BANKS - Best Friends (Official Visualizer)

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    --
    Lyrics
    When I needed a shoulder
    You’d call me, call me
    We’d get a little older
    You’d call me, call me
    I been walking solo lately, lately
    I see all your photos
    You dress the same
    But you’re not
    You tell me to mean what I say
    You’re not my friend anymore
    Don’t even mean what you say while you’re standing there begging me for more
    There were exceptions within
    You told me you did it just to fit in
    But you never fit in anyway
    And that’s why you were my friend
    That’s why we were best friends
    You were my best friend
    We never fit in
    Once I sent you flowers to say sorry
    You said you were feeling like I just wasn’t listening
    Said I was “lucky for forgiveness”
    I didn’t feel like you had something to forgive
    And now I’m standing alone with no one to stand with
    You tell me to mean what I say
    You’re not my friend anymore
    Don’t even mean what you say while you’re standing there begging me for more
    There were exceptions withinYou told me you did it just to fit in
    But you never fit in anyway
    And that’s why you were my friend
    That’s why we were best friends
    You were my best friend
    We never fit in
    And that’s why you were my friend
    That’s why we were best friends
    You were my best friend
    We never fit in
    And I got nothing to gain, its on me,
    And I got no one to blame its on me,
    And you don’t even mean what you said its on me
    And you don’t even mean what you said its on me
    --
    Video Credits
    Creative Direction / Styling - Harper Slate
    Videographer / Editor - Hayley Brown
    Hair - Jake Gallagher
    Makeup - Zaheer Sukhnandan

КОМЕНТАРІ • 179

  • @toxxxickay3553
    @toxxxickay3553 2 місяці тому +253

    giving me the old banks vibes ive been missing🖤

  • @Kharmatos13
    @Kharmatos13 2 місяці тому +75

    Her best stuff is when she's totally vulnerable and just says it.

  • @Vinsomer
    @Vinsomer 2 місяці тому +66

    This is already a BANKS classic

  • @AlmightyTurbo
    @AlmightyTurbo 2 місяці тому +121

    Giving me The Altar vibes..This album gonna be great.

    • @jessicas3568
      @jessicas3568 2 місяці тому +1

    • @jkrules4ever123
      @jkrules4ever123 Місяць тому +8

      It’s a vaulted track from that era

    • @kluv420
      @kluv420 29 днів тому

      Any tour dates?

    • @sndwav2049
      @sndwav2049 23 дні тому +3

      The Altar was a masterpiece from start to finish. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Boredombyashlyn
    @Boredombyashlyn Місяць тому +20

    Friend breakups are soul crushing

  • @xxcandyxandyxx
    @xxcandyxandyxx 2 місяці тому +36

    Cried my eyes out when I heard this for the first time. Losing a close friendship is devastating-it feels almost like experiencing grief.

    • @tierabrianne
      @tierabrianne Місяць тому +4

      There definitely is grief with the loss of a close friend. All of the bonding, laughter, experiences, etc. just becomes scrapbook memories 🥲💔 and you don’t always get to share that same intimacy with other friends

    • @kluv420
      @kluv420 20 днів тому

      🧸 🧸 🧸 Teddy I had a dream mean you were in my old house in Oxford and I was on the outside looking in and the neighbors across the street owned it .... I miss u teddy my black angel​@@tierabrianne

    • @Richstentiford
      @Richstentiford 20 днів тому

      Couldn't agree more, it's like they died, I have recently experienced this also

  • @autumnoseven3107
    @autumnoseven3107 2 місяці тому +58

    One of the best songs of BANKS ✨

  • @y2kmeangirl
    @y2kmeangirl 2 місяці тому +54

    What makes banks so magnetic is the fact that she knows who she is. There's no one else like her. She's beautiful because she's rare and I like that

  • @friyadmohamed3130
    @friyadmohamed3130 2 місяці тому +34

    So beautiful, you can feel and see the pain and loss of sacred love

  • @Thatgirlisagun
    @Thatgirlisagun 2 місяці тому +25

    The GEMINI GODDESS is back giving me GODDESS album vibes I’m here for it ❤

  • @Gabriel-dg2rr
    @Gabriel-dg2rr 2 місяці тому +14

    She never misses I swear she’s so lyrically talented

  • @LegoMaster421
    @LegoMaster421 2 місяці тому +30

    3:06 i could listen to this outro for hours

  • @FirstOfHisNameSolaire
    @FirstOfHisNameSolaire 2 місяці тому +12

    The tragedy in my eyes is banks doesn’t have more than a million people subscribed. She’s a master of her craft and top tier in my book of pop artist of this century. Easily top 5

  • @jefffoy530
    @jefffoy530 2 місяці тому +19

    This is the Banks we need 🙏

  • @sleepybabe37
    @sleepybabe37 2 місяці тому +17

    never been so excited for an album release before omg!! i’m proud to be a BANKS fan 🥹🥹 such a beautiful song

  • @juliancisthebest
    @juliancisthebest 2 місяці тому +9

    One of her all-time best songs, imo. That outro and the wistfulness throughout… been listening to this like crazy since it came out

  • @StevanRadivojević-p4p
    @StevanRadivojević-p4p 2 місяці тому +107

    this song hurts a lot.

  • @Kamugoya1997_
    @Kamugoya1997_ Місяць тому +4

    thank you Banks, for giving us a fragment of friendship enclosed in this melodic tear.
    My best friend means the world to me, and I can't explain how I feel when I don't hear from her, now it's a little more distance and this thing breaks my heart in two :(

  • @gabiepereira.
    @gabiepereira. 2 місяці тому +16

    i love the way your music makes me sad, thank you for that ♡

  • @hubfenty546
    @hubfenty546 2 місяці тому +23

    banks at her best - so beautiful and sad

  • @GRACIELA__
    @GRACIELA__ 2 місяці тому +25

    I love this song and im so excited for the album ❤

  • @marianar2948
    @marianar2948 2 місяці тому +4

    I'm so glad BANKS gave us this little treat after the official release of the song! I hope she continues to promote the upcoming album in this way so we can enjoy things slowly and consistently!

  • @Nwjm17
    @Nwjm17 2 місяці тому +9

    Banks is feeding us!!! This is so good. I'm beyond excited for the album. Also cannot wait for Goddess live album

  • @Chrisguzman16
    @Chrisguzman16 Місяць тому +2

    Tragically beautiful and unbearably relateable. Had me welling up before the 1st chorus on my first listen. Banks is absolutely superb with lyrics.

  • @StevanRadivojević-p4p
    @StevanRadivojević-p4p 2 місяці тому +6

    we need tv performances for this masterpiece ❤

  • @DaniCardi
    @DaniCardi 12 днів тому

    The best song BANKS has written ❤

  • @suzidrysdale1080
    @suzidrysdale1080 2 місяці тому +4

    I'll always miss them, I loved them once however people change, or they don't, we realise things and all you have to do is keep moving forward.
    You will experience being loved and understood by a best friend again, one-day.
    However always keep in mind the only person who will ever truly understand you is; yourself 💞

  • @alxcja
    @alxcja 2 місяці тому +5

    This song has such a special place in my heart already 🤍 the visuals are everything!

  • @ANDIBO987
    @ANDIBO987 Місяць тому +2

    This song speaks to my soul and expresses a pain I could not articulate. 言葉にならない気持ち

  • @productamadeus8745
    @productamadeus8745 22 дні тому +19

    As a professional sound designer, I find Banks exceptionally unique. Let’s break it down: harmonics. Singers like Banks, Brandy, and a select few have almost three fundamentals happening simultaneously-a complexity that someone like Taylor Swift doesn’t quite achieve. When Banks sings, there’s a whispery texture in the higher frequencies, her voice operates in a higher register, and she shapes her notes like a contralto. Essentially, you’re hearing three layers at once. Very impressive, Ms. Banks. The World’s First Seventh Generation Synthesizer Designer salutes your artistry. Well done.

    • @bbluejae
      @bbluejae 19 днів тому +2

      hey so we actually don’t need to bring other women down to compliment another!

    • @VickeyVale
      @VickeyVale 17 днів тому +1

      I would love to hear your opinion of Fk Twigs. I swear she blows any main stream artist out of the water. Just like BANKS and Sevdaliza.

    • @productamadeus8745
      @productamadeus8745 16 днів тому

      @@VickeyVale 🤜🏾Blue-When somebody tells you that they are a Professional at something-and not only that-they literally created the Worlds First Hyper Instrument-it may be a good idea to just zip-it and listen. Nobody tore anybody down. Banks is a professional. I am a professional. You are a fan. There is a big difference. This is one apex person recognizing another apex level person. Not hate. To Vickey-the force is strong with you! 🙏🏽FKA Twigs was how I even FOUND Banks! These independent female singers are the ones taking chances and pushing music forward. Banks seems to have a fondness of analog synth sounds. I’ve often wondered if she sound designs. That’s amazing. I’m planning a short video soon as I DID use Banks’s voice as a “Muse” in creating Delta Meridian Sound Design. Ok! More new music Banks! Let’s get these dudes! Amadeus e.d.p.

    • @productamadeus8745
      @productamadeus8745 16 днів тому +1

      @@VickeyVale Sevda tooooooo! 🔥. Kelela as well. Their music is out of this world. Banks is more accessible and has a LOT of bangers legit. I think everybody wants their favorite artist to sell a billion copies-but some artists don’t really want that. Plus-listen to Banks catalog. She is clearly involved with the writing process in a way that a Taylor Swift just can’t because at that level we’re dealing with TEAMS of people-trying to make a smash. That’s not bad. I’m just saying Mc Donald’s sells more burger than anybody on this planet-the only people that think Mc Donald’s has the best burgers are 8th graders. Amadeus e.d.p.

  • @fatimaalvarez4895
    @fatimaalvarez4895 2 місяці тому +7

    You and your music are beautiful and Ive missed both so much!!! Thanks for coming back❤

  • @dimakatsomakgwe2733
    @dimakatsomakgwe2733 22 дні тому

    Banks is such a treasure❤❤❤ Thank you for your existence

  • @ShaneMorgan
    @ShaneMorgan Місяць тому +2

    So beautiful and vulnerable.

  • @LewisEthridge_95
    @LewisEthridge_95 2 місяці тому +23

    Sad relatable. I used to have a best friend, but I never hear from her anymore. I don't understand why she stopped talking to me but I blame myself and I don't know why.

    • @jessicas3568
      @jessicas3568 2 місяці тому +2

    • @JessicabelliciMa1
      @JessicabelliciMa1 Місяць тому +1

      Don't blame yourself if you were important to you she shoukd had given news at least...

  • @NazzarenoGiannelliCG
    @NazzarenoGiannelliCG 20 днів тому +1

    I am obsessed with this song

  • @whyc2094
    @whyc2094 2 місяці тому +4

    This one hits me so hard. I had a friend like that in junior high but he moved during high school and by late teens we were strangers because he believed false things his other friends said about me. Nothing was ever the same. He was my best friend during that time....

  • @Andarilha-zs6gs
    @Andarilha-zs6gs Місяць тому +1

    It gave me so much the altar and goddess vibe ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jessicas3568
    @jessicas3568 2 дні тому

    YES BANKS! ❤✨

  • @fabianobarbosa4639
    @fabianobarbosa4639 2 місяці тому +1

    I've waited so long for this song! can't believe its finally here!

  • @Afropavo
    @Afropavo Місяць тому +1

    Exquisite- absolute perfection-

  • @13Macarons
    @13Macarons Місяць тому +2

    My lover don’t speak English (we from Belgium) so I’ve translated this song and he was becoming so emotional, troubled andthoughtful… 😅
    Thank u Banks for all those years by my side… in my mind for all troubles I’ve been through 🧚🏽✨🖤

  • @nina2222
    @nina2222 2 місяці тому +2

    Beautifully done ❤️‍🔥 I love the harmonies

  • @junie2979
    @junie2979 Місяць тому +1

    I'm in love with this song ❤

  • @soy.kennylee
    @soy.kennylee 2 місяці тому +6

    Love you so much Banks ❤❤❤ I can't wait for listening your new album ❤❤🎉

  • @ShanieceManley
    @ShanieceManley Місяць тому +9

    I'm convinced Banks and I formed a mindstream since I played Goddess in 2013 at 15 for hours and years on end because no way did she drop a song completely encapsulating what I'm going through right now and my feelings perfectly. Forever grateful for her wow

  • @marianar2948
    @marianar2948 2 місяці тому +8

    Does anyone else feel like this is a sister song to "Sawzall"? At least to me anyways, the lyrics of both song evoke the same tender sorrow about misunderstood friends and relationships that were sadly never healed...

  • @PotOpiper_
    @PotOpiper_ 8 днів тому +1

    This is exactly what it feels like

  • @alexvidivici2061
    @alexvidivici2061 2 місяці тому +2

    On repeat, damn this is heaven ❤

  • @kelseycrystal
    @kelseycrystal 27 днів тому

    I love her sm

  • @leaxrom
    @leaxrom 20 днів тому

    Best song ❤❤❤❤

  • @breannajefferson912
    @breannajefferson912 2 місяці тому +4

    This is gonna be on repeat ❤❤❤

  • @Modgodz
    @Modgodz 2 місяці тому +2

    Goddess of music 👑

  • @1394jess
    @1394jess 2 місяці тому +14

    We stan a woman in a suit 🖤🖤

  • @mattjastrzeb1724
    @mattjastrzeb1724 27 днів тому

    thank God is 4 minutes song and nota tiktok song :) amazing song :))))

  • @inoki7
    @inoki7 2 місяці тому +6

    Let’s goooooo!

  • @caterinadelgalles8783
    @caterinadelgalles8783 2 місяці тому +2

    Been waiting all day 4 this. I am in Moscow so, waiting all daaaay!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @grcnna
    @grcnna 2 місяці тому +2

    Utterly obsessed.

  • @mariuszbiaowas8837
    @mariuszbiaowas8837 2 місяці тому +1

    Great best friends .🤩

  • @MrLuizzdanniel
    @MrLuizzdanniel 2 місяці тому +2

    I love her

  • @ngcngynn
    @ngcngynn 2 місяці тому +3

    Best in album

  • @juliapinheiro4029
    @juliapinheiro4029 2 місяці тому +1

    So good! Yes queen

  • @smorris584
    @smorris584 Місяць тому +1

    I ❤Banks

  • @Let00ify
    @Let00ify 2 місяці тому +1

    So excited for the new album!!! Come to brazil ❤

  • @droyal1998
    @droyal1998 2 місяці тому +1

    Totally get this feeling ❤

  • @friyadmohamed3130
    @friyadmohamed3130 2 місяці тому +1

    chills

  • @TT_Mashups
    @TT_Mashups 2 місяці тому +1

    Ugggg this song hurTSSSSS💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @jolene4296
    @jolene4296 2 місяці тому +2

    I love you banks

  • @ЛеонидАлександрович-ч1п

    Thanks!

  • @SaschaEderer
    @SaschaEderer 2 місяці тому +2

    Don't know if this is a psyop, but I feel like this song is ahead of it's time

  • @lamwolf1160
    @lamwolf1160 Місяць тому +1

    On repeat 😅

  • @jackiecastillo2484
    @jackiecastillo2484 Місяць тому

    Best friends ❤️🎶💃🔥

  • @desdevon3382
    @desdevon3382 2 місяці тому +1

    I loveeed it so much 😩

  • @TalEurovision
    @TalEurovision 2 місяці тому +1

    Loooove this!!

  • @asiabella96
    @asiabella96 2 місяці тому +2

    ti amo ✨

  • @everg14
    @everg14 Місяць тому +2

    Cried like a baby. I miss my best friend. We were supposed to grow old together

  • @donovanphillips4973
    @donovanphillips4973 2 місяці тому +1

    Splendid

  • @droyal1998
    @droyal1998 2 місяці тому +2

    ❤😢 so goooddd

  • @jesusposadas7394
    @jesusposadas7394 Місяць тому +1

  • @LounaticE92
    @LounaticE92 Місяць тому +1

    03:06 goosebumps...

  • @BiBoFan
    @BiBoFan 2 місяці тому +4

    Beautiful❤❤❤❤

  • @purplemace6866
    @purplemace6866 2 місяці тому +1

    Perfect❤️

  • @CallMeLexis
    @CallMeLexis 2 місяці тому +2

    love it ❤

  • @TheSkinnyZ
    @TheSkinnyZ Місяць тому +3

    I lost one of my best friends because of a disagreement during C0V1D… I still think about her often, but I fear she doesn’t. Sucks a lot, but I’ll live.

  • @michelletalley845
    @michelletalley845 Місяць тому +4

    I been here since 2014

  • @sashacali2425
    @sashacali2425 Місяць тому +1

    For some reason I think this is all about me😢❤

  • @DanyVale03
    @DanyVale03 2 місяці тому +1

    wowwww 😢😢😢

  • @RM486_
    @RM486_ 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank u

  • @nairbdelrey1561
    @nairbdelrey1561 2 місяці тому +3

    This song belonged in the Goddess Album, it has that same vibe

  • @kFjfsk
    @kFjfsk Місяць тому +2

    This song can be taken from two different perspectives imo. Either she’s talking about an old friend, but if you read in between the lines, I get she’s also talking about her past self.

  • @YoullClapWhenImGone
    @YoullClapWhenImGone 23 дні тому

    I had a "friend" similar to this in my teens. I had basically dubbed myself the emergency or backup "friend" for when she was desperate.
    And because I was mainly just on call when her and her psychotic mother wanted to go out drinking or shopping, and none of her proper friends were free
    she'd try and manipulate me into what she wanted me to do.
    For example, I rarely drink alcohol as I think I'm allergic to something in it, I prefer weed.
    Anyway after like the 23rd time of her trying to get me to babysit so she could go get wasted.
    I reminded her as I had done many times, don't ask me to look after your kid, esp babies.
    I'm a nervous wreck around them as I suffer severe anxiety and start thinking of all the horrible things that could go wrong.
    Whatf if it falls and breaks its arm or hits its head, or my worst fear of all, going to check on them when sleeping and finding a dead baby due to cot death.
    I'd never be able to live with my self if a tragic event like that happened.
    And she knew all this yet would still constantly badger me to do it, which was never going to happen.
    So she ghosted me and I haven't spoken or heard from her since 2012
    and ghosting me was the only kind thing she ever did for me, but she doesn't know that I assume.

  • @alexandradun1953
    @alexandradun1953 Місяць тому +1

    Damn...

  • @briarrose7016
    @briarrose7016 25 днів тому

    This is some good classic Banks. I love hearing her vocals and not as much electronic musak

  • @Tessarract
    @Tessarract 2 місяці тому +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @Lunarahemm
    @Lunarahemm 2 місяці тому +2

    Still waiting for the day BANKS will release a full version of that song she sang in the movie X-Men Dark Phoenix, "Hands On Me" :(

  • @user-ve3gh5xg9q
    @user-ve3gh5xg9q Місяць тому +1

    😍

  • @cyberpunkalphamale
    @cyberpunkalphamale 2 місяці тому +1

    Awww

  • @CaioMartim
    @CaioMartim 2 місяці тому +1

  • @gianfranca8919
    @gianfranca8919 2 місяці тому +3

    Omg 🥹

  • @JamesVestal-dz5qm
    @JamesVestal-dz5qm 18 днів тому

    Don't even mean what you say while you're standing there begging me for more!

  • @jessicas3568
    @jessicas3568 Місяць тому

    🥺