Future Islands - Balance (Official Music Video)

"Balance" is from Future Island's album, On The Water, out on Thrill Jockey Records.
Directed by Jay Buim
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[@gdsvids]

I discovered this song the year my wife died... It's become the song I go to when the grief weighs heavy. Sublime blend of words and music.

[@nellybell5540]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@dustmitejen]

🖤🖤🖤

[@Olivezon]

I wish you lot of love in your present and your future life. I also love this music. Your comment is touching. Hope everything good for you.

[@dylanclifford2895]

Sorry for your loss bro 🇮🇪💚

[@maccolunga1]

Keep fighting brother. lost my daughter 2 years ago, the void will never be filled in your heart but life does go on. we will embrace our loved once’s again in the next life.

[@Burglekutt3000]

I started running last summer, hadn’t ran for fun in twenty years, and it’s been a feeling of peace and freedom for me after overcoming alcohol addiction. Anyhow, I had just found out about these guys and put this on my running playlist and I thought their fans might be surprised that this is a great tune to zone out to while running along with some of their other songs. Glad I found them even if I was late to the party, they are inspiring

[@MissMyRanda]

I loved reading this comment, thank you for sharing it! I haven't ran in years and I would really like to get into it again. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@carolmiller5713]

Thanks! I used to run long distance and imagine how fun it would be to have this song. For now, I dance!

[@andyboxish4436]

Similar story to you, except I discovered cycling. Eventually I was diagnosed with ADHD and learned that it's very common for people with ADHD to get into things like cycling and running because they experience this feeling of calm that is literally impossible to get otherwise. Obviously, merely liking running or cycling alone is not enough to diagnose anybody with ADHD or anything else, but since you mention that you used to have an alcohol addiction, that is another thing that lines up. When you were in school did you leave your work until the last minute? Have you ever struggled getting started on tasks you know are important, or had trouble finishing tasks after doing 80 or 90% of the work? Something to think about

[@CallumThompson_]

This song makes me feel happy on this inside and sad on the outside.

[@heliopolis29]

callum Thompson from the inside is what matters. The outside will take care of itself, so to speak.

[@carlosgeissendoerfer500]

This song makes me feel happy on the outside and sad on the inside

[@miguelparedesmar]

Carlos Geissendoerfer I agree with you for me is the same...

[@oNeDiReCtIo000]

Balanced.

[@SonoMondialeMusic]

Miguel Martins because its sounds nostalgic

[@pod5002]

Anxiety and depression fighters It just takes time ♥️

[@stevex8409]

Thank you. You don't know how much i needed that.

[@ValJesternity]

Thank you

[@jamesbarnthouse9724]

Love it Ryan. This song makes me want to roundhouse the heck out of A&D in life.

[@Ozwaldmattos]

❤️

[@Aeiroq]

Thanks, too long aparently!

[@alex-talk]

Who's vibing to this in 2020?

[@hawker2626]

Since 2010, when i listened it for the first time in "How To Make It In America"

[@ryepascual6054]

Its important to have good memories..... cause nothing is permanent.

[@phr34k]

All the cool kids.

[@dl8694]

Alwayssssssss

[@bAKboord]

Went back to this album during lockdown. It has kept me going ever since. It just takes time!

[@Arytonblue95]

I love heavy bass. I love synth. I love this guy's voice. Most perfect combination of all time. ♥

[@captiancool98]

During 2020 I was on deployment with the Navy, COVID hit whilst we were away, extending our time away from our families, civilisation and normal life. Music like this got me through those times of uncertainty, not knowing when I would get the chance to get home. Thank-You Future Islands for creating such great heart-warming music.

[@Aislynnbaby]

I heard this song like 10 years ago. Never forgot about it except the name and band. Never found it and looked so hard. Spotify just played it for me the other day at last 🥰

[@Muckwickett]

I watched this video in my shitty apartment on my 21st birthday in texas, surrounded by piles of moving boxes. I was alone, drinking a sad 12 pack that I was now old enough to buy, thinking about the upcoming move to Boston. After a very long drive (about 36 hours ), when i arrived in boston, I remember driving around one night and discovering Revere beach, sinking my toes in the sand, and re-listening to/watching this. It was magical. Boston is a fucking gorgeous place and will always have my heart.

[@stevenhowden617]

Honestly, this is pure poetry in motion. If you, or anyone you know who is going through some difficulties, put this on. Help you or not you realise you aren't alone. Future Island you legends!

[@pottymoufstudios2985]

This song got me through the roughest and best times of my life. Such a great track man 😍😫

[@nixafromthemoon378]

Balance is my favorite word...and it haunts me lately so i'm making this song my life theme song...the universe speaks to me through it:)

[@goonluv]

What a bass player. WOW.

[@Moondancin]

haha as good as it sounds its fairly simple... you can pick up bass and be playing this by the end of the week.

[@TheBadcop]

I can't stop listening to this. So beautiful.

[@jamoli9691]

I can't be the only who to replay this three times. It always gets me 🖤

[@Anjunabeast23]

Just three times though…?

[@bruceaisher]

I usually replay it 4 - 7 times

[@_slabb]

It’s my favorite future islands song tied with beach foam

[@elixxur]

This is intelligent music that is thought provoking and emotional. Not like the crap mainstream stuff. This music has meaning and a profound heart.

[@kixindamix]

And you can clean around the wound If you want to It just takes time And you can go to the moon But if you want something to change You gotta change your life And take your time It just takes time It just takes time It just takes time Hard work and your time And the sun will leave a wound And leave you to the night And that's alright Because before the moonbeam comes There's a certain calm And then there's light It just takes time It just takes time A little trust and your time You can change your life It just takes time A little trust and your time And I can sit and talk 'Cause I was just like you So arrogant and brave Impetuous and rude Trust me as a friend And I'll do all that I can do And I'd do anything for you Because I want to see you through It just takes time Hard work and your time You can change your life It just takes time A little trust and your time A little trust and your time A little trust and your time It just takes time It just takes time Hard work and your time

[@BeataExs]

Nothing more amazing than young love... plus this band is amazing!

[@leilanidupree5922]

great song, It makes me forget about the heavy burdens of this life.

[@panchitovilla9616]

Make lemonade

[@VincentDelgado77]

this song DEFINITELY HELPS to get you in a better POSITIVE mood

[@youngconsciouskollections]

It sure helped me out

[@thequeenpath]

This gives me pure joy.

[@TheBackyardBanditHD]

This song makes me want to travel the world

[@panchitovilla9616]

You should

[@pottymoufstudios2985]

Same and just get away

[@tatiananeal8754]

This song keeps my quarter-life crisis in check.

[@kyegonzalez4423]

Have you listend to lighthouse by future island gives such a good feeling

[@ericabee0830]

Tatiana Neal This song keeps my MID-life crisis in check. ;)

[@tatiananeal8754]

***** This song just averts a lot of crisis! lol

[@nclayton877]

I'm 28 not sure if that counts but I hear you!!! loud and clear

[@tatiananeal8754]

Totally counts, Nathan! I think its a great song for understanding periods of transition.

[@leprosinaandco]

This song makes me feel hope that everything is gonna be fine 💙

[@TheFoxfeather]

Man, I'm crying so hard with these lyrics. I really needed this right now, I fucked up bad in many instances of my life because I was too arrogant yet too shy, but I'm working on what I want, it's not time to give up. I will learn to surf one day and I will feel free with friends, it just takes time.

[@aleclienhard]

Deep

[@Lalo9G]

Hard work and time

[@justindavidavery]

Amazing words

[@herrfister1477]

Take my advice chum and try thinking about others more than yourself, otherwise you may disappear up your own arse - as it sounds like you have!

[@pastsubstance2930]

@@herrfister1477 did that make you feel good writing that? I wonder? I hope you have peace my dude.

[@SUPERPUKE]

this video is heartbreaking. you can tell that when he looks at her, there’s nothing but love and joy. but when she looks at him, it’s a subtle resentment

[@Booklover-coffeelover]

I heard this song a lot in my favorite radio station during the early stage of my relationship with my beloved. Every day was like a dream, this amazing bubble you feel you are in when you're in love, protected from everything, not caring about anything.

[@fuckweedMegafayce]

Heard it first at the end of a relationship. Different worlds, huh?

[@francescopozzi3290]

This beautiful video just made me realize I will never be young again

[@harlekino1893]

+Henry Chinaski but realize it wasnt much better when we were younger than it is now

[@francescopozzi3290]

+coco meier not sure what you mean. However, I actually enjoy not being young anymore because - I have to say - I was awful at it. This video just gives me some sort of fake nostalgia and kinda makes me wish to be that age, but now.

[@SandraLovesRoses]

You can still hitchhike to the beach and eat funnel cake ;-)

[@whosRickyy]

Henry Chinaski u are never too young

[@tommyfindlay]

you mean "Never to old"??

[@luisantoniocabreraavila4890]

Estoy en aislamiento total, tras dar positivo a Covid, esta canción me motiva a no perder la esperanza y se ah vuelto mi himno de batalla, y me motiva a salir adelante y no dejarme vencer, tarde o temprano venceremos al covid y yo también me encontraré en alguna carretera buscando una nueva aventura y esta canción de fondo ❤️

[@AngelDaCruz]

Se encuentra mejor?

[@banderkerkof]

y como fueron las cosas?

[@_slabb]

The opening lyrics to this song are so powerful. Gets me every time

[@elmini81sm]

I'm really digging this band's sound right now

[@BSteff03]

the best part of life is being in love with that special someone...that is really living. It's just a damn shame when it all falls apart like it inevitable does. makes me sad :( Always

[@marcoantoniorojasrodriguez4875]

my dude, having loved is 1000 years of amazingness and fullfillness.... feeling heartbreak... thats the best part, because it redefines what you have felt, and it makes you really value how you felt during that time you fell in love...it all happens in cycles sadly... until you truly meet that special someone... after that there isnt escape. only end. And its only then that youll feel 1,000,000 years of amazing-ness and full-fillness....

[@Adriancrouton]

recently got played by someone who i thought i could trust. This song makes me happy though.

[@Souran123]

Tony Rojas So you're saying after loved many different girls and having been heartbroken relentless times you still end up falling in love

[@marcoantoniorojasrodriguez4875]

yeah eventually, with time, and a recovered heart is a smart one, next time you wont fall easily in love.

[@Superiority.mindset]

BSteff03 To be honest, I love being alone, I have my Kameraden :)

[@geekliberty]

That bass line reminds me so much of New Order.

[@BSteff03]

that's exactly what I was thinking too

[@BSteff03]

well...I actually thought Joy Division first, Ha

[@josephsullivan9588]

wavenet digital It's so funny that you say that and that +BSeff03 says Joy Division because the way I've been describing this band to people is what would have happened right between Joy Division and New Order. Dance-y and good, but still with some rawness.

[@gogizoidze5399]

ceremony

[@israelinorlando]

woooow, what extravagant looking couple, matches the type of music

[@kristindominguez3106]

this song makes me happy and sad. it's so good.

[@jasongraham8582]

This song gives me a sense of directionless hope..

[@IamKevinFinnerty]

Heavy stuff.

[@johnwendland1971]

jason graham Amen brother

[@Romanticidio]

jason graham so well said

[@Skippysquirrel20]

jason graham do.

[@mikes6925]

jason graham great point! So true. Love this video

[@paulcompton9010]

i love this song still. always will.

[@OhMisfit]

I cant stop crying, this is so beautiful

[@ridesharegold6659]

Been coming back to this video for years. Only just realized it's in New Jersey and in the beginning he has a sign that says "beach" but they spend the whole video going the wrong way 😂. Love my home state - NJ all day 🗽♥️

[@danjbm7161]

I looooove this song. Makes me sad, but also it gives me hope.

[@kelc-1373]

This is a song I need in my life. It reminds me that sometimes, success takes time and it shouldn’t be rushed

[@romainp5047]

I recently discover Future Islands because of a video from "The faction collective", and I love it !This band is amazing!

[@robertspenceryancey]

Love this video, reminds me of a time I once knew, a special time with a special person, very dear to me; a person with a kind heart.

[@dextercrawford4682]

One of my favorites! 💯🎶

[@mikro-welle]

Love love love this song

[@jamescamlibel1448]

heard this live about 3 hours ago in London.......absolutely amazing!

[@360flipsarerad]

"Balance" is appropriate for all them powerslides in the rain

[@baldwynwulffaert5940]

360flipsarerad Phil Zwijsen 😜😜😜

[@eleuteriayucra567]

Amo estas canciones son tan mágicas ' y con sonidos casi astrales para mi #love future islands

[@patrickwagner4935]

One of my all time favorite

[@lucaspera4988]

I'm still in love with this song! 💙

[@cookiecrisp9333]

What an Amazing song!! ❤❤❤ These guys are Awesome!!

[@SadeWatkins]

Amazing

[@scarstike]

If I didn't see them live on the ACLTV, I wouldn't have ever discovered them. Foolish I am were I to miss Future Islands. What a performer and band! #awesome

[@vincenth.6381]

These guys have never made a bad album

[@TheBuccikat]

awesome song, awesome band, awesome video. love future islands!!

[@aprilmerrick6299]

I absolutely love this song!!!❤️ It Speaks Volumes!!! 😘

[@hempman4204]

First time hearing this was live in concert I never knew who they were. Mann his energy was through the roof, from that show I can't listen to this the same way. Man he was dancing all over the stage and it made me wanna too

[@doubleS07]

This song makes me feel the bittersweet torture of thinking about the person I love and how although he will remain a part of my life, we will never be able to be together.

[@WesPezProductions]

this video just cheers me up so much!

[@susannekofoed5654]

Love this song❤

[@puppetken]

Love this song! Great band!

[@chrisbell5237]

Oh to be young again. The joy's of life. Life is a gift from God don't wast it

[@gemini3536]

You can hear the joy division influence in their sound. What a great video to put their sound to...

[@whizzy97]

Absolutely fantastic ❤️

[@CristinaOliveira-rx6xj]

Love this a lot

[@andregeorge4969]

Randomly started diggin through Future islands because of Clams Casino - Ghost in a kiss and i find this. Went to school with the peeps in the video. crazy

[@tractorboy678]

Andre George wow haha clams casino is one of my favourite artist too, i came here by accident hha

[@frizzybob]

@@tractorboy678 u should know Future Islands is no accident

[@monicabilbaosoto]

This makes me feel so much mixed feelings almost to mourn... Love this song and video :')

[@NeverForgetER]

if you want it to heal it just takes time

[@frizzybob]

Hope your days going well Kati

[@venomrx6442]

@@frizzybob this aint tinder fella

[@HerrSchuh1]

You can clean around the wound But if you want it to heal It just takes time And you can call up to the moon But if you want something to change You've gotta change your life And take your time It just takes time It just takes time It just takes time Hard work and your time The sun will leave the room Will leave you to the night And that's alright Because before the morning comes There's a certain calm And then there's light It just takes time It just takes time A little trust and your time You can change your life It just takes time A little trust and your time And I can sit and talk Because I was just like you So arrogant and brave Impetuous and blue But trust me as a friend And I'll do all that I can do And I'd do anything for you Because I want to see you through It just takes time Hard work and your time You can change your life It just takes time A little trust your time A little trust and your time...

[@chazakarma35]

HerrSchuh1 gr8 sound

[@rafqatali5740]

HerrSchuh1 xxxx CcxxXX

[@Moondancin]

so deep. love the way this guy transfers his emotions into his work and live performances. props to the producer for capturing it and to you sir for posting these words.

[@mnaqvi6862]

HerrSchuh1 May god bless you 🙏

[@Whodatboi420]

So inspirational, just heard this and already it’s one of my favorites

[@robertdorman4150]

What a feel good song! Love it

[@4345ghee]

Just discovered this band and I can’t believe they slipped under my radar. I was listening to stuff like MGMT, Empire of the Sun, Ratatat, Boards of Canada, etc. around 10 years ago.

[@1muffinaonly]

THIS VIDEO IS PERFECT! I love them!!!

[@calliematthews4154]

They are WAY too cute in this video. And props to yall for rockin it out in Portugal! My best friend said yall had the best set of the fest. Much love!

[@roberthiggins1100]

Came here from NPRS tiny concert. I was diggin this last song a lot.

[@shyfaux]

What...: in the hell. If music was like this I’d Be so fucking happy It was a different time They are still eternal

[@rudolphmantoothbanksy5143]

God, I love these dudes. Ain't nothin like em.

[@philipbeisel9756]

I love this music video, reminds me of my friends :))

[@johung7894]

Love it!

[@larissachaves9036]

In love ♡

[@ashe8]

I'm I'm getting to see this band tonight. I discovered them by randomly popping on this song after a night when I really need to hear the song. And for some reason even though the song makes me extremely happy it's not sad tears but it always makes me cry

[@johung7894]

total love

[@Annie12345l]

It just takes time !!!

[@paladinadoplaystation]

Absolutely awesome song ❤

[@Haroon8552]

Nowthisisliving bring me here...... Nice song....

[@sophie7766]

Mysticfalls same :) but two years later

[@robbiedademo8515]

such a meaningful song with a great powerful message about loyalty and taking the time to heal, and such a cute clip :) and no one has a unique voice like this!

[@zenmen7095]

my favorite song from future islands an at 76 years old i can dance like him still too

[@MrLucasdelik]

Some things don't choice a age to beeing celebratades! Keep going!

[@zenmen7095]

@@MrLucasdelik thanks, thats very nice of you an postive coming from a young man, freuquency, energy, postive vibes are for all ages. boogoe on buddy

[@AM-ze2wj]

perfect video for this song

[@davidpenagosBMXlife]

2019 vibes! ❤️

[@pottymoufstudios2985]

I love this song forever and ever…💗💗💗💗

[@gabeathouse9683]

This song is so beautiful.

[@videowatcher9436]

Elbee Thrie (Male actor) has some good music! I'm glad I read that tape at 2:48 and googled it XD

[@Gunjacks90]

just heard this live. great experience

[@mafens88]

Spot on ✨♥️♥️♥️ it just takes time and that’s all right :)

[@Diogo_CF]

Seeing them tonight. They better play this one :P

[@strattoncase327]

So pure.

[@onlytimeless25]

WOOWWW this was AMAZING I LOVED IT they are such a cute couple too this was DOPE I wonna do something like this one day!!!

[@davidcross9284]

cheers jools holland for introducing this band to me last night. loved the great performance

[@VictorNightengale]

What an amazing video and band. God damn.summer love.

[@alvio_leandra]

Love this for backsound music

[@launderground]

we love future islands.