Bright Eyes - Persona Non Grata (Official Visualizer)

"Persona Non Grata” by Bright Eyes out now on Dead Oceans.

“Persona Non Grata” features Conor Oberst (vocal, piano), Mike Mogis (bajo sexto), Nathaniel Walcott (Hammond organ, electric piano), Macey Taylor (bass), Jon Theodore (drums, percussion), Joe Todero (bagpipes), Malcolm Wilbur (bagpipes), Joe Fuchs (bagpipes), and Susan Sanchez (vocals). It is produced by Bright Eyes, engineered by Mike Mogis with assistance from Adam Roberts. Mixing by Mike Mogis. Mastering by Bob Ludwig.

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Lyrics:
Getting dressed for a date
Put on blue aftershave
Wore a kilt like a Celt
Hid the way that I felt
Combat boots fallen leaves
West Village Halloween
To a Bollywood song
Taking shots ‘til we’re gone
Unwelcome in the autumn
Persona Non Grata
I’m the last of the best
I’m your thoughts in the swamp
There’s a playground of children
In the shadows of buildings
There’s a line out the church
Where your homelessness works
Where the stain glass of crimson
Meets Ezekiel’s Visions
Saw a valley of bones
Where no man shall be saved

And now you, you come to me, asking that
And now you, you come to me, and you’re asking that
Oh how can we reconcile?

Left your innocence there
In Tiananmen Square
You were filled with despair
Underfed and depressed
Vacant lot where a prison stood
God knows you never would
Lie to yourself
But you do every time
Made a life of deception
And passive aggression
Going to scream when I sing
Going to die in the ring
Turn me on
You’re a knockout
Climb up on to my cloud
Do your worst to me now
Before I change my mind

And now you, you want to be true, to me once again
And you want me to be true, to you once again
Oh yeah you, you want to be true, to me once again
And you want me to be true, to you once again

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#BrightEyes #PersonaNonGrata #DeadOceans

[HorkPorkler]

Man, when he screams "to me". Chills all over

[timo]

OH MY GOD. ITS HAPPENING. THE PURE MUSICAL FORM OF POETRY IS RETURNING.

[deannalettis]

This is the best thing to happen in what, 11 years now?!?!!! I can’t wait

[SorrowOfTheWinds]

This was really needed now, more than ever! In such dark times where even reality seems so strange and almost unreal, like a dystopian movie, a new Bright eyes' album seems like a solace.

[mateorogers]

you had me at bagpipes. i love you conor.. always have. always will .

[MircowaveMilk]

Thanks Guys. This made my last 11 years. Can’t stop smiling.

[marina.chayka]

This is like Fevers & Mirrors, but grown. I love it. You are going to get me through this quarentine.


PS: COME TO BRAZIL (I just had to say it). You know, when everyone can leave their homes and stuff.

[nracicot]

The song it makes me think the most about melodically is ''A Line Allows Progress, A Circle Does Not'', the part when it says: ''It's late afternoon, as you walk through the rooms
Of a house that is quiet...''

[reeceabella]

YUM. very grim, wasn’t what i was expecting but i love it. i knew there would be something including his growing pains of the 40s but this is beautiful. more instruments too!? love it

[anniearmstrong]

My heart. I didn’t realise how much I needed this. How much I was looking forward to seeing. Then this summer and how much I missed them. This is mature and soulful and emotional and fuck. They did it again

[WhoIsCecilia]

Can't wait for the rest of the album. Lost my father almost a month ago now and I can't seem to feel anything and grieve naturally. What helped me through my mothers death was very sad music that helped me feel sadness, grief, pain. But it made me feel and it helped me through it. This album is going to be what I need to help me through this process, thank you

[thebakerfam]

Discovered Conor and the gang autumn'06. He is the single greatest and most important songwriter of our generation. From his basement tapes as a teen to these new singles, we are blessed to have this man and that beautiful mind.

[aaronkaulay]

NEW CONOR JAMS OFF THE TOP ROPE

I had no clue I needed this.

[jevinday]

This definitely has a Fevers & Mirrors vibe. Not my favourite BE album but I'll take it! Love the bagpipes. I heard that Conor was excited to have a Bright Eyes song with bagpipes haha

[Spaceystacy]

Literally needs his roses for being a lyrical genius, so much depth from him I appreciate it. Wish him well

[merelymayhem]

it´s starting to feel real now! four years ago i would´ve never belived this

[TheSpelledMilk]

Okay, it's time Conor (Bright Eyes) gets into Rock n Roll hall of fame !!! I wasn't expecting this to sound so old school Bright Eyes. ❤ it. Hopefully Bright Eyes will be dropping that double album

[MertYerlikaya]

Shout out to everyone who are growing up with Bright Eyes. I feel a little less alone when I think about you.

[vanderlaz]

i have literally listened to this song 50 times since it came out yesterday... new bright eyes is refreshing!

[lilygee]

im so glad all my favorite artists are releasing music