Simon Green, known by his stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, produce… Read Full Bio ↴Simon Green, known by his stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ based in Los Angeles.

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 Ft. Bajka Zero dB Reconstruction)
Bonobo Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bonobo's song Nightlite, featuring Bajka Zero dB Reconstruction, seems to be a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to keep pushing forward despite any challenges that may arise. In the first verse, the lyrics speak to the power of human beings to make their own destiny by creating waves in the waters of life. The line "weather is in style to keep the hope" may be suggesting that hope is always necessary, no matter the circumstances, and that we should never give up on striving towards a better future. The idea of bringing light to the night of day may represent the idea of finding hope even in the darkest of times.

The second verse seems to be an encouragement to people to tap into their inner strength during times of difficulty, and not to always rely on others for support. The lyrics ask, "Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need?" suggesting that one should not always depend on others for help. The suggestion that some things are best left alone may be an indication that sometimes, it's best to rely on oneself, rather than expecting others to always be there to help.

Line by Line Meaning

Weather is in style
The atmosphere is conducive for positive change

To keep the hope
To remain optimistic in the face of uncertain circumstances

We tread these waters make our waves yes we do,
We create our own path and have the power to effect change

Peaceful shall proceed
We should prioritize non-violent solutions and actions

Every symbol week,
Each passing week presents new challenges and opportunities

Come let's bring light
Let's spread positivity and hope

To the night of day
Even in dark times, we can find light and guide ourselves towards better times

There comes a time and some will know
Certain individuals will identify when the moment for action has arrived

A time when true-borns wield their soul
A moment when genuine individuals demonstrate their true character and strength of spirit

Can you depend on friends to help when you're in need?
Can we place trust in our social networks to support us when we require assistance?

Have they got problems of their own?
We can consider if those close to us are going through personal struggles that hinder their ability to provide aid

Look all the silver seasoning shown
Through experience and trial, we may gain wisdom and maturity

Something's are best a left alone
There are situations or issues that are best to avoid or not interfere with, for our own well-being

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