Bon Iver - Heavenly Father

[@Manleydanley]

It's always mind blowing how much emotion these guys can harness. Let's be real, sometimes we have no idea what he's singing about, but we sure as hell feel it.

[@johnallencrist.delosreyes9491]

This made my day.

[@reckonre]

which is great because we know what he's singing it about as it relates to our lives. When I hear this I think of my own struggles and abandonment of faith. When I hear stuff on For Emma I feel my own heartbreak looming large.

[@Tpvu92]

It's all about the pathos

[@clotildevivier8650]

yup, exactly

[@seanr1013q]

as another MANLEY man..you are right on point about that!< see name

[@candacesuero]

My bestfriend passed away this past November. This song opened up his slideshow. I can't listen to it without crying. This song is everything to me right now.

[@myne123108]

+Candace Suero Simple Man by Shinedown does that with my best friends passing. We played it at his funeral and for the longest time whenever I heard it I would be destroyed. Eventually you will be able to hear this with hope in your heart instead of pain. It's a great song to remember your friend by. Keep your head up, and it wont get easier, but you will heal. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@jenna272009]

My friend passed away due to suicide in November... Your comment hit home. Wow. I'm sorry :( 4 months today since he's been gone... Wish he would've stayed

[@Lapelonaysupollito]

I'm sorry for your loss. Can I pray for you?

[@jordangriffin8085]

I just heard this song for the first time a week ago and every time I've listened to it I've thought about you. Your comment is everything to me right now, I wanted you to know. I know great loss, I hope things are brighter for you now.

[@miriamvsequerra]

Stay strong.

[@COD4Pro13]

really pissed this isn't on Spotify

[@josiahskaar4937]

Ryan Anderson same!!!!!

[@Winteramen]

good. pay for the music. don't pay for the service man. cut the bs middle man.

[@E3kiel]

Apple music still takes a big cut man

[@madisonmcclellan2047]

Ryan Anderson UGH ME TOO!

[@samgibby7307]

Me too brother

[@mattw8996]

My dad died during Covid and he never got to see me flourish in my career. I listen to this song and think about all the bad times and the good times we shared. I like to think he's happy with me now.

[@gambeeno817]

Sending you love. Stay strong bro.

[@DumiNkhoma]

He is forever and always around you. And super proud.

[@ElMik3]

This comment got me. I feel you brother

[@rooply17]

Any song by Bon Iver has the ability to either make you feel all right witheverything that is going on in your life or bring you to tears at the end. I will never lose my place as a Bon Iver fan.

[@mbarnification]

it can always be both, beyond genius level shit.

[@carlosbernier4263]

Update: we’re still listening

[@caitlynolson]

happy 10 year anniversary to this masterpiece 💜

[@JerseyGirl3322]

This song saved my life.

[@dylanmoore2335]

Hope you're still doing alright, Miss Katie. You are loved. Stay alive....

[@JerseyGirl3322]

@@dylanmoore2335I am still here. And in a hell of a lot better position than I was a year ago. Thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@rebekahriggs5928]

This song has the most beautiful chord progressions. So much power. It demands presence. It surrounds me and I feel myself healing

[@piersnivans5983]

Exactly!

[@katiecunningham5742]

my dad became heavenly nearly a year ago, and this song has kept my head up. "heavenly father, is whose brought to his autumn, and love is left in end"

[@johnmillane3082]

Sorry for your loss. "Became heavenly".. a beautiful way of putting it. This song and some of his others hit something deep within us. Something ethereal and eternal.

[@ktfinvestments]

Sorry for your loss 🥺 Billy Graham put it really well when he said: “when I die, I’m simply going home”

[@mattparsons4064]

This is the first time I've listened to this song in about a year. So much has happened. My first reaction to it was just to close my eyes, embrace the goosebumps and to try not to cry.

[@ezbayt2616]

Gayyy

[@dicksoutforharambe4030]

morne le roux u gay and I'm in a better place

[@QueerAndUnplugged]

I think it's the ULTIMATE compliment to call this Gay. Thank you and God Bless.

[@QueerAndUnplugged]

WTF? I've been listening to BON IVER's music since "For Emma.." What the heck makes you think that I DON'T LIKE this music? I love it. My response was to someone who called this music "gay". If it's "gay", it's the ultimate compliment to call it "gay" as in "out of the mainstream". AS to your suggestion that I lick a pussy I say "No thanks...I've been there before. Didn't really enjoy it...but all the women I've licked LOVED IT. " Peace out /|\

[@jaredmatthews7988]

This is just an idea, but please consider for one tiny moment this one thing. If you didn't both love it then your not doing it right. I am tempted to say at least you are halfway there. Except. 1 + 1 = 3. 1 out of 3 is a start though.

[@jkp7135]

Bon Iver - Ripping this Wisconsin girl's heart wide open over and over since 2007

[@JoshWeisenberger]

It's awesome how Bon Iver's music has a strong Wisconsin vibe, also -- woodsy, peaceful, and alive

[@MaikTheSailor]

"They were enjoying it and laughing, but at a certain point, they just got quiet. When it was over, Justin started humming. We talked afterwards about the relationship between Zach’s character and his brother [Josh Gad], and Justin and Nate talked a little about their father - all the while Justin kept distractedly humming. Eventually, he sang out the words ‘heavenly father.’ Before I even left their house, Justin was recording the first version of the song in his downstairs studio. His inspiration was that immediate." - Mary Ramos (Music supervisor for the movie Wish You Were Here) on Justin Vernon

[@cerberus753]

+Mike Sommer Theres a video or mary ramos saying this ? I would like to see it.

[@MaikTheSailor]

+Franco Montani I think it's originally from an interview through email, so I doubt there is.

[@cerberus753]

ohh ok np, thanks for responding :)

[@elledelos4879]

This song was always about God.

[@nugsandslugs4177]

Really missing someone so close to me right now that passed away a few years ago. This was the last song he liked on KZbin before he died. When I wish i could talk to him I come here and the lyrics to this song help. Don't know what to do with myself some days, especially lately. Kindness goes further than hate. Much love to everyone that reads this

[@Mark_Atkins]

So sorry to hear about your friend, Vince. I’m glad you have this song as a reminder of him and hope you find healing from the pain of your separation in the coming months and years.

[@nugsandslugs4177]

@@Mark_Atkins thanks brother, comment means a lot. Wish you the best and hope this year will suit you well! Much love from NC

[@callum7081]

My bro 👊❤️

[@EmilyRose1]

How have I never heard this???? Bon Iver's music takes me to a whole other level

[@trey2225]

Emily Rose yesss

[@delilahhaliled]

Emily Rose ex act LY

[@jeffgroose]

this when I first moved to Charlotte, reminds me of weekend trips out to the blue ridge parkway and smoky mountains just in awe. The winding greens are still so vivid, yeeesh love those places and this song

[@bwalker1362]

Saw Bon last night in Nashville. This song brought me to tears, so many emotion and raw feelings.

[@ballydungpodge]

Bon Iver speaks to me on immeasurable levels. I've seen them once and it blew my mind. Justin Vernon is a god.

[@kylepsmith21]

+Podge Gaffney goto Eaux Claires

[@ballydungpodge]

+Kyle S When is it on?

[@walksoflife1415]

August

[@rbeckzz]

same man...he literally taught me what music is about

[@conalmcewan302]

This song is an immense emotional piece. Whether you’re happy or sad it connects. Saw them perform in Glasgow and to date, is the best live performance I’ve seen.

[@kyliekosti7725]

My mother died this year and this song always harnesses up emotions I have a hard time expressing. It’s been a long road with her cancer and this song always touched me

[@over181471]

Everyone should listen to the acapella version in the Sydney opera house ok x

[@keithklassen5320]

James Oxborough FOREVER AND EVER AMEN.

[@thinkofaname]

Brilliant

[@QueerAndUnplugged]

Oh NO! Don't waste your time watching that video. NO. Don't DO IT. Done ;)

[@EliLevMusic]

It's my favorite performance of the year hands down, nice call

[@GiveMeCakePlease]

Not gonna lie. That acapella is an absolute disgrace to bon Iver. My ears bleed after 5 seocnds. I'll stick with the originals and not a wannabe group.

[@cameronbogan9894]

I thank God for musicians like Justin Vernon who still write creatively

[@manowardknsn]

Ever since I heard the howlin' wind I didn't need to go where a bible went But then you know your gifts seemed heaven sent Just lead me to a choler, dad, that's the thing I don't know how you house the sin But you're free now I was never sure how much of you I could let in And I'm free now Won't you settle down baby here your love has been Heavenly father It's definitely lava Why you don't carry other names? Heard about a day where it dropped the know To go another day as we learn to close 'Cause I'm a known coward in a coward wind But you're free now You turn around now and you count to 10 To see you go now Well I know now honey that I can't pretend Heavenly father Is whose brought to his autumn And love is left in end I just been up here for god damn years Can you see now? Filling up hulls with god damn fears I am free now I know about it darlin', I've been standin' here Heavenly father Is all that he offers A safety in the end.

[@paisleygirl6642]

Thank You William , I was just wondering how I could find the lyrics

[@jordankinder335]

Thank you

[@squeakeththewheel]

I thought "Show less" was the last lyric to the song!

[@JyeGuy]

Poetry

[@PuckeredMeatball]

Damn - whoops! Thought:"And I'm free now" was "Am I free now?" Like he's still asking if he can be him.

[@mattnaylor9423]

Summer 2017, just got married and was sent out on patrol for several months. Thought about my new wife every day and sometimes cried myself to sleep missing her. This beautiful song got me through those long months at sea.

[@Sayre777]

Does life get better? I am 19 and I just don’t know

[@mattnaylor9423]

@@Sayre777 it absolutely does. I'm 29 now, been happily married 5 years, have a beautiful 2 yr old daughter with another on the way, and I have a shore-based job now so I don't spend long patrols at sea anymore. We got through some of those tough years together and abided by the maxim: "Distance is to love as wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small and ignites the great" Hang in there, keep a long-term perspective, love others, and most importantly love yourself. And keep listening to Bon Iver

[@PostWarKids]

I love the background instrumental. I hope Bon Iver performs this live if they tour again.

[@willdraper1141]

one of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@jacoblancaster262]

I liked Volcano Choirs new album but there is something about Bon Iver that always makes the hair on the back of my neck stand straight up as soon as i hear the first few notes.

[@claydaim]

+Jacob Lancaster I actually think this feels much more like the sound of Volcano Choir than Bon Iver

[@mimilucy]

Bon Iver can't be from this planet ... ♡

[@kieranhyland]

Just started learning this on guitar, absolutely unreal tune to have under your belt. Beautiful

[@TheParkAndBenchShow]

Thank god, they're back.

[@KatieKatouree]

I want to sing this at my moms funeral, not sure if it's appropriate enough. I just love how much feeling is in it. The lyrics are gorgeous

[@SteelieSazoo]

love is always appropriate. sing your heart out!

[@Visibletoyou22]

Fucking sing it!! You'd have regret

[@Faraonka17]

Take this song away from me. Can't stop listening to it. !!!!

[@RoyMontana-tb1br]

Watching this in September 2024...my mothers life is declining quickly due to a fast acting type of Parkinson's. This is on my nights outside spent alone playlist, just beautiful and somehow helps.

[@evelinaschedin5127]

Love this song. Spotify plz😭😭😭

[@A2Preservations]

This...this is beyond music. Bon Iver you have my respect

[@Asewitt]

such a good song, wish i could find more music like this and have a playlist constantly on repeat

[@HPS-Wes]

''Heavenly father Is all that he offers A safety in the end'' Find these lyrics so powerful. Amazing song, one of my favorites from Bon Iver.

[@Overmanwest]

Make the best of life and our time while we have it.

[@constanza8992]

And I still can believe how people are complaining about the music he is making now. What he's doing now is not that different from this. Bon Iver is Bon Iver, his essence will never fade.

[@DerOerdl]

I am getting goosebumps everytime I listen to this beautiful piece of music

[@jshinn123]

Seeing them for the third time tomorrow. Super excited to hear this beautiful song.

[@vincerunkel4598]

I think that the background music is awesome. It adds to the affect of the song and draws in the attention of the listener! Great song and touches home for many listeners.

[@joshgill1008]

ehh i think its wayy too loud and doesn't have enough of a beat to go with the song. it actually distracted me from the beautiful lyrics

[@arcticwarrior175]

+Josh Gill I understand where you're coming from. But if you try to enjoy it with an open perspective it can make sense. The seemingly awkward syncopation actually can add meaning to the song. And sometimes it's good to have something a little different.

[@svubball]

+Josh Gill Ummmmm....huhhhhh???? This song is just perfect, from the background music, lyrics, beats and of course the Melody...it's perfectly unbelievable!

[@EricG-bv2ui]

@@joshgill1008 I agree with you. I heard the La Blogothèque version and I no longer want to hear this version. Too much noise that drowns the vocals and message.

[@Doobiousmaximusable]

2022 - song still saved my life. thank you

[@wrecklesslaseryouth]

im gonna build a statue for justin vernon. a big one probably out of gold.

[@P9rkour90]

+PeaceLoveProsper true

[@Joshurami]

+kev laser I'll help

[@tarashaffer1]

I feel like he wouldn't want that.

[@williaml.186]

Who cares, Che didn't want the t-shirts either.

[@nonope5575]

😂

[@bvaia]

Just a long gone mormon still feeling the effects of heavenly father...

[@jayliebenberg7549]

This would be a great outro song to a movie

[@williamdavis8076]

This song is so beautiful, I wish it were on Apple Music

[@emileeeaton9640]

Everyone in my life either died or let me down completely all before i was 30 years old i had to know his all loving. I was so lost and God has worked so so hard to find me. I ignored so much of his love out of anger guilt grief and misunderstanding. If you want a story I got a crazy one

[@greggb681]

Highasakite did an amazing cover of this!!

[@P9rkour90]

+Greg Yarbro so did Milo Bloom!

[@gemmayoung2306]

I enjoy it more than the original oops

[@513AJIAJI]

I agree! Milo Bloom!!

[@line-katrinebjrnsdatterhal2305]

Yes I agree and Mina Lund from Norway did a even better cover of their version too😉😍😍😍 and here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIXXhotsa8xlf9U

[@f2air]

They sure did, can't stop listening to it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eomTeqeddseFprc

[@karellegoguen-bancel5079]

SUCH AN UNDERRATED SONG

[@Phenytoin10]

absolutely beautiful

[@spyroskarageorgis2089]

The Way Back... What a film! And what a song!!! Amazing!!!

[@44standaman]

Fucking Gorgeous. The blend of Justin's verse into the chorus is mesmerizing. The song consumes you. As soon as the song starts and you relinquish yourself to it's hypnotizing repetitious vocal melody.

[@ryanhallockmedia]

Brighton Ain't Ready brought me here. needs to be on Spotify!

[@stlheavyboi]

+Ryan Hallock same actually lol brighton 2 has a killer soundtrack. and this isnt even the genre im into

[@Tordjmanhugo]

+Brian Muehlher The First Brighton Ain't Ready also had a fuckin' Killer Soundtrack!

[@Daniel_Verner]

+Ryan Hallock Brighton Ain't Ready? whats that?

[@DakaONER94]

+Daniel Verner bmx video

[@Daniel_Verner]

Thanks must check it out!

[@username5172]

very similar experience i have had and continue to struggle with in the church. Every last sentiment. "Am I free now?". damn

[@willharris6750]

Just watched that movie earlier. Idk where but someone was definitely cutting onions in the room bc I was tearing up

[@patrickn8355]

"But you're free now...am I free now?" Hits like a MAC truck

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

Lyrics: Ever since I heard the howlin' wind I didn't need to go where a bible went But then you know your gifts seemed heaven sent Just lead me to a choler, dad, that's the thing I don't know how you house the sin But you're free now I was never sure how much of you I could let in And I'm free now Won't you settle down baby here your love has been Heavenly father It's definitely lava Why you don't carry other names? Heard about a day where it dropped the know To go another day as we learn to close 'Cause I'm a known coward in a coward wind But you're free now You turn around now and you count to 10 To see you go now Well I know now honey that I can't pretend Heavenly father Is whose brought to his autumn And love is left in end I just been up here for god damn years Can you see now? Filling up hulls with god damn fears I am free now I know about it darlin', I've been standin' here Heavenly father Is all that he offers A safety in the end Source: LyricFind

[@ShivamSengupta]

This song is beautiful! Check out the one to one version, if you haven’t heard it yet.

[@karissamatthews5146]

Justin Vernon is a God. His voice and the emotion behind it takes me to another LEVEL GOD DAMN. HIS VOICE IS LIKE THE WEATHER. it makes sense

[@nitiishpandey]

Who else here after trailer of THE WAY BACK .

[@mouprangayan4522]

I'm brother.

[@tridebghoshchowdhury290]

i am✋

[@MrWENGERISGOD]

I am

[@juanortiz9123]

Me!

[@wallacnd]

Syndicate - rattled it’s not on Apple Music

[@killua4162]

Pai Celestial Desde que eu ouvi o vento uivante Eu não precisava ir para onde uma bíblia vai Mas seus presentes pareciam enviados do céu Apenas me leve a uma cólera, pai, essa é a coisa Eu não sei como você abriga o pecado Mas você está livre agora Eu nunca tive certeza de quanto de você eu poderia deixar entrar Estou livre agora? Você não vai se acalmar, querida? Aqui o seu amor tem sido... Pai Celestial É lava desafiante Por que você não tem outros nomes Ouvi sobre um dia em que caiu-se o saber Ir a outro dia enquanto aprendíamos a nos aproximarmos Porque eu sou um covarde conhecido em um vento covarde Mas você está livre agora Você se vira e agora e conta até 10 Para vê-lo ir agora Bem, eu sei agora que eu não posso fingir Pai Celestial É o que trouxe para seu outono E o amor é deixado no final Eu estive aqui por anos malditos, Deus Você pode ver agora? Enchendo cascos com medos malditos Eu sou livre agora Eu sei sobre isso querida, estive de pé aqui Pai Celestial É tudo o que ele oferece A segurança no final

[@BrianSheley]

Good gracious this song is perfect.

[@brandonschreur412]

HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS WAS A THING

[@williskorb9766]

The tonic that this song provides for my multi-twisted, many-torn yet ever-indomitable spirit is shattered and quenched by the beauty of Indian summer, finally able to quaff some reflection after the year we will all (ways) remember, 2020.

[@GriimX]

Someone said this sounded like '22 Over Soon', so I came here to look for confirmation.

[@xHenriee]

GriimX I see what you did there.

[@leanderthal1138]

And if it’s ever gonna happen?

[@TheTheguywithnovideo]

It’s so easy now, for me, to just think I’ve failed. I took a few heavy hits in what feels like a life time ago. As I get a little older, a little wiser though, I’ve noticed something, something new. It’s like in spite of my failings, my flaws and my pains - I’m getting stronger, like the depth of the hole I’ve found myself maybe isnt so steep anymore. Maybe there’s a life for me somewhere, maybe.

[@timreeceG30]

Best concert ever last night

[@MxStella]

In the live version there is much more punch. I prefer the drums and the bass tones in the NPR live version. Of course the acapella version trumps all. Still one of the greatest recordings of this decade

[@samanthamccready8062]

still one of my favourite songs of all time

[@carsten1989]

I’m assuming everyone has seen the Sydney Opera House a cappella version. Incredible.

[@francisskyes]

cry everytime i hear this

[@chriswyatt9869]

Is this the way back trailer music

[@mouprangayan4522]

Yeah bro. It is.

[@tward2022]

Lawrence Stevens yes it is

[@martijnvandewetering5952]

They used the live version in the Sydney opera, it's on KZbin.

[@depressiondive2725]

Nope

[@blues970123]

Justin's lyrics are consistently tight. Like some of the best hip hop albums can't top this. I know its weird to say hip hop but the genre is heavy lyric based, which i was going by. Anyways i get why Kanye is in Love with Justin.

[@Ofcourseitsbeared]

The way back .. still not on Spotify

[@jacksonmasco]

will never not blow my mind that: 1. the instrumental is voices 2. this is a 4-minute song

[@markgardner7078]

PLEASE check out The Voice Norway 2019 Mina singing Heavenly Father - spell-binding!!

[@MovingPicturesByBru]

Felt inspired and added a version of this song with rain on my channel, thx for this Bon Iver ❤🌪

[@kenneld]

I so vividly remember listening to this song for the first time. i was absolutely coming off the high of For Emma and Blood Bank and Bon Iver and 100% felt like this song as a follow-up to those was a huge disappointment. Little did I realize it was actually the best song he would ever write.

[@joml2466]

I wish they perform this song on Wanderland. I may not be able to go there but knowing the fact he sang this somewhere near my place is enough for me

[@TinyDolphinMusic]

psshhh and they say you need drugs to get high

[@ScreechOwlx]

Alex Fisher but try this song on drugs and you can see the music

[@kluse.2329]

Or take a few drinks n press play....wowzerz ( akyhall is a drug )

[@marcolodi2036]

Dude you got to admit that the combo Weed+ B.I. is deadly

[@Syklonus]

That's the kind of thing that people say when they've never tried any drugs. Mildly exhilarated due to lovely music is nothing compared to the euphoria that some recreational drugs can provide. Combine the two and that's where the sweet spot is.

[@thriceconcussed1]

@@Syklonus That's what someone who is dependent on the fleeting machinations of the flesh would say. A true high is something transformative, and deeply meaningful. The effects of drugs are impermanent, carnal, and appealing only to our animal natures. I say that as someone who has gone on a bender with nearly every drug imaginable (as long as needles were not involved). Euphoric sensations are available to worms. Why would an individual who is blessed by being a member of the only fully conscious species in the known universe reduce his or herself to the illusory pleasures of the senses?

[@tdjramsey]

Who can think of this stuff? It’s as if the music is God ordained, like the Heavens themselves open up for a brief time to sound off. The modern Gregorian chant.

[@ericmorales1934]

This song deserve more views

[@AkashBiswas001]

THE WAY BACK❤🙏

[@Interstellarpickles]

This is that Pisces moon music 🥹 yes Justin

[@quridapearson5068]

this is beautiful.

[@Marva2552]

BuffaloUK I just want to say, that I suscribed to your channel because of this! Justin Vernon is my God, just so you know. ♥

[@ChadLBJ]

still not on Spotify smh

[@geoffreybrown7115]

Went to see Bon Iver 2 weeks ago in Asheville, NC for their end of tour. When Justin introduced this song he said the song is about how there is no God…And the sooner we realize it, the safer we will all be here. 4th time watching their shows, will be back for more.

[@janetsminten8196]

Wow that's just sad and disappointing. I don't know if I can listen to this song anymore, that's a shitty meaning.

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

Oh, there's no God? So I dont need to worry about hurting people. Such a safer world... Thank God he's a musician, not a philosopher. He probably needs to realize that.

[@derekk2224]

who is here from the podcast, Fake Doctors, Real Friends???

[@valerielayne7093]

yes! addicted to that podcast and this song is amazing!!

[@B3ntheboy]

Hell yeah. Such a great podcast and this song is amazing! I love that they have started playing songs at the end as I am usually out running when I listen and it keeps me going!

[@davexhero]

Anyone who enjoyed this should go watch Bon Iver's NPR front row show. Heavenly Father starts at 6:45

[@SleepyGuzman]

Im drunk right now and this is just .. you know very emotional lol

[@mirandacannon8461]

Why is this still not on Spotify

[@kaylaguerrero7438]

I prefer this over any cover. i don't think anybody did better then the original

[@bradt.8605]

This song + Sydney Opera House totally trumps this version.

[@lekshminath9039]

How many are here after watching the trailer of "The way back"?

[@andreibrasov2339]

indeed

[@christinalandreth7009]

Me

[@anchalkumar8224]

Me too

[@Stellarvalves]

Here

[@asifsultan5608]

me

[@desimortell8572]

Why isn't this on Spotify!?!

[@intrntgrl]

i need the lyrics! this is beautiful.

[@unclehomunculus]

***** defiantly lava?

[@kohumtyko]

curluwurlu defiantly louder... i think

[@danielalexander2367]

+BuffaloUK I'm pretty sure its. Is definitely louder When you don't carry other names

[@parker298]

lolol ehh its jazz imagine seeing u here :p

[@intrntgrl]

Landon what the heck lmao hi

[@baldwinirvinh3510]

This song is fire

[@moupranmggayan6776]

Why the hell is this not on Spotify

[@ofthenote7162]

If only this song would last an hour.

[@garygotgameclips]

i just like the song, guys, idk where i came from but i just like the song