Stephen - Crossfire (Official Music Video)
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- "There is a cultural misconception that tragedies require the assignment of blame. Who's fault was it? Who's the bad guy? We only see the aftermath and yet we make up our minds without ever seeing the events leading up."
I don't believe its ever this simple, so we created a video that would reveal the complexity of one of today's most controversial and frequent tragedies."
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CROSSFIRE CREDITS
Director/DP/Editor
Carlos Reyes
Producer
Tanya Lim
Executive Producer
Nathan Lim (Halfway House)
Andres Wolff
Stephen as himself
Tyler McAuley as Officer Rowan
Frederick Ford Beckley as Creature
Brandon Boler as Malcolm
Nikki Tortorella as Child of the Dark City
Zachary Thomas as Child of the Dark City
Aissa Guerra as Clare Rowan
Casting Director
Maggie McGovern
Production and Costume Design
Catherine Woods
Assistants to Catherine
Chesney Gregorie
Sara Faye
Demi Kay
First Assistant Camera Alejandro Villegas
Steadicam Operator Lewis Reif
Technocrane Camera Operator Mark Woods
Technocrane Op Chris Dane
Technocrane Tech Nic Jones
Key Gaffer Phil Contursi
Key Grip Alberto Amador
Production Assistants
Daniel Finnerty
Jackie Merry
Nolan Tashjian
Torch provided by Madly FX
Lenses and camera support provided by Keslow Camera
Visual effects by Muse VFX
Shot on location in Chicago, Illinois
Special thanks to
David Witcoff of Jones Day Law Firm
Chicago Film Office
Produced by Talk Shop Studios
In Association with Underdog Inc
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#Stephen #Crossfire #Sincerely
Thoughts from the video.. everyone is blinded by corruption and fear(the monster). The kids can see because of their innocence. The girl in the beginning is crying because she see's the man get shot, and in turn how corrupt the world is, and becomes blindfolded by fear. Although they witness the death of the man, some people choose to stay blind(the media, police, some citizens), while others take off their blindfolds and choose to see the world for what it is. It show's how the police isn't inherently a bad person(he has a wife and baby). It also shows the racial prejudice cast upon blacks in america(the police starts chasing the kid) and starts having a manic episode where he is being chased and controlled by fear(in this case of the black community). Thus, the man with the torch is shot and killed in the "crossfire". It is up to the youth to pick up the torch and continue to help people see. If anyone has any other thoughts let me know!
I disagree, I think you're wrong. I think it's about world hunger and how whales have no rights compared to humans, that's why it shows all the humans blindfolded. But note that there are no whales in the video, coincidence? I don't think so. I think it's unfair, and that's the point he's trying to get across.
Feel like your pretty accurate except for the racial part. I think the police kills the man because, just like you said, was being controlled by "fear". the "fear" wanted to kill the man because he was the first of the blinded to see the truth. "fear" knew that if he stayed alive, soon all the world could see truly. call me crazy but that's my theory.
+Tariq bin zayyad BRUH IM DYING XDD
Interesting video. Lady Justice, the Demonic female figure who laughs out loud, is now blind or at least has always been. Blind to issues she'd much rather have us ignore or forget. I like how the ending the blindfold from Lady Justice is placed directly into the view of the viewers, (us) so that we can also be blinded or ignore in the injustices of the world. :(
pretty sure anyone who sees someone get shot is kind of scared...
Holy cow dude wth, this has an actual video?? Where have I've been??
ikr
duh
check out crossfire pt. ll
Holy M. Where this video been honestly you gonna be so successful you are talented and this is just awesome listened like 15x straight!!!
Hunam exactly, I mean the song is cool but the message is kinda sucky, doesn't really add up
The part where the blindfolded police officer shot him, saw what he'd done, realized the truth for a second, but he got blindfolded again by others.
It shows how majority of people in society follow "do as Romans when you are in Rome" rather than "fight for justice".
That was a really powerful message.
Edit: Oh wow 1K+ likes...
I didn't get notifications about the likes or replies here, until now.
Thx a lot guys =]
nice name bud
im so glad you aren't some anti-cop, also congrats on 420 likes
Likes 😍
Thats a nice name "The Dawn Right Before The Sun Rises Is The Darkest" i think
Exactly
The fact that this song describes the situation we’re living in now, speaks volumes.
We? Nah not all of us I guess
Fr
No maybe people are taking the mask off now
Yea. And this was 4 years ago..
The way the cop killed the black man
THE MESSAGE OF THIS VIDEO IS SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL I CANT
TheLovelyDianne what is the message?
Of how blinded society is to the media and the government.
cmon man how do u not get it
Razin Sabre Explain it then if you're so smart
its basically discrimination like the cop represents a blind society and the dude running away represents the way people see black people these day- as criminals- and also its also about racism cuz people say black people look the same so when that black man gets shot instead of the criminal its reffering to white people in america shooting black people bc the look 'suspicious'
SKRT SKRT sit down boi
Ok, the message of the video:
The song itself describe how society is blind to what is actually going on and usually just pull their thoughts out of no where without knowing the full story. These tend to happen when medias,news, and other people's input brings up false or unnecessary proof that can cause people to get the wrong idea. The song itself is NOT about racism, its about how certain people get caught in the "crossfire" and cause the media to create a bad image of theirselves. These bad images can ruin lives and can make it a living nightmare for people to move on in life.
SYMBOLS IN THE MUSIC VIDEO:
Blindfolds: The blindness of society
Torch: The truth or "good" (Lights the way and shows people the truth)
Black Demon or something? : Conflict/Bad/Blinds society from the truth
The Boy who runs from the officer: I'm guessing the boy represents how people with valid information(honest witnesses) tend to ignore situations where their word can mean everything. The boy runs
away from the officer because he refuses to pass down the information and the boy does not seems to want to be involved in the case. The boy picks up the torch at the end to show how he realizes that his words are the TRUTH and can mean everything.
The Officer: Shows how a random citizen who has no history of racism and is just a normal person can end up being known as a horrible person across the whole state from a mistake. The proof that he is not a racist towards black people is how he has a black wife who he seems to care dearly for. The officer is just a regular guy who ends up as a despised person among society because of his actions.
The Black Man Who is Shot: Supposed to represent the overall music video which is racism. Also represents how he tells the truth and "frees" everyone from being blind
If you read the description of the video, it states that the music video is about one huge problem with today's society. Racism, Discrimination, and of course rumors. At the beginning clip of the video it looks like the black man with the torch is helping and saving everyone from blindness to the truth. Then out of no where it just looks like a police officer shows up with a gun drawn to his the black man's chest for no reason. The video then shows the past where you see how the police officer is just a regular man who is not racist and is just trying to do his job so he can support his family. When the black demon (conflict) begins to surround him he panics and chases after conflict blind. The torch (truth) is then knocked out of the black mans hand and the black demon (conflict) hides behind the black man to lure the police officer into shooting him. The officer thinking that he finally ended the conflict, is surprised as he sees that another man was caught in the "crossfire" of his gun and how he actually caused the conflict to rise. People and news reporters surround the scene and begin to give off false information because they're still blinded (at least most of them are.)
Alright, I love this song and the music video because it perfectly represents what today is like. The world is filled with rumors, false information, and people who are caught in the "crossfire." Now if you'll excuse me, its 4 in the morning and I need sleep (fuck am I doing at 4 in the morning writing a damn essay on a music video?)
Ryan M Ryan M holy shit how are you not top comment? Great job explaining this phenomenal music video.
Um...
First of all, you say that the video IS NOT ABOUT RACISM in bold letters then state that it is? Like fix your English and maybe get a private tutor since you obviously didn't go to school. I can just tell. And also you wasted your kindergarten break time writing this bull crap which has no like and 2 REPLIES. Like, fix your life before you ruin others. No hate btw xx (Actually there is quite a lot of hate in this text. Don't waste your time on this explanation that I read a quarter of. I was too bored tbh :) If you do this to a boring song LORD KNOWS what you do to others .-.
Where does he say the videos about racism? He mostly just stating the video symbols and what they mean.
EDIT: The funny thing is you tell him not to contradict himself (although he obviously didn’t) and then you OBVIOUSLY contradict yourself (even though you stated it you still didn’t fix it) . After that you just completely insult him like it’s nothing. Also not everybody is rich. Everybody can’t afford a private tutor. (In case it wasn’t clear he’s just quoting the description)
EDIT: Your wrong about 4 things in your sub-comment including:
1. He has 30 likes.
2. You didn’t take into account your sub-comment when you said he has 2 sub-comments.
3.He didn’t say the video was about racism. He quoted it was about racism.
4. How could you said you read 1/4 of the comment and still found the parts that you mentioned? (Yes I am calling you a liar)
BTW how dare you call this song boring this song has an amazing message and the video/audio is awesome.
(And if it wasn’t obvious enough I’m typing about Jasmine Bensaid)
Wayyyyyy to long
#respect. that actually explained a lot. thank you sir.
Why hasn't this music video gone full on viral yet? like millions of views viral.
A lot of people upload it, a cumulative average should be around the millions.
Because it's not about drugs and gangs.
yee yep, agreed
Because apparently for modern popular music you have to have no talent, have hot girls in the video, and really expensive cars. That's why nothing I like is actually popular.
Because people love shit like despacito. There won't be a need for making this video if humans used their brains.
Sad that no matter how much time passes… this song is still accurate😭
Yes, what a world we live in. I hope every little bad thing will be over soon.
@@JaceGod that's how it will be in heaven my friend perfect and peaceful no more killing no more suffering and no more Morning
@@vtgvideos955 that sounds lovely, but I don't want to wake up with no sun
@@Smile-sd5ir well I don't think you half to worry about that
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As stated by Stephen himself, this song is about innocents who suffer in the world, specifically refugees from war torn countries. The people who're blindfolded are representations of society being blind to the suffering other people go through, and it's not until reality is placed in front of them that they realise the suffering in the world, hence the police officers shock after he shot the innocent man.
sheepyboi dyl that is the reality of life
Keiry Tenorio-vargas true even when you have it so good you will fail to see your life being better than that of your neighbor... it’s a good song but people abuse it just like how this video shows an example of that blindness and abuse of other peoples message for their own propaganda... I support no one who damands the deaths of others. And trying to paint a picture that isn’t true is all to easy to do because that’s what propaganda is. Media does it. Politicians do it. Movement and activist do it. Reality is that we are all humans and the fact that if you excuse your violent actions for that which already happened or for that which never happened but was claimed to happen is the problem you will see... for example the claims this video showed was in the narrative of being pro BLM and anti police painting police as the monsters while only showing black communities as the innocent with no sense of law breaking or anything. This is what propaganda is literally. The original video was made to be so much more than this and you can tell that this is oddly placed and replaced in narrative using different video but adding the same audio track to push their own narrative.
This is why I hate BLM they don’t care about black lives they never did. All they care about is being aloud to act like savages and criminals with no sense of remorse or fear of consequence for their actions... meanwhile reality sinks in way deeper than we realize while we claim to care about the less fortunate those who push for these activists movements tend to be hiding darker secrets that they might be ashamed of and that might be why the push these narratives activism is now a sense of self justice and self shaming denialist who fail to own up to their mistakes and forgive themselves instead rather repent blindly to something that sounds nice...
This is the same shit that politicians pushed for when letting in refugees into Europe who raped thousands of Europeans and murdered thousands more... yes some of them were refugees but the rest were infiltrators wanting to invade the country they took advantage of when given the opportunity... these people are the exact same people who claim that Christians are all evil and that Muslims are all peaceful... they like to paint Christianity as this violent cult while refusing to acknowledge all the horrible things that was brought because of the Quran... I’m talking the traditional Quran and the same texts they follow to this day... sharia law and Islamic faith... I have Muslim friends and they all agree with me that these people they claim are good and innocent are actually evil people who murder and rape our societies... wake up. The media won’t tell the truth and they refuse to cover the truth about the refugees because Merkel ordered all media that covers refugees in a negative lighting to be censored... she is Hitler and betrayed Europe and the people she swore to protect... she is a horrible person who refuse to acknowledge the 500,000 rapes that happened in less than a year caused by refugees! 1/100th of those cases were murders where the victim was killed after being raped which is even scarier to think of. I’m American but even I acknowledge lies when I see them about reality.
sheepyboi dyl That is exactly what I've always gotten from this song as well
Mr PumperKnuckles this has nothing to do with BLM. Bitch
Mr PumperKnuckles your fucking dumb
I see the strong message in this video! Blind society and waking them up :) Much love to Stephen.
This world is rotten to its very core, is corrupt as f.ck since beggining, parasites (aka "elites" bankers, politicians, corporations, media etc) always invent and use new methods to manipulate, control, enslave "sheeps" to keep them "blind" stupid, submissive, to make them to breed , to produce more and more slaves to work for these parasites. "Freedom" is just an illusion, you are "free" to serve parasites, to entertain, to die for their insane greed. Humanity is on the suicide self-destruction path. Corruption kills and destroy more then weapons, more then anything.
kos mos If only people actually knew it.. A lot could’ve happened by now...
Yes, and when you're the one unblinding the society, you're the one that the corruption want to eliminate.
kos mos u serious?
It's OUR fault.
Don't blame others.
We built our society this way by supporting the media.
And nowadays people like U in the internet comes out of nowhere and tries to tell people like ME the so called "truth" about media and the world.
Open your mind buddy.
It's not just the media.
It's our fault and we will pay for our weakness.
That's the truth.
And I'm not only talking about media at this point.
Everyone seems like walking around in a blind way.
But in one point @Cringey Fago is right.
You're dangerous for the government if you're different.
I live it by my own.
I wasn't born in a lucky life.
I had and have to fight for things that others have got when they was born.
It isn't easy for me to get what I deserve, life isn't fair and that's what makes me mad.
Just think of for one sec.
It's not the media who makes us weak.
It's the system of destiny.
And it isn't enough to know about it. You can take of your blindfold but you will stay weak when you can't use your knowledge.
I read it so many times "people got their eyes open" - alright, okay. And now? It doesn't change anything.
Because those people don't use their knowledge.
It's like you want to keep a secret. Then everybody knows about the secret. And that's the point where u say "alright now fuck it they can't do anything anyway."
That's how it works.
And I want to be honest, I am also weak like you and all the others. But I currently fight for get my voice reach the world someday. I want to change something.
I feel the same. Breathe and play your best role. Thank you ♥
[Verse 1]
He'd trade his guns for love
But he's caught in the crossfire
And he keeps wakin' up
But it's not to the sound of birds
The tyranny, the violent streets
Deprived of all that we're blessed with
And we can't get enough, no
[Chorus]
Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made
I hope you got some beds around
Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire
That's caught in the crossfire
[Verse 2]
I'd trade my luck to know
Why he's caught in the crossfire
And I'm here wakin' up
To the sun and the sound of birds
Society's anxiety
Deprived of all that we're blessed with
We just can't get enough, no!
[Chorus]
Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made
I hope you got some beds around
Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
Who's caught in the crossfire!
[Bridge]
Can I trust what I'm given?
When faith still needs a gun
Whose ammunition justifies the wrong?
And I can't see from the backseat
So I'm asking from above
Can I trust what I'm given, even when it cuts?
[Chorus]
So Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around
Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
Who's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught on the cross
Чистоводовыводитель People need to like this more, I hate searching through the comments for it 😂
Чистоводовыводитель saw you on the suicide sheep video as well. ty I guess lol
Thank you!
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@@kevinsmithgaming hehe ) I am everywhere, where is quality !)
This matches the current situation of the world.
I KNOW RIGHT
Bet
What situation? The covid 19 or the george floyd riot
@@stranger7907 the riot.
@@stranger7907 definitely the *"peaceful protest"* it's a riot when the cops came
when we hate and blame each other, we lose sight of the real enemy, which is fear and hatred.
ik but its really hard not to blame someone when a life is taken
Sometimes knowing the reason behind an act isn't significant enough for the person to just stop blaming someone/something. Even tho we know the real reason we are still trying to put a proper answer.
This song and video message is so beautiful. It needs more credit
Queen Lame Diamond But I don't get why are there masks or why are they making people wear masks who are the creepy guys? I love the song though!
Kaydence Perrenoud it's a part of the message / IS the message.
Queen Lame Diamond. 2.07 Massive Orgasmmm ?? @.@
What is the message?I think I get it but just wanna be sure.
i dont get the message
Best music video I've seen in a long time!
Ikr brother
Yeah ✨
@@hazyhalfmoon h ka hhh 😎😖
I find Waiting Between Worlds of Zack Hemsey better to be honest
@@lokesh40404😮😮😮😮😮
Stephen: 3.4 Million Views
Suicide Sheep: 87 Million Views
Me: 🤔🤨This ain't right..where my man fame at?
Simeti Carnahan they give him fame and more recognition by putting up those videos. Also I think he gets paid idk
Mrmememan302 yes, stephen gets paid for everything in the video. All the credit goes to him.
Mrmememan302 ofcourse he Got paid. Its his song
Helene Schledermann ok
*96 million
Stephen's cameo at 4:49 don't think I didn't see you, you beautiful creature
Rip I missed him at the obvious 1:29 as well
At 4:35 , He's the guy bursting trough the crowd too.
XxWargrinderxX a black man died😣😢😢 the bible is more than it looks
Omg i saw him lmao
XxWargrinderxX what's a cameo
Stephen for president #2020
amen lol
I want him!!
He should either be president or a psychologist
Marshygamer True!
Now THAT would be an America I would want live in!
The message from this song couldn't be more relevant given the crisis in the US right now.
I think it can apply to that but I think the focus was more on sin.
bro that's so tru
From what I’ve heard it’s actually abt Syria but yea
He'd trade his guns for love
But he's caught in the crossfire
And he keeps wakin' up
But it's not to the sound of birds
The tyranny, the violent streets
Deprived of all that we're blessed with
And we can't get enough, no
Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made
I hope you got some beds around
'Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire
That's caught in the crossfire
I'd trade my luck to know
Why he's caught in the crossfire
And I'm here wakin' up
To the sun and the sound of birds
Society's anxiety
Deprived of all that we're blessed with
We just can't get enough, no!
Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made
I hope you got some beds around
'Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire!
That's caught in the crossfire!
Can I trust what I'm given?
When faith still needs a gun
Whose ammunition justifies the wrong?
And I can't see from the backseat
So I'm asking from above
Can I trust what I'm given, even when it cuts?
So Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around
'Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire!
Who's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught in the crossfire
(Who's caught in the crossfire, baby baby)
Who's caught on the cross
Thank you
Not all heroes wear capes
@@keirankherony9173 :)
Thanks for the lyrics
You know this might be something small for you. But for most (like me) it means a lot.
Here are Stephen's lyrics!
He'd trade his guns for love,
But he’s caught in the crossfire,
And he keeps wakin up,
But its not to the sound of birds,
The tyranny, the violent streets,
Deprived of all that we’re blessed with,
And we can’t get enough
Heaven if you sent us down,
So we could build a playground,
For the sinners, to play as saints,
You’d be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around,
Cuz you’re the only refuge now,
For every mother, every child, every brother,
That’s caught in the Crossfire
I’d trade my luck to know,
Why he's caught in the crossfire,
And I’m here wakin' up,
To the sun and the sound of birds,
Society’s anxiety,
Deprives of all that we’re blessed with,
We just cant get enough
Heaven if you sent us down,
So we could build a playground,
For the sinners, to play as saints,
You’d be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around,
Cuz you’re the only refuge now,
For every mother, every child, every brother,
Who’s caught in the Crossfire
Can I trust what I’m given?
When faith still needs a gun,
Whose ammunition,
Justifies the wrong?
And I can’t see, from the backseat,
So I’m asking from above,
Can I trust what I’m given,
Even when it cuts?
So Heaven if you sent us down,
So we could build a playground,
For the sinners, to play as saints,
You’d be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around,
Cuz you’re the only refuge now,
For every mother, every child, every brother
Who’s caught in the crossfire,
Who’s caught in the crossfire,
Who’s caught in the crossfire,
Who’s caught on the cross...
XxTriton_MasterxX Thx Dude
"We built a plague around" instead!
Vinyas Singh it's playground
These aren't the official lyrics, you just stole these from Szalona Aga's comment. Some of it is not even grammatically correct either.
XxTriton_MasterxX thx
Woah. A comment section looking deep into the hidden meaning than being ignorant prejudicial people and saying it's a video about racism? Yes please. I love this side of youtube.
-. Katz .- this video is about war refugees
Its not about racism.
Apparently the original music video was not quite as blatantly left as this, but this one has pushed for this narrative.
I love the music but not the video and it's meaning...
how the hell would this be racism? have you actually heard a real person saying it means racism?
-. Katz .- 😂😂😂facts
Masterpiece.
This song is gonna age like fine wine for decades...
nah we wont be alive for that long
@@dy7660'We' as in our gen or 'we' as in humanity? Cos if it's humanity we will be alive for a couple centuries at the very least 😂 we've not made it thousands of years just to die out like that 🙏 trust
Stephen - Crossfire - 1.8M views(video)
Mr.Sucide Sheep
Stephen - Crossfire- 18M views (audio)
wtf!!?
It's Hoonathan u dumb?
It's Hoonathan if u say so
It's Hoonathan There's a channel called SuicideSheep, it uploads alot of songs and it is really popular. They uploaded that song without a musicvideo just the audio. That video currently has 22 million views.
This Channel (the original) uploaded it with a video and original audio. But this video has like 2 million views.
Enclorphen because suicidesheep uploaded that audio songs YEARS AGO. YEARS. This was recently released. Of course it's going to have less views
Azik Lack Suicide sheep is famous Stephen nop
40% of comments about the meaning
50% of comments Is "ThIs BiRd BoX?"
5%of comments "You sing so well"
5% of comments are like this one
Stephen you are so good at singing btw
Fabryzz Minecraft & More! lmao
U come in both 5 percentages
Wow comments like this are annoying
@@nomiomi3689 so why did you take the time to reply rather than move on?
naefin creates got nothing better to do
He'd trade his guns for love,
But he’s caught in the crossfire,
And he keeps wakin up,
But its not to the sound of birds,
The tyranny, the violent streets,
Deprived of all that we’re blessed with,
And we can’t get enough
Heaven if you sent us down,
So we could build a playground,
For the sinners, to play as saints,
You’d be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around,
Cuz you’re the only refuge now,
For every mother, every child, every brother,
That’s caught in the Crossfire
I’d trade my luck to know,
Why he's caught in the crossfire,
And I’m here wakin' up,
To the sun and the sound of birds,
Society’s anxiety,
Deprives of all that we’re blessed with,
We just cant get enough
Heaven if you sent us down,
So we could build a playground,
For the sinners, to play as saints,
You’d be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around,
Cuz you’re the only refuge now,
For every mother, every child, every brother,
That’s caught in the Crossfire
Can I trust what I’m given?
When faith still needs a gun,
Whose ammunition,
Justifies the wrong?
And I can’t see, from the backseat,
So I’m asking from above,
Can I trust what I’m given,
Even when it cuts?
So Heaven if you sent us down,
So we could build a playground,
For the sinners, to play as saints,
You’d be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around,
Cuz you’re the only refuge now,
For every mother, every child, every brother
Who’s caught in the crossfire,
Who’s caught in the crossfire,
Who’s caught in the crossfire,
Who’s caught on the cross...
Enjoy and have a good night / afternoon / midnight
O, hej aga (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
To ja nazwałam karpia Bożydar (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Im very late but its "Plague Around" not "Playground" you had me dying lol 😂 😂
Stevie Y sounds like play ga round, so playground..... maybe szalona aga copied and pasted this comment from the sheep dude from a different video
Stevie Y Nope, she's right. It's playground indeed. What's the sense of building a plague? It's some kind of disease, so how is it possible to build it? :P Playground can also be a field where you can play some games- in this case that would be a 'theatre game' or a 'roleplaying game'. It's not always a place with slides, swings, sandboxes and stuff. All's good ;)
It's sad how songs so powerful such as this gets little recognition....but songs about superficial shitty things gets millions of views.🗿
Yeah i agree..😔
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
Matthew 7:12-14 ESV
Actually the audio came out a year before this video and has a lot of views. I feel that this song has definitely got the recognition it deserves.
@@Shannay. Audio has 163M views bro
Уловите суть видео. Дерьмовые вещи созданы для того чтобы вы оставались с повязкой на лице
That was deep.
I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THIS IN MY SUBSCRIPTIONS BOX
Glad I'm not the only one! I even was listening to it when i saw it. XD
+тαcσ тσмσкσ YEPP
+тαcσ тσмσкσ XD SAME
same
+тαcσ тσмσкσ me too
You and Eden need to get together asap
Stephen & Eden - Together ?
Timlego Studios yea
wtf literally the last song I just listened to was Fumes by Eden and then I came here
*and BlackBear
*)
Or too much greatness ?
Black Lake OMG I was just thinking about that before I read your comment! In fact, the first time I listened to this song I thought it was Eden haha
MrSuicideSheep at almost 100M views with this song and the "real" one at only 4M... That's kinda unfair...
He received money for that, no one can post other else 's music without permission and paying for their work.
Also don't forget that MrSuicideSheep just wants to help spread such amazing songs and music like this. More views = More possible subs = More views of people who end up loving the songs viewed. Easy.
Stephen literally submitted the song himself, lmao.
Stephen got famous from that to
listen more? post more playlists?? part of it tho is that these issues aren’t popular everyone is brainwashed and not tough enough, therefore they turn their backs
I never even knew they had a video! I feel like an idiot
Song was out for about 7 months and then the video came out :D
mopeyfir
Hahaha me too
mopeyfir
I'm just now seeing this😂
Good song
Martin Shevchik tf
It's a long time ago that I saw a beautiful track with an deep meaning.
+Jip Ziermans a* a*
Thanks for correcting me, i'm not English and still learning!
Jip Ziermans np, the rule for an vs. a is if the word after it starts with a vowel or not.
An:
I would like an apple
(apple starts with vowel; an)
A:
I would like a pear
(pear doesn't start with vowel; a)
Thanks! Will help me a lot :)
+Michelle Gorbunova
That's so nice of you to help this dude. I'd be too lazy to help, and I'm a person of correcting others... So thanks for doing my sister's job for her.
The only ridiculous thing is you ‘Stephen’ don’t have enough likes, other channels presenting your work on the other hand have so many!
He still gets the money from the other places
Shruti Priyadarshini true....
Those channels are trying to get him more recognition, stop hating on them
Love from India (भारत के और से भरपूर प्रेम।)
Girl you dumb AF he gets paid from the other channels
This needs to be a movie. Amazing song as well
it already is
TheChubbyChicken What is the name of the film?
VarV it’s not actually just makin a joke about how it looks like bird box
It’s like bird box kind of
More like birdbox it reminds me of See
I felt like crying after I watched this.
same
what the fuck is wrong with you
same
+Oliver Rassing if u weren't a dumb 5 Yr old and understood the message you'd understand why they cried
M'lady, i completely understand the message, but that doesn't mean you have to cry. :)
I've watched this for the third time now and it still gives me chills.
Lol
This song is so good !! Stephen is definitely in my top 5 favorite artists :')
Most times music videos ruin the songs for me. But this one just added a whole new layer of meaning and depth to the song!
Omg, I cannot really express into words the excellence and love and power that Stephen and everyone else put into this. This video/song will mean different things to different people. So here's my take...The blindfolds show the blindness of most people when it comes to matters of justice and tragedy. Children's innocence and honesty allows them to see clearly.
And as for the man with the torch (Malcolm?), I think he was "shedding light" on the truth and on the danger and silent influence of the creature(s). I'm not really sure what the creature represents. It could represent many things; corrupt government, sin, our dark side, injustice, blame, etc. Or all those things together.
The issue with the police officer shows how he may have tried to do the right thing, but because of his blindness, made a mistake. Causing Malcolm to get get "Caught in the Crossfire". So Officer Rowan saw clearly, for a moment, the sad reality of his actions. Unfortunately, as the crowded dove in on the dying man, justice was once again clouded from clear perception as he was blindfolded again.
I think it's significant that at the crime scene, the poor citizens weren't blindfolded but all the police officers were.
If we fire our blame at someone we think is in the wrong, someone in the right will get caught in the crossfire.
+Star Phoenix Love this!
***** Thank you! :) Is there anything you'd like to add?
I liked this too! But I'm not seeing what Malcolm did wrong
Rose Dinosaur I didn't say he did something wrong. What do you mean?
Oh I'm sorry, I misunderstood
Such a good classic, I don't think I will ever find a song that I like more.
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try help our souls
Holy shit, Stephen is such a good artist, he's so underrated!
agreed
That's because he uploads to fucking soundcloud
+XxUnicorn_slayerxX cmon so lets share this vid!!!!!!!!!!!
+Shadow Spear soundcloud has some good stuff man
Exactly must spread the world Stephen is absolutely amazing
This is one of the songs that will forever represent society. People are so blind, and so stubborn to change, that this will sadly, always be reality.
Can't describe how much I love this song
same
+Jiaxinxo When the bass hits at the begginin DAMN!!!
eargasm
Ja dikkie
dik
this songs reminds me of what going on in Palestine after learning they've been through genocide for like over 70+years
Same 😢
Then don’t attack a country then 🤷
This song is a fucking masterpiece ♥
He needs way more views than this...;-;
And why is everyone blindfolded?
I think its showing how blind society is now.
+Jerzy Kowalczyk now? it used to be even worst
are generation is ruining society
+Duck Princess Tutu no society is ruining the generation
Feels like a Purge trailer with a perfect music that fits in.
*an
You don't need "an" anywhere in that sentence, but the second "a" shouldn't be there.
Memelord \ Schlongy lol
+Julius Creek Apologies for my poor grammar. English isn't my first language.
just reading these comments, seems just like the video, people are blind to see the full picture, so they just go with what they see and know
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that"
Man this video is awesome representing how society is so blind when it comes to the government. am I right
yea
The... Thing blinding people is like a particular George Soros, y'think?
Exactly. if people took over the blindfold they knew how their online and offline privacy gets laughed at by the goverment. That we all live like the book 1984 has predicted
what is the book of 1984
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four
its been 7-8 months....still not billion....i am so gonna share this!
Warrior_archer i know! what i am saying is this worth billions
고영준 I'm 90% sure you can't cheat on a song
고영준 😂😂😂... Seriously?!??!!
this guy will be fame as fuck in a few years
Indeed!
he should be famous now. shit bullet train was crack for me.
+Josh buel Right! I used it in one of my videos it was that good!
I surely hope so!
guess what
I found this on Spotify. I was looking for another song with the the title crossfire but didn't know who was the artist. I listened to this thinking it might have been what I was searching for... but it was better. I've known this song for about 2 weeks and I know all the lyrics and made a whole legit dance choreography. I'm obsessed. The whole message is so deep and intense.
Beautiful video. For some reason, it reminds me a lot of the movie Snowpiercer..
The video's so deep i can see Adele rolling in it... Lol, but seriously, damn, amazing song, incredible video! PROPS!
Desodux he is not going to respond to you, your dreams are lies and
Dank Gnome mmk dud
The song and the video is just absolutely brilliant and true. Stephen needs to be heard all around the world because I truly believe his music can make a difference. He's easily one of my favorite artist now.
Listening to this during the genocide of the Palestinians hits different... May all those in Gaza find solace soon.
Maybe they shouldn’t start a fight with a country 🤷
Isnt it nice to have a song about something other than love or gang wars
Genoci4aL 💯
Genoci4aL definitely
Yes
Agreed
I've read every single comment on this video. And it's all love and awareness about the world. This is a true masterpiece. Thank you Stephen.
2:48 nigga stole my bike!
These are the kinds of videos that should be on the front page of RUclips!
I just want to post; my oldest son requested this song be played at his brother's funeral. We lost him to mental illness, so it definitely sticks. Especially the lyric "he keeps waking up but it's not to the sounds of birds" ...it helps me understand a little about what my son was experiencing, thank you for that. Still sucks though.
I believe this song has a deep underlying spiritual meaning behind it. I feel this is a song that references the accusation of human sin among God's creation by demons and the choice humanity faces on which life to live. If you listen closely to the song, you'll notice a change in tone with the different verses, referencing three distinct actors: the narrator, demons, and humanity (in this case represented by an individual human's perception on their situational take of the world drawn down by the consequences of sin). I'll break it down within the lyrics to show the differences and what I feel they refer to:
(Crying)
This is the person conflicted by a choice.
VERSE 1:
The narrator (based on the use of third-person pronouns in the first half of the verse) is describing this humanities suffering in a world fueled by sin and how it is hard to escape from the temptations going on around.
He'd trade his guns for love
But he's caught in the crossfire
And he keeps wakin' up
But it's not to the sound of birds
The tyranny, the violent streets
Deprived of all that we're blessed with
And we can't get enough, no
CHORUS 1:
The first and second chorus are identical to each other. These are the fallen angels who've tempted mankind and created the world it is today. They are antagonizing God, bragging about their corruption of the world and stating that there is no hope left apart from God (the only refuge from the chaos of this world).
Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made
I hope you got some beds around
Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire
That's caught in the crossfire.
VERSE 2:
This is now the thought of the person (based on a change from the usage of third-person pronouns to first-person pronouns), pondering why certain things are the way they are and why bad things happen to good people, as well as the opposite. The person is also conflicted with the choice to continue to follow God or fall back into the world.
I'd trade my luck to know
Why he's caught in the crossfire
And I'm here wakin' up
To the sun and the sound of birds
Society's anxiety
Deprived of all that we're blessed with
We just can't get enough, no!
CHORUS 2:
These are, again the fallen angels continuing to taunt God's creation.
Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we've made
I hope you got some beds around
Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire.
That's caught in the crossfire.
VERSE 3:
This is a powerful question and statement posed to God by this person. The person, who's belief and faith in God is wavering due to the evil seen in the world. The person sees believers sinning and justifying their sin through religion and is tired of the misconception of what it truly means to follow God. The person asks God for strength in faith. The person knows that the world is against the ways of God and the fresh life God gives, they run from the truth because the truth goes against the reality the world lives in, cutting against the grain of society.
Can I trust what I'm given?
When faith still needs a gun
Whose ammunition justifies the wrong?
And I can't see from the backseat
So I'm asking from above
Can I trust what I'm given, even when it cuts?
CHORUS 3:
The last chorus, although it contains the same word structure, two things are different. The tone of the song changes from one deprived of hope to one pleading for a renewal of hope. Secondly, the chorus begins with the adverb "so." These two things are significant in that this now becomes the voice of the person rather than the voices of the fallen angels. The person is inquiring from God about their own role in this life, acknowledging that there will be people who follow the world, even those who say they believe in God but do not follow Him. Even though this truth is hard to bear, this person accepts the way things are and pleas to God on behalf of humanity that suffers through it.
So Heaven if you sent us down
So we could build a playground
For the sinners to play as saints
You'd be so proud of what we made
I hope you got some beds around
Cause you're the only refuge now
For every mother, every child, every brother
That's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught in the crossfire
Who's caught on the cross
Everything will always point to the truth in the end. Even songs that originally had nothing to do with God, He is revealed through them. Listen between the lines with the songs you listen to and let me know what spiritual symbology you find. God bless you all and remember that Jesus loves you!
This song isn't about religion but I appreciate your analysis
Hi It's ami! Agree
I am so shook right now; I'm speechless! 👏 👏
How does this comment not have more likes
Curtis Ryken I think only the lyrics mean that but the video itself is how blind people are in society. If you watched till the end you see that the officer shot the guy thinking he was the ‘person’ once he shot him the blind fold came off meaning he found out the truth. And when the other office came the put back the blind fold representing the cover ups that they will do and the lies the told the officer that shot the guy.
4:48 The symbolism of people trying to re-blindfold the policeman hit me like a rock
I got the message as soon as i watched this video because im awake and aware of how today's society is and the things that go on with the world 🌎 it just blew my mind that i was asleep thinking the world i lived in was normal but now i see things for what it is. Im just glad i see things for as they are 🙏😌may god bless you all.
I wish the MV had more views, I'm glad the audio has so many, but... This video is really something and needs to be seen!
i've listened to the song a million times, but every single time, it sounds just as beautiful as the first.
Ive never felt so sad in my heart, I had a single tear and im tellin ya
That tear came from the soul
I came here wanting that
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I feel like the music represents how people are blinded by the truth, like when the man was shot, suddenly blindfolded news reporters were there and the other cop covered the cop with the blindfold as if to say "get out, if you don't know anything, they can't persicute you." idk just a thought
Scarlet Jones when you read an article on what it's about and say I think it means this...
The twisted hidden beauty of the struggle in our thoughts and the fears looming in hidden doors waiting to open a newer parallel to the one we know.
Still think this is the song of the year. If this song hit the radios, this would top the charts.
Also, this is such an amazing well-done, and moving music video.
BISHOP - River already hit the radios, I really hope more songs do to.
+Good4josh You're right, but you know, songs being played on the radio are only from producters that signed with a record label such as Universal etc... Stephen is an independent artist, so I think this song will never hit the radios :)
wait so this is the most beautiful and true music video ever and there is only 650k views?
_Atho 1.5 now! I'm one hour it went up 5k!
Sydney Hartz
You have to realize that the lyric video was published months before this video.
This song reminds me so much of Supernatural.
Omg me too
Same, when I first heard it I thought of spn
carai esse mlk ta ate aqui slc
Now that I'm thinking about it, it really does!
DAMIT DEAN WHY DID YOU WINK AT THE FANGIRLS!?!?
Been looking for this again after remembering I listened to it back in the days
I feel as though this song not only speaks the truth about society as it is now, but how the people act upon the society. For example, if something goes wrong in the government, or if rumors are spread, they believe what they are told instead of researching it themselves to find out the truth. If we don't know the truth, there is no way we can act upon what we know if we can't make it better. Thank you for putting this video out, it really shows a lot of who we as people are, and that we can change.
Judges:
1: 8-10
2: 9-10
Me: BITCH THIS SHIT IS OVER 9,000 GODD SHIT GOOD SHIT-
HAHAHAHAHA SO ME
That would be my sister. I'd be to lazy to vote.
+ZaneFan 31
too*
yep
XD
God...I wish there are more people who make songs like these
There are many, but "they" don't make them popular. They push the lame, negative, self-destructive stuff more.
I have not heard this song and Part 2 for literally the 4 years this song has been in Existence. Today’s society and Global Circumstances have led me back to these Masterpieces.
Dont ever listen to it if u didnt get any message from this music video.. Open your eyes...
It's covered by a piece of cloth named "The Lies"
Ebyhs
nope the thing like a headband in their eyes means they are blind from the society and what happens to them
I think Ebyhs' is better. It has more meaning and context behind it. Simply saying we're 'blind to society' doesn't really say much imo. The video highlights things like our anxieties that confuse us and turn us against each other.
7 years have passed yet the society is still the same, blind and ignorant. We'd be spoonfed lies while people die.
You randomly thought about this song too, huh
it hits even deeper with the genocide israel is on about
THIS deserves way more views!!!
+lenjaminbang definitely
+ElectroB has 4 million in suicide sheep /:
+lenjaminbang lets try and give it more views this song has a deep meaning and its time to bring the torch to the other blind people if u know what i mean
+SEEDO eandro Yeah! It's so sad that it doesn't have even 100k views :/
This is a pretty old song lol 4mill views on suicidesheep
I absolutely love how /explicitly/ he says "its not the individual officers fault, its societies fault." at the end
This is why I don't trust social media
I've nothing to say
I'm speechless right now
I may have cried, yes I'm a manly man... Don't judge me.
Stop looking for attention by posting that on youtube, it's almost like you WANT people to judge you...
dumbass
It was just a random comment... I'm not looking for attention in any form. I was just saying that this made me cry, that's not looking for attention whatsoever. Also, there's really no point leaving that reply, as it's giving me attention.
IgramoSa Chodom You do realise I was joking right? Pls don't get triggered
TheOgrelord don't worry im not that type of a person ;)
To me this song sounds like it got its inspiration from Stevie Ray Vaughn with his CROSSFIRE. Thank you for having great taste in music and for being a person and artist I will continue to stand by you. I have been in the shadows of platforms and some areas of performances you have done and have been silent for years listening to you and the messages in your work. There is a lot that you share that people don’t know between the videos and music/ words/ poetry phrases you inquire in everything including your life. You are humbled courageous strong mentally and physically yet broken in ways only those closest around can see. Your authenticity is conformation that everyone is equally messed up and how you choose to be is the difference between each person. Thank you for opening my eyes for years. This has been on my mind and finally had the gull to say it. Thank you for taking the time to read this if you do Stephen
This song makes me cry about humanity
society is the thing that we should cry about, us as individuals act perfectly rational for what we know, but everything is controlled by our government. The media is the thing that you should cry about.
slowly claps
same
The suicidesheep channel has more than 8m views, same song lol
This video will catch up soon enough.
really shows how channels like this help artists.
this was the original as well
***** why should it? Sheep has a bigger fan base, gets no money off it and raises awareness of the artist massively. Why do you find fault where the people involved don't?
Eddy S Yeah, I got the song name through Emisoccer, who uses it as an intro, so I had only heard a little part of it for a while, and then I found the full song on Sheep's channel. Now I like Stephen, so I'd say it worked.
the best music video i ever seen
it’s crazy how accurate this music video is to our current situation even tho it was made 4 years ago
This has to be one of the best music videos ever. How has this not blown up?
Am I the only who watching the end was like "No, no, don't you dare! Take it away!!"?
(sorry for bad english)
Muito triste... E muito verdadeiro! A "justiça" de hoje fere muito mais do que ajuda e a sociedade quase inteira está cega e não faz nada para mudar! E os poucos que conseguem ver ou morrem ou são forçados a aceitar essa realidade cruel... Eu chorei o clipe inteiro é muito forte a mensagem
Verdade! Muito forte a mensagem! 😢
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This song is incredibly powerful and relevent during this time.
I think it can apply to that but I think the focus was more on sin.
This video is actually fucked. This shit happens everywhere and we don't even know.
what do you mean
Makes me sad that people have enough inspiration from their day-to-day lives to create songs like this one. I'm off to watch videos about restoring my faith in humanity, because I'm faithless right now...
there is still hope brother
I appreciate this powerful message but I just admire the backing track it's fucking perfect
What I think all this represents is:
The monster represents fear and everything bad in the world. The blindfolds are things people use when they don't want to see all the bad things. When the blindfold comes off, we see all the terrible things in the world. When we see it, we put the blindfold back on. But, you can't unsee what you have seen.
THE BEAT TO THIS SONG IS FIRE
OH MY GOSH! THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY THIS IS AMAZING AND SO RELATIVE TO WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW! Society needs to wake up and we all need to take our blindfolds off. Great video and song Stephen :)
I lost my best friend to the war in Syria 7 years ago, she was caught in the crossfire. I still ask myself why am I here and she's not? And the sinners are still playing saints and we're still as blinded as ever.
Our society is so blind and this music video wins the world🌏