London Grammar - America (Official Video)

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[@owenwhitmell5643]

So grateful that Hannah decided not to quit music two years back and instead wrote this song and then the guys convinced her to continue through with California Soil. I love London Grammar, Hannah's writing and her voice. There is a certain energy that comes from their music that is unlike anything else.

[@Karriebear78]

What happened?

[@prestley8942]

@@Karriebear78 They were going through a lot of stress as a band with touring and such and Hannah had a long history of stage anxiety(she's long overcome it now). You might've noticed sometimes in her earlier concerts she would wear sunglasses and would appear nervous when singing.

[@LuanaSantos-rl4sb]

@@Karriebear78 she was also not treated well in the music world due to misogyny, they asked things for the men in the band and not for her, always ignoring her opinion, as if she was not important kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn_EdKiArdtpbKs&ab_channel=Channel4News

[@victoriaroyle3980]

She's a channel ,

[@ashleyfitzsimmons7739]

Such beautiful words

[@normalbehaviour476]

The most underrated band in the U.K. they are outstanding!!

[@B0K1T0]

Yeah it's a shame they are not appreciated at all. They don't even have a song on Spotify that's been listened more than a billion times. I agree it's a total failure, hope they'll find some career that better suits them.

[@stoob0t]

@@B0K1T0 Right?! So unappreciated. Can't believe that they're still stuck only playing to tiny crowds in little dive bars like Wembley Stadium

[@djAstraim]

I think Arthur Beatrice shares that spot too!

[@stanzero7]

@@stoob0t 🤣🤣🤣

[@adamw5788]

I wouldn't say they're underrated but you're right they do produce outstanding music

[@julianhunter9455]

Im a metal head, always have been, always will be. But us metal heads aren't closed off to all kinds of beautiful music. I happened across their song 'strong' years ago and it moved me profoundly. Since then I've been a big fan of London Grammar and own all their albums. Im pretty much convinced that Hannah is an actual angel put on this earth to move people. It would be a dream come true to see them play live someday. ❤

[@jasoncross3513]

I went to see Coldplay in London because London grammar where support

[@Lmfrank36]

As an American I wish that LG was as big across the pond as they are in my mind. No one can take that from me.

[@sambnk8926]

"This song is about my journey letting go of the past and learning how to write music after a difficult time with my health. I use the idea of the American dream to wave goodbye to things I didn’t need anymore" This music is a resilience sent by the angels👏🏼

[@bjbb5164]

For the band: Despite your analogy of your youthful dreams to American dreams, the lyrics are a huge turnoff to me, an American. Both of my parents were born in 2 different European countries. They immigrated to America (separately) for a better life (not to become famous & in the Big Lights like your own dream). The American dream isn't "youthful popularity, good looks, wealth & celebrity" any more than it is a dream for kids in any other country. You're watching too much TV and hanging out with too many entertainers to get such a skewed... a very wrong impression & then vocalizing it to millions of people. The American dream is "freedom from oppression, and the dream to have an OPPORTUNITY to have a job & work hard, keep their noses clean and, therefore, have a comfortable (perhaps even more so) life" (and winning the Lottery might fit into a few dreams). Shall I write lyrics about England?... darn... such a Horrible and Tainted history of imperialism and aristocratic elitism... more so than almost any other country... what a crucifying song that would be to YOUR country. I can think of bad things about any country's singers & citizens that chooses to lash out at others. Such an insult... shows your character. btw... I have been able to live the American Dream... the daughter of immigrants without the help of any special privileges... having a Wonderful life for more than 6 decades thanks to hard work and Opportunities. Thankfully, we're far away from Hollywood. Perhaps you should take your video-making to other parts of the world where, maybe, you won't be so insulting. Not interested in your 'product' after this song.

[@AnDoKo93]

😁😂🤣

[@nathank6303]

@@bjbb5164thank you! I wondered if I was the only one wondering this? I’m also a son of two immigrants and my parents came here from a shitty place that was declining and wanted more for their family. I am proudly American, and I am proudly living the American dream. Yes things can always get better, the government sucks and is corrupt, the schools churn out ignorant activists that hate the country whose nest they safely lash out from. Something about this song strikes me to be about the music industry. Maybe the American music industry. Maybe she’s talking about never having a home here as in her music never gained traction here? Or maybe wasn’t what the labels here wanted? Maybe her American dream was to make it big here but couldn’t or didn’t want to compete with the likes of Nicky Minaj or Cardi B or whatever to make it. Yes I feel slighted and I’m defensive about my home, but I’m trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. They could also just be salty Brit’s still feeling the sting of American independence 🤷‍♂️

[@MrOvershoot]

Tips me into tears every time, thinking about my dear wife who died 2 years ago. No real connection with the lyrics just her beautiful way of looking at life strikes a chord.

[@tawandajapson2891]

may her soul rest in peace Nigel, ts crazy how music connects with our souls here i am fantasizing of one day going to America 😀😀😀 thank God for hannah

[@TheAgentAssassin]

The Streets of Philadelphia is America...sad as it is... who knows though , we all are lost and need a savior , he has a name , The Only Begotten Son Of God.

[@jimi-jmalfame]

People doesn’t understand how this group is an art of beauty

[@misterkanister6478]

the guitarsound is brilliant, the refrain... perfect voice. this song is a masterpeace

[@jessicabecause3717]

Its very Bush.

[@agamemnon12]

There aren’t many song that make you stop, and think inward and out. This is just, powerfully angelic. The whole album is an absolute marvel, and then to close on this masterpiece is epic.

[@e2k220]

Right on david. xqcL

[@No-Kung-Fu]

There are plenty, actually. If you know where to look.

[@donalddarko3676]

Beautiful song, it's a shame some of the lyrics fall a bit flat for me.

[@charlesockholmes9764]

It is a gem!!

[@rjwdofficial]

What does 'powerfully angelic' mean?

[@strawsonian]

They refresh the parts that other bands cannot reach. Seriously, they are responsible for at least five of the best songs written this century.

[@paulmoon9380]

Each time I listen to London Grammar songs, same feeling : cooling off, serenity and hope. Thank you. Greetings from France.

[@jaystevenson7232]

Same here bro. They give me hope been there since If you wait .from USA

[@vanman757]

@@jaystevenson7232 This is the perfect song for you then, isn't it ?.. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@jaystevenson7232]

@@vanman757 hell yeah I feel the same way shes feelings

[@vanman757]

@@jaystevenson7232 👍🏻🙏🏻😎

[@christopheschitter1883]

Oui sa voi n est pas parfaite se qui la rend si parfaite si atypique. Le parfait a toujours un ptit défaut

[@Ulfruba]

I wish this voice could make people stop chasing America. I have been there sevral times, there is a strange mixture of beauty and dread over there, the pity is that the spectators from everywhere else on this planet is tainted by mass media over decades. Tainted in a contradicting way. I remember, back in the days, when I was a fairly "young" man, they wanted me to run a bookstore in Texas. I was flattered by the concept. But I asked myself;could I really find a home in America? America is a lot of things and ideas, just ask Laurie Anderson, she knows, she's lived there. But it is amazingly beautiful that a new band like London Grammar can make people reflect on what America actually is and means. This is a top 10 song for me in 2021, beauty and wisdom, thank you guys! I stayed in Norway, little America, as I call it today...I can only hope.

[@MP-wm9gb]

PURE GOLD! Nothing less than that! Do you understand that this band puts their SOULS in the music they create. Jesus, how I miss such a quality music these days!

[@wollewatz]

This voice conveys melancholy, wanderlust, empathy and longing

[@thethree60five]

So hard as an artist to do. what one gives in a song, one must first live it so long, but it never leaves you.

[@jasonayres]

I had never heard of this song, and I had never heard of the band even, before last night, when I fell asleep with the radio on in the background, and when I awoke, it was an entirely different programme, and as I really woke up, this was playing, so I literally Googled the verse I remembered. Amazing that I should come across it like that, because it appears, like some other people, it speaks to me of my youth, and the dreams of the career path I had. I put in the time and effort, perhaps too much at times, but the dream didn't come true. That's not always a bad thing. I learned some valuable lessons in life. So, I did some reminiscing whilst listening to this. You do that when you get older.

[@ticotechhouston4917]

And I hope that you find it, all that you need I hope that you stay young and wild and free You'll have America And I hope that you're better than all of your friends I hope that they hold you until the end You can have America Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm But all of our time chasing America But she never had a home for me All of our time chasing a dream Hmm-hmm, hmm A dream that meant nothing to me And see where I found you, where they all lay All of the greats, they are here to stay Here in America And I hope that you're finding, all that you are I hope that it sets you up high In the heart of America Hmm, hmm But all of our time chasing America But she never had a home for me Hmm-hmm, hmm All of our time chasing a dream Hmm-hmm, hmm A dream that meant nothing to me And all the parties they fade And yes, my looks, they'll go away I'll just be left here in America But she never had a home for me

[@Commenter339]

I hope that it sets you apart* i think

[@xclent1975]

Love this band … her voice is intoxicating

[@coelho2825]

Few songs make me turn on the loop option. This is one of them.

[@arturomontilla5073]

When she looks behind and then, smiles. Then, she smiles again. ¡¡LL.GG., ¡great!!

[@kihunipunk]

LOVE this song. Almost as much as 'Talking'. This entire album is gold.

[@buckbiro]

I'm not familiar with London Grammar's writing process, but this song is amazing. Great art invokes thought and interpretation. The last 5 years of being American has been strange. We're hardworking and lazy, we're proud and embarrassing. We're trying to figure out whether a country of absolute individuals can succeed and we're not sure. All of that is reflected in this song, by a band from another country. The mirror is brutal sometimes.

[@michaelgaul4980]

This is ‘The’ song of the album imo. It’s what Strong and Oh Woman Oh Man were to their respective albums. Congratulations London grammar on a third album my signed copies of each are unopened, to be re discovered in years to come. I hope that you come to Ireland again

[@keithbate9405]

Agree with your choice of "America " as the best track of this album. But not the other Two . "If you wait " for me from the first album, and " what a day" from the Sophomore album

[@ivanshilenko7753]

I think, Hell to the liars was the most power thing of last album) But the entire album was awesome of course, just like this one)

[@keithbate9405]

@@ivanshilenko7753 Personally I didn't think the last album was that strong. Very good but no more for me. . This album is superb as was the debut album.

[@420WILD]

@@keithbate9405 I'm still a little it MEH about this one. The first two, however...wow. I still can't get enough of them.

[@keithbate9405]

@@420WILD I love the new album . Same with the stunning debut album. But the Sophomore didn't have as many ultra strong tracks as the first and third .

[@siamesevodka]

I adore Hannah's voice. What a voice, rich yet tender. And such lovely guitar fills to accompany it in this particular song :)

[@CadillacJak]

She's perfect

[@raiderrick]

I saw London Grammer at the Wiltern Theater a number of years ago in LA and ever since, when I play their songs I am transported to a place that I never want to leave. America is an instant classic and it joins so many of their other creations as so memorable.

[@jackmann9031]

Wow... As with a few other London Grammar songs, this one grabs you and doesn't let go! The melody is captivating, and Hannah's voice is irresistible.

[@krisnathebalinese]

Hannah looks so stunning here 😍

[@Alia-bc3rc]

Thank you, London Grammar. This must be one of the most beautiful lyrics I ever saw. Anyone in art - or anyone with a dream, really - must have had that moments. Having a mental block, comparing yourself with others, questioning yourself, and anxious about whether you actually have any future in it. If you are one of those, I hope all the strength in the world for you. It's alright, amongst all the unoriginalities and all the uniqueness in this world, you still matter - you always do.

[@dkay1379]

The best song of all the great songs on the album.

[@OpalKrush]

Simply powerful. That ending gave me shivers.

[@ashleyfitzsimmons7739]

Thank you. Over and over

[@davidbarker5283]

Hannah is striking. There’s an underlying angst, it’s like the first time she’s revealed a part of herself to her audience. Beautiful yet disconcerting.

[@kateseven3425]

London Grammar, you are genius. Pure emotion, deep and crystal clear.

[@bartbag7]

I love her voice - so pure and clear and free of affectation.

[@Scan333]

Thank You and the lovely Guys. 🍀X1001

[@976charlie9]

Some things in life are perfect.

[@NeonMako]

This song is powerful beyond the mere words within it. There have been times I actually have to stop listening because it moves me to actual tears. It's a sad, yet astonisingly beautiful masterpiece, and the standout song of the album IMO.

[@brandoncliff5653]

I love a woman. We were best friends for a long time. She came to America from Eastern Europe. Beautiful soul and wonder woman. She always knew what she wanted here. There was nothing and Noone who could change it. Not even me. I am happy for her and proud everyday she strives to her dream. But this song sums up how I feel deeply. Hannah's writing means a lot to me.

[@bergerkos]

Like she feels "America" does have a home for her, which you don't share? Well I'm afraid it's naïve to expect that from a political system - any of them. But it's just like Orwell said, all things being equally bad, some are "more equal" in that sense as well🤔🤔🤔. Like comparing two chronical patients: both are ill, both chronical - but one is capable of working and supporting his family while the other bedridden and barely supporting life in his own body...

[@libertejecristonnom4970]

Quelle voix magnifique ! que du bonheur de vous écouter ❤❤❤

[@BrunoFrance1974]

Can't believe I only just discovered this song. Such exquisite melancholy.

[@robertlacamp7848]

Love this track on the album. This video, not only stunning, it also brings home the message of the song. Utterly stunning!

[@geovidiu]

Don't you ever think to give up singing&composing! We love you so much and your voice's angelic!

[@jamesnicoll8415]

I’ve chased many a meaningless dream…and where did I end up? I’ll chase dreams for all time… One day I’ll find it. Maybe it will be in America? These lyrics speak to me, they speak such truth. Excellent. Thank you.

[@oletommysand2236]

Hanah + Aurora, what a duo that would be!! Love them both (their voices and how they use it)

[@asabovesobelow1601]

Im from 85, I've heard everything from ever since... But let me tell you, London Grammar is a divine Gift to whom knows to hear and feel music within their soul.

[@Kate_Coppin]

Oh my god!!! You are beyond incredible. I’m so glad I found your voice and music. Thank you 🙏💜🕊

[@firecatfly]

She never had a home for me either. My new life's anthem. Thanks Hanna.

[@exactsame]

Absolutely gorgeous...

[@heitorlopes2517]

This video is giving me exactly the same vibe that the song does. Incredible. Thank you for that, guys, and come to Brazil asap

[@jujustyles1D]

*sobing* It is such a beautiful song (a beautiful record too) "and all the parties they fade".... Thank you London Grammar and especially Hannah for sharing this very personnal message with us. Gladly the journey will continue and we'll still meet at concerts and be mind blown, listening to your many many albums ! cheers guys xx

[@marcbercht4021]

One of the best singers of the world. I love her so much.

[@delboyfly1139]

This song is so powerful and beautiful, gives me goosebumps everytime. ❤

[@ThePSMA]

Fantastic! Can’t stop listening Californian Soil again and again, what a masterpiece.

[@MelchizedekKohen]

only woman alive today that can make you cry tears of joy with just her voice. Now that people is something to be cherished ✌

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Oh, dunno ‘bout that. Have you heard the lead singer of Portishead? She’s so humble and understated I don’t even remember her name most of time. (Beth Gibbons).

[@romain793]

That voice, that music, THAT AMAZING BAND!!!

[@JonathanMackie-uh2ns]

Great song with perfect pitch from hannah

[@rigyvulture2670]

This song is so effortlessly deep and beautiful...simple words that speak the truth and with such a great video is just gives me shivers

[@pjtrules363]

They are an incredible band, Hannah is so talented..and this song is another masterpiece

[@markmitterhuber]

Hanna looks stunning in the video. And don’t get me started on her voice … this voice of an angel 😇

[@druidsongevergreens]

You could write an entire movie just to set this song in, it’s so full of story, landscape and feeling.

[@zajch]

Music like this gives me a reason to hold on to life and not let go. I want to be here to witness this glory ✨💔

[@YeCannyDaeThat]

There are a million reasons to hold on to life. We just can't always see them. Keep looking and stay strong.

[@zajch]

@@YeCannyDaeThat that's right. But also the bad things in life sometimes overshadows the good, to a point of asking what is the point? But I can se clearly how life has so many beautiful things to wait for.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Zac...there are times, I know, when it's really tough finding a reason to carry on. But there are and there will always be wonders awaiting you.

[@RiverpoetUK]

This is hauntingly beautiful guys! It is unbelievably poignant! This is ART on its highest level! Congratulations to London Grammar, they deserve it!

[@yaraessam8450]

I kept listening to this song on repeat while cycling through an island in the Maldives for hours. Hannah's voice with the guitar, looking at all the colours of blue and green was hypnotic

[@spivy2000]

This gal has one of the best voices in music today.🎵♥️🎵

[@vadve4ko248]

очень красивая песня и , наконец-то, просто выдающееся (по-моему мнению) видео ! хочется и пересматривать и переслушивать .

[@tapeoftales]

Can't express enough gratitude, for such a piece of art that you made, musically and with this video. This is such a powerful way to express this thing that you had, deep inside, and rarelly have I seen such an harmony in a song with a video clip. The way people are fading, like if nothing was really there, specially when you're experiencing those moments, is so representative. Thank you, for the bottom of my heart, for all this amazing work, before, now, and in the future.

[@racinhoassen6041]

This ..indeed, you have expressed it very well.

[@oliverlison]

This is one of my favorite songs of that 'California Soil' Album. I love the purity of Hanna's voice. I have great respect of all of them being a small band. I saw them at Melkweg in Amsterdam in 2014 I believe. I am looking forward to see next album.

[@woodypiffinton6111]

I love the style of this video. In the US, many of us have found ourselves reflecting on our life choices in an all-night diner. And her outfit is GIVING!!! Love this band so much. Hannah Reid's voice is so soulful.

[@djacevici1161]

Great music , video beautiful

[@user-yb9tv1df6i]

That's right

[@anaisestruch3666]

@@user-yb9tv1df6i que iTunes oui y iyi yoy ou il m ‘jeo je ne suis plus rien reçu iloui a dite que ça it optométrie sur la oraux il y est déjà

[@anaisestruch3666]

Il faut me dire ce

[@MooreJulianne]

Hannah is so beautiful ♥️ Thanks London Grammar for your pure music.

[@irinamarysina648]

This band connected to my life in the past when I was young and happy. I can never return those days back but she always remind me about those times…

[@cricri4179]

the magic of the note and the word !

[@mrlevity1984]

This song gives me goosebumps, and is almost as good as "I Need The Night" in my opinion. Can't wait to see you guys live in Manchester in November.

[@charlesockholmes9764]

My other favorite song from the album is Californian Soil, the voice and the strumming on the guitar are great

[@giuliantoneIIi]

Agreed. These three songs are definitely my favourites

[@Vanorah7]

"All My love" and "Call your friends "for me.

[@ousmanesene7355]

"I need the night" carries so much joy, excitement and positive energy, it's unbeleivable. Makes happy everytime i listen to it.

[@chopiukm5774]

Enjoy for me at is concert in Manchester 😉

[@alicejem7188]

Hannah is one of the world’s greatest wonders 🙏 Her voice is a treasure!

[@tawandajapson2891]

underrated in my books

[@ben-san120]

Qll voices are gold but its silver lining that makes us fart and really thats the dibbly of canterbury

[@ben-san120]

All

[@brendonesia2000]

As an American; this song is ground breaking. Great song London Grammar!

[@megancrawley5250]

A song that lingers on in your soul and haunts you. So beautiful.

[@philippejoussaume457]

It's definitely my favorite song, everything is beautiful! Hannah! I love you!

[@RobsonRSilva-sh2mu]

My top 3 albuns from UK this year: California Soil-London Grammar, Young Heart-Birdy, Blue Weekend-Wolf Alice.

[@eduardoecheverriarodriguez9774]

Needa Hear Youg Heart by Birdy, but I agree by now with California Soil ad Blue Weekend! Those albums are awesome!

[@hotschezel]

I dowloaded the 2 albums you recommended. Thanks so much

[@RobsonRSilva-sh2mu]

@@hotschezel I Hope you like It.

[@mastermirror4575]

I totally agree... and new albums from chvrches and Sam Fender are coming soon!

[@RobsonRSilva-sh2mu]

@@mastermirror4575 Yes, I am excited to listen to Screen Violence from Chvrches as well. The 3 singles from SV are so good (good girls, He Said She Said and How Not to drown). I Also recommend The new EP from Nothing But Thieves, Moral Pânico II, 5 Nice songs.

[@user-jy6by5kv5o]

Quelle intensité, ce groupe me transporte❤

[@ToyotatechDK]

Oh man this is so soothing and blissful

[@colleenmoring5381]

This entire album is amazing... This song kills me ❤

[@danl7746]

Love it, absolutely love it. Hauntingly perfect vocals from Hannah

[@xGulli]

Eine so wundervolle Stimme so ein schönes Lied. So ein schöner Text. So ein schönes Lied habe ich sehr selten gehört.

[@Zanaze_banane]

I love music, I love London Grammar, I love cinematography, yet have no idea how this was shot. Props to the director!

[@biorbforum]

One of my favourite tracks! It’s brilliant!

[@ygazz]

After living in London for good portion of my adult life I finally moved to USA. London Grammar songs was one of my dearest and mood-inspiring during my young adult time in UK, and now, that i moved to USA, they are striking back, with that album, and with this song called America. You guys are amazing artists, thank you so much for all that beautiful, soul-touching music.

[@chotaire]

What a grand voice and tune. This one will not be forgotten in music history.

[@waynewatson1273]

Her vocals send endorphins within my body and mind

[@flyingdaggers46]

This is too good, just brilliant from voice to guitar, and video just perfection.

[@Chopin8]

Still my fav.

[@bangolufsen8687]

Extremly Powerful lyrics...

[@chrishenderson07]

This is a fantastic song. The guitar work reminds me of Lightning Crashes by Live.

[@stuartrogers5807]

Another absolutely amazing and incredibly moving song.

[@lornemcneil]

No thanks just love each other as hard as it us ,together

[@antoniagouvatsos45]

her voice is wild.

[@J97736]

Such an amazing song by an amazing band. I can’t wait for their next album already ☺️

[@bbzlife8278]

You make me goosebumps everytime Hanna Your voice is divine I love all your songs since 10yo 🙏🥰

[@gregsargeant9924]

Massive respect to your Wicked Game cover 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@paulmclean876]

... wonderful

[@lifeloverdz5015]

It's my birthday ❤️

[@rajvirahsawmy]

Blesses over blesses

[@stuartf1837]

Hope you have a beautiful day 🙂

[@toffeem944]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@deanfielding4411]

Happy birthday

[@andressavannucci]

Happy Birthday!!!