Biffy Clyro - Machines [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

[@rileyjones5150]

My 43 year old wife died from cancer two weeks ago. We both loved the Biff, saw them every time they came to Australia, and I played this song, Folding Stars and Mountains at her funeral last week. These lyrics just sum up exactly how I'm feeling, I'm utterly lost and devastated.

[@laurastokoe5029]

Riley Jones this comment just ripped a hole in my heart. I’m so sorry for your loss - I hope you taken comfort in knowing she’s always with you xx

[@georgeclifford9349]

I would be with you

[@weeza55]

Riley Jones I hope life finds you well ❤️

[@lucylou4110]

Riley Jones, I’m sorry for your loss I hope your okay ♥️

[@adamcadman7494]

💙❤️🥺💚💛🥺💜🧡

[@michaelburnell175]

Most underated band ever

[@SomeOne-hu7gl]

Michael Burnell #Agreed :O

[@desolateveilx__1405]

Michael Burnell seeing biffy live when they play this song it's just pure music it's a true deep feeling

[@donna1420]

Michael Burnell best live act in the world also

[@TheBoomwhacker]

Michael Burnell saw them this year in milan and it was pure emtions for like 2 hours, they totally took me skywards!

[@hendrystevo]

Michael Burnell seen them live with Brand New when they were on the Ellipsis tour, was not disappointed in the slightest

[@lamp-postgirl4832]

I think i was about 14, 15 when i heard this song, played it on repeat when i was on a looooong flight to see my grandpa who was in a coma in ICU, and i remember interpreting "take the pieces and build them up to the sky" as some sort of prayer, but it was simply too late. So yeah.... this song always bring up some heavy memories for me, but also how much i cherish my relationship with my grandpa. Almost 10 years now and i still miss him loads, esp when i see some old gent carrying a nice pen in their shirt pocket

[@lamp-postgirl4832]

Thanks Biffy Clyro, you really helped filled the void when I was on that never landing plane

[@tobyv1.643]

awww!! Hope you're OK.

[@peterbishop9254]

I feel for you because this song reminds me of my grandad

[@daveybrown42]

lamp-post girl ❤

[@scotstetson971]

lamp-post girl.. BEAUTIFUL.

[@KikkeliStudios]

I’m suffering from a major depressive disorder. I just can’t stop listening to this song, especially on the worst days. I don’t know if it makes it better or worse, but geez.. what a fucking awesome band. I love these guys. ”I’ve forgotten how good it could be to feel alive” always hits me right in to the soul. ’MON THE BIFF!

[@Miss-Placed.1]

❤️

[@c.w2000]

Just a fantastic lyrics which everyone can relate to there own way. Depression will never go away, you just have to deal with it differently which for me music helps me. Xxx be strong

[@lplays4678]

@@c.w2000 I suffered with depression for 12 years, I honestly started to believe we give too much power to these feelings. The brain is a powerful tool if you tell yourself you can never get rid of something you never will. after exercising for six months (nothing excessive at 30 sit-ups, squats and push-ups and a 4k Run, (started at 10)) I know it is beatable, it's just your brain saying something about your situation needs to change.

[@worzelgummidge3617]

Can relate pal!

[@thesteve538]

Same,. I not long got out of hospital and this song is my...........I don't know what it is but it is that

[@kaitlinfrancis3736]

Every concert I’ve been to Simon has sang this. Usually in stage, solo. Every year (2011, 2013, 2017, 2022 - Columbus Ohio) the venue is always full of emotion and everyone cries. We all sing with Simon. We all share his sadness. We all carry our own. One of the most powerful songs they have. I hope they never stop including it in their set list for shows. ❤️

[@martinanoppeney8591]

Yes the tears rolled down on many faces and there is so much emotion in the air

[@morewillne]

@1969atam right, you're on a biffy clyro video, so most people here will either like the song or the band, i don't see why you would complain about this here?!

[@saoirselol2907]

Omg will 9years ago wtfffff

[@realtarua9458]

I sense a Reddit video

[@SamJones-gt1ou]

Holy shit it’s Actually WillNE

[@kristianhealey3470]

Holy shit will loves the biff!!!

[@ryanuzzell]

I liked will but now I love will

[@leebrown5464]

Heard this song on the radio today for the first time and it broke me a bit. Had a cry 😢 Miss you nan x

[@PepsiAddict6598]

Hear after Reading Festival 2021. This song is even more beautiful live. Had me in tears at the end

[@anthonyhehir2979]

Once upon a time this song made me cry(I am a man of 24), then made me realise something in myself i'd lost, i got better, got my first tattoo (take the pieces, build them skywards on my chest) and even though that was by far not my first time hearing the song, at that time, for some reason, listening to it, something clicked inside, I don't want to sound all emo and teenagerish by saying this song saved my life…..but fuck me, it hit something and I made it a turning point. Thanks simon james and ben and Mon the fuckin Biff!!!

[@dc70]

I hope life is treating you ok 🙂

[@jasonpenaranda1124]

My mother is the biggest Buffy fan in Scotland also dealing with cancer for the better part of the year the song feels dedicated to her

[@sp0ksonat]

This is truly one of the most meaningful and beautiful songs I've ever heard in my entire life. The story behind it, Simon's voice, this melody... Never fails to touch my heart. Such a masterpiece, this is what I call real music. I love this band so much!

[@TheYeltzman]

If you've lost someone recently and you're down then this is the song for you. Helped me immensely following the loss of my mom and dad. Amazing how music can be therapeutic. This song will always have a special place in my heart.

[@lenkarovna3129]

I just can't get enough of this song, I keep listening to it, over and over. Helps me to forget the whole world

[@HarlzKateX1998]

I'm not going to lie, when they played this live around a week ago I cried. Everyone was united, singing together, Simon's voice sounded heavenly and all if it felt like a dream. This song gives me hope, hope that something good will come. Anyone who says that songs can't save lives clearly hasn't heard this one. Biffy Clyro are perfect

[@claudiac.2184]

I first thought of my father when I discovered this song. He passed away 18 years ago. I'm returning to this track a day after my dog passed away because of IBD and I can't help but to think of both of them while listening to it. I have a puzzle piece tattooed on my left ribs with the "take the pieces and build them skywards" line. I'm having another one for my beloved boy. Rest well, Ichiro. I hope to meet you again in another life.

[@KSeguraR]

I can't believe I haven't heard this band until today!... It's quite a discovery!... Particularly this song, it's so beautiful...

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@MrGenedancingmachine]

My hamster died two years ago today, this was her favorite song. We played this at her funeral when we buried her in the backgarden in a metal lunchbox. I miss you Cheeks xxx

[@worzelgummidge3617]

😂

[@clarinetstar14]

This is adorable 💙

[@duckywuck864]

"take the pieces and build them skywards" what fantastically powerful lyrics, anyone who has had to fight through grief can relate to them.

[@ModestMom2009]

I am retired mortician/embalmer, I really like this song. My first time listening. Thank you.

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@Steve-K.G.]

My Mum is dying from cancer, and this song really crushes me. I have always loved it, but it now has a totally different feel to it. I am struggling so much to come to terms with what's happening.

[@desolateveilx__1405]

SFnH dude that's heartbreaking... any good news?

[@Steve-K.G.]

No man. Nothing can be done, no chemo or any treatment. A case of waiting. Three months ago they gave her 4-5 months, so the family are going to make sure that Christmas is the best ever. I don't talk to anyone about it, but somehow, putting it on here kinda helps. Thanks for your comment pal.

[@a.molsdal6954]

I do feel you. More than words can express. That shit happened to my father: he died 11 months ago. The pain was almost killing me, but I try to carry on. People can't understand what this song really means to us...

[@pgrothschild]

SFnH I know it's a year on but I'm so sorry to hear. I really hope you're ok, you and your family.

[@albertonazario4881]

SFnH I’m sorry to hear that. My mom has had 8 tumors in the past 2 years and for some reason she refuses to go under the knife. I’m terrified I might lose her every single day. Stay strong. Your mom needs to see the strength she’s passed on to you. It’s terrifying, but our parents need to at least remember they left some strength in us.

[@liamh2467]

Never heard this before recently... my cousin played it at his brothers funeral and I cant stop listening, crying and loving this tune... Pure quality... 100%er

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@wrayburn27]

This is a most heartbreaking song of grief but its transcendental sound means it is not depressing. So many comments tell of how the beauty of words and music have seen people the through darkest days following beraevement. It is a story told with courage

[@azizenyildirim]

I went on a date almost four years ago when I was living in London. The guy I dated was very handsome and Scottish. The first time I saw him I thought "Wow he is so handsome, am I really that beautiful for him?" He drove us to Windsor that day, and on the way, we played our favorite songs. I played Haggard, he played Biffy Clyro. It was a beautiful date. In that very same week, he decided to go back to his ex or perhaps they hadn't even broken up. We didn't meet again. I remember feeling heartbroken even after one date and listening to this song for a while. He reached out to me and apologized after I moved miles away. Feelings wane over time but this beautiful song reminds me how happy, naive and then disappointed I was. Now, they're just memories.

[@ollief1658]

So perfect with so many reasons....Thank You XXXX

[@samibenamar4600]

The most beautiful ballad of the last decade, simply. Biffy Clyro is God.

[@kostkacz001]

it's strange what different moods can one get after listening to this song. The music feels uplifting and relieving, especially on the album, when it comes after the dense and gloomy 9/15ths. But, the lyrics, man they are so depressing. So straightforward and full of hopelessness, yet you can tell, they also have a positive touch at the end... it definitely proves Simon's amazing songwriting ability!

[@rhiannonmcgovern2153]

this will forever be my favourite biffy song. what an incredible band, the lyrics to this always hit close to home. amazing songwriters.

[@ashbaby79004]

To my Scotsman... My Alexander.. We only met by chance. We lost contact, and I miss you terribly. My heart aches to talk with you again. Every time I listen to Biffy.. especially this song, I think of you. I miss you, and I hope we find out way back to each other. Love always, your American girl. xoxo Ash

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@Eighties-Jadie]

This beautiful song breaks my heart and inspires me in equal measures

[@joeldeacon2264]

i cant put it in words how much biffy means to me. ive been a fan since i first encountered biffy at 18 and now im 32. i have always loved music and the connection emotionally it brings. at 18 my girlfriend at the time was attending her first year at the essex university. and one friday or saturday night biffy clyro were headlining. i had no clue who were performing but was instantly overpowered and fixated by biffy when they came on stage and beformed their first song. couldnt of cared less where my girlfriend was. i pushed myself through the growd to be right in front. i was put in a trance of bliss. and being a big lad i wasnt to be fucked with in the small mosh pit lol. after their gig i saw them at the bar and had to go and tell them how fucking epic they were. i had to ask who they was as i didnt hear them say at the end. got to shake their hands and said your fucking awesome. offered to buy them a pint but they were only staying for one. but that memory will stay with me till i die. im a pianist and teach so understand music and my god biffy have never dissapointed from the get go. biffy be played at my funeral amen

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@kateyribchester19]

one of the most beautiful of all songs!

[@casr2]

This song got me in to music many a year ago. Definitely not a bad start and the Biff are still one of my favourite bands. Thanks lads.

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@ants5120]

This song means so much to me,just come out of hospital,my life was a complete mess,trying to change it around,been to a dark place and I don't want to go back there.thanx biffy.🐜

[@eiffel0108]

One of those Sunday songs, I wake up listening to after some night out somewhere and I can't remember what the hell I was doing. But it always makes me feel glad to be alive, no matter what's happened to me. I remember I went on a drinking binge after fighting out my aunt had died of cancer and my girlfriend had dumped me - shit times, but I remember waking up to this and I convinced myself to soldier on. And I don't regret it for a single second. Thank you Biffy!

[@poisonempress]

I was a teenager when I first heard this song, been a long time since I listened to it. I can see why it struck me as hard as it did back then.

[@joeljewkes2883]

Lost my mother in law in November seeing my partner going through what she’s going through kills me her dear mum left unexpectedly wishing 4 days of hospital admission just kills me off !!!!!

[@Jord0906]

I whisper empty sounds in your ear; and hope that you won't let go. My favourite line, out of any song, ever. truely love Biffy.

[@seanoriordan6453]

I was on exercise in Oman in 2008 and I played this album constantly. Every person who heard it became a fan. Mon the Biff.

[@MoaMorgenstern]

Woke up with this song stuck in my head today. Good morning, great song!

[@aarifsiddiqui6202]

Bf

[@sirius6113]

today this is really fitting my feelings.......down, sad but still feelin a fire inside....waitin for the light to shine again...

[@lornamacintyre7670]

Love this tune,I survived heart failure two and a half years ago,this sums some of the feelings i was going through xx

[@sven-j4l]

What a underrated song, so beautiful. It touches your soul :)

[@ManuZombie]

I hadn't realized how emotional this song was until I watched the video for the first time. I cry every time ever since.

[@badslayer87]

I love this song, not due to the awesome music, but for how the song lyrics connect with so many people all around the world. bringing back memories of lost loved ones.

[@blueprintblue6781]

Absolutely their best by far.

[@stephenfarrell8034]

The Blue Nile;)

[@eoinmccay1398]

As dust dances is their best bar none

[@syfo3-186]

what about... •Glitter And Trauma •Strung To Your Ribcage •My Recovery Injection •Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies •Bodies In Flight •Questions And Answers •Eradicate The Doubt •When The Faction’s Fractioned •Toys Toys Toys Choke Toys Toys Toys •All The Way Down •Man Of His Appalling Posture •Now The Action Is On Fire •Liberate The illiterate •Ideal Height

[@blueprintblue6781]

wetissue 3 We understand you love Vertigo Of Bliss, as we do.

[@SophiesOtherAccount]

HOW HAS THIS SONG NOT GOT SO MANY VIEWS?!?!?!

[@chrisgallagher8451]

One of my beautiful favourite tracks

[@suesutton9226]

my favourite song by this great band . . . the lyrics are so beautiful, it makes me just want to cry . . .

[@paramorenico]

"I've started falling apart I'm not savouring life I've forgotten how good it could be to feel alive" best lyrics ever?

[@wackoproductionz1115]

Can’t wait to see this live in November

[@lufcben100]

When I went to see them in Sheffield and they played this, it was just amazing! Possibly my favourite Biffy song, and sounds epic live! Mon the Biff!!

[@joeclarke9662]

Pure brilliance. When the band tell the audience they are playing Machines, everyone should be silent. What a song.

[@ToothPicksInMyEyes]

Nowhere near the most underrated band in history. Hardly unheard of either, they're massive in the UK... playing Wembley kind of clinches it.

[@williamcb78]

How has it took me till Dec 2016 to hear this song ?? IM MORTIFIED 🙈 My new fav band !! ✊🏻

[@desolateveilx__1405]

William Bailie I saw this live it was incredible best band in the galaxy Mon The Biff

[@TreFuzz]

This is why I will always defend music as being one of the best, most beautiful and expressive art forms around

[@M0nTh3B1FF]

i got my german teacher to play this in class today. people didn't seem to grasp the concept that this was written for Eleanor Neil, and yes, it is a depressing song. it doesn't stop it being beautiful, this is definitely my all time favorite song

[@DisneyIsHardcore]

I saw them in Aberdeen a couple weeks back, when they performed this song I swear everyone in the audience stopped and listened, it was so beautiful.

[@harker1993]

how has this only been listened to 234,900 times?! how is it not like 15 million!?!?! its an amazing beautiful song

[@discordiasreturn1222]

i have it as a tattoo, such a beautiful idea to take whats broken and use it to create something new and find your hope in that... take the pieces and build them skywards.

[@lizzardgaming4519]

What's it look like

[@SoozannasaurusRex]

It's amazing how a song can get you through the hardest times in your life, and this is my song for those times. I wish I could personally thank Simon Neil for writing this song, and the guys for making it as beautiful as it is. One of the most gorgeous and moving pieces of music I have heard

[@LiarFireDesire]

I love the piano bits and the strings. It's a gem.

[@michellewright3597]

If only I could dig a thousand holes to lay next to u dad r.i.p 2,2,23 ywna 💚💚💔💔😭😭💔💔💚💚💚😭😭😭

[@lucyblabla1]

keep coming back to these guys! pure genius!. new album included

[@Corolavery]

This takes on a new meaning a decade later😩

[@eg06c]

Can't believe this song hasn't got more views. Its one of my favourite biffy songs...

[@AchimFick]

The higher self, in dialogue with God or those above when it has forgotten again that there is nothing outside of itself in the separate mirror to assign something what never began or ends.

[@SuperR1986]

love this song so much! my husband heard it at a massive turning point in his life & it helped him do it :)

[@lewabdn]

Same here. Lost my mum a couple weeks ago. Ive never felt so close to any song in my life as i do this one right now

[@gregjdmarv80]

love this song when I lost my son this is what I played over and over again. it is such a good song for that time and I still go back to it and play it makes me think of him.

[@lydialashes1145]

So sorry he was beautiful xx

[@elvisknievil4883]

been in coma this brings it all home again ...wow did my life change so much??

[@McCann22]

Lost my gran on the 16th of march n then my mum on the 31st of march n am the same as you now that i listen to this song after loosing them i understand the lyrics

[@SomeOne-hu7gl]

I can't get enough of this song .xx #BIFFY

[@metalheadkev10]

heard them play this live last month in my home town of cork was the definitely the high light of summer

[@lenkarovna3129]

I've loved this song for years, but it is only today that I realize that the lyrics relate to my life more than ever before

[@skye-lorenwest5585]

Man, I Wish All The Best For Simon... What Has Happend To Him Is Terrible... She Would Be So Proud:')... I Sure Am To Be Able To Listen To Such Beauty.. 'Take The Pieces And Build Them Skywards.'

[@VivaDaveGrohl]

Why does the song have to be about depression? To me it's a song of two halves. Simon shows a feeling of optimism and picking good from wherever possible; 'take the pieces and build them skywards'. I believe this enough that I have that lyric tattooed on me!

[@CelinePeren]

That's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard... Masterpiece

[@bel.vermillion]

Those lyrics just complete what I'm feeling right now

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eng32Le996gJY Gotta listen to this!!! :)(: !!! :)(: !!!

[@Poltonx]

Saw them last night in Plymouth, so good- this song was a beast.

[@BloggersMisintention]

The best thing to come out of Scotland, well maybe, behind this I suppose

[@MadeinheavenQueenfan]

Its amazing the emotion that can be connected to particular songs. Everytime I here this song I feel like crying just because of the memories attached to it. This and mountains = sob fest

[@Cubekiller04]

Now this is what music is all about!

[@DaveGrohled]

Such a brilliant song. Under-viewed doesn't do justice..

[@krissymf]

Best band in the entire world.

[@acerbuscaelus6733]

heard for first time last night and just cant seem to get it out of my head (in a good way)

[@thegod634]

Machines and Folding Stars... The Biffy Clyro I will always love.

[@leomindmusic]

the people who complains that this is not more popular are the one who gonna be mad if the band gets more popular... even if i don't understand either why it's not more popular

[@aadam5322]

Love his voice. The best gig I have been to

[@JackWatson6]

how on earth, has a song this beautiful only got 151,663 views? it's ridiculous

[@laura2908]

Heard this way back when it first came out and thought it was beautiful, but i lost my mum a few weeks back and only now has it fully made sense to me.

[@creasem5988]

My favourite Biffy Clyro song.

[@graceCup]

Even if an old song already.. still leaves breathless.

[@angelaconway01]

My favourite Biffy song.

[@SaySwift]

It's songs like this that make you really happy to be Scottish :')

[@lucyblabla1]

So amazing, what a talented band... Wow

[@leechslover]

I can't believe I'm going to see them live in a month !!!! I can't wait :)

[@lukeellerton4672]

The more I listen, the more beautiful it gets.

[@lewabdn]

folding stars and machines were about the lead singer Simon Neils mother passing away. The video expresses how he felt very well with the lyrics. Hes stuck in place with wires hooked up barely keeping him alive. Since his mood was so low 'ive forgotten how good it feels to be alive' he feels like hes stuck in a black hole with nothing good going for him hence why hes not moving. I lost my mother recently and i can say there are days i feel just like this. Laying in bed staring at the roof.

[@JOKEROU]

I... don't know what to say. It steals me all my words. I really love this song, I really love them. Mon the Biffy!!!

[@Karinpalujoe]

woke up this morning and this song was stuck in my head...just had to find it and listen it again and again...soooo good :D