A breakup song that isn't about someone cheating or being a bad person, just about realizing you aren't in love anymore and struggling to accept it. Its about time someone wrote a song with that much thought.
I agree with most of what you said, but I don't think its best described as break up song -- which implies a short term relationship. It seems more about a married couple that grows older, and both slowly realize they aren't very satisfied with each other, or their life, and they have no idea what to do about it..
Mikel explained the last line of this song in his Facebook Q & A recently, stating that love is defiant and even though it comes with ups & downs, you have to just say f**k it, I'm going to love this person anyway. That explains the hope at the end of the video.
Absolutely correct soldiers whether he or she picks up wounded souls along life's path an makes them feel wanted and needed those are what you call heroes even for just one day like David Bowie would sing about
I recently almost lost my life do to meningitis and still fighting the fight thanks to Airborne Toxic Event bring my spirits high enough to least bring a smile to my face one of my favorite bands I've ever heard thank you and good luck
Keep up the good fight. I almost lost the battle to it when I was 8 years old. Had it for a week before doctors diagnosed it. I had three strokes by then and woke up from the coma with right half of my body partially paralyzed. Full recovery was long and hard but can be done. Once the docs do what they can, its 100% attitude. Keep it up.
I appreciate your comments helps a lot I have two echildren four and five 33 years old and still fully disabled just had my 8th spinal tap on Monday looking forward to not looking forward to getting a shawn Don thank you for the comment I appreciate it I got spinal meningitis 2 years ago and it was misdiagnosed and now I'm living with the after effects for the rest of my life but as long as I'm on the side of the dirt I guess we're doing good rock on airborne
Damn straight this side of the dirt is right. As long as you can manage your pain and keep that shunt working the way it's supposed to. I know we are far apart but your my brother and I think of you more often then you know. Life keeps us way too busy to keep in contact as often as we would like sometimes. Just know I am always here. Love ya.
Another masterpiece, both song and video. I've known of this band for years, but just now starting to really dive into their music. (Shame on me for coming so late to the party!) The Airborne Toxic Event has to be one of he most underrated, underplayed, underappreciated bands of all time. Their often ironic, always intelligent and poignant lyrics delivered by Mikel's raw, pure, passionate voice produce an endless stream of chills and emotion in me, whether it is the first or one-thousand and first time I am listening to a song or watching a video. I truly feel like I don't have the proper words to describe the band and could never do it justice!
Same here. I’ve been aware of them forever, but only in the past few months have I really dove into their catalog. I was fortune enough to see them live last month and they were incredible.
Anyone in 2019? "your face so expressive and your eyes a lie I wanna tell you I can change them when you cry at night! But Id be lying! love is defying!!" So much love for this band!
All I can say is I am thankful for people who are this talented and make such great music. I wish everyone could hear what what I hear from this band. They definitely deserve more recommendations and recognition.
They were married the whole time. They were pretending to be strangers and when they were done role playing they put their rings back on and went home, presumably. The song is based on the short story The Hitchhiking Game by Milan Kundera.
fk'n amazing singer/band. the violin playing is unbelievable....very moving Anna. you just don't see talent like this....it's mind blowing !!!! "junk~junkie"
They were just in Baltimore a while ago and due to children, job and finals, I could not go. I am so sorry that I missed this chance. This is my favorite band in a very long time. Smart, intelligent lyrics and misic played by REAL musicians. You just have to love this music!
This song is so amazing. I keep listening to it on repeat lol. The Airborne Toxic Event are such an amazing band and I look up to them, they give me feel confident about my band.
most underrated band of our time. i dont understand how music like this gets the shaft and yet crap like justin bieber and rhianna get millions of views instantly with every single they release. mind boggling. stomach turning. sickening. i
Just was at their Chicago Show. Incredible show, Incredible songs, Incredible lyrics. Have been a fan since seeing them a few years ago at Lollapalooza. It was very hot that day .. by the end of the set they were soaked in sweat. Soaked but still playing. Can't wait to see them again.
First see these guys three years ago and and been hooked ever since, the material they produce just gets better and better. This video is the best so far. Can't wait to see them for the 6th time in November.
I've been hearing this song on the radio, but I just found it four days ago, Saturday morning (the radio never said the name of the song) In the past four days, I've probably listened to this song over 100 times. It's such a wonderful song.
I was half asleep when I heard this on the radio last night but I loved it so much even in that state that I saved it in my phone to remind myself to look it up today. I've loved these guys since the first song I heard from them. They're so unique and have so much to offer that mainstream, regurgitated music.
@4evermusefan on the Airborne Toxic Event's album All At Once. It is a studio album. The live version is on the album All I Ever Wanted, live at Disney in LA.
I love so many elements of this song, the violin…perfect. I think this is where I’m checking out for tonight. It sounds like something “ran its course.” This song speaks about two people drifting apart? “We can lie to each other and say we are still happy…” At the same time, the lyrics can go the other way…as a man struggling to keep going, “ I shutter when I think I might not be here forever” can go both ways. Kind of wishing he can be there forever and knowing it will come to an end (with dread). On the other hand, dreading that he might have to end things. It sounds like a struggle to keep something going.
fantastic editing and great video......in the league with cold play white stripes killers and much others... keep it up guys.... spectacular movie direction.....on the top of my list.....when are u comng to ATL
I've been a fan of this band for a couple of years now, have both of their CDs and everything. Plus, I think the girl in this video is hot. I don't mean Anna - although, she's cute too - but I mean the girl who picks up that hitchhiker and then becomes his lover. Lucky dude!
A breakup song that isn't about someone cheating or being a bad person, just about realizing you aren't in love anymore and struggling to accept it. Its about time someone wrote a song with that much thought.
I agree with most of what you said, but I don't think its best described as break up song -- which implies a short term relationship.
It seems more about a married couple that grows older, and both slowly realize they aren't very satisfied with each other, or their life, and they have no idea what to do about it..
lilb1190 if you watch the end of the video you can see their are putting on wedding rings
Herleen Sethi *They are. Not "Their" (possessive)
Herleen Sethi I speak four languages, so don't come back at me with some bullshit about ESL
ESL
One of the best drumming songs ever written!🤘
Mikel explained the last line of this song in his Facebook Q & A recently, stating that love is defiant and even though it comes with ups & downs, you have to just say f**k it, I'm going to love this person anyway. That explains the hope at the end of the video.
One of the most brilliant bands making music today.
To arm your fears like soldiers and slay them. Brilliant lyrics!
Absolutely correct soldiers whether he or she picks up wounded souls along life's path an makes them feel wanted and needed those are what you call heroes even for just one day like David Bowie would sing about
I love how this song crescendos to its own unique finale rather than dwindle off blandly like so many others
"Your face so twisted and your eyes alight I want to tell you I can change the way you cry at night, but I'd be lying."
That line hits like a train...
Why are they so underrated?
Idiocracy is real
They're not, just a special kind of Different type of a Band. Melodic, Emo, etc. I Dig this Band 100%
I recently almost lost my life do to meningitis and still fighting the fight thanks to Airborne Toxic Event bring my spirits high enough to least bring a smile to my face one of my favorite bands I've ever heard thank you and good luck
Keep up the good fight. I almost lost the battle to it when I was 8 years old. Had it for a week before doctors diagnosed it. I had three strokes by then and woke up from the coma with right half of my body partially paralyzed. Full recovery was long and hard but can be done. Once the docs do what they can, its 100% attitude. Keep it up.
I appreciate your comments helps a lot I have two echildren four and five 33 years old and still fully disabled just had my 8th spinal tap on Monday looking forward to not looking forward to getting a shawn Don thank you for the comment I appreciate it I got spinal meningitis 2 years ago and it was misdiagnosed and now I'm living with the after effects for the rest of my life but as long as I'm on the side of the dirt I guess we're doing good rock on airborne
Damn straight this side of the dirt is right. As long as you can manage your pain and keep that shunt working the way it's supposed to. I know we are far apart but your my brother and I think of you more often then you know. Life keeps us way too busy to keep in contact as often as we would like sometimes. Just know I am always here. Love ya.
Shit man why you gotta make me cry.
Another masterpiece, both song and video. I've known of this band for years, but just now starting to really dive into their music. (Shame on me for coming so late to the party!) The Airborne Toxic Event has to be one of he most underrated, underplayed, underappreciated bands of all time. Their often ironic, always intelligent and poignant lyrics delivered by Mikel's raw, pure, passionate voice produce an endless stream of chills and emotion in me, whether it is the first or one-thousand and first time I am listening to a song or watching a video. I truly feel like I don't have the proper words to describe the band and could never do it justice!
Same here. I’ve been aware of them forever, but only in the past few months have I really dove into their catalog. I was fortune enough to see them live last month and they were incredible.
This is one of my favorite songs ever.
Anyone in 2019?
"your face so expressive and your eyes a lie I wanna tell you I can change them when you cry at night! But Id be lying! love is defying!!" So much love for this band!
Its your face so twisted but yeah
The more I listen, the more I love.
All I can say is I am thankful for people who are this talented and make such great music. I wish everyone could hear what what I hear from this band. They definitely deserve more recommendations and recognition.
one of my favorite song writers
Love this song. So much poetry. Why ain't stuff like this more popular?
They were married the whole time. They were pretending to be strangers and when they were done role playing they put their rings back on and went home, presumably. The song is based on the short story The Hitchhiking Game by Milan Kundera.
One person is not lost.
Omg this band just makes me feel so ALIVE🤘🤘🤘🖤🖤🖤❤❤❤🤙🤙🤙
probably the second best live show ive ever been too. they fucking killed it.
What was the best one? :)
Crazy. I found this band by the book 'Scotlandstreet' from Samantha Young and freakin love it haha bless you Samantha
salomè me too from the book and i like the book
Such a beautiful song
This is the type of music they should play on the radio.
One of my favourite songs ever.
This song is life.
fk'n amazing singer/band. the violin playing is unbelievable....very moving Anna. you just don't see talent like this....it's mind blowing !!!! "junk~junkie"
its viola not violin common mistake
They were just in Baltimore a while ago and due to children, job and finals, I could not go. I am so sorry that I missed this chance. This is my favorite band in a very long time. Smart, intelligent lyrics and misic played by REAL musicians. You just have to love this music!
I meant to click on All I Ever Wanted by Basshunter, but I got lucky by clicking the wrong video
Ive heard this song a million times and it still stirs my soul... When a song and a band can do that... Its magic.... Thanks guys....
best GENRE EVER!!!
I've been alone some many times! this song describes the sun setting....................
This band is so underrated and in 2021 i still love this song
Same!
Because they are a great band and not crappy mainstream which is why we rarely hear it on the radio.
Love the video. Anna looked so awesome in that red shirt !! Can't wait to see you again in boston next month.
This is probably one of the most epic songs ever. I love it.
This band is so brilliant, one of the few bands whose music gives me goosebumps.
This whole vibe. Even 10 years later I love them
God i love the airborne toxic event perfectly describes some strong emotions in the songs they make.
This song is so amazing. I keep listening to it on repeat lol. The Airborne Toxic Event are such an amazing band and I look up to them, they give me feel confident about my band.
most underrated band of our time. i dont understand how music like this gets the shaft and yet crap like justin bieber and rhianna get millions of views instantly with every single they release. mind boggling. stomach turning. sickening. i
A very touching clip with beautiful colors, and especially good music. this is Airborne Toxic Event. ♥
Flawless song is flawless.
ive listened to this song about a dozen times in the last couple days. definitely a favorite.
I started listening to this band earlier this year around the time they released "changing" and I like this song even more. Great band!
This song fit way too perfectly into such a painful memory
Just was at their Chicago Show. Incredible show, Incredible songs, Incredible lyrics. Have been a fan since seeing them a few years ago at Lollapalooza. It was very hot that day .. by the end of the set they were soaked in sweat. Soaked but still playing. Can't wait to see them again.
First see these guys three years ago and and been hooked ever since, the material they produce just gets better and better. This video is the best so far. Can't wait to see them for the 6th time in November.
@WeAreAirborne They are so amazing live. Unbeatable.
i love this band so damn much! they make me sad, happy, inspired, and just everything.
stunning! absolutely stunning!
Saw their live performance of this song at Coachella this year on youtube, and I fell in love with the viola... And the girl, too
saw them live on thursday. Best show I've seen this year.
I've been hearing this song on the radio, but I just found it four days ago, Saturday morning (the radio never said the name of the song) In the past four days, I've probably listened to this song over 100 times. It's such a wonderful song.
OMG, Just came to me.. this reminds me of Great Expectations! the video, the music, in general.. no wonder I love it.
Nothing could have done my day better than this
saw them in NYC this past weekend and its safe to say that concert was one of the best nights of my life
Phenomenal song. 4 minutes of heaven that I'm certain will inspire at least 1,000 words of prose. Damn good.
ive had this song stuck in my head for days now...i cant get enough of it!
Heard this one on 102.9 (Jacksonville, FL) Can't get enough!!!
The strings incredible ❤️
All I ever wanted was to listen to this song over and over :)
amazing use of violin in rock music,thursday,thrice and airborne toxic event are some of the best bands to use violin in rock
This song is perfection on every level. I am obsessed with it!
This band is so underrated. Why don't more people appreciate such good quality music?
Year after year and I can't get enough of this song !
Great video ATE. Love you as usual. Hope to see you when you are in town
Probably one of the best bands I've ever heard.
I love this song. The words are so true they cut to the heart.
Seeing them for a 3rd time this year still is not enough :)
I was half asleep when I heard this on the radio last night but I loved it so much even in that state that I saved it in my phone to remind myself to look it up today.
I've loved these guys since the first song I heard from them. They're so unique and have so much to offer that mainstream, regurgitated music.
Saw them live back in June and it was amazing. This song is absolutely awesome!!
@4evermusefan on the Airborne Toxic Event's album All At Once. It is a studio album. The live version is on the album All I Ever Wanted, live at Disney in LA.
This is absolutely, unquestioningly, one of my favorite songs. I'll be seeing you guys in November. And yes, my username is thanks to you.
I'm lovin the replay button right now. Can't get enough of it!!!
i love the type of epic alternative bands with a backing orchestra or real instrument like these guys, cake, etc
I love so many elements of this song, the violin…perfect. I think this is where I’m checking out for tonight. It sounds like something “ran its course.” This song speaks about two people drifting apart? “We can lie to each other and say we are still happy…” At the same time, the lyrics can go the other way…as a man struggling to keep going, “ I shutter when I think I might not be here forever” can go both ways. Kind of wishing he can be there forever and knowing it will come to an end (with dread). On the other hand, dreading that he might have to end things. It sounds like a struggle to keep something going.
This band is officially one of my favorite bands ever
Favorite band by far. If you haven't been to one of their concerts, I highly recommend you try. They are AMAZING live.
Met these guys at Oxegen this year... Best moment of my life!!
fantastic editing and great video......in the league with cold play white stripes
killers and much others... keep it up guys.... spectacular movie direction.....on the top of my list.....when are u comng to ATL
Phenomenal and powerful music+ a fantastic video= a kickass music video
i really cant wait to see these guys live, its going to be an awesome show
This song is perfect.
Seeing them live in New York in November! Can't wait!
it's amazing to see good rock music on VEVO...... this is proof that not all good rock/metal is underground/hardly known......
I've been a fan of this band for a couple of years now, have both of their CDs and everything. Plus, I think the girl in this video is hot. I don't mean Anna - although, she's cute too - but I mean the girl who picks up that hitchhiker and then becomes his lover. Lucky dude!
Yay! I've been waiting for this to come out! Saw them in concert Tuesday, it changed my life!
Heard this on the radio early this morning driving home. Love it.
Ooh how this song envokes a sense of nostalgic memories...
Saw them in Glasgow years ago, Some time around midnight was phenomenal, hope they come to Scotland again
The singer is gorgeousssss
This song is incredible. Chills and goosebumps.
Been my favorite since All I Ever Wanted. You guys are awesome and I'll see you again in December :)
Guys of THE BAND wake up...... keep doing u indie songs plz. i m still with u since 2015
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. This is so beautiful, and Mikel is wearing a hat. The Airborne Toxic Event = perfection.
I like it. It gives me some of the feels.
i heard it on radio 104.5. best station in the tri- state area! Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
Ah! I love them so much. I saw them live in SF. Soooo great :D
SO MUCH TALENT RIGHT HERE
I love this song. there's nothing left to say.
I can't turn it up loud enough. This is a great song.
most amazing song.
The Airborne Toxic Event is going to become the standard that bands look to 2010 to 2020!