Steven Wilson - Routine

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"Amongst the hundreds of songs I have written over the years, 'Routine' has a very special place. It's a deeply sad story of loss and denial, but at its conclusion the clouds lift and there is acceptance at least. Having worked with her on 3 previous videos, I knew as soon as I wrote it that it was perfect for Jess to do something amazing with. Even then nothing prepared me for the organic beauty and power of the film she made, a painstaking labour of love that took her months to produce. When we play the song live I look out into the audience and see people swept away with emotion at the combination of music and animation. To find poetry and beauty in sadness is a wonderful thing I think" - Steven Wilson
Directed by Jess Cope
www.owlhousestudios.com
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[@149CreepingDeath08]

"Miserable music makes me happy, and happy music makes me fucking miserable"

[@charlzm]

+Wall OfNoise I recall him saying that during a concert I attended on the last tour. Probably prepared stage patter he said at every show?

[@TheSelm86]

in Los Angeles concert, he said that.

[@psambit9791]

+149CreepingDeath08 The Wiltern, LA

[@MoinulHossainRifat]

In San Francisco concert too !

[@AttunedFlux]

+Moinul Hossain Yes..he tends to say the same things at nearly every concert on the same tour. At least hes consistent!

[@imb3c1L3]

Steven Wilson's the kind of guy, who can make you cry with his music, for a family that you never had.

[@lykaia2931]

Not sure if it’s intentional or not, but the ending looks like it’s part of the routine too. She messes everything up at night just to clean it up during the day, it’s so subtle but powerful

[@awasthishivam]

That was the whole point! That was the routine which kept her sane

[@omerkeidar95]

Yup, and the final shot is at the same place as the first, seems very intentional to me.

[@kevinwillems8720]

Oh fuck

[@swat1710]

that's what the vdos all bout

[@Jaadugar0351]

oh what the fuckkkkk🤯

[@arunavamalo]

I lost my mom this year. She passed away all of a sudden while fighting with cancer. And a few days ago I found Steven Wilson's music. I have been listening to these tracks while returning home from work, or sometimes while trying to sleep. I am starting to love his songs and accept the reality that nothing or no one lasts forever. We are left with a melancholic feeling and some sweet memories. It's hard to describe what I feel now. But... I am thankful to this artist, this musician... for these anesthetic tracks. Life is neither great nor bad. We just have to cry a little and then wake up again tomorrow. And we have only love to give. EDIT: lost my father as well this year due to COVID, 2 years after my mom passed away. I will eventually be okay. Wish much love to everyone who know what memories and teardrops mean.

[@joeytribbiani3050]

Arunava Malo Absolutely true stay strong man!

[@felinkulus]

:'(

[@keithward3970]

I hope you find peace my friend.

[@anarabell]

I send you a big hug...

[@rocket199510]

Lost my mother like that a couple of years ago, she gave me 1 month after detection. Anyways, let's listen to Steven Wilson and remember them eh😊

[@SergiuCrisan]

on 25th of December 2016, my girlfriend, her sister and their father died in a stupid car crash, the only one left is their mother, all alone, this song and video spoke to me on so many levels. It made me cry, made me smile, made think about life in a whole new way. Cherish every moment, enjoy the time spent with your dear ones, for life is extremely fragile. Bless you all

[@rohanchowdhary975]

Watched Drive Home? And sorry for your loss brother. :(

[@zemvenusa]

Sergiu Crișan This is absolutely tragic, I feel so sorry for the mother and for you, stay strong and help each other! God bless you

[@jotita1959]

sergiu, hace poco sigo a Wilson, su lirica me hace llorar y comparto tu dolor, aunque nunca he perdido un ser querido me siento absolutamente empatico no solo con tu tragedia, sino que me duele el mundo en que vivimos. Dios te bendiga y a todos nosotros por estar vivos.....GRANDE WILSON!!!!!

[@rokzakrajsek9864]

I appreciate you wrote this. I'm not a religious man but bless you man. Thanks for sharing and your words made me cry..Hope you're happy wherever you are right now :)

[@pratikroy2334]

Sorry for your loss bro...hope she is fine ...

[@progfoxmusic]

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who cried.

[@7thString84]

+Andy Robison Really!

[@heinthepain]

+Andy Robison Yeah, I put on my headphones, laid down on the sofa... *BAM* guitar-solo comes in, the chills run up my spine and into my brain, and the next thing I know, I'm crying. So powerful. Damn.

[@7thString84]

+chaoticThundergod Emotionally disordered! :-P

[@progfoxmusic]

chaoticThundergod i fucking love cats

[@morphinechild82]

+Sorry I'm Ada I just cried sitting in front of my stupid computer after seeing it for the third time. So don't be too embarrassed...

[@FronkZappa]

steven's quote about this is 100% not exaggerated, i am not exactly the "crying" type but i was bawling my eyes out towards the end of this song when i saw Wilson in concert, admittedly i felt kinda self-conscious until i looked around and noticed there were more people in the audience crying than i'd ever seen in one place ever in my life. this might be of the best songs he's ever done, in my humble opinion.

[@havanadaurcy1321]

I saw quite a few (admittedly this and Raven that refused to sing are his only songs that make me feel like he was cutting onions) also live crying.

[@Ridd333]

Plus that Goven guitar solo. The best.

[@flatnicable]

Include Drive Home in this collection. The video and words get me every time.

[@MrThebigcheese75]

​@@havanadaurcy1321what about drive home, especially with the video?

[@lakejizzio7777]

This is literally greatest piece of art ever composed. My first listen. Im crying out loud.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Keep digging into his catalog.

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

So you are new to Steven's works? Buy a massive stock of tissue paper rolls before you get into his catalogue.

[@sonorkid1998]

I find it hard to believe that you’ve never heard this before 😂

[@Bunny99s]

@@sonorkid1998 Why? Steven Wilson and also Porcupine Tree is a niche artist / band. There are literally hundred thousands bands that almost nobody knows except those who do ^^. It's simply not the most wide spread music genre. Or how often have you heard a SW or PT song on the casual radio? The majority of people are not into this kind of music, just a matter of fact. If they were, that would be main stream since that's simply what main stream defines ^^. I know a lot of old bands and artists you may not have heard of either, though they are well known within their genres. Gentle Giant, Weather Report, Don Ellis, Brand X, U.K., King Crimson just to name a few that were never mainstream so most people have probably never heard of them. Or if they have heard about them, they may still not know a single song or piece. In the recent years the number of artists have exploded, so it's impossible to know them all, even from a single genre.

[@kevinwillems8720]

@@Bunny99s y'all like a lot of people know PT because Fear of a Blank Planet was used in Control.

[@Tunaboy45]

This video just makes the song even more powerful.

[@Michael_Michaels]

+Tunaboy45 such is the purpose of a video clip! Duh!

[@telephonebear21]

+Tunaboy45 Is the story different? I mean the album doesn't have anything about a her husband and kids being murdered, didn't she just cut herself off due to severe anxiety/depression?

[@Tunaboy45]

telephone bear I never interpreted the song as being about self harm, murder or even depression. I saw it as the mother losing her child in some way (whether that be death, running away, etc) and she's trying her best to move on with her daily life so she doesn't have to face the harsh reality. She's numbing herself to reality by completely ignoring it and attempting to move on as if nothing ever happened, so she can spare herself the pain. She may or may not have a husband but that seems completely irrelevant since the focus of the song is the absence of a child,

[@xpierre00]

I dont think the album is meant to be an exact retelling of the life of Joyce Vincent, just of someone who ended up leaving this world in the same way. If you saw the live show, the projections make it clear it's about a fictional person, not her per se.

[@telephonebear21]

Tunaboy45 I was linking it to the overall concept that was based on Joyce caroll Vincent

[@celiamalaspina2226]

That table for four is devastating!!!

[@chaosapiant]

Agreed. I'm not a fan of radishes in my salad and that veggie pizza looks weird to me.

[@agemoth]

chaos apiant 😂😂😂

[@LegendaryGoetz]

chaos apiant That pizza almost looks like it could be a quiche

[@waldemarpolewacz3772]

101 to właśnie ja from Poland....:)

[@stovocore]

I revisit this song and video just about every time there is a school shooting. 19 children lost this week in Texas... I can't imagine what those poor families are going through 😢

[@ahumblerequest5222]

😭😭😭

[@malcomsendelback5887]

So many people died in my life. But the hardest was seeing both of my parents die in my early 20s. Since then I play guitar to overcome those memories that stick in the soul. This song by Steven Wilson is the most beautiful description of people who suffered personal loss.

[@thviet214]

I wish you can carry on and live a happy life! God bless you.

[@quasar1986]

I recently lost my closest person, my soul, my love. Му beautiful man. We listened to this song together the week before he died. It's a huge blow of fate, died with him, help me.. ..i love him much. It hurts every second, i understand yоur pain, Im sorry

[@aashnachowdhury9270]

don't ever let go try to let go the biggest dilemma...and the worst part of losing someone. you want to move on, get rid of the sadness, think of other things...and at the same time, you don't want to think of anything else but how their presence meant everything to you.

[@Langley_Ackerman19]

damn accurate thank u

[@onii-chansensei5073]

wow

[@slicklol]

Completely.

[@diogoepronto]

Man, it's really hard to not cry in that moment of the song :p

[@safaltashrestha]

Artoo DeeToo I had forgotten to feel but your comment made me feel everything all over again.

[@thestuti911]

The eyes of that lady speak volumes.

[@pratimabezbaruah4668]

Stuti Kathuria hey a felloe Indian listening to some good musc instead of bieber...awesome

[@hemantsharma7182]

I know right!? Its good to see that indians are listening to real music

[@hemantsharma7182]

@Luc Germain don't wanna sound a snob, should not have used the term "music" with real. I get it. All music is nice, its just I resonate with this type :3

[@peddler38501]

I always swear I'll never watch this again. And then I watch it again. F*ck.

[@piratealeks6865]

I can’t remember the last time I cried this fucking hard watching a music video.

[@sidewayssky17]

Why doesn't this music video get an award for best animated music video of the year? Can anyone explain that to me?

[@HighTicket2Freedom]

People are too busy being brainwashed by the mainstream shit music nowadays

[@davedextermusic7129]

+Arie Ortiz Unlikely.

[@eyjafjalajokull9046]

+Arie Ortiz yep true

[@chriskingham584]

yes,we'll said...

[@stefaniahadjistylli5912]

+Blazin Blitzer ΥOU ARE SOOOO RIGHT!!!

[@kevinmaurer3562]

10 damn minutes of unashamed crying

[@LarryTaint-qn8pd]

Is everyone in this comment section crying and blubbering?

[@jenniffermejia4252]

@@LarryTaint-qn8pd Yes

[@ajinkya20101]

A part of me never was the same after this song, life can be so fragile.

[@Lowlander-ci7is]

Yes but it can be beautiful as well my friend:)

[@Sundance_]

"Don't ever let go, try to let go" I've lost my father some days ago, no other word could describe better and simplier my state of mind after my loss. I 've watched this before, Steven Wilson performing with a macrovision playing this video behind him, I was so emotional watching it back then, and I wished never to experience this in real. A piece of art touching our souls.

[@zombiesatethem]

Sorry for your loss.

[@mukulgupta1966]

But what do you make of the line "Don't ever let go, try to let go"? I lost my young brother a few months back...in a car crash. Most of the times I try not to think too much of it, I try to avoid going through his stuff, I try not to look at his pictures... A part of me says don't ever let go, I get drunk and I cry, I talk to him when I'm alone or driving. I cherish the time I spent with him, regret the things I did not do with him..But the sane part of me tells me to let go, that he's in a better place, that his role on this planet is over.. people say time heals everything.. but it scares me.. I don't want to forget him, I don't want this pain to go away, I feel closer to him when I cry.. I don't want to ever let go, and I won't!

[@quasar1986]

I recently lost my closest person, my soul, my love. Му beautiful man. We listened to this song together the week before he died. It's a huge blow of fate, died with him, help me.. ..i love him much. It hurts every second. I uderstand yоur pain, Im sorry

[@eduardovelasquez1488]

@@mukulgupta1966 I’m sorry for your loss ❤️

[@_uohaloran]

@@mukulgupta1966 I think that's the duality of losing a loved one. The crying, for me, always feels like penance to use the pain as a way to solidify the bond you have and memorialize it. Pretending you're okay is so much easier than turning the grievance into something that lets you see a path forward but I think it's better in the long term to stare into it and reach a point of acceptance. Crying wouldn't come so easy to us if it wasn't a useful tool. I hope you're doing better wherever you are.

[@paterickson9331]

I showed this video to my High School Video Production class. They were very engaged in the way the music worked with the action. When the lady started freaking out, the students were completely glued to the screen. When the camera shows the newspaper heading of the shooting deaths, I paused it, I heard most of the class gasp... and even some were saying, "No!".... I resumed the video. Afterward, I told them that every video they do should create the same reaction from the audience, whether it be laughter, clapping, covering your eyes, or crying. Such a beautiful piece of art from such a tragic story. This music video is indeed a masterpiece!

[@songanhguitar]

this also should be shown in English class.

[@lovedwife3039]

Man, what a cool teacher.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

You _paused_ it? Jesus.

[@mbw6785]

Dude. A+ you aced the class

[@bluealewine6037]

Nowaha you beat me to it

[@WXMEME]

I'm 17 and already have lost my brother 3 years ago and my dad last year. Steven's music and other artists' is the only thing that still keeps me going now to be honest.

[@DanHomeAtLast]

take care champ there is a great life ahead of you.

[@FabricioRodrigues...]

dont lie, life will never be great, if you want he to live, say to him, that if he dies, he will make the life of the people that he loves, worst. Wrost that already is. He need to live, it's a provation of love to who he loves.

[@peterwollesen9636]

That's a little black, isn't it? Life will never be perfect no, but life can definitely be great. We will sadly all end up loosing people we love, and even more sadly some earlier than others, but while you are still here life is a gift, a great gift! You can't appreciate how great life is, without knowing the opposite. Nothing is perfect, but imperfection doesn't equal bad. The reason to stay alive shouldn't be not to hurt others, it should be to live with the memory of those who passed, the appreciation of those who are, and looking forward to those who will be.

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

Just remember: Music is one of the wonders of the world, as long as we all care enough. It saves my life every day, use your heartache to express yourself in a positive manner is my best advice.

[@Flibidou7]

Sorry for your loss. Keep going, times are gonna be better. Take care.

[@Craplatte]

I need a waterproof keyboard.

[@SilverFang2789]

Those ninjas with their onions are at it again

[@eee12356]

@@SilverFang2789 ikr?

[@Deathworg1]

This is the strongest music video I have ever seen.

[@FrancoRossel]

The Raven That Refused To Sing is up there.

[@lakejizzio7777]

I cried so much I even considered giving it a dislike.

[@Tommy_R]

This is art at a hig level, i am so happy i found S.W and P.T years ago, they have given me so much.

[@joelgarwood2993]

+Roedland Same here! SW and PT came along just when I needed them......here's to many more years of beautiful music and everything that Steven serves up with it.

[@Tommy_R]

Joel Garwood cheers mate :)

[@mrrushking]

Same here. the song and lyrics are simply beautiful, and always have some kind of personal meaning to SW.

[@Tommy_R]

+Charlie Ball hopefully he will do another Lp with P.T, best band ever:)

[@mrrushking]

+Roedland - Yes! Rush and Porcupine Tree. Perfection.

[@dclarkmusic]

That last chord progression is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard.

[@josephharvey1762]

Correct!

[@mixtlilozano465]

I go through the pain of the whole song just yearning for that beautiful last bit. Close my eyes and imagine the most beautiful morning with my father :'(

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

Damn man, the simplest thing with the most emotional and understandable lyrics hit me the most sometimes. Without the dynamic changes too it would not hit me as hard I don't think. I saw this played live and I am so glad Steven had some visuals going on too, knowing the story behind this makes it hit harder. I am glad I saw it when I did, sometimes sad music makes me think of how my life isn't so bad sometimes and sadness can help you release toxins if you let tears actually flow, just be careful who you do it around. It's usually easy to not include whining/yelling with crying for me... after my kid af years. I also like that Steven thinks it's ok to be sad sometimes. I found that sometimes sadness is good to feel before andor preventing feeling super angry in some situations, but for sure I can still stand up for myself in smarter ways unlike how I did that not so well as a kid. Also, I think the fact thar a well animated video for a 10 minute song was done is pretty amazing when lots of songs that have actual music videos are short.

[@swat1710]

true

[@1missing]

Those last two lines repeating hit about as hard as any lines I've ever heard in a song

[@GregBreden]

There is more feeling portrayed in this than you would see in a powerful movie without the need of an hour's worth of build up to get you there. The change at 3mins, something's not right, the dawning realisation of what's happened. The level of emotional horror and desolation experienced by the character in this is almost too much to bear. Jess Cope I salute you, you lifted Steven's always superb work to the sublime.

[@stevejohncrowe]

I just don’t understand how people can dislike this. Have they no heart or emotions? I’m 68 years old and it brings a tear to my eye every time. Brilliant storytelling in every way.

[@Ospif1]

I think they don't like the emotion it makes them feel.

[@joseffinat966]

Heel indrukwekkend deze video vooral de ogen vol verdriet,en het meest aangrijpende vond ik het ruiken van hun kleding,deed ik ook , ja als de man langskomt om ook verdriet te zaaien ben je elke dag blij dat het ook eens overslaat je huis,maar verdriet om gemis van wat je lief is en was heeft tijd nodig en dat gaf deze pop-pen video heel goed weer , zoals ik zei indrukwekkend thanks 😅

[@goodbyepolarbears172]

I just played it to someone - they didn't like the piano...what can you do? Takes all types - and all types of music. Vive la difference. Leaves more for the rest of us. 😊

[@AN-ix9lg]

they can't stand it, what it causes in them

[@fermiLiquidDrinker]

If any of you were wondering. The song is about a women who lost her family due to a school shooting. Because of this, she is going through the 7 stages of grief.

[@dagurorarinsson2827]

idgaf dumcant

[@stellapateraki5528]

what are the 7 stages?

[@tinycockjock1967]

It's 5: Denial, anger, bargain, depression, acceptance.

[@fermiLiquidDrinker]

Stella Pateraki Lotan saltoun Sorry, my mistake. 5

[@stellapateraki5528]

ooh okay

[@mayhare9754]

I don't pay you to make me cry, internet.

[@returnal696]

That scream tho. ❤️😭

[@mohammadsaeedrouhi3405]

This is art, this is what I call a masterpiece. A remarkable combination of music and animation with deep meanings.

[@peaceofeternity007]

❤

[@Malkovith2]

Guys, I, as a Wilson fan, am happy to see that 9GAG made so many people come here, but please, don't make so many comments about it, because you are spamming the comment section, really.

[@TheKevlar4]

Amazing video by Jess Cope as well.

[@rosalina9768]

nice brand new avatar

[@martrinshyde]

+TheKevlar4 The video by Jess is a work of high art indeed, a massive talent.

[@TheZoomootoo]

+TheKevlar4 of course...the 3 most depressing and beautiful music videos i have seen in a while (raven, drive home, this, mountaintop by casualties of cool) are all by the same person :)

[@nicolarighetto3767]

7:15 I have no words to describe this part, except that i was overwhelmed by shivers

[@rickleblanc8900]

A crushing moment indeed. And for a moment, i thought she jumped. Understandable reaction

[@homerinchinatown2]

@@rickleblanc8900 I thought the same. I still sometimes wonder... did she...? It's certainly a moment of catharsis and then things change. It seems more likely that she didn't... but not impossible that she did...

[@marcelaubut176]

Change my mind. It is impossible to not feel something while attentively listening and watching this.

[@Chavezoid]

I'm here because I saw Steven Wilson live in Caracas, Venezuela. I didn't know who he was. Outside the venue, his fans told me he was awesome and they talked to me about his music. I like Rush, Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, etc. so... I bought a ticket. I was blown away. I'm a fan now. 9gag chúpalo!!!!

Estuve ahí, una experiencia sublime y única en la vida.

[@Chavezoid]

Sayu González ...Ufff eso fue espectacular!

[@JuanAntonio-wj2rv]

wow when was Steven Wilson in Venezuela?

[@Karitsubame]

I lost my brother when I was 9. It describes perfectly how my mother lived the firs year after. That look brokes my heart even now, remembering how dead and empty my mother's eyes seemed back then. I hope none of you know what I´m talking about...

[@friedahoffmann5080]

i'm so sorry for you and your mother...

[@NK-bz9wb]

I'm sorry you had to go through that... I can't imagine the pain of a child and helplessness when their parents can no longer take it anymore.. I hope that you are doing well, sending you much love.

[@venni82]

I feel you. I was 8 when the same thing happened, it really can't be erased..

[@Integralsouls]

I can't imagine the pain the people have endure knowing that someone the loved is no more . I see so many stories in the comment section that it breaks me apart I wish from the bottom of my art that all of them find love and peace again

[@Peanuts76]

thank you

[@Peanuts76]

sorry, can't help crying

[@kevinwillems8720]

@@Peanuts76 nothing wrong with crying

[@kevinwillems8720]

@@Peanuts76 SOPHIE said It's Ok to Cry

[@cbj4sc1]

This person in the video reminds me of my own mother. She lost two sons before they had the chance to become their true selves. Two people that I'll never be able to see, or meet. Sadly myself (the only kid of hers that is alive) is depressed and has bad anxiety, leaving me to contimplate my own life many times. Thankfully, I've pulled through; it's been almost year since my last serious contemplation of suicide. Thanks to artists like Steven Wilson, I've found healthy ways to cope with these feelings, and even better has helped turn the cogs in my mind to make my own music. Thank you Steven, and thank you to everyone reading this. I hope you all have a great day

[@daniello9155]

Thats a great testimony to Steven's work. All the best mate.

[@scottanderson6166]

Don't ever let go, try to let go...

[@AYURBHATTA]

Steven the God.

[@subigyabikramthapa5198]

Hait yo geet ta attii

[@AYURBHATTA]

+Subigya Thapa laaaastai ko bau

[@subigyabikramthapa5198]

+Ayur Bhatta hait video le ta jhan ruwauncha

[@sumansubedi5578]

+Ayur Bhatta sahi kuro

[@kapilstaley7311]

+Ayur Bhatta atti babaal.

[@ibottinelli.94]

Ok, so I thought The Raven That Refused To Sing's video was the saddest thing on youtube. I was wrong.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

yeah same - I said to my friend who is a SW fan that 'TRTRTS' was one of the the only things in the world that could make me cry and he sent me this and I cried harder

[@SprinterWagon]

I think It is, guess it depends on us

[@MarceloKatayama]

@@ThinWhiteAxe I remember you! From all of Bowie's comments section. Routine is quickly becoming one of my favourites as well, truly a sad tale.

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

Dark Matter? Postcard?

[@adityachatterjee8839]

Please Steven 🙏🏾 please compose a storyline of how she gets better, i keep returning to this piece somewhere with the hope that things would've worked out well for her. It would be a very uplifting piece and would inspire many. Do give it thought sir🙏🏾 love your work as always.thank you for choosing this path in life

[@aryanchatterjee5826]

Same

[@susanshapiro8185]

I see the routine as a way for her to stay numb. Once she “breaks,” (allows herself to grieve) she can begin to heal.

[@divinefallfromgrace]

The lady in the song/video is a real person, a French lady who lost her husband and children in a shooting. As far as I know, she is still alive, and hopefully doing as best as she possibly could.

[@wolflair3329]

Do you not think if there was a sequel to the story that it would destroy the impact of the song. I like that we have to feel broken and sad each time we listen.

[@Shamukh]

Guthrie's just so god damn tasteful in every solo he does.

[@MichaelKasifMusic]

Basically one of the best songs ever. I never paid attention to the lyrics too much, I know them off by heart and was listening to this song almost daily. But not until watching with this video clip did I really understand. The most beautiful thing I have ever had the pleasure of watching and listening too. This tops the Raven that refused to sing for me.

[@DavidDatura]

+Michael Kasif "But not until watching with this video clip did I really understand" - Me too.

[@pinakdasgupta6490]

i guess it became your routine ...

[@stiftos2674]

+Pinak Dasgupta you're a funny guy :D

[@fretlessman71]

I can imagine Jess creating this video with tears streaming down her face.

[@LordBatRastard]

LYRICS: What do I do with all the children's clothes such tiny things that still smell of them And the footprints in the hallway onto my knees scrub them away And how to be of use make the tea and the soup All of their favorites throw them away And all their schoolbooks and the running shoes Washing and cleaning the dirty still sink Routine keeps me in line Helps me pass the time Concentrate my mind Helps me to sleep And keep making beds and keep the cat fed Open the Windows let the air in And keep the house clean and keep the routine Paintings they make still stuck to the fridge Keep cleaning keep ironing Cooking their meals on the stainless steel hop Keep washing keep scrubbing Long until the dark comes to bruise the sky Deep in the debt to night Routine keeps me in line Helps me pass the time Helps me to sleep Routine keeps me in line Helps me pass the time Helps me to sleep The most beautiful morning forever Like the ones from far off, far off away With the hum of the bees in the jasmine sway Don't ever let go Try to let go Don't ever let go Try to let go Don't ever

[@ehoc42]

I've never heard a song in 5/4 meter be so beautiful and natural sounding

[@ishandave3542]

True, random suggestion- radiohead 15 steps insane 5/4 groove

[@ehoc42]

+Ishan Dave yeah I've heard it, not as beautiful tho :p

[@giorgoss4410]

What about animals by muse? I highly recommend it

[@FoxTick]

Who's cutting onions in here?

[@nermeenmoshref4779]

i am 😞

[@mervebaygur6509]

loll

[@professorwolf3843]

laughing, as I cry at this comment ;)

[@jb8107]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yasiirose423]

Me

[@astraltraveller892]

Billie Eilish: "My music is so depressing!" Steven Wilson: "Yea, thats cute"

[@hyllis1397]

Still can't wrap my head around some people's need of dissing other artists (or people in general) to promote the ones they like. Pretty shitty mindset, if you ask me.

[@astraltraveller892]

@@hyllis1397 its a joke dude

[@hyllis1397]

​@@astraltraveller892 I thought about adding "and then you'll say it's a joke" to my message, but wanted to wait for fun. I don't think it makes it better; having for sole jokes being (unoriginal for a start) dismissive of other people. Also, I'm entirely sure it's not a joke for most people upvoting; well, that it's not a joke for the part; like, a joke, but deeply anchored in actual beliefs. Because, it's absolutely push the usual narrative "today's pop is crap and my unknown and beloved progressive music is the top 5 ever created", and I'd say I absolutely wouldn't believe if you tell me it's not the mindset, more or less mindfully, of most people here, including you. Because when your top 1 joke is dissing an artist you probably don't know and most upvoters probably don't know, I can't think it's anything else but misplaced proud.

[@astraltraveller892]

@@hyllis1397 Nice wall, I assume you're libleft or authright?

[@hyllis1397]

@@astraltraveller892 Feels like you're fishing with a pretty large net! (btw, is that your music on your channel? haven't listened to much, but I like the atmospheric/soundscape vibe - still find it pretty regrettable to make it an habit to denigrate other artists "as a joke", don't think it's achieving anything good; and almost always the opposite: polarization in groups and people)

[@SuperFurry68A]

Aside from being incredibly moving, this is such an important piece of art as it shows the other side of the coin; the fallout of what people have to deal with after unspeakable tragedy. So often on the news, we only see the initial impact of these events. This brings into focus what can happen afterwards, and it's heartbreaking, revealing, powerful, and never fails to bring me to tears.

[@rickleblanc8900]

At the 7:23 mark, for a moment i thought she jumped. And then the clouds lifted and the sun shone. A ray of hope. Man, this video is powerful.

[@MrThebigcheese75]

Yes, we see so many tragic headlines, but it's what comes after, dealing with things every day that must be incredibly difficult and I like that way this song and video show the different emotions that tragic events most cause. Sorrow, anger and ultimately reluctant hope that makes you feel guilty, which is how I interpret the final part of the song.

[@botmun]

And here I was complaining about my life. Life must be brutal for someone out there.

[@vedalee246]

Prateek Arya bro from India.

[@rickleblanc8900]

And if that person is someone you know, reach out and try to comfort. No one should face that kind of pain and loss by themselves.

[@duttaroywritabroto]

Steven Wilson did PhD on melancholia from delirium university and he presents it in a beautiful way.

[@nerdofgod4167]

Oh, heal my soul. Mend this broken heart. Steven Wilson, you are a genius.

[@heenamaharjan4585]

Sometime we don't want to heal... Instead we want to feel their presence Feel them through their belongings... ❤️❤️❤️

[@rickleblanc8900]

Healing comes as time passes. But we never forget.

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

imagine Tim Burton + Steven Wilson directed movie. 10/10 would watch.

[@johncope2582]

+95dank Hi There, Jess has already worked with Tim Burton on the re-make of Frankenweenie....its a great idea 95dank!

[@alejandro-glz]

+95dank I've been thinking on something like Steven + Wes Anderson

[@kenopsiamusic]

+Alejandro González yeah that might make more sense. burtons style always has a slight sillyness to it and wouldnt gel with wilsons.

[@pedrogaspar8577]

+MIke Kelly and wes dont't have the silly factor? The "original" burton makes a lot of sense with music like this. But the burton of today ofc not. I can imagine Edgar allan poe writing and listening to this xD

[@nothuman1639]

+95dank tru tru

[@95TurboSol]

This hits you right in the feels

[@hurungo2008]

particulary if you got family... and project it...

[@kyleimes2101]

95TurboSol I

[@palashmendhe58]

I had a girl we were together for 6 years . Last year in 2023 we got engaged in July . Unfortunately , she passed away in December 2023 . I cannot image my life anymore but you know what I am still going to work my job , still hitting the gym , still providing at my house . It's really hard to focus but sometimes u just have to go through it ! I miss her so much .

[@trishitasaikia1163]

Man I hope you are okay, I can only imagine!!

[@BrodyReyno]

The solo in this song is never talked about but goddamn it’s beautifully subtle

[@SerjBassist]

I never thought there would be so much beauty in sadness.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

You never listened to Pink Floyd or any other Steven Wilson?

[@hoozerob]

I pulled up the main You Tube page and this was among the many. I saw the headline pic and felt inclined to click on it. Now I wish I hadn't. I am am already depressed, angry, distraught, feeling betrayed and forsaken. So this is just what I didn't need to see before I go to bed. This video hit hard. I felt every bit of pain and related to it as if it was my own. I saw myself as her, so to speak. :(

[@BlastBeatForest]

Agreed

[@BlastBeatForest]

Hope you feel better : /

[@CuteCat200200]

+Vue U Same here, man. Same here.

[@DavidDatura]

+Vue U Me too

[@EllenCoxBrainiac]

+Vue U Me too :(

[@prashantshrimal3867]

I was listening to this song for years and always took it as a great song, couldn't understand the depth. After the passing away of my big brother and closest friend, I realize how deep is it to... don't ever let go and try to let go. What if I let go? Will I be left with anything of them? I fear

[@Even457]

There's something about the part that start at 7:25, it reach a part of my spirit, the song, the lyrics, the colors in the clouds, the soft sunlight in the childs bedroom and on their toys, shadows casted on the walls, all of that makes me feel a bottomless melancholy and at the same time, it's of such a beauty, it's something i can't explain nor completely comprehend, it's from the other side, where our beloved ones who left us are

[@brownkemosabe]

It's the beginning of healing.

[@mikeg4972]

The feel good hit of the Summer!

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

hahahahahahaha no

[@n-Chantreuse]

emphasis on HIT

[@MawcDrums]

LOL'd hard at this

[@ItsJayBee]

Hahaha you fucker. Sitting here with my eyes glazed over reading these comments after being crushed by the video, and then just burst out laughing. 😂

[@Joanmaofficial]

Finally! You've heard your fans! Thank you!!!

[@swaxa2891]

And here I am again. Crying.

[@EduardoPakalli-hx8lo]

For many reasons in my life, I have never once managed to listen to this song completely without shedding a single tear .... It's awesome this track, so much so that if anyone knows where the true story comes from let me know.... Peace love and health to all..

[@sables48]

my music taste brought me here. cheers to Steven Wilson and prog music fans!

[@Onegerry]

I've read your comments and i am not in any position to say who is wrong or right. But at the same time I feel this is the essence of why we listen to this kind of music. It's not because we want an easy listening or something to play in the background. The animated film combined with the music gives us an important expericence. We get angry, we get sad, we feel compassion, and in the end, we get the feeling to keep going. Keep washing those dishes, keep up our daily ROUTINE. Don't u think this is what Steven Wilson feels as well? And if we / you feel like this. Isn't it a piece of brilliance from Steven to make us feel that way ? For me personally this is a song wich combines sorrow, anger, acceptance, compassion. And if a song can make me feel that way, well... Its something to memorize.

[@achuthankannan9050]

well put :-)

[@terjehovljstad9221]

Correct! Music shall move you in one or the other way, if not it is a waste of time! There is so much music that do nothing for me in this world today, I do not have time for that, at all! Thank God for Steven W and all the top shelf musicians he brings to my ear! And I love reading the comments song after song from fans, new and old , it is special, you are special, Steven is special! :-)

[@miscellaneousetc.4280]

Some songs push me to tears and my gf doesn't understand why I listen to it. It makes you sad she says. Why would you want to be sad?? I guess it's hard to explain but it's a feeling of great awareness and understanding. It's a connection to those emotions. It's one of the few good things about being able to feel so much. Mostly it's a curse.

[@yvonneshields9998]

I cry every time....

[@MrThebigcheese75]

I'm a grown man, me too, this is I think the most emotional song I've ever heard. No shame, proves you are human. Don't ever let go, try to let go.

[@etiennevisora4731]

This masterpiece touches so deep, the cry can't be contained. When Art is Art, the world is in harmony.

[@StewartBellLearnToLucidDream]

Pain and suffering is real and it's a big part of the reality we exist in. If we indulge in it we end up miserable, depressed and angry. However, if we indulge in it with comedy, we laugh it. If we indulge in it with art and music, we are inspired and motivated by it. SW knows this and happily indulges in it. Genius. (Now I only need to find a way to get him guesting on one of my albums!)

[@Alex-le8lf]

I even cried watching it. Thank you for this movie.

[@alexdorantes1868]

This is the saddest and most beautiful video ever made.

[@Aditya_Singh_Shakya]

I come here and listen to this cry my heart out.

[@asbehsam]

oh my god... the terror of being in her place... I can't stop the tears this is beautiful but terrifying :'O

[@ahnafkalam]

Ninet's part at 6:10 is just indescribable.

[@DanielaAyyildiz]

A breathtaking story. The loss is very sad. The loss of family or loved ones is the worst on earth. You should enjoy every day and have joy in life and hold all the moments, whether on photos or in thoughts, just hold on!

[@SP-vl1jh]

I lost mom from cancer last year and those last words hit very very hard.

[@tramlad2]

Is this not the most beautiful outro ever.... it is heartbreakingly beautiful....

[@001Scientist]

+william mcmonagle buying new soul outro. This may be the 2nd best

[@tramlad2]

+Poetslover Indeed another fantastic song from PT They can do no wrong brilliant band, long may they continue their fantastic journey...

[@sidewayssky17]

+Poetslover That song...

[@aricohen9456]

I think this is the 2nd best outro after "High Hopes" from the Pink Floyd album "The Division Bell"

[@tramlad2]

Good call Ari another quality song

[@juleselzd1391]

I've known Steven's music for only 4 days but, damn... it's goddamn sublime. And this song... wow, just beautiful. I can literally feel the caress of the woman singing.

[@julianjoyce2577]

Lucky guy ! From now on, as a newcomer ^^ you've so many amazing songs & tracks to discover, while entering into Steven's Musical and Emotional World ! (And don't miss the "Porcupine Tree" era ! ;)). Enjoy ! :)

[@testcardgirl26]

Jules Elzd its never too late! And don't forget to check out porcupine tree 😎😎😎

[@rohitchillar1440]

Jules Elzd

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Jules Elzd enjoy the journey that his music will take you on.

[@agemoth]

Jules Elzd I only discovered him like in the past week!

[@johnnicholson8345]

And this is why when you walk out of a Steve Wilson concert you are changed. Especially this tour. Maybe the most haunting Pieces Steve has written. Watchmaker, Drive, Routine, Raven, Pin drop. Steve achieved new heights in his darkness with this one.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Agreed. But I always go back to Insurgentes.

[@raffiefoxmew3691]

The finest album Wilson has ever made. Such a magnum opus.

[@akikonasaki]

Dear Steven Wilson, You made one more person cry today. I seriously hate you. Jkg, I love you. You are the quintessence of story telling.

[@baconrocks1720]

here's the thing about wilson and others like him although there aren't many. they find that place inside of me where i can just say yes this is so goddam sad im crying, but it's so beautiful at the same time that im happy, and i dont mind the tears. took me a long time to be ok with tears, especially in front of anybody. that ended after my youngest brother died in a car accident. but it was a fight. i would tighten every muscle in an effort not to cry. his music gives me permission to grieve and strength to move on afterwards.

[@chetnolan7496]

Brilliant, beautiful and haunting.... Steven Wilson is an amazing artist ! 👏🙏😢

[@philipmazonson4694]

I'll never forget we were at the show in SF , most of us really didn't know what the song was about until we saw the news paper in the vid , we all lost it , not a dry eye in the house ....I found this song really hits deep and could really put someone in depression over the edge ...the world can be full of beauty , and so fucked up at the same time...

[@martinmengui1144]

In the crazy world we live today, especially after innocents getting shot by people who fight to see who has the biggest invisible friend; this song is terrifyingly adequate. Still. Best song Steven Wilson has ever done.

[@madnezz1961]

I'm now feeling this emotion personally after the loss of my sister but had to stay in routine to take care of our heart broken mother. SW can evoke and portray emotion as well or better than any artist I've seen. shear genius

[@markcusblakc8615]

May her soul rest in peace, take care sir!

[@madnezz1961]

+Marcus Black thank you Marcus

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Music to make a "grown man" cry.

[@avijeetbhowal9649]

This song is a pure example of masterpiece.

[@Ahmadkz]

Steven is love Steven is life ..

[@tonymason6686]

I can't watch this without crying

[@ratulisthebest]

"Steven Wilson" is a music genre on its own.

[@johnhammond1765]

What can one say. His music has the ability to touch even the most ardent cynic

[@markcusblakc8615]

Im not from 9gag because I have been a fan of Wilson's since the early 90's

[@zrj9604]

here's your trophy

[@daptor1427]

I wish I found out about Steven Wilson that early, but unfortunately I was a baby at that moment.

[@markcusblakc8615]

Daptor Lol i was 5 when i heard waiting phase one by porcupine tree, and fel for it instantly

[@josephbennett4236]

Luca, Mr Black should get a trophy. I'm fairly certain that I had little awareness - let alone understanding - of intellectually demanding music like that of PT when I was 5.

[@markcusblakc8615]

Whats your problem? This is why I don't like commenting you guys spread so much negativity get a life

[@230mps]

I'm crying my heart out right now....

[@akarshpaliwal4182]

I lost my father 2 years back and same year my aunt and 7 year back my uncle still not able to forget. This song reminds me the condition of my mom is facing, but hopefully I am there to stay strong.

[@MetallicAddict15]

Best song and album of the last decade. Change my mind

[@jonathanpusar5931]

The Raven That Refused To Sing :p You should check out Cult of Luna and Caspian too. They've made some of my favorite albums of the decade.