Kimbra - "Settle Down"

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2010
  • 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.

  • @Amandanumnum
    @Amandanumnum 4 роки тому +1242

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

    • @SirHorned19
      @SirHorned19 4 роки тому +33

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

    • @calvinnigh5489
      @calvinnigh5489 3 роки тому +1

      Reminds me of Michael

    • @carolabrisa2144
      @carolabrisa2144 3 роки тому

      Me too

    • @namelessun
      @namelessun 3 роки тому

      It's really nice

    • @deandeck
      @deandeck 3 роки тому +2

      Is that Indy's son?

  • @midwestemxn
    @midwestemxn 9 років тому +5116

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

    • @punchy9214
      @punchy9214 9 років тому +245

      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 +58

      Same i love her dancing 👌👌

    • @midwestemxn
      @midwestemxn 9 років тому +47

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

    • @midwestemxn
      @midwestemxn 9 років тому +22

      kyle dominic I think Kimbra is pretty.

    • @MuunTheFIre
      @MuunTheFIre 9 років тому +7

      punchy9214 Lorde :)

  • @wayawuffin
    @wayawuffin 2 роки тому +1169

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

    • @ambergo140
      @ambergo140 2 роки тому +7

      @Peter Evans why?

    • @CoooolRocks
      @CoooolRocks 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @Max-vd1vf
      @Max-vd1vf 2 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 2 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 2 роки тому +2

      I like her lips.

  • @davidkonevky7372
    @davidkonevky7372 3 роки тому +1106

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

    • @kimbraleejohnson3588
      @kimbraleejohnson3588 3 роки тому +16

      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 +4

      @@kimbraleejohnson3588 Argentina!

    • @iki12737
      @iki12737 2 роки тому +4

      Is she Egypt?

    • @natalieruegger9047
      @natalieruegger9047 2 роки тому +3

      @Peter Evans how is that?

    • @AkiramHuin
      @AkiramHuin 2 роки тому +5

      Like a Katy Perry that actually can sing

  • @makousan3570
    @makousan3570 4 роки тому +3050

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

    • @mjtagod6840
      @mjtagod6840 4 роки тому +78

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

    • @yp1705
      @yp1705 3 роки тому +51

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

    • @mibukdesjarlais534
      @mibukdesjarlais534 3 роки тому +51

      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 3 роки тому +22

      Its kind of adorable.

    • @tamargordon6629
      @tamargordon6629 3 роки тому

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

  • @Somniatica
    @Somniatica 6 років тому +6197

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

    • @ben7000
      @ben7000 5 років тому +166

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

    • @agnusredel3709
      @agnusredel3709 5 років тому +47

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

    • @clutterbitch
      @clutterbitch 5 років тому +28

      Indie?

    • @matsu3575
      @matsu3575 5 років тому +10

      Supreme Leader 390 million people say otherwise

    • @76marex
      @76marex 5 років тому +26

      so the masses are always right? lol @@matsu3575

  • @farhiyamohamed5077
    @farhiyamohamed5077 3 роки тому +559

    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 3 роки тому

      @Noah Gabel huh

    • @farhiyamohamed5077
      @farhiyamohamed5077 3 роки тому

      @Noah Gabel ok

    • @backupnoname
      @backupnoname 3 роки тому +36

      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 +16

      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 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @pinkycherry5938
    @pinkycherry5938 2 роки тому +333

    Just discovering this lady. She is truly talented

    • @_sleeping_forest
      @_sleeping_forest 2 роки тому +13

      You didnt know about somebody i used to know

    • @ibingewatcher8076
      @ibingewatcher8076 2 роки тому +1

      Facts

    • @braveindigo4123
      @braveindigo4123 2 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 2 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 2 роки тому +4

      if anything, this started her career

  • @gunscotthdgaming69420
    @gunscotthdgaming69420 4 роки тому +5468

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

    • @Guilherme-zr8wu
      @Guilherme-zr8wu 4 роки тому +41

      yes

    • @coolstorybruh88
      @coolstorybruh88 4 роки тому +17

      🤣🤣

    • @koalar8tion
      @koalar8tion 4 роки тому +75

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

    • @fredmichaels418
      @fredmichaels418 4 роки тому +31

      ​@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 4 роки тому +71

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

  • @your-regina
    @your-regina 7 років тому +1776

    She dances like she's throwing her magic around

  • @_gw33do_
    @_gw33do_ 2 роки тому +135

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

  • @richardwallace2458
    @richardwallace2458 2 місяці тому +24

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

  • @simba9165
    @simba9165 4 роки тому +4852

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

  • @Dakarn
    @Dakarn 4 роки тому +751

    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.

    • @hirako7620
      @hirako7620 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @Dakarn
      @Dakarn 4 роки тому +6

      @@hirako7620 What's that have to do with my comment?

    • @hirako7620
      @hirako7620 4 роки тому +18

      Nothing, I'm just pointing it out

    • @NLChenet
      @NLChenet Рік тому

      I would have lost my 2 step for sure

  • @Eltyanistah
    @Eltyanistah 2 роки тому +81

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

  • @DannyMartinezMusic
    @DannyMartinezMusic 2 роки тому +50

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

    • @xa3827
      @xa3827 2 роки тому +3

      this literalyy came out ages ago when music was good

  • @nanananananananana00
    @nanananananananana00 6 років тому +781

    those girls are absolutely killing it in this video

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 5 років тому +26

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

    • @mistformlady
      @mistformlady 5 років тому +8

      @@rubenvelazco4287 Abso-fucking-lutely!

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 5 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 4 роки тому +3

      Somebody knows the name of these Girls?

  • @skyewheeler202
    @skyewheeler202 8 років тому +535

    This song deserved way more recognition than it got.

    • @CarEdy23
      @CarEdy23 8 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.

  • @imaniakika
    @imaniakika Рік тому +50

    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.

  • @alyzahs
    @alyzahs 5 місяців тому +21

    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 Місяць тому +1

      Thoughtful and thorough breakdown! Thanks!

    • @hazynifty6823
      @hazynifty6823 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for mansplaining that to us.

  • @akiraslegs5762
    @akiraslegs5762 6 років тому +2478

    kimbra's dancing cured me of depression

    • @rubenvelazco4287
      @rubenvelazco4287 5 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!

  • @jeb.2x
    @jeb.2x 4 роки тому +5235

    I hate myself for discovering this a decade late

    • @fododude
      @fododude 4 роки тому +33

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

    • @queenoffrance6397
      @queenoffrance6397 4 роки тому +30

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

    • @UndercoverBunny86
      @UndercoverBunny86 4 роки тому +26

      Never too late for Kimbra 👏

    • @lucapeyrefitte6899
      @lucapeyrefitte6899 4 роки тому +12

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

    • @nawr494
      @nawr494 4 роки тому +3

      10 years too late

  • @quizl1
    @quizl1 2 місяці тому +14

    if ur still listening to this ur a legend

  • @badsummer95
    @badsummer95 Рік тому +21

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

  • @hirako7620
    @hirako7620 4 роки тому +739

    It maddens me how underrated kimbra and her songs are.

    • @trevorflait8809
      @trevorflait8809 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @raccooneyedronan
      @raccooneyedronan 3 роки тому +8

      43 mil views is underrated for u?

    • @heybye1119
      @heybye1119 3 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 3 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...☺

  • @coacherni
    @coacherni 4 роки тому +886

    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 3 роки тому +23

      @@jersiewitter4022 good thing

    • @rahmat1839
      @rahmat1839 3 роки тому +1

      Halo

    • @Axl4325
      @Axl4325 3 роки тому +30

      @@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 2 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.

  • @kozmikoblivion
    @kozmikoblivion Рік тому +28

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

  • @TurloughKabumpo
    @TurloughKabumpo 3 роки тому +63

    Just discovered her and she is truly a fantastic vocalist.

  • @ShivamDubey-or5io
    @ShivamDubey-or5io 7 років тому +246

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

  • @speccysquaregolike9629
    @speccysquaregolike9629 6 років тому +1619

    I feel like this song is highly underrated.

    • @fastandbulbous9697
      @fastandbulbous9697 5 років тому +23

      39 million views
      yeah no

    • @LeopardGeckoTree
      @LeopardGeckoTree 5 років тому +31

      Kimbra herself is highly underrated.

    • @sundayafternoons
      @sundayafternoons 5 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?

  • @refigee8752
    @refigee8752 2 місяці тому +6

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

  • @maninblue88
    @maninblue88 Рік тому +37

    This song is definitely a very underappreciated classic!

  • @jennalyndaet
    @jennalyndaet 4 роки тому +762

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

    • @jockejocke1
      @jockejocke1 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 Рік тому +2

      Ya I feel like Melanie Martinez was kinda inspired by this

    • @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket
      @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket 6 місяців тому

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

  • @MrBen51309
    @MrBen51309 3 роки тому +197

    The production on this song is absolutely genius

  • @craigcpowell
    @craigcpowell 3 роки тому +44

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

  • @sifo9534
    @sifo9534 2 роки тому +23

    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

  • @brycerichardson3687
    @brycerichardson3687 7 років тому +172

    HOW is she not more popular?

    • @abigailredding8887
      @abigailredding8887 5 років тому +4

      IKR

    • @marianolaguzzi
      @marianolaguzzi 5 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 5 років тому +12

      At least, she won a grammy

    • @donantoni0
      @donantoni0 5 років тому +2

      Because most people have poor taste

    • @potato-mf8xv
      @potato-mf8xv 5 років тому

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

  • @jonlevert
    @jonlevert 10 років тому +3418

    This Kimbra girl.
    I like her.

    • @alexandre588
      @alexandre588 10 років тому +41

      Another!

    • @nephy1406
      @nephy1406 6 років тому +3

      Same.

    • @Pavel1915
      @Pavel1915 6 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 6 років тому +3

      Nescafé

    • @rebbekahcannons9805
      @rebbekahcannons9805 6 років тому +1

      Tron represent lol

  • @KisnouMusic
    @KisnouMusic Місяць тому +8

    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 :)

  • @TryMyMartini
    @TryMyMartini 3 роки тому +20

    Kimbra is the definition of "underrated".

  • @intuit5767
    @intuit5767 6 років тому +1262

    Catchy and creepy, at the same time.

  • @CharacterString
    @CharacterString 7 років тому +236

    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 7 років тому +5

      damn it Peter, u are insane

    • @jonahleighramos3620
      @jonahleighramos3620 7 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 7 років тому

      CharacterString

    • @datboi2862
      @datboi2862 6 років тому

      I lOVe yOU FoR thIS

    • @gildamatias9085
      @gildamatias9085 6 років тому +6

      Its actually 50's aesthetic

  • @nonalolagirl
    @nonalolagirl 2 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.

  •  3 роки тому +10

    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🥺

  • @DallasCoryell
    @DallasCoryell 10 років тому +146

    1:01 epic dance breakdown :)

    • @Kesam10
      @Kesam10 9 років тому +10

      You can't handle these moves XD

    • @lissawatts6618
      @lissawatts6618 9 років тому +6

      She's a pro

    • @sophiabae129
      @sophiabae129 9 років тому +9

      She can dance like a master more like it. Queen Kimbra :-)

    • @sophiabae129
      @sophiabae129 9 років тому +2

      Mhm, maybe. But I reckon that her dancing is what you called style and the songs do frigging amazing.

    • @gavinogarza8949
      @gavinogarza8949 9 років тому

      MissUnderEstamated dv&&6

  • @verprtectivefangirl2238
    @verprtectivefangirl2238 8 років тому +11

    She's beautiful

  • @designafriendgirl
    @designafriendgirl 2 роки тому +6

    So proud I found this when I was 10 :,) x

  • @crystalrodriguez5158
    @crystalrodriguez5158 2 місяці тому +2

    Maybe I’m mourning my dying ovaries but this song makes me want to reject everything that’s expected of me. It’s powerful.

  • @madshader
    @madshader 6 років тому +648

    2:52 the girl on the left is trying real hard not to laugh at Kkmbra's dance moves. xD

    • @mikkat8613
      @mikkat8613 5 років тому +7

      MrObvious ,😂😂😂😂

    • @z-origins7339
      @z-origins7339 5 років тому +7

      Shit u right 😂😂

    • @javadkhavari8423
      @javadkhavari8423 5 років тому +4

      LOL

    • @rayanevieira8623
      @rayanevieira8623 5 років тому +4

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @SirHorned19
      @SirHorned19 5 років тому +35

      She is most likely smirking because she missed the hand of the other background dancer...

  • @2DtoSee
    @2DtoSee 4 роки тому +1387

    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 +22

      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 +18

      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 3 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 3 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."

  • @warrenregaspi5392
    @warrenregaspi5392 3 місяці тому +4

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

  • @Adrian_Marmy
    @Adrian_Marmy 5 місяців тому +3

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

  • @bebelsier
    @bebelsier 4 роки тому +2498

    Anyone here just because your mind went:
    pOom PoOm pOoM BaH
    out of nowhere?

    • @toxicallypink
      @toxicallypink 4 роки тому +42

      happens every once in a while

    • @eri3182
      @eri3182 4 роки тому +3

      No

    • @anthonycraouse129
      @anthonycraouse129 4 роки тому +11

      Yes

    • @archvaldor
      @archvaldor 4 роки тому +25

      It wasn't out of nowhere. Your subconscious is trying to tell you something. If you think about it you'll almost always find the song is connected with something going on in your life.

    • @maxvilla5558
      @maxvilla5558 4 роки тому +1

      That's joywave isn't it?

  • @silverxstar01
    @silverxstar01 9 років тому +89

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

  • @justin3231
    @justin3231 2 роки тому +21

    I only know her from gyote but I wish I listened to more from her sooner.

  • @Dev911helpme
    @Dev911helpme Рік тому +4

    This is one of those songs where you just listened to years back. It's part of the nostalgia playlist for me 😭

  • @theronin
    @theronin 10 років тому +43

    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 10 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 10 років тому +14

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

  • @11Eurovision
    @11Eurovision 8 років тому +357

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

    • @okbutatwhatcost9087
      @okbutatwhatcost9087 8 років тому +1

      +irem akdeniz YASSSSS

    • @gothblyatclique4276
      @gothblyatclique4276 8 років тому

      yeyeyeyeyeye

    • @chrisbeers4163
      @chrisbeers4163 8 років тому

      shut up women go back to the kitchen you feminist

    • @name5667
      @name5667 8 років тому +11

      +Chris Beers Settle Down

    • @dust8331
      @dust8331 8 років тому +2

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

  • @code-52
    @code-52 7 місяців тому +6

    She has the most amazing voice I've ever heard.

  • @patoh3837
    @patoh3837 2 роки тому +6

    yo legend, im still here after 11 years

  • @theotherwise4877
    @theotherwise4877 9 років тому +209

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

    • @xSwordLilyx
      @xSwordLilyx 9 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 9 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 9 років тому +4

      Your comment made my day lol

    • @lalidiaz1309
      @lalidiaz1309 9 років тому

      everything u say is great haha XD

    • @theotherwise4877
      @theotherwise4877 9 років тому

      Lali Diaz Thank you

  • @laurenstaab2557
    @laurenstaab2557 8 років тому +2565

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

  • @_Anyone__
    @_Anyone__ 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @mariamo.8970
    @mariamo.8970 Рік тому +6

    12 years later and i’m still obsessed. i remembered every word 🥺

  • @mattdays9403
    @mattdays9403 4 роки тому +389

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

  • @georgenintendo8856
    @georgenintendo8856 8 років тому +36

    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

  • @aurisbunni
    @aurisbunni 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm upset that I'm now just hearing this soulful tune ❤

  • @its_charlixcx_bxtch7527
    @its_charlixcx_bxtch7527 3 роки тому +13

    10 years later I’m still listening

  • @Momoeki21
    @Momoeki21 8 років тому +73

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

  • @manolo488
    @manolo488 9 років тому +101

    what a voice...fuck

    • @Sweet.peach21
      @Sweet.peach21 9 років тому +30

      Best way to describe anything.

  • @cAm1ll1A
    @cAm1ll1A 2 роки тому +5

    Everyone needs to listen to this song at least 22 times. Yep. Just facts.

  • @bigcoconuts
    @bigcoconuts 3 роки тому +4

    10 years later and this song still gives me CHILLS cause Kimbra is a Queen

  • @tay2tiny
    @tay2tiny 8 років тому +227

    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.

    • @jolyneocean240
      @jolyneocean240 8 років тому +22

      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)

  • @noface3928
    @noface3928 10 років тому +95

    I think it's just trying to show how society tends to try and push people to settle down and get married at a very young age, and tells young girls about their duties as upcoming brides too early which is destroying their childhood and freedom. Not sure.

    • @Pavel1915
      @Pavel1915 10 років тому +17

      Good interpretation :)

    • @Pavel1915
      @Pavel1915 10 років тому +12

      By the way, Kimbra in her interview says, that this song she wrote as simply as a joke, reflecting the situation that it's so stupid to be married at the young age, to limit, or bound yourself with relations and especially nuptial knot, so, in this light, the interpretation of Mao Chan looks even better :)
      Referring to Kimbra itself, I hope, she changed her views drastically about being married and being engaged, I think, not all relations tend to be so pinion and handcuffing. Maybe I even had some small chance to be her husband (dreams :)). Anyway. Kimbra rocks!11!! :)

    • @TheForrbidenFruit
      @TheForrbidenFruit 10 років тому

      Maybe in the 30s through the 60s. Which id say is supposed to be the time setting for her song and this video. That interpretation wouldn't be too relevant as of today.

  • @senorbeckon
    @senorbeckon 2 роки тому +9

    This song is the sound of one heart breaking.

  • @donovanphillips4973
    @donovanphillips4973 Місяць тому +3

    Still awesome 2024

  • @carrie9926
    @carrie9926 5 років тому +350

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

    • @roxsskie247
      @roxsskie247 4 роки 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 4 роки тому

      Me too dud

    • @drewbles22
      @drewbles22 4 роки 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!

  • @RICHARDGRANNON
    @RICHARDGRANNON 9 років тому +1503

    Bum ba bum bap.

  • @staceycameron4157
    @staceycameron4157 10 місяців тому +7

    This reminds me of something I heard in psychology class. You are responsible for your own happiness, nobody else is. Yet when where little girls we are taught that we need to grow up and get married and have a family. What were expressly taught as children goes against everything we learn as adults.

    • @girlgamer4444
      @girlgamer4444 9 місяців тому

      Would it make you unhappy if your brother died in a drunk driving accident?

    • @staceycameron4157
      @staceycameron4157 9 місяців тому

      @@girlgamer4444 No. It would traumatize me, and I'd change from the person I currently am into an entirely different person.

    • @staceycameron4157
      @staceycameron4157 9 місяців тому

      @@girlgamer4444 I'm actually a PhD psychologist researching trauma recovery. Are you okay?

    • @girlgamer4444
      @girlgamer4444 9 місяців тому +1

      @staceycameron4157 most traumatized people are unhappy.

    • @staceycameron4157
      @staceycameron4157 9 місяців тому +1

      @@girlgamer4444 Nah, most people are traumatized. Happiness has to do with healing and self-care.

  • @pacandpal3
    @pacandpal3 Рік 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.

  • @richardgomez8010
    @richardgomez8010 4 роки тому +2224

    It's been a few years but I still can't figure out if that guy is a mannequin or not

    • @REDRUMCOMET
      @REDRUMCOMET 4 роки тому +151

      at 43 seconds you can see him breath in the mirror........................... creepy

    • @Mrnickstr89
      @Mrnickstr89 4 роки тому +108

      It’s just a guy made up to look like one. I think there’s a metaphor there but I can’t figure it out.

    • @angelcake2278
      @angelcake2278 4 роки тому +136

      I also think the representation of using girls might have to do with the pressure of being a good wife or mother being put on to young kids.

    • @The1stDukeDroklar
      @The1stDukeDroklar 4 роки тому +36

      He's a Ken Doll to represent the "image" of the ideal man they are conditioned to expect. Clean cut biz man looking pos lol.

    • @The1stDukeDroklar
      @The1stDukeDroklar 4 роки тому +10

      Umm no, the Firre represent s the "Spirit" burning away the false idols or "ideals".

  • @boiledelephant
    @boiledelephant 8 років тому +736

    Comment section is full of starry-eyed kids who think this song is about settling down and relationships and love, when it's actually a feminist satire ripping the shit out of how traditional gender roles are forced onto girls from a young age. Ironyyyyyyyyy!

    • @zoochthermas7769
      @zoochthermas7769 8 років тому +63

      +boiledelephant No, actually: "Settle Down is an observation on the ideals placed on us as kids. I'm not trying to make a statement. I'm just putting it on the table. For some women the video and the song may be empowering, but for others who are comfortable in that environment it's just saying "be in the moment". -Kimbra" ...So it's not a 'feminist' satire.

    • @dead3491
      @dead3491 8 років тому +5

      It's a shame that traditional gender roles are taught to boy at a young age too...

    • @racistmatesonacid
      @racistmatesonacid 8 років тому +2

      Dank Memes Nice meme

    • @nwoexposer89
      @nwoexposer89 8 років тому

      +Dank Memes true

    • @PiTaBoI94
      @PiTaBoI94 8 років тому +1

      racistmatesonacid ;)

  • @misstiff29
    @misstiff29 2 роки тому +3

    Settle down is really a song about how to NEVER SETTLE. Deep af!

    • @__unknown___
      @__unknown___ 2 роки тому

      I'm pretty anti-marriage myself, but I think this song and especially the video are actually meant as a message to young girls about not trying to get with the first douchebag that comes their way just because they're in a rush to get married.

  • @ScalesOfSerenity
    @ScalesOfSerenity 2 роки тому +8

    Ugh, this will always be one of my favorites

  • @jayreed1973
    @jayreed1973 8 років тому +498

    WTF! Why am I just hearing this six years latter?

  • @carletonclements4931
    @carletonclements4931 8 років тому +1031

    I kept seeing this as a recommendation when I was watching Gotye songs. Finally decided to give it a shot.

  • @jennyph79
    @jennyph79 Рік тому +3

    Kimbra is SO talented. I hope she keeps making music

  • @rawrimSHOSHANA
    @rawrimSHOSHANA 3 роки тому +5

    I miss this era of music wow

  • @arisrios4033
    @arisrios4033 8 років тому +707

    That moment when your friend ruin the joke 1:01

  • @billbrandine5857
    @billbrandine5857 Рік 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.

  • @draztik992
    @draztik992 2 роки тому +4

    Her voice's so amazing!!

  • @lollylove1107
    @lollylove1107 9 років тому +44

    Why am I so addicted to this

    • @FootballVidsTV
      @FootballVidsTV 8 років тому +8

      It's just an excellent music video and song making an excellent point

  • @danielmacharia4600
    @danielmacharia4600 7 років тому +208

    She is Stunningly Beautiful

    • @DamianReloaded
      @DamianReloaded 7 років тому +15

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

    • @conson2431
      @conson2431 7 років тому +7

      Yeah, Kimbra looks nice too

    • @donovan8530
      @donovan8530 5 років тому

      - lol ikr

  • @yaki3010
    @yaki3010 11 днів тому

    I love love love the harmony, everything

  • @Gerald321
    @Gerald321 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @tomlizzy2528
    @tomlizzy2528 8 років тому +17

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

  • @salotefaletau8794
    @salotefaletau8794 7 років тому +17

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

  • @jim4235
    @jim4235 2 роки тому +5

    I've listened to this song for years, absolutely love it...catchy tune with seemingly very dark undertones..."just one knee...for now..."

  • @annikamundy9619
    @annikamundy9619 2 роки тому

    Over a decade and I’m just now listening to this bop! Kimbra we all love your work

  • @pumpkin_fox
    @pumpkin_fox 6 років тому +219

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