The Libertines - Heart Of The Matter

‘Heart of the Matter’ - taken from the new album ‘Anthems for Doomed Youth’ - out now. Get it from iTunes: po.st/AFDYitDLXyt Official Store: po.st/AFDYl Amazon: po.st/AFDYamDLXyt Google Play:po.st/AFDYgpDLXyt
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[@RookShoot]

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

[@MartinG-vq8ji]

Yeses amazing

[@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%

[@markdavis6453]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@junior3820]

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

[@KmiloCobain94]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@jmt-ri6ed]

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

[@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...

[@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 :)

[@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

[@XxXaddRiianiitthaXxX]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 💖

[@fedebramy982]

Twisted, wicked and meaningful. I love it!

[@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

[@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

[@TheLibertinesArchive]

Great video this one...

[@Thefisherman27]

This is their masterpiece...

[@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.

[@LadyBubblegumASMR]

Carl’s voice... I can’t even ❤️

[@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

[@britishrock1903]

the best indie rock song of the year by far

[@Talisman09]

You always knew how to write a top chorus Peter

[@voodoo9732]

Piece of art.

[@Malteasers810]

MY HEART HURTS

[@ShonenBeats]

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

[@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 💕

[@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!!!!

[@buckbumble]

Whoa, bloody good video.

[@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.

[@FriendOfN0ne]

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

[@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.

[@chloelouise348]

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

[@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!

[@avit3313]

you can feel their pain through this video

[@OccidentalExpression]

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

[@asyouwerelgx7238]

너무 곡이 완벽함 천재들임ㅠㅠ 아프지말고 건강하게 평생 락앤롤해줘..

[@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

[@vitoriam.3723]

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

[@aurumlopez]

HEARTBREAKING😢

[@giuliamazzucchetti6918]

brilliant! absolutely brilliant, the song and the video

[@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

[@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

[@liredelgiles]

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

[@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 :)

[@tiranohrex2315]

NO ONE CAN HOLD THE LIGHT TO YOUR MYSERRY

[@LawrenceSteps]

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

[@Chafas-mz3fp]

they are actually hurting themselves

[@antoninastoyanova7947]

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

[@tophana]

Mr Carl is extremely gorgeous on the red!!!

[@ratzshit]

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

[@alexisbrett8633]

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

[@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.

[@baneinadress]

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

[@RobySlash91]

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

[@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

[@shamblesbaby2006]

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

[@derekmccormack7609]

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

[@HassanRadwan133]

love this song and I now love this video.

[@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!

[@draathelvete8332]

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

[@fahad92lal97]

Bass line is an absolute killer!!!

[@vispian7688]

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

[@Gustavo-xg5lk]

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

[@mil_trrd]

love you guys ❤

[@tahsinsabah833]

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

[@matthewrobinson7582]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@whitesoo9089]

I respect and admire how they faced their own past.

[@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 :/

[@DanielLoboPhotography]

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

[@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.

[@jeremydodds]

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

[@jonasbeata1]

I want more songs like HEART OF THE MATTER

[@Ardianax]

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

[@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! :)

[@andrearatto7666]

Best video ever from Libertines ! Well done ;)

[@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

[@brookiewookie1180]

love this song is fantastic

[@Naralee477]

Hace 8 años 😭😭 Ya va a salir nuevo album 🎉🎉

[@alexedgar9048]

This is just so brilliant.

[@joselinehernandez4441]

Podria escuchar esto muchas veces

[@oliviathorne9105]

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

[@harveyfortis1542]

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

[@closeureyesnow2326]

a heartbearking peep show. Love this video.

[@user-mw4ip9yt1y]

my fav libs video plus my friend is in it!

[@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 🤙🏽

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

The last two slides of Pete when he holds the head of his dead body up. And then he looks at the camera. That is deep, dark but factual. The media were loving the destruction of this young band and helped fuel it. Glad Peter has now stopped with heroin and cocaine, he's probably drinking a bit more and eating well which I know from experience is better than dying from infection or blood lots or an embolism, stroke, heart attack. The drugs don't work they just make you worse. That lyric can be interpretated in a few ways but in an addicts it means only one thing. Fuck those drugs. They cause far more harm than good. Not saying they haven't helped create some of the greatest artwork you'll ever see or hear.

[@alessandrocamerota]

capolavoro

[@bibleraindancer]

😉master, please... masterpiece

[@sorre33]

Can't wait to see them in Treviso this September!

[@atlantisblu]

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

[@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.

[@hannahbarrientos9797]

One of my favourites videos!!