Portugal. The Man - Modern Jesus [Official Music Video]

Official Music Video for "Modern Jesus" by Portugal. The Man off their album, Evil Friends.
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Credits:
Director :: AG Rojas
Producers :: Anna Rau + Corbett Jones
Cinematographer :: Michael Ragen
Researchers :: Ali Rubinfeld, Julie Hook, Carmela Makela
Prep Assistant Camera :: Dustin Miller
New Orleans Fixer :: Rusty Lazer | www.rustylazer.com
Detroit Community Liaison :: Tony DiMambro
Detroit Locations :: John Grover | detroiturbex.com
Detroit Steadicam :: Patrick Pask
Detroit PA :: Karl Williams Jr.
Post Supervisor :: Terry Huynh
Editor :: Justin Dial
Assistant Editor :: Sam Griffith
Producer, The Mill :: LaRue Anderson
Colorist :: Gregory Reese
Very Special Thanks to Carmela Makela, Rich Hutchins, Keith Matthews, Chris Black
SOMERSET, TEXAS: Alex Garza (on. 156E5pD), Robert Vega, Humberto Tamez, Kyle Ripley, Paul Lex, Austen Garza, Ben Garza
MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA: Brett Legendre, Paul Legendre
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: DJ Paul, Jane Lennon, Pierre Pressure, James Oroc, Laquania Nickarson, Otis Cooper, AJ Cooper, Corey Wilson
PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA: Ceddy Bu (bit.ly/1c8Vyrd), Daniel Williams, Antwan Young, Arthur Johnson, Galvin Delmore, Kelon Landry, Nathan Brown, Reginald Jackson, Kentrell Tasker, Derrick Clark, Dantrel McGrew, Young Wee-zo, Chuck Martin, Jonathan Jackson, Nicholas Hardy, Stephen Keys, Joe Turner, Marlon Bennett, Dominique Basset, Kenya Bolton
BYRAM, MISSISSIPPI: Lil Rent (bit.ly/188zQxU), Tyrus Chambers
MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE: Daniel Rothwell (bit.ly/19M2FnL), Thomas Maupin
WEST VIRGINIA: Brandon Butcher, Nathan Broce, Dustin McCoy, Cameron Bailey, Tyler Grimmett
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Omar Twilley, Mateayo Savage, Kyle Morgan, Malachi Hendricks
CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Steve Price
OGDEN, UTAH: Doug Compton
TAFT, CA: Jazmine Edwards, Cicely Evans, Michael Fannon, Craig Gotcher, Breanna Macaulay, Destiny Patterson
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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[@kellyparkinson8594]

One of the best video productions I've seen. Americana at the core. No glamour just glimpses of real life.

[@caitlinbrown7727]

Yes I always come back to this video years later. I think it says a lot about masculinity in America in particular

[@ImpaledCaptain7]

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

[@juliarodriguez218]

The footage is very powerful. I would love to see the unreleased footage from the filming. All the subjects have their own stories.

[@samuelallen8945]

one of my favorite music videos ever made

[@kellyparkinson8594]

​​@@juliarodriguez218 Yes, it could be a documentary. I want to know the backstop of everyone featured in this video.

[@luissantos3232]

Greetings from Portugal, the land. :)

[@joaopaulosilva2943]

Tambem sou tuga

[@joaooliveira9805]

Por acaso n sabem a razao de a banda se chamar assim?

[@sirpe3217]

@@joaooliveira9805 explica ai

[@gregsgrazina2286]

Alter ego - E na verdade podia ter sido qualquer outro país, mas quando a banda começou a dizer Portugal the man apenas lhes suou muito be😉

[@cosmicaleclipse]

Portugal, CARALHO!

[@lottibraun9481]

This old man dancing is one of the best things i ever saw

[@veteratorvulpes1116]

"We're having drinks at Heaven's Gate" is one of the most beautifully nihilistic humanist lyrics ever written

[@jussitikkuri6991]

That line gives me some great visuals that keep evolving each time I hear & watch this video.

[@jak834]

It’s obviously a reference to Jim jones and his followers in some way

[@Hypocrite-ical]

@@jak834 Heaven's Gate was a cult that committed mass suicide in 1997 after taking phenobarbital washed down with vodka, believing that a UFO behind the Hale-Bopp comet would take their souls to a higher level of existence.

[@Hypocrite-ical]

@@jak834 It's a reference to the Heaven's Gate cult, which thought aliens were coming for them behind a comet and uhhhh...... went out to meet them

[@sk33t_38]

"In an interview with NPR, the lead singer (John Gourley) explained that the message of the song as a whole was to simply say that it is better to have faith in yourself than in God. He would rather spend time trying to improve his life on Earth then spend time hoping that his life will magically be improved. This song, like many others by this band, fits the common theme of atheism or not having strict beliefs in a certain line of faith."

[@patiencebuildskindness9164]

wise words yeetboi

[@tomcrowell9310]

He hasn't taken the time to try and understand. God is not hope, he is faith. I hope he looks again. Oh, and he should let the woman who sings feel it still get out front. She makes the song.

[@tristanpirate]

@Barbara Lainhart In a fundamental sense, god is a idea. We come up with what he looks like, his doctrines, and how he will treat us in the great unknown. God is a figment of our mind and only we can change how we live our lives and how we fix our own situations. Hoping god will fix all your problems because you have faith is just ludicrous. God in my view, should be a moral compass, not anything more.

[@burntheidols4632]

yeah but your soul is eternal. so why focus on the little bit of time we have on earth

[@tristanpirate]

@@burntheidols4632 because who really knows what's on the other side? We could all be wrong or right. I'd rather not take that chance.

[@KarlHildebrand]

This band is the best band playing right now in the world. Every fucking song these guys play is dope.

[@Portugal.TheMan]

truth seeker

[@davidplata1302]

@@Portugal.TheMan say hi to me too 🥺

[@mogus411]

@@davidplata1302 hi Even though it doesn't mean much🙃🥲

[@handlepending]

I am not an active Christian but I still abide by my faith -to some extent- and pray every night. What I dislike about the Christian religion is the avid worshipers who condemn you because of the scriptures THEY deem to be relevant while virtually ignoring the other portions of the Bible that says THOU SHALT NOT JUDGE etc. Hence I stopped going to church altogether; I think my relationship with God is my business and not the business of the plethora of modern Jesuses roaming about.

[@8DarkRock]

That moment when you try find a football video of portugal´s team, and you find a good song...

[@Softvika123]

yeaaaaa

[@casieblevins7253]

yeaa

[@TaylorDeiaco]

yyeeeaaaaahhhhhh

[@justhightm2665]

yup man.. one of them dope songs........ feel u.. peace out.

[@RickyProphet]

nooooooooooaaaa

[@kennygold217]

You can feel the passion of this artist when he creates every song that's why I am so grateful on the wisdom that I have I can feel People's Energy and it feels so great you can feel the passion in their music

[@RavusRiven]

Believe in yourself. Have faith in yourself, the youth of today need to believe they can achieve more than was done before them. To be better persons; kinder, wiser than those that came before. One does not necessarily require faith in a god or Messiah, but faith in oneself, and in one another.

[@ThePacMiner]

thank you

[@djshortstak8594]

Lies. We aren't God. Faith in yourself is just egotistical

[@nikohlbegonia7713]

🌞🙌🙌👏👏👏✌️

[@djshortstak8594]

@@felipeeira I'm interested in this topic. How so?

[@djshortstak8594]

@@felipeeira The Lord has spoken. Today you shall see his glory

[@docm4544]

Love this track!!! This is how you make a track rejecting religion, but not in any way condescending, more so in a beautiful way like love and your appreciate you and your worth! This track is powerful to me! An anthem to me!!

[@leviticus4848]

I like that you say religion and not necessarily God. I mean it could definitely be seen as both, but I think the overall message is not "don't believe in God" but instead "don't count on God to live your life for you, that's on you."

[@docm4544]

@@leviticus4848 Yes! I mean they're "Agnostic" or "Atheist" but they aren't bashing it, like you said it's more live your life the way you want to and know your worth, their may be a God, but he can't save you or guide, at the end of the day the only religion to me is love! Blessings and respect to you!💯🙏

[@leviticus4848]

@@docm4544 yessir.

[@nicoleherrington6423]

Well said 😀

[@Killerqueen2000]

@@leviticus4848 Cope. religion more often than not has to do with god

[@carlrasmussen843]

Portugal. The Man deserves better than the KZbin comment system

[@Rimbey379]

They shouldn't have allowed comments to Modern Jesus.

[@Kebinwmiles]

+The Feline Dragon this song is garbage

[@carlrasmussen843]

Why are you watching it then?

[@Kebinwmiles]

The Feline Dragon i wanted to hear what it sounded like. i haven't listened to PTM in a while.

[@thedarknight5714]

+Kevin Miles The song is garbage? "Garbage"? There are tastes and there are personal opinions, but you have to be an attention hog to call a song with such rhythm, vibe, and message "garbage." Plus, say this in the comment section of a well-received song and you know you should expect comments like mine, or worse.

[@EscapingThisTown]

I never fail to get goosebumps when I listen to this song. I love it so much.

[@frankkirkman5994]

Every time this song....comes around.

[@Yu-mz6fw]

It make us remember we're not alone +We're actually very special cuz we want to live not to die as the rest

[@RealQSource]

Double negative= Positive. I hope after COVID we can still see this as true.

[@TheBrotherhoodLegacy]

It's not about atheism, it's about stop thinking God will save you all the time and have faith in your self aswell

[@nameless805]

But that is what Christians believe in, of course their going to be upset

[@jorgehenriqueresende3065]

TheBrotherhoodLegacy But they're atheists.

[@youreroad1165]

That hit me hard dude and Im a Christian

[@Vettel2011]

Nameless not all

[@c4alexc4]

thats not what the lyrics say bro. They have an album called "the satanic satanist", how can you deny the fact that they are making music about atheism?

[@AlvaroTol-qm2gr]

"Don't pray for us, we don't need no Modern Jesus" this part makes me feel soooo chill

[@The_ZeroLine]

They got such a crazy amount of great visuals in here. An editorial / visual genius at work.

[@gundemdekal]

Greetings from Turkey, the country.😃

[@emiliekatherine9309]

the imagery in this video is fantastic

[@Rayvenlunatic]

I agree, it's amazing.

[@alialmans]

Cant argue with that

[@plebbyplebster9595]

Legit one of the songs I rather listen to on KZbin instead of Spotify, just for this reason

[@guillermo.mserrano]

Portugal. The man has invincible videos for their songs.

[@kristalaws577]

This band and this song are my all time faves.

[@draylynbrown4577]

Heavy emphasis on spiritual growth, rather than religious advancements. A better relationship with god isn't possible without a better relationship with self.

[@DiogoF.]

Words of wisdom

[@DiogoF.]

'We know that we are helpless We always assumed But we don't need to prove nothing to you'

[@Jaa_morant]

just dicovered that Danger Mouse is behind portugal the man. No wonder i ve been in love with melodies and motives of their music for 10 years/ Before i knew Danger Mouse because of the band called Broken Bells and they also have very catchy and cool melodies. I should explore more from this guy definitely! My soul type of music!

[@_Upgrayedd]

And sometimes Mike D, and sometimes Jeff Bhasker.

[@non-sense6849]

Broken bells too? Damn, I should have known more about this man

[@innocentmakwela3853]

Only now do I realize how profound the lyrics of this song are

[@DarthMohammedRules]

This isn't an anti-Christian song. It's a pro-humaninty song. And there's nothing wrong with that.

[@nutsackmania]

it's a song about your mom

[@lwilson3538]

nutsackmania sir, it sounds like you may need jesus.... just saying.. ;)

[@samwilliams9211]

DarthMohammed Very good, very very good

[@shootershj2306]

p0mfg0rzk im an atheist but really? people are allowed to believe in what they wants

[@lwilson3538]

"im an atheist but really? people are allowed to believe in what they want." -said the athiest.... "People are allowed to believe in what they want but if it's not what I believe in they deserve to burn in hell"- said the christian.

[@brentbartholomew1208]

"you don't need sympathy they got a pill for everything" so true

[@tylerhobson1004]

This song, as well as most of Portugal. The Man's music portrays the best message for a happy lifestyle. Thank you for spreading this wisdom to me and hundreds of thousands of others!! Smile, Sleep Forever, Purple Yellow Red and Blue, and Modern Jesus have by far the wisest lyrics I've ever heard and I just wish others could see this as clearly as me.

[@gogiya41195]

I keep coming back to this video, song, and album. Greetings from Israel! I hope one day you'll visit us

[@AbhiramShajan]

Clicked on the thumbnail. Better than what I expected.

[@RCLeahcar]

This is probably one of my favourite Portugal. The Man songs!

[@grass_chairs]

It’s because it’s the best

[@elisewhodraws1]

My college radio station played this during finals week. I was blown away by the song. And the video...absolutely excellent!!!

[@Mintykitt3y]

I was born and raised Christian. My mom and dad were both pastors. I absolutely love this song, I experienced so much hate in a religion that is supposed to be based off love. Now I don’t blame Christianity or say that all Christian’s are the same, cause they aren’t. But I see what the message of this song is and I appreciate it and stand by it.

[@nskdhekahgfd]

Woah your mom was a pastor??? What kind of church allowed that? Very impressive for a church when most of Christianity is very against that :0

[@noctaroh5121]

I'm a Christian, and I still love this song, I'm all for people spreading their own message, even if I don't completely agree, and people should stop getting butthurt over the fact that these guys believe what they want, their is nothing wrong with that. Great song, keep it up guys

[@Rotated]

Wholesome.

[@ItsOverFatKid]

There* good comment

[@millerstandley4435]

Oracle Nova I think these guys are Christan to

[@ItsOverFatKid]

Jackie Boiey Too* ;)

[@millerstandley4435]

Adam Kahlhamer thanks

[@BodomsScythe]

The shot at 2:04 is so beautiful.

[@OsheaReignMusic]

I was enthralled by this video . . . well done director . . .

[@jerryjiggler]

WTF is it about

[@ganaaar]

jerryjiggler is about modern jesus: means today religion is mixed right with wrong. so we don't need prayer from this new religion.

[@MartinBenek198]

Im from Europe and now I finally know what you guys talk about when you talk about flyover states.

[@SeekanDestroy03]

I'm a Christian but this song is amazing 🤙🏿.

[@nskdhekahgfd]

I'm a atheist and I agree. This song is great

[@ericbanuelos3]

Remember listing to this band 5 years ago; back when they were real underground. Then I stopped listing for a couple years, and now im hearing them on radio? Deng it good to see them come a long way.

[@joelnash9338]

Woo, I thought you were going to say they sold out or something.

[@DFTNSHEXGRM]

Joel Nash haha me too. I remember listening to "aka m80 the wolf" way back

[@grass_chairs]

And now there’s rap

[@ulikyjhgfd67uyrhgf75]

I don't think I will ever stop loving this song.

[@pattheegreat]

Hope you still listen to this one... thought to send a message so you get a notification and you come back here and listen to this and get a trip down the memory lane

[@Man.from.the.90sgeneration]

It's a great song

[@vovindequasahi]

I am a metal-head and I say more of this stuff! Portugal. The Man. Is awesome! Trippy, good music.

[@9udi]

This music video just symbolizes people from every different walk of life doing what they were meant to do. Live life. In their own ways following who they want and taking everything in.

[@justApplay]

1:18 This guy's face... Always craks me up

[@MichaelPoe11]

for a brief moment I thought it was Bradley Cooper lol....

[@pattheegreat]

It makes me lol... like literally!

[@PeidosFTW]

If he was fat, he would be the perfect description of an american.

[@djhvallejo]

Why am I ahead of the curve on some music and then I find a band that I love only to find that they been around for years

[@Abuelo9]

Thank you guys.

[@TheSuperCoolPop]

Can't believe how underappreciated this song is.

[@ANTWO91]

glad i found this song, just typed Portugal the man modern Jesus and came across this, what luck!

[@NLperso]

Did you expect to come across anything else?

[@ryanmccarthy7381]

No way, also i tried looking up Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin once and Stairway came up!! It was crazy man!!!!

[@moderndarkage]

i came on a cross too

[@soundaholixx]

I'm curious about what you were looking for originally hahahah

[@LucasAlves-gw8fy]

that's so cool!

[@user-ox9zt3bd5p]

7 лет смотрю этот клип и каждый раз восхищаюсь. Шикарная работа! Это творение заставляет задуматься о жизни. На земле много людей, у каждого своя жизнь, каждый занят своим делом. Много бед, страданий, и смертей, но мир продолжает жить. Вера людей движет этот мир! Это должны видеть больше людей. Респект из России!

[@far3676]

When my nephew was still a baby I'd have to babysit him and his big brother for hours sometimes. I was still in high school myself so I didn't know what to do besides play music for them. The "do doo do do" part made them so happy and bouncy 😊😄😆 love this

[@justinwr092]

The single greatest music video of all time.

[@davegrohl7666]

RIP Big Nigga, forever in our hearts.

[@kylebeechly4352]

RIP Ceddybu 🙏

[@rowdy__p]

"In an interview with NPR, lead singer John Gourley explained that the message of the song as a whole was to simply say that it is better to have faith in yourself than in God. Gourley claims that he would rather spend time trying to improve his life on Earth than spend time hoping that his life will magically be improved. This song, like many Portugal. The Man tunes, features the theme of atheism or not having strict beliefs in a certain line of faith."

[@Vettel2011]

Atheism is faith too

[@themayadoodle6090]

I found a remix of this song by accident like 5 years ago on soundcloud. Didnt know it was a remix. Just found this. Completely rediscovering this song I loved. Omg. This is perfection.

[@princesuliva8756]

Its basically saying dont wait for god to do your work, do your own work for your sake. He will do his and you will do yours. He already has a lot on his hands so why bother ask him if you have the ability to do it - 2k19 p.s. im a hardcore catholic and this song is so 🔥

[@DesignsByTRex]

You're so close, you halfway got the meaning

[@highbread817]

This band is amazing. They don't conform to one sound, and every album has a different style, yet they all sound amazing. They do not sing about sex or love, like most Top 100 artists, and every song has a deep meaning everyone can relate to. I can listen to every single album and never skip a track. And then hit repeat. Basically, the most underrated band alive.

[@alialmans]

"The most underrated band ever" I heared that about nearly every band that doesn't play pop

[@PunkSkaful]

that intro chilled me to the bones!

[@cessy232]

Personal responsibility is the message.That extends to living an honest, truthful, authentic, and examined life. It's when we don't, that we as humans create problems for ourselves and others. Try and be a good human. Do not oppress.

[@benthunder65]

Y'all got away with this ... 😎

[@arniehenry5084]

Great band..its about keeping your faith 🙏

[@Alexionukia]

now this is what i call aesthetic

[@mrcervaszeffer5272]

cherry syndrome Its all a metaphor you silly goose

[@cherchehacknostale]

what is aesthetic?

[@cannabiscentral4914]

Mr Cervas Zeffer check yourself before you wreck yourself

[@grass_chairs]

No he’s singing for the people not for the fact he doesn’t believe in god in fact he was raised and is Christian has a wife and a kid

[@user-ub8ck3fi6s]

Can't believe I just stumbled randomly now... this is almost 10 years old. Its so good.

[@marshallseltz9980]

This song itches the scratch.

[@nellieeess]

This song is so underrated. I love y’all for real

[@Portugal.TheMan]

tend to agree with you

[@Ann-db0P]

It is a great song with a beautiful message ❤❤❤

[@thequaintsanctuaryblog576]

Best Music Video! Can I get an amen🙌🐎💃⭐

[@samwilliams9211]

'Modern Jesus' is simply a stand in, a metaphor for relying on something or someone to save you in the modern age. It's not actually referring to the bible or anything like that, it's not a religious song

[@Rimbey379]

Sam Williams No, why can't you see that it's satire?

[@samwilliams9211]

Can it not mean two different things? Metaphors usually do

[@AJollyGoodFelon]

Sam Williams It says jesus, you can't say it's not referring to the bible because it obviously is. On the other hand you are also right, it could have said we don't need no modern buddah or whatever. Only faith we have is faith in us. We are the most powerful beings in this universe. If we only knew.

[@Rimbey379]

It's about the apostasy and falling away from God in the last days. All these comments you find here are proof of that. You wouldn't understand that though if you are ignorant, or not a real believer in the scripture.

[@samwilliams9211]

AJollyGoodFelon That's sort of like saying 'you said the word pizza so you must have meant Italy' Christo is right when he says apostasy, but the beauty of interpretation means it doesn't have to be about one thing and one thing only. And I'm not 'ignorant' because i don't believe in the scripture. I just have another way of thinking. Which is ok.

[@chrisg3860]

i feel like this is one of the only bands that sings about real life

[@elijahbenouis5891]

Saw this song performed at Austin City Limits Fest today and I'm still rocking out to it!

[@ankittibrewal4250]

Joint in the hand.... listening to this masterpiece...soulful

[@TheHobbitNinja]

This song came along at a really valuable time for me. There aren't words for how much it's helped me through the rough patch. Thank you Portugal.

[@kimheld505]

What's the meaning of the weird stuff and "low class" peeps in the video though?

[@SqueakPip]

Valuable? Did you mean vulnerable? Weird …

[@TheHobbitNinja]

@@SqueakPip no. I meant what I said. Its timing and effect were valuable to me.

[@chadmellinger1431]

Portugal. The Man is amazing! I pity anyone who can't appreciate their creative, inspiring and thought provoking music.

[@EqualiizerMixes]

I seen them live a few months ago. It was one of the best concerts I have ever attended.

[@Nantosuelta]

It's interesting how music is almost like a time machine. If you listen to a song in a significant point in your life, every time you hear that song again, it will bring you right back to that time.

[@PROJECTJoza100]

I love the song, I'm an atheits and it's dumb that they believe that all they have to do is pray and go to church and will have a good life! Live on your own guys and don't believe that Jesus will save you. GJ

[@rebekahparnell2968]

Even as a Christian, this song is really good and that's all that matters. The message isn't bad, the lyrics are beautiful, and the the melody and voice are both spectacular.

[@Requestnetwork1]

If you’re a Christian and you don’t see anything wrong with the message “we don’t need Jesus, the only faith we have is faith in us”, then you should be deeply concerned about your faith. Read Matthew 7!

[@davidepellegrino3999]

@@Requestnetwork1 Under my point of view, this song criticizes the tendency of religious organizations of putting aside compassion between humans and only putting emphasis on blind faith and obidience to the rules, creating a sense of fear of God and his punishment instead of trust and love This has surely been a problem throughout all of history, and a couple of centuries ago it was way worse, but it's sad to see that such things remain even today (opinion of a catholic btw)

[@Requestnetwork1]

@@davidepellegrino3999 That's a fair criticism and I find that trend especially prominent in the Catholic church, sorry if you've experienced that. But the main message of the song is to put aside faith in God and have faith in yourself which is completely unbiblical. I'd rather listen to a criticism from someone in the faith than people who are literally posting satanic content (look at the name of their albums and songs).

[@davidepellegrino3999]

@@Requestnetwork1 now that I searched for more information about the song, I see you're right, its view is definitely anti religious, although I wouldn't go as far as calling it "satanic" Anyway, the thing I felt necessary responding you for is just that I don't find right to tell a Christian to be concerned about his faith just because he enjoys and doesn't find a wrong message in an anti religious song

[@Requestnetwork1]

@@davidepellegrino3999 Gotcha, the satanic thing is mainly referring to the band as a whole but that's another discussion. I'm going to disagree because there's a difference between enjoying a song and defending its bad message. It's not just about religion, it's literally saying you don't need Jesus because you should have faith in yourself. I pray God would reveal that conviction to both of you, God bless you brother!

[@luanacosta6795]

A única regra de que precisamos é nunca desistir.

[@tawithbaker8294]

Roooaaarrr, grrrr!!!

[@nathaliejespas]

Love that song too much !! ❤ Portugal the Man is so smart ! 🎉

[@knafehgoblin]

The amount of russeled jimmies in the comments brings a tear to my eyes.

[@f0rumrr]

The best music video ever made in my opinion.

[@lacrebob]

In combination with this song, it's brilliant

[@TheNateWalking]

The song is clearly talking about relying on yourself more than a religion and having a care for your life today, rather than wasting it away on a hoped for afterlife. Not only that Gourley even stated as much in an interview.

[@JudasMilan]

Portugal.The Man - Modern Jesus. Thanks so much!

[@marblemill]

no point in debating about any anti-religious notion here. Given the video, this is pure Americana.

[@ESWShockwave]

RIP Wicked J.. ESW LIVES!

[@codylehman142]

I love this song I think it talks about what society have has become. Meaning everyone is falling apart thinking they do need Jesus we dont need help we just need ourselves. but in the end you need help you need Jesus and to believe and have faith in yourself and jesus

[@luisalvites4934]

PORTUGAL THE MAN FOR ALL THE LIFE ...... FOREVER

[@tomcollett24]

Cant we all just enjoy the music instead of debating religion? Save it for the classroom

[@waitwhatwasthat]

Whenever there's content remotely, slightly calling religion into question it always draws out the smartest people in the comment section. And they always have such original thoughtful responses.

[@alialmans]

Well, there will allways be someone that shouts about god existing or not existing, calling those who think otherwise stupid, but its the minority, I think that its good that we talk and share our opinions, the world is more interesting this way

[@johnnykaszubski2199]

This is a beautiful song about believing in yourself

[@timothyradi7421]

الحمد لله على السمع و الأبصار و الأفئدة. Alhamdulillah for sight, hearing and heart.

[@Frank_Cohen]

Proving it doesn't have to be old to be a rock classic. #middleagedguy

[@ExtractK]

👏👏👏👏

[@s4lud]

Frank Cohen bless u middle aged guy

[@monke9746]

Frank Cohen yay finally someone who isn't getting mad over religions

[@tylerhuston1291]

This song is not rock, this is techno shoit. Check your ears brother.

[@ParanormalGI]

Wpuldnt consider this rock. It its a great song non the less!

[@MikeSmithwun]

"In an interview with NPR, the lead singer (John Gourley) explained that the message of the song as a whole was to simply say that it is better to have faith in yourself than in God. He would rather spend time trying to improve his life on Earth then spend time hoping that his life will magically be improved. This song, like many others by this band, fits the common theme of atheism or not having strict beliefs in a certain line of faith." DEBATE OVER.

[@raffaelecolucci4947]

this song is fucking awesome never herd of just clicked on this by accident trying to find videos on traveling to portugal glad i did this is awesome song!

[@rhondaedgar9496]

What a happy accident. They're Amazing!!!

[@Smogytho]

my friend spoke about them to me and he said that he met them in person and chill with them he said that there pretty friendly and that there from Alaska and also i start listening there music its pretty good

[@blacktoothcomics3244]

Raffaele Colucci don't you just love it when you stumble across an awesome band. That's how I discovered of Monsters and Men.

[@monke9746]

Raffaele Colucci ikr, is So great how you can randomly come across a cool band

[@ryancarlile5830]

You should also checkout Portugal's other songs

[@rogerkay8603]

awesome song, brilliant video

[@scottsmith1272]

Favorite song...and artist...

[@juneb.a5916]

How I never found this piece of art

[@RyoAstra]

Their songs are amazing, and this one really highlights the problems of humanitys faith in themselves.

[@hoccomoccoLA]

Exquisite. All equal in the eye of God, we are Jesus.

[@melissafrias7159]

Como eu sou apaixonada por essa música!!! ❤

[@margui84]

Somos 2

[@melissafrias7159]

+Beatriz Gomes tenho

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

Melissa Frias you're fucking sexy

[@andre6518]

é apaixonada pela música mas nem sabe o que ela significa

[@melissafrias7159]

problema é meu

[@bgates87]

There's like half a second of twerking in the whole video and I somehow managed to switch back to this tab right as it was happening and a coworker was walking by my desk.

[@gretadanis3328]

Lol

[@guillermo.mserrano]

Nice.

[@based_prophet]

Greetings from the lands of the defeated southern Pontiac army :(

[@fionacbr4589]

thank jesus for this song wait