Created/Produced/Directed by Aaron Anderson & Eric Timothy Carlson Artwork by Eric Timothy Carlson 22, A Million Out Now boniver.org/bio Album Credits: boniver.org/albumcredits Get the album: smarturl.it/BI_22AM
After my wedding, my wife and I choose to have everyone leave the venue while we stayed and danced alone to this song as a newly married couple in an empty venue. We both had tears running down our faces.. probably the best moment of my entire life
I went to genius lyrics and I don't understand his music at all. I love the background track, and the effects he put on said vocals are alright. But what in the world are these lyrics about? I just can't connect to it at all. I feel like it's the only thing hindering me from liking the song. Even the insightful things on Genius pointed to different directions. Can someone explain this to me or is this just some sort of rambling Bon made?
My best friend just died from an OD, when that line hits "I'm standing in the street now, and I carry his guitar" makes me weep. I kept his black telecaster for him up until his death. He was afraid he would pawn it. It's his family's now. All I have are our memories and this song. I love you nick, rest in power brother.
desperately sorry for your loss my friend, been on that road before..sometimes the pain is just too much to bear..sorry he lost his battle much love-me
This song is akin to the psalms of King David. I’m not religious but I’ve felt this for six years. This song portrays a longing to know God on this earth below heaven. The entire album bears Justin’s history of spiritual pondering. It’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah.
This album is somber and kind of warm, yet also raw and cold. It's like waking up from a good nights sleep on top of a mountain, to an early sunrise hitting your face. And as you get up out of your warm sleeping bag, the cold air hits you. Chilling, yet welcoming, you don't cringe or shiver because the warmth you still have within the sleeping bag is keeping you warm inside. You just feel. Alive. And know everything is gonna end up alright
Christopher Baker kind of warm yet cold...? I better go pray to Plato and ask his ghost what the fuck in hell that's all about. Never mind me, I'm experimenting with K and MDMA, I suppose a little more tweaking is in order hey?
Bon Iver is different. Music is different, inspiration is different. Bon Iver is a mystery, and I feel like I am still not able to solve this mystery. Hope I never solve it.
It's definitely my favorite of the moment. Time will tell if it will surpass. Holocene was a daily listen for over 2 years; we'll see if this can keep up :D
I have a strong hunch Justin sung at a church in the past, or studied modern evangelical church music. This reminds me of the worship songs I used to hear at church. Almost all worship songs have "simple" vocal lines that are meant to feel epic and meaningful. This gives me the same feeling, along with carefully thought out instrumentation. It's quite the spectacle honestly. Bon iver is something else, man. I love these guys.
Each Bon iver songs reminds me of something different. This one is for you, A. You're never going to see it, but the truth this song reminds me of you and what we could have been. I am falling in love with you. I don't know what to do about it. I know you told me it'll pass. My heart grows in circles. God, i love you.
I just found this song today and I came straight to youtube to find like minded people who appriciated such music. I seem to the only one I know. So coming to youtube Is like a listening session with close friends that know the depth of my soul. You are all wonderful menifestations of God.
God’s honest truth, this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. The emotion captured here is absolutely sublime - it overwhelms me with so many different feelings all at once. I’ve been listening to Bon Iver since his debut album, and his artistry and genius never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for creating this masterpiece.
Patrick Dirks I was actually about to click off the song till I saw this comment. Decided I’d stay to the end to see what you’re talking about. Now I’m crying. Thanks.
He got into more psychedelics, religious, mystical, and spiritual studies around this time. his music and lyrics show. respect. helped me find my purpose again
Have you noticed the closer we are to the end of the album, the music and the videos become less hectic and more calm, like by the end he has come to term with himself and his situation and is more peaceful because of it, this whole album was a story of his struggles and how he came back stronger than ever.
Since everybody is doing it, let me share with my personal experience with this song here. Three years ago, I had a surgery and removed my gallbladder. I was 21 years old at the time. Gallstones are common disease and many people had ruptures with it. But at that age, young people think that they are invincible, or at least that they are far from unhelthiness and unwellness of your body. I used to drink a lot, eat a lot, yet i was in a good shape, and never considered of my health. I'd never had any disease, ever. Then several ruptures happened and I was taken to the hospital. It was ground breaking for me because I never had any idea of a pain that comes from the result of my bad lifestyle. That was for sure painful. I had several surgeries eventually and ate bland hospital food for several weeks. The freedom I had was suddenly disappeared. Then during the "imprisonment" in the hospital, I thought about many things of my future. Some people think that gallstone is nothing of pain because many people go through it, but to the people who actually experienced it, that's a life-changing event. Being able to experience at the mere 21 years old was one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. This changed my perspective. When I got out the hospital after the surgery, I played the latest Bon Iver album at the time. And this song hit me and my soul. I remember the sky was blue as cobalt, the sun was cheerful as it's been. The hospital was located in the sub-urban area of a Japanese city. It was after noon on a week day, there were many elderlies walking on the street. And I specifically remember wondering what life these people had gone through. And every time I play this song, I have that vision in my head
Its always Amazing to go through a life changing experience while young. I just found the song today and I came straight to youtube to find like minded people who appriciated such music. I seem to the only one I know. So coming to youtube Is like a listening session with close friends that know the depth of my soul.
I will never forget the first time I heard this song. It was playing in my earbuds as the plane took off and I refused to turn my phone off so I could keep listening. I still have no idea what any of the lyrics are talking about and I think that is my favorite thing about it. Sounds like God speaking to me when only he knows what I need to hear. Thank you both for this whole album. It's carried me through some wild times. ❤
I don't know where I go when I listen to this song; I know where it takes me in the moment, but then it all fades and I forget where I was. I don't know where I was, and so I don't know where I am.
I recently came back to this album, as well as i,i. I enjoyed 22, a Million when it came out, but didn’t grasp the concept very well. Not in the way that, to me, For Emma felt so immediately understandable and relatable. Just a few years of life experience later, and I just can’t believe the beauty & intelligence in the albums lyrics and composition. This song in particular speaks volumes to me, and reveals more layers each time I listen. Everything about it is exquisite & brilliant beyond measure. Bon Iver’s newer records will age like diamonds. These videos are also fucking amazing.
Philosophize your figure What I have and haven't held You called, I came, stayed tall through it all Fall and fixture just the same thing Say nothing of my fable, no What on earth is left to come? Who's agonized and gnawed through it all I'm underneath your tongue I'm standing in your street now, oh And I carry his guitar And I can't recall it lightly at all But I know I'm going in Too much for me to pick up, no Not sure what forgiveness is We galvanized the squall of it all I can leave behind the harbour I will run (all around it) Have to crawl (still can't stop it) Along the fires One more time just pass me by Imma make it half the night Hall light wishes To walk aside your favour I'm an astuary king I'll keep in a cave, your comfort and all Unburdened and becoming I will run all around it (Sailing off and on, you're on your honor) Have to crawl, still can't stop it (Carry off and up your seize) Along the fires Carry up love along Unfettered time (Now mona) Haven't I locked up my failures (Sailing off and ore your odd, your honor) From the core to the sky Wouldn't I be last to see? (Carry off and up your seize) From the door, till we die Deny with love my labour (carry up with love along) Atonements defined I believe was it all I could find (Well, we live outside) Keep waking up high
Kanye publicly admitted he sees Justin Vernon as the best living artist or something like that. They are big friends. Funny how an ultimate narcist and extravagant person can work well with an ultimate modest and honest guy.
The world is a better place with Bon Iver in it. Your music has touched my very core. This track really effects me in the way music needs to...I cry often when I hear this song. I am forever in your gratitude for helping me to cry. Bless you from my heart.
Potheads. They're everywhere - in your state, in your city. Maybe even in your own home, listening to Bon Iver songs and burning joints since the internet.
I've listened to this album over and over again the last days and must say that this is my favorite song on the whole album. It has such a specialness to it; from the beat to the choir to the brass instruments all perfectly (dis)harmonized
My favorite of yours Bon Iver. I feel all emotions in this and you bring me to happy tears. This song will be played for the rest of my life. Incredible.
I have listened to this album almost every day since it came out. I won't say it's the best album ever but I think it might be the one that resonates most with me. Each time I listen to it I hear and learn something more. I think this will Bon Iver's magnum opus
I've lost count of the amount of times I've played this now, some tracks come along and you know you will play them for the rest of your life, thanks Justin, exceptional doesn't cover it.
It takes a deep understanding to create a chemistry of sound and emotion such as this Bon Iver album. Moving this into the top 10 albums to be created in the last 30 years!
I was listening Bon Iver's album and don't know why, but when this song started, I focused all my attention on it. This song is something very special and makes me feel free.
