Bonobo's first album - 2000's Animal Magic - was released via Tru Thoughts before being picked up by Ninja Tune. It announced him as a serious talent; able to bring a musician's edge to electronic music, with all the freedom that skill allowed. His subsequent albums for Ninja, Dial 'M' for Monkey and Days to Come, developed his sensibility, won him fans across the globe, and saw him develop his live show into a mesmeric re-working of his records.
He has also worked hard as a DJ, a part of Green's arsenal that perhaps truly came into its own at the same time as 2010’s Black Sands. 2012 saw him take the uptempo, club re-edits of Black Sands from a seminal Boiler Room performance in London to dance floors across the world, and unveil a new light show that further enhanced the impact of these stunning songs. A remix album was released featuring reworkings by fans and peers such as Machinedrum, Floating Points, Mark Pritchard, Lapalux and FaltyDL.
Later the same year, he finally settled down in his New York studio to write his fifth album. The North Borders was another long stride forward - both a natural evolution and a continuation of the electronic palette of Black Sands. With vocal features from Erykah Badu, as well as Grey Reverend (The Cinematic Orchestra) and Cornelia (Portico Quartet) it's another finely balanced body of work.
Bonobo has a long history of unearthing new talent (Andreya Triana, Bajka) and The North Borders saw him do so once again. The vocals of new collaborator Szjerdene are sprinkled across the album.
Since the album’s release, Green has gone on to play over 175 shows across three continents and 30 countries, wowing audiences with the hypnotic, extended live versions of his songs. He performed sold out shows at The Sydney Opera House and Brixton Academy, and his very own, day long festival at London’s Roundhouse. 2014 saw him and his band play the iconic Coachella, Sonar, Glastonbury and many more. This period of extensive touring came to a breathtaking close with his largest show to date at London’s Alexandra Palace in November. In celebration, Ninja Tune released The North Borders Tour. — Live. in October. A deluxe release including a live album, hardback book and a DVD of seminal live performances from a truly memorable tour.
In January 2016, Bonobo announced on Twitter that he intended to release a new album sometime in 2016. Bonobo released his sixth album, Migration, on 13 January 2017 via Ninja Tune. It was announced on 3 November 2016 with the release of the single "Kerala", and an official video. The album features Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker), Rhye, Innov Gnawa and Nicole Miglis (Hundred Waters).
Between The Lines (Feat. Bajka
Bonobo Lyrics
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We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give
People do wrong cause they don't understand
There's a book of truths
And a book of lies
Read between the lines
Things aren't always how they seem
We've got to make the best of it
Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Sometimes we're blind
We can still see the truth
Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give
Sometimes you're lost
Sometimes you're blind
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
The Bonobo's song Between The Lines is a powerful and insightful reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the need for understanding and empathy in our interactions with others. The song acknowledges the limitations of our ability to effect change on a large scale, but emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in making the world a better place.
The first verse recognizes that changing the world is a formidable task, but acknowledges that we do have power over the way we choose to live our lives. The second verse speaks to the importance of compassion and understanding in our interactions with others, recognizing that people often act out of ignorance rather than malice.
The chorus of the song extols the importance of looking beyond surface appearances and reading between the lines to truly understand the motivations and feelings of those around us. The final verse stresses the importance of personal accountability and the need to strive for the truth even in difficult circumstances.
Overall, Between The Lines is a call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their own actions and to approach others with empathy and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Well we can't change the world
Acknowledging the limitations of our individual ability to effect large-scale change
We sure can change the way we live
Empowering ourselves to make positive changes in our own lives
We can't only take
Recognizing the importance of reciprocity and not solely focusing on our own needs
Also got to learn to give
Understanding that giving to others can be just as important as receiving
People do wrong cause they don't understand
Highlighting the role of lack of understanding in causing harmful behavior
There's a book of truths
Suggesting the existence of a definitive source of wisdom and knowledge
And a book of lies
Acknowledging the existence of misinformation and deception
Think with your heart
Emphasizing the importance of intuition and empathy
Read between the lines
Encouraging critical thinking and looking beyond surface-level information
Things aren't always how they seem
Reminding us that there may be more to a situation than meets the eye
We've got to make the best of it
Encouraging resilience and the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances
Eye for an eye
Referencing the concept of retributive justice
Tooth for a tooth
Further emphasizing the idea of revenge and balancing the scales
Sometimes we're blind
Recognizing the limitations of our own perception and understanding
We can still see the truth
Asserting that despite our limitations, there is still a fundamental truth that can be accessed
Sometimes you're lost
Acknowledging that feeling directionless or uncertain is a common experience
Sometimes you're blind
Repeating the idea that our perception may not always be accurate
Think with your heart
Again emphasizing the importance of intuition and empathy
Read between the lines
Reiterating the importance of critical thinking and looking beyond surface-level information
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cristina Calfucci
Lyrics:
Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give
People corrupt because they don't understand
There's a book of truths
And a book of lies
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
Things aren't always how they seem
We've got to make the best of it
Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Sometimes we're blind
We can still see the truth
Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give
Sometimes you're lost
Sometimes you're blind
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
Cristina Calfucci
Lyrics:
Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give
People corrupt because they don't understand
There's a book of truths
And a book of lies
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
Things aren't always how they seem
We've got to make the best of it
Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Sometimes we're blind
We can still see the truth
Well we can't change the world
We sure can change the way we live
We can't only take
Also got to learn to give
Sometimes you're lost
Sometimes you're blind
Think with your heart
Read between the lines
Alex Benz
Thanks!
Castor
The acoustic bass beyond the beat is amazing !
mossywoods
So good, this whole album is pretty awesome.
Forest Green
The beat is deadly !
HORO091x S.K.
DOPE BEAT! <3
Joseph Popolowski
Ce morceau est incroyable ..
Qara Abdullah
Legendary song
Pauline Heyse
je connaissais pas du tout cette artiste ça découverte est trop top.
Archibald
Great song!