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).
If You Stayed Over
Bonobo Lyrics
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'Cause when it's gone it's gone for good
Let me tell you
And if you stayed over
You know we would, if we could
Put it back together
Make it good
If I
If I
Breathe in the future, breathe out the past (yeah)
Savor this moment as long as it lasts
Let me tell you
Put it back, piece by piece
If you stayed over I'd make it so sweet
I'd make you remember, baby
From your head to your feet
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
The Bonobo song, "If You Stayed Over," can be interpreted as a plea for a lover to stay and work through their problems together. The lyrics suggest that once something is lost, it is lost forever, therefore the singer is urging their partner to stick around and make the relationship work. The repetition of the phrase "make it good" reinforces the idea that they want to fix what is broken and improve the relationship.
The first verse is introspective, as the singer reflects on the idea that once something is gone, it is gone forever. They seem to be acknowledging that they need to work harder to make the relationship work. The second verse then shifts focus to what they would do if the person they are singing to stayed over. They promise to fix things piece by piece and make the relationship "so sweet." The chorus repeats the idea of making things good and encouraging their partner to stay.
The bridge repeats the idea of savoring the moment, suggesting that this moment of being together is precious and should not be taken for granted. This also ties back to the idea of fixing things piece by piece, suggesting that it will take time to rebuild the relationship.
Overall, "If You Stayed Over" is a plea for a partner to stick around and work through the problems in their relationship. The song suggests that once something is lost, it is gone forever, emphasizing the importance of fixing things before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's on it's on for good (yeah)
Once a decision is made, it cannot be overridden easily.
'Cause when it's gone it's gone for good
Once something is gone, it cannot be replaced or brought back.
Let me tell you
The singer wants to emphasize the importance of what they are about to say.
And if you stayed over
If the addressee had chosen to spend the night, the artist would have treated them with care.
You know we would, if we could
The artist regrets not being able to show affection to the addressee and implies the addressee knows this too.
Put it back together
The singer wants to fix a broken situation or relationship.
Make it good
The singer wants the previously broken situation or relationship to be improved.
If I
The artist is considering a hypothetical situation.
Breathe in the future, breathe out the past (yeah)
The artist wants to forget about past events and focus on what is yet to come.
Savor this moment as long as it lasts
The artist wants to enjoy the present moment for as long as it can be sustained.
Put it back, piece by piece
The singer intends to mend an issue or relationship, even if it means doing so slowly and carefully.
If you stayed over I'd make it so sweet
The artist would have done everything in their power to make the addressee's stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
I'd make you remember, baby
The singer wants the addressee to remember their time spent together fondly.
From your head to your feet
The singer wants the addressee to have a positive experience with them every step of the way.
And if you go now, baby
If the addressee chooses to leave, they will never know what could have been.
We'll never know how it ends
The artist and the addressee will never find out if the relationship or situation could have improved if they had stayed together.
Make it good
The artist wants the addressee to leave on good terms and with good memories.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FINIAN PAUL GREENALL, SIMON CHARLES GREEN, STEPHEN C MARSHALL, STEVE C PARKS
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@kivingabriel2132
If it's on it's on for good (yeah)
'Cause when it's gone it's gone for good
Let me tell you
And if you stayed over
You know we would, if we could
Put it back together
Make it good
If I
If I
Breathe in the future, breathe out the past (yeah)
Savor this moment as long as it lasts
Let me tell you
Put it back, piece by piece
If you stayed over I'd make it so sweet
I'd make you remember, baby
From your head to your feet
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
And if you go now, baby
We'll never know how it ends
Make it good
@platypus8135
One of the best songs ever about breaking apart, splitting or giving your love another chance.
@moriahkirk1991
4:05 wait for it 😊 so many good memories to this song
@K80music
this song cures my illness.
@emiljansen1435
been trying to find this back for like a year totally forgot it was bonobo.....what vibes. brilliant album.
@bluesilkdesigns
The ending/reprise to this gets me everytime... That flute destroys me
@Ultra_Riku
This song was in the TV show Lost.
@laurarichis4349
breathe in the future....breathe out the past......
@stinkalick
Lost season 4 episode 3. Siyid laying there. Had to find this.
@lindonb
The Economist! That’s how I found this song too.
@nicufester645
Rescue me S5: E10 Control brought me here in 2023!