Silversun Pickups - The Royal We (Official Music Video)

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Lyrics:
We are ready for the siege
We are armed up to the teeth
Be careful how you live and breathe
Release what's broken underneath
How many times do you want to die
How many ways do you want to die
To feel safe again look over your shoulder
Very carefully look over your shoulder
We can laugh about it now
We hope everything works out
Be careful how you lick your wounds
Believe the change is coming soon
How many times do you want to die
How many ways do you want to die
To feel safe again look over your shoulder
Very carefully look over your shoulder
You used to do a little but a little won't fly
And right before you hit your prime
That's when we fell in love but not the first time
Can it please you still
Renaming your father's will
Or does it make you ill
Let us bruise their knees
We will aim straight for the feed
You'll be relieved
So relieved so relieved
Turn on full desire
Feel the sparks of the friendly fire
Misery inspires
Your throat has been cut
Several times before
Never noticed the size of the flow
Make it be ignored
To feel safe again look over your shoulder
Carefully look over your shoulder
You said you believed it but believing won't fly
And right before you hit your prime
That's when we fell in love but not the first time
And when it's all over and you open your eyes
To see the room turned on its side
You'll be lying by a note on the floor signed...
...the royal we
The royal we
The royal we
The royal we
The royal we
The royal we
The royal we
The royal we
Love, the royal we
#SilversunPickups #TheRoyalWe #MusicVideo #Swoon #DangerbirdRecords #Dangerbird

[@doreck07]

I can say with honesty that Silversun Pickups is the most underrated band of the past two decades.

[@justjerd1]

Every album deserves some kind of award. I don't think I think skip a song on any one

[@dinnz704]

I second that 🙏🏼🥰

[@justlee5190]

I 83rd that

[@SeedOfElijah]

@@justlee5190 I agreed just now.

[@NoName-xp9sr]

Best fing band ever

[@osawero2293]

This song feels gigantic

[@djstrains]

I love reading the comments and thinking "YES! THESE PEOPLE GET IT!" Not enough people know the brilliance of this band, but every comment does.

[@michellewalters8987]

Oh I completely agree with you on that one

[@ryanwallace5012]

Silversun is my favorite band of the new millennium. They are so eclectic and haunting, heavy and melodic, ethereal and hard AF all at once. With lyrics that beg to be put together like a puzzle that has no picture on the box.

[@jamesglenn9827]

I love the song Melatonin 🙂👍

[@deviateedits]

@@ryanwallace5012 Best comment, sums it up perfectly. Most unique music I've heard, yet so underappreciated its kinda ridiculous

[@asw2796]

Same thing here

[@enormastitz5233]

I'm a 43 yr old truck driver. I need to express that no music has moved me like Swoon in the last 17 years. It transports me through space and dimensions. Such a masterful piece of art. Its' relevance becomes more cemented every time I take the journey.

[@MC-eh2ot]

It's easily my favorite album

[@reddeadweb-head6796]

Facts, coming from a 40 year old in 2021. It's still one of the best albums I've ever heard.

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@ericwilson6994]

@@MC-eh2ot 'Emo' -FATHER

[@ericwilson6994]

@@reddeadweb-head6796 'Emo' -FATHER

[@Skyrilla]

Never realized how much this is my main theme till now.

[@SSR_Virgo_Tiger]

Everyone of their songs takes this long, tender, trippy road that leads up to a gut-wrenching delivery of unabashed emotion and abstract conceptualism. Fucking brilliant. I'm hooked.

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@NoName-xp9sr]

Fing god I have listened to them from the beginning. Me and my dad saw them at Montauk theater live. Nothing like it. They have been my favorite ever since

[@ernesttokes62]

Rusted wheels is the best of this so far imo

[@AriesFireDragon1]

Yes.

[@jacobgill6959]

I agree.. amazing buildups to a kick ass finish in all of their songs.

[@marays9189]

the drummer is more incredible then most people realize,

[@MasNalgan]

Martin Spears 100% Amazing subtle talent

[@MrARDIEN]

And bass

[@Neodude991]

Amazing drummer. Just listen to Surrounded (Or Spiraling)

[@ernievilla0]

Like watching Animal from the Muppets...love it!

[@kaoskryst6688]

he is so fucking into it. Makes a listener appreciate it so much more. Overall, the band is phenomenal. Never dove into em before, first time digging in deep. They're so well put together, my only regurt is not digging into them sooner. They're revitalizing something inside of me that's felt dead for so long. Finding it ironic I was typing that as he was singing "rotting away". Can totally imagine him singing "bringing the dead back to life". I'm ashamed of not listening to them more sooner. Fucking badass band.

[@alexkenney9933]

I don't understand how they're not more popular than they are! The lyrics are so raw and his voice is so effortlessly great! Love it

[@babasemka]

Because it is not that easy to be digested by the masses.

[@officialJoCa]

They started a decade too late. Guarantee you they'd be huge if they started around '95.

[@jayg1438]

3 yrs later.... still mind boggling......SSP is amazing.

[@jsant8998]

@@officialJoCa smashing pumpkins of a new generation

[@filiomex123]

They are one of the best band ever!!!!.. period, What are you talking about people

[@goukigp01]

Years later, still one of my favorite songs. Period.

[@karynzukas3402]

Me too!

[@ambiglass831]

Who agrees. That this song still kicks ass 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😉😉🌚

[@robbie_ray]

one hundo %

[@robbiedigital79]

The climax of this song towards the end gives me goosebumps - the wall of guitar fuzz with the cello coming in over top is simply amazing.

[@chriscobi634]

@2:30 that shit just pulls on my heartstrings and gives me goosebumps so I know exactly what you mean, that solo is fucking amazing

[@MrThejoff]

I love how it goes quite and contemplative and then explodes into that crescendos at the end I get goose bumps all the time too

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@BaronVonPwn]

Glad I'm not the only one. When he just starts belting it only to smooth out gets me every time.

[@nazakatkazi]

Bumped this song a million times and never noticed the subtle strings. Thank for pointing it out. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@GreetTheSacredCow]

That fuzz in the chorus is fucking amazing. Tonal brilliance, right there.

[@elizabethmahoney83]

This song is a gorgeous description of the pain of addiction.

[@LivingDead53]

and that's why they will never succeed. I was hunted down. Nothing is a choice for me except for dying. my brain is destroyed. Nobody has to live by the rules I do. They wonder why I hate them so much. With this, it's like, you've got to be kidding me. It never fails. I have to sit and wait for these guys to bore of human sexuality. It is something that applies to almost anyone. I'm also annoyed how they took all beliefs from me, and then they're angry about that, too. Temper tantrums. I like how he had the girls competing.

[@andrestorolondono9532]

Who in 2023 os listening this masterpiece?

[@manray_4209]

2024 now

[@samanthahuebner8362]

This song is so perfectly composed. If you close your eyes, you can really ride it deep into the ocean of human existance, emotion, passion, expression, and unhinged free human creativity that we rarely see in our every day lives. I love the power this song and this band has. Timeless. 13 years ago? Unreal

[@derekbalder1739]

Samantha..are u single?..❤.D. ( seeing Tuesday at history TO)

[@MetaLeir93]

When they let it all out it sounds disgustingly good

[@sonicdefiance720]

Well said mate..... incredible stuff. I just came across these guys four days ago and haven't taken my headphones out once.....sooooo good

[@beserker204]

when he explodes his voice it has a big impact.

[@dmanof83]

that minute of 3 to 4 is pure emotional music genius.

[@corywashburn]

This band oozes creativity.

[@michellewalters8987]

Absolutely

[@troyadams3079]

More talent than is recognized

[@mikesmith6311]

I heard this about this group accidently on XM radio with the pulsating "Last Dance" and I didnt quite get the name of the band at first searched for an hour on KZbin....knew there was a "sun" in their name and finally found it! Im a lot lot older than most of you...68 yrs young...but have been around music all my life...love old delta blues from Elmore James, Robert Johnson to Buddy Guy and the great talent at Chess Records in Chicago back in to 1950s-60s....Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf (whom I both met in person at small clubs in NYC....Sonny Boy Williamson..etc etc...the Stones brought it all back to the USA. This band has talent...I have worked in a recording studio years ago and they are legit. Love the Last Dance harmony and didnt the male singer was male....but still great stuff. Remember music is an art form....its an expression of feelings and never look down on ANY form of music...disco, big band or jazz...country....its all expressions.

[@JF3300]

Mike Smith Glad you've had the chance to check them out. They're great!

[@mikeuhlir2161]

Mike Smith yep. Took me a minute to understand different types of music and the importance of artistic feelings and styles. As a teenager... I was such a stupid hardass about anything not metal or rock.. Now.. my range of music taste is something I am so great ful for

[@4waySaline]

They are ridiculous live. Just sick.

[@ChrisMontgomery-xtrmagamr]

Incredibly talented, But thee days its not so much about talent that gets you noticed. Such a shame where the industry has gone. It's more about making news than making music.

[@patwhite9575]

I am with you there ,just found these guys and love them I am a 59 year old aussie ,been going to gigs and festivals for 44 years ,I think I have listened to lazy eye 20 times in the last week.festivals these days we avoid the main stages and have seen some cracking outfits ,usually never heard of them but that's just fine.seen some amazing bands before they hit it big.try XTC joe Jackson ,many great aussie acts,saw KOL and the white stripes at Brisbane festivals at back stages back in the early noughties

[@UnfinishedWood]

They're tremendous. End of story.

[@Daryamua]

Unfinished Wood GREAT word for them...ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS!!

[@Brian_Boru]

Sweet gallopimg Jesus, this band jams.

[@KrisArronNev]

Man, 13 years flies by.

[@miijjk]

Perfect tour for 2024 would be them and the Foo fighters

[@jeremiahorr4211]

one of the most important records of the past decade in my opinion. Its got so much content. I wouldnt call it pop. this is pure untethered rock & roll at its finest.

[@Neodude991]

Agreed. This and The National's High Violet (2010 but counting it!) are my fav two albums from the last decade ever!

[@plastiquepaddy357]

They are shoegaze if anything

[@3butalcomp3]

Jeremiah Orr At It's Finest.

[@jimreijers4351]

The occasional song with a little reverb does not a shoegaze band make.

[@stevegarvey5607]

This more indie rock

[@apunkr]

No contest. This album was the best one released in 2009 - all genres.

[@davemckay4359]

listen to the structure of this song. how it travels across the landscape, changes, and comes out on the other end grown into something more powerful. this band knows dynamics and balance. it is the keystone of all classic works of art.

[@DanielHarris-tq4px]

Thank you.

[@byzantine40]

I feel very fortunate to have made it to 43 yrs old and listen to something that is far beyond anything my ears/brain has ever experienced. I'm not a religious person but, this song is so amazing that it's almost "angelic". If I knew i was gonna die and had a "last song" it would be this one.

[@JohnDoe-vr3ey]

Ok "Enorma Stitz" lol

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@IWubYooz]

This album reminds me of my short, 2-3 week stay in Alaska in 2009. This album had just come out and it was all I was listening to at the time. This song was my favorite from it.

[@jaaxoon]

Wow this takes me back. Goosebumps, man.

[@PoliteLunch]

I love the way he truly feels the music. It gets progressively louder and more energetic and so emotional. I mean, c'mon! Look at him at 3:30! Love the silversun pickups

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@svenfan87]

We are ready for the siege We are armed up to the teeth Be careful how you live and breathe Release what's broken underneath How many times do you wanna die? How many ways do you wanna die? Do you feel safe again? Look over your shoulder Very carefully look over your shoulder We can laugh about it now We hope everything works out Be careful how you lick your wounds Believe that change is coming soon How many times do you wanna die? How many ways do you wanna die? Do you feel safe again? Look over your shoulder Very carefully look over your shoulder You used to do a little, but a little won't fly Right before you hit your prime That's when we fell in love, but not the first time Can I please you still? Remain in your father's will Or does it make you ill? Let us bruise their knees We went in straight for a defeat You will be relieved So relieved, so relieved to the flow, and desire Bitter sparks to the friendly fire Misery inspires Your throwin' me cuts several times before Never noticed the size of the flow Make it be ignored Do you feel safe again? Look over your shoulder Carefully look over your shoulder You said you believe, but believing won't fly Right before you hit your prime That's when we fell in love, but not the first time And when it's all over and you open your eyes You see the room turned on its side And you'll be lying down and over on the floor; signed, The Royal We [Repeats: x8] Love The Royal We

[@fallonaust]

Only just discovered this song....WOW .....How damn good is it?

[@jasonw8283]

Welcome to reall music.

[@yosranasri1048]

we need more songs like this one ♥♥

[@theshazman]

Still my favorite Silversun album.

[@A55563]

This is a mere message with 100 more hidden within for whom it was destined.

[@dockeyboy]

Just discovered this band 2 days ago, strange that I have never heard anything from them before now. Sounds quality!

[@rhanks05]

They have such a great unique sound

[@kilcitykitty]

I pray music comes back to being good someday

[@Leo-vi7tt]

I Think they sound very like Smashing Pumkings

[@RajHK8]

One of my favorite albums

[@sarahdueybanks]

This must be one of the best bridges I’ve ever heard

[@adammacqueen9607]

Listening to this when you first wake up in the AM, sets the day right.

[@stormtrooper253]

Still listening to this in 2019.

[@krystalcanfield9492]

2020 and it's my isolation music for the coronavirus shutdown- much love to SSPU!

[@HubrisHatten]

you mean 2020

[@kawsmade]

Amaetur

[@tammyblount3910]

The 1st time I heard them was on the radio. They played The Royal We. It hit me like hard with the lyrics. They use a lot of Bass, along with this Gritty Sound that just blows you away. And then you hear his voice which makes it Friggin Incredible! Such an All of their songs are So Different with each one having that gritty sound that makes them Sound Incredibly Amazing!!!

[@amanoj318]

Exactly what happened to me when I heard Circadian Rhythm. To be fair, though, if I had heard this first, it would have had the same effect. :p

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@847JS]

Every song by this band is awesome. Its a rare find.

[@ChrislDurkin]

😙🤌🏾 Hits all the right spots!!

[@blazeschmidt7545]

LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!!!!

[@staceywelch1975]

It's been a minute since I've listened to them. They've got some good music😊

[@Easoccer10]

I heard they were coming to Houston this year and I’m like man I gotta go see them. I’ve always been addicted to panic switch and the pit and I began digging into more of their music and I just go into this relaxing mood. 2:31 just gets me out of reality and I love it

[@fredojep75]

incredible ending, the mix of oversaturated guitar and cellos building up while the voice calmly enounces the signature..another masterpiece from this unique, and definitely underrated band!!!

[@jeanholly]

This song is ALL THE FEELS

[@WormensLikeThat]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! PERFECTLY DONE!!! It made my heart race....

[@joelthomson936]

This was hands down my favourite track from 2005ish to 2015ish. Just a searing, twisting, turning romp. Epic stuff. The kick in at 3:10 is so good.

[@dropdeadstruzzo]

this music is a medicine

[@slipkkorn2]

Greatest song ever. I punto.

[@kevinpatrick6080]

This song begins at level eleven and goes through evolutionary leaps to another dimension.

[@christodd8949]

Best buildup of any song ever? Yes, I do think so.

[@travishyer7326]

Dude no way, Lazy Eye! That song has the best freaking build up I've ever heard!

[@ZaKkKo66]

This is an incredible build up but look up providence by foals, that's the best imo

[@kyonizuka]

the airborne toxic event- "sometime around midnight" is my personal favorite buildup song

[@importedtv]

Hope of the States black dollar bills…. Amazing everlasting buildup/outro

[@pwoswald]

this song deserves more views. what a tune. love how the ending takes the song to another level. @3:10 to the end is just entrancing

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@Learnerofthings]

How did SSP not get bigger? A crime for sure.

[@scaryhours2220]

Swoon is definitely in my top 20 albums of all time hands down 👌.

[@drewbeels9764]

I first heard this band about 4 years ago and played them to my friends.. no one dug it but me.. now they are touring nationally and making stops at major festivals like ACL and SXSW.. fun to see bands you knew would finally blowing up

[@ericboisvert4299]

i agree 100 percent sooooo underated they need to come back

[@Wasserkatze555]

One of my favourite songs, ever

[@anthonybell659]

I go back and forth on whether this is my favorite song of theirs or Kissing families.

[@martycharron3415]

Well, ive listened to these guys for years without seeing a video, i always thought it was a woman singing, wow am i ever fucked up now

[@Sheppy99]

wikipedia is a beautiful thing

[@jdiviz14]

Being tone deaf sounds awful.

[@TheSnowsbeauty5]

Same with me, very surprised. Glad it's a guy:)

[@Damop17]

Agreed with him, I love their music but didn't know it was a dude singing. And tone deaf? Ha anyone with ears will think the same the first time they hear their music

[@aaronlandau5575]

Joe Peter sounds like a girl tbh. Still a good song though

[@Woroworu]

i fell in love with this song and then with Silversun Pickups.

[@agesflow6815]

Silversun Pickups, thank you.

[@ironicdon]

thats when we fell in love qnd not the first time

[@turbojerko_]

and? so explain

[@moonvinemusic]

OH MY GOD SO MUCH YES!!!!

[@erikthompson816]

hey Justine! this song is fucking awesome.

[@roh7130]

This is just.....wow, truly brilliant.

[@ElNeekoo]

This is my number one favourite song, and has been for over a decade now 💙

[@Molko]

I like it very much from 2:32

[@midas8877]

I prefer 4:46

[@timorman9746]

If you love the smashing pumpkins then you love sliversun pickups

[@yosranasri1048]

that's what I thought too ,lol

[@sikmusemusik9460]

This band is amazing!

[@roguelead72]

Weird thing is both have(had) female bass players.

[@renanjvnr]

It's true!

[@fallonaust]

Brother you are 100% right...luv the Pumkins...and these guys follow a very close second

[@jjgalletta66]

I was a competitive cyclist back in mid-late 2000’s. This song (above ALL others on my training playlist) opened a floodgate of emotion that drove me harder than I ever imagined possible. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@zonker400]

This song is why I own their albums...

[@gabrielparreira4224]

they are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOD

[@RocioVeronica]

OMG SILVERSUN PICKUPS WILL COME TO LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE NEXT YEAR AAAAGGGGHHHH 😭😭😭😭

[@guido0711]

Tambien a la argentina... No lo puedo creer :')

[@RocioVeronica]

guido0 Qué felicidad!

[@specialeeffexx]

YOU MUST SEE THIS BAND LIVE! I've seen hundreds of live shows and this one is in my top five!

[@randysanchez931]

Captivating!

[@CaroleChiaki]

I have recently discovered this band, and I have to say, listening to it on my ipod, I loved this song the second I heard it. So, watching the song on KZbin is where I fell in love but not the first time (with the song)? *sorry attempt of a joke*

[@SeaHorseGypsy]

Like, the royal we, man

[@tenplauges]

Big Lobowski reference?

[@bevrosity]

+Bronze Serpent obv. this song and that movie have done more for that phrase than anything else really.

[@hollywilliams1475]

Dude♥️

[@harrygarry8908]

Soundtrack of the age we're currently living in.

[@stephanieproulx222]

❤❤❤ Awesome band. Still loving them in 2024.

[@bifmannswack707]

If Elijah Wood and Morgan Spurlock had a child, it would be Brian Aubert.

[@MrSoulfire68]

Only two (now three) thumbs up? See it, I can't unsee it. :D

[@bauer444]

Discover this band 6 month ago and i have to say they are great.

[@JM1992]

This song hits home

[@Matr0nMalice]

I'm getting all kinds of Coheed&Cambria vibes ...& I DIGG THAT!

[@Leonsantos76]

I was living in LA at the time, driving to my first Dodgers game and this came on the radio... it was so odd, it seems to follow 2 or 3 narratives and has 2 bridges, it went on for ages, I loved it, the track is brilliant and unique, and it reminds me of LA old freinds and that first Dodgers game

[@ericwilson6994]

'Emo' -FATHER

[@jayg1438]

this song gets dark very fast when the 'royal we' is understood I love SSP, but they explore the dark side of humanity more often than is comfortable for many dig into the lyrics these are philosopher musicians, and they are great

[@grimmjon00]

I saw them this week. Best show ever!

[@Univox68]

So hooked on this song.

[@Audioman45]

What did the king say when he wanted to play Nintendo? - "Bring me the Royal Wii!"

[@leok6855]

Meh meh meh

[@michaelsherer1636]

Oh Boy

[@ComicBookDaze]

Reminds me very much of early Pumpkins. Which is not a bad thing at all. :)

[@starrfadeable]

love the scratchy voice gives his singing deepth

[@paulinabahr4826]

I finally found this, this Song was my childhood... the feels

[@TravelerVolkriin]

So relieved, so relieved to know it was I.... So effing classic!!! 😱

[@AshenAlbaz0079]

Traveler Volkriin *So relieved, so relieved, turn forth in desire* sorry I had to this song is just so epic

[@TravelerVolkriin]

Raydon Ward Lol. We both got the lyrics horribly wrong. I still don't care! Lmao!

[@becauseYouLoveAnimeZippo329]

Traveler Volkriin “ so relieved so relieved to turn on full, desire” Love this song so much ♥️

[@forgedby2112]

Wow guys really? Use your context clues and logical flow. He says: You will be relieved. So relieved, so relieved to the full. And desire? Bitter Sparks turned to friendly Fire

[@jessadame7422]

such an underrated album

[@georgearmerding]

This song speaks to my soul. Its one of those. I listen to this song over an over and over and over over an over and over and over over an over and over and over over an over and over and over over an over and over and over over an over and over and over over an over and over and over over an over......

[@Sweetmelissa528]

This band is bad ass! I've seen them in live and just fell with their music and their lyrics.

[@AdamMcCann1178]

I listen to a lot of alt metal, so this song is perhaps my favorite by this band.

[@slatt6887]

This is indie rock

[@HowDoYouUseSpaceBar]

Mariolol XD Tis alt rock :P

[@miscdotgov]

Brad G Actually both of you are right... It can be considered indie too...

[@Barricade-gq2rb]

Adam McCann alt metal pfft maybe alt rock

[@ahugefrickingturtle1824]

Well, I have no freaking idea what is happening in this video, but great song. One of the best of SSPU in my opinion.

[@LastBastian]

A Huge Fricking Edit: never mind, I'm on the wrong SSP video.....

[@toddwoods582]

This song , encapsulates perfectly a particulary hard and tragic time in my life. The lyrics , like any song have a unique to me meaning. But the emotion, the delivery , the inflections...not so much what is being sung but how its been sung is exactly how I was feeling going through it. It always takes me right back to those feelings and emotions like no other song ever.

[@MrZol]

the guitar is incredible with volume cranked! just keep cranking it up!