Steam Powered Giraffe - Wired Wrong

[@BellasBoneyard]

Despite what some think, I actually did not write this song. My brother (David Bennett) wrote this many years ago (2009?) and from his own experiences. I think the beauty is that we all have felt like we are wired wrong in some way.

[@JoshuaWilkins]

I love these videos a lot. I would like to see/hear more of your live recordings too!

[@animalnumber43]

He wrote it back in 2009 you are correct Ms. Bennett. He performed it as an encore at your show with the terrible tantrum as well. He wrote it like a week before that performance and the audience demanded an encore

[@spgiraffe]

Woodstock243 Actually, I wrote this in college in 2006. A few years before Steam Powered Giraffe was even an idea. :) - David "The Spine"

[@Lisallamaa]

Ooh I knew it! I knew it was written by The Spine because he sings it so organically! I completely agree, Miss Bunny, the beauty in it is that we have all felt like that. And feeling like there is something wrong with us, that we see things differently than anybody else, feeling that we are totally alone... It brings us together!

[@andreagarcia9756]

Es lo que nos hace humanos, somos parte de una enorme comunidad, pero al ser tantos nos perdemos y sentimos que no somos parte de nada. Como decía mi maestra de Teoría del Arte, la globalización ha generado que nos separemos y encerremos en nuestro propios mundos sin darnos cuenta de todo lo que podemos compartir. Sorry I have to wrote it in spanish, great song I love it

[@MadameMacabre]

I never cease to be blown away by The Spine's vocal range. Man I love this band ❤

[@KenNiemmanhemindae]

me too Madame I love The Spine! xoxox

[@BabeeGravy]

dammit, you got me here....

[@redragonalpha]

All three of them have amazing Vocal ranges, Rabbit, Hatchworth and The spine. On a good day I can almost match them note for note, on a bad day, no chance in robot hell.

[@pariswilliams7623]

Madame Macabre Word

[@ReaperCrewGames]

I always show people the video for diamonds so they can appreciate them more

[@appleandoranges1]

The image of The Spine standing in a dark bedroom looking out at a bright world is still as powerful an image as when i first saw this many years ago.... still one of my favourite songs from this awesome band.

[@1969AFC]

"Some day I might tire having walked through these fires because I am _Wired Wrong_." Extremely powerful. Don't mind me. I've just got some deep lyrics in my eye.

[@256NatLiz]

I want to do a cover to this song kinda really badly.

[@1969AFC]

...good for you?

[@1969AFC]

Yep. We, uh, we try our best I guess.

[@Brian-nb3hg]

Kinda been depressed at work. It's difficult to be in the military, gay, and separated from your spouse. I wanna repair everything I can, and the system itself seems to fight people who want to correct discrepancies. This song helps. Especially once the tone switches from 'I' am wired wrong to 'we' are wired wrong. Helps one realize others are in the same boat, or one similar. (Love the imagery as an electrician, too.)

[@giraffeking8624]

thank you for serving!

[@20centuryfox100]

These onion-cutting ninjas need to get the hell out of my house.

[@usablebear5507]

as someone with ADHD this resonates with me SO much, even down to the phrasing of "wired wrong" is exactly how i have felt my whole life

[@WynniFitz]

What is an absolute crying shame is that someone so very obviously talented and creative has ever felt like that. *huggles*

[@Harrisonkenyon]

And such a beautiful human too

[@JannaShipper]

SPG's music is currently my therapy.

[@monstercpcake]

+janna shipper they do make the best therapy.

[@josephlong823]

Absolutely.

[@Freyja_fenris]

+Janna Shipper mine too, honestly.

[@MetasActReon]

Same

[@LilSunny1986]

Now 4 years later it is for me again.

[@sool-varley9425]

This song makes my cry a little bit, for those that feel so alone in their uniqueness... i discovered you through my trans-son, and i just want to say a HUGE thankyou! -not wanting to sound melodramatic(!), but you guys have had such a massive impact on his/our lives, we listen to you every day in the car on the way to school..where he USED to walk in with head lowered and dragging feet: NOW he walks in with head held high and a big smile! ..and i can't think of a better way to start the day! So thankyou. ..and remember (as i tell him every day), you're NOT wired 'wrong', you're just wired differently, and that makes you pretty damned special! ❤

[@TheAyanamiRei]

LOVE THIS!!

[@Akatharie]

I only found you yesterday and this song speaks to me on so many levels - 64 and autistic - Thank you

[@DeviousWeaselUK]

Nobody's wired "wrong", everyone's just wired differently :) I also want to add that David has one of the most beautiful singing voices. I could listen to it, non-stop, forever.

[@darkblade3897]

Shut up Erin.

[@Vivian-zq4uj]

This song resonates with so many of us because we all are wired wrong in some aspect. I wish more people could get the message this song conveys; respect and love each other even though we have differences.

[@SulettaForgetta]

8 years and this song still hits home for me. Miss Bennett is a pretty big inspiration for some changes in my life, and recently i was diagnosed with nocturnal epilepsy. To anyone who still peeks through the CS, stay strong. Keep holding on.

[@Jakers457]

My best friend cried when I showed her this song, really put words to her experiences I think

[@BlueDaemonful]

The expectations of soceity make us believe we are wired wrong. People try their hardest to be perfect but end up just being robotic (ironic right?) as we try to hide our faults, our emotions and our beliefs. But if we could just be who we want to be, the world would be better place. I think the world is heading in the right direction when it comes to being an individual. Being wired wrong makes us awesome. And that is why I think David, Isabella, Sam and even Steve are fricken amazing perfect individuals.

[@TheAyanamiRei]

Yeah! Unfortunately it;'s just like, "Why should you care? We're not hurting anybody." There's too much focus on "Well we need to keep tradition", ignoring that it's less a tradition and instead more of a MODERN tradition. We hear "We need to keep tradition", but without thinking about WHY we need it, and if it's outlived it's usefulness. Being wired wrong wouldn't be so bad, if society was better able to handle, appreciate, and help us.

[@justbat5747]

Its so beautifully heartbreaking how they sing the saddest song with such a happy face and melody. I'm broken and in love

[@ThunderCatsAreGo01]

man David is really pouring his heart out in this song. sounds like it's the most emotionally invested he's been in their songs, it's gorgeous

[@Vivian-zq4uj]

David is fantastic. The voice is so pure. And he looks pretty darn good too

[@_mediogre_]

"I'm not crying, I just caught something in my eye!" "Well what did you catch?" "Tears!" ;-;

[@hecklife6636]

I was about to continue the quote, but then I realized I didn't remember it. Umm.. NYEH HEH HEH!

[@Digscomics]

I think this is my favourite SPG song. One of those essential truths you learn about life as you get older is that nobody actually feels like they fit in, and this song really captures that universal feeling of loneliness.

[@deimoskaischylos]

That is typically true, to one extent or another. Some merely feel it more profoundly than others, or less profoundly--I say as if there is some accepted middle. I suppose that there are few human feelings which do not fall on some kind of spectrum.

[@zyonara]

I cannot explain it... All of your music is beautiful to me. I feel like I'm falling in love all over again when listening to Honeybee, I weep for Wired Wrong, I giggle for Captain Albert Alexander... I'm very thankful to you all. Please continue to have fun with your music. I can fall asleep to your songs and have the best of dreams, or I can work the day away and forget my struggles. It's perfect for every occasion and I'm happy have have known you for years and watched from album one, to your newest one. Keep it up, ok?

[@MostDefinitelyNotRosie]

I half expected the "what's your malfunction fan video" to be this one. But it's great

[@rhawkeye240]

I can relate to this song so well. Since probably middle school, i was always an outcast. I was marked weird or crazy. Now of course i have my few friends and we are all wired wrong. But at least we are crazy together. Love this song. So glad David wrote it all that time ago. I cry in understanding and happiness. We are not alone. And we are all wired wrong.

[@thomasoconnor]

I've yet to find anyone I can completely relate to, even among the outcasts (admittedly that type of people are enough in number that they are more of a different standard) I still don't fit in. I don't have anything extremely wrong, but how I think is different, I can empathize (or perhaps not, I understand how they will act but not why) probably better than most, but that doesn't mean I'm charismatic, and I think on high levels in certain areas but that can just isolate me more. I honestly think only two people understand me, and the best I can hope for is perhaps three others, but who knows. Luckily, however SPG has been getting me closer to understanding myself so hopefully that will help.

[@tessaminick8745]

I've found myself listening to this song a lot lately. I've been going through a major mental struggle lately, and it really does feel like my brain is wired wrong. I've been forgetting a lot of important things, I'm losing sleep, and I've lost motivation. I don't feel like I have a place anywhere and I keep wondering why I'm like this. This song really makes me feel like someone genuinely understands the feeling when your brain doesn't seem to work right. I'm sure there's a lot of songs like that by now but this one feels very authentic and comforting, in a way. So thank you.

[@Professor-dg8hv]

I just.... I've watched too much of their videos because I've started moving like them in every day life on occasion. and it just happens and people have to say "Charlie you're doing that thing again." just for me to notice it.

[@martinapackova3315]

glad I'm not the only one haha

[@bizmarkie9112]

Geez, this band is just a bunch of pure talent and geniuses. This song is brilliant and beautiful, as usual with all their songs. They have the best brother & sister duo ever.

[@Shinkada]

Holy SHIT those feels. It's absolutely crazy how much this is relatable as a trans person. The denial especially just tears at my heart and pulls me back to some of the darkest times in my life, screaming and crying trying to tell myself that I'm not 'one of those,' that I'm not one of the people who the media told me so loudly are freaks, are disgusting broken creeps. I still find it so mindblowing to think Bunny DIDN'T write this... I'm really sad David's tumblr seems to be gone, because I'd love to hear his story to know what created this song, and I'm so sorry for whatever happened for him to feel the need to take it down, though I can surely imagine what it entailed. We're all wired wrong; it's only the strong and the brave who spend their whole lives doing rewiring though.

[@plushs]

all i can seem to find is that it was related to David's struggle with mental illness, i can't find anything more specific and i have been a SPG fan for about 2 hours so i can't really say more, but i'm both super curious about and admiring of this song. i'm not sure if we'll ever get to figure that out. that being said, trans solidarity, and your comment is wonderful and i am too tired to add anything meaningful at 1 am. 10/10 :-D

[@TheAyanamiRei]

TransWoman myself. Yeah, Mental Health problems are a struggle for many of us, including those that may seem "Decent" to "Good" or maybe better. Even if we're fine in the moment, it doesn't mean that we don't have our own struggles once the distractions go away. Once we're left alone with our thoughts. It's sad to know that David struggled with all that, but I hope things are a lot better for him now.

[@bregandaerth2529]

I'm in my mid thirties now. I've been dealing with severe depression for as long as I can remeber. This song resonates with me in ways nothing else ever has. Thank you all for this masterpiece. ❤

[@GamingTeamBrohammer]

This song really speaks to me. I'm an ISTJ who has Asperger's syndrome and is in love with a girl who I hang out with all the time but I can't tell if she even likes me. I always feel alone, moronic, and flawed. I feel like a robot just going through the days and motions of normal society. I guess I just feel _wired wrong_.

[@Unstablegroundz]

i hope everything is going well

[@kuruscorner6598]

I discovered this band a few months ago, and I became instantly hooked because of songs like this. Every one of the vocalists and musicians (usually the same people, mind you) are incredibly talented in their own right. And many of their songs are masterpieces. However, this song in particular I hold very close in my heart due to my own personal experience, as I'm sure that many more hold it in the same regard. All I can say is this: Keep making music, Steam Powered Giraffe. For a very long time. Because you guys are probably the most unique and interesting band out there today.

[@HesterLeveret]

Beautifully written, beautifully played and beautifully sung.

[@HesterLeveret]

Or 'Sang'???? I don't know.

[@1969AFC]

Said in a tied-together format with pretty sounds. That works, right?

[@DeathlordMiopic]

it would be sung in that case... I think...

[@Shimmerwine]

This song gets me through so much, and as an added bonus when I am really down, I hear "mmmeeeeooowww, wired wrooong" this band makes me happy in all the ways

[@Shade_-go3hh]

green eyes and an amazing voice my heart is sunken

[@mvttshroom]

I haven't really listened to spg in a while and I really forgot how closely I held this song. I'm not really one for deeply personal KZbin comments but just being a trans male and not having an accepting family makes this song hit real close to home, yknow?

[@elit385]

Blurry Jace i feel u man

[@bridgetlene1732]

We're your family now

[@BlinkinFirefly]

I love the Spine "power down" at the end of the songs =D its great

[@damienvoidstar]

This song is one of my favorites by SPG because I often feel wired wrong. I've always been an outcast and have taken whatever small happiness and port in a storm I can. However, no matter how much happiness I find, the dark always returns like an old friend. Ever since I was introduced to SPG by my ex-girlfriend and found this song, I've had a light even in my dark times. I listen to this song when I feel swallowed by the dark to remind me that I'm not alone. I use it to remind me that there isn't just good left but that feeling this way isn't wrong. David or Isabella, if you ever read this, thank you for your music. It's given me the best refuge when I feel totally alone and overwhelmed by the dark. Both of you are amazing individuals and I love your music. Thank you for making music and changing my life..

[@TheBloodyMutt]

Gods, has it really been four years already? This song was such a much needed gut punch when I first heard it and still... So much love for this group.

[@crimsonwerecat]

my favortie aspect of SPG is the vocal harmonies!!! your 3 voices synch up perfectyl!!!

[@Teeleesom5]

I'm sitting here with goosebumps and tears. It takes me back to a more nostalgic time over a decade ago when I first heard Steam Powered Giraffe and fell in love! Back when my kids were still in high school and life was more innocent. I hope they live on forever!

[@TriBunny]

Everyone one way or another has felt like this. Thank you for putting this song up.

[@phalkhan9076]

Jusr recently found your music thorough a friend. She started me with "Honeybee" And have sat here and listened, and must say the more I listen the more I like. Keep up the great work.

[@dziankolack9331]

Woah. Dude I like the robot theme. And yeah, I'm here because of Steamworld Heist. You guys are awesome!

[@iamsomanyppl666]

I know u may never see this but i rlly hope u do tho; Ive discovered this song many years ago when i was in a very bad place mentally and I related a lot with the part that says "maybe someday ill be in a place where i can see that i am not wired wrong" but i thought i'd never gonna find that place, i thought it will always be like that, that i will always be wired wrong and feeling bad with everything and with myself. But now, several years later, Im in that place, ive finally found it and its so overwhelming listening to this song again bc i did it, and im so proud of myself. Now Im in a good place, and now I feel ok. I hace bad days, of course, but i have a lot of ppl that helps me when its like that. And i want to thank u, u dont have any idea of how much u helped me walking through those fires, and how much u helped me letting me know that im not the only one. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much. And for those who feel like i felt, it's gonna be ok. Maybe not right now. But someday you will also be in a place where you can see you're not wired wrong. You are not alone.

[@unluckymoirai]

The beginning sounded like "Honey Bee". I like this song.. I know the feeling.

[@ODO_XI]

I spent a few hours sharing my story about how this song has helped me push through countless road blocks on my journey to better understand my mental state. Only to have youtube spaz out on me and lose it all. Guess it's best that wall of text is gone because the only thing that matters is the fact that this song has helped me. I am finally at the end of processing my past and can now deal with things as they come. Thank you

[@hebbycakes]

Needed this song lately.

[@artisticgargoyle2614]

this brings a tear to my eye...okay, both of them...this song is beautiful

[@wampasully7797]

Oh man, I was not expecting such feels when I clicked this video.

[@groovesgames344]

As an artist, I have to say, this is one of my most favorite songs, ever.

[@violetleelee6225]

Thank all of you so much for making a music video for my all time favorite SPG song that surely doesn't get enough credit for as amazing as it is! Keep up the great work!!!

[@GrimoireGauss]

Hearing this again after so many years brought me to tears. I've just now come to the understanding that I am a trans woman and have been suffering from dysphoria for my entire life, but knowing I'm not alone in this is the reason I'm still alive.

[@denisevasecka7387]

I am probably the SPG's oldest fan, but so many of their songs are "just what the doctor ordered"!!! I love The Spine's vocal range and his many talents for writing exquisite words and music. I love Bunny's honesty and vulnerability, there is a beautiful mix inside her that I can relate too! When we found Steam Powered Giraffe, I was a classic rock listener, (from waaaay back.) But that Friday night, sitting around drinking a few beers, we searched for SteamPunk music on KZbin and found SPG... from then on we have been hooked. I love my picture of GG and the bumper sticker will go proudly on my vehicle! As soon as I can, I am buying all of their CD's...so they can go everywhere with me!

[@The-Vixenator-3000]

My goodness, my father would've loved this song. He was always a fan of slower songs like this.

[@zerof4lk]

This was amazing. :'D Your brain may be wired wrong but your music is wired RIGHT. Zing. That didn't even make sense what am I doing

[@abigailg.4297]

I’m 5 years late, but thank you so much for this song. Im always scared that I’m the only one who gets these negative thoughts and that it makes me disgusting. But then I’m reminded that I’m not alone. Sure, we’re all in the same darkness which is bad but at least we have each other. thank you, so much.

[@Oceanaryia]

i just found this band Tuesday and i can not get enough.... where have ya been all my life!!!

[@xxacantheaxx7756]

I don't really fit in my family, and they treat me that way, sometimes treating me like I'm especially dumb or like I am still the little unknowing child. I guess they think I am wired wrong, or I actually am. I don't think I fit at all in the area where I am. But it's really comforting to know that I am not alone feeling like this. And that somewhere I do fit ^^ maybe not here, but I belong with my friends

[@teeny733]

This was my favorite song from the new album. I'm so, sooooo happy that you put together a video for it. :)

[@minifeebas8911]

10 years later we are still wired wrong

[@mayaithegg]

I think this is my new favorite song by this band. It really speaks to me.

[@ModgeDonkey]

This song.... I only recently discovered you, with having Honeybee pop up on my feed due to YT's algorithm, and as much as I've enjoyed the adventure of seeing how you grew over the years, when I first heard this, it's just..... man, so good! To all SPG, both past and present, thank you!

[@pipsmom]

Just came across this. I prefer to think of it as wired differently, rather than wired wrong. It is not wrong to be different, in spit of what a good portion of humanity wants you to believe. Be who you are and be proud. I love your voices, btw. One of my most favorite groups.

[@mecharogue187]

Listened to this song to many times before, but today on my drive home it came on my playlist. I needed it. Going through severe depression, anxiety and possibly being finally proclaimed bipolar, these words did alot of work on my heart and mind today, David. I've followed you guys for years and have turned some of my best friends to your music. I thank you for writing this, singing it, and is always a joy to watch you all preform. Thank you for this amazing gift of sharing your talent and music. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@SomeoneCalledDana]

This is one of my very favorite SPG songs, and I have al feeling it will always will be. Also, Spine's vocal range here makes me weak.

[@pyktis9081]

This song is really sad, but I still can't get over the emotional hotel singing.

[@localfrog9929]

This was the first song I heard from Steam Powered Giraffe. And believe it or not. At first I didn't like them. But now. There my favorite band and this is one of my favorite songs. There in my soul now.

[@ravingreader1895]

Most relatable band ever, and they're robots. You guys are doing it right. Thanks for bringing smiles to our faces. I was so glad I could see you at AKon 27!

[@jessicafreeman9543]

This is my favorite song of theirs. Ever.

[@CaptainLightner]

this might be one of my favourite spg songs, i relate to it in so many ways. it makes me want to cry but not _just_ in a sad way. reminds me that i can find solace and community with people who are like me. thank you The Spine :)

[@Galaxxi]

sad lad hours tonight, my doods

[@TheMonkeyZombie]

I connect with this song on an emotional level.

[@Nukejawsgaming]

this song is great

[@specist]

When I'm feeling down, when I feel tired, this music brings me back. Thank you Steam Powered Giraffe for the great music, it helps more than words can say.

[@apunkslife]

This is such a powerful song. I can't wait to see you guys hopefully at the anniversary show. David's Green eyes are mesmerizing btw and the performance was just beautiful. Gives me hope

[@claire123claire]

This is my new favourite SPG music video... this is one of my favourite songs from MKIII :)

[@middynighty]

This was my favourite song from MK III. :D I love it.

[@backslashwizard]

this song has been stuck in my head for the past two days. such a good song

[@mjustjeanette7026]

This song, from the first time I heard it, has been one of my favorites... Powerful and evocative.

[@rorybrittin3079]

This song is really good and I think that everyone can probably relate to it.

[@BURNALUCARD]

One of my favorite songs. So relatable for anyone, especially anyone who has had trouble fitting in or feeling like they belong. It's actually one of the songs that made me a fan of the band. Not that I don't love all the stuff, this is just one of the first few I heard and really resonated with.

[@melindamoores4120]

We dont think of it as wired wrong in our family, we are wired differently. I love this song :) We love our wires different and wrong, it makes us, well us. Enjoying you guys more and more everyday!

[@randalbuhler9042]

Steam Powered Giraffe is amazing as always and continues to amaze, Semper Fidelis,Oorah to Steam Powered Giraffe!

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Nice video and thank you for coming to steamposium in seattle in you where great

[@prismcandies]

This song is lovely and funky.

[@waterelementX]

Hm, as someone who deals with the creeping family history of mental illness slowly gripping themself too, this is quite a beautiful thing to connect to in those moments of stress and panic. Thank ya'll, SPG.

[@Saturn.in.Stitches]

The spine is absolutely stunning in every way. This song is everything!

[@Lisallamaa]

So beautiful, I want to cry! :3

[@1969AFC]

We are all wired wrong. Whether it be from experiences or perceived flaws...there is something about each and every person that is wrong in some way. You just have to take what's wrong and (try to) fix it.

[@256NatLiz]

Or accept it.

[@ezrablock3218]

+Simon Yimi Chiu Well if a machine is wired wrong, people throw it away. They replace it. They make it uniform, removing the one sense of individuality it had.

[@ezrablock3218]

Simon Yimi Chiu Well yeah, but that's what people do with computers and TV's. It's different with automatons, but the metaphor fits the situation in comparison to what human beings to do each other...

[@pookaclubs]

I needed this today. Thank you SPG for being part of my life and connecting me with people who I now consider friends and family, and for helping me through the tough parts of my life.

[@Angelotics]

I listen to this song multiple times a day and each time it makes me tear up, being able to relate so much to the lyrics. I am not sure what David's inspiration for writing this were, but it touches a very raw part of me and I am sure many others as well. Despite the tears it brings, I thoroughly enjoy the song and how well David performs it and it inspires me in a way to accept the things that make me feel isolated and different from the rest of society.

[@deimoskaischylos]

It is, indeed, quite inspirational as a piece.

[@_Rinalya]

Bumping this in 2020. This did not get the love it deserves.

[@RyanShyfte]

a very easy song to relate to for those of us who have ever felt like we dont belong or have been told that there is something wrong with us

[@americanShurtugalEntertainment]

Strider

[@RyanShyfte]

uh yeah? not much a comment there just my name got a problem with my music bro?

[@americanShurtugalEntertainment]

+Dave Strider nah Just uh A fellow Knight 'Cept i am Knight of Space Also, it's hella rad you like SPG

[@GreebleClown]

Been going through some stuff lately,meds not working, its like this song is defining how I feel. I feel so not-alone right now. TwT

[@justiceblaize5616]

Thank you for this. I know its old but its just so soothing right now. :)

[@WilderGrimm]

I agree

[@justiceblaize5616]

Its amazing.

[@kielysarah727]

Probably one of the most feel songs I know by SPG ;;-;; tear up every time..

[@teriibyte]

oh dear I forgot how much I loved this song and so many others back when I was 13 and dealing with so many things. up until now I still sometimes feel like I'm wired wrong but I know it will be okay. I've missed you guys for being a big inspiration to me and I hope that you're all still being wonderful. thank you so much.

[@1Chumlee]

I am consistently impressed with the quality of the videos. Better than Empty-V in the mid 80's.

[@embryvincent8749]

LOVE it.Love you guys! WOW WOW WOW................i can't get enough of you guys and girls Bunny.....

[@Tick421]

the spine, your range is seriously insane...

[@VictoryandHope]

I dont know how I've been followinf SPG for a while and am just now hearing this. Its beautiful and I feel like it put into music what I never could put into words