The Cog is Dead - Another Cog in the Machine

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • From the new album "Carnival of Clockwork" available NOW!
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    LYRICS:
    4 AM, I'm on my way
    Working on the railroad to earn my pay
    All day long I strike and pound
    as I DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE those stakes into the ground
    Every day the same old thing
    Same old heavy hammer that I go swing
    Massive throbbing in my brain
    and it's It's DRIVE DRIVE DRIVING me insane!
    All in all I'm just another
    Cog in the machine
    All my life I slave for a
    Reward that's never seen|
    Doubt that I'll get out of here
    But Lord knows I can dream
    Something more than being just
    Another cog in the machine
    "Carry on" is what they say
    Telling us we'll see our labor's fruits one day
    Soon this rail will take men far
    As they DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE those big box cars
    So we work to pave the way
    A better tomorrow but a harsh today
    Still I fail to see the light
    As we DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE all through the night!
    All in all I'm just another
    cog in the machine
    All my life I slave for a
    Reward that's never seen
    I can't keep from wondering just
    What does it all mean
    Something more than being just
    Another cog in the machine
    All in all I'm just another
    cog in the machine
    We can't all be royalty
    Or grace the silver screen
    I was born to be another
    Cog in the machine
    Caring for my family
    On me they all can lean
    Working hard but living for
    The moments in between
    In the end each one of us is
    Just a cog in the machine

Комментарии • 307

  • @carlosmendoza3800
    @carlosmendoza3800 6 лет назад +654

    Everyone questioning the man driving stakes into the ground with his sword but at least he had something to use, everyone else was either using their fists or a rock

    • @PsylomeAlpha
      @PsylomeAlpha 6 лет назад +55

      They all missed the little "BYOH" at the bottom of the contract.

    • @Eveningkiss
      @Eveningkiss 5 лет назад +32

      poor guy wore the tip off his sword.

    • @InquieteNightshade
      @InquieteNightshade 5 лет назад +20

      If you look the others have a rock in their hands which makes more sense then a sword.

    • @katc9070
      @katc9070 4 года назад +17

      I genuinely was about to comment how the foreman was the only guy with an actual hammer- the tool you need for the job

    • @chrishill601
      @chrishill601 3 года назад +6

      That's because hands heal, and stones are plentiful and cheap, but chipping that sword is a real shame.

  • @MisterManTheBestMan
    @MisterManTheBestMan 8 лет назад +323

    Don't you just love the random people staring at him while he passes by?

  • @madysonrose3596
    @madysonrose3596 5 лет назад +591

    I was at WWWC when this was filmed a while back and I would like to apologise for my mom yelling at you guys to stop in your tracks so she could take a picture while you guys were recording 😂

    • @thecogisdead
      @thecogisdead  5 лет назад +225

      Haha, no worries! 😄

    • @allthekingsmen6470
      @allthekingsmen6470 4 года назад +45

      @@thecogisdead I just found you guys and I am so glad I did why cant more people do good music

    • @elijahhaldenby6767
      @elijahhaldenby6767 4 года назад +15

      Holly hell, I feel sorry for you man

    • @TheDefiantPirate
      @TheDefiantPirate 3 года назад +9

      Wait where is this place they recorded this at?

    • @DrGero15
      @DrGero15 3 года назад +7

      @@TheDefiantPirate I'd like to know that too.

  • @Aaron-ff2ms
    @Aaron-ff2ms 4 года назад +50

    Instructions unclear, cog stuck in toaster

  • @thetaarmy
    @thetaarmy 3 года назад +28

    Despite all my rage I'm still just, another cog in the machine

  • @Wanderingsage7
    @Wanderingsage7 8 лет назад +205

    wait. if the cog is dead, and they're a cog in the machine. .. Zombie!

    • @BadluckCursed
      @BadluckCursed 8 лет назад +7

      +Wanderingsage7 XD Brilliant! that made me laugh

    • @EllAntares
      @EllAntares 3 года назад +4

      Zombie automatons? That's Steam Powered Giraffe's material.

    • @prince-cardinal
      @prince-cardinal 3 месяца назад

      @@EllAntares SPG mentioned

  • @BushidoDragon
    @BushidoDragon 7 лет назад +65

    What I love about steampunk videos is the creative design of there outfits

  • @AeonStar1
    @AeonStar1 7 лет назад +357

    That railroad boss looks like a Mad Max villain.

    • @drakethedraganify
      @drakethedraganify 7 лет назад +3

      AeonStar1 i thought that to

    • @Plankensen
      @Plankensen 6 лет назад +13

      what if he IS the mad-max villain?

    • @edwardjonesjonesfleming5595
      @edwardjonesjonesfleming5595 6 лет назад +13

      i want his teeth

    • @ampeyro
      @ampeyro 4 года назад +5

      They all look like Final fantasy characters captured by the bad guys and put to work in the mines.
      Wasn't that in the plot of any of them?

    • @remingtonwright6796
      @remingtonwright6796 4 года назад +3

      Yep, and now he's a villain in a steampunk city in my ttrpg

  • @averagemarinebiologist1015
    @averagemarinebiologist1015 5 лет назад +43

    can we appreciate the one dude just driving a sword into the sand

  • @yeethittter1285
    @yeethittter1285 5 лет назад +48

    Why is this band so underrated

  • @steampoweredskeptic8794
    @steampoweredskeptic8794 7 лет назад +68

    Fascinating, Abney Park, SPG, and you guys of course, all 3 pull off showing off the good and bad, seriousness and fun, of Steampunk and it's influences, case in point, this song and The Incredible Jelly Doughnut Juicer.

    • @brenjmorris
      @brenjmorris 3 года назад +4

      AHA YES! THE HOLY TRINITY OF STEAMPUNK!

  • @lulima6160
    @lulima6160 3 года назад +60

    Absolutely in love with this band. The first Cog is Dead song I've listened to was The Death Of The Cog about... five years ago, I think. I'm delighted that I keep finding more gems from them. Thank you for your amazing work!

  • @TanyaSapienVintage
    @TanyaSapienVintage 7 лет назад +290

    I still don't understand why tCiD doesn't have a bigger fanbase with songs like this. (totally not a fangirl)

    • @marley7868
      @marley7868 7 лет назад +27

      steampunk songs probably don't get much attention

    • @TanyaSapienVintage
      @TanyaSapienVintage 7 лет назад +54

      mmmmm, I love the smell of self-indulgent presumptuousness in the morning.

    • @peefmcgoose2908
      @peefmcgoose2908 7 лет назад +5

      brodisius k

    • @RubyIsRight
      @RubyIsRight 7 лет назад +19

      They're doing their best and they're getting better every day... both things you're not doing at all...
      Also, they're awesome as hell!

    • @bronzeage4579
      @bronzeage4579 6 лет назад +10

      It's alright if you're a fangirl, in fact it's cool. And I know, steampunk bands should have more fans.

  • @omniviewer2115
    @omniviewer2115 8 лет назад +167

    Featuring Captain John Sprocket on lead guitar and lead piece of wood. Definitely liked the aesthetic of this one.

  • @electropocalypse5877
    @electropocalypse5877 Год назад +11

    It's not common to hear singers like this who can pull of an operatic style of vocals along with various ranges, tonalities and other styles. It's truly awe-inspiring and the music sounds AMAZING. Thank you so much for this!

  • @Zerpderp0
    @Zerpderp0 4 года назад +30

    This is the song that John Henry listens to when he fights machines

    • @willieearles3151
      @willieearles3151 4 года назад +3

      I thought of John Henry too. Cool guy.

    • @Zerpderp0
      @Zerpderp0 4 года назад +1

      @@willieearles3151 did you ever listen to the Johnny Cash song called John Henry? Very awesome stuff. John Henry is the type of American legend that I just don't see get the same love anymore

    • @willieearles3151
      @willieearles3151 4 года назад

      Listened to it off of your recommendation, great song.

    • @Zerpderp0
      @Zerpderp0 4 года назад +1

      @@willieearles3151 Johnny Cash was a legend. It is rare to find a singular musician who stretches across such a large groups of people. From the punk rockers and metalheads to the country and blues folks and everyone in between. That aside, that is like my fifth fav Cash song

  • @michelmusik
    @michelmusik 8 лет назад +32

    I get a strong Mad-Max feel from the beginning - great video!

  • @HarveyMidnight
    @HarveyMidnight 8 лет назад +60

    Isn't that Captain Whittaker from Airship Isabella, right at the beginning, orderin' the workers around?

  • @thesentrygan3238
    @thesentrygan3238 4 года назад +11

    My god, the percussion in this is awesome. It makes an awesome feel of men and women working in a forge or, well, building railroad tracks. I always love songs who use the sounds that fit with their topic, it helps to immerse you in the story they're telling. Reminds me of A Mariner's Revenge Song's use of instruments like an acoustic guitar, accordion, and tambourine (don't hear that often) to make it sound like the kind of song that sailors on a ship would sing together. Brilliant work!

  • @sn1perjoe462
    @sn1perjoe462 5 лет назад +118

    When you're building a railroad in Minecraft. Just another block in the machine.

  • @antaresthirdeldenlord4840
    @antaresthirdeldenlord4840 2 года назад +10

    I love the harmonies in this one. My first song was the Clockwork Dragon, but this is now my favorite.

  • @SilentTank4767
    @SilentTank4767 3 года назад +3

    What I appreciate more than the music is that they actually respond to comments and not some typical generated response. Makes me like this group even more
    for that

  • @Tibaes93
    @Tibaes93 8 лет назад +21

    Beautifully good! I wish I could see you guys live at least once!

  • @madfox95
    @madfox95 8 лет назад +142

    Damn, Sir, you must have stolen your voice from the gods.

  • @mallardduckjrh8048
    @mallardduckjrh8048 5 лет назад +45

    Is anyone going to mention that the boss man has Vampire teeth

  • @jasperharker1043
    @jasperharker1043 Год назад +1

    This voice is making me melt ngl don't think I'll be getting this song out of my head any time soon LOL

  • @Shindai
    @Shindai 7 лет назад +26

    I wish I had John's singing voice

  • @leonielson7138
    @leonielson7138 4 года назад +4

    With the costumes, I'm imagining people slaving away to build the railroad line when an airship lands on the edge of town to drop off supplies, the crew clean, well fed, and wearing crisp uniforms.

  • @antaresthirdeldenlord4840
    @antaresthirdeldenlord4840 2 года назад +1

    Listening to this for like the 5th time today, it gave me an idea for my stories. Mass industrialization I'm a seaport nation that leads to revolt and war. Thanks my guy.

  • @whitechapel8959
    @whitechapel8959 2 года назад +2

    It took me 6 years but there is a bounty hunter symble easteregg in the rail wardens red goggles. Nice work cog.:)
    Edit:
    Should be specific, it's a bounty hunter guild from star wars
    :)

  • @cowboyspacezombie
    @cowboyspacezombie 4 года назад +3

    I just wanna thank you for writing this song. Makes me feel like someone out there understands me.

  • @angelaknecht
    @angelaknecht 7 месяцев назад

    Fifty years old and I'm discovering steampunk music. This is the third band ive checked out. His voice is great. The band is so good. Well done! Looking forward to hearing more from you guys.

  • @suuyasha2496
    @suuyasha2496 4 года назад +3

    2:55 I have never seen anyone play air guitar so cool on a piece of wood

  • @rambl1ngr0se
    @rambl1ngr0se 3 года назад +3

    love the guy hitting the rails with a sword

  • @Salty_Duck
    @Salty_Duck 5 лет назад +6

    another great song created by another great band :D
    I used burn it down in a competition I had and we came fourth out of about 20 of us.

  • @JonathanRobertAlexander
    @JonathanRobertAlexander 6 лет назад +5

    That chorus was freakin' beautiful.

  • @ottekitfun9626
    @ottekitfun9626 8 лет назад +123

    Was i the only one, that thought this was a steampunk version of pink floyds "Another brick in the wall"?

    • @yetyland7244
      @yetyland7244 6 лет назад +12

      Or rather, of Tennessee Ernie Ford's '16 Tons'

    • @PsylomeAlpha
      @PsylomeAlpha 6 лет назад +11

      @YETYland: but that one's already practically steampunk.

    • @someoneawesome8717
      @someoneawesome8717 4 года назад +1

      @elijah mikle probably just the first song they thought of

    • @KunouNoHana
      @KunouNoHana 4 года назад

      @elijah mikle It's probably the fact that the chorus starts with "All in all I'm just another cog in the machine" which is pretty similar to "All in all, you're just another brick in the wall"

  • @hankrearden20
    @hankrearden20 5 лет назад +4

    I love these working man songs.

  • @NaechtlichLiebend
    @NaechtlichLiebend 3 года назад +1

    Your music makes my days better. Thank you!

  • @alexanderlehane3459
    @alexanderlehane3459 8 лет назад +5

    It's like an insert prayer! The only way to know if there is a God is if you guys visit Wichita again!

  • @dmcm2567
    @dmcm2567 4 года назад +1

    I just realized that every single one of your songs is perfect background music to outer worlds

  • @C4ptainRedbeard
    @C4ptainRedbeard 2 года назад

    I love all the different cosplayers joining in at the train tracks.

  • @myramadd6651
    @myramadd6651 8 лет назад +2

    That video rocked! I really to see that today! Made me feel a lot better about my lot in life! Awesome as always.

  • @coasterkramer
    @coasterkramer 2 года назад

    It's how everyone is who works for corporate office for just the person in the machine just grinding our gears away on life under their finger this song and burn it down really tying with each other

  • @crowbie5687
    @crowbie5687 8 лет назад +6

    Instantly became my new favorite song from you guys. Absolutely lovely! Just out of curiosity might you be planning to do any more work with Spiky in the future? Steampunk Carnival Symposium Extract #5 still gives me the goosebumps!

    • @thecogisdead
      @thecogisdead  8 лет назад +4

      Thank you! We would love to do more work with Spiky if we get the chance. it was a delight working with him on Carnival Symposium. :)

  • @NorokVokun
    @NorokVokun 5 лет назад +3

    I don't know what i would do to have your vocal cords implanted into mine... god your voice is so smooth but still so smokey amazing...

  • @MrAndMrsVampire
    @MrAndMrsVampire Год назад

    The Guitar solo is so Santana. I love it.

  • @AlovicGrim
    @AlovicGrim 8 лет назад +1

    I love it!
    just as much as I love all the other songs you guys make.
    Another bloody good song lads!

  • @richellmcknight446
    @richellmcknight446 Год назад

    Not sure why this came up in my rotation, listening to Filk, but I LOVE IT!!!😍❤❤❤❤

  • @bread7932
    @bread7932 8 лет назад +1

    I don't know why but the lack of tools or even rocks as hammers in the beginning upsets me, I know it shouldn't but it does.

  • @apetheory7152
    @apetheory7152 5 месяцев назад

    I play this in my head every time I go into work

  • @SammybearSenpai
    @SammybearSenpai 6 лет назад +6

    I'd cry if I ever met you guys

    • @thecogisdead
      @thecogisdead  6 лет назад +2

      Ghost Blade Aww, thank you so much! :)

    • @SammybearSenpai
      @SammybearSenpai 6 лет назад

      The Cog is Dead you just made my day 😭

  • @Blareoutproductionsphoto
    @Blareoutproductionsphoto 3 года назад +1

    This song is very good! Love the steampunk attire! And again job well done vampyre big brother. Sky Capitan , you make a fantastic Railway boss. Very nice outfit too. I know it must have taken a while for you to make it. Your work is incredibly good. I'm honoured to own a couple of pieces from you.

  • @slackjaw1060
    @slackjaw1060 8 лет назад

    This is my favorite song from the "Carnival of clockwork", thanks for making this music video Captain, I salute you

  • @CloudShanty
    @CloudShanty 3 года назад

    once again, thank you john, for making my day work out ....

  • @deborahvictoriaedwards5188
    @deborahvictoriaedwards5188 4 года назад +1

    Greetings Blessings from the Bride of Christ 🌟✝️✨
    An amazing machine we see, many cogs running so beautifully. Love your lights my friends, family 💜
    Love and Light 💖🙏🔥
    Bee 🕊️🌈🐝⚖️💜🏴🏳️✝️🌍

  • @CID-db5zu
    @CID-db5zu Год назад

    Huge fan of you guys! I got most of your albums! The Incredible Jelly Donut Juicer is one of my favorites.

  • @Solidfact42
    @Solidfact42 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this. Somehow I really needed this confirmation that I'm not the only one that feels like this today.

  • @antonvaedak5816
    @antonvaedak5816 7 лет назад +19

    Very , very nice music , Steampunk univers is full of good idea (like's installing railway with sword XD ) , congratulation for the video and for the song ! ^^
    Long live to Steampunk way of life ;) .
    + 1 like for The Cog is dead !

  • @antaresthirdeldenlord4840
    @antaresthirdeldenlord4840 2 года назад

    Dude, add a Base line and this song is literally perfect.

  • @suuyasha2496
    @suuyasha2496 4 года назад +1

    Your music is my inspiration for a part of the game I create

  • @johnwesley256
    @johnwesley256 Год назад

    This is a song of my work life. I've worked long hours and hard jobs all with minimal pay. Gotta work 50-80 hours a week just to get by for most my life. I Got a better job now working only 48 hours a week in above 100°F (above 35° C) labor job.

  • @reportman101
    @reportman101 7 лет назад

    I love this song.I listen to it at work and I better as I work through the day

  • @kurisu7885
    @kurisu7885 8 лет назад +1

    You guys are awesome, I'd Prepare for Adventure with you any time.
    Also in some verses I got a real "Livin on a prayer" vibe.

  • @JehnovaTV
    @JehnovaTV 7 лет назад +2

    Amei a música, que vocal poderoso!!!

  • @Blareoutproductionsphoto
    @Blareoutproductionsphoto 3 года назад

    Bro awesome video, nice job as the railway boss hugs dear vampyre

  • @cogco
    @cogco 3 года назад +1

    Finally steampunk I like the music

  • @desertstormstudios2022
    @desertstormstudios2022 5 лет назад +2

    Did you guys filmed this video at Old Tucson because am from Tucson and I recognized the park

    • @thecogisdead
      @thecogisdead  5 лет назад +1

      Yep! This was Wild Wild West Steampunk Con held at Old Tucson.

    • @desertstormstudios2022
      @desertstormstudios2022 5 лет назад +1

      The first song I heard from you guys was the girl and the clockwork dragon

  • @marthagilbert3459
    @marthagilbert3459 7 месяцев назад

    Anyone else besides has the feeling that this should be turned into an animated jukebox musical movie, only using songs by The Cog Is Dead.

  • @MrAndMrsVampire
    @MrAndMrsVampire Год назад

    I LOVE THIS SONG! So relatable!

  • @sheilaisaacs981
    @sheilaisaacs981 Год назад

    Keep it alive Brother Sprocket

  • @LeeFreeland
    @LeeFreeland 7 лет назад

    Never has a plank sounded so glorious, sir!

  • @yang-bj9ql
    @yang-bj9ql 3 года назад

    This music makes so much sense and is understandable

  • @sebastianhanner7871
    @sebastianhanner7871 8 лет назад

    first cog is dead cong so happy that i found a great band to listen to

  • @Rebecca-mj6df
    @Rebecca-mj6df 4 месяца назад

    Sing it like it is brother cause I'm doing the same thing my mother had done and extra by lifting 40lbs of stove pellets every few weeks the most I've moved by my self was 60 bags total of 1,200 lbs after moving every bag lol I'm 5'2 ft 3\4 in tall

  • @MeriAmber
    @MeriAmber 7 лет назад

    This is epic!! Those vocals are so good! Also, that guitar

  • @johnalanwalker
    @johnalanwalker Год назад +1

    Pardon me, but the first part of this song is the orkiest thing I have ever heard. Too cool. By the way the rest of the song is pretty good too.

  • @Ursula1996
    @Ursula1996 8 лет назад

    Love this Song its personal favorite

  • @millienmoo
    @millienmoo 8 лет назад

    been waiting for a video for this song ^_^

  • @serggonchar2805
    @serggonchar2805 5 лет назад +1

    Красавчик, и поет и играет красиво

  • @sissyrayself7508
    @sissyrayself7508 5 лет назад +1

    Push yourself away from the table and yell,
    "No more Jell-O for me, mom".

  • @eileendemott2338
    @eileendemott2338 2 года назад

    Me working grocery store frieght: *takes break and jams to this* mmmmm yes

  • @Malyss
    @Malyss 7 лет назад

    Delightful. I loved this!

  • @mowgle619
    @mowgle619 8 лет назад

    im suprised this song gave me goosebumps, only a few song have ever done that

  • @franciscolucas348
    @franciscolucas348 4 года назад +1

    Awesome!!!

  • @rytheguy99
    @rytheguy99 8 лет назад

    I love this song

  • @comettamer
    @comettamer 5 лет назад

    My favorite song by them

  • @victoriagarland4064
    @victoriagarland4064 7 лет назад

    you are INCREDIBLE!

  • @contrafax
    @contrafax 8 лет назад

    I love the song and I love that it was shot in Arizona :)

  • @GiveMeMyLunchMoney
    @GiveMeMyLunchMoney 3 года назад

    Somehow going down a rabbit hole of parity music lead to this.

  • @starrrzzz2905
    @starrrzzz2905 3 года назад

    Wait... John is wearing glasses and goggles. He's making a fashion statement.

  • @syncRamon
    @syncRamon 8 лет назад

    again and again so freaking awesome! +.+

  • @inniekeye1419
    @inniekeye1419 8 лет назад

    Love your stuff!!!

  • @ShadowLinx20111
    @ShadowLinx20111 7 лет назад

    THIS SONG IS FUCKING AWESOME, ONE OF MY NEW FAVOURITE BADNS FOR SURE

  • @zaxarudot3747
    @zaxarudot3747 8 лет назад +2

    Прикольно співає пузан )

  • @luvondarox
    @luvondarox 8 лет назад

    That's it. I'm buying this album.

  • @suzythecreator
    @suzythecreator 4 года назад +8

    Honestly this is the anti-capitalist's anthem and I love it!

  • @H9092-2
    @H9092-2 4 года назад

    Gotta say, first time I've heard a song advocating for being a Cog in the Machine

  • @justmat8648
    @justmat8648 6 лет назад

    Great song guys

  • @MrAndMrsVampire
    @MrAndMrsVampire Год назад +1

    Hooray for Steampunks who wear their wedding rings while playing their instruments! I always found it adorable how John is always wearing his ring. He must love his wife (or husband; I don't know his orientation).

    • @thecogisdead
      @thecogisdead  Год назад +1

      Thanks! And yes, I love my wife very much! 😊

    • @MrAndMrsVampire
      @MrAndMrsVampire Год назад

      @@thecogisdead You're welcome! Awww! What's Mrs. Sprocket's name?