Watsky- Moral of the Story [Cardboard Castles]
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Directed by George Watsky
Produced by Bradford Simpson
Director of Photography- Alan Gwizdowski
Choreographer- Marina Magalhaes
Production Designer- Natalie Groce
Jib Operator- Ryan Elliot
Art Assistant- Emily Grant
First AD- Kyle Morrison
First AC- Frank Mobilio
Lighting Design- Phil Galler
Stylist- Melissa Perelli
Gaffer- Luke Hanlein
2nd AD- Ted Marsden
Key Grip- Jared Wennberg
Lighting Tech- Scott Beck
Dolly Grip- Seva Shybkou
PA- Nick Hurley
Catering by: Impeccable Taste Catering
Special Thanks to: AllSets Design and Construction (www.allsets.com)
Dancers-
Lillian Ortega
Lauren Gould
Amber Cartwright
Allison Gray
George Anzaldo
Cesar Garfiaz
Harry Weston
Steve Flores
Maisha Morris-Reyes
Brandon Juezan-Williams
MUSIC
Produced by Mikos and Max Miller-Loran/ Bells- Kush Mody/ Trombone- Dave Skelly/ Violas- Crystal Alforque & Robin Ross/ Cellos- Max Mueller & Billy Tobenkin/ based on 'Ready or Not Here I Come' by the Delfonics (used with permission)
Engineered by Nils Montan
Mixed and Mastered by Mike Denten at Infinite Studios
Studio Assistant Jeff Sanger
Mix Assistant Migui Maloles
Recorded at The Mothership Studio, Los Angeles
Verse 1
I write till my fingers look like a bouquet of roses
you gotta bring yourself your flowers now in show biz
focus it's Quiet Coyote come on let's go kids
everybody get together with a study buddy and then talk about then fuck that I don't give
Because it's so big and explosive
but a lotta people don't live
they don't ever get a motive
but if you got a goal you gotta hold onto it that what hope is
If I didn't have it I would ask you where the rope is
work is my church and so the studio's the closest
I spit it sick until my cootie flow's the grossest
don't be so pissed just be focused on your own shit
cause we supercalifornialisticsexyandweknowsit/
you're not my biness
I go for number one, not a top five finish
you can have a chicken pot pie
but I'm thinking that I'm gonna have another can of Popey's spinach
i'm rotweiler
pop my collar
when I pop my fur
you're on my nerves
mark my words
gotta put a leg up and then mark my turf
Verse 2
Work until I'm black and yellow black and yellow, worker bee
I just work until I'm black and blue and burgundy
Burgundy, work until I earn that rich mahogany
honestly, can't you tell I'm working, bitch don't bother me
show some modesty, if you're watching me/
a bitch is anybody in my way it's not misogony
But if yer blockin me
I will soon defeat you
build a bridge above you
Or I'll tunnel underneath you
I will eat you and excrete you and I'll feed you to the flowers
If I need to I will go right through you and absorb your powers
I put in hour after hour let's be crystal clear
I'll gonna get there if it takes a day or fifty years/
I finger bang my fears
I'll fucking punch a dragon
Even with the himalayas in my way it's gonna happen
Waiting doesn't work, and praying may not come through
And hoping doesn't work. So I will be the one to (work) - เพลง
by far the most adorable rapper on the planet
based on your profile picture I'm betting you've seen Tyler joseph, and heard his puppy lisp thing.
rachel mckittrick ACCURATE
Tyler joseph still comes off as more tough than watsky to me though
@@meganversteeg61 Tyler Joseph is afraid of heavy doors.
(or... was at one point. He's been quiet about that for a while. His public face is a lot more stoic these days.)
rachel mckittrick you’ve never seen xxxtentacion
I like how the video was just one giant take. No edits. No cut-takes. No jumps. Just one long, continuous shot.
Could you imagine how pissed off they'd be if someone messed up in the middle of the take? Haha...
Dude, that break dancing guy would've died of dehydration xD
Mason Black messed up at the end
Mason Black I'd imagine it took a LOT more than one take to get this shot. I'm just guessing, of course.. Maybe ***** can provide us some more info? =) Either way, its a catchy song with great lyrics and the video was pretty impressive!
Eru Illuvatar on SourceFed's comment commentary he said said it took them five tries to get it but they got it all in one take
Who's still listening?
Still my favorite of his. Watching him sing this live was one of the best things in my life.
Same here man, he hit up Birmingham in the UK at a time when I needed some joy in my life, best gig I ever went to 🤙 he was walking on our hands while hanging from the rafters, and lay down on a sea of hands like a porn star 😅
Agreed. *Opinion Piece* Watsky is the best live performer (or at least was) when I saw him at the Firebird in STL there was only a few hundred in attendance and he would’ve stayed and talked to every single one of us for as long as we wanted. Only the next person in line was going to tell you to move. It was magical and I can never thank them enough.
We're here foreer.
This is that overtime song. Me, Watson, and 80+hr weeks
2023 and I'm here.
I really dig watsky. I've never thought he got the popularity he deserved .
He won't sell out, he will never be mainstream. But we know who the goat is
HIS DANCING IS PRECIOUS IM CRYING
Ikaros Wasureta Of laughter?
ronan bellare you just like dudes on the ground
This Guy is So Underrated.
I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Floyd Agustis could you better then him?
+Michael Argeris Can you read?
+Hidden Assassin yah that was my brother that types that not me
definitly
His smile at 2:38 is always contagious.
he's got one of those smiles
Everyone's smile is contagious :D
not Donald Trump's one
Nathan Caillat politics is cancer anyway, you shouldnt ever see Trumps smile unless you hate life lol
I had it paused at 2:38 because its so contagious. I cant stand it.
I was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer and I will NOT give up! Thank you Watsky for the inspiration!
You might want to give up.
Bwahahahahaaha! Funny little girl. Got nothing better to do or what? Good stuff. Thanks for the laugh.
You can do it!!
Don’t give up give it ur all
@@dmoneyswagg64 guess what? I never gave up and am now clear of cancer. Fuck you.
watsky is like if Michel cera unleashed his savage side.
+Kevin Schepp Youth In Revolt? Haha
+Joseph Hays Youth in Revolt i think
Omg I was thinking the same thing 😍😍😍 and I find both him and Michael Cera EXTREMELY HOT!! 😂😂😂
When he was performing at his Aus show, he didn't come out so we all started chanting Michael Cera and he came out, it was fucking hilarious
Kevin Schepp know what the use tchotchke for when he came a young man
my girlfriend messes up lyrics all the time, but,
"i'll f*cking punch my fears, i'll finger bang a dragon"
is a rare and beautiful confusion that we owe this one for. thanks as usual george :).
Thats priceless!
Hilarious!
4 years later, my fiance and I cracked up at this. Same feekygucker.
@@bendoods2 😂
I wish those were the lyrics. When the mistake is funnier than the original.
That smile at 2:38 always gets me no matter how many times i watch this video.
Gem Gamboa lol I know right
SAME
Thank you for pointing it out
Gem Gamboa don't know if your a guy or.....well a guy
THAT SMILE CURED MY DEPRESSION
Damn, this guy has talent.
pumkingamer:] 'Cause, well...
I have no frickin' clue.
thats deep man
skill*
A Small Box. wish you had a small box...said he in your basement
"If I need to I'll go through you and absorb your fucking powers."
InfiniteAmmunition OSMOSIS!!!
***** Depends on the mood.
InfiniteAmmunition So Watsky= Neo basically lol
***** well if it was me i would absorb his fucking powers not his fucking powers
kirby
i never thought michael cera could inspire me so much omg
Wait, what? What does that have to do with this song?
THATS who I was thinking of! I couldn't put a finger on it
I knew I wasnt the only one who thought he looked like George-Michael. lol.
It's like the kid from Juno grew a jew-fro and liked to rhyme.
he looks more like finch from american pie
Anyone else think they can take over a small country after hearing this?
One Year Stand Small country? I'm aiming for Earth.
Oh. I actually know this band and I'm quite surprised to see you here. Hello One Year Stand.
YOOOOOO OYS 4 LIFE
One Year Stand
*YOOOOOO WATSKY 4 LIFE
lmao
this dude is super talented. he is like a mix of eminem and Michael Cera...
I can see it lol
hahaha!! lol Michael cera 😂😂
Casey James this is the best description of Watsky ever
THE gay slim shady it's so accurate to hahaha xD
ohhh.. Why you gotta go and do that :(
What a pro, giving the dancers their own screen time. That's a true artist not being selfish and sharing the spotlight with people who worked hard. Fuck ya.
"Ill fucking punch a dragon"
Natalie Gordon Your profile picture though...
+Srg Bobbert Dragon punched back :D
+Srg Bobbert he is the dragon
.
phan
I love that the video has meaning to it as well, or at least I feel it did (remember he was a poet first). The desk and everything he sits behind in the beginning are all simply props. This is much like life, all material items don't matter and when they're needed they just go away. Right after the dancers come into view. you can tell they are working hard but having fun, just like every task should be approached. All through the video the dragon can be seen lurking about just as every challenge we face has been there since birth. You can tell Watsky isn't comfortable dancing (which he also says in how to ruin everything) yet he doesn't let it sway him from joining in with all of the people around him. At the end of the video he is seen with a broom in hand, showing that even when you are the center of attention you still aren't too good to do the dirty work. Lastly, the video is done in one continuous shot, just like life is. You don't get a break for a single second. Those are just the things I noticed. Watsky is quickly becoming my favorite artist and has been the one I most mention or sing idly whilst alone. I am so grateful for epic rap battles lol.
Let's apreciate how this video was made in a single take,no cuts,no tricks...
WATSKY FUCKING LEGEND
Have you seen AWOL Bad Wolf? Same style
"If I need to, I'll go through you and absorb your fucking powers"
Best line ever.
That's what she said
Line from THE ONE jet li
The souls withdrawn from their vessels
For someone who's said "I thought I was an atheist until i realized i'm a god" I wouldn't say that's his best line ever
+Techno Gaming (Justin Febres) what song was this??
A single take for the whole video, impressive!
Absolutely!
+Mike7493 The way God intended
Maybe its the 2nd take maybe its 4th take . . they surely did multiple takes and picked out the best one . we cant know unless they say something
They did say something I think on a Philip DeFranco video it was one take....that's why he said it was amazing.
Definitely one shot, but not one take.
Watsky telling it how it is
holy shit when I saw him I thought this was a joke but damn this kid can spit good ass fucking raps bro..
IKR?
just saying, he's 30 years old.
look 16 lol but really good
Did anyone notice this had no cuts? How long did it take to get this all done in one take? O.O
Even more props to WATSKY! than ever before * _ *
i know. he has the best songs and videos
+MetaUnion probably 4 minutes and 6 seconds and lots of practice
ALSO
no cuts (Physically)
Judging from the sweat on the larger guy, probs a fair few
4:06 minuted
Put this song on loop.
Rule the day
Break mountains
Fuck the universe
Dont forget protection, k? I don't want the universe to have kids.
+Jordan Cunningham now listen on 1.25 speed
+Nathanael Regner I think we can all agree the universe is an irresponsible parent, is anyone even watching these kids?
+Nathanael Regner I think we can all agree the universe is an irresponsible parent, is anyone even watching these kids?
Wayne Mitchell Don't think so mate. And social service ain't really better.
2:41, that smile makes me love George so much, haha.
I can't believe hes 30, just wow he looks 16
ToS CGeno
I call bullshit.
=looks it up=
I still call bullshit.
Ikr? He looks and sounds so young.
He must have found the fountain of youth.
Now that he's got long hair and facial hair, he actually looks 30 lol
Michael J. wow we got m.j. here
Work
max :o
Hi maxmoefoe I'm a huge fan lol just here to say hi and keep up with the great videos thanks..
nigga get yo fat lazy Australian ass up and do some pranks
maax spoderman y r u here
maax fak u
Wicked wicked flow. The kid's got skills that's for sure!👏👏👏👏
+Nils Gronemezer That's what's most surprising about him xD
+Nils Gronemezer really? wtf?? I thought he was much younger. He looks about 18-20
Aimee Frost danng
This song is soo good
Its my "Hype Song"
Watching this after so many years… this song got me through some TIMES dude. 🔥
My new favorite motivation song, you know what, Watsky's just my new favorite EVERYTHING
:(
Sophie Nilssen Hey, Hey,....Sh
Merci Aiekillu de m'avoir fait découvrir Watsky !!
Idem
TA GUEULE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
merci youtube oui
mm
Watsky *-* ! ♥
S/O to this song show keeping me alive since 2015. At least once a year since I found it, I've come acrossed this song in a time that I need it, and it reminds me that I can do it. Thanks, Watsky! Here's to you, and to all of us. 🍾
I have a 30 minute loop of this song for when I do my half hour run.
TheDrakeProject Work!
Crazy concept: youtube has a loop setting.
crazy concept: people want to save their data....
when you listen to youtube, and a song restarts, it actually prompts it to redownload, they did away with caching the files thus causing you to spend your data which is practically a currency for the same song twice.
TheDrakeProject quite lying your girl told me your run is 30 seconds third place status
Every time I hear this song I feel like doing homework
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+Matthew Cørley I hear this song every time i do essays
lol loser.
+Jerry Pedersen who's the loser mrmoustach man? Honestly that comment just made you the biggest loser
Nerd
There must be some kind of spell in this video...
I just drop by to take a look in Watsky's work (I come from ERB) and now I can't stop watching this
^_^
yee dawg
Also came because of ERB. He was so sick as Shakespeare.
Humberto Avila I came from ERB too
Used 'work' in his song before it was cool
it was never cool...
+Casey James it is when watsky does it😂
+Brooke Croff 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
+Frog wow emojis so relatable like I have a face too lol I can't express emotions through text because I don't know what they feel like and I'm just trying to get likes on a worthless TH-cam comment amirite guys?
+Unitdroid Google sux. Hello edgelord. You must be real fun at parties, huh?
Isn't it crazy how his lisp like makes his sound even better HERE IN 2023 ❤️
i can listen to this over and OVER AGAIN
www.listenonrepeat.com/watch/?v=0M1L15hpphQ
vaede1997 or i could just do that because i have the album haha
WATSKY FOR PRESIDENT 2020
video without any cut 😍😍
jashan deol ain't that what u said bout your crack no cut
Watsky,
Thank you. I've heard this song so many times that when I return to it, it feels like home. I keep thinking that the next time I listen to it, I will be tired of it. That never happens, it always inspires me without fail. I never thought I would get to the point that I'm at, but I have. So, thank you. This song really took me there.
I owe you one.
"I'll fuckin' punch a dragon."
This man speaks my language.
this music video is awesome. I got mad respect for impressive one shot videos like this
One thing I love about this video is that during the choreographed part of the video, it's very obvious George is trying, and knows it's not coming off like the rest of the professional dancers, but he smiles at the camera and persists.
I love it when singers are doing the same dance routine as their backup dancers, it's so charming. I've seen P!nk do it, too.
why in the fuck do people like fucking JeromeASF have like 3 million subscribers playing minecraft, and this fucking beast channel has 600,000?! No hate on Jerome, but Watsky deserves all of those subscribers, and more. This music is too goo.
too good* woops
You dont realize how many ten year olds their are in the world, Minecraft is their crack...
Super Panduhh True, true...
Well with Bukkit, the minecraft multiplayer API base, losing all its staff, those crack addicts are about to start feeling withdraws lawl, get ready for the rages.
Ever heard of Awesome Sauce Films? Well, that was Jerome's old channel before he used to play Minecraft. Even if you don't like COD he was fucking hilarious back then.
This song has become my new work motivator... Before going into work I listen to this song, and especially during my breaks.. It reminds me I have to work to get what i want.
ONE TAKE FOR ALL THAT...... underrated, dedication, and work don’t even start to describe him!!! He’s incredible!!!
We must love and protect watsky. I’ve been a fan since idgaf.
Love the style
Keep him where he is
I don’t want this new generation finding him
I would love to know how many of these views are mine...
Not possibly more than half. I'm here too.
After all these years I was finally thinking the same thing and seen you guys in the comments
I agree
1. We all get 1.
68, you're welcome
The fact this was done in one shot amazes me.
Watsky thank you for this song I just wish I found it sooner because he gets me so much of a no much how much work I do no matter how sore I am it makes me think I am making a better life for my daughter and I who is 3 years old now
Was underrated? He still IS underrated. We love you, Watsky.
This is actually pretty good.
I have to agree. When I first saw Watsky, it was thanks to Epic Rap Battles Of History. He's better than I expected!!
This is surprisingly dope AF!
Why is this surprising to anyone? This is what is expected from Watsky- nothing but baller.
I mean he's really nice and shit but he's pretty awful lyrically and the song is speed up on editing to make him sound faster.
Chris McDonald Awful lyrically? Go fuck yourself. Also, he doesn't speed anything up. Fuck yourself again.
Can everybody take a moment to appreciate this was in one take.
I love this song so much. No joke this song has helped me through hard times.
This guy is so underrated, I wish he gets all the good attention, he deserves it.
this songs message has been true for both when i was a musician making a way with my band, and making my way to become a US marine. semper fi watsky, semper fi
Watsky is amazing!
Oh hey, Asa from the past. Lmao I love accidentally coming across comments I've left in the past.
Every time I find myself losing motivation to finish my major projects, and study for finals week I turn on this song, and it helps so much. I especially love the line "I put in hour after hour, let's be crystal clear. I'm gonna get there if it takes a day or 50 years." since I'm in my freshman year, and plan to go to med school. This shit is gonna take a while, but I'm gonna buckle up and reach the end of this long long road.
Still so freaking solid... Watsky is forever amazing!! He will always be one of my favs!! I to see him live again!!!
Love the literary references! "No weirdo's rocked the bell this hard since Quasimodo!" Brilliant, George--count me a fan!
Work!
'Till your arms fall off
'Till your abs get hard
And your bone's all soft
Just work!
'Till your hands go numb
And they cramp and the fans
In the stands go home
I write 'till my fingers look like a bouquet of roses
You got to bring yourself your flowers now in show biz'
Focus it's quiet coyote
Come on let's go, kids
Everybody get together with a study buddy
And I'll talk about the fuck that I don't give
Because it's so big
And explosive
But a lot of people don't live
They don't ever get a motive
If you got a goal you got to hold onto what hope is
If I didn't have it I would ask you where the rope is
Work is my church and so the studio's the closest
I spit it sick until my cootie flow's the grossest
Don't be so pissed
Just be focused
On your own shit
Cause we super-cali-fornia-listic sexy and we knows it
You're not my business
Go for number one, not a top 5 finish
You could have a chicken pot pie
But I'm thinking that I'm gonna have another can of Popeye spinach
I'm a rottweiler
Pop my collar when I pop my fur
You're on my nerves, but mark my words,
Got to put a leg up and I'll mark my turf
Work! [x8]
Work! [x8]
Work!
'Till your arms fall off
'Till your abs get hard
And your bone's all soft
Just work!
'Till your hands go numb
And they cramp and the fans
In the stands go home
Work until I'm black and yellow
Black and yellow, worker bee
I'll just work until I'm black and blue and burgundy
Burgundy
Work until I earn that rich mahogany
Honestly
Can't you tell I'm working bitch don't bother me
Show some modesty
If you're watching me
'Bitch' is anybody in my way, its not misogyny
But if you're blocking me,
I will soon defeat you
I will build a bridge above you or I'll tunnel underneath you
I will eat you and excrete you
And I'll feed you to the flowers
If I need to I'll go through you and absorb your fucking powers
I put in hour after hour
Let's be crystal clear
I'm gonna get there if it takes a day or fifty years
I'll finger-bang my fears
I'll fucking punch a dragon
Even with the Himalayas in my way it's gonna happen
Cause waiting doesn't work
And praying may not come through
And hoping doesn't work
So I will be the one to
Work! [x8]
And maybe someday you might see me in a glossy photo
No weirdo's rocked the bells as hard as me since Quasimodo
And maybe someday you might see me in a glossy photo
No weirdo's rocked the bells as hard as me since Quasimodo
No weirdo's rocked the bells as hard as me since Quasimodo
Those ARE the lyrics. Good job sport!
Aryana Kerr thanks!!!!
Thanks for the lyrics!
The guy busting a move on the far right at the very end of the video has this super endearing proud smile after he kills it and he knows it-- I've rewatched it so many times lol, brings so much warmth to my heart ❤
he needs to get bigger.
hes got 2 mil views on this vid
Totally deserves to be
***** lol
Well... he's gonna get there if it takes a day or fifty years. :)
he def deserves to be bigger, his talent level is higher than most rappers.. his subject matter is throws people off.. if they dont hear rappers talking about lean and blowing loud constantly it doesnt catch their ear.. people hate on 90s-early 00s rap but it might have been the best era for diverse subject matter.
Sorry subbed late Watsky, had this song in the fav's for a while doe!
Same
This is still, to this day, my favorite motivational song.
Went to school with this guy at Emerson. Hung with him at a few parties. Very down to earth. Still a fan since then
watsky for prez. this dude is gonna motivate me through my final exams
this needs way more the 6 million views
Thank you for actually rhyming instead of just repeating the same word over and over. I remember when hip hop did this. Thanks for keeping the art alive.
I never liked rap, but comparing current stuff to this makes me like this stuff.
"*If you gotta go you got to hold on to what hope is, if I didn't have it I would ask you where the rope is*" Damn that line hits hard.....
Shoutout to that sweaty guy at 2:45
Check him at 3:16. Gotta respect that.
haha yess, lol
Lol
Hahahaha I noticed that too!
It's funny because he's the only one lol
Is this the guy who was the fastest rapper and was on the Ellen Show?
mhm
yes
he was in ellen show but wasn't the fastest, he isn't even fast lol :p
+Kuba Makuch ok can't deny he isn't the fastest but he is fast. faster than you at least
+Kuba Makuch what the fuck have you heard him rap 😂
"Let's be crystal clear, I'm gonna get there if it takes a day or fifty years."
Motivation: 10,000%
I doubt George Watsky reads all these but I bet if you took this energy and made a song called “Degrees of Freedom” the possibilities are endless.
"Best white rapper." No its just "Best rapper"
Or how bout best rapper Nas or MF Doom or Jay Electronica or Kanye and best white rapper Mac Miller
"Honestly. Cant you tell I'm workin bitch? Dont bother me."
Glorious
STILL my all-time soul-stimulating MAGIC!
I loved watsky, found him from old school ERB. Really feels like he went down the wrong door.
5 years and I still don't know why I love this song so much 🤣
and the moral of the story is... YOU CANT TRUST THE SYSTEM!!!
Take their money not their ideas?
@WATSKY! Wow, George, you are AMAZING.
Love this guy. Easily one of my favorite rappers'Hip-Hop artists. Tells a great story in an amazing flow. Just amazing.
This was actually motivational as fuck
He got some bars man someone said to me he good
loved the little mr. peabody and sherman nod at the end
He came from the future.....yet he rests within the past.....may we ever see this legend in the present?
We may never know...
watsky's dance routine is like a jazzercise video
Wait a second... That's Edgar Allan Poe!!!
ERB
And shakespeare
and the doc who in the doctor who vs doc brown (the second doctor In the video fourth on the show)
Also Shakespeare, and Doctor Who (the second doctor in the battle)
he carriesit off better
This is what is helping me get out of the house this morning. Thanks for being awesome!
Still listening to this fucking amazing anthem of dedication to one's self, the notion of perseverance in the face of adversity, and just so much cool wordplay considerately strewn all throughout. Also, probably still one of the most well thought out music video choreography/directing/writing/planning/everything to be executed to this day.
Is this Darude-Sandstorm
Yes
Sandstorm is love
Sandstorm is life
It's all Sandstorm now
This is my Sandstorm
I can tell I haven't watched or listened to this in a while. I used to be able to rap the whole thing
I'm becoming to obsessed with Watsky. He is so talented and creative. I listen to his songs everyday. I don't understand how I'm not sick of them. Djskskckskak i love him
This is the moral of the story more now than ever. Those who put in the work ahead of time are not sweating now.
holy shit that was wayyy more entertaining and sick than i expected when it started.