Portugal. The Man - Waves [Official Audio]

Official Audio for "Waves" by Portugal. The Man off their album, Evil Friends.
Produced by Danger Mouse
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Lyrics:
You can't fight a war with nobody to fight back
But if we get to digging to the bottom of the stack
We'll sell it to the youth and you'll never know maybe
You'll get back home and you'll see your baby
Oh oh, we'll just act like we care
All we needed is a reason it don't need to be clear
Singing songs to the news it can play to their fears
Someone's gotta die and you don't have to love it
But the military's still got more in its budget
Oh oh, we always need more next year
No one cares about the waves
At the bottom of the ocean
And at the bottom of the ocean
It's always blue
No one will remember
Cause nothing last forever
And everybody's looking for somebody to use
When we can't bring them home and the war hasn't ended
There's still money there and that money needs spending
The powers that be we gotta do what we do
And if they never know it then they'll never feel used
Oh oh, like I often do
To all the pretty girls out there looking for heartache
Crying all I wanted is to be your baby
And all the pretty girls out there living with heartache
Crying cause they're never gonna see their baby
Oh oh, we just act like we care
No one cares about the waves
At the bottom of the ocean
And at the bottom of the ocean
It's always blue
No one will remember
Cause nothing last forever
And everybody's looking
For somebody to use
No one will remember
Cause nothing last forever
The world is always changing
And it's always blue
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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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[@patrickwilliams7349]

Portugal has been the sound track to my life for the past 7 years. This is music for your soul.

[@callum7023]

you said it man

[@nidyarangel]

I’ve listened to them for a little over 10 years or so now

[@gargoylegirlchaos6051]

I need to need someone as badly as I need this music.

[@cordawilliams4368]

Blissfully poignant

[@sithspitdanikan4725]

@@gargoylegirlchaos6051 You'll find them :)

[@pacfolly]

I swear this song is completely stuck in my head right now. It so eloquently speaks up against the military-industrial complex and the hopelessness of the system which is causing so many people to drown in the motions of its heartless current.

[@IdeasAndProgress]

Still Relevant today. always.

[@PrivatePooter]

I find this song has a great double meaning to it or at least that is the way i perceive it. It points out the tragedies of war and how all those who fought will be forgotten at the bottom the oceans while the elites provoke wars for their personal interest. I also feel the chorus touches on feelings on a personal level. How sometimes it feels as if no one even cares about you or what you feel inside (at the bottom of the ocean its always blue). Anyway that's my take on this fantastic song

[@PrivatePooter]

+BB01011000 I am glad :)

[@gemapadilla2434]

I see it as some bin through harder situations so there at the bottom of the ocean while some others haven't so there situations are like the waves compared to the people at bottom of the ocean

[@gemapadilla2434]

Nvm that doesnt make sense 😂

[@heribertovega8554]

Your very Right

[@madhusudhanansridaran4804]

"No one cares about the waves at the bottom of the ocean, no one will remember" - makes sense. Nobody really cares about the integrity and well-being of the individual, it's always the interests of society juxtaposed onto them as their 'evils'.

[@dustinhagemann3198]

deepest track of the album

[@LutherIsiche]

Sometimes a song is just too good Why is this band so good??

[@kingcolt4562]

Luther Isiche Because John Gourley's soul is Indigo, and so is yours and mine.

[@laragallavich4587]

LITERALLY I AM KEEP ASKING MYSELF THIS QUESTION TOO LIKE EVERY FUCKING SONG IS SOOOO GOOD

[@KammytheBadGuy77]

Because I saw it live and they they performed pretty well and I imagine that they do that other places too besides Memphis Tennessee Tennessee USA

[@arielramos4468]

Along with Of Monsters and Men, this album is one of the very few in which I absolutely love all of the songs.

[@palomarivera9735]

listen In the Mountain in the Cloud :)

[@Chris-ml5vg]

Ariel Ramos You got great taste in music

[@mitchellmcmullen]

Gold when no one knew about this gold to the ears, only word of mouth

[@kasoog]

Bought the album, no regrets, guys this nice of them posting the entire album on KZbin for free. Support them by buying it, really great stuff.

[@jeannetterw]

Guys the bois are back on tour who's fucking STOKED?! I saw them 2 years ago and cannot wait. Take all my money. Such a great show.

[@gustavoferrazadami8878]

Probably my favourite song of them. Just amazing.

[@dimsdevil]

You know a song is good if it sends shivers down your back!*_* love PTM

[@Slavonka2712]

Their album currently brings me through my fucking boring week switching between university and work. Headphones in and relax for a moment. :)

[@EscapingThisTown]

this song gives me chills every time. thank you portugal. the man for making every song perfect in every way. i don't think you guys have one bad song!!

[@texanperry]

I'm listening to the Evil Friends album now. Waves is coming next after Sea of Air. I've been telling my friends for years how much I love this band and how great they are.

[@sartura]

listening to this the entire day, cant get enough!

[@thirstywolf8720]

i think ptm is the only reason I'm still standing

[@monicatosolini5719]

portugal . the man forever

[@OutlandsExplorer]

This is simply breath taking. The vocal chords, instruments, lyrics, this song is perfect. And I think this song has an excellent meaning.

[@DanTe-mm1sc]

I was deeply moved by how the series 'Extrapolations' used this song as its outro. The song's haunting lyrics and melody perfectly captured the urgent message of the show about the devastating effects of global warming. It's a powerful call to action that we all need to heed if we want to protect our planet.

[@elsebas3167]

Agree. I also come from there

[@TheJaneenieWeenie]

My thoughts exactly, the solo at the end is so good.

[@ubedsyd]

9 Years later. Still love this song

[@moshjoshpitchief4418]

The entire album, from beginning to end

[@saeedaarshad]

I love the beginning so much

[@GWorksGrow]

Bro I can’t bro I forgot about this band! Ughh love them!

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

Cringe

[@gr3y_eminence]

PTM is saving my life.

[@jahhaahaha12]

From 3:38 to 4:08 sounds like he poors his heart a lil into this i love it.. I have depression problems and i wanna air guitar so hard my body speaks loud enough for people to see what im feel when this plays lol

[@nachocumare]

jahhaahaha12 i feel you

[@oscaaaa08]

I feel you and I also have depression

[@Choofiris]

Best song from the album

[@readysetjo7016]

Simply beautiful.

[@demi-godjediathogwartsrapp9938]

this song is such a bop

[@TheLupadilla]

You can't fight a war with nobody to fight back But if we get to digging to the bottom of the stack We'll sell it to the youth and you never know, maybe You'll get back home and you'll see your baby, oh We'll just act like we care All we're needing is a reason It don't need to be clear Singing songs to the news It can play to their fears Someone's gotta' die and you don't have to love him But the military's still got more in its budget, oh We always need more next year No one cares about the waves At the bottom of the ocean And at the bottom of the ocean It's always blue No one will remember 'Cause nothing lasts forever And everybody's looking For somebody to use When you don't bring them home and the war hasn't ended There's still money there and that money needs spending The powers that be, we gotta' do what we do If they never know it than they'll never feel used, oh Like I often do To all the pretty girls out there looking for heartache Crying, "All I wanted is to be your baby" And all the pretty girls out there living with heartache Crying cause they're never gonna' see their baby, oh We just act like we care No one cares about the waves At the bottom of the ocean And at the bottom of the ocean It's always blue No one will remember 'Cause nothing lasts forever And everybody's looking For somebody to use No one will remember 'Cause nothing lasts forever The world is always changing And it's always blue And it's always blue

[@AaronTorres92]

This song got me through my contract in the service

[@aroor00]

thank you

[@christianwilliams8145]

I'm so excited because i'm going to see them and grouplove!!!!!!!!

[@benjaminvandusen4351]

Dude i just saw them today. Im not gonna lie to you they werent as good as i expected (maybe they just had a bad show?) But regardless it was still awesome. Have fun man.

[@MrClickSub]

AT EDGEFEILD??//? SO SICK

[@andrewgurule8749]

Portugal. The Man is my favorite band (well tied with Weezer). I’m in the military, I’m an Army Ranger. I’m not sure why but, listening to anti-war music while waging war has some kind of cathartic value.

[@ImpaledCaptain7]

💥🤟🏼🤟🏼Hi have u heard of this song called Time by The Impures, is a bop listen to it

[@5.22am6]

I was listening to this with my cousin .me and her where lying down at the beach at night ,looking at the stars and singing to this. She is like my bestfriend . A memory i wont forget ever

[@ImpaledCaptain7]

💥🤟🏼🤟🏼Hi have u heard of this song called Time by The Impures, is a bop listen to it

[@eddy5750]

Gotta love Portugal The Man's music.

[@arguspanoptes3853]

6 years later and this is still a good song

[@nato838]

songs usually don't age badly

[@moshjoshpitchief4418]

still just as fantastic today.

[@DeathMagnet12]

omg that guitar solo at 3:40

[@martincatchpole57]

Am just finding this Album after listening to Portugal The Man !!! Its frigging brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ImpaledCaptain7]

💥🤟🏼🤟🏼Hi have u heard of this song called Time by The Impures, is a bop listen to it

[@desireelorenz6606]

Flying. Il spread my wings. Forgive my wrongs for ul never see me again. To the sanctuary i hide as a child. Open my mind to the green cloud and sail to paradise with you.... just came to me all of a sudden. First time iv heard this. Love it

[@davidc3554]

Best song on the record

[@slingeraap9]

this song is amazing i cant stop listening to this!

[@Jayyhawwk]

I feel that guitar at the end is not talked about enough in these comments.

[@michael_fassbender]

^this right here^ Its so awesome seeing this type of comment on everyone of their songs because it just shows how good this album is.

[@iwillkillyouamanda]

Heard this song at my local cafe, shazam'd it anddd Bazzzzing life complete..

[@1010Beatles]

My favorite Portugal. The Man album!!!

[@abcorduroy]

my favorite track on the album. so much conviction.

[@riffraff630]

This is the soundtrack to life on earth.

[@Rotguns]

Dat guitar solo!

[@grandelugano]

Best track on the album, a pleasure to listen to.

[@KatatauGMS]

for somebody like youuu uuu!

[@KatatauGMS]

with

[@KatatauGMS]

the witcher 3

[@muruu]

One of the best especially last 1:30 mins.

[@MenaWasHere]

Best song on the whole album.

[@perryb5984]

This band is insanely good!

[@creoloko]

Such a powerful song! my favorite from Evil Friends.

[@DoeDillinger]

love this one! as do the rest 👌👌👌

[@TheBored2DeathXD]

I guess we'll just have to watch them over and over again :)

[@4teen88]

This song and Mornings are probably my most favorite.

[@Radluzi]

vocês são absurdos

[@vitoremanuel5349]

Concordo

[@charliiwoozel2128]

i love this song

[@juliosallus9634]

LittleMiss Cookie i too 😍

[@charliiwoozel2128]

cool

[@M3T4F1S1K4]

can't believe I'm just now finding out about this band. I really like how they sound and the mood the set.

[@chrisfillman6335]

Just had anaquantance put this on my phone as I listin to headphones and enjoy a bit of md?a.nice,the universe knows when to speak to you in those oh so subtle ways.

[@lupiupi6205]

Yes, you can hear his touch strongly. here :)

[@luocypher7664]

Man just the 10 second intro .....made years flash by

[@F0nz3]

Song made me cry

[@rosekeyes3189]

I discovered this song last February, when I brought my daughter home after giving birth by c-section. I don't usually do drugs, but c-sections are painful and they discharged me from the hospital with ocyconton. I heard this song feeling this was the best moment of my life, but in time I'll forget all of this.

[@joaogr12]

This is the best song of them, and why they dont play it live??

[@andre6518]

maybe cuz palmeiras don't have a mundial

[@KairosKitsu]

The whole album is great!

[@rrylandiness]

Why is there no videos of this live? Seriously, my favorite song on the album.

[@queenieofthegalaxy1049]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@dakotarubio215]

This might be the greatest song Pink Floyd never came out with

[@CakeyBakeyWakeylegs]

Just said goodbye to all my german friends cause I'm moving to denmark, after they left one of them sent me this. Feeltrip.

[@onestickybandit2722]

I think he is speaking from an american history standpoint. So many americans have forgotten the sacrifices of those who have served in past wars. All the people our government has sent to war for a bogus cause.The bottom of the ocean is always blue refers to the fact that those sacrifices have given us all the freedom we enjoy today and not many people think about the men and women that gave their lives for it. Only when you break the surface of the water do you realize the truth.

[@nokTURNall1]

Michael Lachapelle interesting. to me I feel that when he says "and the bottom if the ocean is always blue" he's essentially saying the bottom line reasoning is sad.

[@nokTURNall1]

Michael Lachapelle could be a double entendre

[@redfordreddington8834]

this doesn't come off as a patriotism song

[@TheLupadilla]

What an amazing song

[@TheCaveofOsii]

best track

[@Neverbackdown2331]

Favorite album

[@charlie.pentatree]

Perfect :3 .. Love it ...

[@expidition1skater]

trying to go to the hangout music fest, want to see them play reall bad. its a really good lineup

[@Popeyeschicken433]

I was there, and it was the best!!

[@carlosneresx]

É, tem hora que me pego escutando Portugal the man!

[@tanielynn9615]

This needs more views, now.

[@ck675]

was thinking the same thing, but gahhh I just love In the Mountain In the Cloud so much... I don't think I could decide

[@batmadify]

❤

[@muruu]

Yeah true. Atomic man is the good one i like to listen when i start to driving my car in the morning.

[@wellingtonjesuscosta8734]

Amo essa música

[@cameltoh220]

Fair enough

[@Gnarux]

This album is the best album ever made I guess

[@Gnarux]

by anyone

[@ImpaledCaptain7]

💥🤟🏼🤟🏼Hi have u heard of this song called Time by The Impures, is a bop listen to it

[@charlie.pentatree]

Portugal. The man, não têm nenhuns fãs... Será que sou a única :s

[@wellingtonjesuscosta8734]

2018???🎧🎵🎶🎶

[@jasonmdasilva]

One of my top favorite songs on the album. I wonder what's the meaning behind it or at the very least, would love to hear other's interpretations of it.

[@coolhorseman123]

This album might just beat In the Mountain in the Cloud for my favorite album by Portugal. The Man

[@zildjianplaya2000]

One of my favorites, makes the hairs on my arms stand up

[@PatrickSchmidt720]

I feel bad for the person who gave this a thumbs down. If this isn't great, then his or her life must be awfully depressing

[@kimiko9100]

💜

[@DontYouSay]

The Black Keys + Portugal. The Man = All I need.

[@cameltoh220]

This one is about as clear as ptm songs get :P Not every song needs to be complicated, to me this is obviously war=bad

[@AwehMe]

holy shit this is perfect

[@fahadalturkistani338]

2019, March I love this song

[@cameltoh220]

really? cause I can hear the beatles in this song and in smile...

[@jadegreengirl]

No one cares about the waves at the bottom of the ocean - such a great lyric. I interpret this as a metaphor for all the people who influence things, but don't get noticed like the waves on top of the ocean do..

[@ImpaledCaptain7]

💥🤟🏼🤟🏼Hi have u heard of this song called Time by The Impures, is a bop listen to it

[@MOJOEFUL]

So far like about half the album but I know eventually it will be a nonstop listen cause they fucking know how to do it

[@TheObliviousi]

This still hits. Real talk with a beat. These bitches might be my favorite

[@nachocumare]

Mi canción favorita en la vida