Lily & Madeleine - Back to the River

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Directed by: Allister Ann
Artist Page: lilandmad.com/
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If only my feet could fall as fast as a heart does
I would be so long gone
But I'm stuck, stuck under your thumb
I can't get up
I can't get up, up I can't get up
If only my eyes could see as high as a mountain
Or wherever your heart's gone
But I have fallen on the bank of this river
I can't get up
I can't get up, up I can't get up
If only my heart could speak into this river
And you'd drink me up
I could be free of all these lonesome shivers
I could give myself up (give myself up)
We all go back to the river
We will all come undone
And there you will be, my love, with the faintest touch
And I will give myself up
Give myself up, up
I will give myself up

[@bg349]

How are they not super famous yet? This song is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. They need to be recognised for their incredible talent!

[@Danzaxe69]

Barbara Galambos agree 100%

[@Ana_D.C.]

'Cause maybe, it's much better like this, don't you think?. Sometimes, the fame isn’t the most important thing in the world. They are 100% talented musicians. They aren’t 100% superficial/commercial musicians. For example: If you like more famous musicians, you can listen Florence + The Machine, Diane Krall, Norah Jones... But If you want listening musicians without commercial fame attitudes/aptitudes go and listen: Chrysta Bell, Rhye, Kristin Diable, Kelly Finnigan, Jr Thomas & The Vulcanos, JD McPherson, Nick Curran (RIP), all the Northern Soul musicians (or in any kind of alternative music style)… If you thinking so well, you understand so perfectly what I tried to say (with all my respect for any kind of famous musicians, bands, groups, singers, songwriters, etc). Exit A LOT OF amazing alternative, underground and independent music bands, musicians, singers, songwritters, etc.

[@andrewbirkett698]

Quite simply because most people wouldn’t know good music if it punched them in the face as most people are run by their egos.

[@Wtfukker]

@@Ana_D.C. exactly , spot on :)

[@ezechiwoke]

There are alot of things we can't express in this world we live in and back to the river is one of them

[@chrismannix4985]

Just heard them on a local station here in NJ. Love their music. Voices are haunting, in a good way

[@Paint]

Seriously incredible music. I love it.

[@RXNZL]

Holy fuck how have I not heard this song before? Beautiful. Buying the EP now!

[@thevietenby]

you guys are so underrated oh my gosh!

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

Every harmony and song is more heart shattering and staggeringly beautiful than the last, somehow. Always leave in tears, but the best kind.

[@giannashaw6144]

My vocal coach showed me this song. It's great to see singers like you two that don't need a studio to fix your voices. Flawless harmonies..

[@thinweasel1]

Something only siblings could accomplish seems like lol Lovely

[@niclassj]

Quite possibly the most beautiful song I have ever heard

[@Warrichan]

my friend and i are doing this song for the talent show at our school - so excited :)

[@garyhoutz1540]

Madeleine's voice as the song begins is so pure I get chills

[@jimbrannan5356]

I just love the simple beauty of their music and harmonising. Great lyrics also. Time that the world woke up to enjoy them.

[@sottosotto4056]

every couple of months, i come back to listen to your music. it reignites a part of my soul thats so often cold. thank you.

[@VxDRAGONSLAYERxV]

The harmonies on this song are fucking superb. Beautiful music, beautiful souls. Love the opening lines as well.

[@violaflaubert9390]

This is the very first song i listened to when i first downloaded spotify. It was like 2014

[@quietwave]

i raise my hands (wings mode) and close my eyes and pretend i'm flying while hearing to this song.

[@stringerup9549]

I only just heard of them yesterday. Filmspotting played a couple of their songs on an archived episode 2 years ago. So beautiful.

[@MemoBosqueVEVO]

this is a masterpiece

[@dayat4221]

This song takes me back to 2015. 💓

[@annerene5158]

Un très beau morceau !!! Un duo mélodieux, une chanson un brin nostalgique... J'adooore!!!

[@emcoffeebreak]

Such a magnificently bold crafted song sung by voices of angels... beautiful song!

[@LN481012]

this is so beautiful. you just sound like angels!

[@JimDeuce]

It's so heartrending that I can only 'like' this once...

[@vanessacoelho4220]

The first time i heard that song (in a 8tracks playlist) i was reading Clockwork Princess -the most beautiful and sad book i've read in my life- and everytime i remember of Jem leaving the institute... best song and book ever

[@JesusSldr]

From now on, when I hear the word "beautiful", this will probably be the first thing that comes to mind.

[@FubarSam]

I just love the harmonies of these two talented sisters. May they find success through the talent they possess.

[@Originsradio]

You two are amazing musicians.

[@exmachinema]

Absolutely brilliant, timeless tune matched with gorgeous cinematography.

[@alejandraaa4168]

OMG!! Is one music beautiful I lovee to much 😍😍

[@Baye013]

I'm so glad my friend showed me this song. It's gorgeous.

[@NewWorldOrgone]

There's never really been anything that made me think, "I'm proud to be a Hoosier." Up until I found these girls.

[@sweenimal]

Back to the River is truly your best work.

[@jenniestephens3192]

Just watched you on CBS this morning! You girls are my new favorite! And absolutely beautiful!!! Love, love, love it!

[@bluesonkel]

awesome pictures! and the most beautiful voices

[@ChloeMackPowell]

So beautiful, I love this song!

[@evpk90]

Amazing work

[@christinemader1515]

So beautiful!

[@evav.e.7819]

love your music! 😍👍

[@sugarnspicetv]

amazing as usual

[@flowflix]

So lovely!

[@AndreA-lz6tq]

Muy buen tema :)

[@Panda02006]

Love love this song

[@dornyjunior]

So amazing, so beautiful. Awesome. I loved.

[@Simplysydney16]

So good

[@xXDreadandDreamsXx]

Awesome stuff girls! Will definitely be buying on release!

[@Danzaxe69]

simply awesome

[@foco_will]

Saw you all at Warmfest and have been following you since. Love your music.

[@amarisreedy8647]

Great song I really love it, I'd like to hear it live😉

[@lovelyika]

they have voices as beautiful as them! so awesome and perfect. im in love with this :]

[@enauset97]

litearlly in love with this song

[@garyhoutz1540]

Such a beautiful song.

[@karicc8651]

You Just make me cry :') love your music ❤

[@moste322]

Twee prachtige stemmen die zo mooi ineen vloeien, heel mooi!

[@lydouchkadurand8757]

...beautiful voices...

[@madeleinec1531]

you are really awesome !!!

[@bethwhitneyweeks6685]

Really beautiful. Thank you.

[@thinweasel1]

I am in love

[@TRclown]

love youre music girls keep up the good work!

[@launderground]

lovely per usual.

[@Girlygirlemc]

amazing and beautiful video. Love seeing sisters together :)

[@MultiXzv]

Excelente la armonía de la pieza musical...

[@pax2214]

Perfection

[@Gammalgubbe01]

1.12 - 1.15 ..... the most beautiful smile ever 😍😍😍

[@AutomticHeart]

Well done, Allister!

[@oliviawildnelson231]

My favorite singers

[@Rebecchiu]

música celestial

[@anthonysullivan3238]

beautiful song - great video -the girls are superb

[@iausento]

this clip really deserves more views

[@elleeever4245]

You guys are my favorite singers by the way my fav song is back to the river😀😀😀

[@Danzaxe69]

22 down votes...really? L& M are gifts to the rest of us

[@genilsonjunior1]

Incrível

[@viniciussales3513]

You are very talented! Love you guys!

[@daskloppenfield]

they are girls

[@kanjawin]

das kloppenfield colloquialism

[@MrHendragon]

nailed it Neil

[@GracieK419]

Loved it! Way to represent Indianapolis :)

[@VenusSolarVenus]

Love

[@dandelionsauce4946]

#Beautiful.

[@lucasreissantos]

In love

[@notmenow8069]

It's all so pretty

[@lowresboi]

IM IN LOVE WITH THIS GIRLS...

[@bartholomewjones9175]

Well. Yes to this.

[@laetitiahabib430]

[@madelineb1186]

What genre of music is this? It's really good!

[@lundern88]

i see smiling! wooooho

[@koolman280]

Cant handle such high hipster levels but love the music, what a confliction

[@thecolorneil]

They remind me of the sirens from O Brother Where Art Thou

[@MadyEngman]

beautiful!! btw whose madeleine and who is Lily?

[@GustavoQuijano00]

I HEARD ON A MOVIE THAT SONG! (the reason i came here) :)

[@kingdominican6817]

What movie?

[@GustavoQuijano00]

@@kingdominican6817 Im trying to remember... sorry i will text when remember it

[@kingdominican6817]

@@GustavoQuijano00 ok cool

[@luci9625]

Which one's which? Beautiful song, by the way

[@jimmoore9239]

+LuciTheWhale Lily puts on a big floppy hat when she is eating cupcakes with her Vogue-beautiful sister Madeleine, affectionately called "Madge" by Lily.

[@carolinebeck3721]

toats knew that they were in Indianapolis hells yea and really great song

[@windbreaker14]

[@kevinnchagas]

Quem veio plea maidy?

[@jonascarvalho6369]

Kevin Chagas seria eu?...acho que sim ein?

[@yvonnelang9465]

Which songs performed you on the tv?

[@RHowenstein]

Indianapolis!

[@scallymuffin]

What do the lyrics mean? What is the song about?

[@KINGMAXIMUS12]

How old are they..and which is which

[@grantmayberry7358]

spotify?

[@Wtfukker]

fuck spotify and everyone on it

[@taylorgibson9622]

can i borrrrow your voices?im starting to feel jealous

[@VenusSolarVenus]

Sounds Like A Twilight Song

[@stuharris8948]

my hat is cool

[@agnstdgrain]

Original video for this song (same artists) is far better. Check it out.