Alex G - Runner (Official Video)

Alex G - “Runner" from 'God Save The Animals' out now on Domino.
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Director: Aldo Fisk
Creative Director: Rachel Giannascoli
Producer: Jake Agger
Director of Photography: Jake Moore
Production Designer: Hanna Hamilton
Wardrobe Stylist: Jamie Ortega
Make Up: Charli
Editor: Colin Acchione
Colorist: Samuel Gursky c/o Irving Harvey
Band: Molly Germer, Sam Acchione, John Heywood & Tom Kelly
First AC: Charley Parker
Gaffer: Shane Moore
Key Grip: Conor O'Mara
Best Boy Electric: Kevin Gray
Dolly Grip: Mike Fares
Best Boy Grip: Dan Brady
Art Assistants: Andrea Parmelee, Marina Oney
Production Assistants: Lucy Soutter, Miles Cohen, Jeff Somers
Video Commissioner: Johanna McManus
Management: Tyler Richman
Thank you: Middle Child, Rittenhouse Filmworks, Scott Ross
Filmed in Philadelphia, PA
An Industry Pictures Production

[@sashaisacoustic]

he can't keep getting away with writing such incredible songs

[@mrurson]

it’s unreal

[@Inacatsuit]

it's Run Away Train, yo. We'll see if he gets away with it

[@Eantonio245]

@@Inacatsuit you’re a menace for pointing this out lmao

[@amelialock7]

always wild to see normies using these types of memes not knowing the original context

[@brockmccaw4259]

@@amelialock7 lol

[@08bourquem]

His voice has a new confidence, very dope.

[@jstn9914]

So cool of you to point that out. I also thought the same thing. His vocals seem to be much more front-and-center on this album than on previous releases.

[@deathchips926]

Agreeed !

[@deathchips926]

@@jstn9914 yeah even though blessing is whisper core lmaooo

[@jstn9914]

@@deathchips926 You joke but the mixing on that track is tight. Brings his vocals right up to the front. So good.

[@deathchips926]

@@jstn9914 it's great. such a unique track

[@ghost__chips]

he knows just how to hit my G-spot

[@hushdolll5112]

Smooth lmao

[@Kennutty]

your Alex G-spot??

[@three6nine181]

haha same

[@trissc6855]

@@Kennutty precisely my good shubbalubbadingdong

[@ky-iu4se]

litrally

[@mattygeno]

Listening to this while celebrating 30 months sober today from severe drug and alcohol addiction for 14 years. I’m 32. My runner, my man.

[@juliahebrok5052]

Congrats dude!

[@mattygeno]

@@juliahebrok5052 Thank you very much, Julie! 'preciate the love. ☺️

[@alexfaer1244]

40 days clean off a long opiate run I totally agree

[@mattygeno]

@@alexfaer1244 My brother, my man. Get off it, just never fkin do it again bro. Please.

[@essential_listening]

That’s crazy. Our timelines are super similar- I’m 19 months sober after 12 years of abuse at 28 years of age, glad we are both still here and jammin to this man!! Congrats on your sobriety mate!

[@Riley_The_Snailsquid]

i love how everyone is calm but the drummer’s like ⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️

[@bluetiredcat]

isnt that Sam?

[@GriffinJenningsMusic]

something darker always lurks beneath even the most catchy Alex G songs

[@erikerikerikerikerik]

im glad someone else feels this way. i love the way he can write a catchy upbeat song and yet inject a bit of unease into it. so much more interesting that way.

[@MusicOrLoseItTV]

Please elaborate?

[@GriffinJenningsMusic]

This song is really sweet and catchy but the I have done a couple bad things is pretty twisted in a way that suggests darker themes

[@N.slash.A.]

I meeean… he’s literally singing about a drug runner lol

[@MusicOrLoseItTV]

@@N.slash.A. How are you arriving at that conclusion? The title? I thought it might be an athlete? Seriously. "My runner, my man." I thought it was about a relationship with a same-gender athlete. Consequence of less-than-direct lyrics. -The Music Fan Man

[@AliA_007]

alex in his christian rock era

[@sarlurob]

and I'm loving it

[@oldaccount5217]

He sounds like a young Bruce Springsteen. God bless him lol

[@seansezz]

gotta serve somebody

[@mattygeno]

na bro he is in his early new york indie scene slash stephen malkmus era

[@_islandboy7703]

🤣

[@donothingrecs]

The G Man has blessed us once again.

[@annalisep.1376]

god bless the G

[@blueberrymilc]

Everyday is a blessing

[@breeeegs]

@@blueberrymilc As I walk through the mud

[@mikeemilt7446]

God bless G-bird

[@blueberrymilc]

@@breeeegs HUH

[@joeagger]

my brother produced this video! i’m so proud of him 🤩 also Alex out here delivering a cute summery bop as always

[@bratwurstiam6727]

@@FlooydTangemn literally lmao. furthest thing from cute

[@joeboonmusic4004]

lol this song isn’t cute :P read those lyrics boiiii

[@thomasjensen5028]

You bro did very well 👌👌🙏

[@joshuaconovermusic1441]

He nailed it

[@trissc6855]

@@joeboonmusic4004 lol this song must've really been depressing for you if you can't like someone liking the exact same music you're into

[@ggleixnermusic]

HOW F'N GOOD IS THIS SONG! This song is genius. It leaves you wanting more. You have no choice but to hit replay again and again!

[@reginaldcornwalingford6210]

It is TERRIBLE

[@glc0stanza]

The genius of all his songs. Looping melodies.

[@DogwithPacifier-mh8zs]

@@reginaldcornwalingford6210what makes you say that?

[@oziomaokeke4477]

this song sounds like saturday morning, like around 10:00am

[@something.2b]

the scream is so good

[@ramm0]

hi em

[@JamesLeeLeeLee]

Introducing the new UNIQLO x Alex G Collection

[@stephenkane2464]

lol

[@FlamingGuitar123]

I knew he had something cooking when he began to scream, love the way he plays with the gap between radio friendly and weird :)

[@teddyrieck1758]

Literally exactly what I thought when I heard this

[@dingytot]

People are afraid to take little risks that make all the difference

[@vamppanic]

the scream made all the difference tbh

[@hellodolly2551]

Molly stare at the camera is so hilarious

[@learnimplementshare3431]

I've been listening to music intently for 50 years, and this just might be one of the best 'pop' songs I've heard. And perhaps the best film clip. My 15-year-old brought me this song tonight. "Dad you have to listen to this!" Have had it on repeat for an hour. Brilliant!

[@lightningjack4107]

i can't stop listening to it either. u have good ears

[@sonnywitton9446]

​@@lightningjack4107 yeah same here, you guys have any other song suggestions? I have been loving 'bonny light horsemen deep in love' check it out and let me know what else u like

[@amylee3531]

My 17 just told me about this band. Her guy friend likes The Smiths, I became interested cause THE SMITHS! Then she told me he likes this band. Here I am. I like!

[@Conway1848]

such a sweet story

[@EthanKohll]

I definitely would not consider this a "pop"

[@hellodolly2551]

The bass player is such a vibe

[@reedingbook]

molly on the keys :,) love it

[@user-sy8gq4lj1z]

MY RUNNER MY RUNNER MY MAN 🗣🗣🔥🔥💯💯🙏🙏

[@terrylina.8366]

this is one of my favorite songs in the universe

[@joshgiel1677]

This song and Blessing on the same album is gonna be insane

[@sansisntness]

blessing is the brick of god save the animals, im calling it

[@kevinmejia93]

the close up smile while he sings is soo funny hahaha love it

[@KJZ24]

The rolled up magazine 😂

[@xMsry7]

I was really bummed about my breakup and listened to Alex G to feel all the sadness, now listening to this I feel like I’ve adopted a new mindset, learning to accept it’s over and doing things that meet my own needs, this song is really important and transitional for me

[@mattygeno]

Love it ❤️ It’s gonna get better.

[@joygimbel7760]

That’s truly wonderful:)

[@isaacgarcia4846]

Same here dude 💙

[@williammerriman439]

You're not alone

[@adamhall5332]

Same here! Got the song on repeat after a breakup a week ago

[@xXaltowolfXxmp3]

After listening to so many emotional songs from Alex, there's something so heartwarming and genuine to see him smile while singing such a beautiful tune~ it feels like comfort from a close friend :)

[@Teen_Drama]

idk why but theres a satisfying sizzle and grit when he sings the "rolled up magazine" part. His voice has a charm noone else can touch.

[@samzuckowich1588]

him showing off the little tooth gem is killing me

[@feverCH]

amazing as usual, this guy never misses

[@willpeterson5355]

never

[@rostas864]

that's right

[@derinergun3954]

I haven't heard such beautiful song in a long time.

[@nameface6934]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and its one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@davi.mousinho]

I love how everyone looks so clean in this video. Like straight out of the shower. Everyone's got a fresh haircut also! I mean, good job guys

[@luciencron6655]

cried immediately. most beautiful song ever. and this album is going to be legendary. thank you Alex and Family!

[@allquiet-like]

0:58 he has a tooth gem lol

[@BobbyKakouris]

hahaha omg good spot!

[@artscollab]

“They hit you with a rolled up magazine” 😀 🤔 🎶

[@treadofthefrogs4596]

Alex g is seriously the best artist of this generation, his music is so versatile making it accessible for anyone to enjoy. Alex g constantly changes his style in music and always does it successfully. Thank you for the lovely music which has pushed me through challenging times.

[@gamerfroggy4910]

I feel like he could end up being completely monumental. Like the creativity and quality of all his music. He does whatever he wants with his music and it's always brill

[@rickdlt]

Yea I completely agree. Hes a wildcard who cant be contained to a specific style.

[@aaronmaharjan3614]

the meat riding is insane

[@rickdlt]

@@aaronmaharjan3614 yo mamma😳

[@gamerfroggy4910]

@@aaronmaharjan3614 I'd ride so much meat for him tho

[@nytrodubz]

Lyrics: I like people who I can open up to Who don't judge for what I say, but judge me for what I do And when I think of people I look up to My runner, my runner, my man My runner, my runner, my man I laugh when you say the wrong thing Mouthing off to everybody else but me They hit you with the rolled up magazine My runner, my runner, my man My runner, my runner, my man (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand) (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand) What's a couple grand rolled up in your pocket? I won't tell nobody, baby you don't tell nobody Yes, I have done a couple bad things (Yes) I have done a couple bad things Yes, I have done a couple bad things Yes, I have done a couple *BAAAD THANGS!* (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand) (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand) (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand) (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand) (Loaded up, know your trigger like the back of my hand)

[@Skywohka]

I thought he said “what’s a couple grams rolled up in a backwood” until I read the lyrics and now I regret ever reading them

[@luciencron6655]

@@Skywohka i thought it was roll your trailer in the back of my head

[@imanoakyboy]

I thought the screamy part was "To You" which lyrically would make since.

[@administrator9347]

I think it's "load it up/point it up, pull your trigger at the back of my head"

[@nytrodubz]

@@imanoakyboy yeah, that would go well in the song. some of these other responses, idk about lol

[@jonathanzwickel1259]

I old enough to remember Soul Asylum writing this song in 1993.

[@TheYellowsAndReds]

Alex G has been my hero since 2013

[@jstn9914]

Cannot WAIT for this album. Everything the G touches turns to gold.

[@PatTurn]

He's an irl angel

[@ladybugd0ts]

OMG!!! this made my day ^_^ your music feels like a warm hug :)

[@wa0187]

Yess!!!! Like a warm hug..

[@nadieenespecial]

damn it really does. I'm going through a hard time rn and this song came to make my days brighter

[@ladybugd0ts]

@@nadieenespecial hoping it all works out for u! sending love and light :)

[@HIVEMINDTV]

my goat

[@cashtwonine]

the wardrobe for this video is so good omfg

[@Stynze]

I'm glad he is comfortable doing weird noises again

[@TheEchomaker]

This is a great Uniqlo ad

[@bartpitt69]

Love how the Runner and Blessing vids feel like y’all are roleplaying as different genres / different styles. ❤️

[@kikismusic9216]

My words cannot describe how much I love this song

[@apearchitect558]

this screams summer, thank you alex!

[@brodyarmbar]

Gonna cry to this in prison tonight under my blanket

[@comradechill]

lol

[@luciencron6655]

love u

[@maggie5928]

bless u brody!

[@lilli-fh6wx]

bro is incarcerated 😭

[@Nldalie2772]

Keep your head up and faith strong my man

[@percinator7203]

real (its so hard to produce a smile these days)

[@raquelbalboni639]

I love the look the guitarist and Alex G. give each other at 0:30

[@laguyia5236]

canNOT wait to hear this live

[@kvikmynd]

already can see it, all the homies in one big warm hug singing along 🥲

[@shay2396]

SAME

[@lofigirl97rawrxd3]

Feel like I’ve grown up with this kids music since 2015/2016. Im 25 now and he’s gonna be 30 next year. Damn we are all really growing up. 😯 another great piece of art. 😢

[@BudOnTheLeaves]

My 5yr old calls this the crazy version and it's his favorite

[@sneezejs]

Hard to fathom these wholesome chaps are the same ones as the grungy shades on the Blessing vid

[@harmony7956]

Yeah I liked the eyeliner and goatees!

[@nathanieleloehrke5139]

It is so hard to look this happy when singing It is also difficult to look that unhappy playing keyboards. Thank you both

[@patchnotesforlife]

The G man never misses

[@Viscount_Morrissey]

Gotta love that smile at 00:54 and the way the guitarist looks at Alex afterwards

[@jamesfennell409]

this song just gets better the more I listen to it

[@2px_]

this is absolutely one of the greatest things i have ever heard ever

[@laguyia5236]

how did alex know i was going through a depressive episode?

[@dashboy4l]

love this nigga

[@mattygeno]

my runner, my mahaan

[@joshgiel1677]

Everyone say thank you Alex!!!

[@CaptainCasual777]

damn i just want to say that his voice is sounding really really good. i can tell he’s been working on improving it over the years. like it sounds really really good now

[@rocklobster590]

1:45 he's been taking his prince pills omg......

[@slopoke33]

your music makes every day a blessing thank u :)

[@frostboltcaster448]

like the song

[@jestersprivilege24]

Nice seeing you here Shlomo

[@slopoke33]

exactly like the song. im living like the fishes

[@renn8108]

@@frostboltcaster448 SHLOMO

[@misterobtuse6242]

every day........................is a blessing........................................

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

I got to have a conversation about the film waking life with Alex after he and band played a great show at bar le ritz montreal a few years ago. He was really nice and humble. Don't miss the chance to see him live if you can.

[@jeshwh]

I had a really bad night alex, thank you for giving this gift, I'm now hopeful i can get thru my work day now. you help more than you know

[@kennique7634]

My mans and the bands ready for Sunday service ! 🙌

[@charlatantric]

My God, this song is so phenomenally good.

[@maccyy]

This song and music video is beautiful but that close-up shot of Alex at 0:55 with his grin always makes me crack up. 😂

[@Teen_Drama]

Dude I just finished the semester this a rly nice treattt

[@nasseryousif1222]

I'm finishing mine in 2 days!

[@Teen_Drama]

Thats great yoo, best wishess!

[@thisisasign9662]

feels like my heart already heard this song somewhere before. really love it lots

[@johnfindlaymcgettigan9693]

runaway train by soul asylum is where youve heard it

[@thisisasign9662]

@@johnfindlaymcgettigan9693 nah, you ain’t got what I mean

[@itdoesntmeanathing]

@@johnfindlaymcgettigan9693 similar groove but not much to talk about

[@three6nine181]

I feel the same way

[@ilovetlou.]

OMG THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL😭

[@nameface6934]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and its one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@2xUxT]

this just made my entire week i am filled with so much joy right now

[@timetravelingviatheinterweb]

the lyrics are so moving. just what I needed to hear right now. thanks for writing such honest and loving songs.

[@damienscullytoo]

I love these music video styles, blessing was 90s / early 2000s grunge, this is like clean/quirky 2010s MV and when he's losing his shit through the lyrics of the song, there's a strangely upbeat visual to it. I'm excited to see what the third song does 👀 I wonder what's the album is shaping up to be

[@oliverbrauning1586]

He's looking like sturgill Simpson in this video

[@Marchusaurelius]

Right?? This alternation between aesthetics has me super hyped for the album. Alex g has been known to incorporate dissonance and electrónica really well but he has mostly stayed true to indie rock. Now he’s exploring with different characters and making it uniquely himself. Amazing stuff being made in this era!

[@AAa-jw4me]

@@oliverbrauning1586 looks more like Tom green to me

[@Nat-wu1rv]

This is about as clean as Elliott Smith

[@tylerd7239]

I feel Soul Asylum with this song - runaway train

[@jessechuff]

can't be a coincidence that this sounds similar to Runaway Train by Soul Asylum. Runner, Runaway Train, similar melodies, gotta be a deliberate interpolation. I say that in a good way though, this is fucking amazing.

[@malikshakur1306]

no offense this song is way bettwr

[@jstn9914]

Funny, in my head I hear Joan & Bobby by Walk Off The Earth. That's just the chord progression, though. The G is on his own level.

[@aannddrreewwcosta]

I thought the same thing! I like the song but I’m a bummed some of the melodies are so similar.

[@goctagonrecovery3270]

@@malikshakur1306 I thought the same thing and I totally agree. This song is way better lol

[@golden-sun]

Yes sounds exactly like it, and the lyrics from that song are referenced in this song too

[@dizzytvJatzi]

For some reason this video makes me happy always

[@acrossthesky2979]

My man is dropping a lot of songs lately, nice!

[@acrossthesky2979]

@@huh4570 wow, thank you for sharing this info!

[@CH-hy8qd]

I have never heard of you, and no idea why this was recommended to me. That being said, I’m so goddamn glad I clicked. I’ve already followed you on Spotify, this is great!

[@TuneScape.Online]

Whoa, enjoy the journey of discovery of his discography

[@kasrych]

yes i am having an alex g summer

[@savageantelope3306]

So far the first video where he seems like a totally normal guy

[@harrisonposting]

“Runaway Train” by Soul Asylum: sure alex g, you can copy my homework but just make sure you change it so the teacher won’t notice. alex g:

[@bef2993]

Same thoughts lol!

[@tbos44]

Thank you, this is all that I could hear in my head when listening to this but I couldn't place what the exact song was. Still a good song in it's own right, but uhhhhh, yeah

[@heyhey1754]

When they look at each other

[@nameface6934]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and its one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@clarksburgking305]

very unnerving video. 10/10

[@jpgurley7803]

Yes indeed! More Alex Geezy

[@ganzergrey]

I have severe, chronic, debilitating anhedonia. And this song makes me feel things.

[@Jamie-yr9be]

1:31 - 1:48 love the way he channels Prince

[@subyouth1257]

this inspired me to trust who i am again for the first time in a very long time. thank you dude.

[@jas_bataille]

"I like people who I can open up to Who don't judge for what I say, but judge me for what I do" - This is my entire life. The amount of people shielding themselves from the reality of their own actions by judging how others communicate instead of what they're actually doing is staggering and just really, really sad :(

[@Lukas-qf2uh]

pc language is a cloak for psychopathic behavior

[@jordi7494]

This is shaping up to be the best album yet

[@chelsypearo983]

papa G, blessed father to us all

[@l1m9yyx]

I LOVE ALEX WAY TOO MUCH LIKE- HIS SOOOOO😭

[@iziswth6909]

Your music is like a star that doesn’t need to shine to be beautiful.

[@AllenAndersonTaylor]

Love this big drum sound.

[@tylermitchell8649]

just fell to my knees in Goodwill

[@terrylina.8366]

why is this song so good

[@Dheloot-yz5uc]

Before it becomes fashionable, I'll let you know right away that I'm a fan of Alex g runner

[@nameface6934]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and its one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@flashypork]

The G stands for Gesus

[@bosola7168]

Some of y'all have never listened to Grave Dancers Union, and it shows.

[@nico.the.creator]

I love the energy the drummers gives every performance

[@nameface6934]

if you like Alex G you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Roll Me Over, it gives me Alex G vibes and its one of the best new indie songs I've heard

[@b00psn00t]

This one really hits my Alex G spot.