Gregory Porter - "Be Good (Lion's Song)" Official Video

Director Pierre Bennu visually compliments Gregory Porter's intense lyrics and smooth, soulful vocals with vibrant colors and whimsical storytelling in the official video for "Be Good"
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Director Pierre Bennu visually compliments Porter's intense lyrics and smooth, soulful vocals with vibrant colors and whimsical storytelling.
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"Be Good" is the first video from Jazz singer Gregory Porter's critically acclaimed album of the same name.
Video Credits: Directed by award-winning filmmaker Pierre Bennu, with cinematography by Shawn Peters and special set work by visual artist Dirk Joseph.
Shot entirely on location in Baltimore, Maryland, director Pierre Bennu visually compliments Porter's intense lyrics and smooth, soulful vocals with vibrant colors and whimsical storytelling, and sets it all against Charm City's unique backdrop. As two lovers traverse their everyday lives amidst the mundane, Bennu draws on the power of everyday magic, the fear of loss, and the yearning for love in what he calls a "lullaby for your inner child."
"The dance of love is something that can be done alone but it is also fun with somebody else," says Bennu. "I wanted to show two characters; one who was so busy dancing alone, never looking to have a partner... and another so desperate for love that he would do whatever it took to get it. What that character finally realizes is that all he needed to offer forth was himself."
To compliment his artistic vision, Bennu tapped the talents of Baltimore-based multidisciplinary visual artist Dirk Joseph, whose 'magical props' add significantly to the video's playful and enchanting sensibility.

[@islandqueen7342]

2024....I discoved this gem....what a beautiful song😊❤...who's here with me....

[@_ZeusWrath_]

You're late, but better late than never.❤

[@eugeniahunter2411]

Don't Miss Him This Summer... Google: Gregory Porter Tour Dates 2024 for Concerts🎶❤️👍

[@islandqueen7342]

@eugeniahunter2411 you beautiful soul..thank u kindly..one love.

[@nomvuyonxumalo3595]

Me

[@lashellescott1796]

Been here .🎉🎉🎉

[@itsmytube62]

If any one person has watched this a million times, it's probably me :)

[@nomvuyonxumalo3595]

Me too

[@patpete9199]

ME TOO IT'S SO FRESH AND HONEST CLEAN AND A BEAUTIFUL LOVE SONG ❤

[@alainachapman]

Just discovering this beautiful soul in 2024……I’m obsessed 🥹🫶🏽

[@katieatcheson3516]

Same! Heard my first song of his a week ago and obsessed is the word! Goes right to my heart and soul. What a gift!

[@user-cc8si3bw9q]

I'm telling you he is just divine

[@folkgm]

I was at the MGM casino and saw that Gregory porter was performing and there was a long line of dignified black folks dressed to the nines waiting in line to see him. I immediately went on KZbin to find out who this Gregory Porter is. I’m glad I found him.

[@amienhodge7902]

This was my wife favorite song , when I first played this she asked me to dance with her not knowing this would be the last song I would dance with her. She passed May 2019 and her energy and spirit resonates and continues to live in my safe place.

[@tariqi.el-amin]

Amien Hodge so sorry for your loss... Praying that this beautiful song continues to call back to mind all the good you had together.

[@SavvySayswithCielle]

My deepest sympathies to you, Amien. So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself, and continue to allow music and memories of this type to comfort your soul. Big hugs to you 🤗🤗🤗. Be well.

[@ibcalm24]

Time is so short & precious such a beautiful for song for you & your wife. May that joyful time comfort your heart. I lost one of my best friends 2 weeks. We were like morning birds together and night owls in the night. I had came across a song about best friends I meant to send it to him. In the course of work that night I didn't get to send it. You did get that dance.

[@empowheressence]

Amien so glad you got a chance to experience a "Be Good' in your life! All the best to you...

[@adg_87]

Peace and blessings brother.

[@meetaah]

Whoever listen to this deserve peace forever.💥👌🏻

[@reggaeone]

This is the song by Gregory Porter that captured me.

[@amnesh]

My mother loved him and right when they were going to fly out to see him she passed away. This song holds a place deep in my soul.

[@thornless9073]

You poor baby!!

[@indurain1579]

Man. This is not just music. THIS IS ART. Masterful.

[@hyharmon]

SAY NO MORE!!!

[@coldwinter5710]

True that! ❤🎶

[@engineeringartist4801]

By every metric this is Art and the video presentation, the dance, his timbre, the clever lyrics and it's smoooth as marble.

[@colwilpro]

There will be a last time you dance, kiss and cook together. Treasure every moment ❤️

[@marilynullrich1]

❤I know. How sweet it all was!

[@joanwilliams1280]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Only Porter's voice would do it justice. The meaning is on point!

[@moog8008]

I cry the moment he says clip his nails and cut his mane. The willingness to change everything who he is because he’s in love with her And she still pays no attention - breaks my heart. I’ve been there more times than should have. I understand that lion’s pain.

[@karahogarty1193]

Me too. Maybe she doesn't believe she is good enough for the king of the jungle. She sees herself as just a lonely girl who dances to feel less alone. Still my new favorite song.

[@smoothc3684]

I cry everytime

[@Gabriel-mg6om]

Truth!

[@handsomeheartbreak]

@@karahogarty1193 blah blah blah. If thats the case Be Good needs to tell herself to be good and should articulate that before clipping said nails.

[@terrypate6448]

As I listened to this song and read the comments of the gentleman whose wife passed in May 2019, I'm reminded of the last outing I had with my mom. I pushed her in a wheel chair 11 long city blocks (roundtrip) to enjoy a scrumptious (last meal, unknown to me) at a restaurant called Oohs and Ahhs in NW DC. I'm brought to tears thinking of the joy it brought her. She passed 28 February 2019. What a beautiful melody to celebrate my mother. 😭

[@SimonePoingsett]

Does anyone else feel like bursting in to happy tears when they hear this song!?!? My heart just fills ups with pure joy every time I listen to it. It's sheer perfection Gregory. Thank you!

[@eatyourpanda7285]

Yep. Yep. Yep. total joy and happy healing of all that pains and vexes. Gregory Porter is a very very special artist who can remind all to be real and true.

[@brianclay8685]

I do...

[@rachelle_banks]

It's very emotional and moving. Very deep.

[@lekeciagarland6148]

I've heard this song before. BUT yesterday listening to it, hit differently. 💜💜💜

[@JaydubyaX]

It breaks me down like no other song... ut its the video too.

[@bajoobiecuzican]

He's got the happiest face I have ever seen... I love him

[@Getitgirlllll4717]

This song makes me cry and I have no idea why. I think its something to do with the emotions of this song and its something w the piano!! There r other songs that hit me like this.But this song gets me everytime within 3 seconds tears jst fallin!! He is dope.

[@Paul-zm4cc]

I get it!

[@Getitgirlllll4717]

@Paul-zm4cc 4real!

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

Who's enjoying this in 2024 ? ❤👍

[@thabanikhanyile126]

This is beautiful song

[@prestokrevlar]

Not for much longer.

[@angellesupastar2904]

Me

[@MrMstraws]

2020 now baby

[@sassymasha157]

I'm still enjoying in this in 2020 lockdown mode. It gives me hope for the healing of this pandemic. I love such songs that throws hope in u🎶💕

[@cherishheart1]

I heard this song last night in an Uber car. I listened to his voice, the instruments, then the words. I fell in love right then and there. I asked the driver who was this artist and that's why I am here today.

[@derrickford6569]

damn ma what's yo name???

[@derrickford6569]

ohh nvm boo

[@cherishheart1]

+Dee Ford I am not your boo and I see that you wised up and looked at my name from the hyperlink. Have a great day!

[@derrickford6569]

what yall don't know is that +Hannah Purham is my wife 😊😘

[@cherishheart1]

Lol plot twist. That's right!

[@sharaayers8412]

My name is..."Be Good" and I did not even know it. Bravo Mr. Porter!

[@welfaredad]

When I wake up to this song, I have a great day.

[@anonymouswife007]

Can't believe I have only found Mr Porter today... 14 of July 2021 !! Thank the universe for this moment. I'm so happy :)

[@hraddle50]

ENJOY🥁🎺🎻🎹🎼🎵🎙🎚😉

[@patpete9199]

CATCH HIM WITH A ORCHESTRA HE'S SO FANOMINAL THIS SONG GIVES ME SWEET MEMORIES OF MOM SHE TOOK HER JOURNEY 1 20 2018 SHE'S WAITING FOR ME I'LL BE WITH HER HAVING A GREAT TIME BUT AS FOR KNOW I'M JUST TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO WALK AND TALK WITH OUT MENTIONING HER EVERY FEW MINUTES OR SO ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@darinowhere]

If my life was a dinner party, this song would be playing on repeat.

[@thetraveledroad1]

Pete Sim yep. I fantasize about having a dinner party and introducing my guest to this wonderful spirit

[@akiraleblanc4830]

Exactly! This has become my "go away and feel" song.

[@sim9583]

I always listen it during my dinner parties 😝

[@rickiesmith2385]

That would be wonderful!! Pete... Make it happen..

[@femmeismesoggy]

Play on and repeat ❤️

[@Sdcombo]

"She knows what she does, when she dances around my cage and says her name." Hits me right where it hurts.

[@88Habitrabbit1]

Relationships ! ! ! Go figure 'em out. I've been in one for three weeks now and I'm ready to take the first train smokin' because this chick is both too needy and too controling . I FEEL AS IF I WERE IN SOME SORT OF CAGE.

[@gayshalawrence3771]

Gary Cooper dude take the train lol life is too short :-)

[@inspiration3133]

The saxophonist's solo at 2:25 is pure love. This song is so powerful.

[@michaelbushell8283]

Alexis and I danced to "Be Good" at our wedding. I learned to words and song the song to her while we danced. Thank you, Mr. Porter

[@user-cc8si3bw9q]

May the Gods bless this Black King ❤

[@Rutgert210]

Proud to know that my dad will be performing live with Gregory porter and BBB

[@LonnieHarger]

I can't watch this video without crying. The poetry and visualizations used here just hit me in a place I don't understand.

[@bbyface7145]

Touches my spirit

[@antoinettegoodson7167]

I feel emotional every single time.. maybe it's the familiarity of hearts like mines who have experienced unrequited love.

[@iamagumbochild]

Touches the deep of me for the love I have experienced and yet to give

[@mamaluvs2dance]

perfectly said. I might not cry (though I'm pretty sure I was teary-eyed the first time I saw it), but it definitely takes me to an emotional place I'd not visited before ever seeing it and can't recall having visited since.

[@michaelhorn6092]

This song reminds me of my father when he use to sing "Mr Bojangles" which was a song about an old black man who danced with worn out shoes with silver hair and raggedy shirt and baggy pants" the rhythm of the song is just like this and it reminds me of how hard it was for men in general in the south where my dad was from, he played the piano and I play the trumpet and as crazy as he was I miss him😢

[@ChyinaPowell]

I am crying, this song is so beautiful

[@NThe313]

I like to imagine that I made my father feel this way. He was definitely my Lion.

[@KennyDeForest]

This very sincerely may be the best song I've ever heard

[@ram-ham]

my daughter was born with this song playing in the room.

[@swine8679]

David Hamilton how old is she

[@laronrosser294]

lucky you!

[@christieheyblom]

[@JB-ki9ql]

Poor her,pure shit.

[@lisacoleman2657]

😭😭😭❤

[@dhandy7065]

❤ one of the best songs ever written and composed

[@NYJALB]

I have only discovered this guy today, and within two hours he has become my favourite male vocalist....and I'm 53 years old, so he has had to top some serious competition let me tell you.......what a voice!!!

[@nyoreachoja2068]

Right on sir!

[@lauraengellovell3269]

NYJALB I am 51 with the same exact story, just discovered him today, at 7:46 AM!

[@TheRealSnakePlisken]

It is pure magic and absolute talent isn’t it! I am so glad someone else hears it!

[@bettypilgrim-chavis6128]

@@TheRealSnakePlisken u, )))‘I,mddd@e

[@jacobm.6411]

2020 praying everyone that hasn't found love yet... Finds love... Love yourself first... The rest will come along...

[@morenitacoffee6637]

😉

[@AJ444ful]

Thank You 🙏🏽

[@clumsiii]

found it and threw it away too many times. like Mumu Fresh said " I am ready " kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6e1amtupqiDn80

[@jacobm.6411]

@@clumsiii To manifested love is great. Positive thoughts... Love thoughts... Positive affirmations... Love affirmations...

[@clumsiii]

@@jacobm.6411 fr got shivers reading kindness from a stranger. thank you jacob

[@violiza1506]

Gregory Porter and his band played with my orchestra this year.I'm still starstruck and listen to his music all the time❤

[@vonzel7328]

I’m with you. I saw him live in Nashville. It’s unexplainable. The amount of energy, passion, and love I felt when he sang every song. It was like. I looked to my left and my right. Saying to myself do you guys hear this……

[@csmers3743]

I had a very stressful day today.. So first thing I did was turn to Gregory...🎶

[@jeffbrown6533]

Don't even need a drink, just put Gregory & close your eyes and relax!

[@davescott8859]

This songs opens a soft spot in my guarded wounded heart every time. Dam you Gregory Porter, lion tamed.

[@dorotheadavis3050]

Dave I feel the same. I also have a wounded heart. May we both find real love soon

[@artistsonthecuttingedge8510]

always grateful for this song and those who have gone through real trials. Grateful!

[@Rocit2Nowair]

Let me be the first to say that " Be Good (Lion's song) " will be played at my wedding reception ! VERY NICE SONG, take a bow Gregory !

[@dionneglover7756]

This man here is 💖a gift from🤗 God, his music⛵ has gotten🌿 me through the 😁best and🌻 worst of times🌾.😂 His music, his voice will🌳 always stand the test of time. 🌹 God bless you Mr. PORTER AND THANK YOU!💐

[@reuireuiop0]

If the singer's name was Sinatra, all the world would know "be good"as an all-time classic I only first heard it today, 2020

[@AJ444ful]

reuireuiop0 I just heard this today and I love it! Glad it found it’s way into my life. 5/23/2020!

[@angelamatthews3130]

Sinatra sang from the American Songbook which was what every jazz musician did and still do. He didn’t write his own stuff. This will be a jazz classic I’m sure. It’s just that so many people don’t support good music anymore. It’s how you look, not how you sound that matters. But.... talent like this always wins!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

It's okay. He will get his glory and honor. I don't think he sings for man to exalt him. Keep watching.

[@wmranson9311]

He is quite known. He has performed the world over. He is held in high regards from Australia to the western world and we are better for it. 🙂

[@clumsiii]

i remember when i first heard too. been preparing to go karaoke with it ever since. maybe one day i'l be brave (post Rona ugh)

[@ladyj422]

I was sitting in a gastropub with a friend last weekend when this song came on. Finally, I was so distracted by what I was hearing that I apologized to my friend and asked him to be quiet for a moment while I "Shazam'd" it. So glad I did because now I have a new fav.

[@jeanroddy4129]

Gregory Porter has the most beautiful voice I never get fed up of listening to him.

[@EGOKILR]

This song needs to be in a Movie and will be an All time classic, song is too good and can loop this song all night.

[@hraddle50]

Looping it Now 1Am, & LOVING IT. 1 OF MY FAVS😊😉

[@jerrygarcia5862]

This a a beautiful song my wife really liked it alot ,everytime I listen to it it makes me cry she is no longer here I lost her to cancer 5 months ago .I'm sooo heart broken 🥺🥺

[@badhoney]

Let your memories comfort you. Praying for you.

[@faithfields9421]

😢🙏🏾❤️

[@amienhodge7902]

Beautiful moments and memories are created through pure love. Praying for you brother!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You have the memories of her. I lost my fiance the day before we closed on a home. Whatever you are feeling know that God loves you. He will being you peace and comfort if only you ask.

[@morenitacoffee6637]

It's a beautiful song. I just discovered it. Sad for you. Be courageous. 🙁

[@enensis]

If it wasn't for all the bad music, you wouldn't know good music. This my friends is very, very good music

[@miahleslie6183]

Love forever this Song ❤️💙❤️💙

[@georgemarsh8510]

some of the best :)

[@yeledyahubenisrael3929]

Very, very, very goood!

[@hraddle50]

EXACTLY..!! 🎹🎚🎶🎙🎻🎺🥁🎼🎵

[@LydgiaOfHarlem]

Had the honor of seeing him live in NYC last night. When he sang this, my heart melted. What a beautiful song. Gregory Porter warms my soul.

[@perliangreenfield9679]

I heard this song February 27, 2022 at the Blumenthal theater in Charlotte, NC for the first time for my 62nd birthday and I can’t go a day since without listening to this. Babe and I listened to it on the way home that night. It touches my spirit EVERY TIME I listen to it. Gregory Porter is an EXPERIENCE that I’m so honored to have witnessed ♥️♥️♥️ BE GOOD ♥️

[@robertthomson2874]

My Mom's passed away bout 4 or 5 yrs ago... When I was a little obnoxious kid she would say "Shush... Listen to this song" I would... I learned So Much from her telling me to be quiet and listen. She passed away it seems like yesterday. But one of our last songs was Be Good and My phone was all messed up and scattered. But she got it. Mom "I Know u liked it!!! 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@StorieDevereaux]

I think the visual gives soooo much life to this song. How often has someone danced around your cage? Gregory is just amazing. Don't change. Please don't change.

[@UncleWally3]

Grammys 2014: Best Jazz Vocal Album: "Liquid Spirit," Gregory Porter

[@jdharry]

This was the last song I listened to with my mum before she died, it breaks my poor heart every time I hear it. But I know when I hear it naturally she is dropping by to say everything will be okay Jamie. It’s so bittersweet

[@DanielA-tt7sq]

Just to tell you that your mother is taking care of you. She's actually become your guardian angel. That's the message she sends to you :-))

[@iolawilkins1030]

Sorry for your lost, my condolences 🙏

[@SoulWhisperer]

I love this song sooooooo much. I almost cry when I hear it. The tender melancholy when you love and appreciate someone who is blissfully unaware of you.

[@davidhampton7217]

It's a very likable song Not only that it touches a good spot in a man's heart especially if he thinks he's very very very too cocky strong so have mercy on all of us guys that is

[@SoulWhisperer]

@@davidhampton7217 ✨

[@SoulWhisperer]

@@arthurgoff7321 👍🥰

[@SoulWhisperer]

@@arthurgoff7321 Indeed!

[@shannonhemingway5311]

Thank you.... I am in tears as I type. Nailed it!!

[@ianmcnamee5243]

There is very few times, when stars aline, and the world is a better place, this is one of these times, it gets into your soul, and hopefully never leave Be Good!

[@bozmanjohn2507]

I am absolutely convinced that this music should remain as one of the representatives of our culture and our time. I am sure that, being underestimated now, it will still take its toll in the future.

[@keithwilliams7097]

YES, YES, YES, YES, AND OF COURSE THANK YOU. PURE MUSIC HAS RETURNED. THANK YOU SIR!

[@Misha216]

This song is so beautiful and just puts me in a good and peaceful mood. His voice is amazing.

[@jeffbrown6533]

Oh I totally agree! I played it back to back and eased off to sleep and I am not a day sleeper. Just relaxed me right on off!

[@Misha216]

@@jeffbrown6533 I know right! So beautiful.

[@yeledyahubenisrael3929]

He saying something true and powerful bout love. Makes the sun shine inside, laughter, and childlike playfulness come to mind.

[@garvin6142]

Stop The insanity with Lala Hathaway makes me cry just about every time so emotional

[@Misha216]

@@garvin6142 That's a beautiful one too!

[@jaebyrd4608]

This song is so captivating. It's like you expect someone in a relationship to behave a certain way but when they do you don't change how you treat them. I think the point of the song is that she doesn't see his efforts just like in the video the woman dancing doesn't see how hard the man is trying to get her attention. This song is a very eloquent way of putting a sensitive subject. A lot of relationships end because someone isn't taking notice of the efforts of the other. She tells him to be good and he does but it doesn't matter, she treats him the same and she keeping him hanging on a string waiting for her to notice ( dancing around his cage) but she only See's what she wants to see. He understands she has been hurt so he is paitent ( lions are made for cages but be careful they might just bite) still he wants her to see him for who he is and love him. Beautiful song!

[@christinehobson8686]

Jae Mason Thomas EXCELLENT analogy/explanation, Jae!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@humbledove2698]

Very well said. I really enjoyed reading you comment 🦋⚘

[@GENOG1911]

Jae Thomas yes!

[@matthewsmith5374]

I always thought of it as the savage animal part of a man that has to be tamed to be loved by a woman/society but we do it because of their beauty.

[@pakowame4737]

You about to make me cry!

[@annmcdonald7713]

I will never get tired of listening to this song...

[@rakimsmith9828]

15m views for the most heart wrenching love song . yet I feel he wouldn't want her to stop. Hurts so good so to speak

[@bryanthompson12]

+Ann McDonald I feel you...just ran 4miles with the song on repeat!!!!!

[@annmcdonald7713]

nice :-)

[@IAmQueen54]

Ann McDonald I am hooked on this beautiful man and his awesome voice!

[@walkinthewoods981]

Me either and this video is so...awww...I can't find the words for how much I love it.

[@BigDapPacino]

This is one of the most beautiful song...he reminds me of Donny Hathaway for some reason...I have seen him perform at the Kennedy Center with a full Orchestra....he was awesome!

[@symonebarry2734]

This song is pure life

[@thepharcyde5239]

yes maam !x

[@theanswersisinsideu]

I cried omg I cried what an emotional song it lowered my energy and filled my heart space

[@ronstaples1124]

logtype47 me too bro i love his song

[@wonderfulchild55]

Ruth L Yeah I cried also. Such a beautiful song.

[@jzloveinfinite]

MINE TOO!

[@Getitgirlllll4717]

Girl i cried too within the 1st 3 seconds of the song I have know idea why Beautiful song but has me alllll in my feelings!! Lol Im sooooo sensi😉 lol...

[@MrTruerythmn]

I just found out about this guy this year! Merry Christmas to me!..😁

[@heidimeyers9478]

I fell in love with his music day 1. Great entertainer and I'm so blessed when I listen to anything he sings. Truly blessed and greatful.

[@latashaallen887]

I just found out and I am hooked!! Relaxing and calming!!

[@clumsiii]

i first found Gregory on this ballad : kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5ezZoJ9rst1rK8 . Check out his orchestra concerts too . merry christmas everyone

[@gsims8208]

This song reminds me of myself, and my guy, the love of my life. Sometimes he acts like a lion, he roars. I dance around his cage not saying anything to him, for a few days. that's the way I pull his tail, and cause him pain, he can't stand me not speaking to him, he would if he could trim his lions claws and brush his mane... To get me to check him out, I love him just the same, so I dance around him, until he stops roaring, and admits he's not a Lion, cause Lions do bit. Oh yes I know what I am doing. I block him out of tender moments., until he makes it up to me. be Good... Thank you for putting it into words for me, with your beautiful voice.

[@lauraengellovell3269]

I broke up with a guy who would freeze me out, I would do some thing wrong but he never said anything, just was cold. Had to get an ultrasound on my gallbladder and a barium swallow to look at my stomach because I was so sick about his treatment, literally the stress made me ill. So I left him and promptly started dating my bass player. Been happily married 26 years now. Steven who?

[@SoulWhisperer]

My first time to hear this. It made me cry. Beautiful.

[@ThisWeekInGambling]

When I see "Thumbs Down" on this I can help but be surprised that there are that many empty people out there who cannot appreciate pure God-given talent.

[@siemprepalante773]

Truth. Mr. Porter is genius.

[@catteadams]

music is subjective. Love what you love. Forget them. He's brilliant, and that is all there is to it. :) SO, Let's us just love it. We'll give him all the props. :) :) :0

[@boydling]

There's no accounting for taste. It's only 2% of people though - I'd take those odds.

[@Lewisjls]

Maybe there's REAL Music lovers , Ferrucco Tagliavini, Jussi Bjorling,etc.

[@JordanHowellMusic]

He is my favorite new artist. A superb singer and writer. From the heart and soul.

[@tomcrowe-garey7485]

My first impression of this man's talents: Intoxicating!

[@yaya5165]

I've been listening to this song for 7 years now, especially when I'm struggling with stress it has this calmness and Black Lov 🥰💖😍😘🎶🎵

[@Savvynlady]

Yes!

[@donjoe2661]

Same. And then always the same thought .. what next to play to match that? Mostly I just quit listening to music after this song and do something else.

[@donjoe2661]

Or repeat

[@hraddle50]

EXACTLY, BEST MEDICINE 🎵🎼🥁🎺🎻🎹🎶🎙🎚💞

[@susanb8222]

My granddaughter’s favorite song. She has been listening to it since she was 6 yrs old. At 11 years old, I send this video to her occasionally to remind her of what she has to give to the world,..her heart..❤just a beautiful song…

[@Socaman20]

The 100 ppl that disliked this obviously don't know or understands what "real" music is .This music is honest ,sophisticated and pure ,all in the same breath . Gregory Porter is a "real" artist and the music that he's sung on his stellar albums are moving and touching and i'm honored to have all his works . I can't wait see him live.

[@brianward7508]

The real young generation

[@hraddle50]

EXACTLY..!! I seen him live Downtown Chicago @ The Pavillion in Grant Park with my Fav Cuzn.1 of the Best Concerts Ever. & It Was Free👍🏾😊💞

[@kayborndadon4009]

As a lion that has been once been caged this song distracts me with is beauty while reaching into my chest to caress my heart and grab ahold of my very soul

[@gnote206ify]

The feeling you get when your father says it's tears of joy😊

[@lavalson]

I want to meet Gregory Porter one day and tell him how he makes me feel when I listen to this song.

[@angellesupastar2904]

Me too

[@kanorigaud2288]

Me too!!!!🧡💜🧡

[@pepsta27]

This song puts me in a very nice place.

[@hassan1953]

wow! wish i could escape to a world that beautiful........

[@zolanicebisa6826]

still loving this song in 2019,All the way from South Africa.

[@MrMonopolistic]

This is a pure example of God's creation

[@MyraDeshieldsFerrell]

I just discovered him and me love he!!!!!!

[@geenozbklyn5354]

REAL music is still alive...thank you Gregory

[@dadam9154]

Absolutely beautiful 🥹

[@mln4032]

Not since Donny Hathaway - A Song for You - have I come across a song that GLORIFIES black women as this song does. Simply magnificent.

[@christinehobson8686]

ML N 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mln4032]

@@IsisAdgerWasHere21stC. Miles Davis beat his first wife's(Frances Taylor) ass, accused his second wife of infidelity with Jimmy Hendrix, and also kicked Cicely Tyson's ass, who was trying to help him with his drug and alcohol addictions. All of his wives were black, btw. Frederick Douglass, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Gordon Parks, James Brown, Dave Chappelle, Julain Bond, Quincy Jones, all married or had long term relationships with non black women. Malcom X's maternal grandfather was white. Malcom wrote in his autobiography that his mother "looked like a white woman......she had straight hair, and her accent did not sound like a Negro's." Bayard Rustin, James Baldwin, Alvin Ailey, Audre Lorde, Barbara Jordan, Lorraine Hansberry, Josephine Baker, Wanda Sykes, Langston Hughes, Alice Walker are gay. What's your point?

[@brianburton5946]

@@mln4032 what the hell is YOUR point. You said this song glories black woman, and #ADOS let you know that his wife isn't black. So how is he preaching empowering black women when he isn't even married to one?

[@latashas.480]

Whew they got mad bc he said the song glorifies black women. 🤔🤣No, his wife isn’t black but his mama and other relatives are. ✌🏽

[@clumsiii]

i think Lou Rawls deserves an honorary mention but i think i k now what you mean *lol glad i didnt read the comments first - keep me in this cage i'm good. feel free to keep fighting out there

[@angieontherun9275]

There’s a she, and there’s a he, this we know without a doubt. But I truly feel as though this song represents so many things. I don’t think it has one “specific” meaning, but rather defines what sparks the heart when you listen to it.

[@stephenmarcotte553]

I don't say this kind of thing very often but I believe it to be an "instant classic".

[@rosalynwinston3572]

This album was introduced to me 3 yrs ago by my son after I suffered a traumatic brain injury. It has been a blessing for easing ongoing anxiety & PTSD. It's amazing what Godly, anointed music can do for the spirit.

[@meganhughes6377]

What is it about this song??? EVERYTHING IS PERFECT, his voice, the lyrics, the dancing, the background, I can’t stop listening to it. My #1 song of the year, and artist of the year!!!

[@mj0037]

What a wonderful song. Gregory Porter is outstanding. And it is nice to see Baltimore City in this way.

[@Elysa-flow]

The way he sings... the way she dances.... love it!

[@Rickelsonnih]

+Elysa Kramer Yelp! I and a friend take turns upping each other on "turning each other on to "independent tunes". Needless to say she won. I can't and don't want to stop humming this tune...all day. lol lol

[@AssataShakurInstitute]

​@@Rickelsonnih❤

[@dgalsdemsuga4270]

Still listening n 2019? Love this guy

[@silvabak56]

Here in 2020 and wondering exactly how sad are the people who give this a thumbs down.

[@hollygolightly9878]

This song brings me so much peace.

[@Bunkerhillburning]

Well said, Holly. So glad I was recently introduced to this man's work.

[@universityofbeing9258]

exactly...peace.

[@musmy3858]

It's his amazing voice, I believe. My dogs get relaxed by his songs, too^^

[@scjzman]

This brother's voice is like a warm bowl of gumbo, at the end of a long day!!!!

[@teirsarichardson6705]

Tony Martin ...you really get it!

[@sheiliaw.4376]

Wow. Music complete is what this is..

[@nicholasjackson382]

Gregory Porter is amazing!!! A true original! Avant garde.

[@rosyanelinton7795]

you're right

[@rosyanelinton7795]

true very true my sir

[@jerrymoakley5588]

cool christian oy

[@rosyanelinton7795]

Jerry M Oakley what

[@spiritualseekeramor]

Thanks to Stephen Colbert for turning me on to Mr. Porter! So lovely....truly what I needed in this trying time. 🌞

[@tenacious1]

One of the classiest songs ever

[@oskien0714]

I know music is left for interpretation, but for me this song is so moving. I see it as a guy who's trying his best to show that he's a changed man. Hence the" be good brush my mane". "Be good, be good" he remembers her always wanting the better part of him. He no longer wants to be remembered by his past self so "he trimmed his lion claws and cut his mane" meaning he's shedding his bad ways, he groomed himself to show her that hes a changed man, he's no longer living for himself. Now he's looking like the man she always wanted. But she seems blind to it. She only sees the bad in him, his past; so she tries to hurt him to make him feel, what she felt when he hurt her ( 'Pulls my lion tail and cause me pain"). However whenever he sees her he remembers the feeling he felt when he first laid eyes on her , but she has yet to see that all he feels for her is love.

[@jeffbrown6533]

Damn, you worded that so well!

[@koalamc9614]

Yup, this song talks about reborn

[@tionnataylor8297]

I love this interpretation🙌🙌🙌😍

[@oskien0714]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@oskien0714]

tionna taylor Thanks

[@ivancossa4169]

personally i had never heard of him till a friend started posting of facebook "listening to Gregory Porter" then i decided to try. Just wonderful. fits to my personality

[@Deotex833]

This song is so powerful and has so much wisdom towards children that it changed my behavior as a parent. This song rings in my head whenever I get angry with my children and calms my nerves before I open my mouth. My relationship got better with my children. Thank You Mr. Porter and please do more powerful songs with great wisdom.

[@lavenderbrown246]

Powerful music.I enjoy every song. What a voice....❤

[@wilbertsmeets6238]

This song brings me to my knees. Amazingly worded for all the lions who are deeply in love, but can't be caged.

[@toniajames-morris8310]

I Sincerely Understand; I Lost My Mother Rena James-Morris March 6; 2023; I Love Gregory Porter Music So Refreshing During Time Of Griefs For Anyone; Blessings; Peace And Most Of All Love 2/Each&Everyone Across The World🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🕊🕊🕊

[@TedSilar]

This song doesn't belong in the 21st century. It's too good.

[@TedSilar]

That's a compliment to the song.

[@aer71367]

Agreed. Its perfection. Something the 21st century is lacking.

[@mothersuperior100]

This song would belong in any century

[@TheWilkes28]

lol

[@broq9194]

Absolutely!!! Doesn't It feel like a standard that 40 or 50 other singers have sung at some point? It's just too beautiful for one person.

[@saintjack7091]

This song changed my life in such a way....now I realize the simplest life is the easiest life too live...Thank you.

[@mickismith6962]

This song touched me so deeply. I love the symbolism of the feminine energy. And the balance of the masculine and feminine. My husband showed me this video and tears of joy just streamed down my eyes. I love Porters work. Another favorite of mine is his song “Painted on Canvas.”