British India - I Can Make You Love Me

Taken from their album 'Controller'.
You can buys 'Controller' from JB HiFi here: bit.ly/1qDqRAZ or download from iTunes here: bit.ly/1dNQpFY
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Production company: Oh Yeah Wow
Directed by: Darcy Prendergast and Seamus Spilsbury
Producer: Nicky Pastore
Girl: Skye Staude
Guy: Jack Doherty
Costume designer: Paige Prendergast
Art department: Christina Remnant, Mike Greaney, Samuel Lewis, Alexandra Calisto de Carvalho
Prosthetic Makeup FX: Russell and Kirsty Sharp
Prosthetic Standby: Liz Jenkinson
Gaffer: Tom Saviage
Colour Grade: Crayon
Pre assembly: Dale Bartlett
Edited by: Darcy Prendergast and Seamus Spilsbury
Special Thanks: Ron and Vicki Prendergast, Liam Gilmour, The Brunswick Hotel, The Victoria Hotel, Emma Haarburger, Steve Sherry, Andrew Sherry, Damian Slevison, Trent La Franchi, Skye Staude, Josh Thomas.

[@Ummcaseyy]

I have a great friend who passed a few years ago due to drug abuse. He showed me this song before I knew his struggles and years later this still jerks my heart way too hard. I wasn’t there for him in the end, and I miss him more then I can explain. So many feelings in this tune.

[@mortiisweil6667]

I feel sorry for you

[@SXI96]

God Bless 🙏😥

[@porcelaindoll468]

You wrote this 2 years ago but I feel the need to reply. I want to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend almost 5 years ago and we danced to this dumb song together that is still hard to listen to now (Riptide - vance joy) and one of her favorite songs (born to die - lana del rey). She died due to her drug abuse as well. It landed her in a place and with people who didn't value her life. And I was not there in the last year or so of her life. The week before she died she contacted me and we talked about her coming home so we could hang out again. I didn't get around to it because I was busy, and any number of other excuses I told myself. A week later she was gone. About 4 years prior I lost my godchild, her baby girl. She had my middle name. I only hope they are together somewhere. I will never stop missing them. I hope you are doing alright.

[@rythmic8911]

@@porcelaindoll468 I feel so bad for you😭😭😭 at least you haven’t abused yourself with drugs. I hope their happy together aswell😊

[@manipulationacademy9217]

sorry about that.

[@jackbrown3356]

Whoever directed this video knows mythology. In the legend of Theseus, Theseus must use a string to guide his way through a labyrinth so he can defeat the minotaur and become the hero. Obviously the man in the video is represented as a minotaur (Bulls head, mans body) and if you watch when he reaches the end of his rope his hands turn from a mans to a beasts. He then just wanders aimlessly through the labyrinth that is his life, lacking his guiding string, spiraling down down down until he breaks. He then confronts his issues aggressively- only to remain a monster in the woman he loves eyes in the last fleeting seconds. And she doesn't accept the flowers.

[@CJ12614]

Thanks for the information. Really adds to the video :D

[@kurobancho3508]

Knowing that makes it so much sadder. ; o ;

[@angryboy6889]

Christian Novelo why India is mentioned in name

[@michealwahsatnow2076]

Jack Brown So he was supposed to be the one fighting off the minotaur but ended up just getting lost and becoming the monster himself which could have lead to the heartbreak. You know when a man promises you he'll take care of you and protect you. Sometimes he becomes what he was protecting you from.

[@Melodies2319]

Lick My Taint holy fuck good point

[@217jmw]

This song is massively underrated. I love the slow build up of the guitars. Awesome live.

[@blaizenflame]

2019, almost no one knows or remembers this song and all of the sudden it just brought back soo many memories and emotions. Many I didn't and still don't want. Crazy how music can do that.

[@markbroughton4217]

I know it i remember it always have always will

[@notinsane4165]

I'll always remember this song, it was vital in my recovery from addiction.

[@RunYourLuck]

beyond_the_dark same man. Same here

[@neneyg4041]

Same here ✌ it's one of those songs that just pulls you back to when u first heard it - and it still connects as vividly now as then...

[@CliveWarren69]

i remember mate this song came out in a right shitty part of my life and even the slightest bit of memory that reminds me brings me back to me this song will only die until do

[@eyetalllies]

"LYRICS" If you're reading this then that means that I am dead What was the last thing that you told me The night is over but I still have a place to go No one else but I will be there Walking by myself with a funeral in my head I hope you're happy what you're doing You know how that they say you can't help but love the dead That's exactly where i'm heading And I can make you love me And I can make you love me You wanna fight, fight, fight, fight, fight fire with fire You're gonna burn down You're gonna fall in love with my work a lot You're gonna hate the way you left me behind And I can make you love me And I can make you love me And I can make you love me And I can make you love me Whoa whoa whoa whoa-o Whoa whoa whoa whoa-o Whoa whoa whoa whoa

[@davinasanchez6944]

I think this song may not even be about a relationship at all. I think that's a metaphor, although certainly also a concept the song deals with. My interpretation (not necessarily the band's) is that the lyrics describe the way suicide and early death is glorified in our culture. The hook "I can make you love me" refers to the way everyone who knew a person who committed suicide and/or died young suddenly claims to have loved them, regardless of whether they did or not and how close they were to them. The singer believes that suicide is the way to get attention and love, another belief symptomatic of our society. I also the song talks about how our self-worth relies upon the opinions of others, and when we place all its weight on one person (such as a lover) we leave ourselves dangerously vulnerable. People are unreliable, and centring our lives around one person is never wise.

[@tusharg.h.3236]

Tis not wise...but it can't be helped..it isn't a choice either..

[@plongplongjusainramira6795]

Bec Harms damn i think you got it.

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

Regardless of the cause of death, we also tend to remember only the best parts of those we have lost. We tend to glorify them, not remember the hurt they caused or any shitty things they did. It's strange how the mind does that.

[@superhappyguy101]

these boys don't get nearly enough recognition as they deserve

[@SenorDonut]

I swear Australia is experiencing an amazing rock renaissance. Carrying the torch for all people worldwide whose rock scenes have faltered.

[@jacksonbuckley4367]

Federico Mastronardu i havnt heard any new aussie rock for ages! what bands are you talking about?

[@HeirofAtholl]

Jackson Buckley well for a start this one...

[@ADTR945]

Check it tame impala if you haven't already, they are a new age psychedelic band from Australia haha

[@doutsida6715]

So God bless Australia! (I love AC/DC, by the way)

[@bullenmabior9220]

+D Outsida we are more than AC/DC

[@geoffmreynolds]

"You know what they say, you can't help but love the dead". That's Desperation if not selfish but its raw and its the truth. Thanks for making real music :)

[@GimmeGrohl1]

Geoffrey Reynolds Well said and i could not agree more.

[@elwrongo]

I think its stupid, self centered and naive. Narcissistic tendencies, should have been staring at his reflection in a pond never mind the Minotaur

[@danielatkin2503]

I heard this band aren't going to go to many places when their next album comes out. It'll just be a Minotaur.

[@pommesfritestalks]

Daniel Atkin why isnt this joke on top comments

[@ABumpyRyde]

This is a frekkin great joke

[@derangedandstrange]

Anyone else getting a Greek mythology vibe from this? You know Theseus and the Minotaur. That's why he was following the string in the beginning, to get out of the labyrinth.

[@jorgealbertovillegasrestre4097]

derangedandstrange OMG, thanks!

[@aaronmercier6678]

derangedandstrange totally sure why not rite?

[@omgufoundme8243]

derangedandstrange you can get everything from greeks honey :)

[@morgandawson9450]

Gzus70 hahaha ur comment made my day lol

[@TheSchweppe]

Renia What the fuck does that even mean?

[@rubberj]

If you're reading this then that means that I am dead What was the last thing that you told me The night is over but I still have a place to go No one else but I will be there Walking by myself with a funeral in my head I hope you're happy what you're doing You know how that they say you can't help but love the dead That's exactly where i'm heading And I can make you love me And I can make you love meYou wanna fight fight fight fight fire with fire Your gonna burn down Your gonna fall in love with my work a lot Your gonna hate the way you left me behind And I can make you love me And I can make you love meAnd I can make you love me And I can make you love me Read more: British India - I Can Make You Love Me Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@esthermeeks9881]

Thank you

[@jackunthank1307]

In the triple j live version he sings "you gotta fall in love with my world of lies" instead of "you gotta fall in love with my work a lot. :)

[@CassiBoss92]

My husband introduced me to this band and I immediately fell in love. Awesome talent. Love their songs

[@cjp2099]

Your chubby hubby is a good boy 👦

[@8101nevermind]

Great band One of our Aussie best.

[@thogg11]

I first listened to this song walking to work at 6 AM in college. The sun was starting to rise, there was a chill in the air. I will never forget the feeling of that moment and how this song gripped me from the very first note.

[@BenTheAussieGamer]

Saw them live yesterday. OMG THEY ARE AMAZING

[@happy_geek_9153]

I'm Aussie

[@MissJuzzyFuzzy]

I'm seeing them tomorrow night :)

[@frigginoutofblue7867]

Everyone is saying that this is a song about a selfish dude who wants to make a woman love him by suicide. At least for me, it definitely isn't. I feel this song is about depression and suicide, but in different, I think deeper, ways. The beginning, "If you're reading this then that means that i am dead" is supposed to make this something like a suicide letter. They have had that letter ready for a while, believing they would end their life someday, they wonder; "What was the last thing you told me". The night is over, everyone wakes up to start the day, or goes to sleep after a night of partying; but they have one more place to go, the place they will be alone; either the place they will commit suicide, or perhaps, afterlife, death. They are roaming the city, feeling hopeless, lonely, depressed, thinking about what life would be after they killed themselves, thinking about their funeral. Although the line "I hope you're happy with what you're doing" may come off as passive aggressive, but I think it's just as I think it would be in a suicide letter, caring for their loved ones that one last time; hoping the loved ones are happier than them, hoping they aren't feeling the same way. As I said, I think they are feeling alone, a mistake, that they shouldn't be alive, hat they are worthless and that no one loves them, because right now they hate themselves and can't fathom how anyone could have any positive feelings towards them. They feel no one loves them or loves them enough, no one tried to help, to stop them; so they will make them love them. Suicide attempt is a cry for help. Self-harm is a cry for help. Sometimes, unfortunately, there is no opportunity to help, because the person dies. But nevertheless, they get attention. Everyone only remeberd their good sides and forgets the bad ones. There is a rule to "not speak ill of the dead" in our society, and so people remember only the good parts about the dead. And that's exactly what they want to achieve; they don't see anything good about themselves, but maybe others will, after they die. They can't see good things about themselves,but the dead are always appreciated and respected, so maybe the living will remember them as good anyway. Dead artists achieve more recognition and so "you gonna fall in love with my work a lot" is a reference to that. No one helped, no one stoped them in the end, so they will make other "hate the way they left them behind" "I can make you love me" through suicide, because maybe then you will notice something is wrong, that there's help needed. And that's how I interpret the song.

[@SEALZONE]

Awesome comment mate! Definitely nailed it.

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

Which is exactly the interpretation that you said you disagree with....

[@rebelevo]

Do yourselves a favour & see these guys live. Extremely underrated Aussie talent. Best natural high seeing them tear shit up on stage.

[@waynesworld7804]

I did. Yesterday. Brilliant.

[@Fookeed]

Saw these guys live a couple months ago on a tropical island, they bring a lot of energy to their live shows. If you like the studio version of this song you'll love the live version, it goes off

[@emilyflorros6657]

i found this band by typing in british indie in google because i like that type of music. this works perfectly :))))

[@criticalshiver]

Even with it's dark undertone and melancholic lyrics, it's surprisingly an easy listen

[@LeeAlexander]

This song just oozes feeling unlike so many other songs which are sometimes just random sounds put together.

[@gameman9706]

that is what everything is

[@MizzWizzFizz]

Mind. Blown.

[@Assplunger]

I cant speak highly enough of british india. Always a pleasure to listen too. Triple j rocks british india are one of the bands that make triple j what they are. Only a certain few know what i mean😉

[@ariel4778]

There's so much desperation in the lyrics. "I can make you love me", is like a phrase you declare that irregardless of the person's feelings being requited or unrequited, you'll make them (somehow) love you back. It's like the highest point of wanting neurotic control over another person's emotions, specifically love. I find myself saying this phrase under my breath at times.

[@_michaelkern]

Did you say "irregardless? "

[@LeeAlexander]

Aribella couldnt agree more

[@slayer7123]

+Michael Deeks exactly what i was thinking.

[@jackcraig3759]

+Aribella fuck yeah sadistik

[@nicolefalvey5943]

irregardless? -_- What would irregardless even mean? Regardless is the same thing.

[@jackreaper2890]

I actually like the make up and the video of this song. Despite the dark undertones I also like the sound of this song. I think the minotaur reference and the vices he has reflects how the singer is "imperfect", but despite that imperfection they are determined to win the affections of a certain person at what ever it takes. Regardless how misguided it is.

[@giannipedretti1112]

Discovered this song in 2014...2022 now...still kills me.

[@Cpg2002]

I always come back to this song

[@prosanyasi4560]

I think that I've found a pretty good, pretty underrated band. I'm late but This is their first song I've heard. Don't know 'bout others. At least I've found that one song which I'm going to listen whole night.

[@sarahhenry6481]

Just stumbled on this I while ago, and just gives me like chills every time. Need to look into this group more.

[@aliceandrocket2696]

This song chills me to the bones. It's so beautiful and delicate. The way the words wrap around your heart and holds one without a doubt makes you feel breatheless. The video its self is so very different I absolutely lovely.

[@thesemisadventures]

I've been looking for this song and video for so long. Thank you whatever brought me here

[@trahnoelnikana5791]

One of my close friends has actually met the lead singer and is friends with them, and they introduced me to this wonderful music.

[@screechingnewt7469]

I've been trying to find this song for so long (probably years)! I'm literally so excited to have finally found it again. It's going straight onto multiple playlists (including one specially made for songs that I love but can never seem to find).

[@TheSummerWarrior12]

Just saw these guys live in Bendigo! Great job guys loved your music and getting a pic back stage :D

[@bendsplastic948]

I need songs like this, I loved everything about this

[@benjaminn8139]

Stoked to find more good stuff from one of my favourite bands, love how they put the time into their music videos to...

[@meetube87]

Deep song. One of the best video clips I have ever seen. I really like the guitars for the chorus heavy part.

[@Harry-eo6tf]

I first fell in love with this song when British India was just getting noticed by triple j. there was this girl...I sent her these lyrics every now and then, so she knew I loved her...I no longer know where she is, what she's doing, who she's with...it hurts...

[@preppy5636]

Harry maybe she died lol

[@Harry-eo6tf]

lets hope so AHAHAHA

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

Maybe you creeped her out with your passive aggressive suicide implications....

[@charliecantley9358]

I've been looking for this song/video for weeks! I first heard it years ago, remembered it the other day! Really glad I found it

[@walkaboutgal13]

Great film clip Darcy Prendergast, particularly liked picking out local landmarks, British India are a great Melbourne Band, and congrats to them supporting The Rolling Stones around the World Tour!!

[@brandondale6421]

All-time favourite band

[@collinwashburn9]

tahnks marshall

[@jovounsalmon1483]

.

[@peytonc18]

I love you marshall

[@SouLJuNiN]

Great Song ! Enjoyed a lot, replayed a lot of times and still playing

[@GimmeGrohl1]

I cant even find the words to say how much i completely and totally LOVE AND ADORE THIS BAND

[@elizabethparham2553]

I love the prosthetic. It reminds me of the one used in Sabrina by Einstürzende Neubauten

[@mortiisweil6667]

I think its exactly the same

[@michaelaangelo3051]

Addicted to it

[@6872matt]

Saw these guys live at the Oxford art factory, great show and this is one of my favourites!

[@crysneon7809]

you cant make anyone love you....no matter how hard you try.

[@DrusinianX]

Crys Neon they say you can’t help but to love the dead

[@Wiseguy248]

Crys Neon You missed the message mate.

[@sSPACEBALLSs]

I've been looking for this song for sooooo long... Heard that guitar riff on the radio at work and immediately loved the song.

[@kieramaria5885]

How the fuck have I only just found this?

[@Gawdzillest]

Same

[@WordUnheard]

@kiera maria You were looking left, when you should have been looking right. A bit off-topic, but if you like 80's music, you should listen to Ninja Sex Party. Here's a link to one of their cover albums... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pV6qiqSKisane8U

[@flydd96]

I'm basing a video project on this today! Love the song and video

[@andyb9940]

This song absolutely kills live. As it builds the tempo i can feel myself starting to bounce every time.

[@kellytoherown]

Saw you guys play last night on the Gold Coast. Hadn't heard your music before but it was incredible!

[@zremelhe]

Just wonderfull! I'm amazed!

[@kepps7]

They have really captured the essence of the song with this film clip, just fantastic!

[@hbcbro]

GOING TO SEE THEM IN PERTH ON SATURDAY NIGHT.....CANT WAIT!

[@RoseYAGMUR]

Beautiful. The song and the video just hits you right in the feels. Powerful song.

[@janismcshanereynolds5313]

Love this song.. through his deep rooted pain, I get the lyrics!! Love makes some people do desperate things, worst case death!.. Love the most powerful emotion of all..

[@777blujay]

I know this song has been talked about as a passive agressive suicide letter. But for me I see it from my own personal experience of giving everything you have left to give to somebody and they don’t appreciate it or love you the same. You get so tired and upset and frustrated that it does lead to these dark thoughts, and I did start to believe that maybe the only way they’d love me is if I was really dead and in my head to be appreciated and loved by this person was more important than life itself. Sad but true, I’m happy to be out of there

[@chanty123able]

Saw these guys last night and got to meet them, they were awesome!!

[@NanoGear]

Seriously three years ago, is when I should have found this.

[@evangriffin9112]

Rishabh Singh That's when it came out

[@electricshrapnel4368]

If I found it three years ago I could have commented just moments after you wrote that.

[@hmelonify]

I am 53 and I think this is a fkn top song dead set / awesome anthem like song! BIG LOVE BRITISH INDIA

[@drewbabydrew7331]

Sad but beautiful . Love Decky

[@leonardjenkins8968]

Impressive makeup

[@cristiancina3138]

The two of them r good. I think I am going to go see them at Houston. TX

[@bruceunderwood356]

My favorite band either they will come to the U S or I will go to Australia.

[@redlightsound1]

best song ive heard all year

[@drewbabydrew7742]

Love you guys . go go go

[@sophiesshoebox86]

Amazing!

[@janferguson1439]

old school guitar solo..haunting melody!

[@jamesmcgrath253]

Well done on your new Album controller.

[@mayinjaernest334]

been loking for this song

[@frankievicente7055]

This song bring back good memories

[@ostroskijr]

Curti demais desde a primeira vez que ouvi essa banda/ too enjoyed since the first time I heard this band.

[@MurderThatSound81]

Move on become what you want to be...be that person that you always wanted to be!

[@claychaffey]

and this song is so good!

[@marcusvaiano]

Just amazing

[@Meredithian04]

British Are the best thing ever. I'm 25 and have caught these guys 17 times. From Festivals to local pubs i've done it all. They know who we are and over the years i/our group havehad gigs where we have been shirts off many off times

[@GTFX1]

This song.. Has been on repeat since I found out about it.. What a powerful tune.

[@GTFX1]

If you like this search "beware of darkness - all who remain" let me know if I hit the nail on the head.

[@allancuevasmusic]

I remember seeing these guys play at the Arthouse Monday open mic nearly ten years ago, playing to a room of 5 (including me, the sound guy, and the bloke serving behind the bar). Awesome band then. Awesome band now.

[@unamorraconlentes6721]

I love this❤️

[@1999mmm1]

I´M SO ADDICTED TO THIS THAT I GIVE THIS VIDEO LIKE 10 OR 20 VIEWS A DAY LMAO

[@olabalinska8065]

so many tears shed to this song

[@steveyoriginal]

Finally! I have been hearing this song ALL OVER the radio now I finally found it!

[@MsDemonism]

I mainly just love this music video.

[@jennifers5145]

Amazing!!

[@SurfStefGoldCoast]

Amazing song. Insultingly little views. Most underrated band in the world at the moment, who agrees?

[@TheBeard92]

10 years later and its ridiculous how accurate this comment still is...

[@australian2]

💯

[@MikeyJay69]

Look at views now, I remember was barely anything. Either way, love the song no matter the views

[@jamalwong9692]

So good!

[@Hallh2008]

¡Qué cambio! Recuerdo a un British India más punk o garage...me ha dado ganas de caminar de noche por alguna calle ajena sin buscar qué. Necesito jironear y oír esta canción.

[@maryjanemj9187]

I come watch this when im sad, i have for a decade now.. thanks for keeping me here.

[@brentbartrop]

One of the best songs this year

[@zuzannac4783]

omg this song is awesome!

[@nathananderson6927]

proud to say my family member is the guitarist :D

[@DiogodosSantosS]

So awesome.

[@durgalson]

Quality as always.

[@ziggystarduzt1]

HOLY MOLEY! SUCH A GOOD CLIP!

[@curiousmissaliceh]

See them live- it's worth it!

[@Samwiseangie]

First time listener I am already in love

[@kgytr000]

The Music are bloody awesome!!

[@chazzdog9]

On ya Darcy. Sweet filmclip!!

[@hhelbys]

They sound like the Music, fricking fantastic.