Manchester Orchestra - I Can Barely Breathe (Video)

Music video by Manchester Orchestra performing I Can Barely Breathe. (c) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@albchu]

Exploring the back catalog after being exposed to newer songs like The Silence... am not disappointed.

[@katkipe5298]

I absolutely love: "You're turning skin into a dirty secret. I watched the beauties, watched the fire, and the fire burn the beauty in their eyes." What I love about this song is you can pull out any one sentence and it has SO much meaning. This has been my favorite song for probably over a year. This song and this band are so underrated.

[@Ethanride]

Cause when I fly solo, I fly so high

[@jenifer26071]

@@Ethanride I still want that as a tattoo. I like it because you have to see it in writing or hear it a couple of times to not initially think "so low." I also like that in the lowest of times , we sometimes finds the best parts of ourselves or find a new altruistic hobby.

[@mamba4817]

one the great song writers

[@benjantzen8910]

Agreed

[@ericwebster4352]

I think this is one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time. The captures pain, despair, and triumph in five short minutes. It paints such a clear picture of each in my mind.

[@CobaltLobo]

Manchester knows how to hit those deep imbedded wounds and wrap them in a beautiful despair

[@pariahmouse7794]

Very nicely said. I know they tear me open...

[@maeraynor8134]

Such poetry

[@dominaterxrv21]

''Someone's got the answers, but I'd rather think there's nothing to be found'' ''Cause if seeing is believing, then believe that we have lost our eyes'' Pure Andy

[@jenifer26071]

He is the Dylan of our time. When I was in college near Atlanta , someone acquaintance new him from garags band days and I was crazy jealous. Over the years I got to go to signings and a lot of concerts , saw him sing Happy Birthday at a Brand New show and play with Bad Books ...but I'll never stop going down rabbit holes of his side projects to find how he turned phrases with them. He's a lyrical genius.

[@copiquinn9578]

♥️

[@danjones5442]

Those lyrics are so damn profound in todays context.

[@jonathanLelmore]

I wasn't expecting Manchester Orchestra to be my new favorite band, but there it is.

[@alexmac7359]

It’s happened to me like five separate times since you made this comment 😂

[@lolilitka]

if you knew I was dying would it change you? So when you see me falling backwards down the wall that says I'm still alive, don't be cautious when I'm cautiously approaching on the other side everybody has their reasons, that's the reason we're all going to die because if seeing is believing, then believe that we have lost our eyes when I fly solo, I fly so high don't touch me now. We all deserve something

[@eliseocls]

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA IS THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME. I SWEAR I LOVE HEARING EVERY SONG THEY MAKE IT TAKES ME AWAY TO THEIR WORLD.SIMPLY AMAZING

[@Novastar314]

If I woulda Found This Orchestra BEFORE 2013...I would not have jumped off my balcony. 4 stories of silence. Then a lifetime of horrible chronic pain. I LOVE YOUR PASSION VIEWERS AND BAND ALIKE!!

[@maeraynor8134]

Yesssss❤

[@fdrgski09]

Having survived the Maryland, USA, Winter of 2013-2014 with the ICE, SNOW , & ARCTIC cold, I finally caught a cold and will spend the day watching You Tube videos of one of the BEST bands ever. Manchester Orchestra is an ALL TIME favorite!

[@Kasou]

this is the only band I have found that sounds like Brand New, which makes me incredibly happy. I love this kind of rock sound

[@copiquinn9578]

🙏♥️🙏🙏

[@chastideakaelea4530]

I actually saw them live with Brand New. ♡

[@jacobm3728]

i just saw them live yesterday for the first time and oh my god it was dream

[@PPPEEETTTIIIEEE]

Best song ive ever heard in my life.

[@oppivey]

"when i fly solo....I fly so high"! manchester seriously has some of the best lyrics...them and the dear hunter:)

[@ihrik1]

Lyrics When the dark flood came We wrapped ourselves inside a dirty blanket Citing different opinions On whether we should move When the houses came They ate up everyone like they were fishes Saying, "Come on, come on It's the end of the world" And then I saw your face You're turnin' skin into a dirty secret I watched the beauties, watched the fire And the fire burn the beauty in their eyes When I took the blame We laid in ruins tryin' to quote your phrase We're yelling, "Someone's got the answers, But I'd rather think there's nothing to be found" If you knew I was dyin' would it change you? If you knew I was dyin' would it change? If you knew I was dyin' would it change you? If you knew I was dyin' would it change anything? So when you see me falling backwards Down the wall that says, ?I'm still alive? Don't be cautious when I'm cautiously Approachin' on the other side Ya everybody has their reasons That's the reason we're all gonna die Because if seein' is believin' Then believe that we have lost our eyes 'Cause when I fly solo I fly so high 'Cause when I fly solo I fly so high 'Cause when I fly solo I fly so high 'Cause when I fly solo I fly so high I fly so high, don't touch me now We all deserve We all deserve something

[@mhrunner5]

this is the epitome of what music should be. this is an art, not just noise. manchester orchestra is so good, and this song, just takes my breath away

[@NZBeautiful]

i feel this song on a spiritual level

[@aaronclark3910]

Julia Hulia you and me both

[@DarkHelment13]

W.W.J.D.

[@happi0420]

Most of their songs are like that.

[@justincimock4382]

"If Seeing is Believing, then believe that we have lost our eyes!" #MANCHESTERORCHESTRA

[@brookemarcel5913]

Favorite song of all time, hands down.

[@DrLeviathanxxx]

"So when you see me falling backwards down the wall that says I'm still alive, don't be cautious when I'm cautiously approaching on the other side" Showtime!

[@2LaMort]

“If you knew I was dying would it change you? If you knew I was dying would it change…anything?” Are the best lyrics in the history of lyrics in the best song in the history of songs. MO is the best band…you guessed it. 💜

[@kerritino2921]

Keep going. I put this song on so many burnt cds that I shared. You are absolutely amazing

[@ezralbs5157]

So many cds

[@ericfoster8411]

Everyone that got a burnt mix cd from me was definitely getting a track from this album on it

[@aaronmh92]

they have some of the best lyrics. they are an awesome band.

[@raggedychiaanarchy]

"if you knew i was dying, would it change you?" favorite line. gave me goose bumps ;)

[@pcfolsom95]

Definitely my favorite song by them...

[@mightymouse666]

i feel emo af listening to this while watching the video. whats up 2007

[@ericfoster8411]

The man hasn’t missed since day one.

[@ParadoksMJS]

0:42 is such an awesome, heartfelt moment. Gives me chills every time. You guys are awesome.

[@jimvanderschaaf7762]

42 second mark?? heartfelt? It's a loud guitar riff.

[@AntiR0b0t]

"When I fly solo I fly so high, don't touch me now" Yes. And then more yes.

[@whyexpress]

Oh I love this song! It speaks for me I listen to it really loud. It's so powerful. Ohhh. Ahhhhh.

[@NicolaDavi-vr1hs]

Belle canzoni e voce originale!!!

[@eugenewanderer8258]

I love the wide variety of sounds these guys have. From The Silence, to this which is simular to At the drive in in some areas. Love these guys.

[@machinegunsam1977]

I watched the beauties, watched the fire and the fire burn the beauty in their eyes

[@ibrahimiqra8549]

i guess it means that u've seen both good and bad things in people. But then u saw that the Bad things consumed all the good things till nothing good was left(and the fire burn the beauty in their eyes). Not sure bro. Just a guess.

[@uzzername007]

I can barely breathe after seeing that video... absolute genius!

[@CannaGro81]

Wow if that doesn't hit home! Great song

[@killanotterinasecond]

Manchester Orchestra have an uncanny ability to give me goosebumps when listening to their music. In this it was at 3.00

[@SophieInDigital]

Such an amazing band

[@DarkHelment13]

So pure, people don't make music like this anymore.

[@ruisantos7476]

Zurbur bur so they did not make the song? 😂

[@Lauren6605]

I agree...

[@coreylipow180]

People say this every generation, all the time. You need to look for the music, it exists. People said this 10 years ago as well.

[@ruddyronxin1065]

MasterPiece.

[@ericfoster8411]

I love that voice in the way back yelling “it’s the end of the world!”

[@eddietaylor7323]

Hello every! My name is Eddie and I'm a Manchester Orchestra addict..

[@Musicmaster182]

I don't want to get flamed or anything and not sure if anyone mentioned this but..Does this song remind anyone of a brand new song(s)??? it reminds me a lot of them.. which is good! I love this band so much and Brand New!!!

[@blujakx]

It was so nice of Andy Hull to write this song about me. Thanks bud!

[@jaebird3077]

Man I wish I was born in the 60's. False *in Dwight's voice*. If I was born in the 60's I wouldn't have been able to see bands from the 60's or hear this band. Or REM.

[@marcosr.7871]

I remember traveling down the same train of thought. go beyond those who ventured into the shadow cast from the fabric of reality. sure the hippies far, but reality is a horizon ,

[@ericabob1]

i love this band ;] im glad no one knows of this band.... that way i can keep their greatness all to myself - and not have to share it with the radio and i defiantly don't want to hear these guys play right after Miley Cyrus party in the u.s.a

[@fuckckkck]

true

[@KevinLakinlordKev]

I'm old ... in my late 50's... I shouldn't be likein this kind of stuff ... its for kid's.. but I love it.

[@Hammardags]

Ehm, please, let the world (at least Sweden) listen to all of your wonderful tunes. Love you guys!

[@codyjames01111]

The by far have the most creative music videos out of any other band; Simple Math especially.

[@creativeimage92]

" Everybody has their reasons thats the reason were all gonna die."

[@delanepritiraj9865]

One of the best music videos ive seen. With amazing words buried deep

[@tenson95]

"Was losing all my friends, was losing them wi"....ah no wait, wrong song.

[@georgerodriguez5743]

Thought the same thing. hahaha.

[@lukeberrie3942]

*WAS LOSING THEM TO DRINKING AND TO DRIVING*

[@Ethan-yz6tj]

they do sound a lot like brand new

[@7a7p29]

@@lukeberrie3942 was losing them to drinking, some to driving.

[@huntasoup]

@@Ethan-yz6tj they used to be friends. Maybe they still are. Actually, hopefully they still are because they're all musical and lyrical geniuses.

[@seekingtruth2575]

The two bands are best friends and they also help each other write music!! It's so awesome and the fact that they believe in god is even better! They put there hole souls and heart into something that is real and a lot of it is to do with current times in are lives!! So to sum it up this music breathes just like we do!

[@leandro0cardoso]

uma das melhores bandas de rock da atualidade....Eu curto demais,Brasillllllllllllll

[@American51Mustang]

This is just beautiful, the way music was meant to be made. Flawless.

[@fyreslave]

Just getting into these guys. Really good so far.

[@spiderfrogs]

man this song is deep!

[@erocks01]

Loved this band" feeling, and emotion put into the song. And the Vid wow amazing you get so entranced reading a book, looking back watching the life of that persons life take. Differently all time favorite visual video ever.

[@maeraynor8134]

“If you knew I was dying, would it change anything?” Shhesshhhhhh ain’t that the truth

[@shadowkissed3]

So much like Brand New I live it. I need it!

[@emblemcrew]

I can't believe i've never heard of these guys! What have i been missing?!?!?!?! Oh, i know the answer: LIFE.

[@AdamSteinzOfficial]

Every time I hear this, I have renewed faith in MUSIC. Fucking LOVE this.

[@deneesie25]

This is definitely one of my favorites by MO.

[@bethlovely8155]

"when I fly solo I fly so high!"

[@Rigguns95]

I don't mind waiting for the commercials, for this amazing music.

[@joecantu5252]

Jesse Lacey like vocals and annunciation, Great jam..........

[@textuallyactive88]

This was an epic song to sing-along to @ their Houston show on Friday. :)

[@lenebilagot2]

When the dark flood came we wrapped ourselves inside a dirty blanket citing different opinions on whether we should move when the houses came they ate up everyone like they were fishes saying, "come on, come on it’s the end of the world" and then I saw your face you're turning skin into a dirty secret I watched the beauties, watched the fire and the fire burn the beauty in their eyes when I took the blame we laid in ruins trying to quote your phrase we're yelling, "someone's got the answers, but I'd rather think there's nothing to be found" if you knew I was dying would it change you? So when you see me falling backwards down the wall that says I'm still alive, don't be cautious when I'm cautiously approaching on the other side everybody has their reasons, that's the reason we're all going to die because if seeing is believing, then believe that we have lost our eyes when I fly solo, I fly so high don't touch me now. We all deserve something

[@justnobody4323]

stay away from me!

[@leucopsarrothschildi]

this is so good

[@skater4life488]

i think this songs sick as hell and im sick of people putting tags on people who listen to certain music, i like all types of music and dont give a shit what anyone thinks about my music and thats how it should be

[@MrRockersGirl]

This reminds me of my boyfriend. I can't get over how sweet he is. :) This song is addicting, just like him.

[@heathernightingale]

This is my favorite music video EVER....PERIOD

[@RIOTTGRRRL]

beautiful. you never cease to amaze me, or fail me manchester orchestra.

[@lyndsk2689]

too, too good. i love andy. the new album is finally out today!! everyone needs it...on itunes now

[@Xesttt90]

I can barely stop listening to this song...

[@xxredheadxx07]

this video is so great. I love it.

[@kevinGacey]

Andy Hull and Jesse Lacey are best friends, so it really isn't that big of a deal that they sound a like. I bet they influence each other.

[@verdigris_juniper]

"I lied, I lied... (You) deserve, we all deserve something" I think

[@Efrummms]

I'm seeing them with The Black Keys, Coldplay,Cage the Elephant:) going to be epic

[@freekwitaz]

oh how i love Manchester Orchestra

[@nessarocksz12]

A Masterpiece ♥

[@infinitejest441]

Needs more cowbell. Seriously, I love this song.

[@Sara-mw9qs]

I understand this now completely

[@TheFakeDood]

June 7th 2011 I'm so stoked to see them in concert with Cage the elephant! gonna be so amazing! =)

[@kayladoolen7448]

I miss you Jesse Cole. Happy birthday.

[@lexiconljubomir]

great band and nice song! compliments!!!!!!!!

[@Coach_Martyn]

So glad i played Emily is Away to discover this amazing band

[@RandomGT5]

wow, this is..amazing? spectacular? sensational? oh yesss

[@MetTech09]

Woah, this song is so good. They kinda remind me of Brand New!

[@stephanzo1]

Like a Virgin-2004 The Devil and God-2007 Sortof the other way around, but Andy and Jesse are good friends so I'm sure they site each other as influences. Both amazing bands!

[@textuallyactive88]

I love you Manchester Orchestra.

[@nouse4aname_]

Hits different in 2024.

[@hurleyskateava]

Hey all, this is the best song of all time. alright, best regards, thanks. bye.

[@goosed1]

Number one best song ever.

[@skluge]

I'm digging this band, just found them. Attention hardcore fans: what is your favorite song? I want to download more.

[@lawlzerkekim18]

Simple math

[@andrearobbins5279]

I can feel a hot one.

[@iamstillblocked]

Shane Kluge it's ok with me

[@bazzap187]

+Shane Kluge Colly Strings

[@RipRop__]

+Shane Kluge Pale Black Eye

[@TheBhannah]

unreal ! ...so good !!!

[@afrosymphony8207]

omg compared to what they sound like now, their transformation is crazy! just discovered this band today and i must say their music is so much more emotional now and pretty fucking better too.

[@redpat1983]

Could care less about their beliefs. It's all about the music, which is stellar.

[@caramason56]

Amazing band, song , and video 😊❤️🌹🎶🎼

[@SophieInDigital]

Amazing, as always

[@MichaelWright17]

2:42-2:59 connect to my inner being