I understand that the most popular, and suprisingly, the most liked theory about this song is that it is about Rosemary and Fred West. Infamous serial killers from the U.K. who luckily got what they deserved for what they did to those poor, young women. But... I can't be the only one who thinks the song's not about them ( before you crucify me, I used to wholeheartedly believe the Rosemary/Fred West story). My theory is that the song depicts the relationship between two drug addicts ( well, one prolly got sober ) slowly spiraling into the very depths of psychosis as they slowly lose touch with reality and, most depressingly, themselves and the love they have/had. "It's the smiling on the package" : Tabs of LSD have historically been labelled with the now-iconic, albeit creepy smiling face. "The faces in the sand" sound like a bad trip to me lol. Also when he talks about making revisions to a dream, while she waits in the van, I thought of those 1960's hippies who live in vans with their girl and get high and fuck all day 😂😂😂 "When your friends they do come crying tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release": His girlfriend's friends/family are trying their best to encourage her to get clean and better her life, but her only route to pleasure, (other than the guy) is drugs and the euphoria they provide. There are also drugs known as slow-release drugs meant to stabilize ppl with mental illness, so ironically, drugs meant to better her condition are slowly eroding her life. "Sensitive to fate, not denial..but hey who's on trial ?": Although a junkie, they are both lucid enough to realize that they are ruining their lives and their "fate" scares them, but they are more than willing to avoid addressing this concern to chase their next fix. Paul Banks (lead, songwriter) layers alot of Legal/judiciary metaphors in the song and the "trial", may be the scrutiny and judgement he/she/both feel due to their lifestyle, OR it may actually be a literal trial for possession, distribution etc. He may have been caught, and will now take all the blame, despite her being just as guilty. Or like I said, a trial and jury could be a metaphor for being judged by others maybe even her. "But Hey, who's on trial?" Could then be a rhetorical question. He's saying: you did just as much dope as I did, but now you and your friends and my friends are talking down to me like your all so perfect. "It took a lifespan ( or a life spent ? ) with no cellmate, THE LONG WAY BACK. Sandy, why can't we look the other way/ Your weightless, you are exotic, you need something for which to care./your semi-erotic, you need someone to take you there". : He may have gone to prison for getting caught with drugs. Withdrawl sypmtoms would kick in, since he wouldn't have access to any dope. Withdrawl is psychological and physically, agonizing, so much so, that a few weeks without a fix could feel like decades....or a *LIFESPAN* and now sober, he's back to be with his cellmate which is purposefully pronounced as "Soul-mate". Also, he could be implying that he experienced a form of "ego-death" while getting sober and he believes he "died" and was reborn into a new life. Thus, he already spent his entire life and it ended before his eyes. He took the long way back, comparing the road to recovery to the process of resurrection like Jesus or a phoenix. He is trying to convince her to get off drugs, as they almost destroyed him. He is encouraging her to look the other way (like those corny D.A.R.E ads our parents would watch when they were teens) and avoid these substances. His pleas become increasingly desperate each time, as he compiments her beauty(you are weightless, you are exotic) tries to convince her that the love they had ( she has something/someone to care for...him) is enough, and when that fails he appeals to her sexuality. "Semi-erotic" sounds like drugs make her horny, and he could "take her there" *wink wink* if she lets him. His final plea, "Why can't we just play the other game" could also be a reference to sexual intercourse, as the pleasure ( and endless desire )one derives from sex is comparable to getting high. Or the "the game" could be a normal, mundane life. Paul is implying that being a junkie and a normal sober person are "games" we play to escape our deep-seated knowledge that we are mortal, flawed beings. The most convincing line is probably, "is this motion everlasting or do shudders pass in the night ?". It sounds like in a desperate attempt to prove his love to her, he got back on drugs. She finally starts being more intimate and holding him tight and gently, which further encourages his downward spiral. Shudders are another symptom of withdrawls, and he wonders if they'll pass as long as she holds him at night. Just when everything is going great and they are getting high and having sex all the time, the shudders return to remind him that their lifestyle is not sustainable and will eventually end in tragedy. He also realizes that depsite their relationship regaining it's spark, both of them are slaves to their drug of choice and the love they have for one another cannot triumph over their obsession with getting dope. The entire song, beginning to finish, is him slowly realizing that him and his girl will never be able to have a healthy relationship, they have become slaves to their darkest impulses, because they refuse to "look the other way" or "play the other game" even though deep down, they both know they should. What Interpol is implying then, I believe, is that "Evil" is not a monster or ghoul or devil or corporation or dicator or even the crimes and sins we commit as people. True evil is knowing what is right, and valuing your own desires so much, that your refuse to do what's right. So there it is, my super-complex theory about the meaning of "Evil" by Interpol. A THEORY.... remember that. If you read to end, I love you ♥️
@@raptordan166 it is about serial killers tho... The story is that when John and Mary were awaiting trial after torturing (pleasure set upon slow-release)and killing there victims in there basement and hiding them under there floorboards John killed himself before hand and let marry take out the entire sentence...so...fake fan?
I came here because of tuv, and I'm glad to experience this song. It has ironically become on of my comforting songs. It's not because of those horrible serial killers, it's just the lyrics and the beat that makes me want to embrace it.
You can't help but to feel sad, (although they were serial killers), the fact that someone you love could damn you to spend the rest of your life alone in a cell is unimaginable.
Fred west iq was pretty low because of incidents that happened to him as a child, I think rosemary was the one who started abusing the kids and because Fred's iq was low he went along with it.
No the person they love didn't put them behind bars for the rest of their lives.. them killing ppl put them behind bars the rest of their lives ughhh smh total narcissistic society these days thinking it is alwyas someone else's fault and not their own. Ugh anyway, I came to this video to listen to a creepy song because the original music video scares the living crap out of me lol
@@diegobarrera7701 life is still worth living even with or without love. There are people that are just happy being single or don't care and that's okay to be single,you can work on yourself and get the body of your dreams.
I rediscovered this song through the story of Norman the puppet's life after this music video and it's a bit sad and looks haunting. The lyrics took a while to understand as a story but damn it's been in my head for a solid week or so. It's really an underrated song with a unique sound.
after reading the comments about what the song was about, I googled the history of the West and I really regretted having read it and that I only read the content of wikipedia. I think it is one of the most horrifying and unimaginable things possible, it left me with a feeling of hopelessness, fear and repulsion. I recommend thinking twice before reading it....
@Jack Kear Same here y'all, 5 days now been listening to TOTBL on repeat and I can't believe what I've been missing out on....kinda makes you wonder what other amazing songs exist out there but you're just painfully oblivious to them...
Rosemary Heaven restores you in life You're coming with me Through the aging, the fearing, the strife It's the smiling on the package It's the faces in the sand It's the thought that holds you upwards Embracing me with two hands Right will take you places Yeah maybe to the beach When your friends they do come crying Tell them now your pleasure's set up on slow-release Hey wait Great smile Sensitive to faith, not denial But hey whose on trial? It took a life span with no cellmate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? We speaks about travel Yeah, we think about the land We smart like all peoples Feeling real tan I can take you places Do you need a new man? Wipe the pollen from the faces Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van Hey wait Great smile Sensitive to faith, not denial But hey whose on trial? It took a life span with no cellmate To find the long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, you are exotic You need something for which to care Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Leave some shards under the belly Lay some grease inside my hand It's a sentimental jury And the makings of a good plan You've come to love me lightly Yeah you've come to hold me tight Is this motion ever lasting Or do shudders pass in the night? Rosemary Oh heaven restores you in life I spent a lifespan with no cellmate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, semi-erotic You need someone to take you there Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Why can't we just play the other game? Why can't we just look the other way?
decided to give this song a chance yesterday near the end of my school day for that week, this song is pretty fucked up when you find out what the lyrics mean, but it's catchy; it's like a mix of ween, fall out boy, weezer, green day, and the killers. pretty good music video as well(warning for people afraid of puppets as the protagonist of that music video is an animatronic puppet named Norman)
A modern day masterpiece. So many analytical interpretations of the lyrics. They may be right. All I can say that with my knowledge of music and musicians, the meaning of the song tends to be quite simple. Think of Smells like Teen Spirit or Seven Nation army. An idea or a couple of lyrics or melody the writer has can turn into a masterpiece. The lyrics in Evil just sound so good. If they hadn't called the song 'Evil', it would have got a lot more radio play time and be recognised as a modern day masterpiece.
It may be intended to be about killers. Idk. For me its about hopelessness and loss. Theres a decision that has to be made or an understanding that is not had to want to harm others on top of great feelings of loss and seclusion. I feel the sentiment of this song. Its a sad reality for some
The first part was a lot less scary than the second half. I think it’s because the lighting you could see the texture on his skin. He wasn’t weirdly smooth.
Look, I know this song is about Fred and Rosemary West. However, I find this song to be an absolute bop. Also, murder ballads shouldn't be put on the highest pedestal of "Its music you can't associate with other things.". Mainly because murder ballads in of themselves are exploitative by design if you REALLY think about it.
@@krakennvlyat well listen shit head. U coward stay silent when Palestine gets killed but no no when a song is bout serial killer.... Then shhh Buzz off kid
Music can envoke different emotions. If someone associated this song with a serial killer couple. Interesting. If someone else associates this song with a fictional character. That's great too. Evil can be about plenty of things depending on who you ask. And there's nothing wrong with that.
The cool thing about Interpol is that some of their songs have dual meanings. For example, PDA can be interpreted as being about someone in denial about their failing relationship or about a guy eho drugs and takes advantage of women. Similarly, this song has been confirmed to be about Frank and Rosemary West, but if you dont know who the name "Rosemary" refers to, it's just a song about drug addiction. I feel that the dual meanings exist so some songs have a "radio friendly" interpretation.
sandy means pretty girl in brit slang ,also him saying great smile is ,fred west trying to talk to rose at the trial . failing to reconnect with rose he "went away" .also sensitive to fate not denial is saying she doesn't denies what happen she just doesnt wants to be locked upped for life(I'm assuming england doesn't execute murders)
Please, can anyone explain what the lyrics actually mean? what is singer talking bout? did he lose his gf in a car accident? who is rosemary? who is Sandy? o.o
I think its about the evil in instant gratification. - "tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release" Consumerism has humanity distracted, everyone of us is guilty of focusing our attention and time on things rather than ourselves and each other. When the good people at heart are able to fulfill their potential to impact the world, it becomes a better place. The way we look at money and things limits our potential for good. It makes us deny our fate to do good? - "Sensitive to fate, Not denial"
Very late, but I think it's the daughter/Fred and Rose's daughter that was an unfortunate victim to her parents, that managed to escape the wretched West's household, told the court, which ended in Fred and Rose's death sentences, which the lyrics referencing Fred is probably trying to convince Sandy but oops, too late. Actually I think this song is about the days after Sandy escaped the household and this song is just all about the days before Fred killed himself, trying to convince Sandy but knows Sandy is too old to be lied to, so he prayed to God to allow him and Rose to heaven.
I dont actually think this song is about those grossass serial killers, it kind of feels like its talking about life in general? It also feels like it's dealing with regretting decisions which are inevitable In life (Heaven restores you in life- why cant we look the other way?) and feeling Evil from those mistakes (like for example, the music video having a car crash with the lady not waking up) and about having to move forward and keep living through life the best you can to the full extent
Could either be the uncanny valley robot or the song could be interpreted as being about Fred and and Rosemary West. Who were serial killers. And the embodiment of those ugly flower prints on 1970s era couches.
interesting anyone feeling this song is about hope might think that sarah mclaclahn's possession or the police's wrapped around my finger are nice songs too ???
this song gets even more chilling when you think about the story its based on, and the very real serial killers.....
What story is it based on though?
snuff 99 Fred and rosemary west.
@@c.darwin9259 cheers, took a look at the lyrics on genius. Pretty dark.
snuff 99 they certainly are man haha.
Thx guys I'm gonna check that out , I thought roland was bad , gotta feeling this will be worst.
I understand that the most popular, and suprisingly, the most liked theory about this song is that it is about Rosemary and Fred West. Infamous serial killers from the U.K. who luckily got what they deserved for what they did to those poor, young women.
But...
I can't be the only one who thinks the song's not about them ( before you crucify me, I used to wholeheartedly believe the Rosemary/Fred West story).
My theory is that the song depicts the relationship between two drug addicts ( well, one prolly got sober ) slowly spiraling into the very depths of psychosis as they slowly lose touch with reality and, most depressingly, themselves and the love they have/had.
"It's the smiling on the package" : Tabs of LSD have historically been labelled with the now-iconic, albeit creepy smiling face. "The faces in the sand" sound like a bad trip to me lol. Also when he talks about making revisions to a dream, while she waits in the van, I thought of those 1960's hippies who live in vans with their girl and get high and fuck all day 😂😂😂
"When your friends they do come crying tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release": His girlfriend's friends/family are trying their best to encourage her to get clean and better her life, but her only route to pleasure, (other than the guy) is drugs and the euphoria they provide. There are also drugs known as slow-release drugs meant to stabilize ppl with mental illness, so ironically, drugs meant to better her condition are slowly eroding her life.
"Sensitive to fate, not denial..but hey who's on trial ?": Although a junkie, they are both lucid enough to realize that they are ruining their lives and their "fate" scares them, but they are more than willing to avoid addressing this concern to chase their next fix. Paul Banks (lead, songwriter) layers alot of Legal/judiciary metaphors in the song and the "trial", may be the scrutiny and judgement he/she/both feel due to their lifestyle, OR it may actually be a literal trial for possession, distribution etc. He may have been caught, and will now take all the blame, despite her being just as guilty. Or like I said, a trial and jury could be a metaphor for being judged by others maybe even her. "But Hey, who's on trial?" Could then be a rhetorical question. He's saying: you did just as much dope as I did, but now you and your friends and my friends are talking down to me like your all so perfect.
"It took a lifespan ( or a life spent ? ) with no cellmate, THE LONG WAY BACK. Sandy, why can't we look the other way/ Your weightless, you are exotic, you need something for which to care./your semi-erotic, you need someone to take you there". : He may have gone to prison for getting caught with drugs. Withdrawl sypmtoms would kick in, since he wouldn't have access to any dope. Withdrawl is psychological and physically, agonizing, so much so, that a few weeks without a fix could feel like decades....or a *LIFESPAN* and now sober, he's back to be with his cellmate which is purposefully pronounced as "Soul-mate". Also, he could be implying that he experienced a form of "ego-death" while getting sober and he believes he "died" and was reborn into a new life. Thus, he already spent his entire life and it ended before his eyes. He took the long way back, comparing the road to recovery to the process of resurrection like Jesus or a phoenix. He is trying to convince her to get off drugs, as they almost destroyed him. He is encouraging her to look the other way (like those corny D.A.R.E ads our parents would watch when they were teens) and avoid these substances. His pleas become increasingly desperate each time, as he compiments her beauty(you are weightless, you are exotic) tries to convince her that the love they had ( she has something/someone to care for...him) is enough, and when that fails he appeals to her sexuality. "Semi-erotic" sounds like drugs make her horny, and he could "take her there" *wink wink* if she lets him. His final plea, "Why can't we just play the other game" could also be a reference to sexual intercourse, as the pleasure ( and endless desire )one derives from sex is comparable to getting high. Or the "the game" could be a normal, mundane life. Paul is implying that being a junkie and a normal sober person are "games" we play to escape our deep-seated knowledge that we are mortal, flawed beings.
The most convincing line is probably, "is this motion everlasting or do shudders pass in the night ?". It sounds like in a desperate attempt to prove his love to her, he got back on drugs. She finally starts being more intimate and holding him tight and gently, which further encourages his downward spiral. Shudders are another symptom of withdrawls, and he wonders if they'll pass as long as she holds him at night. Just when everything is going great and they are getting high and having sex all the time, the shudders return to remind him that their lifestyle is not sustainable and will eventually end in tragedy. He also realizes that depsite their relationship regaining it's spark, both of them are slaves to their drug of choice and the love they have for one another cannot triumph over their obsession with getting dope. The entire song, beginning to finish, is him slowly realizing that him and his girl will never be able to have a healthy relationship, they have become slaves to their darkest impulses, because they refuse to "look the other way" or "play the other game" even though deep down, they both know they should.
What Interpol is implying then, I believe, is that "Evil" is not a monster or ghoul or devil or corporation or dicator or even the crimes and sins we commit as people. True evil is knowing what is right, and valuing your own desires so much, that your refuse to do what's right.
So there it is, my super-complex theory about the meaning of "Evil" by Interpol. A THEORY.... remember that. If you read to end, I love you ♥️
A pretty well thought out theory.. I agree
good theory, well constructed theory
Wasn't it proven to be about Rosemary and fred?
Sandy must be the girl but then who is he referring to when he says Rosemary
no
Finally, someone has the right lyrics all the way thru. Thanks, dude! :)
Well they did get one thing wrong...it's not "sandy why cant we look the other day"...
Edward Haggerty look at the google lyrics
@@iLexy3 yeah probably
I love this song. What's it about?
@@iLexy3 not even close.
**vibing aggressively to a song about serial killers** why tf so many people getting worked up just bc I thought that's what the song was about 💀💀💀
Not even about that, it's anyone's interpretation but he did knew girls with those names in the song if that's anything to go by.
@@raptordan166 it is about serial killers tho... The story is that when John and Mary were awaiting trial after torturing (pleasure set upon slow-release)and killing there victims in there basement and hiding them under there floorboards John killed himself before hand and let marry take out the entire sentence...so...fake fan?
@@patrickprice5654 just because they didn’t know doesn’t mean they are a fake fan 💀 your just a toxic person
@@patrickprice5654 Actually it was Fred and Rosemary West.
@@finn.25 ahh, Fred, wonderful. All Freds strike me as *that guy*
I came here because of tuv, and I'm glad to experience this song. It has ironically become on of my comforting songs. It's not because of those horrible serial killers, it's just the lyrics and the beat that makes me want to embrace it.
I also came here from tuv
It embraces you with two hands
I love the lyrics version I can’t watch the video without getting a little freaked out
That video makes me low-key cry lol
lmao the video gave me trauma when i was little and now i can't look at humanoid puppets
Well is nice to see that I am not alone a can't watch the video neither
It gives me anxiety looking at it, have you seen how it aged? Horrible.
@@morgant7251 they need to destroy it before it comes to life
You can't help but to feel sad, (although they were serial killers), the fact that someone you love could damn you to spend the rest of your life alone in a cell is unimaginable.
Fred west iq was pretty low because of incidents that happened to him as a child, I think rosemary was the one who started abusing the kids and because Fred's iq was low he went along with it.
Life isnt worth living without love. Some people find love at someone. Hard to admit, but I m jelous :(
No the person they love didn't put them behind bars for the rest of their lives.. them killing ppl put them behind bars the rest of their lives ughhh smh total narcissistic society these days thinking it is alwyas someone else's fault and not their own. Ugh anyway, I came to this video to listen to a creepy song because the original music video scares the living crap out of me lol
@@diegobarrera7701 life is still worth living even with or without love. There are people that are just happy being single or don't care and that's okay to be single,you can work on yourself and get the body of your dreams.
What is love but a one sided construct involving two people.
Not a HUGE fan of Interpol, but from the beginning to 1:03 is musical genius man. The timing on everything is wicked dope
What are you talking about, bro?
@@bear-qe7ep yeah, literally the whole song and album and all of their albums are musical genius and absolutely "wicked dope" lol
I rediscovered this song through the story of Norman the puppet's life after this music video and it's a bit sad and looks haunting. The lyrics took a while to understand as a story but damn it's been in my head for a solid week or so. It's really an underrated song with a unique sound.
after reading the comments about what the song was about, I googled the history of the West and I really regretted having read it and that I only read the content of wikipedia. I think it is one of the most horrifying and unimaginable things possible, it left me with a feeling of hopelessness, fear and repulsion. I recommend thinking twice before reading it....
It means that you have bad imagination, this is one of the best songs.
Diyoza is badass. And I love this song
Yesss ive been looking for a comment about that
Best song I heard this year
Marcin, ja sie uwolnić nie mogę od tego kawałka juz od tygodni 😂
The guitar and drums on "slow-release" always gets me
My mom used to play this all the time a few weeks before my cat died. I miss him. 😞
He’s in Heaven listening to this song.
RIP to that sweet baby
Bro, i found this band three days ago and im in love.
@Jack Kear Same here y'all, 5 days now been listening to TOTBL on repeat and I can't believe what I've been missing out on....kinda makes you wonder what other amazing songs exist out there but you're just painfully oblivious to them...
Rosemary
Heaven restores you in life
You're coming with me
Through the aging, the fearing, the strife
It's the smiling on the package
It's the faces in the sand
It's the thought that holds you upwards
Embracing me with two hands
Right will take you places
Yeah maybe to the beach
When your friends they do come crying
Tell them now your pleasure's set up on slow-release
Hey wait
Great smile
Sensitive to faith, not denial
But hey whose on trial?
It took a life span with no cellmate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
We speaks about travel
Yeah, we think about the land
We smart like all peoples
Feeling real tan
I can take you places
Do you need a new man?
Wipe the pollen from the faces
Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van
Hey wait
Great smile
Sensitive to faith, not denial
But hey whose on trial?
It took a life span with no cellmate
To find the long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, you are exotic
You need something for which to care
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Leave some shards under the belly
Lay some grease inside my hand
It's a sentimental jury
And the makings of a good plan
You've come to love me lightly
Yeah you've come to hold me tight
Is this motion ever lasting
Or do shudders pass in the night?
Rosemary
Oh heaven restores you in life
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, semi-erotic
You need someone to take you there
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Why can't we just play the other game?
Why can't we just look the other way?
Dude fr put lyrics in the lyric video 😭
@@someoneonline5566 you complaining?
@@anhbayar11 not so much complaining, probably just wondering what the point of doing it was
@@anhbayar11 no its useless lmao
We saw the video too
decided to give this song a chance yesterday near the end of my school day for that week, this song is pretty fucked up when you find out what the lyrics mean, but it's catchy; it's like a mix of ween, fall out boy, weezer, green day, and the killers.
pretty good music video as well(warning for people afraid of puppets as the protagonist of that music video is an animatronic puppet named Norman)
Norman: the son of Tara the Android
Is Norman a killer why is he singing this song then
I got a bit of a joy divsion vibe mixed with early 2000's indie post modern rock.
A modern day masterpiece. So many analytical interpretations of the lyrics. They may be right. All I can say that with my knowledge of music and musicians, the meaning of the song tends to be quite simple. Think of Smells like Teen Spirit or Seven Nation army. An idea or a couple of lyrics or melody the writer has can turn into a masterpiece. The lyrics in Evil just sound so good. If they hadn't called the song 'Evil', it would have got a lot more radio play time and be recognised as a modern day masterpiece.
Interpol is so underrated, but at the same time I'm good with it being gatekept.
I don't know why, but this song speaks to my soul when I am feeling under the weather.
definetly my favourite song
Is it still your favorite
Do you know what it's about-?
@@xenaoki9776 it’s a good song he doesn’t need to lmao
Is it still
Answer the question, is it still your favorite?
Diyoza is such a badass istg-
Just watched it yesterday and it lead me here, hadn't heard this song in a while.
Why are you talking about an *EXTREMELY* edgy show when this is about two *REAL* serial killers?
@@krakennvlyat dude you’re killing the vibe just let me jam to interpol please 🤸
@@spicedkitcat That's how the internet works. You say something out of place, you get noticed
@@percyap4271 fucking chill and let us be, this isnt a gd hierarchy. Let us have fun its not hurting anyone 💀
This Interpol song is Evil.
wow
*YES CHILD, YOU ARE CORRECT*
Hey thx bruh
Every 60 seconds, a minute passes in Africa
This floor is made out of floor
What a great song!
It may be intended to be about killers. Idk. For me its about hopelessness and loss. Theres a decision that has to be made or an understanding that is not had to want to harm others on top of great feelings of loss and seclusion. I feel the sentiment of this song. Its a sad reality for some
love this one,,, the official video just freaked me out
Bro same the whole reason I looked this up was because I couldn't watch that video
@@gr_strelok glad im not the only one
Just great Music!
It never looses it's Power , or hope!
Brilliant. Brings me back.
Ohhh yas Charmaine Diyozas song ❤️🖤✨
Its fitting. That scene is better than the actual video for this song.
@@davidwillman1143 yassss definitely
0:58 0:59 1:00
@@davidwillman1143 yesssss
This song is legit about *REAL* killers and you’re talking about a show?
This is amazing i love the music 😊
All I keep on thinking is that doll jamming out in the music video lol
its weird that i have irrational fear of dolls, but the music video doesnt scare me at all.
Complete opposite for me bro
The first part was a lot less scary than the second half. I think it’s because the lighting you could see the texture on his skin. He wasn’t weirdly smooth.
Norman isn't a doll. He's a animatronic.
I always thought they said ' Write will take you places...''
cool lyrics vid :)
i love this song
Look, I know this song is about Fred and Rosemary West.
However, I find this song to be an absolute bop.
Also, murder ballads shouldn't be put on the highest pedestal of "Its music you can't associate with other things.". Mainly because murder ballads in of themselves are exploitative by design if you REALLY think about it.
Diyozaaaa rocks it!!!!!!!!
damn good! :D
Diyoza baby🔥
“omg this song is about real serial killers that murdered several people but I feel a fictional character is more important!1!!!!”
@@krakennvlyat well listen shit head. U coward stay silent when Palestine gets killed but no no when a song is bout serial killer.... Then shhh
Buzz off kid
Music can envoke different emotions.
If someone associated this song with a serial killer couple. Interesting. If someone else associates this song with a fictional character. That's great too.
Evil can be about plenty of things depending on who you ask. And there's nothing wrong with that.
Orphan first kill bought me I haven't heard this song in a long time
love
❤❤❤2021
Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van....
THSI SONG IS SO FIRE IM SO GLAD I CLICKED IT ON SPOTIFY
The cool thing about Interpol is that some of their songs have dual meanings. For example, PDA can be interpreted as being about someone in denial about their failing relationship or about a guy eho drugs and takes advantage of women.
Similarly, this song has been confirmed to be about Frank and Rosemary West, but if you dont know who the name "Rosemary" refers to, it's just a song about drug addiction.
I feel that the dual meanings exist so some songs have a "radio friendly" interpretation.
For the last four years I would sing this song as "Hate Is On Trial!"
At least I don't have to look at that damn puppet
:(
@@shiny1676 what?
@@-The_Jester- you don't like norman?
@@shiny1676 I got used to him
@@-The_Jester- yay!
Anyone because of "The 100"? Diyoza... Lol.
YESS
Yessss
yes, the 100, love it 💕
One of the best uses of the song I've ever seen. She went full on Linda Hamilton. ❤️
I loved her 😟❤
This that cutting edge NYC rock in the genre of the yeah yeah yups , just great , props , t4p
I can feel myself falling apart
This is, such a great song! (Even tho it's based off or of serial killers) But nice 👍
sandy means pretty girl in brit slang ,also him saying great smile is ,fred west trying to talk to rose at the trial . failing to reconnect with rose he "went away" .also sensitive to fate not denial is saying she doesn't denies what happen she just doesnt wants to be locked upped for life(I'm assuming england doesn't execute murders)
2022 anyone?
2023
24
this song makes me have very concerning thoughts
YES! PERFECT
Please, can anyone explain what the lyrics actually mean? what is singer talking bout? did he lose his gf in a car accident? who is rosemary? who is Sandy? o.o
thats about a serial killer couple but i think it can be interprated on different ways
I think its about the evil in instant gratification. - "tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release"
Consumerism has humanity distracted, everyone of us is guilty of focusing our attention and time on things rather than ourselves and each other. When the good people at heart are able to fulfill their potential to impact the world, it becomes a better place. The way we look at money and things limits our potential for good.
It makes us deny our fate to do good? - "Sensitive to fate, Not denial"
@@razalas1117 actually its about a serial killer. I mean the story is, but your concept may still be right
@@razalas1117 it's about a disgusting couple - Fred and Rosemary west. Look up the story
Are you legitimately not able to google things?
Norman the animatronic puppet's lyric song
I get the song is about serial killers, but WHO'S SANDY?
Very late, but I think it's the daughter/Fred and Rose's daughter that was an unfortunate victim to her parents, that managed to escape the wretched West's household, told the court, which ended in Fred and Rose's death sentences, which the lyrics referencing Fred is probably trying to convince Sandy but oops, too late.
Actually I think this song is about the days after Sandy escaped the household and this song is just all about the days before Fred killed himself, trying to convince Sandy but knows Sandy is too old to be lied to, so he prayed to God to allow him and Rose to heaven.
@@sanchirdavaadorj9492
Better late than never.
@@CameraPunk5049 man.
Great video!!
Quién en el zócalo? 😅
Silencio mexicano
I dont actually think this song is about those grossass serial killers, it kind of feels like its talking about life in general?
It also feels like it's dealing with regretting decisions which are inevitable In life (Heaven restores you in life- why cant we look the other way?) and feeling Evil from those mistakes (like for example, the music video having a car crash with the lady not waking up) and about having to move forward and keep living through life the best you can to the full extent
Interesting thought
Why is it that every song that bops always have the darkest lyrics?
The polish cow song and pumped up kicks
@@you_are_cow and today by smashing pumpkins 😐
Came here from a stream 😅
Wilbur
Who’s here from the 100? 🙋🏻♀️
It fits to Diyoza so much! 😍
YESS
Oh hi my friends 😍
I’m a big 100 fan ❤️
@@Emma-pb1ji me too
Serious question at 2:25 he whispers something into the mic that isn't in the lyrics. Can anybody hear what he's saying.
It's actually not a whisper, its a sound that's made when an electric guitar string is grazed while plugged into the Amp.
*Brilliant*
The beat: 😊
The lyrics: 💀
Ok. This may get dated real quick. But I really want one of those people who make edits to make one for Mother Miranda (re8) using the first few lines
If I could I would babes
The 100 brought me here...
#The100
0.75 is the speed to go
wow ive been singing it rong forver
Anyone from The 100
" Said he, why can't we look the other way" is what I hear
🔥♥️🍻💯
This song is goated
[Beat Cool] [Song Cool] [Lore Sad]
My bf always sing the rosemary part of this song whenever i mention the word rosemary..
Ayo happens everytime with my friends and me
This hits different, knowing what this song is about…
Can anyone recommend me similar songs?
Interpol's "C'mere" uses the same guitar riff and is one of my favs along with this
pov your watching this in 2022
yes
Idk why but when I was small this song was creepy for meh
Dont look at the official music video
@@youplay8671 or the meaning
Could either be the uncanny valley robot or the song could be interpreted as being about Fred and and Rosemary West. Who were serial killers. And the embodiment of those ugly flower prints on 1970s era couches.
Anyone else here from the 100?
it
What is the font, please?
@@Bauernade good one
interesting anyone feeling this song is about hope might think that sarah mclaclahn's possession or the police's wrapped around my finger are nice songs too ???
Riz (Beastars) character theme song
Diyoza Moment.
If I see one more comment about a fictional character on a song about real killers I will go insane.
Br dar like .
2:14 could be a generational logo on people. Works for me. I garden slash help idk would raise people.
wow
who is sandy?
I don’t think “Sandy” was involved in the story that inspired this song.
Hey folks if you like Interpol you'll also like the chromatics as well!
So is he talking about Sandy or Rose?
Rose
How old is this song?
it's from Interpol's 2nd album 'Antics' released in 2004
I still can't wrap my mind around that the entirety of the 2000's is almost at least a decade ago now.
Como para capturas de pantalla... Me encanto el tipo de letra alguien sabe donde la puedo encontrar?
Sorta looks like the 28 days font.
Trollmary
666k visits
It took a lifespan with no cinnamon
Me ha quedado grabada this song