Bright Eyes - Persona Non Grata (Lyric Video)

"Persona Non Grata” by Bright Eyes out now on Dead Oceans.
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Directed and animated by Emily Scaife
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“Persona Non Grata” features Conor Oberst (vocal, piano), Mike Mogis (bajo sexto), Nathaniel Walcott (Hammond organ, electric piano), Macey Taylor (bass), Jon Theodore (drums, percussion), Joe Todero (bagpipes), Malcolm Wilbur (bagpipes), Joe Fuchs (bagpipes), and Susan Sanchez (vocals). It is produced by Bright Eyes, engineered by Mike Mogis with assistance from Adam Roberts. Mixing by Mike Mogis. Mastering by Bob Ludwig.
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[@ghost_in_the_robot]

Conor Oberst is the best songwriter of this century. ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!!

[@dinobelli6360]

I agree. Bold statement, but his material is that fucking good.

[@bryenburns3446]

This is absolutely true. Read his lyrics out loud as you would literature or poetry. Now try this with every popular "artist" on the radio and compare the two. It's actually quite funny.. and somehow frightening at the same time. Ones taste in music is an extension of your intellect. He simply is the best.

[@dinobelli6360]

@@bryenburns3446 he certainly is. What’s even more amazing is his ability to tie these lyrics to beautiful melodies and chord progressions. He’s so much more than just a great lyricist. He is a masterful songwriter. Hands down my favorite of all time.

[@saritajoshi1737]

In your dreams

[@joshevans4015]

@@dinobelli6360 agreed. I think poison oak is the best song ever written.

[@oveatutk]

Feeling nostalgic and searched "Bright Eyes." Found new music and couldn't be happier!

[@drs2532]

I wish I could bottle that feeling...

[@oveatutk]

@@drs2532 unfortunately I sometimes chase that feeling with a bottle.

[@HAM6BONE9]

when you need something for when you're cooped up in your room, and isolated from everyone, whether against your will or not, Bright Eyes will always be there for you. Thank you, Conor.

[@HAM6BONE9]

Elizabeth Wallace we love you. Please recover.

[@HAM6BONE9]

Elizabeth Wallace much love to you and all.

[@AlejandroPereda21]

Am I the only one who feels a "LIFTED" vibe? I mean, the arrengements and everything just seems like out of that pre-IWAIM/DAIADU era. Excellent song.

[@williampaschall]

that's the album I thought of immediately when I heard this. Which is awesome.

[@williampaschall]

@V-Rex I'm Wide Awake It's Morning, and Digital Ash in A Digital Urn were two albums released at the same time (i think?) in the mid 00's that kinda blew Bright Eyes up. "Lifted, Or the story is in the soil keep your ear to the ground" was bright eyes before bright eyes became Bright Eyes in a commercial sense... i guess. This song harkens back to it, to my ear at least.

[@alexperkins8433]

@V-Rex wide awake/dig ash

[@alexperkins8433]

try Mariana Trench - that song ROCKsssss too

[@alexanderlangolf]

It's this unique emotional feeling I cannot express in words that makes this go so close to my heart.

[@juliawright6772]

I'm crying. I can't believe you're back.

[@loveinthelandfill1124]

Yes, he is back.

[@alexperkins8433]

y - try Mariana Trench....

[@chrisfent414]

Some of us have no one at all. For some of us it lasts decades.

[@erichmoore5843]

Thank you guys for coming back! You never disappoint!

[@AstOnokGaming]

Any excuse to watch this again ill take

[@dr.fairfaxthunderchildiii1519]

God, Im old. Seems like just yesterday I was running around The East Village and "Lifted..." had just come out.

[@stoogs]

Songs no joke

[@Rxslc]

Look at all those souls passing through the firewall

[@plaguedphysician3466]

your comment made me so happy that my mood drastically improved. thank you

[@ginavazquez5505]

Sssammmeee!!! Lol

[@alexperkins8433]

@@ginavazquez5505 sameeee lol

[@MainAcc0]

Had to do a double take when i saw Bright Eyes in my new releases section on spotify.

[@MainAcc0]

@Joshua Hammond did you really think that was funny enough to warrant liking your own comment

[@MainAcc0]

@Joshua Hammond okay that's fair

[@Vnzo]

Amazing

[@jesusperleo]

the best!

[@StevenEatsAlone]

Honored to have grown up with your music. Timeless

[@StevenEatsAlone]

*You’re

[@andyd6338]

@@StevenEatsAlone Your first your was correct :)

[@StevenEatsAlone]

Andy D Smith lol I know. I was mocking Joshua for trying to correct the beginning of what I said

[@StevenEatsAlone]

Joshua Hammond okay :)

[@echopryme]

I TRIED, as an old punk rock dude, to stay away from this 'hipster bullshit' as long as I could.... And then I heard THIS!!! ITS UNDENIABLY GREAT! 😎💯

[@xcrimebirdx]

thank you bright eyes

[@Z3nHolEminD]

Such a beaUtiful piece of displaced air, the bagpiPes sure push their weight.

[@drs2532]

I'm lifted ;D

[@Kieap247]

Am I dreaming!!! I've been waiting for so long! I am so filled with nostalgia from your voice! Drifting in the ocean!!!

[@yonkipop]

Masterpiece

[@LeahInAnotherLife]

Goodness gracious Conor, your timing is always impeccable. Much love to all dragging themselves through these days.. and nights 💚🌍💚🌏💚🌎

[@plaguedphysician3466]

i can hardly believe this is real?? another subliminal message delivered through subliminal music by the same people i'd lost hope would collaborate again. we are here and it's now my dudes

[@plaguedphysician3466]

@Joshua Hammond oof do you want attention or is this the padriac syndrome

[@ChainfirePhantom]

So blessed to have grown up on this music, now hearing it a decade later it still rocks my soul. ❤️

[@alexpanag8490]

I have been listening to this song So much. Very happy you are back with new awesome music

[@alexavila7995]

Good song, plus they sent their solidarity via their website! I'm enjoying it now, & plan on sending them my independence as soon as I'm done!

[@cecezoinks]

Oh siiiii

[@TATAstrikesagain]

Aww I made a lyric video for this a couple days ago!!

[@TATAstrikesagain]

@Joshua Hammond Just spreading the love Bra!

[@rajmalla5310]

ha ha am 1st cimmend and many more to come

[@wizzank]

My grandparents last name is Dial so I had to press this ( it’s said “left of the Dial”play list )

[@sarapedrazzi3437]

I'm so excited that you've putted an italian phrase in the text 😍 (i'm italian)

[@stewarttaggart7764]

Still got fingers crossed for seeing you in Glasgow in September, stay safe

[@brettb154]

I love you so much Conor, Mike and Nate. You guys make the most amazing music. Love your longest fan.

[@dzzydstruction2]

Lies. That would be me. 😅🤗

[@LeonardoUlhoa]

Getting dressed for a date Put on blue aftershave Wore a kilt like a Celt Hid the way that I felt Combat boots, fallen leaves West village halloween To a Bollywood song Taking shots 'til we're gone Unwelcome in the autumn Persona non grata I'm the last of the best I'm your thoughts in the swamp There's a playground of children In the shadows of buildings There's a line out the church Where your homelessness works Where the stain glass of crimson Meets Ezekiel's visions Saw a valley of bones Where no man shall be saved And now you, you come to me, asking that And now you, you come to me, and you're asking that Oh how can we reconcile? Left your innocence there In Tiananmen Square You were filled with despair Underfed and depressed Vacant lot where a prison stood God knows you never would Lie to yourself But you do every time Made a life of deception And passive aggression Going to scream when i sing Going to die in the ring Turn me on You're a knockout Climb up on to my cloud D your worst to me now Before I change my mind And now you, you want to be true, to me once again And you want me to be true, to you once again Oh yeah you, you want to be true, to me once again And you want me to be true, to you once again

[@WeekndWarriorrr]

Feeling nostalgic might listen to some Bright Eyes, idk.

[@adamora_obscura]

I'm so glad I discovered this band on Spotify - hands down one of the best songs of the year.

[@kconroy26]

If you just discovered them, listen to more albums!

[@HAM6BONE9]

this is their first release in almost a decade, and he has solo stuff which is just as great. Check out Digital Ash Digital Urn. That's my favorite album.

[@StevenEatsAlone]

I’d give anything to rediscover bright eyes and conor

[@ismaelmunguia9813]

listen to everything bright eyes! then conor obesrt and the mystic valley band! and his solo stuff. it gets amazing!!

[@timm.7740]

Ezekiel's visions of Israel will come

[@Toxic_Femininity]

Conor = Poetry in motion 🥲

[@sodiumlights]

those fucking beautiful lyrics!

[@stevendufour]

Wonderful song!

[@davidbell9478]

Some how connor oberst and I are growing closer together while moving farther apart...

[@triplesevensix291]

Just what I needed on lockdown. Nice one man from Liverpool U.K. Gorgeous. Stay safe C.

[@matchmike1313]

Thank you Conor! We need this. Your music got me through my younger years.

[@dr.jimeagleii4108]

Boy this sure brings up some old feelings id bottled away a long time ago. Glad they got the band back together...us old fans are still eating the bullshit outta the palm of your hand mr. Oberst.

[@godfreemorals]

Oh.. "like a celt"... not what I thought he said...

[@JasonSmithSlayboneGardener]

RADD!

[@diegoperezsanchez5370]

AMAZIIIIING, BEST SONG EVER. Greetings from Spain

[@meglira8619]

Thanks for the company.

[@tomraider4476]

Well did they reconcile?! Were they true to each other again?!

[@joshrthc]

If I had a dollar for everytime someone said I needed this song right now lol

[@nimnim25]

Never been more related to a song before!

[@newwi6456]

Missed this voice...

[@newwi6456]

@Joshua Hammond I did :)

[@newwi6456]

@Joshua Hammond I actually did. It's different hearing a new song, I can't really describe it, it's like I listened to memories for years and now he came back...

[@tonarojo9081]

Thank you Bright Eyes ❤️

[@westinhess6864]

So overjoyed that you guys are making music again. Your music has shaped me so much. Also, i hope that this doesn't mean the end of Better Oblivion Community :)

[@whocares8735]

Adrenochrome?

[@knic__8799]

thought this was gonna be a bagpipes joke tbh

[@knic__8799]

@Joshua Hammond i is a curse word now and i don't say curses

[@MsCarlos5678]

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