Young Fathers - 'I Saw' (Official Video)

Taken from the album 'Heavy Heavy', released 03 February 2023 on Ninja Tune: youngfathers.lnk.to/heavyYo
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Young Fathers @young_fathers
Label: Ninja Tune @ninjatune
West Mgmt / Marc Picken & James Stanson
Director: David Uzochukwu @daviduzochukwu
DoP: Christopher Aoun @iamdpchris represented by LUX @luxartistsltd
Starring:
Benjamin Radjaipour @benjaminradjaipour
Şükriye Dönmez @sukriyedonmez2022
Benny Opoku-Arthur @bennyoarthur
Gérsande Spelsberg @gigi.spelsberg
Chris Dunston @chrisdunston
Artem Gussev @RuffyFlex
Casting Director: Ariane Mason @arianemasoncasting
Movement Director: Corey R. Scott-Gilbert @coreyscottgilbert
Production Company: Iconoclast Germany @iconoclast_germany
Executive Producer: Anastasia Konovalova @ana__a_ia
Producer: Kira Pohl @kirapohl_
Production Coordinator: Laura Höner @laurahoner
Production Assistant: Diyar Akar @diyarakarmy
AD: Linus Weber @linusagainsttheworld
Set Design / SFX Make Up: Karin Betzler @karinbetzler
Set Design Assistant: Folker Albrecht
Stylist: Larissa Bechtold @larissabechtold
Styling Assistant: Zackary Steiner-Fox @zksteinerfox
Styling Assistant: Mario Mendez @mariomendezmario
Hair / Make Up: Dominika Obacz @dominika_obacz
Gaffer: Christoph Nickel / Flying Lights
Electrician: Martin Roth
Electrician: Artjom Antipin
Balloon Operator: Fabian Friedrich & Marko Schulz @balloonlightberlin
1st AC: Florence Skinner @flo_sknr
2nd AC: Emma Giuliani @emmaglnn
Steadicam Operator: Marco Müller @chronotype
Drone Operator: Valentin Lilgenau @valentinlilgenau
Ronin Operator: Bernhard Russow @bernhard_russow
Grip: Roberto Irmisch
Set Manager: Guido Fischer @guidofisch
Basecamp Manager: Mustafa Aktasoglu @mustafa_mert8716
PA / Runner: Dovydas Saudys @dovydassau
PA /Runner: Hendrik Bema @bemaboy
Runner: Johanna Borlinghaus @johanna.haus
Runner: Max Schippmann @maximilian_schippmann
Editor: Sander Houtkruijer @houtkruijer
Colorist: Marina Starke @marinastarke.color represented by MAP @mapberlin
VFX Artist: Mark Scott @markscottdsn
Additional Talents:
Yasmin Momodu, Meran Karatas, Shanice Trustfull, Manon Magnet,
Tyra Tasur, Violeta Valdeve, Quang Anh Le, Antoinette Ndiaye Sow,
Hoa Nguyen, Esther Uzochukwu, Akila Subyakto, Alaa Taha
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[@young_fathers]

I WANT YOUR SHIELD I WANT YOUR WEAPON GIMME THAT BULLETPROOF VEST AND DON’T FORGET I’M NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO YOUR NONSENSE I’M A WINNER (WHEN PEOPLE FORGET YOU) NO FALLING FOR YOUR CHARMS NO CRASH INTO YOUR ARMS HANDFUL OF COINS AND A BALLED-UP FIST PICKING RUBBISH CLEANING RUBBISH A BAD SEED A ROTTEN APPLE TAKE OOT THE RUBBISH BURIED IN BETWEEN JUSTICE HOLIER THAN THOU SUNSET GREMLIN WITH A SNIDEY WEE SMILE WANNA WIN I WANNA WIN I SAW WHAT I SAW I KEEP ON WALKING THE LINE A HORSE ON ITS BACK A LINE THAT IS BROAD A HAND IN THE WAY A SIGN TOWARDS GOD THE BACK OF THE SPOON IS NOT WHAT THE WORLD IS WITH SCARS ON YOUR BREAST AND A STAR FOR A HEART A SHIELD FOR A WINDOW A ROOF OVERHEAD ON THE POWER OF DRUGS HEAVY AS LEAD THEY KNOW WHAT THEY WANT THEY SAY WHAT THEY WANT THEY BLEED HOW THEY WANT IT’S NOBODY'S FAULT I SAW WHAT I SAW I KEEP ON WALKING THE LINE I RATTLE YOUR STICKS I RATTLE YOUR HOME RATTLE YOUR ZONE I RATTLE YOUR BONES I RATTLE YOUR STICKS I RATTLE YOUR HOME I RATTLE YOUR ZONE I LOVE TO HEAR YOU MOAN BRUSH YOUR TEETH WASH YOUR FACE BRUSH YOUR TEETH WASH YOUR FACE RUN AWAY www.young-fathers.com

[@paintsilj]

Great to hear some new tunes 👌 🎶 😀

[@tripleverbosity]

Love this new song, can’t wait for the album and hopefully NA tour to follow.

[@KasBianchini]

Yeah !!! I love it !

[@telsutton]

Nice to see a band still care about every word. And note.

[@flaviahangu1311]

Ecstasy in the middle of war. Thank you

[@theoracles2827]

As a songwriter I cant tell how brilliant the melodic nuances are.. Hypnotic.. Mysterious.. Psychedelic..

[@ManWalksDogs]

Been ripping through these comments in such a buzz that I read that to be: "As a Psychedelic.." (because the display of your comment on my laptop had your last word sitting perfectly in place under the start of your sentence)

[@thenewhighpriestofjupiter6305]

As someone who isn't a songwriter , I can tell. You need to try harder.

[@Magneticvortex-kk4gb]

@@thenewhighpriestofjupiter6305 As your mother, I told you, go to bed.

[@estefeezy]

This song is SO DAMN GOOD. Young Fathers have become about 80% of my personality now, thank you

[@sshhabbasshhabba3286]

What does that even mean ?

[@thirstypilgrim97]

Way to be your own man, or not

[@akos567]

@@sshhabbasshhabba3286 Sad you can't understand.

[@Magneticvortex-kk4gb]

@@sshhabbasshhabba3286 It's mean he is 20% like you, ordinary.

[@jazzlover2020]

I've loved the Young Fathers for years now. They just jack me up. Greatest band. They're avant-garde as hell, they're doing what hasn't been done before, but they don't neglect the hooks. This group knows Rockinroll. More importantly, this is the end state that I want to see in my lifetime - exquisite ephemeral interracial pop music that elevates. I worked in Liberia for two years; the fact that Alloysious Massaquoi is Liberian? That motivates me. I love that country. Jesus Christ, I love the Young Fathers. They're doing what nobody else can.

[@nativetrees5989]

BEST BOY BAND IN THE WORLD !!

[@Brian-vv1ut]

Nah Young Fathers is a MAN Band... Yeah they're young, but they're fathers. That has to count for something... 🤷

[@dagmarramgad5441]

Seriously.

[@gingin3630]

💯

[@emilygomis5118]

I'm agree!😎

[@lostie4998]

Brockhampton fell off

[@keitakane5726]

gives me feelings of massive attack, battles and tv on the radio.

[@muleboy3537]

Sounds like they heard Black Skinhead and never recovered, which is quite understandable.

[@billypatterson1032]

Great comment. 100

[@raspberryparade]

Exactly my thoughts and im loving it

[@cl3mfandang0]

don’t forget animal collective!

[@Halopend]

Oh shit. I hear battles too now that you mention it. Massive was a given I found them through voodoo in my blood.

[@MrDangerousshark]

Been waiting so long for new Young Fathers! They did not disappoint!

[@ancyktube]

Honestly! One of their best songs imo

[@moreza4689]

Saw these guys live 2 days ago opening for Depeche Mode. They are just fantastic !!

[@louisrivera9951]

Me too they blew my mind. I listen to them everyday now.

[@moreza4689]

@@louisrivera9951 Me too !!

[@susanaleman2132]

Yep I am hooked

[@stedfast5468]

They Sucked😂

[@moreza4689]

@@stedfast5468 your comment sucks

[@leofoxtrot]

This just has to be played loud. An absolute banger of a tune.

[@Cyranek]

been needing some new young fathers

[@DrCreepen]

You've reignited my love of music and made me weep tears of joy. Thsnk you

[@gilliangoodman9078]

Just found this group, they are amazingly different,with something that’s been missing from music for 30 years or more. Very talented group of people. Love it!

[@arnver]

same!

[@verbeeckjef5362]

And again...Goosebumps galore!! Moved to tears with so much beauty!! Well done

[@ninjatune]

💛

[@MrBooblo]

The greatest band of all-time returns with an absolute sonic explosion. I'm so happy

[@tadpole1492]

Absolute belter of a tune!! ❤

[@jasdevsingh3945]

I've said it before and will continue saying it - every single song is like 2 or 3 different styles mashed in, gospel, dance, trip-hop, who knows what. So dynamic, so unpredictable, so effing awesome because every time you hear it there's another layer peeled. These new releases lately on youtube when I start my mornings have been so great and uplifting.

[@Foxys1974]

I’m obsessed with this. Heard it randomly a few weeks ago. the best beat, banging, then the vocals❤️, but when he said “and a snidey wee smile” with his Scottish accent! I was sold!!! And these Scot’s need to travel tour! Come down to England (Brighton) you will be safe, southerners ain’t that rough! lol. What an incredible ensemble ❤

[@robjohnston1114]

Just wait until you see them in concert!

[@echobun8861]

The most exciting band out there at the moment. It’s definitely been worth the wait

[@foshizol]

These guys opened up for Depeche Mode last night at the LA Forum. They put on a great show, so I had to find out more about them. Good job guys you made another fan.

[@geforce4]

me too. haven't stopped listening to them since.

[@adampalin5487]

Legendary band! I'm looking forward to the new album already

[@Missjunebugfreak]

This is shaping up to be one of the best albums of the year. So glad to have one of my favorite bands back. 🔥

[@paulb504]

You know those moments when you know you just heard greatness? This band. Their sound. Over and over again. Absolutely brilliant

[@sukygill9998]

YESSS! What a video! Epic return to the most exciting band out there! Breath of fresh air, can't wait to see you guys live again. ✊✊✊

[@Sparkleswood]

Absolute belter of a track, spot on 👌🏻 good work, thank you 🤩

[@grahamryan2481]

Young Father's never disappoint

[@clashpanda120]

Young Fathers are back! This will be great I’m sure, Geronimo was awesome.

[@Animish1882]

Finally!!! Was waiting for something to drop for so long❤❤

[@PDGAreject]

Heard this on the local college station all the way in Lexington, KY USA! Incredible! Big time TV on the Radio vibes ❤❤❤

[@erri4433]

KY bro! 👋

[@saralinda4558]

WOOOOOOOW the cinematography is top tier on this! The song is super vibey as well

[@Sasha-fg2sx]

so glad they are back

[@caeliandelmare]

such an pleasure to be in this Musikvideo .. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏼

[@amandailborn]

Always interesing innovative incredible good

[@tripleverbosity]

New Young Fathers! I found these guys 9 years ago and have been a fan ever since. Something about the dark, haunting nature of their music resonates with me so deeply. Really nice guys too, I’ve seen every show they’ve done in Chicago, back when they were opening for Baths, and got to chat with them a few times. The KEXP performances are top notch. Ordered the new album already, hope you fellas make it back to Chicago for this one.

[@oIlTuMucT]

Thanks. Really good music

[@loafeyed]

Too good guys, raising the bar with every release. 🔥❤‍🔥🔥

[@garyatkinson2601]

wow...just wow......growing all the time

[@iaingeddes4288]

On my 6th straight play, not done yet. Stone cold glam stomper. No one brings the furious joy like young fathers. GIGANTIC

[@_jake_doran]

So happy to have these boys back

[@jaslove10]

AHHH, I've waited for so long to hear from you guys!! So excited for the new album! 💛🌻🦋🎧

[@tommcclean3031]

Bringing that heavy and full and wonderful wall of sound as always! Brutally good! Can't wait for the album. Been waiting sooooo long

[@sofiiakamyshova6110]

In love ❤cant wait for the tour

[@DamonJones1995]

What a tune, buzzing for the tour next year bring it on!

[@arianaz4]

I haven't been this excited by new music in years & can't wait ❤️‍🔥

[@U2BhD]

OMG! You made my day!!! Can’t wait for the new album! ❤️

[@WK-47]

Looking forward for the album to drop. Keep repping Edinburgh and keep it real, you absolute champs!

[@rodwhyte751]

Wow!!! Love it. Happy you all are still there!! Love your music!!! Would love to see you live someday!!! Best wishes!!!

[@dans2639]

i fucking love these guys

[@imartin43]

My new year's resolution is to feel the liberation of this music licked in live pulse. Tension and release soooooo sweet.

[@Pospishai]

Just wow!)

[@thelingroberts6957]

My heart can’t wait to hear truly I wish I could perform to everyone of your songs or hook my shower into the rhythm.

[@AfonsoMendes]

A work of art 👌🏽

[@Mr_Xzanders]

One of the best 2022 song in my opinion

[@StackzKills]

❤❤❤Thankyou for sharing your creative Auras

[@tnixx10]

Here from KEXP radio Seattle!

[@floralfoxes8866]

The cinematography and colours blow me away, wow.

[@intouchdm]

So happy to see you guys are back!!

[@karamiacat8182]

Most exciting band about just now, every song I've heard a joy, looking forward to seeing them again

[@mrbass093]

True innovators 🌫

[@n.r.merritt3867]

Wow! Easy double preorder! Been waiting some time for this!

[@EveradusBremensis]

Happy to see a release of you guys!

[@jvcks92]

Glad to have you back.

[@robertfernandez4898]

A war cry for humanity. A return for the ages. Perfect timing…….

[@getthoseskills4451]

What a track. Britain really does produce some talent. Loving these guys and also other various UK electronica based acts like Sleaford Mods, Faithless, Burial, Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Unkle, Autectre, Massive Attack, Leftfield, Stereo Mcs, The Streets, Goldie, The Bug, Allflaws

[@andym28]

Good taste. They are from Edinburgh as are Boards of Canada. I worked with the wee bandmember before they got huge. He was a lazy git as am I lol.

[@brentleeus]

Saw them on the 24th opened for depeche mode and I was totally blown away they are very talented and unique the sound is original and they are straight up banging good tunes

[@voodoobilly1]

AWESOME GUYS LOVE IT pre ordered will be goin Manchester for sure ❤

[@lauriem3728]

Pitchfork introduced me to this band today. Never heard of them before but pleased I do now. This song and video has blown me away. Looking forward to diggin into more of their music!

[@sukygill9998]

Watch them live..it'll leave you breathless

[@rodgers815]

❤❤❤❤

[@goblinkaaa]

oh how i missed this! YOU'RE BLOODY AMAZING

[@connollymark]

Absolute scorcher, can't wait to live with the new album!!!

[@Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr.]

the North American tour can't come soon enough, can't wait ❤️❤️❤️

[@RexRyuJin]

Absolute banger, can't wait to see them in Brighton!

[@Presley9]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dagmarramgad5441]

Nothing like these guys, before or since. Magic music.

[@elainemackie1431]

Yes 😊 your back ❤

[@andycordy5190]

Beautiful! I love the mix of images that seem to mix so well with the celebration commemoration that comes through in the lyric. This is break out music. Not self conscious about tradition, it's just there as a resource.mseems to me it's more about making history, making the best of potential futures than pursuing an idea of someone else's.

[@saturatedskies]

Amazing!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Cannot wait for the new album!!

[@tudorc.stamate5523]

Loving this. So glad to have you back!

[@UralMahiyanov]

Good job, great music and a magical night.

[@Tankmonk]

Love it - missed you guys!

[@fl3167]

THEY’RE BACK

[@conniemara1]

awesome unique wonderful...fuck yes

[@soomers8301]

THEY'RE BACK!!

[@simontucker79]

Brilliant return 🙏🏻

[@culturetrip112]

YES!!!

[@lauramorley]

Love!

[@kerrzobb9050]

2023 Glasgow O2 bring it on gonna be LIT AF young fathers turning it up as usual

[@MASSIVEATTACK.COMMUNITY]

Phenomenal return 🖤

[@classyB916]

Fantastic song and video

[@aniketsharma5870]

I found y'all two days ago and I have been losing my mind ever since. This is POWERFUL!

[@sillyrabbit77]

An amazing visual to go along with an amazing song. Wow wow wow

[@AustinAto]

They’re back!! Yasssssss

[@tomblatch1594]

Wow! Another epic one. Thanks YF - can't wait for the album.

[@sayaohanlan3318]

Ticket purchased for Dublin 😍😍😍😍💘💘💘💘💘

[@beataspiewakjonsson1749]

So very different and good 💕

[@thomasbrunet2986]

Magnifiquement beau ! Bravo @daviduzochukwu 👏👏 et bravo à vous Young Fathers pour ce nouveau titre qui est simplement incroyable ❤️ hâte de vous revoir en live l’année prochaine 👍💯

[@seannee3896]

Wow !!!

[@sofiascencio7180]

THEY'RE BACK!!! THEY'RE BACK!!!

[@iaingeddes4288]

At 57, there’s not much that gets me fidgety but I’m absolutely fucking beside myself at the thought of seeing young fathers again. So quiet for so long, I feared the worst. Tear me apart again guys. Yaaasssssss

[@Alexanderthetitan]

this is so inspiring as an artist. Thank you.