White Lies - Farewell To The Fairground

Music video by White Lies performing Farewell To The Fairground. (C) 2008 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
#WhiteLies #FairwellToTheFairground #vevo #alternative #indie #vevoofficial

[@colbnaonline]

The guy working out in this video, combined with White Lies music in general, is what motivated me to loose nearly 60 pounds over the last year and a half. I know that a nameless person working out in a video seems like a strange source of inspiration, but it did it for me. Thank you so much White Lies for your incredible music and always interesting music videos.

[@NinjaShadow47]

wow that's good to hear

[@jimmend7361]

Really cool man, great job. And it's not weird, this video and especially that part are very inspirational.

[@tonysirius3215]

Are you talking about the frontman lol

[@Zouszz]

Nameless person, huh? he’s Vitaliy Chernienko, the Chernoborsk Mauler, an undefeated Russian kickboxing champion in the years 1998 - 2002. A pride of Chernoborsk oblast. And i made this one up on the go. But i bet there’s a story behind this dude. Like all the people in this video.

[@thepl8gued0ct0r8]

@@Zouszz damn so a legend then

[@romanxoroshilov7547]

Dear Friends, The person you see in the video doing sports is me-15 years ago! Now, at 43 years old in 2025, I still remember every moment of filming that music video. I know the real-life stories behind each character, and I’m proud that a few seconds of me on screen have inspired so many to embrace an active lifestyle. Today, I have a wonderful family, including my lovely wife and twin boys. I’ve also gained a solid education and am fortunate to have a job I truly enjoy. Although I don’t visit Nickel (Murmansk region) as often as I’d like, I still carry it with me in my heart. One of my proudest achievements is that my brother continues the sports activities in Nickel, a legacy I started years ago. I consider this my greatest victory. Wishing you all good luck, love, and patience. Warm regards, Roman Khoroshilov

[@marten6578]

There's no place like home. 🫡

[@notwhoyouthink643]

pretty cool, mate! thanks for being part of one of my favorite songs of all time. also congratulations on your life, you are a blessed person 🙂

[@romanxoroshilov7547]

@@notwhoyouthink643 Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m glad I could be a part of something you love. I appreciate the congrats!

[@romanxoroshilov7547]

@marten6578 Ah, that’s a beautiful one! There really is something special about the feeling of “home” and the comfort it brings.

[@andylambrini5460]

Perfect! Anthem to anyone who lives in dark harsh North European winters and dreams of escape.

[@tonym5075]

That drummer is killing it, so simple but so powerfull!

[@Sam.gaming-1360]

Fun facts in the drummer's name is Jack Lawrence Brown

[@sarahsila2731]

He really is!!

[@ANDY-sk1kw]

Keith Moon vibes ❤

[@AZdesign12]

OMG. This is my birth town! Nikel. ( former USSR ) It is a very cold place, Like north Alaska! I left this town many years ago ... 1983 ... " White lies."- Thanks a lot !!!! In this video town of Nickel looks very depression. In the winter, when cold and windy... But I still miss some times

[@kevanchong4082]

is it me or are russian territories devoid of info on google maps, I periodically just look through the maps to know of other countries.

[@1baby12bear]

Like they said, there's no place like home.

[@bigheart954]

I watched this video for the first time in 2021. And I fell in love with the whole vibe of the Russian North. I was dreaming to go there one day. And in a few years my dream came true. I visited Murmansk and other small towns in the region and also some abandoned villages. It made such a huge impression on me. Thank you for the inspiration❤️

[@bigheart954]

I love this song so much. It's one of my favourite songs and music videos❤️

[@SilviaFranceschin]

Bravissimo,bel video la musica è bella❤

[@slevinkelevra435]

Wow, 14 years old …. first heard this song in my youth. Give me a strange nostalgic longing feeling, but i love it! Same feeling in 2023 still …

[@stefi7717]

2023 and still here💗. This video is so impressive,seen it many years ago and still cannot forget about it. Masterpiece!

[@petercurrie8047]

Still obsessed with this track! its my latest obsession again. ❤

[@lewis2514]

2024 and still a tottal banger, will check back next year. 👍🤣

[@matthewdobson525]

Loved it when it was released. Completely forgot about it (and the White Lies!) for a few years. Back listeneing again now...

[@kriderdj]

Yeah baby

[@edodjordjevic7475]

Same here.

[@whiterabbit6659]

Не вернется. Для вас не вернется

[@ЯнаМинаева-ю2х]

Родилась и выросла в Заполярном, где был снят клип. Помню, как каждый школьник слушал эту песню. Из родного города уехала 12 лет назад, ненавижу его всем сердцем. А песню обожаю и слушаю до сих пор ❤

[@Azhar2206]

Шикарно ❤

[@pixternordic5015]

Ну и ненавидь дальше чепуха. Это атмосфера и реальная россия, от которой вы убигаете, но она внутри вас и никогда не отпустит! Это база! Хтонь и безисходность.это знать надо!

[@КандидатОтНарода-д8л]

​@@pixternordic5015 Зачёт)). Не поспоришь.

[@lunawhite4779]

The worse the days become, the more powerful the song is. 2022

[@whiterabbit6659]

Не бзди все будет хорошо

[@DimitriosE-tr5qb]

Great piece of work, one of my favorites even now (2023)

[@ksu11112]

Hi from 2024! I still love this song. It's one of the most motivated things for me. Keep working 💪

[@djpepusnik]

The years don't pass by this song, it's still fabulous

[@Thom-jj7yr]

The outro from 3:13 onwards is total audio bliss. I wish I could use it as an audio screensaver on loop in my mind. It's art.

[@karlanadia2012]

I love you Thom.

[@d1rtydan194]

thats the part I replay the most, its so emotional and gives goosebumps

[@kiavaxxaskew]

if perseverance were a sound, this is what it would sound like; 3:13

[@kiavaxxaskew]

it's like the last and final stretch of a race, and then you finally reach the finish; 3:44

[@AaronInstone]

@@kiavaxxaskew Forza Horizon buddy. Definitely

[@rstebbing1709]

The outro may be one of my favourite bits of music ever 🙌

[@makisuvlaki1033]

Most definitely! 🙌🙌🙌

[@Johndough30]

Stumbled upon this video a couple of weeks ago.. never would have thought it was 14yo givdn that i only listen to it on spotify. They have some really good songs.

[@Johnnyfandango1]

This song has been in the background of my mind forever, finally I have found the source. Beautifully. Thank you

[@dearrasilbersztein]

Listening this even now, 7 years from a heart transplant, but in a bad times this song kept me alive, when I was missing my 2month old baby and home... Now life is good and this song is still golden ❤

[@NinjaTraktor]

Шестой год я живу в подобном месте, вдали от дома. Мне ужасно тоскливо и одиноко здесь. И вот наконец я решился, и уезжаю домой. Вроде бы и рад, но так жалко расставаться со всеми этими прекрасными людьми, которых повстречал на севере. Песня бьёт прямо в самое сердце. А клип максимально атмосферный и пропитан эстетикой северных ебеней. Всем тем, кто оторван от дома и страстно хочет вернуться: держитесь ребята, весна обязательно настанет!

[@ВасяПуткин-т6э]

Ты не совсем понял посыл. Судя по тексту, ТАКИЕ МЕСТА - ЭТО И ЕСТЬ ДОМ! А сытые, тёплые места, как Москва - чужой цирк. Это как у Шевчука: Еду я на Родину. Пусть кричат - уродина. А она нам нравится, хоть и не красавица. Посыл такой: не забывай и люби свой дом, даже если это тоскливые северные ебеня.

[@saintdanchik9210]

Знаешь, на Юге тоже бывает тоскливо

[@hellovemuch]

что за место?

[@сашкатеплый-р8г]

@@hellovemuch Никель

[@АртемИвахнюк-ф1ж]

Можно уехать с севера, но он останется внутри и будет тянуть обратно) Я всего год смог протянуть в Москве, откуда с радостью свалил в свою снежную пустыню - здесь реальная свобода и простор, здесь моя родина и дом.

[@electra3557]

2022 and still one of the best songs ever. In my heart ❤

[@ditakonnat]

Totally right 🥰

[@kalklod5027]

@@ditakonnat yezzzaaaaaaaa

[@jh-ij4by]

i just discovered it thanks youtube for doing your job :')

[@MrQuirke9]

That bass slide @3:27 gives me goosebumps every time

[@Hillelfraenkel]

White Lies have so many epic bass moments.

[@nilotpalbaruah6157]

Amazing beats and amazing vocals. Anyone from 2021?

[@silverowl2517]

This song conveys a feeling through both the lyrics and the production of the music. Up to the middle of the song it makes me feel like a struggle, just as if I am trying to "keep on running" but there's something pushing me back. At some point, halfway through the song, I am empowered and the struggle becomes evolves into empowerment. I have no idea how they achieved it but it is absolutely brilliant. I wish more people knew this band. It's so underrated. This song made it to my top 10 list.

[@diavalus]

British music, what do you need more? It is simply amazing!

[@rogerlarsson533]

2020 and still one of best songs ever

[@Ellis_B]

Yeah you might be on to something

[@iYonga]

yyyyup

[@corderorolando32]

Damn right!

[@GraceBones]

I can't believe it's over 10 years old! I remember when I first saw this video back in 2009. Still one of my favorite songs and bands of all time.

[@st202maniac]

the whole album is brilliant

[@i8aleks95]

The perfect song for a long car ride.

[@robertdenhoed5727]

Unfortunately only can "like" a song like this once on this page! I could "like" this a million times!

[@NitroGeneral]

totally agree!

[@rubenrego1958]

15 years later and I am finding out this song...and becoming addicted to it.

[@coldsaint87]

I really love the way I walk when I'm listening to this song. Fast and firm strides, perfect for marching through the cold wet milanese night air.

[@BO2Letsplay]

Jesus dude, your comment is so well-written it sounds as if it has been taken from the passage of a book which revolves around 17th century crime and corruption in Italy. Sorry xD, I just had to

[@franzcrack]

are you going to see them in milan next 14th november?

[@ltJetboy]

Milanese "cold air". Usual winter temperature in Nickel town, filming location of this video, is somewhere between -20 to -40 C.

[@agape93taffy]

coldsaint87 ξ Ηνθηη Η νύφη

[@maximvazhov6904]

А в Сибири щас -10, теплые деньки :D

[@fullup91]

That lead guitar sounds like it's tearing it's way through from another dimension. Whilst the bass is stalking and pulsing beneath the drums which clatter and thump above. All brought together by that soaring vocal, clashing symbols and masterful melody. This song is this band at their best. It almost hurts how far from this greatness their last two albums were. My hopes remain high that they'll one day return to their roots. I love that triple snare hit that is all but vacant from their last two records.

[@stephanieaustin274]

Rembrandt Absolutely spot on, however I think their last two albums have still been very good. 🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🌸🌸🌼🌼🌼🌈🌈🌈🌈🌠🌠🌠💐🐝🍀🍀🍀

[@makisuvlaki1033]

Beautiful description of this song. You only forgot to mention the thick layer of that freezing synth. The perfect winter theme song.

[@Truckerhucker2]

@@makisuvlaki1033 I’ve always played this whole album as part of my winter music. Also white lies is the only alarm i use in the morning that I ever get tired of or sleep though.

[@andreacontu2675]

One of the best white lies songs ever, i love it more and more

[@danielgillespie9745]

Really good tune and video.😊❤😮. Would like to see live!

[@marcogil7331]

2023 We are legends and this song is imortal

[@kupunia]

Forza Horizon. One of the best soundtrack in history of games. Thank for that ❤️

[@challenger2031]

White Lies - Come on, that's what drew me to this band. I've never stopped listening to them. ❤️👏

[@Aragao01]

yes...man

[@nikolaymolchanov2312]

Exactly! Forza is what I found this band from and since when I still love them :)

[@karlak6715]

Music masterpiece!!!! I have heard it thousand of times and still gives me goosepumbs. Perfection! White lies ILY!

[@kevanchong4082]

I live in a city state and never understood the concept of a hometown, this video clearly showed how endearing one's hometown can be

[@apaaaad]

First heard this in China, teaching English maybe 2010ish. Was one of only a handful of English language songs I heard that made an impression over there - years of missed media, movies and music that were unknown to me until years later. Still feel like I'm catching up, Really held onto this one, it's been one of my favorites ever since.

[@ТамерланТамерланов-ц1б]

Мой любимый город! Родился в Никеле, прожил до 16лет в Заполярном, сейчас в Краснодаре. Очень скучаю по нему! Клипу был крайне рад и удивлен!:))

[@me_lotta]

Когда у меня спрашивают, где я выросла - мне есть, что показать) спасибо) песня крутая и атмосферная, болит внутри до сих пор, когда её слышу. Уехала 20 лет назад.

[@Andy_Junky]

В клипе какой город?

[@NuriaNino-im6tj]

Siempre dolerá... aunque pase tiempo...fuerza!!!

[@industrialcathedral]

​@@Andy_Junkynikel

[@amg4150]

A rare gem and Beautiful track.😊👏🏻👌

[@noellepackett9193]

Even in 2025, Harry is still too handsome for his own good.

[@shaunholford3607]

One of the best bands ever and they stuck to there roots and still singing at universitys🔥

[@77edgelord77]

Still my favorite White Lies song to this day!

[@jf3875]

so underrated these guys, my favourite band, since 2009

[@serava25]

The light's still in our eyes We're leaving this whole fairground behind It's a dream that's going cold The circus never dies The act forever haunts these skies I know we cannot stay Farewell to the fairground These rides aren't working anymore Goodbye to this dead town Until the ice begins to thaw This place used to gleam I see it in my hopeful dreams Now I have to get away We move towards the stars And all that we touch becomes ours Let's keep warm till it's day Farewell to the fairground These rides aren't working anymore Goodbye to this dead town Until the ice begins to thaw We'll head south, just hold my hand now I feel like I'm casting off my clothes And I'm running through the snow towards the sunset And I'm always with you Keep on running Keep, keep on running There's no place like home There's no place like home Keep on running Keep, keep on running There's no place like home There's no place like home Keep on running Keep, keep on running There's no place like home There's no place like home Keep on running Keep, keep on running There's no place like home There's no place like home Keep on running Keep, keep on running There's no place like home There's no place like home Keep on running Keep, keep on running There's no place like home There's no place like home Farewell to the fairground These rides aren't working anymore Goodbye to this dead town Until the ice begins to thaw We'll head south, just hold my hand now I feel like I'm casting off my clothes And I'm running through the snow towards the sunset And I'm always with you

[@whiterabbit6659]

Нет места лучше родины

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Great band and great location... Thanks to people for info about location and info on people in video

[@eleanorrose1133]

Aww, relistening to this after decades I guess it's been...GOLD...Love you guys. Beauty.

[@weltmude]

I can't imagine another soundtrack for Thomas Hutter's macabre journey to Count Orlok's castle than this masterpiece. Thank you, Nosferatu (2024), for awakening my 'dark academia' side and bringing me back to the arms of my beloved White Lies

[@АртемИвахнюк-ф1ж]

Россиюшка матушка, во всей своей горькой и суровой обреченности... Превозмогаем, любим и живем здесь!

[@chetan9842]

A decade of listening and still I revisit it to get my mind driving. Some songs will never get old!

[@rogerhickman8375]

This has a real 80s vibe. I love it, great tune 👍

[@danielfeel2085]

true....the 80's vibe combinated with modern sound of today....I love it so much....

[@soupcool1858]

Oh my god. Jesus, how could Im not see this song for 12 years...filmed in my country....So glad I found it atleast now

[@Alex-mc4fh]

its a shame that this song never became a classic

[@domino0k]

January 2025❤ someone here?

[@sheyyegros1350]

Aquí 🎉

[@Stacey-wn8ih]

I sure am

[@JamesMitchell-gw1hz]

Of course!!!!

[@hope1662]

Кто здесь?))😊

[@pasqualebarbaro6971]

Yes from italy..

[@larsb2999]

From NL. Heard this song just this week on the radio, and started to listen to this while i was walking through my home town with all the youth memories in my mind... it feels like this song tries to remind me that these memories are a once in a lifetime experience...

[@veronikaniles7625]

Going to see you guys live in Saint Petersburg this week! My second show in Russia. I can’t stress enough how much I enjoy your music.

[@brendaccc]

thanks white lies and thanks polydor for every penny spent on this video, I just love it and will never gets old

[@eduardo_barbosaa]

I love everything about it, the very east Europe photography, the suburban houses/ apartment, industries, simple people doing simple things.

[@chainearmu1393]

So good Indie Rock. One of the best song of White Lies with there goes our love again for me. Really great music style and the way that is played and sang

[@TheJamie6666]

Absolutely brilliant song from a very underrated band. Love em.

[@soul2squeezy439]

I've just discovered this band in 2020 and I'm now listening to their all songs. :D

[@happylittlemy]

Same here, they are great!

[@timmyotis4625]

They are incredible

[@dannylee5664]

@@happylittlemy keep it good it gets better

[@The.Music.Junkie]

2023 may for me lol

[@Willemsson]

Powerful bass! Love the sound

[@esdraspires5542]

I' AM A RESIDENT OF A RIO FAVELA , I LOVE THIS BAND TOOMUCH. HAPPY 2021

[@jamesehlertreinard613]

Mais um BR que conhece essa banda incrível

[@kencarson3451]

What an absolute banger didn’t hear it for years and finally came across it

[@kelitaly10]

I'm that comment asking if you're listening to this in 2024; and if so you're legend. Feel free to leave a like here:

[@francoisxavierdore8715]

Moi

[@ioannarafaella]

Here

[@VulpeculaOdin]

Never been more than 6 months without playing the album

[@cindymonge7368]

yes :)

[@kiavaxxaskew]

I don't leave likes behind. I'm not like my father.

[@fuckuutube2010]

Spending this new years eve alone, only with music just like this, 2020 goodbye . Goodbye to this DeadTown.. Also, Muse - Starlight.

[@beiramilagros622]

White Lies, this is such a cool music video. ☁️❄️❄️❄️☁️

[@johncrowther2596]

Classic track - timeless energy

[@TheMightyErsatz]

Forza Horizon 2012 Nostalgia This Song Is Fire!❤

[@vlaDVille]

Honestly, this is my favorite song by them. I first heard it during the 2011 Winter, and freaking loved it! It fits my mood perfectly :)

[@МарияНиколова-ф7ю]

I feel like this masterpiece is made for my headphones. Nothing like this level of satisfaction that's between my ears right now.

[@ianspalding738]

Only just discovered this band. Why didn't anyone tell me?!?? Absolutely love them. So many AMAZING songs Need a tour.

[@veroniquedecorte2419]

And im running trough the snow towards the sunset, and im always with you ♥️ this makes me feel so much about my dog ♥️

[@hildebroeckx]

[@geovannyalvarez9327]

2023 And still loveing this song ♡

[@yuliashikhareva2945]

Geovanny Alvarez hell yeah

[@bassandbeer]

Armmm. . Hello 2020 😬

[@fahqkthxbye]

2019 the world was still intact. Hello from 2021.

[@oliverteetrinker8124]

perfect song. Love it in winter days.

[@thistime1483]

I live in northern Canada and always think of this song when I am walking around town by myself.

[@gemmasmart1281]

Love this!

[@21hazza]

Which Provence/ territory are you in?

[@thistime1483]

@@21hazza I'm in BC. Edit: I am now in Alberta

[@user-lj1nt9gtunz]

Very strange, because of so bad and sadly only here in our Russia 🤦‍♂️😁😂

[@alexghost7762]

Half of the city in the mid-20th century was built by Canadians

[@liuexx1337]

пипец сколько времени прошло, а до сих пор одна из самых любимых песен

[@AMFST]

два ноль два два))

[@liuexx1337]

@@AMFST а ничего не изменилось!! ахахаха

[@CryptidArt]

@@liuexx1337 жиза

[@ЕвгенийАмели4кин]

И то правда

[@mozhno_vse_i_dazhe_bolshe]

2024 and counting - все еще одна из любимых песен)

[@paddydemps2291]

Thanks Uncle Skiba for recommending this. 🖤

[@ElBuenAlec]

Those 4 bass notes on the beggining on the chorus are one of the most genius things I've ever heard on my entire life...

[@Seanygee]

This song is so freaking awesome, i have listened to it on loop of the past 4 hours.... and I regret nothing

[@Zonderr131]

One of my favourite songs off horizon 1

[@ChironClassic]

2021 and still one of the best songs ever

[@ughitsjo]

I still can not believe i heard and saw this live! White lies Mexico already misses you!

[@roberttadic512]

Feb 25 2022 and it keeps on running, keeps on running through my mind from the first day I heard this brilliance.

[@Babay_1]

Съёмки проходили в Мурманской области в п.Никель и г.Заполярный. Между ними всего 30км. Недалеко от Заполярного располагается Кольская сверхглубокая скважина... В 1997 году занесена в Книгу рекордов Гиннесса как самое глубокое вторжение человека в земную кору, и остаётся таковой до сих пор. 2021. Мурманская область, п.Никель, г.Заполярный... С момента съёмок почти ничего не изменилось...

[@benitohuares7076]

Бро а что стало причиной такого выбора локации не знаешь? У него русские корни или?

[@Babay_1]

@@benitohuares7076 ,нет, не в курсе.

[@xyupizdagovno]

@@benitohuares7076 Если ты был хоть раз там, то вопросов не возникнет. Максимально депрессивное место. Думаю это и есть причина

[@benitohuares7076]

@@xyupizdagovno так в России куда не ткни везде депресивно без допинга никак 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xyupizdagovno]

@@benitohuares7076 не, ты не совсем понимаешь степень депрессивности Никеля)) говорю тебе как уроженец Мурманской области

[@Salmonella_]

Как же атмосферно её слушать в этих же местах, что и в клипе

[@storytime7889]

Всего доброго из Казахстана

[@Grrr_tttt]

Никель?

[@TheSandisco]

Toujours autant de frissons à chaque fois que je vois ce clip, et écoute ce morceau...Parfait!!!!

[@21hazza]

People who grew up in small towns will really be able to connect with these lyrics.

[@andrewbarclay235]

What a throwback.. 10 years later and I still remember the lyrics

[@billerin7995]

This song made me fall in love with music, as fancy and blowminding as it sounds. Seriously. I used to listen to this song when it just went out, when i was 8 years old. i didnt understand a single word, but i just liked the rhythm of the song. A few days ago i managed to watch their show in Tel Aviv, and it was such a beautiful closure for me. Its amazing how people can grow up with a band and with a song, but the song never gets old. its so powerful in my opinion.

[@BronchoGillespie]

One of the best songs, I’ve been listening to this for 10 years

[@LaDuchessa007]

This song is fantastic, the rhythm is unique and I love how it makes me feel.

[@seandoyle454]

One of those no nonsense songs. Just everything about it is absolutely spot on; the drums; vocals; the building of energy to the choruses. Love it.

[@michaelairley2015]

That's why winter style and attitude in the cold winter nights in Norway. Long coat, collar up. Boots and a swagger.

[@muhgtra2sd]

When a band keeps being underrated or turned down it really proves to be original, it thoroughly takes the worthless or foolish crowds away. I'm getting the feeling that the unknown bands are those really bringing rock towards the faithful direction; I still admire whoever attempts combining rock with electronic music without focusing on mainstream and the akin things. It really gives fans goosebumps when you're original and decently started, these are some qualities we should energetically show off.

[@bendavis9935]

I recommend a band called Get Scared. Their a post hardcore rock band, and they are so fucking underrated. Look up their song Sarcasm.

[@biggestwanderer8827]

@@bendavis9935 I know I’m 5 years late, but, damn, that felt like something original.

[@roguelily7957]

I still love this album as much as when it came out. Its a modern masterpiece.

[@reckonerstar9172]

Fell in love with this band after hearing this track still there best album

[@SteveHoyland]

Stevie boy is here in October 2024.XX I keep on running. ❤❤❤❤

[@fooman65]

one fantastic vid...and what a bass sound!!!!!!