SOFT PLAY - Everything and Nothing (Official Video)

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Official video for SOFT PLAY performing Everything & Nothing
Directed by: Thomas Davis
Video Concept by Isaac Holman, Laurie Vincent & Thomas Davis
Lyrics:
Times are hard and the bombs keep dropping
Showing no signs of stopping
Any time soon
How you been man?
Your face looks thinner
What you doing for dinner?
I made enough for two
Cracking smiles but nobody can see them
I miss her in the evening
And the afternoon
Looking around at all the other creatures
With a lack of facial features
This will all be over soon
It’s everything and nothing
It’s everything and nothing
It’s everything and nothing to me
Stormy seas got my boys all wavy
This one goes out to Bailey
We miss you every day
I see your smile in other people’s faces
Memories and traces
I wish you could’ve stayed
White knuckles on the counter in the kitchen
They don’t know hard I’m kicking
To keep my head above
Setting sun and a starling murmuration
Amongst the devastation
I feel love
It’s everything and nothing
It’s everything and nothing
It’s everything and nothing to me
#SOFTPLAY #EverythingandNothing #HEAVYJELLY

[@bludoom69]

Played this about 50x times today. I lost my best friend, life partner & soulmate of 21 years. He was my everything. I wish he could have stayed. I miss you everyday. Thankyou so much for this song x

[@dominicjones2654]

❤

[@GeniusLad32]

[@lornagriffiths321]

❤

[@johnskilly]

❤

[@cromag_jetlag9079]

I feel you 100%. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself, peace and love.

[@tylerhamilton8245]

"White knuckles on the counter in the kitchen,. They don't know how hard I'm kickin, to keep my head above." Damn that hit something I didn't know was there..

[@portuguesepossum3165]

That one got me too!!

[@themrmoustacheman]

I feel like almost every verse felt like a punch to the emotional gut, punch after punch after punch haha I was immediately floored by "How you been man? Your face looks thinner. What you doing for dinner? I made enough for two" - masculine, brotherly love is something I've been trying to embrace and I felt the desire to just *love* in this line

[@alexfome1123]

Can you please kindly explain what does this line mean?

[@themrmoustacheman]

@@alexfome1123 I'm on my break rn and I'm an English teacher so I would love to be a pretentious prat and give my input. 'White knuckles' are associated with anxiety and nervousness, and him having his 'knuckles on the counter' is supposed to conjure this image of him alone in his kitchen, clenching his fists and pressing them firmly against the counter because of these pent-up emotions. When he says that he's 'kicking [so hard] to keep [his] head above', it means that he feels like he's barely floating, nearly drowning under these emotions, and he is kicking his legs (trying so hard) to keep his head above the water so that he doesn't drown under and succumb to these emotions.

[@alexfome1123]

@@themrmoustacheman Thank you so much, dear sir. The lyrics are definitely well-put.

[@lionelmagnenat]

Bailey Spencer Churchill 1993 - 2020 He embraced life with love and compasion. If you have worries, sit a while Maybe he will send you strength And maybe you will sense his smile

[@1nnu3ndo]

That's beautiful

[@toby4921]

"Amongst the devastation, i feel love."

[@jglumi]

Most punk lyric of the album.

[@christhompson3895]

I am obsessed with this song. I really feel it. The pain and beauty of the lyrical delivery with the sublime folk style of the music is perfect. The evolution of this band is fascinating.

[@SpacemanSmee]

Trust me how good is this 🤣

[@whoswho119]

Also obsessed!

[@heyylittleworld2314]

THANKS FOR MAKING ME CRY

[@Schneedle.Ska69]

Im crying now

[@guy8029]

Given how heavy the other songs from this album have been so far, this shocked me. Fantastic as always boys!

[@coreycarnegie5990]

Thought I clicked on Frank Turner until Isaac started singing 🤣

[@philipbaker4970]

Gotta let us catch our breaths sometime on the album or we'd all asphyxiate

[@constantly-confused5736]

I really enjoy all four songs that we know so far. But "Mirror Muscles" is not that heavy of a song. In any case: so looking forward to album release.

[@coreycarnegie5990]

@constantly-confused5736 the riffs pretty metal ish I would say, I enjoy all 4 that have been released so far too though ☺️

[@mcxii5709]

😊😮😮😂😅❤😢😢😢😅🎉😂😊😂😮🎉🎉😮❤😅😢😊🎉😢😢❤😅😢😂😢😅❤😢😮😢😮😢😢😊😢🎉😢😅❤❤❤😅😅🎉❤😊🎉❤😊😢❤😢🎉😅❤🎉😢😢😅😮😅😅😂😢😢😮😊🎉😊😢😊😂😮❤😊😅🎉😢😊😮😢😅😊😮😢😂😢😂❤😂🎉😅🎉🎉🎉😢😂😂😂😮🎉😂😢😢😢😢😢😂❤

[@JeremyB1993]

Probably the most important song in 2024 so far for me

[@vannojohnson6965]

Same. Instant attraction

[@Bragnis]

Same. This song is keeping my head above

[@chrishill9452]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@manumalepablo]

Same, simply brilliant

[@jamiebarrett3525]

Lost my mum not long ago, cancer. 8 weeks we got from diagnosis to her passing. This song speaks to me on a different level, cheers boys.

[@omgness14]

Love you brother, I recently survived Cancer and was in the hospital for four months from complications and surgeries. Lucky I made it, I'm sorry for your mom. We effected by this bastard continue her fight. 💚✊

[@Todischo]

Im sorry that you and your loved ones went through that. I experienced similar around 10 years ago. Time is a great healer. Take care of yourself.

[@jamiebarrett3525]

@@Todischo appreciate you mate, god bless you

[@benleese7297]

Every time I look at my fiance, I think “I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost you”. Like a lot of people, I’d selfishly want to go first because I can’t imagine being without her. This song make feel everything I’d feel if that ever happen. Bloody hell boys, you’re good.

[@leanneh5293]

Wow your comment brought tears to my eyes. You're both so lucky to have such a wonderful love in your lives.

[@askermatthew]

You spend so much time banging your head back and forth and shouting with these boys that sometimes you miss the poetry that gets weaved into these tunes. Beautiful song. Beautiful people. Thanks :)

[@jasontimberlakesloflow_fpv1369]

Beautifully said ❤️

[@TDruzhok]

Not ashamed to say this made me cry. The mandolin and violin are beautiful

[@phillipembury2271]

Its a Mandolin.

[@TDruzhok]

@@phillipembury2271Thanks for telling me! Edited the comment x

[@cromag_jetlag9079]

Jeez dudes, my mother passed away 4 days ago and this hits hard AF. Appreciate you. Peace and love to anyone out there struggling.

I'm sorry for your loss. May your mom rest in peace ❤🕊

[@cromag_jetlag9079]

Thank you, honestly thank you. That really means a lot. Strangers on the internet being nice is a beautiful thing.

[@ryanvail7964]

I lost my mum 18 months ago and it still hurts, she taught me a lot, just didn’t teach me how to live without her, she was my best friend. Take your time to mourn, it won’t happen overnight, stay safe. It’s your life now, learn to fly.

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

​@@ryanvail7964sorry for you loss and stay happy as she wants you to be

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

​@@cromag_jetlag9079so sorry for your loss brother

[@cyurisich]

Really like the "I made enough for two" lyric. Gotta support each other fellas.

[@7EEVEE]

Me too, gets me every time.

[@BrokenBeats94]

Glad I’m not the only one who gets emotional at that line, it’s really sweet, reminds me of a mate x

[@Lloydinio123]

This song is just perfect. The beautiful backing music, the strained and desperate vocals that sound so honest and slightly haunting. The meaning behind the song as well. It’s definitely one of the best songs I’ve ever heard.

[@willthemusicdemon]

‘Amongst the devastation I feel love’ is a great lyric and hit me harder than I thought. He’s basically saying despite his obvious grief and pain after loosing his friend he is grateful for everyone that is there for him and he feels grateful for who he has in his life.

[@pete_the_bak]

Definitely. It would have been a great song without it but it just adds so much emotional force. I think it also expresses the positive side of grief in remembering and cherishing the love you have lost. It's touching how many of the comments say how the song helps their authors with present grief. Thank you so much gents for this and demonstrating the affirmative side to punk in the face of adversity.

[@elenasmith9952]

Bless Laurie - I hope he’s healing abit now. Isaac is a great guy. This is such a gorgeous song. Luv u guys x

[@jacksweeney-yo2yn]

Rest easy mum miss you

[@theman44ful]

Man this made me cry so much, lost my mom to cancer. This is such a universal yet personal song of grief and hope. Thank yall for making this. Really powerful.

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

Bless up to you and I agree having dealt with loss, this song definitely touches the mark

[@ContentFall757Gaming]

All the best to you :)

[@andyw6880]

Wach it live see the look on his faces. Proper love

[@hazy1418]

Having lost my son at 24, this song hits hard, you move forward (sort of) feeling like you are missing a limb, nothing is ever the same again. Thank you for recording this song, I feel your pain and grief.

[@ahtech1990]

This may just be the best song these boys have ever made. Fucking amazing 1st listen.

[@TDruzhok]

A lot of people were impacted by this song through the lens of losing a loved one. As a sewer slidal person, it makes me feel complicated. I think it gives me strength

[@TheNutscape]

Please, never give up.

[@joshdearlove225]

Nothing like the feeling of grief for someone you truly love to make you feel truly alive.

[@galaxy34470]

I really like that they don't restrain themselves with just one genre, feels like they do what they want and not what everyone expects

[@shaung3223]

This one gonna hit hard anyone who lost someone. Great song.

[@matt106]

This song just captures loss and grief so perfectly, so painful but beautiful to listen to. RIP Scott

[@captainzero119]

sorry for your loss man I know it's not the same but I'm trying to pull back after 6 years living with a partner, been blasting this tune, lost some one dear to me a long time ago now way too young, doesn't get better imo but it gets easier and you can refind who you are after that loss, usually a stronger person, good luck

[@saimaizion]

RIP Mew, My love my other half . We have been together nearly 20 years since we were 15. I lost her a month ago due to depression. She is everything and life is nothing after she gone. I wish you could've stayed.

[@penelope2945]

may she rest in peace. my heart goes out to you ❤

[@handofsutekh]

Bless you mate, it gets better

[@SlaughterHobo]

Sorry for your loss mate x

[@derektrotter4287]

❤

[@maxrussell4340]

I can’t imagine how that feels god bless you

[@ethanmaxey1965]

Never thought I’d cry from soft play but I’m happy I’m here

[@josegustavocruzbonilla]

A year has passed since my brother died and theres so much to deal with now that he's gone. This song allowed me to cry again for release. Thanks for allowing me to feel.

[@ashisrocknroll]

Wow. How did we get this far without this song in our lives? Incredible.

[@martinwevill7941]

Having lost my mum dad and brother in quick succession this song beautifully depicts the raw emotion experienced fantastic song keep it up lads

[@johnnyrico6513]

Melancholy? Nostalgia? What on Earth am I feeling!?

[@johnnyrico6513]

Had to remove this from my daily playlist, can't risk it coming on whilst driving.

[@MainDrainStudios]

it's everything, and nothing.

[@sugablood8999]

This is the best song of 24 so far. THANK YOU

[@Forcoins_11]

Greetings from Ukraine! This is the country where times are hard, bombs keep falling showing no signs of stopping anytime soon) This is where you knock your knuckles down to keep your head up. This is where the setting sun and the murmur of a starling amidst the devastation. Thank you, your song made this day better!

[@MinecarftLT]

❤

[@ЛеонидСеребряков-р6у]

Прости нас, брат, мы это не выбирали

[@samnelson2321]

Soft Play meets R.E.M... I'm here for it

[@DEADM1STIC]

exactly what i thought dude as soon as i heard the guitar i was like that sounds so similar to losing my religion. i love it they did well with this one

[@JeremyB1993]

Thought the same!! And love it!

[@josephwhite1284]

As a mandolin learner, that riff bangs 🙌🏼

[@Bierkergaard]

Instrumentally very similar.

[@JaCkcape000]

Do you mean slaves meets rem? Haha

[@johnwilkes2617]

Well... I wasn't expecting THAT!!!! 😲 Is this the softer side of Soft Play? Whatever... I LOVE it!! ♥❤ Those violin strings certainly tug at the heart strings

[@johnlowe9826]

Listening to the album on my driving in to to work this morning - even though I've heard this tune for a while, I was in floods of tears during it today I lost my mum to Alzheimer's in March 2020 & one of my best mates to alcoholism 6 months later. Struggled to deal with these body blows for quite a while & whilst I'm through the worst of it now the first verse puts in to words about my mum's condition as it worsened especially "this'll all be over soon" as one of the last things she was ever able to coherently say was, whilst asleep, "I just want to die". The second verse is like a kick to the guts about my friend even down to the "starling murmurations" line as we became friends at uni in Aberystwyth which, amongst other things is known for its huge starling murmurations off the pier with the setting sun over the Irish Sea as a backdrop I find the song extremely cathartic even down to the scream at the end of each chorus So well to the lads for creating only the second song to ever make me cry in my 49 years on this earth!!!

[@simonworboys9652]

Lost my buddy not long ago. Miss him every day. His smile, his corny jokes and observations on life. His raised eyebrows when our partners were talking. Top human and so badly missed. This song …. Damn! 💔

[@shhjeffreys729]

This is really good but it had me straightfaced for hours but the tears wouldn't stop. Bailey was one of the most amazing people I've ever worked with fantastic friend and phenomenal bassist I just wish we had more time. I just nearly lost my life so this is a sad true perspective I'll over engage in

[@user-gc2qc1tt9t]

Deep thanks from his mum - remember life is a gift x

[@shhjeffreys729]

@@user-gc2qc1tt9t Thank you I'm so sorry for the loss it's felt to this day I had him on my mind as soon as the music started he used to play a ukulele round mine a lot and his place in Hackney. R.I.P Bailey Churchill made more impact in his short life than most ever will x

[@ryanvail7964]

It’s sad but it’s part of life, these times that we go through, it makes us realize who we are. Know Thy Self.

[@Banqez]

Love U ❤ Come to Poland again - Pol'and'rock waiting for ya

[@BadAtLife_]

hell yea

[@WojtekXXl]

Ojj tak ojj tak **^**

[@darrenmilo9565]

A nice bit of levellers flavouring. Brilliant. I like you lot, you’d have sat well in an 80s punk scene too. Liked your energy supporting the prodigy in Birmingham last year. Keep it up fellas.

[@manuel__sol]

- How many times did you play it already? - Me: Yes

[@jasontimberlakesloflow_fpv1369]

I lost count after 10+

[@Reignofcolours]

100+ here

[@vitaminrprojekt]

Yes

[@jamesmorgan7629]

25 today

[@gregoryharris6935]

This album is shaping up so nicely. The first three songs are amazing and funny and cathartic but I'm so glad that the raw emotion of the boys' solo projects is still present in this song. Incredibly touching tribute to someone who I'm sure would've loved the song and video with all his heart

[@mcxii5709]

I’m sorry but ‘what you doing for dinner? I’ve made enough for two’ is the most romantic thing I’ve ever heard in my life ❤

[@croventSK]

Love is the fing and the boys got it right and clear, what a band.

[@StayinAliveProductions]

Absolutely unreal tune, lost for words

[@fletchytfc]

I still can't make it through this song without tearing up. For Bailey, my son Jake, and everyone else loved and lost 🙌

[@millie5459]

Just finished crying!!! Love it

[@Salemzlot.]

My mum passed away last week after a long fight with cancer - thank you for this song ❤

[@1988JoeMiller]

Man…what a band. Only discovered them in the last few weeks. Tears in my eyes after watching that. Amazing.

[@DougieMainMusic]

Recently had one of my best friends pass away the lyrics "I see your smile in other people's faces Memories and traces I wish you could've stayed" hit mad hard 😢 What a beautiful song, brought a tear to my eye

[@simonworboys9652]

This, this and this 💔

[@ryanvail7964]

This song matches how I’ve been feeling but fail to put it in to words, and just the recognition that another human being feels the same… Reminds me just how much I love music.

[@olivergoddard2152]

Nail on the head there mate. Class.

[@jamesmorgan7629]

Fucking sound mate

[@pete_the_bak]

Eloquence, raw emotion, friendship and self affirmation all encapsulated by one song. Thank you so much for helping with my mourning.

[@waspshot23]

What really gets me about these lads and keeps me interested in their music is that they're exactly the same generation as me from a similar part of the country. No one else is out there saying the things in the same way. Feels like they're so much further on in their lives than me

[@keithhowe6030]

How am I supposed to hide my pain with music like this? Such powerful emotion in your voice I cry every time I hear this

[@gh0stwithskin]

Don't hide it, this song is beautiful and brings emotions from me almost every time I play it. Let it flow :)

[@Schneedle.Ska69]

God Damn. The more I listen to this, the obsessed I am with it. Love you and miss Jenelle and always will.

[@jamesb2954]

Been feeling a little lost recently, but songs like this help me make sense of myself. Isaac's vocal is perfect for the feeling of grief, loss and anger, with the melancholy of how life goes on. Thank you Soft Play.

[@jamieheps]

This song is pure emotion. When that second verse kicks up I tear up every time. I can’t wait to you boys play this live in Glasgow. I miss you dad

[@nigelhazelden8781]

Beautiful, powerful, emotional, just awesome

[@Boyitellyouhwhat]

This is the best song I’ve heard in a very long time.

[@kaeshabear3958]

This song hit me like nothing else especially after losing the last one and being sober for nine months now I fucking miss them all

[@BagenB00]

feels like I've know this song all my life somehow. what a powerful moment on that bench. beautiful camera work too.

[@davidbull7953]

My favourite song of 2024. Doesn't sound like anything i normally listen to. Its wonderful That vocal and mandolin sound incredible together

[@danielwragh7735]

this is a generational song

[@radicalcartoons2766]

You're right. It's as good as Ghost Town by the Specials, in 1981. I'm 64, btw, love this band, whatever they call themselves.❤

[@connorcraven9671]

Beautiful tune

[@LetTheVoidWalk]

Rip Max, Mike and Ste. All left us in 2019, I wish you could have stayed ❤

[@LostwaveObsession]

Love to all and if you've loved and lost someone you'll probably get a bit emotional as I did reading the comments. Said goodbye to my mum 20 years ago today at the hospital. Things do get easier, life goes on. But it's never quite the same.

[@db333-v6r]

This song is immense on so many levels. Also hats off to the violin player on the last part of the song, reminds me of Vaughn Williams turning strings into feelings. Hats off.

[@hollysimm5119]

Cried whilst walking to work amazing not many songs have that affect on me

[@rachellerfoster]

THIS ONE GOES OUT TO BAILEY ❤ gosh I loved him so much 😣

[@Theashenone17]

Love this tune so much already, on repeat for days 🎶 thanks Soft Play

[@jimthecaptainsmate3542]

Pure punk and of course people/public don't get it. Mark my words this is probably the first band/music in the entire UK....that's ahead of the wave currently sweeping across Europe and in last week....the UK. Change is coming, What an incredible song for the times and a song that resonates with so many.

[@TheMitchsizemore]

Unbelievably beautiful, savage, tender and brilliant.

[@woodywood7228]

Their greatest moment! Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@madsamo666]

Such a beautiful piece of music such a beautiful tribute 😢😢

[@brianheron2775]

Lost my mother in law in June and this song brings it all home. Amazing boys, thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@javierrubiogarcia5848]

I lost my mom two weeks ago, and this song really connected to me, really beautiful. Thank you guys!! From Mallorca, I'm sorry for my english

[@bobjones8378]

Condolences

[@regplasma7906]

One of , if not thee best song of the year. x

[@joechisnall4940]

So now I'm just running on pure empathy. Stunning

[@manthasam679]

wow ❤❤❤❤❤ so much emotion in the music, the voice. i feel it too. love you soft play ❤

[@Paulmearns-nh3zx]

Love his smile near the end, iv lost my brother and a few best pals and after years of pain , you laugh and remember the times you had , stay strong people❤Great tune👍

[@themrmoustacheman]

This one was beautiful. A punk voice is raw expression, and this feels so raw.

[@melaniedavies7532]

Absolutely heart wrenching and beautiful ❤

[@BROSxXxDANIEL]

very moving song, keep it up fellas. shoutout from the states

[@lbot1764]

Incredible. Emotional. Melancholic. This one really caught of me off guard. Great work boys.

[@BrianCritchley040789]

This reminded me so much of my friend that Isnt here anymore. Saw it on Sunday brunch an made me tear up. So much feeling in this song. It's beautiful ❤️😢

[@philmcguire7346]

Sunday Brunch brought me here too, agreed, beautiful song

[@Auctionista]

I came across this by mistake but I’m grateful I did , I stopped everything for 30 mins and put it on repeat . The music and style of singing seem to make it more raw and real. Absolutely brilliant

[@shandude4064]

Melodic and abrasive. Good as

[@SourRobbo]

My favourite song of the year - can’t wait to see you lads live

[@JohnDoe-xc3im]

New Soft Play Drop? You know I'm gonna be there!

[@j70_]

Utter utter class...soft play...showing how things can be done...end of.

[@BeneathTheHeadphones]

I thought my Spotify was broken at first but my goodness this is MASSIVE

[@darrenhunt9489]

Probably said but what an absolute anthem of life. Love live and the memories of the fallen

[@yororo5925]

I love it! And I sill keep my head above!

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

Love the poetry on this one

[@aylenx3971]

This song hurts physically

[@TrashBettyBoop]

It’s not the kind of music that I listen but I really like the type of lyrics of this guy!!!

[@jakeedge8933]

Huge track! Lost a good friend the other week to depression, these lyrics hit hard! Cant stop crying but we have to hold our heads up and be strong 💪 xx

[@fedosforsure]

What a whiplash. Lovely one. I hoped to get fresh energy to push through exam prep, but this... Gave me feelings, hope and believe. This suprise worked out for the better. Thanks Soft Play. Lovely one

[@MsDrEllie]

Good luck with the exams

[@SaffireSanchezOfficial]

Omg, my heart. First song I've heard in years that's given me feeling. Thank you, and sending you immense LOVE.