OK Go - The Writing's On the Wall

[@kai6375]

kinda sad how all of their music gets relatively little attention despite all of the hard work. this video deserves way more than the million views it has right now

[@fofnifolar]

It's a reupload. It got way more than a million

[@cube_head]

Yah the original upload went viral with 20 mil+ views

[@FMMAGE]

Weird to me how it get this much attention since their music is boring and generic. People are only praising them for their videoclips.

[@fofnifolar]

FMMAGE ok but did we ask?

[@finncool]

its a cool video, but the music might not be accessible enough to enjoy for some, and too generic for others

[@mads_in_zero]

I think one of the best trick in this video is when he yells "cut", and the tech guys all appear out of hiding, and you realize they'd been staying off-camera the entire video. Great final moment.

[@Allisonmarie567]

THIS!. This is the best part, because you realize just how meticulously this was planned!!

[@fabiangiesen306]

@@Allisonmarie567 There's "OK Go - Behind-The-Scenes: From the Trenches of The Writing's On the Wall" where you can see just how many people are constantly running around the shoot just out of frame to make this happen

[@ManubibiWalsh]

It’s my favorite part of the video.

[@DaytimeChaos]

i love how all the crew pops out of nowhere at the end

[@jessicawood421]

Just think: those poor SOBs were probably hiding somewhere, & had to keep moving to assist & hide :0

[@wwb2081]

One of my favorite parts of these videos is the acknowledgement of the crew. OK Go videos have always shined a light on the dedicated crewmembers who pour their heart and intelligence into these projects, always showing us just what kind of effort goes into these videos.

[@onecai]

True. However, I was puzzled that the band does not stand as a team but rather like a one man show.

[@TayWoode]

That’s probably coz it takes a lot of work to make these, it’s not cardi B laid on a bed rapping about her fanny

[@paigerg]

W ba ww

[@Itsnikkiiiie]

one of the MOST underrated band. and literally every single one of their music videos is genius

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

FINALLY - Somebody else realizes it!!! WTF? Where are the minds that understand their brilliance?

[@strixcz]

One of the most underrated video makers, sure. As for the music itself, it fits those great music videos but that's about it.

[@ericconnor8419]

The band is just O.K they are good at making videos that is it. As a band 6/10.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

The writing is really on the Wall, Ceiling, Floor and everywhere else.

[@EsperantistoVolulo]

Even on the people. Quite confusing, isn't it?

[@Chucklebot_]

Art. In every way, shape and form. These men are artists, without a doubt.

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

OMG. Nobody could have said it better. That's not an observation, it's TRUTH.

[@rev_dude]

I have no idea how many times I've listened to this video over the years but I only now noticed you included the onboard camera sound throughout the video. The few little clacks you can hear as the camera locks into however you mounted it really help ground the video in reality. With the release of A Stone Only Rolls Downhill I am going back and watching a lot of your work I am continually in awe of the commitment to doing everything practically and pushing every crazy idea as far as it'll go.

[@ladyjane9980]

I took my daughter to see this exceptional group at a really really small venue. They were so personable, they came into the audience to sing and let us ask questions. In my days of spending my summers chasing the Greatful Dead, Ok Go was just as amazing and taking my daughter, even better.

[@frocco7125]

Teacher: "The test wont be that confusing." The test:

[@partialbullet2215]

The worse thing is that it icommulates to nothing

[@stacey3633]

That is true, ngl. But just think, the video was taken in ONE shot. Why not enjoy that?

[@siena5494]

when i was starting to think about breaking up with my ex i started listening to this song a lot and the line "it seems like forever since we've had a good day" always made me cry. almost 10 years later i'm listening to it again and crying again at the same line, wondering if my current relationship has run its course. it really does feel like forever since we've had a good day. it's bittersweet but thanks for helping put words to my feelings

[@meiji4785]

Its like a rollercoaster with many optical illusions.... my head hurts now

[@professorventurer7331]

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[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

@@professorventurer7331 That vid is completely irrelevant in comparison. Why the link???

[@TRBenjiSwiss]

@@GoldenBoyFlorida probably either a bot or music to calm the brain

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

@@TRBenjiSwiss Ah! Thanks. Both of those explanations make sense. The song is pretty soothing, tbh!

[@graafisk]

🤯 Unbelievable how this all came together. Their music is great; their videos surpass any previous measure.

[@aliienoiid]

This is one shot. Take a moment to appreciate that.

[@ovnimoss]

Not just a moment, but take The One Moment to appreciate this.

[@antonroachy4654]

Wait that means the bearded man shaved in the time or used a fake half beard

[@picklejuice6699]

arandom Cockroach , when??

[@antonroachy4654]

Hello. Theres a scene where he has a mirror and splits his face into two characters during the mirror bit

[@picklejuice6699]

arandom Cockroach yeah but he says half shaven throughout the rest of the video too :)

[@Radxcor83]

One of the most underrated bands who's music videos will go down as the stuff of legend.

[@sydney9920]

Can we please get a whole Netflix documentary about the making of all of these videos? Featuring everyone involved behind the scenes.

[@rebeccadoss3461]

That would be awesome to watch. I've introduced so many friends to this band.

[@sayastra]

No one does videos better than OK GO

[@stacicrawford1437]

Damien's smile a few moments before they end the take makes me happy. It looks so relieved

[@superbanananinja]

Oh I forgot how good this was...feels like forever since I first saw this

[@sukout]

this band was a massive part of my childhood and i think about there music videos often, it really shocked me when i relalised how little attention they have considering the absolute genius of it all :(

[@thejesuschrist]

YESSSSSSS!!!!

[@honelights]

Jesus Christ yass😂

[@Szu.z]

Jesus Christ I DIDN'T KNOW JESUS WAS A FAN OF OK GO I'M GOING TO CRY

[@AkshaySheth568]

Why is Jesus Christ verified? Did you not die for our sins already?

[@CiDK]

Jesus Christ it's Jesus Christ

[@sarahlarson2172]

Even Jesus likes it! 😊

[@dannyarchumbolt3569]

Here I am on November 15th, 2024. It's still a great song

[@aaronwarwick9966]

I love the fact that for the entire video the "writing was on the wall", literally. But you can't see it until finally you look from the correct perspective. It's like one final giant metaphore that wraps up all the little metaphors. I feel for whoever had the breakup this album is about. It sounds like it was painful. But hopefully this music was cathartic.

[@SunnierVoyage97]

Something most people I know dont know this band was one of the only things keeping me going in my childhood. every moment I remember this song I remember the good times that were few and far between. Im leaving this comment here because everytime I listen to this I start to tear up more and more. So this might be the last time I listen to this band which is sad but life is not to remember bad moments but keep those good ones in your head. Remember people, these songs are the closest things we have to time machines as they remind us of the good parts in our childhood. I love you guys so much and never forgot that you made peoples childhoods that much brighter!

[@shanemoore7272]

This is so brilliant to rewatch. Looking out for the crew and things that may have been there all along or that went unnoticed, etc. But they did such an incredible job I think you can only see one thing during it - there's a white square wall that moves at about 57 seconds. Couldn't see any of the crew until the very last scene I think you see about 4. Absolutely incredible work. How they did it, who comes up with the ideas, the execution....my god.

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

These guys make the most ingenious videos.

[@Rader4798]

I come back and watch this video regularly. You guys nailed it and you deserve so much more for your hard work and brilliant music

[@crlguitar1]

These guys have created the most entertaining visuals I think that I've ever seen. And every one of their songs knock me out too! Hope they never quit....It's genius eye candy!

[@karlsjunior466]

Always so creative and complicated! So much work, coordination, preparation, synchronization, memorization and fun!

[@vieuxnez]

I really would like to know how many artists and assistants these guys give work to with their productions.

[@spacenoodles5570]

The ending should be a good representation

[@vieuxnez]

@@spacenoodles5570 obviously a lot I was just wondering if they had a credits book or something somewhere.

[@calebidlett1351]

Probably mechanics experts too

[@tmalaklaryka]

I'm binge watching every single video on their channel and the bts with the crew (directors, cameramen, paint artists, digital work, etc) is so much fun see the work and time behind the video, I love this guys

[@raffymorales008]

do you guys know? A few years ago, a noontime show here in the Philippines called It's Showtime had a segment called "Magpasikat" where the hosts of the show are grouped to have these special planned performances. One of the groups' performances is straight up inspired by this video. I was such a happy kid when I realized it was based on your video!

[@alexandraespino9324]

Just heard a character in a TV show I was watching mention "writings on the wall" as a saying and nostalgia just hits me coz I remember this song and how I'd always play it during my college days... lovely memories :)

[@angelcollins5714]

This song brings back the good ol 6th grade memories in my art class. Just zentangling and listening to some OK GO. Miss it so much.

[@laratroy390]

Every. Single. Video. Is a mesmerizing, mind boggling joyride of eye candy.

[@Time4ABetterWorld]

It's beautiful to see a vision like this come to life. Art and heart

[@L00PdeL00P]

0:20 me when somebody tells me to be there or be square

[@professorventurer7331]

I think I understand you, but I don't.

[@hanahakuna8887]

This song should be UP again, not only the song which is got me earworm, but this whole music video is soooo impressive!!!

[@spacejunk2494]

They are so talented. WTF man?! Why haven’t I heard about them anymore!!?!?

[@kc9eow]

I may not always like their songs but I always love their videos!!!

[@RidingBrain]

this is not just a video but a challenge to the whole world to be creative enough like OKGO. i admire your work and love your music too.

[@KegstandOG]

Much love! This video ranks up there with Eve 6's curtain for me. Truly a visual masterpiece and the song creates a great vibe that instantly brings me to fun times when I was growing up in the 80's

[@RootyTootTootin]

I feel like there’re so many little things I missed

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

I've watched this about 20x. I still think I'm missing something. But the song and lyrics are so good - I'll keep on looping it! We may never find all of the subtleties, but at least we heard an awesome jam, repeatedly!

[@staticanimations3678]

Hearing this for the first time I over a year hit me with a wave of nostalgia from when I used to listen to this daily

[@taker30055]

These guys always put a smile on my face

[@tbray]

i walked away from my computer while playing an OK Go playlist on youtube and I can honestly say their music stands on its own easily.

[@SchrodingerMil]

"Man making art is hard" *OK Go casually gets an art museum made for their music video*

[@OkellaWood]

Every song feels like the last one you guys will produce. Gut wrenching and bittersweet every song

[@andieri6377]

This group by far has the most amazing archive of FANOMINAL AND MIND BLOWING music videos. Just mesmerizing

[@Mr.Fulton]

*Phenomenal

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

They've obviously been listening to New Order, it reminds me of Ceremony, Bizarre Love Triangle etc, very 80s Northern plaintive synth. Great song though, and like the optical illusion video, like a very arty graphic funfair hall of mirrors.

[@YoutubePremium-fe9tc]

that bass sound!

[@MrHantz101]

It is physically impossible to learn the lyrics to their songs while watching the videos. Your brain is too busy watching the spectacle for the words to register.

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

Instructions: Watch. Lather. Repeat.

[@ChrisJones-ij3xp]

Yeah I'm gonna buy a straight-up audio CD of one of their albums just to listen, 'cos they're getting me so distracted with their wonderful visual art, and there is no looking away.

[@daa589]

@@Speechless1963 yes it's very pretty music but the videos are beyond anything imaginable

[@magpietexas9475]

@@ChrisJones-ij3xp They've become my favorite band. I binge listen. The more I listen, the more I hear, the more I hear, the more I appreciate them.

[@desiyatra2230]

And I thought it was only me who was not able to catch the lyrics.

[@jamessolly3030]

I've only just came across this literally about 10 minutes ago and quite frankly I'm astonished by how they've done this! I actually had to watch it twice to just appreciate the amount of work they put into this. Who needs CGI and Hollywood effects when you can do THIS?

[@lilackey]

Analog-scientists-musicians can do this ✨

[@el_chingon_brian]

My 8 year old showed me this song ❤

[@kriswestfall2616]

Why does this only have 1.9 million views!?!?!?! This was an amazing video and an amazing song!!! Sharing this with everyone I know, lol.

[@azophi]

Girls: ugh I've been sending him so many signals, why doesn't he get it? The signals:

[@tripi7906]

True

[@saitcihangiraldemir5214]

Very clever

[@stacey3633]

It is true for some girls/women. Not all are like that. Just keeping it literal. But it is partially true

[@edtietz]

Beautifully done video to go with a song that is a heartbreaker for most of humanity. Well done!

[@danielkim411]

I’m genuinely impressed that the music is actually really good

[@brendenwhittington9088]

You can tell they nailed it twords the end when their singer smiles naturally. Everything after that is just walking and standing still

[@DromaiusNova.-rx4qc]

Why they don't have 20 million views????!!!

[@ZottyLuck]

everyone I know says their videos are good but their songs aren't. First off, their videos aren't good....they are masterpieces! Their songs are amazing too. Honestly, I love his voice. People need to appreciate their music more not just the videos. (I think this is my 2nd favorite video. Number 1 is The One Moment OMG so much hard work put into every single one of their videos.) I love you guys!!

[@ryoko65]

Such an amazing video for such a sad song... it breaks my heart, it's so sad. One continuous take through some awesome illusions... maybe the point of the song as well. All they have left are illusions... the writing is on the wall. Ok-Go is so damn awesome 😀

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

You WIN! You got it 😀

[@maxTheTimeSlasher]

I used to watch them as a kid and now I'm back and my memories just unlocked.

[@SlyCooperReloadCoded]

"Oh no I forgot to hit Record!"

[@PlasticBeach666]

They're just too good at what they do, and everyone who made this possible falls right into that category. They are wonderful people. I hope they keep making this world so fun and beautiful! Hard work pays off!

[@MegaChickenfish]

This one really gave me a new perspective.

[@surcettinr2600]

Idk, seemed kinda forced to me.

[@rat...]

>:(

[@jessicawood421]

Omg you’re all so punny :D

[@invadercivic2774]

Lolz this is quality humor 👌

[@TheVeregat]

I was in a relationship like this, and god damnit is this more poignant that I could ever describe the situation. Also, the perspective shots were amazing from an old engineer/DP.

[@gleneurnavarro]

bro this is actually better than everything

[@teddyhammond143]

the last five years flashed before my eyes

[@jguitarman2380]

Shaved his beard in seconds. Props to you.

[@lonexponet7138]

Only had one chance to do it or wait another couple months to grow it bacj

[@davidrothberg1112]

He actually shaved beforehand and wore a fake beard that attached under his hat. There is a really cool video taken of them while they were filming this so you can see how everyone was running around like crazy when they werent in scene

[@tysondouglas4766]

@@davidrothberg1112 I imagined the the probable chaos off camera the whole time as soon as I saw them all pop out at the end 🤯

[@iAmerica1776]

OK GO was my top artist on Spotify wrapped last year. Pretty sure I'm gonna be a top fan this year too cuz I'm still jamming to these pieces of art

[@watchthiscrap]

This will surprise you. The OK Go one-shot is actually pretty fascinating, here's why... The reasoning, is that it actually relates to how most *music* is created. Band members make all the individual riffs, or segments of music, separately (kind of like how films piece together many individual shots). Then add them all together (in music, like in film editing) . *But* the interesting aspect, that most people are not aware of, is that the majority of bands do not even learn to play the songs all together at one single time to even record the album. Much like a single shot in a movie, this actually comes afterwards. So the more difficult, or time consuming part, is actually learning how to play it all together, at one time, for live audiences (like a continuous no-edit one-shot in film). Basically the one continuous shot, really is the visual framework for music, when it's ready to be played live after it's been produced. 🎶🎵🎹🎸🥁🎺🎻🎬

[@txchelisa]

we watched this is school and that opened my eyes a lot !! the band is awesome, it literally deserved more attention, considering that the art took a lot of time already. they also filmed it in one go, i wonder how long it took !! love uuuu

[@koreg9754]

My brain hurt so much but I had a lot of fun watching this, tysm

[@ManubibiWalsh]

Ok Go is one of those bands I always, routinely get obsessed by and every time I rewatch the same videos and get the SAME EXACT amount of joy I got the first time. Thank you for your art, guys. Your music and the videos for it make all of us really happy. ❤

[@Peteroranje]

I was just thinking exactly this!

[@elladrutarosky2377]

*[LYRICS]* Listen, I know it's been hard You know, it's no different for me We're less than a zero-sum game now And baby, we both know that's not how it's supposed to be The writing's on the wall It seems like forever Since we had a good day The writing's on the wall But I just want to get you high tonight I just want to see some pleasure in your eyes Some pleasure in your eyes And I go too high, and you go too cold then we both fall apart Then you bring your mind, to rest against mine But the mind has no say on affairs of the heart The writing's on the wall It seems like forever Since we had a good day The writing's on the wall But I just want to get you high tonight I just want to see some pleasure in your eyes Some pleasure in your eyes Then you bring your mind, to rest against mine But the mind has no say on affairs of the heart The writing's on the wall It seems like forever Since we had a good day The writing's on the wall But I just want to get you high tonight I just want to see some pleasure in your eyes Some pleasure in your eyes I just want to get you high Just want to get you high Just want to get you high Even if it's the last thing we do together Even if it's the last thing we do together

[@scottoshea9440]

These are really well written lyrics

[@neilallender8150]

PS. It was sweet when you found it. That authenticity is what this place is about.

[@FeedbackGuy1]

This will be like the most brilliant video I have ever seen in my life. lol

[@geraldyusko5499]

Its 2021 now, well done.

[@ClosestToTheSun]

The stabilization is super noticeable in the steadicam/handheld shots

[@shaswathpatil3439]

The band made the best use of optical illusion. At 2:20, watched twice to figure out what the art was depicting. This is one of the coolest bands, they made a video song in Zero-Gravity. Definitely these guys were geeks in their college.

[@ladyfingers6306]

THIS IS A REAL FLIM!!!! Well done guys, so pumped to see this.

[@naejin]

I really liked this video. By the low view count compared to OK GO's other MVs, it eems people don't like perspective manipulation so much.

[@damianaherrera3861]

Best video I've seen all year SUPER DUPER TO THE 5TH POWER WOWWWW......LOVE THIS VIDEO it's so Amazing the Art

[@williamkittler]

Ok Go has by far the most creative use of video to not just to highlight the songs, but, really show that a video doesn’t have to be high tech to be thoroughly entertaining. Their ability to use force perspective in this video is simply mind boggling. And yes, they do it all in just one take. Crazy!

[@jonah1561]

Ilove this song!❤ But what's up with the ReUpload?🤔

[@25566]

Lofi Trash What are you talking about, it has been released today.

[@neilemms5831]

The description clearly says that the song is 4 years old.

[@uwu-mm1qb]

I think it's because of quality of vids

[@TJThornberry]

They're apparently re-uploading vids in HD.

[@TYCOIX]

Daniel Higgins dude was just asking why are they reuploading this. the 're' in uploading means to do again. your answer is irrelevant?

[@iingrid_piingrid]

One of my teachers showed this song and music video in class a few years ago and it has been in my playlist ever since:)

[@leoteal7161]

Very New Orderish sound. Love it!

[@DataBroth]

it's either a cover or a direct sample of of temptation

[@xanderramsdell2919]

They really go so above and beyond with their music videos. This crazy thing with loads of insane optical illusions in ONE FREAKING SHOT! They literally went on a plane to get the zero gravity effect in Upside-Down/Inside-Out instead of just using wires like most artists would. It really is amazing how much effort they put into everything they do, and their music is so underrated.

[@ashleyb6218]

*thank you recommendations, you did good this time.*

[@jjdees]

Your music is great, but your videos are next-level amazing. Each one is performance art that would stand as elite in it's own right, but add the music and we have performance perfection.

[@athenamajlo9913]

We listened to this today in school and I thought it was so good that I had to look it up 😩 this song is actually so underrated

[@aaronbeauchamp3312]

It really is a beautiful song. Very touching.

[@sjenkins91812]

I love this song! Years later and every time I see an OkGo video I cant help but stop and marvel at the the sheer altitude of creativity these guys achieve in all of their projects! I hope they never stop being so amazing!

[@enstigatorofficial]

They have made some truly legendary music videos. They can't top what they have done in the past. This is truly lackluster compared to previous legendary vids. They might just stop trying to top what can't be topped, this vid is like a surrender. Love the band so just do music, you had some true mega-vids but that wad is spent. shift gears to something else. the moment on top never +lasts forever, you had your moment but there are still fans who like the music without the video fluff.

[@PragmaticOptimist]

WHY DOES THIS MAKE ME SOOOO EMOTIONAL? I am seriously crying right now, this video and the song make me so happy! I'm so grateful for OKGO! ❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU! ❤️❤️❤️

[@catman9222]

I think it gave me motion sickness

[@Napthalicious]

As far as I know, these guys try to do it all in one take if they can, or at least in one shoot. I have always been impressed by their mixture of visual, audio and production arts. To feel any better or worse about their work, I would have to smell it firsthand...

[@zevidatunes]

this is my favorite new order song

[@DataBroth]

thank you:) was wondering if anyone else caught that

[@rw9567]

I can't find the orginal whats it called as nothing by the name comes up

[@DataBroth]

@@rw9567 temptation

[@Gus-25]

Amo a Ok Go por la creatividad en sus videos musicales oficiales... pero ésta canción me encanta, además, por sus hermosas melodías

[@ArrowNought]

GUYS STOP COMMENTING ABOUT THIS BEING A REUPLOAD this is the OK Go VEVO account, they are just catching up to the OK Go account, which originally uploaded this Which these reuploads are honestly useless because they consolidated most music accounts

[@DogWithShades]

This is their main channel, look it up, their main channel isn't classed as a "VEVO" channel, but they upload their "VEVO" based content here

[@Fox-Mann-Fam]

This is fantastic! I'd heard the song but somehow never so the video. Another classic. You guys never fail to amaze!

[@2seater_mx5]

3:11 a red miata in the background. Like

[@cydaguy1926]

they are the dude perfect of music