Fuck 'em all. Your kids will thank you for giving them a happier father my friend.
Yeah this is the best song of all time IMO
They always go NUTS on this song and I absolutely love it.
The passion is her fucking eyesss bro
This song is about the inability to describe something, which is what i feel now, but what a performance. i feel heart opened somehow. and i so love the attitude of the guitarist, the guy is now my definition of charisma.
all of them are charismatic i think! it might be the shameless emersion in the music
I think otherwise. Its about our ability to being so predictable when it comes to assume anything. We always tend to stick with what we believe is the answer. And the answer is something else but what we cannot want to see because we prefer not to see beyond our comfort zone
not the energy reeling
Nor the lines in your face
Nor the clouds on the ceiling
Nor the clouds in space
It's not the phone on the table
Nor the bed in the earth
Nor the bed in the stable
Nor your stable words
It's not the formless being
Nor the cry in the air
Nor the boy I'm seeing
With her long black hair
It's not the open weaving
Nor the furnace glow
Nor the blood of you bleeding
As you try to let go
It's not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
Not spinning
Not a rouse
Not heat
Not the fire lapping up the creek
Not food
Not to eat
Not the meat of your thigh
Nor your spine tattoo
Nor your shimmery eye
Nor the wet of the dew
It's not the warm illusion
Nor the crack in the plate
Nor the breath of confusion
Nor the starkness of slate
It's not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
Not spinning
Not a rouse
Not heat
Not the fire lapping up the creek
Not food
Not to eat
Not what you really wanted
Nor the mess in your purse
Nor the bed that is haunted
With a blanket of thirst
It's not the hunger revealing
Nor the ricochet in the cave
Nor the hand that is healing
Nor the nameless grave
It's not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
Not spinning
Not a rouse
Not heat
Not the fire lapping up the creek
Not food
Not to eat
Not to die
Not dying
Not to laugh
Not lying
Not the vacant wilderness vying
Not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
Not spinning
Source: Musixmatch
In this performance she actually sings "nor the girl that Im seeing" ;) But thanks for the lyrics!
If poetry can be a song, this is what I would sing. It breaks my heart and makes me wanting more at the same time. Just genius.
Raw full of emotion, this is possibly the best performance I've seen on KEXP
2019 year of Big Thief
Yeah I’d go with that.
I can only see this song getting even more praised and significant over the years
Will go down in history as one of the best of its kind in both the 2010s and the 21st century ❤️
Best $35 dollars I've spent this year was the hour and half I got to see them play!
How can you not love this band? I've been playing them non-stop for the past month. Can't wait for their show in LA.
I'm the same way, Davy. I only discovered Adrianne Lenker about 9 months ago. I listened to her Tiny Desk at Home set every night for about a month. Her emotion, her perfect voice, her virtuoso guitar work. Then I started listening to UFOF and Two Hands and was blown away. I haven't been so excited about a band since I first heard "Quadrophenia" by The Who. The chemistry, the musicianship, the lyrical prowess, the power, the emotion. Big Thief is crushing it on all levels. If you haven't seen the version of "Not" from Pitchfork 2021 on TH-cam go there immediately. She takes the solo to another level. I'm going to Adrianne's solo show in Minneapolis on Nov. 21st and to Big Thief's show in St. Paul on April. And they're releasing a double album in early 2022! I can't wait!!!
KEXP sound mixers/engineers are so good at what they do 🏆
The homeless guy on Drums is killing it.
yo that's the ghost of Mick Fleetwood, show some respect
Fucking love the almost Sonic Youth-esque outro. Reminds me of The Diamond Sea. Phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal.
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bro, I feel this in my bones.
I'm glazed eyed, speechless, thankful. It's very evident KEXP took great care documenting that. Phenomenal vid. I think they displayed a great appreciation for this station and it's listeners with that performance. There are a lot of vids of this song on TH-cam ( I haven't watched them all), I imagine this one's a clear stand out
Insane vocals and musical magic
That comes from a place I’m glad to know about from someone else; painfully beautiful.
Coming back from the future to say that you're going to really need this song come April. Just sayin'...
We did. This shit basically became my Christmas music.
song of the year, this song has this thing with breakin my heart and i LOVE it
An instant classic.
Their album is such a masterpiece.
So sincere, intense...
song of the year for me
agreed. for me too...
Never fails to make me cry
Watching this for the first time ever but this is a song I listen to over and over again. The most important song to me in the past year. I got divorced October of last yr. We were together for almost 9 years but would of been married 3 yrs. We were married 10/26/19. Same day this song was posted
That's the real deal right there. Best band in the world right now.
What a fantastic song. I’ve enjoyed watching other live ‘Not’ performances on You Tube where she slays that guitar piece at the end. Wow
Wow….just wow! Perfection!
Man, how those vocals bounce off each other from 2:41...
I am very surprised at how talented they all are. Surely this a powerful song...one to remember for the road.
Top Songs of 2019:
- Not - Big Thief
- Movies - Weyes Blood
- Nights That Won't Happen- Purple Mountains
- Situations- Freddie Gibbs
- For the Guilty- DIIV
- Walk Away- (Sandy) Alex G
- Uncomfortably Numb- American Football
- Jony- Faye Webster
- History Repeats - Brittany Howard
- The Pull of You- The National
the order is honestly constantly shifting and it's insanely hard to make a list. Don't judge too harshly.
I fucking love Walk Away and that whole album
love this list, gonna have to listen to Freddie Gibbs and Faye Webster!
@@OpenOurHearts Freddie Gibbs' album is bananas! Faye Webster's is also phenomenal. KEXP NEEDS TO DO A SESSION WITH THEM!
You forgot Chance by Angel Olsen :(
Not your usual youtube commenter here but I need to say it...damn, that's good. Really good.
Legendary. Absolute amazing sound quality.
Masterpiece
so epic. love her guitar sound
Best live version. They are awesome. So deep. Love it
Absolutely incredible! Best song of the year!
One of my favorite albums-song of this year 🔥♥️🙂
this is pure gold guys, just made me felt great, whole again. hope to watch you in İstanbul one day.
Amazing performance, totally in love. So glad I found this.
buck looking particularly drippy in this one I must confess
Una canción así, interpretada con esta visceralidad, son las cosas que a mi me conmueven.
Heard this on french public radio France Inter yesterday. Im hooked. This is Emmylou's children doing it with the Neil Young from Arc/Weld period. I like her voice so much.
absolutely adore this song
best solo in this version
This song is an instant classic
Absolutely astonishing!!❤️❤️Most defenitely best song of 2019
So beautiful beautiful beautiful ... beginning to end. Heart swelling.
Gorgeous. Says everything.
Adore this song and band.
~ Revolution beginning!!!
Damn. What a song.
I watch this video at least 3 times a day
song of the year
It’s like Radiohead and Cranberries banged and 9 months after this was the result
That moment with her voice and the drums..... gotdam
Best performance of the best song of the year.
Feelin it 3:39
This is so moody, I love it. First time I’ve heard this as well.
Jack Baker and so raw and honest
perfection
Can't wait for the full version.
Can't wait to have a chance to hear them live as well
so powerful, so surreal
Is just me or do I hear a little Crazy Horse feel here!
Oh yeah. Love that ragged approach.
Dylan/Townes in a good way
Yeah, I def feel some Neil Young/Crazy Horse. Best song I've heard in a minute. Truly breathtaking and visceral.
Crazy Horse and Built to Spill. I'd love to hear them and Doug Martsch jamming.
that's just because Neils basically father to every modern genre
Inlove
that's sick
I like how Buck dances without moving.
If there could even be an inheritor of Neil Young, it’s them
Transcendental and Neil Youngesque!!!
perfeitos!
This got me
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bloody hell
Thanks for Josh Klinghoffer, now i know this beautiful song
It gives me chills.
I really hope Cheryl hosted this sess!
Unfortunately not. It's Morgan. You can watch the entire session here - th-cam.com/video/5oODr-7y3M0/w-d-xo.html
I can't stop. Help me
Josh Klinghoffer me trouxe aqui... obrigada
Amém
indie darlings
Buck meek is immense. That is all
perfect and brilliant ! thank you
Exciting
I miss you, C.
Came here for Josh Klinghoffer 😂💜💜💜
why, did he mention them in a interview or..? :o
@@chelsearocks777 he made a cover of this song, it is on yt :)
Same here
@@nina4343 tnx pineapple
chelsearocks777 he did a beautiful cover - search “pluralone - not ( big thief cover)”
This is gonna help me thru the Second Wave...
And the third .-.
what about the 4th though friend?
@@7bean3 that too!
Like what the f are they talking about??? Love? If it’s NOT all those other things? Just love? I never figured it out but certainly love the song.
OH mY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥
Damn they are very good live... wow
Wow
Intense !
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wow this version rips
I Love her rage...seriously YT you delete that? It's called a complement. Smdh
OVERVIEW
LYRICS
LISTEN
PEOPLE ALSO SEARCH FOR
It's not the energy reeling
Nor the lines in your face
Nor the clouds on the ceiling
Nor the clouds in space
It's not the phone on the table
Nor the bed in the earth
Nor the bed in the stable
Nor your stable words
It's not the formless being
Nor the cry in the air
Nor the boy I'm seeing
With her long black hair
It's not the open weaving
Nor the furnace glow
Nor the blood of you bleeding
As you try to let go
It's not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
That's spinning
Not a ruse
Not heat
Not the fire lapping up the creek
Not food
That you eat
Not the meat of your thigh
Nor your spine tattoo
Nor your shimmery eye
Nor the wet of the dew
It's not the warm illusion
Nor the crack in the plate
Nor the breath of confusion
Nor the starkness of slate
It's not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
That's spinning
Not a ruse
Not heat
Not the fire lapping up the creek
Not food
That you eat
Not what you really wanted
Nor the mess in your purse
Nor the bed that is haunted
With the blanket of thirst
It's not the hunger revealing
Nor the ricochet in the cave
Nor the hand that is healing
Nor the nameless grave
It's not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
That's spinning
Not a ruse
Not heat
Not the fire lapping up the creek
Not food
That you eat
Not to die
Not dying
Not to laugh
Not lying
Not the vacant wilderness vying
Not the room
Not beginning
Not the crowd
Not winning
Not the planet
That's spinning
Holy shit