Delta Rae - Dance In The Graveyards [Official Music Video]

[@Robert-ge9em]

I showed my mom this song a week before she passed. After she left this world my dad told me she played this song at least twice a day. She passed in my arms after a game of scrabble with my dad, sister, and me. My dad passed one year later. I hope they dance together in the graveyards.

[@KristenLouiseTarot]

*hugs* I'm so sorry for your losses.

[@debbresser4908]

I hope they are...I believe!

[@Bad_At_Parties]

More common than not, when one spouse dies the other usually doesn't last much longer, if they're of a higher age. I think that's about as symbolic of trying to live with a broken heart as just about anything I can think of. You try to go on, with half of yourself missing. I hope you're dealing with your loses, have found peace and are keeping the memories of your parents alive.

[@chermckendrick9477]

I’m sure they are dancing together♥️ Not easy to lose our parents 🙏

[@pattyhaley2949]

They dance on streets of gold in Heaven!!!! But I must admit, I absolutely love this song

[@sheev11]

In the past after the funeral and everyone has left a violin player or harpist would sit and play at the grave until sunrise. There were special songs played that tradition says are not to be played to the living. It is still done in a few parts of Europe. Songs to ease the spirit of the dead into the after life. And since it is only for the dead it is only played for the dead.

[@danwstanley]

That's fascinating-What is that tradition called? Where can I read more about it?

[@samathorizon]

never knew something like this is done in other part of the world

[@valeriemitchem8600]

@@danwstanley Day of the dead or in Spanish Dia de Los Muertos It is a sacred tradition that of Mexico and South America.

[@jijijojo6505]

Wait, what about the one who plays it?

[@smokiestv1224]

Jiji Jojo plot twist, its a dead person playing it

[@StolenSpring]

The next time I visit a graveyard Instead of walking in solemn silence, I'm going to blast this song and dance. And whoever wants to come dance with me is welcome

[@sam31906]

I'll join you. Sounds fun.

[@waltermorris8163]

Down with u sis

[@lisalaporte2064]

I like this idea. There is a cemetery near where I live that is a feared and somber place. It is also very old. I now want to go there and blast this song and dance too.

[@lisalaporte2064]

I’ll go with you and sing while you dance 😀

[@tubs0034]

Find the version with the PS 22 chorus and Delta Rae it is special

[@normanhillbish4749]

Today is the 11 year anniversary of the day I met my wife. She passed away in July last year. We loved this song together and saw and met Delta Rae in Philly with our two children. So, this song is extremely special and meaningful to us. Thank you, Delta Rae!!!! When we met the band and told them we enjoyed this song, we didn't tell them that she was sick, and that she knew she would be leaving us.

[@nedi1150]

Great song. RIP

[@ILoveWomensVoices]

Norman, this song is for you and your beloved wife. You will dance with her again!

[@oldRighty1]

I'm so glad you had something you shared ahead of time and could possibly put a ray of sunshine in something so tragic. My wife passed away almost 3 years ago very unexpectedly, and we had no chance to say goodbye. I just discovered this song today.

[@pocketlama]

I'm watching my sweetness, my wife, living with, and not too far away from dying from, dementia. I discovered this song after she was diagnosed and she quickly wanted it played at her funeral. (Both my mom and I agree and want it at ours as well.) I watch it now, as so much of her vibrance is taken away when dealing with her agitation, I just weep. I want her back and she's not even dead. Y'all, I'm sorry for your losses. These things ain't easy.

[@littleeevee2872]

I’m so sorry

[@ChaoticButterfly]

Also... group member Ian Holljes said: “When it came time to shoot a video for the song, we wanted to pay homage to Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday whose rituals treat death with a similar celebratory feeling as the song - remembering the dead as vibrant and real - and create a story where the dead and the living are reunited to dance together once more.”

[@lisalaporte2064]

This is my happy song 💜

[@jensenmac.8416]

It really hits hard at the end when they are dancing by themselves.

[@silverwordsmith1799]

I think it's a way of showing we can still dance, without them, when our eyes are closed and we are immersed in happy memories. Or I could be wrong.

[@Meangrl19]

The message at the end is so powerful: You're not alone. In the end they might not have had their loved ones back, but they had each other. They were never alone.

[@jeffwilkinson8619]

*Are* they dancing alone? Or is it that we just can't see the ones they're dancing with. They're happy. I like that 2nd thought.

[@missannakat18]

I always interpreted that as meaning that just becuase you cant see them doesnt mean they're not there. It makes me cry too. In sadness and in love, it makes my heart feel so full it wants to burst.

[@lisalaporte2064]

It seems that way but they are not alone. Their loved ones and all of ours are still very much there, we just can’t always see hear or feel them. But they are there.

[@parkerfrench2996]

This beautiful song helped me get over my crippling fear of death. I have OCD, and when I’m afraid of something it plays over and over in my head. Now when I think about death I remember this song and smile.

[@cinderella_wishes3994]

I know this was written a year ago, but I hope you are ok. I have been going through the same the past couple of years. After listening to a few audiobooks on death, it is getting somewhat easier.

[@normanhillbish4749]

May I recommend you read Terry Pratchett books? Death, the Grim Reaper is a recurring character in many of the books and a lead role in a few. It's comedy, but also... good philosophy and you might find a friend in him.

[@measlyfurball37]

This is the happiest song I've ever cried to, that's for sure.

[@jordanmartin248]

Right

[@darknessfallsgothic2168]

I want this song to be played at my funeral

[@pocketlama]

So do I, so does my mother, so does my wife who is dying from dementia. It's a celebration. It'll go over well at our funerals, I think.

[@jakaylapatterson1671]

@@pocketlama sorry I'm late but I hope things gets better for you and your wife

[@pocketlama]

@@jakaylapatterson1671 Thank you. I appreciate it very much. :)

[@jakaylapatterson1671]

@@pocketlama ofc np:)

[@judycombs7644]

We played this at my mom's and best friends memorial service

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Every Samhain I come back, and I adore the song, and the message, and the energy. And I'm still in tears missing her.

[@oliviagriffith3626]

That ending sent shivers racing up my spine... Am the only one that found it strangely beautiful and creepy to see the shadows of people dancing with an invisible partner?

[@kieranxo]

i personally think its so bittersweet. while they may not be there in the literal sense, they are always there, forever with you. i remember seeing that scene for the first time and being so incredibly moved

[@bossmomusa]

we should never mourn the dead, but celebrate their life ,everyday. and live day like it is our last

[@heartpng]

It's an allusion to the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday, where people go to the graveyards of their loved ones to remember them and pay their respects. Traditional belief is that it's the one day the souls of the dead can be with the living, so people bring the dead loved ones' favorite foods and build alters for them. I love how they use this holiday as a theme to compliment the song, it highlights the hopefulness and positive aspects of the holiday, rather than just viewing death negatively.

[@scurvyknave3462]

They always end their shows with this song. I seen them 4 times and will continue to do so every time they come to Houston. They are one of the few band that sound just as good live as they do in the studio.

[@newcosmist1947]

I very nearly lost... well, myself to suicide earlier this year. This song reminded me that life is worth living, and that what comes after is something to be respected but not feared. It almost feels devotional, like deeply spiritual music. I will die when it’s my time, but it’s not my time yet.

[@elijahcambry3319]

I’m glad you’re still here, bro👍🏻❤️

[@lauripotter8120]

Stay strong! There is someone who needs you on this planet - you may not have met them yet.

[@torquea7x]

I lost a best friend to suicide last August. Right when their loved ones appeared in front of them I couldn't keep the tears back. They just poured out. Every single time I listen to and watch this video I tear up. Thank you Delta Rae. Thank you..

[@amazonviking83]

Broc Jacobs Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sitting her crying as I watch this for the thousandth time. I lost my dad to suicide last year, a brother 5 years ago, and two friends recently.

[@MyPlaceWithin]

All who read these comments, I can tell you first hand, the band members of Delta Rae are as sweet, gracious and fun as they are talented. Thank you to Delta Rae for the privilege of being a small part of this video. I wish you every success!

[@shannonswartz6928]

Whenever I need a good cry, I come watch this video...I would give anything to see that light in the night sky and get to dance with the love of my life again...

[@LadyWarcrafter]

Lost my Dad to cancer last month and have been struggling with grief.. Today this came up on my playlist and helped make me smile, and reminded me that there is joy in celebrating those we love who are no longer with us. I know Mom and Dad are dancing in heaven now.

[@livyann2143]

I'm twenty with a terminal illness. I could have 2 years or I could have 20 years. What hurts most about my death is that my family and friends are going to be left behind in pain. I'm sobbing. This is beautiful. all I could wish for after my death is that people live their lives and celebrate the life I had. no need to be in pain while thinking of me. Just joy

[@EverythingUnderTheSunWithApok]

Hi! I hope you're still doing good. 😊

[@TheDJLionman]

what illness??

[@masterofmagnet]

Hope you're still doing good too ❤

[@Mamabear-kw8dk]

I hope you're doing well.

[@leenapilled]

i remember seeing them in concert at the nc state fair, and it was the most fun i’ve ever had. i met them personally because i was there a few hours early, and they were practicing and just smiling the entire time, you could tell they really enjoy what they do.

[@remi_on06]

Ayyyyeee north Carolina

[@scottcourtney8581]

Art is at its best when it touches the human soul. One need only read the heartfelt comments for this video to understand that the artists achieved their goal, and touched many souls.

[@rhenliz1]

Something about this song hits different after the last 2+ years of the pandemic... so many of us have lost loved ones one way or another. We were isolated, stuck inside, waiting for an end to this time in our lives. Many people couldn't be with their loved ones in their final moments because of covid. With everything we have all gone through, take time out of each day to honor those that are no longer with you. Keep them tucked inside your heart, take their love with you on your journey through life. Remember you are not alone, even though it may seem that way. Hold those still with you close. Make memories that you can treasure in the darkness. Live every day like it's your last. Blessed be to each and every one of you 💜

[@eliseintheattic9697]

This song is transcendant. It has the ability to make my simultaneously happy and sad. I don't know how that can be. It's disconcerting but I keep coming back for more. I love it.

[@amaranthasmr5052]

I want this song played at my funeral! I won't go in silence, nor will I rest in eternal sleep. I want to dance in the graveyards, as do I wish for my loved ones.

[@Random_Chiroptera]

As someone who has deemed that I wish for my end to be a time of celebration, and not sorrow and gloom, this song was recommended to me. And now, it's getting a special place in my music library.

[@Dahobbit001]

This is a reminder that I can dance with joy in the happy memories my wife and I had together. This coming October 31st marks three years since she passed away and I miss her so much. The white crosses that keep popping up in the video are reminders that someday I will see her again because of my faith in Christ. This is such a beautiful song. Thank you, Delta Rae.

[@MollyNMoss-gi6je]

Why are you making it all about Christianity? The song is not religious at all. It’s just beautiful and filled with love.

[@scepts]

Old people being reunited always makes my eyes start leaking. I just cant imagine the pain of having someone you are so close to be suddenly taken from you. Climbing into bed and not feeling the weight of that person next to you must be crushing.

[@judycampbell6139]

I never saw this band; but I can understand how you feel. Lost my husband 20+ yrrs ago; he would've loved this song. Our anniversary is 31st October....

[@cathleendunning6624]

This is like the embodiment of Dia de los Muertos

[@petarkresimirkrizmanic8206]

I can also see a tiny bit of voodoo, the guy in the top hat looked a lot like baron samedy

[@spicynoodles1260]

@@petarkresimirkrizmanic8206 Voodoo and Hispanic culture are pretty intertwined

[@roy9161]

@@petarkresimirkrizmanic8206 almost cross of both.

[@lisalaporte2064]

Yes it is. 💜

[@lisalaporte2064]

@@petarkresimirkrizmanic8206 yep. Like a combo of old ways and beliefs. That we will all be together again someday. That we are all connected and those who pass before us aren’t really gone. Just changed. If you pay attention you will feel those who have gone before. Maybe even hear or see them.

[@mailecrane1548]

well i just cried to hard. it’s strange, i’ve heard this song so many times but for some reason it made me cry today

[@Gone91717]

I listen to this when I need to be reminded that life is about living... remembering those who have passed.

[@LadyyLuna]

I normally don't comment on videos (hardly ever) but after losing my uncle, and knowing the deep pain that a loss leaves, this song got me through it in ways I can't even verbalize and to this day, I still listen to this song, and cry. But in a good way. It's an amazing message, an amazing video and a beautiful song.

[@pattyhaley2949]

I absolutely love this song. I actually discovered this group through the funeral of a 88 year old man. He loved this song and had it played at his funeral. Great music and video. My new favorite group!!

[@Prmromar]

My Favorite songs that they do so far is "Bottom of the River" and "Dance in the Graveyard". Brittany is extremely talented. There is a future with this band

[@bluekittycat1066]

This is the one song that moves me every single time I hear it

[@juliussneezer3122]

bluekittycat10 the song if I loved you by delta rae moves me more

[@robertwood7901]

Transfusion blues

[@jeffwilkinson8619]

Amen. Tear up every time too.

[@juliedonald8954]

I watch this every year on Samhuinn. It always makes me cry. :)

[@TheRaySkye]

My mother is dying of covid right now. This song means so much to me right now. I wish I could dance with her one more time.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Who ever is doing their videos knows what they are doing.

[@TeePetersen]

Just tripped over y'all tonight and have to say, I am in love with you thanks to this song. Added this one to my late husband's Facebook wall because he would have adored it.

[@fatcat12233]

I still wonder why the hell they are not superstars

[@krzysztofwegrzyn4343]

talent will not be tolerated in the music industry!!!!

[@CurteousGemini]

kris wegrzyn Hahaha, you're so right. :D

[@emw1994]

Because copyrights help make record companies a lot of money, which gives them an incentive to produce very specific records that have a high probability of success over and over again, instead of gambling on a wider variety. The focus went from really creative album, to highly successful single with twelve crappy songs. I remember my dad telling me about some of the radio djs putting on whole albums. I bet it will get better soon though with file sharing. bands will need to make music that people want to buy tickets to see and the people will probably want to buy some of that music to support the band, and the world will be right.

[@MollyNMoss-gi6je]

They really SHOULD be superstars!!

[@Brokeninc]

Because a lot of people would rather listen to W.A.P... and that saddens me.

[@evamiller4886]

I want this played at my funeral.

[@orionorsomeshit6677]

+Eva Miller me too, and i dont want people to cry, i want them to dance :)

[@SirMonkeyMeat]

ikr

[@orionorsomeshit6677]

^^

[@t.lregan.7842]

+Eva Miller Me to this is in my will lol x

[@shellygomez2723]

Eva Miller same. maybe wedding, too, but it might be a bit depressing for guests.☺☺

[@qaddams]

I"M NOT CRYING I SWEAR

[@coletedeux]

Neither am I.

[@wendymurray8594]

I don't understand why this group, and especially this song, is not a global phenomenon!!

[@tallpaulmagic]

my favorite group and one of the best songs ever written. it brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. I would give anything for what happened in this video to be possible.

[@pixiekitten3306]

Though I love what this video represents, still breaks my heart at the end when they're dancing alone

[@Bellick666]

My god, this video is in perfect synergy with the song. This combination is absolutely beautiful. The song by itself was nice and catchy but when I first watched the music video it brought me to tears immediately. Thanks for this beautiful melancholy.

[@debrbg1]

brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to this

[@bieladi]

Me too, debrg1. Tears to my eyes and agonizing love in my heart.

[@jasperharker1043]

Every time I've lost a loved one, I come back to this song and the message it shares. Thank you, so so much.

[@rosemarysalvetti2766]

My husband passed away last year When I heard this song and watched that awesome video I knew I had to have the CD Thank you Delta Rae XOXO

[@sandrasousa5284]

First time hearing this song a day After it made 17 years of my dad passing away

[@MommaShakespeare]

It isn't just the song that makes it a heartstring-tugging masterpiece, but the way it blends with the video. Before this video was released, it was just another excellent song on an excellent album. Then the video came out. Being one who had very recently lost someone close, the video really hit home because I wanted to be there myself to see my loved one just one more time. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful.

[@scottnigh5056]

TY Delta Rae, I lost faith in the music industry. You have restored my faith that some artists care about the music and not the money. This is a great song, as with your other songs, love everything I've heard so far, can't wait for the next album. I played this song for my wife, it didn't take long before she was in tears remembering the good times with her father that passed away. the right words with the right music can touch us all. So once again, TY Delta Rae.

[@ILoveWomensVoices]

Not too many music videos move me to tears the first time I see them. This one sure did!!

[@jeffwilkinson8619]

This one's even better... it brings us to tears not just the first time but *every* time we listen to it.

[@orionorsomeshit6677]

play this at my funeral and don't cry DANCE! :)

[@tatumdawncooper2012]

The first time I heard this song was at my grandma's funeral on our way to the graveyard. I bawled like a baby and I still do when I hear this song. This was back in 2016. I miss you grandma. 😢😢

[@savannahp6002]

I didn't get it all until a second before it ended. I'm gonna cry at the sadness and how it's absolutely beautiful now...

[@amazonviking83]

This song was played at my UU church years ago during our Samhain service. Now it has new meaning for me. My husband died last week after a very long and valiant battle with two cancers. I can't wait to dance with him again.

[@elizabethamurray1]

My son died 5 years ago, and this is the song l play to remember him. He would be 5 years old today, and l like to think of his spirit dancing in the wind, rustling the leaves.

[@tracym6020]

I love this group. My favorite song of their's "bottom of the river"

[@JT-dt6ns]

I hate that this song ends!

[@spacecowgurl57]

Years ago one of the first friends I made on Facebook turned me on to this beautiful song. A year later he took his own life. Mental Health awareness should be talked about every day. No Shame in my Game!! xoxoxo

[@mattorourke7191]

So mad that I just now discovered these guys. And they're local to me! You guys rock.

[@taryndactle1989]

this song gets me through the deathiversary of both my good friend and my grandfather. thank you for making the grieving process a little easier.

[@waynestudios]

That was beyond beautiful

[@waynestudios]

I have to thank you guys for your work. I’m a filmmaker trying to break in during this weird time and your songs have been a huge source of inspiration for my writing. God willing I would love to work with you all one day, or at the very least thank you in person after quarantine is no longer needed. Keep dancing in the graveyards!

[@PhoenixFireStar007]

I absolutely love this song. For me it indeed reaches beyond to those who have gone before. I have always been more in touch with myself, those around me, those who have gone before when I walk in the graveyards. This practice is something I do daily when I can. To feel, communicate with those in the beyond is a wonderful experience.

[@NicParsons]

I know dozens of people who have been brought to joyous tears by this music. I want the world to hear it.

[@Crazy4FullMoons]

One of my favorite songs! This song speaks to me in so many ways! We have a small abandoned cemetery at the end of our yard that I turned into a pet project and have cleaned up and restored it! It is my happy place where I go to "commune with the locals," as I call it! I have often danced in my little graveyard!

[@chrismckinnell3636]

BEST. SONG. EVER. Thank you for this beautiful celebration of life and enduring love. It never fails to move me to tears.

[@kimkusserow5350]

I like this song and " Bottom of the river".

[@leilacabral9597]

Listen to fire, then you'll never stop

[@loud6037]

I will never die is incredible as well.

[@jazzip2653]

My teacher played this in my choir class, we might be doing this at out concert!

[@ceeceetodd2624]

So love them! Eric has the best voice, he's the one that sings morning comes

[@claireobrien3861]

CeeCee Todd the main singer is Ian

[@Zoeybeau_1]

This will be my funeral song!

[@celestineangelic]

Beautiful beyond my capacity to express.

[@keelyhuber9065]

perfect song for today. I lost my grandma exactly a year ago and this make me think of her. She loved to have a good time, even the day she died she was having fun.

[@The-Far_-Lander]

i know how it feels to cry and smile at the same time, somehow makes me live with a broken heart for losing the dear ones.. and i love the band's all songs

[@SierraNightTide]

Today is the memorial day that my close friend passed away. I miss you Erick, so much, with all my heart. I wish we could have just one more dance....or as simple as a hug. ♥️

[@lauratwedell9830]

I watch this every year on All Saints day with tears of joy thinking about my ancestors ❤

[@MyEyesOnly18]

I watch this video every year now on All Hallows Eve! It's inspiring and heart warming! It brings them closer, the ones I've lost and fills my heart with joy to now they are dancing with me! Thank you!

[@lynnklein8087]

I just learned of this video and song..now it is my new All Hallows Eve tradition.

[@Beachgirl00900]

So. Many. Goosebumps.

[@ninothemage6952]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. It’s like we’re all reunited in death laughing and dancing with our loved ones.

[@jaredbeesecker4137]

This song just killed me, I would give anything to see him again like this

[@narnyiks]

A close friend of mine just passed away last month. It still hurts considering his my first love. He has leukemia and has undergone therapy and i hadn't had the chance to talk to him. And this video is really good. It reminds me of him and my loved ones who passed away. Go Delta Rae! Never stop making good music.

[@atomicfrogproductionsllc6375]

Grateful to My Grandma, Dad and Family...looking forward to dancing with you all this February...See you Soon... :)

[@pengwens6281]

Oh my god I'm crying. This song is so beautiful.

[@telegirl3]

Thank you for your beautiful song! My sister just passed this morning & I've been playing it all day while holding her in joy. ❣🙏❣

[@mikeclement6831]

This. Is. Amazing. Beyond words.

[@quilligan]

Absolutely love this song. I could listen to it over and over. It makes me happy.

[@BarakatLush]

Delta Rae officially has the best music videos.

[@immortalxkiss]

I recently lost my uncle this past Sunday, and listening to this song has really helped me a lot. I was beginning to fall into a bit of a depression, the death hit me really hard even though we were all expecting it. But, this song made me remember that I really shouldn't mourn the loss, because he's still alive in memories. He may be gone from this world, but not gone completely. This is an absolutely beautiful song. So hopeful and uplifting.

[@Alana-mn1oo]

Oh my love, don't cry when I'm gone. I will lift you up, the air in your lungs. And when you reach for me, We'll dance in the darkness And we will walk beyond Our daughters and sons. They will carry on Like when we were young And we will stand beside, and breathe in the new life Read more: Delta Rae - Dance In The Graveyards Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@juliepossmusic]

I lost my mom a month ago and my sister two years ago. This brought tears to my eyes.

[@jakaylapatterson1671]

currently listing to this on repeat

[@dramaends]

Love your family's tradition! What a great way to make sure those who've gone before are never forgotten. Way to keep them alive and next time you go bring a record of this song and dance with those you love.

[@beasy4sheezy]

I wish this song was longer so the video could be longer!! So good. I can't wait for If I Loved You!

[@sariefaerie1121]

Still gives me goosebumps!!

[@sherritaylor495]

I’m in my late 50’s I have a number of things that are truly not curable wrong with me but it’s not going to kill me tomorrow and when I die I want this and Garth Brooks the Dance played and my eulogy comes from a funeral in one of my favorite books. The eulogy is about how we are all trapped in our bodies with whatever we have and for those left behind not to cry because we are free now.

[@mpulitzerVT]

This video makes me cry, but in a good way. My dad passed away a little over a month ago and this song perfectly sums up how I feel. I still miss him but I know he's not really gone.

[@ChaoticButterfly]

I'm glad that all of four of the singers sing lead at times. Each of their voices are unique, and good. His works so well for this one.

[@alleycat2486]

I have to admit, this song helped make me not be afraid to die, I never want my family to be sad so when it's my time, this is going to be the song that plays.