Bonobo - First Fires (feat. Grey Reverend) (Official Video)

New album 'Fragments' released 14 January 2022 on Ninja Tune: bonobo.lnk.to/fragmentsYo
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[@johnny_roots]

Right now, there are people all over the world who are just like you. They're either lonely, they're missing somebody, they're depressed, they're hurt, they're scarred from the past, they're having personal issues no one knows about, they have secrets you wouldn't believe. They wish, they dream and they hope. And right now, they are sitting there reading these words, and I'm writing this for you so you don't feel alone anymore. Always remember, don't be depressed about the past, don't worry about the future, and just focus on today. If today's not so great don't worry! Tomorrow's a new chance. If you are reading this, be sure to share this around to make others to feel better. Have a nice day. :)

[@Johnged15]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnny_roots]

@@Johnged15 my pleasure

[@ShapeShifterMinizen1]

Thank you

[@johnny_roots]

@@ShapeShifterMinizen1 glad it helped!

[@luistaveras550]

Wow, 11:30 in texas what a beautiful words, blesses for you

[@giuliast]

This song makes me miss things I've never even experienced

[@danielryan9076]

Beautiful

[@wdekeizer]

These are the exact words I' ve been trying to figure out what this track was making me feel.

[@primo2ag]

Why are you fucking censoring yourself? You got one life. You want to say fuck? Say fuck.

[@nobfaydor8905]

Giulia Stocchi I feel you friend

[@danielevoci9819]

"Fernweh"

[@cameronchristiansamson4792]

This song is incredibly special for me. A long story in short, I was doing a voluntary charity in the rural South Africa. I would listen to this song running in the mountains before anyone was awake and sometimes in crazy conditions like rain and snow. But somehow I could listen to this song breathing in that mountain air and push on. One morning a deer ran full blown across my path nearly hitting me, but this song reminds of one same moment I had for many months. The feeling of isolation while I was running. Up to the halfway where I normally stretched. At this point the sun would just be peaking over the horizon for the morning. I could fall, something could attack me, (yes that rural) and the worst part would be no one would be able to help me, let alone find me. I have never felt so alone, but in that moment, together with this and and with an absolutely gorgeous view, I was alive. 😌 I come back here from time to time, to remember that feeling. Cheers I hope you enjoyed my story x

[@elbuhomazamitla2408]

¡Great story!

[@kefbana2891]

cami_ insidebooi WoW you expressed your nostalgia quite distinctly. Excellent. It was like I lived your experience. Transcendental.

[@loamychicapincay2052]

cami_ insidebooi sometimes there's no better feeling than solitude

[@LucasSilva-gr4hd]

Nostalgia is maybe one of my favorite feelings since I was a kid. It gives me the momentary happiness of that moment one more time, but then comes the sadness when we remember that this moment Will never come back, and life will never be like that again.

[@zapellat]

awesomeness

[@mmadgwick]

One of the most beautiful tracks I've ever heard, simply stunning.

[@kostistsiutras4373]

I went to a small roadtrip with a woman I recently met.. this song started playing while we were drivin by the coastline and the summer breeze was gently messin up her hair.. what i saw, what i felt while this song was playing moved me deeply.. i think i saw everything i ever wanted.

[@xaritsianos2472]

Έλα ρε κωστάρα ;)

[@suzannehalet4751]

When this song was released I was in the midst of a devastating end of a relationship. In a nutshell, it ended because we were at different stages in our lives and had to move apart to follow our own paths. My boyfriend at the time, (the love of my life to that point), sent me this song to me about a week before the last time we were together. We were living a thousand kilometres away but trying to keep it together, while knowing that so much in our relationship was broken beyond repair for many reasons. After hearing it, I knew the door was still open. I asked if I could come see him. I was dying to see him. I listened to this song almost on repeat while I drove to his house, spent one last night with him, and left the next day. I was never with him again. Fast forward: 9 years later. We’ve both moved on, in marriages, with kids. But. This song hurts me to this day. It brings back a visceral pain. It’ll be with me for life.

[@AlexB-gt7kr]

That's such a beautiful, harrowing and moving description.

[@duncs3850]

You give me hope

[@TonyKrunk]

why did you came to him the last time, what motivated you? you wanted to try relations from scratch with him? and something went wrong?

[@helenwickenden7399]

could listen to bonobo all day, this is what I call music.

[@theneedledrop]

Beautiful track.

[@HOUFFIN]

Yoooooooo melon 🍈

[@HOUFFIN]

How would you rate this

[@thechickennuggetoffate9139]

Melon gave North Borders a 10 confirmed!

[@beszt95]

melon :ooo

[@jessester1584]

Love the song and most of all Caitríona Balfe. Not just strikingly beautiful but phenomenal actress too.

[@catherinesayous211]

Beautiful woman in and out

[@firstfires9434]

"They burn in their old memories of love and passion, and drown themselves in an ocean of pain."

[@Mars101001]

Now do you see it, the dream is gone Fatal fire, moving on Why do you need it in the ways to come Over you, the undertone Honestly, I can't believe it's burning again Like the first fires Run from fences, you don't have to pretend First fires And if you find it don't let go For a time keep it going Don't even fight it, the leaves fall Over me, this heavy load Honestly, I can't believe it's burning again Like the first fires Run from fences, you don't have to pretend In the first fires And all your memories are caught in the burn For the first fires Honestly, I can't believe it's burning again Like the first fires Like the first fires Honestly, I can't believe it's burning again Honestly, I can't believe it's burning again Like the first fires

[@Pyroclasm27]

its this type of music that deserves wayy more attention

[@clem5087]

Caitriona Balfe brought me here, and I'm so glad about it

[@headphonetribe]

Beautiful. Bonobo is becoming a household name around here.

[@simpleskies]

It's been 7 months since I fell in love with this song. Still coming back for more.

[@navarronewtonmusic]

This song is THE SONG.

[@camilaalmiron5588]

Agreed

[@eddyboy01202]

This song will always remain beautiful

[@MA-qh5fp]

No dude, it'll become old and ugly one day!

[@zaynabseedat]

We are ugly but we have the music! x :)))

[@eldenbrady4158]

not if tiktok ruins it

[@SeanEC79]

This is my favorite Bonobo song. It's a long story, but in a way it helped me give up smoking!

[@SeanEC79]

+Alex Pimentel Well, in a nutshell, when I stopped smoking after 22 years, music seemed to sound better and there were certain tracks that I listened to over and over while at work and this was one. I was happier to stay at my desk listening to music than go out to smoke. "Disclosure - Help Me Loose My Mind" was another. I can't explain why that is and it still happens. 2 years later and I'm still a non-smoker! :)

[@sebastiendavid3823]

Sean Crowley

[@Citizen_X.]

Good for you buddy. Good luck.

[@nobfaydor8905]

Sean Crowley same here I'm quitting weed over it

[@lindachee813]

Without Teen Wolf, I propably never be there. This song is magic oh god.

[@gabrielmilliken1460]

Same here teen wolf put me on these tracks. Teen wolf music am I right ;)

[@camilaalmiron5588]

@@gabrielmilliken1460 same

[@Leon_HAS_A_BIG_COCK]

Im here from a porno lol

[@lindachee813]

@@Leon_HAS_A_BIG_COCK LMAOOO what

[@rindoujin4482]

I agree 😮

[@vincenzodigrande2070]

3:42 it always creates a lump in my throat there. The violin play in this song is just SO AWESOME!!

[@batmancrunkinpremo]

Some of the most toxic relationships are where you feel your highest..

[@benediktmariahoff5509]

Definitely the most beautiful and also one of the most saddest pieces of music I‘ve ever heard. And a true soundtrack for my younger past - unfortunately. For me, Bonobo is a kind of a new JS Bach. What a great artist. Thank you for your music!

[@manav_bali]

North Borders - This entire album was 🔥

[@anotherpersonontheweb5558]

I'm listening to Don't wait as I'm reading this comment. I agree this album is incredible

[@manav_bali]

@@anotherpersonontheweb5558 another favorite

[@cosmicjourney73]

Anyone else ending 2019 revisiting this song?

[@danielchudecki6192]

You're not the only one 😉

[@texasgamingdude7984]

My boss showed me this song today... Have to say this is an absolutely amazing song!! Can’t wait to hear the rest of what this amazing artist has.

[@Anonymous-xm8ir]

That's the lovely Catriona Balfe, the Irish Actress/model of Outlander fame

[@obydlo]

Absolutely fantastic clip giving the song additional dimension. I love how its in response to the lyric and at the same time showing the connections between past and presence (dont let go / waves come). Her in blue light and foam falling over / him in red light with ashes falling over. Past bonfire, presence blaze.. Man, it's great.

[@cupofjoe3x]

If they ever remake Fahrenheit 451, this belongs in it.

[@christygatto]

Lovely featuring the beautiful Caitriona Balfe!

[@watchucallme]

I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS HEAVENLY SOUND

[@singdancing8]

this beautiful music is moving so deeply here in southern Oregon after the wildfire destruction :'(

[@TallyVanWyngarden]

i loved this song from the first moment i heard it...but when you see this video it grows on you, perfection

[@OHsoGREEZYmusick]

+TallyVanWyngarden I already was thinking this in my head as i decided to go for a 2-4 am stroll with my headphones a bottle of jd and a cigarette

[@Auteckre]

Yeah, this song and video together are evidence for why I prefer EDM's take on R&B to mainstream R&B or Rap; references to intimacy and sex are way subtler and preserve a bit of the enchantment of love and relationships. The lyrics don't contain a single expletive, nor does the video contain scenes geared blatantly towards titillation. A few frames of the couple kissing and the removal of a couple articles of clothing next to, presumably, the titular "first fire" suffice to effectively convey themes and subject matter that are now conventionally communicated via excessive profanity, nearly total nudity and overtly sexual dancing and gyrating. The addition of the popular digital, EDM sound used in the mainstream to smart lyrics and filmmaking, in my opinion, constitutes a tasteful yet powerful treatment of the subject of passion and desire.

[@skatemusic159]

+Joshua Hixon yup

[@officiallusterlight7526]

This song takes me... I play it just when I am working... and taking care of things I need to do... There something "in there"... about this song... does anyone else feel this...

[@TheKadaixvalentine]

fell this mate and i can`t `stop...:)

[@officiallusterlight7526]

I am glad someone else is where i am... Where are you from... We should chat sometimes... and please also check out Kwabs "Forgiven" - Jarryd James" "Do you Remember"...Svrcina "Meet Me On the Battlefield"... these are on my play list.... peace my dear brother in music...Sal

[@screamafallendream]

I exactly feel the same "thing". This song catches me every time. So damn beautiful

[@polali2000]

Yeah, i think it"s this chello. Love the song, love the video

[@yoyenyoyen4650]

Well, to be honest Caitriona Balfe got me her but it's a really, really great song!

[@lovevamps321]

Teen wolf brought me here and I'm in love!!!

[@rump438]

Dude, I feel you entirely. I had this happen to me 9 months ago and I'm still not entirely over it. Every time I try to rekindle whatever friendship may be there it just doesn't work out, and it digs deeper every time.

[@vicbarrett540]

One of the best music videos I've ever seen. Maybe the best and definitely my favourite. Totally a short film in its own right and a complete melodrama in the purest sense of the word. Still, works perfectly well without the music, as the emotions that drive the story get perfectly conveyed by its gorgeous cinematography and by its visual language. I'd go as far as to call it a masterpiece. I hope we get to see more work by Young Replicant (director/cinematographer) in the future.

[@TDHowitt]

cinematographer is chayse irvin

[@KnightGTR]

Hey buddy, have a look at this vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6W4eoxnfNRpmas This clip and the linked are the best music clips I've ever seen.

[@JaySmurkzTV]

WOW, that took me on a journey. Visually and audibly stimulating.

[@CrAzYhOtStUfF24]

jack if you find this, i listen to this because it reminds me of you

[@Gam3rLove]

CrAzYhOtStUfF24 WOW VERY EMOTIONAL, I HOPE IT DOESN'T OFFEND YOU THAT IM TAKING A SHIT WHILE TYPING THIS.

[@adamkillam5704]

+Russian Man BAHA

[@urban_phantom7750]

Cruel Angel, are you still alive? If so, then the Taliban clearly failed do it's job properly...

[@fr4ctl]

That's sweet

[@denzelloflight2719]

Why me? I sound nothing like this m

[@EcaterinaUsanova-gw1cj]

The most beautiful song! It’s simply perfect, so perfect that it makes me cry…

[@jakek4876]

Caitríona Balfe. ❤🔥👏

[@jeansim89]

this song was so perfect live with grey reverend and bonobo in chicago on friday!

[@RebelTVonline]

Still bump this daily it’s the vibe

[@valtecioc.soeira786]

This song puts us on another level of consciousness. TYVM Bonobo

[@ldbrehm]

Love anything Bonobo! This is exceptional.

[@Brainspilla]

Absolutely incredible piece. I can feel something burning in me whenever I play it. So heavy. The most emotional track I've ever heard.

[@RevesAbsurdes1]

I agree at 3000% :)

[@Minimalistin88]

same here! absolutely.

[@rangeslider]

especially from 2:52

[@Lipo2eur]

I can not get out of my head this song. Next briliant job of Bonobo!

[@MrFunnyTi]

Lyrics1: How do you see it? The dreams gone Faded fires, moving on Why do you need it? the waves come Over you, to undertow Honestly I can’t believe it’s burning again Like the first fire Run from the fences, you don’t have to pretend In the first fire And if you can find it, don’t let go Hold it tight, keep it close Don’t even fight it, the leaves fall Over me, for every blow

[@laurenrosenblum8788]

So beautiful and melancholic, both the song and the video.

[@OPT1206]

great job dad.I'm extremely proud of what you're doing and this song just blows me away like nothing ive ever listened to.

[@PrincezzPeachez]

Grey Reverend's voice and songwriting ability is amazing.

[@brittroscoe8211]

love this album too,the last two including this one,touched my soul,wow,what a place you have to go as a muso to bring this forward....xoxoxoxox

[@jmoney4647]

I woke up this morning longing for this song.

[@titty429]

J Money it be like that sometimes

[@jmoney4647]

@@titty429 Ain't that the truth.

[@santanad6946]

Just noticed the chick in it is Claire, from Outlander....

[@ninachristin2164]

Like the first fires I had my first kiss on this song... " first fires "

[@BrokenTwistFixed]

Simon Green, the best musician of the current generation, along with Amon Tobin. We fucking love you man! Thanks for loving Romania as much as we love you (which is proven by the fact that you keep coming back)! We'll never, ever grow tired of you! We couldn't even if we wanted to! ♥

[@markwarrensprawson]

Damn, that single voice leading into that refrain, man, I can't breathe at all while that's happening. Wonderful as always.

[@choodooloo8133]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this. This is amazing.

[@gordonrenfrew3632]

Love this track. Solid start to a great album.

[@umur_kose]

"Honestly, I can't believe it's burning again."

[@AlexBradOfficial]

Best song from the album!

[@MissJieva]

Bonobo, why has it taken me so long to find you? An amazing song that just gets better and better with each play.

[@FrederikMeyer]

This is the best video i've ever seen, pure magic. The contrast between the nature and the city, the snow and the fire. I am speechless.

[@stuffedmemories]

This song makes me miss go into the dreams of some kind of world.

[@strannikdi8531]

Bonobo constantly working and creating quality music my respect for him.

[@winterrstreet]

this is one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen. im just absolutely speechless to how incredibly talented and emotionally aware both director and musician are

[@convergencechannel]

Just hunted through youtube for an hour just to hear this again.

[@MrATbar1]

What a remarkable song !

[@9977jon]

I love this song!

[@112NHN]

Just.... Wow...

[@ilikegoodmusic557]

one of the greatest songs/videos to come out this year in my opinion

[@pfauenfederoffiziell6200]

This Song is unbelievable!!

[@mefakis]

This is one of the most touching music videos I ever seen! Masterpiece

[@jodyvain6917]

This song is relatable

[@TheCheekyChase]

I'm here because I have a good taste in music :)

[@boombewm5828]

WHOOP DEE FUCKING DOO A special fuckin' snowflake

[@lostindigital2546]

maybe you have.. but wrote about because of lacking of confidence.. so.. strange it was ;-)

[@kutkinderen]

That's what everyone thinks

[@Kranos9]

True hero

[@xCapetf2]

There is no good or bad music taste, people like and dislike different things.

[@phantommagnolia]

Play this at my funeral

[@anotherpersonontheweb5558]

Same

[@samlaleo]

loving this

[@teleport7573]

This song is so amazing live.

[@XOPNYE]

Bonobo's music changes lives

[@mystarmach]

Wow. Just wow.

[@StevenVertel]

stunning.

[@Mattynsv]

This song just couldnt deserve a more beautiful video! Awesome!

[@shoesaroo]

holy fuck that was equal parts depressing and great.

[@Holstad13]

This song make me remember anything.

[@AnatolyFlyers]

Bonobo is getting better and better every day!

[@coopergardner4873]

bonobo buddy I think this your masterpiece.🖤

[@MrJJAW777]

Really appreciate the such beauty and artistry isn't undermined by sad product placement and such shit that plagues so much other music. Seriously awesome - in the true, original meaning of the word.

[@hiddeninplainvw6]

amazing cinematography and imagery. Stunning.

[@ninik06]

GRANDIOSA ! i love Simon Green ! you're the man

[@kohnofficialmusic]

Great song and video! Props to everyone who worked on this!

[@fasuzia]

pure beauty!

[@mbm2112]

a true masterpiece

[@sunny_casiak]

Was blissful seeing him perform at O2 Oxford, just amazing.

[@gaboulitsa]

i feel my body moving without moving it myself....amazing...

[@bjornb.9370]

Just one painful word torments my heart whenever I listen to this... it is your name, kulta.

[@crossbgames]

ow, right in the feelings

[@corinnesimoncini1165]

Merveilleux, tellement prenant !

[@ihartmk]

Love this!

[@DJSGZ]

Pure Bliss... lovin it!!xx

[@dqfranklin3564]

my heart aches and my eyes cry