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).
Nightlite
Bonobo Lyrics
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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
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
Something's are best a left alone
The lyrics to "Nightlite" by Bonobo featuring Bajka speak to the power of collective hope and peaceful movement towards a brighter future. The repetition of the phrase "weather is in style to keep the hope" evokes a sense of urgency that calls upon people to come together and create positive change in the world. The idea of treading waters and making waves suggests that even small actions can lead to significant progress, as long as they are taken with intention and a shared vision.
Bajka's vocals add a layer of complexity to the song, introducing questions about the true nature of friendship and the importance of self-reliance. The lines "Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need? Have they got problems of their own?" highlight the delicate balance between leaning on others for support and recognizing that everyone has their own struggles to contend with. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that while it's important to work together towards a common goal, each individual must also take responsibility for their own wellbeing and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Weather is in style
The current state of things is favorable and we should take advantage of it.
To keep the hope
To hold onto optimism for the future.
We tread these waters make our waves yes we do
We navigate the challenges of life and create our own impact on the world.
Peaceful shall proceed
We will move forward in tranquility.
Every single week
Consistently, week after week.
Come let's bring light
Let us spread positivity and illumination.
To the night of day
To shine a light on the darkness.
There comes a time and some will know
Certain individuals will recognize when a pivotal moment arrives.
A time when true-borns wield their soul
A moment when those with innate character take control of their own destiny.
Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need?
Should you rely on others to assist you when you require aid?
Have they got problems of their own?
Are the people in your life preoccupied with their own difficulties?
Look all the silver seasoning shown
Notice the positive qualities in those around you.
Something's are best a left alone
Occasionally, it's best to avoid meddling in certain situations.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bajka Pluwatsch, Simon Charles Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@markuslanz88
In 2007, I listened to this because of UCL 2007 game on xbox 360. 10 years later, it was often played at the casino where I gambled Black Jack. Both time wasters
@PietkaMS
this hit different
@montagnesudenbayer3996
damn.....
@pazzris
This song holds such wonderful memories for me. Feels like time never passed when I listen to it again.
@sjjj8741
I can have another experience. For me a lot of songs its accosiation.
As a place, or a lot of things.
Music can stuck in da head.
But u pass it good, n still can have another n good memories. Keep going.
@roxannebaxter9710
That cello at the end is just *chefs kiss
@ChristopherGun
3:00 when the strings come in together it always gets me. Wave of nostalgia and melancholy. Thank you Bonobo, forever
@sven_bender
This one STILL send chills up my spine, what a track
@descargaelbano
Sounds like Brazilian music that I grew up listening to in the early seventies. I love it!
@Aquariussoul21
Bonobo is out of the world .