Kimbra - "Settle Down"

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Kimbra's debut album VOWS is out now in the US, CA, Australia, and New Zealand. Get VOWS here: wbr.fm/kimbramusic
    Directed by Guy Franklin.
    For more Kimbra:
    / kimbramusic
    KimbraMusic.com
    / kimbramusic
    / kimbramusic
    Settle Down Lyrics:
    I wanna settle down
    I wanna settle down
    Won't you settle down with me?
    Settle down
    We can settle at a table..
    A table for two
    Won't you wine and dine with me?
    Settle down
    I wanna raise a child
    I wanna raise a child
    Won't you raise a child with me...
    Raise a child
    We'll call her Nebraska
    Nebraska Jones
    She'll have your nose
    Just so you know
    I wanna settle down
    I wanna settle down
    Won't you settle down with me?
    Settle down
    Run from Angela Vickers
    I saw her with you
    Monday morning small talking on the avenue
    She's got a fancy car
    She wants to take you far
    From the city lights and sounds deep into the dark
    Star so light and star so bright
    First star i see tonight!
    Star so light and star so bright
    Keep him by side!
    I wanna settle down
    I wanna settle down
    Baby there's no need to run
    I'll love you well
    I wanna settle down
    It's time to bring you down
    On just one knee for now
    Lets make our vows

КОМЕНТАРІ • 22 тис.

  • @wayawuffin
    @wayawuffin 3 роки тому +1336

    i'm so glad people are getting into kimbra, she has such an INCREDIBLE voice!!

    • @ambergo140
      @ambergo140 3 роки тому +7

      @Peter Evans why?

    • @CoooolRocks
      @CoooolRocks 3 роки тому +5

      @Peter Evans I don’t understand. Why did it end her career?

    • @Max-vd1vf
      @Max-vd1vf 3 роки тому +5

      @@CoooolRocks it’s supposedly sexist and retrograde. It also uses kids to portray the story. Personally I don’t think this is the reason her career ended but I guess I’m not that well informed.

    • @wayawuffin
      @wayawuffin 3 роки тому +40

      ……..why did you do this under my comment 💀 this is a song/video from her first album and she has two other wonderful albums that i hope people also enjoy………..……. anyway, her voice is incredible and i’m glad people are getting into her lmao

    • @manic65cvn
      @manic65cvn 3 роки тому +4

      I like her lips.

  • @Somniatica
    @Somniatica 6 років тому +6345

    Kimbra is the indie singer sound that all normal indie singers wish they had

    • @ben7000
      @ben7000 6 років тому +168

      Wælcum tou maih keetchen. We hav bananis. And œvacadis.

    • @agnusredel3709
      @agnusredel3709 6 років тому +48

      Ummm..... Lana Del Rey...

    • @clutterbitch
      @clutterbitch 6 років тому +27

      Indie?

    • @matsu3575
      @matsu3575 6 років тому +11

      Supreme Leader 390 million people say otherwise

    • @76marex
      @76marex 6 років тому +26

      so the masses are always right? lol @@matsu3575

  • @davidkonevky7372
    @davidkonevky7372 4 роки тому +1248

    sometimes Kimbra looks like a doll, other times she looks like an egyptian goddess, she's just so versatile

    • @kimbraleejohnson3588
      @kimbraleejohnson3588 3 роки тому +21

      My appreciation goes to my fans all over the world
      My fans have always had an amazing impact on my career
      For all the support and positivity I want to thank you all
      What part of the world do you support me from?

    • @davidkonevky7372
      @davidkonevky7372 3 роки тому +5

      @@kimbraleejohnson3588 Argentina!

    • @iki12737
      @iki12737 3 роки тому +4

      Is she Egypt?

    • @natalieruegger9047
      @natalieruegger9047 3 роки тому +3

      @Peter Evans how is that?

    • @AkiramHuin
      @AkiramHuin 3 роки тому +6

      Like a Katy Perry that actually can sing

  • @KimberlyBeyer
    @KimberlyBeyer 6 місяців тому +20

    To every woman who's ever been in a bad marriage with a bad husband!!! This is artistic and tasteful, but also true to life!!! Way to go Kimbra on making a song so many women can related to!!! BRAVO!!!

  • @Amandanumnum
    @Amandanumnum 5 років тому +1466

    I love the way she says "Nebraska, Nebraska Jones" for some reason

    • @SirHorned19
      @SirHorned19 4 роки тому +36

      I though she wanted to name her kid "The fast car" first time i heard it.

    • @calvinnigh5489
      @calvinnigh5489 4 роки тому +2

      Reminds me of Michael

    • @carolabrisa2144
      @carolabrisa2144 4 роки тому

      Me too

    • @namelessun
      @namelessun 4 роки тому

      It's really nice

    • @deandeck
      @deandeck 4 роки тому +2

      Is that Indy's son?

  • @midwestemxn
    @midwestemxn 9 років тому +5414

    To be honest, I love the way Kimbra awkwardly dances.

    • @punchy9214
      @punchy9214 9 років тому +257

      It's awkward but on beat, I'm sorry but that's like a skill. Who else can do that?! Love Kimbra, she's awesome.

    • @faithfirstfitness
      @faithfirstfitness 9 років тому +61

      Same i love her dancing 👌👌

    • @midwestemxn
      @midwestemxn 9 років тому +48

      punchy9214 I agree, it is on beat. I love it

    • @midwestemxn
      @midwestemxn 9 років тому +23

      kyle dominic I think Kimbra is pretty.

    • @MuunTheFIre
      @MuunTheFIre 9 років тому +7

      punchy9214 Lorde :)

  • @ShivamDubey-or5io
    @ShivamDubey-or5io 7 років тому +266

    you know the feeling when...you are enjoying this song and suddenly your shoulder starts to enjoy this too...

  • @DannyMartinezMusic
    @DannyMartinezMusic 3 роки тому +59

    After all these years, such a fresh and unique song. Love Kimbra!

    • @xa3827
      @xa3827 3 роки тому +3

      this literalyy came out ages ago when music was good

  • @makousan3570
    @makousan3570 4 роки тому +3181

    I’m oddly mesmerized by the way she dances in this.

    • @mjtagod6840
      @mjtagod6840 4 роки тому +77

      That's her thing. One of the reason why I love her so much. 😂

    • @yp1705
      @yp1705 4 роки тому +51

      Me too. Its very classic. Has a 50's style to it.

    • @mibukdesjarlais534
      @mibukdesjarlais534 4 роки тому +53

      Same. The way she dances is so whimsical and calming. She's like a little doll or a puppet that's being pulled with strings attached to her as she dances. ❤

    • @FR0_MAGNUM
      @FR0_MAGNUM 4 роки тому +22

      Its kind of adorable.

    • @tamargordon6629
      @tamargordon6629 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/KUPLHEcz69I/v-deo.html

  • @_gw33do_
    @_gw33do_ 3 роки тому +170

    Kimbra is slept on vocally and let's not lie, the dancing is hypnotic for some reason

  • @KisnouMusic
    @KisnouMusic 9 місяців тому +17

    I've had a crush on Kimbra since the day this song was released, now I am a musician as well and I can only appreciate how beautiful this song is. I am so in love with how the whole track develops and evolves, it's just something so unique that I haven't found elsewhere. Thank you Kimbra :)

  • @imaniakika
    @imaniakika 2 роки тому +66

    Heard this song when it came out 12 years ago. I was 17. Kimbra was about 19. She really was ahead of her time. I loved the track then but wow, it resonates so much more now.

  • @skyewheeler202
    @skyewheeler202 9 років тому +579

    This song deserved way more recognition than it got.

    • @CarEdy23
      @CarEdy23 9 років тому +33

      +Skye Wheeler 31 million views is certainly some recognition. or do you mean it should have been talked about on social media and mainstream news sites in which case i disagree.

    • @rizakrasniqi4375
      @rizakrasniqi4375 8 років тому

      +CarEdy23 and if it's yi flighty usleizuwuw eyedropper and

    • @skyewheeler202
      @skyewheeler202 8 років тому +8

      +CarEdy23 I personally just feel the song should be more well known. Yes, 31 million views is a lot! Which is awesome for her! But anytime I mention this song to someone, they've never heard the song. I performed this song in front of my school once and every person who spoke to me said they'd never heard the song. And if you disagree with, no worries! Opinions are opinions(:

    • @skyewheeler202
      @skyewheeler202 8 років тому +1

      +Skye Wheeler *with me

    • @CarEdy23
      @CarEdy23 8 років тому +3

      Skye Wheeler Yeah i get what you're saying i would be pretty cool if it was better known.

  • @MrBen51309
    @MrBen51309 4 роки тому +209

    The production on this song is absolutely genius

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac 5 років тому +40

    Damn this song still holds up today. Always loved how Kimbra approaches imagery in her videos.
    This one and Cameo lover define time at college for me. Hope all is well Kimbra

  • @pinkycherry5938
    @pinkycherry5938 3 роки тому +372

    Just discovering this lady. She is truly talented

    • @_sleeping_forest
      @_sleeping_forest 3 роки тому +15

      You didnt know about somebody i used to know

    • @ibingewatcher8076
      @ibingewatcher8076 3 роки тому +1

      Facts

    • @braveindigo4123
      @braveindigo4123 3 роки тому

      @Nick Gurr Not from New Zealand but definitely knew about it before Somebody That I Used To Know because of older siblings.

    • @itsdessbabyyy6054
      @itsdessbabyyy6054 3 роки тому +3

      You won’t regret it ! I’ve been listening her since I was in middle school !! That was about 8 years ago

    • @marinastanOW
      @marinastanOW 3 роки тому +4

      if anything, this started her career

  • @c731-enfi
    @c731-enfi 4 роки тому +762

    It maddens me how underrated kimbra and her songs are.

    • @trevorflait8809
      @trevorflait8809 4 роки тому +16

      I mean so it Gotye and they’re both really great artists without much fame, but true art.

    • @raccooneyedronan
      @raccooneyedronan 4 роки тому +8

      43 mil views is underrated for u?

    • @heybye1119
      @heybye1119 4 роки тому +2

      @@raccooneyedronan to say that a lot of them are from people in the past year all bc of “somebody I used to know” on tik tok.. then yes

    • @benmavinn1666
      @benmavinn1666 4 роки тому +13

      True art is almost always underrated..
      People feed on high fructose bullshit called Hype!!

    • @mikeneville9149
      @mikeneville9149 3 роки тому +1

      Not in my world shes not...☺

  • @Dakarn
    @Dakarn 5 років тому +780

    I like how the two girls in white are in perfect harmony while doing the same dance moves while Kimbra is in black doing her own thing. Like Order and Chaos.

    • @c731-enfi
      @c731-enfi 4 роки тому +17

      Those two white girls are the same girls that played as wives in this video

    • @Dakarn
      @Dakarn 4 роки тому +7

      @@c731-enfi What's that have to do with my comment?

    • @c731-enfi
      @c731-enfi 4 роки тому +18

      Nothing, I'm just pointing it out

    • @NLChenet
      @NLChenet 2 роки тому

      I would have lost my 2 step for sure

  • @your-regina
    @your-regina 8 років тому +1867

    She dances like she's throwing her magic around

  • @nonalolagirl
    @nonalolagirl 3 роки тому +2

    I discovered Kimbra back in 2012 when I had met a nice lad from Hamilton, NZ. He said he knew Kimbra after our music discussions somehow landed on "now you're just somebody that I used to know" and suggested I give her a listen. From there I dove head first into her music and she quickly became one of my favorite artists of all time. I will never understand why she doesn't like Vows. I know it wasn't completely hers or as personal like her other albums but I always wait for the day when I'll hear another album as brilliant as this one. Cheers Kimbra, keep writing your story.

  • @nanananananananana00
    @nanananananananana00 6 років тому +805

    those girls are absolutely killing it in this video

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 6 років тому +27

      I fucking love them, they give the video that... Spark... That just makes it perfect

    • @mistformlady
      @mistformlady 6 років тому +8

      @@rubenvelazco4287 Abso-fucking-lutely!

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 6 років тому +7

      @@mistformlady I know right?! I mean ... It's like.... If you would have add up something else... It would be like.... Not the best...

    • @magmivire
      @magmivire 5 років тому +16

      You can tell that the one on the left was probably told to keep a straight face but can't stop herself from smiling

    • @PrincessLeimi
      @PrincessLeimi 5 років тому +3

      Somebody knows the name of these Girls?

  • @jennalyndaet
    @jennalyndaet 5 років тому +784

    This song sounds just as good as when it came out. She was just so way ahead of her time

    • @RIUUI007
      @RIUUI007 4 роки тому +8

      This is good music, but how was this ahead of its time? I didn't see or hear anything groundbreaking to justify being called ahead of its time. Not trying to be a douche but I just wondered what made you say that.

    • @ifediran.
      @ifediran. 4 роки тому +21

      I think she was ahead of her time, if she'd been discovered now she's give people like Billie Eillish and Dua Lipa a run for their money

    • @soundpilatesandyoga8531
      @soundpilatesandyoga8531 2 роки тому +4

      I think ahead of time means people/artists don't get the credit that they deserve at the time. But,if it had come out later, in would have been everywhere. Unfortunately, it's a double edge sword to be that. I personally would rather be considered ahead of my time than being everywhere-denoting usually rich and famous. Well, I'd take the riches but not the fame! Lol. I love my anonymity!

    • @MimiTheHamster
      @MimiTheHamster 2 роки тому +2

      Ya I feel like Melanie Martinez was kinda inspired by this

    • @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket
      @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket Рік тому

      "ahead of her time"
      You are basic. Can you get more generic?

  • @simba9165
    @simba9165 5 років тому +4908

    I can’t believe she was only 19 when she made this😍

  • @_Anyone__
    @_Anyone__ 2 роки тому +3

    This video is my absolute childhood.
    A few months ago I found my small old iPod I had when I was around 4yrs old, and this music video was saved on it.
    I remember, as a child, listening to her sing repeatedly and watching her dance, I was simply mesmerized & entertained.
    Obviously; when I was a child, I didn't understand what she was talking about.
    Although I do remember copying the way that girl's skirt was laid, resting on the ground.
    I do remember that nostalgic heartthrob whenever I am to watch those dolls burn.
    Her dancing is also very nostalgic...
    :) I'm happy.

  • @theronin
    @theronin 11 років тому +49

    is the entire album so distinctive in sound? I am blown away with this song. extremely rich in composition, deep in substance and commentary.

    • @KingPinniped
      @KingPinniped 11 років тому +9

      The first half is. Maybe the rest isn't quite as strong, not bad though. It's an excellent EP's worth of material either way.

    • @egillsjr
      @egillsjr 11 років тому +14

      In my opinion, Vows is one of the best debut albums I've ever heard, in any genre...

  • @georgenintendo8856
    @georgenintendo8856 8 років тому +41

    I wish the direction of modern music was closer to this style. It's creative and does have a new feel not replicated by many songs. Retro yet modern at the same time, very tasteful 10/10

  • @tomlizzy2528
    @tomlizzy2528 8 років тому +18

    what?! OMG !? She is Brilliant...can't believe I haven't heard of her...god ....she is giving me
    life

  • @badsummer95
    @badsummer95 2 роки тому +24

    I can't believe this came out 12 years ago. It looks like it was made today. Such an underrated banger!

  • @gunscotthdgaming69420
    @gunscotthdgaming69420 5 років тому +5862

    *I think she is somebody that I used to know*

    • @Guilhermepatusi
      @Guilhermepatusi 5 років тому +44

      yes

    • @coolstorybruh88
      @coolstorybruh88 5 років тому +21

      🤣🤣

    • @koalar8tion
      @koalar8tion 5 років тому +78

      SO IT IS HER! OK I can live in Pease now....

    • @fredmichaels418
      @fredmichaels418 5 років тому +30

      ​@Nawbs Seriously?? With 8 billion (give or take a billion) people on the planet and, depending on who you talk to ; written word around for 5 thousand + years... how much "Original Thought " are you expecting ? All Caps to boot? Lighten up , nobody is screaming unoriginal thoughts at you ... Have a pulchritudinous day and year !

    • @number3stunner118
      @number3stunner118 5 років тому +76

      Really? That's too bad, man. She didn't have to cut you off.

  • @Momoeki21
    @Momoeki21 8 років тому +78

    I love how she dances. It always puts a smile on my face :)

  • @speccysquaregolike9629
    @speccysquaregolike9629 6 років тому +1632

    I feel like this song is highly underrated.

    • @fastandbulbous9697
      @fastandbulbous9697 6 років тому +23

      39 million views
      yeah no

    • @LeopardGeckoTree
      @LeopardGeckoTree 6 років тому +30

      Kimbra herself is highly underrated.

    • @sundayafternoons
      @sundayafternoons 6 років тому +1

      @The Professional One/Always thank u 🙏💕

    • @guser436
      @guser436 5 років тому +1

      @Justin Seers I concur

    • @mmd3585
      @mmd3585 5 років тому +6

      @@fastandbulbous9697 what number of views have to do with being properly rated as a song/video?

  • @kozmikoblivion
    @kozmikoblivion Рік тому +31

    10 years on and I still get chills… such a great song.

  • @HeyheyRjayy21
    @HeyheyRjayy21 10 років тому +19

    I love Kimbra so much, it's rare to find artists that know how to actually sing, she sounds amazing live or on record. Her creativity is incredible. The girls symbolize how women had to grow up quickly by learning how to cook, and clean etc. to win the "older boy/man" over. Kinda sucks that girls had to go through that back then.. :/ but I love the song

  • @sues.8384
    @sues.8384 Місяць тому +7

    Dec 2024
    Kimbra has that unique voice
    Very distinctive.

  • @Gabyshappy
    @Gabyshappy 5 років тому +22

    This song deserves more recognition
    Her hands - the never know where to be so just are everywhere - deserves more recognition
    She deserves more recognition

  • @Eltyanistah
    @Eltyanistah 3 роки тому +85

    I can't believe I discovered her just now, her voice is just something else

  • @jonlevert
    @jonlevert 11 років тому +3420

    This Kimbra girl.
    I like her.

    • @alexandre588
      @alexandre588 11 років тому +41

      Another!

    • @nephy1406
      @nephy1406 7 років тому +3

      Same.

    • @Pavel1915
      @Pavel1915 7 років тому +6

      The Kimbra girl
      I like her
      I want to kiss her brushy cheek
      And cause her a little wreak
      I want to make her a big smile
      And ride with her for a little while
      Oh Kimbra, be my love and star, be my beloved muse
      Or bodies will confluence like a fuse
      Oh baby, I want so hard to ride you on mine car's hood
      And brighten little up your sad and frighten mood
      Kimbra, you are the muse, the star in darkness
      I want to take you to the Harkness
      You lead my ship to safest harbor
      I want to fuck you in my armor

    • @felipe95081887
      @felipe95081887 7 років тому +3

      Nescafé

    • @rebbekahcannons9805
      @rebbekahcannons9805 7 років тому +1

      Tron represent lol

  • @salotefaletau8794
    @salotefaletau8794 8 років тому +18

    Omg I love Kimbra's dance moves, no joke.

  • @cristybangayan3200
    @cristybangayan3200 5 років тому +22

    Kimbra's music was recommended just last month and am falling with all her songs. She's so unique and her voice is so flexible.

    • @cristybangayan3200
      @cristybangayan3200 5 років тому +1

      Many thanks to you, Adi! 😘

    • @1kallay
      @1kallay 4 роки тому

      If you haven't done so already then check out the songs she did live at "Sing Sing Studios" at the start of her career. In my opinion they are her best performances ever, the band is excellent as well.

    • @lokostill
      @lokostill 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/nHcF1MPXqxs/v-deo.html Used to listen to Kimbra back in the days and somehow stopped but faouzia brought me back lol for some reason listening to that track reminded me of Kimbra.

  • @quizl1
    @quizl1 10 місяців тому +38

    if ur still listening to this ur a legend

    • @ninjason57
      @ninjason57 4 місяці тому

      Thanks!

    • @SNN788
      @SNN788 3 місяці тому

      I knew it!

    • @superrdrdrdrd
      @superrdrdrdrd Місяць тому

      First time,
      I like her a lot,
      🎶Somebody That I Used to Know🎶, is when I discovered her

  • @coacherni
    @coacherni 5 років тому +908

    Now I understand why gotye want to collaborate with her.. Both are true artist.

    • @jersiewitter4022
      @jersiewitter4022 4 роки тому +52

      The artist that was supposed to be at the recording studio wasent there but she was. That's the storry

    • @bobertr69
      @bobertr69 4 роки тому +24

      @@jersiewitter4022 good thing

    • @rahmat1839
      @rahmat1839 4 роки тому +1

      Halo

    • @Axl4325
      @Axl4325 3 роки тому +31

      @@jersiewitter4022 honestly, it was for the better. The song as good as it could have been still, wouldn´t have been the same without Kimbra´s collaboration

    • @laurie8857
      @laurie8857 3 роки тому +13

      ​@@jersiewitter4022 no no, a "'high profile' female vocalist" Australian artist (my guess is Sia) was initially going to play the female part but then changed their mind, so they had a rethink... so you are right in that the part wasn't made with her in mind, but it's not like she just happened to be at the studio.

  • @akiraslegs5762
    @akiraslegs5762 6 років тому +2492

    kimbra's dancing cured me of depression

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 6 років тому +14

      Saaaame, guurll! Same!

    • @depressoespresso3931
      @depressoespresso3931 5 років тому +20

      I wish it was that easy lol

    • @brittanybass1658
      @brittanybass1658 5 років тому +18

      your comment cured me of depression

    • @mattstarter5634
      @mattstarter5634 5 років тому +4

      Billliebunny agree 1000 times

    • @huntergreen6444
      @huntergreen6444 5 років тому +5

      @ADARSH PLAYS WOW yeah! just like why have asthma, just breath duh. Or why have two broken legs just walk idiot!

  • @maninblue88
    @maninblue88 2 роки тому +41

    This song is definitely a very underappreciated classic!

  • @Adrian_Marmy
    @Adrian_Marmy Рік тому +4

    One of the most underrated artists.
    And also, I just love this song.

  • @farhiyamohamed5077
    @farhiyamohamed5077 4 роки тому +603

    me who has 0 interest in kids nor marriage at 3 am: "I WANNA SETTLE DOWN" "I WANNA RAISE A CHILD" "WON'T YOU RAISE A CHILD WITH ME?"

    • @farhiyamohamed5077
      @farhiyamohamed5077 4 роки тому

      @Noah Gabel huh

    • @farhiyamohamed5077
      @farhiyamohamed5077 4 роки тому

      @Noah Gabel ok

    • @backupnoname
      @backupnoname 4 роки тому +41

      I think that might be the point. To me, the video looks like a critique on perceived expectations of traditionalism. "Have a family, settle down, get married, have kids."

    • @deadlyraver4454
      @deadlyraver4454 3 роки тому +19

      lol. it's funnier to me because I started singing this in the mic during gameplay. My teammates were so unhappy they joined the enemy, but the ememies started humming along with me. Friday got weird in this early morning.

    • @jasonsoulie1337
      @jasonsoulie1337 3 роки тому +3

      Have you ever read Sigmund Freud? He would have a very interesting take on your statement. Shine on sister Shine On

  • @ellierichards3796
    @ellierichards3796 6 років тому +54

    1:40 is a blessing honestly she sounds so good

  • @carrie9926
    @carrie9926 6 років тому +351

    I can't believe this song is this old. Insane. I remember when it came out.

    • @roxsskie247
      @roxsskie247 5 років тому +1

      Dovahkiin [ Carrie ] literally the same, And I can’t believe how it’s lowkey blown up!! This was a go to when I was 10-11

    • @lauracintra5709
      @lauracintra5709 5 років тому

      Me too dud

    • @drewbles22
      @drewbles22 5 років тому

      Well you have a username that was relevant in 2011. Krosis...

    • @kura-pika
      @kura-pika 4 роки тому

      saaame it used to play on C4 and the other NZ music channels a lot and i LOVED it everytime it came on haha. thank god for youtube now!

  • @alyzahs
    @alyzahs Рік тому +31

    For anyone that's confused, this song is about how girls are taught conform to certain roles like marriage/love, at an early age. Throughout the video, the girl is learning, cooking, cleaning etc(settling), while the man is not doing much of anything (in terms of marriage), for example the scene at the park where the man is still.
    Showing that the relationship is pretty much as good as a mannequin and mannequins are not really good for anything except display, maintaining an illusion or convincing you to buy into something, when it's not always sunshine and rainbows.
    The white dress (innocence) and the dolls being burnt shows that the little girls are not left alone to be children and innocent, but instead given roles and values to play etc.
    Meanwhile, Kimbra is wearing black because she has grown yet still while being influenced by the ideals that society expects from her, she chose to be free from them.
    There's a lot more to it but hope that gives you some thought, for anyone that did read :)

    • @Em-qh5ft
      @Em-qh5ft 9 місяців тому +1

      Thoughtful and thorough breakdown! Thanks!

    • @hazynifty6823
      @hazynifty6823 9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for mansplaining that to us.

    • @rosehannah4845
      @rosehannah4845 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I was so confused. The girls were like 11-13. I was a little disturbed lol.

  • @mattdays9403
    @mattdays9403 5 років тому +389

    Damnnnn I remember listening to this on repeat when it came out. Jamming it from my iPhone 4 lmfao time flies man!

  • @silverxstar01
    @silverxstar01 9 років тому +88

    I remember watching this a few years ago and thinking "this is so weird", but watching it now I absolutely love it.

  • @tay2tiny
    @tay2tiny 9 років тому +232

    I LOVE this song. it makes me think of how we dream of something for so long and find out its not what we need at all.

    • @Flowerquartz
      @Flowerquartz 9 років тому +23

      I love your perspective on this song! It makes a lot of sense

    • @NexAdruin
      @NexAdruin 8 років тому +21

      +Tay♡Bay I agree completely with this interpretation. That's why the video features young girls (the hopes expressed in the song are juvenile) and burning dolls (the death of innocence/childhood as the hopes are fulfilled and outcomes are lacking)

  • @Gerald321
    @Gerald321 Рік тому +2

    I discovered Kimbra when I was in Australia for two years between 2010 -2012. When I came back to the UK Somebody that I used to know was playing everywhere, yet she never took off in the UK despite the success of the song. Such a great artist and underrated x

  • @TurloughKabumpo
    @TurloughKabumpo 4 роки тому +64

    Just discovered her and she is truly a fantastic vocalist.

  • @refigee8752
    @refigee8752 9 місяців тому +6

    Her voice is angelic and unapologetic and humble all at the same time

  • @brycerichardson3687
    @brycerichardson3687 7 років тому +182

    HOW is she not more popular?

    • @abigailredding8887
      @abigailredding8887 6 років тому +4

      IKR

    • @marianolaguzzi
      @marianolaguzzi 6 років тому +11

      She's got a very unique sound and style, so I can easily understand how. The general public might not like her much

    • @Zezilia154
      @Zezilia154 6 років тому +13

      At least, she won a grammy

    • @donantoni0
      @donantoni0 6 років тому +4

      Because most people have poor taste

    • @potato-mf8xv
      @potato-mf8xv 6 років тому

      @Supreme Leader as a person who likes K-pop I am offended

  •  3 роки тому +11

    9 years and counting i’ve been in love with this song. the greatest song OF ALL TIME. CRIMINALLY underrated. what a message. LOVE her🥺

  • @craigcpowell
    @craigcpowell 4 роки тому +44

    I am embarrassed to say that I just now discovered this in 2020. This is freaking amazing. So good.

  • @alysondestiny3130
    @alysondestiny3130 4 роки тому +6

    I hate that it took me so long to become a fan of Kimbra I’ve never heard a song like this and i mean that in the BEST way possible

  • @rosiepapadaki5783
    @rosiepapadaki5783 4 роки тому +21

    She's one of the most underrated artists ever...change my mind

  • @billbrandine5857
    @billbrandine5857 2 роки тому +2

    OMG. I'm hearing this for the first time in 2022. Kimbra is way so advanced musically for 95% of listeners. This is the next level listening. She's magnificent. I'm stunned.

  • @jeb.2x
    @jeb.2x 5 років тому +5236

    I hate myself for discovering this a decade late

    • @fododude
      @fododude 5 років тому +34

      I just discovered this myself. But I'm old.

    • @queenoffrance6397
      @queenoffrance6397 5 років тому +30

      I read discovering as "Divorcing" and I was very confused for like 5 seconds.

    • @UndercoverBunny86
      @UndercoverBunny86 5 років тому +26

      Never too late for Kimbra 👏

    • @lucapeyrefitte6899
      @lucapeyrefitte6899 5 років тому +12

      Totally late but I’ll keep listening because this is good

    • @nawr494
      @nawr494 5 років тому +3

      10 years too late

  • @2DtoSee
    @2DtoSee 4 роки тому +1386

    This gave me "I'm not the only one" vibes, where the young girl is trying so hard to be the perfect wife so that he won't go away with the other girl, but he's still not at the table. The powerful thing is that the two girls are faced with one another other at the end, and they realise that they themselves are not the enemy in the situation, but the image of perfect wives and mistresses being a normal thing, and not respecting themselves in letting the guy do whatever he wants and still get away with it - that is the enemy. Therefore; rather than attacking each other, they unite in dance, and the dolls (which represent the whole image and idea of perfect little conforming wives and mistresses, in my idea) start to burn when they come together and the man isn't even a part of the picture by then, because of them being together and respecting each other.

    • @2DtoSee
      @2DtoSee 4 роки тому +58

      I'll also add that the pain in the voice in the lyrics at the empty table part is so powerful for me, in how much she desires for her man to stay and be with her, and has only the "stars so bright" to ask him to stay because that is the only power she has in the situation, and it's so painful

    • @2DtoSee
      @2DtoSee 4 роки тому +23

      Ah! And then you have the girls with the "Hey! Oh oh!" at the very end calling other people to be the same and start looking at these issues of what they had lived :)

    • @2DtoSee
      @2DtoSee 4 роки тому +19

      Of course, that's just one interpretation, but that's what I got from it ;) May each enjoy their own view, as I have certainly enjoyed reading people's ideas. :) cheers!

    • @brianstanton8296
      @brianstanton8296 4 роки тому +21

      I think your interpretation is exactly right. You're a smart cookie. However, it makes me sad, because judging by the lyrics alone I wouldn't have assumed it was more liberal bullshit, but alas, it pervades everything I love. The music video ruined the song for me, but I thought it was beautifully choreographed.

    • @thevoxdeus
      @thevoxdeus 4 роки тому +51

      ​@@brianstanton8296 Everyone experiences heart break in one way or another. There's nothing political about that. This song and video are from the perspective of a woman, and maybe that woman grew up in a wholesome house with good parents and assumed that if she just followed along with that pattern, she'd find a relationship like that. Maybe she grew up in a broken home and wants the story book domestic life that she never saw growing up.
      Either way, she found out that life isn't as simple as that and there are a lot of people in the world who won't cherish you the way you want and need to be cherished. It's a sad lesson, but it's a lesson that most people learn the same way. Could have just as easily been a video about a boy or young man who does his best to stand up for the weak, who is honest and humble, and gets walked all over by a girl who just wants the "bad boy."

  • @hiroschneider4211
    @hiroschneider4211 6 років тому +174

    I wanna settle down
    I wanna settle down
    Won't you settle down with me?
    Settle down
    We can settle at a table
    A table for two
    Won't you wine and dine with me?
    Settle down
    I wanna raise a child
    I wanna raise a child
    Won't you raise a child with me
    Raise a child
    We'll call her Nebraska
    Nebraska Jones
    She'll have your nose
    Just so you know
    I wanna settle down
    I wanna settle down
    Won't you settle down with me?
    Settle down
    Run from Angela Vickers
    I saw her with you
    Monday morning small talking on the avenue
    She's got a fancy car
    She wants to take you far
    From the city lights and sounds deep into the dark
    Star so light and star so bright
    First star i see tonight!
    Star so light and star so bright
    Keep him by side!
    I wanna settle down
    I wanna settle down
    Baby there's no need to run
    I'll love you well
    I wanna settle down
    It's time to bring you down
    On just one knee for now
    Lets make our vows

  • @saturnianbaby
    @saturnianbaby 7 місяців тому +17

    unlocked memory; i was OBSESSED with this song at 12

  • @RICHARDGRANNON
    @RICHARDGRANNON 10 років тому +1497

    Bum ba bum bap.

  • @CharacterString
    @CharacterString 8 років тому +240

    The visual story is interesting.
    1:24 "I saw her with you..." The girls are competing -- an affair? 2:06 He left. A play on the cliche "husband ran away with a younger woman" -- the wife and mistress are both children.
    Kimbra is themed in black, a spinster (?), contrasting with the two girls. Yet, a girl sings along 1:57, signaling an association or commonality -- seems like the girl would be Kimbra's younger self, except all three dance together at the end.
    Playing with dolls, something neither girl does, is a cue for youth and innocence in media, but in reality it an encourages the housewife ideal -- playing house. 0:34 The man is plastic and lifeless -- seems to imply the girls are dolls too. Living out their roles, stiff and mindless.
    1:46 most people picked up on the sudden 70's aesthetic -- a time when the gender ideals we know today were strongly being defined. Everything is a little too perfect, contrasting with the story: single mother/broken marriage. The nuclear dream sold to women since they were girls: grow up, get married, have a family -- is a lie, an unfulfilled promise. Told again by the nursery rhyme refrain, "Star Light, Star Bright" the wish tonight? "keep him by side".

    • @Alejandro.0101
      @Alejandro.0101 8 років тому +5

      damn it Peter, u are insane

    • @jonahleighramos3620
      @jonahleighramos3620 8 років тому +32

      I thought the visual story referred to the mindset of young women decades ago. If you're 18 and aren't married, you're considered an old maid. So many youngsters were quite anxious to settle down.

    • @parrispeppers4016
      @parrispeppers4016 8 років тому

      CharacterString

    • @datboi2862
      @datboi2862 7 років тому

      I lOVe yOU FoR thIS

    • @gildamatias9085
      @gildamatias9085 6 років тому +6

      Its actually 50's aesthetic

  • @richardwallace2458
    @richardwallace2458 9 місяців тому +38

    13 years ago! How come in only discovering this no m right now?!?! Tune!

  • @sterling6860
    @sterling6860 Рік тому

    Its a good thing we have the likes of Kimbra so music and voice will never get boring.

  • @fionaautumn
    @fionaautumn 8 років тому +27

    6 years later and this song is still damn catchy!

  • @cookie9655
    @cookie9655 5 років тому +98

    Still one of my favorite songs. Brings back so much nostalgia everytime I randomly come back to give it a listen.

    • @erikeriks
      @erikeriks 5 років тому

      Wasn't my era. I'm 14 now, almost 15, I lived through the Sorry era and Sam Tsui and stuff, I loved it. To realize that you're never going to get those times back, no matter how hard you try. Fuck time

    • @deeandreayarbro3711
      @deeandreayarbro3711 Рік тому

      I love this song my daughter be trying to clown me 😂

  • @moonanaii
    @moonanaii 8 років тому +12

    Vows was such an amazing debut album tbh. I can't believe it's been 6 years wow 😩

  • @warrenregaspi5392
    @warrenregaspi5392 11 місяців тому +4

    Why is she so underrated....so much talent here

  • @sissonsk
    @sissonsk 8 років тому +39

    Never get tired of this.

  • @TryMyMartini
    @TryMyMartini 4 роки тому +20

    Kimbra is the definition of "underrated".

  • @axryry9781
    @axryry9781 6 років тому +30

    I have been searching for this song forever! I danced to this song in contemporary class and I fell in love with it! I searched for it but couldn't find it because I thought it said "Want to see you go down" Yes I know they sound nothing alike but while dancing I didn't pay attention to the words more the beat! I am addicted with this song now! It took me months to find!

    • @abedel-latifkhalifeh2445
      @abedel-latifkhalifeh2445 6 років тому

      She literally says "Settle down" so much it might get on your nerves of you heard it on repeat.

    • @anavan7
      @anavan7 5 років тому

      lol on your gutter mind

    • @weird0141
      @weird0141 5 років тому

      I started listening gotye and my mom put me this song now I love it pd: 6 years ago

  • @domenicoabdulmadjid
    @domenicoabdulmadjid 3 роки тому +1

    God brought me here...
    ❤️❤️❤️ What a great song 🙏👍👍❤️

  • @laurenstaab2557
    @laurenstaab2557 9 років тому +2552

    if lana, marina, lorde, melanie, and her did a collab literally the world would end

  • @relm.5934
    @relm.5934 11 років тому +12

    this.. can't get it out of my head.. even though i know nothing of the melody and the song..but still.. so addictive

  • @manuelbranco173
    @manuelbranco173 5 років тому +28

    her beauty is something to behold - truly mesmerizing

  • @matthewharrison8940
    @matthewharrison8940 2 місяці тому

    Kimbra holds a special place in my heart. first crush vibes. when i was a youngin i was obsessed with her.

  • @pumpkin_fox
    @pumpkin_fox 6 років тому +218

    I can't believe this video is 8 years old! It's crazyyyy! Still love it though!

  • @fear_less_2020
    @fear_less_2020 8 років тому +220

    I found this song today by mistake AND I LOVE KIMBRA SO MUCH!!!! 2017 ROCKS!

  • @pacandpal3
    @pacandpal3 2 роки тому +6

    Wish she did more of this style of music .she changed alot but still love her voice .shes got a voice like no other.

  • @staceycameron4157
    @staceycameron4157 Рік тому

    Thank you for showing the little girls of the world this picture. This is what used to become of little girls. A cautionary tale. Now, go forth and spread your love creatively - do not tie yourself down. Lift yourself to the skies ♥ Sing sweet angels. Sing. ♥

  • @intuit5767
    @intuit5767 6 років тому +1269

    Catchy and creepy, at the same time.

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 6 років тому +23

      As a beautiful witch making a potion in her cauldron

    • @asmafatima-kat8403
      @asmafatima-kat8403 5 років тому

      This has 666 likes how ironic.

    • @melisawilson1082
      @melisawilson1082 5 років тому +1

      Creepy because shes in the illuminati...exactly how I deciphered this vid creepy .

    • @Meg_Lovegood
      @Meg_Lovegood 5 років тому

      ?

  • @pSmurf954
    @pSmurf954 8 років тому +128

    Mad Im six years late. Real Music. Damn this is dope...

    • @deadboss1193
      @deadboss1193 8 років тому +1

      pSmurf954 I didn't know her till about 2 years ago, glad I just know her anyways, her music is 🔥🔥🔥

    • @rolodexpropaganda
      @rolodexpropaganda 6 років тому

      You get a W for coming out of your sunken place

  • @burnte
    @burnte Рік тому

    ILOVE the color grading on this, it’s got a STRONG early 70s movie quality to the coloring and levels.

  • @LILGAGA1234
    @LILGAGA1234 8 років тому +23

    it's 33 million now! hopefully we'll get to see more of her soon 😄

  • @adambaum3407
    @adambaum3407 7 років тому +25

    I would love to thank Gotye for giving this amazing voice spotlight she deserves....seriously, why wasn't/isn't her songs on the radio more??

  • @11Eurovision
    @11Eurovision 9 років тому +361

    Kimbra and Lorde should do a song together with their unique dance moves !!!!! OMG I WANT IT SO BAAAAD

    • @okbutatwhatcost9087
      @okbutatwhatcost9087 9 років тому +1

      +irem akdeniz YASSSSS

    • @gothblyatclique4276
      @gothblyatclique4276 9 років тому

      yeyeyeyeyeye

    • @chrisbeers4163
      @chrisbeers4163 9 років тому

      shut up women go back to the kitchen you feminist

    • @name5667
      @name5667 9 років тому +11

      +Chris Beers Settle Down

    • @dust8331
      @dust8331 9 років тому +2

      +name5667 was that pun intended? because I'm dying of laughter now XD

  • @artofalex6823
    @artofalex6823 3 роки тому +1

    This is the first song, since God knows how long, that made me close my eyes to happily sink in the music.

  • @manolo488
    @manolo488 10 років тому +103

    what a voice...fuck

    • @Sweet.peach21
      @Sweet.peach21 10 років тому +30

      Best way to describe anything.

  • @enjisama1347
    @enjisama1347 7 років тому +59

    This was in 2010. Yet she still looks like a modern model. Just, holy fek she is beautiful.

  • @EmmaAus
    @EmmaAus 5 років тому +18

    Oof... I forget just how much I love this young lady until my ears get reacquainted... Magic... Ugh we're a lucky bunch ❤🌈

  • @cory3518
    @cory3518 9 місяців тому

    One of the coolest songs ever. Being from Nebraska I particularly love the line about Nebraska Jones

  • @bandjams-backingtracks1204
    @bandjams-backingtracks1204 8 років тому +18

    I have a strange fascination with this song, it's so good :)

  • @eclinvo4910
    @eclinvo4910 8 років тому +35

    Too catchy..can't stop listening to the song. It sounds so harmonic with a mix of folk music. I also like Jazz in Paris :D
    My names Jeff

    • @eclinvo4910
      @eclinvo4910 8 років тому +4

      JK this just has better HD than the official music but I like this
      I still liked the other one
      My names Jeff

    • @navid2368
      @navid2368 8 років тому +4

      hi jeff

    • @niamh4452
      @niamh4452 8 років тому

      Joel Cespedes I love song how dare you

  • @theotherwise4877
    @theotherwise4877 10 років тому +209

    Thought I was the only one that danced that way. Good to know I'm not alone.

    • @xSwordLilyx
      @xSwordLilyx 10 років тому +6

      I do too. My dancing is mostly shoulders, since I dance sitting down and doing other things a lot, and spinning and weird, jerky, just-decided-to-do-this movements. But I guess that's just how white girls dance. I like to say I dance so bad looking because it comes from the 'soul' or whatever you want to call it instead of choreography of any kind. As Eminem would say, you just let yourself go.

    • @theotherwise4877
      @theotherwise4877 10 років тому +14

      emurphy66 I'm not a white girl though, at least I wasn't the last time I checked and saw a penis :c

    • @iM3looomh
      @iM3looomh 10 років тому +4

      Your comment made my day lol

    • @callmeshortcake
      @callmeshortcake 10 років тому

      everything u say is great haha XD

    • @theotherwise4877
      @theotherwise4877 10 років тому

      Lali Diaz Thank you

  • @josephlowry4320
    @josephlowry4320 3 роки тому +2

    What an gorgeous women, the way she dances is very adorable and her eyes are cute😍☺️, in my mind Kimbra is one of those underrated but awesome talented singers.

  • @danielmacharia4600
    @danielmacharia4600 8 років тому +209

    She is Stunningly Beautiful

    • @DamianReloaded
      @DamianReloaded 8 років тому +15

      It's the mouth isn't? ^_^ so superficial but that's what the eyes are for!

    • @conson2431
      @conson2431 8 років тому +7

      Yeah, Kimbra looks nice too

    • @donovan8530
      @donovan8530 6 років тому

      - lol ikr