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🙂
Such different vocal styles but they have a lot of respect for one another. A weird sort of harmony :)
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.
This should’ve been the official version on the album tbh
This is what we call music and unity.
Two different voices in perfect harmony.
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 ?
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 just love this man so wholeheartedly. He gave the world perfect music.
I wonder if Paul Simon has seen this? I think he would love it.
He would’ve wished he have done it himself
this video owns my ass
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 kid jo not, this was the best I've heard in a long time
why did i just discover this now? i find this soothing to my ears
How do you think I feel?
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’d it take 4,000 years to come across my feed?!
This is the singular most beautiful thing I've seen in my life 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
at least 5k of these views are mine
The ending is so spiritual 🥺
Ezra is such a good singer!
one of the best VW covers ever
Just brilliant, incredible. Splendid! I keep coming back to this.
A beautiful, almost hauntingly sung performance. Wonderful!
This is absolutely gorgeous.
I can't stop listening to this song 🎵 🎵 love you mama Africa
i smiled throughout this whole performance
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...😊
So perfect!
I love this! 😄💖
really love this
Wow love it
such a musical experience💕
Beautiful!
omg beautifull
SO IN LOVE WITH THIS!!!
i didn’t know i needed this till i saw this. :’)
Just wow❤️
Goosebumps
Awesome!
Oh!! My!! Goodness!! This is so lovely
this is so perfect.
This makes me very happy
i really like this
Amazing!
Simply gorgeous!
SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOODDDD
beautiful song
amo esta versión
Beautiful
whoa...this is fantastic.
Woooowwww this is incredible
Simply beautiful and excellent
Incredibly beautiful.
this is so beautiful why did i not know about this until now
i don't know how i haven't seen this video before but i'm glad i found it
Pure magic
Yeah great job! You both!
ezra we love u
such a good version of this song, it work so well
this! is! dope!
instant de bonheur total
What a beautiful performance!
The percussion player 😍
I like this song the instrumental is so amazing.
Hoping they do this at the MSG show in September. Love this version.
Her voice is great. Great cover all around
Oh wow a sistah and Vampire weekend me like this 😊🤗
❤️ mucho amor desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴❤️
ABoth great singers by the way😋👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
fière d'être béninoise fière de toi Angélique Bravo!
magnifico
so beautiful
+Neha K u r
0:32 I would melt if Ezra looks me that way
Alicia Pernas Sánchez I agree x10
SAMEEee
Angelique kidjo you are beautiful ❤️
What a magnificent rendition.
Best version of this song. Love Aunt Angelique
Great
Muy bello
He’s got such a good voice
❤️❤️
Ya'll are talking about Angelique and Ezra am more amazed at the percussion player...damn
wow he looks so tall here x_x
He's a near-six footer
Best no1 100 💯
Oh my god. Beautiful
LOOOL
spzx
Blue-Eyed Viking very beautiful
like u babes
Wow
BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL ONE !
Very clever song choice
10/10
Is this Angelique from the neo yokio Xmas special :0
Sagiri yes my g
Thas the creator
Absolutely just killed this man’s song right in front of his face. Unbelievable.
this is Ezra's song actually
just discovering in 2021, where the hell have i been!?
Wow loving you ma’am 🥲🤲🏽😌
Modern Paul Simon🙌🏽
The first song I ever heard by Vampire Weekend, I was hearing Paul Simon in his voice. Definitely !
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"
(Featuring Ezra Koenig) when he made the song lol
Grant Cullen because it’s her stage?
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🙂
0:16 "Alright, I'll just leave now because OBVIOUSLY you got this" :, (