Don't know if the band reads comments here, but I just wanted to share my story regarding this song. So at age 20 I was living alone with my great-grandmother and taking care of her. She was 94 years old, and she was not able to do much. Given her age, she had started to lose her mind and act really weird, which really traumatized me at that time. So it's a really sunny autumn day. Leaves have turned to yellow and red. I am sitting in my room and waiting for the paramedics to come and take a look at my great-grandmother, who sleeps in her bed and is not moving. She had cried about being tired and wanting God to take her already for a long time, and that morning she was complaining about not being able to move. I am completely numb. I don't think or pay attention to anything else. BBC Radio 1 is playing somewhere in the background. The paramedics arrive, go into her room and close the doors. I have no idea what is going on in there. I have my back turned on all the commotion, so I'm looking outside the window to the leaves and the sky, where planes are flying over my house. Suddenly I hear the first chords, but I don't really pay any attention. I don't want to think anything, because I don't know what to feel or think. Suddenly, clear as that sunny day, I hear words: "If you be the sky then I'll be the bird," and funny enough a bird (which I also tattooed years before this happened) flies by my window, flaps it's wings around in front of me for a while and then shoots up the sky and disappears. For the first time that day I felt calm. My great-grandmother died that day, and now, whenever I hear this song, I remember that moment - the sunny autumn day, the song, the bird and the sense of relief, knowing that everything is alright, she can finally rest in peace. With this, I guess, I just wanted to tell you, the band, a massive thank you for creating this song! It came to me in a really difficult time and somehow it made everything better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hey bud, I know trotter, I'm positive he reads these. Love the story. Death is the final release from pain, I've watched an old girlfriend and my mother die, those moments are poignant moments in anyone's life that scar themselves into your brain. Hope you're doing great 2 years on. I love this song, I used to hear them practicing it in the next room at upland studios back in the day, it's changed a fair bit over the years.
My Cousin is the guitarist. They got rid of the singer from this and many of their best tracks with him on. Me thinks the made a huge mistake cos their new stuff sucks.
As a longboarder, I very much approve of this video. They're being used the right way. Skating with the people you know and love and spreading the good vibes. It's the freedom we skaters crave.
Music is probably the most important aspect of my life, and I have to say this is the best song I’ve ever heard. It’s been on repeat all week and I can’t stop singing “The rat he turns and bares his teeth at you, the wake is coming what you gonna do”. Well done 👏👏👏
I think the reason that people really enjoy this music is because it is good and wholesome. I'm getting sick of all of this rap and hip-hop crap being played on the radio over here in States. Songs like this should be on the radio here. I applaud this amazing band from across the pond. Their musicianship is stellar and unique :)
I'm always crying when watching this video. So much pain, so much war and pain and the aftermath of it affects us all. Amazing song with an amazing message. THX guys.
This might be my joint favourite song of all time. Still listening to it in 2020 and it’ll be playing in my ears alongside The Blue, The Green when I’m lowered into my grave. A truly special band.
So this song came on on the radio when I was driving home...I may have pulled over and Shazammed it to find out who it was and its name.... amazingly good.
3:12 ...that part is soooo good. Makes the whole song even better! First i liked them, then i started hearing the songs with more attention, and now i love their music!
konduk1 В принципе (могу судить только видео) ребята подметили точно. Люди, которые тогда были на Майдане, продолжают жить обычной жизнью, у них нет орденов и знаков различия, поэтому может возникнуть конфликт с нынешней охраной и даже с теми, кто был тогда рядом на Майдане. Сражались за свободу и наслаждаются ей.
Woah. Thank you for shooting your video in Ukraine! Top Gear, who made a special on Ukraine this season, should watch this and be ashamed of the dark and boring image they painted....This video is so light and positive, despite the events shown.
''Let's meet the mountains, and see what they heard. And I'll be the sky, and you'll be the bird.'' Beautiful lyrics, awesome tune ! I have found a new band, singers voice is superb ! :)
I love this song! Always gives me sense of weightlessness (metaphorically speaking of course). The word 'limited' just doesn't exist when I listen to it.
Pocas bandas tienen esta sensibilidad en este tipo de música. He llorado con cada uno de sus dos discos y eso es decir mucho. Deseo que David se recupere de su depresión pero también le digo que no podrá huir de quién es. Alguien que ha nacido para expresar y con un sentimiento exquisito. Una gran banda.
This video hits different now.
Don't know if the band reads comments here, but I just wanted to share my story regarding this song. So at age 20 I was living alone with my great-grandmother and taking care of her. She was 94 years old, and she was not able to do much. Given her age, she had started to lose her mind and act really weird, which really traumatized me at that time.
So it's a really sunny autumn day. Leaves have turned to yellow and red. I am sitting in my room and waiting for the paramedics to come and take a look at my great-grandmother, who sleeps in her bed and is not moving. She had cried about being tired and wanting God to take her already for a long time, and that morning she was complaining about not being able to move.
I am completely numb. I don't think or pay attention to anything else. BBC Radio 1 is playing somewhere in the background. The paramedics arrive, go into her room and close the doors. I have no idea what is going on in there. I have my back turned on all the commotion, so I'm looking outside the window to the leaves and the sky, where planes are flying over my house. Suddenly I hear the first chords, but I don't really pay any attention. I don't want to think anything, because I don't know what to feel or think. Suddenly, clear as that sunny day, I hear words: "If you be the sky then I'll be the bird," and funny enough a bird (which I also tattooed years before this happened) flies by my window, flaps it's wings around in front of me for a while and then shoots up the sky and disappears. For the first time that day I felt calm. My great-grandmother died that day, and now, whenever I hear this song, I remember that moment - the sunny autumn day, the song, the bird and the sense of relief, knowing that everything is alright, she can finally rest in peace.
With this, I guess, I just wanted to tell you, the band, a massive thank you for creating this song! It came to me in a really difficult time and somehow it made everything better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Lovely ... God bless her soul ..!! Thanks for sharing your story
Goosebumps. Thanks for sharing.
Hey bud, I know trotter, I'm positive he reads these. Love the story. Death is the final release from pain, I've watched an old girlfriend and my mother die, those moments are poignant moments in anyone's life that scar themselves into your brain. Hope you're doing great 2 years on. I love this song, I used to hear them practicing it in the next room at upland studios back in the day, it's changed a fair bit over the years.
Amazing story ❤️
The Universe works for all of us, Peace be with you always
Anybody else get chocked up in a really positive way listening to this song?
Yes
Every time
Yes
Still do. All these years later.
Absolutely floors me, I'm of no use for 4 minutes and 7 seconds
I will stand for Freedom, Love and Life.
Hope these kids are ok now.
Hoping everyone who made this wonderful piece is safe.
Still gutted this song hasn't received the recognition it deserves :(
Never felt a better time to come back to this.
7 years later look how relevant this music video is…
Why? In 2014, we fought against a pro-russian president. Today - against russian Nazis
This song is so important now.
Best British band for a long time. Stadium bound. Absolutely love this group, every song on the album is great.
Music video hits differently now sadly 😭🇺🇦
i’m 60 now . i miss my son who used to stake board everywhere free as a bird . this song made me cry .
this band is so underated, they produced the most well written songs ever. british never fail to amazes me
My Cousin is the guitarist. They got rid of the singer from this and many of their best tracks with him on. Me thinks the made a huge mistake cos their new stuff sucks.
As a longboarder, I very much approve of this video.
They're being used the right way. Skating with the people you know and love and spreading the good vibes. It's the freedom we skaters crave.
stfu
omg
lmao
"To be courageous, one needs not only to be neither cowardly nor foolhardy, but also, first, to be bold"
Music is probably the most important aspect of my life, and I have to say this is the best song I’ve ever heard. It’s been on repeat all week and I can’t stop singing “The rat he turns and bares his teeth at you, the wake is coming what you gonna do”. Well done 👏👏👏
Just found the redux version on Spotify today, this song is AMAZING, I can't believe I missed out on that for so long!!!
Thanks from Kiev. Ukraine!
Kyiv ;)
Beautiful song. Beautiful video. This deserves so much more recognition
I can't believe I'm only just hearing this song now. Beautiful and haunting and raw - just amazing.
It's nearly 2021 and this is still the most EPIC song I've ever heard!!!
Great song and video! Greetings from Kiev! Peace!
Guitar sounds like Explosions In The Sky. Brilliant.
I've been listening to this song for about 6 months. You would think I would be bored of it by now :)
Still good.
I think the reason that people really enjoy this music is because it is good and wholesome. I'm getting sick of all of this rap and hip-hop crap being played on the radio over here in States. Songs like this should be on the radio here. I applaud this amazing band from across the pond. Their musicianship is stellar and unique :)
Many strong memories attached to this one - it came with adventure, broken passion, and a complete life-transformation.
I'm always crying when watching this video. So much pain, so much war and pain and the aftermath of it affects us all. Amazing song with an amazing message. THX guys.
had to watch this twice in a row and then bought the song. wow thats amazing!
This might be my joint favourite song of all time. Still listening to it in 2020 and it’ll be playing in my ears alongside The Blue, The Green when I’m lowered into my grave. A truly special band.
So this song came on on the radio when I was driving home...I may have pulled over and Shazammed it to find out who it was and its name.... amazingly good.
LONELY THE BRAVE + THE BLUE COLLARS = Music Heaven. The UK is producing the best music in the world right now!!
totes agree
amazing debut album, cant get enough
one of the best debut albums ive heard in a long while
very good taste my friend
exactly
This should have tons of views
Cool ))Hello from Ukraine,Kiev !!!))
Kyiv ;)
3:12 ...that part is soooo good. Makes the whole song even better! First i liked them, then i started hearing the songs with more attention, and now i love their music!
I can't express how much I love this song! David Jakes' vocal goes straight to my heart 💓
We want him back
Guys, that's amazing! Thank you!
Amazing. Mesmerizing. Absolute masterpiece.
One of my favourite songs ever - absolutely brilliant, never get tired of it xxxxx❤❤❤❤❤
After experiencing all the events on Maidan this video makes me cry.
Hooray from Kyiv! :) Nice song and video. Snx guys
I just remembered seeing these guys support Biffy Clyro a couple of years back in Belfast. I heard this song and was hooked.
Those guitars sound so beautiful! Gives me goosebumps!!!
Thank you guys. This arise of spirits should not be forgotten.
I cried when I watched this video for the first time Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ
Cette vidéo m'a plutôt donné de la joie, une envie de vivre ma vie à fond comme jamais !
Camille Poichotte You live in the behavior and way of thinking imposed mass culture - you're the product system))) important to notice it in yourself!
konduk1 В принципе (могу судить только видео) ребята подметили точно. Люди, которые тогда были на Майдане, продолжают жить обычной жизнью, у них нет орденов и знаков различия, поэтому может возникнуть конфликт с нынешней охраной и даже с теми, кто был тогда рядом на Майдане. Сражались за свободу и наслаждаются ей.
This is a good video (well done)
Иван Сирко пока страна еще не может наслаждатся своей свободой.
Thank you for a beautiful video work in our beautiful Kyiv!
Woah. Thank you for shooting your video in Ukraine! Top Gear, who made a special on Ukraine this season, should watch this and be ashamed of the dark and boring image they painted....This video is so light and positive, despite the events shown.
My favorite song. And I didn't want the video to end lol
I cry so much to this. Dave come back ❤️
Still here in 2020. Thanks for this memory. 🙏
This song deserves more views, it's amazing
Nice to see few familiar places in my city Kiev
Good video for a good song :)
If beauty was a song this would be it!! How isnt this more popular?!??!?!?!
BEAUTIFUL VIDEO!! I cried!! It should definitely have more views! People need to listen to this song and see this video!!
Always make me think of times,places and people that are no more. Sad but happy memories.
thanks a lot from UA
Brilliant song, I just can't stop listening the whole day. Gives me chills :)
Really loving this video guys!
Best band i have heard in the last decade. . . . Quality
This should have over 172 billion hits!!!! Best band I've heard in years, end of.
Well done, thank u guys! Very nice to see that Ukrainian people are some kind of inspiration:) Glory to Ukraine! Feel free
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave's voice is incredible. Such a shame didn't overcome his shyness
David Jakes made a solo album. So you still enjoy his unique voice.
''Let's meet the mountains, and see what they heard.
And I'll be the sky, and you'll be the bird.''
Beautiful lyrics, awesome tune ! I have found a new band, singers voice is superb ! :)
Свобода- это крылья!
This videoclip is simply perfect.
truly love this song
The sensations I feel when listening to this song, I cannot put into words. I really can't, believe me.
Amazing Song!!
From Brazil!!
Favourite song of 2015!
Still listening to this 6 years later
Musik can change the World !
friendship goals
Incredible new video for the equally incredible Backroads. Just keep getting better and better.
***** the album launch is at the start of Sept in Camden. Fancy it?
***** looks like they have sold out :(
Mat Gould Nope. Nearly though. Here's the ticket link if you still want to go:www.livenation.co.uk/artist/lonely-the-brave-tickets
***** ^
song gunna be big and i cant wait
"Just wanna fall here silently into the arms of the people I love" I felt that, felt that David lad 🙂
I nearly shat myself with excitement when I heard they were supporting Twin Atlantic
what a brilliant, beautiful video, accompanies one of the most well-written songs I've ever heard!
great song...great video
Should get 1000000 views just for the video.fucking great song
Wat een geweldig nummer
Such a nice video! Exactly how I feel about the revolution
I'm left speechless this song is so good and the video is just masterpiece
I don't know why but when I listen to this band I get that musical (good) feeling as I listened for the firs time Nirvana back in the 90's.
These guys have got to be one of the most underrated British bands around.
Respect from Ukraine!
Thank you!
Hope you are safe man! Prayers for you, your family and your country! Слава Україні!
freedom, youth, love... it's all here, in Ukraine
I love this song! Always gives me sense of weightlessness (metaphorically speaking of course). The word 'limited' just doesn't exist when I listen to it.
Prachtig nummer , dit jaar in de top 10 beland in onze ( Ties+Rudy ) gezamelijke top 1000 allertijden!
Top notch!!!!
Nice song ♥️..love from india 🇮🇳
wonderful video, wonderful song, qualitative rock. Thank you!
I am proud to be Ukrainian!!Слава Україні - Героям Слава!
That's an excellent song.
thanx))) u really understand us)
This band is amazing. The vocals are some of the best I've ever heard.
Чудовий клiп! Молодцi! Наснаги вам на творчому шляху!!!
что у вас за слова такие нелепые )))
@@YuliaMitelshtet сказала девочка с нелепой фамилией )
powerful vid
Honestly it'll be hard for anything on the new album to match this song, incredible tune!
Pocas bandas tienen esta sensibilidad en este tipo de música. He llorado con cada uno de sus dos discos y eso es decir mucho. Deseo que David se recupere de su depresión pero también le digo que no podrá huir de quién es. Alguien que ha nacido para expresar y con un sentimiento exquisito. Una gran banda.