at first I was like huh?... there'll probably be a flash back scene or something to help explain but I love it how you don't know what's going on till the climax of the max. Its like BAM this is you! You're the patient and you don't know what's slowly destroying you till that final moment when it's too late. Shocker, WATG and the director of this I am left speechless, I heard the message
I asked Steve Cobucci (Lead Singer of Wolves) The other day after one of their concerts while they were on tour if they made up this song all by themselves which he proceeded to tell me "Yes, it just kinda came came together". This song is some high quality story telling and I love to see when bands can create a story in their music, really awesome guys!
Oh my goodness! This is probably one of the most well thought out videos i've ever seen. Seriously. Love this song and this video makes it that much better. Everything about this video is on point. So good.
Love the video! Creepy, but very effective. The apple was a nice touch (showing the one who ate it represents the Snake). So glad I serve a God who's grace transcends death! As the song says in the bridge "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts." (from James 4:7,8)
song I can relate to my addictions/demons. I keep relapsing, body is deteriorating. Came from the reddit forum. Made it to 100 days clean, failed. I will win this time
You will be delivered, if it hasn’t already happened in the past 2 years since you posted this comment. May Adonai bless you and guide you and allow you to realize your full potential. Yah bless. I’ve got my own enduring struggles to overcome these days as well.
Christ! Perfection without our help! Please know your reason for enduring is gratitude for who Christ is and what he’s done… we can’t deter ourselves from sin without knowing why we WANT to do it
Awesome song!! The heavy sound, great vocals, screams and lyrics are awesome. Those last screams are so good!! The devil is a liar and a deceiver, he knows how to attack us and knows our weaknesses but with God´s grace, faith and will we can defeat him.
At the beginning I tought the man was like a husband waiting for the wife to wake up from coma, but as I saw the apple and the man walking away, it was clear. It's hard to understand the power of Satan and we should never underestimate him. May the Lord save us all from his lies. Rely on God. Thanks for the message!
I love that small motif of showing him snarling and baring his teeth at 4:13. It only happens for a second, but I think it was just a perfect addition for his portrayal. So primal.
I know I’m very late but omg this is the first time I’m seeing this music video. The cinematography reminds me of Yorgos Lanthimos’ film, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Because of the long, uneasy, creepy shots of the hospital and the blood. ITS SO GOOD!!!!! And the message and lyrics sends chills down my spine. So amazing guys, God bless!
This song is about the devil who brought pain to the human heart (letting humankind to know evil by eating the forbidden fruit). Here the angel is presented as the snake and we are the bird, fooled by him. Everytime we get sad and without hope, we fall in darkness. The same darkness he sustain himself(see he is eating the apple representing the forbidden fruit).
***** I'm not too sure, but going off of WATG's themes, I'd assume it's related to the Fall of Mankind or death from sin. The man is the serpent and the lady is Eve. Symbology I considered are the man's eyes being solid black before he blinks, after she comes to, the apple he eats, and the flash of green in her eyes and the theme of betrayal, probably setting the scene of Eden. I'm not too sure; I'm sure I missed some stuff somewhere, and I've only watched it twice, once on a tiny phone screen.
+psngamer _ I saw that too. I'm getting to figure out if it's coincidental or part of the story. I'm going to check the song lyrics to see if they can help.
***** Bondage to sin basically seems like betrayal. As the lyrics put it, it's like asking for more and more, betraying trust and hope, which inevitably results in the death, described in the song lyrics as sinking fangs in. Sin involves a lot of false hope, which I could see as betrayal. I don't think you're wrong at all. I think I just see it a little different, and you may know more, for all I know.
+Daniel T. Holtzclaw I thought that the song was about addiction in which the bird fell for the snakes tricks and became an addict and the she tries to escape her addiction through god she does for a little while and then something bad in her life happens and so the bird overdoses and the snake was either a drug dealer or mate the snake was the actual drug I'm not sure but all of this I thought up was before this video so maybe I'm completely wrong,probably but hey music means different things to different people and that is why it's beautiful
Solid state has some of the best bands. Never heard of these guys till my buddy from imperial cymbals posted this video. Gave me chills. Instantly downloaded the whole album.
+Jules Cohen yeah, but i believe the director was able to deliver how dangerous and evil satan is, he's a murderer . i don't like scary stuff , at 3:40 i was like aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa man :v :D but it delivered the message well :)
Amazing clip! At first I thought it might be too depressing but I'm very glad I hung in there! So many metal clips at the moment either set in a forest or a storage shed with flares, this video was a breath of fresh air!! Simply brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼
+Alejandro Lopez Haha, yeah man. I wasn't really paying attention to the video, until I glanced at the screen at that moment lol I then re-watched the whole video.
+A.J. MetalFreak Lol dude the same thing happened to me, I'm barely hearing this band for the first time and I already really like them, It's a dope song(:
Ohhhh my this song is soooo intense and deep in itself the video makes it even more chilling like wow! good job WATG! You are truly outstanding with your music, hope to see you guys live one day! :) God bless.
I'm in so love with a girl , who's like the only realest person I've ever met in my 27years of life, but she's too depressive and suicidal, and she does smoke, and I'm no good either, I have been addict to adultery for almost 12- 15 years, after meeting this girl,I feel like, I should hold on and hope on The Almighty! Please pray for both of us to make through this evil phase of our life!!!!
Psalms 18: The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Whoa! What did I just watch? This is the darkest Wolves at the Gate video I've ever seen. In fact, it is the *only* dark video from WATG I've ever seen. All their others, like "Relief" or "Dead Man" or "Slaves," had a positive ending. This one does not. This video kinda reminds me of Underoath's videos. Most of them were all dark, symbolic, and ambiguous like this one. Just look at "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures" or "You're Ever So Inviting" or even "In Division" - dark, creepy, ambiguous, and shocking - much like this WATG video. It is quite surprising, to say the least.
i didn't get at first, after a while i got it. i bursted into tears and crying because i know that's how i feel im gonna be at the end....i know ik blind but please let me see
+Nathan Morales Praying for you dude. That is not how you're gonna be at the end, you don't have to let the snake get you. He is the father of lies and he's trying to deceive you into thinking this is the only possible way your story will end. Your story can end with hope, love, mercy and grace if you just run to the truth. Just surrender your heart to Jesus who is waiting to welcome you with open arms. Nothing, and I mean nothing can separate us from His love. God bless bro :)
+Nathan Morales Yeah, What Trishanna said! You know in the song, Nick screams, "Stop with your fighting. I'm all you've got." That's the snake lying to make the bird think he has no way out. Oh, but does he have a way out! The snake is not all the bird has; neither is hopelessness and heartache all that you have. Talk to God, my friend, because the song also says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."
I took this exactly the same way you did friend. Can I ask, Did the feeling hit you after only watching it once? Or did you have to go back and watch the video a second time
Hey bud the girl is the -bird- the man sitting beside is the -snake- so the snake aka the devil pretends to love and care and what not but in the end it batters you and leave you a wreck of soul shattered and scattered the girl seemingly realizes it towards the end only the Redeemer can save her now gotta luv this band for such apologetic craft they put into their lyrics, composition and videos
I really love it when bands use words straight from scripture.
Of All My Intention God bless you bro
Me to...
xdw
at first I was like huh?... there'll probably be a flash back scene or something to help explain but I love it how you don't know what's going on till the climax of the max. Its like BAM this is you! You're the patient and you don't know what's slowly destroying you till that final moment when it's too late. Shocker, WATG and the director of this I am left speechless, I heard the message
This song deserves more recognition. And that's the fricking truth.
I get shivers every time I watch this video!!! Such a powerful song and video!
I get shivers every time I listen to them.
Why is this band so good? I'm serious, they make great songs! And this video is very good too.
Phil 4:13
+Derrick Evans If you are saying that it is through the power of God, then fair enough. But that's not what that verse means.
Maybe their love for Christ?
"The thief comes to steal, kill and to destroy".
John 10:10
You gotta love when bands make music videos that are more than just videos of music.
I asked Steve Cobucci (Lead Singer of Wolves) The other day after one of their concerts while they were on tour if they made up this song all by themselves which he proceeded to tell me "Yes, it just kinda came came together". This song is some high quality story telling and I love to see when bands can create a story in their music, really awesome guys!
I don't understand how songs like these aren't nearly as popular as they should be.
This is a video that should have millions of views! Spread the word about this band! More people should be able to listen to this amazing song.
Wow! Every tear contains a story. We are so needy for a savior...Great song and video WATG!
Oh my goodness! This is probably one of the most well thought out videos i've ever seen. Seriously. Love this song and this video makes it that much better. Everything about this video is on point. So good.
Agreed. Couldn't of said it better myself.
Couldn't agree with you more. I love how the video progresses. That last part with the apple gave me chills.
I also find it fitting that the man (Satan) is reading what seems to be the obituaries.
Absolutely. It says so much through most of it by not saying anything at all.
Love the video! Creepy, but very effective. The apple was a nice touch (showing the one who ate it represents the Snake).
So glad I serve a God who's grace transcends death! As the song says in the bridge "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts." (from James 4:7,8)
song I can relate to my addictions/demons. I keep relapsing, body is deteriorating. Came from the reddit forum. Made it to 100 days clean, failed. I will win this time
You will be delivered, if it hasn’t already happened in the past 2 years since you posted this comment. May Adonai bless you and guide you and allow you to realize your full potential. Yah bless. I’ve got my own enduring struggles to overcome these days as well.
Are you 4 years strong? I hope you are. One addict to another: God loves you, Jesus loves you.
Christ! Perfection without our help! Please know your reason for enduring is gratitude for who Christ is and what he’s done… we can’t deter ourselves from sin without knowing why we WANT to do it
Prayers Up Brother, I'm struggling to....
Praying for you. How is your sobriety going?
Awesome song!! The heavy sound, great vocals, screams and lyrics are awesome. Those last screams are so good!!
The devil is a liar and a deceiver, he knows how to attack us and knows our weaknesses but with God´s grace, faith and will we can defeat him.
At the beginning I tought the man was like a husband waiting for the wife to wake up from coma, but as I saw the apple and the man walking away, it was clear.
It's hard to understand the power of Satan and we should never underestimate him.
May the Lord save us all from his lies. Rely on God.
Thanks for the message!
I love that small motif of showing him snarling and baring his teeth at 4:13. It only happens for a second, but I think it was just a perfect addition for his portrayal. So primal.
I know I’m very late but omg this is the first time I’m seeing this music video. The cinematography reminds me of Yorgos Lanthimos’ film, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Because of the long, uneasy, creepy shots of the hospital and the blood. ITS SO GOOD!!!!! And the message and lyrics sends chills down my spine. So amazing guys, God bless!
God Bless this band
This song is about the devil who brought pain to the human heart (letting humankind to know evil by eating the forbidden fruit). Here the angel is presented as the snake and we are the bird, fooled by him. Everytime we get sad and without hope, we fall in darkness. The same darkness he sustain himself(see he is eating the apple representing the forbidden fruit).
Dang. A bunch of subtle things are in the video. Excellent storytelling.
***** I'm not too sure, but going off of WATG's themes, I'd assume it's related to the Fall of Mankind or death from sin. The man is the serpent and the lady is Eve. Symbology I considered are the man's eyes being solid black before he blinks, after she comes to, the apple he eats, and the flash of green in her eyes and the theme of betrayal, probably setting the scene of Eden.
I'm not too sure; I'm sure I missed some stuff somewhere, and I've only watched it twice, once on a tiny phone screen.
+psngamer _ I saw that too. I'm getting to figure out if it's coincidental or part of the story.
I'm going to check the song lyrics to see if they can help.
***** I agree. Looking at the lyrics, it fits. The lyrics help a lot, especially at the end.
A story of betrayal.
***** Bondage to sin basically seems like betrayal. As the lyrics put it, it's like asking for more and more, betraying trust and hope, which inevitably results in the death, described in the song lyrics as sinking fangs in. Sin involves a lot of false hope, which I could see as betrayal. I don't think you're wrong at all. I think I just see it a little different, and you may know more, for all I know.
+Daniel T. Holtzclaw I thought that the song was about addiction in which the bird fell for the snakes tricks and became an addict and the she tries to escape her addiction through god she does for a little while and then something bad in her life happens and so the bird overdoses and the snake was either a drug dealer or mate the snake was the actual drug I'm not sure but all of this I thought up was before this video so maybe I'm completely wrong,probably but hey music means different things to different people and that is why it's beautiful
Solid state has some of the best bands. Never heard of these guys till my buddy from imperial cymbals posted this video. Gave me chills. Instantly downloaded the whole album.
Satan is reading the obituary at 3:10. Adds new depth.
Thank God for music and bands like this.
I looooooooooooooooooove this video! It impacted to me immediately... I feel goosebumps!
Man , this band is awesome ! One of my favorite bands !
This is stunning. Simply stunning.
This song is phenomenal when they play it live.
Scary clip! Especially her eyes. The colour changes make it even creepier. The song is awesome though.
+Jules Cohen yeah, but i believe the director was able to deliver how dangerous and evil satan is, he's a murderer .
i don't like scary stuff , at 3:40 i was like aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa man :v :D but it delivered the message well :)
I googled "the bird and the snake" and got
"Did you mean *best music video ever made* ?"
Pure brilliance. I love the song, but the video takes it to a whole new level.
This video gave me the biggest chills i've ever had. Best song on VxV.
Gustavo De Lima Costa
‘The Father’s Bargain’ is one of my favourites.
Awesome. Just plain awesome! And that end, my goodness I got chills, so, so good.
gave me chills
Amazing clip!
At first I thought it might be too depressing but I'm very glad I hung in there!
So many metal clips at the moment either set in a forest or a storage shed with flares, this video was a breath of fresh air!!
Simply brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼
Love this song! WATG should make more long, epic songs!
Esperei tanto por esse video-clipe , Minha música favorita! :') *_* . From Brazil
Dang!I nearly had the crap scared out of me at 3:40
This video was so good! :D
+A.J. MetalFreak her eyes turned green I almost thought she was turning super saiyan at the moment LMAO
+A.J. MetalFreak I'm watching de vid on my notebook, which is on my lap. I almost threw it over my room.
Lol I'm glad I'm not the only one who got freaked out for a sec there xD
+Alejandro Lopez Haha, yeah man. I wasn't really paying attention to the video, until I glanced at the screen at that moment lol
I then re-watched the whole video.
+A.J. MetalFreak Lol dude the same thing happened to me, I'm barely hearing this band for the first time and I already really like them, It's a dope song(:
So excited to see these guys at NextFest this weekend! Great music video! ✌🏿️
Love this song, great band very powerful video as well
Vídeo mais subestimado da história!
Merecia ter MILHÕES de Views....
wow sounds really good can't wait!
+Simple TechTips This is from their latest album "VxV"!
solidstaterecords well now i feel stupid :D i have VxV lol but its been a while since i heard it
+Simple TechTips :)
+Simple TechTips Yes of course.
That final sequence. Intense!
the raw symbolism and message in this is so prrofound. well done, well done.
Thanks guys for this great song!
Pensei que seria só mais um vídeo fácil, mas esse final!
this is awesome stuck on repeat
It gave me chills.
love you guys
First song I heared then loved Wolves at the gate so much
Ohhhh my this song is soooo intense and deep in itself the video makes it even more chilling like wow! good job WATG! You are truly outstanding with your music, hope to see you guys live one day! :) God bless.
Wolves at the Gate is my favorite band...
That is all.
Mine too
simply amazing
This is such a powerful song! great band!!!
Great song and very good video with strong message!
I just love this video!
I'm in so love with a girl , who's like the only realest person I've ever met in my 27years of life, but she's too depressive and suicidal, and she does smoke, and I'm no good either, I have been addict to adultery for almost 12- 15 years, after meeting this girl,I feel like, I should hold on and hope on The Almighty! Please pray for both of us to make through this evil phase of our life!!!!
Great Album !!!!
This band is amazing, wish I had found them earlier.
it got intense when the girl started going crazy
Ustedes son de lo mejor.
Saludos desde México \m/
Powerful. Great work from all involved!! Nate - some of your best work to date.
more and more i listen to this song the more powerful it becomes #Godisgood
amazing song, and incredably well written lyrics. Love this band with a passion and will Buy this album off itunes right now..
#W@TG
Still my favorite of theirs.
Man I need this song today! I’m a recovery drug addict and I almost relapsed yesterday. But I’m 4 months sober and clean.
Such a simple yet epic video!
Amo essa música 🧡🧡🧡
Ive been waiting for this!!! 😂
Wow
I normally like the worship music by wolves at the gate, but this dark song shows a great message
song led me to greater things
yes
Psalms 18:
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Wow a music video that actually made me think
So powerful
Essa banda é animal! faz parte da minha playlist
This song cuts deeper when you've been struggling with addiction most of your life...
great song!
Woah!! Really and Really Powerful song and video lml
that went from super lame and boring to heart wrenching in seconds, wow that was awesome
Whoa! What did I just watch? This is the darkest Wolves at the Gate video I've ever seen. In fact, it is the *only* dark video from WATG I've ever seen. All their others, like "Relief" or "Dead Man" or "Slaves," had a positive ending. This one does not.
This video kinda reminds me of Underoath's videos. Most of them were all dark, symbolic, and ambiguous like this one. Just look at "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures" or "You're Ever So Inviting" or even "In Division" - dark, creepy, ambiguous, and shocking - much like this WATG video. It is quite surprising, to say the least.
so good!
POWERFUL
I always thought this song was about the singers battle with drug addiction. This video makes me think I may have been wrong.
3:40 throw me out of my chair xD
i didn't get at first, after a while i got it. i bursted into tears and crying because i know that's how i feel im gonna be at the end....i know ik blind but please let me see
+Nathan Morales Praying for you dude. That is not how you're gonna be at the end, you don't have to let the snake get you. He is the father of lies and he's trying to deceive you into thinking this is the only possible way your story will end. Your story can end with hope, love, mercy and grace if you just run to the truth. Just surrender your heart to Jesus who is waiting to welcome you with open arms. Nothing, and I mean nothing can separate us from His love. God bless bro :)
+Nathan Morales Yeah, What Trishanna said! You know in the song, Nick screams, "Stop with your fighting. I'm all you've got." That's the snake lying to make the bird think he has no way out. Oh, but does he have a way out! The snake is not all the bird has; neither is hopelessness and heartache all that you have. Talk to God, my friend, because the song also says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."
I took this exactly the same way you did friend. Can I ask, Did the feeling hit you after only watching it once? Or did you have to go back and watch the video a second time
AMAZINGGGGGGGGG, PERFECT ☝👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
WOLVES AT THE BRASIL PLEASEEEEE
melhor banda rock cristão
Toop message!!
Come to Philippines , we need those lyrics and sounds here
amazing :D
God bless heal and save you
Well, I don't understand this video. Can someone explain me?
(Sorry for bad english, I speak spanish)
Hey bud
the girl is the -bird-
the man sitting beside is the -snake-
so the snake aka the devil pretends to love and care and what not
but in the end it batters you and leave you a wreck of soul
shattered and scattered
the girl seemingly realizes it towards the end
only the Redeemer can save her now
gotta luv this band for such apologetic craft they put into their lyrics, composition and videos
come to Philippines please
this is so beutifull men great band :D!!!!
God bless heal save and forgive you
Didn't realize this was Christian music. Damn good
At the end I cried...
no words
Аж мурашки по коже в конце...бррр