The Libertines - Heart Of The Matter

[@RookShoot]

There is nothing but raw emotion when Carl starts singing.. it’s truly amazing

[@MartinG-vq8ji]

Yeses amazing

[@S0BRIQU3T]

I love Peters look at the end. His eyes, it's like an acceptance, he's happy to show that that is exactly what he was doing to himself. And he's back better than ever.

[@mikeg6606]

Unlike Amy. And so many others.

[@markdavis6453]

I love the way Pete looks at the camera at the end as if to say, "Is this what you want?"

[@andyturner753]

Thing that gets me isn't Pete and Carl, but John sitting there and watching it from the other side, must be hard watching your friends destroy themselves

[@TheAkwarium]

also Gary's expressions, like he can't believe what they're doing

[@violenceisfun991]

yeah, he has such a mortified look on his face, he looks like hes at a funeral or something. the other thing that sticks with me is Gary's facial expressions; he looks so shocked and concerned (at like 2:13 and 2:17 and around 2:33 for example)

[@serenitatis2191]

id like to think that the people making out are the tabloids making money from pete's addiction etc

[@Garrett1240]

John and Gary weren’t junkies?

[@samuelwoods164]

@@Garrett1240 not sure if he relapsed but I read years ago he had a heroin problem before the band took off, dont know if it was particularly serious but it was a story about Pete going to his house with a load of heroin they did together then flushing the rest because he felt so bad about corrupting him after he was doing so well clean, been 16 years since I read it so may have a few things not 100%

[@junior3820]

"I'm no stranger to the cause! I carry them in my soul", hits hard

[@libertard6101]

Funny I alway thought Carlito says “I’m am no stranger to the coals, I carry them in my soul”. ??🤷🏻‍♂️

[@junior3820]

@@libertard6101 lol! But language is not my first language, so you could be right and i wrong...

[@libertard6101]

⁠isn’t the beauty of music is that, It’s subjective !!! Thanks for not taking it personal…. Have good day !!!

[@Bruce1983]

@@junior3820 yeah thats why he mentions grey holes

[@jacquiwilmot9602]

Sitting here, stunned. This was courageous and affecting. John's look of stoic misery and Gary's disbelief were integral. I thought the use of the peep-show technique was inspired also, with the obvious turn-ons, or mute horror of the the observers as they watched Carl's and Peter's struggles with drink and drugs, and each other. Make no mistake, this was about BOTH of them. This was about all of them. This was about all of US.

[@43Rhein10]

Jacqui Wilmot yes of course it's about both of them, and about us! what else could be ? Most "fans" don't want to realize they're included as well, they're a big part of it.

[@gromitpesley]

Jacqui Wilmot courageous..... Are you being serious?

[@danhatcher7455]

Not me... I'm different.

[@libertard6101]

I’m with Dan Hatcher 😭

[@timmcdonald9851]

I like what you wrote Jacqui. Nice delivery. The Albion sails on course.

[@louispustank3622]

I fucking love this band. So glad they put aside their differences to put out another great album. Hoping we don't have to wait 10 more years til the next one....

[@kacieriley586]

THey say next year

[@TheJinjo75]

The kind of music they create they could put at least 2 albums per year.

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

What was the problem

[@hahawhatever15]

@@kacieriley586 they say next year

[@thundersweetiex2912]

Genius

[@callumcorbett5694]

I think the music video was used to show that, their drug addiction was caused by their selves but continued from the reactions of the public, such a clever video and such a great band. Want to see them live again

[@nadazat]

seen em a couple of times always been brilliant. hope they get back on the road soon / new album.

[@Eaoleolo]

Carl's parts on this song are amazing!! This song is full with the key element that has always made me appreciate the lad's work: soul. Just beautiful.

[@myoung8951]

I never thought I'd love a band as much as The Smiths, but I think The Libs are it! They get me jumping, crying, laughing every time I hear them. Saw them in Edinburgh in August '23 - astounding! Too loud, but I think I should have been by the mixing desk. xxx ... and Babyshambles are no slouch either...

[@andreasparks14]

I don't know how to feel about this, I mean when I start watching the video I was so excited and pleased but then i realized that this is how they felt, like for Peter doing this is like a therapy of how he really felt and Carl he was so mad at himself, then John and Gary watching this like in the old times, GUYS THIS IS HOW THEY REALLY FELT BACK IN THE OLD DAYS! Im so happy that my guys are fine, happy and pleased with their lifes now. I love them so much 💖

[@lorenzomatteucci]

I think is a video against drugs, everyone fights with himself trying to stop with them while people are watching... great message! Great song! Great band! The Libertines forever!

[@tenebrisanimi]

they stole my heart like in three seconds and now I'm super obsessed, they are so charming

[@violenceisfun991]

thats how i felt too when i first heard them lol. you have such a cool name by they way :)

[@Ady.SotoCha]

This is beautiful but so heartbreaking at the same time. As a fan it makes me feel guilty and filthy. But they're really courageous for doing something like this, the four of them. One of the many things that come to my mind when I see John's look of hopelessness and misery is 'There are no innocent bystanders'. This is a masterpiece.

[@adamtaylor8432]

Amazing being apart of this, albeit for a few brief cameo appearances. Superb video for the best song on the album.

[@alistairproductions]

+Adam Taylor ??

[@alistairproductions]

+utubevidyo Oh okay it just seemed unlikely. Really cool! :)

[@adamtaylor6652]

Great name

[@joshjackson4587]

Best comeback song iv ever heard

[@vashrox3019]

Actually i'ts Love is Noise - The Verve

[@MrShahid0072]

Vash Rox lol..

[@garyrodgers9715]

@@vashrox3019 cant dispute that

[@Eukng]

You’ve not listened to much music then?

[@KmiloCobain94]

These guys are brave, do not hide their mistakes, exorcise them

[@jmt-ri6ed]

got to love the conviction in carls voice during his first verse

[@turbocoffeehypercorn4170]

This breaks my fucking heart and fills me with joy at the same time, and I've watched it dozens of times. Good job getting straight boys, a lot of us still need you.

[@joanrojas7691]

1:26 My favourite part...

[@danychip137]

Mine too

[@jessehuertaarias3743]

the best

[@Lickety92]

best

[@chiaramiccoli4805]

Love him

[@violenceisfun991]

agreed. it's poetic genius, plus the bow he does in the video makes it 1000 times cooler

[@cateb5270]

No one can hold a light to your misery You're number one Being hard done Hard done by You'll get by with your smile Wicked smile and laughing at the misfortune of others Yelling at your kids A can of bricks Laughing as they pick up sticks And old ladies walks on by Trip up as they cry With all the battering it's taken I'm surprised it's still ticking Yeah, with all the battering it's taken I'm surprised it's still ticking Let's get straight to the heart of the matter So glum, it's all on a platter So what's the matter, what's the matter today? I am no stranger to the cause I carry them in my soul They scorch my flesh and leave great holes In the meaning of my life But I get by, I get by Just as crooked little smile You'll get by, you'll get by With all the battering it's taken Well, I'm surprised it's still ticking Yeah, with all the battering it has taken I'm surprised it's still ticking Let's get straight to the heart of the matter So glum, it's all on a platter So what's the matter, what's the matter today? Oh, let's get straight to the heart of the matter Why so glum, it's all on the platter So what's the matter, tell me what's the matter today? So hold a light to my misery But don't send it up in flames It's only I who take the blame But try me anyway And you'll get by, you'll get by With your wicked little smile You'll get by, you'll get by with your wicked little Oh With the battering it's taken I'm surprised that it's still ticking Yeah, with all the battering it's taken I'm surprised it's still ticking Let's get straight to the heart of the matter Oh, why so glum, it's all on a platter Oh, what's the matter, what's the matter today? Let's get straight to the heart of the matter Why so glum, it's all on a platter Oh, what's the matter, is the glum ruining your day? Straight to the heart of the matter Why so glum, it's all on a platter Oh what's the matter, what's the matter today? Let's get straight

[@rebeccah.4983]

A brave piece of film -- trust the Libertines not to shy away from controversial topics -- to face the past is the only way move forward -- it took a lot of guts for Peter & Carl to film this -- also the message that people (and tabloids) enjoy watching others suffer. Watching John, Gary and Carl's faces was also upsetting. Also another great song.

[@fedebramy982]

Twisted, wicked and meaningful. I love it!

[@ShonenBeats]

I love that they solve their stuff and made one more amazing record togheter after all these years. This band its amazing

[@chloelouise348]

Probably one of the best and most moving videos I have ever seen. Absolute work of art.

[@PinkClover4]

Muchas veces me he lamentado porque por cincustancias de la vida The Libertines no llego más lejos hace algunos años y ahora, ciertamente creo que valió la pena la espera. Forever & Ever Libertines!!!!

[@TheLibertinesArchive]

Great video this one...

[@S0BRIQU3T]

I love how well they address there own demons in this video. I wonder if it was hard for them to make, especially Pete. Grown up, and grown better, libertines forever 💕

[@he4dhunt3r]

I'm so glad that The Libertines are back. And this whole albums is just awesome. Thanks for that guys.

[@myoung8951]

For some reason, I find Carl's vocal devastating, beautiful ... when he cuts into the second verse (and I'm a Pete lover), I'm in pieces. It's like he's elevating, pushing against Pete ...the band ... the listener. How do you do that? xx

[@pushon10]

Bets song off the album

[@terrysilvester4720]

+Anton Gavrikov Gunda Din is one of their worst songs.

[@Tityyy]

+Terry Silvester gunga din is a really good song! not their worst nor their best yep, but still great

[@milk_cow_blues]

+Pushon Bhattacharya Youre My Waterloo and Iceman are the best

[@wmwardwell]

+Pushon Bhattacharya pathetic NON music

[@adamcameron2766]

+Rodrigo Azcorra that's half the bloody album aha

[@buckbumble]

Whoa, bloody good video.

[@MissStevenSmith]

Very beautiful, thought out, artistic video that potrayed their story perfectly with amazing symbols. The story is said, but it also represents hope for the future and just when you realize your problems, you are already getting better.

[@mrszefron14]

aahhhhh miss these boys so muchhhh. at first I thought pete was destroying carl and vice versa but this is amazing. looveeeee from sydney!

[@antoninastoyanova7947]

With the live version Peter used to open almost every gig of this year's november european tour! Brilliant!

[@britishrock1903]

the best indie rock song of the year by far

[@asyouwerelgx7238]

너무 곡이 완벽함 천재들임ㅠㅠ 아프지말고 건강하게 평생 락앤롤해줘..

[@giuliamazzucchetti6918]

brilliant! absolutely brilliant, the song and the video

[@tahsinsabah833]

I don't know what is pleasant and what is disturbing anymore. Well done, love you, Pete and Carl.

[@LadyBubblegumASMR]

Carl’s voice... I can’t even ❤️

[@baneinadress]

I feel deeply honoured that they shared this piece of them with us. Such a raw and painful video.

[@Talisman09]

You always knew how to write a top chorus Peter

[@save9410]

Many people seek the beginning of chaos and watch for a tragic end. And inside the soul, he feels pleasure. nice to meet you Human.

[@draathelvete8332]

Something real for a change. Good to have you back Pete!

[@rjy8960]

I've only been listening to the Libertines for a few months and wished I'd heard their stuff years ago. There is something that reminds me of the Smiths here -which I like. Great album and great videos :)

[@Thefisherman27]

This is their masterpiece...

[@Malteasers810]

MY HEART HURTS

[@RobySlash91]

What a wonderful song..Lyric is perfect...Up the Libertines, Pete the best!!

[@KerenA1986]

Stunning album and this is a beautiful song! I sometimes have trouble believing we got the band back, and better than ever. Seriously it's a dream come true! :)

[@vitoriam.3723]

That was the single most brilliant music video I've ever watched.

[@vispian7688]

love this song must have listened to it 50 odd times. glad u guys are back and keep up the good work

[@andreamacri6349]

It's good, painful and so deep at the same time, this video describes very well, not only their old situation and feelings, but also a situation we all, at least once in life, got into! Well done lads and thank you! Sorry for my bad english :/

[@marcod.7246]

I think fame and fortune should be the third single. Thank you guys for this amazing album. I think it is the last rock & roll album ever. Style and good music.

[@poloacustic1]

I think this video shows how you gota fight yourself to stay alive, and how much we can hurt ourselves to ignore the truth or other problems

[@harveyfortis1542]

Powerful shit, glad the lads are back..better than ever. Awesome at reading this year and i look forward to their UK tour!

[@jeremydodds]

Great meaningful video. I almost teared up. Can really relate to a certain extent. Have followed them from the beginning.

[@FriendOfN0ne]

i like how pete laughs at the start of the line "laughing at the misfortune of others"

[@matthewrobinson7582]

What a video! One of my favorite songs on the album as well.

[@voodoo9732]

Piece of art.

[@Tina-o1e9z]

my fav libs video plus my friend is in it!

[@shamblesbaby2006]

One of the best music vids I've seen... so clever and tragic and beautiful

[@elizabethandrus3723]

Ouch. Brutal but beautiful. All great artists are honest and The Libertines really get "straight to the heart of the matter." Wow! I could have an Olympic-sized swimming pool with all the tears I've shed over this band...sob.

[@alexisbrett8633]

Surprisingly one of the best Libertines track I've heard in awhile...

[@NorwoodingSkullMask]

this is probably about the media exploiting they're drug and alcohol use and their fans thinking it's cool, when really the band members regret it now and they were really torturing themselves. in short this song is about getting better

[@RibbonVintageGirl]

Ohhh, I can see it, now

[@purdearoland3725]

+Marc T tell us more!

[@carloszanabria8569]

+patrick miller The Libertines have never been a band to lack candour or bravery... almost to a fault. Their honesty, their friendship, has played out in the public domain often with catastrophic consequences. In "Heart Of The Matter", Peter and Carl reflectively talk about the damage and abuse they have caused themselves over the years, openly mystified that they have survived thus far. It's a catharsis, a bleak, bold and brave one. The unsettling subjects could not be shied away from. On the contrary, these had to be faced head on.

[@gijgbaby9747]

patrick miller you have opened my eyes

[@m.jsouza2782]

now that you said I can feel how sad this video is... really heartbreaking

[@andrearatto7666]

Best video ever from Libertines ! Well done ;)

[@rodrigoazc3961]

One of the top songs of the album, great video!!! Fame and fortune for the next one :)

[@avit3313]

you can feel their pain through this video

[@jdre1976]

Excellent video and concept.. Straight to the point..

[@aurumlopez]

HEARTBREAKING😢

[@Libertin888]

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom... You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.” (William Blake)

[@davidhay9699]

Good quote... I like... When you feel times load on your back & your shoulders start to crack then stay high, never come down... Was in a Pete doherty autobiography... Can't remeber who actually said it tho.

[@octaviodomarketingdigital]

That was the most powerful video that i saw this week. It's not just because take me surprised, indeed the scenes are so schocking and they admitted that the blame of his "faults" are they own. I'm so fucking happy that Libertines are back, and we're in the same vibration again.

[@atlantisblu]

Great video concept and lyrics! Best song from this album indeed!!

[@ahenobarbusosas8393]

Una exelente cancion de una exelente banda, una de las pocas bandas que aun conservan su estilo propio, grande The Libertines

[@oscarlugo8443]

sin duda es una de las mejores bandas que sigue manteniendo ese estilo rebelde tan característico del rock

[@jamie_deakin]

such a powerful video if you no a little history of them, so honest. glad there both looking healthier than a few years back

[@Gustavo-xg5lk]

Pete y Carl están a la altura de cualquier gran duo en la historia del rock.

[@Ardianax]

peter's forlorn eyes looking at himself at 0:44 :-(

[@liredelgiles]

Shows how far they have come this is a band to be proud of 💚💚

[@LawrenceSteps]

Its them doing those things to themselves, while others enjoy the spectacle. Wow. Cool :)

[@Chafas-mz3fp]

they are actually hurting themselves

[@fionafifi7029]

I will always be a fan of Pete Doherty and his band mates. I love them all and their music. This song sounds great!

[@natholder230]

2019! Still in love with this song and band!

[@whocares625]

2021 still.

[@libertard6101]

These guys are like a dark comedy act …. Love it …. Great vid 😭

[@JNZDMNRL]

2022

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

They never bettered "The Libertines". It is and I suspect will remain their masterpiece. Such a shame. So much potential, such is life.

[@samshapiro5951]

I've been into the Libertines for over ten years. Back then I knew some people who like them too, but for years I've just enjoyed them in my bedroom and in my mind, privately, you could say. I was into them, especially at first, in the way the laughing kids are in the video, and sometimes in even in the fetishized way of the couple making out. I would never have been able to articulate it before this video, but those avenues into the Libertines, absorbing the media spun images of their self-destruction feel wrong, and even felt wrong in a way at the time though I was not fully aware of it. The guy at the start and end of the video understands. As positive an outlook as the Libertines offer, and as cool as they really are, they are singing about the hardest times in life, and I think that's always what attracted me to them--that's the heart of the matter. And to appreciate this music is to appreciate an expression of deep and human pain and struggling, like that of Odysseus and Aeneas. I consider the Libertines to be worthy followers in the footsteps of John Milton as masters of the English language and contemporary poetry that invokes the classics and the sympathy of the masses at the same time.

[@deanfragile]

I DO UNDERSTAND!

[@samshapiro5951]

+dean fragile Thanks for the response. What was the story of your involvement in this video?

[@bibleraindancer]

goosebumps...

[@libertard6101]

Sam…, I’m a heavy Fan !! Love both these Genius Knuckleheads …. Have since their conception…. I never listened to this album ?? Heavily into Babyshambles , putas , dirty and jackals…. But love and pray for these guys !!! 🤘🏿😜🤘🏿…. The whole forcing the other to do what the other prefers chemically .. very Tarantino or Guy Ritchie. 👏🏽Lol. Talk about airing your laundry right !! Have Great life 🤙🏽

[@michelleharrison3905]

Took me a few listens but I love the album. I think I was just a bit apprehensive seeing as it's been so long since the others. There's not a song that I don't like on it but this is my favourite. Thanks and well done on the album lads, keep 'em coming.

[@derekmccormack7609]

"Why would you pay, to see me in a cage"

[@tophana]

Mr Carl is extremely gorgeous on the red!!!

[@AhmedHussienEpic]

I am convinced I gave you atleast 500 view :D ! this song is GODDAMN ADDICTION

[@mil_trrd]

love you guys ❤

[@closeureyesnow2326]

a heartbearking peep show. Love this video.

[@DanielLoboPhotography]

Yeeah! I love this band!! Recently saw them at the Lollapalooza in Berlin! : )

[@STEVEYBOYK]

Good video, great song, amazing album

[@jonasbeata1]

I want more songs like HEART OF THE MATTER

[@tiranohrex2315]

NO ONE CAN HOLD THE LIGHT TO YOUR MYSERRY

[@ELINISLAND]

2人の苦しみが分かるMVでした 私もLibertinesに助けられました 日本語訳されたLibertinesの本読みました 日本に来る予定もこれず残念でしたが 来れないなら会いに行けばいいじゃないですか いつかまた大好きなイギリスに行きます その時まで待ってねLibertines 愛してます永遠に

[@burakmertozclk]

Pete&Carl are my spirit animals. I love them beyond words. I wish to be like them one day. Not heavy drug users. Awesome stars going their way and fighting against whole world for the love and music they're believing. And I will be.

[@yuqijiang5903]

Same here.

[@alexedgar9048]

This is just so brilliant.

[@ratzshit]

bass line one of the best ever ever ever ever ever ever!

[@HassanRadwan133]

love this song and I now love this video.

[@whitesoo9089]

I respect and admire how they faced their own past.

[@oliviathorne9105]

The Libertines are immortal. They sound like London in every perfect way.