I was driving my 16-hour commute from work to where I've been staying lately when this came on. Had my iphone on shuffle, didn't know I had purchased this song, and it just about knocked me flat. I had to pull over and cry it out before I could keep driving. I was evacuated from the Fort Mac wildfire on May 3rd this year, and lost my home and everything I owned. All I managed to save was my pets. I decided to look this up to see if there is a music video.. I shouldn't have come here. I suspect I'll be crying all night now.
Sorry for your loss. Hopefully you are coping some 11 months later. I can't even imagine...so many have lost their horns and possessions due to natural disasters this year. Hang in there.
That was the saddest music video I've ever seen, and one of the deepest, most beautiful songs I've heard. Death Cab For Cutie really knows how to hit people right in the feels. Love these guys.
This song has a lot of meaning to me. I'm sure it has a lot of meaning to lots of other people too.. I don't normally volunteer personal information on the internet, but I feel like I should right now. A year ago today, I planned on taking my own life. I was going to do that to myself while listening to this song here... It's kinda a anniversary I suppose. I just want to say to anyone who is sad, hopeless, in despair, life does get better. It may take a while, but everything will be alright.
My best friend of middle school committed suicide nine years ago… I remember when this video came out on RUclips and him introducing it to me. I didn’t know five years later he’d be dead. And nine years later i still miss him. I just want to let you know I’m glad you’re still here. You may not know it, but there are people who think about you and appreciate the time they spent with you. Even if they don’t call you, or text you, they still think about you, and love you and appreciate you for the time they got to share with you. I’m glad you’re still with us friend. Seriously. I hope twelve years later, you are still doing well.
I just had the ten year anniversary of my best friend's suicide. I hope you're still fighting the good fight. I am, every day, and now I'm not doing it alone anymore. My fiancé went with me to celebrate my friend's birthday this year, and his last day. We decorated his tombstone. I hadn't been able to do that before. I never had the time or the money.
This song makes me think of Alzheimers and how it slowly burns away your memories. "we knew it was only a matter of time until we all burn". The video seems to really stress the importance of memories.
And then there's the people stressing over their TV's and their cowboy boots, while the guy's girlfriend got burned. Seems the message is not to make too many memories on material objects and popular culture, and to make memories with the people you love.
alvaro maldonado This is definitely on my list of firefighter songs. One you should check out if you haven't is the version of "Cold Missouri Waters" by the group Cry Cry Cry.
Funny. I am a teacher, and I use this song explain what it was like when I lived in Tucson, watching Mt. Lemmon (that is how it's spelled) burn. Every time I hear the song it is like I never left that time and place in my life. Sadly, the kids can't wrap their minds around the idea of a fire that massive. You really have to experience it to understand, and without a doubt, Death Cab did.
This is too real... As an Australian living close to the fires burning right now... I can't even begin to describe to you what it's like watch a mega fire burn through everything. We had to evacuate by boat. People we know, lost everything.
I’d been searching for this song forever. Literally over 10 years. I remember seeing this music video on vh1 when it first came out. Song is sad don’t get me wrong but it does bring back that late 2000’s nostalgia.
When the wind picked up And the fire spread And the grapevines seemed left for dead. And the northern sky, looked like the end of day, The end of days. The wake up call to a rented room Sounded like an alarm of impending doom. To warn us it's only a matter of time. Before we all burn Before we all burn Before we all burn Before we all burn. We bought some wine and some paper cups Near your daughter's school when we picked her up And drove to a cemetery on a hill, On a hill. Watched the plumes paint the sky gray As she laughed and danced through the field of graves There I knew it would be alright That everything would be alright, Would be alright Would be alright Would be alright Would be alright. And the news reports on the radio Said it was getting worse As the ocean air fanned the flames. But I couldn't think of anywhere I would have rather been To watch it all burn away, To burn away. The firemen worked in double shifts, With prayers for rain on their lips, And they knew it was only a matter of time.
I always thought it was “Grapevine,” singular, referring to the chunk of I-5 that bears that name; have I been hearing it wrong? The fires are further north so vines makes perfect sense too…
Moving song and video. Everyone was taking their meaningless, material possessions, but the kid knew. This has a very relevant message no matter the event.
The old man he sees through the window, as well. He was collecting all his photos. Looked very similar to Billy, so probably a precursor to what Billy and his wisdom will become in their later days.
This song came on when I was on my way to see my mom for the last time. We knew she only had a few days left and I was driving to see her. The lyrics comforted me and wrecked me at the same time. I can't listen to it now without my heart swelling and tears flowing, and that strong memory of the last fragile moments with her. And imagining it's her singing "everything will be alright" just for me in the car that day. Thank you for such a beautiful song.
Beautiful song. I remember I used to listen to this song all the time when I was younger. Now after seeing the music video, I cry every time I hear it.
This gave me chills. I had gotten really into this whole album, ESPECIALLY this song. The CD stayed in for weeks. And the morning I got the call, OH GOD. The chords, the melody, the instrumental at the end.........it was EVERYTHING I felt EXACTLY how I was feeling it. Like God was saying "I know you are shattered and mentally/emotionally scattered everywhere at once. I know you can't make ANY sense of it, so here. I'm giving you this song. THIS is what you're feeling right now." I am SO sorry you lost your father. Just know that there was someone out there who did the EXACT same thing you did when he lost his. "And there I knew, that everything would be alright."
Been on standby for possible evacuation past few days... This song has been in my head the whole time. It truly is a beautiful song that hits both literally and metaphorically. I hope everyone stays safe, remember that life goes on and we'll get through this year of insanity
I remember hearing this song in MTV in 2010, i was only a kid back then, thanks to mtv I discover great music's, man I wish I could go back in time to experience great childhood moments once again
This song makes me think of high school and watching music videos at odd hours of the night/early morning. I had a fucked up sleeping schedule because of depression but death cab for cutie has always gotten me through it
As a guy in my 40's, I'm a little embarrassed to say it but this song (and video) makes me break down in tears every time I watch this. Like, tears running down my cheeks.
The actual lyrics are about death ending a relationship I always thought. It could be literal or metaphorical. Sort of a sequel to “Crooked Teeth” (about a breakup.) The grapevines being a symbol of growth in a relationship and joy (since wine has biblical connotations of celebration). Just my thoughts.
@@spencerandersen271 but it was literally witten during the 2007 california fires and centered around it. Ben gibbard himself has said so and there's a story about when he wrote this saying it's very literal what he's signing as he was having a picnic with wine on a cementary on a hill and people were speaking about the fires creeping down from the grapevines. It's cool what you think about the song but the "actual" lyrics of the song are more of a anecdotal type of something he experienced instead of a love story.
I love this video. Very deep. Love how everyone is worried about material things except for the old man and the kid. They know what's really important.
This song has brought me to tears so many goddamn times. Only after almost a decade do I think I'm ready to listen to this song again as it brings up memories of past love and loss.
@@brendanmeyer1632 lol. Very hard to believe that you don't know of Rob Brown, and/or the fact he's been grooving for longer than many of us have been alive! 😄 It's impossible to know all of the music and bands out there; especially if you're a foundational cat like Rob, and know the top 40 tunes for every decade by heart, but don't necessarily pay attention to all the current garbage out there. lol. I wouldn't put DCFC or the Postal service in that "garbage" category by any means. But, it's very easy to understand how a pro like Rob isn't necessarily paying attention to all the emo bands out there, unless specific tunes like this are brought to his attention. He's quite busy killing it with lessons, grooves, covers, and learning very advanced tunes. Plus, just because you like or gravitate towards a certain genre/tune, doesn't mean everyone else will follow suit. Have a good one! Happy jams/drumming!
Fuck... I am usually considered a burly manly man...but this song never fails to get me teary-eyed. I don't recall why...a lost love perhaps. I grew up next to orchards and grapevines, so it must be the nostalgia. Good times...sad good times.
The little details on this video were beautifully done Like Billy sitting in the front while the mother sitting in the backseat to comfort the son He sees the picture and a single drop hits the frame like a tear then the rain follows
I haven’t heard this since I was in high school my sophomore or junior year and the nostalgia that hit me was so pure it was almost like listening to this song for the first time.. such a beautiful song.
they played this at rifflandia Saturday and everyone held up lighters and swayed back and forth like a fire and it was so beautiful definitely the most melodic and amazing moment. So proud to say I was there for Chris' last performance
i used to watch this all the time when i was little and i’ve been trying to find it for years and finally re-found due to reddit this will forever make me bawl my eyes out
This song reminds me of when i was 7 years old living in California with the Cedar fire in 2003, we almost had to evacuate and there was smoke and ash coming down like snow. We couldn't go outside and I was living in constant fear of my house burning down, I know lots of people who lost their homes very close to me. Scary times, great song.
The harmonies are Crazy Beautiful!! One of the most healing rhythms is Halftime Shuffle. It creates a cradle of back and forth motion, holding emotion like a big, loving Bear Hug.
My house burnt down as a child. It was 21 years ago and I can still remember standing there in thr middle of the night and just watching it all burn away like it was yesterday
I love this song...rainy day in october...open the windows slightly...light some candles.. Disconnect with the world...what do you feel?....happiness..enjoy your day💋
This song is still one of my favorite songs of all times and music is my life ALL types such a beautiful art throughout. Truly thank you for this song 🙏
Through out the years i find myself needing to hear this song. This song with this video, it gets me everytime! Thats one of the coolest little brothers i have ever did have the pleasure of meeting!
Brings tears in my eyes everytime I listen to it. DCFC have some magic in their songs, this is what makes them special. You don't listen to their songs, you actually feel them. Lucky you if you like them!
I'm preparing to go away for school soon, and trying to decide which of my things I should keep, and which things I should part with before I go. It's hard to let go when I attach sentimental value to the stuff I own. But then I see this video, and I am reminded that the most important things to take with me aren't things at all: they are the memories of those I love. That's all we really can take in the end.
A couple years ago was our first Christmas without one of my Grandmas. It was one of the coldest nights ever recorded in my area. I was driving home from Christmas at my Mom's house & this song came on it's one of those feelings I will never forget. The song really isn't about what was going on in my life at all, but it still felt like the perfect song. I turned off shuffle on my phone & played this song on repeat all the way home. I play this song often to remember that feeling.
Unlike a lot of bands today, Death Cab can be appreciated solely on their lyrics. Take away the music and they're like poetry =] Deep, meaningful and moving. How anyone can claim that's not so baffles me...
death cab for cutie could change the world becuase they help me get through the day with there music it makes the day suck a little less so thank you death cab for cutie :) thanks
I cried the first few hundred times I heard this. Now, it just makes my chest ache and I am able to hold back the tears. Sometimes though, I let them fall cause I want to.
Van Allen : You don't need to know the names of the victims, or know them at all to send them love. You also don't have to give a shit, but let the people who do give a shit do that.
i survived a condo fire. this song meant so much to me when i was recovering in the hospital. my girlfriend at the time made it out okay with me, but this video always tears me up thinking about that night.
This song has always meant, to me, no matter how terrible things get, if you hold onto those you love, it'll be okay, and I can concur with this with experience.
To me the video represents depression. the "grapevine" fires are the synapses in the brain. The video shows depression burning someone's mind down like a fire burns down a town. Everything in the town burns like a fuse because that's how negative thoughts take hold of our thinking during depression. One leading to the other as it all burns down. The man collects photographs of his old life and the firemen put the flames out but they knew it was a matter of time...before the fires come back. Likewise are the fires of depression
I really like that interpretation. I love that their is music that all people from different places can connect to and interpret differently. Music like this has different meanings and memories associated with them to different people.
the words and key of the song, perfect combo to shed some tears....you know its a damn good song when it stirs emotions and you weren't even in a teary mood.....
For me, it was the Cedar Fire 2003. We watched half of San Diego County burn, and I prayed all day and night that our house would be ok. I must've been a sophomore in HS, and sitting on our roof watching the night hills burn orange around us was something I'll never forget. Thankfully, we made it, but we ended up delivering food and clothes to thousands of people in our area who lost everything. This song slays me every time I listen to it, and really takes me back. Thanks to Ben and the gang for capturing such a moment!!!
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I was driving my 16-hour commute from work to where I've been staying lately when this came on. Had my iphone on shuffle, didn't know I had purchased this song, and it just about knocked me flat. I had to pull over and cry it out before I could keep driving. I was evacuated from the Fort Mac wildfire on May 3rd this year, and lost my home and everything I owned. All I managed to save was my pets. I decided to look this up to see if there is a music video.. I shouldn't have come here. I suspect I'll be crying all night now.
Gosh yeah this video is feely
Candace Funk hugs to you!!!
ShakeyBritches
shakey graves??
Sorry for your loss. Hopefully you are coping some 11 months later. I can't even imagine...so many have lost their horns and possessions due to natural disasters this year. Hang in there.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad you survived with your pets. Be well.
That was the saddest music video I've ever seen, and one of the deepest, most beautiful songs I've heard. Death Cab For Cutie really knows how to hit people right in the feels. Love these guys.
think this is sad watch modest mouse little motel music video ....!! you will sob
I just watched little motel and thanks a lot dude now my room is flooding in tears
Indeed love em too
Last year for my birthday they performed in Chicago
Hearing Ben perform this live does something to you. I was in tears ❤
Excellent reply girl
This song has a lot of meaning to me. I'm sure it has a lot of meaning to lots of other people too.. I don't normally volunteer personal information on the internet, but I feel like I should right now. A year ago today, I planned on taking my own life. I was going to do that to myself while listening to this song here... It's kinda a anniversary I suppose. I just want to say to anyone who is sad, hopeless, in despair, life does get better. It may take a while, but everything will be alright.
My best friend of middle school committed suicide nine years ago… I remember when this video came out on RUclips and him introducing it to me. I didn’t know five years later he’d be dead. And nine years later i still miss him. I just want to let you know I’m glad you’re still here. You may not know it, but there are people who think about you and appreciate the time they spent with you. Even if they don’t call you, or text you, they still think about you, and love you and appreciate you for the time they got to share with you. I’m glad you’re still with us friend. Seriously. I hope twelve years later, you are still doing well.
I just had the ten year anniversary of my best friend's suicide. I hope you're still fighting the good fight. I am, every day, and now I'm not doing it alone anymore. My fiancé went with me to celebrate my friend's birthday this year, and his last day. We decorated his tombstone. I hadn't been able to do that before. I never had the time or the money.
This song makes me think of Alzheimers and how it slowly burns away your memories. "we knew it was only a matter of time until we all burn". The video seems to really stress the importance of memories.
Olive Busson beautiful and spot on analogy
Exactly right :'( My Grandma had it, and that analogy really rings true
And then there's the people stressing over their TV's and their cowboy boots, while the guy's girlfriend got burned. Seems the message is not to make too many memories on material objects and popular culture, and to make memories with the people you love.
But we all knew it would be alright be alright
Almost ten years later and this song still knocks me on my ass.
Wife: "HONEY SHOULD WE BRING BILLY OR THE LAMP?!"
Husband: "BRING THE LAMP!"
Alice Does Stuff u need to be able to see rite
Literally laughing out loud lmao
I love lamp
...Down the rabbit hole years later.. and I find this comment.
Perfect.
Fuck yeah!!!
As a wild land firefighter... I approve this song. Hits the feels.
Thanks for your service man. I mean it.
Austin Mistretta haha I never thought anybody would even read this comment. Thanks man it means a lot you have no idea
alvaro maldonado
This is definitely on my list of firefighter songs. One you should check out if you haven't is the version of "Cold Missouri Waters" by the group Cry Cry Cry.
you do a lot for the community, thank you for that
Funny. I am a teacher, and I use this song explain what it was like when I lived in Tucson, watching Mt. Lemmon (that is how it's spelled) burn. Every time I hear the song it is like I never left that time and place in my life. Sadly, the kids can't wrap their minds around the idea of a fire that massive. You really have to experience it to understand, and without a doubt, Death Cab did.
This is too real... As an Australian living close to the fires burning right now... I can't even begin to describe to you what it's like watch a mega fire burn through everything. We had to evacuate by boat. People we know, lost everything.
The first song that started my love of indie, back when I was 9 years old.
SAME
Death Cab made me an indie kid too.
me to
They got us all lol. Me when I was about 12 back in 2006.
came back yet again…I’ll miss music when we die
Was that rain at the end of the video
Or my unending tears
***** Cried? This is more scary than sad, especially if you've witnessed fire ravaging through a home before.
I see at as a starfield.
It was ashes.
You tears In turn became the ocean rain.
TheWaynelds you can respond to fear with tears
I took drum lessons just to learn this beat.
Me too!!!
Purdie shuffle all the way!
Me too!!!!!
Well you needed lessons bc you are apparently terrible
@@yourmom361 way to encourage a beginner musician, dickflop.
What's worse than losing a loved one? Losing your last memory of them.
Soon we'll all be memories.
And then we will all burn.
Scooble Dooble We dont have to burn
yes we do,4 or 5 generations from now, noone will remember us unless you do something REMARKABLE.... is that depressing or motivating.... hmmmm?
@@jean-pauljp9241 Depressing
It sung like a violent wind that our memories depend on a faulty camera in our minds
I’d been searching for this song forever. Literally over 10 years. I remember seeing this music video on vh1 when it first came out. Song is sad don’t get me wrong but it does bring back that late 2000’s nostalgia.
When the wind picked up
And the fire spread
And the grapevines seemed left for dead.
And the northern sky, looked like the end of day,
The end of days.
The wake up call to a rented room
Sounded like an alarm of impending doom.
To warn us it's only a matter of time.
Before we all burn
Before we all burn
Before we all burn
Before we all burn.
We bought some wine and some paper cups
Near your daughter's school when we picked her up
And drove to a cemetery on a hill,
On a hill.
Watched the plumes paint the sky gray
As she laughed and danced through the field of graves
There I knew it would be alright
That everything would be alright,
Would be alright
Would be alright
Would be alright
Would be alright.
And the news reports on the radio
Said it was getting worse
As the ocean air fanned the flames.
But I couldn't think of anywhere I would have rather been
To watch it all burn away,
To burn away.
The firemen worked in double shifts,
With prayers for rain on their lips,
And they knew it was only a matter of time.
I always thought it was “Grapevine,” singular, referring to the chunk of I-5 that bears that name; have I been hearing it wrong? The fires are further north so vines makes perfect sense too…
Thank You for the lyrics.
Good job! But i heard rancid not rented 😊
Moving song and video. Everyone was taking their meaningless, material possessions, but the kid knew. This has a very relevant message no matter the event.
The old man he sees through the window, as well. He was collecting all his photos. Looked very similar to Billy, so probably a precursor to what Billy and his wisdom will become in their later days.
or just foreshadowing for people who payed attention to background details
Certified song for introverts, man I can't believe this song is already 9years old really brings back my lonesome high-school days
This song came on when I was on my way to see my mom for the last time. We knew she only had a few days left and I was driving to see her. The lyrics comforted me and wrecked me at the same time. I can't listen to it now without my heart swelling and tears flowing, and that strong memory of the last fragile moments with her. And imagining it's her singing "everything will be alright" just for me in the car that day. Thank you for such a beautiful song.
Beautiful song. I remember I used to listen to this song all the time when I was younger. Now after seeing the music video, I cry every time I hear it.
im too!
I listened to this song on repeat the morning my father died...
Hope your doing better
Lmao
This gave me chills. I had gotten really into this whole album, ESPECIALLY this song. The CD stayed in for weeks. And the morning I got the call, OH GOD. The chords, the melody, the instrumental at the end.........it was EVERYTHING I felt EXACTLY how I was feeling it. Like God was saying "I know you are shattered and mentally/emotionally scattered everywhere at once. I know you can't make ANY sense of it, so here. I'm giving you this song. THIS is what you're feeling right now." I am SO sorry you lost your father. Just know that there was someone out there who did the EXACT same thing you did when he lost his.
"And there I knew, that everything would be alright."
I'm sorry to hear. I hope you're doing alright.
My dad does two years ago. I don’t think we are ever okay after
Been on standby for possible evacuation past few days... This song has been in my head the whole time. It truly is a beautiful song that hits both literally and metaphorically. I hope everyone stays safe, remember that life goes on and we'll get through this year of insanity
I remember hearing this song in MTV in 2010, i was only a kid back then, thanks to mtv I discover great music's, man I wish I could go back in time to experience great childhood moments once again
This song makes me think of high school and watching music videos at odd hours of the night/early morning. I had a fucked up sleeping schedule because of depression but death cab for cutie has always gotten me through it
loved this song for a while. didn't know it had a music video and....oh dammit i'm crying now.
I listened to this when it came out. I have been searching and searching for it. I listened to it ALL THE TIME!
As a guy in my 40's, I'm a little embarrassed to say it but this song (and video) makes me break down in tears every time I watch this. Like, tears running down my cheeks.
Wow man grow up 😂
Im just kidding ❤
Nothing wrong with that brother
Man these people are really serious about their lamps...
OtterzRUs Symbolism about mankind protecting our artificial hopes (artificial light) from the coming onslaught of postmodernity.
OtterzRUs I took a philosophy class once and now I'm a pretentious and insufferable snob.
David Cook we can tell
David Cook or maybe they just want to see in the dark
OtterzRUs It's fucking Washington.... it's what we do lol
This is a California song now more than ever.
Haunting animation that really hits home in 2020.
It was written after the california fires in 2007 so it always has been california's fire song
The actual lyrics are about death ending a relationship I always thought. It could be literal or metaphorical. Sort of a sequel to “Crooked Teeth” (about a breakup.) The grapevines being a symbol of growth in a relationship and joy (since wine has biblical connotations of celebration). Just my thoughts.
@@spencerandersen271 but it was literally witten during the 2007 california fires and centered around it. Ben gibbard himself has said so and there's a story about when he wrote this saying it's very literal what he's signing as he was having a picnic with wine on a cementary on a hill and people were speaking about the fires creeping down from the grapevines. It's cool what you think about the song but the "actual" lyrics of the song are more of a anecdotal type of something he experienced instead of a love story.
LuisLYGA Several interpretations I suppose but Occam’s razor makes yours most likely.
I love this video. Very deep. Love how everyone is worried about material things except for the old man and the kid. They know what's really important.
I discovered this song about an hour ago and haven't stopped listening since. Completely in love with this song.
This song relates now more than ever.
This song has brought me to tears so many goddamn times. Only after almost a decade do I think I'm ready to listen to this song again as it brings up memories of past love and loss.
A couple of my viewers brought me here. Awesome tune. But now I need an entire box of Kleenex 😢
14 year old account and you never listened to dcfc very hard to believe. The postal service?
@@brendanmeyer1632 lol. Very hard to believe that you don't know of Rob Brown, and/or the fact he's been grooving for longer than many of us have been alive! 😄 It's impossible to know all of the music and bands out there; especially if you're a foundational cat like Rob, and know the top 40 tunes for every decade by heart, but don't necessarily pay attention to all the current garbage out there. lol. I wouldn't put DCFC or the Postal service in that "garbage" category by any means. But, it's very easy to understand how a pro like Rob isn't necessarily paying attention to all the emo bands out there, unless specific tunes like this are brought to his attention. He's quite busy killing it with lessons, grooves, covers, and learning very advanced tunes. Plus, just because you like or gravitate towards a certain genre/tune, doesn't mean everyone else will follow suit. Have a good one! Happy jams/drumming!
@@blakenunndrums death cab emo?
I cried a little in the end. I love these guys so much.
Fuck... I am usually considered a burly manly man...but this song never fails to get me teary-eyed. I don't recall why...a lost love perhaps. I grew up next to orchards and grapevines, so it must be the nostalgia. Good times...sad good times.
The little details on this video were beautifully done
Like Billy sitting in the front while the mother sitting in the backseat to comfort the son
He sees the picture and a single drop hits the frame like a tear then the rain follows
I haven’t heard this since I was in high school my sophomore or junior year and the nostalgia that hit me was so pure it was almost like listening to this song for the first time.. such a beautiful song.
OMG SAME
Hot damn. I remember my old Ipad 4 had this music video on it. I watched it like a million times. Memories.
I’ve been looking for this song for 8 years and I finally found it tonight!!!
they played this at rifflandia Saturday and everyone held up lighters and swayed back and forth like a fire and it was so beautiful definitely the most melodic and amazing moment. So proud to say I was there for Chris' last performance
This song sounds so sad yet it brightens my day every time I listen to it
I'm in 2018 and this song go on my favourite of all time.
Luke holland brought me here. Amazing song, amazing band
same here ma. beautiful song
IzhakIbDrums me too
same here :D
Love you
That's the good thing about musicians doing covers. They lead you to music which you would otherwise never hear
i used to watch this all the time when i was little and i’ve been trying to find it for years and finally re-found due to reddit this will forever make me bawl my eyes out
Canada wildfires reminded me to listen to this song today
This song gets me. Every time.
Why this doesn’t have a billion views, I’ll never know. Perfection.
This song reminds me of when i was 7 years old living in California with the Cedar fire in 2003, we almost had to evacuate and there was smoke and ash coming down like snow. We couldn't go outside and I was living in constant fear of my house burning down, I know lots of people who lost their homes very close to me. Scary times, great song.
The harmonies are Crazy Beautiful!! One of the most healing rhythms is Halftime Shuffle. It creates a cradle of back and forth motion, holding emotion like a big, loving Bear Hug.
I first listened to this when i was younger and fell in love to this music. Now, its October 29 2020 can't believe its been 10 years since.
My house burnt down as a child. It was 21 years ago and I can still remember standing there in thr middle of the night and just watching it all burn away like it was yesterday
I love this song...rainy day in october...open the windows slightly...light some candles.. Disconnect with the world...what do you feel?....happiness..enjoy your day💋
This song is still one of my favorite songs of all times and music is my life ALL types such a beautiful art throughout. Truly thank you for this song 🙏
I couldn't stop crying the first time I heard this... still gives me the feels.
It's a gorgeous song. Shawn R.
Beautiful song
who's watching this in July 2016 😍😍😍 this is probably one of the best indie songs 👌 so underrated
I cried the first time I saw it.
I'm watching this in October 2016!
November 2016! Also, no black people where harmed in the making of this video.
December 2019! future is now..
I lived with it 2013-now. Only seeing this great video today!.
Through out the years i find myself needing to hear this song. This song with this video, it gets me everytime! Thats one of the coolest little brothers i have ever did have the pleasure of meeting!
Wow, I didn't expect to cry today, thanks Death Cab :P
Brings tears in my eyes everytime I listen to it. DCFC have some magic in their songs, this is what makes them special. You don't listen to their songs, you actually feel them. Lucky you if you like them!
Stunningly beautiful piece of art here. The drummer performance among the very best ever - so insanely good.
I'm preparing to go away for school soon, and trying to decide which of my things I should keep, and which things I should part with before I go. It's hard to let go when I attach sentimental value to the stuff I own. But then I see this video, and I am reminded that the most important things to take with me aren't things at all: they are the memories of those I love. That's all we really can take in the end.
The fires which are currently raging in nearby Sonoma and Napa County brought me here. This song has been ricocheting in my mind all week.
I love you unconditionally mr gibbard
It's been 11 years since I last listened to this great song and I still remember every word. Thank you for the memories
This song really hits home right now, especially with all the fires currently burning throughout california
A couple years ago was our first Christmas without one of my Grandmas.
It was one of the coldest nights ever recorded in my area.
I was driving home from Christmas at my Mom's house & this song came on it's one of those feelings I will never forget.
The song really isn't about what was going on in my life at all, but it still felt like the perfect song.
I turned off shuffle on my phone & played this song on repeat all the way home.
I play this song often to remember that feeling.
Unlike a lot of bands today, Death Cab can be appreciated solely on their lyrics. Take away the music and they're like poetry =]
Deep, meaningful and moving. How anyone can claim that's not so baffles me...
My dad died this May and I listened to this song while he was in the hospice. I can't listen to it now without crying
"Billy, there's a crazy wildfire going on! .....so go outside unsupervised to go find your brother. I'm sure you'll be ok"
This music video hits home at a time like this when the southern California fire is going on.
I have goosebumps throughout the whole song when i listen to it, its so sad but beautifully written :(
What makes a great song even better???? An amazing video
Yeah but did he ever get his keytar?
He got the picture, which was what mattered!
@@Music4Musicallity The dude looking for the keytar wasn't the same as the dude with the picture.
Joe G i’m pretty sure that the dude looking for his keytar is chris walla...
death cab for cutie could change the world
becuase they help me get through the day with there music
it makes the day suck a little less so thank you death cab for cutie :) thanks
I love how sad songs like this one go satisfyingly cheerier when you speed them up
:-)
I cried the first few hundred times I heard this. Now, it just makes my chest ache and I am able to hold back the tears. Sometimes though, I let them fall cause I want to.
Sending love to all victims of the California wildfires
The ones last month and the ones right now.
I’m a victim so you can say my name. Ventura got hit hard by that fire
I know my father had given his body to help the people threatened by the Californian fires.
Van Allen : You don't need to know the names of the victims, or know them at all to send them love. You also don't have to give a shit, but let the people who do give a shit do that.
YOU KNOW THE FIRE IS METAPHOR RIGHT? LIKE THE SONG HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ACTUAL FIRE
i survived a condo fire. this song meant so much to me when i was recovering in the hospital. my girlfriend at the time made it out okay with me, but this video always tears me up thinking about that night.
forever my favorite song and music video by death cab
This song has always meant, to me, no matter how terrible things get, if you hold onto those you love, it'll be okay, and I can concur with this with experience.
I love this.... it actually made me cry
i'm a hip hop guru that doesn't normally scope the other side of the musical spectrum, but i really really like this song. powerful video too.
One of the best bands of all time. Ben Gibbard is extraordinary, to say the least..
After all these years, I still come back to this song over and over again. Thanks, dcfc.
1:12 that's Death Cab running for their lives.
The first time i watched this song and video it really affected me. That was over a year ago probably, and i still love this song
To me the video represents depression. the "grapevine" fires are the synapses in the brain. The video shows depression burning someone's mind down like a fire burns down a town. Everything in the town burns like a fuse because that's how negative thoughts take hold of our thinking during depression. One leading to the other as it all burns down.
The man collects photographs of his old life and the firemen put the flames out but they knew it was a matter of time...before the fires come back. Likewise are the fires of depression
I really like that interpretation. I love that their is music that all people from different places can connect to and interpret differently. Music like this has different meanings and memories associated with them to different people.
This is their BEST song! I love that guitar. Great song you guys, I'm a big fan.
The Australian fires made me remember this song.
Same. And both have dogs as profile pics :(
@@iliketoeatbeefinacan oh yeah, and there's a dog in the video too.
2017 Napa Valley fires song for me.
i dont understand poetry or lyrics to songs but this is my favourite song ever as it has over 200 plays in my itunes library:)
This was our wedding song. I think a lot of people missed the point but to us, it was perfect! P.s. we're still married. :)
Most underrated music video of all time...
So many people are living this in Australia right now and my heart is breaking for all of them.
Most nostalgic music ever.
Had to listen to this today I’m from Oregon and it’s all in flames 🔥
the words and key of the song, perfect combo to shed some tears....you know its a damn good song when it stirs emotions and you weren't even in a teary mood.....
DCFC's drummer is so underrated ... just tossing in the purdie shuffle in a modern song like nothing is no easy feat
The shuffle is the right feel for the verses of that song. Yes, he's underrated. Shawn R.
Jason McGerr 👌
This is actually one of the best music videos ever ❤
Just amazing, can't stop listening.
For me, it was the Cedar Fire 2003. We watched half of San Diego County burn, and I prayed all day and night that our house would be ok. I must've been a sophomore in HS, and sitting on our roof watching the night hills burn orange around us was something I'll never forget. Thankfully, we made it, but we ended up delivering food and clothes to thousands of people in our area who lost everything. This song slays me every time I listen to it, and really takes me back. Thanks to Ben and the gang for capturing such a moment!!!
Well this certainly feels relatable right now as a Californian who has friends in Oregon...
death cab for cutie.. the most creative, inspiring, and beatiful creaters of all time. i fucking love all of their music