American Football - Silhouettes [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

[@EmoDaveAbrenica]

Emo dads have returned to bring the feels...

[@Icythot-m6i]

fuck, been emo since elem/mid school, still haven't changed now 24, im gonna be an emo dad in the future D:

[@Jamesp1972]

With their best LP

[@echu.6929]

@@Icythot-m6i I imagine emo dads having jock kids. Idk why

[@fullskapunkalchemist3471]

Echu Caverinha for some reason I remember a skit like that, I thought it had Mike Kinsella in it but for some reason I can’t find it anymore

[@stormchas3r]

41 with 2 kids that love my emo blood. Just found this band and am in love. So many feels on this song.

[@chrisdivitto]

The bells and the fact that this was released in December confirm that this in fact a Christmas song

[@TheJuicyTangerine]

But does it have a Dm7b5 chord?

[@jimmybob5541]

@@TheJuicyTangerine so a d diminished?

[@TheJuicyTangerine]

d diminished 7th has a Cb, whereas Dm7b5 has a C natural. This is a joke, referencing Vox's video on how Dm7b5 makes music sound like Christmas, which is kind of very wrong because there's a lot of non-Christmas songs that use the chord.

[@jimmybob5541]

@@TheJuicyTangerine oh ok that makes sense I'm pretty new to all the music theory

[@quasarulas3968]

i have a feeling there are no bells in the song

[@TheKoNoGuN]

Is it just me but did they just made an allusion about how they've grow up? I mean, if you think about it, this video has the same format as Never Meant. A couple that looks like they are perfect and complete each other but, as the time goes by, things just get bad and they end up breaking up. The only difference is that on Never Meant, it's a teenage couple, having fun at parties, and etc. But here it's a married couple that have fun on their day to day living. Also I wanna compare this to the growth of the band as a whole. I mean, if you compare LP1 with LP2 (and apparently, LP3 too). We could see a complete emo band formed by teens at the american midwest trying to get out of their chest everything they want to say about their hearts that were broken: "Let's just pretend everything and anything between you and me was never meant". But here (and also on LP2) we have married men with more mature relationships that not just suffers about their broken hearts, but use more metaphors to demonstrate it: "The muscle memory continue to haunt me". We can see this if you compare the two videos. The first one is a teenage couple that had met on a record store, and we focus on the fun they had together, little things like, listening to music together, taking pics, walking on the park and etc... But here we already begin with a metaphor about how the man, alone and lost meet the woman of his life: he just wakes up on the middle of nowhere and finds her, and it feels like they were *meant* to be together (see what i did here?). Also now we have some focus on their wedding rings and their conversations at table, her having some laughs at some bad jokes... But there's two things that we've found in common, and that is the two videos have this moment where the couples are apart and it just feels strange, kinda like they were *NEVER MEANT* and had just realized that. The other thing is that on both songs we can feel the composers' hearts broken. Also ours.

[@davidjrlemmel7884]

A+ ur good at analyzing shit where were u when I had my English final last year

[@TheKoNoGuN]

@@davidjrlemmel7884 Fun fact: English is not my first language. I'm brazilian

[@dmpunk]

Great analysis man- I think you're bang on the money. And hence the title Silhouettes! We may get older and our faces wrinkle and change, but our Silhouettes will always stay the same

[@neilski1963]

@@dmpunk I get what you are saying...a silhouette is just..."Your shape", but as you get older...the hair will thin or disappear, the posture will slouch, stoop and bend, the body will widen or thin, so, a silhouette will change as much as the person hiding behind it. And thats just in a still image, but a moving image will give away even more truth`s. But, the brain can be forever young! CAN BE!! Some of the shit i do, watch and listen to, act and think, i`m still 18, but my aches, pains and bodily limitations...remind me every day, i`m 55...haha! Great tune tho.

[@joez6235]

Nah, growing up and couples growing apart are just common themes across all their music. Even on LP1 there is the line "Honestly I can't remember all my teenage feelings and their meanings". Mike's just sad about getting older and seeing relationships fall apart, I don't think it's some meta message about the band itself.

[@TheGamingSloth]

THANK YOU AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND POLYVINYL RECORDS, VERY COOL!!

[@von_freiesleben64]

i read that in donald trump's voice.

[@Danielfucks69]

You just triggered the fuck out of mike kinsela

[@vladsnest]

thank you American Football for making life worth living

[@crazyshit8]

Worth to sleep

[@ciaochrystusa4778]

Worth crippling depression

[@praveens_307]

@@ciaochrystusa4778 zzz

[@praveens_307]

@@crazyshit8 .

[@facgce960]

The breakdown makes me feel like I'm on another planet

[@Kaazikin]

That's what I love about American football. All their songs do that

[@julsthejedi2646]

This is one of their most haunting songs my god

[@constructionbootgazer]

Julian Garcia that rolling bassline. Just swells and breathes throughout the song

[@YG-us6tl]

This is. SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL AND DEVASTATING AND SAD TOO. Caps intentionnal.

[@Kaazikin]

Heir apparent haunts me more, but this is pretty high up there

[@cheezdip3533]

Yea the repeated line at the end saying the muscle memory continues to haunt me hits so close to home. I’m glad to have music out here that I relate to though :)

[@neobangpegasus]

Man, when that beat dropped; So did my heart.

[@agonygoes]

i really felt that

[@marymitchell6257]

I’m just glad today’s teenagers can have a good emo band to help them get through high school 😌

[@herzeliedstein573]

Mary Mitchell we never left, my child *clouds shaped like emo bandmen smiling*

[@xyouthe]

unfortunately american football isnt insanely popular among teenagers, or those born in the early 2000s. I graduated high school last year here in Chicago, hometown of American Football, yet no one knows about them lol, very very few

[@youmakemehappy7]

💜💜

[@youmakemehappy7]

Let me tell you the disappointment when my 11 yr old son told me he only likes rap 😭😭😂 I'm still trying to get him to like it though, & I still love him of course... 🤣❤️

[@cheezdip3533]

@@youmakemehappy7 darn as a 17 year old it seems like kids my age are only into rap. I get a lot of judgement for the music I listen to but I’m ok with having a different taste in music. But there’s definitely pressure for liking a certain type music in my generation unfortunately

[@mgg8296]

I saw them live last year (2019). I actually wasn't very familiar with them, but this was such an amazing show. This was the first song. I don’t know if anyone saw that tour with the very simple blinking stage lights, but it fit them so perfectly. This was the first song. The vibes built the tension, and then when the whole band kicked in it really was a "woah" moment. Goosebumps galore. I've been a huge fan ever since.

[@ramurazor1]

Two wet Silhouettes Splayed on the bedsheets Crime of the century Forever unkempt All the muscle memory It must take to stay close to me I'm a cloud when you come onto me Tell me again What's the allure of inconsequential love? I'm a fool for your pageantry Tell me again What's the allure of inconsequential love? Oh, the muscle memory Continue to haunt me Oh, the muscle memory Continue to haunt me Oh, the muscle memory Continue to haunt me I promise as soon as the war ends I'll find you and we'll break laws again As civilians

[@RyanMartinRAM]

incorrect "two wet sillhouettes"

[@ramurazor1]

@@RyanMartinRAM i stand corrected

[@wdhntr]

I'm not a father but this video really awakens the sad emo dad part in me

[@RivLoveshine]

Jas Hujan Axio Same, and I’m a teenage girl.

[@melissathelonelyevapilot0016]

Im a mom and this awakens the sad dad in me

[@herzeliedstein573]

The real video was the sad emo dads we met along the way

[@filthydirtstep]

We're all sad dads on this blessed day

[@Emwerd]

God the first album killed me in my youth. I’m so happy to see this now.

[@Skate4792]

Thank you americ anfootball

[@quietri0t]

One of the most anticipated records of 2019. Loved everything they released.

[@ashlie1031]

..i adore the intro to this song.

[@LukiexPookie]

Everytime I sing "I'll find you, and we'll break laws again . . " so loudly I love that ending it's so powerful!! Super hyped for march.

[@andreaconsonni4320]

avevo vent'anni nel '99 e fra sei mesi ne faccio quaranta e mi avete accompagnato in tutti i miei disastri senza mai lasciarmi solo.

[@John_Notmylastname]

God damn have I missed this band. Like a longing you’ve long forgotten about and when it shows back up all the years behind it hit in one big shock.

[@vilAvain]

Americ anfootball are you alright? is everything fine at home?

[@lamestudiosinc418]

Has mr. anfootball ever been alright?

[@C_SAVAGE]

March 30, 2019 I'm gonna see this band for the very first time in Chicago at the metro and I honestly couldn't be more stoked to see these emo legends!

[@adwad4445]

perfect for sunny winter morning

[@f-2lobos790]

And snow. Things that in Paraguay don't happend ._.

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

OHHHHH THE MUSCLE MEMORY

[@blueroombass]

Only just been introduced to this band and blown away by their musicality, such beautiful composition. I can’t get enough ❤

[@TalonsOfFire]

One of the most enchanting songs I've heard released this year. Really glad I finally gave this album a listen.

[@Rizz3n]

Words can't descibe my love for this.

[@pennroseglyph1077]

this song is so unbelieveably good. the lyrics, the form, the structure, the melody, the goddamn time signature, pure art

[@gabeemb5711]

i never want this song to end

[@pokemondie1]

Damn, I was not at all mentally prepared for that first verse to start. This song is so evocative and devastating. Love it

[@RyanMartinRAM]

0:11 We find the main character waking up in a patch of dirt. This represents the first time he woke up, alone, after cheating on his spouse. Again and again, every time he wakes up, he must brush off the dirt of what he's done, and he awakes in a place that doesn't seem familiar. The place is his home, but it's different, because he must live with his actions now. 1:41 He wanders off in search of some sort of meaning now that his family stability is gone. He doesn't find it. 3:20 His wife is searching for answers in her own way, the exact opposite direction of our main character. 3:46 They are back together, but loosely holding each others' hands. The passion is dead. We now have a montage, the memories, the feelings shared between them before all this happened. Interspersed with their good memories is the lobby of their apartment. Day in, day out, the feelings of monotony they are both feeling at this point are overwhelming. This is likely what led our main character to stray from his wife. 5:14 Over and over again, he remembers his actions, every night when he goes to bed, and every morning when he rises. He can't escape this feeling of being lost, nothing making sense anymore. 6:30 Our main character breaks down. He searches for his wife, who has gone to bed in the dirt, a sign of her acceptance of what has happened, and an acknowledgement that in the end she still loves our main character and cares more about him than her contempt for his actions, which to her feel cold and dirty, akin to sleeping in the muddy grass. They go to bed together in the dirt, meaning they both have accepted this and moved on, albeit clothed and sleeping in the dirt. The fact they are clothed means they are no longer able to bare their emotions to each other. They are no longer capable of revealing their truly naked selves. Cheating on your spouse... the crime of the century. I wonder how many people relate to this video. I'm certainly glad I can't relate in that way, but it opens my eyes to the feelings and guilt that must come if you

[@SeptemberManHey]

so do they just accept to sleep with other people ? i can tell you that I relate to some extent and it hurts, i feel dirty

[@h4ckrun246]

Wow, this is feeling this is experience this is expression

[@Deckardcutspace]

Wow. You badass 👏👏👏 not being sarcastic

[@gengxysskrill5991]

Wowwww thank youu

[@marioramos9006]

Why is he the one who cheats? Sexist pig

[@JD43232]

I love them but i can not handle it, 1 song and my depression slips back in for 2 straight days. It's beautiful but the vibe always kills me from the inside

[@oliver-9971]

There’s something really.. really special about this song

[@l.assessoriaimobiliaria7449]

Come to Brazil!!!!!

[@phillypay88]

Been listening to you since high school, and all the different projects. Glad you’re making music in this vein, love the ascension of the sound befitting growth

[@lorandliszkai7084]

The beginning sounds so clear and beautiful its crazy

[@mgg8296]

I just saw them live last night. This was the opener and it was SO good! It sounded great love and the vibe was just right. When the bass and drums kicked in it was totally breathtaking. Great show.

[@hackymmxsilence]

My soul longing for this kind of music.

[@CurtisKlope]

Emo for us middle aged married folks... I ❤️ it!

[@LegendaryBrandon1]

Something beautiful and haunting about this song

[@GeoffO856]

The prominence of mallets in this track is outstanding

[@melfer95]

I heard this song in apple music as a recommendation and now im glad i found it here

[@chaddeez8446]

These guys make great music. It's emo, but stands on its own and sounds nothing like other bands.

[@virtueisdead]

literally their best song ever

[@Williamlongsword-l2c]

I SPOT A CINCINNATI REDS TSHIRT AND I FEEL AS IF MY WHOLE EMO LIFE HAS BEEN LEGITIMIZED THANK YOU AMERICAN FOOTBALL.

[@MarcosLamoreux]

Thank you American Football. Go to Brazil and Come to Sweden!

[@LudwigMascarenhas]

hahahaha

[@MyoticTesseract]

NO ONE TOLD ME THERE WAS A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS IT'S SO GOOD WTF

[@someterenceguy]

What the hell KZbin??? Why did this take 3 days to show up on my home page??? Need more of this in my life.

[@sadlemonissad1401]

this song really takes me up high

[@Jimmithi]

Got tickets for Chicago. Could not be more stoked.

[@dolfs]

I know, but... pls, come to brazil

[@artificialmentecolor]

Sim

[@rafaelsales4581]

Sim

[@ghostamv5110]

Sim

[@diealysse]

Sim

[@dinosaurojunior]

SIM

[@tigerjohns0n]

This is a gift

[@nimyomom]

Absolutely beautiful. Really looking forward to the new album.

[@jd233joel4]

My favorite band for sure

[@Legume_Enjoyer]

He doesn't wipe the dirt from his back in the first shot, but in the next shot, it's gone. Checkmate, atheists.

[@Stickytacos666]

Damn you and your logic!!!!!!

[@christianmalone1857]

lol

[@fullskapunkalchemist3471]

Look if you're listening to American Football you can't be an atheist, Mike kinsella is God.

[@blank-ux2ru]

Lawl Lawlsworth panspermia

[@davidbraden9086]

This song is perfect. I didnt get it at first but now I do and its the most amazing thing ever.

[@MB-dl5lx]

Esme??

[@stealingjuly]

Wow. I haven't been this excited for an album in a long time.

[@YogurtGaming69]

They brouhgt the vibes they knew we were barely ready for

[@recklesspangolin]

I feel like I'm an emo dad, again. Thank you AF.

[@jaredeklond7688]

American Football makes me feel some type of way. Truly a masterpiece of an album.

[@narutobroken]

Every album they put out gets better and better

[@cheezdip3533]

Ikr. Their style of music has aged like fine wine

[@tremoo5987]

Their 4th album is going to be off the charts, in 2035

[@doctorayylmao7855]

Love you guys, so glad you're back.

[@ardyvectorboy]

i am so ready for this

[@АндрейБолотов-т8щ]

Отличная песня! Хорошо, что новый альбом пришлось ждать не 17 лет, а всего 3 года))

[@blinkybit]

Reminds me a little of one of Maynard Keenan's side band's songs. Can't recall which one

[@wespapes2054]

Bo honest, we'll all cry to this album.

[@robertopozzati8076]

Masterpiece

[@masterballnbanews]

it`s one of my favorite song ! I love it

[@christianlorenz8203]

one love.....thus unshakable best song to break up or fire juristics.

[@masterballnbanews]

bro - you the best - looking forward to the new album!

[@URYADOF]

I can't describe how good this is. Thank you.

[@us2evil020]

Come to the Philippines, please

[@gengxysskrill5991]

Please

[@genomalantic9220]

they already did

[@musisikambuhan4166]

I think I've been through this ... And still 💪💪💪

[@josecarlosramirez8715]

Ufff! Han evolucionado bastante! Sin embargo su escencia del mathrock loa distingue. En hora buena! Una increiboe banda en activo!💙

[@The_Kiosk]

I saw this a few years ago when I found out this band had released not one but two more albums since I'd last known they had broken up. Fast forward a few years and now that my divorce is final this video makes more sense looking back at my own version. Love that forest.

[@hannahw.938]

it’s beautiful 😪💜

[@artificialmentecolor]

Amazing video/lyric

[@mrumberto6621]

Я снова верещу, как маленькая девочка.

[@ПавелШароватов]

возвращаем 2007... ой, то есть 1999й, батьки снова вернулись чтобы показать щенкам что такое настоящее эмо.

[@mrumberto6621]

@@ПавелШароватов Да ладно, LP2 тоже очень хорош.

[@loststranger5398]

@@ПавелШароватов Скорее настоящий мидвест эмо) Рил эмо - это жестко

[@TheXhask]

Make emo great again

[@rocknrollsinger]

MEGA

[@cesarcarlosventura]

@173 my IQ she is, the song was leaked

[@MajoraWaffle]

AF are doing just that

[@neptunion]

@Random Loser this isn't shoegaze, you can hear what he's singing.

[@MisyeDiVre]

@Random Loser darude - sandstorm.

[@johndheligaya8105]

The feels when you listen to american football❤️

[@leemcmullan]

music has a new meaning

[@marinooliveira4204]

crying in 15/4

[@MB-dl5lx]

Ah, I'm not that good at math

[@notapioneer9825]

What a time to be alive

[@franciscoalvarez7654]

love it✨ come to Argentina, please!

[@theoryofmind_music]

That bass makes me wanna pick up the bass again.

[@enriquecastillo4541]

do it!

[@uubuuh]

yes indeed... extraordinary tone. perfect amount of growl, wondrous eq.

[@ConsciousRobot]

This album is so beautiful. I'm so happy American Football is back! I'm very frequently disappointed with revivals of some of my favorite bands from the 90s and early 2000, so this is very refreshing. Definitely in my top 5 along with Clarity, Something to Write Home About, The Red Tree, Eat Sleep Repeat

[@laplumadeandrei7805]

American Football

[@marmelloeu]

Come to Brazil, thanks

[@brutallitytube]

por favor

[@Jp-rs]

Apoio essa causa.

[@MichelTemer1]

Yes Brazil in 2019 DECEMBER

[@Jp-rs]

@@MichelTemer1 até o Michel Temer curte AF.

[@MichelTemer1]

@@Jp-rs yes men

[@alfiansetya]

daamn its good

[@boxpattar]

y'all, this song is so good

[@lukehumphrey7517]

Things I can be proud of as an Illinoisan: Abe Lincoln, horseshoes (the food), and American Football.

[@kratosSOZ]

A Masterpiece

[@jon33.3]

I lost her a year ago. I still can't move on. I wonder where she is now.

[@melissathelonelyevapilot0016]

11/10 would cry myself to sleep multiple times.

[@d.o.n.t.l.o.o.k]

wheres the darn house mike

[@jonaazcurrain4534]

this is like the contortionist, just beautiful

[@nickfraga2934]

Lipe Azcoaga ayyyye

[@KitsGravity]

Right in the feels 🥺

[@nikitakaramushka7285]

Love it. Thank you. Can't wait for the album

[@connorschrauben5593]

YES

[@jasa3919]

this one is really relaxing

[@marcusvowels6404]

please come to Hong Kong!