Future Islands - Thrill (Official Video)

The official video for 'Thrill' by Future Islands from new album 'As Long As You Are', out now on 4AD. You can listen to the album, and also buy tickets for an exclusive release day livestream, here: futureislands.ffm.to/aslongas...
Written and Performed by Future Islands
Produced by Future Islands & Steve Wright
Backing Vocals by Katrina Ford
Blue water
Black bible
Old river
Come quietly
Just asking
A glass of water
They don’t know me
Don’t try me
-----
Nobody gonna pick me up
I’m falling down
And I’m 5th St. bound
Now nobody wanna fill me up
I’ve fallen down
None of my friends around
-----
Seen it on the news
Looked like me and you
Did they hear me calling?
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Blue water
Black rider
Keep on rolling
Keep on riding
Old silver
Old Tar River
Keep running
Black water
Old river
That old Tar River
Just keeps rising
Inside me
-----
Nobody gonna pick me up
I’ve fallen down
And I’m 5th St. bound
-----
Seen it on the news
Some never seem to lose
They say, the rest are fallen
I seen it on the news
It wasn’t mine to lose
Do they hear me calling?
------
(Heavy this leans inside me)
Keep Rising
(The river seethes)
(Parting the ground beneath me)
Keep Rising
(Just like the sea)
O Tar River
(Watching it washing over)
Tar River
(The broken reeds)
It grows inside me
(Gambling the rushing water)
Keeps on running
(Over me)
Keeps rising
(Over me)
Keeps rising
(Over me)
(Over me)
Keeps rising
Keep Rising

[@24tkh]

I'm here because of " AMERICAN GIGOLO " Such a great song! Amazing lyrics! And his voice... well it's AMAZING!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@noelc8927]

Bands who put their lyrics in the description deserve a nice day.

[@ericw6923]

Nice thing about sam is that his vocal delivery is often so clear you dont need the lyrics in front of you to understand what hes singing

[@jaqenhghar2970]

@@ericw6923 for real. Lyrics are for autotuners and rapping mumblers. jkjk, it really is a convenience when they do post their lyrics for us commoners to sing along to :)

[@twodog42024]

You deserve a good day for this comment.

[@phillipwindass8633]

Amen to that!

[@brandonshaw7619]

Dont they

[@maryk5945]

Heard this at the close of EP American Gigolo on Showtime and my heart stopped. Then found the song and the singer here. His voice, being, his eyes this video the stillness of it just draws you in and you feel each word, each note. This is what Truth looks like. I wish talent everyone would listen to this. ❤️ 💔

[@aeinp]

me too. just jons face with this music .pfff

[@victors.kumangai713]

Same here. Heard it on that show. Love it.

[@boslice9158]

Same here this is a great song

[@constancecollier5000]

❤️❤️❤️ I love this song.

[@cherriblackmore2002]

Oh yes. This has become my new favorite song. Haunting and beautiful.

[@funkyk]

The amount of soul this man puts into his art is fucking, phenomenal. Love this band.

[@Saganist420]

Future Islands is one of the best bands in the last 20 years.

[@mudstaind26]

The body of work they've already put out is so insanely good. That and I can put certain individual songs on repeat and it never grows old. I hope one day I can catch a live show (in person).

[@Saganist420]

@@mudstaind26 they really have something to say. Something else.. How insanely difficult it must be to find a unique sound in this competitive environment. Masteful.

[@thediamonddust]

I thought I'd heard it all. Then I heard FT.

[@vincenth.6381]

@@mudstaind26 they literally do not have a weak song in their catalog. The first album is probably the weakest but starting with On The Water they have put out multiple masterpieces. Singles and the Far Field are two of the greatest synth/pop albums ever as far as I'm concerned.

[@meangenegeraldene7686]

Nothing but agree, I'm a metal head and this is the greatest band I've ever heard.

[@ethanconnell3536]

That feeling when you realize you’re hearing one of your favorite songs for the first time.

[@jrbaconcheez]

Yes. Jesus Christ there must be a German word for that feeling

[@mannysavage88]

Amen

[@RenaudTeasdale]

Most beautiful song I’ve heard in a while. 💙🖤

[@Eddie32780]

Thank you Sam you beautiful soul you!

[@philiplindsay225]

@@jrbaconcheez , epiphany .

[@lamielemcmillan76]

Brought here from "American Gigolo"... This song is soul music!!!!!

[@lawrencematikanya5822]

same here jus afew mins ago 🙌🏿

[@DDavy2014]

I don’t know what it is about certain Future Islands songs but they just fill me with this overpowering feeling of nostalgia, excitement and melancholy which you can actually feel in your stomach. Such a powerful band who bring back memories.

[@elgatodiablo6650]

This band has picked my fallen soul up too many times to count. I'm sure they hear it all the time, but they mean so much to so many.

[@libertyjo6238]

Right on👍Im one of those people they've helped without knowing. Great comment! well said!🎀

[@scottsolomon5932]

💯

[@deborahocallaghan4132]

You just said what I couldn't! Thanks

[@janamieful]

Indeed they do💕

[@raydm4015]

Same here! Love them to death

[@joannebraverman1569]

I hear that faint beautiful vocal in the back.....LOVE love love Katrina Ford - Baltimore's BEST

[@davidkinmond331]

I could listen to that man sing the dictionary, what a tone he has ❤️

[@maxmoran6302]

My wife and I had our first dance to Seasons. Future Islands for life!

[@RobJNathanSings]

That’s a weird one for a first dance but awesome 👏🏼 ❤️👍🏼

[@larebear1902]

i'm drunk and i never had a wife. But had a lot of fun ... suks now.

[@dollaramaNoodleCup]

beautiful

[@adambessell954]

fuck yeah to that!

[@DavidJones-bu2vr]

Just a proper band - that’s all you Need to say really

[@snowyherge1549]

God this is so beautiful and chills me and - brings a few tears it is that good! Featured in American Gigolo TV and it was perfect! Great band!

[@ibiza1290]

His eyes are so intense. Real music by real people

[@deborahhughes6923]

Wow

[@josiahclagett1105]

My god. I started tearing up before he started singing. Extended eye contact with Samuel is cathartic.

[@parkerewanart]

relax

[@jacquesfantastique]

Have you tried Zoloft

[@libertyjo6238]

Who needs meds when we have future islands? Pffff.

[@ferraoisadora]

me too!

[@DL-cb8bh]

You can't have eye contact with a screen.

[@acadoe]

You know, people always say that music these days is not as good as it used to be, but I reckon it's just because the genuinely talented artists are not as widely known as before. This song stacks up well against any era's music.

[@justinemolloy2470]

I saw Future Islands at The Green Man Festival UK some years ago; I have listened to their music everyday since. They are phenomenal; the world needs them! I suffered a life changing event some 3.5 years ago ... to this day their music is part of my journey and healing process. I am so grateful for your gifts.

[@sayro5298]

No tatoos, no babes, no money, no show off... just a genius band with a front man that cracks open his soul to us in every word...just wow!

[@BroScro]

You're right man, he's awesome theyre awesome, great band gotta love it

[@sayro5298]

@@BroScro Indeed they are.

[@MrFlyingguy]

spot on..

[@psychobuzzard]

If Shakespeare's Hamlet were reincarnate it would be as Sam Herring

[@davidknell9676]

Yeah I think you confirmed the senses. I'm in

[@edf6591]

Wow! This song really touched my soul. I'm sobbing like a baby.

[@ssoltani22]

The vibe you get from this songs is just inexplicable

[@eenejeelyat3836]

MY BABIES ARE BACK!!! Y'all better not retire before I get to go to a live show!!!💕⭐

[@sr-m6890]

oh my gosh - those eyes , that look, the voice, - feel my heart unfolding

[@andymadrid5626]

It's 2021 and only half a million views! Catch up people. this band is a national treasure.

[@brazos26]

I'm here for American Gigolo. Beautiful song!

[@whenhiphoplyricsgowrong1866]

American Gigolo brought me here. This is a beautiful song.

[@ZebbMassiv]

What a mighty old voice for a young 37 year old.

[@schuhfamilyyoutube6156]

The Lord picks me up! All day, every day!

[@ariafalco]

i saw them live all bymyself, in rome. im a singer... at the time i had almost quit music for good. that performance gave me so much, that i wondered... what if i go back to music, maybe i can help others as they did with me tonight.... so thank u FI :)

[@libertyjo6238]

Continue!🎀

[@xXkittenslovemums1Xx]

Dont ever quit music please!🥰

[@chuckthebull]

go look up Dave grol from the fu fighters, he talks about not ever giving up even if you think you suck, it's not about opinions of others and what they think it's about you and having your own voice to share and people will listen.

[@ariafalco]

@@chuckthebull thanks!!

[@Grace-mn4fp]

That is amazing, wish you prosperity and light on your journey 💞

[@hez8717]

This is how music should be. PURE soul. I can feel it.

[@lindalindner2728]

Well said 💯

[@1fuckyou718]

Up Up Up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ianmckinzie3606]

I saw these guys 4 years ago in Pittsburgh during their Far Field tour. It was my first real concert, and I couldn't help singing all the lyrics along with Sam while he was jumping around on stage. I'd been listening ever since summer of 2012, when I was driving with my dad to the bus stop and cranked the volume up on our radio. I've downloaded every song of theirs I could find, and scouted KZbin like a madman for the ones I couldn't. And now they're putting out even more. Shine on, you crazy diamonds, shine on.

[@Ricecrack3rs]

Just lost my girlfriend of 3 years I loved very much. Lost my best friend. This one my favorite bands. Couldn’t of come at a better time.

[@Larrythechicken1]

Sincere condolences dude

[@beninnocent7257]

Be okay x

[@sonicanimalcrazy007]

Hang in there buddy

[@SalzwedelKempCaleb]

That shit can be almost unbearable, If you need a friend man let me know! I’m out here in the PNW

[@jeffmusgrave3691]

One day at a time. It’s a cliche, but it works. Stay well mate.

[@deanrobinson2459]

Yes, a new future islands song is a thrill.

[@madhurkapoor]

He is a breathtaking performer! The emotional display so raw, direct yet gentle. This is their most spiritually charged song.

[@strandedlantern]

As a former Pirate, I feel these lyrics. Haven't we all been 5th Street bound?

[@brentcarlson6322]

if this son doesnt hit you or make you feel something check ur pulse this is magnifecent

[@SkankyVonBitchersson]

That much eye contact from Sam is like 10 years of therapy. My soul feels cleansed, my goodness.

[@kiela17]

What a beautiful beautiful man

[@aggiemutumba8932]

This voice is one like I've never heard b4... Love love love! Who here first heard this song after an episode of American gigolo?

[@bretraybould6141]

These guys have an uncanny ability to release music when I need it most. Thank you, Future Islands, cannot wait for the new record

[@bernieboland8956]

Feel the same xxx

[@WholeHealth]

Innit 🖤

[@chuckthebull]

He feels ever word. And i don't believe its an act. There is something in this deep for him. Once writing a song that was very close to my emotions i broke down. This reminds me of that moment. And there is nothing "weak" about digging deep into our emotional being. It's people who avoid it that i think are the intellectual cowards.

[@4tunt3on3]

He comes from a small town by the ocean...my town too. Its extremely hard to live here and not feel...population less than 10k

[@chuckthebull]

@@4tunt3on3 it's feeling that makes life beautiful and profound, and often times painfull. a song like this and artists like this made me get in touch with my daughter accross the country and tell her I loved her and missed her. because that's what I felt.

[@4tunt3on3]

@@chuckthebull beautiful. I love music all over the board but especially heart felt music. Your story is kinda sad with a happy ending. I have 3 so I understand that love and pain. My daughter introduced me to a song by a band named Kodaline- All I Want. She learned it on the guitar played and sang it for me....So many emotions brought tears. Maybe check it out. THEN....Theres Always Old Man by Neil Young... That Song ALWAYS tugs on the heart strings of All kids for their Fathers! ✌❤

[@4tunt3on3]

Oh yeah....i wouldn't recommend watching the Kodaline Official video its a little weird and imo takes away from the actual beauty of the song

[@4tunt3on3]

There's a band named Sensi Trails from Our same area. They're young but there Song- Just Living...i Listen almost every morning. Its truly hard to have a bad day after that song

[@RussFling]

New Future Islands songs......Yes please!

[@lmiller5307]

I’m 50. Heard so much music in that time. This group are one of my very favourite. Roll on the next album.

[@ryanoxner]

Whoooaaa. On repeat. So much passion and emotion from this group! This new album is gonna knock our socks off.

[@raphaelhernandez8292]

I'm drinking and crying while listening to this song..is something wrong with me? No, there is something wrong with the world we live in...I will keep rising.

[@Terraceview]

You are right my friend

[@thediamonddust]

How are you doing Raphael?

[@raphaelhernandez8292]

@@thediamonddust doing great @Diamond Dust..thank you for asking! 💯✔

[@Halifax839]

Blue Water Black Rider!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!! Amazing Voice. The beat is perfect 😇

[@asherasky8147]

This man is so beautiful ❤️

[@Theyoutubecongressman]

Is it just me, or does he look just like a younger version of billy bob thornton in sling blade? I’m craving biscuits and mustard right now. Love the song, love the band.

[@meangenegeraldene7686]

This song is gonna save my life, I swear. I've broken down emotionally several times while listening to this. Having a very rough time in life, and it's this song and video, it's like Sam is telling me not to do something I'll regret. Keep rising....Keep rising. I cant express enough my love of the band, I found out about them being a working poor individual working 12 hour shifts 6 days a week, and could only afford local, free t.v. at the time. And P.B.S. was my favorite station, and Austin City Limits came on, it it was my first time hearing of Future Islands. Even in my usual at home drunken stupor, (trying my best to get sober, this is the worst year to finally get serious, but I've been doing the best I ever have in regards to that. I'm determined, and that's the key, dont give up, giving it up.) I knew there was something magical about this band. Sam's live persona is what made me pay attention, just the sheer passion, you can tell he feels every..single..word..he sings. Then the poetry of the words, and the stripped down intimacy of the band with no guitarist, (I'm a guitarist myself, and thus love guitar forward music) but the sound, just sounds like someone's inner thoughts and feelings. I had a great time in my shitty apartment by myself, probably near poisoning drunk. And it stuck with me. I told my friends and family and some of them caught the vibe and let them into their own soul, and they understand, just like me, that this band is an almost religious experience. Its beauty, and passion, and pain, a perfect representation of the human experience. And this song, this song especially... ..... Its gonna save my life.

[@manonv8976]

Thank you for sharing your story. This band is indeed very special to me too. Keep rising. 🌜

[@brandongibson1226]

This story was an amazing read, and it gave me courage & confidence. Thank you, buddy. Keep Rising.

[@meangenegeraldene7686]

@@brandongibson1226 Thanks man, I appreciate that.

[@fionamoon56]

🙏🌈 x

[@elisabethpound9772]

You've got this. You can do it! I don't know you but I'm proud of you.

[@alisaadrian]

Love it. Every time. Same emotion, different manifestation, pure to the heart. Touched again. Thank you.

[@alexoneil948]

Sorrow doesn't have to be about battling addiction. It can be about battling life, itself, especially where there is no place to call, "home". Seeing beauty here as beauty in ashes.

[@skycartercolour5736]

Presence + Charisma = This

[@alishadoby556]

Gifted singer. This song touched my soul!!!!

[@heidifalzon1479]

Mine too!!!!!

[@codybell7882]

I am a Future Islands fan from the state of Kentucky. These boys get my heart pumping

[@frizzybob]

province of Alberta here 👍

[@nellypetrovic5772]

Remember you stand alone on the Street no money respect👍

[@BuckySwang]

i find myself keep coming back to this one. really vibin to this

[@gothicvillasgaming]

This new album will be historical !!

[@thediamonddust]

This song probably helped me more than I should admit. I love how many people have a story about this song.

[@Mara-gf7gv]

American Gigolo. End of episode 5 and in episode 8 in by far the best scene of this show I heard this song. I honestly never heard of future islands but this song is by far the most beautiful song I heard this year. And it's already 2 years old. Bravo guys. I'm listening it when waking up. Going to work, coming from work and when I go to sleep. And I'm still loving it. I feel the lyrics in my bones ♥️

[@demilitou50]

I was watching American Gigolo and suddenly...FUTURE ISLANDS! That was an excellent choice and so perfect for the scene.

[@j13741374]

Just heard this track at the end of American Gigolo ep 5. I've been searching for this song by entering the lyrics into Google. Very captivating and I'm glad that I found this great track. 🙏

[@mikegreen2417]

Crying is my superpower

[@calicoskyband]

I'm not crying, you are. I think I just got something in my eye.

[@merin797]

Keep rising.

[@furkanaydogmus96]

A couple of years ago I heard the song which is called '' Like the Moon'' and I fell in love with the band in that very moment and still I am a huge fan, and I believe they deserve much respect than this. They are making music, they are making art.

[@justingreen8539]

I can't even watch this once straight through without crying. What a special talent and song, this will be one of my favorite songs for the rest of my life.

[@ryansaunders8178]

American Gigolo brought me here. Love it 💕

[@TheMoonLayingLow]

Future Islands are back as hell.

[@cronker86]

I AM SO FRICKEN EXCITEDDDDD!!!! The fact that Plastic Beach is on there just made my soul explode. Memorized the lyrics of all seven new songs just from watching youtube, and i am shaking with excitement! My birthday is exactly a week before. Couldn’t have been better timing!!!!!

[@parthybolos4958]

I know they'll likely never see this but this band has meant so much to me over the years and really got me through a lot. It's been so long since i started listening to them but their lyrics have recently just hit different. The words, the music, the voice, just brings a certain mixed feeling that no othet musician brings.

[@garce7184]

I couldn't agree more.. Something about the passion just digs deep ever saw them?

[@DorianDeLuca]

This is what the world needs right now, and always.

[@VeesFunkyAZZshop]

I think he is just so handsome

[@RoxyBrickhouse]

Thank you Future Islands and Sam for letting us see the emotion you have put into this song since we can't see you playing live right now.

[@FutureIslandsMusic]

We have a live stream event happening on release day October 9. Tickets here: www.futureislands.com

[@kevinnewcomb8020]

I cried while watching this. I can't tell you how much your music has helped me. I am anxiously awaiting your new album. I love you all so much.

[@tripzville7569]

Indeed we did my unknown friend, indeed we did.

[@goodwitch8343]

Finally just music. No need for flare, pomp, digital, green screen, or MTV. Thank you for taking it back to just what we need.

[@19dec1981]

I got a long a way to go. Just discovered thia band recently. And listening one song on repeat for a while and then find another one. Im so glad i got a long way to go.

[@leightonlee4108]

Never seen a man mean what he says with so much passion and honesty whilst singing a song only good people will get this man and the music

[@MelodyFox]

There's so much passion and soul there, how can one not like Future Islands?! @2:54 and more... Impossible... The impact with Sam's eyes (I don't think I ever noticed how green they are), is mesmerizing! and the *Thrill* of this new track goes beyond words... August 12 (Wed.) brings on a new day! Stay safe everyone... LPM

[@jamesxxxx]

I'm middle-aged, but I'm always surprised that music (like this) still exists when I come across it. I pretty much gave up on new music around 2010.

[@wingsintravino7675]

Samuel Herring, Teddy Pendergrass, Daryl Hall and Robert Plant. The voices that move me... Just fricken awesome!

[@michaelclark1811]

Looks like another love TKO brother

[@wingsintravino7675]

Tom Jones and Johnny Cash. Wow ! I love your diversity my friend. Jones a great performer and underrated voice. Cash...a voice and words that haunts. ✌

[@petermatthews873]

And I’m balling at work, absolutely stunning. Very pertinent to these times were living in.

[@tripzville7569]

So very true my unknown friend.

[@steventaylor9986]

Saw these guys play Glastonbury festival in England back in 2015. The lead singer fell on his arse 30 seconds into the set as it was pissing down with rain. He laughed it off, got straight back up and proceeded to blow the metaphorical roof off the place. Legends.

[@joshuaparsons8153]

everything about this track is refreshing

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

Truly on another level folks,👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@Martinmarteen]

Sam's writing and vocals brighten my day yet remind me of a quiet melancholy of the past that's loved and longed for...both unnerving yet necessary. No other band's sound is as complex as Future Islands and I'm happy to say they're what's always given me hope through tough times. Cheers FT fans!!!

[@looneybinjim1418]

PLEASE KEEP RELEASING FUTURE ISLANDS -Alexis

[@derekwilliams6772]

I have a brother who is in a bad way, with addiction and mental illness. This one hits home.

[@billybirch2087]

LOVE + BALANCE. BALANCE + LOVE

[@stubo4960]

By far my favourite band only started listening to them the other month,stumbled over them by accident.lead singers passion and live performances have got me hooked.much love from Scotland

[@stubo4960]

@Petrus Camacho thanks very much

[@tonilynncrisp]

You made this young mother weep. 🔥🌹❤️🤟🏻

[@messiahsfollower4643]

Keep rising...keep rising....💪

[@aprilsteph589]

This man's voice is, uhm, I don't have words to describe it. Super-human

[@Shalazen]

This video makes me want to reach through and give him a big hug.

[@mishkathlay]

The soul this man puts into Thrill sends me into a different dimension. I am literally shook. Life-saving timing for this.

[@maureenatieno007]

Heard this on American gigolo and Shazammed it love it!

[@mr.marshal9]

Same here 😅

[@chickentuber]

Wow. One of the greatest of our time.

[@davybruggeman8048]

My God, I could watch Sam sing like this all day!!! Such an amazing and emotional performance. Perfection...

[@iversand]

Hauntingly beautiful and reaches parts that many songs don't. Bravo.

[@marcusantebi4896]

So much talent. So simple … what a blessing

[@eman85mph]

Gigolo brought me here thankfully 🔥