love how everyone knows how they are nailing this amazing song, like in the beginning when the pianist knows exactly how good their are playing this wonderful version!
I Think Ur A Contra" I had a feeling once That you and I Could tell each other everything For two months But even with an oath With truth on our side When you turn away from me It's not right I think you're a Contra I think you're a Contra I think you're a Contra I think you're a Contra My revolution thoughts Your little arrows of desire I want to trace them to the source And the wire But it's not useful now Since we've both made up our minds You're going to watch out for yourself And so will I I think you're a Contra And I think that you've lied Don't call me a Contra Til you've tried You wanted good schools And friends with pools You're not a Contra You wanted Rock and Roll Complete control Well, I don't know Never pick sides Never choose between two But I just wanted you I just wanted you You said, "Never pick sides Never choose between two" But I just wanted you I just wanted you I think you're a Contra And I think that you've lied Don't call me a Contra Til you've tried
In portuguese to be "contra" (ser do contra) is to be against. We really do have an expression for (always) being against things people usually agree - ser do contra. For mw a contra is that person. I think I'm a Contra, by the eay🙂
As an African and a Vampire weeken fan , this is the most beautiful thing I've seen . 🇰🇪
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This version brings instant tears. It’s so good.
Such different vocal styles but they have a lot of respect for one another. A weird sort of harmony :)
This is what we call music and unity.
Gosh I love this version so much! You can hear the cultural difference in each octave being sung- and they enjoy each other's contributions. Rad.
You wanted good schools and friends with pools, you're not a Contra. I don't know why but that gets me every time .
+Miguel Albarracin Miguel man!!!! we went to school together!!!
Did we?
Did u?
did they
Did i ?
Two different voices in perfect harmony.
This is actually one of my absolute favourite songs by VW and this live version may be the most beautiful version of this song ... thank you
She is a joy to hear sing.
I saw them live for the first time at the end of 2024. My favourite band and it was amazing but I’ll never be okay that they didn’t play this.
This should’ve been the official version on the album tbh
I just love this man so wholeheartedly. He gave the world perfect music.
I come back to this from time to time...
Not alone
since the video realeased now still being here in 2019
i think ur a contra
I wonder if Paul Simon has seen this? I think he would love it.
He would’ve wished he have done it himself
love how everyone knows how they are nailing this amazing song, like in the beginning when the pianist knows exactly how good their are playing this wonderful version!
why did i just discover this now? i find this soothing to my ears
How do you think I feel?
I kid jo not, this was the best I've heard in a long time
one of the best VW covers ever
The ending is so spiritual 🥺
Just brilliant, incredible. Splendid! I keep coming back to this.
This is the singular most beautiful thing I've seen in my life 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Ezra is such a good singer!
This is absolutely gorgeous.
The percussion player 😍
i smiled throughout this whole performance
I can't stop listening to this song 🎵 🎵 love you mama Africa
Angelique kidjo you are beautiful ❤️
What a magnificent rendition.
A beautiful, almost hauntingly sung performance. Wonderful!
this video owns my ass
Why’d it take 4,000 years to come across my feed?!
Oh wow a sistah and Vampire weekend me like this 😊🤗
Pure magic
I Think Ur A Contra"
I had a feeling once
That you and I
Could tell each other everything
For two months
But even with an oath
With truth on our side
When you turn away from me
It's not right
I think you're a Contra
I think you're a Contra
I think you're a Contra
I think you're a Contra
My revolution thoughts
Your little arrows of desire
I want to trace them to the source
And the wire
But it's not useful now
Since we've both made up our minds
You're going to watch out for yourself
And so will I
I think you're a Contra
And I think that you've lied
Don't call me a Contra
Til you've tried
You wanted good schools
And friends with pools
You're not a Contra
You wanted Rock and Roll
Complete control
Well, I don't know
Never pick sides
Never choose between two
But I just wanted you
I just wanted you
You said, "Never pick sides
Never choose between two"
But I just wanted you
I just wanted you
I think you're a Contra
And I think that you've lied
Don't call me a Contra
Til you've tried
Thank you for the lyrics you make sunshine to my trouble...😊
This makes me very happy
Hoping they do this at the MSG show in September. Love this version.
Goosebumps
such a musical experience💕
Absolutely just killed this man’s song right in front of his face. Unbelievable.
Best no1 100 💯
I like this song the instrumental is so amazing.
ezra we love u
Best version of this song. Love Aunt Angelique
fière d'être béninoise fière de toi Angélique Bravo!
at least 5k of these views are mine
Her voice is great. Great cover all around
so beautiful
+Neha K u r
this is so beautiful why did i not know about this until now
i didn’t know i needed this till i saw this. :’)
ABoth great singers by the way😋👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Oh!! My!! Goodness!! This is so lovely
SO IN LOVE WITH THIS!!!
i don't know how i haven't seen this video before but i'm glad i found it
He’s got such a good voice
Oh my god. Beautiful
LOOOL
spzx
Blue-Eyed Viking very beautiful
like u babes
SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOODDDD
Yeah great job! You both!
such a good version of this song, it work so well
❤️ mucho amor desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴❤️
instant de bonheur total
Muy bello
Just wow❤️
this is so perfect.
0:32 I would melt if Ezra looks me that way
Alicia Pernas Sánchez I agree x10
SAMEEee
Incredibly beautiful.
beautiful song
BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL ONE !
Beautiful!
Great
Simply beautiful and excellent
Beautiful
amo esta versión
Awesome!
So perfect!
Simply gorgeous!
Very clever song choice
Ya'll are talking about Angelique and Ezra am more amazed at the percussion player...damn
Amazing!
this! is! dope!
magnifico
whoa...this is fantastic.
wow he looks so tall here x_x
He's a near-six footer
Wow love it
just discovering in 2021, where the hell have i been!?
omg beautifull
❤️❤️
i really like this
really love this
Wow
yo thats christian mcbride on the upright back there what the heck! ive been watching this video for years and never noticed this!
I love this! 😄💖
What a beautiful performance!
Lovely performance! (Ezra's last name is spelt Koenig though)
+Barbara thats hilarious seeing as it's Angelique Kidjo's official page. Also she pronounces it wrong at the end. Is supposed to be "Kane-ig"
Is this Angelique from the neo yokio Xmas special :0
Sagiri yes my g
Thas the creator
this is Ezra's song actually
Wow loving you ma’am 🥲🤲🏽😌
Anybody know the meaning of the verses they sing at the end?
Same thing I've been looking for...
have you found it yet? I keep looking for a transcription, I thought it was yoruba but idk
Lewis Stevens, nothing.
Ezra talked about this on his time crisis show. I think he said he was very simplified xhosa that she taught him the day of.
Thanks. Did he say what it meant?
1:11 boooooyyyyy
what the heck is a contra I've been trying to figure it out for years
In portuguese to be "contra" (ser do contra) is to be against. We really do have an expression for (always) being against things people usually agree - ser do contra. For mw a contra is that person. I think I'm a Contra, by the eay🙂
10/10
Can someone tell me what Angelique is singing at the end of the song? Which language is this?
Marina S maybe yoruba??? or sometimes she just makes up her own words
Marina S It is "fongbe", a language from the south of Benin, the country where she is from
@@axwefa what is omiwaye?
I wonder what they’re saying at the end...