Portugal. The Man - Once Was One [Official Audio]

Official Audio for "Once Was One" by Portugal. The Man off their album, In The Mountain in the Cloud.
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Lyrics:
Of all us he had to know he'd never grow
He'd never climb, he'd never love like the love I know
When I was two and he was ten they carried me
Through holograms they twisted into cosmic seas
Once was born of light like you
Once was one but now I'm two
When I was born of love like you
When you were ten and I was two
There were two monkeys talking sounding like little dogs
They were barking and bitching about what was wrong
In the world we were just spacemen taking a ride
The gorilla's in his human suit reciting his lines, singing
We all, we all, we all turn on, we all, we all, we all turn off
If gathering is all we need to change the wind
For anything to die it needs first to begin
Once was born of light like you
Once was one but now I'm two
When I was born of love like you
When you were ten and I was two
There were two monkeys talking sounding like little dogs
They were barking and bitching about what was wrong
In the world we were just spacemen taking a ride
The gorilla's in his human suit reciting his lines, singing
We all, we all, we all turn on, we all, we all, we all turn off
In time, saw your future is not burning so bright
But if we live too long you'll live less like mine
We all, we all, we all turn on, we all, we all, we all turn off
There were two monkeys talking sounding like little dogs
They were barking and bitching about what was wrong
In the world we were just spacemen taking a ride
The gorilla's in his human suit reciting his lines, singing
We all, we all, we all turn on, we all, we all, we all turn off
In time, if humans breed hate, love and lies would be traits of mine
But I was of the future, past and present time
Once was born of light like you
Once was one but now I'm two
When I was born of love like you
When you were ten and I was two
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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”.
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[@MiNdLeSs1234567890]

Yesterday I said the last goodbye to a very friend of mine almost a brother, who died because the violence who is striking my beloved Mexico. He introduced me to this beautiful band Portugal the man and he was a man that changed my life forever in many ways. It's hard to lose a close friend and even harder to say goodbye. But every time when I listen to this he'll be remembered and never forgotten.

[@jacobb9823]

Sorry for your loss .

[@sithspitdanikan4725]

I hope things are better now :)

[@PanCakeNYC]

🙏❤️

[@ruijorge1922]

I can't believe I've missed this band for so long.

[@NASkeywest]

Havnt bought an album in 10years an just started listening to them a week ago...but i will own this album by friday.

[@wendus93]

Phew! Amazing.

[@leonhardneuhauser2546]

I'm from Austria and i found this amazing people a few weeks ago. I love all of your songs and videos so hard.. i can't even find the perfect word to describe my feelings even a little bit xD Love this Song.

[@nicogrischau6372]

You guys are a wonderful band. I am German and I bought your first album at that time. Through a German radio station I became aware of you again. You write so fine beautiful melodies. Best wishes.

[@extremeread612]

one does not simply listen to portugal. the man and dislike.

[@olive3557]

One does not simply dislike this comment

[@davidpirela8999]

Is it just me or this song takes me to some other happy place :P its so awesome and relaxing , don't know if its an apropiated music for teens but who cares this song and others from this album are just amazing , so i just relax and enjoy it ...........Pd: I love this band !!

[@MarceloHenkin]

this is my favorite Portugal. the Man song since its release. That chorus is just amazing, the lyrics...

[@there7149]

ccccccc listen to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.vvvvvvvv

[@drew2914]

You guys are amazing, the powerful music you've created thus far.

[@nofxdude89]

seriously buy it! its SUCH a good album....could be my favorite of theirs so far. i don't know how these guys bust out a new album almost each year and create such magic each time...and something so unique. buy the album. watch them live. get blown away.

[@soybasedgoth]

some part of it reminded me of 'wish you were here'

[@sparklyblonde241]

I hear it too, good call. #PinkFloydfan

[@Bored_Overthinker]

@@sparklyblonde241 Yeah, the very beginning definitely sounds a little like Wish You Were Here. Y'all have good ears and good tastes in music!

[@FxckingShots]

Genesis doe

[@Holy.Spirit]

@Regions whats genesis?

[@jamiemb17]

Opening makes me think of "Wish You Were Here" for some reason

[@Paperbagman555]

One of my favourite songs on this album. The music and sound is just awesome!!

[@itsallrelativefolks]

There are some bands that hit you with music that takes your breath away. This is one of those bands for me.

[@there7149]

vvvvv listen to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.

[@aesopbricktop]

Hope you are doing good

[@zacharycamron31]

Never forget 😞

[@matthewr262]

It doesnt sound like the beetles or wild horses or any other band for that matter, Its Portugal, The Man. END STATEMENT!

[@davidsantos7731]

Frankie heck

[@miguelsampaio5073]

this!

[@TonyNguyenFR]

+david santos exactly what brought me here.

[@Souljawitxh]

Yuuuup

[@QuartzTide]

thank god

[@AbdulRazak-lu2tb]

However you guys think about this song, i think its related to 'say aint so' weezer's song. If you guys disagree, pls watch live version at bonnaro fest they play this song. Thank ya

[@there7149]

listen to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.vcvcv

[@sampotter2339]

Another beautiful song from PTM. Doesn't seem to end

[@Andrej-Delany]

Such an underrated song!

[@orpheus131313]

I am gonna inform all of my mates about this! Call it advertisement or interest, i dont care! I want my people to have the chance and listen to them.. Stunning:)

[@DanielOrtellado]

❤

[@shadowofabiggerman5140]

There music is just simply precious......

[@ck675]

this song does something to me.. incredible

[@violentsheeple5045]

amazing song

[@musicalisten1]

hey , im portuguese , can you explain why is your name "portugal.the man" ?? i'm very curious , and you rock , i love this , you've earned a new fan :D

[@Peter-ni2ql]

Deaf should understand that this is not how my story ends...

[@MikeLBeatz]

This song is great! Reminds me of Weezer/Pink Floyd/The Beatles all in one.

[@itsMillii]

Genesis

[@paintermoon72]

love this lyics , like a poeam to me. i love Portugal . The Man . Korea.

[@parkerbrunken3532]

I know you guys are satanic. So am I but did you have to go mainstream? This was your best album

[@fridagomez7323]

Que alguien traduzca esto, por favor!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@josualvarez9265]

Stay alive ||-//

[@SuperEdj]

=( under rated band... i love the videos and musics tho... keep it good ^^ hope your videos get up on mtv

[@ck675]

your life is definitely complete

[@MrEggman1980]

Great record!!!! I'm in love! *_*

[@WolfataDoor]

One of the best Portugal songs I've ever heard, this song alone is worth the entire price of the album. Absolute genius.

[@Chaaos2]

I love this band and song

[@richardmartin6922]

Does this remind anyone else of the ultimate showdown song? Lol

[@dududuedu1999]

uma das minhas preferidas deles! somzin pika mané

[@theblacksheeps5499]

still remember seeing them in 2011 in Portland,

[@calvin2205]

would love to get their thought or version of the meaning

[@rondraper9339]

so nice

[@JethroRush]

These guys and MGMT are like a awesome combo of Pink Floyd and The Beatles.

[@Lat3ksi]

SO GOOD!

[@dpc3324]

Gathering is all we need to change the wind For anything to die something must fist begin

[@there7149]

listen to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.listen to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.

[@lexaproqueen9681]

Wow, this takes me back.

[@dunterd]

Fucking class song.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

if you have them added on facebook, look at the pictures of the crowds, i was at The Ritz Ybor, front row center, looking like i just saw jesus.

[@vfactor2]

@musicalisten1 It's an alter ego for the band. Much like a 'Ziggy Stardust' or 'Sgt. Pepper'. They wanted the alter ego to be a singular person, but represent a group of people. Therefor, they chose a country to be the name of the 'man' they created. Portugal just sounded the best, so you have 'Portugal. The Man'. One man representing a group of people.

[@michaelcamelo2653]

Together as one

[@there7149]

listen to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.

[@donatkabe3774]

Amazing song and band

[@mza10]

i was just thinking they sound like a newer age beatles... soo good

[@stonewall286]

Classic song

[@Willaporte]

Seeing them in Buffalo tonight at 8. It's Tuesday and I'm a college kid, which means a shitton of work before and after. But it's worth the all-nighter(s) for this.

[@volaju2071]

@AznAndy9000 They're the Beatles of their generation, save the popularity. But you know what, I like it that way.

[@dsg93]

bieber and the jonas brothers were here, listened to this, and now they cry themselves to sleep every night. together..

[@RSpracticalshooting]

BEST. SHOW. EVER. I got to meet John, Zach, and Kyle. My life is complete.

[@broncassolver]

have you seen Jesus?

[@jackbaldwin6759]

saw them live this year will always remember when John did a guitar solo to evil friends amazing

[@BigTymerPimp]

The chord progression at the beginning reminds me of "Wild Horses" for some reason.

[@pletikosa23]

in the mountain, in the cloud... or out of this world with this amazing band!

[@scottster25]

its so weird hearing anatomy of a ghost then these guys...they've matured so much.

[@houston20nyk]

i agree with the newer age beatles comment....i hear a tad of oasis too...

[@ProductionsOfMN]

@SaintVice6 I don't usually see things, but when I do, I see what you did thar!

[@Querido17]

@musicalisten1 They wanted a name of a collective. Portugal sounded the best. Eles são mesmo bons meu. Excelentes.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

at that show i got as close as i ever will

[@honey7809]

Whats this song mean?

[@markwebb385]

This song is about numerology and sacred geometry. Once was born of light light you, (1 from 0) once was one and now is 2 (2 from 1). When was was 10 and you were two (1 and 0 together is 10) when i was ten and you were 2.. 012 2/10

[@meistersego]

@@markwebb385 meaning what exactly?

[@RSpracticalshooting]

can't wait to see you April 11!!!!!

[@mikethenumber1]

damn now that i heard this song i had to order the album!

[@oliverlysaght]

@habricknell they were awesome at dingwalls

[@lycan651]

same i only liked got it all (this can't be living now)

[@atdi1820]

best fuckin song on the album right here

[@SaintVice6]

@FightFrankie once was one but now is two =(

[@RyanPortugal]

i've met them each a few times. :) Wonderful!

[@oObrodieOo]

great song Illuminati tTTTTTT

[@FreeJazzEnthusiast]

This sounds like The Beatles meets Pink Floyd on a good day...this music is nothing short of brilliant!

[@MattsMisc]

@JethroRush easy there partner

[@ck675]

hey that's today, HAVE FUN!!!

[@rabidchipmonk1]

I wish this song never ended.

[@musicalisten1]

@vfactor2 Thanks :D

[@MusicMom123]

Thanx, Melissa !

[@shn00k13b34r]

We all turn out

[@Hellishcrusade]

Far out!!

[@DSamurai]

buyy itttt

[@joekoz2]

I love this song.

[@BCGFAN101]

Unreal

[@MistiriousStranger1]

Gold

[@cinnamonbonz4795]

lyrics pls

[@lol1234bw]

@musicalisten1 sameee broo:p

[@PlayerFaalcon]

Skins

[@dududuedu1999]

A banda da minha vida!

[@MarathonMonk]

Reminds me of the Beatles/MGMT. I love IT!!!!

[@212teddy]

FIFSSSS

[@DontYouSay]

♥

[@there7149]

ccclisten to this song ( faceless humming by the impures ) is a good indie song i think.....;.;.;.vv

[@markwebb385]

This song is about numerology and sacred geometry. Once was born of light light you, (1 from 0) once was one and now is 2 (2 from 1). When was was 10 and you were two (1 and 0 together is 10) when i was ten and you were 2.. 012 2/10

[@didntwant2usegmail]

This song sits heavily, and I cannot find their interpretation of the meaning anywhere I look. Yours is interesting and plausible.

[@jbdirtykids]

My favorite song of P.T.M