Steel Panther - The Burden of Being Wonderful

[@MegaWumba]

“How others see you isn’t important, how you see yourself means everything “

[@michaelbugner7011]

Over the last few months I've had to work on self worth. My therapist noticed immediately that I didn't have any. Now this song is my anthem. I listen to it a lot and take it to heart.

[@zendaddy621]

"If I was born in 1453, Leonardo da Vinci would be jealous of me": One of the greatest lines I've heard in years...

[@gavinagus9453]

Quality

[@user-ru9gf7ky2y]

Micheal Starr is a nice dude. I met him. He was walking into the venue in Fargo. I said, "can I get a picture?" ...he says, "hold on, I'll be back in 30 seconds I have to grab my vape." Sure as shit, 30 seconds later he cones out...no vape. We do a picture of uq both throwing up the shocker. In front of the Fargo police station. It was poetic. Also, back the BLUE!

[@ezzye5]

Its great!! But maybe something like, “if I was born in 1514, then Michelangelo would be sculpting me!!” Just cus of the sculpture of david being an “ideal male form”. Death to all butt-metal.

[@personalaccount4360]

My fav is "I'm just a Maserati in a world full of Kia's."

[@tylercarta433]

I was about to say I love that lyric. I guess I'm not surprised someone already said it, and that it's the top comment. lol

[@tylerb3733]

I chose to believe its about self confidence.

[@MetalBoozie]

Maybe these are the most true and real song lyrics ever recorded!

[@danielwilliams3820]

Thank god there's still people that keep this type of music alive..rock on brothers

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

There are alot more but are mostly from other countries like Sweden.

[@kennyhoyt4609]

Reckless Love 👍

[@DieterProfs]

Мне нравится тоже такой стиль в духе Twisted Sister в России тоже любят.

[@baalomni3429]

Rock on brother 🤘

[@tx8630]

In a world of pop and rap, we need more bands that rock like you Steel Panther.

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

There are check out CRASHDIET, BLOODY HEELS, WICKED, CRAZY LIXX, RECKLESS(from Italy), SUICIDE BOMBERS, WILDNESS, DEVILSTRAIN, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, WILDSTREET, FIGHTER V, SANTA CRUZ, TOXICROSE, EXXOCET.

[@therelaxcentral]

@@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829 Don't forget Chez Kane.

[@Fabian_Rabito_Glam]

@@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829 Reckless love from finland, Santa Cruz and H. E. A. T., Long live Glam

[@NikkinOfficial]

@@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829 Sweden - Confess!!!

[@Bigmummy13]

FINALLY! A song written about me!

[@JaxdenTaylorLayne]

This song is an instant confidence and self-esteem boost, and it's still has the funniness to it too. Steel Panther is amazing. Definitely my favorite band, above all I listen to.

[@ProfessorSlump]

bless bro we are all worth unthinkable amounts of power but the establishment wants us to believe the opposite, we as humans are precious

[@LordOfTheJizz]

@@ProfessorSlump you somehow made a comment about society having power on a song about a guy that thinks he's the only good looking person in the world

[@amoorphis1999]

it's funny because it's incredibly self absorbed in the third person but a confidence booster when we look at it in the first person, and you're right they're amazing and even more amazing when you see them live

[@LSD123.]

You need to get out more.

[@maxwellmortimermontoure7274]

Man oh man, I’m often struggling. This is my song to make me feel better, it makes me so damn happy! I’m a burnt out metal head, can’t drink anymore, no more parties, just a lot of good memories and a lot of bad ones too.

[@_deadcruiser]

the fact he gets up at 11:30 already makes him superior to me.

[@buttslappingpirate]

No shit, I struggle to get up at the crack of noon.

[@ancientfinn3738]

Lol

[@Brugar18]

I get up at 6AM but i start to function semi normaly only at 12

[@MrMetalhorse]

I get up in the afternoon, cuz I don't have a stupid job

[@flym0]

@@buttslappingpirate Does Noon mind?...

[@FrankGiannantonio]

Saw them open for Priest in Las Vegas last month and they were terrific. True entertainers and total pros. These guys know what they're doing and they were way better than Judas Priest. Priest should be opening for Panther.

[@Jessie4522]

I don't agree completely with you...I saw them open for Judas Priest back in November..and it just got unbearable...Michael constantly stopping a song to say "SHOW ME YOUR TITS" "You're gonna grow up and be my groupie" got a little unprofessional imo.. they spent more time on what I would say a comedy bit...than actually playing music..it got to the point people were throwing drinks on them.. and they played 3 more songs, then got off stage...they weren't bad by any means..I don't mind the music, there's a few songs I really enjoy listening to from time to time...but doing that all the time...not professional imo.

[@FrankGiannantonio]

That's what they do. It IS a comedy bit.

[@Jessie4522]

so because they would rather stand around and make jokes at each other...they should have judas priest open for them? I went to a concert..not dinner and a comedy bit..lol..I expected decent/ good music, then an amazing show from Judas Priest, instead I got lame jokes, a few songs, then an amazing show..lol

[@FrankGiannantonio]

No, because they have more heart than Judas priest does. Priest sucks now. They aren't even a band anymore. They're out there faking it every night. Panther isn't. They may be a comedy act but they're not claiming to be anything else. If you thought Priest was amazing, you've never been to an amazing show and certainly have never seen Priest in their prime. Rob Halford using Autotune? Unacceptable.

[@Jessie4522]

How do they have more heart? Judas Priest has been making music probably longer than Steel Panther members have been alive..lol. and they're still going! Tell me that isn't heart... and Judas Priest doesn't "claim" to be anything.. And I'm 21.. of course I never saw Judas Priest 30+ years ago.. I saw Iron Maiden back in 2012 and that was better than Judas Priest IMO..but they were both fantastic shows! He didn't use auto tune...sorry to say..lol..he sang differently than the albums sounded..not by much..but he did..so it wasn't auto tuned.

[@HairyBosch]

I don't give a shit that these blokes are taking the piss, their songs are fucking great and miles better than the vast majority of the shit that I hear in my car everyday. Yeah, I'm 44 and remember this type of stuff the first time round....this pastiche is still better than the shit that gets peddled as "music" nowadays........ Panther rock!!!

[@EmmaCarolinePowell]

I'm 21 and I agree 100% Music today sucks ass.

[@razhua]

most definetly

[@danb2084]

I'm 20 and I completely disagree. You're looking at the past through rose-tinted glasses and fail to realize that there's always been shitty popular music, and there's always been good popular music. As if there weren't terrible child pop stars and shallow sex symbols 30 years ago? You try to sound like you have superior taste and know what "real music is all about", but you just come across as ignorant and far too dismissive of modern music simply because you're either (1) old and set in your ways, or (2) young and trying too hard to differentiate yourself from your peers.

[@EmmaCarolinePowell]

Dan B 21 year old speaking here. And yes, there was crap years ago too, but I don't think it was ever as bad as it is now. I think there was enough good to counteract the bad 30 years ago, but there's so much shit clogging the system now it's hard for anyone good to get any publicity nowadays. I don't try to differentiate myself, it's just my taste :)

[@razhua]

Emma Powell I agree 100% mainstream is horrible you have to go through so much crap to get something decent.

[@One_andonly07]

honestly, i relate to this song so much. its practically my life story. no one understands how hard it is to be perfect 😢😢

[@SuperMarc281]

😂 . I now know how Mr Perfect must have felt like during his WWF tenure

[@wooldooriansokbatus5222]

Yooo whats up, can Perfection come up in yo crib? Yo dont hate cus im perfect 😂😂

[@jasonvanover3513]

It's a burden being a Maserati in a world of Kias

[@tomasjonsson7141]

This is my favorite GnR song ❤❤❤

[@arkangel7j]

definitely one of my top 2 , 1987 is friggin awesome , but why choose , enjoy them both , and let your neighbors enjoy them too ;) :P

[@Tacooooooobelle]

The perfect body, the perfect face, it's like God's best work all in one place. But the haters hate perfection, can't you see? It's a burden being wonderful like me.

[@rnrtruestories]

Steel Panther rules love this song

[@andrewglenn4199]

I can really relate to this one. It's tough people. Take my word for it.

[@cliffbonomo2735]

I’m just glad there’s a song out there to describe how perfect I am.

[@trialbystone2532]

this is the first song of theirs I've ever heard and I'm already sold

[@TheTacitusKilgore]

Welcome to the fam, Bro-ham! Crack open a cold one and let the power of the Panther penetrate you! Stay frosty.

[@Hallow334]

Had Steel Panther not saved the fucking world; we wouldnt have had the opportunity to see this video!

[@jrdeters88]

This song and video is a freaking masterpiece! I can't stop watching it. "The haters hate perfection, can't you see"

[@MungasaurusBravo69420]

Theres no reason this shouldnt be a mega radio hit, theres no swearing, no innuendos, quite unlike steel panther, but still awesome

[@memyselfandi2506]

Possibly next song on Americas got talent

[@jeffrobinson8430]

Quite often hear it on planet rock

[@vinylwings]

"so many people without talent" *Stix points a drumstick at us*

[@maxxb.4216]

Damn. I just realized it. We've been played haha...

[@walterwallman3566]

@@maxxb.4216 they played us like a damn contra bass!

[@courtneywood718]

omg i never pieced that together lol

[@aidenhaney1714]

This song gives me confidence in my body😂😂

[@houstonwalker7108]

I think he was pointing at Satchel

[@l337pwnage]

Finally, a song that speaks to my soul.

[@gabingston3430]

1:58 Ahead of its time, even if only by a couple of years.

[@thelonasefiliso]

they fix my mood whenever i am sad

[@TheCoogs76]

It immediately makes my depression go away! I’m a goddamn Mazarati in a world full of Kias!!

[@sonny12681]

I would love to see hair metal bands come back to becoming popular again. I'm also going back to collecting vinyl record albums.

[@beth9138]

So much more expensive now though

[@sonny12681]

+Beth Bowen vinyl sounds better then CDs and digital media. The sound of vinyl actually make you feel that the band is actually playing in your home. Vinyl is brings out the true sound. Vinyl is expensive but it's worth it.

[@beth9138]

+sonny12681 I actually meant more expensive than it used to be, not than other mediums.

[@sonny12681]

Beth Bowen Only buy vinyl if you are serious about listening to music. Vinyl is only for those who want the best quality of sound.

[@gesemdicapt6401]

+sonny12681 you should alsof buy/make a tube amp for your record player

[@Destinystrike]

As a vase who grew up in the 80's, I have to say that the sound of Steel Panther is absolutely fantastic. It's both nostalgic, and whimsical. The quality is absolutely top-notch as well. Truly grade A work.

[@tlv156]

Every friggin song by these guys is hilarious and good to listen to at the same time. How the hell is it possible? Usually it's either one or the other, not both.

[@unknownfilmmaker777]

These guys are better than a lot of the actual bands that were around from that era.

[@rontalley8385]

True story

[@PizzShrapProd]

Great song. Great band. With Steel Panther, I feel like their lyrical content makes it hard for a lot of people to actually appreciate their musicianship, but every single one of those guys are incredibly talented. They always talk about how their goal is to bring the golden era of heavy metal back, and regardless of whether someone listens to their music out of disbelief or pure admiration, they are still exposing themselves to great rock 'n' roll music (in my humble opinion). I think they deserve more recognition, but at the end of the day it really doesn't matter; they're giving us a chance to either relive those glory days, or continuously imagine how awesome they must have been.

[@madmichaelmathieu]

Wow, you expressed my thoughts almost verbatim. I couldn't agree more. This is a GREAT fucking band with amazing songs, great melodies/vocals, great guitar riffs (Satchel is a flawless player), and an awesome overall band that can really play anything perfect. I realize the naysayers are quick to jump on them for their silliness and the whole shtick involved, but after a decade or 2 of D-tuned, "my life sucks because my uncle raped me" whining, I welcome this whole-heartedly. I love everything they've done and will continue to support them all the way!! Great post Nathan...well said.

[@PizzShrapProd]

Mike Mathieu Thanks Mike, I really appreciate it and I completely agree with you. This is feel-good rock 'n' roll music ya know? It is hard not to be in a good mood when listening to Steel Panther, and I think that's awesome. The ability to create genuine "feel-good" music is something that may be somewhat of a lost art in bands nowadays, but Steel Panther delivers this with ease and I think that says a lot about the band and their music.

[@TheTacitusKilgore]

Couldn't have put it better myself ;) Rock on!

[@r.b.2958]

for me this is actually a bit of a "feel good" song.

[@AwesomeShelbiNicole]

I love it! I always listen to it when I feel like crap about myself and think of things that are good about me.

[@TheTacitusKilgore]

+AwesomeShelbiNicole Yes!

[@lecafard4327]

Old comment, but in a way, I think the video is supposed to reflect that.

[@GustiDevitto]

me at my 40, and already feeling old. I hung my Ibanez RG and never touch it since years (in my small community, I am the shredder). All i have to prevent finger rust is an Epiphone acoustic guitar. But these dudes are waaayy older than me and they're still rock! Hey Satchel! You've ignite my inner demon and i think i need to reunited with my old Ibanez RG once again. Thanx dude!

[@holbrooke7]

Probably the one "safe" song these guys have and I absolutely love the message behind it.

[@rationalmuscle]

This should have 40M views. All parody aside, this is a killer band.

[@andoletube]

The chord change and melody when he says "Would be jealous of me" hits hard - like the best Def Leppard moment.

[@xylezentry4568]

I used to watch these guys at a bar with no crowd. And they always had this act. I get so fun drunk and when the band was done they hung and keep the act too. While staring at them i realize its real. These guys love what they do and they live it.

[@facundofalappa7111]

when i grow up i want to be fabulous like them

[@MrMyKamilsz]

Grow your hair then and don't forget hair spray

[@petera.michaelsen4657]

I do too lol

[@jakeschwartz3696]

Best steel panther song EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@filipesantos6101]

Best band in the World. Period.

[@sumwear7123]

These guys are the best. Talent, looks and humor. The world needs more of this type of music and skill.

[@philtulk5861]

I love how the advertisement works even though the video doesn't, awesome.

[@bonj0vi]

For me, this is urs “livin’ on a prayer”. Great song. Great clip.

[@SuperMarc281]

I'm just a Maserati in a world of Kias Genius wouldn't describe any of my ideas If I was born in 1453 Leonardo da Vinci would be jelous of me But a world of Stevie Wonders would never see It's a burden being wonderful like me. Unbeatable lyrics there! How do they come up with it. Genius

[@PraiseBeVinyl]

This song has finally hit my heart strings.

[@dougmcauliffe2253]

who knew they still made good music

[@zeeptollbooth4129]

A feel good fun time with something for everyone 😱

[@PachyOS]

This song makes me happy.

[@CelticWolf-ve2oh]

Steel Panther is a band of crazy people. The craziest ones are the most entertaining.

[@CarlMarxPunk]

That this song manages to both make fun and pay homage to fans it's really, really good work.

[@nofalsemetal76]

The ultimate self esteem boost for all us middle aged ,skinny fat guys who never gave into trends in music and fashion,for all of us who get called creepy and losers by women, this Bud's for you!

[@LePuntano22]

man neon yellow superstrats are so beautiful

[@kierangallagher4372]

I love that part when he says ''The haterz hate perfection CANT YOU SEE'' which is so true . My respect goes to steel panther \m/

[@UlisesMartinezMx]

Somehow found this video, then I fell in love with it. The God of KZbin is caring and loving

[@Shar_Bandraoi]

There is a bit of Steel Panther in all of us. 🤘

[@kellyelrington5663]

Bring it back to Australia, fellars, we miss ya. Time for the Shocker!!

[@harleyquinn-fc8ij]

Please keep reel music alive 😢

[@CarlMarxPunk]

I think this one it's their best songs because it manages to balance the funny with being genuinely earnest.

[@bram2437]

I love this song....Its all about self confidence!

[@kingmasterlord]

unsurprisingly this song is right up my alley

[@jpmaqtv5936]

Steel Panther the best band hard rock actually

[@johnnydefiant8193]

I still can't believe I randomly saw You and Your Family on 40th and 9th Avenue the Day before Thanksgiving. Steel Panther 🍻

[@MJR-2000]

All hail Steel Panther!

[@stephaniegraves2342]

I love this Song. very Cool. STEEL PANTHER YOU ROCK.

[@LexTenebris]

"If I was born in 1453, Leonardo da Vinci would be jealous of me!" I've been a *Steel Panther* fan for quite a while, but when they nail a line that strikes right to the heart of my personal experience, they _nail it._ Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go design a flying machine. In a cave. With a box of scraps.

[@atomicpunk2360]

Is that last part an Iron Man reference? (Damn nobody in 8 years thought to ask?😂)

[@LexTenebris]

@@atomicpunk2360 Yes. Yes it was. Such is the magic of the Internet!

[@freedomofpeach9790]

A Burden I carry wherever i go

[@cristiangalaz7664]

"The Burden Of Being Wonderful" Why in a world of ugly faces Should I be allowed to be so hot? So many people without talent Yet I was born with all the magical gifts I've got. The perfect body, the perfect face It's like God's best work all in one place But the haters hate perfection. Can't you see? It's a burden being wonderful like me. How in a world that's so imperfect Did I wind up with so much cool? Friends never stick around too long, Never feel like they belong. Next to me they feel like a fool. I got the grace of a dancer, a golden voice People seem to hate me like I had a choice Being this blessed is a lonely way to be. It's a burden being wonderful like me. Like me. So you say you wanna hang around Don't ever ask me to dumb it down I'm a diamond, I'm gonna shine Compared to everyone else I'm like a whole damn diamond mine. Oh, yeah... I'm just a Maserati in a world of Kias Genius would describe any of my ideas If I was born in 1453 Leonardo Da Vinci would be jealous of me But a world of Stevie Wonders will never see. It's a burden being wonderful like me.

[@nathanpickering7312]

If this song came out in the 80s. It would have been huge.

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

Happy Birthday, Lexxi Foxx! Steel Panther's #1 lead bassist!

[@ML-jk3sz]

+I Fought Piranhas Steel Panther's only bassist. lol

[@TcSunde33]

+ML L That's the joke, haha! ;)

[@FranLevitzky]

+TcSunde33 Actually Satchel plays the bass in the records.

[@brokkdagaz2914]

Satchel doesn't really play bass on the records. Its the on going joke . in metal

[@FranLevitzky]

Brokk Dagaz Well, when Lexxi joined the band he couldn't play, so he learned afterwords. So it's possible it's true, because he can't read music either.

[@seanlp719]

The satire is sublime. I applaud.

[@jerryjangostar3140]

oh Jesus that girl in the end of the video is just perfect!!!

[@MrRockefaeller]

You mean Lexxi? :-D

[@AnabolicFarmer]

The face was a nightmare.

[@takispapadopoulos6056]

These guys lives for yesterdays. I like them. Their songs are for happy hours

[@TheTacitusKilgore]

Bringing it back baby! Doing it the right way.

[@pedrosal]

I would really like to see Steel Panther also performing serious songs. They perform Don't cry (Guns) perfectly! Good lyrics combined with their musical skills would be a great combination.

[@lefinlan]

😂😂😂. Hilarious, artful and very sultry. One of the best bands out there. Awesome live.

[@robertbaratheon9289]

This song was written for me.

[@onebadasscroatian7989]

Robert Baratheon Actually for your younger brother Stannis.

[@robertbaratheon9289]

Fuck Stannis.

[@qqq3426]

Robert Baratheon yea fuck that guy

[@emillklassen6804]

+Robert Baratheon why u Think that

[@denverdubrule500]

fucking stannis

[@kevinlatulippe6944]

The look on her face when she grabs those notes up on the neck says it all, Amazing

[@benjamintemama1115]

The spirit of 90's 80's rock lives on through this band...🤘🤘🤘

[@patrickm6000]

Just saw the boys last week in Stroudsburg PA. They still bring the metal. DEATH TO ALL BUT METAL

[@HamptonGuitars]

Aren't they really a silly parody band that people are taking seriously?

[@SAB8700]

this is just awesome

[@kellybarthel8060]

Best deseptive self depricating song since Mac davis's "Its hard to be humble". Almost a sequal as it were people go check it out. It is a country song out in mid 79s so keep that in mind.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

F'n excellent guys! Great job, as usual.

[@MrRobertjohn15]

2023 and still one of my most admired movies. The music, story and action is just fantastic

[@codydrummer]

I love the “a world of Stevie Wonders will never see”line.

[@hill0048]

I'm here thanks to the 93x Half-Assed Morning Show. They play it all the time. Brotherhood!

[@PuffySofty]

The transition when the main dude walks in the music theater from the backstage on to the stage makes me feel that the morale of this MV is that as cool as they are on show deep down they all normal dudes as well.

[@zipahdeedoodah]

To deep..

[@wkr64691]

Saw these guys open up for Judas Priest this past Friday. Hilarious and very talented musicians to boot.

[@nowone666]

this is probably my favorite Steel Panther song, I love that's its different from every other song in the album and I love the message and what it stands for, its silly but with a lot of heart

[@pumpkinhead7740]

This song makes me happy to be alive thank you Steel Panther You Rock!!!

[@ChrizoPrime]

SP kicks ass, and that girl at the end of the video: SWEET JESUS!

[@arkangel7j]

cant believe i JUST found this video :O love it ;)

[@alanwalters8624]

I love this track more now as part of the album than when it came out.The whole album is fantastic.If only the original bands of the era were bringing out such strong material.

[@creatorjan]

Steel Panther Forever! Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@TheMetallicaTVHS]

Hell yea the best band ever!

[@beybrain7896]

I effing love the cello.

[@two__bias4970]

Anyone noticed that the girl at 3:16 between Michael‘s legs is the one at the end in front of the mirrow?

[@Ivogrape]

That is actually amazing

[@gu1tard3d]

The look on Lexxi's face at 3:10! Priceless.

[@deadman707]

This song got me really happy damn i was crying and this helped me a lot :)

[@Paul-dz7xi]

Chin up mate.

[@evacody1249]

I'm not much for the 80s hair metal scene. But Steel Panther I saw them live this past Saturday in Detroit. One of my top ten metal shows. They put on a great fun show.

[@Kaiya637]

every day when i wake up i hear this song playing in my head.

[@vanhalenx1]

steel panther beeing body positive in the way they only know beeing awesome lml!!

I listen to heavy metal since 1994, and today I found this band and I love it, is it parody? who cares! It transports me to that beautiful time when music was about living on the edge!