The Paper Kites - Tenenbaum (Official Music Video)

'Tenenbaum' from the album 'States' (2013)
Director: Michael Haydon
Producer/Editor: Michael Haydon
Director of Photography: Tim Glastonbury
Colourists: Johnny Welch & Tim Glastonbury
Assistant Camera: John Gatliff
Concept: Sam Bentley
He: Dominic McDonald
She: Belinda Sherriff
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Lyrics:
You're a bitter kind
I love you so
Sour is my mind
From what you sow
How I let it grow
Call them radiant, call them mothers eyes
Home's a narrow space for me to find
Your beguiling state and endless heights
I'm just not moving right
Just not moving right when it's just not you
Under neon lights
Where I wake
I'm not feeling right
So they say
Rough kind of a day
Don my clothing, robes of ageing white
Rattled windows on the old green line
Do you feel it like I hope you might
I'm just not seeing right
Just not seeing right when it's just not you
©2014 Usonian Film & The Paper Kites.
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[@Midsummerbreeze]

He didn't even talk. But even his expressions got me right in the feels, you know.. that painful feeling you can't even understand. Wonderful.

[@robbiebradbury1611]

There's complexity in the simplicity.

[@MarceloMartinsIllustrator]

Sound like a mother's embrace.

[@BulletTheEnforcer]

My Aunt died unexpectedly over a year ago. She was then followed in death by her husband three weeks later. This song makes me think of all the people that I have lost growing up, wether the loss occurred due to death, distance, or the relationship breaking down is unimportant. What is important to me is that I have a lifetime's worth of memories of happiness and love for the people I lost. Even if they didn't love me I loved them and my feelings were sincere and true. You can't change people, but you can accept the feelings that you had as being genuine. Shout out to Forever for playing this song tonight.

[@pegalinu]

Seems like you got it all figured out. Good for you!

[@tarwatered8320]

Your post restores my faith in humanity. Earnest, thoughtful, and genuine. Your comments about love reminds me of the film Adaptation, where Donald says with great emphasis: "You are what you love, not what loves you..."

[@chrisjackson6693]

very deep dude, your comments are truly thought provoking...

[@rachelstephens2298]

@@tarwatered8320Same!!! I thought of that exact quote! I didn’t like the movie that much. But that quote has stuck with me for all these years! Crazy how a few words can have such a huge impact! That quote was beautiful & profound & life-changing.

[@gabe.e]

when i listen to this song i picture me with a few really close friends on our bikes at night when there's no cars on the road just enjoying the night and enjoying life

[@MassimoAllen]

+Gabe Elias I like that, Bravo- Is in't it fantastic that good music can invoke our imaginations like this! Yes!

[@annekibble5819]

LyricalLingo yasss I totally feel that!! Their songs could be the soundtrack to my life!

[@pi11sburydoeboy]

Until a Demogorgon shows up and takes one of your friends.

[@ashishmisra4208]

Riding in the curvy roads of mountains and this song playing in my earphones.

[@bdpunk1228]

this song just makes me sit back and think.............

[@raul1899]

3:07 that last look at the person you love, man that hurts like hell I totally feel this.

[@starrswirrls6900]

Why can't this be on the radio all the time?

[@didigalei14]

The paper kites is the best folk band ever i love you

[@jasonleon857]

You're a bitter kind I love you so Sour is my mind From what you sow How I let it grow Call them radiant Call them mother's eyes Home's a narrow space for me to find Your beguiling state in endless heights I'm just not moving right Just not moving right when it's just not you Under neon lights Where I wake I'm not feeling right So they say Rough kind of a day Don my clothing, robes of ancient white Rattled windows on the old green line Do you feel it like I hope you might? Just not seeing right Just not seeing right When its just not you

[@karaboo47kirchhofer12]

I sang this to my bestfriend and it made her cry....now she can't stop listening to it

[@thatdeepchick]

I am so in love with the Aura of this band! This is divine.

[@pegalinu]

One of my most listened to songs of 2014 finally made its way to American TV cable!!! Thanks to Forever for playing this underrated song!

[@carlsthenzbudiman9579]

Iris Saraswati wih indo

[@TheOfficialBeatMaker]

FOREVER!

[@vineyyyyy]

This is been one of favourite songs for a while now, and the video did it justice. Love it so much

[@aliahammad6306]

Forever brought me and i killed the replay button

[@msderisful]

Me too.

[@FootixFR]

Best song they ever made...

[@Taylor-dx7ov]

Agent 03 making me cry

[@ManelMuchi]

Rough kind of a day..

[@leann4274]

The fact that this was published on my birthday makes me very happy xD

[@TigerPrawn_]

Happy birthday then!

[@casfaye7323]

Ah I think I got the meaning of the video. He went to say a final goodbye to a possible mistress. Notice after he kisses her and gets back in the car he has a ring on his ring finger. Great song and video.

[@nikitalouisesmith]

It's about a father whose daughter is lost to prostitution. He is giving her money and saying a quick and painful goodbye. It's heart wrenching.

[@nikitalouisesmith]

Although you could apply it to the loss of any loved one really

[@karthikgajulapalli4820]

@@nikitalouisesmith Just curious how do you know that its his daughter? It seems like its someone he cares about and the meeting was painful but i couldnt pick up on anything else

[@Ohnoemmaishere]

@@karthikgajulapalli4820 There are clues in the lyrics. For example, "Call them radiant, call them mother's eyes." This helps because the dad is most likely saying that the daughter has her mom's eyes. I don't think that it's about a daughter lost to prostitution though. I think it's just a just about a strained relationship between a father and daughter because of the decisions the daughter makes.

[@hayuningratriani4747]

"Just not seeing right when it's just not you..."

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

Beautiful, melancholy and relaxing. Stumbled upon this on Apple Music and I’m so glad I did. What a wonderful song.

[@daisycake96]

I'm so glad you guys have a video for this song. Tenenbaum is one of my favourites. Thanks Sam. When I think no one will ever understand how he made me feel, I remember this song.

[@hoardersplaylist]

i hope all of their ep's and other albums will be available to stream on spotify. i just discovered them late last year and i fell in love. 😌

[@danielmerson5390]

an amazing expression of emotion in such a short time

[@Jimorian]

I love not only the music, but the whole campaign of videos. Really great job of piquing interest and curiosity. :)

[@TheMatt1404]

Agreed!!! I just listened to Featherstone and went totally nut LOL.

[@justanothercommercial]

Yep ^^

[@jimbailey66]

Simple but wonderful concept. Could totally see this as a scene in a larger movie. Also, wanted to say that the video for Bloom was inspiration for a music video I directed for a local act last year. Keep up the good work, and I hope I get a chance to catch you guys on the next U.S. tour!

[@CharlotteElizabeth92]

One of my favourite songs. When I discovered its meaning I was blown away. This is real music.

[@robertosoares2643]

Whats the meaning?

[@CharlanaJo]

This is the most beautiful,calming song that I’ve ever heard💕

[@laronholland9150]

I just fell into the rabbit hole that is The Paper Kites. I can't find my way back up. Don't want to 😁

[@hytsugaya1000]

FOREVER!!!!!

[@acidulce]

This makes my soul happy.

[@karlacaballero8593]

this is deep, and simply perfect on so many levels.

[@TheCopper547]

Love it!!

[@jb4evx1]

Beautiful as always.

[@chrisbatchelor5481]

They kind of remind me of The Weepies in this song and maybe a little bit of Joshua Radin.

[@MochizuEats]

It's 2020 and I am still loving this band ❤

[@LewisCaldwell]

this is royal

[@Lunar_Solaris]

royal tenenbaum

[@bloodyreminissions]

I love your music. It makes me feel all good inside c:

[@weSteh]

Sounds like you have lived a sheltered life then...

[@paloozapoofshhh]

^ ???

[@bethanyb2716]

Favourite Paper Kites song!! Love you guys and hope to see you in June!!

[@ArielMagicesi]

I love Paper Kites videos. :) This song is one of my favorites and I was so excited to see there's a video of it. I really like how it captures the slight sadness of the song.

[@SlightlyStrangeFlo]

This is gorgeous. What lyrics!

[@Desiray-uj5ti]

you guys and you're music is so beautiful

[@thepaperkitesband]

The Paper Kites - Tenenbaum (Official Music Video)

[@beatrizdiniz2832]

+thepaperkitesband Oi eu sou do Brasil, queria dizer que essa musica é ótima. Gosto do trabalho de vocês.

[@Grilo9]

+Beatriz Diniz Enfim alguém da minha terra por aqui. Achei esta música por acaso e acabei ouvindo a discografia toda deles. Abraços! Paper kites UP you go! Waiting your visit in Brazil.

[@MassimoAllen]

+Christian Trombini To do Bem!

[@vitoraphaelimson3674]

not on spotify? saaad

[@WillyFerrerOficial]

Los sigo por tantos años desde que escuché Bloom por primera vez. Saludos desde Perú.

[@freedomcontrolled6190]

Wow just discovered this loving it

[@subratasinha1266]

tears full of eyes

[@hatbuddiesscarf628]

I've been waiting for this video... Tenenbaum will always have a special place in my heart... They managed to capture my exact feelings -Proud follower of The Paper Kites

[@amoonchild]

They deserve more love for god's sake why is this so underrated.

[@accessdenied4089]

Shut up Ira. Listen and move on

[@christopherj.ohlsen5850]

My first LP Bookends 1968 Here I am loving this!

[@tristanlayton]

Forgot how much I loved this song. Great video!

[@papancha.mp3]

beautiful and thought provoking

[@sonjaahlberg9176]

Heart wrenching.

[@vladtheimpaler7878]

I feel like we’re beyond the point of healing.

[@Elwulven]

Really glad I found you guys, keep it up. Love your sound!

[@attention_shopping]

aww yeah

[@yeahgoodthanksyou]

man, lifes hard..

[@td6812]

you got this bro

[@hallo7475]

@@td6812 :)

[@MsCarlos5678]

pra caralho...

[@markuzgleek]

I love the paper kites .. !!

[@ghassanissa8089]

My favorite paper kites song, love it

[@sommer88lr]

Love all thing Paper Kites.

[@ashyaaaaa]

I just love this song in peace

[@amo8509]

Amazing ...

[@lordbeerus1599]

It can't be this good

[@amrhany7467]

Did the show called "Forever" bring anyone here ? Episode 13 =D ?

[@chriseaf7048]

love that series :D

[@amrhany7467]

So do I !! I just hope they don't cancel it, I heard that the ratings were low :( I REALLY hope it doesn't get canceled :).

[@beba5306]

🙋

[@fucksocietyofevil]

Beba Basha

[@xerokoolaid423]

Amr Hany Does DVR lower ratings? Everyone I know DVRs it, as do I. And yes, it brought me here lol...this is how behind I am.

[@honeybee6408]

ohh gosh im gonna cry.. this is just amazing !! :"

[@midnightstar1561]

love. ..so....much.....

[@khirrah4073]

i wish they'd come to america. i would love to hear them live

[@chuchotersaule]

Can't wait to see you this Friday at Enmore in Sydney!!

[@Siayss]

Love it so much~

[@eatingfrogs]

Love the song, love the video. Still, if I thought about catching a cab to drive a minute and a half up the road I would reckon I'd decide to walk.

[@------6ampoems]

beautiful music super ambiguous vid...

[@jammyd33]

beautiful song and stunning video

[@gabbiknapp6512]

And another absolutely amazing installment from TPK

[@sarahadang1]

This is absolutely my favorite band ever!!!

[@claudiabanko]

YAY I'm so happy that they've made a video for this

[@miamoss2430]

So beautiful (:

[@braulioalejandroarguetamor6566]

Amo esta canción, grandes the Paper Kites!

[@debbiebyway6798]

what an amazing video to match a amazing song.

[@mandyb0725]

Our short time here is actually a blessing because I would hope it makes us love deeper. Love and light everyone. Be kind♥️ thank you paper kites for sharing your beautiful gift

[@cortlanf]

Love you guys!! ♥ ♥ ♥ :)

[@double_yours23]

relaxing

[@kayceejane5913]

thank you for introducing this song, vincent. 👍

[@borndiealone1]

Amazing

[@48Ender48]

Gentle & peaceful :)

[@drewmaeweather1171]

Beautiful song :)

[@jacob-ir5iw]

CRIES IN AGNET 03

[@lynnan8145]

TRUEE

[@tobysucks8660]

RIGHHHTTT THAT SHIT HURT ME

[@jacob-ir5iw]

OH MY GOD I DIDNT REALIZE I HAD A TYPO NO 🏃💨

[@tobysucks8660]

@@jacob-ir5iw JQDNQJDNSJDJ 'A G N E T'

[@CosmicWolfHumanoid]

awesome stuff!

[@audiadinda]

Touched, this video reminds me of my father.

[@blessingbentomotayo8738]

Better late than never.. even when I taught “Train ride home was their song i love most , fast fwd, life brought me here .. 💜💜

[@codyisawesome94]

You remind me of the weepies, and I dig it

[@isabellasunshine8454]

who's here because of agent 03?

[@vladtheimpaler7878]

I’ve been mourning the loss of my wife. She’s still alive, but we’ve been growing distant, and I don’t why. It’s killed me and gutted me. I just want to understand why.

[@caroyiem]

I really enjoy this song! Greetings from Colombia.

[@ihssane2324]

Perfeeect !

[@clairevallet2465]

tellement doux

[@cearabostick9315]

He has that story telling voice..

[@NikiMay4]

I came here from Agent 03 and this hurts honestly-

[@sades466]

SAME GIRL IM CRYIN 😭

[@kaylei7179]

SAME I CANT HANDLE THE PAIN

[@katie937]

SAME

[@Angel-dv1dp]

Crying rn

[@kcr2]

same😭✌️

[@hilmahultquist3494]

Why can't I find you on spotify? God, I love your music!

[@ozzyeatworld]

too good

[@Hanny380]

Love it! ^_^

[@iankorish]

Just not movin right when it's chestnut yew