Alex G - Bobby (Official Video)

Alex G - "Bobby" from ‘Rocket’, released 2017 on Domino Record Co.
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Directed by Colin Acchione
Produced by House of Nod
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BOBBY
Bobby’s just a friend of mine
He’s on his back
I’m on his mind
He wakes me when he goes to work
His hands are cold
His breath is smoke
I’d leave him for you
If you want me to
Do you forget when we first met
You grabbed my hand
I tore your dress
I felt things I cannot express
But I lost my way
I made my mess
I’d clean it for you
If you want me to
But I know what you’re doing
I know what you’re doing
I know you
I know you
I do I do I tell you what
I paint pictures of my heart
The colors blue and purple start
To bleed into an endless dark
It’s only you it’s only you
I’d burn them for you
If you want me to
But I know what you’re doing
I know what you’re doing
I know you
I know you
I do I do I tell you what

[@guguicrema]

The violin riff on this song is really something else.

[@theempire00]

It makes the song 💯

[@cbfire9987]

I often contemplate that this violin riff might have more contributions to music than MGK

[@Baz-171]

Fun fact: Alex G’s partner Molly can play violin

[@Blainezesty]

@@Baz-171I’d hope she’s a fucking violinist

[@freakpetux4452]

This!!

[@kennyforrester9723]

The song is called Bobby and they sing "I tell you what" like 4 times. This song is about king of the hill.

[@scutterboy655]

its about whatever you'd like it to be. its interpretive in that way.

[@bones9770]

Oh. My. Lort.

[@kentekuzan]

that boy ain't right

[@veryfinan5187]

Kenny Forrester tigerbelly?

[@glitterfvcked]

i think i read or heard in a video that it's about bobby and shelly from twin peaks ?

[@JULIAtalk]

Alex G is one of the most innovative musicians of this decade. He is one of the kindest souls out there today, and his music really allows that to shine through. I have met him multiple times and I can't explain the feeling he and his music brings to the world, but it's something very special. TBH HE IS AN ANGEL

[@DavidAllenScoli]

Julia G , Nice comment there. Sums up what I would say too plus many other things. Known him since the day he was born actually, lol !

[@jodo6329]

Can you go into detail about what he's like as a person when you met him? I saw him at a gig last week and and we made eye contact for like 30 seconds during one of his songs and we were just nodding in time to the music and at the end of the 30 seconds he just started bursting out laughing. I got the feeling he must be an awesome person because of that.

[@JaviandroStudios]

Julia G 6/10

[@orionlynd8429]

I heard he got a 15 year old girls number in austin texas

[@johnnypakilla6853]

He was a dick when I saw him open for Dr Dog. Kept trashing the drumer. Idk if it was for fun or whatever. Cocky too. "You like that? I know we're good, fuck you" he said. Love the band, they rock and if that isn't rockstar I don't know what is

[@Sewnkinmusic]

This song is really helping me get through a rough time in my life. Realizing my bad behavior and cynical outlook on the world I've built up in the past couple years towards myself, others and my lover, and realizing I need to "leave it" for them and myself.

[@mycologicill]

Hope you've gotten better my dude.

[@fizzywhizzyyy]

I hope you're doing good now man :)

[@etc2913]

Isn't it sad that some people perceive emotional honesty and empathy as weakness? I wish this world was better

[@cheeesonator]

The best way to change the world is to change yourself.

[@TheTheode]

@@cheeesonator That's some pretty shitty advice

[@0tterhead]

its all about interpretation, kinda annoying that some people can't help but think that their opinion is truly factual. Maybe it is emotional honesty, maybe it's empathy as a weakness, we're all free to decide what we want about the song dude. It wont take away your enjoyment of it if I say its about alex cleaning his room will it? :P

[@olsonbryce777]

@@TheTheode how?

[@gugu5285]

It's not a weakness, its a vulnerability. You should never be willingly vulnerable to the outside world, only to the ones you truly trust.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Deserves more credit! This song and the Rocket album is just incredible.

[@user-dc7um4pr3f]

Without a doubt. And you're right that it's underrated. It's a departure from his indie lo-fi sound that gets lauded over, but that album still has those bedroom indie songs. It also has comtemporary tracks like sports star and then these beautiful country Americana songs like Bobby and Proud. It's the most versatile and best thing he ever made IMO.

[@coreylipow180]

Rocket is one of the best albums of all time no doubt

[@justadeathcorejourney]

One of my favorite Alex g songs of all time

[@lexihex45]

WOW alex g has to be made of pure nostalgia and sweetness

[@cicelysmith7371]

love the bike scenes cause that's exactly what I imagine whenever I listen to alex g, riding my bike on an overcast day

[@fizzywhizzyyy]

That sounds amazing I want to do that

[@fizzywhizzyyy]

Wait I have a bike and an mp3 player I can do that

[@rmicklos]

He's just ridiculous. Got the Midas touch, this one does. Regardless of what genre he dabbles in on each song.

[@Oliver_Hallowee]

Ryan Micklos he really is so genius. and so prolific too. I have not heard a song that wasn't great.

[@lukehopely7]

Man, I really feel this song and video. You're getting older and have these self destructive habits that you know you got to leave, clean, or burn, and just waiting for the right person to make you wanna grow up. That's how it makes me feel.. and this song is the moment of clarity before you plunge into a love that saves you from yourself.

[@jaychub6910]

i know this comments a year old, but you get it. im in the process of burning my old vices and i hope you’ve had success in your attempts as well.

[@gugu5285]

This is the truth about myself I never had the courage to put into words

[@allimensch]

i don't know how he captures such particular emotions. this one really squeezes your heart

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@stevendenny5667]

Bobby's just a friend of mine He's on his back I'm on his mind He wakes me when he goes to work His hands are cold His breath is smoke I'd leave him for you If you want me to I'd leave him for you If you want me to I'd leave him for you If you want me to I'd leave him for you If you want me to Do you forget when we first met? You grabbed my hand I tore your dress I felt things I cannot express But I lost my way I made my mess I'd clean it for you If you want me to I'd clean it for you If you want me to I'd clean it for you If you want me to I'd clean it for you If you want me to But I know what you're doing I know what you're doing I know you I know you I do, I do, I tell you what I paint pictures of my heart The colors blue and purple start To bleed into an endless dark It's only you, it's only you I'd burn them for you If you want me to I'd burn them for you If you want me to I'd burn them for you If you want me to I'd burn them for you If you want me to But I know what you're doing I know what you're doing I know you I know you I do, I do, I tell you what

[@GenericUserName8119]

This is honestly so fucking well written

[@embersee]

so breathtaking i am scared i will listen to this song too much

[@ArtTube333]

i can imagine how beautiful it is for alex to look back at this and it will just be more and more beautiful

[@talaf6616]

"I'd clean it for you, if you want me too” is my favorite part

[@Gajenzask]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@jamiecal11]

*listens to Alex G once*

[@depressioncherries]

JebaJebaJemeh jebs i love u

[@titan1853]

amanita What if he raped children?

[@sarahbunnny]

Debussy -yess-

[@bobbyjones4266]

Why would you leave me

[@johnbarrie447]

Every December I go through the end-of-year lists to catch up on music I've missed. I've listened to this song three times in a row now. Sublime.

[@MF-ui3uo]

“I’d clean it for you, if you want me to” hits harder when your loved ones want you to be sober. Ty Alex g we love you.

[@Frogkhan915]

Is this basically (lyrics) someone saying their emotions are messy and their relationships complicated but if the person the song is addressed to wants to be with them they are willing to sweep all the messiness away and burn their other commitments and confusions and just be with that one person. That's actually really interesting.

[@nayru1855]

the way i perceive it is fucking heartbreaking, loving someone so much who may not feel the same way anymore so youre desperate enough to cut off everything else even if it makes you happy, just to be with them. and to me the part about burning the pictures of his bleeding heart seems like a metaphor to being willing to hide and ignore your own emotions in an effort to show you care more for them than yourself.

[@bigstar66]

The most interesting part is it appears to be a conversation BUT it’s unclear because the man and the woman both sing every word. So the first verse is probably the woman talking about Bobby and saying she’d leave him if the man wanted him to. The second verse is the man reminiscing on what their relationship used to be before he made his “mess,” and saying he’d clean it if she wanted. The post-chorus seems to be the woman distrusting his attempts to get back together with him. The third verse is probably the man... idk typical desperate love song words.

[@mx.litzix9100]

Oh yeah

[@spamsingles5948]

@@bigstar66 I think of Bobby as a part of Alex he is willing to change to be with the subject. I dont think that the female singer is meant to be playing a character but instead just a backup vocalist

[@leoelliondeux]

Mmmm like Radiohead’s House of Cards

[@urinarytractinspection4747]

He's really growing as a person & as a musician. This song is proof of both of those things. Absolutely beautiful, Alex.

[@soccerchamp81]

His music is so nostalgic. I’m so glad I found him I am obsessed.

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@leahmarin6861]

this is probably the most beautiful song i've ever heard

[@winterhymnal2]

Beautiful. Cannot wait for this record.

[@MiguelAngleCruz]

Alex g is the only band that I listened to in highschool that I still love and don't hate

[@user-gf8tg6vt6h]

He's a solo artist no band just for the video

[@flewupphilly]

@@user-gf8tg6vt6h i mean he does some solo work (especially his early stuff) and writes his songs independently but he also does have a band beyond touring and music videos (which im pretty sure he started using with the rocket album at least thats what his spotify thing says): sam on guitar, john on bass, tom on drums, and sometimes molly on piano or violin

[@evilwaveform]

Alex Gsus

[@TheHbt11]

It's like a sustained G chord

[@kevinreynolds7514]

Harris Tolber The jokes work better when you dont have to explain em

[@zzurwell]

Tyler Redman 00

[@DinosaurSuccess]

isnt Gsus suspended not sustained

[@SethTaylor]

Here's how good this song is: I was hooked on the Wolf Alice cover of it for weeks, then I heard this one and realized it was better. Both the writing and execution are top shelf.

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@1edpotts]

Alex G rules. Pun intended

[@thespringchild1]

i love this song i can’t explain it

[@electriclion5560]

I had my best makeout experience to this song with my friend so it means a lot to me🥰

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@mimi123b]

Wow, Alex never fails me.

[@comradehermit9320]

Just the best kind of something.

[@lezzzzya_]

to whoever suggested this song to me in musicpals, you're the best.. I'm beyond grateful ♥️

[@suzyshirley2655]

This has seriously has became one of my favorite songs. ❤️

[@Cinnasunn]

I just love Alex G ❤️❤️❤️

[@flowerpower3460]

This used to be my favorite song but a relationship ruined it for me. To top of off my ex couldn’t make it to an Alex G show in Portland with me, so I got black out drunk by myself, fell down the steps and sprained my ankle, hobbled my way to the front for the rest of the show with an ice pack taped to my ankle. Now Alex G just reminds me of my ex and my battles with alcoholism and it makes me sad that these things ruined such good music for me. :(

[@joe6013]

same thing happened to me with another song, just kept listening and i eventually forgot the bad memories that came with it.

[@climatechangeisrealyoubast3231]

I feel with you dude

[@maiture6997]

I've been looking for this song for a very long time. It brings back good memories

[@Ifritsdotnet]

alex g is very cool and funny live and was really nice to me when i talked to him after his show at the observatory last year. love his stuff.

[@nicollemartins2323]

Great work on this man. It sounds just like YOU! and u are amazing ❤ beautiful video btw #Brazil

[@versnellingspookie]

i love this Alex, im stoked for the new album!

[@patrickflynn1013]

I saw these guys at Osheaga last year. Great festival, it's also nice living only four hours away in New Hampshire.

[@AliceMikhaylyuta]

this song makes me feel high

[@himajawijesinghe4055]

so bobby is referring to his depression? or like his emotions? and he wants to stop being that person just so he can be with this girl he's singing to? wow

[@theempire00]

This song makes me nostalgic for a place in America I’ve never been to

[@busketpants]

That place is the upper Midwest. This song feels like what it was like to grow up in the Rust Belt.

[@mx.litzix9100]

Not sure if they've explained the real meaning of this song before, but whenever I have listened to this song, I always imagined 3 people being involved. The female vocalist, male vocalist, and "Bobby". I always interpreted this song as the beginning being the female speaking to the male about Bobby. Bobby being someone she's in some sort of relationship with? Sounds like she's playing it off though. Seems like bobby is probably going through some emotional/mental health issues like depression. And the male vocalist is just echoing the things she's saying, about leaving Bobby for him. Its overall a very sad song, and I think the perspectives change throughout the song. I just think the beginning is from the female's perspective

[@sarahwood8943]

Bobby is the male singers inner conscious. That’s my perception at least.

[@ajsjs9]

love u alex

[@myles6917]

pump for his new album

[@dangeroftime]

I too, am pump

[@UnknownUPO]

I'm one pump chump for his album

[@zetelsuiker]

ten more days

[@musicwithmorals]

May 19th not March!

[@OhMyGodHeAdmitIt]

new album gives me pumpalumps

[@CallumMcCartney]

Wasn't expecting this. I dig it though.

[@yasssslay7940]

this song feels like it’s from my childhood but it’s not

[@christopher2327]

To meThat's the sign of something special , it means his themes and sound are universal and transcend over many generations, he has a simple ragged beauty to his music and the bittersweet nostalgia is instantly relatable

[@cchampa17]

this is the most beautiful music video ive ever seen

[@Lynnjiang0]

My favorite song forever and ever

[@bodaphney4850]

My names bobby and I feel so connected to this song

[@bobbieisnotcool]

me too mines spelt with an ie but oh well

[@HitmanJenkins1]

So hyped for this!

[@marinamoraes4046]

meu anjo voltou

[@marinajanson8764]

Love this! Appalachian folk

[@elliottbarletta5220]

phenomenal

[@llamapalooza]

So happy to see this trending!!

[@lefthandedhoneymoon3365]

crying this boy means so much

[@lLostGems]

this is everything to me

[@dogsounds14]

THE END IS SO CUTE

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@fawnandrabbit]

some of the best alex g yet mang

[@royceedwards1910]

just beautiful

[@Firebird2078]

that background vocalist gives this song so much more emotion

[@thomaslaskey8961]

Agreed. She's a regular collaborator with Alex G. Mud is another example where her vocals really make the song.

[@HDHyperdrive]

Amazing.

[@alfredvl1437]

amazing

[@marinajanson8764]

I love this..

[@isaactristan2593]

Love this

[@Peekaboorevue]

Great song and Nice hoodie!!! XOXO The Peek-a-Boo Revue

[@therecordholder]

Music like this always inspires me to paint my lyrics rather than write them if that makes sense

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@sarahwood8943]

Most people are misinterpreting this songs meaning in the comments but I think it shows how universal Alex G’s music is. So many different theories around the meaning of this song. This song does have its own single meaning, but that doesn’t take away from others perception.

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@stevenkillthatbowl]

totally diggin it

[@cartoids]

this dude alex got me in my feelings

[@ktownstyle]

this song seems to be about taking love for granted and somehow having the sense to see your love resents it.. thus being willing to take accountability for it...making the love that much more deeper? just a thought ;)

[@sarahwood8943]

Official synopsis: In ‘Bobby’, Alex G personifies the attributes that he (or the narrator) feels ashamed of - be them indulgences of vice or a depressive mindset. Singing to his lover, he communicates that he is aware of how he has changed for the worse, but he is willing to do what he can to fix himself. That being said, he is suspicious of her and unsure of her motivations behind encouraging a change in his character. Perhaps he wonders to himself, ‘was she the initial catalyst for my dark turn?’. This is the “correct” way to perceive the song. But the value you as an individual gives is equally important.

[@silverking5788]

Alex GENIUS!

[@elijahclevenger4055]

wow this is really good!!

[@clarice4480]

underrated.

[@maryflorenceb8187]

speechless

[@BobbyKakouris]

This is the best shit ever. I am shook

[@SaeEDKh313]

So beautiful

[@pugsandhugsnotdrugs]

It’s 8:30pm, I’m outside smoking a cigarette and listening to this song and it just hit me in the feels.

[@laluko01]

Same

[@xxluvxx6013]

You get it….

[@AlcyoneSparkle]

Best band I found in 2017

[@outbacknoir]

If this song's any indication, this may be his best album yet.

[@saraelliott9145]

Does anyone have any recommendations of songs similar to this one? I really love the violin riff specifically, but I don't know what to search for to find similar music.

[@user-ra2tf6ac4e]

phoebe bridgers - graceland too; Alex G - Southern Sky; slow pulp - Falling Apart, Montana

[@kylieb4255]

So good

[@jumbom5519]

makes me wanna cry

[@talaf6616]

Is this about quitting smoking?? That's why I'm getting from the lyrics

[@rojm]

Oh wow real nice :)

[@Galedan-C1029]

Just heard this song on XL102 in Richmond VA had to look it up

[@senylalala]

2:20 THAT DAMN GOBLIN GET AWAY FROM ME!!!

[@michaelbraden9177]

why is sam homeless amd playing acoustic guitar

[@olsefskimatt3469]

I have now idea what this song is supposed to mean but for me it was about addiction and was the 3rd song played at numos in Seattle 2019 and was in tears. One of the best shows of my life.

[@advvalsh]

i like it

[@firstthoughtworstthought7112]

them googly eyes

[@anais7135]

tears

[@dasdead]

And this didn’t get nominated for a Grammy.... wtf

[@lillianf.5021]

MUAHAHAAAAAAAAAA SO EXCITED FOR NEW ALBUM OMG

[@EraserDude11]

fuckin juiced for new alex g

[@owenhunt3955]

I love this sound

[@SamuelEMPowell131]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and it's one of the best new indie songs I've heard