Bombay Bicycle Club - Lights Out, Words Gone (Official Video)

[@eduardocalvo]

Fun fact: This video was filmed in Parque de Santa Lucía (St. Lucía Park) in Mérida, Yucatán, México, where elderly people use to gather to dance "danzón", a typical cuban music genre. It is most likely that these people never had listened the actual song by Bombay Bicycle Club, but the overlapping of the music to a non-corresponding image makes it beautiful, it is all about enjoying the moment. I live in Mérida, and I can assure you that this is the spirit of our people.

[@halfaquarter2308]

Best wishes from Wales, UK, Eduardo.

[@weiliang5642]

11 years, and I still love this video, it's so lovely, and they all look so happy!

[@loribau2842]

I would love to talk to you 😊

[@s0urgirl]

México y su gente siempre irradiando buena vibra.

[@lisaarreolacadena2166]

Siempre imaginé que era en Merida, pero nunca exactamente dónde. Gracias por la información. Esta es una de mis canciones favoritas, cuando fui al concierto en cdmx la gente estaba euforica cuando tocaron esta rola.

[@crawlthejam]

This video makes me cry. I see beautiful people, beautiful dance...And I hear flawless music. Just beautiful, you know...

[@human_no847]

Crawl TheJam It makes me cry too, otherwise I would listen to it more often. :/ It's just so melancholy (is that the right word?)

[@crawlthejam]

Yes, of course it's a right word to describe this climate...Song is a little bit sad, it's true. But look, those dancing people give you a lot of hope, faith...:)

[@claudesundae9118]

Crawl TheJam @ 0:55 , was crying myself because I'll never be able to bust moves like that.

[@EmilyHummingbird]

+Tom Sheldon This song and "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep" are sooo chill and have helped me with my major depression, so I know what you mean. Stay strong. You're loved. :)

[@crawlthejam]

I want to hug you all. Take care people, love yourself...: )

[@Changesofthesea]

Watching old people dance gives me hope. All those people have made it through the shit in their lives to dance at that very moment. It makes me hopeful for the future that someday all my problems won't matter and I can just dance too.

[@chloecorbett295]

Lili this comment is so lovely ✨

[@Jess-uu6ih]

Lili T your comment gives me strength

[@CatDisgruntled]

Listen to cosmic dancer by t-rex and the lyrics

[@snowyowl2447]

Amazing words Lili

[@KuehneZoneify]

What a beautiful image to think about it makes me forget about my problems cause everybody has one... we just gotta dance through it

[@Shamoo28]

I wanna feel as happy as this song makes me all the time.

[@ashpayne5634]

Me too!

[@TheSdk19]

+Ariel Martin you just explained it perfectly.

[@neelammishra6437]

same here

[@armandoperezgutierrez1382]

Ariel Martin I hope one day you finally get the happines that the song makes you feel.

[@pablo9623]

Me too...and love those people

[@shea-pn9de]

The guy in the white just dancing by himself is my spirit animal.

[@nina_basss]

Yeaaay! My spirit animal is the woman at 0:15.

[@GabrielGarcia-om3et]

Jajajajajaja sin duda de los mejores comentarios que he leído en mi vida xD!

[@jackieblue04]

I live in this city. I see him often and he seems to be living in the streets now 😢 it breaks my heart.

[@aaroozz]

li op uy

[@gee3883]

@@jackieblue04 Thats very sad.

[@xtasiss10]

Great to see people in England appreciate mexican dance as much as we appreciate your music. Greetings from Mexico.

[@glyn780]

It's wonderful.. thank you

[@katebrennan2608]

I listened to this song over and over when my brother was in the last month of his life. For some reason it brought me comfort. I haven't listened to this song since 2012 and today I watched the video. floods of emotions but I feel OK. beautiful song x

[@nickjungling4014]

wish you the best

[@clionadolan1567]

It is.

[@Misssie1]

Saw this & wanted to say hi to you ❤️

[@Sogonrei]

Prayers sent to you. 😇

[@JennyGPerry]

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s really a beautiful song. I listen to certain songs and think of my dad who passed away suddenly on 2/13/22. Music is pretty amazing like that. It connects us to our feelings and may sound corny but I swear it heals me some. I feel the joy, the sorrow, the love, the loss, and it’s all part of it.

[@ratulupadhyay]

3 years later, I still haven't found a song that even faintly resembles the flow of this. Well, keep grooving along people!

[@mrdewb]

it’s that talk again by Broken Bells

[@chillingwithceleste4222]

Signals by Junius Meyvant

[@ratulupadhyay]

@@chillingwithceleste4222 Love the vibe of this! :)

[@fellowmerican]

Shining - Vacationer

[@Natalie_Val]

@@fellowmerican This is a really nice song, I like the beat

[@WilliamAcheson-n5q]

This song is humbling. It makes you want to be a human to other humans. To show compassion, emotion and just general whole heartedness ! ❤️

[@lukemyers9166]

When my baby girl needs to sleep or wakes in the night I play or sing this song and she falls to sleep. A beautiful song for a beautiful baby

[@uhurus2]

nice

[@clionadolan1567]

Perfect!

[@PizzaViolenzza]

Wow! This vídeo is from Mérida, Yucatán, México :) I live here! Is Santa Lucía Park

[@sebastianv.3201]

Violeta Azcona i was wondering during 3 years, "WHERE THE HELL IS RECORDE THIS VIDEOCLIP" and finally you iluminate me! Thanks Saludos desde Chile :)

[@SuperGirlLucy]

+Violeta Azcona i knew they looked latinos to me! nosotros nos distinguimos facilmente...

[@PizzaViolenzza]

Sebastián V. Saludos desde Mérida!!!

[@PizzaViolenzza]

Lucy Sevi imposible no distinguir a un(a) latino(a)!!! :)

[@pablososalizama8061]

Las placas conmemorativas de las serenatas en Santa Lucía son inconfundibles :D

[@tpatnight]

The lady in the yellow dress is so beautiful

[@bromptonbikelover9439]

+T patnaik But her husband looks like a drug lord now thats love

[@KingDramaTV]

T patnaik she looks like Lupita from weeds...

[@lleyko]

any woman is beautiful just for being a woman. regards from México.

[@aldoray7211]

Don't lie to fit in 😂😂😂

[@siusaable]

@@bromptonbikelover9439 so biased

[@mikeworsley6938]

What an absolute classic both song and video!!!

[@jpg1392]

Mexican people have soul man. That’s all❤️✨

[@jpg1392]

@Elijah Finch thanks, that’s awesome man! I appreciate the song recommendation 🙏💗

[@kittykatkittykatkitty]

Man when I first heard this song, I was thought it was so chill, I immediately fell in love. Then when I watched the music video, I don't know why but I just feel like crying?? Nonetheless this song is so good. It's kinda hard to describe this song, but I can't compare it to anything I've ever heard before.

[@chance2716]

Exactly the same. I agree with every word. SUPER SONG! Thank you Bombay Bicycle Club! :3

[@Bradford314]

i totally agree same here

[@jtropic26]

I agree also...just something about it. :)

[@rizkiamiruslim1756]

this song is something

[@harrismiller1948]

Kitty Kat you too? it had the same affect on me

[@jairofrancoguzman668]

Lyrics: Keep your old and wasted words My heart is breaking like you heard But the town has always turned These lies and made them all burn Keep your old and wasted words My heart is breaking like you heard But the town has always turned These lies and made them all burn Can you feel the leeches bite That boy that she took out tonight He's brave and walking sure Through all the spots you're working for Keep your old and wasted words My heart is breaking like you heard But the town has always turned These lies and made them all burn When the light is out and words have gone Let me be the one to try it on [repeat]

[@wams90]

2024 still here

[@oscarmanzanilla1254]

Parque de Santa Lucía, Mérida, Yucatán, México

[@esmirnaZblackrose]

Thank you

[@zonaalternativa8487]

Me pregunto ¿Cuantos fans de BBC habrá en Merida?

[@alejandroleoneltorres8965]

No sabía que varios mexicanos conocieran Bombay Bicycle Club.

[@karensoria9889]

Sabía que eran mexicanos! Ese saborrrr es de mi tierra 🇲🇽 me encanta el vídeo 😍

[@thequarrymen58]

mas parece un pais caribeño xd

[@edwardrummer]

Hopefully , this is what the world will look like in a few months , when the virus eases and we’re all grateful for the things we took for granted

[@mrdewb]

aged well

[@mrdewb]

sorry

[@jimdarroch8133]

Well said, sir.

[@Hello-hn9kq]

I wish everyone could accept each other's differences and just be happy in one another's presence but sadly that may never happen in my lifetime, or maybe ever unfortunately.

[@autumnortiz6782]

@@Hello-hn9kq keep the faith my friend

[@arcacoma3524]

Can't pay any bigger compliment than,when I first heard this wonderful track I thought Belle and Sebastian have another masterpiece released.

[@milan82ca]

Brings tears to my eyes for some reason. I think it's the vulnerability and exposure of yourself that dancing provides, mixed with the various races of people, all connecting through music and letting themselves be taken by it. It is happiness and enjoyment at its most basic form and to see the world forget their differences for a moment and rejoice together in dance is very humbling.

[@MauriceRavella]

Health to your life energy

[@foamia]

Such a lovely music video. Plus it is fantastic to see a comments section full of people being respectful and thankful. A beautiful band with an incredibly sweet fanbase. God bless you all. ♥

[@cynthiabetubiza3315]

one of the best songs, ever. one of my favorite songs of all time

[@user-lg6se9ye7o]

Why do I always want to cry when hearing this song?

[@gabrielacalderon557]

Timeless❤

[@JackSherlockOfficial]

Such a simple video. Yet i am sat here pondering life. Effortless creativity.

[@R.Marcatti]

If the perfect video + music exists, this is it. From time to time i come back here to enjoy this masterpiece. Cheers from Brasil!

[@modehr84]

all sounds of this song send me to the places in my mind where all is nature, woods, trees, lagoons, rivers, where i´m going walking alone, in a day with a great and melancholic sunset, that make me feel nostalgic and happy, for the past future and present, make me feel hope and then... some many tears flooding my eyes.

[@summeroflove394]

this is the song I'll be playing when I end my life.

[@iMrHydraa]

Good choice

[@harrysanderson9877]

Such a good song fora walk

[@CADdesignr]

back again :) soo beautiful :)

[@lyndseyhansen5576]

I am strangely drawn to this video. It's so perfect.

[@lissybiavaschi4004]

:-) // -

[@ashpayne5634]

I never get tired of watching this video. This is life.

[@alv_dh]

Nothing more true than this... "This is life"... :') @Ash Payne

[@kansasgoldilocks]

At first I was like wtf, but now when I see this video I get all teary eyed. There is something beautiful about these older couples dancing together like this. And the lyrics actually go quite well with the video.

[@jimmytango00]

This video has so much emotion, to those saying they got lazy and that the video is boring... you need to get out and experience life. This video hits close to home and im in love with this bands music.

[@daniel028k]

Divino vídeo, Divina Música, los mejor de los dos, me agrada que el Estado de Yucatan conserve esa bella costumbre del Danzon

[@martinc9033]

❤❤❤❤

[@betelaklilumusic]

GAAH! This songs gives me butterflies and makes me think of endless possibilities.

[@giacomomari4916]

that bass line!

[@alextechlogic]

Un orgullo ver a la gente de México participando en un video así, ViVA MEXICO!!!

[@kcbab]

Someday I hope to have a husband who still dances with me like this when we're older. Love this 💓

[@indiehippie]

This song & video makes me so happy. These people are dancing and just being happy. I'm so stressed out right now that this video made me realize I just need to breathe and be happy.

[@kubacuba4031]

there are some songs made to cry, just like this

[@AnnaLucie1991]

Lo Jones, if you can read this, I miss you. I still remember the late night projector and the Sunday lie-ins on our day off. I remember you blasting this song out loud whenever we needed a boost. Call your old friend from MLA - she misses you

[@ZlevraM]

I want to cry to this song because it brings up memories. But i don't let myself.

[@scottroush7159]

It is so nice to see older people happy as teenagers do when they are experiencing love for the first time....

[@jonathangale3743]

This video is pure and we don't see a lot of them.

[@olgertejr]

Im brazilian, and found this great song, and video, im feel eleveted, love

[@ZafiraNadya]

My life goal is to to dance to this on my wedding day.

[@RWSCOTT]

nice

[@martamazurowska3137]

me too!!

[@jakubwrona2040]

I wish you to find a proper person to have the dance with.

[@ashpayne5634]

MEE TOO❤️

[@mryorkyporky1989]

Will you marry me?

[@sybilwisdom]

Serendipity!... A random cyberspace journey led me to this song & band that I had never heard of before, & now after reading the comments, I feel bonded to you all! ;-)

[@laurengoffredo5341]

This song makes me happy, even when my heart is broken ☺️

[@simaodrew1622]

The filter at 3:01 coincides perfectly with the shift to a major key. Beautifully done to a song that's been on repeat for a long time now.

[@sublimeade]

Just heard this morning. Never heard of them before. Now im hooked. Theres a happy upbeat Talking Heads sound in a lot of their songs. Great musicianship

[@jacc0real]

I'm 16. My dad always used to play this in the car when he was driving me to school in Australia, listening back to it now I can't hear the joy I once did - rather a melancholy and pure sadness. Maybe this song reflects whatever emotion you have at the time, or maybe I am simply jealous of the fact that I haven't been happy for years, and my younger self took that happiness for granted. Those memories have faded, and all that is left of me is a deep regret for how I've wasted away my life due to mental illness, but I'm glad that at one point I knew what it was like to be truly happy. And this song reminds me of that a little. I have been battling truly horrific suicidal thoughts and vivid hallucinations since 2022 or so, and to be perfectly clear I am not sure whether I will survive this week. Writing this now I'm not even sure this song - nor anything in my room, is real. But I will hold out hope for as long as I can to see what's on the other side - at least I hope I will. Thank you for reading my comment.

[@KonstiMusic]

All these suicidal thoughts are temporary. Ignore them, take more walks in the fresh air, do sports. In general, enjoy life, because we are all on this earth temporarily. Be healthy, bro!

[@Zuuzeeth]

This video makes me so happy. Bless these people for dancing their hearts and souls off.

[@originalDU]

this is brilliant editing . . . salsa dancers unexpectedly on perfect rhythm with the song

[@paulgoogol2652]

yup. I can not believe how well the simple video goes with the song. neither I find extraordinary but together its unique stuff.

[@fcesco]

Whenever I need to feel at home wherever I am, I listen to this song. It's AMAZING the power it has.

[@godrivesavolvo]

I fell in love with this song, and i just found out that the video they choose for the song was recorded in México. So beautiful!

[@edsonfernando]

Is it just me or anyone else felt the urge to dance watching this video? Awesome!

[@woah11ify]

Fernando Almeida that guitar that kicks in during the chorus always get me moving haha

[@ChndrBng]

The song is heartbreaking and clashes beautifully with the joy and playfulness of the video. Amazing :)

[@alasdairduncan8264]

Having a terrible day today .... this song brings me nothing but joy ❤❤

[@aleksandrawiktor7883]

I couldn't take my eyes off these people.. and this song. just perfect.

[@indiabliss]

This video pleases me greatly

[@KettiexD]

Sure wish I had this ten years ago. Beautiful

[@MrBHallion]

Thanks for existing!Thats all I have to say.Love from Kashmir!

[@jackhammer363]

This is one of the most unique songs I’ve ever heard. Has been for the past 10 years. It really is in the instruments used, the dynamics, and how it progresses all the way to the end. The lady’s voice is a huge touch!

[@alymashek2659]

The beauty radiates off of every single human in this video. I could rewatch this a thousand times over and see someone in the back new, and I'd get the same giddy feeling as watching the man with the paper in his pocket protector the first time, or the woman in yellow, etc. This collaboration is a modern masterpiece.

[@hautedoctor2738]

BBC always so sonically complex and elevating, miss them.

[@healthycathy9782]

They’re back! Check them out!

[@SquigglyQuiggly97]

Bombay Bicycle Club have really sweet and cool music videos like Feel, Luna, How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep, Carry Me and Leave it.

[@raygavin8645]

Love this song, what a video, so simple and brilliant, folks dancing around enjoying themselves. Puts a smile on my face everytime.

[@happysheperd]

I remember seeing Bombay bicycle play life at Coachella in 2014 i think… Ive never smiled so much at a concert. And watching the music videos still make me smile the same way 🥰💗 It makes me so happy they’re back

[@unitealejo]

Luckyyyyy

[@guinepighamster]

I was born in Merida, over 1 million people live in this city. It is kind of lost since it is the only big city other than Cancun in the Yucatan peninsula. However, it has been spared from all the drug violence since no drugs go through here to the US and thus remains a very safe and beautiful city. Amazing video, makes my day every time.

[@Sogonrei]

This song is sublime...I love the beat and couples clearly still in love proudly dancing and the bands duet singing, it brought a smile to my face on a bad day. Addicted to this song!! My parents used to loved to dance and took dance lessons when they were in their late 40's and it was so awesome. This brought it back to me. ❤ 🤗 💃💕

[@eagletmars]

I got a chance to meet Jack Steadman at one of his shows. He's a great person to talk to, very down to earth, just like this song. He told me one of the things that got him into music was listening to Miles Davis--much appreciated talk.

[@davefenwick2139]

WOW! I love every soul in this video! So beautiful....

[@amrkhaled5209]

Its been 4 years since i listened to this song, today i watched the video while driving with the love of my life, i could see her dancing with me when we are old and happy, i love her

[@kungerrenderos1608]

I also recommend listening to "Palace"... it's music that always touches the soul very strongly

[@sarnia1983]

I adore the couple;(the guy in a black shirt and the lady in yellow dress) the way he looks at her you feel they are so in love.

[@evilsacramento]

B.B.C. man....how do you guys play such emotional music so damn well....

[@etayl38]

Words can't even explain how much I love this song, and this music video is absolutely perfect for it.

[@mateusivsc]

this is art

[@natalysulca3687]

one of my favorite songs of Bombay Bicycle club ♥

[@3chic3]

Hearing this song and watching the music video makes me think of my abuelita and spending time with her at the senior clubs. When I would always dance with her and the senior citizens. Always captures my heart.

[@Motion916]

Such talent, timeless British music ❤️

[@angeliquebourgeois2749]

MoTioN Best musicians come from there

[@Birtybasset1765]

The lady's clap at 2:17. Impossible not to smile :)

[@raymilauren]

new favourite band

[@jesfer9230]

This song transport me to another mental state. Have to accept it. It’s like a smoothie of feelings.

[@davido2391]

after watching this video I can not stop smiling c: i love mexico haha

[@SwReDXIII]

Yes it's Mexico, a town called Merida, in Yucatan.

[@jimmydotcom6078]

2020. When seeing the band live, playing this amazing tune, its difficult not to dance with some latino moves thinking about this video!

[@Kedittttooo]

years after years whenever ı listen this song ı feel the golden hour time a day inside me and a little warm breeze ,a pure joy and free state of mind.. ❤

[@after88888]

Mérida, Yucatán, México, exactamente el parque de Santa Lucía :)

[@chrisv1580]

Heard this song faintly playing in the background of "Catastrophe" and I immediately had to hear it. I nearly forgot this song even existed, it's bringing back some great memories for me :)

[@ebonumba12]

Never heard of this group before Coachella this past weekend. I just remember watching them perform this song thinking, "Who are they?? This is so good!"

[@elderbat3333]

Takes me back to a time and place in my life when I felt hopeful. The world has changed so much since I remember first hearing this song.

[@guyjaa]

Beautiful song

[@deer-a]

This is my favorite music video on entire internet.

[@eddieschott9912]

“Dancing as if language had surrendered to movement - as if this ritual, this wordless ceremony, was now the way to speak, to whisper private and sacred things, to be in touch with some otherness. Dancing as if the very heart of life and all its hopes might be found in those assuaging notes and those hushed rhythms and in those silent and hypnotic movements. Dancing as if language no longer existed because words were no longer necessary...” -- Brian Friel, Dancing at Lughnasa

[@bria.]

one of the most beautiful songs

[@dionisiolobo7648]

Eu amo essa música, ouço há anos e nunca enjôo. Também ammoooo o o clipe, a dança e o som. Tudo isso passa uma sensação de esperança de que algum día eu ainda serei feliz.

[@victoriamendez2125]

3:01 When the camera filter changes here it just makes me so emotional and at peace at the same time

[@PurpleLabyrinth]

This song makes me feel happy and joyful yet calm in ways I cannot describe... Forever Grateful for this beautiful gem of a song and band!🎶❤️

[@RoiHeenok54]

BEST TRIP : putting you a smile , a groove and good feelings and THAT GUY on the left at 2:18 and everyone in this video in so many different ways: just perfect