Francis and the Lights - May I Have This Dance feat. Chance the Rapper

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Directed by Jake Schreier, DP: Adam Newport-Berra
    Song produced by Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat
    Written by Francis Farewell Starlite, Aaron Lammer, Chance the Rapper, Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, BJ Burton
    Additional vocals by Grace Weber
    Mixed by Francis Starlite and BJ Burton
    Choreographed by Francis Farewell Starlite, Chance the Rapper, and Jake Schreier
    Styled by Whitney Middleton
    Thank you Colleen Mares, Alex Fisch, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Park Pictures, Molly Gale, Teddy Milder, Lenny, Isaac Meadow, Nate Fox and the SoX, Natalya and Elsie
    All inquiries: Seb Chew seb@sebchew.com

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  • @joshuahughes1363
    @joshuahughes1363 4 роки тому +3535

    Found this song yesterday. My wife’s water broke at 4 pm. We listened to it during labour. All three of us listened to it together once he was born. Then when I came home the clip pretty much sums how I wish I could dance right now. Been watching it non stop. Thanks for making it.

    • @andreylavi111
      @andreylavi111 4 роки тому +60

      Congratulations 💖💖💖 God bless you and your family

    • @robertemminger6713
      @robertemminger6713 4 роки тому +38

      CONGRATS... The complexity of Love is Huge but Love is Bigger than the complexity and No better affirmation than a child who will only benefit from this clarity ..

    • @king_steph3214
      @king_steph3214 4 роки тому +28

      Congrats bro I hope this remain y’all song forever

    • @erb1998
      @erb1998 4 роки тому +15

      Wow- what an amazing time to be in - listening to a euphorically tuned song and the feeling of everything being in slow motion. You and your wife smiling and crying and your baby in your arms, while you fall in love with your newborn. Congratulations Joshua. I wish you nothing but the best for your family and yourself. Bless!! 💐

    • @trapperskey805
      @trapperskey805 4 роки тому +6

      What did it feel like to look at your child when they were just born?

  • @k.jianna
    @k.jianna 7 років тому +1054

    "1, 2, 1, 2 always on beat. You must have been born with two right feet"
    I love that part so much

    • @TyTy-wv3mp
      @TyTy-wv3mp 7 років тому +7

      Kaylee Hernandez me too bro

    • @nebula2491
      @nebula2491 7 років тому +16

      Kaylee Hernandez he was talking about his daughter

    • @k.jianna
      @k.jianna 7 років тому +7

      Nebula I know lol

    • @k.jianna
      @k.jianna 7 років тому +46

      Nkosinathi Mngomezulu When you say a person has "two left feet" you are calling someone a bad dancer so in this line Chance is saying "1, 2, 1, 2" signifying the step timing you use while dancing "always on beat" and then "you must have been born with two right feet" meaning his daughter is a natural born good dancer who has good rhythm.

    • @nkosinathimngomezulu5773
      @nkosinathimngomezulu5773 7 років тому +2

      Owh thanks for that!!

  • @bigananikagiso6413
    @bigananikagiso6413 3 роки тому +71

    "You got your mother's eyes"
    It touched something, I have no idea why I'm crying

  • @vickhalroopram1083
    @vickhalroopram1083 11 місяців тому +99

    2024 its still a banger

  • @ckellz93
    @ckellz93 7 років тому +3660

    This the purest song I have listened to in a while.

  • @mukovhemavhungu8197
    @mukovhemavhungu8197 6 років тому +164

    2:07 The fact that Chance is dancing like some 6 year old dancing in the rain gives me so much satisfaction... i love this video!

  • @saniahussain7811
    @saniahussain7811 7 років тому +271

    I saw Chance and Francis in concert together and they both did the dance perfectly in sync from this video and it was lowkey the best thing I've ever seen

    • @Rebouz
      @Rebouz 6 років тому

      seen it on youtube, that's such a hard performance even though it looks so easy somehow...

    • @chewfromlewnah6463
      @chewfromlewnah6463 6 років тому +1

      Sania Hussain low-key oh nooooo this is highest key ever

    • @salperry52
      @salperry52 5 років тому

      I hate all the keys you mentioned like...nothing is a secret

  • @TAJIG
    @TAJIG 5 місяців тому +14

    Havent heard this song in 7 years and decided to click this video, why am I crying now. Made me want to tell my fiancee I love her, kiss my nonexistent kids and give my dad who passed a hug 💔

  • @trashwang9714
    @trashwang9714 7 років тому +3178

    You know what's amazing.....being alive while chance is

    • @awesomeduck875
      @awesomeduck875 7 років тому +10

      Chance the Best I know right

    • @mayson6425
      @mayson6425 7 років тому +9

      Amen

    • @Madsciencegg
      @Madsciencegg 7 років тому +23

      Lol 4 chance icons. Well done boys

    • @lolOloveOlol21
      @lolOloveOlol21 7 років тому +31

      And hoping one day you will be able to be in his presence.

    • @JaredKerim
      @JaredKerim 7 років тому +43

      Chance is the best thing happening in music right now.

  • @chezontuckett9623
    @chezontuckett9623 7 років тому +60

    I love that most of this is Chance basically "practicing " for his dance with Francis then during his verse he does his chance thing and was ready to kill it with Starlite

  • @zinzimafela
    @zinzimafela Рік тому +12

    ‘I love you more than I love your mother. More than you love yourself’ - is exactly how much dad loved me

  • @jessie.juxtapose
    @jessie.juxtapose 2 роки тому +32

    I really like that it says "both hands" because I read that receiving a gift with both hands is a gesture indicating you are fully present in that moment and giving your full attention and this song is sooooo like that 💚

  • @NickJanaskie
    @NickJanaskie 7 років тому +1372

    When these two artists work together, they can do no wrong.

    • @epadmore
      @epadmore 7 років тому +24

      True

    • @mk21_
      @mk21_ 7 років тому +2

      Nick Janaskie Facts.

    • @salty_deez
      @salty_deez 10 місяців тому

      Update: The Big Day was ass 😂😂😂😂
      Nigga got divorced 😂😂

  • @rawlikerollingpapers3185
    @rawlikerollingpapers3185 7 років тому +96

    In the ground we've buried, the seeds of our pear tree.
    All the things we've carried, now we're down to our bare feet.
    May I have this dance?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you.
    Give me both your hands, let me stay and excite you.
    We're about to inherit the sins of our parents.
    And all the people we've passed through, now we're down to the last two.
    May I have this dance?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you.
    Give me both your hands, let me stay and excite you.
    You've got your.. Your mother's eyes.
    You've got your grandmother's ring.
    You've got your daddy's discernment.
    Girl, you've did your thing.
    Oh. Give me one more.
    One two one two always on beat, you must've been born with two right feet.
    I know you been looking for something concrete, you must've been born with two right feet.
    Said one two one two always on beat, I know you been looking for something concrete.
    you must've been born with two right feet, you must've been born with two right feet.
    Said I love you more than your mother, more than you love yourself.
    May I have this dance?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you.
    Give me one more chance, give me one more chance, give me one more.
    Let me stay and excite you.
    Can I say something crazy? I love you.
    Give me one more chance, give me one more chance, give me one more.
    Let me stay and excite you.

    • @novaanderson1362
      @novaanderson1362 7 років тому +1

      RawLike RollingPapers I'm pretty sure it's stand beside you, not stay and excite you

    • @rawlikerollingpapers3185
      @rawlikerollingpapers3185 7 років тому

      You're right. Thanks for pointing that out.

    • @mrdream1127
      @mrdream1127 7 років тому +3

      RawLike RollingPapers I think it's spin and excite u because he does a spinning motion with his hand

    • @jbSamSonMusic
      @jbSamSonMusic 7 років тому +1

      I think it might be "let me sway here beside you" or "stay here beside you".

  • @marvinsabi
    @marvinsabi 7 років тому +3267

    you know the feeling you get in your chest when your crush likes you back??? thats how i feel right now watching this

    • @samguy7654
      @samguy7654 7 років тому +23

      Marvin Sabillon Ohhhh brought back sum memories bruhh.

    • @SemmBall
      @SemmBall 7 років тому +42

      Holy shit this is the perfect description of how I'm feeling after this.

    • @matthewrivas7832
      @matthewrivas7832 7 років тому +9

      Marvin Sabillon My crush has a bf but she broke up with him so she can have me as a fuck buddy 😈

    • @jose72705
      @jose72705 7 років тому +77

      Marvin Sabillon
      Nobody likes me back so I dont know how it feels

    • @forgottensandals3286
      @forgottensandals3286 7 років тому +19

      I know what you mean... I'm graduating highschool soon and it makes me nervous for the ceremony because its a whole new chapter of life after that night

  • @fromfatimawithlove7017
    @fromfatimawithlove7017 2 роки тому +32

    Aw I remember being up at 3 am years ago wrapped in my blankets in the dark, when I heard this song for the 1st time. 🎶 It was so emotive, I just cried & was imagining the day when I met the man who would make me feel all these things. 🥲🥰 I didn’t really think it was possible to meet someone checked all my boxes.
    Happy to say I met him & he’s greater than I could ever imagine and every time I hear this song I think about him. 🥰💖 also, the dancing 😍🔥🎶 let me spin & excite you.

    • @DK-pi1bj
      @DK-pi1bj 2 роки тому +2

      Omg so happy for you. I hope I find him one day

  • @brendank
    @brendank 7 років тому +411

    Crazy to see how far Chance has come, he went from 14,400 minutes and being suspended, to being addicted to acid and xanax, to being the greatest father ever and making gospel music and to making music like this. He's come such a far way, can't wait to see what's next.

    • @imoh7301
      @imoh7301 7 років тому +1

      greatest father what?

    • @imoh7301
      @imoh7301 7 років тому +1

      c a m d o l e t h d o l I'm aware but the tag of greatest father ever, is what I was curious about

    • @mcal02
      @mcal02 7 років тому

      @c a m d o l e t h d o l, it's Kensley, but close enough I guess lol

    • @mari.bombari.safari
      @mari.bombari.safari 6 років тому +1

      He featured in the song, it’s not his...

  • @TaylorHinds2
    @TaylorHinds2 7 років тому +111

    Francis this is absolutely amazing, I'm so glad to see a music video for this song.

  • @tombelgrano
    @tombelgrano 7 років тому +21

    Your smile betrays you Francis, much love

  • @millicentndlovu6688
    @millicentndlovu6688 3 роки тому +246

    How am I only discovering this song today? It's perfect, I am busy on my dissertation and I can't help but think I need to listen to more songs like this one

  • @tatikapaya
    @tatikapaya 7 років тому +111

    honestly such genius this genuinely took my breath away

  • @davidschaaf1
    @davidschaaf1 7 років тому +211

    Amazing video ain't it? Love that it's one shot and just focused on simple, yet compelling choreography. And with having such a recogniseable "character" such as Chance without showing too much of his face is true genius. As a social media addicted humans, we've become so accustomed seeing filtered celeb like "faces". This proves that it's what you don't see, that is most compelling.

  • @tannerdionne6515
    @tannerdionne6515 6 років тому +2065

    "I love you more than your mother" is such a dangerous lyric.

    • @aldairizm
      @aldairizm 5 років тому +66

      Tanner Dionne Glad i’m not the only one that thought this

    • @gomotsomphatswe2249
      @gomotsomphatswe2249 5 років тому +238

      he's talking about his daughter

    • @RoryRose-pn4tu
      @RoryRose-pn4tu 5 років тому +11

      Gomotso Mphatswe I didn’t know that

    • @matthewpepper9164
      @matthewpepper9164 5 років тому +10

      Gomotso Mphatswe I don’t think that is true, how do know that?

    • @marissawebb7671
      @marissawebb7671 5 років тому +27

      @@matthewpepper9164 atwoodmagazine.com/may-have-dance-francis-lights-chance/
      [...]Chance continues these lines again, only adding to the tension that is building behind him as he raps straight to his daughter - straight to the listener. [...]

  • @emmastar7994
    @emmastar7994 10 місяців тому +3

    Francis and the Lights make great music.

  • @tomileriodetola5031
    @tomileriodetola5031 7 років тому +130

    I love how versatile Chance and Francis are together

  • @dhenry199200
    @dhenry199200 5 років тому +788

    I oddly feel like crying... but not in a negative way. It just speaks to me. Wonderful song!

    • @isiomanwanolue6521
      @isiomanwanolue6521 4 роки тому +11

      SAME! It's just so wholesome and peaceful and emoshhh in a kind of way. Like you've finally settled with the love of your life after going through trials and tribulations together

    • @iamcanon18
      @iamcanon18 4 роки тому +2

      i feel u

    • @angel.blac_
      @angel.blac_ 4 роки тому +1

      same

    • @nabilnazri1
      @nabilnazri1 4 роки тому +1

      bro facts, same

    • @himynamesgod2163
      @himynamesgod2163 3 роки тому +3

      This song is very strong indeed. Hope all is well! I thought i'd comment to bring you back to this song enjoy!

  • @nikkip.2343
    @nikkip.2343 7 років тому +62

    I love that Chance is practicing this dance the entire time and then Francis jumps in and Chance kills it but also stumbles a little bit ! we are all human and no one is perfect 😍 beautiful to incorporate that!

    • @jazminearellanes
      @jazminearellanes 6 років тому

      lucas doge beautifully said (:

    • @stageyeo3667
      @stageyeo3667 6 років тому +2

      lucas doge he stumbled on purpose cuz of the must have been born wth 2 right feet

  • @Bad_At_Parties
    @Bad_At_Parties 2 роки тому +37

    There's something special about the message in the song. I've gotten the sense that it's about two people, probably very young, who have been through a lot of individual hardship and they are trying to come together and be a couple despite all the things that make each other complicated. There may even be some shared pain between them, since one speaker is asking for forgiveness and to dance again. It underscores how hard relationships are, because two very different and complex people are trying to share their lives together while being weighed down by the problems their own genetic histories and families give them, the hardships and pressures put on them by the universe/world around them, and the issues that can arise by trying to bind two souls together. But they are trying their best to make it work, because the love feels real. There is something very inspiring about that.

  • @Tawzzzzz
    @Tawzzzzz 6 років тому +94

    how this song hasn't blown up the entire world still baffles me. one of the best songs of the year!!!

    • @James_Price79
      @James_Price79 4 роки тому +2

      Best thing ever man

    • @JustineBelleNYC
      @JustineBelleNYC 4 роки тому +4

      I feel it was ahead of its time. Blows my mind too how this was never a hit

  • @socio-tech
    @socio-tech 7 років тому +36

    Been With you since The Top. Finally people are seeing how badass Francis Farewell Starlite(Abraham) is.

  • @vdykes8598
    @vdykes8598 2 роки тому +351

    I'm embarrassed to say that I just found this song today...I'm equally embarrassed about how many times I've played it on repeat. 💙💙💙

    • @nikarato7094
      @nikarato7094 2 роки тому +24

      Music is timeless. You are not late. You just found it at the right moment. Enjoy 😉

    • @geraldobando4889
      @geraldobando4889 2 роки тому +9

      Don't be, every and each one has an excuse for tonight.

    • @TrueGoalsEddie
      @TrueGoalsEddie 2 роки тому +5

      I kinda wish I can find this song for the first time again

    • @kforty-seven2829
      @kforty-seven2829 2 роки тому +1

      Glad you found it now rather than never though, I remember when this song first came out, 😅

    • @cincylaw14
      @cincylaw14 2 роки тому +1

      Be embarrassed about none of that

  • @s.fgraph8380
    @s.fgraph8380 2 місяці тому +1

    The last song that I will ear when I get deported after my two years working in the US.
    Thank you to be part of this community.
    Wishing I past more years in this beautiful country but I can't lie and I can't marry a girl that I don't love. I m just falling in love with that girl and I can't leave her! May I have this dance 🕺

  • @MrEL91N
    @MrEL91N 7 років тому +343

    I wish Francis and Chance would put out an entire album together.

  • @bonginhlanhlangema7125
    @bonginhlanhlangema7125 7 років тому +40

    if this does not win video of the year on some of the awards... then there is no such thing as justice in this world

    • @AGreeneMiracle
      @AGreeneMiracle 5 років тому

      no viedeo/song this good wins anything except for a spot in our hearts. I am honestly mad thati just just found it... but thats a true gem. burried withing the dirt of the ground everyone is forced to step on. sometimes you gotta dig. i hope you haven't stopped listening/watching, this is forever music.

  • @_blseeds_
    @_blseeds_ 5 місяців тому +17

    I loved this song the first time i heard it (15yrs old ) now I'm turning 22yrs and i still love it and it just makes me happy 😊 😂for some reason ❤️

  • @mphomohlabula8164
    @mphomohlabula8164 9 місяців тому +3

    6 years ago, I heard this song for the first time and I told myself that, I'm gonna play it on my wedding day. As I wait for my big day, I'll keep coming here to enjoy this masterpiece.

  • @samuelsascha5389
    @samuelsascha5389 7 років тому +525

    How is every new song I hear from Chance or with Chance better then the one before. Im shooketh!!!!!!!

    • @nikkip.2343
      @nikkip.2343 7 років тому +24

      oneandonlysamu shooketh

    • @rotflolextreme
      @rotflolextreme 7 років тому +6

      oneandonlysamu this and Show Me Love are everything!

    • @j0eykroolay1
      @j0eykroolay1 7 років тому +4

      i guess its a good thing that "im the one" isn't FROM chance its WITH chance. sounds like you need to be a little more risky with your CHANCES.

    • @wongnumba8990
      @wongnumba8990 7 років тому +9

      what the fuck is shooketh?

    • @kallinfreestone2133
      @kallinfreestone2133 7 років тому +4

      same i totally agree.

  • @chels-5457
    @chels-5457 7 років тому +37

    I love how original and simple, yet how powerful it sounds. I still remember finding it on MTV a while ago one night. It moved me majorly, couldn’t stop replaying it

  • @voemarmoon8423
    @voemarmoon8423 4 роки тому +19

    All I can think of when I hear this masterpiece of a song is how much I'm going to love my daughter when she is born. How seeing her grow is going to be the best times of my life. Its a beautiful thing being a father. It really is.

  • @jimgill37
    @jimgill37 8 місяців тому +3

    Danced to this track for our wedding - took five weeks to learn a choreographed number by a local dance studio. And now it’s our 5 year anniversary.
    The song will forever be a metaphor for her.
    Nice work, YT algorithm! 😂

  • @roz0971
    @roz0971 5 років тому +2200

    Dancing to this at my wedding on Saturday!!! ❤️

  • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
    @IDiggPattyMayonnaise 7 років тому +526

    This song just feels like pure magic

  • @bellestar9907
    @bellestar9907 5 років тому +15

    Wow.
    Listening to this song with my first love in a car, singing it to each other, holding the hands of each other.
    So happy I've been alive to experience that.
    Every time I listen to this, my heart races!

  • @momothekid47
    @momothekid47 Місяць тому +2

    Love love love love this choreography. Beautiful video. YES, you may have this dance.

  • @matamoney
    @matamoney 7 років тому +575

    Chance always kills it, shoutout Francis though. Getting a strong Phil Collins type of vibe

    • @duk_master3719
      @duk_master3719 7 років тому +21

      Mr. Master more like a Peter Gabriel type of vibe, listen to Peter Gabriel's "the veil" then listen to this beautiful piece again

    • @TheJemmaGrl
      @TheJemmaGrl 7 років тому +14

      I feel more of a Peter Gabriel vibe.

    • @arletasorer6588
      @arletasorer6588 7 років тому +2

      Yeeesss, I feel more of Genesis

    • @glorsvids
      @glorsvids 7 років тому +7

      I get that vibe as well as Peter Gabriel. This does remind me more of "In Your Eyes".

    • @Emmyrubiooooooo
      @Emmyrubiooooooo 8 місяців тому +5

      I thought it was Phil collins until I read your comment

  • @ivysayshello
    @ivysayshello Рік тому +23

    i just love when i get to listen to a song for the first time and wonder how i've gone so long without carrying it with me through life, nothing like it :,)

  • @oratilekeotshepile7462
    @oratilekeotshepile7462 2 роки тому +51

    This song is a master piece . It's makes me so happy I'm living In a whole other planet playing this video. I swear music is my therapy

  • @RenishaNanthuru
    @RenishaNanthuru 5 місяців тому +4

    This is a timeless song it's just beautiful....... ❤❤❤ always going to be my favorite

  • @DAILY_FORTUNE04
    @DAILY_FORTUNE04 Рік тому +152

    It’s 2023 and this songs still hits more than ever

  • @MDCI3
    @MDCI3 6 років тому +30

    I saw both of them dancing to this live at Boston Calling, gotta say it was one of the most wholesome things I’ve seen in awhile

  • @ACSanchezium
    @ACSanchezium 5 років тому +241

    I'm upset at this song only because I didn't know it existed till 3 days ago. Now I can't stop listening to it and I want to dance with my Girlfriend and let her know how much I love her :D

  • @kaybeeva
    @kaybeeva Рік тому +1

    It's so bittersweet how this song always reminds me of my ex, since it was one of her favorite songs from her artists and how we noth bonded in it. Just can't help but think of her when this plays despite the unfortunate way that we ended but I still look fondly at all the good memories that were made from that relationship - the crazy moments where we said I love you.

  • @ChiLLnCozWeCan
    @ChiLLnCozWeCan 7 років тому +478

    This song is honestly beautiful and there's a perfect simplicity to your videos that is absolutely mesmerising. I Haven't stopped listening to this since it came out. You've got a new fan for life my dude!!

  • @christopherdavis1012
    @christopherdavis1012 7 років тому +602

    It's like phil collins and all of his amazing tarzan songs got reincarnated for 3 minutes and then chance comes in and just makes it even more amazing. Why am i just now finding out about Francis and the lights?!

    • @MelissaTEve
      @MelissaTEve 7 років тому +1

      Chris Davis same I saw this video then looked up all his music 👌

    • @taukavemua4043
      @taukavemua4043 7 років тому +1

      Yeahhh

    • @MrWawoo
      @MrWawoo 7 років тому +9

      He helped write/contribute to all this too (thanks to Wikipedia):
      *"Karaoke" (Drake, Thank Me Later) (2010)
      *"Something Better" (Lyrics Born, As U Were) (2010)
      *"Celebration" (Das Racist, Relax) (2011)
      *"I'll Never Forget You" (Birdy, Birdy) (2011)
      *"Wonderful Everyday: Arthur" (Chance the Rapper with The Social Experiment) (2014)
      Surf (Nico Segal & The Social Experiment) (2015)
      * Coloring Book (Chance the Rapper) (2016)
      *"Close to You" (Frank Ocean, Blonde) (2016)
      *"Wild Love" (Cashmere Cat featuring The Weeknd, 9) (2016)
      *"Dear Theodosia" (With Chance the Rapper Featured on The Hamilton Mixtape) (2016)
      In general his music has hints of Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Prince, Sade, Mike & The Mechanics all thrown together in the 21st century.

    • @TheSaladParty
      @TheSaladParty 7 років тому +4

      Check out friends ft. Bon Iver and Kanye

    • @aimer_ame
      @aimer_ame 7 років тому +1

      bman12688 Dude Wonderful Everyday is one of my favorite Chance songs; didn't know he helped write it.

  • @WeAreN1nja
    @WeAreN1nja 5 років тому +56

    This has popped up in my YT feed for 2 straight years, and I'm just now watching it for the first time. This will be played at my wedding.

  • @dead3yeDino
    @dead3yeDino Рік тому +3

    The way Chance takes Ye's mold n makes it his own has always been one of the reasons he's one of my fav artists

  • @alexbbruce
    @alexbbruce 4 роки тому +31

    Anybody else getting strong Peter Gabriel vibes from this? Not sure why I hadn't learned about Francis and the Lights until yesterday, but I can't stop listening. Such a unique, musical sound, it's amazing

  • @YashPradhann
    @YashPradhann 7 років тому +390

    Chance the Dancer

    • @alexeastland1165
      @alexeastland1165 7 років тому +62

      Dance the Rapper

    • @milesduncan7345
      @milesduncan7345 7 років тому +2

      Rumble105 you can find the song without him in it. This is a remix

    • @chewfromlewnah6463
      @chewfromlewnah6463 6 років тому +2

      Alex Eastland I’m wheezing dance the rapper 😂💀💀

  • @heytubeofyou
    @heytubeofyou 2 роки тому +20

    This little gem slipped into my autoplay and I love it so much. First time ever hearing it and I cant get over it! It's a vibe.

    • @7he5treets
      @7he5treets 2 роки тому +1

      damn u been missing out on this for years then . its so good

  • @lindelwanothandongcobo8863
    @lindelwanothandongcobo8863 26 днів тому +3

    I’m a Zulu lady from Phoenix Durban South Africa and it’s Diverse there and I loved that Chance the rapper is so sweet to share the stage in dance with a person of another race anyways that’s not shocking but I felt like saying it we also do that in SA J Something has a nice song called Awmameli it’s a very nice song that did well and the guys in his team are South African I love you and your song so much chance your fan 😊❤️🌊🇿🇦

  • @besterwaleng8214
    @besterwaleng8214 6 років тому +431

    2019 and I'm still obsessed 😍🔥💃.. too much love from South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @ProWeeziiTho
      @ProWeeziiTho 5 років тому +2

      u cute tho

    • @noahdelarosa4485
      @noahdelarosa4485 5 років тому +10

      only mzanzi homie

    • @anelisiwentombi7261
      @anelisiwentombi7261 5 років тому +18

      I thought i was the only one ,first thing i do when i get to work is play this song ,much love from South Africa also

    • @lebo0995
      @lebo0995 5 років тому +7

      They did the damn things with this song! 🙌

    • @karessagovender5776
      @karessagovender5776 5 років тому +13

      Saffas representing 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @purple_yellow
    @purple_yellow 4 роки тому +7

    just hearing this for the first time and i'm legit going to search for more songs from this "Francis" guy.
    Chance has always been a fave.

  • @simsink929
    @simsink929 7 років тому +195

    Listening to this song just makes me feel better.

  • @lblincoe2094
    @lblincoe2094 3 роки тому +5

    This is one of those projects that just comes together in all the right ways to create a once-in-a-lifetime magic, ya know?? Everything just WORKS. It's completely perfect, all the way down to the choice of Chance's blue hat!
    The song is perfect, the concept of the video is perfect for the song, the location is perfect for the video, the angles and lighting and wardrobe are perfect for the aesthetic, and the choreography, the choreography is just flat out perfect! And I've just learned that this entire choreography was a collaboration between Francis and Chance! They choreographed the entire video themselves, on their own!
    Like I said, magic! This will never get old or lose it's luster, it's going to always be a favorite. I hope they collaborate again in the future, the world needs more!

  • @brittanycarriger
    @brittanycarriger 6 років тому +479

    Why is this one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life thus far?

    • @aceisgreat2008
      @aceisgreat2008 5 років тому +3

      You'd love Genesis!

    • @issiah4101
      @issiah4101 5 років тому +3

      Probably because you haven't heard "the big day" by chance the rapper

    • @nsmp1065
      @nsmp1065 5 років тому +1

      @@issiah4101 correct my brother

    • @shibashisbandopadhyay6773
      @shibashisbandopadhyay6773 5 років тому

      Well the meadowarlk cover was the best

    • @vocalexperiments8746
      @vocalexperiments8746 4 роки тому

      Listen to this one too, maybe you might like itua-cam.com/video/eCjNM0Sm0Ek/v-deo.html

  • @mattlawell1992
    @mattlawell1992 2 роки тому +8

    I started listening to this gem when it was released, just a few weeks after my daughter was born. She's 6 now. First grade. Two right feet and no front teeth.
    I still dream about dancing with her at her wedding to this song. I imagine I will until it actually happens.

  • @user-te5jm1sq2d
    @user-te5jm1sq2d 7 років тому +132

    so grateful I saw you on Chances Coloring World Tour, thats when I discovered you existed and I'm happy AF I did. Keep up the great work man

    • @gavinlogazino8867
      @gavinlogazino8867 7 років тому +5

      Daniel Garcia you're so lucky you got to go. I'd love to

    • @saucyfbaby
      @saucyfbaby 7 років тому +2

      i found out about francis through that tour , too !
      he dropped " *farewell, starlite!* " a week after the show i went to & i've been a fan ever since .

    • @saucyfbaby
      @saucyfbaby 7 років тому +3

      how awesome !!!
      i saw clips from his el rey show last month & he went into the crowd there , too . bummed i missed out !

    • @PistonsRebuild
      @PistonsRebuild 7 років тому

      Daniel Garcia 100th like

    • @jacksonmorales6002
      @jacksonmorales6002 7 років тому +1

      Daniel Garcia the Tampa show was amazing

  • @d.w.stratton4078
    @d.w.stratton4078 17 днів тому

    The dance is so simple but so good. The choreography in time with the shift in lighting is really good and heightens the song. I dig.

  • @yungroyalty9625
    @yungroyalty9625 7 років тому +503

    My wife is 12 weeks pregnant with our first child and I'm PRAYING that I have a baby girl so I can play this song

    • @jona_reys3160
      @jona_reys3160 7 років тому +7

      Yung Royalty let us know when u find out bro :D

    • @avsaucyboi9733
      @avsaucyboi9733 7 років тому +13

      Best of luck and congrats as a father, dude!

    • @yungroyalty9625
      @yungroyalty9625 7 років тому +4

      Jonathan Reyes Will do!

    • @yungroyalty9625
      @yungroyalty9625 7 років тому +1

      I love me some Dead People Thanks man!

    • @supernovadad9890
      @supernovadad9890 7 років тому +12

      Yung Royalty me too 14 weeks tomorrow. Hoping for a girl

  • @gregknott6264
    @gregknott6264 2 роки тому +7

    It blows my mind this song was never a “hit”. Still one of the best songs (and videos) of the last 6 years.

  • @stormborn23
    @stormborn23 5 років тому +786

    I'm so sorry that I just learned today that this masterpiece existed.

  • @jarrodmiller9763
    @jarrodmiller9763 2 місяці тому +5

    That light change on the beat at 2:54 gives me chills..

  • @michaelrafferty4585
    @michaelrafferty4585 7 років тому +188

    absolutely no shame in replaying this song 10 times and having your friends nearly murder you for the aux cord

    • @dbregman85
      @dbregman85 7 років тому +9

      Yes.

    • @LOVEbelOwable
      @LOVEbelOwable 7 років тому +3

      Mike 😂😂😂 same lol

    • @jirdcon
      @jirdcon 7 років тому +1

      Mike aux cord?, does your phone not have Bluetooth you fucking philistine, fuck! It's the 2017 moron.

    • @janebrown5285
      @janebrown5285 7 років тому +1

      My sentiments exactly..😂

  • @ceciliawoloch1292
    @ceciliawoloch1292 4 роки тому +46

    This is the gorgeousness of the human soul right here. This man is a genius. How did it take me so long to discover his music, his movement?

  • @Bad_At_Parties
    @Bad_At_Parties 4 роки тому +193

    This song feels like the "In Your Eyes" of the new generation. Love the Peter Gabriel overtones and sound.

    • @angel.blac_
      @angel.blac_ 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah !!!

    • @Narg98
      @Narg98 3 роки тому +11

      BIG SHADES of Peter Gabriel. Love this song.

    • @warblegarble
      @warblegarble 2 роки тому +6

      YES. Feels so so much like that.

    • @shanec4494
      @shanec4494 2 роки тому +5

      And Phil Collins, like a cross between the two.

    • @ASMRBully
      @ASMRBully 2 роки тому +1

      I caught that too. And the opening kinda sounds like "Lady In Red" while other parts remind me of some "All Night Long" Caribbean type worldbeat

  • @ebonyangel951
    @ebonyangel951 Місяць тому +4

    7 years later and this song is still on my "Wedding Day" playlist

  • @Genxxxxx
    @Genxxxxx 4 роки тому +22

    This song gives me that feeling in my gut. You know the feeling of something so good it makes you feel Alive!!!!!!

  • @christiancuellar7758
    @christiancuellar7758 Рік тому +14

    Dancing with my daughter to this song on her wedding day. Can’t wait.🖤

    • @jonlux
      @jonlux Рік тому

      Awww 😊 Congratulations for your daughter, may her marriage be full of passion, joy, and laughter.

  • @alwandesibiya258
    @alwandesibiya258 4 роки тому +23

    This song is heart worming and forgivable , that's why I love it

  • @webiejustdidit1521
    @webiejustdidit1521 4 роки тому +5

    When I heard this song on “ always be my maybe “ I quickly Shazam it... I also felt emotional n cried made my realize how much I love my girlfriend... sent it to her and she also loved it and we’ve decided to use this on our wedding day... This song is a masterpiece..Thanks Francis for this song ... anytime

  • @hulkslayer121
    @hulkslayer121 2 роки тому +94

    Such a modern Phil Collins vibe you have...would love to collab as a first ever song... have so much to give and say on a track like this....much love and respect for your work ❤️✌️😁

    • @gsuitter
      @gsuitter 2 роки тому +20

      Phil Collins, I can see that. My first thought was Peter Gabriel.

    • @jacobslagel8108
      @jacobslagel8108 2 роки тому +14

      Peter Gabriel

    • @james3v17
      @james3v17 Рік тому +6

      @@jacobslagel8108 Peter Gabriel is like Luigi to Phil's Mario... A bit less famous but much taller and wayyyyyyy cooler.

    • @Merzui-kg8ds
      @Merzui-kg8ds Рік тому +2

      What a brilliant comparision! Phil Collins....or Peter Gabriel

    • @hulkslayer121
      @hulkslayer121 Рік тому

      Ok not gonna lie had to search Peter Gabriel as don't know who he is 😅don't judge me lol ...but now I see it....however I'd say Peters vibe all over music style etc but the voice is more Phil Collins sounding I'd say

  • @atinglef
    @atinglef 7 років тому +486

    Phil Collins 80/90s vibes. Love it ❤️

    • @henstradesign4802
      @henstradesign4802 7 років тому +3

      Absolutely!

    • @dheelicious
      @dheelicious 7 років тому +1

      Yes! Was thinking the same thing

    • @IgniteThePathWithin
      @IgniteThePathWithin 7 років тому +3

      I love how simple this video is, so well-styled, edited down to the bare essentials, this is a perfect balance of elements.

    • @thedeathdealer2008
      @thedeathdealer2008 6 років тому +3

      Straight up Peter Gabriel

    • @georgeortiz3390
      @georgeortiz3390 6 років тому

      This is the best song
      Home

  • @tpino44
    @tpino44 7 років тому +22

    I just can't get over this song, holy shit.

  • @jacobford7831
    @jacobford7831 11 місяців тому +1

    Am I the only guy here that gets the vibe that Francis And The Lights is a long lost Blues Brother that was born in a different era? This guy is chill as an ice cube and cool as it gets. Not to mention he comes across as an absolute gentleman.

  • @dantemccormick8
    @dantemccormick8 6 років тому +81

    This sounds like a childhood memory

    • @manuelaowiti4501
      @manuelaowiti4501 4 роки тому +2

      Dante McCormick I’ve been struggling to find the words to describe this song.This was perfect 👌🏾

  • @mattfiedler278
    @mattfiedler278 7 років тому +879

    "Give me one more Chance..." ahhhh I gotchu

    • @jacobrichards3855
      @jacobrichards3855 7 років тому +17

      Sorry, there can never be another Chance.

    • @jacobrichards3855
      @jacobrichards3855 7 років тому +2

      Sorry, there can never be another Chance.

    • @vincentdenley4304
      @vincentdenley4304 7 років тому +15

      Jacob Richards It's a play on words you fool

    • @JF-mm2ow
      @JF-mm2ow 7 років тому +9

      Jacob Richards chance the rapper has a brother who also raps and sings....
      Check out broad shoulders by Taylor bennet ft chance the rapper.

    • @2rtd
      @2rtd 7 років тому +4

      J F cheers for the song recommendation mate it's class

  • @DaveHumphrey2514
    @DaveHumphrey2514 7 років тому +1423

    WHERE HAVE I BEEN LIVING NOT KNOWING THIS!?

    • @alexdumi5541
      @alexdumi5541 7 років тому +1

      Dont know dont care coz I know it

    • @DaveHumphrey2514
      @DaveHumphrey2514 7 років тому +6

      alex dumi no one asked you

    • @alexdumi5541
      @alexdumi5541 7 років тому +1

      Dave Humphrey yep nobody did but I am expressing my thoughts

    • @an35e
      @an35e 7 років тому +1

      Lol

    • @topanga26
      @topanga26 7 років тому +21

      How do you think I feel? This beautiful ear candy just came into my life less than 24 hours ago!

  • @viviennekwong456
    @viviennekwong456 Місяць тому

    Heard this song a couple of years ago in the car with my then boyfriend. We decided right then and there that this would be the song for our first dance if we ever got married. Fast forward 4 years, we danced to this on our wedding day. It still makes me feel so giddy whenever I hear it

  • @morningnekongo1985
    @morningnekongo1985 3 роки тому +296

    August 2021 and still cherishing this master piece.

    • @kaygizmo7059
      @kaygizmo7059 3 роки тому +3

      Wholesome masterpiece 🔥

    • @mocliamelgoog6
      @mocliamelgoog6 3 роки тому +2

      It's just so lovely, and it sits with a few other songs i adore and only ever crave when im happy.

    • @brudersgahm9080
      @brudersgahm9080 3 роки тому +1

      same

    • @rogerbradley9449
      @rogerbradley9449 3 роки тому +2

      Doesnt seem that old still. Great song

    • @carmven9230
      @carmven9230 3 роки тому +2

      indeed, very good tune. very Peter Gabriel-esque and I also find it quite moving, for some reason.

  • @phophisms
    @phophisms 7 років тому +585

    I can literally watch him for hours

    • @kellymodise7052
      @kellymodise7052 7 років тому +3

      Sophia M. SAME HERE✊😭😭💙💙💙

    • @rama2011
      @rama2011 6 років тому +1

      Most def

  • @YDCandO
    @YDCandO 5 років тому +7

    His voice in this song is a mixture of Peter Gabriel, and Phil Collins, mostly Peter Gabriel though, its very impressive. Like the lyric "May I have this" is Peter but when he ends it with "dance" the way he does it sounds so much like Phil. Very excited to see what else Francis creates, I'm willing to bet he'll be in a lot more movie and TV OSTs, since this song was already in The Runaways and Always Be My Maybe, wish your band the best of luck, Francis.

  • @youngclimnizzu2128
    @youngclimnizzu2128 3 роки тому +4

    2:30 when Francis show up and starts dancing with Chance, that's my favourite part of the video 🤩

  • @jobbe100
    @jobbe100 7 років тому +51

    I love this song so much!!!! Best thing I have heard in a long time!!!!! It sounds like Peter Gabriel crossed with Phill Collins :) xxxxx

    • @AlwayzFresh
      @AlwayzFresh 7 років тому

      Francis prob doesn't like being compared to Phil as Francis seems so unique and doing his own thing. Don't take it negatively Francis, you are your own musician and incredibly unique in everything you do. You do happen to sound like Phil but I think that is only a strength as it is a crazy good soothing voice style. I've watched all your videos since listening to this and I'm a fan for life already.

    • @melissah-w.9807
      @melissah-w.9807 6 років тому

      They used to work together - and they were in Genesis together. Great stuff.

  • @angelicarowenaaa
    @angelicarowenaaa 7 років тому +29

    Oh wow. Chance is one of those guys where his looks aren't comparable to those mainstream "hotties", but his personality and talent shine all the way thru making him daddy af in my eyes.

    • @MaxCaissie
      @MaxCaissie 7 років тому +5

      Angel Rowen you don't think he's good looking?

    • @thegooseinator9614
      @thegooseinator9614 6 років тому

      He’s aight. He def takes care of himself because his muscles are poppin through the shirt in this vid

  • @sarabalenzano8649
    @sarabalenzano8649 7 років тому +226

    i've been living these past few months not knowing this bop existed, how tragic

    • @noluthandonkabinde3766
      @noluthandonkabinde3766 6 років тому +12

      Imagine how I feel discovering this in 2019

    • @ProWeeziiTho
      @ProWeeziiTho 5 років тому +1

      lol wats bop

    • @etomayk
      @etomayk 5 років тому

      Check out Francis and the lights - Friends. ft. Bon Iver & Kanye West if you still haven’t. Minimalism at it’s finest ❤️👏🏼

  • @georgiannegeorgiou8711
    @georgiannegeorgiou8711 4 місяці тому +1

    Ugh this song is soooo good, still one of the best !!

  • @Ivyahadi
    @Ivyahadi 5 років тому +13

    Here because of always be my maybe! Totally Blown away by this alluring piece of art!

  • @paco1
    @paco1 7 років тому +798

    I have no problem saying this is quickly going to become one of my favorite songs ever. First heard the original on chicken boy's channel, and adding chance in with a beautiful video is... perfect. bravo.

    • @KingsCultural
      @KingsCultural 7 років тому +21

      mallaire mmmmm. Chicken boy. You ever realize Jame always has a Chance 3 hat on?

    • @paco1
      @paco1 7 років тому +14

      yes and it makes me happy that everything is coming full circle

    • @KingsCultural
      @KingsCultural 7 років тому +13

      mallaire what if they're in on it? Like chance and Francis will be on the alternative lifestyle video.

    • @andya4795
      @andya4795 7 років тому +2

      Which part helped you to decide it was your fave song ever? The autotune Phil Collins impression or that cool dance?

    • @takeeling
      @takeeling 7 років тому +5

      Sounds more like Peter Gabriel

  • @SirBepoX
    @SirBepoX 7 років тому +377

    [Verse 1: Francis and the Lights]
    In the ground, we bury
    The seeds of a pear tree
    All the things, we carried
    Now we're down to our bare feet
    [Chorus: Francis and the Lights]
    May I have this dance to make it up to you?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you
    Give me both your hands to make it up to you
    Let me spin and excite you
    [Verse 2: Francis and the Lights]
    We are bound to inherit
    The sins of our parents
    And all of the people we passed through
    Now we're down to the last two
    [Chorus: Francis and the Lights]
    May I have this dance to make it up to you?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you
    Give me both your hands to make it up to you
    Let me spin and excite you
    [Verse 3: Chance The Rapper]
    You've got your, your mother's eyes
    You've got your, grandmother's ring
    You've got your daddy's discernment
    Girl, you did your thing, oh, give me one more
    One, two, one, two, always on beat
    You must have been born with two right feet
    I know you've been looking for something concrete
    You must have been born with two right feet
    Say one, two, one, two, always on beat
    I know you've been looking for something concrete
    You must have been born with two right feet
    You must have been born with two right feet
    Said I love you more than your mother
    More than you love yourself
    [Chorus: Francis and the Lights]
    May I have this dance to make it up to you?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you
    Give me one more chance, give me one more chance
    Give me one more, let me spin and excite you
    May I have this dance to make it up to you?
    Can I say something crazy? I love you
    Give me one more chance, give me one more chance
    Give me one more, let me spin and excite you

  • @tylercoogan1870
    @tylercoogan1870 3 роки тому +3

    "I love you more than your mother.more than you love yourself" get outta here... Fucking masterpiece of writing lyrics. Pure joy. Thanks