I'm a diehard angry death metal fan. If you were to ask anyone one thing about me, it would be the screaming angry vocals of the music I'm always blaring. This... This stopped me dead in my tracks. I don't know what it is, if it's the endearing lyrics, the nostalgic feel of the steampunk animatronics or the breathtaking harmony of it all... This song is beyond perfection, hitting on every head available. It makes me smile and want to cry all at the same time. It has to be one of the best feel good songs next to Brown Eyed Girl I've come across in all of my 38 years on this planet... Bravo, Stem Powered Giraffe!!! Please never stop!!! This is the best song ever, and that's coming from a damn near 40 year old woman with anger issues and repressed rage... Yesss... This song is it!!!
Same here! It takes me back to a very specific era of my life when I discovered this song and it's crazy to think how far I've come...and how far SPG have come!
Weird how you stumble on random bits of music or art that touch you in very unexpected ways. I'm a 50-something heavy metal / prog rock fan and this... it was beautiful. It existed all this time (almost a decade at the time of writing this comment) and I had no idea. I feel like I walked in on some strange bit of magic manifest as a kooky and catchy music video. Bravo and thank you Steam Powered Giraffe, somehow you are now forever sandwiched between Slayer and Soundgarden in my playlist.
Completely agree. I discovered this just over a week ago and I can't stop replaying it, amongst their other great songs. I live in the far north of Canada and would pay to see them perform.
Keep stumbling, they say all the new music out there today computer assisted disposable crap made for people with the attention span of a goldfish. Hit the like button and let TH-cam take you for a little ride.
We put my childhood Labrador down yesterday. Outside was cold, but sunny and beautiful. She ran in the yard with our other pup, then we gave her treats and eventually laid with her, each family member petting her, as she passed. She really was the happiest dog I’d ever met and 9 years with her wasn’t enough. She was my honeybee. This song will forever be hers in my mind. I love you and miss you so much already, Addie bear
I like how during the song they just _don't. stop. moving._ like, at all. its always something, weather it be a flick of the wrist, or swaying or whatever else they're _always moving._
Everyone here is stupid talented, but The Spine's imitation of a vaudevillian animatronic is just too fucking good. I think his facial expressions behind that mime-like paint are the real selling points of his act
I think the music is, standalone, RARE AUTHENTIC HITS ME IN THE GUT, MelanBeauticholly. The duality/irony, Nah, it's what we all are, in a way, Light/Being/Shadow/Being/Light.
it looks like they recorded while playing a slowed down version so they could speed up the recording when putting the music over it. It really helps sell the quick jerky movements as mechanical. Good at music and good at cinematography.
IKR? I feel like I should hate everything about this - former mimes, steampunk costumes, but man such a hauntingly beautiful song and perfect harmonies - reminds me of Queen, or ELO. This might be my favorite video on TH-cam
This was my wedding song. We are no longer together. But every once in a while I'll come here to listen to it and remind myself of what it was like to be truly happy even for a brief moment. For that I thank the artists of this song. Thank you :)
My ex-fiance ruined this song for me, left me for her friend right after our daughter was born. It was going to be our wedding song too, she didn't know SPG until I showed her this now every time I hear it I get sick to my stomach.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I lost my little brother that I raised so he was like my son too. It’s hard! I’m hoping that you’re doing better and getting through it. The pain never goes away, but somehow we learn to live with it. At least, that’s what I keep hearing. I lost my husband almost 10 years ago and almost every other family member since then. I’m still in pain and I’m not quite sure how to deal with it. I’ve tried everything. How’re you doing?
My girlfriend used to sing this to me before a drunk driver took her from me. This song. It's helped me through so many tough times. The more I hear it, the more the lyrics mean for me. Set me free, my honeybee. I miss you so much baby. Hello, goodbye, it was nice to know you how I found myself without you.
The lead is SO GOOD at moving like a machine, like if I didn;t know any better I would say they were an actual robot. They are so natural at making movements look artificial.
Davoodles I remember reading something about them going to mime school. I think you're talking about rabbit but I'm 90% sure the spine is technically the lead. I don't really know... update: nevermind, I just need to spend 5 minutes in the comments to learn more than I have in the past month....
There's something downright authentic, simple, genuine and timeless about this song. Like a stripping down of all modern love songs into their most fundamental elements, free of unnecessary embellishments. It's songs like this that I believe will survive the test of time longest.
My son just got married this past Saturday. This was their first dance song. They sang it to each other as they danced. His new wife has a beautiful soprano voice and hit those harmonies perfectly. It was magical. Made me cry a thousand tears.
Listening to this song when you're in love with someone you think you're going to be with forever and then listening to it again after they ended it makes it have VERY different feelings come about. One of my favorite songs.
literally, I discovered this mid crush on one of my friends and I was hooked on this song the entire day, adn i was like yay music to vibe with how lovestruck I am, then she sent me a dm l8r that day saying she wasnt interested.
Wasn't sure what to expect here, came because of the visual. But HOLY SHIT this song is beautiful. I'm pretty impressed by this, the vocal arrangement is pretty deep.
Cassius Coleman this song makes my think im out in a beautiful house out surrounded by trees with birds chirping the sun is bright theres a pond in the distance just surrounded by beauty 🤑🤑🤑
My girlfriend broke up with me, but we were still living in the same house. I was singing along to this song in the kitchen doing dishes. She came in and hugged me and we reconciled. It might've been because I was doing the dishes, but I still credit it to this song.
didn't save mine but did discover this song through last relationship and its definitely one of those things that is gonna stick with me for life. Currently trying to get it down to a solo piano song I can play so been listening to it way too much over last few days lol. But i can never tire of it. Even if there was bad listening to this brings back all the good memories from that time. Guess the "how i find myself with you" hits a bit hard in the feels tho lol
My son stumbled across this band and he introduced the entire family to it. Myself, I am an old hard rock loving guy who doesn't really get the steam punk phenomena, but I'll tell you what, I love this music. I have seen them in concert twice and it was such an enjoyable show. There is a lot of spontaneity and ad-libbing that you don't see often in today's performances. My son and his wife named their dog "Honeybee" after this song, and she's a perfect fit for it. See their show if you can!
I'm a lover of music that range from Blues Rock and Hard Rock to frickin Death Metal, Grindcore and Deathcore, and this band's music is basically break time from the everyday headbanging I do. Thank God for this band, I love them to death.
this has been the first time in 5 years i've been able to listen to this song after getting out of an abusive relationship where this was 'our' song. i'm ready to enjoy this song with my new honeybee and not let it be tainted by bad memories.
Oi! My ex who was apparently an abusive ass used this song against me. Luckily classical conditioning exists and I was able to listen to this song long enough to no longer associate it with Howl.
@@PhantomMoocat Yea! It takes a lot of strength and a lot of power to get over the hurdles trauma and abuse., especially when a song reminds you of your abuser. I believe in you, you can get through this.
I have watched this video 30 times in the past week. I cannot take my eyes off of their movements. The song is achingly poignant. With the small touches and the harmonization, this song is one of the best constructed songs I have ever heard. I am not young, and am a fan of all music, from classical, jazz, bluegrass, classic rock, hiphop, alternative rock, heavy metal...the point is, this song is not only a gorgeous example of mathematical beauty in songwriting, but also makes use of chords that at once sound nostalgic, even having never heard the song before. The layered themes, among them loneliness and love, are at the heart of humanity. This song is one of the best-written songs out there, and I would argue that it has a place in the top 1000 songs by peoplekind... This is Voyager-Golden-Records quality...in other words: Shoot it into space as an example of the best of what makes us human. I am not being hyperbolic; it's that good. Thank you for this incredible contribution, SPG. If this is your only legacy, (and I suspect it shall not be) rest knowing it's a job well-done.
My wife passed away unexpectedly in her sleep 2 weeks before Christmas 2021. We're both 37 so it's been an awful time for me but I recently discovered this song. It breaks my heart everytime I hear it but it's also so lovely that it's been helping me come to terms with this loss. Learning about SPG music has been a welcome and delightful distraction from things, too. These guys are so amazing.
my husband passed in july 2021 from sepsis, HE PLAYED THIS SONG FOR ME JULY 4TH and would sing it to me every day til the day he just randomly passed!! THIS SONG DOES THE SAME TO ME!!! I STILL CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR IT!!! HE WAS 45 IM 33 i miss him every second of every day! RIP CAPTAIN HOWDY! #ripcaptainhowdy
i’m so happy different musicians are helping people in pain recover, such as losing a loved one. this song would completely remind them of the great times they had.
@@ashleyescalera8482 my fiancé also passed away from sepsis in 2016. It’s gotten easier but this was one of the songs we listened to and it can still sting. ❤️❤️
This was my late fiancés favorite song... he committed suicide 3 years ago. We weren’t very good together, we were very broken people, but he was my best friend. I wish I could fix some mistakes but I know it’s too late... but this song me in a peaceful state
I'm a little late to the party, but I'm sorry for your loss. Regardless of the fact that you two may not have been that "perfect match" together? I relate 100% to the best friend thing. I had someone like that and 10 years ago she was taken away from me. She was stabbed at a house party we both went to, nobody else gave a shit about her. I ended up carrying her almost three miles to a hospital. Halfway there she died in my arms. I got her there, but it was too late at that point.
This is the truest statement ever. I tried to show them to my mom and point out which one the Spine was and she got very confused as to which one he was.
Team The Spine here too :D I have a similar voice as his deeper part and I cannot understand or even believe how he can sing in the high positions sounding so effortlessly and not at all strained. He just sounds like a person who has a naturally high voice. And then a low voice. He has to have 2 sets of vocal chords.
How very DARE this band exist for a dozen years before I stumble upon them? Now this aging mosher is going to have to do research and purchase cds. Exquisite audio and visual. I'm NOT crying! It's the pollen!
The first time I heard this song was when I was tripping on shrooms and my friend put it on. The harmonies were angelic and I looked at my girlfriend and a wave of euphoria came over me. My friend, who just went through a breakup, said it's one of the most beautiful song when you're in love, but the one of the most painful when you're not.
It is also bitter sweet when you have lost someone you love. My sis played it for me only a few months after I became a widow. I balled, and still do when I'm feeling the emptiness.
Your friend is right, or rather great when you there's a love you can share, painful when it's a love you alone have. "How I found myself without you, That I'll never know." Oof.
This song makes me feel like my lifelong love died 30 years ago in a shipwreck and I'm sitting in a lighthouse in the rain but it's so good I keep listening to it anyway even though I feel unbearably lonely and on the verge of tears when I do
Ngl my best friend passed away a while ago. He was the greatest friend a man could have he loved these guys we used to listen and sing every song...now it's just me singing em...thank u steam powered giraffe for helping make so many great memories and music. Plz keep going and making wonderful music
I grew up with this song. I'm now an adult living in my own apartment and every time I hear this song, I cry. Not in sadness. But just.. joy. I mean, yeah. I miss my old friends. I moved a lot. I miss my sister. She lives so far away from me now. I miss the road trips with my family. But I don't cry because I miss them. I cry remembering the great memories and feeling happy to still hold onto their memory. Wherever and whoever my friends are now.. I hope they're doing wonderful.♡
I feel so late finding out about these guys. I'm a metalhead, but I respect great music and I'm proud to say y'all have a new fan. Much love from Texas
+Kaiyn Benzedrine i checked out death grips, they have some pretty hard stuff. check out the money store album, especially songs hacker and i've seen footage
i dont think people realize how talented these guys are. humans are naturally very expressive and fluid in all of our motions. its actually a bitch and a half to deliberately act very stiff, even then you'll be incredibly expressive in other ways. so actually managing to pull off moving like a machine, deliberately making your body less fluid and expressive requires both allot of talent and allot of practice. i for one really appreciate the amount of effort they put into something most people wont even realize the difficulty of.
These three harmonize like magic, in a way I struggle to find elsewhere. And when one sings the first word, the second the second, third third, then join together. WHOOF!
My ex wife and I would sing this song to each other over the phone while I was deployed overseas. She cheated on me while I was gone, I knew something was wrong when she couldn't sing this song to me anymore. This is the first time listening to this song since 2013, I miss my little honeybee wherever she is now... I hope she found happiness in her life.
My wife cheated on me last year and didnt want to try to work on things like I did. She regrets now, but we are both learning to find happiness and be better people without each other now.
I really hope some day you will find someone who made you feel the same way honeybee did, and that they can be your new honeybee. Im really sorry for you.
My brother killed himself a few weeks ago, and this was his favorite song. I listen to this everytime I miss him. this song means so much to me, and u would just like to say how much this song has made an impact on my life. never under-appreciate beautiful pieces of art.
I am 60 years old. I listen to hard rock virtually exclusively. On a whim that I cannot fathom, I looked up Steampunk on Spotify and this song came up. I was instantly mesmerized by the vocal harmonies and was moved emotionally to the point of tears. What a beautiful song. I wish I had “discovered” this group a decade ago. I am now a huge fan and will make it a goal to attend one of their performances be it in my native country of Canada or make the trip to San Diego to see them. Bravo SPG, you are amazing talents.
I hope you two are still together. Cuz while this song is beautiful it's bittersweet and sad... I got let go last July. And I feel every word of this song.
@@MetalMoose13 hey me too! Ten year relationship with kids and all. So if you feel lonely any time, know you're not alone 🙂 it may not always get better, but it definitely gets further away.
Just as somebody who's only really getting interested in physical theatre now, the movement they do is just gorgeous, as I understand, they've all got backgrounds in mime, clowning, physical theatre and to do that so well, while singing beautifully AND playing instruments is honestly just magical.
I'm old and time slips past faster every orbit of the sun, but when I die this song will still play loudly within my soul, thank you for one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
So hypothetical question, let's say all of these things are completely new to me. Is this a love song, a song of unrequited love, or love that's lost? And why do things hurt so much?
@@Doomcheese That's the majesty of this song. It's all three. It's up to the listener to decide how it's interpreted and find the beauty within that meaning.
I'm high listening to songs I used to and then I remembered this one and had to come back. After all these years and this is still such a great and unique song. Not everyone may like this kind of music, but for those who feel it, here's for you👍🏼👍🏼♥️ 2024
i just found this band, i was taking a shower while listening to listener, and they came on. i literally swung open the curtain, went to my phone, and freaked out. i love finding new music, this band just found a spot in my audiophilic heart.
I feel like I came across this this song some years ago and kind of forgot about it my life's been fairly hectic but maybe it's just the familiarity of it all. I don't know what kind of idiots thumb down this song but this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Friend of mine showed this band to me after I broke up with my first serious girlfriend, He was the kind of guy who always had cool movies and music, time has gone on and we have both grown up, I moved 3000 miles away and he joined the Airforce.. but every time I listen to this band it takes me back...Cheers Tucker.
My fiancé played this song over the radio during an innocuous drive to the store, and I simply fell in love with it. I can't put into words how it makes me feel, but I hear it and think of her, and I think of sitting in the passenger seat of her mom's car, snow still blanketing the ground from a gnarly snowstorm early Feburary, hand warmers in my pockets and joking and smiling with her. ... we weren't engaged then. I'm so glad she popped the question, even if it wasn't entirely a surprise-- she was too anxious about messing it up to keep it a secret. We were 3 years long distance and I practically ran away from home to be with her the second i could do so legally... I really, truly do love her... moreso than I could ever put into words... I'm putting this on the wedding playlist, don't tell her 🤫
Dear SPG and Crew, I am getting married this October 22nd and just wanted to say that this will be our first dance my husband and I share together. It all started back in January of 2012 when I arrived late to my psych class at college (after working the grave shift at a local restaurant). The only available seat was next to this young gent who fancied “steampunk”. Over the course of that year, he introduced me to steampunk and we grew upon shared conversations from that and Doctor Who. Four years later, he proposed to me where we had our first date by the stone fountain as it rained. Needless to say it was a Notebook moment from there on out. Being born in San Diego, it gives me great pride to boast about you beautiful people on the East Coast. Thank you Bunny, Spine, Hatchworth and crew for changing our lives for the better through the power of music, love and understanding. We wish you could perform at our Wedding, but we understand you are busy making the world a better place, one location at a time. Best of luck, Sean and Natalie Thompson.
What's sad is it was a love song turned into a break up song.... he's singing about how he's still in love with her and doesnt know how to move on or if it's even possible....
If I could get serious here for a moment. There was a long while that I couldn't listen to this song because I associated it with my ex girlfriend. I had gotten her into SPG and this song sort of became "our song". After we broke up, I became aware of some very toxic things about our relationship. It sucked because I loved this song long before I loved her. But, I just couldn't bring myself to listen to it. This is the first time I've listened to it in forever. It's just as beautiful as I remember. I don't cry when I hear it anymore. I can smile again and sing along. TL;DR healing is possible. It just takes time.
Wow. Glad all is well. I remember my dad use to call me mom honeybee when I was a kid as my moms name is Beatrice. So we’d call her bea for short. This song really hits a nerve to me as I remember I’ll never see them in the same place again which pains me but the memories comfort me.
@@emmadoty1648 I'm sorry but I think you have the wrong person. I don't recognize your account at all. It's nice that you're willing to apologize to whoever your ex was but that's not me. I'm really sorry but I hope you can talk to them. Also, I publicly shame myself all the time so don't even trip, dawg.
my girlfriend introduced me to steam powered giraffe. she used to sing me this song. we broke up recently and i'm still struggling but i'm finding comfort in the music. so thank you!
Stay strong brother. I broke the heart of the girl in my pic after 3 amazing and perfect years. And not even for any reason. Ego is a hell of a thing. It's a dead thing now, but music drags its corpse. One love and much love ❤️
I found this song minutes after my girlfriend broke up with me. I managed to move on quite quickly and now this song is just happy to me. I think it kept me going.
Sorry to hear that comrade,make sure when u find a new girl,to love her, cherish her and introduce her to steam powered giraffe,the world depends on it
My wife is my best friend and this is our song . I cannot imagine my life without her. It seems silly that it's easier to say on here than to her face. But I'm going to go tell her the same thing
So, I don't know if I'm the only one who experienced this, but I just have to share. I was sitting here trying to find a song that touches me and makes me feel the same emotions I'm currently feeling, and this is it. The lyrics, down to the makeup and choreography. These three souls know the power of expressing themselves as exactly what they are. Souls. The smile that was voluntarily formed upon my face and wouldn't go away on top of the tears that were uncontrollably streaming from my eyes throughout almost the entire video was remarkable. So beautifully done.
Hannah Reeves To enrich the spirit and gladden the soul is what music like this is all about, I’d wager. The fact that you went and said what you said proves that songs like these still have that power, and they’ll continue to have that power for as long as people listen. I hope you’re doing wonderfully, and that things are looking up for you! And if they aren’t, at least you’ll have the music to come back to whenever you get to feeling down.
I'm from Quebec and Honeybee was sent to me by my son last week to listen. I've been completely mesmerized by it, it refuses to leave my mind, I've never was taken so much by a song and the video is a timepiece perfectly done in all aspects. Where were you all my life!
Once in a while throughout my life I hear a song that gets in my soul. It has been a really long time since this has happened. This song is peaceful and angelic. It's hands down one of the best songs I've heard in my entire life. All I can say is wow.
@@jg1019 Shallow ground from Corrosion of Conformity....... Into to Reality from Anthrax........Nutshell from Alice in chains......Pictures from the Cure. Hollow from Pantera. Hope this helps.
This is one of those bands that transcends time and ages. People of all ages can enjoy the sound from older generations with the harmony and younger generations with the original look of the band.
My two year old daughter absolutely loves you guys (and gal) especially this song. She asks for it every day! "Need robot song, mommy!" Right now I've put it on the smart tv and she's rocking back and forth and twirling. Next she'll want diamonds so she can see the giraffe (who's name escapes me and absolutely needs a plush version ;) ) Thanks for the lovely music!
Spotify DJ served this song to me seemingly at random, and it struck a chord with me. Coming here, I see thousands of comments from thousands of people over more then 10 years, nearly all of them expressing how they were touched by this specific song. Some people talking about weddings, feeling something new about themselves, being inspired to tell that someone, lamenting the loss of a loved one and more. I'm not sure if when this was being written, you could imagine how far and wide it would go. I don't know how much success SPG has enjoyed or how much was a result of this song, but some of that success has to be in touching that many people. I will be checking out the links and trying to learn more, but this specific song stands out and is worthy of celebration. Thank you for having made it.
I know right, I got to listen to it a few times, just like a few moments of euphoria, I cant explain it otherwise, its like some sort of mental sedative delivered through the ear holes in my stupid head. It allows me to relax for at least a moment in time. Now I must go listen to it again.
When my son was in the hospital, I played this song for him. I sang it to him. To this day I ball every time, "I was waiting for you all my life." It was a hard time for me, he was only a few weeks old. Now he's one. ❤️ Thank you so much for making this song. It means a lot to me
this song makes me want to fall in love - that slow, intense burn that only gets stronger with each adorable quirk you discover in them, their flaws you fully embrace, their insecurities you work to eliminate. you wake up in the morning not dreading the day, but excited to exist for another period in their presence. things are right - they're unlike anything you've experienced, and this is all you want. and after time - gradually, very gradually - you notice them slipping away from you. its subtle at first: they don't hold your hand as often, they don't joke around and tease you like before; you no longer fall asleep cuddling together, date nights become sparse, communication is minimal. but you're too entranced in what you had and what you were to believe its happening, things will get better you know they will. and then the end comes. they're finished with this, with you, with everything you guys were. you've been so mesmerized with being in love with them that you didn't realize they've been falling out of love with you. and now you're here, alone and empty, nothing to make you smile. part of you wants to foster the feelings and joy you had when things were good - still admire their smile, the tiny mannerisms that enchanted you, just remember who you fell in love with. but you know that's just denial, and its over, and its time to move on, but you just cant. this song makes me want to fall in love then be completely broken by it.
Sometimes, it TRULY is a Forever Thing. Unfortunately, more often than not, it turns out to be True for only One of you. I lost my beloved in a drowning accident 4 days before Christmas 2008. Now, every day that I'm without him, seems like Forever. He used to joke that we were One Soul in 2 bodies... I guess, I've found some sort of comfort in the notion that he's not really gone, we merely consolidated.
I've often wondered who "Honeybee" was about. They must have been quite a special person and/or left one heck of a scar on someone's heart to have inspired such a beautiful yet sad song.
I first heard this song driving to my grandpas house about 7 or 8 years ago with my girlfriend. Flash forward to 2020 my grandpa is gone and I married that girl and we have 3 kids together. time is short
This is the only band where I was attracted by the gimmick but was hooked by the composition. They are truly great performers. I hope they keep making more.
Ryan Pope Well, this is 8 months late, but if you're interested in finding good looking outfits, I highly recommend checking out nearby community theatres. They often clear out their costume shops in big sales. It's a hit or miss but they're typically very well made outfits, if they fit you.
Ryan Pope The Jon outfit is quite simple. Long black button up shirt and trousers, red braces/suspenders and a top hat. The Spine and Rabbits outfits are a bit more complicated.
I remember being at the cliffs when they were filming this. Pull out number 3 to go cliff jumping, and you see SPG performing this song. I'll never forget it. It is such a beautiful song.
Almost christmas, 2018. I'm 58, never saw this video or heard of these guys till two days ago and am watching it for like the thousandth time since! Amazing. I love it.
This was just played at a friend's funeral. Never heard it before and now I can't stop listening to it. It is hauntingly beautiful. Calming, soulful and addicting. I absolutely love it.
It's crazy. At times in this video it looks animated. But it's not animated at all. That's insane to me. My brain cannot comprehend how impressive this is.
Getting married in about 7 months. Decided this will be our first dance song. My name is melissa and I had a name plaque from my momma when I was little that said my name in Greek means honeybee. Fiancée told me he dedicates this song to me today and I had to try so hard not to cry. ❤️❤️❤️
I have avoided creating a TH-cam channel for the sole purpose of commenting on videos for literally years, but I have been listening to this song on repeat all day and couldn't help myself. This is beautiful, and I feel like it flipped a switch in me the first time I heard it. I listened, I cried - I listened and cried some more. Thank you for this work of art. Sad I am late to the game, but better late than never.
The love of my life passed away, unexpectedly, almost 8 months ago. We were together for almost 7 years and he was the greatest step dad to my daughter along with being the best man that ever helped me grow in life. He introduced me to this song along with the band and I've loved them ever since. He has seen them live on the streets and has shown me his own recordings of them and it was just as beautiful in their early days. I always wished I was there with him whenever he showed me the recordings and proudly talked about his experience. But, this song hits my heart strings so hard because I can see him, singing this as clear as day with his mouth/face/body movements. He was such a beautiful man and now I'm here trying to continue on his legacy as an amazing human being but I find myself losing it and falling down without him constantly. I would do anything to bring him back. But I have to set my honeybee free. As much as I don't want to. I hate absolutely everything about it and I hope he will be with me until the absolute end of time. I love you, Logan. So very much to this day and I always will.
This song has DRIVEN me INSANE looking for hidden meaning... I'm convinced that there's one lyric in the song that hints at so much more. Think about it, there are only a few complex words in the song--in fact, every word in the song is one or two syllables except for the titular "honeybee" and one other word: "turpentine." I didn't know what it was, so I looked it up. Turpentine is an essential oil extracted from tree sap. Now, it's commonly used as a paint thinner and a paint remover, but alternative medicine and various folk tales still (falsely) claim that it's a cure for all sorts of made-up problems. So, it's not unthinkable for someone to drink the stuff. Now bear with me; turpentine, when ingested, works as poison. It causes hydrocarbon poisoning that leads to inflammation of the lungs and heart arrhythmias. Think of it as a slightly less potent form of bleach. A single tablespoon can be fatal to a child. Anyway, pay close attention to the lyric: "Oh, turpentine, erase me whole, 'cause I don't want to live my life alone." If you take this line literally, the singer is talking about suicide. And the WHOLE song, Rabbit's tone feels remorseful and even a little annoyed at the subject... like a "why did you make me love you so much" kind of deal, right? I think Rabbit is singing to a lost loved one, and admitting that he doesn't have the will to go on. Why else would they use such a specific word as turpentine? There's no reason! "your eyes still haunt me" ...literally. From the grave. "set me free" from this existence. "I find myself without you" because Rabbit's loved one is gone. "I'm rather crazy" -- suicidal tendencies are often referred to as a mental illness. "now you have to go" -- and there's nothing I can do about it, so I might as well follow you. Now, this is just my personal interpretation, and the band even said in a 2012 interview that the words in the song are secondary to the tune, but this adds so much more depth and meaning to the song in my opinion. And works of art belong partially to their audience, so I'll stick to my interpretation... it explains why the song leaves me feeling so sad each time I listen... which I can't stop myself from doing constantly...
Yea it is about putting someone on a pedestal and loving them so much and them leaving you. When somebody leaves you, you are kind of in a state where you don't know how you will live without them and wish you were dead. But hey, I think that way over minuscule things like having work the next day. I don't really wish I was dead, Its just something someone says. So yea, I don't believe the song is entirely about suicide, but it does have the theme of not wanting to exist without the other person who left you. Edit: and yes I know this comment is 1 year late.
The girl is the honeybee because he's just a flower. The honeybee just stopped by and left when they got what they needed. It's a tragic way to lose the one you love... It's a bittersweet song.
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I'm a diehard angry death metal fan. If you were to ask anyone one thing about me, it would be the screaming angry vocals of the music I'm always blaring. This... This stopped me dead in my tracks. I don't know what it is, if it's the endearing lyrics, the nostalgic feel of the steampunk animatronics or the breathtaking harmony of it all... This song is beyond perfection, hitting on every head available. It makes me smile and want to cry all at the same time. It has to be one of the best feel good songs next to Brown Eyed Girl I've come across in all of my 38 years on this planet... Bravo, Stem Powered Giraffe!!! Please never stop!!! This is the best song ever, and that's coming from a damn near 40 year old woman with anger issues and repressed rage... Yesss... This song is it!!!
well said. i feel the same
Death metal 4 life 🤘
This 68 year old die hard Dream Theater fan couldn't agree more!
Same
Agreed. In all my years, this song breaks free of stylised limitations.
It is just awesome from start to finish.
This was the first steam powered giraffe song I ever heard and I am eternally grateful.
ThunderRatBoi big same my boyfriend showed me this song and I love it so much
Same here I still love it my friend sang it at the first talent show we did in middle school
Same here! It takes me back to a very specific era of my life when I discovered this song and it's crazy to think how far I've come...and how far SPG have come!
Same
Same
So here I am a 57 year-old guy wondering what my 16 year-old daughter was listening to.. and I like it!
Dante Steel that's adorable!!!
Here is a 51 old goose and I got it from my son (16) as well. Just awesome ;-)
You both are wonderful parents!
Your daughter has good taste not gonna lie.
You're daughter has good taste in music in music. In my experience all genres can be good with the right musician. Hope you and yours do well
When you're happy, the song sounds happy, but when you're sad, it knows your pain.
Wow yes
Well said. It makes me think of my wife.
Feel that bruh
I've listened to this countless times over the years, and it's never hit me harder than it has this year.
Never listened to it happy. Maybe one day
funky robots by the sea and they make me cry
That was an *excellent* synopsis.
this is the best comment thank you
Me too dude
exsactly
@@lizzie3036 ok dudess
Weird how you stumble on random bits of music or art that touch you in very unexpected ways. I'm a 50-something heavy metal / prog rock fan and this... it was beautiful. It existed all this time (almost a decade at the time of writing this comment) and I had no idea. I feel like I walked in on some strange bit of magic manifest as a kooky and catchy music video. Bravo and thank you Steam Powered Giraffe, somehow you are now forever sandwiched between Slayer and Soundgarden in my playlist.
I'm the same way, and this has been my favorite for about 2 years. I love this song.
@@erinkershaw9651 I swear I've listened to this song 20 times since I found it. It really is incredible.
Same experience here! Magical!
Completely agree. I discovered this just over a week ago and I can't stop replaying it, amongst their other great songs. I live in the far north of Canada and would pay to see them perform.
Keep stumbling, they say all the new music out there today computer assisted disposable crap made for people with the attention span of a goldfish. Hit the like button and let TH-cam take you for a little ride.
This is video is still one of my favs
Same
I love him so much. Happy lil robbit
Me too!
honestly the video is the best part imo, talk about commitment to the aesthetic
I honestly can't stop singing this song
We put my childhood Labrador down yesterday. Outside was cold, but sunny and beautiful. She ran in the yard with our other pup, then we gave her treats and eventually laid with her, each family member petting her, as she passed. She really was the happiest dog I’d ever met and 9 years with her wasn’t enough. She was my honeybee. This song will forever be hers in my mind.
I love you and miss you so much already, Addie bear
Bless you..... Addie Bear, rest in peace lil pup....
Sorry for your loss
I was just looking for the "I'm a giraffe" vine and I found this... Not disappointed...
Perfect haha
that's a hell of a way to be introduced to this band, I have to wonder how most people found it. This song just showed up in my reccomendeds.
SAY COLORADO
Welcome traveler
Bruh I found this band through a internet historian video
I like how during the song they just _don't. stop. moving._ like, at all. its always something, weather it be a flick of the wrist, or swaying or whatever else they're _always moving._
If robots become still, they tend to shutdown.
That's what really sells it. The song is great but the performance is better
@@KevvoLightswift *bows* why thank you! -lowkey im proud of myself too lmao-
MUST. KEEP. MOVING.
The way he even strums his guitar is sick, so fluid yet robotic
Everyone here is stupid talented, but The Spine's imitation of a vaudevillian animatronic is just too fucking good. I think his facial expressions behind that mime-like paint are the real selling points of his act
I think the music is, standalone, RARE AUTHENTIC HITS ME IN THE GUT, MelanBeauticholly. The duality/irony, Nah, it's what we all are, in a way, Light/Being/Shadow/Being/Light.
Most musicians just make an exhibition of themselves.. these guys make it an art that compliments their music.
🔥
Exceptionally Intelligent assessment.
it looks like they recorded while playing a slowed down version so they could speed up the recording when putting the music over it. It really helps sell the quick jerky movements as mechanical. Good at music and good at cinematography.
IKR? I feel like I should hate everything about this - former mimes, steampunk costumes, but man such a hauntingly beautiful song and perfect harmonies - reminds me of Queen, or ELO. This might be my favorite video on TH-cam
This was my wedding song. We are no longer together. But every once in a while I'll come here to listen to it and remind myself of what it was like to be truly happy even for a brief moment. For that I thank the artists of this song. Thank you :)
Hey, same
Hope you're happy now tho
I’ve never been married, dated once, never had sex. This song hits me hard. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you, I know how bad loneliness feels
But it’s a good bye song. It’s a heartbreaking song. I’m sorry for your heart
My ex-fiance ruined this song for me, left me for her friend right after our daughter was born. It was going to be our wedding song too, she didn't know SPG until I showed her this now every time I hear it I get sick to my stomach.
Everyone: talking about losing someone
Me: making a grilled cheese at 3 am vibing to this
Oh saaaaam! I think I've dropped my sandwich again.
Yum..and with sweet pickles
haha so quirky 0_0
@@luciddreams9032 woosh
@@luciddreams9032 when was i-
My little brother just died last night, and this was the last song he was into. We're going to play it at his funeral, it's such a beautiful song
I’m so sorry to hear that. I lost my little brother that I raised so he was like my son too. It’s hard! I’m hoping that you’re doing better and getting through it. The pain never goes away, but somehow we learn to live with it. At least, that’s what I keep hearing. I lost my husband almost 10 years ago and almost every other family member since then. I’m still in pain and I’m not quite sure how to deal with it. I’ve tried everything. How’re you doing?
The community this band has is the greatest thing ive seen in my whole life
I hope you are doing OK....sorry for your loss...
Breaks my heart it’s gonna be ok though pal . You hang in an pray I’m gone pray too
Rest well little brother. Hope you get to meet my sister that died last year on this day. She also loved this song would Play it every morning
My girlfriend used to sing this to me before a drunk driver took her from me. This song. It's helped me through so many tough times. The more I hear it, the more the lyrics mean for me. Set me free, my honeybee. I miss you so much baby. Hello, goodbye, it was nice to know you how I found myself without you.
Lord Moonbread I’m so sorry
Man this comment was tough to read.
May she Rest In Peace
Ok, this tipped me over the edge into moist eyes territory. Sorry for your loss.
She's in a better place now, bud
A moment of respect for the spine and rabbit, if you will, please. They've been making music for over a decade together.
I mean it would suck to stop making music with your favorite sibling but it's still heartwarming nevertheless
@@RavenEnfield, THIER BRO & SIS!!!?!?!
@@Manoth2088 They are identical twins...
The lead is SO GOOD at moving like a machine, like if I didn;t know any better I would say they were an actual robot. They are so natural at making movements look artificial.
Mime training + talent (for days) = _flawlessness_
Davoodles I remember reading something about them going to mime school. I think you're talking about rabbit but I'm 90% sure the spine is technically the lead. I don't really know...
update: nevermind, I just need to spend 5 minutes in the comments to learn more than I have in the past month....
The three of them are professionally trained mimes/clowns.
Davoodles can't stop watching this
Pffft trained? They are ACTUAL robots.
There's something downright authentic, simple, genuine and timeless about this song. Like a stripping down of all modern love songs into their most fundamental elements, free of unnecessary embellishments. It's songs like this that I believe will survive the test of time longest.
Why are you like everywhere?
it seems like a mix of the Eagles and the beach boys. with a visual twist of steam punk.
you have a beautiful mind.
@@BootboysnHarleys well... their name IS Warp... they could just... appear wherever they feels their needed
@@drewaperture6017 Touché
I cant believe I missed this kind of talent. Its 2019 and im totally captivated by this song and by this group.
@The American TH-camr yeah, I get what you mean 😂. It self explanatory.
@@Alino- They've got some great stuff in their newer works, though I have to admit, songs like Honeybee and Brass Goggles are untouchable.
May 2020 here and I am in love 😋
They’re pretty cool live
It's 2020 and I'm woke... 😁 first time hearing this and I love it!
My son just got married this past Saturday. This was their first dance song. They sang it to each other as they danced. His new wife has a beautiful soprano voice and hit those harmonies perfectly. It was magical. Made me cry a thousand tears.
congrats :-)
It's a song about loss and separation. Interesting choice for a wedding.
You DO know this about breaking up
Amazing
@@drewby_doobie_doo yes I understand that...but they way they sung it to each other you would never know that.
Listening to this song when you're in love with someone you think you're going to be with forever and then listening to it again after they ended it makes it have VERY different feelings come about. One of my favorite songs.
Already, endured the loss of and a cherry on top.
That's exactly what I'm feeling right now. I'm crying in bed listening to this.
It ended for the good but when I hear this he does come to mind again and it doesn’t hurt I’m just thankful he showed me this song before he left.
I’m glad other people are feeling this too, I’ve been hurting a lot but learning this song has helped me through it.
literally, I discovered this mid crush on one of my friends and I was hooked on this song the entire day, adn i was like yay music to vibe with how lovestruck I am, then she sent me a dm l8r that day saying she wasnt interested.
Wasn't sure what to expect here, came because of the visual. But HOLY SHIT this song is beautiful. I'm pretty impressed by this, the vocal arrangement is pretty deep.
if I didn't know any better I would think there robots
Don't you know? They ARE robots trying to fit in with human society duh! Also the Spine has the most magical voice ever.
The Snowy Fox aw man that... that sucks.
tonepoet 666th like. must be a good day
Idc about this comment but I'm 700th like
I've never heard such beauty- even if you're not a fan of the music, you have to admit that SPG's harmonization is absolutely divine.
one of my friends did not like music this song made him love music
Agreed sir.
Cassius Coleman this song makes my think im out in a beautiful house out surrounded by trees with birds chirping the sun is bright theres a pond in the distance just surrounded by beauty 🤑🤑🤑
Cassius Coleman its what made me a fan they play a type of music i havent heard in forever now im prob thr biggist spg fan in paducha
Cassius Coleman nnnnjkjn
My girlfriend broke up with me, but we were still living in the same house. I was singing along to this song in the kitchen doing dishes. She came in and hugged me and we reconciled.
It might've been because I was doing the dishes, but I still credit it to this song.
Do the dishes more often 😘
How's it been?
Your comment was great, tears and laughter in a moment
didn't save mine but did discover this song through last relationship and its definitely one of those things that is gonna stick with me for life. Currently trying to get it down to a solo piano song I can play so been listening to it way too much over last few days lol. But i can never tire of it. Even if there was bad listening to this brings back all the good memories from that time. Guess the "how i find myself with you" hits a bit hard in the feels tho lol
My son stumbled across this band and he introduced the entire family to it. Myself, I am an old hard rock loving guy who doesn't really get the steam punk phenomena, but I'll tell you what, I love this music. I have seen them in concert twice and it was such an enjoyable show. There is a lot of spontaneity and ad-libbing that you don't see often in today's performances. My son and his wife named their dog "Honeybee" after this song, and she's a perfect fit for it. See their show if you can!
I totally agree! I dont listen to ANYTHING but hard rock, but I love "Honeybee" and "Hold Me."
I've wanted to see tgem live for a while now, hopefully I can at some point 😊
@@missyc2744 i mostly listen to rock and experimental, but I do love a healthy dose of ballads, swing and indie pop
I'm a lover of music that range from Blues Rock and Hard Rock to frickin Death Metal, Grindcore and Deathcore, and this band's music is basically break time from the everyday headbanging I do. Thank God for this band, I love them to death.
I couldn’t agree more.
this has been the first time in 5 years i've been able to listen to this song after getting out of an abusive relationship where this was 'our' song. i'm ready to enjoy this song with my new honeybee and not let it be tainted by bad memories.
AlaskaStreet good for you man. Best of luck for you, hope you find someone to be happy with
That's so hard to do. I swore I'd never associate another band/song with a lover after Crywolf was ruined for mw
Oi! My ex who was apparently an abusive ass used this song against me.
Luckily classical conditioning exists and I was able to listen to this song long enough to no longer associate it with Howl.
I'm trying to reclaim this song now after an abusive relationship 5 years ago, too. No new flame but don't want him taking things I loved anymore.
@@PhantomMoocat Yea! It takes a lot of strength and a lot of power to get over the hurdles trauma and abuse., especially when a song reminds you of your abuser. I believe in you, you can get through this.
I have watched this video 30 times in the past week. I cannot take my eyes off of their movements. The song is achingly poignant. With the small touches and the harmonization, this song is one of the best constructed songs I have ever heard. I am not young, and am a fan of all music, from classical, jazz, bluegrass, classic rock, hiphop, alternative rock, heavy metal...the point is, this song is not only a gorgeous example of mathematical beauty in songwriting, but also makes use of chords that at once sound nostalgic, even having never heard the song before. The layered themes, among them loneliness and love, are at the heart of humanity. This song is one of the best-written songs out there, and I would argue that it has a place in the top 1000 songs by peoplekind... This is Voyager-Golden-Records quality...in other words: Shoot it into space as an example of the best of what makes us human. I am not being hyperbolic; it's that good. Thank you for this incredible contribution, SPG. If this is your only legacy, (and I suspect it shall not be) rest knowing it's a job well-done.
Yeah, what Chandler said. Well put, dude.
Hear hear
This comment certainly deserves a golf clap! Well said Chandler 👏👏👏
@@justjoe942 Thanks, mang. I appreciate it.
@@ashleycorkadale1744 Heh, I don't often get that reaction to what I say, so thank you, haha
My wife passed away unexpectedly in her sleep 2 weeks before Christmas 2021. We're both 37 so it's been an awful time for me but I recently discovered this song. It breaks my heart everytime I hear it but it's also so lovely that it's been helping me come to terms with this loss. Learning about SPG music has been a welcome and delightful distraction from things, too. These guys are so amazing.
So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine.
Very sorry
my husband passed in july 2021 from sepsis, HE PLAYED THIS SONG FOR ME JULY 4TH and would sing it to me every day til the day he just randomly passed!! THIS SONG DOES THE SAME TO ME!!! I STILL CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR IT!!! HE WAS 45 IM 33 i miss him every second of every day! RIP CAPTAIN HOWDY! #ripcaptainhowdy
i’m so happy different musicians are helping people in pain recover, such as losing a loved one. this song would completely remind them of the great times they had.
@@ashleyescalera8482 my fiancé also passed away from sepsis in 2016. It’s gotten easier but this was one of the songs we listened to and it can still sting. ❤️❤️
5:04 oh my god, the spine looked so animated there that’s TALENT
I was thinking this at 3:39 too!
"Turpentine erase me whole" might be one of my favorite lyrics ever tbh
I'm not a native speaker so don't quite get it, isn't turpentine like a type of paint??
@@josuemontes8389 Turpentine is a paint thinner/remover.
@@chillwaffle2033 I see. That makes sense. Thank u dude!
Oooh no
@@SiiriCressey also thanks to u too haha
This was my late fiancés favorite song... he committed suicide 3 years ago. We weren’t very good together, we were very broken people, but he was my best friend. I wish I could fix some mistakes but I know it’s too late... but this song me in a peaceful state
Wish you all the best.
Forgive Yourself ...Peace and Love
I'm a little late to the party, but I'm sorry for your loss. Regardless of the fact that you two may not have been that "perfect match" together? I relate 100% to the best friend thing. I had someone like that and 10 years ago she was taken away from me. She was stabbed at a house party we both went to, nobody else gave a shit about her. I ended up carrying her almost three miles to a hospital. Halfway there she died in my arms. I got her there, but it was too late at that point.
I lost someone I loved that I couldn't save by suicide. She texted me less than an hour before she hung herself. I regret so much
Sorry you lost your best friend. It sucks being broken. I've been that way since I was about 5 I reckon. How the fuck are you supposed to live?
their acting and exaggerated robot-like movement are amazing!
Totally blown away🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉I love it❤
can we just talk about how Spine's vocal range is like -27 to 100009
ramen noodles Right? RIGHT?
This is the truest statement ever. I tried to show them to my mom and point out which one the Spine was and she got very confused as to which one he was.
IKR
I showed this video to my 86 year old mom and now we both have a crush on The Spine.
Team The Spine here too :D I have a similar voice as his deeper part and I cannot understand or even believe how he can sing in the high positions sounding so effortlessly and not at all strained. He just sounds like a person who has a naturally high voice. And then a low voice. He has to have 2 sets of vocal chords.
im a pure metalhead and i randomly came accross this song in a top 10 weird bands list and i absolutely loved it!!
I came from the same video, when I heard their harmonies in the chorus I had to immediately pause the video and look this up
Dude me too I was listening to slipknot like 5 seconds ago and now I'm here
I have this issue too. I love the singing and the lyrics very beautiful. SPG is a change of pace and is always changing personal.🐓🐔🐥🐤🐣
Metal head classical musician, me too!
Me too
The tall one always unnerves me with how convincing he is. Although he's very handsome.
omg same here !
Who Slew Yup, his name is The Spine, everyone has a crush on him 😂
Who Slew Omg same though! :D
He's my favorite, too!
HE is The Spine
How very DARE this band exist for a dozen years before I stumble upon them? Now this aging mosher is going to have to do research and purchase cds. Exquisite audio and visual. I'm NOT crying! It's the pollen!
The first time I heard this song was when I was tripping on shrooms and my friend put it on. The harmonies were angelic and I looked at my girlfriend and a wave of euphoria came over me. My friend, who just went through a breakup, said it's one of the most beautiful song when you're in love, but the one of the most painful when you're not.
Which song??
Never mind
Brian Compton
Literally the best comment I have ever read.
It is also bitter sweet when you have lost someone you love. My sis played it for me only a few months after I became a widow. I balled, and still do when I'm feeling the emptiness.
Your friend is right, or rather great when you there's a love you can share, painful when it's a love you alone have.
"How I found myself without you,
That I'll never know."
Oof.
This song makes me feel like my lifelong love died 30 years ago in a shipwreck and I'm sitting in a lighthouse in the rain but it's so good I keep listening to it anyway even though I feel unbearably lonely and on the verge of tears when I do
Wow. This sums up my feelings towards this song almost exactly, albeit with a few extra details. Nice
I've listened to this song like 10 times in the past 2 days and this is my exact mood even though my girlfriend is right upstairs haha
Saaaaame
Oddly specific
❤️
Ngl my best friend passed away a while ago. He was the greatest friend a man could have he loved these guys we used to listen and sing every song...now it's just me singing em...thank u steam powered giraffe for helping make so many great memories and music. Plz keep going and making wonderful music
So sorry for the loss of your dear friend. God bless. 🙏💜✌😢💐
May your friend rest in peace.
Rest In Peace Friend
My condolences. At least you have beautiful memories to remember him by...
david fuller I’m sending the best vibes possible to you, that touched my heart man
I grew up with this song. I'm now an adult living in my own apartment and every time I hear this song, I cry. Not in sadness. But just.. joy. I mean, yeah. I miss my old friends. I moved a lot. I miss my sister. She lives so far away from me now. I miss the road trips with my family. But I don't cry because I miss them. I cry remembering the great memories and feeling happy to still hold onto their memory. Wherever and whoever my friends are now.. I hope they're doing wonderful.♡
whenever they sing “honeybee” it’s like melted butter and i melt with it every time
Such a good way to describe it
I feel so late finding out about these guys. I'm a metalhead, but I respect great music and I'm proud to say y'all have a new fan.
Much love from Texas
ehh i feel you bro, watchmojo
Adrian Goodman Same here. I was watching watchmojo too. I'm gonna check out Die Antwoord next
+Kaiyn Benzedrine i checked out death grips, they have some pretty hard stuff. check out the money store album, especially songs hacker and i've seen footage
Motorhead
I'm a metalhead too, and I really love Die Antwoord, hope you'll like it too !
6 years later and this song still gives me goosebumps.
I'm not engaged, I don't even have a boyfriend, but I want this to be my wedding song.
Julia D you’ll find someone
To be fair, this song is about what happens when the relationship fails for whatever reason. It's still beautiful, though.
You want a song about a girl using a guy for what she needs then leaving to be your wedding song? O.o
Update: I am now engaged and still want it to be my wedding song. It's tied with something else, so it's gonna be a tough choice.
@@DizzyJaeHow did it go? I hope u guys are very happy and i’m sure the song u chose was amazing either way
i dont think people realize how talented these guys are.
humans are naturally very expressive and fluid in all of our motions.
its actually a bitch and a half to deliberately act very stiff, even then you'll be incredibly expressive in other ways.
so actually managing to pull off moving like a machine, deliberately making your body less fluid and expressive
requires both allot of talent
and allot of practice.
i for one really appreciate the amount of effort they put into something most people wont even realize the difficulty of.
Yeah the pantomimeing is insanely good here
They've all got backgrounds in mime, clowning, physical theatre, that sort of thing. They're all excellent performers on multiple levels.
Deep voice guy in the back had me genuinely wondering if he was CGI for a bit
plus. the harmonies
i try doing robot moves in the shower, it aint as easy as these guys make it seem
Brave robots dancing by the salty seawater ocean.
New song-Electric Idiot
Like American idiot.
Bless those robots **sniffle**
@@theultimatememelord6586 steam powered idiot
@@Alienaddikt you do realize you can use steam power to generate electricity... Right?
@@slowandrote duh
"Oh, Turpentine erase me whole, Cause I don't want to live my life alone. Well I was waiting for you all my life" 😭😭💕
You said it
Absolutely 🥰
Well put
These three harmonize like magic, in a way I struggle to find elsewhere. And when one sings the first word, the second the second, third third, then join together. WHOOF!
Such a beautiful blend of voices! Not a single weak link among them.
The only three part harmony I can think of that's on this level (and sometimes better) is Rascal Flatts 🤩
This isn't my normal cup of tea, but these folks are pretty good. Very relaxing. My 86 year old dad loves this.
They imitate the movements of a robot like that so well that I thought I was watching an *animated video.* This is awesome.
I'm still not sure The Spine isn't just CGI
lol
My ex wife and I would sing this song to each other over the phone while I was deployed overseas.
She cheated on me while I was gone, I knew something was wrong when she couldn't sing this song to me anymore.
This is the first time listening to this song since 2013, I miss my little honeybee wherever she is now... I hope she found happiness in her life.
My wife cheated on me last year and didnt want to try to work on things like I did. She regrets now, but we are both learning to find happiness and be better people without each other now.
I'm so sorry she did that to you. I hope you can find happiness ❤
I really hope some day you will find someone who made you feel the same way honeybee did, and that they can be your new honeybee.
Im really sorry for you.
Hey man I’m really sorry
More importantly We hope you have found happiness 😊
My brother killed himself a few weeks ago, and this was his favorite song. I listen to this everytime I miss him. this song means so much to me, and u would just like to say how much this song has made an impact on my life. never under-appreciate beautiful pieces of art.
Nea Arave so sorry for your loss
Nea Arave I am so very, very sorry.
Sorry to hear that. This song helped me cry throughout my heart break..
I'm so sorry for your loss
May he Rest In Peace now, knowing you’re remembering him
I am 60 years old. I listen to hard rock virtually exclusively. On a whim that I cannot fathom, I looked up Steampunk on Spotify and this song came up. I was instantly mesmerized by the vocal harmonies and was moved emotionally to the point of tears. What a beautiful song. I wish I had “discovered” this group a decade ago. I am now a huge fan and will make it a goal to attend one of their performances be it in my native country of Canada or make the trip to San Diego to see them. Bravo SPG, you are amazing talents.
This song will forever hold a special place in my heart. This was the song my husband and I danced to on our wedding day.
I love you and your husband. With taste like yours I hope you'll be happy together forever xxx 😘
I hope you two are still together. Cuz while this song is beautiful it's bittersweet and sad... I got let go last July. And I feel every word of this song.
@@MetalMoose13 hey me too! Ten year relationship with kids and all. So if you feel lonely any time, know you're not alone 🙂 it may not always get better, but it definitely gets further away.
@@crowbotalotvictorious1817 I appreciate you sharing that with me. *Hugs*
Lol it’s a song about a breakup....
Tim burton should hire these people
+Daneyy P I don't think he has enough room in his closet to hide all of them..
I'm sorry I mean **hire hahaha
+Daneyy P change it back please. It makes this entire thing into an awesome joke.
2 guys 1 girl to be exact
+Seck Boi (TPNG TEIT NDCP OWN) I think what makes them great is that they are their own group. Not really "owned" by anyone.
It’s good coming to these comments and seeing I’m not the only person still enjoying this song and the band here in 2020 ☺️
And you have a spiral pfp!! You seem cool
Are you an Unus Annus fan? I'm just curious because of the spiral
nice pfp!!
ah, an unus annus fan AND an spg fan. i see you, too, are an elite.
Memento mori, friend.
Just as somebody who's only really getting interested in physical theatre now, the movement they do is just gorgeous, as I understand, they've all got backgrounds in mime, clowning, physical theatre and to do that so well, while singing beautifully AND playing instruments is honestly just magical.
Summary of this video:
Adorable robots singing by the sea that make me sing along and cry
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@@strawberrycoolatta feel the same
He is singing about a toaster. Lol
@@koreijoegaomasen9813 And even then it is still beautiful
Same tho-
Watched this a multitude of times over the past year
Only just now heard, "Now you have to go"
...Damn...
I'm so glad you commented this, Its been about 2 years and I never noticed it either
Damn
Omg I just realized with this comment...
I HEARD IT!!! RIGHT AT THE END!!!
Hawklin Davis I know right??? Now that you know you can never unhear it, it’s wild!
I'm old and time slips past faster every orbit of the sun, but when I die this song will still play loudly within my soul, thank you for one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
This is one of the most overwhelmingly yet simply beautiful things I have read
So hypothetical question, let's say all of these things are completely new to me. Is this a love song, a song of unrequited love, or love that's lost? And why do things hurt so much?
@@Doomcheese That's the majesty of this song.
It's all three.
It's up to the listener to decide how it's interpreted and find the beauty within that meaning.
You get the same 24 hours
beautiful comment!!
I'm high listening to songs I used to and then I remembered this one and had to come back. After all these years and this is still such a great and unique song. Not everyone may like this kind of music, but for those who feel it, here's for you👍🏼👍🏼♥️ 2024
i just found this band, i was taking a shower while listening to listener, and they came on. i literally swung open the curtain, went to my phone, and freaked out. i love finding new music, this band just found a spot in my audiophilic heart.
Darrin Davis
I freaked out 1st time i heard it too! I swear I think I listened to it with my mouth wide open. LOL
I relate so strongly.
I feel like I came across this this song some years ago and kind of forgot about it my life's been fairly hectic but maybe it's just the familiarity of it all. I don't know what kind of idiots thumb down this song but this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Darrin Davis ginda for me too
paul pasco whos rabbit
Friend: *Can we listen to something apart from Honeybee?*
Me: *throws friend out the car*
Add a Wilhelm Scream to that scenario, and it'll be pure gold
You don't need that negativity in your life.
alice / a short reply: yes.
Me to my friend: Goodbye, it was nice to know you.
@@CeramicQuill Now you have to go...
Friend of mine showed this band to me after I broke up with my first serious girlfriend, He was the kind of guy who always had cool movies and music, time has gone on and we have both grown up, I moved 3000 miles away and he joined the Airforce.. but every time I listen to this band it takes me back...Cheers Tucker.
Hunter Haddad best comment. It's crazy how one song can remind you of something. It can make memory, moment or friend last forever. I love music.
My fiancé played this song over the radio during an innocuous drive to the store, and I simply fell in love with it. I can't put into words how it makes me feel, but I hear it and think of her, and I think of sitting in the passenger seat of her mom's car, snow still blanketing the ground from a gnarly snowstorm early Feburary, hand warmers in my pockets and joking and smiling with her.
... we weren't engaged then. I'm so glad she popped the question, even if it wasn't entirely a surprise-- she was too anxious about messing it up to keep it a secret.
We were 3 years long distance and I practically ran away from home to be with her the second i could do so legally... I really, truly do love her... moreso than I could ever put into words...
I'm putting this on the wedding playlist, don't tell her 🤫
This is so precious 😭
Dear SPG and Crew, I am getting married this October 22nd and just wanted to say that this will be our first dance my husband and I share together. It all started back in January of 2012 when I arrived late to my psych class at college (after working the grave shift at a local restaurant). The only available seat was next to this young gent who fancied “steampunk”. Over the course of that year, he introduced me to steampunk and we grew upon shared conversations from that and Doctor Who. Four years later, he proposed to me where we had our first date by the stone fountain as it rained. Needless to say it was a Notebook moment from there on out. Being born in San Diego, it gives me great pride to boast about you beautiful people on the East Coast. Thank you Bunny, Spine, Hatchworth and crew for changing our lives for the better through the power of music, love and understanding. We wish you could perform at our Wedding, but we understand you are busy making the world a better place, one location at a time. Best of luck, Sean and Natalie Thompson.
Aiden4117 Your story is so sweet, I wish you the happiest wedding!
Congratulations!!!! Wishing you both the best!!
Aiden4117 🤗💚
Aiden4117 im so happy for you
What's sad is it was a love song turned into a break up song.... he's singing about how he's still in love with her and doesnt know how to move on or if it's even possible....
If I could get serious here for a moment. There was a long while that I couldn't listen to this song because I associated it with my ex girlfriend. I had gotten her into SPG and this song sort of became "our song". After we broke up, I became aware of some very toxic things about our relationship. It sucked because I loved this song long before I loved her. But, I just couldn't bring myself to listen to it. This is the first time I've listened to it in forever. It's just as beautiful as I remember. I don't cry when I hear it anymore. I can smile again and sing along.
TL;DR healing is possible. It just takes time.
Wow. Glad all is well. I remember my dad use to call me mom honeybee when I was a kid as my moms name is Beatrice. So we’d call her bea for short. This song really hits a nerve to me as I remember I’ll never see them in the same place again which pains me but the memories comfort me.
@@bigfloopa1706 I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm glad you can take comfort in the memories you have of them
@@emmadoty1648 I'm sorry but I think you have the wrong person. I don't recognize your account at all. It's nice that you're willing to apologize to whoever your ex was but that's not me. I'm really sorry but I hope you can talk to them. Also, I publicly shame myself all the time so don't even trip, dawg.
Happy you were able to get over it, dude. That's a hard thing to do.
I feel you on that, I couldn't listen to anything by Adele after I broke up with one guy... healing does take time
This is honestly one of the most beautiful love songs I've heard from the last two decades.
love song or break up song?
I'd say break up, but it could work for either in my opinion.
+Chris Newland Well, Honeybee is both really.
+Ninjamohawk think this song is more about "know what you have before you lose it"
second half implied that he messed up.
Dominic Ashwell I'm sorry, but she*.
The movements are so good at points that they look like CGI. Which is a weird thing to say.
Sang this to a friend at her funeral. Sleep wel, Honeybee
IM GONNA CRY. THAT IS SO SWEET BUT SAD HH... Rest in peace, sweet soul💝
I feel for you.....May your Friend rest in Piece.....
I’m really sorry for your loss. You’re an amazing friend to send your friend off with such a beautiful song. May your friend Rest In Peace ❤️
My condolences
God bless your friend. What a beautiful person you are to sing this at her funeral!!! I can't imagine a more loving thing u could've done
Pretty sure they stole the Silver guy from a theme park. He's just too good at looking robotic to be human lmao
That's The Spine, he's the best mime in the group imo.
It's the French robot from Eurotripp in disguise
Funny thing is they all started at the zoo as an act ... (no foolies look it up)
He looks like the tin man
@@yeethittter1285 it's the cirrrrrcle of liiiiiife
my girlfriend introduced me to steam powered giraffe. she used to sing me this song. we broke up recently and i'm still struggling but i'm finding comfort in the music. so thank you!
I'm sorry to hear about your break up, but I'm glad the music helps
I would never find comfort in a music my ex introduced me to. I would only miss my ex more ): .. How do you do it?
Stay strong brother. I broke the heart of the girl in my pic after 3 amazing and perfect years. And not even for any reason. Ego is a hell of a thing. It's a dead thing now, but music drags its corpse. One love and much love ❤️
I found this song minutes after my girlfriend broke up with me. I managed to move on quite quickly and now this song is just happy to me. I think it kept me going.
Sorry to hear that comrade,make sure when u find a new girl,to love her, cherish her and introduce her to steam powered giraffe,the world depends on it
My wife is my best friend and this is our song . I cannot imagine my life without her. It seems silly that it's easier to say on here than to her face. But I'm going to go tell her the same thing
❤❤ tell her
So, I don't know if I'm the only one who experienced this, but I just have to share. I was sitting here trying to find a song that touches me and makes me feel the same emotions I'm currently feeling, and this is it. The lyrics, down to the makeup and choreography. These three souls know the power of expressing themselves as exactly what they are. Souls. The smile that was voluntarily formed upon my face and wouldn't go away on top of the tears that were uncontrollably streaming from my eyes throughout almost the entire video was remarkable. So beautifully done.
Looks like you had a beautiful experience too. That's nice to share :)
@@biankh My pleasure! Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my experience!
Hannah Reeves To enrich the spirit and gladden the soul is what music like this is all about, I’d wager. The fact that you went and said what you said proves that songs like these still have that power, and they’ll continue to have that power for as long as people listen. I hope you’re doing wonderfully, and that things are looking up for you! And if they aren’t, at least you’ll have the music to come back to whenever you get to feeling down.
Did you find other songs?
my dear friend that is the magical power of sweetness
I swear these are just animatronics pretending to be people pretending to be steam powered animatronics
doubt it
I'd watch that movie
Ow! OW! I think you broke my brain.
But in a good way.
I can see that
@@pennylessz
Yeah :(
Special song by a special band. I'm just so glad they exist.
I'm from Quebec and Honeybee was sent to me by my son last week to listen.
I've been completely mesmerized by it, it refuses to leave my mind, I've never was taken so much by a song and the video is a timepiece perfectly done in all aspects.
Where were you all my life!
Well said! Mesmerized is the right word.
Once in a while throughout my life I hear a song that gets in my soul. It has been a really long time since this has happened. This song is peaceful and angelic. It's hands down one of the best songs I've heard in my entire life. All I can say is wow.
Would you mind naming some of the others, I need more music like this in my life
Going Back to Harlan by Emmy Lou Harris
@@jg1019 Shallow ground from Corrosion of Conformity....... Into to Reality from Anthrax........Nutshell from Alice in chains......Pictures from the Cure. Hollow from Pantera. Hope this helps.
This is one of those bands that transcends time and ages. People of all ages can enjoy the sound from older generations with the harmony and younger generations with the original look of the band.
My two year old daughter absolutely loves you guys (and gal) especially this song. She asks for it every day! "Need robot song, mommy!" Right now I've put it on the smart tv and she's rocking back and forth and twirling. Next she'll want diamonds so she can see the giraffe (who's name escapes me and absolutely needs a plush version ;) ) Thanks for the lovely music!
Amber Allen I believe the giraffe's name is GG. I could be VERY far off though
I think you are right. Thank you 😊
Amber Allen This is the sweetest thing I've ever heard
Spotify DJ served this song to me seemingly at random, and it struck a chord with me. Coming here, I see thousands of comments from thousands of people over more then 10 years, nearly all of them expressing how they were touched by this specific song. Some people talking about weddings, feeling something new about themselves, being inspired to tell that someone, lamenting the loss of a loved one and more. I'm not sure if when this was being written, you could imagine how far and wide it would go. I don't know how much success SPG has enjoyed or how much was a result of this song, but some of that success has to be in touching that many people.
I will be checking out the links and trying to learn more, but this specific song stands out and is worthy of celebration. Thank you for having made it.
You can't just listen to this song once and move on
Oh No
You gotta sit down turn it up and sink deep into it.
ctarsun dysart I totally zone out to it
I know right, I got to listen to it a few times, just like a few moments of euphoria, I cant explain it otherwise, its like some sort of mental sedative delivered through the ear holes in my stupid head. It allows me to relax for at least a moment in time. Now I must go listen to it again.
Makeup Obsessions
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Mikej1592
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ctarsun dysart awe! 🤗
I had to watch this three times and get a second opinion to finally be convinced they weren't CGI. The movement and makeup are just too good.
I thought it was animation too. Turns out, these people, sorry, automatons are extremely gifted.
maybe from the neck down I could see how it looks CGI
Tasneem Zaman
"The Spine." - The Spine
I mean it's a nice thought but come on. Really???
Hahahahahahaha you’re going to have a hard time being adult.
When my son was in the hospital, I played this song for him. I sang it to him. To this day I ball every time, "I was waiting for you all my life." It was a hard time for me, he was only a few weeks old. Now he's one. ❤️ Thank you so much for making this song. It means a lot to me
this song makes me want to fall in love - that slow, intense burn that only gets stronger with each adorable quirk you discover in them, their flaws you fully embrace, their insecurities you work to eliminate. you wake up in the morning not dreading the day, but excited to exist for another period in their presence. things are right - they're unlike anything you've experienced, and this is all you want.
and after time - gradually, very gradually - you notice them slipping away from you. its subtle at first: they don't hold your hand as often, they don't joke around and tease you like before; you no longer fall asleep cuddling together, date nights become sparse, communication is minimal. but you're too entranced in what you had and what you were to believe its happening, things will get better you know they will. and then the end comes. they're finished with this, with you, with everything you guys were. you've been so mesmerized with being in love with them that you didn't realize they've been falling out of love with you. and now you're here, alone and empty, nothing to make you smile. part of you wants to foster the feelings and joy you had when things were good - still admire their smile, the tiny mannerisms that enchanted you, just remember who you fell in love with. but you know that's just denial, and its over, and its time to move on, but you just cant. this song makes me want to fall in love then be completely broken by it.
How dare you make me feel like this.
Well shit that's well written.
I just woke up and you gotta hit me with this...
Sometimes, it TRULY is a Forever Thing. Unfortunately, more often than not, it turns out to be True for only One of you. I lost my beloved in a drowning accident 4 days before Christmas 2008. Now, every day that I'm without him, seems like Forever. He used to joke that we were One Soul in 2 bodies... I guess, I've found some sort of comfort in the notion that he's not really gone, we merely consolidated.
I know! This song is so beautiful!
The guitarist moves like a stop motion animation character
+Morgan Murdock omg you're right he does! O_o Like Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas =D
+Morgan Murdock I was thinking that he might just be an animation, but he looked way too real. Kinda confused me the first time I watched
Outer Insanity Yeah! Confusingly HOT! =P
BlinkinFirefly Actually I'm pretty sure that they'd be cold because the metal
Outer Insanity Nuh- uh!!! You're wrong. They're steam powered silly-poo!!!! Totes hotness all the wayyyyyyy
I've often wondered who "Honeybee" was about. They must have been quite a special person and/or left one heck of a scar on someone's heart to have inspired such a beautiful yet sad song.
Kelsey Benton what's the video name?
well it's kind of a love song.....
Honeybees don’t just pollinate one flower. They go to as many as they can. Sad
Thatonellama63
You Just Broke My Heart.
th-cam.com/video/OJz9FCqvrJQ/w-d-xo.html This is the vid in which she explains who and why she wrote it.
I first heard this song driving to my grandpas house about 7 or 8 years ago with my girlfriend. Flash forward to 2020 my grandpa is gone and I married that girl and we have 3 kids together. time is short
You're living the dream!
Life changes fast as hell dude
You are blessed.
This is the only band where I was attracted by the gimmick but was hooked by the composition. They are truly great performers. I hope they keep making more.
The one with the guitar is insane. Absolutely perfect at being a robot, and awesome guitar skills too!
EDIT: The Spine ;)
Also, isn't the one singing a girl? That's awesome
P.P.S Where can I get The Spine's and The Jon's clothes? Like where did you get them?
Ryan Pope Well, this is 8 months late, but if you're interested in finding good looking outfits, I highly recommend checking out nearby community theatres. They often clear out their costume shops in big sales. It's a hit or miss but they're typically very well made outfits, if they fit you.
Ryan Pope The Jon outfit is quite simple. Long black button up shirt and trousers, red braces/suspenders and a top hat. The Spine and Rabbits outfits are a bit more complicated.
nice profile pic ;)
I remember being at the cliffs when they were filming this. Pull out number 3 to go cliff jumping, and you see SPG performing this song. I'll never forget it. It is such a beautiful song.
Is it visible in the background where you were?
Almost christmas, 2018. I'm 58, never saw this video or heard of these guys till two days ago and am watching it for like the thousandth time since! Amazing. I love it.
Same here and I'm 65
Same here but I'm 15
yea 10,000,000 views but only 30 people have seen it
I’m 19!!!
9 years old, found what it is a few days ago
This was just played at a friend's funeral. Never heard it before and now I can't stop listening to it. It is hauntingly beautiful. Calming, soulful and addicting. I absolutely love it.
It's crazy. At times in this video it looks animated. But it's not animated at all. That's insane to me. My brain cannot comprehend how impressive this is.
Getting married in about 7 months. Decided this will be our first dance song. My name is melissa and I had a name plaque from my momma when I was little that said my name in Greek means honeybee. Fiancée told me he dedicates this song to me today and I had to try so hard not to cry. ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations. Such a moving song, will be a great first dance.
We wish the best of luck to you
Congrats!!! Best of luck mate, hope it lasts forever!! ❤❤
I wish you both the best of luck!
Hope it was a great wedding!
I have avoided creating a TH-cam channel for the sole purpose of commenting on videos for literally years, but I have been listening to this song on repeat all day and couldn't help myself. This is beautiful, and I feel like it flipped a switch in me the first time I heard it. I listened, I cried - I listened and cried some more. Thank you for this work of art. Sad I am late to the game, but better late than never.
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The love of my life passed away, unexpectedly, almost 8 months ago. We were together for almost 7 years and he was the greatest step dad to my daughter along with being the best man that ever helped me grow in life. He introduced me to this song along with the band and I've loved them ever since. He has seen them live on the streets and has shown me his own recordings of them and it was just as beautiful in their early days. I always wished I was there with him whenever he showed me the recordings and proudly talked about his experience. But, this song hits my heart strings so hard because I can see him, singing this as clear as day with his mouth/face/body movements. He was such a beautiful man and now I'm here trying to continue on his legacy as an amazing human being but I find myself losing it and falling down without him constantly. I would do anything to bring him back. But I have to set my honeybee free. As much as I don't want to. I hate absolutely everything about it and I hope he will be with me until the absolute end of time. I love you, Logan. So very much to this day and I always will.
Love is
The make up and physical acting is absolutely splendid, but just imagine these guys as actual animatronics, that'd be badass
This song has DRIVEN me INSANE looking for hidden meaning...
I'm convinced that there's one lyric in the song that hints at so much more. Think about it, there are only a few complex words in the song--in fact, every word in the song is one or two syllables except for the titular "honeybee" and one other word:
"turpentine."
I didn't know what it was, so I looked it up. Turpentine is an essential oil extracted from tree sap. Now, it's commonly used as a paint thinner and a paint remover, but alternative medicine and various folk tales still (falsely) claim that it's a cure for all sorts of made-up problems. So, it's not unthinkable for someone to drink the stuff. Now bear with me; turpentine, when ingested, works as poison. It causes hydrocarbon poisoning that leads to inflammation of the lungs and heart arrhythmias. Think of it as a slightly less potent form of bleach. A single tablespoon can be fatal to a child.
Anyway, pay close attention to the lyric:
"Oh, turpentine, erase me whole, 'cause I don't want to live my life alone."
If you take this line literally, the singer is talking about suicide.
And the WHOLE song, Rabbit's tone feels remorseful and even a little annoyed at the subject... like a "why did you make me love you so much" kind of deal, right? I think Rabbit is singing to a lost loved one, and admitting that he doesn't have the will to go on.
Why else would they use such a specific word as turpentine? There's no reason!
"your eyes still haunt me" ...literally. From the grave.
"set me free" from this existence.
"I find myself without you" because Rabbit's loved one is gone.
"I'm rather crazy" -- suicidal tendencies are often referred to as a mental illness.
"now you have to go" -- and there's nothing I can do about it, so I might as well follow you.
Now, this is just my personal interpretation, and the band even said in a 2012 interview that the words in the song are secondary to the tune, but this adds so much more depth and meaning to the song in my opinion. And works of art belong partially to their audience, so I'll stick to my interpretation... it explains why the song leaves me feeling so sad each time I listen... which I can't stop myself from doing constantly...
Yea it is about putting someone on a pedestal and loving them so much and them leaving you. When somebody leaves you, you are kind of in a state where you don't know how you will live without them and wish you were dead.
But hey, I think that way over minuscule things like having work the next day. I don't really wish I was dead, Its just something someone says.
So yea, I don't believe the song is entirely about suicide, but it does have the theme of not wanting to exist without the other person who left you.
Edit: and yes I know this comment is 1 year late.
The girl is the honeybee because he's just a flower. The honeybee just stopped by and left when they got what they needed. It's a tragic way to lose the one you love... It's a bittersweet song.
I really like the way you put that into those words. I didn't really think of it like that but I really love it. Thank you
Oh my heart.... U just made it break
In a good way though, makes the song that much better
Huh. Okay.
Yes carol
eleven years of honeybee. i know this song was bittersweet for you Bunny, but it is so beautiful.