Royel Otis - Heading For The Door (Official Music Video)

Heading For The Door by Royel Otis.
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DOP: Jack Birtles
1AC: Tom Brooks
Editor: Andy Hawksford
Colourist: Sam McCarthy @ Crayon
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Lyrics:
Heading for the door
Stop heading for the door
Stop heading for the car you gave me
I can’t apologise
I can’t apologise you ain’t there
I’m in it for the night
I’m in it for the night we had here
You know it don’t feel right
If ever there’s a time
If ever there’s a time that ain’t fair
I can’t afford a lie
I can’t afford to lay the night down
You’re way too drunk to drive
You’re way too drunk just stay here
You know it’s just a fight
I know you wanna ride
If you’re never getting out of this mood
Forget you
If you’re drinking all your old man’s booze
He’ll get you
Forget you
Stop looking for a knife
Stop looking through the drawer it ain’t there
I can’t afford a lie
I can’t afford to lay the night down
You’re way too drunk to drive
You’re way too drunk to drive just stay there
You know it’s just a fight
Stop heading for the door
Stop heading for the car you gave me
I can’t apologise
I can’t apologise you ain’t there
I’m in it for the night
I’m in it for the night we had here
You know it don’t feel right
I know you wanna ride
I know you won the right
#RoyelOtis #MusicVideo #IndieMusic

[@thomascouret2060]

I've just discovred your music 10 minutes ago...SI IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD MAN ! I love it ! It's a been soo long time that i had a crush on new music ! Thank you !

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

fans of Hollywood: as you all use these hand signs of masonry: 👌🤌 = 666( number of man and of beast) 🤞✌ = inverted (being ftm and mtf) 🤟🤘🤙 = devil horns 🖖= M (being mason, part of masonry) 🖕= saturn 👍= death (?) 👎= life (?) 🙏 = praying to the god of this world 🤝 = masonry hand shake. 🤷🤷‍♂ = showing off lack of knowledge 🤦‍♀🤦‍♂ 🤫😷= keeping the vow of silence 🕵= one eye symbolism 🌍🌎🌏🌐= keeping alive NASA lie. 🤬= demon possession You are willingly showing your own allegiance to the god of this world - lucifer, who comes in many names: Baal to some Lucifer to some satan to some baphomet to some

[@yourhealthkick]

welcome to the party :)

[@astronotashleah5718]

Their tix are sold out in Toronto and I'm so fucking upset I need a ticket Dx

[@chiang_tzu_hsien]

i just discoverd 5 miunutes ago and it drives me crazily addicted to him!!!

[@wearenixx5833]

Sameeee best band I’ve heard in a minute

[@caleb700]

Here from the cover of Linger and I am already a huge fan. I have such a deep emotional connection to Indie/Alternative/Experimental type music and Royel Otis hits that nail right on the head. From everything I am hearing you guys will definitely be added to my daily playlist. ❤️

[@short-lived9671]

Me too… saw it on TikTok and I immediately searched them on KZbin. My new favourite indie rock band 🥹

[@Facesculpt]

Same!! That cover was really something else

[@Cthomas5678]

Yes I just heard that this past week!!

[@LenarrYoung]

One of my favorite songs rn

[@369Smokey]

yoo wtf whats good i fw your videos and this song is pretty fye

[@ronanlynch3850]

amen

[@skyzazel]

facts lil bro

[@LenarrYoung]

@@skyzazel😂😂

[@LenarrYoung]

@@skyzazelNow Im listening to it again 😭

[@yourhealthkick]

You know when the older generations say "they don't make music like this anymore". They just haven't discovered this or any other indie music yet.

[@jluv816]

I found it ❤

[@ajsledzep]

Exactly! If you really look, you’ll always find the jewels. People won’t stop being creative, and now that most can DIY record it’s only getting better 🎉

[@emariadrake]

I'm Gen X and this is facts!! Indie is my favorite genre!

[@tralala33]

Another Gen X that stands corrected. This band is fantastic.

[@rywallace4768]

I'm 32 now and I was literally just stood thinking this. I would've loved these just as much if they were around when I was 15. It's easy to look back at this age and feel like your generation and the generations before that had the best music and stuff until you stumble upon gems like this band, I love that the current younger generation is getting music like this.

[@wetherbeethatistheband]

this album is gonna be insane

[@NEFFxsaVaGe]

Where is the lie here? What did you like better fried rice or adore?

[@wetherbeethatistheband]

@@NEFFxsaVaGe i liked adored better but they’re both sick. this one might be the best so far

[@NEFFxsaVaGe]

​@@wetherbeethatisthebandThe guitar riff at 1:24 is so catchy; The melodies are so melancholic. Otis’s voice is wrapped in velvet.

[@tannerpayne4384]

Wait wait wait, you’re telling me a shrimp fried this rice?

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

Absolutely

[@ИдаСеменова-ч1п]

Royel Otis deserves the album of the year 2024.

[@forhuey]

as much as I love this album, Mk.gee is top for me

[@ИдаСеменова-ч1п]

Love both but I stand for RO, more songs are bangers.

[@forhuey]

@@ИдаСеменова-ч1п I respect that

[@diegobautista5319]

agree to you

[@hudsongreeningmentor]

This song is special. It’s new but feels nostalgic. Reminds me of the indie music that was around 10-15 years ago, in a good way

[@thomasbolz5470]

reminds me of Opus Orange

[@blk05c]

Giving me The Strokes vibes plus there's this insane syncopation with the electronic loop, whew, what a track!🤯

[@pugsnhogz]

I get DNTEL vibes

[@briannasanchez8254]

The sound brings me back ❤

[@kevcuh]

Stop heading for the door Stop heading for the car you gave me I can't apologise I can't apologise, you ain't there I'm in it for the night I'm in it for the night we had here You know it don't feel right If ever there's a time If ever there's a time that ain't fair I can't afford a lie I can't afford to lay the night down You're way too drunk to drive You're way too drunk to drive, just stay there You know it's just a fight I know you wanna ride If you're never getting out of this mood Forget you If you're drinking all your old man's booze He'll get you, forget you Stop looking for a knife Stop looking through the drawer, it ain't there I can't afford a lie I can't afford to lay the night down You're way too drunk to drive You're way too drunk to drive, just stay there You know it's just a fight Stop heading for the door Stop heading for the car you gave me I can't apologise I can't apologise, you ain't there I'm in it for the night I'm in it for the night we had here You know it don't feel right I know you wanna ride I know you won the right

[@chickenkaraage5458]

Gives me the feeling that life is worth living

[@Blkizbuteeful]

I dont think some ppl can understand..❤

[@cassandrapalmer6968]

Now that I have listened to their entire discography my brain chemistry isn't the same. I'm in love.

[@0n3_Ch1ll_P1ll]

Same though

[@delsinja]

Same

[@itsrainingagain52]

he is so beautiful in a way that everytime you look at him he is even more beautiful

[@AdamMaekju]

Good hairline

[@MarDuBronx]

He’s so handsome with short hair

[@itsrainingagain52]

@@MarDuBronx he really is

[@AmanaemonesiaAmnesiart]

Yes, Hi is so handsome and his eyes transmit a deep feeling above all in this song ❤

[@Filminformer1984]

A Skater turned Actor turned Model turned Musician turned MY BOYFRIEND.

[@watersilk]

walking music videos ALWAYS hit

[@TheLoudog44]

Haim agrees with you

[@benh2obury]

His voice is like a silk pillow to my ears

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

Fr

[@in_cursive]

This gives me a lot of Metronomy vibes

[@mikeangelo94]

The chord progression and melody sounds ripped straight from The Look. I like this song better, but it’s weird that they’re so similar.

[@Riudan]

gosh those notes are like a crying guitar it's beautiful

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

It's literally music to my ears

[@jamesfoster4106]

My family & I saw these guys at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta this past weekend. I was personally there for other bands. My son wanted me to check them out, I had never heard them. I was captivated by their sound immediately. Definitely the best surprise and one of my favorite performances of the whole weekend. Sooooo glad I saw them and now have a new band to follow.

[@whut-da]

Very cool memory. What bands were you there to see?

[@gedsonsanti1]

I DO understand U

[@hkkelli120]

Yep caught them at SK too...I was on the other side of the park but caught Murder on the Dance floor...I'm seeing them in Nashville in October too❤

[@Wonderlvnd]

This song is the GOAT, honestly haven’t heard a song this good in years!!!

[@SamBrown5359]

Amen my man, same here 👍

[@victoriahos]

i actually can’t stop listening to this lately.. on repeat all the time

[@haroldprincipe9585]

Tu estass en Doble Nuevee!!

[@BobJTMarts]

This is my favourite Royal Otis song

[@simonkyri1044]

Me to bro

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

Same bruv

[@jesss5578]

You guys never release a bad song, hits the vibe every time. This album is gonna be crazy 🔥

[@CH.I.L.L]

New anthem, parking farther away so I can listen in earbuds as I walk into work. Want to skip/walk but I'll just walk cool like him. I'll save the dancing for later alone in my room.

[@kevinAGACM]

I love these guys man. I’m finally entering a good space in my life and their music just fits perfectly.

[@pugsnhogz]

Good for you, kevin, keep it going you got this

[@BranScottMusic]

feel this

[@kevinAGACM]

@@pugsnhogz thank you, that means a lot 🙏🏻

[@MrKajithecat]

Hard couple of days, needed this

[@mcliloldbigyoung]

Hope you're having a better go of it this week, the good parts are right around the corner, sometimes you cant see the light until that turn comes, just hang on and keep putting one foot in front of the other

[@robdogperth]

Hey mate, hope life’s been treating you better ✌🏼

[@ylime5544]

❤❤❤

[@dontknowme1792]

See man, Time does help things.

[@paulnnate]

Thanks Royel Otis for bringing us beautiful music.

[@Jeswin_Jesse08]

This is peak Indie Music 🎧 flawless

[@sil1cone]

this is so good i cried listening to it for the first time

[@sil1cone]

⁠​⁠what

[@shnakwa1]

Aww very sweet

[@pumpkinhead1125]

Wet lettuce

[@samuraijack6870]

I don’t know how to explain how fuzzy and hopeful this music helps me feel. Love this ❤

[@NelsonMandela961]

melody is infectious

[@isranlee9887]

this otis & royel cant make bad song.

[@Letmetellyousomethin1]

The call and response from the guitar riff is 🔥

[@joeohagan5140]

it’s addictive these lads are just too good

[@jameskeyes9112]

They opened with this song in Madison WI last Saturday night. I had never heard anything from this band until recently. A great find.

[@ixules]

I miss the early ‘00s rock music and this is taking me back in some way. Thank you.

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

❤

[@jamesfoster4106]

Royels guitar tone is sweeeeet

[@Charlwj0]

This song has regained my trust in modern music. I’m so, so happy that this song exists. I’m getting vibes from the 80s with this banger

[@luisenrique6657]

Gracias Doble Nueve.

[@margaritalajara3966]

El mejor rock del mundo

[@alfonsoberrocalmatias9872]

@@margaritalajara3966 desde 1979

[@GreasyWop]

incredible song lads. You popped into my algorithm today with the linger cover which was incredible and now im going down the rabbit hole

[@rileyconnolly663]

If you listen to the lyrics it's actually a really sad song

[@99meloma]

Que buen video simple pero expresa mucho

[@aleroig8070]

gracias por existir doble nueve la mejor radio del mundo

[@SirTristan20]

El mejor rock del mundo

[@ElQueTodoLoPuede.]

Claro que si

[@dieselbaby]

This is incredibly catchy, you guys did a fantastic job blending in those chiptune-esque kinds of synth sounds with the rest of the guitar melody...was rather flawless, actually, and something I can attest to being quite difficult to pull off, firsthand. Had no idea who you were or what to expect prior to this video popping up in my feed but I'll 100% be checking out more.

[@jducat8623]

Best new band I've discovered in the last 7 years at least. Brings me back. Encourages me to start writing again.

[@iamjoestafford]

I bloody love this song - if the album is as good as this, I reckon it's going to be my highlight of 2024. Please come to the UK!

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

Samee lovee this songg

[@drewpizza4343]

After pre-ordering the album, I've had this song on at work over 50 times. The glide and strumming of the song reminds me of fresh groomed trails and carving down a mountain just in front of an avalanche...Such a soar in my head, cheers it's bliss.

[@mcliloldbigyoung]

The ssx tricky 2 soundtrack we never had but the world needs

[@saku.544]

this song's got crack in it, i'm addicted

[@muhammadnaufalfahrisa4547]

Some kind of strokes + blur god damn it 🔥🔥🔥

[@GustavoAFVideos]

Que gran tema ❤ toneraza 🎉 saludos desde Lima Perú 🇵🇪 otra más a la lista, gracias a Radio Doble 9💪🏼

[@nicsmith6725]

I can’t believe I haven’t heard your music before this. It’s been so long since I’ve FELT music! I was a huge fan of Brand New back in their best day and this gives me the same vibes 😭 I think of driving, windows down on a crisp fall night, with this on full blast.

[@slackstarfish8133]

Probably one of my favorite bands I’ve discord in a while

[@alexvillalpando9269]

Me enganche con el cover de murder on the dancefloor, y ahora estoy escuchando hit tras hit de esta banda. Son genios!

[@lucasedwards8787]

Something about this song is so refreshing

[@metrovie733]

I heard "Oysters in my pocket" from an indie playlist & I went KOKOMO🤯😭. Now this melody. I live for this this kind of music. Thanks Royel Otis.

[@sandilemdluli4930]

Royel Otis will never dissapoint

[@upperlolbruce3378]

Consistency is incredible

[@juppheynckes6110]

They remind me of the french band Phoenix ❤

[@Harry_Young]

This song is deffo going to be in my 2024 replay. Masterpiece

[@vegger2795]

Just discovered this song 30 minutes ago. Already played it 3 times. Haven't listened to anything exciting for a while, so🎉🎉

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

Me tooo

[@brayam6885]

Holy shit from the cover linger to hearing almost all the songs

[@Echoboyadventure]

I know you cant read all the comments but I just want to say you’re the best band to come out in the last decade and I hope you keep coming out with music on par with this… I really dig your sound 🤙🏻

[@yourhealthkick]

1:45 OMFG THE TRANSITIONING

[@carlfisher7438]

Idk why this song helps my anxiety❤❤

[@Limettengrün]

You dont need much budget for a catching musicvideo! Such a modest, chilling, inspiring song for me! Thank u for this piece of music

[@gounuts]

the little guitar wheep melody is so cute

[@taima7987]

will they ever miss???

[@eduolivier8520]

While Vampire Weekend are active again I'd love to see a collab. Been a big VW fan since 2009 and Royel Otis is giving off a lot of the same type of vibe to me. Only heard of them about two weeks ago with the viral Linger cover obviously and since have listened to everything I can find flat out😂

[@cupidsfall]

Like a modern version of postal service such great heights

[@shalincs]

been listening to this one for 2 weeks straight and I just can't stop

[@geemdee]

You guys are going to blow up, seriously! This is what we have all been waiting for... I've never been this excited since i found Viola Beach (RIP)... your music hits me right at the core and I'm in my 40's!... thanks guys 😊😊😊..... And this song, just WOW!

[@somerandomhuman1361]

Here before millions comment

[@excallibur222]

one of my best finds of the year

[@Usagi2001]

I am so thankful for my job having this song on their playlist because GOOD LORD does it go hard, I am now a huge Royel Otis fan. so much respect to these fellas

[@Alessandro_Russo]

2000's vibes

[@afterdarkwavebydjpaulie6754]

I hear The Strokes in this song and I love it!

[@drewpizza4343]

I still remember when I heard that baseline for Is This It. Totally takes me back too. This band has that big sound while still being quick and airy. It's been awhile.

[@S-gr4uj]

from 🇯🇵 just wanna say, thank you ❤

[@AFCKingDavid]

Sounds like it should be in the next fifa

[@odamochi]

CAME HERE FROM THE COVER YOU GUYS ARE SO TALENTED YOU GOT A NEW SUPPORTER

[@chrisa9857]

This is a fucking BANGER

[@pyrite_ocean]

I am almost sure you will be a big thing one day

[@ZAPOMAGO]

This song Bro, its on repeat everyday ! Masterpiece!

[@suewarsley4827]

Thank you ❤

[@erick.oliver_tatuador]

Essa banda ainda vai ser grande demais pra esse mundo ❤

[@starlaletrasdecanciones9571]

I like the cold color tone of the video 💙

[@danieltuben]

wow!

[@Stayvveird]

Love this song. 😍

[@Notmenotyouno]

En boucle 🤍🤍🤍

[@jackcampo9959]

That guitar and beat are so amazing I love this song

[@chuyster8180]

This might be the one Masterpiece

[@siveshseevnarain8363]

Dont stress.... il get this to a million views on my own😊 Epic stuff!

[@alu-222]

Mds isso aqui é bom pra caralho, gostei muito

[@Riverkids87]

Perfection

[@justindufault3655]

incredible song

[@Rascilon25]

Fantastic!

[@susanharris5772]

My new favourite band 😍

[@JPearcyful]

Absolute banger :)

[@jonsthoughts5720]

To anyone else who loves this song, check out Pinback if you haven't yet already - Good to Sea scratches this exact itch but then my other favorites by them are Non-Photo Blue, Hurley, and Tripoli to name a few (and then Pacer and East by Systems Officer are just as great, a Pinback side project)

[@flourish7]

du støtter Norge 🇳🇴 ♥️

[@VEPRIKOT]

thank you 2023 for introducing me to Royel Otis

[@cameronyeet]

video reminds me of the coldplay yellow video, feels like a classic already

[@user-xb8fk9ku4t]

Broo that's wat I was thinking

[@PortsmouthCherokee]

Hell yeah

[@samanthamishell2000]

love this so much