Cage The Elephant - Shake Me Down (Official Video)

Official music video for ”Shake Me Down” by Cage the Elephant
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Lyrics:
I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun
Turn back now, it's time for me to let go
Way down, had to find a place to lay low
Lamp shade, turned around into a light post
#CageTheElephant #ShakeMeDown #Rock #ThankYouHappyBirthday

[@angelheart678]

It’s so sweet how his wife was the last thing he thought of... I’m not crying you’re crying.

[@larrytipton2072]

i wonder who died first

[@qwunk]

"I'm just sweating out of my eyeballs"

[@lindaschneider4565]

Yes, I am

[@Ezio999Auditore]

I-I'm not crying either!!!!

[@aydensambrano4234]

uno reverse

[@GeneralCane]

Why do I feel like this song is going to get more painful as I get older?

[@dnqboy]

You're one mean polar bear...

[@rogerrosales392]

+GeneralCane feel ya

[@ashleygomez8486]

+Kelso lowk it's not his fault he can't choose what gender he likes

[@dnqboy]

Ashley Gomez I don't think you know what bipolar means.

[@harryschneider7858]

+GeneralCane because you know that you're truly alone and no one loves you. you'll die alone in your apartment and no one will find you until you havent paid your rent for 3 months and they bang down the door to evict you, only to find your rotting dead body in your bed. no one will roll over, touch and cry when they find out you're dead because nobody loves and nobody ever has.

[@Pattern51lover]

“Not a lot of people left around” hits harder every year.

[@Ralph-ny1ey]

You know it.

[@alyssiamaupin9330]

Felt!

[@just_in_time1776]

It sure does get old quick 😑

[@zboyoz2985]

Right there with yeah.

[@robertprice3952]

It really does

[@tomhutchison4909]

This song got me through the hardest time in my life,I was suicidal and in and out of the hospital. I was miserable but the one part of this song got me through it all and it’s the “even on a cloudy day part” because bad days were just cloudy days to me. 10 years later I’m still here and sometimes I like to think this song saved me from myself.

[@tristanreynolds5135]

Good to hear.

[@mikeyfn-a6684]

Thats awesome

[@Mickfly718]

Thank you, I love this.

[@jamieh2930]

I don't know you but glad you are still with us all...

[@dylanb3988]

God bless you, man.

[@kloudnine8786]

This song gets sadder as i grow older...

[@alexandersupertramp7731]

Believe that is the point

[@eazye857]

Life gets sadder as you grow. It can rip apart the soul

[@W1zardRyan]

*happier

[@armandobrigante6057]

deadass brooo

[@dustinbanks5504]

@@eazye857 lmfao chill bud go get yourself some coochie cuh

[@dylanb3988]

This song is what kept me alive for a while. My mom had a heart attack, but I kept my eyes fixed on the sun.

[@peterparker0999]

Hope you doing better by now :)

[@bry593nna5]

You are strong my brother ❤️

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

I'm glad the music got you through that hard time. I'm sorry you are now blind.

[@jamiejudd7146]

@Billy Brown & Dylan & everyone that took the time to respond, bless you. I appreciated the comic relief above. Keeping all of you in my prayers. 💛

[@maddog123tj]

Keep keeping on brother we have hard times and that’s the hardest times we can ever try to get through I would be truly lost, stay strong and cherish the memories brother ❤️

[@UndeadTurning]

I don't think I've ever been emotional during a music video until this one.

[@RightBlader]

same i never cry lol

[@UndeadTurning]

War Crafters no u

[@Scott321321321321]

Nice profile picture. Disturbed is amazing.

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon6399]

hello

[@bogdonbogdonovic5381]

Don't watch nbt- if I get high, then.

[@jeanistringer4270]

This was one of my husband's favorite songs. He passed less than 8 months after we were married. He is forever 31!

[@1-gz7xy]

How he passed if you mind me asking

[@namapahkinat3397]

1 that’s ducked up

[@declanblaisure1449]

I'm sorry for your loss. Good on you for taking it to the chin and trying to stay positive about it

[@kayladawnedonme]

💜💜🌌

[@Jayden3649]

@@namapahkinat3397 not really humans are naturally curious so its not strange for one of us to ask about stuff

[@winterpyro98]

Who left these cut onions here

[@ukelele_no_worky]

:,^)

[@JC_Enterprise]

Spongebob?

[@oonpoo21]

l FireHeart l Squidward.

[@numbah16]

+Beastly BoY12377 what

[@jacquelinestuckey4166]

+numbah16 what

[@tims142]

Is it just me or are Cage The Elephants music videos amazing at telling stories?

[@tims142]

+Timothy Skalski *Elephant's

[@xbox9341]

+Timothy Skalski I'd say this is one of the greatest stories ever told through music

[@xbox9341]

+Timothy Skalski So no you're not alone

[@tims142]

+Henry Sherman X3

[@ryanjofre]

They must be old souls cause they look way to young to be so wise. Great vid.

[@darlenewoodring6111]

I don't know what it is about that video, it makes me cry every time I see it. Maybe because I'm in my fifties, and so many of my friends have already died

[@michaellaallen2861]

I know the feeling.

[@luismendoza6983]

Darlene Woodring first felt this feeling when I was 7yrs old, I cried to my dad about it. He told me that life would be filled with so many important people in my life and ultimately they would leave me or I them, and although saddening their impact on me would help shape who I will grow into. I’m 27 right now and every now and then I think about that moment and it makes me tear knowing that there are people in my life who I love that could be gone a minute from now.

[@bubblerings]

@@luismendoza6983 Yes, I hear you. Am 55. Seven was really hard for me.

[@rielamadomanduriao4463]

Chin up oldies, fix your eyes on the sun. Okay?

[@allenevans8838]

Darlene Woodring I know a cole woodring in pa

[@zerinity]

My best friend and I jammed to these guys and saw them live together. I'd always shed a tear when this song came on, to her surprise and endearment. After she passed, I bawled to this song, but always came back to it as a source of comfort, like the sad happiness that comes with seeing someone you've lost in your dreams. I hope she saw me on her way out.

[@LittleBigBirdz]

She did

[@davidkenneth3983]

Still does.

[@legacyXplore]

She not only saw you on her way out she sees you now. It’s not about religion or spirituality. I mean for some it is and that’s fine but I had a NDE. All I can say is just be ready :).

[@kellyknowles1638]

I hope she saw me on her way out, damn.

[@Squatch-Hauler]

Holy shit, that was beautiful 💯

[@jasontyler2993]

This music video made me realize I wanted to marry my girlfriend. Now she's my wife. I wonder if the band and producers realize they can have such a profound impact on peoples lives. Anyway, cool video. I come back to watch it from time to time.

[@MrsLindaBlair]

This is the most beautiful comment on KZbin

[@skylarchip7397]

IM GONNA C R Y

[@JaysonFuller]

so sweet, the video at the end makes me tear up thinking about my girlfriend.

[@johndoe8838]

Righteousness, Brother 🙏🏻❤️

[@farlane]

That's amazing Jason. I agree that this song packs a major, positive punch!

[@Lydia-kh6zk]

No joke my eyes are watering right now. Such a good song. Such a good music video. Such a amazing band.

[@typicalskateboarder3295]

*An Amazing band.

[@e.t.hanucuck5909]

@@typicalskateboarder3295 shut it

[@jco5254]

Get them off the sun

[@kelseydavis489]

Absolutely agree. My favorite band of all time. Such a poetic and beautiful song

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon6399]

an amazing band*

[@loohna1716]

My teen daughters used to play it. Now all I have left is an empty house and old songs.

[@HuyNguyen-fl3xm]

same

[@drophidian2804]

I was one of those kids lol

[@thedistrictpnw1011]

💓

[@alexanderelrod884]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@puyuem4695]

But what happened?

[@lastdaysdreamer]

We take life for granted, don’t we? We take aging for granted. When we are young, death is an abstract. It only happens to the very old, or to distant people. Never to us, or to those in our hemisphere. But the older I get, the more I realize that death inevitably attends the last day of both young and old, pauper and king. He isn’t choosy. Whether we view him as a friend or foe doesn’t matter, he is the ferryman out of this world and will insinuate himself into every life, wanted or not. Like a morbid game of tag. Ready or not, here I come. Very rarely are we ready. And never when it happens to someone we love. I was thinking of my son and myself while watching the video. He assumes I will live to be a hundred and that he will have plenty of time to say good-bye before Death’s delivery driver comes to gather my body. He is young and so for him it feels as though there is always a tomorrow: Tomorrow he will be responsible. Tomorrow he will come visit. Tomorrow he will call. Tomorrow he will “adult” and in a time viewed only from a distance, he imagines he will sit at the side of my bed, kiss my wrinkled cheek and hand the keys over to the scythe-wielding chauffeur. But today he won’t give it any thought. Today he is young and unencumbered. Tomorrow is a horizon not even in his view. Perhaps that is as it should be. I wish death were always so well thought out and convenient. But it is not. Sometimes death comes early. On occasion he surprises us. He dresses as a heart attack or a traffic accident and steals our loved ones away when we weren’t ready. So, let’s do this: Let’s settle our accounts regularly; Love out loud! Hug often. Kiss those cheeks now while they are warm. Call just because. Be caring. Be selfless. Be forgiving. Say, ‘I love you’. Take advantage of the time you have been given. Then, when death comes for the ones you love, you still won’t be ready, but you will have no regrets. You will know that they knew, they were cherished by you. And when it comes for you, you will be satisfied that you loved well.

[@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn]

Such a positive song. When I was really depressed I had this on repeat. "I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun, even on a cloudy day..."

[@calihustler08]

That's right!

[@aer1als494]

Same

[@firehattobyblaisesnarl651]

Was depressed must have worked out

[@firehattobyblaisesnarl651]

God bless this band conveyance of values.

[@helpuslordjesuschristsaveu7268]

Keep my eyes fixed on the 🌞 of Righteousness 🙌

[@suzannev.514]

Shake me down, not a lot of people left around Who knows now? Softly laying on the ground, ooh Not a lot people left around, ooh, ooh In my life, I have seen people walk into the sea Just to find memories, plagued by constant misery Their eyes cast down, fixed upon the ground Their eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, cut my hair on a silver cloud Broken sound Softly laying on the ground, ooh Not a lot people left around, ooh, ooh In my past, bittersweet, there's no love between the sheets Taste the blood, broken dreams, lonely times indeed With eyes cast down, fixed upon the ground With eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Turn back, now it's time for me to let go Way down, had to find a place to lay low Lampshade turned around into a light post Walk around the corner, never saw it coming Still I try to make a move, it almost stopped me from believin' I don't wanna know the future But I'm like rolling thunder Even on a cloudy day, even on a cloudy day Even on a cloudy day, even on a cloudy day Even on a cloudy day, even on a cloudy day Even on a cloudy day I'll keep my eyes fixed on the I'll keep my eyes fixed on the I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down Not a lot of people left around Ooh, ooh

[@cesarcastillomaldonado8762]

Thank u

[@jellomiki]

From all non native speakers, thank you

[@tomjohnson2651]

Thanks for posting the lyrics

[@davidcervin3408]

In this ever changing world in which we live in it's tough to loose all you love remember hoped for and finally lost and tried hopelessly to find again in vain and then it's your turn nobody knows you cares or wants to its doom n grace fully trying to deal with. Being a stranger in your own town as everybody lies 6 feet underground and the ones you want to hear your message aren't around it ain't easy you know how hard it can be the way things are goin their gonna crucify me an old forgotten carpet that was the path to the palace and now of course noone gives a shazam about the old stories and glory of your killin past that was excellent.

[@gamgam_Meru]

thank you!

[@tongolele12]

Yes life sucks BUT do remember that ALL things must pass AND they do; most important life is also beautiful. I am in my 60s and have been through it and more, almost gave up on life once, so please dear friends, do the best to get through it and you will be able to remember good times when you are old

[@VibeSensational]

YESSS!!! ♥ -dont click more- for a little more upbeat tune, check out the remix on Vibe Sensational! ♥ thanks for clicking read more, lets get weird 👁👄👁

[@j0j0kay]

I hope you're still kickin ass and taking names.

[@charjudith123]

you know the song is good when you feel physical relief as it starts to play

[@mrluvit8232]

solid hit 😁👍

[@abibb27]

Exactlyyy lolol

[@MichaelShannon-v5o]

I know when I listen to cage the elephant I get into my feelings

[@yesteffe]

Damn ninjas cutting onions in my room...

[@idiotsplay9581]

Thank God I wasn't the only one

[@blatantchutoy1881]

lol

[@donavinpaul8767]

if only aha

[@megustalike]

+LunaticStoker fg

[@miz.giggles4789]

ridiculous right! lol

[@tonyramirez2392]

Lotta sad stories in these comments, keep ya heads up people

[@notahamster333]

Try'na keep my head up, eyes fixed on the sun..

[@nachc6459]

Because the song is about death. It pulls a string. That’s what good artist do

[@seankelly8906]

Yep. They're a tough listen for those that relate but you have to progress somehow. Hopefully others had more help than me

[@marioiacolucci]

Who's the guy that died in the video

[@seankelly8906]

It's also one of their more positive songs also.

[@sluehs5536]

IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE CRYING

[@honeytatuu]

I AM

[@jeffridley2564]

its just something in my eye

[@nyxato7649]

I'M NOT CRYING! SOMEONE PUT TEARS ON MY PILLOW!

[@gcscooterfilms6116]

SlueHS I'm not crying, someone's just cutting onions in my room...

[@kyliemartin7824]

Someone with a mint in their mouth blew into my face. Not tears...

[@codykanitz97]

I miss this era of indie music. Good times of my life foreal

[@ToddPritch]

This video has a 90's vibe to it and I love it. Bad ass tune.

[@woodsie31498]

It's the raspy voice I think

[@Numenorean921]

Yeah definitely a nineties feel.

[@shaneholstien9341]

It's the New Balance shoes.

[@dricedlk]

The band has a 90's feel to it, they've been compared to the Pixies a lot.

[@badnewskellyleak5974]

I got a Blind Melon maybe a little Marcy Playground type vibe.

[@briyiararickson6686]

My dad played this song pretty much everyday until he died.

[@joshyates9382]

He had impeccable taste

[@stasn9162]

Briyia Rarickson he is in better place now, still listening to this song. God bless you.

[@jco5254]

Sorry to hear this song killed your dad

[@user-gw1li6jq5i]

@@jco5254 I feel so fucking bad for chucking

[@rielamadomanduriao4463]

Rad dad! Has good taste in music!

[@FlaccidCat]

Oh god, hold on guys, I gotta sit down. Someone hit me right in the feels.

[@janschrik653]

Take a seat. Take a seat right over there

[@LPSPurplePaws]

*brings nice chair*

[@jimmcdonald6826]

+LPS and Batman that botch is fair haired lmao

[@Zommymommy]

Pulls up a chair. Holy Macaroni. CtE is amazing.

[@JustDoMeCrew]

+Captain Flaccid It's ok man we're here to help

[@annabelle4751]

This song makes me cry every time. It makes me think of how i'm gonna have to say goodbye someday. To the ones I love when they die, and the ones who love me when I die. I dont wanna go. I'm lucky I have a bright future and a long life ahead of me.

[@kearstynhickson6646]

Hey I noticed your profile pic and just wanted to let you know that I support and love you! Keep on livin

[@anotherkilleramongst]

It hurts that You don't even get to say goodbye somtimes, I almost drown last year and My last thought was that I gonna be screw up my sister life ( she throw my shoes into the lake And I thought I didnt want to get a in big trouble and swam to them), also you got my support prideful member. We all have our times, I hope we all have a long and fulfilled live.

[@makomachamp9647]

You’re blessed if you get to say goodbye, might sound harsh but odds are you won’t

[@anotherkilleramongst]

@@makomachamp9647 thats why I started writing notes for certain people my notes will be my goodbye, as many do now and before

[@ecas4315]

Same old family videos gets me good too

[@Josillusion]

Shake me down, Not a lot of people left around, Who knows now, Softly laying on the ground, ooooh Not a lot people left around, ooooh. ooooh In my life, I have seen, People walk into the sea, Just to find memories, Plagued by constant misery, Their eyes cast down, Fixed upon the ground, Their eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, Cut my hair on a silver cloud, Broken sound, Softly laying on the ground, ooooh Not a lot people left around, ooooh, ooooh In my past, bittersweet, There's no love between the sheets, Taste the blood, broken dreams, Lonely times indeed, With eyes cast down, Fixed upon the ground, Eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Turn back now its time for me to let go, Way down had to find a place to lay low, Lampshade turned around into a light post Walk around the corner, Never saw it coming still, I try to make a move, It almost stopped me from belief, I don't wanna know the future, But I'm like rolling thunder, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the- I'll keep my eyes fixed on the- I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, Not a lot of people left around, ooooh, ooooh

[@wolfgang1231]

Cloudy day

[@remand3r71]

Missing hay

[@cas696]

lost astray

[@mattstrauser5295]

You don't mess with the Chaz BRO!!!! I'll mess you brahh you don't even know.

[@AbrasiveHippo]

the low resolution footage representing his childhood memories always gets me

[@brianrussell9395]

I listened to this song when I went to Afghanistan for the first time and found out I had a child on the way. Gets me every time. Life is good now but this song still reminds me of that uncertain time.

[@sum1has2]

My dad was in the marines for 20 years. Bless you sir, for what you’ve endured. I hope you’re baby is a gift from God for you.

[@kristyf2618]

Thank you for your service! So glad life is good for you!

[@legacyXplore]

Thanks for your service brother. I’m a Indiana country boy that somehow someway ended up marrying an Afghan girl and now have three kids. Her parents came here when Russia invaded in the 80s. Her dad eventually worked as a translator for the special forces and worked out of baghram airfield for over 10 years. You prob walked right past him once or twice. Crazy world

[@ccinterviews4539]

Thank you for your service ❤️🇺🇸

[@UnitingWig9]

Happy you're home safe. Hope you can heal your wounds left unseen. Pray you are loved. I love you brotha. Thank you for your service.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

If everyone remembered how important we all are, life wouldn't be this hard.

[@heidiharris9227]

Amen brother. Good word 💖

[@dahliajaynemusic]

This is my all time favorite song by them. " Even on a cloudy day, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun" wow, those lyrics are so beautiful

[@matteob7755]

The part when he keeps repeating "Even on a cloudy day" will be one of my favourite sections in any song

[@nostalgicma666ot3]

I've seen this music video so many times, but I always get a few tears at 2:46 It just makes me think how this man, who's probably done so much in his lifetime, sees her and his face turns into a form of peace. And when it turns to him being found dead by her, it hurts me so much. To find a loved one gone just like that overnight. No goodbye or last few words. And to notice how happy she was when she woke up to see him next to her only to realize that he's moved on.... Her look of sadness is heartbreaking.

[@supergonzgaming2216]

Yeah that happened to my father last year. Had dialysis for 8 years, been a hard drinker for 25 and smoker till the day he died, me getting home from a 45 minute bike ride from construction, he was so ill for a week and never wanted to go to the hospital. :\ I miss him

[@wendyodum6403]

My son Elijah Odum loved this video. He ended his life on September 24, 2021. He was 22 years old. The day before he died, he shared this video and commented. "Even on a cloudy day...." I am getting that lyric tattooed next weekend, in loving memory. Steven Elijah Odum June 9, 1999-September 24, 2021

[@seanbiz6748]

That was really deep. Great way to always remember your Son. My deepest condolences.

[@BrendanB128]

Sorry for your loss 🙏

[@sparkythedetroitdoggo8281]

I'm so sorry for your loss . I can't imagine the pain .

[@cars8459]

I lost two men in my life to suicide. So many people forget to embrace the here and even if it’s hard. Very deep for youth like cage to embrace the plight of aging and forgetting the happiness of youth and life

[@jacquelyndiamond3301]

What a beautiful tribute to your son! Sending love, light and healing to you, and all who’ve lost a child. Nothing is more devastating, my heart goes out to you. There needs to be more…more love, compassion and suicide awareness and prevention! NAMI is very good for supportive resources. God Bless You! ✨✨✨🤣

[@chocolatemilk5x]

I never actually watched the video, and I was all liek "YEAH THIS SONG ROCKS," Then I watched the video and I was like "NO THIS IS SO SAD"

[@bitter-unicorn]

me too ;3;

[@ctrouble2309]

best reaction ever

[@chocolatemilk5x]

***** Ty ty

[@yuhlicia]

Oh same

[@chocolatemilk5x]

***** Yeah. xD

[@nukafan2216]

Who here is man enough to admit they cry to this music video and not much else?

[@maddog123tj]

Nukafan22 bruh I’m going through a hard time rn and trying not to cry girls are evil no matter how manly you are love is a bitch 😂 but I’ll get through it

[@TRoyHaze]

didnt do it for me but the marshmello video with the dog did 100p

[@DP-pv6jf]

Im a woman but yes.

[@heisenberg3828]

Me

[@DP-pv6jf]

@Willie Gordon I cry at both

[@youseff500]

[You're welcome] Shake me down, Not a lot of people left around, Who knows now, Softly laying on the ground, oh Not a lot people left around, oh, oh In my life, I have seen, People walk into the sea, Just to find memories, Plagued by constant misery, Their eyes cast down, Fixed upon the ground, Their eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, Cut my hair on a silver cloud, Broken sound, Softly laying on the ground, oh Not a lot people left around, oh, oh In my past, bittersweet, There's no love between the sheets, Taste the blood, broken dreams, Lonely times indeed, With eyes cast down, Fixed upon the ground, Eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Turn back now its time for me to let go, Way down had to find a place to lay low, Lampshade turned around into a light post Walk around the corner, Never saw it coming still, I try to make a move, It almost stopped me from belief, I don't wanna know the future, But I'm like rolling thunder, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the I'll keep my eyes fixed on the I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, Not a lot of people left around

[@universetaco4745]

Everytime I come back to this video, I understand another part of the tent.

[@barrachmedosama]

1:20 "In my past, bittersweet, there's no love between the sheets. Taste the blood, broken dreams, lonely times indeed." Best part of any song ever.

[@julianvandenberg2002]

Agreed

[@uraltalk123]

This song will always remind me of my friend, Trevor, who passed away in a motorcycle accident last summer. He was just a few months shy of his 20th birthday. I still think about him everyday.

[@BOONDOCK658]

Good always die young

[@RikisVlogs]

He he sings/says "not a lot of people left around ohhh ohhh" the ohhh ohhh past is so freaking soothing and satisfactory, makes me nostalgic

[@oonpoo21]

All the 'people' are dying. At that is left is the 'cloudy days' full of hate and ignorance spread by the less than humane people living now.

[@harrisondykhoff]

+Maly Trance wow, that was really true and really depressing

[@hartmanzach420]

My bestfriend skylar ray kirby died of an overdose in august of 2017 we worked at ethanol plants around the country alot of travelling alot of sacrifice and struggle i miss him every second of every single day! We use to listen to this any many other things but this song just puts his face into my brain. Beautiful song that paints a picture in my head only of my friend. Thank you.

[@splurghetti]

This was very emotional to read. I hope you are still pushing forward and just know that Life is only the start of something amazing.

[@reubenzapata5746]

Zach Hartman I love you brother and hope youre doing well my friend!

[@carrolloutdoors4764]

Jesus died on a cross for you. I know how hard life can be. It's an everyday struggle, but I promise there is a loving God around us. Look around, someone had to make everything that exists! Email me about our creator @ [e-mail]

[@JuicyPricklePeach]

My friend died of an over dose October in 2017 on my birthday.... I miss her everyday. Hopefully they are keeping each other company.

[@leandroseixas8050]

I feel your pain man. That was beautiful to read. I know sometimes it might look like all hope is lost but your friend is up there watching over you.

[@savannahsalinas8127]

very powerful message .... I hope everyone reading this lives a long healthy and happy life. Life is to short, Hug your friends and family and tell them you love them. In a blink of an eye life passes bye

[@Dopplejager57]

Hard AF not to get emotional from this, especially if you truly understand this song..

[@haveaknivesday1]

What is it about?

[@amyarenae7603]

***** Thank you for explaining :(

[@TheTrueMatr1x]

This song is about nostalgia of simple times pure and simple, times when we where young and we had our parents to protect us and we would do stupid things and thought we would live for ever...

[@ladyinwight]

cutso92 The average life expectancy of a male is 68.5 years old. Female is 75 years old.

[@StrifeRixa]

cutso92 Thats what you believe. You need to make that clear or it looks like you're shitting on everyone else's beliefs and that just isnt nice whether you're right or wrong.

[@Batman12810]

Since my Dad died, I can't watch this video without tearing up- but even on a cloudy day....even on a cloudy day...

[@nachc6459]

I feel you bud. Mine passed too. They came from such a great generation. Never forget what he’s passed on to you, and keep passing it on

[@robcraig6771]

Keep your eyes fixed on the Sun

[@InstructorRandy]

Feels

[@McNuggins]

I know exactly what you mean. It's sad, but it makes this incredible song that much more meaningful and, dare I say, beautiful.

[@6rondoni]

Ain't no rest for the wicked....until we close our eyes for good.

[@216tom8]

Wrong song

[@6rondoni]

Not for me!

[@stiner2829]

Ka Ro I understand what your saying lol. If you listen a lot of their songs play into eachother.

[@6rondoni]

Tom Tayer oops. don;'t quite know how that happened.

[@stiner2829]

Haha

[@GaryTha2nd]

This band is so underated, one of the best of our generation hands down

[@sidneyball9318]

This was one of the songs my dad told me to tell my 19 month old son about when he was gone.....i saw the message and thought I've got 20 years left with my dad. I just listened to it after he passed unexpectedly......wasnt ready for this song. Sure as hell wasnt ready for his death. Now I've got this shit to show my son....and a broken heart. Lost truly is a strong feeling

[@fabbz94]

Still listening to this song in Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico at 4 am. My favorite band ever.

[@thaksjtube]

For me personally its about how people try to stay positive throughout their life, even as it comes to an end and we have to accept how helpless we really are in life as we watch it all fall apart, family members and loved ones die and we get older and closer to death ourselves

[@thaksjtube]

I think its a difficult thing to explain with words though, and that's what makes music so great. Some things just can't be explained with words alone

[@keatonalbert1939]

Mucro606 it will be easy if you draw a picture. So you don't have to sing for us

[@JessXXlynn]

why do I keep finding myself at this video? It brings tear drops to my eyeballs every time.

[@theluckyboxer3138]

checkout the newest one they finally made a vid for "Trouble" waiting for "Too late to say goodbye" bet that one is going to be pretty sad too.

[@Tryhardfilmz]

I wish this song was louder so I could blast it when cruising around town in my car.

[@TheTimberwolfGrey]

You do realize you can just turn up the volume, yes?

[@rebirth1100]

***** Uh huh... yet I agree with him... my volume is on full blast, yet the song is low.

[@TheTimberwolfGrey]

rebirth1100 Okay, then download the song and then turn it up, the video is just quiet

[@rebirth1100]

***** The fact that it's quiet is the point he was trying to make...

[@ElectrickDragon]

***** if the volume button works for you fine. The rest of us just love it so much we want it even LOUDER!

[@shanesonksen1515]

I know that this is going to get buried and most won't read, but I want to put this out there. This is my favorite song. I remember a song lyric breakdown and someone mentioned that it was a song about Matt's struggle with addiction and it's effect on his friends and family, and getting away from it. I don't know if that is true or not, but that has played a big part into my getting out of my past darkness that I was surrounded with. This song got me away from drugs and my dependency on it. Thank you CTE, you saved me from that.

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon6399]

Shake me down, Not a lot of people left around, Who knows now, Softly laying on the ground, ooh Not a lot people left around, ooh, ooh In my life, I have seen, People walk into the sea, Just to find memories, Plagued by constant misery, Their eyes cast down, Fixed upon the ground, Their eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, Cut my hair on a silver cloud, Broken sound, Softly laying on the ground, ooh Not a lot people left around, ooh, ooh In my past, bittersweet, There's no love between the sheets, Taste the blood, broken dreams, Lonely times indeed, With eyes cast down, Fixed upon the ground, Eyes cast down I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Turn back now its time for me to let go, Way down had to find a place to lay low, Lampshade turned around into a light post Walk around the corner, Never saw it coming still, I try to make a move, It almost stopped me from belief, I don't wanna know the future, But I'm like rolling thunder, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, Even on a cloudy day, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the I'll keep my eyes fixed on the I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun Shake me down, Not a lot of people left around, ooh, ooh

[@joecoffetea5220]

Thanks 💕

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon6399]

your welcome!

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon6399]

i subscribed you

[@g_raffe0197]

Thanks it *really* helps because I don't know how to read.

[@xmusjaxonflaxonwaxon6399]

what?

[@arlisgrajeda561]

I remember when my dad passed away this was the song I would go to. When I saw this video it hit home because my dad passed on his bed. . He would go for runs every weekend morning too. Crazy he would of been 65 today.

[@sharknad0]

❤️

[@TJ-di1iq]

Im so sorry

[@vlogssbylily]

Mine passed in December 2017. :(

[@rielamadomanduriao4463]

Sorry

[@davidcervin3408]

I am 65 and it sucks worse than I thought it would last man standing is not my idea of the times I have idealized them as guilt and the world trying to take all from you your dignity even eventually especially if you have no one left to shoot the shit about the old good times with it's a sad deal I say that again it's a SAD DEAL.these photos this means nothing now.

[@Koshunae]

I only graduated a few years ago, but the songs I heard on the radio as I drove to school give me as much nostalgia as songs I heard on the radio in elementary school. I want to cry.

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

... so it's been a couple of years. Start yer own band yet?

[@sheepgray08]

Wth how is it been so long?

[@nionxtreme4113]

Who else cries to this music video

[@Leothelion357]

Every time, when this song first came out it gave me visions of having to eventually say goodbye to my pup/son/best friend. That day has finally come years later and I just had to put him down about an hour ago. This is the worst time in my life. A lot is going wrong, but I can deal with everything else. Idk how I can deal with the loss of my pup though. It’s been the best 11 years of my life Marley “Moo”, I’ll always have you with me in spirit.

[@toenailfungo2741]

@@Leothelion357 I'm so sorry that happened, truly a pet's love is worth everything, and may Marley Moo rest in peace. I've also dealt with my best friend/puppy, Charlie pass away when I was really young and she had a lot of health issues, it also made me so sad too, but remember they will love you and will always be there with you, like you said, in spirit.

[@LeJ0k3r1]

For anyone who is confused, this is about a man watching his life flash before his eyes as he dies in his sleep

[@sebastianlynch4741]

Butter Scotch it's been three months, I hope your spelling is much better now

[@topxhoax10]

@Butter Scotch its almost been a year if ur spelling isnt better by now please.... remove ur self from the internet

[@hmm2598]

@Butter Scotch butterscotch. I believe that you can do what you want and i support that.

[@thesockthief7501]

@Butter Scotch much better but you could still use a little work

[@tarzaan2603]

Thanks, im a bit slow.

[@kevingonzalez5391]

This song makes me feel happy and sad at the same time, he look like don Ramon doe.

[@viveracci8089]

Dead ass tho lol

[@oranginator]

Hahaha, in the thumbnails he does fucking look like don ramon, hahahah im not the only one

[@CykaBlyatAlex]

I'm fucking done! Lmao

[@memekingxd8710]

+Kevin Gonzalez He looks like Kurt Cobain

[@kevingonzalez5391]

+Andrew Games yea maybe kurt and don Ramón aren't dead and they collab to make this song

[@gbmccarty4]

This song hits you harder and harder as you get older and older

[@jonbenson6109]

Yeah

[@zach8265]

My dad shot himself a few months ago. I always liked this song, the guy in this video reminds me of him. It makes me wonder what sort of journey he had in his final moments.

[@user-wc3rt6wf6h]

the song was released 8 years ago... Still on repeat

[@user-wc3rt6wf6h]

Yes, in Russia, too, such listen to :)

[@carlosmarconi2069]

Мне кажется это уже классика

[@snyp3rseth]

Still ten years later too

[@lukass1727]

I love this song. It's so rare these days to find a song with this much honesty and emotion in its lyrics. When I hear this song, I remember my parent's divorce and the feeling of alienation I received from my peers. This song got me through that and when I listen to it nowadays I feel as if my young life has been more bittersweet than truly saddening. A truly beautiful song from an amazing band.

[@slovakiakentros581]

That was fucking depressing, but okay.

[@eastcoastlithics]

Never cried durring a movie or music video before… God thats a first for me Good job Matt, Brad and the rest

[@slumdogolivianaire]

Was having a bad day and all of a sudden... "even on a cloudy day" started up in my head. Havent listened to this song in years and now im crying. Cheers to the human experience. 🍻

[@TygurSaw]

Man…this video, these lyrics…absolutely break my heart and give me hope all at the same time. Absolute masterpiece.

[@christopherhahn4476]

This says it all.

[@blinkmeacs]

Same

[@greenirish8635]

I have a feeling this song will become more pertinent the older I get

[@dutchdoglabrador7269]

+Green Irish well I'm way older than most CTE fans and I love this song and band.I always try to listen without viewing the first time just to see if our visions matchup .

[@nosuchthing8]

My father died a few years ago and looked just like this actor. I burst out crying every time I see this.

[@mybubbles5552]

Ugh it burns me but it's so beautiful

[@resentful136]

+Catherine Sebring same

[@kalebkarstetter6182]

+Caleb Satterwhite Same

[@TranceNr1]

+Catherine Sebring same

[@jennyliderth4762]

same

[@sblair171]

+Catherine Sebring hell dat mean? burns huh?

[@slothyyteen-lg7me]

Take me back... i miss hearing this the first time it came out while i was also playing cod black ops...

[@CA5124]

I Keep my Eyes fixed on the Sun !!! 🌞 ☀️ 🌤 🔥 🔥

[@sci24iori13]

Its a part of growing up.... people will be gone .... young or old... but we must keep going forward... even on a cloudy day. When I leave this earth... i will tell my loved ones to hear this song. Cage the Elephant your music will never stop surprising me 😏

[@constitutionalwrites5963]

What a wonderful place to come and talk to others who still feel emotions and aren't so caught up in the world that you forget how

[@robertvillani8312]

Happy Fathers Day. Thinking my dad, who was sleeping all weekend. His bilogical father, and step father passed before my dad was 20. Im thinking of you dad. I love you. Stay strong please

[@BaconWolf12]

I'm 2 years old and I listen to music like this and I wish I was born in a different generation

[@cougarslayer78]

Plus one dude

[@Maceta444]

+BaconWolf12 Lol pussy I´m still in my mom´s belly and I already listen to this music and other classic rock bands. My generation is so screwed! Even tho Im not born yet.

[@pie8882]

+Maceta this is classic rock?

[@Jackson-ez8xr]

+Maceta how's the WiFi in that belly probably better than mit

[@Jackson-ez8xr]

+Jackson3547 mine lol

[@frederickrose3967]

Such depth from dudes so young. Impressive. This song and its accompanying video never fails to move me.

[@AyashikiB]

Cage the elephant is now officially one of my favorite bands now!! XD

[@monsterSK2]

Matt Bolin Always*

[@LDLtt]

it's when you have nobody left that you realize how important are the people around you, the ones close to you. Now I'm alone, the ones I loved are gone and the ones still alive are like enemies. Family ties can be both a blessing or a curse, but I realized that emptiness, estrangement, abandonment hurt much more than a bad relationship with family members.

[@jasonhernandez8146]

Heard this so long ago and like man…. Pain, loss, drugs, getting into pretty much a cult, and I’m still here. I came back to this song to reflect on my life. It’s because of cage the elephant that I had such an adventurous life. One I can say was truly filled with something I can tell my grandchildren someday. No regrets

[@killerkite333]

12 years ago as a teen, I discovered CtE and this song and music video helped me cope up with the passing of my grandmother on my father side. And now, my grandmother on my mother side who raised me also passed away. She died in her sleep. This music video made me believe after a few minutes transitioning into the afterlife there's a huge clear flashback of someone's life. I hope during those last moments of her life, she saw clearly how much we love and appreciate her. All the moments that we kiss her, hug her, thank her, told her we're sorry for our shortcomings and to tell her we love her deeply. I'm finding ways to cope up and to properly grieve. Music helps a lot. This song and band will always have a special place in my heart.

[@he-who-remains0550]

Came across this. And instantly my late brother came to mind. The times we just sat there and jammed out to this song. And many others, the times we shared together I will never get to do again. But the memories are great too. Thinking you're in a better place. I love bro and miss you forever. Until we meet again Brian.

[@khazukho437]

This song always hits me right in the feels, trying to hold back tears while watching the video, anyone else with me?

[@Marz7]

This song was with me in my darkest hours…thank you for being there alongside me.

[@MikeyRo]

This song always gives me chills!! As a 45 year old husband and father ... I assume this is a ridiculously accurate potrayal of the end of man!!! We never see it coming.... even on a cloudy day !!!! Great tune!!!

[@santiagorenteria1851]

I was confused until the end when he died. Now I know this video is his life flashing before his eyes.

[@Bulecast12]

How the hell can you dislike this, this song actually have more of a point then sex and drugs this shit is a fucking masterpiece

[@quickeroats]

Came back to this song 13 years later

[@notursavior1861]

I come back every so often. Gets more painful each time.

[@brennanreed4571]

This music video never fails to make me cry. And i need it sometimes

[@HardcoreSelections]

This song always gives me chills.

[@x-321e5]

why

[@robertmcdevitt8338]

Spaced Out

[@yoelclaro3393]

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[@daxtro5492]

same

[@lizzybethnj617]

Me too

[@boonuts1975]

Why does this band have so many thumbs downs? Am I being naive? They've single handedly replicated a sound I haven't heard in 25 years without replicating a sound I haven't heard in 25 years. That's talent right? Oasis did it. What's the problem? Credit where credit is due.

[@michaelgarcia944]

Which song was that by Oasis

[@conniehubbs3394]

Luv this band 2020

[@hayleyaustin4548]

mialovenew sconzo wonderwall im sure

[@adtballoon]

fuck 'em. this band is brilliant

[@joeblow2670]

Hipsters stopped loving CTE as soon as they became slightly"mainstream" ie having like 3 songs play on the radio lol

[@jshane91]

song has been stuck in my head all day but just the beat. I couldn't remember any of it. Then "even on a cloudy day" popped up in my head. So glad I found it.

[@phathohm]

For those that struggle with the hard times throughout life's journey. I want you to recall a time in your life that was full of joy and positivity. Now bottle that energy and use it every time life tries to Shake You Down. Be the Protron that converts Neutrons and repels Electrons.

[@saltystellfish]

I wasn't ready to cry but here we are

[@BinkyDoinkus]

This song can be taken into much context. This is your life. People around you go away. One day you will too. Just keep rowing your little boat, and maybe you'll find happiness over the rainbow.

[@dallasc1636]

I just found this song recently and just gotta say it helps shine light on what's to come. Last year I last my father to a heart attack then 4 months later my older brother to a motorcycle accident. It's been a insanely rough transition to becoming the person everyone goes to for answers especially being the youngest but we can only look toward the future

[@brienmiceli]

We had a project in high school about analyzing music videos. I chose this one, and I played it in class. When it was over, my incredibly sweet middle-aged English teacher said she needed a minute walked out into the hallway. I felt bad for picking something that literally made her cry. I didn’t really understand her intense emotional reaction, but now that I’m about to be 30, I get it a little more. And I’ll probably get it even more in another 10 years. Incredible music video from a timeless band. Got me an A on the project, too.

[@humangarbage3386]

im ready to feel good and starting making memories worth reminiscing. just give me that wholesome nostalgic feeling

[@sjaantze42]

I love reading the touching comments on this song. The video is full of fantastic imagery. Two years ago, I coded, and they resuscitated me, but I was in a coma for a week. Many of the 'dreams' that I had while I was out remind me of the visuals in this video. There was a somewhat claustrophobic feeling, as though I was trapped, and being shown things. After I woke up, I felt like this video really helped me sort some things out about what had been happening in my head.

[@DiNaxxMilpig]

I've listened this song a lot (and others from Cage The Elephant). I've discovered that Shake Me Down is a US slang meaning : rob someone. I've been robbed with a gun in front of me, at my work (I'm a bar tender) 3 month ago ; then my dad died 1 month ago. And I was listening to this song between these two events of my life. I found this song was pretty accurare to these events Now I'm breaking up with my exgirlfriend. But it' time for me to let go and of course, as we all did, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun ! Oh and I've planed to see Cage the Elephant all alone in a foreign country in their European tour. It's time to be a bit selfish and to do some things for myself ! Cheers all !