Badflower - x ANA x

Music video by Badflower performing x ANA x. © 2018 Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records
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[@samlacomy2252]

"And they're kinda right but I'm still sicker than I can cope with" is such a good line. Like just bc i'm functional- thus better off than some- doesn't mean I'm perfectly fine. I adore the acknowledgment of that, the levels of 'sick' and that even people well off can still have a hard time. I went from knowing 2 songs by Badflower to being IN LOVE with almost all of them.

[@burritobasura]

Josh's facial expressions are a BIG mood, and the way he say his words. 10/10 quality.

[@salmonjaws]

honestly it's amazing to see how ghost and xanax take the same sensitive topic and handle them in two vastly different ways while somehow still being incredibly relevant to the subject. honestly ghost hits home but this? this song hits harder edit: the 491 dislikes are all joey but on 491 different accounts

[@GETONxYOURKNEES]

What is this song about?

[@powerthrucontrol]

Oh jesus fuck yes.

[@Idyll_Liaison]

@@GETONxYOURKNEES It's about the drug Xanax

[@moonpriest8016]

Zach Dean it’s about anxiety and how he uses the drug Xanax to cope

[@sari-kitty]

Who is Joey?

[@grantsawyer9779]

It’s called art mom

[@davidrambo2967]

Right. Me full blast at 5am

[@emoman4700]

David Rambo saaame

[@chandraabudiman]

I feel that too, Parents will never understand man

[@FabulousKilljoy]

Chandra Budiman The cringe here is unreal…

[@nickgoldsmith4263]

Yeah, parents won't understand this... . Give old people the benefit of the doubt sometimes.

[@nctvdo1573]

my mind's going "wtf" the entire time...i love it lol. At least to me it reflects the random crazy thoughts racing through your mind during an anxiety/panic attack

[@alektothefury2680]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqrZeHZ3q7R0nK8 Really reminds me of The Kill, I love it!

[@JJaime-tc4wb]

He does have Panic Disorder, so it can explain Literally Every lyric. x ANA x - Xanax, craxy thoughts, pressure, losing control - it just makes sense

[@nctvdo1573]

@@JJaime-tc4wb Ya i know haha, for sure makes sense.

[@bunnyisdreaming6081]

thats what this song is about. he has terrible anxiety before shows and has to take xanax to cope with it

[@floppyrhinos]

This is exactly the amount of crazy that I didn’t know I needed

[@SarahKat329]

I feel this comment.

[@jodisears4018]

Amen

[@kgthompson5814]

Girls really love this kind of shit. Im into man shit why dont girls like man shit? If your realy want a bloody date than next time you can scoop the guts out after i skin a deer. Actually before i skin it...my bad...and im told im a bad boyfriend.

[@SarahKat329]

@@kgthompson5814 blood guts dirt and motor oil & grease don't scare me!

[@sarahm.7123]

@@kgthompson5814 Crispy Bacon...you not being bf material..you might be on to something with that... o_O

[@courtneymares1276]

"Ok I'm sick Not the kinda sick that lands you in the doctor Not the kind that makes you weak and then heals you stronger It's the kinda sick that turns your legs into spaghetti The kinda sick that makes your blood burn and your bones heavy" Yup!! There it is! Yet another song to add to the collection of most wonderful songs that relate to me. Badflower 🤘

[@chandraabudiman]

Those are my favorite lyrics, theyre brilliant!

[@leggerslug]

Sounds like it could be irritable bowl syndrome....

[@Brandon_Renegade]

Badflower is amazing, I feel incredibly honored to play for a band who has had the pleasure of opening for them , the band I play for is Faith & Scars

[@courtneymares1276]

@@leggerslug or it could be the common case of feelings and emotions lol.

[@courtneymares1276]

First time I heard it, I was dealing with a lot.. Fell into drug use and hard times. Badflower really knows how to connect to others in many different ways. Honestly, Badflower has helped me through my suicidal moments and self-harm moments.

[@bradhaines3142]

this is NOT like ghost. at all and its amazing. dont stop doing what you do

[@rinoroses]

both songs were written around the same time, in the same headspace. they reflect various coping mechanisms ;)

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

For a moment I thought you meant the band lmao

[@aspennie]

The Director whose girlfriend?

[@rosewolf9355]

this whole album is outstanding my dude

[@maloublue4969]

This really is a perfect representation of what anxiety feels like!

[@tetheredbadflower]

This is about xanax

[@liamfidler3824]

Give Panic Attack by Glorious Sons a listen

[@JCcrackle]

@@tetheredbadflower music is meant to be interpreted. If this is what the song means to him then let it be dude.

[@tetheredbadflower]

touch th dog my bad, i have since listened to the song and saw where theyre coming from- its cliche but iv changed my ways aha

[@JCcrackle]

@@tetheredbadflower all g dude :D

[@phantom28804]

I don't know how this band doesn't have more attention

[@corinnae.7877]

Yes! They are too amazing to be so underrated.

[@LindseyRayeWard]

You guys are nuts. I LOVE IT.

[@C.E.K.F.]

Best comment ever lol! (P.S.) - They're still rockin'!

[@BunnyTheOG]

Me too 🤩

[@a.v.1546]

"My anxiety traps me like a prison!" Saw this video for the second time, and honestly I noticed way more about the video than before. The craziness and chaos that's going on is exactly what it feels when your thoughts are racing constantly during a panic attack. Your mind goes everywhere and you can't think straight. Severe anxiety and panic disorder really sucks. This video and song portrays the feeling so well it's just one of my favorites from the album

[@alejandrosalazar7849]

That GOD NO!!! after he says "Hey! wanna see what happens when I mix xanax, blow and a MacBook Pro" gives me LIFE

[@alpacajones]

AHAHAHA I had never heard that, thank you for making me pay attention 😂

[@andrecoutopinto]

I bet this kids will be, real soon, the next "big thing" in rock. Amazing songs...

[@JJaime-tc4wb]

He be Josh Katz 💞

[@niencats]

I really hope soo

[@BunnyTheOG]

It's 2023 now

[@katecunningham5484]

**** The spirit fingers at the end dude..... lmao..... wow...Seen these guys in concert once... they are pretty good!!

[@user-sq7sc7nv1u]

Joey’s gonna hate this 😂 The best part

[@DavidMacLuna]

Absolutely.

[@danielde7542]

At 4:23 ? I thought he said, Jury is going to hate this, not Joey? Who's Joey?

[@mia_marie01]

Joey is their guitarist. Although I definitely heard Jimmy for the longest time lol Joey makes much more sense than Jimmy. @@danielde7542

[@danielde7542]

@@mia_marie01 Makes sense indeed. Although I still hear jury, which also fits context-wise

[@violet2369]

Twenty Øne Piløts 1998 ayyy tøp

[@moorecrazey]

Wow didn't expect this

[@giagiaa4747]

Jason Moore right me either.

[@techwaves_]

Me either

[@Grima3773]

yup but still absolutely love it!

[@moorecrazey]

@@Grima3773 same no dissipoinrment from badflower!

[@chloebroom4257]

don’t know what I just watched but I loved every minute of it

[@danielsmith5360]

lol my thoughts exactly -- that was great!

[@taylorhumphrey5920]

x ANA x = Xanax why did I just realize this?

[@rotorfourbu6757]

Taylor Humphrey thats the whole anna (xanax) thing saving his soul.he loves his xanax lol

[@anthonyperry877]

he needs them, I understand and let the peeps start calling me and opiod addict.......some of us are more broken than others. ok let me have it!

[@anthonyperry877]

oh yeah, xanax isn't an opiod.

[@anthonyperry877]

It's not, it's a benzodiazpine, duh. You've OBVIOUSLY never had 11 guys put so much metal in your head u set off metal detectors, or ever been kicked in the head by a horse. You've never really been broken, (maybe a bone or somptin, but i doubt it). enjoy that u lucky b@$73rd! It sux 2 have to take pills all the time!, but they do help some of us. Hell I own and rent 12 houses.... So.... just learn about what your typing about b 4 u make yourself look ignorant.

[@anthonyperry877]

@@einemengedingedid 11 guys beat u half to death, how about 4 surgeries just 2 ur face, do u studder constantly, sweat or cry for..... U sound young so just keep coming at me. I make Evil Kinevel look like a regular guy, but your simple horse kick is AMAZING! Still bet you didn't have to wear a device on your head that allowed your brain to drain blood off ur head at 9. Come on back 1 timer. Titanium socket, I can't even wear my lower dentures cause metal is poking out my mouth, and soon into my eye? Well see? LOL. Looser

[@TheTall_Traveler]

It pays to stay up late when you get rewarded with music like this

[@TearsofaGhost]

Thought this was about anorexia for a minute (ana is what people call it for short) but then I realized it was xanax. I love this band. I'm seeing them live soon and I can't wait.

[@madalinasandulescu955]

trilogy I THOUGHT TOO and at the beginning it really sounds like he is singing about anorexia as he says he can’t stand his body. I wonder if it’s about both subjects? If you listen to it and think of anorexia it sounds like he is singing about anorexia. Like when he said about legs turning into spaghetti!! And then he says about how it’s not that kind of “sick”. I wonder if they’re touching the both subjects. It’s interesting to think about it.

[@madalinasandulescu955]

And ALSO maybe that’s why the title is X ANA X instead of XANAX?

[@Remoony_Lupin]

Same

[@chekamystery675]

Silverchair from Australia bought out a song called Ana's Song about Daniel John ( Lead Singer ) dealing with His struggle with Anorexia at the age of 20. If You don't know the song, here is the Link 🧡 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pniok6Ccl7GNY6M

[@FCUK-]

Same

[@JCL51475]

.....and Jazz Hands! LOL This video is a five minute anxiety attack.

[@wentztrisler6432]

this is me during an anxiety attack mixed with my manic episodes. mood stabilizers must be upped...

[@arandombowlofdorysoup4164]

I love how it’s a theatre production about Xanax, how does someone come up with this??????

[@miamarquez9972]

A Random Bowl of Dory Soup You gotta be suPer creative I gueaa

[@carmenmoyers8514]

A Random Bowl of Dory Soup Staying up for stays in a row, mixing xanax and blow and a macbook pro.

[@talia-serenaromero3699]

I'm really dumb like I seriously didn't associate x ana x with xanax. Idek 😂

[@hannahradak75]

he said it himself, mix xanax, blow and a Macbook Pro

[@shortydo16]

They. Form. A. Ballerina. Xanax. Bar. At. The. End... !!! 🤯

[@gospodin_Dirty]

The craziest song of 2019. I want this to see as a nominee to Grammy's Rock song of the Year, for sure.

[@aryasenaputra3226]

Well at least we know what drugs are used while making this

[@kbourgeois79]

I wouldn't be surprised if not a one of them ever took a drug in their lives

[@joepoechild3056]

You can't deny that they are good though

[@aydenkoyanagi1727]

Probably Xanax and blow on top of a Macbook pro

[@nworbrelytthefirst]

Pretty energetic for xanax

[@WatsonAndDaughter]

This song is actually about being OFF of his drugs lol.

[@Superplexmusic]

That was the greatest Xanax commercial I've ever seen.

[@pinemarten7509]

I love how the same band could have songs that sound artistic and emotional and some songs that sound sludgy and grungy These guys rock \m/

[@razielnixor6214]

I want an hour long set minimum from any performance from these gentlemen

[@alexsisgrossmann1744]

I agree. But preferably josh, or All. Only for me.

[@ParisDylan1]

"Joey's gonna hate this." ftw. lmao

[@vanessahaberman1329]

Vulnerable. Bold. Honest. Comical. Not like the rest. BADFLOWER = AMAZING!

[@justindyer356]

These guys are just artists. I havent heard something from them i havent liked.

[@jess1564]

I'm so happy!!!! I'm supposed to be sleeping but I'll sleep when I'm dead! I love this!❤️❤️❤️

[@vixsteriaz]

ayee is that a set it off reference??

[@venomthief2477]

Set it off?

[@Penguinb420]

Anyone who has gone thro this can totally understand what it feels like to "put on a show" for everyone. Often times, the only way we can is with the help of x ANA x. Keep kicking ass Badflower, lifelong fan.

[@Anna-3084]

Slam poetry break....dope

[@amberbosquez8473]

Has any one else had extreme anxiety and feel this song to their core? I know I do😬🤗

[@notwhoyouthinkiam1630]

OMG, this is a great representation of anxiety/panic attacks

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

Saw them live last night as an opener for Nothing More. Fantastic energy, I'd love to see them headline their own show.

[@Jacobplaysguitar5]

I was there too. Had no idea who they were and damn they were good

[@RAYNE_OF_TERROR]

I can remember these song lyrics better than the class I’ve been studying for.

[@beezybeez5971]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

[@GrungeTerrier]

xANAx can be both a best friend and enemy all at the same damn time.

[@ohmydank7298]

I don't remember taking acid but ok I'm just gonna lay back and in Joy this trip

[@majimagoro9981]

OHMY DANK enjoy

[@andrewknight4213]

When I feel a panic attack coming on, I'm just gonna watch this instead of taking a pill.

[@miamarquez9972]

this is a perfect representation of what my anxiety feels like hsksks

[@Allyct1980]

Sheer chaos. Just like my anxiety!! SO GREAT!!!

[@brighteyez4u397]

I have been listening to Badflower for almost 3 years now, and the more I hear the more I love them!!! These guys are make great music and the lyrics are amazing! Josh had a way with words. Whether its pouring his heart out, crying out for help, having fun, or talking about murdering someone, he knows how to grab you and make you pay attention to what he has to say!!🖤🌼

[@zemial6148]

Ive been waiting for this since the first Insta pic in the monkey suit. And I was not disappointed ❤

[@miamarquez9972]

Zemi Al sAME

[@yoshdawgydog8992]

Woah wasnt prepared for this 😂😂

[@lostbuthopefull8788]

I'm confused between laughing and feeling sad every time I hear this song, especially with this video... It's just too relatable.

[@michaelzanki7627]

The fact that this is not at 2M views yet is criminal.

[@hardrockjo_3978]

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

[@layne4394]

Producers: "Here's your set up, camera crew, and budget. What was it you were doing for this music video again?" BadFlower: *Unleashes complete fucking chaos*

[@miken8889]

such a queen of the stoneage vibe!!!

[@beezybeez5971]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

[@steph_dreams]

Seems like this song has taken a YUNGBLUD turn but I like it

[@KandiLand84]

rightsdeup crocodile I love Yungblud

[@hannahgrace945]

😂😂😂 I love yungblud 🖤

[@kailol9646]

okay but we need a collab

[@jtannock4]

@@kailol9646 omg yes

[@vincenthucknall7175]

More like royal blood

[@burritobasura]

how and why do they keep on impressing me? im never gonna get sick of this band oh no i’m sick. ya know the title spells xanax its not about ANA it is about the pill xanax that helps with anxiety. i just realized this. edit: that one dislike is Jerry.

[@danielle.coursey]

•themøøn • anditsstars I was thinking this was about his anxiety so that makes so much sense

[@burritobasura]

Danielle Coursey I know he even mentions xanax in the video. so that is when i knew my theory was confirmed.

[@danielle.coursey]

Definitely.

[@mysticwolfwings3645]

Now I understand! Lol

[@ereristark425]

Omg wow! I had no clue x ana x

[@meganmcbride5321]

I am in love! Badflower is my new favorite band 💕💕 i just found this video and ive already watched it 10x. I LOVE YOU, BADFLOWER! YALL ARE AMAZING! KEEP IT UP!! Tbh I thought the song was going to be about anorexia bc "ana" but i quickly realized i was wrong.

[@soundarrajan4121]

P 1

[@liar.2390]

Why is this my go to song when I feel anxious... Oh well. It helps. A lot. It's actually gotten me through a lot of, uh, uncomfortable situations. So thank you. Oh, but btw, from an emetophobe, if you have emetophobia, look away at about 1:30. I was actually able to watch it without getting shaky because I love the song and the band so much my amygdala held back in favour of enjoying the music (that's a huge compliment, she doesn't do that a lot) but, you know, just in case someone's sensitive to that.

[@janaEXTREME]

Omg the jazz hands at the end 😂😂😂

[@taraspru3029]

I laughed at that pretty hard!! I watched Bring it On! A lot when it was new. Lol

[@mirandanale3164]

Yall literally never have bad content. I love this band so much yall make my day every single day! Keep doing what your doing!

[@ClutchTacticsGaming]

Damn this better then I expected. Good shit

[@TheSunshinemis]

I LOVE this band!!! Just discovered them a few days ago, I live in Germany and the rock radio station played them. I immediately bought Ok, I’m sick! 💜💜💜💜🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@HoustonBud]

Glasgow St Lukes Nov 2022- this would go down a storm lads. One of Paisley & Scotland's finest songwriters.

[@beezybeez5971]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘

[@DJDouglasWarden]

So glad KZbin recommended Badflower. I'm impressed with every new tune I experience. These fellas get deeeep with the content while keeping things fresh and diverse musically. Great jamming tunage.

[@TurntSingleCab]

I love the part where he goes "It's a party"

[@cassidy2453]

me toooo my favorite part lol

[@morgangregory9665]

The drumming in this is insane man holy fuck. Also the song itself is a masterpiece

[@beezybeez5971]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@canyoupleasestop9672]

hey josh:) you're helping me with my depression right now, and you make me very happy. thank you for existing.

[@brandyc9593]

All seriousness of the subject aside....This video must of been so much FUN to shoot❤ Great job guys.

[@WebofShadows19]

The next MCR, I fucking love these guys!

[@thean1men1ac92]

This is absolutely brilliant. I can already tell that this album is going to be my favourite album of all time

[@zidanetribal4813]

Wow...absolutely amazing. So glad i discovered this band

[@charleshamel9746]

The fact that this band can go from Ghost to this is amazing. 😂

[@starlight055]

i love how some people find this kinda "crazy," but to me, it's how I feel at moments which feel endless. and am so glad this exists. It's also great how he talks about anxiety/panic before going live, but does this live, anyway, you know?

[@starlight055]

@@itsplaygirl yeahh! 🙀💖

[@Mell1305]

This is so freaking good! I'm loving all these new stuff can't wait for the record!

[@cassidybyron8428]

This is without question the best song these guys have written so far but this is not what I expected from the video lmao

[@eid6584]

I just discovered this band yesterday and I'm in love with them and every song they've created

[@eid6584]

And here I am 3 years later still listening to them

[@Freehotdawgs]

gosh darn it, why can't this album come out sooner??? February is too far away!

[@JJaime-tc4wb]

Like the profile pic

[@Lylailling]

I LOVE THIS BAND SO MUCH

[@tappedin185]

Dude seriously they are too good , the deserve worldwide success

[@Dani101st]

I'm living life after x Ana x. It's terrifying but holy hell, i'm feeling like I haven't for years. How long will it last? We'll see. Thank you for explaining what simple words have failed to for so long.

[@carolpalmer512]

Anxiety sucks! Xanax has saved me many times!

[@JJaime-tc4wb]

Wish I had some

[@venomthief2477]

Know You Good Not AtsTh

[@venomthief2477]

Thats not good you know*

[@megane4946]

Omg such a good song!!! I can’t wait for the album!!!!!

[@alpacajones]

This is the most dysfunctional song I've ever heard. I love it.

[@madisonstiver]

you guys did it again😍😍

[@Grima3773]

And now I just bought a ticket to see them in NC. Yes just one ticket cause I’m 34 and no one I know would appreciate them so I’ll just go solo lol

[@isabellescales3763]

I'm in NC? Where is it?

[@porknbeans6757]

They sounded this good live. Buckle up! In my 50's. These dudes rock!

[@terrispohn975]

Girl I've got you beat by a couple decades! LOVE THEM!

[@nadineefleck]

One of my fave tracks on the record. The video makes it even better! I love the madness of it sooooo much!

[@wentztrisler6432]

anxiety meets mania. it's great because that is my life in three words.

[@wintershobert3693]

Sounds like Highly Suspect had a baby with Cage the Elephant.

[@TokyoBlue587]

Winter Shobert It does!

[@crowley29]

And a little bit of MCR parenting lol

[@jackattack8044]

I always felt the highly suspect part but you nailed it with cage the elephant

[@zoepittau1644]

omg im not the unique

[@grantsawyer9779]

And then the baby started taking drugs

[@oglifeline1005]

they're about to OWN 2019 okay BET

[@gabbyfallsout7024]

I love that little dance at the end 😂👌🏻

[@Nuggernaut]

Yaaaaaaaaas biiiiiiiiiiitch!!! Looooooooooooooooove it. Can't wait for your album.

[@positive2942]

FROM NOW ON THIS IS THE ONLY THING I’M GOING TO LISTEN TO FOR THE REST OF MY LIVE

[@depressingpankcake9652]

Am I the only one who thinks his voice sounds like Remington Leith’s in the chorus??

[@8insects]

hello fellow palaye royale and badflower fan

[@killjoy7611]

@@8insects samee

[@elsiecoleman3186]

i dont hear it but you have good taste in music

[@palaye_everyday114]

Ah, a fellow Palaye fan, hi. And yes, it sound somewhat similar

[@DJKronikCam710]

I could totally see that

[@myownmusic8182]

I love Badflower because most of their songs tell a story that isn't immediately obvious. Songs like Ghost and Mother Mary are very straight forward, but their songs like x ANA x and the Jester are way more inconspicuous - they seem like normal songs until you actually listen.

[@toxicyouth94]

I see people hating on this or thinking it's weird, but I struggled with Xanax addiction for the past 4 years, and especially suffered from it before playing small gigs in my band at the time, and if you LISTEN and understand the lyrics of this song, you will learn to appreciate it. I thought it was bizzare as hell the first time, but Josh Katz is an amazing lyricist imho. He nails exactly how anxiety is, that's what the song is about and how he is probably trying to make you(the listener) feel. Lighthearted take on a serious issue.

[@chandraabudiman]

Can't wait to hear the whole album! This song is insane and good at the same time

[@joshmoyneur4538]

Wow! I think it's going to climb the charts faster than Ghost did 😍❤👍And for some reasons, it reminds me of Falling in Reverse's Losing my life.

[@Beasht12]

that song sucked

[@veronicahowton8163]

Jacob... People can have their own opinions on music. I personally love this song and loved losing my life. Let people enjoy things.

[@Beasht12]

Sorry dudes, I just didn’t enjoy them very much. I love all of badflowers other songs I guess I just didn’t like this style. I am happy they are gaining more popularity from this song. Just not my style.

[@ubiquitouslove8108]

Art.

[@carriewalker2929]

Wow!!! Wicked Friday morning jam! You guys are my fave! ❤️❤️

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Ive been following badflower since soap, and this is legitimately great on every level. The song, the video, the production. Damn i love this band

[@antmart78]

Hey wanna see what happens when I mix xANAx with blow and a Mac book pro 😬

[@maloublue4969]

GOD NO!

[@Fearsia]

I am still very confused about this part

[@isabellescales3763]

Why not?

[@wastedyouth2683]

Aaron Pierce facts blow is cocaine

[@mattsouza2237]

Angel Durham I’m pretty sure it’s how the music was produced adding all the intense breakdowns

[@lanezbeans4777]

whatever theyre smoking i want some

[@JJaime-tc4wb]

Me. Too.

[@balljoppys5051]

Yesss

[@madeleinep.828]

Well I’m sure Xanax was at least partly involved with the making of this 😂

[@bellac3993]

This is mental and I love it

[@mandyswaim9387]

Just wow, you guys rock !! Love it.