Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me ft. Kendrick Lamar

[@fofanahyrakotonarivo4971]

9 years later, still there. One of the best features Kendrick did, got me feeling all his lyrics deep inside of my heart. He is really inspiring

[@MsKali05]

Classic

[@vvcs3334]

Big facts this song the video fire 🔥

[@TdT2211]

The director of the video...they felt that beat for sure. ​@@vvcs3334

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

I just rediscovered this, and this is the song that introduced me to Kendrick so mamy years ago

[@josiethompson5739]

I would argue it's possibly _the_ best Kendrick feature

[@Hm-oo5pq]

The most underrated song ever

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Fr fr

[@shitstaun7280]

Every man and woman on the planet could listen to it and it’d still be underrated

[@sirromando4527]

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate how good a director Hiro Murai is

[@waffalanitewaffalanati7962]

Yup he done this is America and Atlanta aswell

[@declanodoherty6466]

Brilliance, art and soul.

[@maniacguitar]

Totally... makes me teary-eyed every single time...

[@bodhimind108]

Lately,everytime i see something brilliant,his name is attatched.

[@McGenge]

Damn, I couldn't count how many times happened to me that I loved a music video and it turned out to be a Hiro Murai production :D

[@athunderfan]

Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Kendrick Lamar, AND Hiro Murai. Did I die and wake up in creativity heaven?

[@michaelpapazis]

Welcome my friend

[@shinobi_homie]

yes...yes you did, welcome

[@athunderfan]

Hello brothers, thank you for welcoming me into this glorious place

[@rkon7629]

imagine they had donald glover in there too 💀

[@gabrielgian6207]

And this lost the Grammy to that ahh Diplo song

[@ETHAN-qc3oe]

Its as if the kids are confused at the church's sorrow. Although they are the ones deceased, they are the ones most at peace. The church is distressed, yet the children are dancing. Its one of those things where its like "don't be sad because its over, be happy that it happened." Their lives cut short, yet they continue to live in spirit.

[@StevieDrama]

ETHAN I felt this comment

[@reginaldrenoir]

"Be happy that it happened", YO!!!

[@mariooldani9371]

God bless

[@robertsimmons8451]

The kids wanna go to, runnin' behind the hearse.

[@macaroll]

nicely put!

[@mayapostell5239]

I found this video a few weeks after my younger brother was killed in November of 2016. I watched it over and over again and I couldn't stop crying. Its so surreal and heartbreaking and beautiful- I don't have the words to describe how much this song means to me. It reminds me of the church my brother and I grew up in. It reminds me of staying up past bedtime and hearing Flylo's music on adultswim, It reminds me of the park we used to play at as kids. Marcus, there isn't a single moment that goes by that I don't miss you. I think about you every day and I feel so empty knowing you were taken away from us. I'm so grateful that I grew up with you as my brother. Ill say it forever- I love you and I miss you and I cant wait to see you again.

[@morgancrump350]

I’m praying for you. Sending love and light

[@nayahri]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@maxharper9282]

Sending you so much love

[@傅夢夢]

👌

[@renegonzalez6306]

may he rest in peace , sending you love

[@LochNessHamster]

This song and video really captures the surreal feeling of being at a funeral. If you've ever been to a funeral, you know exactly what I'm talking about. You're never quite prepared for it. Seeing all these people that you normally see in good spirits at a family gathering, but they're all so sad and heartbroken. Seeing the person you used to know, now just an inanimate object. The beauty and softness of the flowers and the plush inside casket for someone who can never know them. The off smell that funeral halls have. It's a sickening sensation. It gets your heart racing, but makes your stomach and your body seize, petrified. The adrenaline and the slow, somber melancholy. This song just nails it for me. No other depiction of a funeral I've seen really gets that feeling across.

[@Maloolz]

Absolutely perfect description of the feeling.

[@joeantolak4629]

Thank you

[@sunkidsunkidsunkid]

you described it perfectly. i have shivers

[@percinhaler30]

NICKREAPER316 Nick described the feeling that everyone experienced but never knew how to describe. Thank you

[@davevanlaren2501]

I don't know exactly what you're talking about because I am different than you and had a different experience..... you assume too much

[@KingMiiidas]

2:02 I swear Thundercat HAS to be breaking SOME kind of physics law to play a bass like that

[@jeremiahcedricjoseph]

Literally my exact thought!!! Like, come ON!!!

[@toxpov3612]

some robert johnson type shit

[@juli.strange9988]

I knew that could only be thundercat

[@FutureDeadBastard]

That plane at the end is also breaking a physics law since its just static in the air.

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Lol

[@gabrielhuff6969]

There’s such a high density of talent in this, it’s incredible.

[@stevegables3303]

Those kids can fucking MOVE

[@StoriBrooks]

High art indeed

[@elkmeatenjoyer3409]

Thundercat's bass solo.

[@onethousandmilliondollar]

Flying Lotus production, Thundercat on bass, Kendrick rapping, and those kids dancing their asses off

[@jasperpuccinelli5856]

@@onethousandmilliondollar and choreographer and director, this shit made me cry

[@augustohff]

The sequence right before they get in the car is just pure gold.

[@Q1999Tr3]

Yea I smile every time I think see it

[@Trickiie]

It makes me cry.

[@PsyloRide]

The dance is creepy tho

[@enigma9590]

I dance with them all the time

[@nither5331]

@@PsyloRide How?!

[@prolifikasf3390]

Flying Lotus explored the theme of death from every angle in his album (hence the album title, "You're Dead"). In this track, he expresses the celebration of life. The emphasis on that celebration is found during a period of grief. The symbolic display in this video merely captures the freedom of the conscious spirit as it leaves the body. While we lose many loved ones, we can't forget that with life comes suffering. The longer you live, the more pain you endure. In a sense, Flying Lotus used children to portray a life short-lived, and therefore providing an escape from a life on earth filled with burden and pain; A bit of optimism in mortality. (but thats just my take lol)

[@mfscarce6740]

Blew my mind with the short life part. You're right though, some of our best years in whatever situation we live in is our childhood..

[@Onitramm]

really great analysis. I thought similarly about how the video/song conveys death as a relief from suffering in a way. I also thought especially toward the end that even though the children passed away, their spirits maintained the same innocence and playfulness that children know.

[@prolifikasf3390]

+Onitram I absolutely agree!

[@tiye7775]

i like that interpretation but what about the children who die only to live again...the children who see the light but dont go pass it. death cant catch them forever ...because they both drive the dead to resurrection ,bringing renewal, and a new future...hence the other children running behind them.

[@tiye7775]

let me explain...anyone can die an emotional death, physical death, financial death, mental death or a spiritual death but some people are reborn and reborn as in, killing off the old ways about them or the environment around them, they bring about a new way of living and become leaders to guide others to become better thereby making everything better for everyone. death cant keep holding us back forever...death will never ever catch mmmmeeeeeeeee..nnnooooooo! noooooo!nnnnoooooooo!

[@xalener]

I showed this to my dad when it was new. He said to me, tearing up, something like "If I see anyone saying music's bad now I'm telling em shut the fuck up" I miss him so so much.

[@irainrocks]

sorry. i hope its all good now. he was a good man.

[@Jim-j9z]

I remember telling my dad that my balls itched and he said to me, tearing up, something like “shut the fuck up before I disown your dumbass. I miss his ass.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

How special. I wish I could bond w/my folks over music.

[@tumultoustortellini]

Goated dad.

[@lapene4651]

Rip

[@lexgray3810]

I listened to this song in eight grade. My music taste hasn’t been the same ever since. Thank you Kendrick and Lotus

[@bobofet3518]

Don't forget Thundercat

[@lexgray3810]

@@bobofet3518 you’re right how could i forget him 😮

[@psychotropictraveler514]

Damn bro you were a based 8th grader.

[@all-caps3927]

exactly the same thing with me, listened to it in 8th grade, and its been the 2nd greatest thing to ever grace my ears besides the recitations of the Qur'an

[@nmars3548]

i remember being clowned because of my music taste in 8th grade. but ever since i discovered kendrick and them, everything changed for me music wise.

[@angel-spitt]

Chills and tears everytime man. Especially the little boy's face at the end, like they're free and at peace to be children forever.

[@flyyceethemilitant2946]

*Please don't cry for me.It's too late. Why didn't you be nice to me* 💔

[@VaniaAursby]

So we not gone talk about how talented these child dancers are ??

[@RekRam00n]

For real tho!!!

[@RekRam00n]

Especially 3:20

[@Culex51]

Man, WTF YES!!! Seriously....

[@shaunp253]

Big Will Simmons & Angel Gibbs. Two of the most talented dancers on the planet.

[@ronin5111]

The kid went on to dance with childish gambino in this is america...

[@derellshackleford7649]

The ending of the video had me tearing up. This art right here.

[@Ceivaofficial]

crazy this only has 15m views, one of the best songs ever created in our time.

[@capitatv]

This was how I found out about Kendrick… fan ever since, he doesn’t miss

[@GodisLovebloodKristi737]

It must be on infinite loop in Heaven 💞 ✝️🕊️❤️‍🔥🌹

[@massivematt3113]

Incredible. Not only is this one of Kendricks most underrated verses, but it’s overall a beautiful song/message!

[@Crystal-dm3tn]

Still one of the best music videos ever made. Perfection on all levels by everyone involved.

[@deftiowabaloon6405]

Kendrick been needing to do a whole album with this man😂

[@mysticgopro8728]

Died before they lived. The two children driving off into the sunset I believe is their souls departure into the afterlife. So powerful and full of emotion. Having sat through the video countless times, I can't help but tear up. The childrens expression at the end of the video appears to be them both finding peace. I have to say this video is by far the greatest music video I have EVER seen.

[@sophyx9]

For me it's the combination of the pictures and the music that just makes me cry after they leave the church

[@JugOnBlast]

Yeah I'm a mess at this video

[@ethanhill9460]

Naw...they lived. That's displayed in the play; however, mobility and a future is implied by driving away from the ceremony. That's beyond poignant. This is art rather than entertainment.

[@полное_пузо_хинкалей]

thundercat is an S tier bassist. the way hеs playing on this song feels like it's the ghosts of the previous generations speaking to you

[@TdT2211]

Who ever directed the video must have felt it too. Because, you saw the video.

[@полное_пузо_хинкалей]

@TdT2211 yes! Hiro Murai is such a great director, I love his style

[@estellejacobs7050]

my friend passed away a few months after this track came out and i listened to this track the day of his funeral, today it makes me smile cos i was scared for him and myself, i was truly terrified at the thought of death and loss. the track helped me a lot

[@julianbrown6805]

We need more Flying Lotus and Kendrick collabs

[@BigBabyLaw]

That moment when the kids did that slow-mo and then started dancing was probably the coolest thing ever. I replayed that part like 50 times. Those kids are so talented.

[@cameronhill9267]

Doing the same thing now...especially when that beat dropped.

[@CP-hd5cj]

Hearing "You will never ever catch me" in the context of death and this song gives me chills. Absolute poetry

[@bigharp0949]

I found this video after walking into a store and Shazaming the song a few days ago. It was on the same day (May 5, 2010) that my little brother died more than 12 years ago. I watched the video over and over and couldn’t stop tearing up. It was like a confirmation that my brother was speaking to me through this song. I’m a minister’s son so this song hit on different levels bc I can remember when I lost my faith bc of my brother’s untimely death.. I went to visit his grave today and I feel some sort of sadness still, but overall I feel joy in knowing that my bro is happy, he’s free. So, if you have a loved one who has passed on, celebrate their life.

[@Jordan_D23]

That's when I was born may 5th 2010

[@SaffariRose]

Nigeria's sitting President at the time also died on that exact date (5th May, 2010) and our country mourned. I guess we're all just connected; in life and in death. I hope you still feel some respite, your brother is happy where he is.

[@anonymouspancake4414]

"In my culture, death is not the end. It’s more of a stepping-off point. You reach out with both hands, and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into the green veld where you can run forever." -RIP Chadwick Boseman

[@panama1942]

@Colasticc sounds pretty nice. I think of death of that type of sleep you get after a really long day, and you wake up the next morning and it feels like 5 seconds has passed. No dreams, just black but forever

[@MuchCow9000]

Funny thing, Satanism believe in that too. That the afterlife is a place to reflect while this place is heaven. Where everything exists.

[@jamie1425]

I see Khonsu and his men on his boat. They waiting for me...and it's all good.🙃😉😊

[@cameronhill9267]

If you're a parent and seeing these kids jump joyfully into that hearse. Only makes you want to hug your children even more. A True Piece of Art!(The Video)

[@chrisv7004]

And the song

[@傅夢夢]

🤸

[@Window4503]

I’m not even a parent and it gives me chills

[@fl0wski]

crazy to think we are at the very peak of time, the most advanced and complex music/message/vibration that's ever been created is right now. just something that popped in my head while watching this

[@chrisnorrisification]

7 likes in 1 minute? why the fuck do you upvote yourself with fake accounts? what do you have to proof?

[@fl0wski]

Cal culas what? clearly people fuck with my statement, and the video just dropped, so its gonna get multiple likes in one minute... you're the only one here who comments with multiple accounts bro... *see the Chris Calculating comment below*

[@chrisnorrisification]

MTCTV People also seem to fuck with mine..

[@GorgonDrageil]

You get a channel view for that comment... lol.

[@fl0wski]

Wise One thanks wise one. haha not much to see... yet.

[@NathanNgakuru]

Such an underrated masterpiece.

[@joohnnykuz5327]

+ipZyy Nope! It got nominated for a grammy!!!

[@NathanNgakuru]

+jojo kyle For Best Dance Recording. The song itself had no radio play and this video only has 6 million views which is nothing since it's been out for awhile, therefore it's still underrated.

[@joohnnykuz5327]

***** Yes, but it has a fucking grammy!

[@chynna3050]

+ipZyy ..this song used to ne on 247 when it came out.. especially the music video on mtv!??

[@jeanbeausuperbeau]

+ipZyy lmao people calling things underrated because they think it's unknown and they are hipsters for knowing about it flying lotus has nothing to do with underrated, and not even talking about Kendrick Lamar... and the song in itself got almost 7 million views in a little more than 1 year so yeah, definitely not underrated

[@andreasantander8794]

The slow and smooth movement of the camera at the beginning captures the somber essence of the video. It turns out to be poignant blend of joy and sadness. The video opens at the funeral for two children, possibly innocent bystanders of gang violence. Unbeknownst to the mourners, the boy and girl rise from their coffins and dance through the aisles before hijacking a hearse and driving away. In my opinion, they wanted something extremely joyful that felt like a catharsis compared to the setting. To me it really shows how the message of taking control of your own life is being spread. The song says, "Lookin' down on my soul now. Tell me I'm in control now." This expresses how society cannot stop you from doing as you please in life no matter the negativity and possible bad outcome. It also says, "Ain't no blood pumpin' no fear I got hope inside of my bones" telling the listeners how there is always a brighter side to come out through where you can make the right choices and prove people wrong with any ideas, stereotypes, or bad will that they give. With the children and people at the church being of black color, it demonstrates how the black community has suffered long enough with being victims of hate from such a young age but are ready to take control of their lives and do as they are capable of, no matter the hardship or work it takes.

[@kil44ua43]

Underrated comment

[@syaralemyar1077]

Im using this for my video analysis thanks my dude

[@JessHart006]

This track's premiere was the moment I realized Kendrick Lamar was about to show a new generation the art in hip-hop.

[@parkersitkowski9027]

I thought that when I first heard "Say Wassup" back 2011. I thought Black Hippy was gonna absolutely blow up. I still hope they make a full album some day.

[@oscarhoare3461]

this is a good point. as good as gkmc was it really is just a representation of what rap was at the time and the strength of kendrick as a story teller. this song + verse stands out as a little teaser for TPAB that really did show how much art could go into hip hop. although i don't think musically TPAB is a very influential album (no one really could match him) it put so many hip hop artists onto a new thought process and that they could no longer just rap over a beat they found to keep it interesting. sorry for my rant im just really feelin it

[@parkersitkowski9027]

Oscar Hoare I think TPAB was his best and most powerful album. I always had Nas as my “greatest rapper of all time”, but Kendrick is a close second, if not first now. He’s unbelievably good. His lyrics are top notch, unique voice, great flow, writes what he believes and does it in a way that appeals to people that love lyrics or love beats or love rap in general.

[@MikeJohnson-lt1il]

@@parkersitkowski9027 I think DAMN. is his best album. A lot of people overlooked that album due to the complexity and some are turned off by the "mainstream production" but actuality that album is deeper than any Kendrick Lamar album. GKMC & TPAB are still 10/10 albums to me but I think DAMN. is his best album yet.

[@parkersitkowski9027]

Tre Redding DAMN. was very very good. I loved it. It’s so hard to rate his albums because they’re all so good in their own way. And all so different with different themes. He’s such a talented dude.

[@frankgonzales3742]

I always tear up a little when they get out the caskets and start dancing "say you will never ever ever catch me..."

[@schizo2k02]

Frank Gonzales i get the same exact feeling when i hear tupac’s laugh at 2:57

[@come_on_barbie_123]

@KEV4MVP its when the hearse door closes for me. Its so final

[@hassana-h7424]

@@schizo2k02 thats not pac lol

[@fabby7331]

@@hassana-h7424 yeah it is fam

[@PrinceJayReal]

Kendrick and Flying Lotus need to collab more

[@Idontactuallyknowwhy]

+King Jay Wesley's Theory.

[@PrinceJayReal]

JashaOffical96 Perfect example. One of my favorite songs on TPAB. They should just do a whole album together.

[@jamelocarmelo]

they are made for each other's music. I hope to hear more in the future

[@emanonymous]

+King Jay immortal technique would be pretty cool

[@callebergqvist8071]

+cruhg Also thundercat his basslines make every song with them both even better!

[@breathnstop]

So deep. The children dancing was incredible.

[@aiureantramvai]

Thank you Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, Hiro Murai and the whole team of people that was involved in delivering this in it's amazing form. Hope you'll reconnect and create another gem.

[@edgarmendez3973]

+sunterbivor YES.

[@evan7939]

+sunterbivor Thundercat!!!

[@yaz4025]

+I Like to Play especially Thundercat, greatest bassist of this era and so fucking underrated.

[@DmitriyK12]

He is gloryfing (sp) death and mixing it with street rap; this isn't something to be proud. #Pray to end the senseless violence in urban metro's all around the globe.

[@chanterelleee]

+Dmitriy Kalik Holy shit you are dumb. He's not glorifying death, artists have always tried to emulate death in some way.

[@epremier20050]

The fact that this song was discussed to be added for "Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City" shows how well Kendrick is integrated into FlyLo's beat and giving theme of celebration of life through death.

[@visualzandvibesbyhue]

I appreciate this work. I lost my dear son. He was diagnosed with cancer at 13. Two years later he died. I look upon this only wondering if my son's transition was this great. I did an album/project dedicated to him & his fight. It's called I.am.ISAIAH It took alot out of me to create the songs & videos. Clearly it was not only was heatbreaking, 💔 but also therapudic through dealing with my son's death. Some of the best music deals with true pain. Thanks Kendrick & Flying lotus for doing this piece. 💯🏆

[@ohnahnah7939]

God bless, and best of luck on your project.

[@DonBrownDrums]

I send my condolences man, Be safe!

[@djaksonclebergoncalvesfilh9513]

Much love to you my brother!

[@rizalwinata]

Much love dude

[@crazysexycurvy2019]

*hugs*

[@desiraecannon9435]

I miss my brother. I have to believe he's cruising around, pulling pranks, and being goofy out there somewhere

[@TreAlmighty]

sending all my love to you!

[@michaelphillips8596]

No words can express how beautiful this track is

[@ratzholic]

I. Know. Right. its amazing

[@shawtyluvsant]

I don't know if I'm tearing up for the visual beauty, the message in this video or the wonderful choreography. Either way, this was beautiful.

[@1stcome1stserved]

Rayne holding them tears back, best music visuals I've ever seen, the message behind the video is what gets me

[@joejordahl6787]

i feel you, i started tearing up and i couldnt figure out why, just something about this song that pulls out the emotions

[@1stcome1stserved]

Joe Jordahl yeah this is probably about my 60 third time watching the video over the course of a couple of years lol it's so beautiful the symbolic message like I can go on and on whenever I find myself feeling down I go right to KZbin and type this video in, it's so underrated I get frustrated

[@muziklova1019]

Pure art

[@daywalker1178]

I'm right with you. Every time I see this video, it just hits me some kind of way. One of the most underrated videos out there.

[@AbhNormal]

3:20 this one shot always blew my mind. The two dancers are initially in slow motion while the other kids are at normal speed, but when the beat hits the dancers suddenly move at the same speed as the other kids. Either those kids are superhuman dancers or there’s some kind of video trickery I’ve yet to find out.

[@hirokokueh3541]

the dancers and the background kids didn't intersect with each other during the slow motion, so they can split the frame, play the left half slower. at 3:29 you can see the rope jumping girl at the front is edited on, so I assume the pole at 3:21 is also edited on, the camera didn't move during the slow motion.

[@robertsimmons2721]

Technology a MF 💪🏿✌🏿

[@open6428]

Perhaps symbolic of time illusion. Ase'

[@seriousgamer6746]

The children and anyone moving in time with the main characters is implied to be dead as well.

[@thesilencer2272]

They are just moving slow then fast 🤷‍♀️

[@bigshow457]

This album holds a special place in my heart. I had a friend and we would bond over music. In fact he gift me this album as a gift on vinyl. He committed suicide a while ago and whenever I put this song on I think of him. Its my first time watching the MV and I can't stop crying/laughing at how obscure and amazing it is. Never have i laughed and cried during a MV. Oh well

[@000blocks000]

This is one of the greatest music videos of all time.

[@TheMumblingTeen]

This is one of the best music videos ever made. Fight me.

[@chiefbeef444]

W

[@thelankytank]

yea its better than thriller

[@thelankytank]

Notorious Juan joke 👍🏼

[@TheStranger513]

+thelankytank Lol you had to go to the extreme and rank it ahead of thriller. Don't let the child molestation accusations clout your judgement. Thriller is All-Time.

[@TheMumblingTeen]

ReallyPhilly it is better than Thriller though, this has a deep message behind it...

[@ShinyBusterBaby]

I started crying uncontrollably as soon as the kids jumped out of the caskets and begin to dance. I just related with the idea that so many children and black children, at that have suffered this same fate. It's an overwhelmingly sad feeling.

[@raheenthomas4451]

the song is to keep you from crying!!!! death can never catch em cause their souls live on which explains them dancing after they got out of the caskets!!!!

[@michaelthomas6545]

and i believe all the kids are dead too. They are all spirits. I thought it was a playground, but they are actually behind the the funeral home and then they all run off together. Amazing...

[@jamesbondjr4771]

I agree.

[@jonathansoto3994]

Children and Black Children?

[@justinmurray7938]

It definitely had me choked up as well. Amazing Video!

[@icontrolthespice]

It's a crime that I only just found out about this song

[@charlesbailey2788]

Yeah but I just committed a lesser crime because I never knew it was a video til today

[@SuperLazyCat]

The labels/radio didn't promote this one as much. Message was too positive.

[@noamberger651]

this is crazy shit

[@Beyoki]

glad you are experiencing good music (: if you want to check out my flying lotus id recommend cosmogramma

[@someyeeterontheblock2421]

How spicy do you like it?

[@rafaelsoler6366]

I will never not be impressed by how those kids perfectly match the rythym and speed of such a fast paced and erratic song. One of my favorite music videos mainly cus of that performance

[@CorvidDays]

Probably the greatest music video I've ever seen.

[@Neqlin]

What about mjs music vids

[@cashmoney89x]

Kendrick said more in this song than most rappers say in an entire album.

[@mattpetersonofficial]

I've never seen a music video better than this

[@loscemodelvillaggio7950]

This is the best video i've ever seen, deep context, beautiful song, beautiful direction, very talented dancers ... and Thundercat is the icing on the cake.

[@loscemodelvillaggio7950]

Chills.... are the little girls playing in the courtyard the occupants of the white coffins in the background?

[@kitkatx6516]

@@loscemodelvillaggio7950 oh wow I didn't peep that detail, too distracted by the choreography 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@loscemodelvillaggio7950]

@@kitkatx6516 They are the only ones who can see the 2 boys as they go away ... sometimes it happens that in the most desperate situations the coffins remain for a long time in places awaiting burial, especially in situations of poverty dominated by a stupid bureaucracy.

[@kitkatx6516]

@@loscemodelvillaggio7950 so true

[@vom1t]

The breakdown starting at 3:15 is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard

[@vom1t]

Matt L Make sure to make the video Cymbalic

[@Iliketurtlezz1]

that beat is amazing bruh

[@raychand11]

I'm pretty sure those kids dancing like that really helped you to like that moment. Perfect

[@JahzeelPino12]

I love that part, excelent beats.

[@LV1mage]

Bro check out Tall Black Guy he does break downs similar to that one

[@ConversationswithCyle]

This video is great it explores death in a whole new light the kids are free from society never having to be held down by anything they are free.

[@dejiadeleye3974]

This isn’t a Music Video, this is a representation of two Souls Flying Away to where they’re Meant to be, It’s All Too Gorgeous

[@Danny-fs1hk]

I love your description. I was trying to find the words, but you nailed it. Thanks!

[@brendenmingo6527]

man those kids are amazing

[@sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317]

Brenden Mingo Amazing almost doesn't do them justice....some of the slickest stuff I've ever seen. Absolutely insane.

[@michaelbaca9153]

The amount of talent coursing through this video is beyond reasoning. From music production, lyricism, video production to the choreography, just WOW. 👏🏻🙌🏻

[@dookiemaine6238]

that last scene of the kid enjoying the wind in his face..

[@trueXMotionFitness]

DookieMaine yaaaasss!!!

[@kingsavage5832]

They're free...

[@GiantPetRat]

Reminds me of the Joker in Dark Knight.

[@CollinsK_]

Just stumbled on this video again after so many years and i remembered everything, every feeling, every emotion i felt the first time i heard this song and watched this masterpiece. Kendrick Lamar made my 2010's what they were, and experiencing this again feels so special in ways words can't describe. Thank you to Flying Lotus and everyone who was involved in creating this.

[@fleauxrivers4372]

My pops died 2 weeks ago and when I went to the viewing before the funeral this song popped up in my head. He was in and out of jail until I was twelve and he turned his life around, he got married, started going to church and trying to reconnect with me, I was happy he changed. But who knew that 5 years later he was going to leave this earth. This song reminds me he is in a better place.

[@jalissatowns7596]

RIP to your dad

[@liotie]

That dancing at the end in the courtyard was on point.

[@trashboat6215]

Very true

[@dcmkflylo1603]

I'm so happy FlyLo won a VMA for this. Keep up the good work, man!

[@yungstilla5685]

RIP Breonna, RIP Elijah, RIP Rayshard, RIP Tony, RIP George, RIP Sandra, and Rest in peace to all my black brothers and sisters. may yall and yalls loved ones find happiness and peace

[@luzzbightyear2126]

What happened to em

[@yungstilla5685]

@@luzzbightyear2126 killed by police

[@richardinis]

“Analyze my demise, i say im super anxious”

[@PaulSmith-uk4ud]

@@yungstilla5685 what for?

[@PAINBODEE]

@@PaulSmith-uk4ud Nothing

[@irishmusicbk]

Kendrick + Flying Lotus + Thundercat = AMAZING

[@RealLyfeSquiddy]

I am so damn proud of Flying Lotus, discovered this guy like 7 years ago because of Adult Swim, now he has gotten the attention he deserves. i love his art so so much!

[@RealLyfeSquiddy]

***** hell yeah that massage situation was the jam

[@MyAccount217]

***** Yeah that was the first track ive heard from him. And his music is still awesome

[@clutchsgh8069]

yea adult swim couldn't have picked anyone better than FlyLo for those beats

[@MyAccount217]

Fuad Williams [adultswim] picks some great tracks for their bumps.

[@shanitaealey648]

YAAS! That is so true *****! Adult swim is i was first introduced to him. Fly Lo is incredible.

[@AlexLopez-hn5ru]

Often times we forget that a child, whose life is so often planned out and seen by everyone else, can die. You think of a child and you think of its future, whether it involves school, their job, their lovelife, their interests, etc. But a child doesn't ever evade death just because it is a child and it is a sad truth. But the beauty-the one that is captured in this video-is that children are naturally small globes of light that really make you want to live and dance. So often, we think about their future, that we disregard their present selves. I don't know man...this video made me emotional. Kids are gifts, man. They really are.

[@come_on_barbie_123]

That was beautifully stated. Thank you!

[@JeebsPlusThree]

I have a 15 month old daughter and I think about this every day. She is beautiful and the light in my life. Her name literally means "golden/golden light". I catch myself think of her future all the time. It cant be helped. I want the best for her so I imagine her future being bright. It's like you said tho... they are still fragile creatures like the rest of us. It's almost impossible to imagine a future without her, but then again I think of all the bad that could happen. When I start to feel like that, I hold her tight, tell her i love her and try to live in the moment as much as I can.

[@CHURCHBOYCHARLIE]

I might be wrong but that sounds like Thundercat's 'ooooh' humming at the end

[@angel404]

anyone else had this in their 2020 playlist?

[@irainrocks]

bro this came out 9 years ago

[@limitless_tenn]

yooo ANGEL??? I actually discovered this song in 2020 but put it in my current playlist near the end of last year.

[@KIRKII999]

I don’t have a playlist angel, but I have this song stuck in my head though. And I think I’ll never get tired of this song.

[@QuixoticUkulele]

There's celebration in death. While those in the physical realm mourn you, the fact that you're moving on to the next realm without the ills and stresses of this world is something worth celebrating or in this case - - dancing for. Great video :)

[@QuixoticUkulele]

*world* for the grammatically inclined.

[@phillypropertypicker]

Thats exactly what i took from it... We all would like to beleive that as pass into void the terms we choose would look like in this video especailly when it applies to you childeren snatched from this world early. We have to see that the soul can persist in happiness where the flesh is confined by time and decay. great video of an alternative to the drab and joyless event of death and passing on.can catch me... never....

[@vnllawytchkltblndie]

My mother's cousin passed away last week. I was having a lot of trouble finding the words to say to people who knew her better than me, but your comment really just switched a light on. I hope you don't mind me quoting you when I share this video with family.

[@QuixoticUkulele]

Tombé Kemayo Nope, not at all. I really do hope it will bring some comfort to your family during this time. My grandfather passed away here recently and to live and be 92 years old means you've lived a full life. I only share this with you because while he was fading, he told me the same thing I share with you all. Death shouldn't necessarily be a period of mourning but rather a celebration of the person, who they were to you and how much they meant to you. Sure, you are going to miss their presence but they are always going to be here with you. I know it's a bit cliché, but it really is the truth. There are subtle hints that allow you to see that they really are watching over you.  I was grabbin' one of those personalized Cokes with names on them and when I reached out to grab one, I saw my grandfather's name right beside mine. That thoroughly convinced me through and through that he's right here with me.

[@Mrbrainiac]

great interpretation , cool way to see it that way.. yup , but it's too good to be true....and that's the sad part

[@truthspeaks84]

I wish Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, and Robert Glasper would create their form one group to release an album, similar to Mos Def and Tabli Kweli's Blackstar. How epic would that be?!

[@chiefbeef444]

OH SHIT

[@Huumf]

DAAAAMNNN

[@CreepyBlackDude]

That's my dream, you don't even know! Get some guest appearances by Jose James and Kamasi Washington.

[@ShaquanTalbert]

With Terrace Martin, larnell Lewis and Cory Henry.

[@mobilegaming2958]

all them plus Anderson paak

[@V__Vahaa]

one of the few songs and videos to make me *feel* this is extraordinary.

[@SavageBoinkShorts]

Pinnacle of intricate hip hop right here

[@stephaniegarcia4899]

This song always makes me feel like everything is going to be alright.

[@WavyKid13]

Most of Kendrick’s catalog makes me feel that way, but this one especially so. Kendrick has always had this ability to connect with my spirituality and my deeper soul through his music, like he has a greater connection and understanding to what is really important in life. This song and Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst are the top 2 that display this ability imo.

[@reziture]

Still my personal fav vid ever made. Hiro Murai (Directer of Atlanta, a lot of Childish Gambino’s vids) had such amazing and crushing vision for the video. I also wish Kendrick and Flying Lotus made more music besides this and Wesley’s Theory

[@lambda494]

So the part at 3:13 is already jazz perfection, but then Angel Gibbs and Will Simmons dancing over it made it 100x better.

[@drsaggamusic]

This man have Coltrane's blood into his veins. Guess now why he's so awesome

[@soulpeacesam]

not tryna pop your positive bubble or anything but he doesnt really. his aunt just married john coltrane

[@carolinebryan6553]

Even then, she still was a great jazz harpists!

[@soulpeacesam]

deadass i fuck with her music too

[@carolinebryan6553]

So gooddd

[@lsamoa]

Caroline Bryan Alice Coltrane is amazing. What a family!

[@SkullPrincess93]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who broke out in tears watching this?

[@tkcaapi2876]

no youre not;)

[@jazzbaker5806]

Tiana Glasscoe maaaaaan the ending almost made me cry don't no why I held it in 😩😢😢😢😢

[@pseudovitamin6650]

Jazz Baker I guess after the white people are finished crying to this video, they can go back to their lives where they live off the evil benefits of white privilege.

[@xSavxage]

Salt Detected.. *Tying noose*

[@EmpireOfBlackSnow13]

That ending got me, with the kid is smiling out the window of the hearse. It spoke to me and the relationship death plays in the black experience.

[@gloritta]

I genuinely feel more comfortable in this strange world because of Kendrick Lamar. Thank you homie

[@spainman2020]

This song had just found its way back into rotation when my mom passed away.

[@dudesocool1]

Who else wasn't ready for the kick drum or this song in general

[@ceethesol]

This is truly a masterpiece. Why am I just now discovering its existence?

[@billholb1974]

Cheyenne J sometimes things come to you at a time when you need them the most..

[@itsqueenari4236]

+cheytheog Ur not the only one. Vine brought me here

[@waylonbrown3951]

cheytheog same

[@Allwaysexcel]

Cheyenne Jackson this was so good. Have you seen the video for until the quiet comes?

[@princessriahyokai]

Because you live under a rock

[@seanstroman6087]

This ending climax of this Jazz fusion masterpiece should be in every sonic the hedgehog game along with being the only song you Jog/Sprint to when working out.

[@latoyajohnson6092]

I'm a first-time listener to this song from watching the BET special and just found the video...Life long KDOT fan...this is very emotional..

[@Dasteppa-s4e]

He’s the goat I swear

[@irainrocks]

what BET special?

[@secondbest21]

I appreciate the choreographer knowing what the hell they were doing...

[@shaunp253]

Keone and Mari Madrid. Amazing choreographers.

[@huntzkush]

@Rivet Ace Thank that audio to the greatness of Flying Lptus.

[@BlckHippy]

Watched on acid and cried the dancing was pure beauty

[@maniacguitar]

@@BlckHippy Dancing is pure beauty indeed..

[@dawnjohnson6161]

It's the kids chasing the hearse at the end. It left me wondering, are they chasing death or freedom? Kendrick makes you think, and I love that about his music

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

My friend they chased after it because death didn't matter for them they alive!!!! Now you know... be more

[@FroddyWho_]

4:35 The look of freedom, as he makes his way to heaven

[@NicoleSams]

iKingzx heartbreaking. Beautiful, but sad.

[@mariooldani9371]

Amen

[@Fernando_Simoes]

Probably my favorite music video of all times and I cry almost everytime I watch it, such a great piece of art

[@evanrapp8866]

Still the greatest music video ever made.

[@jennyneon]

Hiro Murai (the director of this video) is legendary, he's mainly known for working with Gambino.

[@CommonSenseless1993]

No drugs. No strippers. No money. Real lyrics. A message. And beautiful production. This is how hip hop and music in general should be advancing in 2014, not the same generic "shake that booty, make it rain, I'm so fancy" garbage that the big record labels are trying to pass off as music.

[@andrewmengelt7091]

You provide so much insight. You're the real lyricist.

[@TheLethargy]

>no drugs

[@エリトリア-x7m]

Preach!!!!!!!

[@Haz3boy9]

It's cool that you also realize that to, i feel u man im about that real shit cant stand whack rappers that sing about stupid shit.

[@skyehare4]

Man, please. It's like, you'll always one or two comments with bullshit like "this is how xyz SHOULD be", like they're obviously so intellectual and insightful as to have a higher taste in musical choice than commoners, that they know EXACTLY what music is all about, and what should and should not be playing. Please. People are not two-dimensional. You can enjoy this song and it's message, and then turn around and enjoy trap music about clubbing, and then turn around again and enjoy Beethoven, and it still doesn't make you smarter, classier, or better than anyone else. Idk how you listen to mainstream rap music and only assume that's all that people love to hear. Hip hop and rap is what it is, and that's what it'll always be. It's always changing, and sometimes you'll get party music, and sometimes you'll get social commentary music. Hip hop and rap shouldn't BE anything than what it already is. If you think insightful songs that make you think are a rarity in our world, then you're flat out either not listening or looking for it. It's always been there, it's never left, and there isn't wrong with enjoying any kind of music over the other. Nobody needs your permission to enjoy what music SHOULD be like. Like lord, get over yourself. It's a beautiful song with a beautiful message, but don't try to put down other shit just to make it seem even better and cooler to yourself and others. There never has been anything wrong with enjoying all types of music, and frankly, people who try and put down other's musical choices are just annoying people with superiority complexes.

[@TheHockeyMane5191]

These two kids dancing should have definitely won an award 🥇

[@pr0v0cative4pple]

I was wondering when someone else was going to mention those kids' incredible talent!

[@YerrYeatYoke]

Hip hop, jazz, prog rock fused into a single masterpiece fuck man how did this not win a Grammy, legendary

[@frank683]

This song is underrated asf

[@franlovelsimic8421]

how is 11 MILLION views underrated? I swear the comment section on every 1+ million views song is the fucking same, so annoying. Start counting and tell me how long it takes you to get to a thousand, imagine how long it would take to reach 11 million. I like this song but come on dude

[@akeemrizk1202]

@@franlovelsimic8421 I don't know how this an argument. You are looking only at the absolute number as a measure of its relevance and exposure. 11,000,000 is a large number in absolute terms, but means almost nothing in relative terms. Look at any of the garbage dominating the airwaves, rap or not, and I'm sure the music videos have 10x the amount of views. Something can be underappreciated while still reaching a large number of people.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

@@akeemrizk1202 I listen to a lot of underground bands due to me constantly exploring and countless bands don't reach 100k so seeing the word underrated here feels very offputting. Could be me but I am extremely annoyed by people writing the same shit over and over again. And the word underrated means something is underestimated or lacks renown and the fact this has been viewed 11 million times tells me it's been exposed to a LOT of people and Flying Lotus is already critically and publicaly acclaimed so the word underrated feels even more useless here. People love tossing certain words around without giving it too much thought. That's my pow but I totally get ya.

[@Flamestrike4]

@@franlovelsimic8421 you realise you can watch the same video over and over and increase its views right? The original comment was made 2 years ago, the video is almost 5 years old now, thats a heck of a long time and still I go out and speak to Kendrick fans who haven't heard this yet. Flying Lotus and Kendrick individually have a lot of renown but this song specifically deserves more than it's got, that's why we say it's underrated. The bands you listen to may just be even more underrated than this song.

[@proddelle]

favorite off of the album, its so good

[@ReapTheWhirlwind]

This video has always disturbed and upset me but I only just nailed down the reason why. In Black culture a funeral is often called a homecoming and the moment when they get in the car and drive away it just hits me that two kids are "going home". 😢 I used to work with kids and so stuff like this really gets to me.

[@NicoleSams]

It really does hit you, that children die young just like adults, especially ours because we haven’t been given a chance.

[@macaroll]

this song became sadder with your comment, but it does make sense. thanks for this.

[@TheyBenefit]

That must be why this song is on related for Kanye's Homecoming

[@littleympe2570]

“Homegoing”

[@MusicMatic707]

@@littleympe2570 Was just about to add that correction...

[@cookie0329]

The director of this is the same guy who's directed much of "Atlanta" and "Clapping for the Wrong Reasons", insanely talented

[@_iboji]

Years later and I still can't watch this without crying. It is all so gorgeous; the song, the video direction and the choreographed routine... The imagery is simultaneously painful and incredibly cathartic. If I had to pick a video that perfectly engages with a difficult subject (death, not to talk of how it intersects specifically with black experience) and does so with such grace and dignity. Put it in the damn Smithsonian like wyd

[@EvonneLindiwe]

Literally took the words out of my mouth 🙏🏿

[@perriyaniv]

still one of the most powerful music videos of all time. LOVE.

[@MrJubern]

Nobody is talking about how AMAZING Thundercat plays in this! Awesome bassist

[@jorgecds]

He should be considered as FlyLos official bassist

[@dremebeats]

jorgecds pretty sure he already is

[@MrRodriguez1251]

Yes ! I can hear this bass lines

[@MrRodriguez1251]

Yes ! I can hear this bass lines

[@neverthere9494]

This song and music video literally brings a tear to my eye due to the amount of people I’ve lost to the world but it makes me feel good to know that they don’t have to suffer inside this hateful environment but instead get to experience true life with the aid of happiness

[@TreAlmighty]

facts, sending love to you 🤍

[@gaygranola]

Truly an amazing depiction of the melancholy feeling of mourning someone gone too soon. It hurts to know they’re no longer with you, but it’s freeing to know that the shackles of life’s hardships aren’t holding them down anymore. Death isn’t the end, it’s just the next step in the journey

[@ZhaneDoe]

How tf I never seen this video until 7 years later I’m mad . I LOVE this.

[@formyfour92]

Same

[@milkloverenterprises3367]

Better to find it now than never, and damn I’m so glad I found this video