Blood Orange - Augustine (Official Video)

Blood Orange - “Augustine” from ‘Freetown Sound’, released 2016 on Domino Record Co.
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Director - Devonté Hynes
Producer - Nick Harwood
Co-Producer - Imogene Strauss
Line Producer - Malcolm Hill
Cinematographer - Jack Pearce, Kenny Suleimanagich
Editor - Devonté Hynes
Colorist - Samuel Gursky
1st Assistant Camera - Simon Maignan
1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Unit - Doug Durant
2nd Assistant Camera / Loader - Anouk Stiegler
Key Grip - Jonathan Karam
Production Assistant - Fiona Agger
Assistant Editor - Riho Mineta
Dancers - Jerome Bwire, Bryndon Cook, Julian Devine, Sigrid Lauren, Monica Mirabile, Nana Tsuda Misko, Juri Onuki, Leslie Andrea Williams
Special thanks to Jean McCleskey, Shelley Wright, Alex Fletcher, the Access Theater, and Melvin's Juice Box.
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AUGUSTINE
My father was a young man
my mother off the boat,
my eyes were fresh at 21,
bruised but still afloat
our heads have hit the pavement,
many times before,
you stroke his face to soothe him,
while knowing that there’s more
See, Augustine
Late have I loved and chose to see
Skin on his skin,
a warmth that I can feel with him.
And no one even told me
the way that you should feel
tell me did you lose your son? tell me did you lose your love?
Cry and burst my deafness, while Trayvon falls asleep.
The things that I would do to you
The things that I could do to you
See, Augustine
Late have I loved and chose to see
Skin on his skin,
a warmth that I can feel with him.
Nontetha,
we heard it all from you
Nontetha,
we waited here for you (x2)
Nontetha,
kushé-o aw di bodi
Nontetha,
aw di fambul dem?
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[@LaRusso]

Very underrated artist.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

Fcuking *underrated* syndrome.

[@daviddolan3195]

not underrated at all. Hes just not marketable to the mainstream music industry which is not the same thing as The Art Industry. Art is not marketable. Real Music is not marketable anymore. In fact Mainstream Music has never been as bad as it currently is right now and it will continue to get worse.

[@lamyatpui]

David Dolan 100000000% agreed

[@mercutiomurphy2743]

he's the dark chocolate Prince LOL

[@merinfraser3374]

underground dance friendly artist

[@elijahboykins2037]

So many incredible artists in this video. Aaron Maine of Porches, Julian Casablancas of the Strokes and the Voidz, and, obviously, Dev. Cool to know your favorite music is beloved by your favorite music makers.

[@tamie341]

Bruh Julian Casablancas is GOAT, y'all dont even know...

[@rocioi.6450]

i can literally feel my soul dancing inside of me when i listen to his songs. its like my soul wants to leave my body and just express it all. i love his music so much

[@duetforherbivores]

yes perfect description! also i love your pfp!

[@rocioi.6450]

@@duetforherbivores thank u 💘

[@caleb8414]

I was going to write a comment but I felt like i would’ve got sued for copyright. This is exactly how I feel, I haven’t stopped listening to this song all day & yeah there might of been a few breaks at work but every chance I got this was the song that was playing in my ears. This is my souls favourite song at the moment ❤️

[@rocioi.6450]

@@caleb8414 thank you for sharing. haven’t listened to this song in a while. Coming back to this comment made me realize how much I missed feeling like this.

[@caleb8414]

@@rocioi.6450 I’m glad I reminded you of it 👍🏼

[@Loriloya]

Jules was a pleasant surprise, but this song is a gem of its own. ❤️

[@ashtonism]

but also can I get a collab pls

[@nnao6535]

This song inspired me to write an essay for my Roman literature class about how Saint Augustine was gay, using his prominent work "Confessions".

[@classicbambi]

a fellow humanities student here, music is always my main inspiration for my essays. so I love this comment🪻

[@mollyblume1546]

In this video (I'm writing a school essay about his album), I've found that Dev has many small hidden things throughout the film. Such as, the hat he is wearing has the flag of Guyana (the country his mother is from), he is standing in front of the three colors of green, white and blue (Sierra Leone's flag where Dev's father is from). He also is eating inside of a Guyana style restaurant while wearing a shirt that has the royal arms of England (where Dev was raised). In the beginning it shows book/magazines that include "Saint Augustine of Hippo", a TIME magazine cover of "After Trayvon", and a "Black Queer Studies" book. One of the dancers is wearing a "Peace Corps" shirt which is a volunteer program that helps people who are not from America, learn about American culture as well as help Americans learn about other countries cultures. I'm still trying to figure out a few things, such as what the handshake means (if it means anything) that Dev did with the restaurant owner, as well as twice throughout the film (4:14 and 4:39) there is a flash and if paused at the right moment, there is a white background with a black hole. I'm sure he has a few more hidden features that I didn't catch, so if you find anything please share!

[@daysrod3798]

That handshake (in restaurant) is a Rastafarian brethren greeting! Many live in Guayana being Carribbeans!

[@Izeezus]

May I read the essay? Just listened to Freetown sound, still feel like I missed out on Alot :)

[@Mmxxaamm]

The white background with the black hole it's quite interesting. At first I thought it was a normal burn film effect but when paused I realized it was this poorly cut hole through this kind of plastic pvc white texture, and if you look closely you'll notice white dust scattered through the surface. Have you manage to identify what it was?

[@MrTehpker]

Hopefully this is high school lmfao

[@alianaramdass58]

He's actually in a Jamaican restaurant. (I'm Guyanese)

[@jessicaamado4042]

I once went to a Gucci store in NYC and this song was playing. 10/10 Gucci experience.

[@kristenstewart1250]

They used one of his songs in ad once too! I think the people at Gucci think Blood Orange matches their brand well

[@Idk-dd2gn]

Ironic

[@gustavolinhares682]

it was a hard rock cafe for me

[@davehighlife1959]

So far this is my best comment.. Much love @JessicaAmado

[@magdalenahayder8731]

aaaaand for me at uterque store

[@Qplyy]

I would die for a Blood Orange/FKA Twigs collaboration.

[@MyNameIsActuallyZee]

he produced most of the tracks on her first album

[@baridilogiadom9139]

I think rocky read this comment

[@KamboBeatz]

lol they both on his album

[@Imnotscaredofyou69]

I can now dip happily

[@jorgegonzalez3393]

It exist

[@JoroJojoro]

This has been one of my biggest repeat listens ever since it dropped, and still to this day, every single listen still feels like a fresh glass of water at 3 a.m.

[@moist.tamales]

This is one of my hidden gems 💎 songs. Every time i get the aux i play it and people end up loving it

[@grishayampolsky]

This is art.

[@BlkSuperman77]

Art is subjective to the beholder, my friend, but this certainly a strong statement for a definition.

I loved the 80's vibe ✌

[@gege]

The refrain "Saint Augustine. .." sounds inspired by "sea sex and sun" (Serge Gainsbourg 1978)

[@anamariabarriosfigueredo7495]

My father was a young man My mother off the boat My eyes were fresh at twenty-one Bruised but still afloat Our heads have hit the pavement Many times before You stroke his face to soothe him While knowing that there’s more Saint Augustine Late have I loved and chose to see Skin on his skin A warmth that I can feel with him And no one even told me The way that you should feel Tell me did you lose your son? Tell me did you lose your love? Cry and burst my deafness, while Trayvon falls asleep The things that I would do to you The things that I could do to you Saint Augustine Late have I loved and chose to see (what I chose to see, what I chose to see) Skin on his skin A warmth that I can feel with him Nontetha (nontetha) We heard it all from you (we heard it all from you) Nontetha We waited here for you (waited here for you) Nontetha (nontetha) We heard it all from you (we heard it all from you) Nontetha We waited here for you (waited here for you) Nontetha We heard it all from you Nontetha We waited here for you Nontetha Kushé-o aw di bodi Nontetha

[@tojiroh]

Thank you!

[@jemimahnyarkoa8921]

What does the last part mean? The last two lines.

[@xoxobadgyal]

@@jemimahnyarkoa8921 the first part of the last two means hello, how are you and idk about that last line

[@SRFike]

Nontetha Nkwenkwe was an early 20th century Xhosa spiritual leader. "Kushé-o aw di bodi" is a phrase spoken in Krio, an English-based creole language spoken throughout Sierra Leone. I believe it translates to "Lay your body down", tho I am not certain & hope that I am not misunderstanding the lyric.

[@Sogonrei]

Devonte has a lot of passion and his singing really reminds us to remember with everything going on in the world right now at least we have memories no one can take from us and our history to teach to heal and the love and connection to faith. His voice has so much soul and is so beautiful and has such a range. ❤

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Blood orange isn't a group . It's a single act - Devonte Hynes .

[@Sogonrei]

@@thetheoristtranscriptions Noted. Thanks have a fantastic day.

[@karima_MK]

One of the most underrated artist I know. I can't stop listening is first album. It's a kind of Prince.

[@TheUnderdogzX]

This is such a great video, also how Julian Casablancas just pops up like that!

[@merinfraser3374]

giant?

[@sophiam286]

never get tired of this song 💛

[@VVLOGSCH]

I even lost the count how many times I'm listening to this masterpiece. God what a gem.

[@heartfelt8985]

This guy is unreal, amazing vibes and music.

[@moonman_418]

This dude's the 🐏 for real. So many people sleep on his music.

[@carloscadena2479]

llevo escuchando a dev desde hace dos años sin parar, no hay dia en mi vida en que sus canciones no sean reproducidas. acabo de pasar una situacion, vuelvo a creer en el amor, pero sobre todo vuelvo a tener fe en las personas gracias a una chica de españa que recientemente vino a mexico a visitarme, ella es tan diferente, tan unica, como esta canción. desgraciadamente me encuentro en dolor porque lo que sentí sigue a flor de piel, pero no puedo controlarlo, y mi corazon llora por la lejania y la complejidad que representa sentirla lejos de mi. escucho esta canción y veo este video y no puedo evitar pensar en ella, espero que pronto pueda bailar esta canción con ella. Si ves esto algun dia, te agradezco toda mi vida el amor que me has devuelto, tu corazón es lo mas lindo que he tenido cerca, te amo.

[@haha-ic9dt]

I absolutely adore this artist

[@JuanGarcia-dm9ok]

Just saw him live in Portland the show was out of this world 🔥🔥🔥the crowd also went crazy

[@davidsweet9428]

julian casablancas❤️

[@lumina7152]

This song is going to rattle my soul in a year or two, I can feel it

[@tazswagg]

Me now

[@emiliarose1460]

It will I promise!!!

[@mailysans4611]

The “Montetha” part is pure perfection

[@yannaboo94]

I still come back to this

[@Cedrou21]

3:30 pure bliss, simply amazing wow

[@meandmilo7675]

I can’t believe this released 8 years ago! I remember when this came out, I was 16, seems like yesterday🤯

[@MCHammer79]

I accidentally found this song and now I’m hooked!

[@addisonphillips5787]

this is such a beautiful video I am so glad this exists honestly

[@husainkarrar8896]

Best song ever?

[@lotuseater7247]

He really wanted to be in 80's NY didn't he.

[@spencer4698]

Cry and burst my deafness While Trayvon falls asleep ... chills

[@craigdavidson4845]

I was painting a new piece listening to this last night and fell into a trance. I love the work I got out that experience!!!

[@shelxp]

One of my all-time favorites.

[@kitkat43255]

yooooOOO JULIANN

[@PNWDOM]

Just discovered Blood Orange in a dimly lit Chinese restaurant in West Seattle last year. Finding out all of this amazing music is a decade or such old blew my mind. Where have I been? Finding out he’s a black solo artist was a mindtrip as well, I thought it was a white GROUP.

[@lilel2266]

This song is pure greatness!!

[@xoc2419]

Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱 From Mexico 🇲🇽 🤙🤙

[@estefanyperalta9136]

Juliaaaan 😍😍

[@ezi1691]

This song singlehandedly saved my summer 🙏🏾

[@jasonblake3976]

God he's so great

[@Hanselito]

Prince love this song

[@johnhowe739]

One of THE MOST underrated ever

[@chosen2794]

Good song to play low while receiving top👌🏽

[@BIBOSEVEN]

Oh my god im so obsessed with his songs

[@djsuperfly]

Damn give me the intro like 10x longer

[@DDTucker2]

I’m glad Bas put it to good use with his track PDA

[@lehumblepie]

Yes! I wish they make the intro more longer ☹️

[@aminenfr]

he never misses a song

[@AntonsClass]

This video is still everything.

[@CriptoKapital]

I love you Devonté you changed my life, thanks !

[@iloveverycoolcats3833]

This guy just makes people perspective of genders more different like how you can have a very feminime voice inside a masculine body, you can do ballet even if your male and I respect that cause I, myself have a very feminime voice even if I'm male, his personality is really independent and not strict and I like that

[@SneaksBL]

This video always makes me so happy.

[@R.J_]

Always come to this masterpiece ❤️

[@daphnelol]

This is simply my favorite Blood Orange song

[@Jonathan-SZ]

just here to see Julian Casablancas. And found a new artist along the way too lol

[@giovannigarcia7616]

Sameee!! Haha

[@andreag4477]

Where he at doe

[@haft2beu]

@@andreag4477 he is at all places, at all times

[@artemfedorov5319]

I am happy because I can listen this genius music and see so nice pictures

[@Iridescent_Peasant]

I'm happy that you're happy (:

[@sohrobby]

On repeat so many nights. Love your music.

[@cynical182]

2:27 MY BOIIII

[@OrionUlttramarino]

a dragonfly entered my room while i was listening to this

[@cifux12]

Really honey?

[@SleepyCity0001]

I wouldve screamed

[@kieranpatrick1182]

Orion Ulttramarino.... Hyperconsciousness Gargantua... 😉😋

[@OrionUlttramarino]

Kiko Dantes Paranoia?

[@kieranpatrick1182]

Orion Ulttramarino... Huh??

[@camacho_roman_costume]

2:43 is that my boy Julian Casablancas?????

[@DerSiemel]

Awesome! Prince meets Erasure with a drop of Massive Attack! My ears just loved that!

[@Meami_ami]

this shii makes me balll my eyes out

[@michaelhoward1583]

Unique track, beautiful, a pleasure to listen to.

[@pink1013katie]

This video is so beautiful and wholesome. Wow

[@theanti666weeb]

Bro This Is What I'm Smoking For. I Hope I Attract These Vibes For The Duration Of My Existence. This Is Just So Cool.

[@theauspex]

Everything about this totally slaps.

[@meinabeautifulandfuckingwo4588]

Amazing song,her music it's unique 💖

[@BigJoel]

nice work devonte! i love christ too!

[@movimentodoscacos]

I too study theology, amen

[@matthewmcarthur4293]

When Trayvon falls asleep

[@matthewmcarthur4293]

Saint Augustine

[@lucila5466]

Omg Julian is there. Blood Orange is a musical hero 💞

[@BenjaminJBromley]

Amazing work, Dev! What a beautiful step forward-can't wait to hear the rest of the album!

[@imeatinggoldfish]

Love the song + Julian cameo + NYC living

[@alerojas4938]

I just found you and I feel so blessed to be alive and know your music

[@maggiedemko5334]

jules. blood orange. nice.

[@augustinederrick7285]

Thanks for dedicating a song for me :)

[@merinfraser3374]

peace + good will 2019

[@amadeuis1]

Straight up 100% pure talent

[@RochusMr]

Unique artistry 💯✊🏿

[@soup5373]

That was a beautiful piece, I've been a fan of Dev for a long time and the message and attributes like Aaron and Julian where awesome in the vid. Hope hear this live soon!

[@PS3Cajuru]

oh my god. this is like soooooo good. loove you all out there

[@jenncavallari9899]

Found you through the show Euphoria. You might be able to fill some of the hole Prince left behind. I'm a fan now.

[@hiphopmusicallday100]

the intro 👏👏🔥🔥

[@enriquedv353]

this video is the best thing ever i love you DEV

[@itumelengmokwena316]

We waited here for you 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Can’t believe how far he has come

[@Thephoenix233]

Thank you so much Lacey Baker. My favorite skater my hero and a appreciater of good music

[@zooghostly]

best song/video in the last 10 years?

[@agatamalgorzata]

U r my favourite contemporary artist

[@ProbablyCancelledPod]

I would love to see Blood Orange collab with Sudan Archives.

[@JohndaCosta]

This artist is soooooooo talented!!!!!

[@luizaserrao2215]

maravilhosíssimo

[@slothypunk497]

That guitar is FIRE

[@Einhpets]

He intimidates me idk why dude

[@bethechangeg7870]

Wow this guy is amazing 👀❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@ck6103]

I said I wasn't going to sing now I'm singing this vibe is to strong

[@oasisbeyond]

sUCH A GREAT ALBUM.

[@jsangarita]

He is living art

[@RafaelHuber63]

Great Artist !!

[@ViejoHediondo]

3:29 the best part

[@rightythefox3378]

Ridiculously, Amazing Video

[@matthewmcarthur4293]

I love Christ so definitely it can’t be broken