CIRCA SURVIVE- Schema (Official Music Video)

[@full_on_oblivion4489]

For those of you who don't know this, Anthony went through tough times being addicted to drugs, almost ruining his marriage, and basically his whole life, almost killing himself multiple times, so the point of this whole album from schema to nesting dolls is the story of his struggles of fighting his addiction of drugs,(While violent waves was about over excessive uses of alcohol and such, and getting over that lifestyle.), and schema is really basically about him fighting for his life in a sense that the crow is death and he is trying to stop himself from committing suicide or ruining his life. I give him my most sincere endeavors for what he fought for. His career, his little gods, his wife, and even life. Congratulations Anthony for being sober for over 10 months! Your music is my best getaway!

[@Blitzentine]

I heard this was about the struggle and pain Anthony went through when they lost a child. The crow metaphor still works and the video is a bit more metaphorically on the nose.

[@danafreeman8235]

The symbolisms here are crazyy guess is this hulk baby is the man child on drugs...cause thats a big boi

[@margotalmanzar5210]

The drug addiction made him impotent for a time as well. Hence he’s fighting the baby, he and his wife tried to get pregnant for years but only had miscarriages still births and phantom pregnancies. It drove them both into deep depressions and drug addictions got worst “I never wanna see grey” he’s literally taking about a grey ultrasound, when the womb is empty/the baby has died there’s no white or black bits showing the contours of the child. It’s just a grey screen. “Promise to let her down quick” begging the doctor to just get it over with when he tells the wife again she has lost her baby.

[@margotalmanzar5210]

Full_On_Oblivion I’m pretty sure they have children now btw 😁

[@MichaelSmith-fy1jj]

Tyler, as a musician, I'd like to remind you that the Esthetic of art is it's ability to be expressed by the subjective to be related to the collective. In this way, music doesn't come from you, like Kahlil Gibran explains birth, music comes through you. We are all just as valid to interpreting the artist's work as we are all participants in the process and to say you hold the monopoly, as an artist, on the interpretation is arrogance. It's like literature, there are wrong answers, but if you can back up the interpretation with support from the work, then who is to say what is wrong and right? Yes, it may be a bit much to say, "This is what it's about....", but it's just as valid.

[@hexawombz]

So...we finally meet the great golden baby.

[@Urmomikus]

Sudden realisation

[@santiagovalencia109]

LOOOOOL

[@Liinnz]

Damn, beat me to it. Well played.

[@ThisIsDonnieMusic]

Yupp, exactly.

[@grbgeslnger24]

I was trying to figure out the video. Didnt think to put that together. Lol

[@eleegee]

This song is officially 10 years old now!!! It’s one of my favourite songs of all time, ever. It’s so powerful. Happy birthday Schema

[@exotic3580]

ive known this song for YEARS and i still get emotional listening because it just feels so powerful

[@jannananaa]

Same 🫶🏼

[@Duskets]

A schema (schematic) is a blueprint for how one operates and functions. With the birth of his child, Anthony now has to assimilate the prospect of a child into his life and contend (literally) with the reality that he is a father.

[@xoJezzyBellyxo]

holy fuck i love this so much even 8 years later

[@ezekull101]

Likewise!!

[@jannananaa]

Yup. Has been one of my all time favs of theirs.

[@lawlypooper]

I hope this is a theme that carries on throughout the entire record. I really like the aggressive side of CS.

[@DandelionVolta]

they said it's their most agressive record yet, no surprise considering they signed with Sumerian

[@Deathnotekills207]

DandelionVolta except the album was done way before they signed with sumerian

[@AugieSubsJrock]

luis montano Yeah they just signed on to Sumerian hahaha, I doubt they could have made an album that quickly

[@ezpk-]

Agustin Torres Probably got signed because it's heavier and more aggressive. I just pre-ordered. XD

[@AugieSubsJrock]

Jake Taylor What's that got to do with anything? Sumerian doesn't sign people who are exclusively heavy and aggressive, otherwise they wouldn't have signed on Fever Dreamer. Also, that has nothing to do with what we're talking about

[@stefjames95]

One of my favourite circa tracks. Gets me so pumped up.

[@RadicallyMisinformed]

Ahhhhh. So excited for the new album

[@MRSKRA]

Just for that comment, I am gonna subscribe to you

[@RadicallyMisinformed]

Haha. Thanks. :)

[@pasa9296]

the fact that the 3rd baby beat his ass is meaning to his doubts of having a 3rd miscarriage but he was wrong about his son james. i think the crow also means his old addictions, still trying to figure out what the old man means. maybe a grandpa who was very inspirational to Anthony green, or an old relative.

[@yangusis]

Another 18 days I can't wait that long!! D:

[@brandon7828]

The symbolism in this video and song is actually really touching when you realize where the lyrics are coming from. I feel like Circa has always had a theme based around the enduring physiological impact certain experiences can have on our minds. You can hear the soul in Anthony's voice. I'm very impressed. I think you guys should have EASO write/direct and design a music video! He's done some film work before ask him! Hope one of them reads this hahah. Andrews if you see this comment consider it!!!

[@Cobalt985]

Anthony Green has always written straight from the heart. It's something I deeply respect in any musician, but especially Anthony writes about such vulnerable topics.

[@ohitslandon]

This might be their best album next to On Letting Go. This is incredible. Love that they got on this label to.

[@SumerianRecords]

We love that they got on this label too :)

[@Ares14]

Haven't really loved there albums since Juturna and On Letting Go. This is such a great song, If there new album is anything like this, I'll be ecstatic.

[@Lifebeam87]

I like blue sky noise the best

[@stustockwell]

Ares14 Juturna is one of the best albums ever created

[@rhcp357]

SumerianRecords treat them well, they're a gem in a world of shitty music

[@dtrgilmore]

These guys keep going from strength to strength. This song is incredible.

[@AnotherWave]

This album is amazing... as usually expected from these guys. They continue to be such a powerful influence on us. Thank you, Circa!

[@alex2alven]

Listening to Circa from way back until now has been amazing. I feel very lucky to have found them when I was pretty young, and to grow up along side they're maturing music. I love every album and EP, other than just a hand full of songs, and watching a band such as this push out with a more refined and unique sound every album is fucking incredible. I'll be seeing you guys in 'Frisco.

[@Childofbhaal]

This is going to be their best album yet.

[@Ghostie.]

That's crazy. The first 2 can never be beaten.

[@Childofbhaal]

Ghostie Ehhhh.. Juturna was amazing but On Letting Go only had a select few good songs IMO.

[@samkhisa9472]

Ghostie I don't know, man. I liked Violent Waves the same.

[@Childofbhaal]

Sam Khisa I loved Violent Waves too. Suitcase is probably my favorite Circa song to date.

[@AugieSubsJrock]

childofbhaal Mine's Get Out because of that super melodic guitar solo; Suitcase being my #2. I'm excited for this album though!

[@sorryhehetmonidroppedallmy5686]

Time really flies. I still made it. Congrats, me. And you, too.

[@notcomfortable_here]

Damn, they've come a long ways. Anthony looking daddy af.

[@drumsno]

I always loved the guitar going with the snare in this song

[@jimostrenga4604]

Such a refreshing change of pace compared to what they've most recently released

[@Rimbey379]

2:57 - 3:50 is like something I've always wanted to feel and hear in my deepest most sincere feelings and thoughts. This band gets it.

[@Rimbey379]

Not to mention I was listening to that through highly amplified headphones. If you ever have the chance to hear that through an amplified source turn the volume way up at that part and you'll know exactly what I mean.

[@theintelligentone4766]

I am having a hard time comfortably watching the video.... but this is honestly one of the best songs Circa have done imo. If the rest of the album is this level, I think it will be their best release since Juturna.

[@Liinnz]

I get chills every time I listen to Circa. I can't wait for more. Makes me proud to rock my safecamp tattoo.

[@nadavgoshen5742]

Anyone listening 4 years later still in awe of how good it is? The sound on this record might be the best I've ever heard, I wish The Amulet was mixed and mastered like this god record.

[@Zeldascalamity]

Goodness, I'm not going to lie I teared up watching this because I am so excited.

[@MyGoodApollo]

Weird ass video, songs amazing. Feels like a combination of Juturna with Blue Sky Noise, thats true progression there.

[@TLDHONDA152]

My God has this grown on me. You can't help but love it When Anthony is belting it out like that.

[@AVPboy6754]

A very powerful song.

[@FoiMal123]

1:22 I love this moment and 2:55 this kind of break.

[@alonzor557]

Circa Survive Forever

[@monstarrscene]

Yes. Please. And Thank you! Can't wait to get this album. I will forever Love Circa.

[@danielthake8115]

OK so, I never liked any of their previous songs at all.... but this song has blown my mind I love it

[@robertxflakes]

that's pretty random

[@danielthake8115]

don't call me names

[@robertxflakes]

can i call you Daniel?

[@danielthake8115]

only if you take me out to dinner first

[@robertxflakes]

i'm broke right now, you wana just come overand watch a movie? i'll cook a frozen pizza

[@kurtnoble6659]

Your music will live on. We have been blessed with your sound.

[@RicoRomanProductions]

Sick production on the video, nice make up and all, and of course Im loving the song. Any upbeat Circa Survive jam is sick! That all being, can someone explain what the video means? Or does it even mean anything? Just didnt expect to see AG boxing a baby haha

[@TylerMafia2992]

If I had to take a guess, I'd say it's a metaphor of him "fighting his demons." Anthony and his wife, Meredith, had three miscarriages before their son, James, was born. And there are three kids in the video (the one he's fighting and two standing ringside). I think the one he's fighting represents that last miscarriage they had that sent him into a fucked up mental state. Halfway through the recording of Blue Sky Noise, Anthony checked himself into a mental hospital after he found out about their last miscarriage (Spirit of the Stairwell is about that time in his life). So overall, I think it's a representation of him dealing with that loss and fighting through it.

[@RicoRomanProductions]

TylerMafia2992 Yeah man, I actually knew all that. I thought thats what it could be, but since it was during the Blue Sky Noise era I didnt think they would revisit that pain/idea, but it does make sense.

[@milesellis7860]

TylerMafia2992 good interpretation that's what I was thinking too... I knew about the miscarriages but I didn't know he checked himself into a mental hospital

[@TylerMafia2992]

jigyoda Really? Totally thought it was three. Well... I still think it makes sense hahaha.

[@TylerMafia2992]

jigyoda Yeah, I just don't understand why else Anthony would be boxing a baby haha. And why babies seem to be such a strong image in the video. That still doesn't explain the crow or the old guys. Maybe it'll become more clear once the album is released.

[@gamestart90]

These guys are coming to Austin, TX in December! It's going to be one hell of a show! Seen them live twice and they never disappoint.

[@KennywalkerTV]

I feel like it's a representation of the music industry today. It's a fight between the quality underground sounds like circa and the super young pop culture icons (thus the baby mask). In the end, the baby wins because it's how the industry is right now; they got the money and power of big labels so they will always outsell people like circa even if it isn't really good.

[@williampatrick6073]

I love how they can display such diverse music , I enjoy the aggressiveness of the song . Can't wait until the album

[@MrChickenspit]

This definitely sounds like a heavier version of violent waves. I like it.

[@demetriolopez6226]

They put some much soul into there music its so beautiful

[@demetriolopez6226]

2:57 chills

[@daeganducret8167]

I literally love everything circa survive makes. I have to say my favorite albums were olg and juturna because I looked the soul and aggression in them. They mellowed out a little in bsn and violent waves, so I'm glad to hear they've made a great comeback

[@MelissaSvancara]

One of the best songs ever.❤

[@catienajar]

Haven't listening to CS since Blue Sky Noise and I'm not at all disappointed. Ugh this band is so talented :)

[@ronnieolivermusic]

+catie najar I came here to say the exact same thing. I can't believe I just found this.

[@chickenwing27]

Doo u noe ani othor gud bandz lik dis????

[@kerriechapa809]

+The Angry Tree dance gavin dance

[@Inverted314]

this song actually reminds me of their older sound and I dig it. I haven't been into their last few releases but this was a pleasant surprise.

[@TrebuL]

...I wanted Anthony to win D: Stupid creepy hulk baby.

[@reformedatheist3246]

XD

[@reformedatheist3246]

XD

[@prichell662]

***** XXDDD

[@xKlose_]

+TrebuL can my mans get some respect

[@malcolmc.7288]

Prichell XXXXXXDDDD

[@DiegoBarbosavl]

Descensus in Brazil.... Please.... Circa xD...... Brazilian people deserve your presence!!!

[@dustinleider]

I think the crow hanging on the ropes could represent a reminder that his addictions and his demons always linger on throughout life. You have to remember that it can always sneak back up on you one day and you need to be careful about it. The fighting of the baby and the baby kicking the shit out of him could be a metaphor of no matter how much you try to overcome your substance abuse problems in your own way, you will always get knocked down if you don't give up and accept that you have a problem. As I repeated before, the crow can be the symbol of the sneaky demon during the process of sobriety. The baby face is how we as addicts during our addiction issues no matter what, we always want to be the center of attention, we constantly want everything and always strive for instant gratifictation. I can relate to his issues with overcoming opiate abuse/addiction and the fight to stay sober for myself and for my children.

[@jp2503]

I love their new crunchy reverb tone. The whole entire song just kicks ass, no akward bridges or anything.

[@gonzisonsbc]

The giant baby is obviously in the wrong weight class.

[@mattyKallday]

How dare you say that about Conor McGregor

[@gonzisonsbc]

Matt K LOL

[@GhostlyJorg]

this happened to me in a night club

[@colinspotts2740]

I love at 2:56 when Anthony starts gut punching him to the music hahaha DOPE!

[@radubarescu8805]

i smoke some outdoor weed,i'm from Romania,Constanta..the very first thing that i;ve notice is the old guy whit the long beard.the couch from the left corner..a few years ago i was also smoked and i was wondering who is gonna notice that junkie old man from several movies so i search for him ..his name is MARTIN PFEFFEORKORN..you will always see him in the movies like a drug addict or a bum..i am so high ,and i think his higher than Hymalaia,this is more than coincidence..much love for Martin and who the fuck am i to notice this..smoke and notice and keep watching around you ..salut

[@irusu.]

HAHAHA DUDE

[@joe645733]

Love this song of theirs...one of my fav for sure

[@vincegravedubs]

That thing is horrifying holy shit

[@Titabobita]

4:25 *MISSION PASSED* *RESPECT +*

[@emilycottoncandy]

I really think most of CS/AG songs refer to parental narcissism. This one included. Those of you who were raised by narcissists and/or truly understand NPD would be in agreement. Being raised by narcissists gives you the inability to "be honest with even myself". That being said, narcissistic parents are just big babies. This baby (parent) happily throws punches, but can't handle retaliation. Anyways, I would love to discuss your thoughts on NPD and their lyrics!

[@FatLikeKessel]

this +100... interesting take

[@emilycottoncandy]

codybook666 Thanks!

[@emilycottoncandy]

jigyoda I'm sure it was planned to play out that way too.

[@alexgraves2]

Circa with the save!!!! Awesome Sauce!!!

[@DandelionVolta]

The great golden baby

[@PERSPECTIVESBand]

The video represents losing his child, it still beats him up. The song is phenomenal, definitely going to be a magnificent album!!

[@FrankValchiria]

there is some TOOL influence here and there, but that's a good thing!!!

[@Fluffy65]

This song is definitely filled with TOOL influence! Circa have stated in the past that they are big TOOL fans. Not remotely a bad thing,I love this new sound!

[@richardabidor6446]

Oh my gosh, I didn't think anyone else would notice it! It's the heavy bass riff I think. The synchronization with the bass drum just sounds exactly like Sober. I love it

[@Fjdjsjsjcjc]

agree i can sense tool riff . ths is amazing

[@Dilemma009]

I hear it now ! great catch.

[@ArtistryofDebauchery]

yup, when it hit me, I immediately looked to see if anyone else had noticed it.

[@SuicidalKennedy]

I've watched this 300x. Can't stop.

[@danieldavis112]

To me this video seems to represent Anthony Green/Circa Survive getting older and still doing their thing and putting up a fighting to the death doing what they love to the best of their ability despite a new generation of young artists that have the spotlight and are the current trend with their image/sound. That, or it's Anthony's cry for help for getting his ass kicked by three man-babies all the time at home.

[@KentaruShinoshi]

yep

[@jakeburnell660]

Bass line and kick parts mesh up so well. Such amazing ambient parts. Loving this new sound!

[@camilobernal6080]

Remind me not betting on Anthony Green against a huge baby on a box fight next time.

[@CRW]

Hey, man. It's been 4 months, just checking in. Wanted to remind you not to bet on Anothony when he fights a huge baby in case you forgot.

[@armedbandit8528]

Camilo Bernal hey,man. It's been 1 year, just checking in. Wanting to tell you not to bet on anthony vs the baby next time.

[@AnonURnot]

Camilo Bernal what he said ^

[@unfotunategaming]

This is a perfect allegory for how parenthood kicks your ass.

[@Traviswhite123]

not really. your suppose to enjoy being a father. not feel like your getting beatin down by your children.

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

First off, I LOVE this song. So fucking intense and the lyrics take me back to the days of when I first fell in love with this band. I assume Will Yip produced this, and I gotta give mad props to him for his work. That guy's a madman. Here's my interpretation. Obviously it's got some powerfully emotional undertones, so I hope this doesn't come off as totally ignorant to the actual meaning, or like, disrespects it or anything like that. And I definitely don't want someone I admire as much as Anthony or the rest of the band to come along, read this, and be like "this kid's a dick, he doesn't know shit." because I'm really just a fan who was incredibly moved by this song and video, and this theory could toootally be wrong lol and it could very well just be a weird treatment thought up by a really artistic director. But, I'm kinda leaning towards Anthony having a lot to say with this video. So sorry this is gonna be long, but here it goes. Anyways, I'm seeing the crow as a symbol for death or an omen for a potential death, first off. Secondly, this whole boxing match seems to represent Anthony's struggle with guilt and emotional turmoil he faced experiencing miscarriages. The baby he's fighting could either be a representation of the baby who wins and is ultimately born, or he could be a symbol for revenge on behalf of his lost children (the latter making more sense to me). I imagine he had a lot of nightmares and guilt during that time in his life, and this whole video is like how nightmares work, in a way. They're very surreal, like this video. Also, notice when Anthony first sees his opponent, it's such a total shock, and he seems so caught off guard. Like when you go into something as beautiful as trying to have a child, you're not expecting to face something as gut wrenching and negatively life changing as having a miscarriage. I've never been through that, and I can't even imagine, but from what I can tell with people I know who've gone through it, it's just mortifying, and leaves you with a huge struggle that challenges you and makes you question yourself on so many levels. Which brings me to the old men who are on his side - they're like a symbol for how he may have began to perceive himself - as being infertile or having been ripped dry of your masculinity. They're rooting for him, because they're either that piece of him that's been created out of that embarrassment, or they're there because they're separate people and have an idea of how he's felt, not knowing whether or not they can have children. To continue with my theory, think a lot of fans are a little confused by him fighting the baby, but it makes sense to me in a surrealistic freaky dream sense. It's like he's facing the guilt, and I see it as the spirit of a child who wanted so badly to fight and live, but he didn't make it, and I think for a while, Anthony may have blamed himself for that, and this is like the child taking revenge on him, if that makes sense at all. That's why he's crying through the whole end of it, neither of them wanted to go through this. Maybe in the beginning, it was going to be a triumphant vengeful victory against his father, but by the end of it, they're both just so broken by it, and Anthony's still his father, and they know that doing this won't change what happened. And I think that's kind of the point of the video, sorta. So much anguish came out of this, but none of that will change the reality of what happened. Wounds were dug and blood was shed (figuratively speaking), but life must go on. So all in all, I'm seeing a very dichotomous video that transfers a ton of very heart wrenching memories, struggle, and guilt that Anthony may have struggled with for a while (and may still struggle with) onto film in the form of a boxing match that kind of displays and is probably meant to give us an idea of what it's like to go through what he did. I see it as a nightmare he may have had, in which, his unborn child is taking revenge on him, which obviously isn't a fact or reality or any type of deserved situation by ANY means, it's just how Anthony may have been beating himself up over it for so long. And the way he gets so beaten up by it, is a representation of how emotionally stomped he was. You notice he makes a comeback halfway through the video, but he just couldn't beat it. I think that means he's definitely still facing this stuff deep down, and this video being made kinda shows that too, but I think we can all obviously tell how much he LOVES his children, by the songs he put out about James, etc, and all the glowing facebook posts he makes. I think this video just gives us an idea about how he's still dealing with all that weight of the world stuff he went through. Kudos to the makeup folks, looks phenomenal, the big baby boxer is freaky as shit, and the overall cinematography here is breathtaking. Can't wait for the new Circa record, I definitely feel like they're taking some influence from bands like Title Fight with the more aggressive feel, and I especially love the lines in this song like, "Exit the stage", "Pull out your teeth, there's nothing left", "I feel relieved from dragging this vessel around" and "When you snuff the wick". So fucking excellent. Can't wait to buy this, and I'm really happy to see them on Sumerian, I thought that was a really nice fit for them. Fucking stoked to say the least.

[@ashleypay4216]

Spot on i think. Great video though. And i havent been this excited for an album in a long time.

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

Update: there's a cool Fuse interview with Circa on how this video came about, and the inspiration behind the song. Check it out! Also, I'm sure everyone's been on the album stream on here, it's so excellent. My favorite song so far's either Nesting Dolls, Child of the Desert, or Schema. What are you guys'? d:

[@rudihofman4896]

Great band, great song, violently great clip

[@Steinbock23]

This should be a try not to laugh video. I would lose every time

[@rolldeepNASA]

why is the coolest music video?

[@speakeasys0]

I'm going to be that guy and give my interpretation of the video.... So obviously he's being coached by two old men who can represent wisdom and he's battling a child/baby which represents his youth. So he's torn between getting old and staying young. That's why one of the lyrics says, "Pull out your teeth". Pull out your baby teeth but it could also mean pull out your wisdom teeth. So it goes both ways. I could also be completely wrong!

[@acousticamazement]

I like this interpretation

[@JoeyFTL]

This is impossibly amazing and everything a Circa Survive fan like me could ever wish for in any new material. If this song is any indication of how inspired the album is going to sound like, this new record is going to be the new favourite Circa album for most of us as well as for Anthony

[@rainierzamboni3923]

A trindade divina do post hardcore: Circa, Alexisonfire e Rise Against.

[@Gorillaverde]

Muito foda

[@Sidneij]

A skylit drive *

[@Inmotionplays]

This song is awesome, I've listened to it at least ten times already.

[@VKRx]

Circa never disappoint

[@alucardgrindcore1]

Cant stop listening to this, gives me high hopes for the new album. Best song they have written since OLG for me.

[@jachibel3280]

It makes me sad that people don't like/don't get what the video is about. The way I see it, the video is about him dealing with his wife's miscarriages. He's constantly getting beat up through them, and there are more waiting on the sidelines as he tries to get through them. The whole beginning of the song is about him trying to get through their passings and moving on from them as best he can, and the end of the song ends with him having some relief with it all being over. Just my take anyways :x

[@jachibel3280]

The whole crow symbolism also signifies the whole tone of death throughout the song as well! Forgot to add that.

[@mitchellallen165]

That's a great interpretation. But if I remember correctly (which is not very reliable haha), Anthony said it was about his heroin addiction and the childishness that he had while on it. He thought he could do heroin and act like a teenager for the rest of his life till it almost took his family away and almost took his life. That's why the raven, a symbol of death, it beside him till he gets knocked out. This is because Heroin beat him almost to death. When he hit rock bottom (him getting knocked out) the "baby" thinks it won. They were suppose to make a sequel to show him getting up but there was a huge back lash from fans who didn't understand the symbolism and just viewed it as gruesome. Personally as someone who has struggled with addiction, this video is pretty spot on.

[@CJ2041]

Mitchell allen - I had the same thoughts.. especially with the crow watching the battle.. I think this video is a solid metaphor for his experience.

[@jahneinarsellgnilsen8456]

Great song, random video. Looking forward to the album.

[@ryanmcmurray4791]

This has got to be some sort of nightmare Anthony has had or something, this is some crazy shit.

[@Tomukus]

This. Is. Incredible.

[@Fogdiver69]

This song has a very Tool vibe to it instrumentally

[@Childofbhaal]

Brett Leverett The guitarists and the whole band love Tool and listened to them growing up!

[@Fogdiver69]

Figured as much! Excellent!

[@nastytaxi6861]

Brett Leverett I thought it sounded like a Dillinger Escape Plan song.

[@Fogdiver69]

I can see that at the beginning, but at about 0:40 seconds in it gets very Toolish. At about 1:25 that little guitar part for a couple seconds is ripped straight from the Tool catalogue. I can't put my finger on exactly what song it is.. I think The Pot maybe? I'll have to do some research to find it. Either way, it's a great song. I find it hard to believe it took me so long to find these guys... Considering some of my favorite bands are Tool, Mars Volta, Porcupine Tree, ISIS, Opeth, and other progressive bands such as those.

[@Childofbhaal]

Circa is fucking awesome I'm glad you found them. Since you said you liked Porcupine Tree what do you think of Steven Wilson's solo stuff?

[@caradrew82]

This video is the most accurate depiction of my life. The struggle is endless

[@feeling_alright187]

something about seeing Anthony lose makes me excited for this album. the hero doesn't always win.

[@DrCrackula]

I'm happy to see(hear) you guys getting back to the style of music that made us love you.

[@coreymeyer65]

So I analyzed this music video since it's been out, trying ti figure out what it means, I think it has a really, really deep meaning...Pretty sure it means That in this video Anthony is getting his fucking ass kicked by a giant man-baby.

[@adamapocalypse2689]

could be him fighting his youth and who he was. that's just what I get from it. maybe him fighting back his past.

[@JD45021]

I thought this song was about all of the miscarriages and like how they made him feel really devastated because he couldn't have another child and he basically felt like shit. And he's constantly fighting this battle to move on from these miscarriages and hopes to have another child which he did eventually. I went to one of his concerts and he said he might name his son Timothy, like the kid in the odd life of timothy green. Well its just my 2¢ on the topic.

[@modest_mind2526]

+Havik M I think he said in an interview it was about addiction and his youngest son. How he's "kicking his ass". A metaphor turned literal in this video.

[@TheHalusis]

fighting a small minded baby

[@TheHalusis]

can be over come

[@DeshretKemet]

This one is going down in the history books●●•• Whoo!!

[@AdlerPostHC]

That's the most creepy thing i've ever seen.

[@xExile7]

Really? Cause your picture is creeping me out.

[@AdlerPostHC]

xExile7 Kiss me

[@Cole444Train]

watch any Tool video and that will change.

[@djainflallo1710]

Adler Post HC I can't focus on the music hahahahaha

[@federalreservenote9870]

Fizz

[@Neon-Indian86]

Amazing video ! Anthony is a good actor and I love the song.

[@niles8102]

Beginning sounds like "The Lottery" Love the song though :)

[@Cojoal]

cant get enough of this song

[@lisacortese86]

Great song. Some are saying that this is their heaviest song? What about Get Out? I think that one is pretty damn hard for CS. Also, that babyman scares me haha. Looking forward to the record! I had Blue Sky Noise in my car since it came out.

[@Bandomemphis]

Get out was more...... energetic and heavy in parts, this one is really heavy for most of the whole song.

[@cristianeering]

Whoa whoa whoa, The Lottery? Sharp Practice? I wouldn't say that this is THE heaviest song but it has JOINED the ranks of other heavy Circa songs.

[@lisacortese86]

Matt Obando Not having a which song is heaviest contest, but this one just feels louder to me. Must be the heavy bass :)

[@cristianeering]

jigyoda Dude, for Circa Survive, it totally is.

[@r3trofr3sh77]

I think it's because of how much the bass comes out (I love it) and also how the drums have more of a presence as well.

[@AlliAmIsDelilah]

this song gives me life seeing it live was...amazing....

[@davidpoissant8473]

i don't get why the baby is crying at the end if he's winning XD apparently he feels bad about beating the shit out of that guy hahah

[@mikepro500]

That guy is his father.

[@emilycottoncandy]

mikepro500 Agreed 500%!

[@mcrMANIAc7]

i'm loving this sound, you can still hear bits of the older albums but definitely sounds like they're growing and just becoming even better, didn't think that was possible!

[@hansolzy]

Haha this video doh. wtf

[@sebastianponzo89]

right? lol watch that fat jiggle

[@amialive8842]

its about his past still keeping him down even though he's fought so hard to forget it. the crow represents a lost soul, his trainer represents father time, and the baby/man/pig represents his child that he lost (he sings about it on Blue Sky Noise). gottah add that jiggle in there for some comic relief

[@RaarZipan]

Cameron Baker He pretty openly said in an interview it has no meaning and was for shits and giggles.

[@Typerhaze]

Cameron Baker i feel like the man baby represents his past drug addiction. its said that when an addict, your mind turns into that of a child when fiending/withdrawals. atleast thats how i felt when it happened to me and thats what i take away from most circa songs. amazing amazing music nonetheless

[@alexcd7156]

Best bridge I've heard in a while.

[@nayranunes8983]

COHEED AND SURVIVE

[@highlow9850]

Nice video and awesome riff at 2:21 reminds me tool.

[@batmancrunkinpremo]

If anyone is wondering that creepy baby mask is made by Landon Meier he is a FX artists and runs a company called hyperflesh. Check him out he's amazing!

[@anthonyrichardcawthraw4679]

super fit you look

[@batmancrunkinpremo]

anthony richard Cawthraw thanks Yoda.

[@UnveiledMoonlight]

Very cool band! I keep thinking The Cranes when I hear the vocals

[@aestheticbeatz5700]

This is what a Facebook debate looks like.

[@renzogallegos5877]

Twitter

[@pearlwsz7]

Awesome song. Awesome video. Awesome band. Love the new album. Very deep.

[@littlelizardpsycho5178]

Anyone here 2024 ?

[@Sirnomegusta]

I wanna see this song live SO BAD 🎉