Portugal.The Man - Modern Jesus [Live]

Live performance of "Modern Jesus" by Portugal. The Man off their album, Evil Friends, from Los Angeles in 2013.
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Lyrics:
(do do do do do)
Come on in take a seat next to me
You know we got we got what you need
We may be liars preaching to choirs
But we can we can sell you dreams
You don't need sympathy
They got a pill for everything
Just take that dark cloud
Wring it out to wash them down
But don't pray for us
We don't need no modern Jesus to roll with us
The only rule we need is never giving up
The only faith we have is faith in us
(do do do do)
We're the ones who start little fires
Yeah they burn out
But when they're on the rise they can't help but shine
And when the wave approaches
Take our ashes to the ocean
Who cares if Hell awaits
We're having drinks at Heaven's Gate so
Don't pray for us
We don't need no modern Jesus to roll with us
The only rule we need is never giving up
The only faith we have is faith in us
We know that we're helpless
At least we always assumed
But we don't need to prove nothing to you
Let's keep it cool you don't need to feel blue
Cause we won't sell you nothing you can't use
Don't pray for us
We don't need no modern Jesus to roll with us
The only rule we need is never giving up
The only faith we have is faith in us
(do do do do do)
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Portugal. The Man took 2017 by the horns after a considerably long gap, between records. They spent years working on an album called Gloomin + Doomin before later developing what would become known as their latest studio album WOODSTOCK. Fate struck lead singer, John Gourley, twice. First, John got some parental tough love from his old man. “What’s taking so long to finish the album?,” John’s dad asked. “Isn’t that what bands do? Write songs and then put them out?” The whole thing got John thinking about why the band seemed to be stuck on a musical elliptical machine from hell and more importantly, about how to get off of it. Second, John found his dad’s ticket stub from the original 1969 Woodstock music festival, which ultimately knocked something loose in his head. He realized that, in the same tradition of bands from that era, Portugal. The Man needed to speak out about the world crumbling around them.
With these two ideas converging, the band made a seemingly bat-shit-crazy decision: they took all of the work they had done for the three years prior and threw it out. The band went back to the studio - working with John Hill, Danger Mouse and longtime collaborator Casey Bates. In this new-found creative territory, the album that became WOODSTOCK rolled out naturally from there. Fast forward to present day and it was impossible to escape the album’s first single “Feel It Still,” which dominated the charts and radio airwaves in 2017. The 6X Platinum Certified hit reigned at #1 at nearly all radio formats, including Top 40, as well as Alternative, where the song held the chart’s top spot for a mind-blowing 20 weeks, breaking the record for most weeks at #1. Yes, you read that right. 5 guys from Wasilla, Alaska who have played nearly 1,500 shows in their career broke Alternative radio records and had a #1 song at Pop radio. Billboard Magazine even went as far as to call the song, “the unexpected rock crossover hit of 2017,” while Rolling Stone listed it as “one of the best songs of 2017.” AND THEN…the band kicked off 2018 by winning a GRAMMY Award for “Feel It Still.” WOODSTOCK has since been certified gold, as has their second single “Live In The Moment”.
#ModernJesus #PortugalTheMan #Live #EvilFriends #AtlanticRecords

[@MatchaMummyMi]

Unbelievable this is ten years old.

[@TheLonelyFoot]

shut up

[@mehmetumut5830]

this band is underrated as fuck.

[@RubensBarrichello.]

+Pedrø Møctezuma LO ペドロ bro they arn't indie. they're on a label

[@reeal8359]

+Dylan Ross Plenty of non-indie bands are underrated, still, you know...

[@RubensBarrichello.]

+Coreallia Roux true true. but Portugal gets nothing but positive reviews. just look at the comments about them.I think I've seen 1 bad thing says "Portugal the man is shit". Portugal the Man has a wonderful, well deserved, sprawling fan base. Which brings me to my conclusion, that Portugal. the Man is indeed not under rated.

[@reeal8359]

+Dylan Ross Except that I've seen enough ignorant comments adressing the band as "satan worshipers" and other variants. Some songs raised controversy (songs like this one and Evil Friends, specially) and their undertones drove some (over religious? puritanical?) people away. But I guess every band has it's own fair share of "hate". /shrugs

[@hannahsrealm3986]

fr tho

[@rete6519]

This is literally the best song ever written with a wonderful melody and a great message. Moreover the only song I can listen to 10 times in a row evolving this feeling of being "blessed" in a different manner.

[@ripsnip5336]

blessed with hands and dirt, with the lingering smell of field wildflowers and the memory of an overcast day, with life and willingness to fight for what is right and what is here even if it means the whole society is against you and you may fail.

[@EricParkerDC]

John's taste in sunglasses is unparalleled

[@mrlupaplays]

I'm addicted to this song.

[@ferdinandomilla2126]

me too

[@fmadcsatao]

Mr. Lupa Plays me too

[@stanleypodlinski5384]

Me too :)

[@paulbreen2078]

Me too.

[@crazycarla9718]

Mr. Lupa Plays me too.. Everything i here

[@PapastroGeek]

What a song ! Cette musique est une drogue et cette version donne une telle puissance au refrain ! Ce groupe mérite d'être bien plus reconnu.

[@luciagiron97]

Portugal. The man is fucking genius. This song makes me feel high

[@stig9192]

"The only faith we have is faith in us"

[@sirwaffle4006]

I love this song. It just makes me want to be happy and live my life how I dream of living it.

[@foxeriiaj932]

It makes my life better

[@qifsha_ropt]

The drum fill at 2:40 is so smooth man. This version needs to be on Spotify fr

[@tanzilaanis]

I listen to it atleast twice a day. And I have so much respect for this band! ❤️

[@archzh]

i love this version so much

[@teresamoore6752]

Another PTM song that I absolutely can not listen to enough! They never cease to amaze me. LOVE THIS PTMAN BAND.!!

[@borohhh]

I like this version a lot... It's stripped down and clear.

[@MerryMohProductions]

They should make it downloadable and air it on radio like they do with acoustic versions of One Republic's and Foo Fighter's songs.

[@trechjon2066]

This is my worship song for real and am not playing about this

[@SOZlOPATHOR]

There is almost no song, that makes me craving for peace and freedom like this one does.

[@thegreatone12345678]

literally been on replay everyday for the last 2 weeks. I wake up and go to sleep to this song every day. I can't stopppp

[@mbova]

Confirmed for best band. Come back to Boston right now please.

[@inesferreira2283]

this song it's addicting. And the fact that the band has my country's name makes it even more addicting! this band is amazing

[@seinavt]

Damn the chorus in this version is so much more epic sounding than in the album version

[@hapa206]

not even kidding, this is the 14th time i've listened to this today... i counted

[@KylePollard1984]

I'm sure I've listened more to this song than any other song in quite some time! Amazing!

[@dirajvanhoutven8694]

potatoe _eric i'm dead man hahahahahaha

[@nope2726]

?

[@daza559]

artisticmuse I once listen to Pumped up kicks from 3:??- I went to bed, that shook off my love for 80s music.

[@jeromemiller18]

artisticmuse that's nothing

[@afewsnakes]

Gahhh. I almost like this version better than the studio version. It's so subtle but its like... Heavier, real. Can't explain it. Awesome.

[@DancingZebras1234]

when your a christian but obsessed with this song because it sounds so good...well played Portugal the man... well played.

[@patrickvargas5399]

BrookieCookie I don't think it's against religion so much as against those people in that old joke. So a guy is in a flood and he is just there reciting "God will save me. God will save me." And then a raft comes by and a guy says "Get on We'll take you to safety!" "No thanks, God will save me!" Later when the guy drowns he asks god "Why didn't you save me?” "Who do you think sent the raft along?"

[@krakens8577]

I agree with Patrick

[@christianhoffmann8607]

@@patrickvargas5399 this is a great interpretation Patrick 🙂

[@MrSarevok187]

Think about it one more time, Jesus himself said : if you want to follow me take on your cross and deny yourself

[@maknavickas]

Religion can be a great stepping stone to true enlightenment, but you can't be afraid to let it go when the time comes. Best of luck on your journey in this iteration of life.

[@davide9251]

Best version of this classic

[@ThePinoyPro]

LOVE this band so much.

[@larapm1797]

Totally obsessed with this song

[@zemos777]

By far the best version

[@traceycharlesworth6175]

The more I listen, the more I become an addict. Love it.

[@zaphodOFtime22]

love it when they do alternate versions of their songs, it reminds me of one of the DayTrotter sessions they did awhile back.

[@markstewart9362]

this song is fantastic and under rated!!

[@achikalogerakis8251]

I love all their songs❤

[@sara2ninfa]

essa música é trilha sonora de muito dos meus dias, amooo muito! s2

[@caimremane6459]

It's amazing what portuguese people can do. Very proud, and musicly, it's up to brilliant. Congrats from Lisbon.

[@wilsontCundliffe]

Theyre not Portuguese ironically despite the name

[@jrjr7548]

They are based in Portland, Oregon. Dig their music.

[@VILLACHA]

portugal the man need to come PORTUGAL!!!

[@mjohnson2397]

I honestly love this band, I can't believe I didn't know of them sooner. So glad I was introduced through their new album.

[@Love2danceHipHop]

this song brings me back to middle school. this band helped me realize so many things

[@ivancar-edengalerija]

I will pray for you Portugal. The Man. and I will pray for the whole world so we can live in light and create awsome art.

[@ripsnip5336]

you will need darkness to rest your eyes in the calming necessity that is sleep

[@danguinto1878]

You guys make awesome music.. Your just ahead of your time, simply put..

[@josuedossantos6404]

Com toda certeza melhor musica do album, venham para o brasil !!

[@Daniel94484]

COME TO BRAZIL :) os gringo transformaram isso em um meme kkkk

[@Murksiuke39]

I know im... 5 years late, but whatever. This song is amazing, ant the chorus is something from a dream. Great work!

[@nat-yl8bb]

I listen to this EVERY SINGLE DAY

[@rad44rr]

This version is forever my favourite.

[@calebdavenport8971]

This might be the most underrated song I have ever seen.

[@SimplySarah760]

Best. Ever.

[@kathii.bieber2407]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@KondoDosSantos]

Can't beliebe I'm gonna see you guys live at Lollapalooza Brazil!

[@JenniferRademaker]

When all of the lights go out I can still dot dash in morse code on a generator, Portugal The Man gives me strength in myself. I am like God and God like me. Much love

[@JenniferRademaker]

Don't pray for me. Thank you. I will pray for myself

[@thomascollins7131]

I am loving this band

[@chelseamoore7967]

Saw them yesterday! They are amazing live! ❤️

[@cam647]

lmao me too

[@gregorymallon4808]

Chelsea Moore

[@anakarinahernandezjuarez2266]

Me encanta Portugal the men

[@HellFire107]

Woahhh... The added piano realllly changes things Edit: Everything has changed very slightly from the original I heard years ago, and it is beautiful 😍

[@joshasher750]

Praise be unto the name of Jesus.

[@taramalten2523]

Saw them yesterday on stage! They were awesome!

[@vladmircrayola]

Think whatever you want about the songs message, but at the end of the day its still a great song. It has a catchy tune, good vocals, a strong message, and expressive lyrics. It has everything you could ask for in a song. So, stop complaining about the message being sacrilege. If you dont like the song, go listen to something else. Its as simple as that.

[@PhilippBrandAkatosh]

lol :D A double negative is a construction occurring when two forms of grammatical negation are used in the same sentence.

[@ThePharcyde19]

I love y'all! Thank you for the free show in Gulf Shores, Alabama at The Hangout. Phenomenal!

[@fosterthedmt]

Sarah Patterson Hah, we saw them at Hangout too. Great show.

[@ivetasiksnaite2167]

What a beautiful place where they're playing

[@alegabrobles]

Great song guys! Saludos from Argentina

[@youichiminagawa2554]

I'm responsible for at least 1,000 views of this video. Their best song, in my opinion.

[@Evercreeper]

I agree

[@Amp389x]

love these guys

[@1122334455yuo]

meh there aight

[@bTheNomad.]

My buddy showed me this awhile back. Classic

[@piinksamurai8047]

So this is what hipsters do on their spare time. favorite band keep it up.

[@Me-ne5uu]

Evil friend is the best album 💿 they produced I’m my opinion

[@SuperCutiepie1012]

the first part of the verses sound like oasis I love it

[@sharlagreen2385]

i love this band. they don't have a song that i don't like. maybe someday i will get to hear them live in a small venue. bucket list for me. stranger things have happened lol

[@leroyhenderson6527]

Church in your own way of showing up to hear the ministry of the guided one. So, take your time and be there tomorrow? Have a wonderful day and a better night to sprint forward knowing that you are in the clear of not being watch at all...

[@josuezelaya3599]

I love Portugal. The Man

[@TheSweetnsassy101]

Epitome of great music 🎶🖤

[@austinsillman14]

Beautiful haunting refreshing addicting song

[@benjaminb5328]

So here's a non-religious comment for all of you. What company are the sunglasses that John is wearing in the video?

[@benjaminallen2550]

I've been wondering the same thing

[@joshbray4570]

Two years later, I will make a legendary reply. Don't you mean John the Baptist?

[@madchildm7162]

Chairman Meow THE LEGEND

[@Joex532]

I swear ive listened to this song 100 times in the past day

[@MerryMohProductions]

This has to be added to a trailer or spot for a movie or show.

[@GrueneVanilleWaffel]

vimeo.com/90015278 :)

[@sstan1337]

Yep, that´s all this garbage music is good for....comercials and marketing.

[@sstan1337]

Tony Meeker I know what I like "Meeker" and that´s what the comment section is for. It doesn´t say "praise section" does it? So suck it up buttercup. This band fucking sucks.....STFU

[@mrandmrscrooked]

Tony Meeker It is bland music. They have psychedelic tone but it seems that they haven’t found their identity yet.

[@mrandmrscrooked]

Tony Meeker It is only my opinion, but they were at first a dreamy, psychedelic rock band similar to tame impala but are now getting more into electronic.

[@andyjones3493]

Portugal. The Man never plays the same song twice.....NEVER

[@sstan1337]

He probably can´t.

[@Brena1207]

:) !!! los amooo!! y mas esta canción !! gracias por venir a México !!

[@user-de6xc6rj4c]

The band every song of that is a piece of art

[@clivewillis3971]

GENIUS .................just genius ..i love this

[@davidramsbottom6444]

New to these...but loving them so much...a lot like 'The Shins'

[@bunchlump]

Listening to this on loop, as I'm locked down in 2020 and feeling jealous as hell that i cant gather around like in this video. I never thought this video could make me jealous. Edit: just realized Tom Hardy joined a band as a guitarist

[@robinsonharvey6573]

One of my best buds just got me a ticket to your show at Deer Lake in September. Can't wait to see you guys for the 4th time. Summer love pals!

[@ChristopherCapersJones]

This is my first time listening to this live version and I fucking love it!!

[@bombingcontent]

Elliott did an awesome job on this, epic guys, just epic

[@jpawelcz]

no one is allowed to not like this band

[@sstan1337]

This garbage hipster band will be long forgotten in a year or two.

[@tijenjones5647]

Thenever if this is "garbage hipster music" please, tell me what is better than this and has real meaning. Tell me your favourite band say why they are better and why they have a better message.

[@ORDER4STU]

Tijen Jones aaaaaaand he can't.

[@HippoShemp]

"This garbage hipster band will be long forgotten in a year or two." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 3 YEARS LATER THEY'RE MAINSTREAM LOL

[@mobadis]

Bet you feel dumb lmao

[@carlosgalvan4611]

That's why you will be never bigger than For King And Country!!

[@stonerbeast4927]

good people will go far in life

[@mebeBrianna]

this band is my obsession.

[@foxeriiaj932]

Same

[@KhoaSinclair]

I love this. I can't even...I can't...

[@franbritez4279]

Amazing song! Great band 😃

[@usbaldoalpizar3616]

this is magnific sound

[@ninamcby3743]

best.song.ever

[@ash55loco]

This song is so good!!!argggg!!! I just can't get over it!!! I had it stuck in my head all day!! Wooohhh! =)

[@guilhermeduarte4903]

Lollapalooza Brasil 2014!

[@heidirudolph9083]

#FaithInUs ❤

[@kevinowenburress2435]

Yes the first Jesus was perfect.

[@candacegrier4860]

This song immediately caught my attention on Adult Alternative, and I thought it was a bold statement! As an SGI member, the song's ideas fit right in - we acknowledge no external deity, believe that each person can be the best person that they can be and we can support each other to be that best person. Good song, alarming for some, but there are other ethical and moral foundations other than Western religion.

[@Unknownusername1004]

***** you do realize Satanism is an extreme form of Christianity right? You cant believe in Satan without the belief in god. but how the fuck are they rejecting treat others the way you wanna be treated? I cant see to grasp what you mean by that...

[@outsidecreativestudio5835]

Amazing song and amazing footage!

[@daviddavis9623]

INDIE ROCK 4 EVER !!!!!!!!!!

[@MsReiann]

from kenai love that finally an alaska band made it@!@@@@!@!!!!!

[@Rocksquad37]

Dear modern jesus this sounds fucking amazing!

[@aitana7831]

all your songs are different and gr8. I love ittttttt!!!!

[@whoisericrios]

AMEN!

[@doctordan7210]

I LOOOOVE PORTUGAL THE MAN