Nick is a class act. This was done with local school teachers and production artists. His persona is crazy (and awesome) but dude really is just a good guy. I miss seeing him live; hopefully he comes out again.
I’m in one of the hardest/darkest/saddest times of my life, but god damn if this song doesn’t get me dancing like Walken in “Weapon Of Choice.” Thank you, Mr. Lutsko.
@@forcedtomaskthyface Yeaaah, wearing a piece of cloth over your face is EXACTLY the same as being owned by another person and made to work with a fear of death if you don't, right?
Nick I don’t even know what to say. You’ve managed to not only make one hell of a song, but also one of the most haunting yet artistically impressive music videos I’ve seen. Well done man, you really got a talent for music, you deserve so much more attention than you’re getting. Keep up the good work man.
Your word is paper thin You told your children they could reach for the stars Then fed them ritalin And popped their futures into VCRs Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim As the earth swallows them You convince yourself that they asked for it Your ignorance must be bliss But for everyone else it’s the worst It’s living across from the circus Running right into your fist And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose Believe it or not we deserve this For sleeping at the sideshow Your paper has no pen You only parrot your ambassador’s lines And somehow stomach them Maybe it’s easy when the crime scenes blocked by dollar signs You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in And now you live with him Yet you’ve convinced yourself he doesn’t exist (Chorus) Your tent is caving in You’d rather suffocate than claw your way out So save the oxygen Cover your nose and stick your foot in your mouth Now you’re sweatin as the seventh horn sounds inside your head You’re sweatin as the seventh horn sounds inside your head Until you’re deaf to it ‘Cause you’ve convinced yourself it doesn’t exist (Chorus) Our teeth are pressed against the pavement Your head is buried in the sand You pledge allegiance to your placement And I will never understand Why we’re sleeping at the sideshow
I just came across Nick's content and everything he's done is ridiculously underrated. Can't wait for the new album and I genuinely hope he gets the recognition he deserves.
When i was a new parent I found the Ghost Story song, and I have been on a magical train wreck of wonderful proportions ever since. This shit slaps harder then ham to the face by a stranger.
I know I post a fair amount of mushy shit on your vids. Especially since Super Delux cut you--but--is it weird to say your music is like therapy for me? You have this way of breaking through a lot of facades that are put up and everything gut-punches me--and I'm 8-10 years old again trying to figure out why it looks like everything I had been taught in my life was a lie. A lot of your music emotionally moves me to tears--then I listen again anyway. Thank you.
I keep watching this over and over and over. I gotta say my favorite part is with the balloon animals pretending to be made.That's exactly what it looks like when people are actually making balloon animals. It looks like they're not doing a damn thing. This is my new favorite addiction.
Nick I came for your comedy videos, but you are genuinely such a talented musician. I’m not really someone who is into music videos, but this was honestly incredible. You’re amazing
Wow. Everything about this - the lyrics, the music, the vocal performance, the production quality, the costumes - all of it, is absolutely captivating. Just. Wow.
Lyrics: [Verse 1] Your word is paper thin You told your children they could reach for the stars Then fed them Ritalin And popped their futures into VCRs [Pre-Chorus] Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim As the earth swallows them You convince yourself that they asked for it [Chorus] Your ignorance must be bliss, oh But for everyone else it’s the worst It’s living across from the circus Running right into your fist, oh And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose Believe it or not, we deserve this For sleeping at the sideshow [Verse 2] Your paper has no pen You’d only parrot your ambassador’s lies And somehow stomach them Maybe it’s easy when the crime scene's blocked by dollar signs [Pre-Chorus] You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in And now you live with him Yet you’ve convinced yourself he doesn’t exist [Chorus] Your ignorance must be bliss, oh But for everyone else it’s the worst It’s living across from the circus Running right into your fist, oh And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose Believe it or not, we deserve this For sleeping at the sideshow [Verse 3] Your tent is caving in You’d rather suffocate than claw your way out So save the oxygen Cover your nose and stick your foot in your mouth [Pre-Chorus] You’re sweating as the seventh horn sounds inside your head You’re sweating as the seventh horn sounds inside your head Until you’re deaf to it ‘Cause you’ve convinced yourself it doesn’t exist [Chorus] Your ignorance must be bliss, oh But for everyone else it’s the worst It’s living across from the circus Running right into your fist, oh And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose Believe it or not, we deserve this For sleeping at the sideshow [Outro] Our teeth are pressed against the pavement Your head is buried in the sand You pledge allegiance to your placement And I will never understand why We’re sleeping at the sideshow We're sleeping at the sideshow We're still sleeping at the sideshow Sleeping at the sideshow I'm sick of sleeping at the sideshow I'm sick of sleeping at the sideshow I'm sick of sleeping
This song is so lyrically sound. Just a perfect song, calling out the past generations who lived in ignorance and complacency as the younger generation gets punished.
Maybe weird to say but I feel like if those Little Big Planet games were coming out today, this song would have a spot in one for sure. That's a compliment, if that was going to be in question.
Nick Lutsko you’re so welcome! I just commented last night that I miss artists such as yourself who produce music that tell stories and transport you to another place, and you do that so effortlessly 💋 .
I really hope they makes a music video for 'Streets'. Nick Lutsko is a completely new kind of musician. He mixes genres so effortlessly it just becomes its own thing. I can't get enough.
Love Nick so much! His music and music videos are so under appreciated. I hope you continue doing you though no matter how famous you get man. I’ll always watch and listen to your stuff
Im pretty new to Nicks Music, but without a doubt he is one of my favorite artists. The Music, the cinematography, THE PUPPETS. Its all wonderful and just what I needed in my Life. Keep making your Art, I will always be a fan!
This is on another level! The instrumentalists, the background singers at the end, Nick’s phenomenal voice, of course - the creativity - just phenomenal. It reminds me a lot of Oingo Boingo in their heyday.
It felt good to find out you’re from my town, just delightful. What Chattanooga needs is more daring and free form art, that’s what the world needs, but every now and again Chattanooga will toss some art at you
Nick this song is incredible the depth only gets better every time I listen to it, I'm showing it to everybody I know and walking down the street singing along like an asshole. My greatest musical discovery of the last couple years thank you so much for this
Honestly... truly... your music has kinda changed me. I didn't think I would be able to find a new "favorite artist", but man.... falling hard in love with all of your stuff. It's hard to find music you can connect with so much. Not just this song, but MANY of you your songs. Thank you for creating this.
Every time I watch this music video I fall in love with it more, and every time I hear the song I fall in love with it more. Never have I had such an impression of a huge understory and meaning while also having no fucking idea what those are. Thank you for making this. Moar plz.
I've had this album on repeat since discovering it last month. From the lyrics to the chord progressions and harmonies this is hands down one of my favorite records of the past decade. I can't wait to go to Chattanooga and check out one of your live shows dude!
I'm sorry but how is this not a hit. There's literally nothing about this I don't like - the music is a fucking groove and so unique, and the music video gives it such a cool aesthetic. You've earned yourself a new fan, sir.
5 years later and here we still are.
Man this is pretty good this guy could have a show on Nick Jr.
It should feature Dan Bongino
Stfu idiot learn to respect good music
Too bad he's only interested in hitting country music top charts.
he’s got brains and a good sense of humor so he would be great
They could at least give him Tucker's show.
This man’s is criminally under-rated, the video production and music are both outstanding. Lutsko deserves way more recognition
Nick is a class act. This was done with local school teachers and production artists.
His persona is crazy (and awesome) but dude really is just a good guy.
I miss seeing him live; hopefully he comes out again.
I’m in one of the hardest/darkest/saddest times of my life, but god damn if this song doesn’t get me dancing like Walken in “Weapon Of Choice.” Thank you, Mr. Lutsko.
@diablojones hang in there, pal!
That's because you found some divine music.
@@kjekelle96 its wonderful, but I'm not sure I'd say its divine lol. Definitely beyond this realm tho :D
I love the song. Artistically impressive and calling out the willful ignorance in our society is a statement that makes it even more memorable.
3:24 one year later people walking around with masks on virtue signaling without realizing they are living in their blissful slavery.
@@forcedtomaskthyface Yeaaah, wearing a piece of cloth over your face is EXACTLY the same as being owned by another person and made to work with a fear of death if you don't, right?
@@tomread8748 I did a video on my channel using the song
@@tomread8748
It’s Exactly the same cretin
@@kissthesky40 lol
Nick I don’t even know what to say. You’ve managed to not only make one hell of a song, but also one of the most haunting yet artistically impressive music videos I’ve seen. Well done man, you really got a talent for music, you deserve so much more attention than you’re getting. Keep up the good work man.
Sick. Where can I find the lyrics?
Your word is paper thin
You told your children they could reach for the stars
Then fed them ritalin
And popped their futures into VCRs
Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim
Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim
As the earth swallows them
You convince yourself that they asked for it
Your ignorance must be bliss
But for everyone else it’s the worst
It’s living across from the circus
Running right into your fist
And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose
Believe it or not we deserve this
For sleeping at the sideshow
Your paper has no pen
You only parrot your ambassador’s lines
And somehow stomach them
Maybe it’s easy when the crime scenes blocked by dollar signs
You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in
You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in
And now you live with him
Yet you’ve convinced yourself he doesn’t exist
(Chorus)
Your tent is caving in
You’d rather suffocate than claw your way out
So save the oxygen
Cover your nose and stick your foot in your mouth
Now you’re sweatin as the seventh horn sounds inside your head
You’re sweatin as the seventh horn sounds inside your head
Until you’re deaf to it
‘Cause you’ve convinced yourself it doesn’t exist
(Chorus)
Our teeth are pressed against the pavement
Your head is buried in the sand
You pledge allegiance to your placement
And I will never understand
Why we’re sleeping at the sideshow
I will keep on commenting until this comment becomes the first comment I'll see.
Be back
Still not
@ Good Noodle I second your motion
I just came across Nick's content and everything he's done is ridiculously underrated. Can't wait for the new album and I genuinely hope he gets the recognition he deserves.
When i was a new parent I found the Ghost Story song, and I have been on a magical train wreck of wonderful proportions ever since. This shit slaps harder then ham to the face by a stranger.
Christ, the amount of work that must have gone into this. Incredible!
And now gentlemen as you see on this slide I have reason number 317 why Nick Lutsko has quickly become one of my favorite artists
Awesome video, amazing song. There isn’t a thing about this I don’t like; your stuff just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the good work!!!
I know I post a fair amount of mushy shit on your vids. Especially since Super Delux cut you--but--is it weird to say your music is like therapy for me? You have this way of breaking through a lot of facades that are put up and everything gut-punches me--and I'm 8-10 years old again trying to figure out why it looks like everything I had been taught in my life was a lie.
A lot of your music emotionally moves me to tears--then I listen again anyway.
Thank you.
exactly how i felt, this was unexpectantly deep and well timed for me
@@Chaxle Me too.
Anyone else think his music videos remind them of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared?
same
yep
That or a "real life" version of Chad VanGaalen's cartoons/music videos ruclips.net/video/DLw5b70OJH8/видео.html
So truuuuuuue.
Yep
A song about how bad it is to ignore evil until it is too late to escape. Chilling video contrasting the almost happy melody. A perfect music video.
I keep watching this over and over and over. I gotta say my favorite part is with the balloon animals pretending to be made.That's exactly what it looks like when people are actually making balloon animals. It looks like they're not doing a damn thing. This is my new favorite addiction.
Nick I came for your comedy videos, but you are genuinely such a talented musician. I’m not really someone who is into music videos, but this was honestly incredible. You’re amazing
Wow. Everything about this - the lyrics, the music, the vocal performance, the production quality, the costumes - all of it, is absolutely captivating. Just. Wow.
Every aspect of this is genius. Fan for life
Lyrics: [Verse 1]
Your word is paper thin
You told your children they could reach for the stars
Then fed them Ritalin
And popped their futures into VCRs
[Pre-Chorus]
Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim
Now they’re walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim
As the earth swallows them
You convince yourself that they asked for it
[Chorus]
Your ignorance must be bliss, oh
But for everyone else it’s the worst
It’s living across from the circus
Running right into your fist, oh
And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose
Believe it or not, we deserve this
For sleeping at the sideshow
[Verse 2]
Your paper has no pen
You’d only parrot your ambassador’s lies
And somehow stomach them
Maybe it’s easy when the crime scene's blocked by dollar signs
[Pre-Chorus]
You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in
You go knocking on the devil’s door, he’s gonna let you in
And now you live with him
Yet you’ve convinced yourself he doesn’t exist
[Chorus]
Your ignorance must be bliss, oh
But for everyone else it’s the worst
It’s living across from the circus
Running right into your fist, oh
And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose
Believe it or not, we deserve this
For sleeping at the sideshow
[Verse 3]
Your tent is caving in
You’d rather suffocate than claw your way out
So save the oxygen
Cover your nose and stick your foot in your mouth
[Pre-Chorus]
You’re sweating as the seventh horn sounds inside your head
You’re sweating as the seventh horn sounds inside your head
Until you’re deaf to it
‘Cause you’ve convinced yourself it doesn’t exist
[Chorus]
Your ignorance must be bliss, oh
But for everyone else it’s the worst
It’s living across from the circus
Running right into your fist, oh
And I’m starting to think it’s on purpose
Believe it or not, we deserve this
For sleeping at the sideshow
[Outro]
Our teeth are pressed against the pavement
Your head is buried in the sand
You pledge allegiance to your placement
And I will never understand why
We’re sleeping at the sideshow
We're sleeping at the sideshow
We're still sleeping at the sideshow
Sleeping at the sideshow
I'm sick of sleeping at the sideshow
I'm sick of sleeping at the sideshow
I'm sick of sleeping
Pin please!
@Andrews Arcade Thank you very much. I‘m from Germany and now it‘s much easier to understand the lyrics. 👍🥰
Great lyrics
This song is so lyrically sound. Just a perfect song, calling out the past generations who lived in ignorance and complacency as the younger generation gets punished.
@@ardenbob “you’re sweating as the seventh horn sounds”
Could you explain that line to me? Everything I understand, but that line eludes me.
"Walking on the ocean floor thinking they can swim" Is such a good fucking line dude
One of the most underrated songs and singers in years. This should be a well known song.
It's criminal that Nick isn't more famous right now.
such a Danny Elfman and David Byrne feel - you are a musical Genius
Maybe weird to say but I feel like if those Little Big Planet games were coming out today, this song would have a spot in one for sure. That's a compliment, if that was going to be in question.
Amazing Nick! The social commentary, the imagery, and those masks & make-up are bad-ass and ON POINT! 👍
Thank you Zoe!!
Nick Lutsko you’re so welcome! I just commented last night that I miss artists such as yourself who produce music that tell stories and transport you to another place, and you do that so effortlessly 💋 .
at the same time, i love and hate that this isnt popular. It's an amazing song, along everything else he does. you deserve more people, man.
Keep making songs about real ass stuff. You say what needs to be said and I just love it.
I really hope they makes a music video for 'Streets'.
Nick Lutsko is a completely new kind of musician. He mixes genres so effortlessly it just becomes its own thing. I can't get enough.
America in 2021. Beautiful tune Nick
Love the bassline
Dude that was f**king awesome
Amazing song. Really love what you did with the song at 4:08. The chord progression and your vocals at this point is nothing short of genius!
this song explains why ive left all of my old friendships behind, now i have a handful of good friends and i wont be dragged into that world again
Love Nick so much! His music and music videos are so under appreciated. I hope you continue doing you though no matter how famous you get man. I’ll always watch and listen to your stuff
This seriously needs to catch wind. I come back to this video a lot and it deserves viral attention.
Im pretty new to Nicks Music, but without a doubt he is one of my favorite artists. The Music, the cinematography, THE PUPPETS. Its all wonderful and just what I needed in my Life. Keep making your Art, I will always be a fan!
One of the most underrated artists of our generation
This is on another level! The instrumentalists, the background singers at the end, Nick’s phenomenal voice, of course - the creativity - just phenomenal. It reminds me a lot of Oingo Boingo in their heyday.
It takes a special group of people to make the really groovy sound.
It felt good to find out you’re from my town, just delightful. What Chattanooga needs is more daring and free form art, that’s what the world needs, but every now and again Chattanooga will toss some art at you
Imagine the carnage wrought on the minds of children if Nick Bonjunior here got the show he deserves on Nick Jr.
This song ages like fine wine.
Nick this song is incredible the depth only gets better every time I listen to it, I'm showing it to everybody I know and walking down the street singing along like an asshole. My greatest musical discovery of the last couple years thank you so much for this
Your songs touch me deep inside. Thank you 🙏, stay safe 😷 and go on 🤩😎😍. Greetings from Germany 🌈💝
I feel like I am asleep and awake simultaneously
Yep
Отлично. Дуже гарно.
Absolutely stunning song, wonderful costumes, great video
This was one hell of a ride. I love it. You’ve got tons and tons of talent, man. I hope you get far!
Honestly... truly... your music has kinda changed me. I didn't think I would be able to find a new "favorite artist", but man.... falling hard in love with all of your stuff. It's hard to find music you can connect with so much. Not just this song, but MANY of you your songs. Thank you for creating this.
I've seen this video at least 20 times and only today saw the undertones and meanings in it.
My god, you have such a unique eye of artistic vision.
I have too would you like to discuss it, I feel I'm still a bit lost but understand th lyrics and the first half of the video really well.
Wow.. actual talent and art. Didn’t know this still existed.
I love this song, you're breathtaking!!!
Every time I watch this music video I fall in love with it more, and every time I hear the song I fall in love with it more. Never have I had such an impression of a huge understory and meaning while also having no fucking idea what those are. Thank you for making this. Moar plz.
This just popped up for me. I really like this, I’ll def be listening to more
So fascinating, the video is really something. I'll be waiting for your tour date in Italy. 🙏🏻
This is so great Nick!!! Make sure you promote your Patreon, man! Those CDs made our YEAR!
It's infuriating how much of your music is unironically good
I love everything about this. The instrumental, the vocals, the lyrics, the video...
This song has been stuck in my head all day, that chorus is a total brain worm.
KEEP BANGIN THIS MUSIC OUT, EVERY SONG IS AN ABSOLUTE JAM
Nick is the best kept secret in music. I won't stop until the world knows just how brilliant he is.
Yet another unnerving masterpiece. Thank you.
God I wish this guys music got the recognition it deserved
How can this only have 3% of viewers liking it?
I love this whole album
Once upon a time this wouldve been #1 on the charts. The writing, production and musicianship are tip top.
How does this only have 30k views??? This song is awesome & the video clip is straight up genius!
You are truly underrated and amazing at what you do
Thank you for the ballad of jesse pinkman, it is Amazing. Wish u the best
god i love the sound of this song truly underrated
Fantastic music Nick Bongino.
Guy deserves way more credit than he gets. I keep coming back to this.
This deserves to reach the top
Bizarrely Fantastic
How this doesn't have 50 million views I'll never understand. Such an addictive song, and can we just talk about that bass riff??.....perfection.
10 years later, who else is still sick of sleeping at the sideshow?
Your talent just blows me away every time I view anything you do, and somehow you keep getting better. Keep at it brother, you're gonna go far.
I have no idea why this doesn't have a million views. Amazing song and production.
Amazing!
OMG! Just discovered you because Bob Cesca played your music on his podcast - and wow! am i glad he did! So unique, I love it! New fan!
I've had this album on repeat since discovering it last month. From the lyrics to the chord progressions and harmonies this is hands down one of my favorite records of the past decade. I can't wait to go to Chattanooga and check out one of your live shows dude!
Massive Monkeybone vibes from this video. Fantastic job on literally everything!
You're going places with this music!! I'll keep my eyes peeled for your stuff in the future
Not sure how I missed this song, been rocking it on repeat. Fucking love you, Nick.
Just found your music and I'm surprised you don't have more views. I can tell how much work went into this song and video and it's amazing.
As always such fantastic editing and cinematography, lest we forget nicks great vocals!!!!
Why is this so Underrated This quality of song and video is AMAZING!
I agree. I wish his band was more popular. I would've never known about this except that my band director told us since he is the sad player.
Dude this is incredible
This is some of the best music I've heard in a while!
That bass line is just so good
I'm sorry but how is this not a hit. There's literally nothing about this I don't like - the music is a fucking groove and so unique, and the music video gives it such a cool aesthetic. You've earned yourself a new fan, sir.
I wish I didn't have crippling sensory issues with balloon sounds, I would watch this all the time
I have never felt so validated and uneasy at the same time 😂
Great job!
Love it! Well-said, well-timed, on-point.
I don’t mind waiting if the songs are always this good
This is my theme song for next few years
I've tried to learn the words to this song but no matter how hard I try, I can't focus on them. The video captivates me to much! Poor Rick...
@ Dr. Monsters Muffin I was just gonna comment the same thing! 😊
I come from your parodies, I am so relieved that you produce your own songs, you are incredibly talented! Saludos desde Argentina 💜
If only more people would have been made aware of this fantastic music. Thank God I decided to look y'all up after finding this on Spotify.