I'm tearing up, across your face
Move dust through the light
To fide your name
It's something fane
This is not a place
Not yet awake, I'm raised to make

Still alive, who you love
Still alive, who you love
Still alive, who you love

In a mother, out a moth
Furling forests for the soft
Gotta know been lead aloft
So I'm ridding all your stories
What I know, what it is, it's pouring, wire it up
You're breaking your ground

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon

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Nero Tamu

4y↑164

Lyrics

I’m tearing up, across your face
Move dust through the light
To fide your name
It's something fain
This is not a place
Not yet awake, I'll raise the blade

Still alive for you, love
Still alive for you, love
Still alive for you, love

In a mother, out a moth
Furling forests for the soft
Gotta know been lead aloft
So I'm ridding all your stories
What I know, what it is, it's pouring - wire it up!

You're breaking your ground

Nathan Rodriguez

2y↑1

All comments from YouTube:

restlesslikeyourmom

10y↑119

My girlfriend and I confessed our love to each other to this song. we both cried. this song is just wonderful.

buzzard le flesh

24w↑2

@Jon Jon i can see your neck beard when i read your comment

Feel like cinderella Naega BYEONHAE :0

46w↑9

@Jon Jon why wud u even ask that let the man live

Jon Jon

47w↑2

9 years later. She’s with someone else now right ??

Liam Dallimore

1y↑4

❤️❤️

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svisty

2y↑73

found this song while trying to sleep on the peak of a mountain in a 12 person tent. one of the best memories.

Jr B

6w↑2

Sounds heavenly

sorryforyourloss

3y↑252

you can literally feel him when you listen to this song. Heath , we miss you so much.

Ara

I could cry. Honestly

Dave O

@Angel it's not really. It's about the experience of being with one of Heath's close friends when Heath died.

Joseline Abigaili Aseera Andersson

23w↑1

I so qgree i know

divlnnityx

23w

@Feel like cinderella Naega BYEONHAE :0 ok but your username <33

Fidi Gusti

23w

@divlnnityx ok

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Shaibal Ahmed

5y↑206

Is it normal that I get goosebumps in each and every song of Bon Iver?

Bob Smith

I'm in tears as I listen ❤️🙏

Dorien R.

1y↑1

I feel exactly the same

suicidesqueeze

Ya pretty normal lol

Lina Ali

Me too

Hanne van Bakker

2y↑1

If you like this, you might also like the soundtrack to "into the wild" by Eddie Vedder. Also stuff by Sigur Rós and the whole Twilight soundtrack.

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Woogie Harrelson

4y↑120

Everytime I see Heath twirling around with his camera in complete bliss, I can’t help but think about this song. He was at peace from the day he was born. Something all of us can hope to relate to.

divlnnityx

1y↑7

“He was at peace from the day he was born.” You put it into words. That man was pure light and love in a body.

Nero Tamu

4y↑164

Gustavo Sarai

33w

thanks!

Ahmed Baligh teama

2y↑2

Thx

Moodystar

3y↑3

This is speaking about the absence of someone

Animesh Naik

3y↑2

@Ayanna Mett Yes...Doesn't make any appropriate meaning!!😅

Synchronicity

4y↑92

In a way Heath is better resting in peace than having to endure the world that unfolded after his passing. He was a remarkable human being. Also Perth is an amazing place full of amazing and unique people, but it's also a very sad and strange place. I've lived here 16 years out of my 19 and a half, and I've traveled around Australia, so I can definitely say Perth has a unique vibe that is hard to describe and not always entirely positive. But it is what it is. To me, at best, Perth feels like a transitional, temporary place, a place of meditation and reflection. At worst, it's a place that causes people to stagnate and fall into the dust, like my parent's who've lived most of their lives here and have nothing to show for it, who will retire with no money and probably go to the grave having made no progress from when they were born, having hardly moved psychically or spiritually. It makes my heart hurt. And it's why I know even though I love my city I need to get the hell out while I still can. So yeah, I can say the melancholy reflectiveness of this song captures the vibe of our city quite accurately.

Yure Pavic

19w

Yes and no, I have lived here 11 years there are not lots of opportunities for jobs but they have lots of pathways where you can do great jobs in places such as America.

Pedder Griffin

24w

Wholly shit, you’ve just nailed Perth’s vibe amazingly.

mwyz

31w

You've described something I've long referred to as a "liminal space". It's like you've gotten stuck along the journey, without ever reaching the destination.

Grace Cross

36w

Wow, I didn't know so much could be said about Perth, I live there, it does sound sad the way you've described it, but I guess considering covid, all this isolation has come in handy for something, shame what is happening to the rest of the world though.

levi brazendale

3y↑4

That was a beautiful thing to read my friend.

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Colton Stevens

43w↑5

I think about my grandfather and my first dog to this song.

I witnessed his physical demise between the age of 12 to 13. From witnessing him have a stroke, to being wheelchair bound from Parkinson's, to seeing his body 20 minutes post-death in the hospital bed after a cardiac arrest at 77. I had done something bad the night preceding the morning of his death, and for years I believed my poor behavior led to his death.
My dog suffered from kidney failure in her last few months. She was my world, the closest form of love I knew on Earth. I would wake up in the middle of the night to her barking and yelping in pain because her constant pain. We put her down on Valentine's Day, a day of love. I was at school when it happened and my parents said she was in immense peace.

I see them almost everywhere I go, in my mind's eye, somewhere around me. They are watching me and my Grandfather reminds me of how proud he is of me. I feel at peace to this song.

Fe Lix

6y↑186

I listen to this song for almost three years now. Every week, especially when I just want to calm down and feel the memories of all the things that happened in this time. This song helped me trough a lot and I hope I will always remember it :)

Amrit Mech Baruah

2y↑1

Oi same here buddy

sAd_FrEnChY_TW

3y↑1

Same here.

Liese Lotte

Fe Lix ❤️❤️❤️🌈

ʟɪʟʏ

2y↑33

i don’t think i’ll ever be able to listen to this song without crying. we miss you heath.

NedryMuldoon

4y↑243

While everybody is reminded of Heath Ledger, this song invokes a much more personal memory for me. I found this song right before I got fired from my job and every morning I’d play this song along with many other Post Rock artists while sipping on coffee driving to work. The sunrise behind me, the day straight ahead, and the future sure to break me. It amazes me how much can change in so little time. When did simplicity become so complicated?

ExaltaSamba - DVD 2009 Completo - Ilha da Magia

37w

too handsome

jaynegs76

41w↑1

I hear you. I know that feeling. I'm going through it right now.

suicidesqueeze

1y↑1

2020

Sarah Newcombe

2y↑10

that was lovely

Rachel Phipps

15w↑8

11 years later, listening to this entire album again. Now from my spa looking up at the clear winter sky. Feelling all the feels but even more so now that I'm 39. Incredible.

Miranda Rocca

10y↑7

I saw this live, and I've never lived through anything more beautiful.

divlnnityx

God, I wish !! What a blessing !!!

BobrahamCDavies

5y↑60

As a Perth person, I didn't know this song existed till I am Heath. So glad to find it. Love the trumpet.

Dren Ibrahimi

4y↑1

What does it mean?

Maja S

4y↑2

Same here. <3

Amanda

44w↑4

I am so thankful Heath existed.
Some people really capture our heart in a way that is hard to describe. Forever missed and admired.

Nate Talks A Lot

4y↑10

This song brings me chills. God bless your soul Heath

Piranesi

6y↑316

"There was a radio interview where Justin explained that he was with a friend of Heath Ledger’s when Heath died. It was a really hard thing for his friend, and Justin spent time with him when he was grieving, and he wrote this song during that time."

Ghost Gallery

@Ernesto Casa Verde uhhh yeah obviously-- it seemed this dude Parker ^^ was implying an inquiry of, "how could Justin Vernon have written it when he was around his friend (in 2008) if the song came out in 2011...." meaning he thinks because it came out in 2011 that it was written just prior to that.. rather than 3 whole years earlier.... maybe you don't understand context clues, have a nice day lol

Ernesto Casa Verde

3y↑1

@Ghost Gallery I would argue that you have to write a song at some point before it's released.

João Paulo Palitot

The video filmed when Heath died is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebt2holvps

João Paulo Palitot

4y↑1

Is true, i watched the movie "I am Heath" and Justin said this on the tape. o/

Gurdjieff

4y↑4

I have lyrics written from my teenage years I am making music for now, 30 years later! Music has no rules or parameters, this is what makes it such an important part of life, which is governed so strictly by laws and rules, one of them actually kills you! Music knows NO bounds
Music knows NO species....yet
Music speaks to ALL!!

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DamienHurts

11y↑5

Seeing this live was massively amazing. I was speechless throughout the entire song, I love this one and definitely Hinom, TX. Bon Iver is bloody fucking fantastic. Justin Vernon, the vocalist of the year? Hands down!!!

Collette Eggleton

10y↑18

Gave me goosebumps and then made me cry... I've never heard a song that makes me so emotional for no reason, simply beautiful

Nadav Herman

5y↑35

I'm Slowly and safely becoming a huge Bon Iver Fan!

Sushanta Shrestha

You’re not alone

Hebi Hebi

Hi5

StylesP1987

10y↑2

Its great to listen to this when driving at night, so calming yet dramatic if you know what I mean

MyLifeRSC

1y↑7

I mean the whole song is a masterpiece but genuinely could just have the first 50 seconds on a loop for ages and just ponder on life

Kyle Roberts

10y↑2

I got this at target tonight and listened to the whole thing, amazing album. Justin Vernon is musical genius.

Don’t Mind

4y↑5

Heath always in my heart...he was pure art,we miss you a lot ❤️

TJALOL

4y↑4

Amazing song. Amazing album. I’ve heard this song so many times and had no idea that it was inspired by the death of Heath ledger. Makes it even more beautiful.

Yung Memory 631

5y↑3

this song will never get old

Marina Menezes

3y↑6

When I hear this song, specially the trumpet part, I always imagine myself as a seagull flying peacefully by a beautiful sky. Crazy. <3

Jam Xandre

14w

One of the most beautiful guitar riffs I've ever heard.

Hannah Barrett

11y↑2

beautiful, beautiful song! my english teacher put this song on during class and i've been in love with it ever since.

Eclipse

5y↑79

This one made me cry, Heath Ledger still lives on.

n

5y↑42

you go namjoon this song is so beautiful! intro, the main melody and especially the part after 2:32 i'm actually in love. thank you so much you're a beautiful soul 💐

a a

1y↑4

RIP Heath! Never forgotten 💙

fayedreaming

2y↑2

Just the intro alone makes me smile. Then I'm taken on this rollercoaster of feels but all the while I'm still happy to be there.

Susan Sheehan

51w↑2

Beautiful, truly missed 'Heath'.
Sending love to everyone, xxx

ChrisFuentes90

10y↑39

This is a song that would be played at a funeral. Not a wedding.

Akan3

5y↑2

Oh mi Dayo, me has guiado hacia una obra maestra.

rick sanchez

3y↑1

this will always be the greatest Bon Iver song in my eyes and i remember spamming this album in 2011 when it came out

Gia Gordeziani

5y↑4

great song! takes you back to time when you were happy with friends you loved, that passed away!

DILAN IDRAXL

5y↑32

Como es posible que una canción transmita tanto, enserio ten 19 años tengo una buena vida y si, vengo de reí un rato con el vídeo de Dayo. Pero esta canción el la primera vez , no que una canción , si no que cualquier cosa , me llega tanto ,, e .. e llorado con esta canción y yo no es que llore con cualquier cosa , soy un chico que le da bastante igual las cosas y no me comprometo con mucho. pero esta canción realmente me a llegado, nunca me habia ocurrido algo así en toda mi vida . Enserio no puedo enfatizar en todo lo que me ha hecho sentir esta canción en unos 4 minuto.. me encanta

Kanekri

XDDDDDDD

E L

4y↑2

Mariell Mahinay

4y↑6

Heath Ledger will be remembered. Legends will be remembered.

Christopher Barber

4y↑3

god damn. haven't listened to this track in 6 years and it instantly brings me to tears

Matt Tester

5y↑27

Heath you are a big reason for me being an actor. Thank you.. Rest In Peace

martaman01

10y↑61

music in not crap nowadays. Mainstream is crap yes, but these is plenty of good stuff out there.

MP4/6

@Stuart Canavan hip hop and rap are ok but the rest damn so much garbage i guess the audience got a little younger so pop music looks a bit childish to me..

Zoe K

oh yeah its bad now. miss the old good music.

Stuart Canavan

1y↑4

So true. But I do have to disagree a little with the mainstream bit.

MyHerpderp

9y↑2

Vernon has stated that each song on the new album represents a place. The song "Perth" was described as a "Civil War-sounding heavy metal song" Hearing that description makes the song even better, if that's possible.

Annagina Totaro

Forse un giorno tornerai da me.
Great song! ❤

beefyboi98

9y↑240

0:00 to 4:22 is my favorite part of the song

ChubbySeal

Bro same

Eli Bxrdxn

4y↑2

beefyboi98 same XD

Rafaela da Silva Melo

2y↑2

I love this song and this band.

João t

19w

Essa música é excelente! 🇧🇷

Kirstie McGlinchey

11y↑2

This gives me goosebumps cant wait to see them in Edinburgh next month

Eric Grundy

2y↑1

i saw bon iver at summerfest 2019, this song is what i remembered most. My grandma then passed away just 3 days later. I love this song dearly and i have to fight the tears off everytime.

divlnnityx

1y↑2

i’ve been listening to bon iver for almost ten years and didn’t know that this song was about heath, who i also adore. wow. finding this out on his death anniversary, feels super weird and just sad. hope you’re resting peacefully, heath 🤍

damzeluk

1y↑1

@divlnnityx wow a quite lovely but bittersweet turn of events ♡ I agree with you. I was watching 'I Am Heath Ledger' and they mention it towards the end. will be listening to this song a loooooot over the next few days (or weeks)

divlnnityx

1y↑1

@damzeluk it was so weird! i was watching 10 things i hate about you with a friend of mine and we got to talking about heath/his work. so then i just really wanted to watch some videos about him and it caught me way off guard because they mentioned his death date and i was like “woah, what? that’s literally today.” in this other video, they played this song and i found out then what the song was inspired by. it might sound crazy, especially since i never even met this person or anything, but sometimes i think the soul communicates in weird ways in the after life. or even now, in the waking life. i think we can communicate to one another in strange but beautiful ways.

damzeluk

1y↑1

just discovered this for myself as well - such a beautiful track for a beautiful soul

Sydney Llodra

3y↑24

I always think of Heath Ledger when I hear this song, and I think of what could have been...

Liam Dallimore

1y↑4

Chills whenever this plays over the short compilation of Heath’s performances in the documentary.

Lois Geal

4y↑35

R. I. P Heath. You beautiful, spectacular, talented, perfect, out-of-this-world man

lukerr87

10y↑3

The opening riff is just beautiful. *Shivers*

Prasad Bhat

23w

Listening to this song with my son. He says this song is amazing!

elle3337

10y↑1

This music floods my head with memories.

RachelAndy

10y↑3

Nothing makes me feel like Bon Iver does<3

Icystorm9Reviews

I love this song. It marks a new sound for Bon Iver, and you can definitely tell.

Andrew Amirzadeh

Easily one of the greatest opening tracks for an album the past decade

SJ S

4y↑8

Beautiful,grief is so painful...Heath you were loved, that will never change.

Jonathan Melville

11y↑1

if i had this on a loop in my head forever i would not be complaining!!

webkinzgirl001

11y

I'm so glad this album got nominated for the grammy's!!! And not just once but for 4 I think! I really hope that it win's at least one! It deserves it! This is such good music!

It's your boy Chris

I haven't heard this song in years. And I'm glad i found it. Brought back memories

Ariel Silva

Wow con esta canción me siento en el cielo estas son verdaderas obras de arte.

Derek hi

51w↑1

This is my favorite Bon Iver song.

Beck Brickwood

6y↑46

I have so much love for this song

Beta Factor

It's been my favorite song ever since I heard it for the first time :) So often I get bored of a song or an artist I've listened to a few too many times, but it never happened with this song or this whole album for that matter.

Fe Lix

6y↑2

Beck Brickwood It's very emotional. Very touching, I also feel that

Matthew Garcia

14w

This song still fills me with hope.

I love glitter

1y↑1

I had a nice moment with this song playing and I'll never forget it. Maybe he will see this...

Nathan Rodriguez

2y↑1

Dhruv Venugopal

Most underrated song! Bon iver is magical! Perth is magical!

mrs.camilly

6y↑44

I was in Perth in last week and was so beautiful.

raisin22

11y↑1

how can a song like this exist?! i cried...well not literally but its such a beautiful piece. what a great song to start the album too.

Amrit Mech Baruah

2y↑31

This song gives me memories of me being with Heath I never had

cini cini

4y↑1

Świetny utwór jeśli się wie z kim się wiąże. Ktoś powiedział chyba ziemia wyskoczyła z orbity na chwilę

ArelisErica

9y↑7

Poetry with the best instrumental. <3

GONDWANA MAN

3y↑2

"you're breaking your ground" that part hits me so hard

ananya

2y↑18

we miss you heath, you'll always be loved.

Gaponya Repsag

Beautiful song

YellowSprinkler

11y↑2

This is so epic.

Perla Elizabeth

9y↑54

May you rest in peace Heath Ledger.

Stefano Ruggiero

1y↑2

Watching “I am Heath Ledger” remember me my best friend passed away in 2018..it s really sad growing up without him .. nobody should feel this sensation..
Miss you Chicco❤️ be my angel

willzer808

10y

i heard the song calgary when it was released, now i've heard this, and now i realize that his 2011 album must be fantastic. time to tune in..

Hunter Lavy

5y↑17

Heath was a legend.

Amrit Mech Baruah

3y↑1

This song is my adrenaline rush

Keith Remedy

4y↑3

Long Live Heath Ledger you live forever through your work. Just watched your documentary on your birthday not knowing it was your day what are the odds. Best documentary I seen quite moving ❤️❤️2018!!!!!

Victor Delgado

John Mayer's solo on Pyramids by Frank Ocean is the exact same as the intro of the song.... BRILLIANT

Anna Manzone

Amo

sbradley26

10y↑3

Dear god, i'm addicted to Bon Iver....

Georgiana

I just love this song

Aames World

4y↑2

RIP Heath Ledger! We love you man!

Adam Youngman

One of my favorite songs of all time. If anyone is interested, I did a cover of this song over on my channel! It was a really challenging but fun song to cover :)

N

4y↑8

This is music.

Julie Ann

Happy birthday Heath! We will never forget you, hope you celebrate it good up there! We love you❤️❤️💫

ranesh ragya

4y↑7

rest in peace heath ! in a better place with that smile of yours

quelrol

1y↑1

rm, um homem de cultura

Lena Broyd

10y↑1

so much love for this song.

Scott Togher

10y↑1

Goosebumps.

Jake Russo

11y

Pure beauty put into music

Isa Bel

11y

My teacher was playing this song in class & i was surprised. Finally an awesome teacher!

freedomofspeech

4y↑4

In remembrance of a comet who burned out way too fast.

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