Chevelle - "Take Out the Gunman"

Fan-made music video for "Take Out the Gunman" by Chevelle, from their 7th studio album La Gárgola.
All clips are from the 2011 film, "We Need to Talk About Kevin."
♦ Lyrics:
Awoke when the light
Hit me right in the temple
Felt something cold
Touch my toes as it passed
Might not be the face you'd expect
But he's clearly insane
Got me pegged in the back
Just need a bit of luck, get 'em up
Point the gun at the eyes
Or at the knees, had to shoot, had to fight
Gonna take out the gunman
Bit of luck, get 'em up
Made to run for our lives
Take out the knees, had to choose, had to fight
Gonna take out the gunman
Eyes huge, so little left if something
Cracks and clues, he's crazy as a straw
Why denied, does no one care or nothing
How, you ask, I ever last so long
Cause I, I went blind, a blinding riot
He's regretting every word
Those empty lies
One more tonight, a blinding riot
As I summon every nerve
Just need a bit of luck, get 'em up
Point the gun at the eyes
Or at the knees, had to shoot, had to fight
Gonna take out the gunman
Bit of luck, get 'em up
Made to run for our lives
Take out the knees, had to choose, had to fight
Gonna take out the gunman
Gonna take out the gunman
Gonna take out the gunman
I'm gonna take out
I'm gonna take out
I'm gonna take out
I'm gonna take out
Just need a bit of luck, get 'em up
Point the gun at the eyes
Or at the knees, had to shoot, had to fight
Gonna take out the gunman
Bit of luck, get 'em up
Made to run for our lives
I'm so amazed at the way we televise
Gonna take out the gunman
Gonna take out the gunman
I'm gonna take out the gunman
I'm gonna take out the gunman
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[@RocktheSauk]

Bows don't kill people, people kill people.

[@nakoamanues6490]

This is the best fan made music video I've ever seen.

[@michaelbonnett1508]

It's an actual movie. Just has the music put over it

[@darianrose2195]

My dumb ass thought it was the actual video.

[@echolalia682]

That assumption with this video can be forgiven.

[@lupez7576]

@Nakoa Manues check out the vids for Twitch and One Ocean. Both are way better

[@lupez7576]

@@michaelbonnett1508 check out the One Ocean video. "Requiem For a Dream"

[@laurafreed8919]

The first time I heard this song on the radio I knew it was Chevelle and loved it, seriously ear to ear love. And the fact they had Tilda Swinton, in the music video made me smile. They have changed so much but remained true to their fans!

[@hectorvargasjr.6320]

Chevelle is the most underrated band ever and its a shame.

[@allenwilson1799]

Never get tired of C H E V E L L E

[@browntrout3994]

I said it once before and I'll say it again.......COWBELL = INSTANT CLASSIC !!!

[@lucasmustang66]

More cow bell

[@shelleytomlinson3947]

I should say and mean it majorly to the teenage actor in this is intense and amazing, so well done, he really lives and portrays the character and personality so deep, real and well. Unreal really how well he does it.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I'd have to say that I LOVE all of Chevelle's songs, but this and the clincher are my favorite!

[@ericwaggoner4856]

I sooo thought this was TOOL the first time I heard it. Way to go Chevelle!

[@jcmiller1480]

4 years later and this is still the best grass roots video I have ever encountered.

[@lisaprince5767]

some kill for money some kill for power some kill for passion some NEED NO MOTIVE.

[@billtharp6576]

Who ever did this video made a fucking goddamn electric masterpiece...Bravo to you,fellow metal head...

[@Countryboi-ex3vl]

before I read that this was from a movie I thought this was the real video. well done

[@RobinLikeABoss]

+Steven Crocker This is based on the movie "We need to talk about Kevin"

[@erinmarieweldonsaults6172]

I have seen them about 3 or 4 times and I love Chevelle! I so need to go to a good rock concert!

[@z0mb1eslayergam1ing]

These guys in concert are still amazing

[@shelleytomlinson3947]

The younger lad/boy who looks like he supposed to be 8 to 10 years old in the film does So Well to, amazing acting, well done.!

[@blackfeather35]

🥰 Absolutely love Chevelle's music and one of my fav bands.

[@williamsikes3443]

Hell of a good video. Tells a story and drives the point home. Who ever made this is brilliant and should be using their talent wisely. I am 46 years old, USMC GY. SGT retired Firefighter/Paramedic, Dad and such. My friend, old school: KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!!!!! Be blessed in your life and career in front of you.

[@dr.fell_]

NOW HES SO EVOLVED IN HIS VOCAL STYLE THIS SOUNDS JUST LIKE MAYNARD JAMES KENNAN , !! AWSOME

[@KimberRxs]

All I can say is brilliant.

[@sarahwilson3179]

I watched the actual movie and honestly she only added to it by gettin so impatient all the time instead of being patient and taking him to get the help he needed.

[@kriswilke69]

These are out takes from the movie "We need to talk about Kevin" brilliant movie!!

[@Metal8Lover]

holy crap this is fan made this is kick ass

[@thiagocursinomusic]

True. The footage of the movie "We need to talk about Kevin" just fitted perfectly.

[@Metal8Lover]

CORE X i know right?

[@knottedpeach]

This is so brilliantly done and having seen We Need To Talk About Kevin...it's a perfect fit. Hopefully, someone from Chevelle has seen this. It's quite noteworthy.

[@kaylafowler3519]

That was a pretty badass movie.

[@dessadawn5438]

Chevelle is aching and excruciatingly beautiful!😚

[@ulasalinas]

the movie is fascinating. when you watch it, the song makes perfect sense.

[@k2bny]

We Need to talk about Kevin. Great movie

[@asmadeyrichards3829]

обожаю эту группу очень красивый стиль рока, видно что люди постарались на все 1000%!!!!! очень доволен этой группой!!! ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌ ✌

[@angelmucker1724]

This song kicks some serious ass!!! Can listen over and over!!

[@MrCigarbob]

Always love Chevelle!

[@shelleytomlinson3947]

I agree a fantastic creative video, watched this many times and the movie. And some docos on it. I deeply feel and believe the teenage guy acting the main role is the best actor, unreal, amazing, mind blowing really, stunning.

[@MrsNewsted]

that was a trippy movie love the song!

[@cwxgames468]

Glad it is not the real video for this song, crazy thing is i started to watch this movie once but got bored. Might have to go back and watch it

[@jacobtuley2573]

Can I just say that as a member of my school's archery team I must say his form I great

[@urbanboomshot]

he pulls his fingers off the string instead of letting letting go

[@crombanex6367]

I don't know whether to come to you for the great music or to find new movies!

[@soberdick]

My pre-order copy of La Gargola showed up in the mail today. It is simply amazing!

[@kyelperal21]

I'm speechless of the comments for this video..."ignorance is fucking bliss!" Great song guys and great message. Keep up the great work and song writing.

[@TylerJohnson-jw7dp]

Chevelles 7th studio album? I feel so old! I remember seeing them at Ozzfest 2003!

[@gtrplyr81]

7 albums in 11 years isn't bad. I can think of another great band who puts out an album about every 6 years...cough - Tool...cough

[@michaelatkins3819]

Jason R Yeah dude but Maynard puts out stuff with "A Perfect Circle" too ,

[@canelasantonio5428]

Mike Atkins ...and Puscifer ...

[@sarah45331]

The video is sad. But I love it. It has a powerful message. You never know what adolescents an adults are battling in their minds. This mental illness that causes people to self-destruct does not discriminate. It's a sad reality!

[@diaj069]

Saw them at Sherman Theater last night. They kicked ass!

[@DrywallNinja]

MORE COWBELL!!!

[@MrFallout3man]

I got a fever, and the only thing that can fix it is more COWBELL!

[@therealaustinpowers1967]

MrFallout3man Dammit you beat me to it

[@Houdini_Bob]

MrFallout3man anything wrong with cowbells? I played cowbell in Arkansas Pigknuckle University marching band

[@RageAgainstRustyCage]

bobc4d The Cowbell is awesome. I bet you already knew that.

[@amandadunn1238]

This is the best video for this song!

[@japer2]

Great choice of movie and song!

[@cosmicwhitetiger8598]

if you watch this video it deep ins the song meaning, like even if you take away guns it will not stop the destruction caused by a broken body (abused) and a shattered soul (bullied). it needs to stop at the parents and bullies, only then will stuff like this not happen

[@IncoherentCowboyJ]

Cosmic WhiteTiger this how I feel the built up rage. The kind that makes you someone else. I go shooting but that does nothing. I go hunting that is fun! Seeing your prey lay there and look scared. I what to see that in the eyes of everyone who has done me wrong.

[@IncoherentCowboyJ]

Drake Rastorfer no I am not. you feel the same way deep down in side. I have made it to were it doesn't show. But you hide it like a child

[@IncoherentCowboyJ]

Drake Rastorfer fifteen

[@IncoherentCowboyJ]

Nope I been like this for I think 5 years now

[@IncoherentCowboyJ]

And the same to

[@kaedencastor2010]

Very impressively made. o: I saw the movie because of this video, and it was well worth it.

[@sqeekykleen49]

Just watched the movie "we need to talk about Kevin" Kind of a dark weird flick but it is where the music video came from. Love this song though.

[@robertkennett83]

I can't watch the movie without thinking of this song. Well done!

[@Babula07]

Wow this is a real movie? So messed, when i first watched this thought it was a Chevelle music video. Great job fits perfect to the song.

[@verysandwich]

Looks like an official music video. And a unique one at that. Amazing work.

[@wisewolftony]

I'm not sure if you have read the Info about the video im just dont think it can be very unique if it was all taken from a movie it would have been if they came up with their own original video for this but using someone else's work and just editing it can not be unique. I still really enjoyed it and was edited well and the movie and the song fit good also they did a good job of not showing any of John C Reily the actor who was 1 half of Step Brothers and The Ballad of Rickie Bobby because many people have probably scene these actors in other works but before i read the info about the video i did not know it was all from a movie i thought the female actor was very familiar but could not say for sure if i remembered her but if they showed him i would have known right away that it had to be from some movie but i credit them for giving all credit for the video scenes to the movie many people would have just put self made video or something to try and take full credit

[@Ragencobra]

Take out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Gunman!! Hell yea!! watch the movie!! This was killer! Chevelle,, thank you! point #1

[@michaeltherock6132]

Yeah The Arrow Killer !!

[@thegalaxydragon9199]

This video makes me rethink the easiness of getting to my 4 bows, which are sitting on a rack on my bedroom wall. Along with a broadsword, 2 machetes, and 5 knives... Bedroom, nope, armory, yes xD

[@clovisward5153]

Amazing job on the video! It was done so well I thought it was the official video haha

[@drunkenbmxvloger7548]

best song and video ever when u are in a bad mood

[@KedezzericOU]

This is a fan made video? Wow, really well done guys. Sorry for the previous comment.

[@Vipenstrike]

And another kick-ass song!

[@AlovicGrim]

I remember watching this years ago can't remember when. An old comment of mine shows six years ago. The different camera shots taken from the movie and slow motion of some shots really went with the song so well. The face dunking scene always stuck with me, and it has made me wish I could do that myself for years, but still not done that surprisingly, seems just so refreshing. Wonderful music video you have made, for such a great song.

[@jaywhite2915]

Imagine this song coming from the perspective of one of these armed teachers facing down this situation. I don't believe that's what they are going for in the lyrics, but like any good art, its left open to an individual's interpretation.

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

Blair it across the speakers of the school and i bet the gunman ia going to leave

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Buying this. If I live 4 more days.

[@jxjx024]

Glad these guys still rock!

[@TheGreyLight]

I listened to this album on loop when it came out. Today I heard this song again and tried to look up the music video but was disappointed to find that this isn't the official music video. Despite being fan made it's embedded in my mind as the official one.

[@jackjolli]

i thumbed^ for the strong quality of sound, editing and lack of vevo

[@ashleyrose2177]

The drums are awesome in this song. :)

[@oldschooljoker1]

AMAZING great music out of a three piece band amazing!!!!!

[@LithiumFemmek]

just the kind of vid this song needed :D

[@samanthasmommy1986]

Knowing Ezra Miller played Kevin makes this much more creepier now

[@lunacore1171]

take out the bow and arrow man

[@wepntech]

***** archer, someone launching arrows is called an archer.

[@iambilly610]

He probably knew. But take out the bowandarrow man sounds funnier.

[@tiffanymarie7854]

I watched the video then I watched the movie and it was disturbing but really good.. if people would notice signs we probably wouldn't have these problems and we can get them help before hell happens.

[@Artchitextural]

So relevant for today

[@ruthanne318]

wtf hell yea this video rocks u mad a master peace

[@LarryK518]

So glad I read the comments first and learned this is a movie tie in. Otherwise I would have looked really foolish ranting how this glorifies school shootings. But now I get it. Chevelle Rawks!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Right because the song takes the media to task for how they portray the killers of mass shooting for ratings.

[@alexscreeton]

The intro reminds me of the tool song stinkfist

[@stefanebelanger9517]

now I wan to see this movie lol

[@IETCHX69]

Tense as fuck.

[@MNRick041]

Love this song!

[@shanebelair1458]

Always from the beginning this bros are good shit

[@scottniedentohl6926]

I don't know if that's your fan vid HatsOff2, but well done! Disturbing as hell but well done!

[@brendaharris2441]

Such an amazing video! I keep coming back to listen to this song with this video. So, perfectly dramatic! And real!

[@bonessteitz9898]

love this song one of the best

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Pretty cool how you already made a professional video for it. Maybe they will buy it off you! Killer song can't wait for new album, Chevelle has that great sound that most rock bands lack these days, sounds like it might be heavier too which is a bonus.

[@icub2yy4me]

I agree. Most bands don't have their souls into their music that is in Chevelle's. I love 'em. They use their talents without completely depending on technology to do all the work for them. Not many have the balls these days

[@wisewolftony]

Yea i don't really like much modern rock really all the stuff i really like is classic rock like Pink Floyd The Doors then metal from the 80s and 90s like Metallica Iron Maiden anything from 2000 on is like Rage against the machine system of a down and other random bands but i have always loved Chevelle one of their music inspirations was TOOL witch is one of my all time favorites and you can hear that in this song it really reminds me of tool with the way the whole song sounds.

[@StraytheSkies]

nice work with the timing

[@KatatonianOxymoron]

we all love tilda

[@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx]

I thought it was tool the first time too.. Awesome song pretty fitting video too

[@saldana310]

Most of chevelles art in my opinion is kind of scrambled, but I love it like that. For example the song hats off to the bull, fits Bernie Madoff where face to the floor seems to fit a high school social stituation, but cool observation from the previous post, I didn't notice that. Thankyou .

[@TheLightsLive]

Chillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllling.................. Good job GRAYSLAKE boys... ,)

[@kae1272]

this was awesome!!!!

[@scarmalades]

This is a badass song and an alarming video xD

[@SovereignKnight74]

Damn good song but damn, such a dark video.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

The song is taking the macabre view of the media parading mass shooters around for ratings and really only wanting to be there when they are gunned down.

[@silentz5326]

I love this video lol XD

[@shelleytomlinson3947]

Ilove this video, the song, the music. Watched the film and found it it so severely slow, boring and depressing and not alot to it, hate saying that but true, the end has major hard hitting twists that are extremely impacting deeply. I personally will not watch the movie again but love this vid and its summary and music, watch this over and over.

[@CodeDarkBlue]

Read the book! Seriously, it's SO much better.

[@lecho9934]

More cowbellz!!

[@Bakanogaikokujin]

What the FUCK!?!? When I was a young man, we used to have reasonable excuses for our school rampages. Not 'oh no! Our Mom is Tilda Swinton and that makes us sad' kind of shit.

[@jkgramps]

Great song, great (but disturbing) movie!

[@codeyhorn2406]

Hell ya pretty bad ass

[@alexflorido17]

Man I love your videos really great

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

It's the White Witch!

[@juniormendoza7190]

Rock is alive

[@hamhi98]

I can tell tool inspired this band a lil, love this song chevelle rocks

[@mikecamby5336]

We need to talk about Kevin!!!!

[@generalsmith272]

Awesome song