The Cruxshadows is like a bright star in the middle of a dark sky. EBM tends to be dark in their lyrics but this bands brings a fresh happy and positive outlook in life. As a Christian i enjoy your music very much !
i watch this when i need inspiration or have doubts on what im doing or want to do. this makes me just yolo and do stuff i want to do like wear gothic lolita clothes or take a step and quit my job because im unhappy etc...
This song changed me more than I ever realized. It made me think about who I am and made me realize I wasn't who I wanted to be nor was I even who I thought I was. I heard it at a club in Philly when it came out and didn't think much at the time but now...now, with today's social climate, it's more relevant than ever. look at yourself. not just from your side of the coin but from the other. do others see you as you see yourself? put yourself in the position of the person you're interacting with. are you a jerk? are you nice? are you behaving how you want the world to be? if not, might be time for a change.
rachel was amazing. she left i shortly after this to get married and settle down. they have two amazing violinist now... but she was there since almost the beginning and her presence is missed.
Yea there great they been around for the longest time I don’t think there together anymore sadly. Bella Morte is similar to there sound u might dig them.
This is a great track. It is a legit tune! A gem in the rough for me, as I don't enjoy this artists music generally, but I love this song. I am a fan of the artist for this single song! Great lyrics and I dig the music! I heard it years ago, maybe a decade ago. But it has grew on me with time. We won't be young forever!
Positive Energy Positively Perfect Performance Rogue He's got the moves and the grooves. The marching violinist The grooving swaying moves of the keyboardist & the 2 dancers the whole troop perfectly in sync together Yes 3-1 FYM The Cruxshadows are so underrated it's almost heartbreaking. but not by us Fans & Lovers of CXS
Wow , could be the most meaningful straight forward song message in regards to ones personal journey in life !!! , it could've possibly changed millions of destinies to the better if it was given any decent air time on radio & TV ...
Never ceases to amaze me how much the Chinese are into subculture music. One of my favourite youtube videos for the longest time (before it disappeared/I lost the link) was one of Lacrimosa performing Ich Bin Der Brennende Komet somewhere in China and the audience going absolutely nuts...
Listening to this song (and Voltaire's Happy Birthday My Olde Friend) on my birthday is my tradition. So here I am, now 23. These lyrics make more sense to me every year.
Ich habe die Band vor über 10 Jahren mal in Augsburg bei einem kleinen Livekonzert gesehen. Und die haben wirklich alles gegeben. Es gab immer wieder Zugaben, bis irgendwann die Tänzerinnen nicht mehr konnten. Und selbst dann kam Rogue nochmal raus für einen letzten Song. Für ihre Fans tun sie alles was sie können.
Roll out of bed and look in the mirror And wonder who you are Another year is come and gone Today is your birthday but it might be The last day of your life What will you do if tomorrow it's all gone? You won't be young forever It's only a fraction to the sum You won't be young forever Nor will anyone So look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life What do you want to do? Look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life You haven't got forever Then tell me what really matters Is it the money and the fame Or how many people might eventually know your name? But maybe you touch one life And the world becomes a better place to be Maybe you give their dreams another day Another chance to be free You won't be young forever It's only a fraction to the sum You won't be young forever Nor will anyone So look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life And what do you want to do? Look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life It all comes back to you Happy birthday, happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday Happy birthday, happy birthday You won't be young forever It's only a fraction to the sum You won't be young forever Nor will anyone So look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life What do you want to do? Look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life It all comes back to you Look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life What do you want to do? Look at your life Who do you want to be before you die? Look at your life You haven't got forever
the last 7-9 years (since i discoverd this song) i have always listend to it on my birtday :) (may 10th. "today" ) its a wonderfull tradition that keeps me grounded and reminded that i dont got forever and to try to realize my dreams
listening to this song two days before my birthday, 26 years old . this songs give me faith to fight against all the troubles I ve got . Thanks cruxshadows for be part of my life nowadays.
I listen to this every year on my birthday, since I was 19. I'm 26 today. It's always a great way to really look at yourself, and remind yourself of who you want to grow into.
This song has been inspiring me to do more, to be more, for years. Here's a relevant post from my blog: "Remember that your reach extends far beyond the people you interact with directly. Let's say you saved someone's life. Speaking as someone intimately familiar with suicidality, I'm sure you've saved a few, even if you didn't know it. Every kindness you visit on another has the potential to tip the balance of their life, to set them on a better path. Everyone that person helps, every good deed that person does for the rest of their life, is partially to your credit. The principle extends easily to other forms of influence: Encouraging artists to pursue their art means you're partially responsible for the existence of that art. Helping to mend a healer's broken heart also affects every person they help from then on. Everyone and everything is connected. Music is an especially strong force for connecting people, as it acts as a kind of shared emotional language which helps people to find things in common. Never forget that you are a vital member of a vast interdependent web of people who in some way, large or small, owe you thanks for making them better than they otherwise would have been." Quoted post is copyright The Creatively Maladjusted: thecreativelymaladjusted.wordpress.com/legal/ Original post: facebook.com/thecreativelymaladjusted/posts/1033153030219084
I love you guys, honestly. I've been listening to you, thanks to my mother, since I was 6. You're one of my biggest inspirations musically, though I'm no where near as talented. I hope to meet you guys one day. I'd be honored to shake your hands
Happy Birthday Rogue! I would say I hope you have a day as awesome as you are, but I don't know that it is possible for an entire day to be THAT awesome.
hey for a band thats never been played on top flop pop radio a band thats independent underground nonmainstream they are underrated yes we wish so many more people could hear them so spread the word and their videos but they have acheived greatness their on tour in germany and perorming in some spectacular concerts festivals they are living their dreams...
A great song. Every birthday I listen to this song (not only, but on my birthdays with a certain intention) and think about whether I have already become the person I really want to be.
Love this song it reminds us of the life we live as humans we are young not for long life is short so have fun and love and respect each other and show compassionate to each other as well
I love this song. Too bad most of the rest of Dreamcypher was a steaming pile of crap--but I've told Rogue this and it's all good. ;) Love love love this song. Come back to Phoenix, dammit! We miss you!
Fixerkitty For somebody who has zero familiarity with this band, the title of the video doesn't exactly make it clear - for all I know, Birthday could have been the name of a concert venue, amongst other things. Thank you for your help, even if it was given on the snarky side....
The Cruxshadows are so underrated it's almost heartbreaking.
agreed.
I agree they are my favorite band ever.
amen amen amen
yea its painful how little exposure they get.
they have so many good songs that really resonate emotionally I guess people are just cold to gothic rock.
The Cruxshadows is like a bright star in the middle of a dark sky. EBM tends to be dark in their lyrics but this bands brings a fresh happy and positive outlook in life. As a Christian i enjoy your music very much !
When you're torn between loving the song and having an existential crisis - HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
This song ended my marriage, because I realized who I want to be before I die and I was not going down the right path. Thank you.
That's honestly the best reason to change things though. I hope you still feel like you made the right choice.
i watch this on my birthday every year....26 now. thank you so much CXS i love you guys
i watch this when i need inspiration or have doubts on what im doing or want to do. this makes me just yolo and do stuff i want to do like wear gothic lolita clothes or take a step and quit my job because im unhappy etc...
Same. I just turned 40.
It's a very instiping birthday song. I do the same thing.
Maygan PhYnix me too doing right now! 50 today
I do this on my birthday also
Years ago I heard this song and I immediately got the guts to come out and transition and it changed my life so much for the better. Thank you
I hope life is treating you well but this comment made my heart swell for you! From one stranger to another, I'm proud of you!
This song changed me more than I ever realized. It made me think about who I am and made me realize I wasn't who I wanted to be nor was I even who I thought I was. I heard it at a club in Philly when it came out and didn't think much at the time but now...now, with today's social climate, it's more relevant than ever. look at yourself. not just from your side of the coin but from the other. do others see you as you see yourself? put yourself in the position of the person you're interacting with. are you a jerk? are you nice? are you behaving how you want the world to be? if not, might be time for a change.
42 today, I keep playing this song each year to remind me why I still choose to cling here.
"Happy birthday, happy birthday," *awesome drums kick in*... then the violin. Gahhh my mom had such awesome music taste. I miss her so much.
@@harryjennings2599 Whaaaat! Omg no way. Lucky guy.
I turned 38 today and I have listened to this song on every birthday since I turned 21. It hits me just as hard every time. Live, Love, Be, Believe ❤️
DUDE she can play the violin perfectly even when jumping??
rachel was amazing. she left i shortly after this to get married and settle down. they have two amazing violinist now... but she was there since almost the beginning and her presence is missed.
She is amazing
Can't believe I've lived 49 years on this planet and only just discovered this group - outstanding!!!
Yea there great they been around for the longest time I don’t think there together anymore sadly. Bella Morte is similar to there sound u might dig them.
Welcome!
Why was it taken down? >.>
Thanks for re-uploading Rogue, we'll just start going for another million views again! :P
This is a great track. It is a legit tune! A gem in the rough for me, as I don't enjoy this artists music generally, but I love this song.
I am a fan of the artist for this single song! Great lyrics and I dig the music! I heard it years ago, maybe a decade ago. But it has grew on me with time. We won't be young forever!
Positive Energy Positively Perfect Performance Rogue He's got the moves and the grooves. The marching violinist The grooving swaying moves of the keyboardist & the 2 dancers the whole troop perfectly in sync together Yes 3-1 FYM The Cruxshadows are so underrated it's almost heartbreaking. but not by us Fans & Lovers of CXS
oh man this song
Same, to be honest. I remember them very well, and I really hope that they are happy wherever they are.
65 a couple weeks ago and this is my favorite Birthday song.
61. Me too.
@@carlfranz6805 66
Today is my 33 birthday, almost 13 years listening this Every birthday
I thought i was the only one that did that. Every year the lyrics still hit.
Haha same! 43 today
My 59th, do the same thing every year
Wow , could be the most meaningful straight forward song message in regards to ones personal journey in life !!! , it could've possibly changed millions of destinies to the better if it was given any decent air time on radio & TV ...
even on my worst days..this makes life so much brighter, love these people!
This song never fails to give me chills! Love this band!
Today I turned 29 and "Birthday" was, still is and always will be my favorite birthday song. :) Thank you for the great music!
I play this song EVERY birthday!!! Love this group!!
Never ceases to amaze me how much the Chinese are into subculture music. One of my favourite youtube videos for the longest time (before it disappeared/I lost the link) was one of Lacrimosa performing Ich Bin Der Brennende Komet somewhere in China and the audience going absolutely nuts...
Hard to believe I remember this band out of NOWHERE after listening to them 10+ years ago after finding on VampireFreaks
Listening to this song (and Voltaire's Happy Birthday My Olde Friend) on my birthday is my tradition. So here I am, now 23. These lyrics make more sense to me every year.
Just wait til Voltaire's lyrics start making more sense to you.
Ich habe die Band vor über 10 Jahren mal in Augsburg bei einem kleinen Livekonzert gesehen. Und die haben wirklich alles gegeben. Es gab immer wieder Zugaben, bis irgendwann die Tänzerinnen nicht mehr konnten. Und selbst dann kam Rogue nochmal raus für einen letzten Song. Für ihre Fans tun sie alles was sie können.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! LOVE YOU CRUXSHADOWS
I was not expecting the lyrics to be this deep and retrospective.
Roll out of bed and look in the mirror
And wonder who you are
Another year is come and gone
Today is your birthday but it might be
The last day of your life
What will you do if tomorrow it's all gone?
You won't be young forever
It's only a fraction to the sum
You won't be young forever
Nor will anyone
So look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
What do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
You haven't got forever
Then tell me what really matters
Is it the money and the fame
Or how many people might eventually know your name?
But maybe you touch one life
And the world becomes a better place to be
Maybe you give their dreams another day
Another chance to be free
You won't be young forever
It's only a fraction to the sum
You won't be young forever
Nor will anyone
So look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
And what do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
It all comes back to you
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday, happy birthday
You won't be young forever
It's only a fraction to the sum
You won't be young forever
Nor will anyone
So look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
What do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
It all comes back to you
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
What do you want to do?
Look at your life
Who do you want to be before you die?
Look at your life
You haven't got forever
Probably my favourite Crüxshadows line-up! 🖤
27 today. I listen to this every year.
the last 7-9 years (since i discoverd this song) i have always listend to it on my birtday :) (may 10th. "today" )
its a wonderfull tradition that keeps me grounded and reminded that i dont got forever and to try to realize my dreams
Happy Birthday Rogue! If possible, I would give you the trifold foundation of the Claddagh: Love, Loyalty, & Friendship. The Best is Yet to Come!
Today is my birthday and I've listened to this every birthday since it came out. ❤️ Cruxshadows
listening to this song two days before my birthday, 26 years old . this songs give me faith to fight against all the troubles I ve got . Thanks cruxshadows for be part of my life nowadays.
Happy Birthday Rogue 🥰 The Beloved in Me 🧚♀️ Honors & Blesses the Beloved in You 🫅
I listen to this every year on my birthday, since I was 19. I'm 26 today. It's always a great way to really look at yourself, and remind yourself of who you want to grow into.
This song has been inspiring me to do more, to be more, for years. Here's a relevant post from my blog:
"Remember that your reach extends far beyond the people you interact with directly.
Let's say you saved someone's life. Speaking as someone intimately familiar with suicidality, I'm sure you've saved a few, even if you didn't know it. Every kindness you visit on another has the potential to tip the balance of their life, to set them on a better path.
Everyone that person helps, every good deed that person does for the rest of their life, is partially to your credit.
The principle extends easily to other forms of influence: Encouraging artists to pursue their art means you're partially responsible for the existence of that art. Helping to mend a healer's broken heart also affects every person they help from then on.
Everyone and everything is connected. Music is an especially strong force for connecting people, as it acts as a kind of shared emotional language which helps people to find things in common. Never forget that you are a vital member of a vast interdependent web of people who in some way, large or small, owe you thanks for making them better than they otherwise would have been."
Quoted post is copyright The Creatively Maladjusted: thecreativelymaladjusted.wordpress.com/legal/
Original post: facebook.com/thecreativelymaladjusted/posts/1033153030219084
I love you guys, honestly. I've been listening to you, thanks to my mother, since I was 6. You're one of my biggest inspirations musically, though I'm no where near as talented. I hope to meet you guys one day. I'd be honored to shake your hands
I saw them at Dragon con here in the big ATL in 2015. it was awesome.
Happy Birthday Rogue! I would say I hope you have a day as awesome as you are, but I don't know that it is possible for an entire day to be THAT awesome.
this is the 6th year I have listen to this on my birthday. Its become a tradition.
same. its my birthday today. i watch this every single year :)
And may you have many more to share with us all.
+Avrdal Rose 8 years!
9 years
15 years now... you won't be young forever...
this song is what keeps me going and I’m very much in love with it 🖤
This is the video that inspired me to go back to school and finish my dreams.
I listen to this song every year on my birthday. It hits me more with each passing year.
They played this today at the M'era Luna festival.... it was a transcendent experience!
hey for a band thats never been played on top flop pop radio a band thats independent underground nonmainstream they are underrated yes we wish so many more people could hear them so spread the word and their videos but they have acheived greatness their on tour in germany and perorming in some spectacular concerts festivals they are living their dreams...
Was expecting a goth EDM cover of Happy Birthday and stayed for this banger
This is a banging performance and easily their best song!
67 and still listen every year!
when candy brings you to this awesome group you know the universe is conspiring to combine the two. lol good song.
One hell of a showman as well as an awesome group!
Rogue! Happy birthday! Happy Big Five OHHH! 🎈🎂🎉 -Steven, Denver CO
Still love you guys, you’re epic.
Thanks for uploading it again!!
I also listen to it every year at my birthday. Every year it becomes more relevant.
I've listened to this song every year on my birthday since I discovered it in in 2012
I listen to this every year on my birthday, which is today. I finally have the answer after all these years of who I want to be before I die.
I’ve been listening to these guys since about 2003 ish when I was a teen lol
Every year on my birthday i listen to this, at midnight ill be 27, few moments left of being 26.
A great song. Every birthday I listen to this song (not only, but on my birthdays with a certain intention) and think about whether I have already become the person I really want to be.
I listen to this every year on my bday. thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Eu amo tanto essa banda que cada musica Do Crüxshadows me lembra um momento incrivel da minha vida ❤
It's my birthday today . And this is the first thing I think of ❤️❤️❤️
Love this performance!
My birthday was yesterday.
Tomorrow is 30 minutes away.
Happy brithday.
recently posted this on my bf´s facebook, every year on his birthday.. :) love it
It’s been a long time since I discovered this song, and it still feels like the first time I heard it
I made a karaoke of thiś song (hope you don't mind) and sing it on my parties for people I really like. Greetings from Poland :)
Super :)
Love this song it reminds us of the life we live as humans we are young not for long life is short so have fun and love and respect each other and show compassionate to each other as well
this is my favorite one and i sing it in my head every time I know some won has a birthday
Beautiful
☄️Such a great performance. 🖤
I still love them
I love this band so much
This one my favorites of my Birthday songs I play on my Birthday🎂
Super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Love these guys-enough said!
Ive been listening to this song annual on my birthday since high school. 31 today 😪
always great
Avec un groupe aussi génial la Darkwave à de beaux jours devant elle 🖤
This get me pumped..And my birthday is months away!!
Goth Greetings 🖤
Toller,hintergründiger Text prima gesungen;Danke sehr!Frohes,neues Jahr an alle Leser.
Happy Birthday
happy birthday to rogue & CXS cheers to you all...!!!
It's just about self reflective measures taken to transformation of the self
12 am - today is my birthday and I'm listening to this fabulous song 🥳
immer noch geil
love this
WHAT A LYRIC
what do you know today IS my birthday. Thanks CXS
Great!
very nice band one of my favorites
Grandiosa la violinista della band😃😁😎
Love Cruxshadows lyrics
I love this song. Too bad most of the rest of Dreamcypher was a steaming pile of crap--but I've told Rogue this and it's all good. ;)
Love love love this song. Come back to Phoenix, dammit! We miss you!
Fixerkitty What is the name of this song and how old is it? I've never heard of this band before - I'm too old, lol - this is incredible!!
Can you not read the title of the video? It's Birthday by Cruxshadows
Fixerkitty For somebody who has zero familiarity with this band, the title of the video doesn't exactly make it clear - for all I know, Birthday could have been the name of a concert venue, amongst other things. Thank you for your help, even if it was given on the snarky side....
The information you wanted is also in the opening title sequence.