Bon Iver - PDLIF - Official Video

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Created/Produced/Directed by Aaron Anderson and Eric Timothy Carlson
Artwork by Aaron Anderson and Eric Timothy Carlson
Musicians: Justin Vernon - Played & Sang, Jim-E Stack - Drum Programming, Kacy Hill - Vocals, Joseph K Rainey, Sr. - Vocals, Eli Teplin - Piano, Devin Hoffman - Bass Guitar, & Rob Moose - Strings Arrangements & Additional Piano
Produced by: Justin Vernon, Jim-E Stack, & BJ Burton
Recorded at: April Base
Mixed by: BJ Burton
Edited by: Justin Vernon & BJ Burton
Mastered by: Huntley Miller
Lyrics by: Kacy Hill, Alabaster dePlume, Michael Lewis, & Justin Vernon
Written by: Justin Vernon, BJ Burton, Alabaster dePlume, Jim-E Stack, Rob Moose, & Kacy Hill
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[@codedniche3263]

This is why I love Hip-Hop. Finding sampled gems like this, never gets old. pgLang🤺

[@miguelm1846]

evilgiane aint pglang bruh

[@sergyeezy]

The absolute first thing I noticed while listening the new K-dot and Keem song were Justin Vernon's vocals, just exquisite.

[@LeoPokemonBrasil1]

Dude's voice is so recognizable, even pitched-up (or pitched-down).

[@RaymondRodgers-Hyman]

What song is it?

[@SaintOna2037]

@@RaymondRodgers-Hyman the hillbillies

[@NOBELONEZ]

Hillbillies led me to one of the greatest artist.

[@elijahtaylor648]

I been on him for about 5-6 yrs he’s got sum good stuff with Kanye and chance the rapper

[@user-qb8to2fj7t]

Gae chu 👍

[@kristielanier2598]

Yes!!

[@jahirpecani9882]

Twilight got me the real og lol

[@ozzzyd922]

Y'all ain't fans. Fuggoff talking bout rappers. Bon Iver is better than ye-sterday n especially chance. He settled with them fools

[@thejesuschrist]

glorious

[@hakohan351]

YESSSS

[@MayorBrownn]

Indeed

[@android_dreaming_of_sheep]

yo your name is so disrespectful, to an entire group of people, and to the one true savior. Can you imagine doing that to other religions, such as hinduism

[@an.cr.9676]

I love you Jesus !

[@spencer1854]

​@@android_dreaming_of_sheep agreed. very disrespectful, bad taste.

[@hareofficial5568]

Wauw... as a 23 year old experiencing anxiety so severe it costed me my job and changed my everyday life. A Mothersboy that is currently going through the progress of losing my mother to lungcancer spending the last week at her deathbed. This song hits as a truck. There will be a better day, even if the fundament of your existence dissolves into nothingness. There will be a better day!

[@interstellarnarwhal7912]

I am with you in spirit, all my love x

[@animagamefan]

all my love goes to you even if im on the other side of the world

[@cyrille4510]

this must be very disheartening for u and so sorry that u have to go through all this. Lemme know if u need someone to talk to

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

Hang in there. You’re not alone.

[@westsiderydin223]

There will be a better day brother I lost my mother to breast cancer 5 years ago I’m here with you man. She would want you to be happy.

[@zachsharkattack8681]

Incredible sample usage from Baby Keem and Kdot from an incredible song! ❤

[@life_is_gr8]

Evilgiane*

[@ethannhuntt]

definitely check out visit croatia too, the song bon iver samples

[@Rowan_C]

A great song for the changing times.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Rowan Let me tell you, as a front lines worker, we are hopeful and we are positive!

[@Rowan_C]

@@TheWayofGrace89 Thank you for your actions. They're from a good place. Spread love and have faith in each other.

[@Piocoto123]

I greatly support you and your people. - there's other means to know better-- powerful line, one that should be spread in my country as well.

[@pilarmarie5138]

@chasekeith hey! I’m an upcoming artist from Oakland CA and I would love if you checked out my videos :) I know these are so annoying but thank you for the support ❤️

[@rhiannonm8132]

Justin is seriously an innovator. He’s always doing weird shit with his music and it’s always amazing. So much noise but it works so well.

[@musaninlebesi50]

Production is insane, I agree

[@Ash-se6gh]

what’s weird about his music?

[@Lovecore802]

Ash nothing bro regular people don’t normally listen to electronic music so they find new time signatures and drum grooves weird

[@overtonwindowshopper]

othman laaouizi lol exactly. This is really pretty conventional compared to artists like Autechre or even SOPHIE, but it sounds totally left field compared to billy eyelash

[@mrdressup]

Did you see all the people credited for writing this song?

[@BiSONmusicofficial]

This was my quarantine comfort song. I'm so happy people are finding it from Hillbillies. Justin Vernon continues his timeless career

[@skiedadios]

i literally started crying when he sang "please dont live in fear" god what a great song.

[@RangaPirate]

I really do like the new Bon Iver sound and where Justin is taking his music.

[@caiofwr]

i miss the old bon iver with trompet and no this effects in voice like these days, the style that justin took changed the band a lot, but he remains one of the best artists and my favorite, his three solo albums before recording "for emma forever ago" are perfect, thanks vernon♥️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

MKMW C Amen

[@nicleics]

caio romao “you know he never stays the same...”

[@LAVISHING]

I’ll send him more stuff!

[@Saintsfan019]

Same, AUATC is amazing too. I do love his old stuff as well though tbh

[@DanielSiwek]

When you think Bon Iver can’t get any better, they go and prove you were wrong. Fantastic song!

[@marisolpoletpinzon2860]

You couldn't describe it better

[@melaniecartwright2409]

Just heard song yesterday on Indie and I'm like Who is this 😃💘

[@BluesMusician1993]

😁truthing the truth

[@vicbirth1649]

Really is a magical song

[@dinglemccringleberry6258]

new Baby Keem and Kendrick sample dropped

[@Coolgamer54321]

YESSIR

[@akiyawynter2170]

weeee gonnn f*** up da worrrld

[@ykchilled]

scuse me, but is that yo girl?

[@CJ_Gaming928]

@@ykchilledIf she tell, that's a good referral

[@damienmontanadias]

I feel like this dude's songs are transmissions of the universe's subconscious. He's spiritually tapping into some unidentifiable something we all live in and through every day. When energy breathes in and out, it sounds like Bon Iver. No, I'm not high. Just inspired.

[@mrdressup]

Keep in mind that he's not solely writing these songs. I'd say he's definitely an extremely talented musician, but it seems a bit disrespectful to all the other writers/performers credited at the bottom to say "this dude's songs"

[@joshchapman4753]

Thedfgfrdressup lol shut up. It is this dude’s songs, it’s Bon Iver you sponge

[@TomAcrossAmerica]

So justin writes the song and listens to em meticulously, adding and rearranging, he also will filter his music through other musicians to get a more evolved sound. It's weird how he writes songs.

[@TomAcrossAmerica]

Chapman, bon iver isnt a dude? It's more of a collective.

[@sarahmacqueen5924]

Exactly

[@Gabrielnsl]

time after time, i'm just impressed how kacy hill's voice is THE FIT for this

[@jacksonhayes8074]

Gabriel Nogueira damn had no idea this was kacy hill. amazing.

[@devonmarshall770]

Kanye probably suggested her. I know Vernon and Kanye worked together in the past and she’s signed to Kanye’s label.

[@lilokanta5563]

Is that not justin singing? I think I'm stupid

[@outofcommission1428]

Lilo Kanta i thought it was him as well 🤭

[@soulaquarium2835]

@@devonmarshall770 idk Justin doesn't really fuck with ye anymore but maybe they patched things up. I think it's was all kanyes trump shit that led Justin to say something like "I can't really tribe with him anymore" - Justin paraphrase

[@effmerunning]

That sax. Holy shit. Makes me feel some kind of way.

[@zainebbouniya8832]

Is it just me that feels butterflies dancing in my stomach when listening to Vernon’ songs or everyone ? 🦋🤍

[@afriendofjamis]

His songs always make me feel like the world is ending, but somehow it's okay you know? We can get through even that if there's love.

[@LxZer0]

@@afriendofjamis Feel the same way Man...

[@mrdressup]

They're not only Vernon's songs. There are a lot of people credited for writing this one, for example.

[@johnedward8352]

It's weird because I think he's a genius and my wife can't stand him. Tastes i guess

[@krisadams4561]

neither

[@jaggyjobby3438]

This man is a genius songwriter. My all time favourite album is the Bon iver album. Absolute classic.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Brave Heart yeah, I agree, it’s my ‘desert island’ Bon album.

[@isaachuyard943]

That's my all time favorite too

[@jaggyjobby3438]

That's my go to album . Never stop playing it .

[@loverslake8820]

22 a million , without a doubt for me

[@jaggyjobby3438]

Sounded totally different to theBon iver album. Wasn’t as keen on the 22 a million album . Went off on a totally different tangent for me.

[@matheusleber4273]

I just wanna say to another Bon Iver fan: Hey, i wanna be your friend

[@liftsnchills]

And I wanna be yours!

[@Melepas-Penat]

Hello friend

[@NathanMandjes]

Hello friend

[@solitarywolf2437]

Hello friend

[@allanssilver]

Hello friend

[@sabrinas008]

I'm just listening to this song over and over again while laying on my bed. Thank you Justin for this song in these trying times.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Sabrina S Yes!!!! I second that 👏🏽💛🎧

[@sniglarsomjag7333]

I like how his messages and his music has changed over time His work in the beginning was personal and abstract, the metaphors where his and we had to guess what he meant Now with his never songs I feel like I can relate to everything he says and it feels like he is making this music for me, it's like he speaks for me in a way Be safe guys, PDLIF ♥️

[@SamA-nj7yr]

Everything Justin touches turns to gold; quite simply, he’s a genius.

[@zachservello7846]

they gon think that you rep me girl, 5’7” i’m messi girl (i’m a kendrick, keem, and bon iver fan this sample flip has me geeking)

[@prodsamo888]

ONGG

[@dav2wavy739]

Best ever sample from baby leek and Kendrick Lamar🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@YousifMeister]

I think this is one of the best Bon Iver songs. It feels momentous, it gives me an energy and a hopefulness. the sounds are bright and the lyrics are, as always with Justin, so truthful. That's what I've always felt with his songs, they are raw and honest in the most majestic of ways. This is a song to be played to my children. I love everyone that likes this music.

[@marcosaugustoduarte7831]

Lyrics: Please don't live in fear We can't see from here right now Send it off from here And free your mind You know it never stays the same And they will never tell you you're all to blame So you wanted it rearranged (fantastic) And you wish it was only a shame (at this stage) (All we can say) all there is really to say We are at the beginning again But oh How things can change (So don't you) (so don't you) (but don't you) So don't you run away (Think we on the wrong track somehow) While I'm not gonna tell you that everyone's safe I will say There will be a better day There will be a better day (there will be a better) There will be a better day I'd be good to fall back Think we on the wrong track somehow I'd be good to fall back Think we on the wrong track somehow There's several ways to know better Papa was a go getter (papa was a go getter) (getter) You know it never stays the same And they will never tell you you're all to blame Please don't live in fear

[@xldvidrld9773]

I am surprised by the speed with which they already have the lyrics of the songs

[@aneidyalvarez6044]

The lyrics are in the video as well, very subtle, tho

[@Mercury_ASC]

You’re doing the lords work

[@JoeSourBauer]

xldvidrld ウ可じ small text but screen left up top

[@gabi_manda_a_real]

Live me in peace P.S.:The song is beautiful

[@hoobhoob1000]

I was 2 minutes into the video when I realized there were actually lyrics haha

[@ermionikalampouka]

I realized there were lyrics by your comment...🤣🤣🤣

[@friedwil]

Big protein

[@mrman_is_BACK]

Compton Cowboy yeah allat bro

[@mediaboxcorporations]

I don't buy much, I buy land bruh

[@mwamba2197]

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[@vajreshwarishekar4980]

MacMiller and Bon Iver would be an explosion in the sky

[@ItsEds7]

Ayo Messi take them girls off the stage🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@TheLajandro]

I do not know what it is but there's something magical in the way the music of Bon Iver sounds. *feels like a dream*

[@asiamalive]

Discovered this masterpiece through Kendrick & Keem's new song, its amazing how we discover great music only from samples sometimes

[@erickchavez1172]

This song makes me feel connected to the world (all the life) and realize that this is greater than just me; it is about humanity and getting through this together, maybe some of us will not make it but we as a species will move forward and hopefully makes us better.

[@sarahabib7592]

I don't know why but bon iver music has always been connected in my mind with the sight and the sound of the sea

[@interstellarnarwhal7912]

Listen to Wash by him, it is exactly that aha

[@prathyushravula5597]

Every one of Bon Iver's songs are like a distinct, unfiltered spiritual experience. Hits hard every time.

[@justinsamuda727]

Here from PGLANG - The Hillbillies. Dropped 2 days ago 🔥🔥🔥

[@jestertryna8956]

Justin Vernon Thank you for your beautiful art and thank you for the love and compassion you have for the world and the people in it, you have a gift of being so in tune with the universe and always know what to share and when to share it.

[@capriottimultimedia]

A man like you certainly doesn't do it for the thanks. But I hope you hear it. I'm sending it. The voice you give us. The voice we learn was always ours. It gives me hope that I want to spread.

[@eliotcole663]

I love everything Bon Iver makes, but raw songs like Flume and Perth are the kind of masterpieces I really hope to hear again. Amen.

[@jared8266]

The artwork is very Hilma Af Klint!

[@lomalyva]

this song is so special to me, i hold it very close to my heart, thank you

[@craigwilloughby6]

Had this on repeat and it raises my spirits then I have too much time to think and get depressed again, then it raises them and then I think again and it's an endless cycle. This world is terrible.

[@aaronjones7502]

WE GONE FUCK UP DA WORLD!!!!

[@aaronmiller9541]

Thank you for your service to the collective if your reading this you matter. Keep on keep that chin up

[@londonwaller9811]

this song has brought me many tears and memories ... so beautiful

[@AlejandroMalocevich]

two phones baby keem

[@leticiagomes5105]

Came here for Taylor ❤❤❤ now I'm in love with this song 😭

[@spacebar1543]

Me tooooo!

[@atteRo13]

Same hahaha

[@andretorresalves8424]

Me too aaaaaaaa

[@kelith7254]

Yess

[@loveelleee]

I'm now here

[@leostevens4063]

More people need to know this man, more people need to not only hear him but listen to him, truly an incredible and profound artist that is widely unknown

[@sal9113]

i hope bon iver good days back again!

[@davidwall1871]

Fantastic sampling for Kdot and Keem’s Hillbillies

[@lisbethbird8268]

I feel magic. Beauty.

[@JoelBFadly]

Thank you for being such a beautiful example of love 🌈

[@BeaWeston]

Justin your music is healing. No words good enough. Thankyou.

[@NotSmirksMusic]

Love that more people are hearing justin's music. Been listening for a few years now, still one of my favorite artists atm

[@KatyTarantino]

I dont know where Justin finds all these sounds , his songs are pure original and perfect all the times. ... and that lyrics are awesome

[@slrflre]

Im not ashamed to say this moved me emotionally. Brought tears to my eyes

[@vincentjose1566]

Just here to see what sound Folklore will be

[@leoneruri5746]

Am here coz of the hillbillies sample, great song

[@lukechikutu8002]

Listening to this at 3 AM during quarantine. Good music

[@letphilsing9461]

Aaron Anderson and Eric Timothy Carlson are so goddamn good.

[@romanspataro1688]

facts

[@morisham7687]

The! dream! team!

[@sad_pistachio]

Struggling with my anxiety, this song means a lot to me personally.

[@stoegex]

thank you justin, thank you ..oh no thanks to the whole band and all the people involved -the love goes to ALL of you

[@jacksonhayes8074]

artwork said episode 1. if this is the start to a new album i’m gonna be so happy

[@raindlyyldniar6801]

I think it is..

[@coopertitan9827]

This isn't music. This man somehow managed to put his soul on record.

[@evantheartisan]

WE GONE FUCK UP THE WORLD EXCUSE MEEE

[@LukeVanGeest]

I’m glad I got to send my GarageBand of the drums and lyrics for this!

[@emily-jayne1554]

Thank you so much for your music, we all appreciate it!

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Saw Bon Iver last September at The Gorge. Great show, Amazing band, Amazing venue. Please don’t live in fear is right. God is good. Seek His peace.

[@11chickenwing11.]

I did too same exact time!

[@whoisbeat]

god ain't real brother

[@coolkiwipeach]

Me too!

[@MrForthofer]

bybrezz I’m also a non believer. I used to despise how other people believed in something that I thought was fake. But everyone should choose what makes me them feel whole and if you want to choose God or another religion then more power to you. We all need help in this world

[@raianemoraes5986]

Too beautiful

[@ketumilesentime9318]

Bon Iver songs is just the universe communicating with you.

[@disconnectedaydream2967]

Thanks JV 💛

[@jacobwatanabe6566]

For those who are new to Bon Iver, let me tell you this. Justine Vernon, and his band Bon Iver, they're a master piece. If you want to listen to them, "For Emma Forever ago" is the best. And "Home is" is Justin's solo. They're the best I promise.

[@reysparta_]

Too good....just too good.

[@MasDouc]

But is it good tho

[@redcapmilk]

floating in the tune

[@cassidyh3047]

Just got this title tattooed on my arm, looking down and seeing it throughout the day has made such an impact on me

[@devanlesley213]

I’ve listened to this 100x in the last 2 days 😂

[@sh1n0bi]

i was so entranced by this entire video i think i forgot to blink

[@agnoaugusto5944]

That distortion right in the start of the song gave me goosebumps and tears at the same time !

[@Sqvusz]

Lovely!!

[@Juventinodu06]

That a masterpiece !

[@markoleary7214]

His compositions and their execution are transcendent.

[@antonsukhorukov5468]

Im not some person with pauses or problems because I create my own life with its drop point, and now its crazy feeling - trip from morning to bed. AND OH MY GOD! I really cant believe its real sound...Its seems like Gods script in all notes, in all voice tunes and steps, in smell of its dynamic. I really hear the soul in my headphones, not the track that lives on KZbin or other. I hear the best explanation of emotions that can be written! I want to touch this sounds through air to believe its real and this kind of art is reason why its not a shame - to die in the end. Hug you, your family and people. You all whu replay this - you are Human!

[@MsQisa]

I want this whole lyrics and video tattooed on my body

[@glrs1301]

I love everything about it, one of my favorites for sure! Has the perfect balance between easy listening of the first two albums mixed with the unique sound of their latest records! Heavenly Father is also a stand out song for me, wish they could release an official video for that tune!

[@PzzaDaHut66]

That is awesome and that is a native American medicine wheel. Meaning the symbol of life and lifes ever changing cycles. Interesting.

[@aju1923]

So simple and beautiful

[@balleralert3470]

Baby Keem & kendrick brought me back🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@bagofrandom]

My girl told me not to live in fear when covid hit. Now shes my wife and baby mama! PDLIF

[@santorski00]

Wow. 😮

[@lifeofdylan1766]

I have been listening to this song since the beginning of quarantine from COVID19. Has definitely helped me through these troubled times

[@kaimirallesbonete5138]

You are the best Bon Iver❤️

[@gregmather5805]

I dont live in fear i live in my power

[@ilive4retro]

That Baby Keem & KDOT sample tho 👀

[@ninja2yengkusinera458]

Pls don't live in fear - is what i really needed to hear right now

[@Standinonbusinessrn]

Kendrick and keem did a great job sampling this

[@XIVAnonymous]

PGLANG WHERE YOU GUYS AT!?!

[@hounddog1]

Are you kidding me?? Why is it so good?

[@lili2315guapa]

Omg so This is what Tay's album is gonna be like? I'm IN

[@takima504]

Uh long live the vision Uh Of me me owning my own business Uh Like how when your friends listen to your music Gives that EMMMPH!!! Pression That your dreams can come true if That your dreams can come true if If you just put in the work Slide with confidence And I didn't even know it work I coulda stumbled and falled But I never wooulda doubt I never woulda doubt