The fact that this album was made in 2005 is mind-blowing. The whole record was so ahead of its time

“Treat you better than me cause it’s the heavenly key.” Words that should be practiced more in this era of self centeredness.

Feather is undoubtedly one of the top 3 songs of this album. Amazing poetic song

Crazy, I was friends with Nujabes on Myspace. He was always online. RIP.

I don't know why this sounds so beautiful, the piano just moves me in such a perfect way

Idc who the hell you are, the moment this song comes on you instantly feel a vibe . Swear this will be in rotation until my end of time

I really wish id have found him sooner cause his music is out of this world, too late to see new ones, but in time to appreciate the ones that exist

Happy 50th birthday to Nujabes💓🙏

I first listened to this song in 2007, when it was used on KZfaq as the background music to a video where some guy explored cell phone stores in Japan. Since then, I've had this song on my rotation and it's one of the few absolute continuities in my life. I was of course devastated when it happened but I still consider myself lucky to have been at the Nujabes Memorial Event in 2015 (Shibuya Liquidroom), where this song was performed live by Cise Starr. Seriously one of the greatest moments of my life.

How have I never heard this. Almost 20 years later. This is proper hip hop. Absolutely love this song.

woah. hopefully Nujabes' entire discography can be uploaded too

One day when we both beat our demons, we will be in another city, we will be on a rooftop in a sunny afternoun and we will listen to this song.

Happy 50th Nujabes

The sheer amount of references in this song is insane and to finish it off paired with an amazing beat

Rest in peace Nujabes, your music really did change the world and turned it into a better place! Feathers is a masterpiece that has helped me countless times when I was sad, so I can't thank it enough... (Amazing work from Cise Starr and Akin too :D)

Even he dead he still making people smile and happy

不朽の名盤 イントロの衝撃は忘れらない

LYRICS: Light as a feather when I'm floatin' through Readin' through the daily news Measuring the hurt within the golden rule Centimetres of ether I'm heatin' the speaker Motivational teacher with words that burn people Seeing the headlines lined with discord It's either genocide, all the planet in uproar Never good but rules of paradise are never nice The best laid plan of mice and men are never right I'm just a vagabond with flowers for Algernon The average Joe who knows what the fuck is goin' on It's the hope of my thoughts that I travelled upon Fly like an arrow of god until I'm gone So I'm driftin' away like a feather in air Lettin' my words take me away from the hurt and despair So I'm keepin' it vertical forever elevator Ridin' the escalator to the somethin' that is greater So I'm driftin' away like a feather in air Lettin' my words take me away from the hurt and despair So I'm keepin' it vertical forever elevator Ridin' the escalator to the somethin' that is greater Taking chances, word tap dancing with wolves In an ice arena out there, deep in the woods of Arizona The sun be high, life's ironic Ain't tryin' to be Talib when I write Surreal life I paint it vivid habitat crazy insane Watch the propaganda six o'clock news that are saying Cultures clash for black folk and white trash They revel in the cyberspace that might crash Dash to millineum a million miles of runnin' At the speed of now back don't return gunnin' Rambo style gunho child gunnin' Ammo blao two times loud stunnin' Stunnin' when I hit ya lift you off the earth like Ayo, take you right back to birth And niggaz wonder why they might wonder why This shit might happen but it does, they go Driftin' away like a feather in air Lettin' my words take me away from the hurt and despair So I'm keepin' it vertical forever elevator Ridin' the escalator to the somethin' that is greater So I'm driftin' away like a feather in air Lettin' my words take me away from the hurt and despair So I'm keepin' it vertical forever elevator Ridin' the escalator to the somethin' that is greater Treat you better than me because that's the heavenly key To unlock the inner strength where my essence will be It's the knowledge of self understanding of the things around me That becomes the wisdom that I need Living this life to the best of my ability Channelling energy to my thoughts into your symmetry Remember me because my clothes remain gold I got the gift of gab like them pimps in Kangols It never ends I keep it rulin' like a cypher The first caveman bringin' fire Innovating and higher to blast mistakes I raise the stakes It's double or nothing in this vacuumless space I will survive, divine the time to cry Fuck a hold or hide I'm alive with pride And I drove the Chevy to the levy But the levy was dry singin', "This will be the day that I die"

This might be my favorite song of all time

It’s like the more you listen to this song the better it gets so timeless.🔥

this song and others from Nujabes have been keeping me going throughout community college. might transfer to uni next year, if i can afford it, but who knows? gonna keep riding that escalator

I like this jazz hip-hop best, because his lyrics and accompaniment are excellent. Nujabes forever

Don't remember exactly when I came across this song, but it's always been a favorite. The sound is immediately encapsulating.

Never a time that it's not just perfect or the amazing background to a morning, cruise or a conversation. Or those good times when u experience all 3. Legendary song.

The subtle horns behind the end of of the 2nd verse always gets me!

One of the best song STILL after 18 years 🤍

Man this song makes me sad and happy at the same time I’m crying tears of joy and tears of melancholy man RIP Nujabes…damn man

Probably my favorite track from Nujabes. Cise Star flows perfectly over the beat, and it ends just as smoothly as it begins. Beautiful.

All Nujabes Instrumentals are just magic.

this song is so ahead of its time he talked about discord 10 years before its initial release in 2015!

Coming back to this song every summer since I discovered it 10 years ago. Nujabes is just a legend

Discovered Nujabes a month ago and have listened to a couple tracks by him, this by far is my favorite. Rest in paradise Nbes

Happy birthday we all miss you

even when everything looks like it spiraling towards the end, this song always manages to keep my hope up and show me the light

This song is criminally underrated

Imagine Nujabes usin today's technology and creatin absoulute masterpieces fr

My comfort song fr

ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS SEBA JUN

The tune, the lyrics, everything is just perfect.

Such a beautiful song

“It’s either genocide or the planet uproar” words aging like fine wine

They tore this track up. Absolutely beautiful song, with vocals that can just effortlessly flow with the beat. This song always puts a smile on my face as soon as I hear that piano at the beginning 💙

So underrated and an incredible song. The feelings I get listening through this.

this is amazing

BANGER

Thank you for keeping on keeping on 👍

May this song live on!!!

legendary stuff right here

chills everytime 🤍 this song is so important to me!

Nujabes still live in us with his music ❤

Thanks nujabes to this day I stay skating to this jam 🤙🏽

Beautiful song

amazing track

This is a classic

light as feather.

Absolute classic.

Timeless

That like idk "asian" drum sound in the beginning and background really ties it together

love this

I remember this from years ago, masterpiece.... Rest in Beats

Not an early morning person at all but this feels so much like the beginning of a nice one

this is so good.

ほんとお洒落だ

Its just pure art

Beautiful imagery and complex words I dig and got metaphysical energetic chills in my spine that feel negative yet positive.

this song always makes me cry ❤

All his songs are timeless absolute masterpieces

Thank you

I love this

masterpiece

this is masterpiece. 🕊

This is uplifting in all the right ways. Poetic masterpiece.

the greatest to ever do it, his music really is life changing

that repeating little melody... I just found it in Yusef Lateef's song Love Them from "the Robe"... from 1953! Its plays only once. Damn.

There is a special place in mt heart for this song❤ rip dude

Listening to this track I understand I’ll overcome all troubles in my life with a wide smile on my face

Best nujabes music ongg

Bro this song is beautiful

So masterful.

Tune !

these lyrics just resonate

The banger that this is needs so much more recognition. Regardless if I heard this over 10 years ago it will never get old

Goes so hard im in love with the music

This one is insane

Rest In peace Nujabes your songs are cool and nice :) fly high...🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 nujabes.

That American Pie reference caught me beautifully

aRuAriaN DaNcE iS tHe BeSt sOnG fRoM NuJaBeS

Good music .Nice music. I like your songs.

Legendary asf

❤🔥 love the beat

When I needed it the most...I found it..❤

Phenomenal, I'm glad my homie introduce this to me back in the day can't get enough of Nujabes.

That's firee

so good. Everyday on my air pod going to work^^

Perfect

Mon enfance ce type… Le paradis pour lui❤️

So underrated

Waa! I love it!

I miss you master Nuja :(

Made me cried when i learned that nujabes died his song touch me so hard REST IN PEACE DJ NUJABES 😢