Rule #21 - Momento Mori - Fish in a Birdcage (Official Video)

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Thanks for listening!

[@youwillnotfindmeivo]

Fish in a bircage 🤝 Will Wood Bop Memento Mori songs

[@meowzfever]

yesss

[@Pari_23]

HELL YEAH

[@WheatMuncher3000]

Fr tho

[@annapotes3393]

Frrr

[@gripen777]

I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE ! ! !

[@livesandlies]

I STOPPED WATCHING NINJAGO FOR THIS WORTH IT THOUGH

[@FishinaBirdcage]

The highest of honors 😁

[@gardenshed6043]

Omg I haven’t watch that in ages. Think I might rewatch, see if it’s still good.

[@Toby63912]

You had your annual break now get back to watching!

[@BrunoMaricFromZagreb]

Noone has ever said that sentence before.

[@randomized_rick2459]

ok but what episode?

[@ivanov9245]

Fish in a birdcage is so underrated, must support at all cost

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Thank youuuu 😁😁 much appreciated!

[@developer_014]

yes always!!

[@B0X3DCAT]

We are on same page

[@chasethemaster3440]

Facts

[@tjglitch7783]

THERE'S A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS SONG NOW, AND I DISNT EVEN NOTICE?? Fish in a Birdcage is literally SO underrated. I love listening to this song while driving through my friends neighborhood at night, because its so foggy and remote that its like a horror movie. 😂

[@FishinaBirdcage]

we used a lune for the "wolf howl". slowed down that bird call wayyyyy down to like 20% 😁 fun little fact about it.

[@theloosetrigger4514]

​@@FishinaBirdcageI am way late, but I searched high and low for that gorgeously haunting section, and I just KNEW it was you guys. It's practically your signature.

[@yankeenobrim6901]

just found this dudes music, the vocals are actually insane on rule 21, rule 4 and rule 17 primarily but all of them are really good, that "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" is CRISP

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Thank ya!! Glad you're digging it! Lots more to come! Stoked to start on this fifth album

[@Luca-lz2ry]

I know right!!! This entire song just gives me good feels

[@filipemartinho1753]

Okay, but like, rule 15 is also phenomenal, feel like it deserves a spot here

[@cloudpie3134]

I so badly want Fish in a Birdcage merch to satisfy that urge to have a physical representation of something I love.

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Workin on it! 😁 hopefully I can get that set up this week

[@carelesswhispersofagoodfriend]

@@FishinaBirdcage I convinced my mom to buy your poster! She thinks it's creepy looking in an affectionate way

[@cheesenuggets9339]

@@FishinaBirdcage you should make a birdcage fish tank, it could be like a cola with lukes Goldie?

[@alucardsantradideus267]

I'm thinking of hanging a poster in my room, absolutely love them

[@chasethemaster3440]

@@alucardsantradideus267nice

[@dominiquecampos1512]

I GAVE UP MY WILLWOOD AND THE TAPEWORMS PRIVILEGES FOR THIS! WOOOOOO

[@sixbfdi]

ME TOOO OML???

[@noveltyantiques]

SAME???

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

I love this song soooo much dude. The way he says "dust to dust" just makes my brain go ✨️✨️✨️

[@thisisfallacious9463]

Don’t do it. Don’t it do. Don’t do it. Don’t do it. *listens to this song 400 times over the course of 6 days* DAMMIT

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Hahaha awesome glad you dig it! 😁

[@gracefulspork]

I am now going to go back into a phase of my life where I listen to this song 7 times a day! Thanks Dusty

[@stfy2226]

just gotten into that phase...

[@namesarehard836]

Wait genuinely is this not normal

[@FishinaBirdcage]

you're most welcome! so glad it vibes with you like that. love to hear that. let's me know I'm doing my job! can't wait to show you the next 5 albums over the next coming years! 🙂 cheers Spork

[@celestelizarazo195]

@@FishinaBirdcage I'm in love with your songs

[@satansphlegm8964]

Those are rookie numbers

[@negativezero8287]

Kudos to you guys for making one of only 2 songs about death that doesn't make me sad! This song seriously feels like a sort of reverie of "I don't want to die, I want to live" but in a way that isn't terrified or fighting against death. It's having fun in a way.

[@DaSpringBunny]

What's the other song?

[@negativezero8287]

@@DaSpringBunny "Live in Life" by Will Stenson

[@_TheMushroomMan]

Have you tried listening to Momento Mori by will wood? Its also a song about death.@@negativezero8287

[@nanhty8321]

@@negativezero8287oh live in life is such a bop!

[@wren_is_heree]

I love how (intentionally or not) this song links with "It trees could talk" (rule 22) at 1:36 with "And share with silence of the trees". Just something I noticed while listening and wanted to share :)

[@astersabove]

Guys, I think this person never wanted to sleep. Not completely sure though-

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😂 hahaha so good. You could totally be right I think!

[@sparrow6093]

I've only listened to 2 of their songs, but FIAB is becoming one of my favorite artists, ngl. Their songs have such a specific vibe that I LOVE, but can rarely find

[@FishinaBirdcage]

right on! Lotta love went into these albums so I'm glad you vibe with it 🙂 thank you so much sparrow!

[@cheesenuggets9339]

They fit into almost all the books I read which is really cool!

[@trxgreder]

FLAB

[@dewberdrop2581]

ive been so obsessed with ur albums these past months it scratches a very specific musical itch in me and the lyrics are just perfect makes my little artist imagination run wild with the imagery i am excited for more !

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Glad to hear this creativity is sparking your creativity! Makes me insanely happy to hear that

[@amazon8489]

Agreed

[@MrCam985]

You guys popped up on my Spotify... took a chance and I'm hooked! Telling everybody I know now!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😁 thank youuuuu spotify! That's awesome. Welcome in, glad you enjoy the project 🙂 workin as hard as we can on this end to get all the backlog of material recorded as soon as humanly possible. Thank you for your support 🙏

[@matthewmcdonald1812]

Fiab scratches a highly specific musical itch ive had trouble finding so as such i am going to do my very best to share this with others

[@FishinaBirdcage]

thank you so much for sharing it! I'm trying my best to get it out there, and so I super appreciate the help. getting music out there these days is pretty tough. 🙂 thank you so much Matthew!

[@hannahbolton7586]

Yeah I did not realize how obscure it was until I made fish in a birdcage earrings and showed them off to my friends. Only my orchestra friends got it so that’s something

[@corenisveryconfused]

This has been my autistic "repeat all day" song today

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Right onnn :) glad you like it Coren!

[@fahalo5688]

I can already see this guy making it big

[@FishinaBirdcage]

only time will tell 🙂 thanks so much for listening Fah Alo!

[@Yoursweetgrammy]

MOMENTO MORI!! “Remember, you will die.” AAAAH 💝💝

[@demonicinfants]

this song is so EDIBLE. THANK YOU SPOTIFY!! i love everything about this song i definitely have to listen to the rest of your guys' songs

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😁 cheers! Glad to hear you're diving into it. If ya find any tracks your really love let me know!

[@theloudestargh7249]

no idea how your genre is called but sounds so magical and enchanting that i have no words. love this so much!! i just have to check out more of your songs now.

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Right on 😁 let me know if you bump into any favorite tunes. Always love hearing which ones people vibe with

[@jordancantrell6598]

I’ve been calling yall “Modern Folk (that fucks)” depending on the song, especially Rule#34, Cabaret notes? It’s like each song I have to describe like I’m at a wine tasting

[@TedExTheGreat]

Oh i truly love this! There is sutch a contrast between the singing parts and the solos it really fits the vibe :3

[@toddpattison]

I am not sure if it was the Rule #21 or Fish in a Birdcage that drew me here.. thankful it did.. this has some incredible cadences .. sort of a mystique around the sound, I quite liked this

[@GermanShepard_WCUE]

Lyrics for people who likes to read in the comments! Like me! Ashes to ashes dust to dust Fillin up my coffee cup One way to shake me up I never wanted to sleep Oh I won’t forget, momento Mori leaves a debt You haven’t payed it yet Oh I never wanted to sleep My brain was in cynical Inside this massive hole And then it swallowed me I never wanted to sleep My suit stayed the same Can’t remember my own name Inside the timeless cage I never wanted to sleep Like a muzzzled hound Im tied and bound A wild beast crying for release I want my mouth so I may howl and share with the silence of the trees Ashes to ashes dust to dust Fillin up my coffee cup One way to shake me up I never wanted to sleep My bones became a drip Now that I’ve had my sip After a little taste I never wanted to sleep Like a muzzled hound I’m tied and bound A wild beast crying for release I want my mouth so I may howl And share with the silence of the trees I never wanted to sleep I never wanted

[@lemnomm]

Thankyouuuu omg

[@chasethemaster3440]

Nice

[@theyakaflocka]

I remember over a year ago I just happened to accidentally click on a stream of yours while scrolling through reddit, and I was enthralled by your sound, and i havent been able to stop listening since. Love seeing all your work! 🙂

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Heyyy right on Cole! thanks so much for your support :) I really miss streaming on reddit, that was such a fun platform

[@angeloperalta6448]

I first found you on Spotify and as I listened to each of your songs I fell in love every single but momento mori will always hold a special place in my heart for being the first song I heard of yours.

[@FishinaBirdcage]

aw right on 😁😁 so happy it reached you Angelo and that you're diggin our work

[@BeanGodGoober]

You guys, tally hall and will wood are the trifecta of vibe, i raise a cup of milk to you, good job.

[@Pari_23]

HELL YEAH

[@CheezeMonkee]

2:07 “BONES” nice

[@greenumbrella6249]

All Hail Morton the Hand.

[@panickyandy8291]

I NEED an hour loop of the background ambience. It's like the perfect balance of nighttime forest without being too creepy, just unsettling enough to be atmospheric and dark

[@steamboatlisa12]

perfect for spooky season! fantastic work, as always. Well done!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

🥰 thank ya Lisa! 😁 glad you dig it

[@thatartifex3195]

You should be known, I will recommend your songs to all my friends!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😁 thanks for sharing it with people! Really appreciate that

[@Chibi-Luka]

I am so happy that you shared your stuff outside of TikTok. Now I can listen to your music on repeat and not kill my phone!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😁 awesome! glad you like it Chibi!

[@meowchica]

Morris and Morris are looking great out there

[@ginovoxi]

This is one of my favorite songs ever!! Please keep it up!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

will do! 😁

[@GoingSwimmingly]

Bruh why hit me this hard.. Right by my own damn coffee cup Now I’m obligated to cheer with the imaginary character’s coffee cup, even tho I’m pretty sure he died

[@marynraven]

I love this so much! I don't know if anyone could have created a better video for this song! 🍞💜

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Thanks Maryn! 😀I'm def happy with how this one turned out. will be interesting to see what happens with the next video

[@miniclown9432]

This is so good my body is turning into the coffee cup

[@olivefoxey]

DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS A MUSIC VIDEO NOW, BUT OMG I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH! YALL ARE SO UNDERRATED! THE MANDOCELLO IS AMAZING, AND THE VOCALS ARE JUST AAAAA

[@astrophynix179]

Sleep? Never heard of it! If I had found your music earlier, I would've sacrificed my whole night's sleep to listen to all of your songs!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

well thank ya so much! please don't lose sleep over it 😁 the music will still be here tomorrow.

[@Ange.revolte]

the idea that the person playing an instrument on screen is wearing a green suit with gloves is hilarious to me x)

[@justaweeb5052]

When fish in a bridcage bless you with official music videos:

[@varjutantsija5607]

why won't the world let me turn the volume up beyond the maximum....

[@jasminkerik2912]

I'm doing a dance solo to this song because underrated songs are so fun to dance to because they aren't done a million times thanks for the inspiration

[@Varg580]

"I never wanted to sleep". As an artist, sleeping is a waste of time 😂👍🏻

[@discountbulletin3396]

I love the overall feel of all of your songs - and also like, how differently your voice sounds sometimes it’s just ✨ it’s rare for me to like, follow musicians for all their works and not just singular songs, so first time for everything.

[@oliviarose3445]

Amazing music! I loved listening to this thank you ❤️

[@FishinaBirdcage]

You're most welcome! workin on the next video right now :)

[@morningmoose8762]

Great job! Looks good

[@Rosenbaum1991]

Who knew I would like two songs with the same name

[@StDorothyMantooth]

It came out great!! I love this so much! 💕

[@VIue_]

I'm late to the party but im in love with this song, I listen to it like 7 times a day. Thank you dusty for all of your songs but this one especially, its so unique and I am sharing it with everyone I know.

[@LingTheBug]

Wonderful job! Sounds awesome as always

[@KingBoo-]

Idc what anyone says,Fisg inside a birdcage is a TOP TIER THING ON ALL OF NY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST.

[@developer_014]

This is by far the best song ive ever come across to, melody, voice literally everything is go damn good. I just can't stop it from the loop. And for some weird reasons it gives me some nostalgic vibes.

[@Azide.01]

I have a theory on what this may be about. It could possibly be about a man who works a 9-5 office job. His life is repetitive. Same thing every day. Get up, drink coffee, go to work, sleep, do the same thing. "Like a muzzled hound tied and bound". He's stuck in the cycle. He wants to leave his office job and do his own thing, live life the way he wants to live it. He wants to escape the constant repetitive life he's been sucked into. He never wanted this for his life. He knows he is is own person. But he, in a way, feels like this lifestyle is something he can't stop. He's trapped in a system he know he can't leave. He's a pawn in a corporate game of chess. The big corporates don't care about their employees, just what they do to make them more money. How Capitalism and greed have people trapped in a system where they know they cannot leave, because they need to live. Momento Mori, "Remember you must die. But before you die, you must make us money." I don't know, cos I might be overthinking, but regardless of the meaning or interpretations it's a damn good song, aswell as all of Fiabc's other songs.

[@Glowflight400]

This song is so good, I can't stop listening Listening isn't enough, I need to inject this directly into my veins

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😁😁😁❤️❤️

[@Glowflight400]

@@FishinaBirdcage Will there be more songs like this in the future :0 I love the style in your other songs but Momento Mori just sticks in my mind more for some reason

[@vivipanic]

If I were a deity and had a musical prophet, it would be you.

[@TallHallyHiatus]

That is a good compliment :)

[@hola-ul6gy]

well, I suppose the song talks about some kind of inner conflict, like someone being trapped in their thoughts and can't escape. Maybe they feel like they're losing control of their own mind or something. And the whole thing about not wanting to sleep… I guess that could mean they’re struggling with something, and every time they try to sleep, they're just flooded with thoughts that keep them awake. And the part about sharing with silence of the trees... that could be about trying to find peace or something, like connecting with nature, trying to find some kind of calmness. But I don't know, It's the first time I've heard the song.

[@kikikiwi7536]

I looked online for songs similar to this one I like, I found this and this is BEAUTIFUL! I can't believe I'm just now finding your music, I am in love

[@user-xv9vv7ek3r]

I stumbled into your music on Spotify a few days ago and I can't seem to get enough. This song in particular has become my new favorite song.

[@inco6368]

OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD I LOVE IT. Doing nothing this afternoon just to listen to the whole album keep up the fantastic work

[@FishinaBirdcage]

😁 heyyy right on glad to hear you dig what we are doin on this end thats awesome

[@Jay.Z]

Very nice. Even though we know who you are the mysterious musicians has a nice creepy vibe to it kind of like a Cheshire cat lol good job D!!! 🔥🔥👌

[@th3_wr3n]

I DROPPED EVERYTHING FOR THIS WOOO

[@sadva2257]

Words can’t describe how much i love ur music

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Thanks for listening Sadva! Glad you like what we've been working on 🙂

[@gamerhumilde8425]

I saw this music in a Immersive Lonely wizard playlist(from inscryption), god I’m hooked

[@joaolemes8757]

This is such a good song it takes me to my best days drinking a cup of strong black coffee looking the sun rise up full of ambition.

[@snraijuu]

I'm in love with Paperwork and Memento Mori. Most songs of Fish in a Birdcage sound very fresh and unique even though there's quite some style which is recognizable in each Rule. I absolutely love how the singer adds such vivid emotions into the speech... I always have a feeling that I'm sitting and chillind next to a friend with a guitar and I'm listening to his stream of consciousness. Memento Mori for me is not a song that I would listen all the time on the background, say in a car or during work, instead, it's one I would kick back, close my eyes and listen to, with full attention, and let my mind flow along with the notes.

[@MysteryMedia2001]

Found your music the other day and have been listening to it non stop. Love your work. Excited for what’s to come

[@alexmcdonald4707]

A certified bop. I am so glad I found this group!

[@kitsuneWC]

No way, when the singing started, I was paying so much attention, you all are so underrated, it isnt fair KZbin doesnt show this to lots of people!!

[@prismoth]

this is for sure my favorite of your songs! ive been listening to it on repeat for the past like 2 days

[@cloudy772]

So glad I was recommended this channel yesterday, your music is insanely good

[@FishinaBirdcage]

thank you so much Cloudy! glad we could connect and that you vibe with what we're laying down

[@Shortboi7263]

this has no reason to be absolutely awesome, i love this song

[@aalanisko]

fish in a birdcage is a very underrated artist, yet i found you and appreciate most of your music 💙

[@commandermantis1308]

This one of my favorite songs from you guys! Amazing!

[@foxowar3953]

I love this song so much help

[@acnh966]

Ashes to ashes, dust to DaAaAaAst! I LOVE IT!!

[@TallHallyHiatus]

This song is delectable delicious strings (Ive listened to all the albums holy fuck you good)

[@aholhorse941]

I’ve been listening to this on repeat for like 10 hours, such a good song

[@debbiesherstobitoff3546]

This is Brilliant, love it!

[@FishinaBirdcage]

Cheers Debbie! 😁

[@spooki_ghosti3]

Ever since I heard rule4 on a ‘you might like’ playlist, I’ve been hooked. Your music is nucking futs. /pos

[@Kaydenkrosso]

You guys are so cool, literally found y'all yesterday on Spotify and I am in LOVE

[@clarim3688]

gloves on strings...wow 🤯

[@kirsten1705]

Amazing sound and lyrics! 😌💖

[@thebard5019]

I have a weird nostalgia with this song, i first heard it during the most stressful and painful point in my life. now it has the ability to just whisk me away to that time mentally! I still come back sometimes to hear it

[@brandonteuy3187]

Found your music through Spotify and have listened through most of it, you are so versatile and amazing, keep it up!

[@lust705]

I love this song. I keep finding new ones and you keep getting better and better

[@blackandwhitechameleon]

this is so beautiful, my god. Those background howls and ambience are PRECIOUS 💞

[@alexkking4358]

YALL ARE SO UNDERRATED! I LOVE THIS SONG SM!!!

[@Varg580]

This is true masterpiece. Im so glad I found you!

[@Berneri]

Stunning job! Well done! 🐟

[@hannahfirmstone]

I can’t believe I only discovered this masterpiece last week! You guys are genuinely amazing ❤️

[@mohamedrusthum8924]

Never had a band taken me on a trip on every single sec of every single song You r so talented Gobless

[@origami.girl_06]

This video is amazing, I would never want to sleep through this! The floating instruments is genius 🤩

[@Tommyjoe577]

AMAZING

[@silverword1913]

Ah sounds like a new banger for me to listen none stop to!

[@ultimatestoryteller4667]

Recently found this song and i love it so much!! I dont know why but the flow of this song just helps motivate me to get things done!

[@Mendoxs_]

this is exactly what goes on in my brain when i listen to a song

[@WYATTWHATWHY]

I NEVER WANTED TO SLEEP!! (I say, writing this at 2:12 in the morning with no plans to accept the void of sleep and the spaces between consciousness that entail in the future for me) amazing work