Kmac2021 - Idol Hands [Official Lyric Video]

"Idol Hands"
Music & Lyrics Written and Performed by Kmac2021
Mixed and Mastered by SixteenInMono
/ sixteeninmono
Artwork & Lyric Video by hollowedgraphix
/ hollowedgraphix
This song has been chilling in my project files as an instrumental for a good few years now. At one point, I had just abandoned it with a bunch of other stuff I was working on. As it turns out, the song would go on to have the most lyrical significance out of all the songs I've written.

[@Kmac2021]

kmac2021.bandcamp.com/track/idol-hands Bit of a delay with Spotify and other streaming platforms - will be on there soon!

[@jakersrule7267]

Let’s go!!!!

[@Myodion]

Welcome Welcome! Hope, you are doing good, KMAC! I am stoked for this one

[@bigman9905]

Don't worry big guy

[@lr2683]

Listened to butterfly yesterday wondering when the next song will be out. This is a masterpiece!!

[@marshallfehr9742]

Speaking of "delay" on spotify 🙄🙄🙄 lol

[@pindab0ter]

Hey dude, just wanna say: Whatever you do, whether you continue uploading or not. You're alright, you're a great guy. And this is a banger, by the way. Absolutely top tier.

[@randucci]

^this

[@TenSecondSongs]

Glorious and authentic. Sounds amazing.

[@legendairy1810]

2 of my favorite KZbinrs, you guys need a collab, probably in Anthony's channel tho, since Kmac does not know what uploading is anymore (this track does not count as an upload, we want memes, not an eargasm (well we want that too but whatever)

[@llll-lk2mm]

what is this, a crossover episode?

[@MouseChild]

@@legendairy1810 someone didnt read the lyrics

[@magmastarclash]

i didn't expect anthony to be here

[@wyattjacob34]

One of the best metal songs ever made imo 🧙🌌

[@mopman527]

Instrumentation is tight (as expected), the guitars are groovy, vocals are MEAN. Great composing, this song really is good. Absolutely fantastic. Unsubscribed.

[@DoctaCreeper]

Gg go next

[@Xerath980]

This reminds me of those arrogant film critics who would go like : "This film is a masterpiece, great scenery, acting and scenario. 2/10."

[@peterschmidt4694]

Absolutely incredible, wouldn't change a thing 3/5 stars

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Caught this late, but damn this turned out so good man!

[@ephremaragi6850]

Not gonna lie a collab with you both sounds like a sick idea. Not pushing just saying.

[@hollowedgraphix]

Thanks for having me work on the artwork & video homie, was an absolute blast working with you on this one

[@kairobatista7609]

And you it was really good man

[@magicmark3309]

Very tasteful color schemes. It’s a very tricky balance to not make things overly busy or overly bland.

[@dragon___]

Epic

[@r_wallace2356]

Insanely good vid but did you put idle hands at 2:07 by accident?

[@magicmark3309]

@@r_wallace2356 it’s a play on words. “Idle hands” in the context of that line is correct. The title is playing of idle/idol to imply a connection between the two. An idol with no purpose or that is lazy or possibly the comments from fans that are lazy insults. But I’d say it’s the former or both . Questioning whether there’s any substance to what he does or if he’s as vapid as the other “idols”. Just guessing on those last ones, but it’s correct I believe. Atleast if not, it’s a good pay on words either way.

[@_nurmi06]

When the world needed him most, he returned. Welcome back Kmac!

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

He hath returned to mend our wounded hearts.

[@Brustfetichrist]

We needed him most some time ago. He came too late, it's over now.

[@musanthrope]

What do you mean? World always needs him.

[@classica1fungus]

I hate when ppl say this

[@_nurmi06]

@@classica1fungus ok

[@andycizek]

Incredible! Instrumentals, vocals, mixing all fantastic. Love it mate 🔥

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Real recognizing real

[@Blueturtle1]

Oh my he’s the guy who was on cherry blossom by I Met a Yeti

[@slimbr32]

Yo, you should totally do a cover of this. I feel like it would slap.

[@gizmothunder8611]

Apathy carries a lot of grief and rage sometimes. Amazing how much can come from it. Thanks for making this

[@KoSLoW27]

Wow 🤩

[@tacoball69]

Kmac is the most underrated human being

[@xxxxSHADOWxxxxxX]

So what would you say the worst part of prison was?

[@Cancun771]

Let's just say "most underrated _after_ Rich Evans."

[@tacoball69]

@@xxxxSHADOWxxxxxX I’ve gotten this said to me in KZbin comments atleast 20 times IM SICK OF IT! And the worst part of prison was the dementors they were flyin all over the place. No not from Harry Potter!

[@xxxxSHADOWxxxxxX]

@@tacoball69 yeah must get annoying hey. So what would you say the worst part of prison was?

[@tacoball69]

@@xxxxSHADOWxxxxxX prison was great actually but if you were there it would be hell

[@adriengonzalesmusic]

The riffs and vocals are so sick ! You outdone yourself Kieran 👏

[@ozzlayer]

Agree

[@davidvillabass]

Agree

[@rafecolii]

Kmac's vocals are extraordinary. The greatest vocalist from Scotland since that dude screamed "FREEDOM!".

[@michaelvieregge2257]

Fawkin home run

[@IAmCjcj11]

Whether it’s memes or music, or a combination of both, you never cease to amaze me. Absolutely love your songwriting. Been blasting this constantly. I’m itching for that Spotify release 😅😂

[@connora6218]

aint no way homie paid for a comment

[@brainlet5169]

@@connora6218charity an that

[@cluelessfull]

@@connora6218 I didn't know that was possible

[@turtlesip28]

@@cluelessfull i didn't know too

[@TakeAsNeeded4Pain]

Wtf is this comment?

[@macdde3865]

My favourite niche internet micro-celebrity is back and I couldn’t be happier.

[@mihailmilev9909]

Nailed it on the head lol!

[@DodInTheSky]

1. Kieran has one of the best screaming voices I've heard. It sounds damn brutal and honest + the tone is killer. 2. The guitar tone is great. Dirty as fuck.

[@shounenreiich.7746]

The riff writing in this song is insane.

[@mx_nana_banana]

It sounds like a screaming banshee, in the best possible way

[@teodoral.kostadinova4419]

"I'm drowning in wasted time" is the line that hits the hardest

[@nikodemvankenobi]

The production quality just rose through the roof, holy I've waited for years, and this is literally all I've wanted, destroy me with your lyrical prowess again, Kdad.

[@classica1fungus]

Lyrics strong

[@jaredvanderkwast6944]

Holy shit kmac, this is amazing. You just wiped the floor with majority of the bands out there making this sound.

[@tommycampanis867]

The strife you’ve been going through behind the scenes absolutely breaks my heart. Please know that at least in my eyes you’ve been nothing but a constant inspiration. I saw your Northlane cover and decided to learn how to scream properly. I’ve studied your breathing techniques vocally and it’s made me see new peaks. From a huge fan out in California, wishing you the best.

[@lcandothat]

What happened to him

[@tommycampanis867]

@@lcandothat listen to the lyrics my guy

[@lcandothat]

@@tommycampanis867 I can’t understand them, what happened to him

[@lemiureelemiur3997]

@@josegordo488 you may not be a music critic but you're a habile interpreter of this song

[@TheShmrsh]

@@josegordo488 drama sucked out of a finger

[@jorgejoestar6469]

Came for KMachiavelli's memes Stayed for Kieran's masterpieces Another absolute banger, KMac, congrats

[@TheSpiritCarriesOn]

Accepting myself is a long journey I'm on too. Perfectionist self critical mindset can help you improve, but will dissolve you from within in a calm phase of your life, taking the happiness away from simple moments. You're doing great, you're sufficient, you're enough. All the best!

[@Eyeyamgod]

Your lyrics are real personal. It's easy for me to relate. If an album is in you... Let it out brotha.

[@milkman2266]

An idle failure? This couldn’t be further from the reality. You are a treasure to many, even if it’s only through the internet, you reach so many people with your comedic videos as well as your impressive musical skill. We love you kmac!

[@Daves_Faves]

Not idle...idol. Very different meaning.

[@chris_A_R]

OH MY GOD, IT’S HAPPENING! MORE MUSIC FROM KMAC…I have been waiting for so long.

[@MateNako]

Kmacavelli lyrical machete always on point

[@pivostevo]

Masterpiece. Your music deserves more attention man, love it

[@barrywalker673]

I've been an avid fan of Metal for over 40 years starting with Iron Maiden way back in 1981.This right here is in the upper echelon of musical talent on guitar work, and the vocals are just straight fire. Great work here man. I'm new to your channel and I really enjoy your humorous content, but now I want to hear more of your music as well.

[@MrBiteme39]

I Mac is a legitimate force to be reckoned with Wouldn't be surprised if he started getting super popular out of nowhere on the metal charts

[@zachscottmusician]

wouldn’t be out of nowhere, everyone knows he’s an amazingly talented guy behind the comedy. he’s the most universally liked metal youtuber imo

[@Daniel-vu4qu]

yeah man, i mac is insane

[@rickyertmann6683]

Jesus. Fucking. Christ. That was too good, Butterfly is still one of my most played Spotify songs of all time and I smell a new one on the come up. Please tell us an EP is coming, please.

[@lukelegg9915]

same!

[@hevistomusic]

Oh hell yeah! This whole thing is sick, love how it combines moods a lot. Especially at the break at 2:40

[@brokensmile3862]

Im glad to know the existence of this, is just so freaking good!

[@TwixtheWizard]

Fuck me I bet this was a cathartic write. One of the most profound, touching and raw songs I have ever heard. I found it rather relatable. We'll always be more than how people see us, I promise

[@ColonColonel]

We are not uniquely awful, we just know ourselves unusually well

[@TwixtheWizard]

@@ColonColonel that's going in my list of quotes, thanks

[@ColonColonel]

@@TwixtheWizard Full disclosure it isn't mine, but from a video by The School of Life kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zCo5WAadF1j68

[@biscuit715]

Yeah vocals hit hard

[@FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23]

@@ColonColonel Exactly. We know all the worst things about ourselves. It colours our thinking.

[@pinknecro]

I play this when I’m having bad anxiety and it helps chill me out, thanks for not only being a great shitposter but artist as well

[@pepperpeppington6267]

I completely agree, my dude.

[@AlexanderPochertPiano]

Was so hoping for your clean vocals at the end. Boy was I satisfied when they kicked in. Awesome composition. Way to go!

[@TheOnlyleroy]

Thanks for sharing a little piece of you. I thoroughly liked it ☺️

[@bdubz4123]

Amen! Someones listening.... Props KMac

[@Nitrus7]

This is like the heaviest parts of Northlane combined with Invent Animate, and I fucking love it. So glad to see you coming back with this fucking Masterpiece of a track, I hope you do more tracks like these 🤘

[@fadenseiden]

Vocals have a Fit For a King vibe

[@h.c.49]

The main riff really reminded me of Low by Wage War.

[@im_in_immense_pain]

I hear some meshuggah in there too!

[@JuanCruzFabi]

I can feel those Architects vibes at the main guitar intro. Amazing work as always, Kmac

[@MidnightRabbit]

Kmac2021 transmutation. What a great come back! 👌 This song is amazing, the mix, arrangement, instrumentals, vocals...all sublime!!!

[@meuconsagrado]

YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT ARTIST!!!! I can CLEARLY imagine myself leaving a concert of yours and feeling that unic metal concert sensation when our souls become lighter and we're feeling that joy.... That is the true rock n roll for me. Anger, hate, sadness, everything just go away for a moment. And you reach that place with your music, man, you are a complete and true artist!! I hope a new album is coming 😌🤘🏼🖤

[@Fuwi69XD]

God damn tears in my eyes as the clean vocal came in, had goosebumps through the whole song. What a masterpiece!!!

[@loststatemusic]

This is crazy heavy and so beautiful at the same time.

[@harlaf473]

can we all appreciate the effect at 1:48? that was so cool

[@shanewinn4694]

Reverse reverb

[@kingdrew8888]

bro these are some intense visuals. Love it

[@fishdemslabs5002]

You're not a failure, you're worthy, amazing and talented. I'm sure your hands weren't idle for long if at all. Love the song. Glad to see some content from you

[@Absolute_Goober]

I was over the djent/modern metal thing a couple years ago but I have to admit, this is a cut above the rest by a significant margin

[@koen5396]

Check out Monuments for more like this, their album Amanuesis is similar to this

[@losingapathy]

@@koen5396 Yeah! Kmac is a huge fan of TesseracT and Monuments and their influence shows a lot in this song.

[@idontevencarewhathtissays]

I knew Kmac was talented, but holy shit. My ears haven't stopped bleeding yet.

[@satricon]

How did i miss this one?!!! ABSOLUTE MASTERY!!! kmac, damn!!

[@fragrooster375]

This gave me chills. I can tell the lyrics have a lot of meaning behind them.

[@ChoppingBlock666]

Same

[@koblosrga42]

FUCKING INCREDIBLE MATE! That riff tho!

[@jaggerback6568]

Need more of this! Please don't ever quit KZbin

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

I realized I just need more kmac in my life. No matter if it is memelord kmac or extremly skilled and talented kmac.

[@billibulli2772]

The amount of talent you've got is incredible. I'm proud of being a fan of yours.

[@Apock1239]

That's hard earned skill, not talent. So much better than talent.

[@nihilityking]

I hope there’s an EP or album to this because this song is so good!

[@mikesmitty9059]

Amazing.

[@ThatBeTheQuestion]

What a great birthday present. Thanks, Kmac! And sorry I haven't gotten around to seeing this till now.

[@Vocisbd]

I have missed you so much. Your original music is sincerely some of my favorite songwriting ever. Thank you for sharing your heArt!

[@Siehste-VideogameEssays]

This hit really really close to home, wow. Such an increeeeedible song! _"no sense of regret for what I've become_ _Ghost, a whisper - Lost, I'm drowning in wasted time_ _Tried my best to overcome but nothing came to mind"_ Not sure what these words precisely mean to you personally, but they encapsulate a lot of my thoughts in the past few years about creating content. Heavily resonated with this, thanks for releasing such a heavy hitter. ♥

[@romanshagiev9205]

Man, your voice is a WEAPON, screams, growls and cleans are perfectly executed! And MY GOD, the lyrics. I am so glad I found this.

[@kevgmei]

Holy shit, man; that's FRICKIN good! This whole thing is you 100%!

[@Naksuu]

The memelord returns with an absolute banger!

[@JTCGuitar]

Awesome work!

[@NicoBellisarioMusic]

dude, keep em coming. You have it. I keep on coming back to this track

[@LegendaryMuffins]

The meme lord comes back after a year and drops what is easily my new favorite song, absolutely incredible. Between the instrumentation and the lyrics, I felt it in my soul. Can't wait to hear what you come up with next!

[@u_r_so_cute]

Kmac comeback 😱🔥🔥🔥

[@mauriciotorres2154]

are we allowed to wait another EP or even an Album?? This is so fucking great

[@domsmith3978]

You'll never be a failure to me my man, love you, keep doing what you do \m/

[@Kasumi_Tashi]

an adorable wagging toaster sent me here

[@alexjaf8249]

We missed you mate! Killer song! Cheers from France.

[@mataeria]

1:19 is that a sneaky reference to Outsider by Veil of Maya

[@mikesmitty9059]

Kmac did it better tho jus sayn

[@brantbedore1399]

Lol I just made a similar comment. I was wondering if anyone picked up on that or "block out the sun" from Jinn by Northlane

[@frangonzalez8222]

This is just fucking awesome. No other words to describe it better. So glad to see you're back!

[@WarsawSausage]

my church group is going to LOVE THIS!!!

[@kaimeier82]

We NEED this on Spotify 🙌🏻

[@stelp7617]

Welcome back my good sir. You were missed greatly. Deeply grateful for this awesome track.

[@mishamikemallory3959]

Wow, I'm blown away. This is so good man, keep it up!

[@francobuzzetti9424]

how come i just see this? this is amongst the best things I've ever experienced.i wish I had a tenth of your genius

[@rosssinclair6198]

I feel like this beautiful piece of art was a result of some real self reflection and alot of pain. Dude, if this is what it sounds like when you express yourself please don't ever stop, keep making art, because this is second to none. Your taste is incredible, I can hear so much influence mashed together to form a solid unique sound you need to feel proud to call your own. I wish I could shake your hand, or better yet hug you to say, well fucking done. Keep going bro.

[@DeathMachineJoe]

Good to see you back Kieran. This song is fantastic! I also caught the lyrical reference to Outsider by Veil of Maya!

[@whalewaffle2771]

fookin youtewb didn't gave me a notification for this one. Absolutely superb, killer track m8

[@gloom8109]

Man, was I surprised... God damn! 🤘🏼

[@xxxogfuckingbigpersonality8599]

Hats off man, you've created one of my favourite songs of this year. What an absolute banger.

[@MatthewRBenavides]

The production is absolutely out of this world. Amazing lyrical work, and awesome musical performance and vocals aswell. This is song is an absolute 10/10. Amazing job!

[@PatriceElStandino]

Bruh that northlanesque funky beat at the end is my favourite

[@joaocasqueira5075]

AYOOOOOO, this is nuts. Favorite track of the year, hands down 👌

[@ksharma103]

Brutal lyrics and vocals 💚 So excited for more!! Hope to see a playthrough of this sometime!

[@Sabroe_ffs]

I need more of your clean vocals. Yours are among the best I've heard in metal!

[@RaHents]

Just the intro and it's already slapping HARD!

[@everrime]

The man, the myth, the legend is back with a banger. Hope you're doing alright good Sir!

[@twinity955]

Just came back from work and didn't expect this one to slap me right in the face. What a banger man. Thank you

[@Simrasil_]

superb songwriting, phenomenal production and the lyrics really hit I loved everything about this

[@winzlow125]

Today I thought to myself ‘I wonder if kmac has been up to anything lately and KZbin just hasn’t told me.’ And here I am, extremely satisfied and happy to finish my day at work. Great job dude

[@ernestfranklin9186]

YO! this is probably your best yet, man. Keep it up. And no matter what, we got you boo.

[@ahreuwu]

I'm not really into this kind of music but MAN this sounds amazing, you're insane kmac. you're so talented, I'm so glad that you put this much work into making songs cuz they're all fucking masterpieces

[@notsure1969]

Metal. "This type of music" is called metal. Just sayin'.

[@wraithwrecker_]

@@notsure1969 Someone who isn't usually into metal genres wouldn't likely know what "this type of music" is called, so they might refer to it as "this type of music", because while they know the sounds, they don't know the names. So you could afford to have a bit more of an understanding and empathetic tone.

[@nickvoid6689]

What a masterwork! And the image is absolutely stunning too watched the whole thing

[@ItsDrewsif]

Kmac casually returns to claim the metalcore throne.

[@zdarky]

Awesome traffic, one hell of a song. Great work man. Don't make us worry about you.

[@joshvandruff1790]

Dude…..holy hell. Love this. The vocals, the guitar, the everything is just so…well done dude! 🤘🏻

[@lukelegg9915]

holy shit this is insane, i thought Butterfly was going to stay my favorite but this took the cake i think

[@guiseppppe]

Holy shirt, this is amazing! What a return! Welcome tf back!

[@OAK_MTN]

Incredible