Phoebe Bridgers on Austin City Limits "I Know the End"

Phoebe Bridgers performs "I Know the End" on Austin city Limits. Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers premieres December 4, 2021 on most PBS stations. Watch live on your local PBS station or stream later at pbs.org/austincitylimits
About the Episode
Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut Sour, while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP Punisher.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. Now in its 47th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
Austin City Limits is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell Technologies, Workrise, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.

[@brodypalmer9371]

This has motivated me to get really good at guitar so I can play lead in her band…

[@habso2838]

i rate this

[@adventurefaps9571]

lmao right?

[@yellowchild33]

my thoughts exactly

[@sharpenflat6002]

You don't have to know how to play guitar to be in this band.

[@mariastaff8399]

Just like harrison

[@enyasversion]

the trumpet player deserves more recognition!!

[@jodecics]

A Kiss maybe

[@albertoromero6668]

@@jodecics We ALL should take turns kissing them

[@felipenunes8307]

He's very composed , the way he smoothly attack the notes is incredible, excellent player indeed!

[@aqualung2112]

On a cool night back in September I had the pleasure of hearing that trumpet play during this very same song. Eventually when I’m old and gray, I’ll still be able to hear it.

[@branthamilton4006]

People cheered when he started playing. What other kinda recognition were you thinking? Perhaps a hospital wing in his name?

[@malloryJ]

Her voice sounds so different than her singing voice and it’s so amazing

[@maddiedoesmakeup1093]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@gaylawebster-chewning3233]

Me, as well.

[@jamielee5695]

why does she sing with an English accent? Guess its too late to change it now..

[@mmail4700]

I noticed too, sounds like she's singing to the pre recorded track.

[@Ahmed-cz9pk]

@@mmail4700 no lol it's just her singing voice

[@mallulamounier]

how does it feel to live my dream harrison

[@katagoncillo13]

i second this

[@rushishah1995]

Who is Harrison

[@rushishah1995]

Ok nevermind

[@savannahgonzales9538]

@@rushishah1995 she made out with him

[@BevIsGuilty]

He tweeted about it, felt pretty damn good apparently

[@squaremile]

Smashing the guitarist instead of the guitar this time

[@FernandoMartinez-om2nj]

Luckiest dude in the room.

[@Hero_Of_Old]

God she's so pretentious

[@Marshall_Stacks]

Smashing the guitar on SNL was the weakest shit. Bitch ain't all that.

[@apollokickz]

@@Marshall_Stacks jealous much

[@alsonio5216]

@@Marshall_Stacks flop

[@tobytatemusic]

singing man i hate this part of texas in texas is phoebes biggest flex

[@tobytatemusic]

this is going down in history the fit, the guitar, phoebe. i know the end is probably my favorite phoebe song of all time and this is my favorite performance of it

[@montysano]

"Either way, we're not alone. I'll find a new place to be from." Puts a lump in my throat. Anyone else?

[@matthewkeegan272]

What's it mean?

[@JustDiptych]

​@@matthewkeegan272 It's hard to say, exactly - it's poetic, a sensation, an impression - but I'd say it's about trauma and upheaval being an opportunity to reinvent yourself. The song begins with a longing for home, for quiet and peace, but also a sense of restless energy. This builds throughout the song, with imagery of leaving home behind to chase the storm. In the final verse, they've got as close as they can, and there's a sense that they don't know what it means, but they know everything has changed. They can't go home again - the storm has wiped home off the map, and the end has come. Wherever they go now, that will be home - the beginning of their new story.

[@sofiagabriela794]

this is a song that i’ll never get tired of

[@whiskuri]

@@sharpenflat6002 that sucks

[@Ashmole3]

same - saw her two nights ago and they played the bridge twice because they thought someone fell in the crowd. no problem here, easily best part of the song

[@acehasaface948]

I was at this taping, and the way Phoebe was interacting with the audience and cracking jokes between songs was amazing. I love this woman so much.

[@TheStorytellerWolf]

Phoebe’s top energy is fucking unparalleled, my god.

[@That_DogDay]

Guys the amazing trumpet player’s name is J. J. Kirkpatrick!! He toured with her :D She mentioned him on tour and I wrote it down because he was incredibleleellele

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

Thank you for this comment

[@tanushidubey4981]

incredibleleellele yes!

[@bryinthe6197]

The harmonies really make a huge difference.

[@Moon_beams96]

Is it just me or is phoebes voice evolving? I love it!

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

Totally

[@sopsel]

possibly the best version of this song!!! Just love everything about it

[@Whoisjacobjones]

IDK... the tiny desk version is stellarrr

[@fabioparovina4650]

the SNL version was amazing too

[@MARKUSMULDER]

My favourite version is the one in Seth Meyer's Late Night.

[@hi-co2pf]

they’re all amazing.

[@slandersir7255]

@@MARKUSMULDER why?

[@felixwinter3173]

I really can imagine myself being her lead guitarist now.

[@lrrowley]

Lol that makeout sesh with Harrison. I have so many questions

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

I Know the End is an anthem for our times.

[@warrenbruhn5888]

For a moment there was getting the sort of orchestral vibe I got from Sufjan Stevens' performance on Austin City Limits. Then suddenly the ending took off in a completely different direction.

[@claire5740]

the guy she worked with on the copycat killer EP also worked with sufjan stevens and she takes a lot of inspo from sufjan's work!

[@obsceneorchestra]

My dad is from Germany, but his mom and dad were both from Mexico. He grew up in Texas, so did I. That first verse kicks me in the nuts every time.

[@helchose]

I always wondered what she meant with that quip about Texas and I'm glad she explained it. Not what I'd thought it was about.

[@lou-xr5rz]

sorry if this is a dumb question but i'm genuinely curious how your dad is from germany if both his parents were from mexico and he grew up in texas? i just saw your comment and it intrigued me, just genuinely curious lol

[@obsceneorchestra]

@lou-xr5rz his parents grew up in Mexico. They moved to Germany in the 40s, and he was born there and spent a few years there before moving to Beaumont, TX where he grew up. No worries! Don't mind telling the story lol

[@lou-xr5rz]

@@obsceneorchestra ohhh i understand now haha. thanks for sharing ☺

[@obsceneorchestra]

@@lou-xr5rz absolutely!

[@Whoisjacobjones]

I guess I’m just watching this every day until I see them in-person. Also, every band member becomes more intriguing each watch. They are all harmonizing and jamming so well, damn.

[@user-my6yn1uo3b]

Exactly!.So why isnt it a band? Instead of Phoebe? Very offputting

[@tw8464]

Just saw the whole performance on PBS, twice. This song and performance blew me away, a real masterpiece. This incredible song, the creativity, the sound, the energy of everyone on stage, this is one of the most amazing performances / works of art I've seen in a while.

[@latexgeneration]

This song still punches me hard.

[@zhylkos]

My god, that kiss was so awkward. I like it

[@cl8822]

Man, I love this song. She's so great

[@potato.pancake]

trumpet player has my heart 💙

[@jimcudasnyder]

Absolutely in love with Phoebe's voice. Her melancholy is superb and lovely on the ears.

[@keysersozefede]

Phoebe singing: an angel - Phoebe talking: 40 years old dude. I love her so much!

[@bene8168]

Whole damn song’s a power move my god

[@katagoncillo13]

i'm in love with her

[@cynthiafeller4370]

Saw this twice this year's tour and felt like I was there again ❤️❤️❤️

[@earth2claire]

trumpet gives me chills every time I hear this song; whole thing is a banger~!!!

[@junedog.]

Every week i just have to watch this performance and then keep living

[@flynnputt4616]

man she’s so cool

[@thetoughones]

I badly wanted to be Phoebe's guitarist.

[@ashaz4384]

😭😭😭😭😭 frrrr

[@crispywhiskers9365]

IN LOVE WITH THIS VERSION

[@xie6237]

she’s perfect

[@artomarto679]

The worst on screen kiss since forrest gump

[@ratbastard6293]

@@artomarto679 Who gives a shit lol

[@artomarto679]

@@ratbastard6293 I do, I love kissing..

[@sunnydeee_]

I wanna go to a phoebe concert just so i can scream to this song lol

[@call_me_cooper]

Just… absolute perfection.

[@sharpenflat6002]

What is?

[@rob861]

God she sounds so good

[@teamClermont]

Touching and priceless. what a sense of humor too.. fans.

[@timmckeown1313]

I saw this when it aired and man at the end when she just lets out that scream…chills.

[@samaraarielanamaria5403]

seeing phoebe snd the band at gov ball was unforgettable experience. she took us to another realm with I know the end. i felt like i rode the space ship was probed and the sadly dropped off back to earth reality. i love her and the band so much she creates theses spaces within songs that so many people want to live in its so magical.

[@boyvoyje]

the end is beginning with the thrumpet i'm cryin

[@heatherjulian7462]

Love her, love this song, sorry I missed this show. She is amazing.

[@hopekeeley2122]

wow she really went for it there

[@etherealrat108]

this version is fucking sublime holy shit

[@timkjazz]

Absolute brilliance, can't be said any differently, Phoebe is brilliant live.

[@vanandco]

What a night Harrison

[@4WheelingInNSW]

goose bumps !!! ALL OVER !!! This is talent This is the voice of an angel OMG how did I not know of your work before today ?! 🤦🏻‍♂️ It’s 2082 and we’re still in awe !👍👍👍

[@danieldavid1438]

THANK YOU

[@bettip4331]

she kicked the mic stand!! i love her sm

[@James-lv9mw]

Such clever lyrics and gorgeous melodies. I'm hooked

[@rackyshak]

Focking chills every time

[@LAVISHING]

Thanks guys. Just got chills in a sweater from this awesomeness!

[@ellaboehme6748]

Every performance of this song is iconic and brilliant in every way

[@MrGriff305]

couldn't be more beautiful

[@dumarrk3820]

masterpiece

[@Amakiseul]

my fave phoebe song

[@Olhado256]

The MONENT I saw that guitarist, my first thought was "haha that's Phoebe's type". I did not expect that ending though. Amazing.

[@stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef]

Legend ❤

[@tonyspoetry]

Lovely song Phoebe

[@stewarttaggart7764]

Awesome

[@marianaevano]

AAAAAAAA PHOEBE I LOVE YOUUU

[@hy0909999]

Phoebe❤️

[@TheLocalZeroChannel]

How dare she NOT smash her guitar!

[@t4ea]

i love this performance so much

[@arminzseashellx_7747]

The kiss OMG

[@juliekersey3221]

awesomeness

[@maikeru619]

She's an angel

[@thiagorocha7376]

Impecável

[@PetersonRodrigues0]

unbelievable

[@Goosee9]

So. Damn. Good.

[@HughBridgers]

Nice song cousin Phoebe. It reminds me of Sufjan Stevens with the trumpet.

[@andrew5222]

can't wait for the end to finally get here

[@jamesbender1967]

Damn she’s a unique breed of BEAUTY 😍🥵

[@kikosnowe9895]

best song of all time mefears

[@rob861]

The harmonies ow

[@ghostydxd9885]

man was hella happy rehearsing this performance 6:01

[@eddievelazquez5467]

Well I just got my heart broken @6:02

[@manu-iq6bt]

i love u phoebe

[@Moon_beams96]

she’s the coolest woman to ever live HOLY SHIT

[@manu-iq6bt]

i'm crying rn

[@lui8742]

this song >>>

[@doubtyea]

that person made a trumpet sound like a violin damn

[@jocelynlarios9898]

THE ENDING OMG

[@patchso]

Well, I really wasn’t expecting that :-)

[@WinstonGuitar]

Imagine being on tour, playing at all these spots on different nights, with different sound systems, and still being able to sing so clearly and perfectly. That's Amazing.

[@yusrizalyusuf]

Actually it is my favorites track.

[@Mint-mf5up]

i love this so fucking much omg

[@MidnightMelodie]

I love I love it I love it and then the ending comes and I’m left wondering what in the world just happened.

[@yowyd694]

she made history

[@liviavv]

🖤

[@allenprice391]

Happy to see and hear the violin. Missed it in a couple concerts. Trumpet a bit much at times

[@LukeVanGeest]

I’ll play this with you on July 19th, 2023 in Milwaukee!

[@blueuser9815]

how is the audience not screaming along to the song

[@Val-hu4yg]

They probably were screaming but the mics often focus in the artist that way you can’t hear the crowd

[@louisrios5546]

Since it's a taping for a television show, I expect that the audience has been instructed not to do that.

[@jesusmacias8433]

i prefer hearing her voice instead of the crowd

[@ylacs]

she might be the best

[@justbrewed]

"pls, I'm just trying to play a guitar solo."

[@music-radar]

6:01 "The Kiss"

[@linda1180]

i forgot how good this song was