fuck off, pretentious prick... or should I write it under every Stravinsky opus... this music is good but don't get horny because yOu aRe tHe onLY oNe WhO uNSerstanDs good music.. (obviously sarcastic)
Growing up Mexican this is very familiar to me. I miss being a little kid and going out with my friends and family. Going to those quinces and falling asleep on chairs. As you get older those things slowly fade away, I rarely go out with my family now but damn I have so many thoughts. This song and music video bought a smile to my face. Blood Orange is one of those artist that can touch someone’s heart
Best thing to do now is talk and reflect on those good times with your fam. And when the time comes you have a family , do for your kids what was given to you. Family will always be everything regardless of the time.
Ni pedo la vida sigue.. mientras crecemos es nuestro turno de ser esa persona para nuestra familia. Ser el tio que arma la fiesta para los sobrinos. Ser el que arma la carne asada o el que prepara la fiesta para darle esas memorias a Los niños.
Negro Swan was the last great album my mom got to appreciate she died shortly after the release of it. Dev is truly a timeless musician I'm so thankful for his pursuit and perseverance through what I'm sure has been a very hard career.
That last little scene of the kids in the back taking a nap, that hit deep. Remembering all those family's afro weddings and birthdays at neighborhood centers and waiting for my dad to take me back home at the end. Family is something to cherish. Shit hit me right in my soul man, beautiful work.
Believe it or not, I was recommended this artist by the biggest redneck I've ever met. Goes to show, you can't judge a book by it's cover. I genuinely thought this was gonna be country music lol.
I was sad when the comment section was turned off here- I wanted to know if this song and album means as much to other people as it does for me. This album helped me reembrace my soul again after a period (or lifetime) of feeling so untrue and excluded. A truly therapeutic work of art and i'm eternally grateful. thank you Dev
The music videos is showing the beauty on both sides of ancestral family filled with culture but also the beauty of your chosen family and those around you - Idk the video shows it all the beauty of them
Most underrated artistic personality.... people are afraid to listen to art because of being judged .....im straight i listen n apriciate artist gay bi you name it ....that don't make a person less of a human..... intellectually ... physically.... definitely not different from any straight man .....love tgis guys musics
pzama mbassa great! now stop mentioning it you sound like a tool just acknowledge it in your head and stop trying to make yourself look better in public
On the verge of tears every time listening to the song but always leaving somewhat refreshed and inspired. Will forever be coming back to this video for it’s fragile atmosphere of hope🕊
„No one wants to be the odd one out at times / no one wants to be the negro swan“ is probably the most fitting line for our century I‘ve ever heard. We‘re always connected through our phones, yet we aren‘t. I feel like people sadly forgot what real relationships are made of, we often times aren‘t able to speak out what we feel since almost everything is or feels superficial. We dig a hole deep in ourselves, our feelings are thrown inside. Not visible to others. There‘s no connection, we feel like the odd one out. The Negro Swan. Beautifully written text.
Absolutely, this song sums up really well the struggles of this generation and people without strong family structures. We need community, and we also have to be ourselves.
i just stumbled across this album, it’s genuinely a masterpiece why has no one ever talked about this song album or artist like this is genuinely so beatiful
I hadn't heard of Blood Orange before Tyler's tour, I saw he was the opener so I decided to check him out and now he's one of my favorite artists out there, so happy I got to see him on the IGOR tour and at Camp Flog Gnaw
This is one of the most beautiful songs i’ve heard but mostly experienced through my heart. The lyrics and the sax just hit you deeper than you could’ve thought. Love ❤️
This song reminds me of a rainbow. All light and water, but coming together to reveal itself. Beauty in individuality, Those moments where you’re you. Truly a masterpiece of a song.
La voz de Dev Hynes es rica en matices, transmitiendo una gama completa de emociones que van desde la tristeza hasta la esperanza. La canción se siente como un viaje emocional, llevándote por altibajos de ánimo mientras exploras los temas universales de la identidad, la pertenencia y el amor, es una canción impresionante que te deja reflexionando sobre la vida y el amor. Es una canción para aquellos que se sienten perdidos y solos, pero también para aquellos que buscan esperanza y consuelo.
So glad someone mention him to me. I really need to go to sleep but I can't. Now I just wanna watch every music video. I'm downloading his music on Spotify to listen on my walk to work. Just plain beautiful! His voice alone brings tears to my eyes, if I'm honest. Oh my god. Amazing..
The speech at the beginning of the song is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, and something I needed to hear a few years ago to keep me going. It worked, and I started to build my own family. Things are better now. I still need to hear this now from time to time. Thank you Devonté Hynes, & Janet Mock ♥ .
LYRICS FOR CHARCOAL BABY When you wake up It's not the first thing that you wanna know Can you still count All of the reasons that you're not alone? When you wake up It's not the first thing that you wanna know Can you still count All of the reasons that you're not alone? No one wants to be the odd one out at times No one wants to be the negro swan Can you break sometimes? Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes, ooh) Charcoal make it start and make me liked at times Lick me till it cleans all of the world Can you break sometimes? Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes) When you wake up It's not the first thing that you wanna know Can you still count All of the reasons that you're not alone? No one wants to be the odd one out at times No one wants to be the negro swan Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes) Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes, oh) Charcoal make it start and make me liked at times Lick me till it cleans all of the world Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes) Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes) No one, no one (Can she break sometimes?) No one, no one (Can you break sometimes?) No one, no one (Can she break sometimes?) No one, no, no one Can you break sometimes? Can you break sometimes? Can you break sometimes? Can you break sometimes?
August 2024 baby! Life has been a crazy bitch but i love her till death and wouldnt change a thang! Love you all... uoure never truly alone! Things change.. it'll get better, remember that! ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm not black. I'm a Hispanic girl but I still feel the lyrics so strongly. Im currently in a relationship with a white guy and he doesn't like my race. I realized this no too long ago. I feel incredibly inferior. I feel like the "black swan" when im around his family and white washed friends. I am building up the courage to breakup with him rn. This song is like a reminder that it's normal to feel belittled. I break sometimes, I hate that i'm not white sometimes. I know i shouldnt, but when youre constantly being told you are less than because of your race, it hurts. i'm getting therapy for this soon hopefully.
you deserve better. Never let a man or anyone else try to change who you are, physically or mentally. Find someone who loves you for your true self that’s what real love is. So go ahead and break up with him. Focus on learning self love, because that’s the only way to find someone who truly loves you. You are beautiful the way god made you originally and never allow this world to change the true and original you
I remember back in the day following Dev's blog when I was obsessed with Test Icicles, I followed this guys career after they broke up and he went on to do lightspeed champion, he's such a great guitar player but even back then you could tell he was a great songwriter.
i respect anyone listening to this right now
I respect you
Thanks, can I borrow $20?
Yung Don i still play this whole album everyday. masterpiece
Me, too! ♥💯♥
Much love, hermano!
It’s actually insane how this song refuses to get old
Like it’s just such a fucking trip
this song is fucking timeless
I've listened to the tune every day at least once since early last week.
blorf blorfington i hab2 to tell you son...
Something's nevr get old.
Its only been a year lol
The family intro with the sax literally makes me cry every time
omg same. just listening to family makes me wanna cry, the wisdom in her voice
Right? Janet lays down a lot in a short amount of time.
@@gracecostello6789 she's one of the writers for Pose on FX
me too, this album had some of the most perfect interlude's i've heard since frank ocean's blonde
I need a vaporwave version of that sax outro
i'm profoundly gratefull for being alive and have the pleasure to watch this. Thanks to all the brilliant artists.
If you’re reading this I hope you’re using music as a way to heal from everything going on in your life. Have a bless day, week, month, and year!
Thank you , love you stay strong too Brody 👏🏾✊🏾
You too bro!! I hope everything is goin good and that life is treating you right
I don't know why(I know why, but it don't need explanations) but reading this made my eyes tear up .Thank You
You too!!
i amm
The introduction was part of our wedding ceremony. My mother-in-law read it. It was perfect!
That is beautiful ;-;
omfg i love that
💗
Sounds amazing!
That’s beautiful
If you’re listening to this, you have great taste in music
Yep
fuck off, pretentious prick... or should I write it under every Stravinsky opus... this music is good but don't get horny because yOu aRe tHe onLY oNe WhO uNSerstanDs good music.. (obviously sarcastic)
thank you
It has 699 likes so I will not like it
@@Pussyrider96 why u little punk D:< nah jk this is the most likes I’ve ever gotten lol
Growing up Mexican this is very familiar to me. I miss being a little kid and going out with my friends and family. Going to those quinces and falling asleep on chairs. As you get older those things slowly fade away, I rarely go out with my family now but damn I have so many thoughts. This song and music video bought a smile to my face. Blood Orange is one of those artist that can touch someone’s heart
Best thing to do now is talk and reflect on those good times with your fam. And when the time comes you have a family , do for your kids what was given to you. Family will always be everything regardless of the time.
You just made me remember something about my childhood that I didn’t realize I missed so much
We’re Mexican foo, just plan the next carne asada and invite la familia! Never let these moments with loved ones fade away
Ni pedo la vida sigue.. mientras crecemos es nuestro turno de ser esa persona para nuestra familia. Ser el tio que arma la fiesta para los sobrinos. Ser el que arma la carne asada o el que prepara la fiesta para darle esas memorias a Los niños.
@@droinfante2682 :”)
Whoever styled the fits in this video did not have to snap that hard.
No but they really did
the mowa jacket in the beginning ok.
The saxophone in the first 42 seconds is criminally underrated.
every time i hear this song i stop what i am doing and just jam, such a great song. then i go back to real life. thanks for the mental vacation :)
You single handedly helped me pass calculus back when I was in college. Never thought I'd see you here!
Couldn't have put my feelings for this song in any better words 🙏🏻
SAME
@@graceykinz SAMEEEE
What if you’re having sex when this song comes on? Do you stop what you’re doing then?
Negro Swan was the last great album my mom got to appreciate she died shortly after the release of it. Dev is truly a timeless musician I'm so thankful for his pursuit and perseverance through what I'm sure has been a very hard career.
sorry for you mom. best of wishes for you and the rest of your family 💕
That last little scene of the kids in the back taking a nap, that hit deep.
Remembering all those family's afro weddings and birthdays at neighborhood centers and waiting for my dad to take me back home at the end. Family is something to cherish.
Shit hit me right in my soul man, beautiful work.
that sax intro though...
takes you places.
this is one of those records that will still give me chills in 30 years
Yes.. I can feel that.
finally i can just comment here how this video and song have saved me from many sad nights and touched my soul
This song makes me cry everytime “can you break sometimes?”
The best video and song ever
The man is a musical genius. I’m in love. 🥰
One of the most criminally underrated musicians ever
nweeezy honestly. Can’t stress this enough.
Believe it or not, I was recommended this artist by the biggest redneck I've ever met. Goes to show, you can't judge a book by it's cover. I genuinely thought this was gonna be country music lol.
tell me u guys got married
This song makes me feel like everything will be eventually ok ...
it’s a tradition that we must randomly return here. no matter what.
I love being black! We are so amazing.
yes you are!!
it’s the black for ME!
you totally are!
PERIODT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@cliziii what?
I was sad when the comment section was turned off here- I wanted to know if this song and album means as much to other people as it does for me. This album helped me reembrace my soul again after a period (or lifetime) of feeling so untrue and excluded. A truly therapeutic work of art and i'm eternally grateful. thank you Dev
The music videos is showing the beauty on both sides of ancestral family filled with culture but also the beauty of your chosen family and those around you - Idk the video shows it all the beauty of them
Most underrated artistic personality.... people are afraid to listen to art because of being judged .....im straight i listen n apriciate artist gay bi you name it ....that don't make a person less of a human..... intellectually ... physically.... definitely not different from any straight man .....love tgis guys musics
pzama mbassa great! now stop mentioning it you sound like a tool just acknowledge it in your head and stop trying to make yourself look better in public
@@yhg7ygo7g7igoi Guess Im a tool than🤣...stop catching feelings
pzama mbassa I mean that username seems Persian and Persian people be the ultimate tools
pzama mbassa being gay doesn’t determine how good at music you are. Why even connect them?
@@mitchellwhite2798 don't know figure it out 🤦🏿♂️
That trumpet is fiiiiire
That sax at the end is perfect
This music fills me all the way up
First heard Blood Orange at Tyler, the Creator concert in Atlanta and been hooked ever since
Wanni sama you too?😩😍 ughhh thought i was the only one
themuselanai yea lml his music got me listening from his first album to now
IKR, like i listened to his other works before the concert but when I saw him live at the Tyler concert it was crazy, like it clicked
You’re gonna love him! I’m in love with all his work.
Same but Denver
This song is beautiful. The cadence is celestial. The flow is pure.
this masterpiece deserves way more recognition I hardly ever hear anyone talking abt it
On the verge of tears every time listening to the song but always leaving somewhat refreshed and inspired. Will forever be coming back to this video for it’s fragile atmosphere of hope🕊
The sax in the beginning is so good!!!
i have no idea as to why this hasn't blown up. this is so incredibly beautiful
Everytime I listen to this song I fell safe and some sort of relief deep down
Thank u for that feeling fr
„No one wants to be the odd one out at times / no one wants to be the negro swan“ is probably the most fitting line for our century I‘ve ever heard.
We‘re always connected through our phones, yet we aren‘t. I feel like people sadly forgot what real relationships are made of, we often times aren‘t able to speak out what we feel since almost everything is or feels superficial.
We dig a hole deep in ourselves, our feelings are thrown inside. Not visible to others. There‘s no connection, we feel like the odd one out. The Negro Swan.
Beautifully written text.
Absolutely, this song sums up really well the struggles of this generation and people without strong family structures. We need community, and we also have to be ourselves.
i just stumbled across this album, it’s genuinely a masterpiece why has no one ever talked about this song album or artist like this is genuinely so beatiful
If you’re listening to this be my friend
Ellis Noll we friends now
ok friend
ok ! hi
Hi stranger!
Hi can I join the friend group
This song is so gorgeous i cant
I hadn't heard of Blood Orange before Tyler's tour, I saw he was the opener so I decided to check him out and now he's one of my favorite artists out there, so happy I got to see him on the IGOR tour and at Camp Flog Gnaw
beautiful album, one of my favourite pieces of musical work ever. 🖤
This is one of the most beautiful songs i’ve heard but mostly experienced through my heart. The lyrics and the sax just hit you deeper than you could’ve thought. Love ❤️
Dev you a legend....love from South Africa 🇿🇦
This song reminds me of a rainbow. All light and water, but coming together to reveal itself. Beauty in individuality, Those moments where you’re you. Truly a masterpiece of a song.
This is the definition of living your best life. Beautiful song, beautiful video. Family is everything.
Music like this that makes me truly recognize how great music can be. If that makes any sense
La voz de Dev Hynes es rica en matices, transmitiendo una gama completa de emociones que van desde la tristeza hasta la esperanza. La canción se siente como un viaje emocional, llevándote por altibajos de ánimo mientras exploras los temas universales de la identidad, la pertenencia y el amor, es una canción impresionante que te deja reflexionando sobre la vida y el amor.
Es una canción para aquellos que se sienten perdidos y solos, pero también para aquellos que buscan esperanza y consuelo.
how is there only 60 comments . Sleepin on dev
Meami how did i know i would find u here dev, u tha goat fr doe
React to the albums
they rendered speechless luv xx
the comments were off when this came out
@@nickyrogers2289 finally someone enlightened
I remember first hearing this song and transcending 💆🏻♀️
This song always makes me feel better especially the ending 😮💨
the song went so hard the comment section disappeared
Right 🤣
it is insane how many black people can relate to this song. In both senses of not being white or black enough.
Break sometimes
"When you wake up, it's not the first thing you want to know. " Take care out there everyone. ❤
First time I heard this song it was breath of fresh air I was 25 now I'm 30 man😢
One of the best artists of this generation
So glad someone mention him to me. I really need to go to sleep but I can't. Now I just wanna watch every music video. I'm downloading his music on Spotify to listen on my walk to work. Just plain beautiful! His voice alone brings tears to my eyes, if I'm honest. Oh my god. Amazing..
while i cant relate to the meaning and feelings in the song it’s still so goddamn good i appreciate it so much
so true
This song is a masterpiece. I love the guitar breakdown, so original.
looking at the video makes me cry when I think about the current events in the world. Stay strong people, BLACK LIVES MATTER. together we are strong.
4:02 best part
no, 0:00 - 4:56 is the best part bruh
YUH
YES
Such a great song. Been listening to Blood Orange a lot lately, can live in these vibes forever!
this song just found me in the right exact moment. God what a treasure!
This song and video still has me screaming. The sax at the beginning takes me out ♥️🔥🔥🔥
just now seeing the music video for this song and holy shit its so beautiful
this beat is arousing throughout
God pls share some of my blessings with all the charcoal babies reading this.
i can’t express how much i love the outro
Same
The speech at the beginning of the song is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, and something I needed to hear a few years ago to keep me going. It worked, and I started to build my own family. Things are better now. I still need to hear this now from time to time.
Thank you Devonté Hynes, & Janet Mock ♥
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the synth gets me everytime
the speech abt family and acceptance in the beginning was beautiful
LYRICS FOR CHARCOAL BABY
When you wake up
It's not the first thing that you wanna know
Can you still count
All of the reasons that you're not alone?
When you wake up
It's not the first thing that you wanna know
Can you still count
All of the reasons that you're not alone?
No one wants to be the odd one out at times
No one wants to be the negro swan
Can you break sometimes?
Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes, ooh)
Charcoal make it start and make me liked at times
Lick me till it cleans all of the world
Can you break sometimes?
Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes)
When you wake up
It's not the first thing that you wanna know
Can you still count
All of the reasons that you're not alone?
No one wants to be the odd one out at times
No one wants to be the negro swan
Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes)
Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes, oh)
Charcoal make it start and make me liked at times
Lick me till it cleans all of the world
Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes)
Can you break sometimes? (Sometimes)
No one, no one
(Can she break sometimes?)
No one, no one
(Can you break sometimes?)
No one, no one
(Can she break sometimes?)
No one, no, no one
Can you break sometimes?
Can you break sometimes?
Can you break sometimes?
Can you break sometimes?
Shout out to the people who listen to this you on a journey of self healing and you make the world a better place
amazing how the chorus fx was used on the guitar; amazing writing, amazing vocals, amazing mixing & mastering, amazing production
thank you god for blessing me with ears.
August 2024 baby! Life has been a crazy bitch but i love her till death and wouldnt change a thang! Love you all... uoure never truly alone! Things change.. it'll get better, remember that! ❤❤❤❤❤
I love feeling like you have an artist to yourseld before they blow up and start playing on the radio and shit
this is such a beautiful visual.
This song has a strong Prince feel to it, love it!
My girl just broke up with me after 3 years... & I'm chilling like I was never with another half of me.
Hang in there friend
It all takes time
Ahh man I’m in your boots too lol
Same :/
how you doing now
the saxophone intro monologue is one of my favorite music video openings in the past few years. For sure
this song will forever have a place in my heart
His music is therapeutic. His music is elite.
I'm not black. I'm a Hispanic girl but I still feel the lyrics so strongly. Im currently in a relationship with a white guy and he doesn't like my race. I realized this no too long ago. I feel incredibly inferior. I feel like the "black swan" when im around his family and white washed friends. I am building up the courage to breakup with him rn. This song is like a reminder that it's normal to feel belittled. I break sometimes, I hate that i'm not white sometimes. I know i shouldnt, but when youre constantly being told you are less than because of your race, it hurts. i'm getting therapy for this soon hopefully.
you deserve better. Never let a man or anyone else try to change who you are, physically or mentally. Find someone who loves you for your true self that’s what real love is. So go ahead and break up with him. Focus on learning self love, because that’s the only way to find someone who truly loves you. You are beautiful the way god made you originally and never allow this world to change the true and original you
If he doesn't like your race he wont be with you
biggest comfort song in the world , gives me chills every time and seeing the music video feels so relatable.
This should have billions of views. I’m disappointed and so satisfied at the same time. ❤️❤️🥂🌃
I remember back in the day following Dev's blog when I was obsessed with Test Icicles, I followed this guys career after they broke up and he went on to do lightspeed champion, he's such a great guitar player but even back then you could tell he was a great songwriter.
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Wow I love these lyrics 😍
This song brings back memories
Heard this in the Facebook commercial "we do everything" and the music just grabbed me...had to find out who this was. Now I'm hooked!
omg u opened the comments section - this song means a lot to me thank you for making it
Beautiful voice. That's a nice song right there.
the STYLE in this video is out of this universe !!
This music video is art in the purest form
This is the first song to ever give me goosebumps...
I will forever love this song. I found this back In April and I’m obsessed
This song/album encapsulates something i cannot describe. I wanna go back to when it was released😢
I love you bloood orange
One of my favourite projects ever ever ever, this is real music
Only the people with great taste in music listen to this.
i love this song sm