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).
Nightlife
Bonobo Lyrics
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A doutrina do esquema fez a Dilma usar capuz.
O dinheiro nao corrompe, geral nasce corrompido.
Aprendi que quem bate muito SEMPRE APANHA RINDO.
Entao qual foi a piada que o tio achou MALÉFICA
Os maluco ainda diz que a vida nao é ESTÉTICA
Mente pro poeta gera efeito AMNÉSIA
Quem dorme muito na cena acorda no fim da novela
MAS AS MINA TÃO CRIDADA
Não sou professor mas ensinei que a vida é falha
Quem mora no esgoto, DA UM COCHILO COM A BATALHA
E quem dá um gole diz que AQUI TEM A RESSACA
Olho gordo, murro em ponta de adaga
É um, dois
Se for necessário o 3 NUNCA FALHA
Nos ta pesado
Pique seu malafaia
O retardo aqui é carnal
Benzido em terra sagrada
Qual é a parada que eu digo pra essas CHICA?
Que no país de quem abre as pernas
Paga a conta da Fifa
Então aposto tudo e o jogo desacredita
Só digo aloha e dou respeito a minha família
Eu to ligado que ces nao ta ligado
Que avenida nao é pra predio
Eu to ligado que ces nao ta ligado que arranha ceu nao é pra carro
Inverti os papeis agora sou diretor
Seguindo as ordem de que alguem de cima ordenou
Cuidado com a mente de portões abertos
Quem se acha doente nao conhece nosso inferno
Medo, vem estampado na cara
Mas a coragem no meu peito mais alto fala
Na selva de concreto solto a minha voz
Liberte os leões pois selvagens somos nós
Fugindo da responsabilidade de viver
Querer ser, querer ter só depende de quem é você
Aponta a arma na minha cara por ter que me trocar expressar
So cumpro meu papel e onde eu deveria estar
Só acho que a razão é faladeira
E quem nao fala é pq ja se calou a vida inteira
Somos todos humanos liderados por ambição
Tenho minha palavra ela nao entra em condição
Dinheiro e pessoas ocupam cidades
Mentira reina pois vende mais que a verdade
Nossa pintura nas pareded grafitadas
Melhor que a bandeira que ja ta desbotada
A visão do fim do mundo louco
Pouca gente tem muito e muita gente tem pouco
Experimento o gosto do suor
Do barro se fez o homem e ele voltará em
Pó
Eu to ligado que ces nao ta ligado
Que avenida nao é pra predio
Eu to ligado que ces nao ta ligado que arranha ceu nao é pra carro
The lyrics of Bonobo's song "Nightlife" are in Portuguese and they touch on various themes such as corruption, the struggle for survival, the importance of family, and the need to speak up against societal issues. The first verse talks about persistence and the idea that corruption is inherent in humanity. The lyricist learned that those who are quick to judge and criticize others often end up being the ones who get hurt the most. The second verse discusses the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and not letting oneself become a victim of those who seek to take advantage of others. The third verse touches on the concept of power and responsibility, and encourages listeners to speak up for what they believe in even in difficult circumstances. The final verse discusses the idea that humanity is flawed and that individuals must rely on their values and family as a source of strength.
Overall, "Nightlife" offers a commentary on the complexities of modern society and encourages listeners to become active participants in shaping their world. The lyrics emphasize the importance of perseverance, courage, and integrity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
EU CHEGO PESADO TRAZENDO A PERSISTÊNCIA QUE CONDUZ
I come heavily with the persistence that leads me forward.
A doutrina do esquema fez a Dilma usar capuz.
The scheme's doctrine made Dilma wear a hood.
O dinheiro nao corrompe, geral nasce corrompido.
Money doesn't corrupt, everyone is born corrupt.
Aprendi que quem bate muito SEMPRE APANHA RINDO.
I learned that whoever hits others frequently, always ends up getting hit and laughing about it.
Entao qual foi a piada que o tio achou MALÉFICA
So what was the joke that the uncle found harmful?
Os maluco ainda diz que a vida nao é ESTÉTICA
The crazy ones still say that life isn't aesthetic.
Mente pro poeta gera efeito AMNÉSIA
Lying to a poet generates amnesia effect.
Quem dorme muito na cena acorda no fim da novela
Whoever sleeps a lot in the scene wakes up at the end of the soap opera.
Nao tenho crew
I don't have a crew.
MAS AS MINA TÃO CRIDADA
But the girls are educated.
Não sou professor mas ensinei que a vida é falha
I'm not a teacher, but I taught that life is imperfect.
Quem mora no esgoto, DA UM COCHILO COM A BATALHA
Those who live in the sewer, take a nap with the battle.
E quem dá um gole diz que AQUI TEM A RESSACA
And whoever takes a drink says that here comes the hangover.
Olho gordo, murro em ponta de adaga
Envy is a double-edged sword.
É um, dois
It's one, two.
Se for necessário o 3 NUNCA FALHA
If necessary, three always comes through.
Nos ta pesado
We're heavy.
Pique seu malafaia
Like your Malafaia.
O retardo aqui é carnal
The delay here is physical.
Benzido em terra sagrada
Blessed on sacred ground.
Qual é a parada que eu digo pra essas CHICA?
What should I say to these chicks?
Que no país de quem abre as pernas
Paga a conta da Fifa
That in the country where people open their legs, they pay the bill for FIFA.
Então aposto tudo e o jogo desacredita
So I bet everything and the game discredits itself.
Só digo aloha e dou respeito a minha família
I only say Aloha and give respect to my family.
Eu to ligado que ces nao ta ligado
Que avenida nao é pra predio
I'm aware that you're not aware that avenues aren't for buildings.
Eu to ligado que ces nao ta ligado que arranha ceu nao é pra carro
I'm aware that you're not aware that skyscrapers aren't for cars.
Inverti os papeis agora sou diretor
Seguindo as ordem de que alguem de cima ordenou
I reversed the roles, now I'm the director, following orders from someone above.
Cuidado com a mente de portões abertos
Beware of the open-gate mind.
Quem se acha doente nao conhece nosso inferno
Those who think they're sick don't know our hell.
Medo, vem estampado na cara
Fear comes stamped on the face.
Mas a coragem no meu peito mais alto fala
But courage speaks louder in my heart.
Na selva de concreto solto a minha voz
Liberte os leões pois selvagens somos nós
In the concrete jungle, I release my voice. Free the lions, as we are the savages.
Fugindo da responsabilidade de viver
Querer ser, querer ter só depende de quem é você
Running away from the responsibility of living. Wanting to be, wanting to have, it only depends on yourself.
Aponta a arma na minha cara por ter que me trocar expressar
So cumpro meu papel e onde eu deveria estar
Pointing a gun at my face for having to express myself. I only fulfill my role and where I should be.
Só acho que a razão é faladeira
I just think that reason is talkative.
E quem nao fala é pq ja se calou a vida inteira
And who doesn't speak is because they've been quiet their whole life.
Somos todos humanos liderados por ambição
Tenho minha palavra ela nao entra em condição
We're all humans led by ambition. I have my word, it doesn't come with conditions.
Dinheiro e pessoas ocupam cidades
Mentira reina pois vende mais que a verdade
Money and people occupy cities. Lies prevail because they sell more than the truth.
Nossa pintura nas pareded grafitadas
Melhor que a bandeira que ja ta desbotada
Our graffiti on the walls, better than the already faded flag.
A visão do fim do mundo louco
Pouca gente tem muito e muita gente tem pouco
The vision of a crazy end of the world. Few people have a lot, and many people have little.
Experimento o gosto do suor
Do barro se fez o homem e ele voltará em
Pó
I taste the sweat's flavor. Man was made from the mud, and he'll return to dust.
Writer(s): Green Simon Charles, Pluwatsch Bajka
Contributed by Zoe J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Antny.25
Weather is in style
To keep the hope
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do,
Peaceful shall proceed
Every symbol week,
Come let's bring light
To the night of day
Weather is in style
To keep the hope
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do,
Peaceful shall proceed
Every symbol week,
Come let's bring light
To the night of day
There comes a time and some will know
A time when true-borns wield their soul
Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need?
Have they got problems of their own?
Look all the silver seasoning shown
Something's are best a left alone
@LeaLittleDanishGirl
Weather is in style
To keep the hope
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do
Peaceful shall proceed
Every single week
Come let's bring light
To the night of day
Weather is in style
To keep the hope
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do
Peaceful shall proceed
Every single week
Come let's bring light
To the night of day
There comes a time and some will know
A time when true-borns wield their soul
Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need?
Have they got problems of their own?
Look all the silver seasoning shown
Some things are best left alone
@MaLika-yy6nx
Lyrics :
Weather is in style
To keep the hope
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do,
Peaceful shall proceed
Every symbol week,
Come let's bring light
To the night of day
Weather is in style
To keep the hope
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do,
Peaceful shall proceed
Every symbol week,
Come let's bring light
To the night of day
There comes a time and some will know
A time when true-borns wield their soul
Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need?
Have they got problems of their own?
Look all the silver seasoning shown
Something's are best a left alone
<3
@randomlyrandom3349
UCL 06-07 vibes 😵💫 took me into nostalgia zone from 2021
@Marcus_MG42
Ditto
@thedarksideofthemenk557
M A S T E R P I E C E
@oldlobo5654
Forget “like”! Where’s the Love button
@AlvaroVasquez123
simply best song on earth
@arthurvaudouer670
After 9 years, i say yes
@svetlanac1404
great music. 12 years ago I listened to this track. I’m from Ukraine , city of Dnipro.
@dohnjoeh
Світлана, у вас хороший смак)
@svetlanac1404
@@dohnjoeh Дякую!
@BijanIzadi
This song and whole album just fills me with happiness :)