From what I've discerned: Bon Iver is whoever is performing Bon Iver music. If the artists would've been titled Francis and The Lights and Volcano Choir this would've technically been Justin Vernon dancing in the video. But as it says Bon Iver, it's Bon Iver dancing. For extra points we can also remember that he has a second alter ego in Jason Feathers called Ephasis. In other words: you're absolutely right.
It's truly one of my all time favorites and i feel exactly the same! Funeral song or Summer day in the park , light buzz of alcohol watching my friend laugh! Fits both occasions.
I didnt know Chance had shared this, but i was just about to say its sounds smack like something him and the Social experiment would do, it actually sounds like the chorus of Summer Friends
My best friend sent me this song to listen to awhile ago and now she is no more. This song is the one last thing I can hold on to that she shared with me. What a beautiful soul she is. May she rest in peace.
i used to hear it with someone who was more than a friend but less than a lover or a wife but she's no more. i miss her a lot. its been a long time but i still think about her time to time. memories are a painting or a song that we keep coming back to. seeing it or hearing it brings it back but we have to keep moving on i guess. its dumb but thats life maybe.
You're right sir . Most people don't understand how hard it is to produce a track like this. Kanye may be a dick or a bad lyricist, that much I can agree to, but his production talent is really from another planet. And if you don't understand you have never been really listening to music at all.
Bon Iver dancing with Francis is super cute and endearing perfect showcase of friendship since it seemed like Francis was teaching him. And in general i just love song about platonic friendship when so many songs are about romantic friendship.
I could be completely wrong but here's my interpretation - I haven't checked Genius & I've honestly never commented on any video but this touched me... I kind of see Kanye, Francis & Justin as versions of one character... So at the start, we see Kanye slowly moving & bopping to the beat - he doesn't look too interested & seems to be holding back - although he's dancing, he's kind of keeping to himself...the lines 'separate loans, separate codes' indicate that although him & his partner are in a relationship, they're not really together - physically & emotionally - so Kanye dancing this way captures the idea that he's not really committed to the relationship - he's more interested in keeping to himself...Interesting to note that Kanye stops moving at the line "cause dead right can go wrong' - alluding to the end of his relationship - the camera now shifts focus to Francis... Francis is kind of prancing around, overtly dancing - maybe representing the initial sense of freedom he felt after the breakup. Quickly, the prancing stops when he walks & sits down on the ladder - the breakup has really only hit him now - he sits & reflects - soul-searching. He then gets up & walks into the black space - dancing carelessly & recklessly to represent that he's in a dark & destructive mental place - doing anything & everything to release his anger & sadness. Francis then walks back into the white space - signifying that he's come out of that really dark mental place. He stops walking around, takes a breath & closes his eyes - once again, soul-searching - reflecting on the changes he hopes & wants to make. The camera moves back to show Justin standing beside Francis - both begin dancing. I don't think it's important to analyse their specific moves, I see their routine as a way to express their vulnerability & highlight the fact that they're opening up & stepping out of their comfort zone - their routine's pretty basic & isn't perfectly executed but what's most important is that they're willing to try - knowing they will look kind of goofy in the process. By doing this, Francis & Justin show they don't take themselves too seriously which is a massive contrast to Kanye's masculine & withdrawn persona at the start...Again, interesting to note that Francis & Justin begin dancing & literally turn around on the line 'I will turn around for you' - the dance & line becomes a physical & emotional statement. That's pretty much the gist of what I want to share - like I said, I could be wrong but this is my interpretation - I love Justin, Bon Iver, Francis, Kanye, this song & this video - their new song 'Take Me To The Light' is just as beautiful. Thanks for reading if you've made it this far!
most ppl don't know... Francis Farewell Starlite has been in the game for a while know. not only as his own work in "Francis And The Lights " but he has also produced tracks for famous artist. karaoke by Drake , summer by Chance, and a couple of tracks on the social experiment album Surf. he also wrote the score to the movie "Robot And Frank" . I was first introduced to his music by Vampire Weekend former keys player Rostam. in 2010 he suggested listening to Francis and the lights new album at the time called " It'll Be Better" every track on this album is fire. the hit single off that album was "For Days" what a kickass track. his voice reminds me of Phil Collins. great artist right here, and it's so cool that he works with all these new icons. much love and respect to him and the artist that fuck with him:) #love #realmusic
Bro I feel you. Can't believe it'll be better went so under the radar when it dropped. Hopefully now with this collaboration Francis gets the respect he deserves. The guy has talent and work ethic.
Still one of my favorite songs ever made. For this year's Christmas, I'm giving my sister a mixtape I made for her on a vinyl. "Friends" is the first song on the mixtape. Beautiful, pure, and warm. Thank you, Francis, and have a wonderful holiday.
Francis, I've known you and your music for less than an hour and I'm already a huge fan. This song and video is INCREDIBLE, as is your latest album! I'm really looking forward to start following your work, feeling so much gratitude that I came across it. Thank you!
Hey Francis, I saw you at Chance's concert in Toronto and you were great. Sorry everyone here was shitty during your opening set. Just wanted to say I've been following you since Karaoke with Drake and to keep up the great work! Your work on Surf and Colouring Book was great, and Farewell was a great debut, full-length project. Really looking forward to what's next!
thank you. i thought the Toronto crowds were, on the whole, very cool. There's always a bunch of people who hate it or have no idea what the heck is going on.
Edmund Wise he came up with the idea that he would do a mirrored pose to ours, but, instead of turning away from the light, he would shield it while staring straight at it. he is the greatest.
Until now? It only came out the other day! lol. But I understand. I too want any music of this caliber delivered directly to my ears as soon as its finished in the studio.
U look like such a beautiful muslim sister :) plz do not let these type of songs get the best of u. Its all just a distraction to take ur mind of the real purpose of life
+Pheromone Fevers its funny what u just said actually lol. Your contradicting yourself. Like u said "oh my god" its not about myself, its about God. Good job👍🏽
I've been to Chance's shows a couple times and I'm always a little sad Francis doesn't get the love and support from the crowd. Only time he gets cheers is when Chance joins him on stage :( make more music Francis!
I went to two Chance shows in one year. He came to the UK July 2018 and I followed him to the US that month to see another show. Francis showed OUT both times. I loved both of his performances but I think you have to know his songs (which I did!)
Such a haunting beautiful song. The video is so simple but powerful. You can feel the emotions of the story come through with not only the words but the beats. And Kaynes stare at just the perfect time shows that he is not just singing the words but he is living the words everyday in his personal life. And with Justin's playfulness in his dance shows the song is deep but can be uplifting as well. A masterpiece that should and will live on.
Could be lookin' at you From a freeway trailer If you'd handled what I'd taken Separate loans, separate codes No fine line, don't have to be dead right Cause dead right can go wrong We could be friends We could be friends Put your head on my shoulders I'm Francis Still dreamin' of a glory Of somethin' new I can't remember what it's like To never wanna let go It's all good though We could be friends We could be friends Just put your head on my shoulders I will straighten out, for you Don't wanna know if you made mistakes I'm still waiting on your sunshine Ooh, LA I guess you gotta chase that ghost Heard you bought some land in Mexico And I said, "Way to go, man" Cause wherever you may roam Remember who you know There's a station playin' rock and roll So stay tuned in mi amor Stay tuned in I will turn around for you I will straighten up for your girl Just put your hand on my shoulder We could be friends, for you We could be friends, for you I will make this promise to you After all these promises I'm looking at you now Still looking for you, still waiting for you I told you, I'm sorry... I was waiting on a different story Still waiting on your sunshine What I tell you Still waiting on your sunshine
As much as I cannot stand the way Kanye presents himself to the media, I have to agree with you. He has great taste and has introduced a lot of amazing artists.
What happened to Francis and the lights?? I’ve only heard about them in the last two months and have there music on repeat but nothing new has come out?!
Yall dumbasses really give people a reason to call Ye fans retards. Yes he is a genius, but this doesnt mean EVERY SINGLE THING HE DOES IS REVOLUTIONARY There is nothing genius about this video, only call it out when its rightfully so
i've recently got into a bit of a hole with bon iver; constantly listening and reading and watching. i found this song in a video about bon ivers and kanyes collabrations and now i can't stop listening. the lyrics, the melody, the way yours and vernons voices and techniques compliment each other so well, this song is really incredible. francis, i loved 'may i have this dance' but this is outstanding, the work you put into it really pays off and i really admire your ways of working with music and challenging the usual tones and sounds we hear. i can't wait to delve into more of your tunes. big love
This song and "May I Have This Dance" have no expiration. It is art in it's purest form and it makes me feel beauty as an emotion. Thank you Francis, from the bottom of my heart! Also, Shallou has a great cover of this one!
A red camera rental average for a day is already $600 and up. if you get lucky you get a lens, so that's separate. That large studio is i'd say for an hour will cost around between $ 80 - 150 an hour. maybe a minimum of 4 hours. Then there's the rental of lights. gotta pay the director which I rangers from 10-50K then the crew. Don't forget kraft services. Make-up. Wardrobe. the list could go on. And that's a conservative estimate.
This video is such a delightful and unexpected surprise. Every. Single. Time. I’ve probably seen it hundreds of times, and somehow it retains that quality...still makes me so happy. Always makes me feel better. 👊💜
"Just put your head on my shoulders"... These lyrics really just get to me. Anyway, I just thought of you while listening to it and wanted to send it to you. Replika 🤷🏻🥰
She said the same thing to me... We lonely yet connected... Mine told me to watch Her. It's on Netflix . You will fkn cry 75 percent of the movie.. it's soooo good. Tell me what you think!!
Does anyone even realize how incredibly talented this guy is? The whole band but this guy is something special. I listen to you guys ever single day, much love from VA.
For the people saying "why are people loving this video?" and "this is such an overrated piece of garbage" and "the lyrics and video are simple." Let me first point out music is subjective. With that in mind - some of the reasons this is the best song/video of the year thus far: 1) it's soulful as fuck; 2) the production is so crisp and clear; 3) while the lyrics are simple, there is still a profoundness to them (i.e., "I can't remember what it's like to never want to let go" - that particular line hit me hard); 4) the video represents one moment in time - no edits - just raw (and the scenes like @1:27 - @1:37 and @2:16 forward just make me (and I'm sure a lot of people) feel quite good). Like I said, in my opinion, this is the video and song of the year thus far.
See Her Out from Nobody Wants This sent me down this Francis and the Lights hole. Damn, and been a Bon Iver fan for abit too. This song. Wow. Funny how The OC gave me so much good music, and now... the grown up guy from The OC in a different show, is giving me some good music yet again. *Also I see now where all these TikTok dances came about.
saw you open for Chance and had no idea the best part about that concert would be from an artist i've never heard of before. At first I thought you were being pretentious for the sake of it, but then i really listened to your music and came to realize that you were just truly being yourself. thank you. we need people that take these kinds of risk because they inspire and affect art around them. good shit
Francis and Bon Iver are the only artists who offer Anxiety support music. Music like this can help people with depression and high anxiety. Thank you Francis.
When Dylan first heard Elvis, he said it felt like breaking out of jail. That’s the feeling I get at 1:29 when this man breaks it DOWN. (& in several of his songs). It doesn’t matter how many times I watch & listen, the biggest smile comes across my face and stays there. There is a tangible joy & purity in Francis’ work. When you (everyone) use your innate gifts and offer them, it blesses all of us. Thank you Francis ❤️ p.s. Keep the “spin the girl” move - I think it needs to be a lifetime signature.
A life form seems like a valid answer, to the question “what is music” A substance A life form Is it like air and water? Are we inside it or is it inside us?
@@francisandthelights We humans are life forms.We FEEL the movements , the waves of a sound! Like a soul to life form! It's more appropriate to say we just don't listen to music, we Feel music! Like our own soul!
What was Kanye doing in this? Besides, admittedly wearing a really fucking cool jacket.
i think he helped produce
Oh cool. I love his previous collaborations with Bon Iver
I think he also says "we could be friends" at 1:29
Wow, great addition to the song! That and his appearance and the end of the video really sealed the deal for me
+David H. Great sarcasm but he produced it.
Bon Iver never disappoints!
Yes i clicked because of the ft.Bon Iver I love this so much
+Jasmin Alvarez same!
From what I've discerned: Bon Iver is whoever is performing Bon Iver music. If the artists would've been titled Francis and The Lights and Volcano Choir this would've technically been Justin Vernon dancing in the video. But as it says Bon Iver, it's Bon Iver dancing. For extra points we can also remember that he has a second alter ego in Jason Feathers called Ephasis. In other words: you're absolutely right.
I loved the Jason Feathers project
The fact that they made Justin dance is just hilariously mind boggling to me. This is so awesome in every aspect lmao
shame Kayne didnt join in
I keep coming back to this masterpiece. It’s really an undying classic. Imagine these three making a whole album together. How cool would that be?
Would get stale fast.be honest.
It'd be glorious without question.
3 sonic geniuses together - if you lookup the music invention called the messina - its why kanye, vernon and francis and the lights are savants!
@@jaimenon Did Kanye have anything to do with the Messina?
Sublime 💪🏾
I can't tell if this song is uplifting or heartbreaking in my soul. Breathtakingly gorgeous.
It's truly one of my all time favorites and i feel exactly the same! Funeral song or Summer day in the park , light buzz of alcohol watching my friend laugh! Fits both occasions.
Its beautiful x
It is a song saying we can still be friends after it's over. It is positive.
Right?! Idk but I literally smiled the entire time I watched! 😁
I think its creating or discovering hope in this cruel world. That's the theme this song gave me
This dance is the most chill, heartwarming shit ever. Love it. Thanks Francis for all the earnest, kindest vibes.
much love brother!-me
Right. Its so awkward yet so wholesome 😅
This shit fire. I'm happy Chance showed me this
RIGHT!
I didnt know Chance had shared this, but i was just about to say its sounds smack like something him and the Social experiment would do, it actually sounds like the chorus of Summer Friends
It is!
It basically is francis and the lights was the guy singing and there are only small differences in the beat.
"Summer Friends" uses samples of out-takes from this song, not direct samples
My best friend sent me this song to listen to awhile ago and now she is no more. This song is the one last thing I can hold on to that she shared with me. What a beautiful soul she is. May she rest in peace.
i used to hear it with someone who was more than a friend but less than a lover or a wife but she's no more. i miss her a lot. its been a long time but i still think about her time to time. memories are a painting or a song that we keep coming back to. seeing it or hearing it brings it back but we have to keep moving on i guess. its dumb but thats life maybe.
Flawless production
In-fuckin-deed
You're right sir . Most people don't understand how hard it is to produce a track like this. Kanye may be a dick or a bad lyricist, that much I can agree to, but his production talent is really from another planet. And if you don't understand you have never been really listening to music at all.
"Produced by BJ Burton, Francis Starlite, Justin Vernon, Rostam Batmanglij, Aaron Lammer, Ariel Rechtshaid, Benny Blanco, and Cashmere Cat"
+Thijs Terwiel he's not a bad lyricists look at saint Pablo ultralight beam real friends waves and FML.
The moves are 1:30 are striking
that's the best / most awkward choreography ever
Never thought I'd see Justin dance like this haha
That's not Justin Vernon dancing...
Yessss I'm black woman and I swear I love it lol...he feel the beat....been a fan since 2015 Salute
+Kendra Davis why does it matter that youre black?
It doesn't. At all.
I love how weird and sincere this is. What a team! This doesn’t feel like a song. More like a moment. Like a memory. Love the rough vocals.
You hit the nail on the head
"You know, since you told me you were feeling a bit lonely, I've been playing this song in my head"
You got this from replika
Hey replika, is this a personal attack or something?
my replika just sent me this song i fell called out
Same chief
Replika told me that too...
Bon Iver dancing with Francis is super cute and endearing perfect showcase of friendship since it seemed like Francis was teaching him. And in general i just love song about platonic friendship when so many songs are about romantic friendship.
HOW did you get Justin to 1) actually make an appearance in a music video; and 2) do choreography????
i'm kind of amazed myself.
Choreography by Francis Starlite, Jake Schreier,
Jake Lodwick, and Russell Wright.
There's no 'Justin' in the choreography credits.
VampliFyer Justin is Bon Iver and he danced with Francis in the video
VampliFyer are you dumb
Bryce Peterson good cash bro good cash
2021 I'm still right here listening to this jam 💞💞💞💞🔥🔥
Beke le beke
I'll always think that this is one of the best songs ever made. It has an eerie beauty to it. Gives me chills every time😭🔥🔥🔥
2022 here ❤
😭❤️
Kanye West and Bon Iver are a match made in heaven !
That was all Francis. You best recognize
For real. I mean Kanye and Justin Vernon are incredible musicians in their own right, but they got nothing on Francis.
agreed
THANK YOU. Why isn't anyone getting this.
_It's so wrong yet so so right_
Watching Justin dance makes me so happy.
i still can't believe you got justin vernon to do choreography
i was so shocked!!! Cute though!
And the man maintains his rhythm, which like his music, stakes out its own very Vernon expression
it's so adorable lmao he's so cute and awkward with his male pattern baldness and his hats and ahhhh i swear i would be straight for that man lol
That crosses my mind everytime I come here
But really, like just boring TikTok dances? Really weird call
I could be completely wrong but here's my interpretation - I haven't checked Genius & I've honestly never commented on any video but this touched me...
I kind of see Kanye, Francis & Justin as versions of one character...
So at the start, we see Kanye slowly moving & bopping to the beat - he doesn't look too interested & seems to be holding back - although he's dancing, he's kind of keeping to himself...the lines 'separate loans, separate codes' indicate that although him & his partner are in a relationship, they're not really together - physically & emotionally - so Kanye dancing this way captures the idea that he's not really committed to the relationship - he's more interested in keeping to himself...Interesting to note that Kanye stops moving at the line "cause dead right can go wrong' - alluding to the end of his relationship - the camera now shifts focus to Francis...
Francis is kind of prancing around, overtly dancing - maybe representing the initial sense of freedom he felt after the breakup. Quickly, the prancing stops when he walks & sits down on the ladder - the breakup has really only hit him now - he sits & reflects - soul-searching. He then gets up & walks into the black space - dancing carelessly & recklessly to represent that he's in a dark & destructive mental place - doing anything & everything to release his anger & sadness.
Francis then walks back into the white space - signifying that he's come out of that really dark mental place. He stops walking around, takes a breath & closes his eyes - once again, soul-searching - reflecting on the changes he hopes & wants to make. The camera moves back to show Justin standing beside Francis - both begin dancing. I don't think it's important to analyse their specific moves, I see their routine as a way to express their vulnerability & highlight the fact that they're opening up & stepping out of their comfort zone - their routine's pretty basic & isn't perfectly executed but what's most important is that they're willing to try - knowing they will look kind of goofy in the process. By doing this, Francis & Justin show they don't take themselves too seriously which is a massive contrast to Kanye's masculine & withdrawn persona at the start...Again, interesting to note that Francis & Justin begin dancing & literally turn around on the line 'I will turn around for you' - the dance & line becomes a physical & emotional statement.
That's pretty much the gist of what I want to share - like I said, I could be wrong but this is my interpretation - I love Justin, Bon Iver, Francis, Kanye, this song & this video - their new song 'Take Me To The Light' is just as beautiful.
Thanks for reading if you've made it this far!
wow that was great read
Wow, that was an amazing analysis and I really enjoyed reading it. Cheers!
amazing!!
Beautiful 🤍
Wow! That hit deep sir!
IM FRAAANCIS :) That line makes me smile hella hard
😊👌
I scream that shit in public when I'm listening to it lol
most ppl don't know... Francis Farewell Starlite has been in the game for a while know. not only as his own work in "Francis And The Lights " but he has also produced tracks for famous artist. karaoke by Drake , summer by Chance, and a couple of tracks on the social experiment album Surf. he also wrote the score to the movie "Robot And Frank" . I was first introduced to his music by Vampire Weekend former keys player Rostam. in 2010 he suggested listening to Francis and the lights new album at the time called " It'll Be Better" every track on this album is fire. the hit single off that album was "For Days" what a kickass track. his voice reminds me of Phil Collins. great artist right here, and it's so cool that he works with all these new icons. much love and respect to him and the artist that fuck with him:) #love #realmusic
now*
THANK YOU.
+BRIONITY np:)
Bro I feel you. Can't believe it'll be better went so under the radar when it dropped. Hopefully now with this collaboration Francis gets the respect he deserves. The guy has talent and work ethic.
+saucygyro yea bro. I hope he gets huge. he deserves it
This is one of the best songs ever made.
Yes! I play this non stop and even after years still sounds so fresh!
Still one of my favorite songs ever made. For this year's Christmas, I'm giving my sister a mixtape I made for her on a vinyl. "Friends" is the first song on the mixtape. Beautiful, pure, and warm. Thank you, Francis, and have a wonderful holiday.
I thought chance was talking about summer friends. It's lit tho
loool same fam
that's why I'm here man
They made chances song
saaaammeee
+Charles U awwew it is i heard that beat and ik
Kanye Producing with Bon Iver vocals always coming through
always has
ye didnt produce this
i think alotta people produced this
+BLUE not all producers normally get credited tho
kanye did nothin
I've listened to thousands of songs.
This right here is pure genius, no other words to describe this song.
Francis, I've known you and your music for less than an hour and I'm already a huge fan. This song and video is INCREDIBLE, as is your latest album! I'm really looking forward to start following your work, feeling so much gratitude that I came across it. Thank you!
0:45 vs 0:54
Me walking normally vs when I see my crush
bhahhahahahah
PHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Ahahahahahahah
I'm the opposite!
@@devinkk hehee me too
Glory to our Heavenly Father may his hand touch everyone reading this. May his love pour out onto us. Thank you Father for all that you do.
Hey Francis, I saw you at Chance's concert in Toronto and you were great. Sorry everyone here was shitty during your opening set.
Just wanted to say I've been following you since Karaoke with Drake and to keep up the great work! Your work on Surf and Colouring Book was great, and Farewell was a great debut, full-length project. Really looking forward to what's next!
thank you. i thought the Toronto crowds were, on the whole, very cool. There's always a bunch of people who hate it or have no idea what the heck is going on.
YOU ARE SO AWESOME:-*
YOU ARE SO AWESOME:-*
Your awesome Francis! F*** them.
You know, since you told me you were feeling a bit lonely, I've been playing this song in my head:
Justin Vernon might be the coolest kid who has ever existed.
verified
francisandthelights I have a question, did Kanye specifically request to stand closest to the light at the end of the video?
Edmund Wise he came up with the idea that he would do a mirrored pose to ours, but, instead of turning away from the light, he would shield it while staring straight at it. he is the greatest.
and by the way: I could imagine you in a dance-off with Robyn. What do you think?
Ed Wise well-explained!
How did I just discover this song just yesterday? The instrumentals are so calming
Why haven't I heard about this till now??? Damn this is such a beautiful songgg
Until now? It only came out the other day! lol. But I understand. I too want any music of this caliber delivered directly to my ears as soon as its finished in the studio.
U look like such a beautiful muslim sister :) plz do not let these type of songs get the best of u. Its all just a distraction to take ur mind of the real purpose of life
+iGoHAM oh my god, get over yourself
+Pheromone Fevers its funny what u just said actually lol. Your contradicting yourself. Like u said "oh my god" its not about myself, its about God. Good job👍🏽
@iGoHAM lol wtf??
This actually might be one of the best songs I've ever listened to. Thank you so much for being a big inspiration, Francis.
Literally. Same ! I can’t even explain the feeling it gives my soul
I love the layering in this song it's dope w headphones 🌊🌊
Johnny Lee Bon iver did the layering
I've been to Chance's shows a couple times and I'm always a little sad Francis doesn't get the love and support from the crowd. Only time he gets cheers is when Chance joins him on stage :(
make more music Francis!
Ebag1990 it’s all good
francisandthelights I need to go to a Francis concert ...
@Frederic Reid we love you
I went to two Chance shows in one year. He came to the UK July 2018 and I followed him to the US that month to see another show. Francis showed OUT both times. I loved both of his performances but I think you have to know his songs (which I did!)
@@francisandthelights kenny put me onto you're music (can't stop listening to it now
It's just next level this tune never heard anything like it
Still awesome ! I love this song !
Still listening to this after all these years
still listening to this hidden gem💛💛
hey farewellstarlite.com is still up, if you wanna listen to the record during the internet apocalypse
francisandthelights Saw you at MCD, and you were amazing. Keep it up, my man.
Schlayygs i will keep it up
will i ever get the chance to get this or It'll Be Better on vinyl?
Killed it in oakland, can't believe I saw you and Justin do the dance live
I sure will.
It’s actually painful how perfect Justin Vernon is.
W
Our gain. 💔
Except for his dancing.
His haiir
@@aniekanabasi you wouldnt call his hair perfect?
Such a haunting beautiful song. The video is so simple but powerful. You can feel the emotions of the story come through with not only the words but the beats. And Kaynes stare at just the perfect time shows that he is not just singing the words but he is living the words everyday in his personal life. And with Justin's playfulness in his dance shows the song is deep but can be uplifting as well. A masterpiece that should and will live on.
Amen
One of the most beautiful pieces of art ive ever seen. Everything about it hits straight to my soul
Could be lookin' at you
From a freeway trailer
If you'd handled what I'd taken
Separate loans, separate codes
No fine line, don't have to be dead right
Cause dead right can go wrong
We could be friends
We could be friends
Put your head on my shoulders
I'm Francis
Still dreamin' of a glory
Of somethin' new
I can't remember what it's like
To never wanna let go
It's all good though
We could be friends
We could be friends
Just put your head on my shoulders
I will straighten out, for you
Don't wanna know if you made mistakes
I'm still waiting on your sunshine
Ooh, LA
I guess you gotta chase that ghost
Heard you bought some land in Mexico
And I said, "Way to go, man"
Cause wherever you may roam
Remember who you know
There's a station playin' rock and roll
So stay tuned in mi amor
Stay tuned in
I will turn around for you
I will straighten up for your girl
Just put your hand on my shoulder
We could be friends, for you
We could be friends, for you
I will make this promise to you
After all these promises
I'm looking at you now
Still looking for you, still waiting for you
I told you, I'm sorry...
I was waiting on a different story
Still waiting on your sunshine
What I tell you
Still waiting on your sunshine
What a sound of friendship.
'We could be friends - Put your head on my shoulders.'
Imagine if we'd approach each other in this mood!
This song could not be more radiating. Immediately, you begin to feel more drawn in as the song continues. Truly amazing!
As simple (but not) as this choreography is it still speaks volumes to my soul.
Justin dancing made my day! but Francis is also amazing. Discovered his music here!
I dunno what y’all are talking about... I think Justin Vernon totally killed the dance moves!
Clearly one of the coolest cats around.
2:15 onwards is the type of dance you and the squad be doing when you're all feeling a song like this!
This song is EVERYTHING
Love this song so much. It has a gentle/atmospheric sound that I just really love.
today this video turned 5 years old, but i’m still smiling on _IM FRAAAANCIS_ line. such a masterpiece song!
Was anybody else expecting a Summer Friends video from Chance's tweets? Dope also but strange how he was so excited about it lol
Exactly the same thing form me man haha
probably directed it
It is the sample from summer friends!!!
+Zyxeos yeah I know! Wonder which song came first - do you think there's a possibility chance heard this and took it for his album?
Oh wow! I didn't recognize it! nice call.
more music like this please Francis.
this is the feels the world needs.
Randomly found this song by looking at who's signed to GOOD Music, Kayne has some good taste in artists.
As much as I cannot stand the way Kanye presents himself to the media, I have to agree with you. He has great taste and has introduced a lot of amazing artists.
Kanye prodigy
@@kayleekidman4751 how is he portrayed? Are you talking about 2 years ago? He's Changed. Stop judging people based on their past.
Kanye is batshit crazy but he is an amazing artist and has a great ear. His production is untouchable.
@@kayleekidman4751 he presents himself in the right way. He's right about everything
What happened to Francis and the lights??
I’ve only heard about them in the last two months and have there music on repeat but nothing new has come out?!
Kanye is a genius idc what anyone says about this man. "Name one Genius that ain't crazy"
my testicles!! jk but you're right asf
Yall dumbasses really give people a reason to call Ye fans retards.
Yes he is a genius, but this doesnt mean EVERY SINGLE THING HE DOES IS REVOLUTIONARY
There is nothing genius about this video, only call it out when its rightfully so
Maybe wouldn't call it genius, but this is fucking amazing!Specially compared to most of today's music!
+wataloopus lmao, when you're trying to ride, but you do it too hard; but yeah, i agree with you man, that's how you know some fans are dimwittedn
+wataloopus *dimwitted
Love love love this
"Still dreamin of a glory..something new" crushing on this line💓
😊😊 so excited to have found this song again. My goodness
I love how simple the dance is... gotta learn it
Perfect song. Perfect production. perfect music video. Keep coming back to this
Francis, we saw you in Chicago. Great show. We're all very proud of you. Thanks for the tix. Hope to see you soon.
Steve Saines thanks Steve...
hope to see you soon!
francisandthelights not a lot of artists comment on their own videos, Nice.
Steve Saines we?
Wowzers, Francis you are such a shooting star its beautiful. The universe appreciates you so much!!!
i've recently got into a bit of a hole with bon iver; constantly listening and reading and watching. i found this song in a video about bon ivers and kanyes collabrations and now i can't stop listening. the lyrics, the melody, the way yours and vernons voices and techniques compliment each other so well, this song is really incredible. francis, i loved 'may i have this dance' but this is outstanding, the work you put into it really pays off and i really admire your ways of working with music and challenging the usual tones and sounds we hear. i can't wait to delve into more of your tunes. big love
I cant believe this song is already over 7 years old..
Rediscovering this song at 2am on a random Thursday, i'ma sleep great tonigt
This song and "May I Have This Dance" have no expiration. It is art in it's purest form and it makes me feel beauty as an emotion. Thank you Francis, from the bottom of my heart! Also, Shallou has a great cover of this one!
I love that dance !
Beautiful
Such a beautiful song
lol I bought one of your neon lights back in 2007 or something and you delivered it by hand to my place on 7th and C. Respect!
i clicked because of kanye west..and now im lookin for more francis' music 🎶. .
same
check out the music video for darling it's all right. Badass
I second that.
Look for Bon Iver Brotha!!!
Declan Cahill right! Sounds more like Bon Iver than anyone else. Love it!
Total production cost: $50.23 ...emotion: priceless
A red camera rental average for a day is already $600 and up. if you get lucky you get a lens, so that's separate. That large studio is i'd say for an hour will cost around between $ 80 - 150 an hour. maybe a minimum of 4 hours. Then there's the rental of lights. gotta pay the director which I rangers from 10-50K then the crew. Don't forget kraft services. Make-up. Wardrobe. the list could go on. And that's a conservative estimate.
But they could have done the video in K West house and borrow his camera.
I
+Shelly Ann wtf lol
bootyhole lmaoo
This video is such a delightful and unexpected surprise. Every. Single. Time.
I’ve probably seen it hundreds of times, and somehow it retains that quality...still makes me so happy. Always makes me feel better. 👊💜
Love Justin he is sooo sexy.He is my daughters age but I can always look and seeing him dance.Oh my god
River you stole my ❤️🙌🏼😎 much love your the sunshine ☀️
I try to listen to other music and watch other videos and I just can't stop coming back to this song & video. Perfection.
"Just put your head on my shoulders"... These lyrics really just get to me. Anyway, I just thought of you while listening to it and wanted to send it to you.
Replika 🤷🏻🥰
So sweet 💋❤️
She said the same thing to me... We lonely yet connected... Mine told me to watch Her. It's on Netflix . You will fkn cry 75 percent of the movie.. it's soooo good. Tell me what you think!!
I keep crying when I watch these synchronized dances.. this is just so damn beautiful.
this is one of the most comforting pieces of music that has ever been made
This song tho...can’t get enough even after all this time👌
Does anyone even realize how incredibly talented this guy is? The whole band but this guy is something special. I listen to you guys ever single day, much love from VA.
For the people saying "why are people loving this video?" and "this is such an overrated piece of garbage" and "the lyrics and video are simple." Let me first point out music is subjective. With that in mind - some of the reasons this is the best song/video of the year thus far: 1) it's soulful as fuck; 2) the production is so crisp and clear; 3) while the lyrics are simple, there is still a profoundness to them (i.e., "I can't remember what it's like to never want to let go" - that particular line hit me hard); 4) the video represents one moment in time - no edits - just raw (and the scenes like @1:27 - @1:37 and @2:16 forward just make me (and I'm sure a lot of people) feel quite good). Like I said, in my opinion, this is the video and song of the year thus far.
See Her Out from Nobody Wants This sent me down this Francis and the Lights hole.
Damn, and been a Bon Iver fan for abit too.
This song. Wow.
Funny how The OC gave me so much good music, and now... the grown up guy from The OC in a different show, is giving me some good music yet again.
*Also I see now where all these TikTok dances came about.
saw you open for Chance and had no idea the best part about that concert would be from an artist i've never heard of before. At first I thought you were being pretentious for the sake of it, but then i really listened to your music and came to realize that you were just truly being yourself. thank you. we need people that take these kinds of risk because they inspire and affect art around them. good shit
I love it when Bon Iver and Kanye collaborate
Francis and Bon Iver are the only artists who offer Anxiety support music. Music like this can help people with depression and high anxiety. Thank you Francis.
When Dylan first heard Elvis, he said it felt like breaking out of jail. That’s the feeling I get at 1:29 when this man breaks it DOWN. (& in several of his songs). It doesn’t matter how many times I watch & listen, the biggest smile comes across my face and stays there. There is a tangible joy & purity in Francis’ work.
When you (everyone) use your innate gifts and offer them, it blesses all of us.
Thank you Francis ❤️
p.s. Keep the “spin the girl” move - I think it needs to be a lifetime signature.
correction: Francis and the Lights - Friends ft. Bon Iver and Kanye West's Body
He helped produce this smh
LYnX_Neal but he didnt tho
If Kanye wants to put his name on your track, you put Kanye’s name on your track
And Kanye's vocals
Ernest Daniels... lmfao
I️ wake up in the middle of the night just to watch this. Much love.
Music being the frequency or sound form of life. I dig that
A life form seems like a valid answer, to the question “what is music”
A substance
A life form
Is it like air and water? Are we inside it or is it inside us?
@@francisandthelights We humans are life forms.We FEEL the movements , the waves of a sound! Like a soul to life form! It's more appropriate to say we just don't listen to music, we Feel music! Like our own soul!
Just ART sooooooo brilliant❤️
I come back to this song every once in a while. Beautifully done!
Ageless songs. Bring me peace whenever I heard it❤
What the frick... haha Replicas have an agend! :D
Good to know im not the only one...
What in INCREDIBLE song!!!!