Laura Mvula - Green Garden

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Lyrics:
Take me outside, sit in the green garden
Nobody out there, but it's okay now,
bath in the sunlight, don't mind if rain falls,
take me outside, sit in the green garden,
Uh ah, uh ah uh,
Uh ah, uh ah uh
And I'll fly on the wings of a butterfly
high as a tree top and down again
putting my bag down, taking my shoes off
walk in the carpet of green velvet
Dance in my garden like we used to,
Uh ah, uh ah uh
Dance in my garden like we used to,
Uh ah, uh ah uh
Take me outside, sit in the green garden
nobody out there, but it's okay now,
bath in the sunlight, don't mind if rain falls,
take me out, seat in the green garden
I'll go, wherever you go, wherever you take me, I'll go
I'll go, wherever you go, wherever you take me, I'll go

[@relebohilenthako9397]

Who's here in 2021 Still got mad love for this Goddess 😍😍😍

[@diddiliddi9235]

She is so talented...I noticed her first time back in 2010 with That's alright

[@wildwildwest7837]

This is talent, the voice is unbelievable. Straight 💭💯

[@gregstark2106]

2022 now ;)

[@issamissa5410]

2023 in France

[@peabyset9591]

I'm here in 2023. Love this song.

[@aaroncarson1770]

I feel like there's power in the happiness of this song.

[@joncarr1200]

There is

[@mizzcarameluv]

oh there isssssssss!!

[@suesmith4289]

Aaron Carson this song is beautiful, when I say in my beautiful mumas sat in my dad's garden when I was young, I can never get those precious moments back.xxx

[@R0B_WR]

There isn’t why are you guys talking of it like it’s good

[@rn4390]

Amazing

[@rontaylor8197]

Music needs this woman! Young ears need to hear complex harmony, percussion, soul roots with a tribal heartbeat. This is something good.

[@ch33.tah.]

Yes

[@MARYANNE269]

I am going to buy her albums tomorrow when I get paid!!! 😄 She is phenomenal ✌

[@yukinoshita5788]

i was stunned by the total effect

[@seancase1202]

Love 😍 this tune 🎶 👍

[@R0B_WR]

This song was shit just like every other song after 2002

[@HonestTakes1]

she is BEAUTIFUL

[@danmancmufc]

Tshepiso Modupe really?

[@Semi-Orphanatic]

Dan Lord 😂😂😂

[@98jacobson77]

Indeed

[@mrfit1374]

Which country this lady from??

[@R0B_WR]

She? How am I supposed to tell?!?

[@MARIUS2776]

Cheers me up in a melancholy sorta way

[@sxcibarco]

like 😍

[@zenoplanets7868]

Oxymoronic

[@jukkapartanen6608]

Janelle monae

[@GOSTDatingandLifestyle]

@@zenoplanets7868 no it isn't I know perfectly what he means. It's like when you think of a happy moment with a deceased loved one

[@originaldeftom]

This video and this woman is SO BEAUTIFUL! This is ORGANIC music.

[@darkfloy5558]

Thomas Farmer Organic ? :D What exactly is Organic on this piece of... Music is electric, rythm is created by the computer and voice is adjusted in recording studio.

[@seagullspit6048]

+Dark Floy, we know, but the feel and topic is.

[@originaldeftom]

Dark Floy Music is emotive. Just like perfume that consists of many ingredients and 'notes' we perceive it differently and read a story into it. I guess Mvula's video adds to my 'organic' impression of it.

[@elsiemabel]

Thomas Farmer it feels organic because the clapping and simple layers and riffs are reminiscent to improvised music especially from tribes

[@marcwilliams2589]

Thomas Farmer this song is about as organic as a processed fast food meal! Catchy tune and a beautiful black women coming through with the lyrics but organic it is not...

[@nubizsakukabara619]

This song popped into my head. I forgot how beautiful this was😭🌻

[@ghostgfmaterial]

The anthem of afrofuturism and solarpunk

[@Timo-15]

It's those 'drinking glasses' being played *sound* at the start of this song that get's me every time.....it's a stunning sound. Combined with the unusual & lovely melody and that great *BIG* driving beat.....makes this song so good, on so many levels. This is a very sophisticated song. *Bravo Laura Mvula!*

[@Bellab1x1y1z]

She is very mesmerizing! She resembles the very ancient Egyptian figures painted on tomb walls and in the museums...

[@smileyrester2458]

You mean mesmerizing?

[@Bellab1x1y1z]

smiley rester Yes-most ignored the typo and mentally filled in the blanks. I do that often 😉

[@smileyrester2458]

Bella Lol sorry

[@smileyrester2458]

Sheesh.

[@Son9]

Yooo! Glad I'm not the only one who's reminded of Kemet. Can't help thinkin she'd make a great GRW Tiye.

[@spektik1]

U.K. black excellence 👌🏽 need to bring some of this back into the industry

[@freegratuits]

Finally a video showing us happy, healthy, beautiful, free and decently clothed. The song is incredble too so that makes it all even better. Love Laura Mvula's music forever.

[@danbull]

Kings Heaaaaath vibes

[@MisterMannerisms]

It's hot as hell where I am, but my skin has got "the chills!" Go 'head, girl, do it!

[@joepass7262]

thats nice

[@R0B_WR]

What? Why are there so many rambling people here is this a Jesus song or something is this what they play at retirement homes

[@nzinga8]

Strange that this song makes me feel happy and sad at the same time..

[@R0B_WR]

You should be taking zyprexa pills then

[@user-vm9hh2se7s]

@@R0B_WR can you spare some? Junkie boi

[@lonewolf_101]

Me too! It's my go to happy song but brings a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat. Good music can take us anywhere x

[@nontomponda]

Beautiful song with beautiful people in it. Nice to see black representation. Thank you Laura x

[@finnpeters7867]

nonto mponda Black Representation?

[@sonyapeach]

Finn P Yes BLACK REPRESENTATION. Is there something wrong with positive Black representation?

[@finnpeters7867]

sonyapeach Why do black people need to be represented? I don’t need representing.

[@sonyapeach]

Finn P I guess that's you but the negative representation they put in movies news and music is still going to effect you. I love to see people who look like me after 30 yrs of not seeing anyone who looked like me in a positive light. So I guess you are different. Go be different.

[@danieljohnson2139]

Being a black man myself I do get a bit pissed off when racism is repeatedly spoke about, it's like when I go to a football match they say 'Oh it's anti-racism day today" , I go to watch a game of football, yes It's great that the racism I experience now isn't as bad as it used to be but save this stuff for outside a football ground or any other place, I go there to unwind.

[@therrmaitz]

Perfect! Thanx from Russia)

[@boykissermaths]

На радио слышал)

[@user-qn5kh2tz2r]

Вау!

[@matondovita2684]

wow, can't decide what gets more under my skin: her looks or her voice. both simply beautiful.

[@garyoak317]

I agree 100%

[@harlequinforest777]

I cried watching this. The most beautiful video I've ever seen!!!!!!

[@michaelfurlonger5895]

I'd been searching for it since it came out I finally found it life goals achived

[@brunografia]

Can you believe I did too?? Too much beauty to cope with...

[@4TiTude06]

I cried the first time too, goosebumps as well. The dancing outside under the Sun and trees....Soul Blackfulness.

[@R0B_WR]

@Michael Furlonger best be getting a better life then

[@R0B_WR]

4TiTude06 if you cry over this the dump will make you bawl

[@GOSTDatingandLifestyle]

My mum and dads' song was Follow You Follow Me by Genesis, this song is mine and my wife's. It's the spiritual successor... Passing the torch: "will you follow me, I will follow you" leads into "I go wherever you go, wherever take me, I go" Thank-you Miss Mvula, this song was our first dance at our wedding.

[@nyfiyahd2588]

Originality is rare these days but this girl's got it. Beautiful song.

[@rodrigorivas97]

I remember when this song had less than 1000 views :) Been here since the beginning Laura. And I'm so happy and proud you're growing as an artist, you totally deserve it, it's obvious you put your soul in your music

[@sparra3819]

lol that's cool! I meant to watch this many months ago but forgot..... everything about it is so so beautiful!

[@ntamsma]

@@R0B_WR This is fake.

[@vivanesca]

if Formation didnt exist this would have been my favourite video. shes so COOL

[@HippieGoddess142]

Well Beyoncé is credited for what darker skinned female artists been doing...

[@vivanesca]

Hippiegoddess142 can we not play the 'who's whiter' card here. black excellence shouldn't be a tournament. artistically speaking Formation is just right up my alley (Freedom especially).

[@HippieGoddess142]

+vivanesca I will because colorism. :)))

[@vivanesca]

Hippiegoddess142 idk how that helps anyone but ok whtvr

[@hermaanaandersen]

laura mvula isnt the first black person to wear a dress in natural hair in the woods for a music video and she isnt going to be the last would you prefer beyonce just stop utilising her large fan base to black struggles???

[@popsqualli1]

Black, Exquisite, Beautiful, Woman; Mother of all Humanity.

[@popsqualli1]

ONE

[@SandraShani1]

+chakira adam You know that if it wasn't for these 'devils' you wouldn't even be able to write this comment?

[@bilbobolsonaro1316]

sOmebOdyrand0m this

[@MrsFackdem]

chakira adam for me the Devil is the one who's full of hate... I feel sorry for you.

[@sonyapeach]

Lily Williams Why because you think white people invented writing? That's laughable. Lol 😂

[@Imperialsoleil]

This song makes me so happy.

[@R0B_WR]

No one cares

[@RobinwithawhY]

I Love Laura Mvula!!!!! She's so beautiful, radical and unique !!!! This is one of my favorite songs by her 😇😇😇

[@Thejdreamerzful]

2024 and still listening- for some reason now it kinda gets me emotional just remember the memories attached to this tune🥲

[@Skysharmen]

Listened to this when I was a teen and just like, heard a snippet and nostalgia during this pandemic

[@robindunford]

It is shameful that Sony dropped this hugely talented lady.

[@Jbm0230]

This looks so African and I love it.

[@EZZYLAND]

is it because shes black

[@lelainerduh]

ezzy yeah which makes it so beautiful

[@jaasminfoote6908]

I love this song and message. I also love the video that showcases beautiful, strong, and classy black women. 👍🏾

[@Brerenee23]

This is so cute

[@xxR0bin]

After all these years I still love this songggg 😍

[@michiepooh]

Heard this in Old Navy today and had to Shazam it.

[@fresh2def53]

lml I heard it in old navy today and used sound hound

[@R0B_WR]

I heard this on KZbin and deleted the app redownloaded it to make fun of comments like this

[@michellanderson3418]

finally found this song. i haven’t listened to it in years and i remember finding this song bc of a colorguard show i loved used this song.

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

Takes me back to Double-Dutch jump rope days!

[@R0B_WR]

I’m gonna leave the undiagnosed dementia patient alone

[@FaithL05]

This song and video was AMAZING! I LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT. BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSY! THIS IS HOW YOUNG MELANATED LADIES SHOULD BE REPRESENTED.

[@R0B_WR]

Was everyone smoking a joint while watching this?!?

[@andreawinton6797]

So true BEAUTY IS WHAT WE ARE

[@Qb3456]

I forgot how good this song was 😍

[@magentadevice5305]

This song is really. truly. amazingly. beautiful

[@patricknolan2933]

This song helps me in so many ways. I'm so happy when I listen to this song !

[@R0B_WR]

This song makes me feel so happy because listing to it makes me try to over dose on anti depressants

[@gjsykes7924]

Still as fresh as when it was first released. Looking forward to Laura's music livestream on 24/2/21...she's back.

[@hanstun1]

This whole album just never gets old! :)

[@kenzielamb4229]

i heard this when it came out then i forgot about it and for the last week the lyrics have been stuck in my head but i finaly found it . Love this song

[@R0B_WR]

No one cares the people who liked your comment were probably scrolling the comment section with a joint in their mouth

[@sparra3819]

Ack! I just looked it up, I'm only 7 years late lol. It's so beautiful!

[@Veda1826]

Absolutely beautiful song! This brings me so much joy. Thank you Ms. Mvula!

[@SuperMiley1994]

Ahh yes, i remember listening to this. Beautiful ❤️✨

[@dreford2270]

Now this is what I am talking about: beautiful and happy music!!

[@R0B_WR]

No

[@mikeman7815]

I remember being in a phase where I would watch the musical guest of the late night talk shows even if i didn't know the artist or band. David Letterman had Laura Mvula on and of course I was immediately interested. That clip used to be on youtube but got removed :( She and her band were amazing :)

[@thantheo498]

WOW! IT'S A GREAT SONG.

[@R0B_WR]

THIS BETTER BE SARCASM BECAUSE THIS SONG WAS UTTER GARBAGE

[@bowlofbereal]

One of my teachers in primary school played this song while we did our work in Year 2. I've now finished secondary school🥲 time flies

[@weweisberg]

Music like this, is needed in times like these, for all the reasons. Thank you, Laura Mvula, for giving it to us

[@1chickenpig]

Reminds me of summer every time. Love it 😻

[@kivakarmen8628]

Something so refreshing about this video. Sheer simplicity and poetic spring in motion. These BEAUTIFUL MAHOGANY brothers and sisters are giving men such a refreshing vibe.

[@kevindonovan5241]

My kids LOVE this song. Just pure happiness.

[@blandella]

I love this song and the rest of her album.

[@KTBEverlasting]

Love this video. Refreshing. Natural. Fun.

[@R0B_WR]

STOP this song has at least a 100 jump cuts was dubbed over and she uses autotune

[@jvanness90]

Just started listening to this wonderful woman. Am I the only person who is reminded of Imogen Heap with the texture of her voice? +

[@TheChosenOne862]

+Jake Van Ness Mmm whatcha talking about?

[@aaroncarson1770]

Total magic in this song.

[@skeptikai]

Ahhh I'm so addicted to this song. So good! A great feeling to get a song stuck in your head that you actually like!

[@yvonneturner5510]

skeptikai Hulu

[@R0B_WR]

I had a song stuck in my head and when trying to find it I found this garbage now I’m replying to 2.2k comments making fun of them for having a bad taste in music

[@papoopa5800]

Nico & Vinz should make a song with her. That'd be epic!

[@KokuRou]

I was thinking that too lol

[@lateshiachilds3640]

That would be amazing and John Legend

[@R0B_WR]

YEAH! Epic RAD SKATE BOARDS SLURPYS oh wait this bitch doesn’t seem to fit in with those things, now why’s that...

[@erict7093]

each video and song so far that I've seen and heard of her's is blowing my mind with absolute magnitude of magnificent I will do my research on her.

[@R0B_WR]

Jesus don’t ever say that again sounds like your trying to stalk/find porn on this chick

[@alexmunene1857]

Much love from Kenya sister Mvula.... keep Going

[@kemeticangel6057]

Joyful and very blissful!!!!!!!!!!!! Fly like butterfly... very sweet.

[@zugadugdug]

I love this song so much it's on a playlist at work and rarely ever plays but whenever it's on I blast it and dance with all my customers. Shout out Laura Mvula Big up and live strong!

[@yusuphmligiliche8353]

Mama Mvula please keep on keeping on , thank you for your unique sound, they will catch up!

[@OldStudentNS]

JUST DISCOVERED HER. THIS SONG IS SO NICE!!!!!!

[@empreendedorcosmico]

PERFECT!!! ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS THAT I FOUND BY CHANCE!

[@cujimmy1366]

Smooth.

[@Ring0fSaturn]

Heard this today on NPR, American Routes, which is kind of funny because she is British, but I immediately loved the rhythm and her voice. Now I see the dancing and it's all very lovely.

[@eleriJPG]

So ahead of it's time

[@nickyG7515]

Absolutely stunning track!!!!

[@wawa4245]

This song is very powerful especially in a time like this where the world is slowly ending, we need more music like this, amazing talented artists like Laura Mvula and Dodie need more recognition so we can bring peace to this world and end all this terrifying chaos.

[@terryhaley616]

Well that is the happiest I've felt all day :)

[@marthahaile5037]

SO EXCITED TO SEE HER AT AFROPUNK

[@lewannadorsey8420]

yes that was an amazing set

[@nickvanee3417]

I heard this song for the first time on a rooftop bar in Melbourne. I wanna go back to catch that vibe

[@R0B_WR]

Sorry bud I think that was the alcohol at work this song is trash

[@bryannoumonvi2621]

Me: Doctor, you have to help me Doctor: What seems to be the problem Me: I have a crippling addiction to this song Doctor: Sorry, but there's no cure. You'll just have to listen to it on repeat forever

[@isisdaddy1]

Best song ever

[@SuperLilboots]

Why have I missed this?! Radio/Adverts in the UK but only now? It’s beautiful ❤️👏🏻

[@mazenalhoweiggarments8773]

I feel so optmasstic with this song . Mazen Alhoweig Garments.

[@MzSoulll]

she reminds me of Nina Simone. Love her sound.

[@cocochanelleke]

She also reminds me a little of Joan Armatrading, one of my all time favourites.

[@KiraSherrine]

Coco Chanelleke Thank you for letting me know about Joan Armatrading. She is beautiful, very beautiful!. I'm actually upset I never knew about her.

[@cocochanelleke]

Be glad, not upset! (I should say that to myself more often...) Armatrading simply wasn't a mainstream artist, and not even always easy on the ears for admirers of her music. I wish you the very best for 2015 Kira & greetings from the NL xxx

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

I was going to make a similar remark. There's something in the voice that reminds me of Nina Simone. That is meant as a huge compliment BTW. Love this!

[@sr.rabbit746]

Sandra Harriette v

[@Jemianth]

How could this exist, and never heard it, until today by "accident" Beautiful song, and the performance with the metropole Orkest is just stunning

[@daincain]

She makes me proud! 💚

[@everynight321]

The harmonies are to DIE FOR!

[@jamieslaght]

SO much soul... This made me SO happy. Thank you. :)

[@tinslegirl9328]

THIS right here is my no. 1 morning song!!!!

[@yootoob4516]

So jubilant! I love the feel of this video, its light and happiness. I am a FOOOL for light spirited smiling Black boys. Gorgeous!

[@alittlevoice89]

I love how this is styled, choreographed and shot. Beautiful song!

[@samanthadean7472]

Those harmonies are amazing

[@user-ul3hu5wp9w]

I havent heard this song in 5 years omg!!!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

So simple and joyous.

[@b.elliott5263]

Fantastic song! What a talented artist a breath of fresh air in today's music scene

[@Yankees4Lyf3331]

I may have destroyed the repeat button

[@R0B_WR]

That’s sad get a new computer then and I recommend stop listing to trash

[@KarreemSmith]

I am now obsessed

[@marcorieso4440]

Unglaublich.....cool und sau gut...hammer !!!

[@Armachillo]

This absolutely made my day!!! Week. Month. Year! Together with Anthony Joseph... he also made my year...

[@lanabanana697]

I remember I use to listen to this 24/7 and somehow it wriggled out of my life and I have just found her again! I saw her on a show and though her and her voice was beautiful and I needed to hear more. Agh I’m just so happy right now!💛

[@netsukhufuaruameketi4805]

New age vintage & retro 60 & Grace Jones energy.

[@francescacosentino1834]

This singer is great! This song is already one of my personal favourites!👍❤

[@skyperry1956]

She is absolutely stunning

[@jamnoise72]

Sing my Sisters sing! So beautiful! =)

[@richardcoultous7663]

Can’t believe this is 9 years old and I have only just heard this on BBC RADIO 6 music… From the moment it started I was mesmerised/ Beautiful sounds and beautiful lyrics !!!! .. Now jus seen the video and I so happy 😀 👍👍… On a hot summer day this is great as I sat chilling with nature ..

[@SonofBaldwin]

This song and video are AMAZING. It is the side of black life that you don't often get to see. The beauty of jet-blackness and Afrocentricity rather than the constant pathologizing of them. Bravo.