Michael Kiwanuka - Light

[@ronhyde]

Just heard this song last night on Ted Lasso, Season 3. I turned to my wife and said, "this is an amazing song.....no, really, this song is beyond good. Out of this world good and It's hitting me unexpectedly in a marvelous way." (I'm 63).

[@yimnatawandanyika]

Me too 😢

[@wolfe50]

🎉😊😊😅

[@shanewilson199]

@@wolfe50same

[@snapbacksc6726]

Totally did that last night and haven't listened to anything else since!!

[@daveandrews5998]

Me as well. Another reason to love Ted Lasso!!!

[@justinhouston1414]

Ted Lasso sent me here. I'll be honest; I thought this was like a 1970s kinda Bill Withers-ish song from that era. I was surprised to find out that this masterpiece is from 2019 and it gives me hope that real music isn't dead and lost to loops, samples, tik-tocks, and talentless hacks that couldn't even hope to approach the songwriting, arrangement, atmosphere, and talent like this. Very well done. My word...

[@DenisGreenhalgh]

I agre mate,,

[@ecologics]

Yeah 74 years old

[@dawnosguthorpe1]

I'm 55 yrs and I thought all was lost with 'modern' music, obviously I was wrong. Thank you, this is outstanding and utterly, utterly beautiful

[@janfairbairn8073]

I totally agree 100% he is an amazing artist

[@jilligain3409]

I agree. I’m almost 50 & was just talking to my nephew about how music these days seems to be in the gutter. It’s just so awful. But there are gems out there!

[@janfairbairn8073]

@@jilligain3409 at last there is some amazing new artists for us oldies (only joking) just AMAZING

[@ing4gi]

Listen to BLACK PUMAS too. There's a lot of young guys doing good work out there, I assure you.

[@LesterAmbientAndroid]

53 and I agree. Stunningly beautiful.

[@deadringer28]

I lost one of my best friends in February. He introduced me to your music. Tonight I will have a scotch in his memory and listen to this a few more times. Thanks for the great music and the reminder that my friend is still here with me in thoughts and good times.

[@stevetrivago]

Sorry for your loss ... I lost my son 2 years ago next month... Saw Michael with Gary Clark Jr... It was a life changer .. Don’t miss the opportunity to see him ✊🏼

[@deadringer28]

@@stevetrivago wow I'm sorry for your loss. I definitely want to see him. Last time he came around it was at a standing only place and my buddy wouldn't have been able to do it. Next time I'm going no matter what.

[@HipHopJournal]

​@PietreADI I can understand but what's cringe to you is connectedness for him. Let's all be respectful towards other ppl's feelings especially when one is mourning a loss of a loved one. This track is the epitome of musical composition. Let's fill the space with love not negativity. @Deadringer - I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences. Your friend's smiling :)

[@pabloignacio9111]

God bless you bro

[@deadringer28]

@@HipHopJournal I bet you are right. Thanks for the kind words.

[@DanielS-bl6ip]

Just bought tickets for your upcoming concert in Mexico City on March 2025. So Overjoyed!

[@HeleneSenez]

j'ai 19 ans, et j'aime beaucoup cette musique, et les paroles 🩷🌅🙏

[@TomAndrews91]

The completion of Nate's redemption arc is getting closer. Lovely song. Ted Lasso ♥

[@nononono8777]

I can't wait to see him get even bigger than this. Such a calming song, so much soul in his voice!!

[@dawniebug784]

KZbin recommended~

[@GroznyDj]

agree

[@milkamania69]

I'm only recently discovering him, and I'm blown away by the range of sound and feel of his music. I'm binging, and then I'll repeat.

[@the1andonlypop]

Love and hate is my favorite, just discovered him myself

[@langstonreese7077]

@@the1andonlypop hate is a strong word, choose a different one.

[@the1andonlypop]

@@langstonreese7077 it's the title of his song lol. Love and hate are the same thing just different sides of the same spectrum but both are strong emotion towards. Never forget there's a thin line. Lastly I would be cautious before telling someone to change the way their speak. Infringing on someone's freedom of speech is more hateful than using the word hate.

[@aphiwemabuza7447]

We are in the same boat. I'm asking myself where was I hiding.

[@dylandylan6037]

Believe me you’re going to stay a fan whole your life probably lol, I’ve known him through a friend for a couple of years and his sound always sounds different and stunning. What an artist!

[@kevinsteele7232]

I feel so grateful for people who make music to touch the soul like this does.

[@amaningisaac1198]

If you're on this comment section praising Michael,I love you and I love that we have similar taste in Music!

[@leetarrant7311]

love & peace 💜

[@susandolliver5050]

He is one of the best

[@aris5659]

Heard this at Ross today and I loved it, I had to listen to it again so I stopped shopping just to shazam it💕

[@jrmagana6422]

Just watched him on CBS this morning show...wow..such deep lyrics and passion 🤗❤

[@altheawarren729]

🤗❤️🤗

[@susankeating8678]

I’ve just discovered this song. It was playing at the end of the BBC programme Ambulance. I had to type in some of the lyrics to find out who was singing this. And I found it so here I am, a 64 year old woman who thinks it’s lovely. A new fan of this singer! Great song ❤️

[@Zuuu40]

Same

[@damianshilliday6305]

Same

[@antoniocarpineta9009]

Exactly the same, fell in love

[@sericunda1]

Thats how I found it ha

[@stewarthouston338]

The Song and the programme blew me away the NHS are amazing.

[@rorymaitland8275]

It is so delicate, creative and original, this is my down time music everyday

[@DeclannShieldsFilms]

One of the best songs of the 10's decade, hands down

[@elikemvorgbe4318]

THEE BEST SONG

[@harlemsfinest141]

Soul isn't dead!! Just a little harder to discover!! ❤❤

[@serenitychidori]

there's absolutely nothing that could compare to this song or even remotely come close. this is timeless, priceless, incredible.. it is not music, this is alchemy at its finest, it is a piece of your soul. grateful for your work + light.

[@abs6919]

This man is a genius. I'm grateful I discovered his masterpieces and feel sorry for people still yet to discover him.

[@Vesper1205]

💯

[@SpookyGroovyPolitoCatMum]

❤ share share share

[@Sara-eb8fo]

This whole album is a masterpiece!

[@tonrobert3391]

So true

[@IAMFreedove]

Indeed!!

[@yeah112358]

Completely agree!

[@ItsMeJoshLee]

Yup.😉

[@weeeeoooow]

It truly is!

[@thewiseoldman]

Caught this on Ted Lasso tonight. I am stunned by how beautiful this song is.

[@davideverett5214]

The Soul of Marvin Gaye The Creativity of Paul Simon The Voice of Kiwanuka

[@liliiavalova]

❤ як я люблю цей голос і мелодії!

[@Zvynb]

Listening to this at a coffee shop 5:55 am 🩵

[@jamesallala1168]

This song has changed my life

[@ALLNOELIS]

This song can save lives... This song saves lifes.

[@Jamielicavespring]

I cried when I saw him live. I’m not ashamed to say that.

[@angelcitygirl]

Super jealous. Would love to see him live.

[@TonyB34]

That's my biggest wish since I discovered him, I'll probably break down too..

[@annjackson2129]

Me Too !! Thinking about my Son 😔😢❤️💝💔💔

[@TheLadyDelirium]

I love it when that happens. When the music just takes over the soul.

[@TheLadyDelirium]

@@annjackson2129 I'm sorry. I can't imagine your hurt. I'm thinking of you. I really wish you the best in the future. 😔

[@zZ-bu7lp]

♥Thank you, Lasso !♥

[@starlitblond]

Now I'm convinced that I've been living under a rock. This is the first time I'm hearing this!

[@nicoletapapadopoulou2017]

Probably his best song

[@woopdairitiz]

Just watched this guy on the Graham Norton show. Unbelievably talented. Medicine for the soul.

[@courtneywalcott513]

Me too 😂😂

[@elenabeth]

Me three.

[@TheBroncos1961]

Even better live

[@healingypsy]

Yes I agree. This is such a beautiful song. I stood still as I walking into the sunlight this warm summer afternoon while at the Hilton Tower Bridge Lounge, when i heard it playing. I just had to look it up - and thansk be to God eventually found it.

[@dormanfifty]

Pure privilege to be in this artists era, witness to the rise of a rare star in the age of plastic music, thank you Michael.

[@ash1rose]

Thank you Ted Lasso for introducing me to this song and artist.

[@guyonDmoon]

From a little country called Belize. Love your music, just wanted to let you know your music was impact all around the world

[@charlesdixon6553]

"Beautiful Life" was as depressing and real as "Light" is beautiful and inspiring.

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

I’m 83 years old, a classical/jazz buff and relieved to hear something genuinely new, something kind, something not canned!! 😅😉

[@AdityaKumar-eg5tn]

Ted Lasso brought me here This song is seriously underrated

[@TandemKnights]

This is some old-school singer/songwriter stuff, respect. I have this on loop, must have listened twenty times in a row.

[@porkbeans4792]

Yeah late 60s to the early 70s vibe.

[@LupaBritannica2408]

What a mind-blowingly beautiful song, felt transported back to my 60s childhood, that trippy sound. Amazing

[@RotluangaSailo]

"Light" We're miles apart But safe from dreams You're running from Beyond the dawn We'll always need One of their own To lead (Shine your light over me) Shine your light over me (All of my fears are gone) All of my fears are gone, baby, gone, gone (And it don't bother me) And it don't bother me, don't bother me, no (If it's not meant to be) Too far to run Fall on your knees To find a love You're light to me My only sun You'll always shine For me (Shine your light over me) Shine your light over me (All of my fears are gone) All of my fears are gone, baby, gone, gone (And it don't bother me) Don't bother me, don't bother me, no If it's not meant to be (Shine your light over me) Shine your light over me (All of my fears are gone) All of my fears are gone, baby, gone, gone (And it don't bother me) It don't bother me, don't bother me, no If it's not meant to be I had to lose to understand Strung out from all this Pour out a thousand tears I never knew a kinder man A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free A mile apart, leave and be free

[@nefertitei12]

Thank you for posting this. ...YES,!!!!!!!!!🤗🙏💖🌷

[@synthmalicious7541]

I’m pretty sure it’s “even if we, are miles apart”

[@RotluangaSailo]

@@synthmalicious7541 you're right :)

[@MusicfromMarrs]

Kind of you to post. FYI, the lyrics are included in the description of this video.

[@RotluangaSailo]

​@@MusicfromMarrsweren't included yet when it did 😄

[@HipHopJournal]

I've found a type of calmness in my life that I can't describe since the day I discovered Michael Kiwanuka. After Nujabes and J Dilla, you're the one who speaks straight to my soul. Thank you Michael ❤️🙏🏾💥

[@gotax882]

Same!

[@lamborghiniii69]

Exactly, is the only artist I can stand and need right now to keep going through this pandemic 😔

[@narellano4726]

Nujabes? 🤔 can u tell me a bit about him. I already know about the legend j dilla

[@HipHopJournal]

@@narellano4726 Thanks for asking. What's J Dilla in the western part of the world, Nujabes is to the east. J Dilla makes your neck nod and groove. Nujabes makes your neck nod and reminisce. J Dilla is feelings and funk. Nujabes is feelings and soul. J Dilla is Yin. Nujabes is Yang. And, here comes the best one, they both even share the same Date of birth which is February 7, 1974. Check Nujabes out. His music will bless you with enlightenment. And, if you like his music (which I'm sure you will) then do give the anime SAMURAI CHAMPLOO a check to understand the depths of his musical composition.

[@angelcitygirl]

I love that music can do that.

[@pmpmaster2918]

Гарна пісня на сьогодення!!!!💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@freezabeats8397]

My favourite song in the whole world ❤

[@radkid06]

Brilliant. I want world renown success for this guy, he is a gem!!!

[@NeuroPathResetMethod]

Bring back the soul this world needs it.

[@TheLadyDelirium]

I was walking alone through a graveyard recently as I often do. I was reading the gravestones and looking at the sculptures whilst listening to this album, the surroundings and the music made me so emotional that I started crying, I literally felt like I wanted to get on my knees and start sobbing. I felt overwhelmed. His music is powerful. I wish I had the words to describe it properly but it truly is beautiful. Micheal is amazing.

[@gregjames5439]

This man has returned here from a higher realm

[@ArikiSun]

1:47 - best part of any existing song there is

[@daddyfixit631]

Kawinuka got soul man!

[@SuperVarun11]

Haha Ted Lasso latest episode brought me here! Wow, this is such an underrated gem!

[@heididakis442]

I LITERALLY STOPPED IN MY TRACKS WHEN I HEARD THIS . IT FILLED ME WITH A SADNESS BUT NOT IN A BAD WAY. IT HAS SPOKE TO MY BEING. I CAN LISTEN TO IT OVER AND OVER. THANK YOU .

[@jeremiah5031]

Watching BBC news and saw this guy won and it closes with the song live , it sounded great . Looked him up and got blown away , amazing artist His looks peaceful and his music is soulful.

[@SealztheMan]

The Blacklist brought me here...something about it just grabbed me. Such a soulful tune!

[@Mikestrypess]

This is what the world needs right now

[@rebeccaclarke121]

I am absolutely in love with Michael Kiwanuka's music.

[@etcapel]

Me too

[@TheLadyDelirium]

I feel the same. It feels otherworldly. It's so emotional. I'm in love too.

[@andywalker6908]

Congratulations on the Mercury Prize it is very much deserved

[@nikkileverdier1957]

Very new to his music, I'm a aging rocker, this song genuinely gives me chills. F**k this guy can sing amazing voice ❤

[@Murpheysworld]

I hear this song all the time at work and it has become one of my favorites. I will blast the longer version on my way home.

[@brucie2909]

Only discovered this thanks to Ted Lasso. Gem of a song, thank you Ted

[@jeanbaptiste626]

well done !!! reminds me of Bill withers who we lost his in March of this year ... very fitting

[@omarruiz1252]

I love this, from México city ❤️ 🇲🇽

[@tonrobert3391]

We love you from Africa !

[@jojoslatinadventures8697]

👌🏼 Ya somos dos!

[@rockrigoDb]

Saludos hermanos ✌

[@paulsmith2920]

This is amazing. Only just discovering him, will definitely check out more.

[@stevetrivago]

Check out his love and hate album .. I saw him 3 summers ago with Gary Clark Jr... best show I’ve ever attended ✊🏼

[@MerajHuda]

Wow! An incredible song. (Thank you Ted Lasso!)

[@miamicatdull]

Love from Uganda where this talented man comes from.

[@nassernathan]

I have now confirmed his from Uganda his amazing though

[@garnetsfriend]

born and raised in england, UK.

[@zanyzoo6767]

Born and breed in the UK.

[@angelcitygirl]

This guy, no words. He's in a class all his own. Thank you for your beautiful work.

[@iamlethibe]

Him and Jacob Banks absolutely amazing

[@YosleKun]

Great song , hope you all have a great day.

[@frankieramone7865]

The Graham Norton Show brought here. That performance was lovely and your backing singers voice was amazing. 🥰

[@helensheehan1141]

Such a talent and really original sound. He’s great!! (I’m a 60 yr old hippy who’s young at heart )

[@Nostalgic-Lady]

One of those rare songs (in today's music) that stops me dead in my tracks - sublime 💜

[@spfeifer3787]

Finally found this! Came to this song via the excellent C13 It Was Said podcast closing credits. Love it.

[@Mr3sixty360]

Beautiful, Bold, and necessary.

[@charlesdixon6553]

The song is great. The video is equally as impressive and meaningful.

[@NoahBility]

Art Reminds Me Of Black Panther Newspaper Illustrations...Beautiful

[@enzmerc]

Beautiful song. I think this song is underrated. Needs at least 50 Million Likes

[@marshgirl]

Love Michaels music, Love Michael too. Such soul in his music, you can feel him. X❤️💫

[@Carolina.R.]

Wowwww 🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏿

[@ricardosalazar4697]

Absolute masterpiece

[@T2Z]

The Graham Norton Show brought me here! Lovely song...

[@corinegrillet9854]

Merci ..merci..merci..beaucoup d emotions a vous ecouter Michael..!transportee..

[@heiderallen8368]

So much love 🇧🇷

[@j.a.y.4875]

My wife and saw you live in Washington D.C. back in February 2020 before the whole Covid-19 lockdown. It was an amazing chance to see you perform live. Love your music, your artistry, and your talent. Please don't stop.

[@davidwhitney6394]

Just simply blown AWAY by this Man and his music, messages. We all need more of this, its good for the heart, soul and mind.

[@user-bt8cc9xe2y]

This guy is in a league of his own and that league is very high. I love real music like this.

[@gwendolynrollins5885]

Thank you for everything from the heart

[@paulina7539]

I heard this randomly in a store, and it just stopped everything around me. So beautiful. Just a pure moment of transcendence. Thank you for allowing me to be touched by the spirit today.

[@bryonnanichols8940]

Same

[@kirstenhebert7230]

Your music sounds like how it felt to grow up in the 1970s in northern coastal California. The sweet spot between Otis Redding and Ben Harper.

[@brunoguerizoli3137]

I can't see it without thinking about the beauty of Brazilian woodcut art, just beautiful ...

[@rafd3593]

Soothing music for troubled times. Thank you Michael.

[@thetruth3359]

Peace, love and LIGHT!!!

[@gentnextdoor]

This is my favourite artist of recent years. So grossly under hyped. No gimmicks just class

[@Dr.Fantazy]

Beautiful! What a masterpiece, is 2 AM is really relaxing and lovely to hear

[@cantfindahandlename]

Heard this on The Blacklist a while ago and have been obsessed since.

[@mustang510able]

He performed on CBS this morning, the day after Christmas..what an awesome performer! ❤

[@bekhruzkhursandov9595]

Thanks Ted Lasso and this song

[@justinbowman8880]

Blacklist Episode 150. You know a song is good when you put a show on hold to give it a listen!

[@NellieMac35]

Heard this on a Graham Norton last night. Simply stunning. I am now away to binge on all your music. 🙏🏼❤️

[@tjbo6523]

Found this watching BlackList, had to look it up, amazing.

[@elnana2585]

Every new album has managed to be miles better than the last! And I’m loving that direction of travel!

[@annjackson2129]

Thank You Michael took me to a safe place listening to your song I just lost my son Thanksgiving eve and the pain is Unbearable especially for the holiday thank you for your calming words and your music blessings much love from Oakland California USA

[@weeeeoooow]

So sorry for your loss 🙏❤

[@thachiefrocka]

I shazamed this song in a Ross of all places. Glad I found it.