Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me ft. Kendrick Lamar

Flying Lotus presents 'Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar', a film by Hiro Murai.
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CREDITS
Producer - Jason Cole
Executive Producer - Danielle Hinde
Executive Producer - Kimberly Stuckwisch
Cinematography - Larkin Seiple
Editing - Luke Lynch
Production Design - Hannah Hurney
Art Direction - Ariel Vida
Makeup Artist - Michelle Sandoval
Choregraphers - Keone & Mari Madrid
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LYRICS
I can see the darkness in me and it's quite amazing
Life and death is no mystery and I wanna taste it
Step inside of my mind and you'll find
Curiosity, animosity, high philosophy, hyper prophesized meditation
Reminisce on my wonder years and I wonder here
Sentiments of my words ain't been so sincere
The sentiment of my nerves that I just persevere
The big thought of fallin' off disappeared to my fate
They say that Heaven's real
Analyze my demise I say I'm super anxious
Recognize I deprive this fear and then embrace it
Vandalizing these walls only if they could talk
Conversations don't contemplate to my dark thoughts
Lookin' down on my soul now
Tell me I'm in control now
Tell me I can live long and I can live wrong and I can live right
And I can sing songs and I can unite with you that I love, you that I like
Look at my life and tell me I fight
This that final destination, this that find some information
This that find some inspiration, this that crack the instillation
This that quantum jump and fist pump and that bomb detonation
Please don't bomb my nation, embalming fluid waiting
I got mind control when I'm here, you gon' hate me when I'm gone
Ain't no blood pumpin' no fear, I got hope inside of my bones
This that life beyond your own life, this say this go for mankind
This that outer-body experience no coincidence you been died
Bitch you're dead
Say you will never ever catch me no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me
Say you will never ever catch me
Say you will never ev-
#FlyingLotus #KendrickLamar #HiroMurai #WarpRecords

[@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 💀

[@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.

[@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

[@user-wm6yi3jy9v]

👌

[@renegonzalez6306]

may he rest in peace , sending you love

[@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!

[@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...

[@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.strangex]

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

[@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

[@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

[@ezerskii]

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

[@augustohff]

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

[@trawilliams925]

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?!

[@Hm-oo5pq]

The most underrated song ever

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Fr fr

[@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

[@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!

[@joannabooth2341]

the only freedom these kids have is in death... deep as fuck

[@jjayguy23]

+Joanna Booth 2016 Grammy noms brought me here. This was a little deeper than I expected. Still good though.

[@christophercaleb8998]

+Joanna Booth That's exactly how I felt about it from the first time I heard it. In a mostly shallow industry(music) & an even more shallow world, it is much needed. It attracts me like a magnet.

[@monstroh]

It gets deeper at the end when the other children are chasing the car... It's like they're running after their dead friends not wanting to say goodbye.

[@anjelic.deathh1510]

adam ghaya your a dumbass.

[@DreamBeatsBakery]

That's not the message of the song.

[@massivematt3113]

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

[@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.🙃😉😊

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@BIadelores]

The fedora tipping is strong

[@user-vo6qf6dt5d]

Preach!!!!!!!

[@BIadelores]

***** Only spent 5 minutes on the internet I'm guessing? Look it up. It's not a hard to find.

[@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?

[@bondingtapes6509]

This is the song that introduced me to Kendrick Lamar back when it came out. I knew of him but didn’t pay any mind. After familiarizing, he became on of my top 5 rappers.

[@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.

[@CP-hd5cj]

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

[@jfonixx]

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*

[@Crystal-dm3tn]

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

[@Edwin_Asante]

KZbin is favouring all Kendricks features...😊

[@shaolinrasta2289]

I thought it was just me noticing this

[@paysoooo]

wdym?

[@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.

[@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* 💔

[@T1Str3tcH]

I just caught on to the meaning of the kids chasing after the hearse at the end. 😢

[@come_on_barbie_123]

What does it mean to you?

[@michaelbaca9153]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@BlackLippedBastard]

@@PaulSmith-uk4ud Nothing

[@Heartbreakseasons]

I wont lie, we checkin on every song Kendrick did , since the beef

[@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...

[@nathansungino2712]

Death shouldn't be scary. Death is an everlasting dream, where one sleeps for an eternity. And when one sleeps, one dreams "Try to imagine what it will be like to go to sleep and never wake up… now try to imagine what it was like to wake up having never gone to sleep." - Alan Watts

[@Blasto2x]

maybe life is the dream and dying is actually waking from that slumber.

[@jacobbraun8206]

Nathan Sungino Well if you're looking at it from a naturalistic point of view. There are no dreams. You just cease to exist like before you're birth. So its not sleep. From a Christian point of view, then yes life does not end at the grave, and given Kendrick Lamar's Christian background I would say this is what the song is about.

[@YoungSinatra10]

Jacob Braun When you die all the DMT in your pineal gland is released into your brain. DMT is why you dream every night. So death is the longest and most intense dream ever.

[@dissimulii]

YoungSinatra10 yeah, but what happens after you're cremated or your brain rots? no brain, no dreams.

[@YoungSinatra10]

.

[@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!

[@breathnstop]

So deep. The children dancing was incredible.

[@quoriwhitley]

Man fuck hitting the quan, i wanna dance like whatever those kids where doing.

[@mayerly5837]

XD facts

[@druidofdark]

Yeah holy shit

[@Lynnblue98]

👌🏽reaal shit

[@EezeeGroover]

+LostSoul looks kinda like footwork/jukin (Chicago style)

[@Mugarlin]

+LostSoul This is 1920's style dancing.

[@cashmoney89x]

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

[@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 🤷‍♀️

[@irishmusicbk]

Kendrick + Flying Lotus + Thundercat = AMAZING

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@danascencio2480]

3:34 did u guys catch that? You know how they say small children see things we older people can't notice the little girl there is the only one who notice them dancing.. Mindfuck

[@pagethreemodel]

I noticed that too and thought the same thing you did.

[@chj2]

True. I think the video talks about how while the body may be destroyed and captured, you can't destroy the spirit as it lives on. Though, I wonder where the spirits of those 2 kids drove the hearse to, LOL????

[@hamptonmag1130]

+DAN ASCENCIO my thoughts exactly

[@chickentunna]

That just opened my eyes I didn’t realize that for a second

[@formyfour92]

All those kids are deceased

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@shadowmover63]

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

[@littleympe2570]

“Homegoing”

[@MusicMatic707]

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

[@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

[@ShouUFu]

Can we appreciate my boy Thundercat for that bass solo 👏👏👏

[@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

[@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

[@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..

[@StephanieFaiyaz]

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

[@gloritta]

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

[@joohnnykuz5327]

Nominated for a fucking GRAMMY! Amazing! Great job FLying Lotus

[@therealgerrod1526]

+jojo kyle and they already won a VMA this year!!!!!!!!

[@musicenlightened2055]

Flying lotus and Kendrick Lamar collab album

[@Tarantinoprod]

right!

[@mateodavidgutierrezgonzale6556]

it was pretty much To Pimp a Butterfly

[@ItamarZ13]

Thundercat is such a versatile, quality musician. Took TPaB to new heights.

[@MrFocusification]

its the same set as "I" I'm pretty sure that's intentionally though

[@ethen999]

Im pretty sure the only beat he had on the album was wesley's theory lol

[@erinnmckinney]

Such a goat. I’m just discovering this song

[@WavyKid13]

best to ever do it, enjoy

[@elagace03]

Is this the most perfect song recorded? Who’s here in 2021?

[@ExperienceLOS7713]

Even in death, I will be defiant. Nothing can crush my spirit... not even oblivion.

[@ALIENjoy]

calm down there fault in our stars (jk ily bb)

[@revvvedrez546]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@2oohonest]

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!

[@2oohonest]

***** 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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@user-wm6yi3jy9v]

🤸

[@Window4503]

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

[@reyjim49481]

Sorry if I get emotional. But I think I just cried cuz of how it made me think that death will never catch me. I was a suicidal thought person long ago. And this video makes me think and stop in a while and daydream about afterlife. But right now as a nurse I'm trying to prevent someone's death. 😦. If u have time will u answer this question? What will you say to yourself or do when u know u have few minutes left of living? Have a good day everybody and a peaceful one.

[@mhaze210]

I cried watching this too. It's beautiful, I feel that when we're about to die, we literally see and feel everything we've ever loved, and carry it with us into the next life. We only see death as unfair because we don't know what's next. Well we don't know what "Space" is, we don't know what life was like millions of years ago (we can only assume and judge off what we know). We also don't know what "WE" were doing before being born. What do you remember before you were born? We weren't meant to know, we are intelligent and should be focusing on the life we have in front of us. There are soooo many things I dislike about life, and society. At the same time, there is more I love about it. Just walk into the woods sometime alone and just listen and look. Go along a mountain and just think. Go into a busy city and just feel. Think about anyone that has ever been there with you / for you. Some people have a disadvantage and don't have a family that's there for them, or even know they're family. It's the path they were given, and there is someone along that path that is meant to cross with your's..for a reason. Reach out to eachother, I think we have something in common as well, suicidal thoughts...trust me, we all have them. Whether you're rich or poor, or happy or sad, there are times that make you feel like you can't or don't want to handle it. It only makes you stronger and take it as a sign to walk a different path, Nobody said you can't choose a different path, just like nobody said it was "easy".

[@GallantBuster]

I'm not gonna' give you the God this, God that speech because I know nothing of your religious background. I will tell you this. If I was going to die, I would write a letter/will for the people I love. I would entrust this to a friend who could deliver this to my friends and coworkers. In the letter, my number 1 priority would be to admit my feelings to all of my crushes. All of them. The one on my coworker, the beautiful lady in my literature group, etc. As for my stuff, my poorest friends can keep it all.

[@stilox000]

I'd say to myself that this was meant to happen and that I did everything I could within the limits of my control of my own life.

[@jakatak1134]

So many people assume that there is an afterlife and a god, but what reason is there to believe in either of those things? I've never found a good reason, and I go to a christian school so it's not for lack of trying lol. I think when I die, it'll be like before I was born. Nothing. No need to be afraid of that =)

[@brendynbell]

100%; "Peace out for now, motha*******,its been real."

[@Fernando_Simoes]

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

[@hughjanus5093]

Imagine if this made it to TPAB

[@mappplesirrup8473]

this was a flying lotus project

[@hughjanus5093]

@@mappplesirrup8473 I know but the word on the street during that time was that Kendrick liked it so much he wanted it for his album, but FlyLo said nah it’s mine

[@gagogoga]

Thundercat went ham at 2:01

[@truebezzy12]

Underrated comment

[@slownostalgia2054]

@@truebezzy12 on god!

[@ZeranZeran]

I had no idea that was thundercat! Damn, that man has been everywhere I love. All the musicians I love are connected somehow. Small world. Thank you.

[@kevincrawley423]

@@ZeranZeran you should check out the OP for Yasuke, Flying Lotus and Thundercat made it

[@Papabandana]

So glad i'm not the only one who could tell it was him.

[@skigh45]

fuck.. i knew this song before i lost my brother...i'd seriously bump it every other day..understood the concept of the lyrics but didnt think much of them then..my brother passed away last week, and this is the first time watching the video/listeing to the song since then.. i miss you so much bro.. :( rest in paradise...

[@mxstar267]

Keep your head up bro, I know it must be hard going through that but all you can do is try to stay positive and keep going. I'll keep both you and your brother in my prayers. Stay strong.

[@444thelifestyle]

He is definitely in paradise, no more suffering he is FREE ! now continue to live life and make those memories laughable that you've had with him, until you guys meet again, in the other dimension. ❤️

[@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

[@cookie0329]

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

[@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.

[@liotie]

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

[@trashboat6215]

Very true

[@Juaph]

Underrated masterpiece

[@DarkWraithKevin]

No doubt, drunk asf as a teenager 10 years ago and i had the electronic music channel on tv. I dropped everything and said wtf is this song and who is this lol

[@adamcrafts3032]

100%

[@sjdolan6806]

This is the most chilling, most haunting thing I have ever seen or heard.

[@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

[@JetWarrior]

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

[@shaqloco7671]

With Terrace Martin, larnell Lewis and Cory Henry.

[@mobilegaming2958]

all them plus Anderson paak

[@XxMoshPittersxX]

Ahhh, I get it. It's showing how every kid feels when church time is finally over.

[@mds8384]

No.

[@JayHill1995]

10/10 Best new interpretation

[@ChungFat4eva]

AHAHAHAHAHA!! you win the internets today sir

[@Cykelpump33]

Jerk. :P

[@PodRealoaded]

What was the point.

[@drfang1078]

This song hits differently now. we matter,

[@mcfrisko834]

Always did. Stay blessed family💯

[@ZeranZeran]

always have, always will, let no one tell you different

[@Papabandana]

Same. Quarentine was when i realized that all the stress was caused BY god. I freed myself, does that I mean i'll go to hell? Yes Will I be free though? Yes.

[@chadthundercock7897]

Only one month a year. Keep buying /BRAND/ though.

[@delfipotters3161]

No matter who you are, I hope you can see the beauty in this art

[@FriezaSucks]

Still here 8 years later, brother!

[@danillee1964]

those kids looked so happy and moved with such youphoria and grace... never catching them

[@Zer0TheProdigy]

*euphoria. Other than that, I agree.

[@XXMobMan]

"youphoria" really nigga

[@Maria-oe2gc]

HuduYooVudu

[@danillee1964]

i used *you* phoria often cause i got the tatoo like that, everytime i look at it i ask myself "am i truley happy right now?" i also put you phoria cause they sucked me into there happiness after a depressing moment, in the vido, i was real sad at first but got real happy. i don't know why though. hi.

[@captainmurphy4949]

Danil Lee got a spelling error on your body. the red squiggle line there too?

[@theorangecandle]

I can see the darkness in me and it's quite amazing Life and death is no mystery and I wanna taste it Step inside of my mind and you'll find curiosity, animosity High philosophy, hyper prophesied meditation Reminisce on my wonder years and I wonder here Sentiments of my words ain't been so sincere The sentiment of my nerves that I just persevere The big thought of fallin' off disappeared to my fate They say that Heaven's real Analyze my demise, I say I'm super anxious Recognize I deprive this fear and then embrace it Vandalizing these walls only if they could talk Conversations won't contemplate to my dark thoughts Lookin' down on my soul now, tell me I'm in control now Tell me I can live long and I can live wrong and I can live right And I can sing song and I can unite the youth that I love Youth that I like, look at my life and tell me I fight This that final destination, this that find some information This that find some inspiration, this that crack, the installation This that quantum jump and that fist pump and that bomb detonation Please don't bomb my nation, embalming fluid waiting I got mind control when I'm here, you gon' hate me when I'm gone Ain't no blood pumpin' no fear, I got hope inside of my bones This that life beyond your own life, this ain't physical for mankind This that out-of-body experience, no coincidence you been died Bitch, you're dead! [Break: Thundercat]

[@_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 🙏🏿

[@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

[@dcmkflylo1603]

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

[@moedinyu7172]

Rest in Peace, everlasting to ALL of our young brothers and sisters lost to the struggle

[@perriyaniv]

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

[@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

[@michaelphillips8596]

No words can express how beautiful this track is

[@ratzholic]

I. Know. Right. its amazing

[@johanmassy5290]

This video showcases these 2 young children's amazing talent as dancers. The Choreographer & Director as well as Kendrick must be commended for such a creative piece of masterwork.

[@rose_d_mary]

In my opinion this is one of the best sonhgs and music videos I've ever heard/seen. So beautiful and simple

[@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!

[@DamiansVisualArts]

No strippers, no drugs, no alcohol, no money, no ''nigga''. This is real music and hip hop.

[@MrKayDeeTV]

@noodleface4 those are the genres hip hop was born from, there is no 'traditional' hip hop track neither has there ever been

[@goodgriefer5294]

noodleface4 jontron and rap music...you ma nigga ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@jake0r]

noodleface4 HAHAHAHAHA DUDE SAID JAZZ HAS NOTHIING TO DO WITH HIPHOP

[@SomersBugtopia]

Old heads be like