half•alive - Subliminal

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SUBLIMINAL MUSIC VIDEO
Directed / edited by : Isaac Ravishankara
Written by : Isaac Ravishankara, Josh Taylor, Jillian Meyers
Choreographed by : Jillian Meyers
Director of Photography : Drew Bienemann
Color by : Kaitlyn Battistelli at Ethos
Clothing provided by : Industry Of All Nations
DANCERS
Bianca Vallar
Ryan Spencer
Andrea Bess
Antavious Chávez
Sasha D. Rivero
Riley Higgins
Billy Mustapha
Josh Taylor
SUBLIMINAL
Written by : Josh Taylor, Brett Kramer, J Tyler Johnson, Skylar Stonestreet, Solomonophonic
Produced by : half•alive
Engineered by : Jonny Bell at Jazzcats
Mixed by : Lars Stalfors
Mastered by : Dale Becker
SUBLIMINAL LYRICS
i’ve been screaming let me know
how many somebodies have
grown up subliminal
keeping their heart
turned off for years at a time
living without a hope
anchored at a hotel
how many days to go?
love me at an arms length
don’t let me get too close
never see the sun set
spares you
pain when it goes
you kept from the fire
still you burn
still your heart’s burning up
i can tell it’s obvious you’re
too afraid to fall in love
still your hearts burning up
would you never
know the secrets
your heart keeps
in silence
in burning
in seasons
in love you believe, but
you kept me at an arms length
don’t let me get too close
never see the sun set
spares you
pain when it goes
you kept from the fire
but still you burn
still your heart’s burning up
i can tell it’s obvious you’re
too afraid to fall in love
still your hearts burning up
i can see the bullet holes
you’re bleeding out
while trying to keep it in control
wanting to change me before you love me
tell me what’s easier-
stitching up the wound
or hoping the pressure holds
tell me who you want now
someone who’s perfect? oh!
afraid that i would
mirror every flaw that’s subliminal
you kept from the fire
still you burn
still your heart’s burning up
i can tell it’s obvious you’re
too afraid to fall in love
still your hearts burning up
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[@ShadoughGuardian]

This song is like waking up 2 hours before your alarm and you don't even have to pee so you can just fall back asleep. That's how good it is.

[@souwrmilk]

this comment is brilliant

[@idavid8391]

Congrats on being tweeted by the band.

[@ShadoughGuardian]

@@idavid8391 Thanks for the heads up! I was sleeping and missed it😅

[@ArzeEhtKwah]

Like a lumberjack getting a shoulder massage after a long day of chopping trees. So good.

[@Xitaychin]

Ah yes..

[@RachelHardy]

The dance move at 0:34 is the only dance move I know lol

[@Tomorrow213]

It’s always a treat when half alive posts music

[@cheetahda1o763]

Yeah I'm so happy they're still releasing stuff while on tour

[@theperpetualeveningshow]

I agree!! It's always so fun to hear the next art piece of music!!

[@nov54]

⁠can’t help but wonder what there gonna release next

[@Czectly]

@@nov54 me to i can listen to most of the songs on conditions of punk for like 1 hour on repeat

[@Tomorrow213]

@@Czectly never gets old

[@EnzymaticCatalysis]

I always love their Half alive videos but this one was super cute… when the music drops and they revealed that their dance is supposed to be a duet ITS DONE SO WELL AHHH

[@san-mononokehime]

every new song is banger after banger; the choreo is everything, the filming production is out of this world, and the music itself is such an earworm. i want to listen to nothing else for the rest of the week

[@Trovies84]

Banger 😊

[@nickisnotgreen]

i can’t believe josh did a double front flip in this video. his dedication to the craft is inspiring

[@MouseBrainRecords]

triples is best

[@ambrose8440]

I can't believe you tried to ruin matt and ryan's channel based on heresay.

[@MoofyPujols]

I've probably rewatched this at least 15 times already. It's so interesting to watch the background and see what every dancer is doing individually and see who's in which shot. One interesting thing is when Bianca and Josh come to do their dance together, the subliminal people are in the background watching but when it cuts back to the same shot a couple seconds later they're all gone and it's just the two of them. Another is when they're dragged apart, the dancers who are dragging them change between shots.

[@celefo]

you guys CANNOT be posting singles out of nowhere and make them this good

[@sage9714]

Even more so than in their other songs, I feel like Josh’s voice was very expressive and had a lot of emotion, and this song definitely needed that. I love Subliminal so much already 🫶

[@Tomorrow213]

I definitely feel like nobody might have inspired this and since I love nobody I do think that subliminal lets Josh kinda do his own thing. This song deserves so much credit. Love your comment too

[@sage9714]

@@Tomorrow213 Yes I love Nobody too, and personally this song just came at the right time cause it was something I didn’t even know I needed

[@cltenslaytn6091]

Perfect choreography, perfect lyrics, perfect instrumentals, perfect song! Thank you so much!!!!

[@thepariahsgift6222]

I'm a bit late to all this. 🎉 lol.

[@halfalive]

COAP tour Pt 2 starts in ONE WEEK people!! if you dont have your tickets yet wutareyawaitinfor. USA Sept 18 • Cleveland, OH Sept 19 • Cincinnati, OH Sept 21 • Detroit, MI Sept 22 • Indianapolis, IN Sept 23 • Louisville, KY Sept 25 • Saint Louis, MO Sept 27 • Chattanooga, TN Sept 28 • Raleigh, NC Sept 29 • Asheville, NC Oct 2 • Orlando, FL Oct 3 • Athens, GA Oct 4 • Birmingham, AL Oct 7 • Houston, TX Oct 8 • San Antonio, TX Oct 10 • Ft. Worth, TX Oct 12 • Las Vegas, NV Oct 13 • Albuquerque, NM Oct 15 • San Diego, CA Oct 17 • San Francisco, CA Oct 18 • Anaheim, CA MEXICO Oct 20 • Mexico City, MX AUSTRALIA & NZ Oct 29 • Auckland, NZ Oct 31 • Melbourne, AUS Nov 01 • Brisbane, AUS Nov 02 • Sydney, AUS

[@vyl04]

literally come back to england i couldnt go to your last show

[@Priisca]

real

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[@cdK-10]

songs always come into my life at a certain time for a certain reason. your music has always been way too relatable

[@chessversarius2253]

I have experienced the same. Is it still like this for you too? (Have a nice day 🙂)

[@dheusta]

The choreography, cinematography and music is on point. Awesome job you guys!!

[@connercurtis3920]

Josh walking on the boxes was the coolest part of this video. really creative use of stage props we’ve already seen live

[@laurabransford4742]

I think this is your best song yet. Something about it just resonates with my soul. I can already tell it’s going to make my top song of the year in my Spotify wrapped and we only have three months to go

[@Notquitekris]

I found half alive years ago from people who are very dear to me. This band has been with me through so much of my life, my transition. I’m so happy they’re still creating. Much love

[@thesamewithparanoia]

This song is the end of summer. When the warmth, fun and joy of the smallest things ends. Cool evenings or rains are waiting for us. This nostalgic poem gives hope for each new day

[@nov54]

We need a behind the scenes on this one # BRING THE SERIES BACK

[@MayraRamirez-cg3hm]

Agree!!!

[@smileart37]

Every time you post another video, I have to watch it multiple times-the first to just take it in, then each repeat I’m either on just the lyrics, or the instrumentation/arrangement, the choreography, the cinematography, then lying in wait for certain parts to strike me as standout, and then all over again to just simply enjoy. I love what you guys do and the effort and intention you put into each of these labors of love. Thank you for sharing your beautiful artist heart and mind with the world!

[@entrenchpodhost]

This makes me cry so much - the dancing captures the lyrics so well🥺 Sometimes we can come across beautiful connections that we or the other person sabotages, and even when we love something, we can’t control if the other person lets go. Connection can be beauty and pain.

[@justkatie8118]

Ugh YES THIS WAS LIKE CRISP MOUNTAIN AIR IN MY LUNGS THANK U also pls pls pls do an acoustic album I'll perish from joy

[@chris-james]

had this chorus stuck in my head for like 2 weeks now, thank you

[@hnktbt]

that buzzy bass funk going on 0:20 to the drop at 0:31 is INCREDIBLEEEE god i'm so glad i invested in good headphones it went THROUGH me. and those wispy high harmonies add that delicious ethereal glow dusting over top of the whole thing, i was so distracted by the technical choices i couldn't even process the (painful but fuckin REAL) message until like ten listens in 😭 thank you h•a you never disappoint ❤️

[@Createrz2015]

Im always so amazed by how good the music is I only just notice the lyrics after a second or third listen

[@TriforceLiz]

I've watched this video at least 50 times the past few weeks. I'm obsessed with this song, the moving and unique choreo, it's all just such an underappreciated gem of a piece of art!

[@sarahlunow2435]

I could dig into just how well the choerography expressed the meaning of every lyric, but it'd be paragraphs... love how every music video takes an already great song and adds an extra layer of texture and understanding.

[@Essaroni]

I’ve never found a band whose music hits for me so consistently. You guys are incredible and your music has helped me get through some dark times and never fail to put a smile on my face ♥️

[@acmmendoza3331]

the movements, shapes, color blocking, angles/perspective, negative spaces, composition etc. in this MV makes my art brain happy for some reason😭💖👌

[@ellieluna9494]

Literally amazing, I really feel called out with every song produced, it perfectly aligns with my emotional experiences 😭😭😭 (get out of my head half•alive)

[@madisonkaymusic]

Knew it was gonna be amazing from the sneak peaks but maaaaan.... THIS ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL! Hope you guys play it on your part 2 tour, would love to hear it live!

[@luckypichuwu]

I've been screaming let me know How many somebodies have Grown up subliminal Keeping their heart Turned off for years at a time Living without a hope Anchored at a hotel How many days to go? Love me at an arms length Don't let me get too close Never see the sun set Spares you Pain when it goes You kept from the fire Still you burn Still your heart's burning up I can tell it's obvious you're Too afraid to fall in love Still your hearts burning up Would you never Know the secrets Your heart keeps In silence In burning In seasons In love you believe, but You kept me at an arms length Don't let me get too close Never see the sun set Spares you Pain when it goes You kept from the fire But still you burn Still your heart's burning up I can tell it's obvious you're Too afraid to fall in love Still your hearts burning up Still your heart's burning up I can tell it's obvious you're Too afraid to fall in love Still your hearts burning up I can see the bullet holes You're bleeding out While trying to keep it in control Wanting to change me before you love me Tell me what's easier- Stitching up the wound Or hoping the pressure holds Tell me who you want now Someone who's perfect? oh! Afraid that I would Mirror every flaw that's subliminal You kept from the fire Still you burn Still your heart's burning up I can tell it's obvious you're Too afraid to fall in love Still your hearts burning up Still your heart's burning up I can tell it's obvious you're Too afraid to fall in love Still your hearts burning up

[@c16621]

This is what it's like, growing up with C-PTSD Trauma from childhood, only to eventually get betrayed again, then try to stumble through life, craving the only thing that murders your soul in the end.

[@Tauya]

Woke up to some great music. Thank you ❤❤❤🌼🌼🌼

[@SugarNSpicer]

This made me tear up. The message was conveyed so well through the choreography and music, I’m so impressed with you guys and what you come up with

[@AlexWhitmarsh]

when i need a boost of serotonin, i come to the comment section of half•alive music videos. this part of the internet is so wholesome 🥺🤍

[@Andyxcrm]

Masterpiece. The choreography, the visuals, the song. Omg guys you are amazing, i love your essence and the effort you put into every song

[@DRTHNHLU]

I can't ever underestimate how much I love the pure artistry that goes into not only the music but these music videos as well. Whoever y'all have on choreography does an outstanding job and really highlights dance as an artform for me and helps me really appreciate it, even if I'm not as familiar with it and don't always understand it. One of the many reasons y'all just shine in today's musical landscape.

[@DRTHNHLU]

Not to mention the cinematography. Just wow. (Forgot to add that part, haha)

[@baalbes101]

I just recently found your group. Please keep doing what you're doing. You are wonderful ❤

[@gabrielbloopbla8091]

This video, this video is how true love really is. The dance that life keeps you spinning in. Finding someone on a lark, realizing passion’s just passion but that embrace could be forever. Denying that spark, but always in the back of your mind knowing you’ve brushed against the sublime. It’s that yearning, those hands outstretched when the world keeps pulling you both apart, again and again. Yet you always find your way back into their arms. And then, god, the joy! The joy of making the impossible possible! Learning to dance with your other half despite being miles away. Learning to laugh and grin and care when you both must be two ships in the night. Because you know. You know! Even if the world cracked in two. Even if that fire smolders to embers. Even if that fight stung like a brand. You’ll always have one another. You’ll always know what it was and is to be held… what it means to be whole.

[@idavid8391]

The cinematography is insanely good. This is up there as one of their best music videos for sure. And the song is beautiful. It's honestly what I wish COAP was... but I'm grateful to have what is.

[@CaseyHardman]

You guys never fail to deliver musically, emotionally, and cinematically. It's ALWAYS a full package of goodness.

[@Toka_Taboo]

their choreography, lyrics and instrumentals are always so damn good! 🤍

[@lenjaminjosh7269]

I love their music too ❤

[@JohnSmith-bw6pv]

The corny dancing ruins every vid/song..

[@smoot2337]

@@JohnSmith-bw6pv their music is corny as shit g, whatd you expect? just vibe with it

[@anastasiafilm]

ART EXPLOSION! the music, the voice, the video, the movement and synchronized dancing. YAY!

[@ravenclawhouse5898]

You are literal artists. Your medium is endless!

[@grizzlybearpoo]

instant add to my playlist. Thank you all for everything you do! The music video adds so much to this song

[@ween05]

ugh this spoke to me so much due to recent events. me and my boyfriend have been going through a rough patch because he's emotionally and mentally hurting and im mentally healing. it's hard that i can't be the one to have those hard talks with him, so we need to separate to give time for ourselves sometimes. but then we always come back to each other, do updates and just talk about our day.

[@__callmejack]

ugh why am I crying. stunning

[@BeeWoo931]

bro this music video is so cool. love the choreography and camera angles (and the song ofc)

[@arthurorir8554]

Instant favorite! The song, the lyrics, the coreography, everything so beautiful! 🤍🖤

[@brockmckelvey7327]

The music is stellar! And the choreography is mesmerizing! If I had the mobility of my younger years, I'd spend this weekend memorizing and practicing it

[@TDesch1]

Some of your best work. When emotion sets in and your videos connect with a real life moment in the viewer's eyes is what sets your videos apart from any other pop-alterative slapping dance jam.

[@1nning271]

THE CHOREOGRAPHY IS SO GOOD!!! I JUST CAME BACK FROM SCHOOL AND I'M GIVEN THIS SURPRISE, THANK YOU H.A!

[@Keeoh]

absolutely phenomenal

[@pastpresence8173]

Once again their music just tugs at my heartstrings, so emotionally driven, love love love the music and choreo MVs as always!

[@nicoisnotheree]

this is so perfect in so many ways.

[@Zenwithkyle]

Just loved it! So much talent fused with emotion. Thank you for this, I really needed this today.❤😊

[@candacelyons1048]

Words genuinely cannot describe how much i LOVE this music video

[@camilaescamilla6331]

OMG I love this!!!! you guys are amazing!!! your music is so real and unic

[@8scoot8]

I set an alarm to see the premiere for this at 5am, 100% worth it!! Going to sleep well now it’s done

[@Gumiho-Oppa.6]

Congrats for the great job. All of you guys. The art direction, choreo, band... All of you is on point.

[@randomdancerdibz6043]

half alive songs and music videos are always so great

[@iamhistorygeek]

The choreography and everything about this reminds me of the aesthetic of the first album's all while pursuing new styles. I love it guys ❤.

[@KM-eo8hu]

Amazing every rewatch brings more joy. ❤

[@nope-notme]

Just came to see more of these lovely dance numbers :)

[@dani-qn4dl]

this popped up in my recommendations and i love it, full performance videos are my favorite thing, i think i'll check out more music cause this is a bop.

[@-thebeard]

Everything about this video is just incredible. I'm speechless

[@MamaAkina]

Insane how good this is. Honestly this music video captures how I felt beginning to realize I had C-PTSD.

[@UZP24]

So glad I get to hear new music by you guys

[@whizzerbrown1349]

My gosh that choreo is PHENOMENAL! It adds so much to the song

[@MiraWrenFenn]

This may just be their best work yet, holy heck. I love this so much!

[@silviaconsol07]

thank you so much for releasing a song on my birthday!!❤️❤️

[@aura_guardian35]

I still can't believe this video hasn't reached 1 mil yet, I was super impressed by the choreography and work put into it and I liked the song quite a bit too. Hopefully it'll reach 1 mil soon

[@planetdestroyer1742]

How does Half Alive keep coming out with such BANGERS!!

[@pinkerhero]

seeing them hug again at the end was very relieving

[@mattryan9376]

I don’t even know how to express what I’m feeling right now. I’m just so happy that this band exists ❤

[@EpicRail123456]

I cant see why this wont get famous, this is so gold and Josh's piano performance in that short was mesmerizing

[@lauren-kitsuneroach]

THE CHOREOGRAPHY the 1st listen's always admiring the choreography/cinematography, & 2nd is for reading the lyrics

[@noPotatoesAtAll]

i do it other way around but yeah

[@marshmallow5908]

This music video was so beautifully made

[@AlmostInCompliance]

the synchronized complementary choreo is so good 😭

[@FlowerNerdxoxo]

This is just so beautiful

[@Tauya]

This song gives Now, Not Yet vibes especially the backing vocals

[@dontneverquit]

BRUHHHHHHH. The music videos are ALWAYS peak. ALWAYS. CHOREO, LIGHTING, CINEMATOGRAPHY, WARDROBE... it allllll works together.

[@arthurorir8554]

I always stop the video at exactly 3:00 cause I can't handle what comes next.

[@TheLuckster]

new era time?? this is rather exciting, you guys have been pushing it forward with each release, so so good

[@sarawilliams382]

That ending hug is so warm it makes me want to cry 🥺

[@lidyakarat3171]

absolutely killed it! wow wow wow

[@isis479]

How I love your music

[@unnamed5347]

your music is genuinely one of the few things that consistently makes my day no words can properly describe my appreciation for you guys

[@dubioasa]

Choreo is amazing, Bianca is just great, the way she transmits that she actually enjoys the dance/the song and being there

[@mitchelltomasetti8578]

EVERY one of your music videos!!!! Obsessed!!! Freaking awesome!! Keep creating!!!!!!

[@papabill1939]

This is truly you and the gang’s finest moment together in my humble opinion,keep it up ❤U

[@NutKyo]

Best feeling when half alive post anything bro

[@evanminick]

I went to see Half Alive in Seattle and they were SOOOOO good!!!!

[@knightomv]

Same! And I already want them to come back

[@aly5321]

same same they were amazing

[@aayanswesky4949]

I've never heard a Half-Alive song and thought. "Wow, I didn't like that!"

[@micah_hamilton]

Loved this!!!!!

[@micah_hamilton]

Me too!!!

[@thndr_5468]

This music video has got to be my fav you have ever made. Amazing work!

[@Yasmimmeireles-f8u]

It's always a treat when half alive posts music

[@ahobackback]

this........this is so great I'm crying rn

[@curliemmachristian]

This song ignites such a dancing fire in my soul. It makes me happy to be human and feel so many emotions. Every song half•alive creates is truly sung poetry and shows how music is art. I've listened to this song on repeat for hours. I can't get it out of my head, but quite frankly, I don't want to. It's so beautifully crafted and makes me feel alive! Or half-alive, at least, haha! Living for Jesus is what it means to truly come alive and be given a new spiritual life full of love and salvation, instead of walking dead in sin and without purpose. I've listened to every single song from this beloved band and know all the lyrics by heart. It has enriched me so much. Plus, the choreography has so much pizzaz and uniqueness! Thank you 💗

[@mylainem7]

This will forever be my favourite video clip

[@slashengere817]

Half alive never disappoints, my favourite band.

[@aleahahaparish3055]

Goosebumps! Gotta be one of the best story line music video I've seen from them 🤩 half•alive never disappoints