Villagers - A Trick of the Light (Official Video)

[@loganmiles4831]

I work in a home studio and I just want to say that I think this is one of the best mixed songs of all time. The empty spots sound full and the full spots sound clear. Awesome stuff.

[@steve.weidman5417]

This is one of Paul Weller's favorite artists. He call's Conor's work very textured.

[@obimonye6706]

Discovered this song because of the show “smother” ❤

[@ZenGaijin]

Random Black (mostly into Hip-Hop) guy here.....this is a really fucking good song...like really good

[@susiemoore-ratliff5]

Have listened to this piece continuously since watching, SMOTHER, a tv series. It is an addictive composition. LOVE LOVE LOVE...

[@edstewart938]

I love this "just the Two of Us"-Bill Withers chord progression used here. Love this band.

[@Kyca4ka]

you will be surprised, today I heard this song on Russian romantic radio and I really liked it. Thank you. It's very touching, mocking, stylish. You are not an ordinary person and you must definitely continue

[@profoundpeacecreativechanc5602]

From the start of the lyrics. Made me cry.. and giggle. And want to dance. Wow. Finding this song just now is pure medicine for my soul!!!

[@TLXA123]

my spotify randomly played this song when I was driving.. this song goes straight to my heart. my best achievement for this year haha

[@likoss5586]

Same, while I was working, what a gem😇

[@bobmkhwanazi6649]

Same. Another listen?...

[@nelltalbot3045]

this is one of my favourite songs ever. just has so much in it.

[@davetinoco]

Don’t be too sure. It’s just a trick of the light...

[@M-O-Z]

Its a beautiful song for sure

[@anne-charlottedenantes7399]

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[@Up2date7.]

Omg this song brings back memories!

[@hannahe7556]

This deserves way more views, this song is so underrated. Loved it since it came out, it doesn't get old! Im sure more people will catch on eventually.

[@ToXristianikoKanali]

Bass line is amazing. This is an underrated song

[@sodiumlights]

i`m 42, and boy oh boy, this song has nailed my thoughts more than everything i`ve ever heard.

[@Pleasestoptalkingthanks]

Happy 44th Birthday dude.

[@jasontimmons1715]

Good catch ;)

[@kristinsther9024]

Happy 47th!

[@sodiumlights]

@@kristinsther9024 🤣must have been a typo as it's 49 this year...still adore that song and looking forward to the new album!

[@Audiojunkk]

2:00 that bridge is incredible. The tension in the chords is excellent, perfectly placed in the arrangement! What a great track

[@elleoriol1419]

Love the track for opposing reason

[@therhigarden6632]

Just listening on repeat for months now Thanks for this.

[@lindseylozada7874]

We can only control our own actions. In doing so we change so many things for ourselves. You deserve it. You can and you will do it.

[@WokeUpScreaming]

The only thing I'm not confused about is how amazing this song is! I'm glad that there's still some darkness left in the music. Absolutely love you Conor.

[@imbrod]

"I'm glad that there's still some darkness left in the music" ? Show me some light or inspirational music in the mainstream, I'll show you 3 dark ones on each of your choice. In fact, I consider this the rare positive example of today's music

[@Slimenator]

When he says there's an ocean in his body, he means it is vast, mysterious, or unknown. When he says that there is a river in my soul, he means that who he is in his hearts of hearts, it flows endless. What does a river do? --it flows into an ocean. He is saying that his soul flows endlessly outward into his body, which makes the person you see. He is also acknowledging that perhaps who you think you see as the person you see in front of you isn't really the person you think he is. That perhaps it is just the trick of light interferencing with your judgement of the truth of who you think he represents

[@italianiceeater314]

or maybe they're just lyrics, i don't really like to think though so OKIE-DOKIE

[@teenylupini]

I really liked this analysis :)

[@SmithMrCorona]

Don't over think it, mate. It's just a pop song, not a lost gospel.

[@Constellation3232]

The ocean can also symbolize the blood of Christ and the gift of life being the river. Human civilizations always started along rivers, where food was plentiful and the soil is fertile. The ocean is the body, and the currents are the electrical/chemical nerve paths.

[@tristanh6391]

Tony Wheeler u must not be that connected to music if u think a song like this shouldn’t or doesn’t have deeper meanings

[@samwelyjecksen2888]

Great to be a fan of Irish music again. You've outdone yourselves, Villagers.

[@excordxd9611]

A so underrated song

[@EnosEverything]

How the fuck can it be underrated when it's just been released you tosser.

[@orls9068]

@@EnosEverything haha exactly

[@excordxd9611]

@@EnosEverything cause i Think this song deserves more Views...

[@EnosEverything]

You mean BECAUSE... not cause.

[@the3ambreeze]

I so agree

[@mayialonso5559]

Speechless...emotions, feelings, so much talent, amazing music, great lyrics...just one of the best songs ever...

[@caseyspaos448]

Love this video, and song. Bass line reminds me of Just The Two Of Us.

[@waohope]

Since they don't turn on the subtitle service, so I put my Mandarin translate here. love this song so much #中文翻譯 [Verse 1] My heart is spilling over Crashing on the ground I can’t see what’s around me But soon I’ll come round 我的心意滿溢而出 撞到地面 我不知道是什麼籠罩了我 但很快我將會明白 My faith is in the balance Of a million tiny words So I return to silence 我的信心懸盪不安 億萬詞語充斥 所以我轉而沉默 [Chorus] And if I see a sign in the sky tonight No one’s gonna tell me it’s a trick of the light May never come but I’m willing to wait What can I say? I’m a man of the faith And there’s an ocean in my body And there’s a river in my soul And I’m crying 如果我今晚看到一個暗示出現在夜空 不會有人告訴我那只是一個錯覺 也許這永遠不會發生但我很樂意等待 我能說什麼？我是一個有信心的男人 而我身體裡有片海洋 而我的靈魂裡有條河 而我在哭泣 [Verse 2] It’s time that I let go Of things I can’t control This path that I’ve taken Is the only one I know Well I’ve come so far to get here And I’ve got so far to go So I’ll take what I can get In matters of the soul 是時候該放手 放手那些所有我不能掌控的 我曾擁有這條小徑 這是唯一我知道的 我走了這麼遠來到這裡 所以我要拿走任何我能拿到的 關於這靈魂的路徒 [Chorus] And if I see a sign in the sky tonight No one’s gonna tell me it’s a trick of the light May never come but I’m willing to wait What can I say? I’m a man of the faith And there’s an ocean in my body And there’s a river in my soul And I’m crying 如果我今晚看到一個暗示出現在夜空 不會有人告訴我那只是一個錯覺 也許這永遠不會發生但我很樂意等待 我能說什麼？我是一個有信心的男人 而我身體裡有片海洋 而我的靈魂裡有條河 而我在哭泣 [Bridge] And we are the dawn And we carry the sun And we are the dawn And we carry the sun 而我們就是黎明 並且帶上了太陽 而我們就是黎明 並且帶上了太陽 [Chorus] And if I see a sign in the sky tonight No one’s gonna tell me it’s a trick of the light May never come but I’m willing to wait What can I say? I’m a man of the faith And there’s an ocean in my body And there’s a river in my soul And I’m crying And if I see a sign in the sky tonight (See it coming) No one’s gonna tell me it’s a trick of the light (Feel it coming) May never come but I’m willing to wait What can I say? I’m a man of the faith And there’s an ocean in my body And there’s a river in my soul And I’m crying 如果我今晚看到一個暗示出現在夜空 不會有人告訴我那只是一個錯覺 也許這永遠不會發生但我很樂意等待 我能說什麼？我是一個有信心的男人 而我身體裡有片海洋 而我的靈魂裡有條河 而我在哭泣 如果我今晚看到一個暗示出現在夜空（看吶它正來了） 不會有人告訴我那只是一個錯覺（感覺它來了） 也許這永遠不會發生但我很樂意等待 我能說什麼？我是一個有信心的男人 而我身體裡有片海洋 而我的靈魂裡有條河 而我在哭泣

[@Daisy-ct3nh]

So nice to hear that his music has reached so far beyond our little island

[@lleevveell66]

Thank you for this.

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

awesome

[@MrReaperofDead]

Im afraid the comment section is reserved for Americans, son 😉

[@therealandonlyjordanrose]

I love this song!!!!!!!!

[@nataliyahokera8330]

This song came to my box this morning, after I said my goodbyes to my dearest friend, who lost her battle with cancer.... Coincidental?? Love Conor's deep lyrics and melody ..

[@jasontimmons1715]

Found this song on Dallas late night radio. It was like 2am and I was blown away when I heard this song.

[@braunwilliammusic]

Been obsessed with this song for years. Hidden gem

[@slapiro]

Just heard this band on 88.5 FM Los Angeles…thank you for introducing me👍Lovely tunes.

[@LilikakiTsikris]

beautiful and emotional . a trickster of light . (there's an ocean in my body, there's a river in my soul ...my heart is crushing on the ground, so i return to silence)

[@jimmymack9440]

This is ace... Can anyone else hear 'Just the two of us'? (Bill Withers melody)...Especially in the bass line

[@chrisjenkins5094]

My first thought when I heard this

[@css1323]

I can also hear some of "Something About Us" by Daft Punk. :)

[@tomalter9098]

For sure it’s Just the Two of Us chord pattern.

[@medlamedlamedla]

I can't unhear What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell

[@icdelegate]

Yes. Thank you!!! That's been bugging me, a lot, and I couldn't place it. :-)

[@thescoobymike]

There's an ocean in my body and a river in my soul

[@donalfitzgerald9194]

This is such an underrated song.

[@relentlesslydaydreaming4248]

This is my go to song when im stressed out, such a relaxing and smooth sound.

[@cantnv1]

This has been one of my very favorite songs since it first came out. I always listen to this song when I'm feeling depressed, it always makes me feel better

[@jerrysterling4432]

Why am I just now finding this... smh... LOVE

[@MonikaKlejnamusic]

Omg...this song is so incredibly beautiful...lyrics are just at point...never going to be able thank my friend enough for sending me this pure masterpiece ❤❤❤❤

[@АртемКалендарев-х1и]

This melody is magnificent

[@estefaniab6348]

I will always love Spotify algorithm for recommending this jewel to me. ❤️🔥

[@blaketruelove]

Even the video is absolutely brilliant. Christ.

[@TieDyeKitty]

Crazy cool to my ears! greetings from Trinidad and Tobago

[@sarabentley4905]

This is utterly beautiful - Taking it Higher! Grace and Gratitude

[@christinelarkin6679]

I'm seriously in love - with this song.❤

[@jennbeach]

This song is intoxicating in the very best way.

[@juliannazdunich7235]

heard this on deutschlandfunk kultur this morning - now the cd is on my wishlist. beautiful song, beautiful video to go with it.

[@SouOXavier]

My heart is spilling over Crashing on the ground I can't see what's around me But soon I'll come round My faith is in the balance Of a million tiny words So I return to silence {Chorus} And if I see a sign in the sky tonight No one's gonna tell me it's a trick of the light May never come but I'm willing to wait What can I say I'm a man of the faith There's an ocean in my body There's a river in my soul And I'm crying It's time that I let go Of things I can't control This path that I've taken Is the only one I know Well I've come so far to get here And I've got so far to go So I'll take what I can get In matters of the soul {Chorus} And if I see a sign in the sky tonight No one's gonna tell me it's a trick of the light May never come but I'm willing to wait What can I say I'm a man of the faith There's an ocean in my body There's a river in my soul And I'm crying {bridge} And we are the dawn And we carry the sun And we are the dawn And we carry the sun {Chorus} And if I see a sign in the sky tonight No one's gonna tell me it's a trick of the light May never come but I'm willing to wait What can I say I'm a man of the faith There's an ocean in my body There's a river in my soul And I'm crying And if I see a sign in the sky tonight (See it coming) No one's gonna tell me it's a trick of the light (Feel it coming) May never come but I'm willing to wait What can I say I'm a man of the faith There's an ocean in my body There's a river in my soul And I'm crying

[@lghths]

Sou o Xavier thank you :D

[@avalondreaming1433]

Great lyrics, hypnotic music. Love this

[@каковатвояпрофессия]

thank you

[@zomb0t]

Sou o Xavier thank you :)

[@annedonnellan6876]

One of the few redeeming features of RTE

[@mac2552u]

This is so beautiful. Need an acoustic version already!

[@galkati]

and we are the Dawn and we carry the Sun

[@swethamartensson383]

Love the song ❤️❤️❤️.

[@oONodokaOo]

Wow... I'm deeply moved by this, it hits home.

[@abdenourhammad6249]

Excellent news and song. Made my day... Looking forward for the full album and next tour... Thank you...

[@lleevveell66]

Such sorrow in the world, while such happiness is so near and magically obtainable. Release your sorrows, and you're there. But, you will mostly walk alone. I get it. I've been here. Genius song and video.

[@kristalauff361]

One of my favourite songs ever!

[@iimpiish_]

i fw this heavy

[@jeromesharpe1]

This is one of the greatest songs ever made

[@HudsonTaylorMusic]

🙏🏻 Just so good!

[@Graham952]

Such an appropriate video to a great song.

[@ralphgus87]

It's time that i let go of things i can't control... This is a special song.

[@falgunichatterjee4554]

its been a while.... but Mr.Conor made us smile again and gave us a definition of life once again

[@Hambrix]

I love this song so much.. Really underrated 🧡

[@ekaterinegaldavadze2794]

70 times in a day and I am not intoxicated.great

[@josephdaviswyeth9459]

😳

[@leilanisamm4347]

Just heard this song from this series I am watching "smother".. I love the song and I am enjoying the series as well.

[@theultimatek.i.m.m1504]

Yup! My newest theme song! This, "Holding On Together" by Phoenix, and "Waterfall" by Wendy and Lisa. My life is almost complete! Thanks!

[@johnbryan9357]

One of the best bands to.come.out of.ireland

[@weareelephants7437]

.......I love this so much

[@Scott-wj9ge]

Anyone else think that this guy in the video could be a metaphor for dogs. They can see the best in us even when we can't see it in ourselves or in others.

[@TheLucvD]

Every time he brings out new stuff it sounds so pure and fresh, like he's just started making music. The sign of a really good songwriter, and in my honest opinion one of the best around right now.

[@tberry6750]

I'm a man of the faith, now

[@jonathanirwin5549]

Classic Video, nailed it

[@marcel4555]

Incredible, that for the quality of the sound, the music, the history, this band is so underestimated. There are music groups, with dubious melodies, which are on a much higher commercial level. The British, kings of the alternative, the indie, where are you going, what are you looking for? greetings from a fan of such an unlikely place, a big hug from Brazil !!

[@annedonnellan6876]

So sick of cute hoor lyrics, appealing to our misr basic psyche. This is refreshing

[@mountainmanvisual8078]

Such a great song....

[@danielpoma_]

Just the twoooo of ussssss

[@kenfolan9546]

Wow, this is one of the best songs I have herd in ages, great video too

[@seans2315]

Found this on spotify randomly and was so happy it came up

[@marrinapo]

This video is better than half of the films I've ever seen. Bravo

[@rominaflash2260]

Mi pare bellissima canzone🥰

[@kev2845]

I only got introduced to Villagers tonight by chance. I was treating our lass to a meal for her birthday, right next door to the venue they were gigging. I googled “what’s on in Leeds” and couldn’t get a ticket due to a sell out! Anyway just as we were finishing our meal a random woman walked from the other side of the restaurant (no way of knowing we were looking for tickets btw) explaining she had 2 spare tickets to “a band that where playing next door cos her son couldn’t make it! love, luck, coincidence, who gives a fuck? It was like both our birthdays at once!

[@byondca]

I'm wondering if you love them now and cried to this song as much as I did right now

[@titeluofficial8428]

What a fucking story, man!!!

[@j2face9]

Amazing song!!

[@sharonmurphy293]

I needed this badly! It's the opposite of everything shitty going on in the world right now. Thank you universe for Villagers...and RuPaul's Drag Race.

[@Tasmin94Whoop]

I swear to god I am having a really shitty day and I've paused RuPaul to listen to this song because it popped into my head. If I could screenshot I would haha. Hope things are getting better

[@missec1983]

Just perfect. This is exactly what my soul needs right now. Many thanks for sharing this beautifully powerful masterpiece with us all ❤️

[@carl5192]

Great song! Thanks 6 music

[@Hambrix]

*Ayyy, 1M views! Congrats!*

[@fogsmog9325]

This is so cool, I heard this from someone’s story on Instagram

[@francishynes645]

Best and most talented band to come out of Ireland in a long long time

[@StuartLawrence]

Love it 🥰

[@HI-vf6hh]

Heard this song when boarding a flight on delta. Love it

[@casey9316]

At last!! Thank you.

[@sodiumlights]

stone-old classic lyrics, perfect music, a bittersweet gift for this summer x

[@oliverfoster7200]

Perfect. Love the lyrics and the outro is pure distilled emotion

[@rainjustice38]

This is brilliant and perfect. Thank you.

[@nichetone6547]

Anyone heard the Bibio remix of this? So good

[@Awreadybro7]

Sitting at Starbucks and the chords of this song caught my ear.. beautiful song

[@jodywhelan7230]

What an amazing talent this guy is.

[@elleoriol1419]

This song is one the only tracks Shazam failed hard on me . Smother music crew should be open to the point where the title tacks list name plays on my cc. Oh well. Glad I finally found these sounds

[@aldamctowers2515]

An amazing song...in someway it reminds me of that's the way of the world by EWF... I love them all

[@katiebragg1731]

This and BC Camplight's "I'm Desperate" are the songs of the year.

[@magmion2783]

What an utterly amazing song. Thank you.

[@malaikamillions]

Je t'adore! Love the bravery in your musical soul.

[@Tabernaster]

Incredible song!

[@excordxd9611]

i love this song so much good work villagers

[@kk-gg6hs]

I never knew i needed a song in my life that bad...

[@leapoffaithleader]

This song helped me so deeply in my life!