We really wish we had the funds to make this video as epic as it deserves. The story that the song is based on is heartbreaking. Thankfully though, we have some of the most AMAZING fans that were willing to come make this video awesome. We love you guys.
I have so much respect for them; the fact that they made this so accurate and respectfully as well as them paying tribute to the victims and demanding justice is literally the sweetest and kindest thing. Even if you don't like their music, you have to admit that they have good intentions and do deserve much more attention and respect than they receive.
Samir Kuntar, the one who led the terrorist attack in 1979 which the song is about, was killed today at last by the Israel air force "A Lebanese Druze, Kuntar became infamous for a brutal 1979 raid from Lebanon in which he helped kidnap an Israeli family from Nahariya, then smashed the head of a four-year-old Israeli girl, Einat Haran, with his rifle butt, killing her. Three other Israelis, including her father, Danny Haran, were killed in the attack. Kuntar was 16 at the time, a member of the Palestine Liberation Front."
Hahahaha, that's laughable Mumin. "Israel propaganda". The fact that they even tried to take hostages was ridiculous; the Israeli people have done nothing but offer peace and humanitarian aid to the so-called "Palestinian" people, and they've offered an olive branch to their other enemies, but peace is NOT the goal of organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the similar terrorist organizations attacking Israel. They only want to see Israel destroyed and their people claim the land, when it was never once theirs to claim. Here's a message to all the enemies of Israel: no matter how hard you try to destroy God's chosen nation, you have failed before you even begin. Even if Samir Kuntar's cause was just, does it really justify the kidnapping and intentional murder of innocent civilians who did absolutely NOTHING against him? As Micah says in this song, "Because he came, and he saw, and that coward conquered a family asleep in their home!" I am a Christian, I believe in forgiveness of your enemies, because I believe God will deal justice and vengeance one day; Kuntar's day of reckoning had arrived.
Mumin Sassantiwong "Mr. Brainwash" coming from someone who is supporting the "Palestinian" cause. One look at the facts shows that Hamas are using innocent civilians as human shields to make Israel look bad in the eyes of the world. That's simple truth and the only thing that should be necessary to realize that the Israeli people are not the enemies.
Mumin Sassantiwong God promised Israel to the Jewish people. They were cast out wrongfully by states that didn't have the authority to do so, but God allowed it. He also promised they would one day return. Israel has never once rightfully belonged to the "Palestinian" people.
Mumin Sassantiwong Putting words into my mouth, eh? God promised the land of Israel to the Jewish people in the Bible. They were exiled twice, and now they're there to stay. There was no invasion, no massacre of the "Palestinian" people.
This song came on my pandora while I was at the gym today. Never heard of these guys before but this is some epic stuff. Had one of the best workouts of my life...so much energy!!!
Last night I had a dream I won over 300 million dollars in the lottery. The first thing I did in the dream was finance Oh Sleeper. I bought them a new bus, new studio, new gear, and new music videos. I swear to God I'll do that if it ever comes true lol. Oh, and also feed the children of course.
Oh, sleeper is one of those bands that kicks so much ass, that no one knows about. Its sad. But, these dudes have been killing the Texas metal scene for years, and i thank them for raising me with their amazing music.
Intro] Hush Yael I hear them coming We'll hide here 'til we're safe Just hold tight to me Until they find what they need Hush little Yael I hear them leavin' for the beach Where on the stone and sand Your sister finds her sleep Wet your jaws for the world We're going back to the darkest hours Where our kind has confirmed We are the masters of sin and slaughter [Verse 1] On the 22nd day of the 4th month, 1979 warrants a judgment Cause he came, and he saw And this coward conquered a family asleep in their home Rise, rise We must rise for the helpless and fight for their justice [Chorus] So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heralds of our time So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heroes of our time [Verse 2] She had to watch Him pull the trigger in her daddy's back Put his face to the waves 'til he took his last Then he took her life with the butt of a gun Four years from when her life had begun Rise, rise, rise, rise We're all weavers at the loom of slaughter But we will rise and make these victims our martyrs [Chorus] So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heralds of our time So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heroes of our time [Post-Chorus] Make him beg for his life! [Breakdown] Make him beg for his life He made me watch as my family died He'll never know what its like So cut him slow 'til his soul takes flight Interlude] Hush Yael They found him and they put him in chains The one who broke our home Is finally feelin' pain Hush little Yael I'm sorry your lungs are empty But in your new home That man will not be seen [Outro] End him slow End him slow! Make him feel the rocks that her temple rode End him slow
Such an underrated band! Screams & cleans are perfect and that overwhelming energy you feel when listening to their songs! You just cannot remain seated or still when listening to this band, you always need to have a mini mosh and a headbang.
This band is one of my top three discoveries of the year. Can't help but love Christian music that lets you chew on the lyrics AND get pumped up on the music!
The passion that you put behind your performance does this story more than justice. I don't think a music video could ever come close to replicating the true horror of those events. You let your passion do the talking, and everyone who listens to this song can feel that. Thank you for giving everything you've got to this, and for writing such wonderful, meaningful, music.
This song will always remain one of my favorites.. the fact that they used their voices to try to bring justice and attention to the devastation that this family endured like so many others. It cuts deep into my soul every time I hear it and makes me feel something that doesn't happen much with music these days. I will be eternally grateful for this song. It not only helps me to realize that even though I have gone through hell I am so blessed to have the life I do - I am free - I am alive - I can use my voice without fear and have the liberties to do whatever I want, say whatever I want, love whatever I want.. this song brings me back to reality when I get stuck in my personal grief and gives me purpose. We must be the voices for those who have been silenced! For so many in the past, present and the future - for Yael and his family. Thank you for this masterpiece of a song!
I saw Oh Sleeper last night at parachute I'm so thankful I heard this song live, it was one of the best moments of my life! I can't even explain how much this band and this song mean to me but I can't wait to see them again!
I love this song so much, but every time I listen to it, my heart breaks all over again. May their memories forever be a blessing (Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes)
This track tells the tragic story of the Haran family from Nahariya, Israel. It was uploaded to Oh, Sleeper's Facebook page on the August 23, 2011. Guitarist Shane Blay explained the background to the song in an interview with Alternative Press magazine: "On April 22, 1979, this family was murdered in a terrorist attack led by Samir Kuntar, a former member of the Palestine Liberation Front. The only survivor of this attack was the mother, Smadar. While her husband and one of her daughters were
I saw them last night, and Micah said that the girl actually contacted them and thanked them for the song - thought that was like the coolest thing ever! :)
+Winter Sterling Are you talking about Yael? Cause she died...her mother accidentally suffocated her trying to keep her quiet so that fucking scum wouldn't find them. So sad. Maybe it was a relative?
I just love how unlike so many metalcore bands there's a lot of complexity behind the music. This drummer's as insane as the first and the guitarists and bassist and always blazing
much love to victims that experience this. Stuff like this happened in Iraq too. It was always sad to see kiddos subjected to such raw hatred. They deserve more than that
This band is one of the very few "Christian" metal bands out there that actually use the Gospel to further the Word of Christ. They are true role models in this time and age. May the Lord bless you all.
@@alexndg5260 spoke to a fellow jew at my work, and he explained the story in a different light. I believe this is a connection. And yes, my wife loves a Jewish artist (I forget his name), but art is art and should be enjoyed regardless.
This is so freaking awesome!! The guitar playing is so abstract and absolutely revolutionary. I’m surprised this song doesn’t have the views it deserves.
Of course everyone wishes this was a legit music video. As do I. However, I absolutely LOVE how raw and gritty this video looks. Like a real concert. Love it.
Every one of your guy's songs tells an amazing story. Just listening to your albums with the work you put in makes it worth it. Can't freaking wait for your new album, whenever you guys make it. Nate's guitar work is much anticipated.
All bands are good everyone has their own taste im not a big fan of AA but i like them no need to judge or hate just let everything go. Forgive and Oh,Sleeper is awesome!!!!
I went to my first concert in December and I saw these guys there. Holy crap does this make me wanna relive that night and try to engage more than I did. I got to crowd surf and stage dive, but I wish I'd done it more *sigh*
We really wish we had the funds to make this video as epic as it deserves. The story that the song is based on is heartbreaking. Thankfully though, we have some of the most AMAZING fans that were willing to come make this video awesome. We love you guys.
10 years later and we still love you
You're talent is immense and god given, no need for fancy special effects.
You motherfuckers rock!!!
The story behind this... Mind blowing. How the heck do they only have a couple hundred thousand views??? Should be in the millions!
This is my favorite metal band, idk why they aren't more popular.
Cause of the religious pish, as if that wasnt obvious. Most people brow out if this type of metalcore after like 16 as well.
@@kylebible You're spot on. This was their only good song by a longshot. 6 years ago I would have been 16... Haven't listened to it since.
@@RazzleYT As someone who listens to a ton of other genres and bands, they definitely have more than one good song.
@@memebot6490 I respectfully disagree.
This song hits really hard given the story and current events. RIP to the innocent families and children.
its a mad world
More relevant now than ever
A história se repete.
I have so much respect for them; the fact that they made this so accurate and respectfully as well as them paying tribute to the victims and demanding justice is literally the sweetest and kindest thing. Even if you don't like their music, you have to admit that they have good intentions and do deserve much more attention and respect than they receive.
2023 still remeber my first time seeing you guys at the Nile theater. 2009!
Samir Kuntar, the one who led the terrorist attack in 1979 which the song is about, was killed today at last by the Israel air force
"A Lebanese Druze, Kuntar became infamous for a brutal 1979 raid from Lebanon in which he helped kidnap an Israeli family from Nahariya, then smashed the head of a four-year-old Israeli girl, Einat Haran, with his rifle butt, killing her. Three other Israelis, including her father, Danny Haran, were killed in the attack. Kuntar was 16 at the time, a member of the Palestine Liberation Front."
+xMETALOCALYPSEx nice to hear it!
Hahahaha, that's laughable Mumin. "Israel propaganda". The fact that they even tried to take hostages was ridiculous; the Israeli people have done nothing but offer peace and humanitarian aid to the so-called "Palestinian" people, and they've offered an olive branch to their other enemies, but peace is NOT the goal of organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the similar terrorist organizations attacking Israel. They only want to see Israel destroyed and their people claim the land, when it was never once theirs to claim. Here's a message to all the enemies of Israel: no matter how hard you try to destroy God's chosen nation, you have failed before you even begin.
Even if Samir Kuntar's cause was just, does it really justify the kidnapping and intentional murder of innocent civilians who did absolutely NOTHING against him? As Micah says in this song, "Because he came, and he saw, and that coward conquered a family asleep in their home!"
I am a Christian, I believe in forgiveness of your enemies, because I believe God will deal justice and vengeance one day; Kuntar's day of reckoning had arrived.
Mumin Sassantiwong "Mr. Brainwash" coming from someone who is supporting the "Palestinian" cause. One look at the facts shows that Hamas are using innocent civilians as human shields to make Israel look bad in the eyes of the world. That's simple truth and the only thing that should be necessary to realize that the Israeli people are not the enemies.
Mumin Sassantiwong God promised Israel to the Jewish people. They were cast out wrongfully by states that didn't have the authority to do so, but God allowed it. He also promised they would one day return.
Israel has never once rightfully belonged to the "Palestinian" people.
Mumin Sassantiwong Putting words into my mouth, eh?
God promised the land of Israel to the Jewish people in the Bible. They were exiled twice, and now they're there to stay. There was no invasion, no massacre of the "Palestinian" people.
This song gives me full goosebumps every single time I listen to it.
It is absolutely terrifying to see the terror behind the story of this song being relived by thousands of people today
Yes, sadly being relive by thousands of Palestinians
@@hermes18345 L
And Israelis, and Ukrainians, and Nigerians, and...
This song came on my pandora while I was at the gym today. Never heard of these guys before but this is some epic stuff. Had one of the best workouts of my life...so much energy!!!
the same happened to me
RobJarvis BRO...... I JUST RANDOMLY FOUND THEM TODAY TO. FLIPPING EPIC!!!!! SO MUCH TALENT. AND THERE STAGE PRESENCE IS AMAZING.
@WookDizz18 same I like a lot of other christian bands like fit for a king, wolves at the gate and impending doom
@WookDizz18 me too but I think they said they aren't a Christian band (at least not anymore)
I'm pretty sure he killed that guy at 3:03, and his soul took flight.
bahahahaha
For sure!
Its what it looked like
God I love these guys, I'd give anything to see them and Norma Jean Live!!!!
Last night I had a dream I won over 300 million dollars in the lottery. The first thing I did in the dream was finance Oh Sleeper. I bought them a new bus, new studio, new gear, and new music videos. I swear to God I'll do that if it ever comes true lol. Oh, and also feed the children of course.
+Omni Codex You are amazing
That is amazing!
❤
What a song! What an album! What a band!
Oh, sleeper is one of those bands that kicks so much ass, that no one knows about. Its sad. But, these dudes have been killing the Texas metal scene for years, and i thank them for raising me with their amazing music.
One of the sickest songs ever
Intro]
Hush Yael
I hear them coming
We'll hide here 'til we're safe
Just hold tight to me
Until they find what they need
Hush little Yael
I hear them leavin' for the beach
Where on the stone and sand
Your sister finds her sleep
Wet your jaws for the world
We're going back to the darkest hours
Where our kind has confirmed
We are the masters of sin and slaughter
[Verse 1]
On the 22nd day of the 4th month, 1979 warrants a judgment
Cause he came, and he saw
And this coward conquered a family asleep in their home
Rise, rise
We must rise for the helpless and fight for their justice
[Chorus]
So lift your voices high
Higher than the mountains of their spite!
We are
We are the fearless, the ruthless
The heralds of our time
So lift your voices high
Higher than the mountains of their spite!
We are
We are the fearless, the ruthless
The heroes of our time
[Verse 2]
She had to watch
Him pull the trigger in her daddy's back
Put his face to the waves 'til he took his last
Then he took her life with the butt of a gun
Four years from when her life had begun
Rise, rise, rise, rise
We're all weavers at the loom of slaughter
But we will rise and make these victims our martyrs
[Chorus]
So lift your voices high
Higher than the mountains of their spite!
We are
We are the fearless, the ruthless
The heralds of our time
So lift your voices high
Higher than the mountains of their spite!
We are
We are the fearless, the ruthless
The heroes of our time
[Post-Chorus]
Make him beg for his life!
[Breakdown]
Make him beg for his life
He made me watch as my family died
He'll never know what its like
So cut him slow 'til his soul takes flight
Interlude]
Hush Yael
They found him and they put him in chains
The one who broke our home
Is finally feelin' pain
Hush little Yael
I'm sorry your lungs are empty
But in your new home
That man will not be seen
[Outro]
End him slow
End him slow!
Make him feel the rocks that her temple rode
End him slow
MAKE HIM BEG FOR HIS LIFE!
Everytime I hear this song I weep for little Yael and her family.
In light of the recent attacks on the Israelis, this song came roaring back to the forefront of my consciousness 😥
the fiend is dead at last. bombed tonight.
Bring back small shows, such a better experience
A criminally underrated band. Also, just read the back story, wow, this one is brutal
This was one of the best albums I've ever heard. Every song is amazing! Love micah's lyrics. So inspiring and amazing! Oh sleeper for life!
its overwhelming how powerful religious metal can be.. blows me away.
love this band--soooo good at warped
Masterpiece.
Such an underrated band! Screams & cleans are perfect and that overwhelming energy you feel when listening to their songs! You just cannot remain seated or still when listening to this band, you always need to have a mini mosh and a headbang.
I had never heard of these guys then my band got booked to play with them in August now I can't stop listening to them.
First song I heard by Oh Sleeper, I have been in love with them ever since. Thank God for this band is all I can say.
I cry everytime
This band is one of my top three discoveries of the year. Can't help but love Christian music that lets you chew on the lyrics AND get pumped up on the music!
This song and its story made me cry.
Perhaps the coolest christian band live. They go crazy!
The passion that you put behind your performance does this story more than justice. I don't think a music video could ever come close to replicating the true horror of those events. You let your passion do the talking, and everyone who listens to this song can feel that. Thank you for giving everything you've got to this, and for writing such wonderful, meaningful, music.
this song live was sooo amazing
This song will always remain one of my favorites.. the fact that they used their voices to try to bring justice and attention to the devastation that this family endured like so many others. It cuts deep into my soul every time I hear it and makes me feel something that doesn't happen much with music these days. I will be eternally grateful for this song. It not only helps me to realize that even though I have gone through hell I am so blessed to have the life I do - I am free - I am alive - I can use my voice without fear and have the liberties to do whatever I want, say whatever I want, love whatever I want.. this song brings me back to reality when I get stuck in my personal grief and gives me purpose. We must be the voices for those who have been silenced! For so many in the past, present and the future - for Yael and his family. Thank you for this masterpiece of a song!
2019, still gold
This is an epic group that needs to get back to making music. No excuses.
Dude all in the crowd's face and singing the lyrics to their souls lol. Dis is da music!!
That show looks killer man
Saw them live yesterday they're are amazing live it was exactly how it is in the video they really get the fans Rowled up people were on stage
Whos still listening to this song in 2021, let's all form a mosh pit whereever your at, CAN I GET A HELL YEAH!!!
Holy Shit! Music Discovery of the fucking month!! AWESOME!
I find it sad that they don't get more fans because they're a christian band (at least with christian members). People are shallow.
It doesn't really matter if they're christian, mate. I'm an atheist and I love them. =)
Johnny D You have excellent taste in music my friend!
The Devil Wears Prada are a christian metalcore band and look at them getting bigger :D
DigMikeUp War off of their 8:18 album is my personal anthem now. Love 'em!
Normal folk don't want Christian opinions forced on them through music.
The ending to this song is actually harrowing...such a horrific story, guys you did an amazing job on this even years later whilst i listen to it.
I think it's so cool that the drummer of a band as big as you guys cares enough to actually post a youtube comment to his fans.
I saw Oh Sleeper last night at parachute I'm so thankful I heard this song live, it was one of the best moments of my life! I can't even explain how much this band and this song mean to me but I can't wait to see them again!
You guys are one of the few bands whose live videos I actually enjoy watching. All your shows look like the most fun and energetic places on earth.
I love this song so much, but every time I listen to it, my heart breaks all over again. May their memories forever be a blessing (Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes)
MerriMoon Are you Jewish? anyway, it's Ha'emet:)
Gives me chills every time
This track tells the tragic story of the Haran family from Nahariya, Israel. It was uploaded to Oh, Sleeper's Facebook page on the August 23, 2011. Guitarist Shane Blay explained the background to the song in an interview with Alternative Press magazine: "On April 22, 1979, this family was murdered in a terrorist attack led by Samir Kuntar, a former member of the Palestine Liberation Front. The only survivor of this attack was the mother, Smadar. While her husband and one of her daughters were
BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!!
I've never heard a song with this much passion behind. Amazing
Well, doesn't this song makes you want to go to a concert and start a mosh?
it drives me up a wall that this band isn't as well known as they should be. seriously one of the best in this genre.
when I found out what this song was about and listen to it again it brought me to tears
You're not alone there
Love how you just SHOVE THAT MIC INTO THEIR FACE
SING DAMMIT BOY SING
This is fuckin rock music!! Hell yeah crowd surf!!!!@@ Love it!!! RISE!!!!!!
Loved sharing a stage with these guys in Cleveland
I freaking love this song
I saw them last night, and Micah said that the girl actually contacted them and thanked them for the song - thought that was like the coolest thing ever! :)
+Winter Sterling Are you talking about Yael? Cause she died...her mother accidentally suffocated her trying to keep her quiet so that fucking scum wouldn't find them. So sad. Maybe it was a relative?
Might be Yael's mom.
Jackson Westbrook Maybe she contacted them from the grave, spoopy
God, I miss this fucking band.
They’re back homie 💪🏼
I highly recommend that anyone who listens to this song to look up the meaning of the lyrics. Such a heartbreaking story.
Oh, Sleeper for life!
First heard in HS, its 2023 and still find myself singing it. Who else came back for nostalgia?!🥹
this amazing band is soo connected with fans c,:
fantastic music i love rock christian !!!
I just love how unlike so many metalcore bands there's a lot of complexity behind the music. This drummer's as insane as the first and the guitarists and bassist and always blazing
We are the fearless, the ruthless, the heralds of our time!
Love it in 2020
amo esta banda *-*
much love to victims that experience this. Stuff like this happened in Iraq too. It was always sad to see kiddos subjected to such raw hatred. They deserve more than that
This band is one of the very few "Christian" metal bands out there that actually use the Gospel to further the Word of Christ. They are true role models in this time and age. May the Lord bless you all.
So I'm Jewish and I get a completely different kind of enjoyment from their music.
I guess that's a sign of good art ;)
@@alexndg5260 spoke to a fellow jew at my work, and he explained the story in a different light. I believe this is a connection.
And yes, my wife loves a Jewish artist (I forget his name), but art is art and should be enjoyed regardless.
@@DLeRoux I guess as a Jew (with an Israeli wife mind you), it's more of a song for justice
@@alexndg5260 after seeing Micah's stand on Christianity lately, I agree with you. This is now a song of justice vs religion.
Oh the story behind it! Much terrifying! So... yeah... what was the story?
This is so freaking awesome!! The guitar playing is so abstract and absolutely revolutionary. I’m surprised this song doesn’t have the views it deserves.
This guys are so awesome!
Hands down the greatest band in the history of Earth.
Killer live show always... everybody tears it up.
Agreed!! All there albums are amazing and this one takes the cake!
banger
I saw them yesterday at warped. They were amazing!
Oh, sleeper never disappoints
2023❤
Proud to say I was there!
I'm in this video. Best show ever.
Of course everyone wishes this was a legit music video. As do I. However, I absolutely LOVE how raw and gritty this video looks. Like a real concert. Love it.
Definitely the best concert I've ever been to
I don’t think I’ve ever been so sad from a song
This song is still a masterpiece. No other genre could do this story justice or recreate the proper tone
Every one of your guy's songs tells an amazing story. Just listening to your albums with the work you put in makes it worth it. Can't freaking wait for your new album, whenever you guys make it. Nate's guitar work is much anticipated.
2018?
2019 ❤
Certified Pinoy 2020 💀
2023?
2020 Dec and still a banger
All bands are good everyone has their own taste im not a big fan of AA but i like them no need to judge or hate just let everything go. Forgive and Oh,Sleeper is awesome!!!!
TRULY AN AMAZING BAND. EPIC GOD GIVEN TALENT. I GIVE PRAISE!
I went to my first concert in December and I saw these guys there. Holy crap does this make me wanna relive that night and try to engage more than I did. I got to crowd surf and stage dive, but I wish I'd done it more *sigh*
Aaronscaring it was awesome!!!
keep making the music you guys do. the rest of the world will recognize the beauty you guys write and the passion you guys play live with soon
oh god, these guys must produce new album............. NOW!!
Pretty awesome how they let people on the stage like that, it's gotta epic being up there then jumping into the crowd.
still one of the best metal songs out there make you go nastieeeeee