William Onyeabor - Atomic Bomb (Official Animated Audio)

From the album World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who is William Onyeabor?, out now on Luaka Bop.
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Animations by Leo Lyxxx, Stockholm (leolyxxx.com/) and opening composition by Policy ( / policytracks .
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LYRICS:
I want to realize, man
The way I feel in me (how do you feel?)
I want to realize, women
The way I feel in me (how do you feel?)
I'm going to explode
(You mean you're gonna to explode?)
I'm going to explode, watch out
I'm going to explode
Like atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb I want to realize, oh man
The way I feel in me, how do you feel?
I want to realize women
The way I feel in me (how do you feel?)
I'm going to explode
(You mean you're going to explode?)
I'm going to explode
I'm going to explode
Like atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb

[@vicchenyo]

I'm Nigerian, and I must say I grew up listening to William Onyeabor's music in the '70s. My aunt was a teacher east of Kaduna town toward Jos city, capital of Plateau State. She used to have a large collection of LPs from all over the world. This track was the one she used to serenade herself to sleep, not because it was not good, but because it was excellently done to send you to Cloud 7. To think that this was the '70s makes me really appreciate Onyeabor's musical effort. There was none like him at that time. He was well ahead of the musical game. Unfortunately, he went off the radar but my aunts LPs are stored in my village store. This track "ATOMIC BOMB" reminds me of many things. Thanks for bringing him back to light, I mean lamplight. I must say, thanks.

[@thejesse]

Thanks for sharing your memories. Music connects us all.

[@joshnengi]

Victor Yakubu I caught that man! lamplight! !!!!!!

[@donjoe2186]

Victor Yakubu f

[@unkannylyrics]

lol sure victor yakubu if you say so wink wink

[@lisaoliver7965]

Don Joe very pleasant

[@aeoteroa818]

This is like finding hidden thrift store gold

[@mexicanrice]

@lesley.l wtf haha who in history has ever done this? Naw that’s some extra shit

[@saulgood2548]

@@mexicanrice Crate diggers do it all the time.

[@saulgood2548]

You know.

[@eriayoodetayo696]

I'm crying. I'm 17 years old and this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. So proud to be Nigerian right now.

[@pimcgd2657]

tu peux

[@user-fq9lm3zy4k]

It's pretty dam cool

[@ricardoramirez-ue5li]

Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now. I'm gonna explode!!!!

[@ricardoramirez-ue5li]

Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now. I'm gonna explode!!!!

[@ricardoramirez-ue5li]

Dude, I'm 51 frikin old years old & I'm in love with Nigeria right now. I'm gonna explode!!!!

[@DNIZZEL]

Perfect Sunday morning music

[@ReplyMNO]

I remember this song growing up but didn’t know who it was by. Edit: exactly perfect Sunday morning music.

[@Alittude]

I was exploding on a toilet in Taiwan when I first heard this song. It helped calm me in the experience.

[@Treemaster16]

Aledios .Akillya first time i heard this song was in saintpetursburg russia

[@burningwolf4055]

First time I heard this I was tripping on shrooms in Peru

[@Treemaster16]

Carlos Padilla bet that was a time to treasure

[@jackwilliamson1897]

Greatest comment on youtube

[@vince431]

😂😂

[@kenslay]

RIP legend..

[@danielzorzal5806]

Keep the window open.. you never know when a killer psychedelic funk vinylstraight from Mama Africa will appear

[@staceyfreeman755]

Daniel Zorzal ....that’s exactly what happened to me....dayum!!!! ✊🏾

[@brapman3698]

Me as well!!!! Having a fantastic trip, I found this utter masterpiece. I love you all!!! Be happy, you deserve it!

[@theboyjazz]

Words to live by

[@Wanapelei]

Keeping my window wide open forever ✌️

[@danielzorzal5806]

@@brapman3698 cheers, mate! Have a nice life ❤️

[@ancientteenager7880]

might start an experiment where I listen to this once every morning of every day. with a vibe this immaculate, you basically can’t lose for at least 8 minutes of your life- no matter what

[@iiva14afc]

You know that feeling you get when you find a song that is magnificent in ways you’ve never imagined. You almost experience a sense if childlike wonder/shock realizing you’ve found a hidden gem. This song is the epitome of that feeling.

[@mikearchibald744]

I can't sing worth shit, but I'm doing some shitty singing now.

[@FemiOlamide1]

This album actually inspired me to become a musician..I used to listen to it all the time when i was 10 or 11..and imagine myself playing..Than you Wiiliam Onyeador..RIIP

[@mikearchibald744]

I got so sad when the music started to fade out at the end. Then got happy when I hit replay.

[@samgardiner771]

Loving this during lockdown in my garden......sun is shining, beer is chilled and this awesome tune is educating or annoying my neighbor's.....🙂🙃😉

[@thebeardedjohn]

I'm your neighbor, go fuck yourself!

[@kinai1947]

I love to skate with this song in my ears

[@anziehsachen]

Rossy Yanik best thing ever

[@Doodamac]

Oh my god I bet this is amazing skating to

[@nirv4640]

@@Doodamac gonna go try that right now, thought about it before i read this

[@ourjay9797]

You should watch the Thrash and Burn 2017 video if you like this song

[@flipe125]

@@ourjay9797 he probably know it from this vid , its the case for me atleast

[@rattlesnakechroniclesonyt]

Nothing like a mind-blowingly good song to start off winter break.

[@anthonyp.7721]

Amen

[@HOOPYFROODUDE]

two kids walking along the street just stopped in their tracks and looked around as this song is blaring out my window.

[@james56660]

John See + What possibly can they be thinking at that point in time..........Did we hear that what we thought we heard and what about the weird hypnotic alien music coming from your° window? I will bet my last quid that those kids went home unsettled with an amazing experience and a great story for their peers.

[@javman1986]

RIP William, thanks for all the great music you created.

[@uduification]

This artist was revolutionary!

[@9mod9]

I tell you

[@bobweird506]

WOW!! One of the best musicians I have ever encountered on happenstance. Amazing. Blown away.

[@alexhale6582]

I have slowly been gravitated towards this wonderful piece of music, what an anomaly... the sheer imagery and principle behind all of William Onyeabor's music is inspirational to the point of elation... beyond unique.

[@buckycore]

Those drums are SICK!!!! Such rad production.

[@ImTooAbstract]

Just found this in my Spotify discover playlist this morning. I'm fucking stoked. I'm Nigerian too so this is even sweeter.

[@eclecticwizard]

+ImTooAbstract Me, too!

[@adapose]

+ImTooAbstract sames!

[@Jacob-Vivimord]

+ImTooAbstract Me toooo!

[@MrMustacrackish]

+ImTooAbstract Every week theres a minimum of 1 gem by somebody whos not even on your radar and this one is crazy good.

[@classclownof011]

Little late to the party, but just found this as well!

[@damienhil4092]

The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.

[@MushroomScoot]

how does music this good actually exist?

[@estragon9754]

explore!

[@legally_tanner7412]

It doesn't

[@alexrinaldi3257]

MushroomScoot haha I said the same thing last night on a yellow magic orchestra video

[@jorgeclarkson4639]

This is why you should forsake the radio and go find music on the internet or in bargain bins at the record shop.

[@damienb1440]

juste does it

[@asocial957]

Still so happy, that the vinyl did not broke on the journey to the turntables¡

[@damienb1440]

i am just discoverin' this artist and have not words to express my feeling when i am lestening William: just wonderfull: thanks very much William. You makes me happy. Love your music.

[@alexlanphere7358]

I first heard this in a cafe in Freetown Christiana, Denmark. Wonderful song and experience

[@julioespin8405]

I remember 10 years ago picking up a Gilles Peterson compilation of African pop and one track was from William Onyeabor. I was like WTF is this?? It completely blew my mind away. Glad he's getting more recognition and more tracks are surfacing.

[@mattamal1]

I like the unique sound it is so not mainstream USA crap and I would agree it is f-ing genius level creative and consistent.

[@jackdempsey9644]

I love this song. My 11 year old daughter was singing it the other day and I said how do you know that song? She said I was going through your records when you were at work 😂

[@mikedome9475]

I haven't been this excited about discovering new music in a long time. I knew of William Onyeabor for a couple years now, but only really knew Fantastic Man... anyways, you know when you think you won't ever find new music that will give you the feelings like when you first heard your favorite bands? AND THEN YOU DO AND ITS THE BEST!? Yeah, thanks William.

[@marielmorales8874]

Dat bomb shit

[@DJESSBEEDEE]

Can't believe he's passed away. What a musical genius he was. RIP Onyeabor!

[@MawnstorFilms]

OH MY GOB! His music is phenomenal. I just want to crawl into this song and sleep for a thousand years.

[@MrJangojim]

+MawnstorFilms hell yeah, man ! have you seen the little documentary about him ?

[@MawnstorFilms]

Yea! I think you had mentioned it. That was great. He is such a mysterious guy.

[@MrJangojim]

yep, makes it only better !

[@maxmoutschen6788]

bro, ik ben ineens op uw comment gekomen :p

[@mov999]

I’m not from Lagos, but I am from The Land of this is dope music; brotha’

[@tommons7934]

WOW! First time to hear this artist and his song and I'm blown away. Really, really ahead of his time.

[@kellytan2639]

Holy shit. Molly Moon's ice cream was playing this when they were closing for the day. FINALLY FOUND THIS AFTER 3 BLOODY MONTHS.

[@juliustan9647]

ahmei

[@GreenCoilRecords]

melody, beauty, rhythm, so wonderful, so uplifting! a treasure

[@naijanistan]

This right here was your favorite hit back in 1978/79 Sir FACULTY. I'm playing it for you right now. And I know you are looking down with smile on your face.May your soul continue to rest in peace and in the Lord.

[@ptadisbander7959]

Wow how insanely good of a track.

[@keithsharp525]

proper garage land sound - am luvin it mor each time I hear it!

[@elirenfro1972]

Pure awesomeness!!!!

[@marka.denham6858]

This is fantastic. What a vibe!

[@christopher23222]

RIP. Very sad listening through his discography. Legend.

[@emekaanibueze7664]

RIP Big Uncle. A Fantastic Man indeed. A man endowed with various creativity. I believe you've done your best to go there! as you sang in your Gospel music. Rest in Peace. Till meet to part no more.

[@deadendkid91]

I discovered this song when I was on a heavy mushroom trip and it soothed My soul.

[@staceyfreeman755]

Okay.....wow....this is incredible. Never hear of this dude before! Respect.

[@g0nk_droid]

found this in my Spotify discover Playlist, and hot damn I am a new fan. all of his music blows me away, so very glad to have come across Mr Onyeabor

[@DanielAstorias]

Esta canción me acompañó en muchos momentos, Q.E.P.D William!

[@TimeSlaveRecordings]

An inspiration to keyboard players everywhere and a true gent.

[@nathanbaxter9748]

I got my vinyl today, brilliant.

[@eifossnomis3176]

Where?

[@comradesanusihmaikudi6611]

The sweet music of my childhood

[@anthonycotham4346]

Thank you so much Luaka Bop. And thanks for showing me Brazil. Show me what's important next.

[@arido-1487]

so smooth & good

[@kinai1947]

Thanks Converse One Star Pro Tour!!! This song is freaking good!!

[@adinocc2042]

Lovely music & a cool video too! Looks like it was drawn with a Flair marker. A favorite tool of mine!

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Always a startling listen.

[@Vesselofpurpose1975]

Stunning

[@ThePackDad]

B-E-A-youtifull!! A more relaxed song with remnants of Fantastic Man throughout. Perfect to listen to just before FM. Music that existed in the universe before it was made. He pulled from the air and gave it to us all.

[@josephagonda6741]

J'ai aimé.Cest très bon.Cest une musique qui ne vieillit pas.

[@BrettOwen71]

Love love love this!

[@sir-ritik]

what a beautiful vibe. I love it

[@kevinfarquhar-djfak]

Love it :)

[@viperviperviper2]

I can't believe I discovered William Onyeabor in 2020...

[@TRUEiMPROrecords]

Love how long his songs are :)

[@javijavier9553]

I love you, Billy Onyeabor!!

[@number1genoa]

This song is amazing , so addictive

[@GrimReader]

Beautiful track, it's criminal that Onyeabor is not better known

[@bogo1992]

Untouched purity to this sound.

[@bennetthofeldt7548]

Sick!

[@matthewgordon3281]

I heard part of the one song on that new phone commercial and had to hear more. This is some great stuff!!

[@margonewman6086]

just unbelievable !

[@jasondubois9005]

cool track!

[@abdennourelhadda1763]

Sometimes watching skateboarding videos help you discover some great songs

[@alhassanumar2560]

I'm 48 yrs now I grew up listing to this lovely song by Williams , my elder blood brother always playing it in his apartment an agriculture technical officer wow wow ,how I feel about it till now and 4rever

[@johnnyo.9391]

William Onyeabor is my fathers uncle. My fathers name is Tithe Onyeabor.

[@somajjah]

I have a friend trying to find out more information about him for a research project, is there a way he can get in touch?

[@johnnyo.9391]

+Somie Iwuoha i Shall ask it.

[@somajjah]

+Johnny O. Thank you. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@johnnyo.9391]

+Somie Iwuoha my father will contact him so your friend can maybe interview William.

[@somajjah]

+Johnny O. Thank you my email is [e-mail]

[@psbzu]

This is the stuff my weed induced dreams is made of. Why haven´t i hear this before?!?!? I must confess i´ve shed a couple of drops of liquid pleasure.

[@ndubuisindubuisi9387]

I really love this song

[@lilyburger5960]

This is so sick!

[@sledge776]

Damn, right on, good dealz right here. Ive got headphones on, eyes closed just rocking back and forth to the beat….. yeah🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Hopefully his records are still available, iTunes works but theres something therapeutic about going through the motions of listening to an album that I love.

[@MrAkabar81]

Blown away with this jam..

[@MS-sj7zx]

I was so stoked to hear this song on High Maintenance today.

[@charbander]

just listened to the 9 cd box set and genuinely not a single duffer amongst them...where on earth did this music come from...we are talking 70's dont forget...totally unreal...this stuff should be made compulsory listening to anyone that has ears...

[@Jojolexplosif]

charbander Is that a 9 cd boxset of Onyeabor's music?

[@charbander]

James Sagoe yep..

[@abdoulazizali1539]

il faut parle francai

[@braneworld]

My new jam, thanks NPR.

[@edubla3382]

love the LIVE element

[@katelegros275]

Rest in power, legend!

[@harryprice5783]

mesmerising

[@sooperhooman]

way ahead of its time. i am blown away.

[@abdoulazizali1539]

vraiment inoubliable

[@deathmetalandhiphop]

I was looking for a documentary about atomic bombs. I found this is great

[@sheilaali]

Love this so cool

[@park7854]

i cant stop playing this

[@Dirtyrevival]

This is the jam!

[@rudestalk1990]

this fucking song is fucking GENIUS !!

[@skarman91]

great animation mate. great too!

[@skarman91]

"Great TUNE too!"

[@zaidamun]

Genial !

[@WashingtonALmeida1]

Que som maravilhoso!

[@kincamell2]

Thank you.

[@ManuelRamirez-tn5yi]

Love this song with HotChip!

[@marcoalva8031]

Excelente disco 👍

[@davidrimbod2423]

perfect music

[@jean-nicolasduff6210]

Same here!!! BEST DISCOVERY SINCE DEVO!! XD