Every thing is right the colours the set the sound none of it should go together this brilliantly I don't think I've ever seen anything quite so captivating.
[Verse 1] So as you canyoneered from our world upwards And the angels took their place I was the loser at your funeral And no emotion conveyed It was drawn out in vain And the idiot I am just figured In the wake of your leave That I'd never hear from you again [Pre-Chorus] And that I'd sing With all this feeling That your spirit would afford me [Chorus] My hand On heart It's not a thing that I've been dreaming of And it goes without my blessing And leaves me in a rut But it comes and goes And shows me all I'm missing And it comes and goes [Verse 2] I was there at the backstage trying But the words, they never came And I was available for a statement but I just Hung my head in shame It felt nothing to me All the ceremony I'd wasted And then I'd thank them and leave And say, "God bless you all, goodnight" [Pre-Chorus] And then I'd think The grave was turning And that nothing would absolve me [Chorus] My hand On heart It's not a thing that I've been dreaming of And it throws me without warning And leaves me in the dust But it comes and goes And fills me when I'm empty Then it comes and goes And I will need it when it's gone [Bridge] It quakes And moves Then breaks Then shatters over me In shapes of all these Quiet sacred things I need [Chorus] My hand On heart If there's a line or something in these songs That are worthy of some mention You're free to let me know But it comes and grows And leaves me in my weakness And it comes and goes My hand On heart It's not a thing that I've been dreaming of And it goes without my blessing And leaves me in a rut But it comes and goes And holds me when I'm sleepless Then it comes and shows How I need you when you're gone
My dad passed in 2019 and this album is heartbreakingly relatable. Gang of youths music has always been special to me in a lot of ways. The cover of Both sides now I was listening to a few days after he died, and my mum told me that it was the only song he managed to learn on guitar and played it for her. They were long divorced when he died but it was a small insight to his younger self.
Song makes me feel like I still deserve to life happily while the grief of a tragedy comes and goes. Like I dont have to stop and figure it out, just accept it for what it is and move with it. Top tier song writing right there.
Well put, man. I lost both my grandparents within a couple months of each other this year. The grief comes, hits me, and makes me thankful to have people I could love so much. It’s a wild ride, but like you said, this song helps put words / imagery / feelings to this human experience
The lyrics really conveys how I’ve usually felt during funerals and there ceremonies. Lifeless. Drained. My mind out of focus during the whole thing. I’m sad, but I’m calm and collected. It’s only after the ceremony and I don’t see them there anymore, that it really hits me. And I can’t stop the tears from flowing in. That’s how I feel I’ll be during my cats funeral. He’s pretty old for an outdoor cat, but he’s always been one of my best friends ever since I’ve gotten the chance to know him. Needy, but friendly. Loves being pet and headbutts your hand when he wants more. A VERY loud purrer. And always mainly hangs out with me. When I’m outside he’ll walk with me. He only ever hangs in my bedroom when I’m home at the time. When I’m away he never touches it. It’s weird that a cat could make me feel this way as I’ve always felt like a dog person, but I guess I’m just an animal person in general. Maybe I’ve just met a really extraordinary cat. When that day comes, I’ll miss you Ziggy. And I’ll reminisce about this song. but nows not the time for tears me!! God he’s still alive rn keep yourself together!! 😅💀
Love this song. Lost my father several years ago now and for a while thought I was fine but these things take their own time to consolidate. Quite a young age for the singer to lose his father as well and from what I've read he was a complicated person with puzzles to solve, resolve and absolve. Love the "singing in the rain" throwback look of the video as well. Best album I've heard in quite a while to boot and as a 54 year old don't get to say that too often these days.
I grew up in the 80’s, raised on that music as well as the 90’s. Sounds a lot like stuff from that era. Not putting it down, it’s a GREAT song. But it’s funny, if you live long enough, everything comes back around and you notice it. You’ll be saying the same thing one day and you’ll laugh. Good stuff.
The film clip is gorgeous - aesthetically it’s just beautiful to watch, the movement and feeling, the joyousness of it all. But above all, the lyricism. As per usual, nothing less than absolute perfection from you guys. I have listened to ‘in the wake of your leave’ and ‘tend the garden’ probably a hundred times each and I can’t get enough. The storytelling is so beautiful and painful, yet hopeful. It is a revelation.
btw - the clip is a remake of Fred Astaire singing the song “Singing in the Rain”…and singing in the rain is a metaphor for acknowledging sadness though not letting it take you over, which is what this song is about. It’s a staple topic for pop music - though it has to be said, this particular song does it the best I’ve ever heard. And I’ve been an avid music fan for 54 years.
Find this song genuinely interesting. The lyrics are very emotional, however the song itself and the video are very joyous almost and I absolutely love it. Think you’ve nailed this on the head in more ways than one. Congratulations, guys. You deserve all the success that comes your way. Looking forward to seeing you live again in March.
I first found GOY through an old best friend who I loved and still love just in a different way. The first album that hit me hard was "GFIL" and I felt like it understood my internal struggle with God and life and love. So everything really. When "AIR" came out, I liked it but I couldn't grasp it in a way that I fully understood it because I was still in my "GFIL" stage, if that makes sense. My mom died 8 days ago and when I listened to this album again, it was like I heard it for the first time with new ears. Thankful for this band, thankful for this music.
I Sent this song to my father, who lost his father a few years ago. He didn’t know the initial meaning at first, but cried on the first listen. You’ve always had words for my grief and wonderings in your music that I can’t find anywhere else. Thank you for helping me in my grief, and helping my father grieve.
The great strength of this band (one of its greatest strengths anyway) has always been in conveying what it feels like to feel joy after feeling despair and feeling found after feeling lost. In a class I took in college once my professor explained that the difference between a psalm of praise and a psalm of thanksgiving was that a psalm of praise had gone through the shadow of the valley of death and that's what this band is to me.
Gang of Youths has literally created one of the most beautiful songs of our generation. I have not felt this emotion from a song in so long that I too can’t stop listening and this video and choreography is absolutely breakthrough. Thank you GoY for creating this art, and I can’t wait to see you when you are in Seattle!
Thank you for writing this song, my father recently passed away and im left with this void in my heart and grieving everyday. This song makes me feel that im not all alone.
I’m a ball of shivers, goosebumps and smiles whenever I hear a Gang of Youths song. Every song so far has been pure joy. So grateful for this music. This video is magic!
I bought a ticket for 1 to see you in Nottingham. I was squished like a sardine in to what felt like an oversold gig surrounded by Aussies to the point I wondered if I was back on my travels there. However, it was magnificent just like the new music. You deserve all the success.
Oh my God, this is like the 80’s of my youth. I hope this is a trend coming back of uplifting music connecting with a lived experience, the right now of it… Please bring this back…
Saw them last night at Brooklyn Steel and they were amazing!!! This song was probably the most fun I've ever had with audience participation during a concert.
Just bloody love this. so much. so so so so much. this,. very much this, beautiful and moving and just a wonderful thing i needed to see today...cheers
This song! Your last album! All your musical creations. How often I cry with happiness as the songs overwhelm me. (And then I hit repeat & do it all again.)
Since I started listening to this group, I've thought about my life so much. Everytime I hear one of these songs it just fills me with excitement, and when I know the meaning I can relate to it. Like achillies come down I've felt that message of the song. Even though I'm young I have to live to the fullest.
Hello!! Where have I been for the last few years. This popped up on my Spotify whilst walking the dog through the streets in the dark and I felt like I was in a film, playing my part. Man, I bloody love it!!! ❤️
At last got to see the band in Manchester ..If you have not seen Gang of Youths JUST GO. They are brilliant, I mean this. I done big tours myself in the US the 80`s, these lads are second to none, I mean none.
I have loved these guys for years.. they just get better and better. Great that they are working in the UK now and I expect and wish them bigger and better things. Great video and love the nod to Gene Kelly etc. Good luck Youths!
Guys I can’t begin to describe how much your music has helped me last year and this video and this song has been the soundtrack to me breaking free from it all already. Thank you for making music like this. Writing lyrics like these. It means so much more than you might think. ♥️ Can’t wait to see you live again soon and listen to the whole album on repeat all day!!
The cleverest music made today. It draws you in you want it to go off and it gives you that little bit you need. And holds you and it makes you feel good. Wow
I love this. The song and the video both Funniest thing: the dancers alongside/in the backroom are dancing so fancily but all I can focus on is the man in the forefront. I love the look you have and the slow, assured movements
i’m 3 weeks late, but this song is 4 minutes and 33 seconds on time. i appreciate all of time and effort that went into this video from all parties involved - how beautiful. david, you’re captivating - to say the very least. i’d write more, but i wanna press replay already x
The song, the choreography, Dave! It's all so beautiful I'm crying but like in a good way
same here, buddy!! this is sick (in a good way :) )
Oh dear. Please, do cry in a good way.
Every thing is right the colours the set the sound none of it should go together this brilliantly I don't think I've ever seen anything quite so captivating.
DMAS
Brilliant!
[Verse 1]
So as you canyoneered from our world upwards
And the angels took their place
I was the loser at your funeral
And no emotion conveyed
It was drawn out in vain
And the idiot I am just figured
In the wake of your leave
That I'd never hear from you again
[Pre-Chorus]
And that I'd sing
With all this feeling
That your spirit would afford me
[Chorus]
My hand
On heart
It's not a thing that I've been dreaming of
And it goes without my blessing
And leaves me in a rut
But it comes and goes
And shows me all I'm missing
And it comes and goes
[Verse 2]
I was there at the backstage trying
But the words, they never came
And I was available for a statement but I just
Hung my head in shame
It felt nothing to me
All the ceremony I'd wasted
And then I'd thank them and leave
And say, "God bless you all, goodnight"
[Pre-Chorus]
And then I'd think
The grave was turning
And that nothing would absolve me
[Chorus]
My hand
On heart
It's not a thing that I've been dreaming of
And it throws me without warning
And leaves me in the dust
But it comes and goes
And fills me when I'm empty
Then it comes and goes
And I will need it when it's gone
[Bridge]
It quakes
And moves
Then breaks
Then shatters over me
In shapes of all these
Quiet sacred things I need
[Chorus]
My hand
On heart
If there's a line or something in these songs
That are worthy of some mention
You're free to let me know
But it comes and grows
And leaves me in my weakness
And it comes and goes
My hand
On heart
It's not a thing that I've been dreaming of
And it goes without my blessing
And leaves me in a rut
But it comes and goes
And holds me when I'm sleepless
Then it comes and shows
How I need you when you're gone
Thank you, the lyrics are real poetry
In tears how beautiful,many of these songs mean so much to me since my Mums passing
You’ve quite simply gone and done it again! 🔥
thank you guys for having me on this! was a pleasure choreographing this video 🕺🏽🙏🏾
I love your choreography-I'm an ex pro dancer and teacher and it just filled me with joy.Thank you😍
Such beauty in the music and the joyful choreography
My body is ready
Best comment.
this makes me nostalgic while simultaneously makes me want to accomplish great things, and I will always deeply appreciate gang of youths for that
The best band on the planet right now. Gang of Youths and Sam Fender made some of the best music I've heard in years with their new albums.
Agreed! They are frickin amazing both of Them!
Check check.
Collab needed
@@hot8fuss oh yes
My dream
Once in a lifetime opportunity seeing them play a show together! Shame I'm on the other side of the globe haha
Some young Australian friends just turned me on to you and this being the first song I chose you have made this 65 year old shed tears. Beautiful!
That "How I need you when you're gone" at the end just gets me every time
My dad passed in 2019 and this album is heartbreakingly relatable. Gang of youths music has always been special to me in a lot of ways. The cover of Both sides now I was listening to a few days after he died, and my mum told me that it was the only song he managed to learn on guitar and played it for her. They were long divorced when he died but it was a small insight to his younger self.
There's nothing my soul needed right now more than this reminder. Years don't change the awkwardness of grief but you CAN dance your way through it.
Song makes me feel like I still deserve to life happily while the grief of a tragedy comes and goes. Like I dont have to stop and figure it out, just accept it for what it is and move with it. Top tier song writing right there.
Well put, man. I lost both my grandparents within a couple months of each other this year. The grief comes, hits me, and makes me thankful to have people I could love so much. It’s a wild ride, but like you said, this song helps put words / imagery / feelings to this human experience
The lyrics really conveys how I’ve usually felt during funerals and there ceremonies. Lifeless. Drained. My mind out of focus during the whole thing. I’m sad, but I’m calm and collected. It’s only after the ceremony and I don’t see them there anymore, that it really hits me. And I can’t stop the tears from flowing in.
That’s how I feel I’ll be during my cats funeral. He’s pretty old for an outdoor cat, but he’s always been one of my best friends ever since I’ve gotten the chance to know him. Needy, but friendly. Loves being pet and headbutts your hand when he wants more. A VERY loud purrer. And always mainly hangs out with me. When I’m outside he’ll walk with me. He only ever hangs in my bedroom when I’m home at the time. When I’m away he never touches it. It’s weird that a cat could make me feel this way as I’ve always felt like a dog person, but I guess I’m just an animal person in general. Maybe I’ve just met a really extraordinary cat.
When that day comes, I’ll miss you Ziggy. And I’ll reminisce about this song.
but nows not the time for tears me!! God he’s still alive rn keep yourself together!! 😅💀
Love this song. Lost my father several years ago now and for a while thought I was fine but these things take their own time to consolidate. Quite a young age for the singer to lose his father as well and from what I've read he was a complicated person with puzzles to solve, resolve and absolve. Love the "singing in the rain" throwback look of the video as well. Best album I've heard in quite a while to boot and as a 54 year old don't get to say that too often these days.
Why does every gang of youths song make me cry. I really connected to this one. Such a great song
Because this album is about the death of his father, the previous about his ex-wife, etc. He knows.
Can’t get over how refreshing and authentic this band’s music is. Feels so different and genuine.
I grew up in the 80’s, raised on that music as well as the 90’s. Sounds a lot like stuff from that era. Not putting it down, it’s a GREAT song. But it’s funny, if you live long enough, everything comes back around and you notice it. You’ll be saying the same thing one day and you’ll laugh. Good stuff.
The film clip is gorgeous - aesthetically it’s just beautiful to watch, the movement and feeling, the joyousness of it all. But above all, the lyricism. As per usual, nothing less than absolute perfection from you guys. I have listened to ‘in the wake of your leave’ and ‘tend the garden’ probably a hundred times each and I can’t get enough. The storytelling is so beautiful and painful, yet hopeful. It is a revelation.
One of the best videos clips I have seen in a long time! Epic tune and beautiful choreography + costumes!
btw - the clip is a remake of Fred Astaire singing the song “Singing in the Rain”…and singing in the rain is a metaphor for acknowledging sadness though not letting it take you over, which is what this song is about. It’s a staple topic for pop music - though it has to be said, this particular song does it the best I’ve ever heard. And I’ve been an avid music fan for 54 years.
Find this song genuinely interesting. The lyrics are very emotional, however the song itself and the video are very joyous almost and I absolutely love it.
Think you’ve nailed this on the head in more ways than one. Congratulations, guys. You deserve all the success that comes your way. Looking forward to seeing you live again in March.
David is so mesmerising. I love watching him sing and dance. This song is too good
Vengo por la recomendación del mejor cantautor de México en la actualidad, José Madero. Recomendó esta banda y vaya que es una joya. 💛
x2
Hola chicoooos
Ya vineeeee 🌝
tiene buenos gustos el pepo
This song is literal fire and those group vocals are everything - I've been playing it constantly
This tiny little snippet of the vdieo clip has the goosebumps abounding and the tears welling up already!
I first found GOY through an old best friend who I loved and still love just in a different way. The first album that hit me hard was "GFIL" and I felt like it understood my internal struggle with God and life and love. So everything really. When "AIR" came out, I liked it but I couldn't grasp it in a way that I fully understood it because I was still in my "GFIL" stage, if that makes sense. My mom died 8 days ago and when I listened to this album again, it was like I heard it for the first time with new ears. Thankful for this band, thankful for this music.
Exciting.i feel a special magic you get with great piece.
Pure artistry… my favorite band!!!
Fantastic album. Many songs remind me a little of U2 and oddly enough, Francis Dunnery.
A true work of art. His moves are so subtle and his charisma is undeniable. I'm in love
I Sent this song to my father, who lost his father a few years ago. He didn’t know the initial meaning at first, but cried on the first listen.
You’ve always had words for my grief and wonderings in your music that I can’t find anywhere else. Thank you for helping me in my grief, and helping my father grieve.
I'm in love with these dances, every time there is dancing in the vids i just go like "that's how you gotta celebrate life" thank you
The great strength of this band (one of its greatest strengths anyway) has always been in conveying what it feels like to feel joy after feeling despair and feeling found after feeling lost. In a class I took in college once my professor explained that the difference between a psalm of praise and a psalm of thanksgiving was that a psalm of praise had gone through the shadow of the valley of death and that's what this band is to me.
Gang of Youths has literally created one of the most beautiful songs of our generation. I have not felt this emotion from a song in so long that I too can’t stop listening and this video and choreography is absolutely breakthrough. Thank you GoY for creating this art, and I can’t wait to see you when you are in Seattle!
I can't even describe the emotions this song gives me, so unreal!
your guys’s music really helped me thru the darkest years of my life and im really glad to see more coming 😭 God Bless you man
My excitement for the album is immeasurable and my day is made
Dave makes walking look so cool. Just listened to the new Album. Brilliant. Enough said.
This is art.
Thank you guys. Nursing my brother through pallative care brought this song to mind again.
How I miss him now.
Andrew Philip
17 -8-84 ~9-4-2023
❤️❤️
Im in love with this music video, the awesome song combined with all these talented dancers just FUCKING SLAPS MATE!
Thank you for writing this song, my father recently passed away and im left with this void in my heart and grieving everyday. This song makes me feel that im not all alone.
I fn hate when I’m late to greatness but so still so grateful to hear it
I’m a ball of shivers, goosebumps and smiles whenever I hear a Gang of Youths song. Every song so far has been pure joy. So grateful for this music. This video is magic!
You guys are my favourite band. This is incredible, you are all incredible. Thank you for this moment ❤️
I bought a ticket for 1 to see you in Nottingham. I was squished like a sardine in to what felt like an oversold gig surrounded by Aussies to the point I wondered if I was back on my travels there. However, it was magnificent just like the new music. You deserve all the success.
Amazing that you can make such a difficult experience sound and look so beautiful and joyous. Appreciate that a lot 🙌
Why on Earth is this band not smashing the charts to smithereens. This song is astounding.
4:04................. that's deliberate......
Wonderful - keep exploring.. love this vibe
Thanks for this song! I just found it by the time a loved one passed on...
I love that there are cameos from the other boys when they are dining outside the restaurant & also on the “wanted” poster, too good
cant wait to see y'all in Belgium!!
Dave you’re making me cry happy tears again
Oh my God, this is like the 80’s of my youth. I hope this is a trend coming back of uplifting music connecting with a lived experience, the right now of it… Please bring this back…
Saw them last night at Brooklyn Steel and they were amazing!!! This song was probably the most fun I've ever had with audience participation during a concert.
Just bloody love this. so much. so so so so much. this,. very much this, beautiful and moving and just a wonderful thing i needed to see today...cheers
i’ve been listening to this song on repeat for a week straight it’s like sound heroin
Sin tanta promoción y sin tanta pretensión este grupo está demostrado lo que otros no pueden y es cantar con calidad. Saludos desde Ecuador.
This song! Your last album! All your musical creations. How often I cry with happiness as the songs overwhelm me. (And then I hit repeat & do it all again.)
the choreography is **chef's kiss**
I love everything about this. New fan. Age 51. Dancing and smiling like a loon with my heart touched. Thank you.
Incredible song and choreography....literally counting down the minutes for the US tour!!
I saw your post and looked online. Now I'm going to Brooklyn Steel on May 10th. Thank you!
Since I started listening to this group, I've thought about my life so much. Everytime I hear one of these songs it just fills me with excitement, and when I know the meaning I can relate to it. Like achillies come down I've felt that message of the song. Even though I'm young I have to live to the fullest.
Hello!! Where have I been for the last few years. This popped up on my Spotify whilst walking the dog through the streets in the dark and I felt like I was in a film, playing my part. Man, I bloody love it!!! ❤️
Beautiful short film with music and Dave xx
Finally a proper amazing real band that writes epic songs in this crazy era we're living in!
Excellent stuff!👌👌👌
Brilliant
A melhor banda da mundo atualmente, em um dos melhores clipes que eu vi nos últimos tempos! Congratulações desde o Brazil 🇧🇷 Amo vocês ❤
The vocals, the sound track just amazing!
Still absolutely loving this song nearly 4 months since I first heard it.Absolutely amazing video as well.Thank you so much for your art.
Love this song. Such an optimistic vibe. Puts a little smile on my face everytime I hear it!
Absolutely stunning. Had me crying throughout the whole video. I can't wait to see y'all during the US tour
At last got to see the band in Manchester ..If you have not seen Gang of Youths JUST GO. They are brilliant, I mean this. I done big tours myself in the US the 80`s, these lads are second to none, I mean none.
Song only a week old and Im already in love with it, Gang of Youths truly never misses
I have loved these guys for years.. they just get better and better. Great that they are working in the UK now and I expect and wish them bigger and better things. Great video and love the nod to Gene Kelly etc. Good luck Youths!
I can't wait to see you guys in a couple of days at the Revolution hall in Portland!!!
youtube recommendations blessed me once again 🙏
Guys I can’t begin to describe how much your music has helped me last year and this video and this song has been the soundtrack to me breaking free from it all already. Thank you for making music like this. Writing lyrics like these. It means so much more than you might think. ♥️ Can’t wait to see you live again soon and listen to the whole album on repeat all day!!
Gracias Doble Nueve.
Listening from Lima, Peru.
Reminds me of old Billy Joel videos. The emotional content is offset by the joyous dance choreography and it works. Great job.
Heard your songs on the radio for the first time this summer and instantly became obsessed- your music never fails to make my day better
Anyone who says there isn't any good music these days needs to hear this... Awesome!😎🙏🏽💙🙏🏽
Pure and joyous magic. Poetry in lyrics and melody and motion. Thank you all for this wonder. Can’t wait to see you live again in August!
Brilliant. Smiled the whole way through.
This song is a belter. A massively underrated band.
This is a piece of art. well done all involved!
Choreography was great
The cleverest music made today. It draws you in you want it to go off and it gives you that little bit you need. And holds you and it makes you feel good.
Wow
Got the opportunity to see this performed live in Glasgow tonight. Just incredible.
Beautiful! I wish my road was like that. But I can't help but feel you should have had it raining? Keep up the good work boys.
I could watch videos of Dave dancing all day long. Great video.
did not expect this video to make me cry - the dancing is just so joyous
I love this. The song and the video both
Funniest thing: the dancers alongside/in the backroom are dancing so fancily but all I can focus on is the man in the forefront. I love the look you have and the slow, assured movements
Such fun, care and excitement in every lyric
This video is beautiful. Amazing work on everyone’s part. ❤️
i’m 3 weeks late, but this song is 4 minutes and 33 seconds on time. i appreciate all of time and effort that went into this video from all parties involved - how beautiful. david, you’re captivating - to say the very least. i’d write more, but i wanna press replay already x
Love it, love it, love it. See you guys in Newcastle.
This whole musical type of video clip is such a vibe I love it
Just found out about this band and they are amazing! Have their song on loop on my spotify!
Haha I’m doing exactly the same
This was a fun video. Love it ❤️
It’s simply delightful to watch