Damon Albarn - Mr Tembo (Official Video)

[@Colaris99]

Mr Albarn is a national treasure.

[@cam8842]

+Colaris oh, my friend, now you understand my life. All Damon, since I was 3.

[@ughcreature]

international**

[@pauserepeat787]

YASSS

[@ignaciomaza5564]

It would be better if he was international

[@Uber_Versace]

Lucky brits

[@stephen9844]

This song is supposed to be about a baby elephant Damon met in a zoo in Mkomazi, Tanzania after/or before it was adopted. He said the elephant was sweet. He nicknamed it Mr. Tembo. Tembo means "Elephant" in Swahili. Enjoy the song!

[@cadestrawmatt2619]

Stephen Jurado Damon was at a camp in Tanzania owned by friends. While he was there, an orphaned baby elephant wandered in. He wrote this song for him. The injili part means gospel, because many of the people who lived there were very catholic and watched a lot of gospel television.

[@aleahdodson1889]

Stephen Jurado aww

[@TrickyNano]

Knowing that makes this song so much better than it already was

[@vtgchanelswan]

This is so adorable

[@woolgathered]

This is on my running playlist, because I look like a baby elephant when I run. Jk, it’s a great song. ❤️

[@geneeshays]

Damon Albarn is suspiciously good at keeping songs in people's heads. He will go down in history.

[@milkiski]

Gene McBeats yeah and it hurts

[@djg3996]

Shitty annoying song usually get stuck in my head

[@jasiumater]

Yeah idk, it's been 9 years and this is the first song of his that I've encountered

[@AlienKidAnimations]

​@@jasiumaternot listened to any gorillaz? Blur?

[@fantasticmrgon]

The shame is that Everyday Robots in general and Mr Tembo particularly aren't going to get the fame they deserve.

[@Boshunz]

I'm glad I heard it. Who cares. Just dj the song yourself. Real music lovers will hear in due time.

[@sn4pdr4g0ns]

I had been so used to hearing the popular, in-your-face music that I almost didn't give this album a second listen when I bought it. I'm glad I did (and then again...and again...and again =D). I really don't think fame is either necessary or the point. It will reach who it reaches.

[@alexandruunguru4019]

Lea Stretch u r sooo on the point! :)

[@nicarz7318]

Glad to know i'm not the only one who thinks that.

[@superjodokus]

Its okay! just enjoy it :)

[@Linmints]

DAMON YOU'RE THE REASON WHY I EXIST

[@ollie2036]

dad

[@ughcreature]

fr

[@dsconfiodelavida]

So deep

[@onu7026]

It's your dad?

[@infinitedonuts9929]

Damon is a God

[@schleepy6362]

I think I've found the purest song on earth o.o

[@axelyeffal5098]

Lyrics Injili, Injili Can I sing with you 'Bout Mr. Tembo and what he's got to do But first I'm going back To the Colworth road To find the mission And help him with his luck Mr. Tembo is on his way up the hill With only this song to tell you how he feels But to get there he will need a helping hand It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned Injili, Injili We will sing with you Just like the T.V In Mr. Tembo's room Off the emphatic night He checked in on his own At Mkombozi Inn and Made it his home Mr. Tembo is on his way up the hill With only this song to tell you how he feels But to get there he will need a helping hand It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned Injili, Injili We will sing to you 'Bout Mr. Tembo And what he's going through Gets up early While you are still in bed Mr. Tembo, green blanket by his head Mr. Tembo is on his way up the hill With only this song to tell you how he feels But to get there he will need a helping hand It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned Hey, you keep those lions off the front of the boat! Good god, man! Have you some cotton in your ears?! I'm trying to run this expedition in a decent manner! The 264 is gulf, bungalow, styles, canals, cows, haybells Telegraph wires, pylon power Farmhouse over chimneys still used Stone, satellites, football, pictures, favorite flags, and lots of dogs Neon cross on top of a block of slates on a church, not as usual Mr. Tembo is on his way up the hill With only this song to tell you how he feels But to get there he will need a helping hand It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned It's where he is now but it wasn't what he planned

[@guilhermevalbao3175]

Thx

[@biponacci]

The lyrics on genius.com are much more accurate

[@zay-ju8fb]

The "?" is Colworth Road, it even says it in the video!

[@davidsolis9116]

Rest In Peace Mr. Tembo, you'll always be in our hearts❤️ 🐘

[@adamfernandez3846]

the elephant died?!

[@robo4943]

If only Mr. Tembo was still alive. Rest in peace, and may you forever be happy.

[@reeceispiecies]

Rest in peace Mr Tembo, at least we will have this song and his sweet nature to remember the little guy.

[@PartyTimePPLZ]

this song makes me so happy

[@bowgart5567]

thats what supposed to happen, who tf will get sad hearing this song?

[@saltman9587]

@@bowgart5567 Mr. Tembo just died so I'm sad now

[@bowgart5567]

@@saltman9587 oh shit me too

[@ughcreature]

This is one of my favorite songs, I listen to it whenever I'm sad and I cheer right up. It's just such a bright song.

[@lagumlemoni331]

Does the suffering and hardship of mr. Tembo also bring you joy?

[@MrGery59]

Same things, sad, happy, or whatever I listen it, and helps a lot

[@guillermodinanno8432]

it is!! and I can't explain how amaizing it feels to play it in guitar while being high 🤣

[@carolyngracemarie]

1:01 this shot of Damon I love so much. His smile looks so happy

[@x3newMoon]

and his eyes. Dreamy!

[@Phiorsa]

Damon is the reason I haven't given up in music

[@Noahwalter-e7b]

Same

[@LauraMcMeekin87]

This is one of my fav songs from the album, the video is great and Mr Tembo is so cute. I love seeing Damon looking so happy these days cause he looked so sad for a while glad to see him back I just love that man he's amazing.

[@filippaeilhart8386]

can't watch it without crying RIP mr Tembo, all elephants go to heaven 💔

[@fien111]

Pop Music: Trite love song Pop Rap: Trite bragging Pop Indie: Trite vulnerability Damon: This little elephant's a sweetheart, look at him go!

[@yukononun]

Listening to this song always cheers me up, but watching the music video put a great big smile on my face!

[@LauraMcMeekin87]

It cheers me up too you can't help but smile listening to it, and I love seeing Damon looking so happy its been a long time since I've seen him look that happy cause he looked so sad for a while his eyes just say it all :)

[@yukononun]

Laura-Rose McMeekin Haha, yeah, I agree. He sounded so happy singing it, then being able to watch the video and _see_ him looking happy as well...definitely makes my day a lot cheerier.

[@luke4djojo]

nice avatar anyway how do you make italic text on youtube? [i]test[/i]

[@yukononun]

notputtinmy nameonit Thanks! I seem to have trouble making it work when posting a comment, but when replying, putting _ before and after a word (like __this__) always works.

[@luke4djojo]

_this_

[@Darbydootx]

rest in peace mr tembo :,( ❤️

[@aithlea]

Damon is UNIVERSAL TREASURE. 🌟

[@lanatesan1356]

Damon and Jamie look like cool dads and i love it sm.

[@gabiking368]

squinting renaissance photo omg how did I miss Jamie? where is he?

[@Legendoniego]

And as always, Damon creates a song with a unique feeling. The clean sound meets his sound in a way only Damon could ever have dreamt of, keep up the good work!

[@IndieSolari]

No te imaginas cuanto te quiero Damon !!

[@charlieinthefog]

Best song of the album. You can take a breathe of fresh air with these sounds. Great work here Damon, can't wait to see him live this Summer, it's like a Dream.

[@helloluolan]

I‘m waiting for Blur too~

[@ResentItPlays]

Aw, The Selfish Giant is sooooo beautiful though

[@sn4pdr4g0ns]

At first it was my least favourite...but it's grown on me :) I love Lonely Press Play.

[@calcifieddirt4120]

I don't hate it. I just think it's strange seeing something NOT soul-crushingly depressing from him.

[@ghostlupo]

new Gorillaz album coming out this April

[@adammonaghan9592]

Cool People 1. Damon Albarn 2. 2-d

[@anuel3780]

Wrong you mean 1. Damon 2. D

[@idrinkvapejuice]

Adam Monaghan 2d before damon 😋

[@firkinflamer]

@@idrinkvapejuice Ey, nah. In *Busted And Blue,* 2D tries to explain that he doesn't exist, he's just an image. He is the visualization of Damon Albarn's mind.

[@noodle564]

Adam Monaghan Ill tell him! ☺

[@Uber_Versace]

RIP Jamie

[@inouk_hay]

one of the most talented artists

[@sincomentarios2108]

Una canción muy alegre y relajante Descansa en Paz Mr.Tembo 😢

[@ricardourielbandinramos6551]

from minute 0:00 you can appreciate the beauty of damon.

[@SamuelSounds10]

Damon Albarn. I do not know what i would do without your music. Thank you. You influence me to write.

[@clocktopus2643]

I can always count on this song to cheer me up whenever I'm feeling down :)

[@Luigiiii]

cool people: 1. damon albarn not cool people 2. people that are not damon albarn

[@LauraMcMeekin87]

Ahahahaha so true :)

[@rcm7034]

Hey my mum and their choir are who you are talking about. Why do you you have to be so rude.

[@andybby26]

Damon is cool, but the other people are cool too !

[@Fallenbrave]

How would it work for 2-D? its Damon, but its not?

[@megaharben]

+Luigi Ouch. I kinda resent that.

[@batzeth]

♥ Damon is the sweetest soul, and Mr Tembo

[@chchchxrry]

So cute! Rest in peace Mr. Tembo :'((

[@thatguypproductionsofficia7399]

I always cry at Damon albarn’s music because it makes me thing of ........ Stuff okay STUFF

[@djg3996]

I always cry listening to his music because it sucks.

[@Starcastic-tn1ef]

@@djg3996 you are disrespecting the leadsinger of GORILLAZ

[@jessica5497]

@@djg3996 what? The memories or your taste in music?

[@mothra_mothra]

RIP Mr Tembo😢

[@AgustinaLopsta]

Best video EVER. I love you guys, please come to Argentina PLEASE

[@arlobo1]

van a venir a argentina en octubre :D yo ya compre las entradas la semana pasada

[@AgustinaLopsta]

re tarde llego (?) pero si, los fui a ver. El mejor recital del año

[@arlobo1]

Agustina CM para mi tambien,segun el hijo de mi profesora (que fue a muchos conciertos),le parece malo que halla sido el primer concierto al que fui,porque segun el,fue el mejor concierto y si voy a otro me van a parecer aburridos :)

[@AgustinaLopsta]

Jajajajajaj, fuiste una fecha o dos? Yo soy muy fanática de Damon, fui a otros recitales antes que me parecieron muy buenos pero damon supera todas mis expectativas

[@arlobo1]

Agustina CM yo solo fui al del 7 de octubre,despues me entere que habia mejores acientos para el 6 de octubre y me quize matar,pero igual tuve un buen lugar (fila 23,del medio) :3

[@ashleydhanani1708]

i’m in love with damon

[@和平-i5d]

You're amazing Damon

[@Itsembish.]

Damons music never fails to put a smile on my face

[@maghfiraina8080]

This is such an adorable and pure song about an elephant omg

[@jujulion4970]

Rest in peace u little...❤️🐘 We know u are in a better place now😞 Damon is going to miss u.

[@teresatrejo8737]

Adiós Mr. Tembo, te extrañaremos pero nos quedan tus bonitos recuerdos!!

[@marnatural7748]

Que fue lo que paso??? Si todavia era "joven" y me supongo que los elefantes viven bastantes años.....😐😖🐘🐘

[@toddmcdonald5365]

Nearly 7-years later and this still give me the warm fuzzys. Thank you, Mr. Albarn for this song.

[@Billie___]

Nice song. Nice singer. Nice album.

[@francescafenn403]

We have written a family guidebook to London with Baby Tembo, the little bronze elephant by the London School of Economics, as the guide. This might just become our anthem! What a lovely song. Thank you.

[@milliegreen6957]

I love Damon so much

[@Lisajayneb]

At last a video featuring the band :) love it

[@carolikescats]

When this song came out, and I heard it on the radio, in the "Injili, Injili" part, not only me, but apparently everyone that heard the song here thought it said "In Chile, In Chile" (I'm from Chile xD). So most of us liked to sing the song like that. When Damon came, he was interviewed in Rock & Pop radio before the show, and the interviewer told him about everyone thinking the song said "In Chile". Damon thought it was funny and then in the concert he sang the song like that ❤️

[@rodrigovelasquez744]

❤

[@Pilaf911]

Thank you Mr Albarn. Remember the times I needed melancholia and listened to "13" all of the day.. Now I need this kind of songs !

[@ewanmcdonald7210]

Damon Albarn is the savior of music!

[@TheIpnotyk]

THIS SONG IS TOO FUCKING HAPPY! FOR FUCK SAKE!

[@nightshadeproductions7576]

thats a good thig because im depreased

[@johnblimbo]

Are you sad because you can't spell depressed?

[@matthewshedden6456]

It's so at odds with the rest of the album haha

[@kalebsmith4440]

Not sure why people are hating on this. Such a feel good song.

[@dn2161]

I never want this song to end. Damon is a Musical God!!!

[@ferabra8939]

Damon Albarn always had the knack of the great songwriters from Tin Pan Alley, Lennon/McCartney onwards to come up with simple,catchy tunes that you start whistling upong hearing. A rare gift indeed. Fantastic song!

[@next281]

Damon... I love you. I even love your hobo gold tooth...🦷

[@Denjeanification]

Everything this guy does, is pure genius!!!

[@Brereton111]

Damon you are amazing!

[@yurikocastillo3817]

Damon is a GENIUS

[@yourcarislaughingatme3234]

His voice is so pleasant

[@TheGreenGirlNextDoor]

I met Mr. Tembo when he was less than a year old. It was love at first sight and this video just makes me so happy!

[@Janish2016]

Q lindo despertar y ver este video! Me encantó! Damon sos grosso!! Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@ELPERROYOGUI]

Aguante argentina :P

[@cam8842]

god, this song's so awesome and happy.

[@ori5_]

Ten years since I got to know your songs 🩷🩷🩷 Thank you so much Damon Albarn, this album is amazing... I can't believe ten years passed 🩷

[@cinnamonbunny1345]

My mum loves Damon's songs and with me loving them too....EVERYONES HAPPY

[@annalavender01]

Damon is so precious :3

[@mitchellsnyers7534]

If you listen closely you can constantly hear someone saying "okay" very subtle. Nice sampling there

[@anthonysimp5105]

R.I.P. Mr Tembo

[@TheLoudoggydogg]

The guy can do no wrong in my eyes. He really is a musical genius

[@jorgecanales6368]

Y así mismo sonará cuando damon cante en. Chile unos días más... In chile in chile

[@m100portege7]

Injili Injili Chilensis ignorante,

[@maurenmc2050]

Rip Mr tembo

[@takaraihongkilove]

Que increíble talento tiene damon :)

[@rockakaysa]

Goodbye Mr. Tembo. You'll be missed.

[@paulinasierra8481]

IN HIS MEMORY AND I HOPE YOU ARE WELL IN HEAVEN I PUT MY RABBIT MR TEMBO AS MEMORY AND HE LOVES THE NAME WHEN I SAY MR TAMBO EM AGREEMENT TO THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG ;D

[@hamie5466]

Not his finest hour but a nice little ditty, composed while sitting at a camp fire in Africa. Good work son. Hamie from Colchester....Stanway actually!!

[@yoyoz.3892]

RIP our cute Mr Tembo

[@camilaquintilla2438]

I always knew it was about an elephant! In my opinion Damon is one of the most complete musicians, i love all his proyects.. My Gos he's so talented! Argentina loves you ♥

[@kevinschultz9104]

This American got into Blur much later than most, but I love them, I love you, keep making amazing music.

[@Strummie]

May Damon Albarn make music for decades to come.

[@mordecalice]

oh my god i dont think anything is supposed to be this pure

[@StareOne]

I listen to this songs every morning to wake up. Good luck Mr Tembo, sorry about yoir parents

[@el-dl4um]

Damon is a gift to this world

[@saikatjnpr]

bloody hell of a great musician

[@melizameow285]

Hermoso video, maravillosa canción, grande Damon Albarn

[@melizameow285]

Excelente :3

[@bassd00d55]

2:47 im addicted to this part

[@JosefaMirandaZ]

I love it is so tender... yeah i remember TENDER OF BLUR! with this song, thanks for sharing =)

[@TracyJAlbarn]

*CUTENESS FLIPPIN OVERLOAD!!* Loved every bit of this Video !! Still one of my top favorites in the album !

[@MaxBolinger]

this is easily my favorite song on this album

[@bumscab2651]

i love how he based it off a baby elephant

[@Clownpunx.]

This song sounds so happy

[@dust9695]

One of the most pretty's song, full of hope when everythings is dry as dust (sorry for my poor english,...) thanks for the breathe, reallly !

[@TOMOHIROAOKI0511]

軽快でゾウさんが可愛らしい一曲。なによりデーモンの表情が良いです。切なげに歌う表情も好きですが、やっぱり明るい笑顔がデーモンには似合います。

[@raulache5058]

WHO CARE ALL THIS PEOPLE , ALL I NEED SEE DAMON ALBARN

[@elcorde1404]

RIP in Peace Mr Tembo

[@niccolodainelli6686]

very nice song, almost addictive. Can't stop listening again and again

[@anarkittyuwu3738]

This song will end all war Trust me

[@That420Gamer]

May MR.TEMBO live forever *WAYY UP THAT HILL* !

[@lowkeyespree]

This video is exactly how I wished it would be filmed, awesome job. Please do history of a cheating heart next, and PLEASE come do a show in Houston!

[@AgustinaLopsta]

this is probably my favorite video ever

[@chaosinorderrr]

I love how he made a song about an elephant haha. Fun stuff!

[@jhughes399]

Best song of 2014.

[@renatoalmodin1281]

Great singer and artist. Just got to know about his existance with the BRIT awards. Fom Brazil.