Silverchair - Straight Lines (Official Video)

[@leokimvideo]

This song was a bitter pill to swallow when it came out. It takes years to fully appreciate this songs complexity. Daniel Johns has to be one of Australia's greatest songwriters.

[@tigergallant]

Totally! I was too immature to appreciate the genius behind this song and the album when it came out. I think I was 17. When you're young, you wear your music like fashion. You make it a part of your identity. And are militant to defend it. And, well, heaven forbid an artist introduces you to something unexpected! Luckily, for some of us, musical taste matures, we explore and wander. Broadening our depth. Allowing ourselves to be surprised and delighted by new musical experiences. It's only then, that you reach musical nirvana. Amen!

[@marnizavaleta]

I was 20 when they came outta nowhere & blew up so massively. Liked em but wasnt as swept up as many others were. This song, however many years later really grabbed me. They now sounded like a band that found their own groove. Brilliant!

[@nin6246]

This is clearly a well done song -- it's drastically different from some of my favorites from Silverchair however I can see how people can really like this number. It's not really for me but I feel some of the magic Daniel Johns was referring to when he plays with his band. He's being true to himself and I certainly can't fault him for that! I think that's all we could ever ask of the artists we patronize.

[@SugarcatPlays]

He is one of the WORLD'S greatest songwriters :)

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!

[@adisatanized]

This world need silverchair again...

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song Called 'the Bond villain' by Robert Nix

[@rubewaddell1704]

I rhink the world will get along just fine with or without silverchair.

[@GregPacker-v4p]

reforming in 2026! yeah

[@agkadventuresaustralia3267]

100% bro

[@GregPacker-v4p]

@@agkadventuresaustralia3267 old man daniel is dusting off the strings

[@cameronwansley9049]

I have literally been trying to find this damned song for nearly 10 years. It played once on either MTV2 or Fuse I believe one day when I was skipping class back in high school and I didn't write their name down in time. Every time I'd try and explain the uplifting tempo of the song, the look of the frontman, or the setting & movement of the video, people would always tell me in a matter-of-fact fashion that I was looking for the song "Fix You" by Coldplay. No matter which of my musician friends I asked or which forum I submitted a query to, everyone always gave me that same song & band as an answer, and I would always tell them they were dead wrong. I even went as far as finding & scouring archived program schedules for MTV2 & Fuse from 2005 to 2009 trying to find ANY picture or name that would point me in the right direction, but to no avail. Flash forward to today, where I'm doing music curation for the music platform I work for VIBBIDI, and in the suggested videos for Swervedriver I see the cover-image of this video. I haven't felt this accomplished in years, and I'm ecstatic that this song still sounds good to me so many years later.

[@bwhhc1413]

Congrats man

[@katagood7237]

I know exactly what you mean. I tried to explain a Muse song (didnt know the band) maybe year 2000 to real muso head friends, no one got me, then we all got to see Muse in around 2005 and I was like - there you go! This is who I was talking about! Muse wouldnt be one of my favourites but it was just one song stuck in a moment, stuck in my head! Glad you found it. It's a profound song and he literally means "walking in a straight line" after being debilitated by reactive arthritis and on a wheelchair!

[@haroldkumar5900]

This song sucks

[@cameronwansley9049]

@@haroldkumar5900 your point? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@damo9413]

@@haroldkumar5900 my wife sucks too. I LOVE her for it.

[@hastekulvaati9681]

Released a month after I emigrated to Australia. I will always associate it with optimism, new starts and with finding a reconciliation with one’s past. One of my favourite Australian songs.

[@chronic_spot]

Are you still down under mate?

[@thefunpolice]

Love that anecdote. Like a warm welcome to Oz from Silverchair.

[@kathrynperrine99]

Come on people, this is a song of triumph and beating addiction, I think its beautiful.

[@gialandon5027]

He's a desperate believer. Not sure he's beating addiction, but he's desperate to.

[@christinestem7032]

AWOMAN SISTER!

[@yushimarioshimo1196]

No one cares

[@aaronphilpott]

I have truly beaten my addiction... for now. If I ever go back to drugs, I'm going to commit suicide - accidentally. I just love drugs too much. I need a gram a day, every day. I don't know how I managed to survive.....

[@danwroy]

Did it with a straight guy?

[@bernadetterush6018]

Wow love the song. At that time you looked like my son xo

[@timbotto]

This song is one of the best Australian songs ever written. The chord progression through the chorus is fantastic. Daniel is very creative.

[@TheScoobysteve]

Love those 7ths

[@peterwilliams354]

It’s just sooo good, a brilliant song and great melody

[@midnightwitch606]

Idk, need you tonight by inxs was fantastic too, so much good auzzie music ❤

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

Love how that catchy and simple melody flows over those more complicated and odd chords and rhythms

[@lyoelin]

This song is an absolute masterpiece

[@leticiaghisi7589]

Indeed

[@Michiganvideoswithmyfriends.]

This song is gay

[@Sintichaje]

Totally agree🌸 #sober #newlife #newhights

[@isabella4611]

This is one of my favourite songs, helped me get through the day my mum died. Everything will be fine... waking up strong in the morning, walking in a straight line, lately I'm a desperate believer...

[@1sydman1]

I hope you are ok. RIP your mum

[@MrGluey666]

: )

[@mikeybkarma2991]

Hell you know how to make a man shed a tear here. It's probably a number of years on now since your mum passed and I hope time has helped you deal with that kind of loss. I'm sure your mum isn't far away from you.

[@janesamrori]

Who cares

[@dermejias79]

Same story for me.

[@brettanderson6965]

Whether you enjoy the music or not, Silverchair is a great example of progression as a musical group.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song Called 'the Bond villain' by Robert Nix

[@thi7417]

I agree, and the progression stoped in Diorama

[@PresidentOfTheUSA]

​@@thi7417nope

[@josephsteiner8650]

Nah this is pop rock they lost their edge. Theres nothing here that resembles who they were. You don't need to make the same album twice but dam did they change not evolve lol This song sucks

[@endlessnameless6494]

Never drink and drive. Never text while driving. Please, guys...stay safe on the road

[@carllodge2043]

My husband absolutely loves Silverchair and this is one of his favourite songs. God bless him, my husband, Robbie he was the man of my life, the man of my love. He was everything to me and this song brings back so many memories for me.❤❤❤

[@hildabraud3438]

Blessings to you. I loved these guys 15yrs olds amazing talent. I was 24yrs old at the time.

[@kallekas8551]

Another death bait…

[@zacht1376]

to you because you notice patterns? yes ofc, but to them it is a very real expression and doesnt deserve any less sympathy@@kallekas8551

[@MetalGearLiquid40]

That’s so cute.

[@davidburden2360]

@@kallekas8551 shhhh

[@NoJoshinJoshy]

"Waking up strong in the morning" If you know alcoholism and passing out just to wake up still drunk and stumbling as a normal routine. That lyric hits hard when you overcome addiction.

[@barrymantz6026]

I feel you brother! I'm still slipping sometimes, but waking up strong in the morning is the best feeling ever!

[@morgancatherwood5665]

I'm actually in that routine right now - 4am and just woke up from being hammered again last night. I can actually feel my kidneys hurting

[@heyhey4101]

lolololol

[@kathyashley9126]

@@morgancatherwood5665 sweet.Its an awesome feeling.wait until your Liver starts hurting/throbbing even worse.Its an by amazing feeling.Truly Beautiful

[@kathyashley9126]

@@morgancatherwood5665 stay strong and keep on Getting plastered.Gotta Smoke some Meth.preferabally outta a Bong. good.positive. vibe

[@georgewodicka4839]

What an underrated, powerful, important, and beautiful song.

[@nevillesmith3105]

90000000000000000000000⁰000⁰000⁰00⁰00⁰0000⁰⁰00⁰00⁰0000000⁰00000⁰

[@KevinMooreFan33]

You have no idea how much this song has helped me. ❤️

[@theragingdemon6935]

This song is about a hangover...

[@Tomfissh]

Raging Semen well thats when I always listen to it haha. Didn’t know it was actually about that

[@DracRummins]

You do realise they can see decades into the future and replicate your emotions and inject into your present tense

[@dilly-dolly9326]

Daniel, the singer had a life and death experience, he felt differently after, therefore he wrote differently, expressed himself differently. Artists morph and change. I guess because I was warned it was VERY different than previous sounds I was open, and I dig it. I think this guy has a ridiculous amount of talent, he has had $ thrown his was to do s**t but never sold out, never listened to anyone telling him shit about HIS music. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Daniel!

[@spiritoftime8464]

Me too

[@barrymantz6026]

Daniel, has an addiction! Now he's walking straight lines!

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

Yeah me too ! Who are we talking about again?

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!

[@GrassyNoel1]

right on Dilly-Dolly. Music from someones soul - you can't beat it.

[@seanm6311]

Brilliant song, lyrically and musically. One of Australia's greatest bands.

[@Nick_Henri]

Such a truly incredible song that surprisingly doesn't get the attention and airplay it deserves. I remember listening to this over and over when it first came out and have recently rediscovered it and find I appreciate it even more.

[@kellyhardyman9509]

Being a Novacasttian I was always wanting to are late to a fellow Novacasttian, however I am also a psychic medium and I have nowhere to go to get info on what u do when it hits me at 2pm

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

They spent their whole career trying to prove they werent a Flash in the Pan, and only proved they were

[@zarellehcim]

This song needs to get back into rotation everywhere!

[@ozgal6929]

​​@@worsethanhitlerpt.253919 years together from 92 to 2011 is NOT a flash ín the pan. Then Dan went solo because he was the only one writing and singing to make silverchair the incredible group they were. Awards galore , millions of albums sold. Daniel still síngíng and writíng.

[@mr.knowitsrightright2129]

Om walking in a straight line love the the band still taking care of my family.

[@UtopianGamer]

i could never understand all the hatred. sure, a lot of people say they were young when it came out, and that's why they couldn't grasp it, or that it was too far removed from their heavier stuff. so many people are so narrow-minded. it's too bad because they're missing out on some exceptionally amazing music. when i heard this song (and album) for the first time, i thought, this is our generations st peppers, and instantly loved it. there will never be another concept album like young modern, and to this day, it remains one of my faves and go to.

[@boxeswithfoxes]

This song was in my dads playlist and I found out about it I think from a trip after dream-world in the late 2000s and this played on the car radio and dad would sing it Rip dad... he died in 2014 at age 39 and I was only 11 ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥

[@sealboy1211]

Sorry buddy

[@SkippyMcdanglenuts]

Such a young age to pass away at. Sorry for your loss mate and I hope you’re doing well. Your dads proud of you

[@jetthayward4810]

That's rough man, good memories, at least :)

[@keepclearofthemoors8886]

So young..For both of you…RIP to your Dad

[@visisydandthevoid]

😭💔

[@Sir_I.I_William]

Went down a rabbit hole, and came across this song again. I remember thinking it wasn't very good when it first came out. Listening to it now, through a modern lense, it's clear now that this song was simply ahead of its time ...

[@JT-gm4fk]

Everyone says that a out every artist. "They were ahead if their time"

[@nevarre5477]

This song needs to be played on radio stations now

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

No, not really.

[@ShockingPikachu]

I have always loved this song ever since it came out in 07. I grew up loving this song since I was 6 it was my favourite and still is one of my favourites even today. Such a wonderful song. Was one of the few songs I needed to always have on my MP3 player

[@tomrussell9829]

Same boat! Disliked it so much but love it now

[@cpg8000]

I’m 43. I remember this. But, I never appreciated it. Where the hell was my mind!? This is bloody brilliant. Not sure this ever got the recognition it deserved. As others have said, I think this was way ahead of its time

[@rch6]

This song reminds me of the Load era of Metallica. I also made the same mistake as you but for me it was with Metallica. Load and Reload are great albums and have apologized for not liking them when they came out. I was wrong. not many people do this, but I don't mind. I love this song Straight Lines. Not sure about the album as a whole though? I never got into Silverchair but listened to this Young Modern album at least once.

[@triciariddle1418]

He was beautiful. He spoke publicly about his eating disorder. The world eats beautiful people like him.

[@vincentvanoorschot5040]

To me this song is my hidden treasure, reminding me of the most happiest moment in my life.

[@carolinehaf21]

People wanted him to keep being sad. He was finally happy and celebrating it. People cant handle that sometimes.

[@username.not.known2473]

I'm now 43, too. This is a classic yet to be recognised.

[@carolcollins4878]

Is that important? I love beautiful humans, so be it

[@thefunpolice]

Masterful composition. Flawless musicianship. Timeless brilliance.

[@keithbringle9864]

Well said!!!!!

[@heshtallman]

Don't care what anyone says, this song SLAPS!

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend a Song called 'The bond villain' By Robert Nix

[@mias3dits]

someone from the younger generation; my parents taught me well. this song found me, and I’m not complaining. love you silverchair🫶🏻

[@keithbringle9864]

NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!! Music connects us all. Daniel John’s music is fucking BRILLIANT!!!! Peace and love everyone. Chicago USA.

[@trinkettrance9361]

Musically, this song is brilliant beneath the cheese. Johns is a genius at subverting expectation and has a campy sense of humour that I don't think enough people appreciate. Kudos to the man for continually evolving as a musical thinker and conduit.

[@coyotestarastrology]

Trinket Trance fuck yes mate you get it

[@stayawayfromhere1]

i imagine being the exact same thing you were from 16 - 30something gets tiring. hes just doing him

[@keaponlaffin6737]

Evolving lol! Guys been coached with silverchair to ride the bandwagon following nirvana, but after that died, there's obviously only interesting looks left. Because "brilliant"? Dude, not so much.

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!

[@markchristensen530]

He's a great talent.

[@glassjawx10]

I was always a huge Silverchair fan in high school, especially because I was a male struggling with anorexia. When this song came out in my 20s, I finally let someone love me and I’ll never forget how that felt. It’s the first time I felt like I was doing something positive and healthy, and this song just resonates that same vibe. This band saved my life in a way.

[@thefunpolice]

Upvoted for sheer awesomeness.

[@aidanmcgunnigal9394]

Frogstomp - Teen Angst Freak Show - Anger Neon Ballroom - Depression Diorama - Hope Young Modern - Happiness While I don't appreciate Young Modern musically, I appreciate it's message. I'm so happy Daniel managed to find happiness and get out of a dark place.

[@CrimsonThorns]

Aidan - i enjoy them all....the transition from angst to happiness is life happening to Daniel John.

[@Loogiemistress]

Who really knows where he is?

[@rileyk5228]

I think they've said Frogstop was naivety and Diorama was discovery

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!

[@elchewbacco]

silverchair became unrelatable for me when they turned happy

[@Dwaynerade]

Song seriously saved my life. Silverchair are--and I mean currently--one of the best, most proficient, and utterly inspiring rock bands to have graced the stage. Thank you Chris, Daniel, and Ben.

[@Meganlonadon]

Absolutely. Their music got me through some tough times.

[@markrobinson4447]

Me too

[@slavexcalledxshiver]

I always listen to this song in my darkest times. It gives me hope, even if only for those four minutes. It's such a great release for me. Powerful.

[@AndreNiero-w1j]

ive always heard this song in woolworths or australian supermarkets and since then i like this song

[@MK-ki1wg]

This song is 16 years old and fresh as a daisy.

[@ShawnConrad-tw8du]

Vood music is always fresh....Jm gonna have to Google because id be interested to see if theyre doing anything these days? I dont pay attention like i used to. Gettin old......Lol

[@pieromedone]

I remember going crazy for this song when it was released. It felt like a new beginning, no one knew it was the end. I visited Australia for the first time in 2009 and I had to visit that train station. Still enjoy this record a lot. Love from Chile.

[@simone1351]

What station?

[@moonmoonstarr68]

@@simone1351 possibly one of the Sydney Airport link stations, Green Square before it started to get used a lot by locals or prior to it even opening (I've lived 1 min walk from there for 30 years well before it was even in use (if it is not GS possibly Mascot), I only came across this video yesterday and it was the first thing I thought was WOW looks like they filmed at GS. I could be way off too , but it does look extremely similar. Another one could be Olympic Park station

[@pieromedone]

@@simone1351 Olympic Park station, that's the one where "Straight Lines" was shot more than 15 years ago.

[@mightyhabib1182]

Anyone here from the podcast? If y'all haven't checked it out it's a must watch 👌. Daniel Johns will live and die as one of the greatest musicians to have ever lived ❤.

[@neillwhelan7198]

I was at Homebush Station that day!! always loved this tune

[@jayess8714]

2007 was such a banger year for Australian music. Every nominee for album of the year at the Arias (including Young Modern, which won) was quality.

[@REDLINE4WD.]

This song was 100% ahead of its time. I remember this on the radio when it first came out and it didn't hit well at all. At least 8 years later i love this song.

[@laraluna9365]

I was obsessed with this song when it came out and didn’t understand why it wasn’t a big hit. Still love it.

[@Fat_for_cheese]

I was abused during pregnancy. Physically emotionally. This song came out. For some reason it carried me thru.

[@KrisRyanStallard]

What happened to you was horrible. I'm glad you survived it! I hope things are good now and you're surrounded by people who love and respect you.

[@davidburden2360]

@@KrisRyanStallard Tuna in the

[@Fat_for_cheese]

@@KrisRyanStallardI am lol I wrote this comment so long ago my son used this account now 😂 but yeah I made it out Doing good!

[@ryancorrigan4149]

To all the people saying stuff like "Why are people hating? So what if they changed their sound?" - I can't speak for everyone, but here's my issue: The problem is not that they changed. It's their band and and their music and they're free to sound like whatever they want. BUT, when they released this song, they were doing all kinds of interviewers to promote it. Pop radio djs, who never played their old stuff, basically ripped the old crappy silverchair, saying this was the grown up version. "Forget the old silverchair and their lame heavy music, they're actually good now". Paraphrasing but that really was the message sent. The band just doubled down on that, saying they are embarrassed by their old music. Basically disowned it. Said more or less that they used to suck but were good now. Again, paraphrasing a little, but one them actually said "Every band has some early attempts at music they made while in high school that they're ashamed of. Ours just happened to go platinum." They basically alienated all the fans who made them huge. Joined in with the pop djs who laughed at all their previous stuff. Again, they can sound however they want. They can experiment all they want. Even change the genre of their music altogether. But was it necessary to basically insult the taste of fans who enjoyed their first few albums and made them rich? Because that is literally what they did.

[@TheTheTheTheTheThe]

I don’t think they would have done it to intentionally piss off fans. Think about how young they were when they made Frogstomp. It’s no surprise that they look back on those years and cringe.

[@deanviescas]

Best song I've ever heard

[@PrinceGrey]

This song has been stuck in my head for years but I couldn't put my finger on who it was. One day I was listening to some grunge and post grunge stuff and Freak came on, then on the side a video talking about the history of the band came up. Talking about how their sound changed when they got older, so I decided to check some out to see just how different they got. Clicked on this song and those beginning notes played, it triggered something. This is that song that's been stuck in my head for all those years, I've heard this song long before their early stuff. I'm so glad I found this and now I can experience the full range of Silverchair

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend a Song called 'The bond villain' By Robert Nix

[@bluecloudrevs6383]

Walking in divine time

[@richgauthier1946]

I didn't appreciate this song when Silverchair released it as I'm more of a heavy music guy. Listening to it years later this song is brilliant! These guys are diverse musicians.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend a Song called 'The bond villain' By Robert Nix

[@Wes_Bee_Music]

This song is so good. Been on these guys since high school. I’m 42. Glad he & I are aging well.

[@khairulfakhzan5858]

we're the same age...glad that we are still listening to their music up till now and he still looked great

[@bensellers7151]

I remember not liking this song when it first came out. It stuck in my head til I realized the true brilliance of it. It evokes such raw emotion in me. This entire album is so very underrated.

[@niscieldelcastillo4735]

That angry kid turned into this sweet beautiful man, there is hope in life. I love Silver chair in all its stages!!! Look at him dancing at 2:46 XD

[@JennzOrs]

like Hugh Grant in Love Actually...

[@lambertstarr1218]

you call that a man?

[@JennzOrs]

I mean, yeah. He is a man... wtf.

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!!

[@fivepoint5sicks]

The way he starts dancing at 2:45 reminds me of Michael Stipe. Very similar to the way he danced in the song Losing My Religion. This song is very relatable to my own life. Love it.

[@nikinova11]

Thank you Daniel and Silverchair. My soul loves this energy

[@ericharrison7]

How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?

[@alwayshungry3511]

A lot of people saying they didn't appreciate this song until later in life, for myself, I knew it was a fkn good song

[@forgotmyun]

Whether I was a kid in the 90’s or a fully grown adult, Daniel has been and always will be one of the most beautiful men ever. I don’t mean just looks, his mind and his strength still leave me in awe

[@katrosado8714]

I'm 37 and have had a crush on this man since i was 13. Fully grown adult, i still love this man. His eyes.. jus..uhg... like i can feel an egg drop every time i jus stare at him 🤣... Seriously though.. He's faught a lot of demonds since he was young. I'm am very sure being vegan, gay, and being in the music industry so young put some challenges in his way..

[@simone1351]

Hes not gay!

[@iansamuels7823]

You dont have to be gay to admire him!

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

I first listened to this so beautiful Pop song when I was living in Puerto Rico, United States, in a local radio called Alfa Rock. I loved it, I still do because I am an alumnus of a Good Luck Academy: nobody is luckier than me to get back on my feet after I fall!

[@33hegemon]

I was backpacking around Oz in 2006 and this song stands out among the memories.

[@Aussieduderivs1]

same for me i was on holiday in the gold coast in 07 and this song brings back memories.

[@IHSpark7325]

+33hegemon Remember a commercial in '08 when I was 10

[@darlingharbourmassage370]

+33hegemon It was released on 20 March 2007

[@maybejusthappy89]

+33hegemon The kind you should repress, or?

[@33hegemon]

LOL low blow

[@mattheweldredge9880]

This album is one of the best albums ever made by an Australian band. If you compare this to a song like Anthem the growth, artistry, musicianship etc is outstanding. I've always admired Daniels writing and growth album to album. The problem is the fan does not grow with the band always. This is a masterpiece. If you don't get it you're doing yourselves a disservice.

[@justdev8965]

Growth?! Oh please. You would have said the same thing if neon ballroom came after this album. One cannot grow after neon ballroom. That was the peak.

[@wes1265]

@@justdev8965 lol, Bullshit, this is awesome and some of his solo is as well. I do want the hiatus to end and some concerts of old school though

[@DM-tj8ii]

This song brings back memories from when it first came out. When I first heard it on the radio I was driving south from Long Beach on the 405 to HB. My friend lived in HB and we were great buddies, never a bad day hanging with him. He loved my old band from way back, I've since moved on and the players have changed over the years but we are reforming to the version he loved the best for his celebration of life, he suddenly passed away a month ago. He loved music, playing guitar and sipping some Tequila. This song will always remind me of one of my best friends.......RIP Carl

[@faffinoodle]

It's nice to read the comments on here; seeing people finally appreciate this song/Johns' song writing.

[@michaelcrowell9302]

I was in combat when they were teenagers and they were hard rock, this is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.My wife of 22 years and sister died within 2 days of each other,I was in the tub ready to end it, this song played,God at work

[@faffinoodle]

@@michaelcrowell9302 Sorry to hear that mate. Music is very powerful, this song helped me get through a lot too. I’m from Newcastle (their hometown) & I have always admired Dan with his drive to push music. Check out his other stuff too :)

[@michaelcrowell9302]

Thank you and I hope you have a great day

[@michaelcrowell9302]

I mistyped I mean you look too young to remember silverchair

[@michaelcrowell9302]

They absolutely rocked then, but he is on a higher level now.I have to go, nice talking to you friend

[@BrainBrain]

Ah, Silverchair. Thank you for existing.

[@sunlightofspirt]

Brainiac03 ...: if youre not changing you’re not growing...

[@KMouta]

this song is so bad

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!

[@JT-gm4fk]

@@sunlightofspirt you're definition of growing isn't the same as everyone's. Personally, I do not consider young modern an example of growth. Change and growing are not codependent. You can change and not grow. You can also grow without changing who you are

[@angusmcleod9509]

No one cares what you consider.. This song rocks and if you don't like it go listen to something else :D

[@karolineoliveira2887]

I'm 35 years old and for 23 years I haven't been able to assimilate Daniel's beauty, it's something magical that touches me, excites me...

[@DROLETRON]

He's visual material.

[@PaulKentros]

This is next level

[@JonnyBoyOfficial]

HAPPY 4 MILLION VIEWS SILVERCHAIR!

[@lrvan]

2023-08-23, more or less at 10:00 PM, is the day i finally found this song again, after 16 years of only able to keep wondering of what i was just listened that day, why i can't forget it, why it keep staying in my mind, why i always feel that i need and must find this song again, and why i never hear this song being played anywhere and everywhere i go. I only get ONE chance to listen to this song before. it was in 2007 on MTV Channel. Watched it at noon and i don't have any idea about this Band at the time but i still remember the MTV's host explained something about this band before they played the music. She said that this Band just released a new album but with different genre/flavour than they usually do and also with some controversy around it. Then the song start playing, and i instantly hooked by the music instrument, the vocal and how he sing it, especially at reff, i can feel the energy of the song, it sound strange at first, but then it become so emotional! Then in the middle of the song, the name of the Band and song title appeared at the bottom of my 17inch TV screen, i sit far from it, so i get up and run fast to my TV to be able to read it clearer, but as soon as i stand in front of it, it suddenly disappeared and i missed the chance to read... Since then, everytime i watched MTV channel, i'm always hoping for the channel to play this song again, but sadly it never appeared again... I heard it only once but i can remember the reff melody until now, i can whistle it but didn't know the lyric even just single words, my english still very poor at that time i can't catch it and there's no lyric displayed. I ask my friends about it & i'm whistling awkwardly like an idi*t to give them some clue but they just laughed and can only mentioned Coldplay or Good Charlotte, yes that "i just wanna live" reff is a lil bit similar by the way it sound. And the most stupid thing i did is whistling at Shazam hoping that it will recognize the song 😥👍 In 2015 it come close, when i'm explored Carpark North songs (i already know them since 2006, but only know "Human" song back then). In their 'Grateful' album, i got some flashes of it when i listened to their 'Save Me From My Self", a song in which i really liked, and it do sound a bit familiar too tbh, the energy it have. After that, i still trying to find this song again and again sometimes, listening to other 2000s band but still unlucky. Yesterday, at night, i was in a very good mood to start exploring some of 2000's Rock music compilation album/playlist again, Silverchair was also there in the playlist. I listened to their "Tomorrow" song, even tho i didn't feel there's any hints of it or any similarities in the melody of the song, but it's the video clips that makes me so intrigued to explore their other songs somehow, it do feels so familiar in my memory, it feels like i ever seen it before! So i search their other songs on KZbin, listen to the second song "Ana's Song", i feel relax, but i do really, really feel something surprising will come, then the third songs start playing........ i'm in total silence.. speechless, what a pleasant surprise where i finally able to hear that rhythm again, that voice, that reff, that unique melody, i almost can't believe of what i just heard.. teardrops. I'm so sorry for this long text and i'm very thankful if you read it, i just wanna share my little pure happiness. This is the song that i really, really want to hear and enjoy again! 16 years has passed since the first time that was also the only chance i get to listen to this song that never appear again, that somehow it always stay in my mind, my memory & never disappeared. Now i found it again, i keep it forever. "Straight lines" was already my Fav song, along with "Macy's Day Parade" from Green Day. The different is, now i can listen to it anytime 😇 I thank you so much for this music from the bottom of my heart, Silverchair.

[@thefunpolice]

I'm an Aussie and my ex is an American. I'd played her a bunch of old Aussie standards, bands like Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Midnight Oil, The Models, really good stuff. She was a bit underwhelmed though she loved John Farnham's _You're The Voice._ She asked me to play her what I thought was a truly great song from an Australian band. So, yeah, I played her this. I explained it was a song about kicking an addiction. She was quickly attentive and almost stunned. She got goosebumps all over when the guitars finally came in. Then she was dancing and laughing. It made a tremendous and lasting impression on her. Straight Lines has a raw power and warm energy that's accessible to anyone at all who's ever faced addiction, hardship, grief, loss or emotional pain. It's beautifully healing and wonderful, it speaks of hope and love and speaks straight to the heart.

[@loocas6448]

Good read. Never suffered from addiction but just brought good nostalgic feelings to me whenever I listen to it

[@Jujudeze22]

This song for me has helped me as I’ve tried to overcome addiction and mental health issues, no matter what life throws at you, walk that straight line. Stay clean. Stay sober. I adore this song, still p k at it when I need encouragement.

[@samhogg2311]

Totally agree. Such an empowering song. Keep going buddy

[@kathrynagoodwin24]

Love your comment. Im sober too. I love this song so much, It's the one I want buried to. I have complex health issues. This song brings the life into my veins. 🎉❤😊

[@chimaobiahukanna]

The chore progression in the chorus was what made made me look for the title of this song. It’s a beautiful song indeed.

[@ruata]

I agree…Ive been a silverchair fan since their First album .. regardless, me being a musician, that chorus always intrigued me.. Just sat down on the piano and figured it out.. pretty cool..😎 indeed a magical Tune

[@FarrellEvan]

If you knew the story behind this song and the positive message it carries because of it, I bet a few here would understand the direction better. The guy went through hell. This song is extremely reassuring for others. I'm glad it sounds different. I'm glad they wrote it.

[@s0m3rand0mb01]

I love this song. It gives so much positivity and that is what’s needed right now. Much love Silverchair. We all still miss you

[@Ron-i2t]

Instantly appealing but never gets old, that's a rare combination. When he played this back in the studio, he probably thought "Man, I'm never going to top this😢"

[@greenishkitchen4274]

Been listening to this song this week! I remember when it came out, I thought it was too "contemporary" for my teenage soul at the time. Now 32, wow I love it. Thank you Daniel, thank you Silverchair.

[@Jaibee27]

OMG I watched this when I was high. Here are my thoughts... As I grew older I lost consciousness of the beautiful things that connect me to this world. My mind is a mess but there is still a flower in there which just needs to be watered. I need to clear my mind of all the useless thoughts. I also needs to forgive those who I constantly think of negatively and move on. Something pure inside of me is wanting to come out. I wake up tomorrow free from my past sickness and I am calm. I gain a passion for something and I am mindful of its future success. I am strong and I feel competent. My mind is connected to godly thinking and I am walking in a straight line. I will never forget how disconnected I was. I was weak and had no strength of character. Cut ties with the past. Talk to that cool guy named God as you walk confidently in a straight line. This is a time capsule which I will read again when I am not high. Thank you Silverchair for your nice lyrics.

[@romy4858]

This song raised my soul

[@entertain7us148]

I'm desperately trying to make the connection between this man and that smooth, baby-faced skinny little kid in Anthem of the Year 2000.

[@zachsimon5587]

You should have seen him in 92

[@CALH99]

he was 19 at "Anthem" and 27 at "Straight Lines". You know... age and stuff.

[@caramellokoala84]

Que Fuerte lol, I was gonna say. Strange how this has so many upvotes

[@awm8221]

IsThisRealLife It is a brilliant song nonetheless. Straight Lines is a brilliant composition

[@b1akjak]

Everybody grows up.

[@AntoineGaskill]

My song just like me my friend stay strong and good will my heart 💓 bleeds strong

[@disenoeejecucion535]

THOUGHT I WAS A STRAIGHT GUYYY Ah, Silverchair. Thank you for existing.

[@petarsremacki6769]

That's that Grumps comment I was looking for

[@pixiearoha]

To see light we must have darkness. Never stop singing, it soothes so many souls including your own. Music is the most amazing therapy and has helped me through my darkest days. Aroha x

[@EbuGamer1]

Well said.

[@KevinMooreFan33]

I'll tell you something else too. Playing this song versus listening to this song is totally different experience. If you have the chance to grab an instrument and play along with him while he's singing, this song transforms into so much more. Then just listening to it. I can't explain that I'm doing my best though have a great day.

[@TieflingKumasi]

KevinMooreFan33 Which instrument do you enjoy more?

[@AbuseForViews]

Are you high

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!

[@girlyfaery]

The first time I saw this video I cried because I was so happy to see Daniel healthy and happy! I grew up with Silverchair and depression, to see him like this made my heart sing with him ❤️❤️❤️

[@LaceyPantz]

I know this is a few years old, but it makes me so happy to see him doing so well here, and the lyrics are perfect if you understand the struggles he went through growing up. The fact that he’s even still alive is amazing. He’s overcome so much, I just hope he continues existing on this earth, and existing happily. ❤️ #danielforever

[@luckyphilism]

He's not unique - we've all been through struggles and we all have to overcome so much, its called life

[@a.e.rromero5403]

@@luckyphilism everyone is unique fool

[@Tia-Louisa]

LOVED these guys in the 90's and they're so good live. Never gets old x

[@iamrobbb7503]

I can appreciate this song 100%! Sobriety is hard to achieve. Hats off to Silverchair!!

[@kadokili5595]

And we all just had one wish. I know it's really hard, but we all want them reunite and be whole again. Even it was meant to be their last. Let them get the recognition and realized how they impacted so many people until now, including myself. I was now on downward spiral, beaten down in life to the brink of losing grip with everything, with substance abuse, this song somehow miracleously grabbed my attention and played it, to my astonishment, everything he sang was everything i need to handle my life now. Daniel, Chris and Gil. You didn't know how many lives y'all saves on your musical journey. It helps me, and also everybody else. Silverchair, thank you so much.

[@leepatterson4982]

The guy is a genius, what can you say.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@JasenHeffner]

I was not a fan of this song when it came out. But that's due to where i was in life. I wasn't quite ready to change paths. Now, it's been my anthem in my head for years

[@unclesnott6808]

Seeing the world through different eyes just like you now.👍

[@iansamuels7823]

It wasnt about being gay. It was about being lonely & alone!

[@JasenHeffner]

@@iansamuels7823 I believe it is about getting your life in order. And getting rid of self destructive behavior. In his case likely his eating disorder. Not sure where the "gay" aspect came from.

[@jennifermckay9868]

Daniel's unbelievably beautiful and so is his voice. OMG

[@seanb.4712]

Great song and great story of this lead singer surviving his addictions and demons. Talented guy.

[@bernadetterush6018]

I think they all. Are wonderful talented people 😊

[@carolcollins4878]

I loved it the first time I heard it, Silverchair, Australian beauty always

[@johngroenendaal176]

No words can explain. This is all emotion. Absolutely amazing song. The power of music. Nuff said.

[@alvarosebastian4351]

Silverchair After Nirvana you are BEST trio!! i tell you from Spain ,a listener of you from 90's until today! Thank you so much for your creativity!!🙌🏽

[@alvarosebastian4351]

I don't think about it that way, my thinking is not about the color of the eyes, it is too superficial and simple, Silverchair is a band, a conjunction of three talents, their compositions are not comparable and for me in their genius they are an evolution in sound from the 90s.

[@nonalolagirl]

@@RavenousFallen Silverchair always took it as a great compliment and often made the joke themselves that they were Australian Nirvana after hearing it so much. It was their grunge sound, not the looks. Lighten up.

[@TommyQuinny]

Love the chair from start to end and danials solo albums are actually really good

[@jennyl.8170]

I think that this is incredibly moving and has become a sobriety anthem or... How about, an anthem for not dying young?? Beautiful

[@fmilton20]

Absolutly. Someone who gets it. I got sober in 2014 and this was on my playlist. Was odd that I first heard it like a month after i got sober. Good timing.

[@jsparky249]

Waking up strong in the morning!

[@RicardoMartinez-jy5lo]

Or an anthem to living the right life, "walking in a straight line."

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYin5-Zbl9Zqs A must hear!!!!!!!!!!

[@pjb1324]

Frogstomp all day long. What an album.

[@jaxonmicallef2939]

Yeah if you're 13

[@danrandlehandle]

Johns had a fucking gift. Lyrical and vocal masterclass

[@oakenclient]

Being driven by my Grandmother to pick up my Mum from uni, going over the harbour bridge with a McDonalds soft serve, and dipping the chips in the ice cream, with the low sun in my eyes, while this song is playing at 4 years old has to be the best and most nostalgic feeling in the world. God I miss it.

[@mizutanii]

i saw this on rage once at 4am when i was about 5-6 years old. im 20 years old now and im STILL obsessed with it to this day

[@TheMrsKatty]

Love love love this song. His smile at the end just tops it off! Wonder if they ever thought they'd be so huge, during their days at Newcastle High School. Truly top musicians ❤

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend an indierock song called 'The Bond Villain' By Robert Nix

[@ericharrison7]

How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?

[@Sintichaje]

Sober since 2 months, now!!🎉 Was an every day drinker for at least 3, 4 years, now. Only drank Tequila and Wodka shots few times a week.. since 21! Todays my 46. birthday and i am proud to celebrate it with no alc. Feeling a little better and stronger every day. Walking in a straight line..😊 Wish me luck🙏🏻🍀💪🏽

[@xanthromera]

Good for you dude.

[@Sintichaje]

@@xanthromera Thank you🙏🏻

[@xanthromera]

@@Sintichaje Sorry, you're not a dude. Good for you Miss I should have said.

[@Sintichaje]

@@xanthromera 🤣👌🏽 No problem😁

[@polmeister.]

Congrats mate! Keep walking in a straight line.

[@SamStern-ih4dy]

I remember being introduced to this song about 15-17 years ago from new kid who moved from Australia and loving it instantly. Makes me feel extra old I listened to it on some mp3 player that I got at like 12 from a garage sale. Time flys man but this song stays golden.

[@EliteTruckRepairs]

Anyone who has had, or has loved someone with drug problems knows how much this song means...

[@christied425]

I remember listening to this song obsessively in the summer of 2007 after getting sober and facing a whole new reality. I saw Silverchair when they came to Seattle in 1997, I was 14, they were not much older than me❤️‍🔥

[@aliboinphotography8953]

I’m 12 days sober and this song gives me so much hope ❤

[@christied425]

@@aliboinphotography8953 There is life after drugs/alcohol. Don’t quit before the miracle happens. Love and hugs 💚

[@Jorjajorjajorja]

I listen to this song on repeat I love this song, such crazy awesome singers🎶🎶🎧🎧😜😜😜😜

[@Jorjajorjajorja]

Same cool comment I hope straight line sings see it!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@prairiewitch8217]

A song writer ✍️ of impeccable capability. Luv u Daniel