Silversun Pickups - It Doesn't Matter Why (Official Video)

[@weseygirl]

The song gets better and better with each listen.

[@SteveBroc69]

You are so right. I can't get enough of it

[@franknbeans7745]

Facts

[@ralphrosario6426]

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[@ralphrosario6426]

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[@ralphrosario6426]

8l

[@dominicslater7834]

This is actually one of my favorite music videos. The meaning behind the song is very compassionate. And I think the randomness of people moving with the minimalistic clothing/background make it intentially hard to understand it on the outside looking in much like people do when they "try to help". It all basically highlights that breaking down one's problems doesn't help the way they feel, people just want to be heard not diagnosed. This really amazing I'm so glad they're still making music.

[@leoqu1nn]

that's wonderful insight! I never could've begun to come to that conclusion. :0

[@PrettyPinkPeacock]

I've been watching and listening thinking maybe it's about mental health, but actually that the song is from the perspective of the emotions. Listening again I prefer your perspective though! I feel like the bits with very decisive answers are gut feelings (stay or go, Go!) And the emotions are saying they have to be heard, you can't understand them, but they absolutely exist regardless of whether you know "why", and so they are just Known. The emotions are trying to help, and comfort, and help us with self awareness, but we don't always let them in.

[@orlandolandez4128]

They like to bitck but don't want to be responsible ...

[@superdavey69]

amazing song but this video takes away from it a lot, I will only ever listen to this song from now on, the video is cheap cheese, way too over lit, a darker video would of suited this song

[@davidbenoit3765]

"Will we ever leave you alone?" ..... "No." - love it.

[@thevoid3246]

stray cats when you feed them ONCE

[@_Cato_]

Ice Wallowpiss Fucking LOL

[@juicestazi4778]

@@thevoid3246 LMAO

[@djd_1two3]

I'm happy to hear the violins from carnavas are back

[@kevinpham_]

Everyone

[@KrisRN23935]

ThE-UnKO-LeMa you forgot Pikal. But then again I can’t think of a single song from that album.

[@starwart2000]

@@KrisRN23935 Kissing Families and All the Go-Inbetweens are two of their best songs, they’re both on Pikul.

[@jayb3427]

NHL 20 brought me here. Great song. Cheers boys!

[@juicestazi4778]

This is on NHL 20?? That's sick! It's odd this is the first year since 2014 I didn't buy NHL on release date... how is it??

[@jayb3427]

Best game ever lol I say that because I love hockey but its also the best one EA has made to date in my opinion. I love it. Happy holidays everyone. Merry Christmas hohoho

[@briandetombeur616]

Greatest Indie band of all-time this is how SSPU shall be known

[@adriantanasoiu3815]

incredibly underrated band

[@amandajewell6127]

agreed

[@JustinPogue]

Their live show was an overwhelming wall of sound and light. A truly transportive experience.

[@al5353al5353]

They're even better live.

[@tengamangapiu]

I thought it was Smashing Pumpkins singing, whenever I heard their song called "Lazy Eye" 🙃

[@ajackajack166]

To this day!

[@dave3jags]

Only picked you up as this is a track in NHL20...but you gotta yourself a new fan.

[@bobbob123ful]

David Cleary Stream Aid got me here

[@brandoncastro6731]

Been a fan since MLB The Show either 2007 or 2010!

[@bubbaakatommyoso4119]

Same or would have never herd it Way better with out the vid I think

[@mik-exe-]

Swoon meets Better Nature with some weird new but very SSPU element I was really feeling the second half of the song.

[@noahnims3942]

Yeah the main chorus wasn’t really enthralling me but that bridge in the second half was great

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Yup exactly :). Royal we meets latchkey kids/nightlight. And considering this is their single it’s usually more catchy/radio friendly than the rest of the album.

[@rhaibi12]

Perfect description

[@ElNeekoo]

Yeah that bridge in the second half gives me full Swoon vibes. I love it.

[@aster5191]

@@ElNeekoo Very evocative of It's Nice To Know You Work Alone. Love it!

[@billg708]

This song when you break it down has so many different moving parts. It's genius!

[@alfredoosiel1]

Instant hit. GREAT SONG. Silversun Pickups remains one of the best bands in this century. 🔥🔥🔥🎶🎧🎵🎤✌👌👏

[@tehpickle1250]

Last third of this song is really terrific.

[@scramjones496]

2:47 the feels 🤗

[@emanuel7601]

Exactly!

[@colfol231]

Yes, its perfect.

[@DPK99ATown]

Love the way they build their songs up..constantly getting bigger as the song goes on. Unreal band!

[@ElNeekoo]

I teared up towards the end there. SSPU always write music that connects to me deep down. I don’t know how they do it 😊

[@Poppomatic64]

Yeah the end has that vocal inflection like the bridge of “nice to know you work alone” I forget what that song is called haha I’m a new fan. Like it alot

[@e.d.alonso3587]

They're just profound human beings. The 1% who is truely authentic

[@AlcorMoog]

it doesn't matter...

[@Ash-fd8ww]

Talk about a statement. No one may realize it until way later, but this song has much more going for it now than it ever has, and no one will even realize it until its too late. That's why I'm here to say that it may pick up.

[@TruthInFiction]

Did you just make us wait 3 minutes for an even bigger hook??!! So good. Thanks for leaving some patience in your tunes. Love it.

[@johnbarth8570]

Dota and Dashes

[@davidcast510]

My favorite song of this band from 2019 . Was 24 years . Till now I'm hearing this 🎧🎧🎵🎵 . Love it to hear once again 🤘🤘🤘 .

[@ericbalboa9347]

A little Gold, Guns, Girls by Metric a little Placebo, alot of Silversun Pickups....I love it

[@ManoSaarinenCarmanen81]

Nice you mentioned Placebo, this definitely has a lot of that vibe and i love Placebo! Just heard about this band, NHL 20 introduced me to this!

[@shahabhassan6477]

Woah. I didnt know people knew metric 😭🤘 fav band

[@Tom-lq6nn]

@@shahabhassan6477 Metric is much better than these guys.

[@TheTonbcn]

@@shahabhassan6477 I LOVE METRIC they are in my playlist everyday

[@TheTonbcn]

@@woenderer completely agreed

[@Breathemusic4202]

The beauty of music and art is living in its essence when it begs for an individual interpretation related to your creativity, imagination, and emotive state; there are so many !

[@josephadamo3163]

I picture this playing during a huge bank heist scene in some big budget movie.

[@cosmicheretic8129]

I never saw that at all but that's what's good about it.

[@coffeebro287]

A montage of bank heists.

[@Bikewithlove]

Definitely. Not a fan of the postmodern neomarxist sheeple vibe.

[@richard21solava]

I can totally see that

[@poopybutt221]

No

[@tiekbane]

Another EXCELLENT song by Silversun Pickups. They are now officially a singles band.

[@jillianelise5]

Silversun Pickups? You don't need to convince me. I'm already here.

[@nikolasflameart9750]

Jillian Elise True

[@ImNotNeoEither]

Saw them with 5 finger death punch FREE by the ARCH in St Louis 20 years ago❤🎉

[@slangley3235]

This song has an incredibly catchy beat! All I can picture is dancing to it at a show.

[@Maztuhmind]

Over a decade strong and still killing it. Can't wait for the album.

[@brysonfrank6476]

A year away from 2 decades.

[@FreedomLovin]

@@brysonfrank6476 really? I thought their first album was around 06? Guess I could wikipedia that.

[@brysonfrank6476]

Freedom Lovin' I’m talking about the absolute beginnings. When they were called A Couple of Couples

[@ЕленаСмирнова-т9л5д]

красотка на всю голову

[@jamesprovenza]

This video give me the chills every time I watch it

[@MsBillygrey]

It's a fusion of music styles, I love the upbeat tempo.

[@seanwayment9361]

I like when they tap into the near Rush sound! As a huge Rush fan, it's nice to hear new music that captures some of that essence! Great song!

[@serisothikos]

I’m literally crying in my car at how good this is. I missed them so much.

[@rosssquire7280]

I have been hanging out for the last two years for concert dates anywhere in the world in the hope something would come up in time for our 30th wedding anniversary this May. But this is great news for now.

[@michaelrios3755]

AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE... TOTAL JAM. TOTAL JAM.

[@Leigthal_]

Interpretation At first I thought it was just a stylised weird choreographed video but after many watches I’ve realised It actually syncs surprisingly well with the lyrical themes. The lyrics primarily concern themselves with the idea of disconnection in modern social connections. Perhaps Alluding to social media- continuing the theme from their earlier song “Connection” (from Better Nature). Social media has kinda given us this view into other people’s lives while making us feel more alone: “Feeling like you’re on your own - oh no” “Is it greener on the other side? - No” “will it help you sleep at night? -it won’t” “It doesn’t matter why we’re known, we’re just known” Ie. everyone is known to everyone but nobody truly connects with one and other. The people start out opening their eyes and then try to connect with one and other, poking each other or attempting to embrace. There’s also others on their own trying to move freely and finding themselves stuck, moving rigidly at the start in an uncomfortable way. ^ This movement is quite metaphoric of how we move through life, trying to form meaningful connections when technology creates uncomfortable barriers. Some stare at their own hands, as if trying to make sense of themselves. Towards the end with the lyrics “And if it all goes right, you’ll see in our eyes” We see people starting to transcend the disconnection: with smiles, fun dances and embraces made between people. This is a nice kind of watershed moment. “Your on your own, and in your eyes - you finally see we’ve all gone blind!” “Have we all gone blind?” Then as this bridge ends we see some people blink as if they have realised some truth or reset their approach to how to connect ... while others lapse or remain disconnect from one and other, seemingly entranced. As the song ends Brian puts his hand to his chest, a sort of way to say he hopes we take to heart the message.

[@RaccoonSnunkWolf1011]

This actually makes a lot of sense

[@JayRock907]

Dude thanks!

[@Tintoycar]

This band is getting better and better and better and better....................................

[@tnegit]

The strings sure gives that Swoon vibe don't they? AW YEA BABE

[@harejutsu]

Death Cab For Cutie*

[@ChachaChapati]

Yes! Specifically, "The Royal We."

[@swtvlly]

saw them twice live and they're so amazing

[@MonsieurToc]

I’ve been waiting for this moment ALL MY LIFE!!!!

[@Alexpriamusa]

Monsieur Toc Ah ouais, gros gros fan !

[@gustavour9]

Referências

[@GTremember]

And it's quite right ;]

[@rosssquire7280]

>:}~ Not quite that long... BUT HOW GOOD SSPU ARE BACK

[@MonsieurToc]

🙏🏼

[@brandoinjoque692]

So glad I came across this song after so long

[@anaiseanaise]

this isn't a drill, flip the panic switch they're back!

[@rosssquire7280]

FARRRRRKING OATH!

[@thematthatter673]

It feels like it's been so long since Better Nature. There was a longer gap between this and Better Nature than there was with other albums, but none of that matters because it's happening.

[@friday6567]

same song

[@boogiedull]

Silver shinier, grayer than last Sunday seen through sun rays.

[@kidindie6]

YES!

[@lynnebachelor3914]

The dancing is exactly how I dance. Love it.

[@hectorvelasquezmonago6637]

you transfer my emotions to another galaxy ... sirversun!!!

[@gosling999]

Silversun Pickups are a real hit or miss band, they release brilliant tunes like this among some real clangers.

[@Swooncraft]

It's been a pleasure growing as a person along side SSPU's music. Back when I first discovered Carnivas (and Pikul) there was something that really resonated with me. Swoon sealed the deal; it was so great I've been using Swoon as a handle since. Neck of the Woods and Better Nature have been on repeat with the rest of their catalogue as they were released. And now.. I welcome this new chapter wholeheartedly

[@purpnurp533]

Very similar experience, was my guilty pleasure for years, now I tell everyone I can.

[@Jaschu-xs9mb]

I'm in the same boat guys. It's like we're subconsciously in some amazing SSPU cult and Brian's the leader. I mean he does look a little 70s cultish no? :p but man the wait for a new song took what felt like forever and checking their Facebook once every couple months the last couple years.. Just happy to have something new and the song is just beautiful. These guys are and have been my Desert Island band since 2007.

[@nikolasflameart9750]

I love your comment. I do feel you on some level of my own.

[@jonpevehouse]

Yes, concur on all you said. 2:27 of the Royal We (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHdhmSLr52ooNk) has been my ringtone for the last 10 years, lol.

[@damianreid2452]

Yes okay, OKAY!! I give in Second listen and it's got me hooked.

[@ChachaChapati]

Glad these guys are back; feels like the Swoon days all over again.

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

Swoon was such a massive hit in my life...

[@treepercent7870]

There Back...yes! My Favorite Band. Let's Go!!!!

[@dominiquetobey5543]

I absolutely love this song. This song is amazing. I Love you Silversun pickups!! 😘😍❤️

[@randyfailinger2290]

I listen once. kinda like it. then stays in my head. so listen Like 20 more times, till it's stuck in my soul.....classic silversun pickups

[@kostassourlis2082]

Excellent song with a unique rhythm!

[@oceanicpears]

Wow I remember hearing Panic Switch on the old Q101 growing up in Chicago and that being my gateway to this band. After so long, they’re back. Early 2000s me is so happy right now.

[@vegas1854]

I dig the build...been waiting on this album for a minute. I'm diggin' it so far.

[@ionse]

Beautiful

[@sophiatacc5178]

Such a bop.., I love them so much

[@Petete003]

Pulp vibes here.... great song!!

[@KalenCarslaw]

Excellent tune. Love the clapping, reverb, and the strings, it all adds a phenomenal frenetic depth. Some moments echo No Cars Go by Arcade Fire. Man I wish they'd broadened their sounds/styles in an SSPU manner.

[@OnBalesBawls]

2:45 Can you sing like this more often?! Incredible!

[@philipconstantin]

Most complete/strongest song of 2019 by far... FREAKING AWSOME!!!

[@ndrme1]

needed this song today

[@softroadingthewest]

Spectacular! I was already digging the sound, but then that bridge comes along and just kicks you in the spine...so good! Can't wait to hear the rest of the new stuff!

[@loralynf.9722]

Wonderful

[@xlillo6175]

I loved the song the second time I heard it. I loved the video the fourth time I watched it. genius.

[@saschahendrich]

I here this song first time on NHL 20. Very nice. Greetings from Germany.

[@noahnims3942]

A new sspu album? I’ve been waiting for this moment, I’ve been waiting for this moment all my life!

[@death_cab]

But is it quite right?

[@csc7985]

Yes!

[@ArielPontes]

Every time I hear "And if it all goes right" my brain hears "But all the grace is gone" (It's Nice To Know You Work Alone) 😂

[@jamieleigh1535]

Don't look now but Silversun Pickups are BAAAAAAACCCCCCCKKKKKK , the new cd rocks

[@xtinternx]

I'm always a bit scared to hear new music by bands I love. Having been on both sides (fan/creator) I know it's an incredibly difficult slope. BUT GODDAMN Y'ALL JUST KEEP KILLING IT. This song does something reviving to my body like all your music has done. Like breathing fresh air into dead lungs, fresh blood into a dying heart, fresh sounds into ringing ears. You're ever changing, ever evolving in sound, never in stasis but somehow always pulsing forward and you keep that up. It's truly amazing, really stunning. I can't wait to take the motorbike out for a night ride with this as the soundtrack/inspiration. Totally f'ing pre-ordering this right now.

[@MichaelDaily1]

Stone cold killer track! Silversun Pickups are one of those great groups. One of my favorite tracks from 2019.

[@mo-monia]

Love it since the first note... thank you!!!

[@GrismerMusic]

Love this new direction you guys are taking, if the whole album has the amount of energy, dynamics, and intensity as this song then I’m all in!

[@nygent4894]

Beyond Impressed! Tip of the hat to you!

[@captmodano]

I get an 80’s New Wave vibe here....love it

[@BagelMangler]

Love it! That's some good SSPU! Cute that they included Nikki's daughters in the video.

[@BagelMangler]

Anonymous SSPU is how the band name is abbreviated. SilverSun PickUps. Hope that helps. And glad you enjoyed the song. For more like that, check out their songs The Royal We, Kissing Families, Ragamuffin.

[@StoneCloth]

Yes, thanks again

[@jc7887]

[Verse 1] You hear us come and go (We know) You wonder if we're not alone (We're alone) You think about us all the time (Don't) Because it doesn't matter why we're known We're just known [Verse 2] You wanna read our minds (We know) Is it better on the other side (No) Will it help you sleep at night (It won't) And it doesn't matter why we're known We're just known [Verse 3] Should you stay or go (Go) Feeling like you're on you own (Oh no) Will we ever leave you alone (No) And it doesn't matter why we're known We're just known If it all goes right, you'll see in our eyes We've finally made it out alive Will you wait for a sign It's time to have some peace of mind (Wait) You're on you own and in your eyes You finally see we've all gone blind Have we all gone blind It doesn't matter why we're known We're just known

[@OrchestralOrg]

*DIVIDE! he's singing evil.*

[@Wowthatsfunnylol121]

I keep hearing "it doesn't matter why we're known, we're just numb."

[@The-D-Hoyt]

@@OrchestralOrg Break the lyrics down for us.

[@travistillman1034]

Verse 2 you wanna read our minds (AND) we know

[@plasmabat718]

@@OrchestralOrg What the hell does this song mean? Who's perspective is this from? I feel like the chorus is probably the key, "it doesn't matter why we're known, we're just known", but what the hell does that mean? Known by who? Why doesn't it matter? Who thinks it matters the reason that they're known? Known in what way? You said he's singing evil? You think it's like the voice of doubt in someone's mind or a demon or something? Saying shit to fuck with people "you're all alone" "life has no meaning" "nothing matters". Reading through the lyrics again maybe he's talking to someone that cares about him, that just wants the best for him, but he keeps pretty much telling to go fuck themselves, and the person he's taking to sees that he and everyone one else like him have doomed themselves or made themselves suffer or something. Ahh this is frustrating lol. I really have no idea I'm just throwing ideas against a wall lol Anyway please let me know what you think about all of this.

[@jordanadams7168]

Man I'm so glad they're still making music. Ever since I heard The Pit on the radio years ago, I've been obsessed.

[@Roachsnoozethinksboutit]

So I really fell for SSPU last year. Did the whole discography, really felt like I missed out. I gave a deep throated cheer on hearing this release

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

"It Doesn't Matter Why" debuted at #3 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

[@cosmicheretic8129]

Where do you access said chart?

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

@@cosmicheretic8129 Click "New Alternative 40 Chart" above my comment or search for that phrase on KZbin.

[@chas3203]

New Alternative 40 Chart yeah I came from the radio

[@whatlayscawing5617]

@@chas3203 me too

[@supererikman5331]

hopefully it makes It to the mainstream charts, we actually need some good music to chart for once, crossing my fingers for them, it would be great for once in a time now filled with Fetty Wap and Miley Cyrus garbage to have some real music for once

[@ixhilkalaskiiver792]

Very. Excited.

[@EminentKnight]

Strong Catch and Release vibes. Was so happy when I saw this in my sub feed.

[@kcprospect9296]

Ecstatic that they're back! Always loved their Pumpkins like sound, and now they've got their old producer Vig from Gish and Siamese Dream. Can't wait to hear this!

[@TdcWillies]

Really like the silence drop on the beat at the end of each measure. Also, blecch: Facial recognition for us all: we're known. But many of us don't profit from it. Rock on!

[@jpl1427]

I love how the song changes at 2:48

[@suruocean1657]

essa banda nunca perde a essência e sempre conseguem inovar, incrível!!!! amor demais do Brasil, 2020.

[@jude6767]

Been two years and this song still hits. Hearing those violins kick in is a feeling like no other

[@TheWestTXgal]

“There are things known, and there are things unknown, And in between there are the Doors.” Jim Morrison

[@KC-cj7xc]

I am usually emotionally charged by your music, but this song just kills me! The STRINGS!!! Gorgeousness, thank you!

[@bethanooger1877]

Inspirational and creative music, I’ve loved listening to you guys. Keep it up, I can’t wait for another album to listen to back to back with the others!

[@rainerhepp3137]

Greatest Song ever !

[@mohamedsalha4211]

From (Egypt) i am so Relly loved your All Songs .. And Every Day i Hope to Make a new songs 💜💜💜💜

[@jamjox9922]

Never fails, always love their "new" sound, every album.

[@kilipukki]

I guess im not the only NHL 20 Player who searced this

[@velvet4739]

No 😂

[@zerozerohero7189]

It doesn't matter why I love the Silversun pickups. I just...do!

[@danlewis8044]

I got so sick of replaying "Lazy Eye" in that Guitar Hero video game that I ignored this band since then. Thankfully I heard this recently and now regret the lost time since then. Love this song! I'm digging into their back catalog now!!

[@818guy6]

Is that the only song u know

[@danlewis8044]

@@818guy6 Not anymore!!

[@818guy6]

@@danlewis8044 nice :)

[@justinlira1841]

Really growing on me. It took a few listens to really appreciate it.

[@leilasolano5600]

Pasan los años y siguen ofreciendo música de calidad. Gracias por tanto

[@elpoll0563]

Estoy de acuerdo 👌

[@toddspeck9415]

Huge fan of Siversun...Stoked to see more videos and songs. Amazing new song.

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

I dig the pedal to the floor tempo made me think about QotSa 'Go with the Flow'

[@RocketDescends]

I still shed a tear every time I watch this video, because of the wide arrange of emotions it shows and how hard I can relate

[@SharksSJ408]

NHL 20 showed me this bop

[@kenozi_]

I was about to comment the same thing, until I found this

[@kenozi_]

And yes, I commented 8 months later

[@apocevil]

I love this song

[@nikolasflameart9750]

Not one of their best songs but I appreciate whatever direction they choose and whatever they put out. Respect

[@priscillam8903]

ooooooooooh I think it's one their best don't watch the video listen to the audio 1000000x better I think this song can be an a top 5 or even a top 3 of their repertoire really listen to the audio