Soccer Mommy - yellow is the color of her eyes (Official Music Video)

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"It’s about feeling like you’re losing time with someone you care about, and not wanting to wake up in a couple of years and feel like you wasted the time that you had. My mom has had a terminal illness for the last 10 years, since I was 12. It was something that I always pushed to the back of my mind, but when I started traveling a lot around Clean, I ended up spending a lot of time worrying about the fact that time is slipping away." Pitchfork: bit.ly/3eU4Mej
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Director: Alex Ross Perry
Producers: Craig Butta and Natalie Gee
Director of Photography: Adam Ginsberg
Assistant Camera: Holden Pham
Gaffer: Hunter Zimny
Steadicam Operator: Aaron Brown
Editor: Stephen Gurewitz
Production Assistant: Christopher Piccione
Makeup Artist: Juan Jaar
Still Photography: Donald Stahl
Dailies and Film Services: Ian Bostick/Metropolis Post
Colorist: Alex Berman
Kodak Film: Anne Hubbell
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LYRICS
The bright August sun feels like yellow
And the white of your eyes is so yellow
The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow
I've been choking on truths that I couldn't swallow
I'm falling apart over a memory
And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy
'Cause every word is a nail that slips in slowly
And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in
And I could lie but it's never made me feel good inside, I'm still so blue
I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
I'm thinking of her from over the ocean
See her face in the waves, her body is floating
And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading
And the light of the sun is only a daydream
And I could lie but it's never made me feel good inside, I'm still so blue
I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
Loving you isn't enough, you'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
Loving you isn't enough, you'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
#SoccerMommy #PopRock #IndieRock

[@adam____________]

this is one of the most heartbreaking songs I've ever heard. the comments here are weird man.

[@biankalatoma4775]

That's why we love the comments section

[@biankalatoma4775]

:)

[@GeoffreyThomasGonzales]

your spelled perfect wrong

[@kingbopit9318]

When she was in the ocean it made me think that she was numbed with depression with something that happened to her and when she was swimming in the ocean and splashing in the waves it must’ve made her feel at peace while letting out her emotions and in the end she let the water caress her skin and let the waves crash onto her and make her feel whole with the ocean and the warm sun illuminating on her skin while the water caresses her

[@terenceoneill3075]

@@biankalatoma4775 !!

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

How someone born in 1997 can sound this authentically mid-to-late-90s is a mystery to me (and I was there).

[@austintrousdale2397]

Charles Carr The stars shone for her

[@EricEustace]

Agreed. I was there and this sounds like something you would see on MTV around 96-97.

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

@@EricEustace Totally. Mazzy Star, Cowboy Junkies, something like that.

[@42elliott]

and it is so good for it!

[@seagreentangerine2065]

By studying shoegaze tracks, the music mags of the day, the underground fanzine stuff and the synth mags to get the correct equipment to recreate the sounds 😉. Those guitars are so very 4AD Records, Cocteau Twins etc mixed with Prefab Sprout vibes too. Thomas Dolby, the genius synth master and computer programmer runs courses in a University somewhere in the USA, teaching these sounds and techniques. Same as the Brit School in Croydon.

[@Chloholio]

My mom died from alcoholism when I was 14. I feel like this song is about her. She died in August, she had jaundice... and I’ve been lying to myself since she died about her never coming back. :( Thank you, I really needed to hear this.

[@ivanbagaskara]

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[@nee_nee_]

Don't know if it's too soon to judge it, but I think this may be the best Soccer Mommy song so far.

[@lindsayobrienhead9821]

100%

[@robynthebank919]

I personally think "Your Dog" is her best

[@chandara_kumar]

Bruh you need to listen to bloodstream

[@EricEustace]

Personally I like: your dog, wildflowers, royal screw up a little more but this is great too 👍🏽

[@magnificent_music_]

@@robynthebank919 agreed

[@seatangerine]

I love the melancholic, 90s alt vibes of this song and then in the end there's a guitar solo that sounds very 70's glam rock. They surprisingly work together so beautifully.

[@grawhh4]

I agree. I've been digging through my memory to try and find what song this reminds me of from the 90s/ early 2000s. Does it remind you of any specific songs?

[@Alex99876]

Shanan Kinsella Has a similar if not the same chord progression as creep by radiohead and also has beeg yellow by coldplay vibes, also reminds me of Alex Turners Submarine soundtrack

[@mymuses4336]

Well stated and exactly what it is!!! LOVE THIS! I am a 60's baby and grew up in the late 70's early 80's...this track feels like home! ^..^

[@solargarlic]

This definitely harkens back to Pink Floyd’s “Fat Old Sun” in its song structure, especially with the “heavier” guitar out to riffs. Somewhat of an influence there

[@Zaagvis]

i feel like its fkin kurt cobain girl style

[@CATCATCATNEKO]

“And I could lie but it’s never made me feel good inside, I’m still so blue, I can’t erase the hue, it’s just colored over” These specific lines hit home too hard, they’re the exact same feelings I’ve felt since my dad passed away, up until now. This whole song is a masterpiece.

[@omeyehead7436]

Been there and yes, it does.

[@terenceoneill3075]

So true. A tremendous feat.

[@mikealagoz9321]

"Just colored over", begs from me all respect I could ever hold for an artist. She is just so purely naked in her words my own covers become invisible. Thank you for mentioning this part :' )

[@major_tomtomclub]

Man, where are the Grammy nods for this track and album? I know the nomination process is super political, but still... Sophie got seriously robbed. One of the best of the year. Such a moving and smart songwriter.

[@fishb0wllyuh739]

you know it's a good song when it feels like 3 minutes and you want more

[@tommybass40]

One of the most beautiful melodies I’ve ever heard. Long live rock.

[@teotgonzales]

My mom died last August to cancer. I enjoyed this song before she passed, but when I learned what it was about, it took on a whole other meaning. The August sun mentioned in this song particularly hurts. This song gives me such an indescribable feeling. I miss you mom. You were my sun.

[@sambreeden4969]

Dude I'm loving this rn, she's doing well but things aren't looking good

[@dark_lyrics_channel]

Wow. This isn’t just a song, it’s an experience. 10/10 👏 Soccer Mommy is by far the best alternative band of this generation as far as I’m concerned.

[@22imon]

OneSilentGiant who?

[@roemip]

OneSilentGiant OK

[@DenEz_TV]

Hatchie and Alvvays are very pleasant musicians too.

[@garrywindshield1]

@OneSilentGiant all these bands don't hold a candle to Soccer Mommy's music. Anyone who suggests the opposite understands nothing. She writes real SONGS. Like real SONGS. Something we haven't witnessed in a while. She's on par with Elliott Smith, Ron Sexsmith or even Townes Van Zandt. Not some pretentious indie bullshit. I'm not easily impressed. She's very solid. And by the way including bands like Cat Power or Angel Olsen is ridiculous. They shouldn't be mentioned in one sentence with Soccer Mommy. Japanese Breakfast is sweet though. But no, they don't have songwriting abilities like Sophia does.

[@garrywindshield1]

@OneSilentGiant check out Ron Sexsmith if you haven't already. He's very talented and somewhat obscure. And Lisa Germano (you probably know her).

[@idrawelectrons7602]

Sometimes, just sometimes a song hits you full force , melodic, emotion, a feeling, greater than the sum of its parts, fucking beautiful..

[@lequinntessential]

This track never fails to be both a sad and deeply cathartic listen at the same time. The guitar melodies gleam gently with a disarmingly gorgeous brand of calm - Allison has a knack for composing music like that. Her lyrics involving our struggles with the human condition are very relatable as well. One thing I like about her is that although her lyrics are mostly describing her past experiences with keeping her psyche afloat and loss, she delivers them in arrangements that never sound depressing, instead packaging them in somewhat hopeful-sounding and warm, nostalgic colors, specifically with her choice of chords, instrumentation, etc.

[@owenwilsonsanchez6546]

If she went far enough,I think she would meet Chris Martin at the beach

[@chazwwe]

I hope this comment is at the top when this song has a million views.

[@rimashiki1321]

Samee

[@avrilramona1476]

And Coldplay has a song YELLOW as well back in 2000.

[@Qwerty-qv5kj]

Avril Ramona I think that’s part of the joke....no?

[@gum3335]

i love this comment

[@e34eric]

Dear gawd, she’s effing amazing. And has progressed so much even though her initial album was brill. This makes 70’s ballad rock seem so lame. It is lush and emotional and rich.

[@nijat1966]

This is a masterpiece! Vibes, lyrics, video - it takes you on eternal journey of self reflection. This is what art is about. It's really unfortunate that this style of music will never appear on your average radio station - all we hear is pop R&B EDM with pointless lyrics and literally same beats. I'm glad I have Spotify and can navigate my way out to these gems.

[@YaziP1]

my mum died of pancreatic cancer a couple of years ago, and this song came on my spotify and hit me like brick. its such a beautiful representation of how it feels to slowly lose someone to terminal illness, and about knowing there's nothing you can do but you still love them and hold them in your memory and make peace with the fact. thank you for this

[@natalyrausch]

My mother in law is dying of pancreatic too. What did other people do or say that brought you comfort during it? Wish I could take the pain away from my husband.

[@sabrinas008]

This is very big 90s movie energy where the protagonist feels lost and alone before the big finish

[@brndnactvst766]

Sabrina Siu facts.

[@sexybeastwnoeyebrows]

Where's my big finish at?

[@Catceptionv2]

Still waiting for my big finish

[@louiespade2297]

Radiohead vibes

[@mrsuns10]

Her whole album sounds like 90s alt

[@puppiedollz]

sophie, thank you so much for this absolute masterpiece. i can't even imagine the pain you must feel, i hope you and your mother are able to enjoy each other's company for a long time while you still can. she is truly blessed to have you as her daughter, and i hope you know that. i hope you remember that wherever she is when it's all over, she will always love you. i wish you both the best ❤

[@Livingmemw]

7:17 minutes of my day spent right 💛

[@darrellwestrick2110]

This is the darkest song lyrically.

[@noramay6523]

If you like dark 90s stuff, I recommend Alice in Chains. If their normal stuff is too heavy, unplugged is great :)

[@GBCACHO]

I like how she contrasts between the color blue and yellow on the chorus, both being opposite colors in the spectrum

[@osongkomong6072]

Loving you isn't enough You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done I'll know the day when it comes I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun 😢

[@chaseholt7037]

that section BREAKS ME

[@estellegrignon]

Whoa calm down Sophie, I'm still processing "Clean"!

[@novanebula8004]

One of my favorite albums of last year

[@Poulpeh]

"And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading" is that a goddamn Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind reference?

[@arturxarba..]

why this kind of music doesn't get the attention it needs

[@Rafa92]

Love this, sounds so dreamy.

[@EPHRAIMrising]

Like Eisley tunes..

[@poorlifechoices4092]

I lost my dog to cancer a couple months ago. It’s probably stupid but she meant the world to me and I miss her so much. She was still so young and it destroyed me to see the life leave her eyes. It hurts so much I wish I could hug her and see that she’s happier now

[@trillium132]

Your love was her whole world. Even though she left sooner than you both would have hoped, that love is a gift that will last forever.

[@MultiSweener]

My same feelings about my cat 3 years ago today. Leukemia. Hollowed my soul.

[@jamseyy]

in the lyrics i picture the struggle of losing a loved one to alcoholism. the doubt, guilt, helplessness and straight sadness that goes along with it. the darkening of the eyes from liver damage as time goes on (from yellow, to like clementines) juxtaposed with the setting sun, her death. idk thats just what i got from it. great songwriting

[@LouJNT]

You described it perfectly, currently what I'm going through with my mom

[@jamseyy]

@@LouJNT stay strong buddy, I've been there too

[@tehgentlegiant]

The bright August sun feels like yellow And the white of your eyes is so yellow The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow I've been choking on truths that I couldn't swallow I'm falling apart over a memory And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy 'Cause every word is a nail that slips in slowly And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in And I could lie but it's never made me feel good inside, I'm still so blue I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over I'm thinking of her from over the ocean See her face in the waves, her body is floating And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading And the light of the sun is only a daydream And I could lie but it's never made me feel good inside, I'm still so blue I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over Loving you isn't enough, you'll still be deep in the ground when it's done I'll know the day when it comes I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun Loving you isn't enough, you'll still be deep in the ground when it's done I'll know the day when it comes I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun

[@magnificent_music_]

Thanks

[@MultiSweener]

Thanks 😊

[@theangelstookmerlin]

maybe soccer mommy snapped or whateva

[@FewMoto]

"I've been choking on truths that I couldn't swallow" I cant even think about this line without tearing up.

[@sambreeden4969]

That's the least sad line "I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun" That one hits

[@e34eric]

So gorgeous on every level. And so so sad. Thank you. This album is utterly brilliant.

[@CusterDawg]

I recently discovered SM through Lucy. I immediately added all the songs I could on Spotify and binged it all a few times over. Now I'm set to get my tickets to the concert in April. I love the power that good music has! ♥️

[@misterteapot8784]

there's a ton of her earlier lo-fi music that isn't on spotify bud. Look up "songs from my bedroom". So many good songs on that album.

[@citrus4419]

Mister Teapot “bud”

[@EricEustace]

Check out snail mail, no vacation, men I trust, the Maria's and Jaysom if you like SM . All high quality bands for sure 🙌

[@chilladelphian]

How was the concert? 🌝🌚

[@DreamyMoondust]

[Verse 1] The bright August sun feels like yellow And the white of her eyes is so yellow The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow I've been choking up truths that I couldn't swallow [Verse 2] I'm falling apart over a memory And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy 'Cause every word is a nail that's loosening slowly And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in [Chorus] And I could lie But it's never made me feel good inside I'm still so blue I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over [Verse 3] I'm thinking of her from over the ocean See her face in the waves, her body is floating And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading And the light of the sun is only a daydream [Chorus] And I could lie But it's never made me feel good inside I'm still so blue I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over [Outro] Loving you isn't enough You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done I'll know the day when it comes I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun Loving you isn't enough You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done I'll know the day when it comes I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun

[@izzylint9848]

This is the song i listen to every winter and watch the golden hour sunset from my bedroom. I thought of him and how happy he made me.

[@iguessimryan]

This Dawson's Creek episode sounds pretty good.

[@ryanallen1840]

I love this song but also can't deny the truth of what you've said! :)

[@angel-brace]

801'st like! It's an instant classic! Like Coldplay visits Strawberry Fields... :)

[@clenchedfist17]

The sincerity in this is ... beyond rare. One of the saddest songs I've ever heard

[@imakecoolmusicsometimes]

this is the definition of underrated

[@Larry...W]

So "Cool" to see how Sophie has grown as an artist over the years.

[@AssassinKillua15]

Definietly has an addictive quality to it. I love it.

[@horsegorseendorsement]

like wildflowers times ten. love it

[@kevinatenine9797]

Man I miss my dad. We used to listen to songs with this 90s sound everyday on the ride to school.

[@tinysprout1]

oh my god this music literally fills my chest with whatever’s missing from it

[@mk-lx4li]

I can’t stop thinking about this song during marble scene of squid game, the story progression of the two girls somehow matched with this song sonically and lyrically, so melancholic…

[@edthomas3780]

this is probably my favourite song of yours so far, you're killing it out there sophie

[@VioletPrism]

Much love to the band. Glad to see you guys back with more and I wish you the best. 🖤💜🖤💜

[@isabellastyle8708]

Oh this song is SO BEAUTIFUL i cried the first time i heard it. I still do sometimes but oh boy this song actually makes me warm like when you go out side and let the sun sit on you for å few minutes. A gentle warm touch ❤️

[@astroapril9]

I lost my best friend, she died too young. She also had a liver disease so this hits hard because at her worst health, her eyes were so yellow. We grew up together and I wish we could’ve grown old together. We aren’t even 30 yet

[@sourcherry23]

Them feels on this track. I believe I've found my first favorite track of 2020. 😢

[@colinbrightwell4544]

Had the complete pleasure of seeing Soccer Mommy in Birmingham last week and they closed with this song. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@markbennett259]

Yellow the colour of my sunrise, the colour of this.It's a gem.

[@kindustries17]

The guitar pulls every emotion out of me. ☺️😭🥰New favorite!

[@sweetpeabee4983]

This song and the sound of rain on my roof as I'm falling asleep tonight 🥰

[@ryantomlinson9729]

Next level guitar playing here

[@BlackJackKetchem]

Cannot wait to see her in April 🌌👀

[@chelsa2544]

Life has regained its meaning

[@curtisyue182]

This song's got some of that "It's just a burning memory" energy.

[@OSCAR-uv9bw]

The mv fits the music PERFECTLY , both the feeling and the way it shows . Really impressive. BIG thumb up for yall.

[@ryanleclaire3948]

This is an absolute gem.

[@diegolunkes2062]

This is the most Cigarettes After Sex song that Cigarettes After Sex never recorded.

[@hucz]

This song is alternative rock, CAS is dream pop...

[@diegolunkes2062]

@@hucz, thanks for the info. Still sounds similar to me.

[@hucz]

@@diegolunkes2062 I don't see how it does though

[@StealthyMuse]

reminds me of the last few weeks with my mum before she passed

[@Holli-g1t]

This is one of my favorites. This is such a beautiful , calming song 🖤

[@GermanoEspantalho]

I always remember Alvvays when listen Soccer Mommy, something more soft

[@thomasschwartz6602]

wow this song just hits so hard

[@Bernardo_Morales]

She‘s great. It‘s just comforting! Big heart.

[@rockersbymyside]

My Bluetooth speaker switched outta nowhere in the middle of the night just right now to radio and this was on and scared the shit outta me. I thought at first it was garbage and they had mad a new song!

[@newtron9]

I too notice Garbage tones in some of Soph's tunes.

[@RagenNikole]

Any one else thinking about their teen years in the 90's. This is giving my The Bronze or P3 vibes.

[@evie600]

this song one of my favourites ever the melody, lyrics just work so beautifully together

[@ianward2120]

beautiful stuff. Just recently bumped into this.. and now with this song in particular i have to presume she is/was an Elliot Smith fan? Either way, a feeling has been captured with the music changes that is just similar enough without being a problem. sweet spot. great song.

[@juanv8600]

Wow watched it all. Simply lovely single and video. 🖤♾

[@jheon.]

I love the visuals, I love the song, I love soccer mommy! 💛

[@frankflapper445]

This song is actually way more musically sophisticated than you would think.

[@kolinevans9127]

Love this , one of the more emotional dedication songs to Mr.Pickles.

[@yurik5356]

the last part is so beatiful

[@woolseyband6449]

The vibesssssss. Such vibe so wow

[@june0136]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS.

[@Heyjennycakeshey]

I feel this deep in my soul right now. My mom is sick right now and I am praying for her heal. My sun would go out if I lost her.

[@looseeuhh]

Man it's crazy how love can make u feel alive yet so dead inside

[@MackDaddyVic]

I’m getting subtle dashboard confessional vibes in this song. This is honestly phenomenal though. I’m hooked.

[@sadeltatapara6275]

Perfect twilight and trinkets song

[@Akire-je2wx]

this fucks me up, I love it

[@rippywilliams2139]

I listen to this everyday

[@AD-ko8sh]

this instrumental solo gets me everytime

[@hellangels_23]

What a masterpiece, how comes it’s always the greatest songs like this one that don’t get enough views?

[@BLURTHEGHOST]

so melancholic and hypnotic

[@growing.flowers]

Music is my religion it’s such a testament to how fragile and specific yet universal human sentience is

[@Jack-lt2xe]

At the end with the guitar loop, it reminds me of the beginning of California Daze by Peace

[@fawniens6166]

She would look so cute with bangs! 👸

[@nickv1212]

My soccer mom asked me who this talented young boy was. I told her he's Soccer Mommy.

[@sambreeden4969]

She's a girl

[@KaylaParedez]

Who else is here after her playing in club penguin rewritten lmao

[@andylane3739]

Thanks for this song. I miss my mom, my dad, and my youth. Am I emo now?

[@ahondaprelude]

real comfy hours

[@Stretch2016]

I've never such a beatiful yet so depressing song

[@aj-nu1vl]

this song makes me so nostalgic i dont know why :(

[@jons2840]

What a beautiful video.

[@jonstone6862]

Soccer Mommy are back! Yeah!

[@yanasimitchiyska9289]

My absolute favourite song 💛

[@TheImbored101]

Best song ever! We love you Soccer Mommy 💗