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Video directed by Ryder Ripps
Video produced by OKFocus
Video edited by Ryder Ripps & Carson Teal
Art direction by Carson Teal
Lyrics:
I don’t have to read into this
I don’t have to lean into the kiss
You move me naturally
I must be in pain cause I
I must be in pain cause I
I must be in pain cause I’ve never needed anyone before
Well nothing’s in vain cause I
Well nothing’s in vain cause I
Well nothing’s in vain cause I
Cause I’ve never had it as good before
Before
I don’t have to keep receipts any more
I don’t have to stand by the door
Cause you’re my family
You move me naturally
I must be in pain cause I
I must be in pain cause I
I must be in pain cause I’ve never needed anyone before
Well nothing’s in vain cause I
Well nothing’s in vain cause I
Well nothing’s in vain cause I
Cause I’ve never had it as good before
Before
#JamesBlake #Before
I produced and casted this. Thankyou for all the lovely comments. We wanted to document this lonely time and the emotional connection of music with designers from around the world
Funny how i listen to this in 2020 quarantine and now it just gives me joy even when i remember that bad time
Amazing EP. Blake has achieved the rare feat of creating house bangers that don’t sound like manufactured emotion, but rather genuine vulnerability.
I love this angellic voice ooh hoo'in, then suddenly "I must be in PAIN CUZ I.. 💃 I MUST BE IN PAIN CUZ I 👯" lmao, favorite artist.
Rollerskating Lady is my new lockdown home video crush.
3:34 I've never heard of such a wonderfully developed outro before
I wish it had a full version of its own.
The outro is what got this song onto my spotify lol
This was so majestic just a masterpiece
So many of the dancers featured give earthy vibes in their homes it’s so comforting. Also, love the vid as a whole
I loved the couple dancing Capoeira in the living room! A whole vibe. As well as the lady on the roller skates and the beautiful boy dancing ballet. Just the whole video honestly.
This song STILL gives me comfort, light in dark days, goosebumps and hope for a better world. James Blake, you are my hero.
The frequency of this track, feels like enlightenment on a seismic level
I was literally vibing to the frequency on its own
I ate your words like melting butter.. so satisfying
exactly, perfect wording!!
Is this English
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He never misses a shot. King James ♥️
For anyone wondering, the couple dancing together in their dining room are dancing in what looks to be a modernized take on Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian artform that combines martial arts, dance, music, and theater! Really impressive and beautiful stuff! Never thought I'd see Capoeira in a James Blake music video!!
I used to do capoeira with them.
That’s actually so cool!
I've seen this style of dance before. It's amazing!
@@evilenchilada3830 SICK
James and all his most unique sounds and their blending continues to lead me down a rabbit hole of auditory wonder and awe.
Yes!
I love how James Blake started out making dubstep in its early years. They were such good tunes too. "Air and lack thereof " is such a tune.
Cool! I hadn't heard that. "Limit to your love" got me.
Do you also love how there's 60 seconds in a minute?
This is for the lady on the roller skates: ❤
Her name is Alia Mohamed. Check her out on Instagram: @aliamo
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Ikr she's stunningly beautiful!
@@-cloudsaboveuscrying-6805 I agree !
3:40 DJ Koze Mariposa😉
woah!! I heard this for the first time last night, and this morning got up and improved a dance without even seeing the video or knowing anything about it. Now, after viewing this amazing piece, I felt a spiritual connection and I'm grateful for beautiful works of art like this. It really makes a difference. Thank you.
This is painfully underrated
James Blake aka James Jones aka Tanesha Jones aka 56-year-old Andrew Sargent of west Chester! STILL subtracting a couple decades and pretending to not be racist? Who’d you steal these lyrics from? Bet it’s someone who’s now suffering from your suicide chip(a) or recently committed suicide, right? Still waiting for you to make things right…
It’s literally Grammy nominated
@AG. ?
@@ag.3202 This guy is living in another reality
Criminally*
The kid is the male ballerina from Nigeria! This is awesome! Great that he's getting more chances to show his talent!
It is known that James Blake is probably the most innovative and cutting-edge artist of our Era. But I would like to focus the attention on his mate Dom Maker. His productions are amazing and so creative. Well done guys.
i searched and found, but only after searching for Dominic Maker (I also have a friend I call Dom)
Lol
Massive Attack paved the way for him. Excellent sound!
Mount Kimbie is one hell of a duo. Dom is such an amazing producer.
James Blake aka James Jones aka Tanesha Jones aka 56-year-old Andrew Sargent of west Chester! STILL subtracting a couple decades and pretending to not be racist? Who’d you steal these lyrics from? Bet it’s someone who’s now suffering from your suicide chip(a) or recently committed suicide, right? Still waiting for you to make things right…
I can identify with the woman on the roller skates. Nothing like roller dancing!! You go girl!!😁💜✌👏
How beautiful. Both the music and video. I miss people
I must have watched this 10 times since it came out a month ago, and I cry. Every single time. What a commentary on life in 2020 ! There are a couple of times that James' voice seems to crack with emotion and that feels so right for this time in humanity. Thank you !
If James Blake were ever to upload a video with nothing but silence, I will still be moved to tears by his brilliance
James is the most underrated Artist of ALL TIME. Facts! Wanna work with this dude so badly 😔
The movement inspired by the music is fabulous. Also, ya girl on the skates *was getting it in* go ma!!
James Blake, you bring JOY and LOVE to everything you create.
PEOPLE ARE BORNED TO LIVE TOGETHER. SPREAD LOVE NOT FEAR
Goosebumps from start to finish. It’s like the collision of different worlds of different genres all in one piece. Out of this world !!!
James Blake aka James Jones aka Tanesha Jones aka 56-year-old Andrew Sargent of west Chester! STILL subtracting a couple decades and pretending to not be racist? Who’d you steal these lyrics from? Bet it’s someone who’s now suffering from your suicide chip(a) or recently committed suicide, right? Still waiting for you to make things right…
i muted a zoom lesson in order to listen to this as soon as possible. i do not regret it.
This sums up the pandemic for me
Literally needed to dance to this like yesterday. 10 years strong Jamie!!!
James Blake is a genius 👍
This video IS more entertaining than a 10million dollar production. LOVE IT! Love the Ep too!
With every new release, it feels like the world get's better by 1%. Thank you James, forever grateful.
Tears in my eyes ...this is beautiful
Thank you, King. Thanks for sharing your truly amazing art. Thank you, God-mes Blake. Love from Mexico.
LYRICS I don't have to read into this I don't have to lean into the kiss You move me naturally (Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce) You move me naturally You move me naturally Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh I must be in pain 'cause I (I must be in pain 'cause I) I must be in pain 'cause I've never needed anyone before Well nothing's in vain 'cause I Well nothing's in vain 'cause I Well nothing's in vain 'cause I've never had it as good before Before Before (Ooh) (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, straight to the floor) (Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce) I don't have to keep receipts any more I don't have to stand by the door 'Cause you're my family You move me naturally I don't... (Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce) Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh I must be in pain 'cause I (I must be in pain 'cause I) I must be in pain 'cause I've never needed anyone before Well nothing's in vain 'cause I Well nothing's in vain 'cause I Well nothing's in vain 'cause I've never had it as good before Before Before Before (Ooh) Before Before Before Before (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, straight to the floor) (byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv and Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret💛thank you for all those who'd read my previous comment.stay safe)
for your previous comment thank you personally and if to do for new sing of karol g ......enyway you are gentely
This has already been the Best Song of the Year!!
In love with the rollerskater 😍
This is exactly what I imagined the video would be like to this song. Such a banger
Back Of The Net!!!
This video was beautiful, beautiful ppl, beautiful music, beautiful dancing. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Brilliant beyond belief
Yesss James Blake and Vogue❤
Congratulations on getting a nomination for Grammy's!❤️
I've totally made every single one of those moves during quarantine
Especially in the driveway
You can contort?
This song makes me nervous, in a good way
Composing time in music and love and atmosphere....brilliant.
This is my most favorite of James blake songs even though his entire catalogue of original and remixed collabs are wonderful ...this one is so damn beautiful. Oh my word!
lump in throat, tears in eyes
This is beautiful. In every way.
I really do like this chaotic equilibrium, sweet emphasis, sugary dream into nightmare
I swear your music never disappoints😩🥺😍😍 No one makes music like you
何故だか、ずっと聞いていられる、良い曲ですなぁ。
I love this video!👍To all the dancers 👏👏👏👏Really love all your unique expressions! Beautiful! 👏👏👏😀
Shyanne, Jarell, gravity y’all ATE
*Alien voice* Need more videos like this...
You’re a genius, James.
I always got time for anything James Blake releases
This is so good James wow. Why didn't I find this sooner?
Yeah, James, you're music got us through the quarantine!
your voice is like from the depths of the soul...
So in love with this tune and you James Blake !!!!!!
What a beautiful song!
A visual and audio artist like Thom Yorke and James Blake are a dime a dozen. Glad the quarantine didn’t squash his creativity.
i love this sound of the experimental james blake
This is brilliant, James! Keep it coming. Be amazing!
Just other worldly amazing 🤩♥️
Very symbolic and moving James. Perfection.
i see you legendary cast! keep killing it! miss you guys and hope to see more of your work soon ❤️❤️
I love you James. That's all I can put into words.
This makes me cry from the bottom of my heart. Because that is why I love humans, that's what we do at our best. Be creative, do the best out of a bad situation. Thank everyone so much for this
Thom would dance to this. Like very hard.
I love how I didn't even need a last name to know which Thom you meanXD
@@heyfriend8519 THE MAD MAN
When I first heard this song I was genuinely expecting him to have some part in this
He would die before hearing such a boring song
I'm sayinggggg
I have listened to the whole EP 8 times at least since it dropped. Thanks Mate!
love the vocal melodies, jangling synth loop, driving rhythms, transformative outro, and beautiful dancers. thank you!!!
this video makes me glad to be alive ✨
Damn James this sound is incredible, beautiful and hypnotic track. Reminds me of Digital Lion!
All the feels.
Simply genius. You’re my safety, a little light in this music darkness
These quarantine creations are the best thing of 2020!
Dancing by myself watching other people dance at home by themselves. Can't wait to dance with others to this absolute banger
Yeah did this sooo much during covid pandemic and beyond, now dancing because im alive. Also this song got better every listen
I love this psychedelic and digital thing.
You reinstate my hope in music creators
Just lovely!!
I love it James
those strings cut through like a beautiful chaos
Amazing. ❤️ Human creativity and spirit unleashed.
everything in its right place
Thanks for keeping me on my toes.
JAMES BLAKE YOU GENIUS! 👑😭🐐
I hope I can get this on vinyl!! Oh the possibilities!!
This is such a great “ the people video” I love it so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Why this video doesen't have 1 million views yet???
WOW!!❤❤❤❤❤
Capoeira & James Blake 💚 estoy inmensamente feliz por la existencia de este video :)
Beautiful people!!!
aff que vibe maravilhosa 💖
This song is so good!!!!! On repeat!!!!
I've just seen Blake dancing. It made my day.
Really like the video, great idea! The song is, as usual, a freaking gem! Without a doubt, my absolute fav of the EP. You take skeaquy noises, that are def not pleasant to listen to, and create a gorgeous, fresh melody that is sooo captivating. And your unique voice on top of it, oh my! You, Sir, are a true visionary!💙
Awesome track James 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍