boygenius - Not Strong Enough (Jimmy Kimmel Live 2023)

[@amorphous-Cloud]

bro three-part vocal harmony that doesn't just move in parallel, WHILE playing guitar, WHILE playing live ... that's some metal shit right there

[@elizabethperego2435]

While BOUNCING :)

[@curtislindsey1736]

🤟

[@shhh3185]

The Eagles did it

[@evell4n316]

EXACTLY

[@greatescapegames]

@suz4359 Suz, please take a step back and go and ask their reason for the band name. I am confident you will change your mind. Bridgers told Vogue in a 2018 interview, “Men are taught to be entitled to space and that their ideas should be heard because they're great ideas and women are taught the opposite … so a 'boygenius' is someone who their whole life has been told that their ideas are genius.”

[@lightning2367]

I love that little guitar part that Julien plays after singing "drag racing through the canyon"

[@lokineverfolds]

Right!

[@RATMsk8er]

Felt like a sped up lil nod to the cure "Boys don't cry"

[@matthines5150]

That is some serious badassery right there.

[@kirkwarburton2277]

Yes she’s the one who seems to have the guitar chops, she really shows that in the new live song ‘Salt in the Wound’. I also feel more emotion from her and kinship to her. Her solo material could have come from my own life and soul, it’s uncanny the similar problems and demons she writes and sings about. Especially ‘Claws in my Back’. She shows more serious emotion openly here than the others. I wish her all the best.

[@vespadano1979]

I love that everything that everyone everythings.

[@RazorsEdge1810]

Can't hear enough of this band. Their music and talent is exceptional.

[@itsnicholas1526]

yeah not the best audio mix, but giving such a great performance!!

[@RazorsEdge1810]

@Forevermore_13_21 I listened to the Record again this morning. No need to skip any songs.

[@mishab4065]

@@RazorsEdge1810 my AOTY so far tbh

[@kimheld1984]

IKR, I'm actually in fear of OD'ing off their new music/videos/performances, I keep getting more addicted everyday

[@RazorsEdge1810]

@@kimheld1984 Yes, it's difficult not to overdose on their music, and them in general.

[@DJKuroh]

Do I spy an all female backing band? I love that such somber and heart-wrenching can be performed so joyously. It adds a different spin on the emotion.

[@TaraZsun]

yeah i think they all women. Though they may identify as something different.

[@DJKuroh]

@@TaraZsun Very good point! I shouldn't assume.

[@copaceticetal]

Would have been funny to see Marshall Vore there playing drums wearing a blonde wig.

[@lona7540]

@@copaceticetal wish that were true lol

[@lona7540]

They're all boys what are you talking about

[@louisaz]

boygenius may not be strong enough to be your man but they’re strong enough to take my heart

[@HL_25]

fucking facts

[@noname-2478]

amen

[@stefffijean]

they lied they’re just lowering your expectations

[@IHeartAtx]

This song has taken over my brain like a schoolgirl crush. Nice to know I can still get excited about new music at my advanced age. I never want to be one of those "all new music is crap" old people.

[@yellowgogh2189]

​@@bille77Julien is a baby

[@a-morgan-l]

Lucy's voice in this performance was High Quality like the boys all always sound good but she absolutely murdered the big finish on this one

[@lona7540]

Her voice is so effing beautiful and stable

[@taka-taktak]

She's definitely my favourite. After night shift and body to flame I became a fan.

[@charwest5892]

All three are great vocalists, but Lucy is an all time great singer. Like Aretha Franklin level. She will get her just dues eventually, rest assured.

[@williamclinton7959]

Bridgers is the genius though 😎

[@a-morgan-l]

The couple of y'all pitting three girlbosses against each other are abt to catch these hands, and I'm only partially joking. Though I do agree that Lucy's vocal skills have been, historically, criminally slept on compared to the other boys. Hoping her killer vocals on the record will change that!

[@mitchellhansen4189]

Juliens vocals on the first chorus harmonys holy shit she’s so good.

[@hockey161616]

Julien live is an unreal experience. Highly recommend it.

[@manvi5333]

@@hockey161616 seeing them in august and i can’t wait i’m so in love with her

[@CarlRencer]

Julien is perfect.

[@Gaby-bx3cv]

i love how much on the original track you can hear Lucy the most on the last verse but in this performance they decided to all sing it loudly together and i just love that for them because it’s good to change it up sometimes but every time i hear the track i always tear up when Lucy brings it all together at the end

[@mazzystarr7078]

I think I've been having REVELATIONS....

[@talia_al_gabagool]

Sameeeeee

[@detnee896]

YES

[@vilasdario]

They together are wonderful. But Julien Baker is very underrated, perhaps because she is more shy and does not have as commercially viable image as Phoebe and Lucy. She is a wonderful singer and the best musician of the trio. She makes me vibrate.

[@bradkohl99]

Julien has always been my favourite of these three, but all of them together brings zero complaints from me.

[@vilasdario]

​@@bradkohl99, totally agree.

[@ikariiprince]

Which is crazy because hasn’t julien produced the most music between the three

[@case12hdsybncjkd]

Julien's first album is so devastating

[@tyler.joshua]

my absolute favourite for years now, the way she makes music speaks to my soul on such a deep level. vibrate is such a good word for it. the fact that she's born the day before me and is also on her sobriety journey is unspeakably inspiring

[@lalahobbes]

The female power in that room.... I tell you guys, that was mind-blowingly good. Among the greatest musicians of our generation.

[@tomforward990]

😂

[@mitchmcturtle6890]

😂😂

[@user-oc7dd7oy5m]

I feel like all of the members of boygenius are tired of being reduced to their gender. It’s ok to just say that it was an incredible performance. They’re incredible musicians who just happen to be women.

[@tomforward990]

@@user-oc7dd7oy5m incredible musicians?!?🤔

[@lalahobbes]

@@user-oc7dd7oy5m it was that there were a lot of folks coding as feminine in that room. The backup folks may have been chosen to rep women power. Not a way of boxing them in as a girl group or something, why I said greatest musicians.

[@daniellerogers6045]

Their presence together is just so positive and it's nice to see the results of what a real friendship can produce - kick ass music!

[@followbackpro-eufbpe6685]

Am a 53 year old guy - never heard of these people until 2 days ago - this is amazingly - both the song and performance- a real moment in musical history

[@dougms67]

Glad it's not just me. it almost feels wrong to enjoy this band. Then Phoebe (guesting on The National's new album) said that middle aged men and teen girls unexpectedly have a lot in common.

[@clownteeth]

They're as good together as they are separate :), all three have their own solo work highly recommend

[@yadariiireyes4439]

julien's last "always an angel never a god" sends chills down my spine fr

[@FrancyCavalcante]

i always get chills when it gets to lucy's verse

[@priyaluce]

to think that when she first heard the song, she wasn't really on board as the other 2 were because she didn't know what she could contribute to it. So glad she gave it a chance!

[@paulapollock4790]

WOW at 71 I just found new music. Incredible!

[@frankbombaci4977]

“Always an Angel, Never a God” - line of the year

[@Millie4141]

They have always been great, but they found their rhythm on the record in a huge way. I love my boys.

[@meio_feio]

Lucy's voice is so effortlessly beautiful 😭

[@ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

The suits, the all- female backup band, the music, the harmonies…just so cool!

[@kieranstewart78]

Love how much the backing band are enjoying playing together, especially that cut to the bassist and drummer locked in together! What a song!

[@jfox4098]

100% !!

[@leeaaa11]

IM SO PROUD OF MY BOYS

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Do they identify as dudes or is that just a band thing. I know the middle one does for sure lol.

[@leeaaa11]

@@Puppy_Puppington uh no, it's just the band name. They ALL identify as girls and we just call them "the boys" because of their name and just the circumstances, nothing too deep.

[@cmonman3639]

@@Puppy_Puppington They all look like transes.

[@alexandraamein1559]

I almost cried when lucy started singing that bit was so so good

[@othergeorgea]

She’s so talented

[@leC0rbusier]

Love seeing them get the recognition they deserve!

[@jeffreykaplan6845]

I am 62 years old, and they are my favorite band! I have seen Zepplin, The Who, the Rolling Stones, when they were young, and the Fleetwood Mac Rumours tour, but their songwriting and musical abilities top them all.

[@sarakearns1516]

You saw Zeppelin, The Who, and the Stones when you were, what, about ten? What a childhood!

[@kimberlyn81]

🎉😊👏🏻👏🏻

[@followbackpro-eufbpe6685]

Agree - am a 53 guy and this is the best thing I have heard in a long time. Stunning performance

[@savvymegs675]

​@Sara Kearns I saw Fleetwood at 11. It happens! I saw Fleetwood, Springsteen, U2 all by 14.

[@shinybeast8946]

What are you smoking?

[@annarausa8248]

The synchronized step back was perfect. This band is everything!

[@thesilentcomposer1278]

When they both gave Julien a little smooch I felt that deep in my soul

[@DisconsolateDerelict]

I love this song so freaking much.

[@yourgirlnat4138]

Ms. Julien’s mic was ON‼️‼️‼️ HELL YES BROTHERS

[@V10L3T_]

OUR BOYS 😭❤️❤️ they sound so good

[@debraharlow1143]

Real music by real musicians! How refreshing!👏🏻

[@maevelovespotatoes9802]

3:43 the way they move away from the mic at the same time is so attractive like hello??

[@westendwatch]

like The Clash 😀

[@leepunchard4348]

I Love Phoebe. I love Julien. I love Lucy. I love the backing band. I love this performance. I love Boygenius. I love the synchronised kiss at the end. I love the fact that I can listen to any one of these 3 talented musicians and the World is that little bit more bearable. Peace!

[@FiveFootZero]

I love them so much. And Julien!!!! Ugh she has my whole heart! I love the love they have for each other

[@benhuu1967]

I'''m 56 and have heard thousands of songs and this is as great as it gets...talent everywhere.

[@thesilentcomposer1278]

I love my masculine, platonic, heterosexual boys

[@gstein20000]

I saw Julien Baker live last summer and she absolutely shreds I can’t imagine seeing all three on the stage at once.

[@penelopecrostelli3647]

An explosion of energy, grit, delicacy. This live version is unspeakably beautiful. Moving.

[@LisaPellegrino]

I know another drummer commented already, but just have to also say- that drummer absolutely crushed it. This whole performance is absolutely legendary. Boygenius is balm for the soul. The songwriting, musicianship, their eclectic sound, the list goes on... But it's their love and support for each other that really moves me beyond words. It's like they're modeling the Divine Feminine elements of friendship for us all to absorb and emulate. THANK YOU Boys 🙏

[@OboeCanAm]

Madden Klass is the drummer. And she is WONDERFUL!

[@andrescastillo5606]

I dont know why such excelent music isnt on every radio station worldwide. This is amazing.

[@SoundofaSmirk]

The three of them are absolutely captivating. Separate, they’re amazing musicians. Together, it’s absolutely mind blowing how cohesive and complimentary their voices, guitar work, and styles are. Long Live Boygenius!

[@e5cap15m]

I love my boys so much

[@machine_grrl]

you guys look so happy to be there! i'm so proud of you guys 🩶

[@BradFazner]

This is such an amazing "supergroup"! These are some of my favorite voices right now and then they made this perfect music together. Holy shit!

[@mizzlle9700]

lucy's wee smile before they double smooch julien 💕

[@santiagomuedano]

fucking shit I'm shaking and sobbing I didn't expect such quantities of *beauty and emotion* what the fuck just happened to me? I love you Julien, Phoebe and Lucy you've pulled my heart and twirled it around with this one :")

[@muratisik6956]

Same experience here, bro. I've never cried to a song before. This is the first time. And I can't stop crying. Love Boygenius dearly.

[@rebeccaalbers9222]

I've had this song on repeat since it came out!

[@viv6700]

i am broken by this song every time i hear it. Lucy's part after the bridge is soul-searing. anyways, ALWAYS AN ANGEL NEVER A GOD, ALWAYS AN ANGEL NEVER A GOD, ALWAYS AN ANGEL NEVER A GOD, ALWAYS AN ANGEL NEVER A GOD, ALWAYS AN ANGEL NEVER A GOD, ALWAYS AN ANGEL NEVER A GOD

[@ryanokpych3477]

julien baker deserves the world (along with the other boys)

[@FiveFootZero]

Yes.

[@bradkohl99]

Absolutely true.

[@Jules-z4e]

Why do people call them boys?

[@mallorykay1816]

they all absolutely slayed but Julien’s voice just sounds so fucking good here oh my god

[@kimberlyn81]

The boys are as dapper & smashing as ever. Shout out to the band!!!! Slay 🦷🦷🦷💗

[@nghtcrlwr]

I just love everything about them, I've been listening non stop to this record and their solo stuff for the past month or so, and I'm not nearly tired, these three are SO damn talented

[@bradkohl99]

Julien’s voice always gets me. Adding Phoebe and Lucy to that is just not fair to any other band right now trying to do something similar, because it just won’t ever touch this.

[@sjelineo2243]

They all killed it in this performance! That drummer was epic, and all the vocals were heartfelt. The lyrics ring true in every way... this is where we're at as women, as boys, as humans.

[@raymondvaldez8296]

Ive been jamming this for a week straight on repeat. I look forward to mowing the lawn just so I can chill on this zero turn with this on the playlist. I can't be the only one...lol

[@twillett100]

70 yo great gran here to say you chicks rock!! Outstanding music!! Thanks. 💜💜💜

[@RachelED92]

Julien hitting those harmonies!!!

[@sp1ralg1rl]

their harmonies always get me 😭👏🏼

[@perry4799]

I remember seeing Julien Baker in a tiny rec center about 6-7 years ago. Really cool to see her on this kind if stage.

[@nellievanwhite5476]

The part when Lucy starts singing over their Angel / God harmonies, is spine tingling and just gives me so much joy !!!! - The New Order / Cure type bass line is so cool too.

[@pooki903]

I'm a huge Cure fan and huge fan of melodic, propelling bass (even in my own music lol) and I definitely heard that dynamic here...glad to see someone else cite it as well.

[@russelltan8957]

i love how the audience and the backing band is vibing so hard

[@babysnowowl]

Love Lucy's part in this song. Couldn't hear it too much but still was great. So happy to see the boys here!!

[@ralphconnor2034]

This has to be the song AND performance of the year. Love it

[@dsmithad]

Boygenius bringing it. Strong album, strong songwriting. Love these gals.

[@InfernalBleeding1]

Julien with her hair tucked behind her ears 😍😍😍 love that boy

[@dsholt]

Three guitars and two basses makes this song sound HUGE.

[@user-jj7ym2ub9k]

i’m so in love with these boys, their vocals are insane

[@sonobora]

god i love them so much, their music makes me feel alive

[@38bass]

This is so fucking killer, everyone here is absolutely on point. Julien is a seriously great guitarist and then, when she sings….. 🤯 Having two bassists is literally revenge upon all the bands that eschew having a bass player altogether. 😝❤️‍🔥 Best part is Julien getting smoochies at the end. 🥰

[@ekrmpotich]

Came onto KZbin to see if this was posted yet and it was the first thing on my recommendations! A great performance! The Record is my favorite release of 2023 and I don't think anything is going to be able to top it!

[@pieceofschmitt17]

Not a chance.

[@namjnhee]

I just found out them because they were on the coachella lineup. And I can't get enough!! Their sound is something special

[@pythonprogrammer7354]

They are awesome. I hope I can catch them in concert. I saw PB last last year. Great show.

[@rosvlinds]

The record is really helping me going through shitty family and mental health problems now, I can tell already that I'll remember these performances being my emotional support

[@marcstromberg]

i love this performance so much. i love this album so much. i love these artists so much.

[@mariapazferreria9586]

LAS AMOOOO the little kiss at the end 🥲 Protect them at all costs

[@eleonoramaciel6273]

julien's harmonies >>>>

[@twighailey1967]

This is my favorite song on the album, I'm so happy it's getting the treatment it deserves

[@cinefiend4059]

Ummm I was just perusing and suddenly this caught my eye cuz their name was mentioned in a podcast I was listening to and they were raving about them and I see why now. I was so moved and overcome with emotion listening to this. Y'all are incredible. This song has that "I'm not gonna be down today cuz music is too awesome and I gotta use my time to smile and enjoy it." Thank you.

[@TWrrb]

The line "always an angel, never a god" makes me cry like All these things by The Killers

[@cggarrod]

Beautiful, joyous...all three have such immense talent, I'm happy to see them here as boygenius together.

[@enbysheriff]

That "Always and angel, never a god" tickles my brain in such a way I can't explain

[@babaupede]

They absolutely fucking killed it. Not that there was any doubt about it. GORGEOUS.

[@avakasolowsky36]

phoebe's smile in the beginning omg

[@katelyn3612]

i love them all so so much, and lucy’s part in this song literally makes me ascend

[@TedReeves]

This is so rare. The musicianship, the harmonizing. Amazing! This might be now be my go-to song for 2023.

[@ataliesimpson]

Let’s talk about those smooth as FUCK harmony transitions towards the end of the bridge while they all play guitar like badasses

[@stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef]

The Record is coming from America✈️ to my small town in 🛬 Italy..yeassss

[@LikeSomeDude]

These girls blow me away. Love their respective work. Just WOW

[@mariogonzalez7707]

On repeat. Well done, boygenious, well done!

[@punkchan]

lucy's voice gives me chills everytime ugh well done boys x

[@ArkadianDream]

Oh no. I can feel the massive love and devotion developing for these beautiful boys like the sense of impending doom during a heart attack but in positive

[@janomusic2687]

unforgettable

[@HeyMichieTries]

Your music is one of the reason why I wake up fully alive and keep trying again and again!😭💙 I hope you won't get tired making amazing music for us, boys. Love you three so dearly!!!💙💙💙💙

[@The_Soulful_Ginger]

I have loved each of them in their individual careers from the beginning, but the 3 of them together is just fukn magical. Saw them when they did the EP tour in 2018; they each played a set of their solo music and then performed the entire EP. I’ll be seeing them this summer and I cannot frigging wait, love my boys! 🦷

[@amb7440]

Jumped right over here after the Grammys and wow - so good! Beautiful music!

[@lsmft9576]

This drummer is the real deal!! Excellent!

[@CarlosRivas-cw5wu]

the real deal!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWe4loStebSHm68

[@nancythomas1830]

Rock is not dead. Thank you boygenius

[@justcallmesando]

Pure Fleetwood Mac spirit revamped in 2023. Can't´stop listening to this.

[@Ray-238]

I love these women and their incredible music

[@dustinpatton576]

Glad to see music like this, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers etc getting its due finally. Real music. Cheers.🎉

[@MMacAttack]

I’ve had this tune ON REPEAT for 2 weeks straight ! Love boygenius !