Bombay Bicycle Club - How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep (Official Video)

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  • @hazethere9410
    @hazethere9410 Рік тому +136

    This was my dogs favourite song, the opening of the song until the drums kicked in would be nothing but him howling along to this track and wagging his tail. I put him to sleep a few days ago after 12 years of pure joy and happiness on this earth, just listening to this track takes me right back to when we were both young and we both didn't have a care in the world. Rip Jack 2010 - 2023.

    • @yaroslavkalyuta63
      @yaroslavkalyuta63 Рік тому +6

      I bet your dog was the happiest dog on the Earth.

    • @Dgmusic291
      @Dgmusic291 Рік тому +5

      RIP dog,the dog has the same name as the singer

    • @chrish1129
      @chrish1129 11 місяців тому +3

      He was a good boy and you’ll see him again one day I have no doubt.

    • @johnnymac26
      @johnnymac26 9 місяців тому +1

      awww so sorry just read this so sorry but we will all be together someday

    • @godkizzzz
      @godkizzzz 5 місяців тому

      Arf Arf!

  • @saromo22
    @saromo22 4 роки тому +694

    In college, I studied at lot, barely sleeping a few hours each night. It wasn't healthy. Meanwhile my mom was dying of cancer. She had maybe a few months left. Eventually, I dropped out to take care of her. She would ask me how my classes were, and I lied, saying everything was fine; that I had it under control, but I didn't. I went so long without sleep I suffered sleep paralysis, still... I struggled to move, to wake up. This song reminds me of my mother dying, of sleep deprivation, of dreams, promises, and the denial we go through while fighting for the things we know we're going to lose.

    • @davadohall15
      @davadohall15 4 роки тому +34

      You fought everything that was landed in your lap. I know this song kept you going 👌❤

    • @samcappaert6995
      @samcappaert6995 4 роки тому +3

      when the time is right, you could watch Stromae "Quand c'est"... Horrible but caring at the same time

    • @deniskashkin4132
      @deniskashkin4132 4 роки тому +28

      You have a big heart. I hope things turn out well for you.

    • @tashalready888
      @tashalready888 4 роки тому +18

      you are a beautiful soul. your mother will always love you; she'll remain in peace, warming a space in your heart. sending love and light for your journey in this life.

    • @EritreanChic
      @EritreanChic 4 роки тому +11

      I enjoyed reading your comment. Can’t imagine what you’re going through but I wish you healing and peace.

  • @ChiefBloodStone
    @ChiefBloodStone Рік тому +29

    During the early 2000s to the 2010s, indie rock had exploded all over the world. Great bands and great music. I have fond memories from that time in college and every so often I reminisce when I hear songs like this.

  • @jclawson4464
    @jclawson4464 4 роки тому +158

    This is one of the hidden jewels of music. While the radio runs decent music into the ground via overplaying, Bombay Bicycle Club still feels fresh years later and has a feel the radio world could never handle

  • @mewmewmuffter
    @mewmewmuffter 11 років тому +85

    I don't think any other song has ever given me such a sense of happiness.
    I feel like my chest physically swells when I hear this.
    You can't not appreciate!

    • @chocolatemidnight455
      @chocolatemidnight455 2 роки тому +3

      I LOVE nearly all of their tunes... was able to catch them in concert only once but Mannnn talk about an older Black Mom jammin! Haahahaha also check out Angus and Julia Stone 'Chateau' or 'Grizzly Bear ' give me so much joy to hear.

    • @Mr.ChadTV
      @Mr.ChadTV Рік тому

      Would you like to listen it today?

    • @breannaflores4175
      @breannaflores4175 Рік тому +1

      This is EXACTLY how I describe the absolute bliss this song gives me ❤❤❤ makes me want to cry from feeling so purely happy when I hear it because that’s a rare and raw feeling to have sometimes

  • @BrettAlexander
    @BrettAlexander 11 років тому +188

    "Can I wake you up?" "Is it late enough?" "Could you bag me up?" Beautiful, simple song.

  • @crazyaboutnature
    @crazyaboutnature 7 років тому +45

    The percussion at 1:43 onward is absolutely amazing!

  • @BesquaredFilms4k
    @BesquaredFilms4k Рік тому +4

    Bassist and drummer went nuts on this!

  • @chelseaespino7900
    @chelseaespino7900 2 роки тому +22

    I remember the first time I heard this song, I fell in love with it. Still love it over 10 years later.

  • @AStorybyMo
    @AStorybyMo 11 років тому +28

    "How Can you Swallow so much Sleep" and "Lights Out, Words Gone" are my fave of these talented guys! ♥ Repeat 20X

  • @CowbellPerscription
    @CowbellPerscription 10 років тому +146

    I like how the video shows the sleeping person's side of the song, instead of the person who is already awake. While you hear the awake person's thoughts in the lyrics, you see what the sleeping person is dreaming in the video. It also supports the narrator's conflict of whether to wake them up or not, in the fascination of the sleeping person's dreams and the general feeling that they don't want to wake up yet.

    • @eeosha
      @eeosha 5 років тому +1

      personally think its interesting that the viewer can see the utility relevant to protagonist,
      yet the perspective/environment is not tangibly illustrated

  • @TheKeyToKatie
    @TheKeyToKatie 9 років тому +61

    Absolutely without a doubt my favourite band 🎶

    • @Greenrivers14
      @Greenrivers14 9 років тому +1

      Mine too :)

    • @kblam1001
      @kblam1001 7 років тому

      read that as absolutely without a job my favorite band :-)

  • @EveElizabethB
    @EveElizabethB 10 років тому +108

    How are they not more popular they're so good!

    • @martinfalls6614
      @martinfalls6614 5 років тому +9

      They're too good.

    • @cherylroth8474
      @cherylroth8474 4 роки тому +5

      I was just wondering why 'Shuffle' was their only song played on the radio in North America...at least that I've heard.

  • @richardheathcock2346
    @richardheathcock2346 Рік тому +10

    This band, this band can make you tear up without you even knowing why
    That’s how good they are
    Lyrically, musically, melodies, tone and percussion especially are just so unique and exceptional
    Thanks BBC 🙏🏻❤

  • @georgekokivanegas7083
    @georgekokivanegas7083 2 роки тому +7

    The beginning of this song used to play in the background of my local news promo. It drove me nuts trying to figure out who it was. When I finally found out nearly cried. It's beautiful

  • @gray1648
    @gray1648 10 років тому +46

    the amount of work that went into this is incredible

  • @scordatura5006
    @scordatura5006 3 роки тому +11

    Just recently discovered them. This song is a pure bliss.

    • @Coachwill101
      @Coachwill101 Рік тому

      Same. Hope to see them in Iceland in November.

  • @owenlougher6754
    @owenlougher6754 3 місяці тому +2

    Favourite song of all time

  • @rafaelescobar4217
    @rafaelescobar4217 7 років тому +37

    I've been visiting this song at least once a year for 4 - 5 years now. and i dont think ill break the habit. this song brings me back to my center. thank you for this!!

  • @nickthelick
    @nickthelick Рік тому +2

    An UTTER CLASSIC!

  • @AmyKateeeXOX
    @AmyKateeeXOX 10 років тому +27

    The wonders of opening yourself up to new music. In love.

  • @Smartacus98
    @Smartacus98 9 років тому +66

    This video is bizarre, but it suits the song perfectly. The shear amount of time and effort that must have gone into the production and filming its astounding.

  • @emecarb
    @emecarb 11 років тому +16

    so happy i discovered this band

  • @israalvarez595
    @israalvarez595 4 роки тому +7

    The intro to this track takes me somewhere. That rhythm guitar and that long strung out vocal. Gives me chills everytime.

  • @SakaDeeJay
    @SakaDeeJay 10 років тому +18

    Not just the song being pleasing to my ears, but this video is eye catching.

  • @carey579
    @carey579 12 років тому +9

    I just 'discovered' this band about 15 minutes ago and now I'm obsessed, seriously amazing songs!

  • @lukenukem1207
    @lukenukem1207 10 років тому +6

    This band is so good in so many ways

  • @aidendouglass
    @aidendouglass 12 років тому +5

    This song is insanely beautiful. This band is really talented. And the video is gorgeous too!!!

  • @xHiralx
    @xHiralx 13 років тому +3

    i love Bombay Bicycle Club's Official Videos, they always put so much effort into them. It's not all about them, they put other people into their videos, which is nice in a way :)

  • @noahreinhuber6191
    @noahreinhuber6191 Рік тому +1

    Recently discovered this song, it’s an absolute banger! I snickered at the name at first but awesome song, lovely video, and overall fantastic vibes lol

  • @joegotti8208
    @joegotti8208 3 роки тому +3

    this song literally makes me feel as if I'm as free as running through the meadows of an ever green park right now, we all have our issues and our struggles, others addictions others less fortunate. I am so grateful for all of the bullshit I've PUT my self through and voluntarily went through. I started going to church at the beginning of 2021, for 5 -10 minutes, to speak to God or my late brother or any other spirit out there. Mu moral is if you're in a bad place right nk ow. You WILL get through it, you will prevail. As I've been finding with myself sometimes you have to go back in order to move forward , ie for me I look at my life through the eyes of myself being 5/7. You've got ths light in you be yourself and fall back only on your faith, fall forward with everything else. God bless

  • @charliecook7127
    @charliecook7127 4 роки тому +6

    my teacher recommended this band to me and i’m glad she did because they are amazing!

  • @kayTEACAKE
    @kayTEACAKE 13 років тому +4

    the little man reminds me of Thom Yorke, and this is perfect!

  • @laudasarkar745
    @laudasarkar745 3 роки тому +1

    While listening song I'm feeling likr I'm in another world...

  • @siusaable
    @siusaable 11 років тому +4

    This song is my key to cry ... :) So much meaning in the lyrics.

  • @ophelielikes
    @ophelielikes 12 років тому +1

    Saw them yesterday, this song was even better live.

  • @resher179
    @resher179 4 роки тому +5

    walked into the church to an instrumental version of this song yesterday. still speechless!

  • @ChooseStarlight
    @ChooseStarlight 2 роки тому +2

    11 years later, still completely enchanting ❤️

  • @jordanhraye
    @jordanhraye 10 років тому +3

    Saw them live yesterday at the El Rey in Los Angeles and they were absolutely amazing!!! I love Bombay!!

  • @andressacipriano3297
    @andressacipriano3297 9 років тому +9

    Bombay, Low Roar, half moon run and The Boxer Rebellion are def the best of music ❤

  • @sylviacantu5061
    @sylviacantu5061 7 років тому +8

    This song got me through depression.
    Honestly everything they did helped heal me

    • @rickellehunt19
      @rickellehunt19 5 років тому

      Sylvia Cantu 😭🖤

    • @Sididstik
      @Sididstik Місяць тому

      Bro same😭 this song is pure gold.

  • @glennveira7279
    @glennveira7279 3 роки тому +1

    Just wow!! Killers meet snowpatrol vibes 😁 loving it!!

  • @FhinqMusic
    @FhinqMusic 12 років тому +38

  • @LMAO
    @LMAO 11 років тому +1

    Funky, Soulful, Indie guitar music at it's finest, How could you not like BBC, They're my two favourite songs too :)

  • @EveElizabethB
    @EveElizabethB 10 років тому +8

    Always knew about bombay bicycle club and liked a couple of their songs but then kinda forgot , just rediscovered them and definitely going to buy all their albums ! Excited to see them at Leeds Fest

  • @crosswalkXpresspay89
    @crosswalkXpresspay89 11 років тому

    Perfection.

  • @warriorofradness2184
    @warriorofradness2184 5 років тому +6

    Literally was my alarm clock all senior year of high school ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @T0nN9th
    @T0nN9th 4 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful Vclip for Eclipse Soundtrack

  • @humanperson3911
    @humanperson3911 9 років тому +3

    Boom, who needs bundles of lyrics with a melody this good, less is more!

  • @mickeycarver6366
    @mickeycarver6366 3 роки тому +1

    Their music is timeless

  • @saintherip8624
    @saintherip8624 4 роки тому +24

    I didn't have any reliable friends back when I was in my sophomore years in high school. This music stuck with me for several years of literally curling on my bedroom floor crying after a day at school. I thought I'd just let my thoughts "grow away" over the years. Well, 7 years later I still get the same attacks, but I can manage it better now. It seems weird. It seems a little too un-complicated, but the brain is strangely powerful. I can't even tell if this is me.

    • @FeudalMoon
      @FeudalMoon 4 роки тому +1

      Right there with you. I honestly forgot how much their first three albums meant to me through my own dark times in high school, and maybe that's why I stopped listening. But they have a timeless sound that's aged well and is imo so far above a lot of other bands from the early 2010s, I hope they'll continue to be successful. Anyway, while don't know if I can say I've found my peace yet, I'm now doing better than I ever have, and I hope you can find that for yourself someday too.

    • @oddespenjenssen2236
      @oddespenjenssen2236 4 роки тому

      People can be so cruel. But they can be fantastic also, as this song proves. I really hope you've found love and friendship.

    • @orjval
      @orjval 4 роки тому

      friends came after all?

    • @NowLedgeOutpost
      @NowLedgeOutpost 4 роки тому

      Omg i never had the courage to say that in public.
      Believe me or not my life was the same and i still suffer timely flash backs

    • @saintherip8624
      @saintherip8624 4 роки тому

      @@orjval kind of. I ended up getting a check up with a psychiatrist. I'm on my fourth day of sertraline, an antidepressant. I hope everyone eventually gets fine.

  • @mattiefortune
    @mattiefortune 12 років тому +1

    the most perfect road trip music. they're sound so lovely in person.

  • @jeremyklawer7061
    @jeremyklawer7061 2 роки тому +6

    A good friend of mine's wife passed away of melanoma almost a year ago, she was only 23. He's fallen into a really dark spot and sleeps constantly, day & night. This song always had a special place for me, but now it has a special pain & sense of longing attached to it for me, I'm always wondering when it'll be okay to try and wake him up, or pull him out of it, or just talk

  • @SerGaToKaR
    @SerGaToKaR 13 років тому

    this is so ... dreamy

  • @TheAliif
    @TheAliif 10 років тому +344

    Ben Wyatt made this music video you cant tell me otherwise

    • @Timartyn
      @Timartyn 9 років тому +13

      Arcylit Tydex Stand in the place where you live-

    • @juliantalkstravel
      @juliantalkstravel 9 років тому +10

      +Timothy Mably "did you pause it?" -Chris Traeger

    • @eterna1flame
      @eterna1flame 7 років тому +1

      Aliff Ariffin this is one of my favorite comments ever

    • @eterna1flame
      @eterna1flame 7 років тому +1

      Aliff Ariffin this is one of my favorite comments ever

    • @TheLastSheikah
      @TheLastSheikah 6 років тому +3

      Can't be, there's only been six years since that episode so he's only had time for about 40 seconds.

  • @corylover123
    @corylover123 12 років тому +1

    Could seriously listen to this song over and over!

    • @Jabullz
      @Jabullz Рік тому +1

      Give it another listen 10years later friend!

  • @samslittlesailorAJ
    @samslittlesailorAJ 9 років тому +6

    i adore this band

  • @mike90susanoo84
    @mike90susanoo84 7 років тому +1

    This is a nice song to wake up to

  • @KareN-km8ev
    @KareN-km8ev 8 років тому +3

    I love Bombay!

    • @Puerkonzyo
      @Puerkonzyo 8 років тому

      Karen Trujillo baia baia que tenemos aqui ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • @Hedgelele
    @Hedgelele 6 років тому +1

    Wow this is gorgeous

  • @MrBjorntobywylde
    @MrBjorntobywylde 11 років тому +5

    I just woke up someone beautiful with this song :)

  • @mckdogdrums3543
    @mckdogdrums3543 2 роки тому +1

    this song is great. using it for my wedding. The syncopation of the drums really resonates through the sound of the song

  • @cherishireland9194
    @cherishireland9194 6 років тому +3

    You guys are doing everything right! I love it.

  • @anneboquiron4295
    @anneboquiron4295 5 місяців тому

    this song is always played whenever me and my friends go to the beach. I love this song so much.

  • @hilario959
    @hilario959 6 років тому +3

    I miss this indie era so much

  • @miisuo
    @miisuo 13 років тому

    Blew my mind!

  • @GeeGillxxx19967
    @GeeGillxxx19967 10 років тому +123

    I wanna lose myself like that...

  • @Abhi_sr99
    @Abhi_sr99 3 роки тому +2

    I will listen this everyday ❤️ !!

  • @OdochiAkwani
    @OdochiAkwani 10 років тому +5

    sickest music video

  • @sherman3110
    @sherman3110 13 років тому

    Beautiful. Real special.

  • @unoriginalname04
    @unoriginalname04 8 років тому +5

    at first I only listened to this band because I found them in my boyfriend's playlist, but they really grew on me. Love this song

  • @backfromiraq2004
    @backfromiraq2004 12 років тому +2

    Following from their first album, and so happy to see their recognition grow. It's even better to finally see a band that puts up album after album of amazing music, and still retain modesty. Thank you, you're a role model to many, even in the fact of how you handle your fame.

  • @eladavni1026
    @eladavni1026 12 років тому +115

    I really liked the opening, it inspired me to write the following:
    I follow my footprints in the snow
    Carefully tracing memories I used to hold
    Some made afresh, others seem too old
    But oh, already they glint with afterglow.
    And your lips as storm they sway:
    'You are dreaming once again,
    My youthful love, my smile that rains
    Why must you fly to unworldly play?'
    But I must, I must
    Ahead my closing footprint
    Already covered by starry dust.

  • @ecerenu
    @ecerenu 12 років тому +1

    I didn't think they'd surpass their first album but this song is incredible, the video is brilliant too.

  • @RatherBeAsleep
    @RatherBeAsleep 10 років тому +10

    Saw them live in a cozy little venue in Orlando a while back. Fucking awesome show.

    • @ferlayjas
      @ferlayjas 10 років тому

      That was a quality intimate gig.

    • @RatherBeAsleep
      @RatherBeAsleep 10 років тому

      A place called "The Social". Pretty schnazzy, drinks were expensive though.

  • @ThatRunnerAaron
    @ThatRunnerAaron 11 років тому

    Listened to this as soon as I woke up every day this week. Sets you up for a good day!

  • @JeffreyThomas
    @JeffreyThomas 7 років тому +32

    I was looking for a bike and joined the club

  • @marvellousmyra
    @marvellousmyra 13 років тому

    BRILLIANT. BLOODY BRILLIANT.

  • @Perfectly_Cromulent351
    @Perfectly_Cromulent351 8 років тому +166

    2:19 - “I'll just save this moon jizz for later."

  • @hail0fbullets
    @hail0fbullets 13 років тому

    There's not one song of Bombay Bicycle Club I do not like, I can't wait to see them in April!

  • @bonifatiusabhiwiratama8565
    @bonifatiusabhiwiratama8565 8 років тому +73

    go smoke a joint then play this song..feel blessed lel

    • @Asf_932
      @Asf_932 6 років тому

      Bonifatius Abhiwiratama literally me rn

    • @sonsofliberty9630
      @sonsofliberty9630 5 років тому

      Me rn too. Nice

    • @TolodaFragua
      @TolodaFragua 5 років тому

      Bonifatius Abhiwiratama done ...

  • @swingfire23
    @swingfire23 11 років тому

    This song squared away a particularly heavy and unpleasant night shift, brilliant pick me up at precisely the right time

  • @SanjanaAhmed3527
    @SanjanaAhmed3527 10 років тому +21

    i was probably 1,000 of those 2.3 mil views
    i want dreams like these ;-;

  • @gabriellynch2764
    @gabriellynch2764 Рік тому

    I haven't heard this in years. I cant believe i rediscovered this. Nostalgis working overtime for me today.

  • @ddt1232
    @ddt1232 11 років тому +6

    Calvino's story "The Distance of the Moon"

  • @TheStarfox187
    @TheStarfox187 7 років тому +1

    Such a beautiful song

  • @desmalramirez3399
    @desmalramirez3399 10 років тому +4

    I could sleep to this song

  • @JamesWale
    @JamesWale 13 років тому

    So much beauty, the song, the video, Jack's voice. Breathtaking.

  • @Abhi_sr99
    @Abhi_sr99 6 років тому +7

    Still in JAN 2019..

    • @TheCoolerChannel
      @TheCoolerChannel 5 років тому +1

      Abhishek Singh I actually tried to like this more than once. This song is always on any playlist I make

  • @laylahlopez
    @laylahlopez Рік тому

    My stepdad used to play this song all the time now my two year gets to hear it nonstop brings me back to happy times with them I miss my family sometimes 😢

  • @Alejandromichael84
    @Alejandromichael84 9 років тому +350

    Y'all people think this boy has a creepy face.
    I beg to differ. I think he's a cute boy with dreams that are endless, endless, endless.

    • @ShailendraPaliwal
      @ShailendraPaliwal 9 років тому +5

      +Alejandro Michael He looks like baby He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named...

    • @NoahAndABadger
      @NoahAndABadger 8 років тому +6

      I'm just laughing at the fact that people saying he has a creepy face 😂

    • @nerojuge8405
      @nerojuge8405 7 років тому

      Tessa from retail he dose.

    • @mollyquade7521
      @mollyquade7521 7 років тому +1

      Agreed!! I think he is cute!!

    • @MathieuVanMulders
      @MathieuVanMulders 5 років тому +1

      @@ShailendraPaliwal Mark Zuckerberg??

  • @AnnaLucie1991
    @AnnaLucie1991 2 роки тому +1

    Lo Jones - if you can read this, I still think of you when I hear this. It takes me right back! You saved my skin back then. If you can read this, call your old friend from MLA. she misses you.

  • @estherk4015
    @estherk4015 9 років тому +11

    Reminds me of "The Distance of the Moon" by Italo Calvino

    • @Juanfernandoz
      @Juanfernandoz Місяць тому

      Remind me of and pineapple and a Pijama

  • @monikaweiss7041
    @monikaweiss7041 5 років тому +2

    i will never forget this song

  • @RandiOnTheRadio
    @RandiOnTheRadio 9 років тому +44

    The beginning reminds me of Alt-J

    • @bell6576
      @bell6576 9 років тому +1

      finally someone says that!

    • @Cassie-on3gq
      @Cassie-on3gq 9 років тому +3

      +RandiOnTheRadio i thought i was alone in this notion

    • @hannah-lk3oc
      @hannah-lk3oc 8 років тому +1

      I think it's just the similar claymation style. The alt j one makes me feel super weird lol

    • @joyfulheartdp
      @joyfulheartdp 6 років тому

      Love both these bands 🤩

  • @mlopez0791
    @mlopez0791 Рік тому

    This song is simply beautiful

  • @nickdiaz1685
    @nickdiaz1685 10 років тому +115

    When I say I like BBC a lot of people get confused! xD

    • @maria-melek
      @maria-melek 4 роки тому +4

      😂😂😂

    • @Alexamenus
      @Alexamenus 3 роки тому +4

      British Broadcasting Corporation

  • @legenieuh
    @legenieuh 6 років тому +1

    This song is so pure!

  • @richiev8454
    @richiev8454 10 років тому +6

    Ahh music

  • @podvoh
    @podvoh 12 років тому

    This is their best 2nd best video since and after Evening/Morning