SYML - "The War" [Official Music Video]

SYML - "The War" from the In My Body EP.
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Directed & Produced by Gavin Michael Booth
Director of Photography: Karl Janisse
LYRICS:
Here stands a man
at the bottom of a hole he's made
still sweating from the rush
his body tense
his hands, they shake
oh this, this is a mad boy
Here stands a man
with a bullet in his clenched right hand
don't push in son
for he's got the power to crush these lands
oh here, hear him cry boy
Don't you ever leave me alone
my war is over
be my shelter from the storm
my war is over
I am a sad boy
Here stands a man
at the bottom of a hole he's made
still sweating from the rush
his body tense
his hands they shake
oh this, this is the mad boy
Here stands a man
with a bullet in his clenched right hand
but don't push him son
for he's got the power to crash these lands
oh here, hear him cry boy
Don't you ever leave me alone
my war is over
be my shelter from the storm
my war is over
I am a sad boy
Don't you ever leave me alone
be my shelter from the storm
my war is over
I am a sad boy
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[@symlmusic]

The War is about being okay admitting we want someone to love us in the way we wish we could love ourselves.

[@danielrelenschi9924]

You are amazing! Congratulations!

[@yousefmoussa3912]

THIS IS SO TRUEEEEEEEE

[@newtflavouredpopcorn9408]

i think its cool that you let people infer the meaning and then telling them

[@TheGrafton12]

Well said, as OFTEN it's harder for us to love ourselves as well as someone else can. We often struggle with feeling worthy of this love to give it to ourselves.

[@katiestait8138]

💯 ❤️

[@unknownhuman6165]

I'm obsessed with this song

[@DiamondMiner12]

Unknown human agree me too

[@allenxav4754]

Unknown Human same here

[@aletrilogy]

me too!

[@MatMenezes]

me too

[@gabe_liu9095]

try Teen Wolf soundtrack season 4 - season 6, almost half of them is this kind of song

[@mcolon1015]

Here stands a man At the bottom of a hole he's made Still sweating from the rush His body tense His hands, they shake Oh this, this is a mad boy Here stands a man With a bullet in his clenched right hand Don't push him, son For he's got the power to crush this land Oh hear, hear him cry, boy Don't you ever leave me alone My war is over Be my shelter from the storm My war is over I am a sad boy Here stands a man At the bottom of a hole he's made Still sweating from the rush His body tense His hands, they shake Oh this, this is a mad boy Here stands a man With a bullet in his clenched right hand But don't push him, son For he's got the power to crush this land Oh hear, hear him cry, boy Don't you ever leave me alone My war is over Be my shelter from the storm My war is over I am a sad boy Don't you ever leave me alone Be my shelter from the storm My war is over I am a sad boy

[@maggien983]

Wonderful

[@dancingrly96]

I absolutely love this song. It was such a pleasure and amazing opportunity to be in this music video!!

[@alexandra.french]

Holy hello! That really IS you!

[@parthgaur8175]

wow amazing acting an yeah this is a great song :)

[@bobbyfoxx2443]

Breannah Deschaine you did a wonderful job! Wouldn’t mind having you in one of ours!

[@sandcastlelyndylynneklynch766]

Good job!!! I love SYML !!! Brian Fennel is the man!!! Every single song n album I have! Keep doing videos!!

[@jessiconour5314]

I love this song and he said it's about wanting someone to love u like u wish u could love yourself, how are each of you portraying that? To me it looks like a couple secretly in love running away from an old village where it was forbidden in some way

[@badhabit7553]

I'm feel like we live in underground, cuz seem like we're the only human who knows him and listening to his music. But that's not a bad thing tho.

[@bdmc6583]

Sasuke Uchiha No it isn't. Others don't "deserve" him. It is for us only

[@petals1337]

Ikrrrr

[@makennahiggins2782]

Bad habit it’s nice to hear music that hasn’t been overplayed on some radio

[@gone7777]

100 %

[@anniokee3723]

I love the feeling of having music for myself!!!

[@gabriellea8386]

To me this song could be in a movie or a book in an epic scene where the hero is at his lowest point. They right when everything seems lost, he gets up, determination on his face and whether it’s a sword he wields or some power of epic proportions he uses it. The song is in the perspective of a storyteller, telling a story of a young boy who conquered his demons and with nothing but sure will he rose up out of the ashes.

[@opytmasha]

I really like your comment about this song

[@gabriellea8386]

@@opytmasha aww thx ☺️

[@TheeeBABzo]

@@gabriellea8386 it's funny cause i heard this song for the first time in the series, The Blacklist (Season 6) in an episode titled "The Third Estate". what you describe in your comment is exactly the mood and feeling of that seen. someone at their lowest point.

[@gabriellea8386]

@@TheeeBABzo Woah nice . ill have to check it out!

[@Sunny25611]

Yes.. I thought immediately about Nicolas Cages’ “Dear John” movie. 💖

[@yummy9872]

I love how melodious his voice is

[@kenlawles6600]

Absolutely splendid still dive for almost heavenly

[@nomadic.a9004]

A song drifts beyond limited interpretation.. i see in this song, my big brother who made me see the world itself. But got into depression and bipolar for a long time til he got stuck in his extreme ideas away from reality. The one who showed me the reality, lost it and lived just to eat and sleep after a long gazing to the wall for his entire day. Im gazing too, but not at the wall... at him.

[@elizabethjulian8354]

It's those that make you see the way then lose it themselves to then look at them as the example of how not to live. I've recently been going through this. I totally hear you.

[@johngalyean]

Those are the Angel's showing you the way how NOT to be. Those are their WARNING signs for you to follow a different path.

[@stevenpettinga7400]

I know your pain. My partner had his second bi polar experience. I blame his Doctors. It was too much, yet because we we not married; I did not have standing.We were to celebrate 28 years 3 months before he left. He's finally improving 12 months later. Now that he is 80% better, should I still care or ? I got used to being alone and liking it. Now, he's inching towards rekindling the relationship. I don't know if it real love or convenience. I'd appreciate your input. Steven 317 251 7009

[@jessiconour5314]

@@stevenpettinga7400 Steven I don't know if it's too late you hopefully seeing this but if you still love this person and you were together so long, yes he left but trust me I'm sure it wasn't 'him'. I'd really like to personally explain if you'd like, my fb page is just my name Jessi Conour pm me if you'd like.

[@stevenpettinga7400]

@@jessiconour5314 Thanks for your advce and caring about Mike & I. No, I haven't given up hope, I've seen him a couple times this month. He's much better, but is finding his way out of the tunnel. I've never wanted to love anyone but him all this time. I don't want to give up on us. Your encouragement gives me hope. Thank you. - Steven [e-mail] or 317 251-7009. You are very kind and wise.

[@idiotsepeidiot]

Love it! Blacklist made me listen to this!

[@charlottemurphy7841]

THE ACTORS ARE AMAZING

[@TheBlackjack182]

I'm glad someone noticed it

[@barbaravukovic5497]

Why is no one talking how incredible the actors are!

[@HealingVibrations]

This is the first song I was shown of yours, it spoke to me at the right place at the right time... Thank you. 🙏

[@johnkalpooner08]

Same here , saved my life

[@youdabaddest41]

Oh My God That was so good. Wow.

[@sleepyhead7497]

I have to say that this is one of the most touching songs I've ever heard. I do not even know how to describe it but it feels like the more I listen to it, the deeper it sinks into my body and my soul. So beautiful.

[@dreamcatcher3861]

It has exactly the same effect on me, so so beautiful. Soul stirring. 👌

[@LiveLaughLove5]

Same

[@Dillie_Gh]

how on earth am i now discovering this masterpiece

[@luxxyerii4728]

“ With a bullet in his clinched right hand” Oh my god this part struck me idk why

[@thefandomfish3071]

could mean so many things. is the bullet simply metaphorical? is he implying that the boy caught the bullet? is the bullet meant for someone? has the bullet killed someone he loved, and it’s the only thing he could recover from the body? if the bullet is metaphorical, what does it mean? is it something that was meant to kill him, but now is something he holds onto? how long has he had it? is it love? hope? fear? pain? i don’t know but DAMN it brings up some really powerful imagery and curiosity. it’s so cool and i’m Shook

[@Mushijules]

One best songs I have listen in blacklist

[@sarahwhitehead2832]

Brilliant acting from the young lady strapped to the tree, who tries to talk her way out of that situation.

[@kalalouxl9814]

Blacklist ❤️

[@angiemb333]

I like to imagine that SYML stands for... Say Yes My Love 🧡 Only in my world, but I'd say yes for our eternity.

[@anthonyman8008]

Yes

[@pbtdckqqkcdtbp9709]

Mix - Independent Music

[@pbtdckqqkcdtbp9709]

↑↓∞✓

[@moom4407]

A war against modern day Love, we have lost control of what it means to purely love another.

[@kg1397]

Facta

[@prabhuram374]

Here stands a man at the bottom of a hole he's made still sweating from the rush his body tense his hands, they shake oh this, this is a mad boy Here stands a man with a bullet in his clenched right hand don't push in son for he's got the power to crush these lands oh here, hear him cry boy Don't you ever leave me alone my war is over be my shelter from the storm my war is over I am a sad boy

[@jambledan]

"Don't push him, son"

[@saskiadenboer3239]

@@jambledan no, the lyrics are in the description

[@GuyfromEarth3000]

@@saskiadenboer3239 tho he's right

[@xxwnxderlandxx4094]

@@saskiadenboer3239 then why does the lyric comment exist

[@gabe_liu9095]

The Blacklist! i cried, i knew the music and his voice sound so familiar, adding this to my favorite with Better and Where's My Love!

[@latoyagranger3480]

Came here straight from blacklist 👏🏽 love it

[@pebble9317]

this song is so beautiful, the first time I heard it I was reading and I had to put my book down and just listen. it honestly brought me to tears

[@brianbarbour953]

My new favorite music artist.

[@sedda2284]

I just can't find words to describe how this song is tearing me apart. I'm charged with feelings of needing love, sadness, a little hope, loving someone from the bottom of their heart, begging to be given and at the same wanting to give.... I'm mesmerized. I love this song.

[@jimmcc2133]

Wow. Just got out of a relationship, and now I have no shelter and feel the storm.

[@Sandra70852]

OMG... same here 😥

[@MandyGood]

I wish there were more songs like this. It’s so powerful.

[@waynekelly2810]

Man I I'm just so amazed at how incredible this song is . This song brought out feelings that I thought were long gone . It was like the dam exploded and the emotions just hit me like a tidal wave it was very over whelming . I heard this song on the Blacklist and I instantly became a fan right on the spot . What an awesome voice and one hell of a artist .

[@waynekelly2810]

Whoever gave this song a thumbs down has no knowledge of what a great song this is .

[@waynekelly2810]

This song made me think of the relationship I had with my mother who passed away in 2013 . This song made me cry like a baby I miss my mother so much .What a beautiful song .

[@selmandeyanayih]

My favorite. I can’t believe this came out last year and I just discovered it this month.

[@LyrGil]

Don't feel badly...I just discovered it tonight! 😭

[@leviacronym6770]

And this is why I use youtube...because it helps me find amazing songs like this to listen to. :D

[@Shinpew]

Accidentally stumbled upon this song through spotify pre-made playlist last night, and I'm absolutely in love.

[@sebastiaosts]

Love always wins ❤

[@friedmandesigns]

+1. :)

[@kg1397]

Yes. Thank u for thisss

[@astrawnamedrobbienowitsisa273]

This is such an amazing song ! ❤️❤️

[@720reddog]

In a world of constant peril this song will reach it's way across all realms and find its way in the hearts of those who care; The truth is love that is given doesn't need to be reciprocated it just needs to be shown that's all: Our world is so full of hate that an act of love or care is an example of what we should be or want to be no matter what............

[@kyleflounder9783]

This song gives me relentless chills. Such a heartfelt song, so emotional, so powerful. This is tied for my favorite song from SYML with his cover of Mr. Sandman.

[@aliceauroraliddell]

The last moment of this rips my heart out. The look on her face. Beautifully done.

[@jaywilliams8252]

When you play a song on repeat and just sit the listening, letting the emotions and the tears flow.

[@waynekelly2121]

This song is so beautiful it makes me cry every time I listen to it and yes men are aloud to cry when a song touches their heart .

[@mnlxlover00]

*notification squad where ya at? love SYML's music, so inspiring and one of my favorite indie artists of all-time! 💖🙌*

[@cpddgraphics5248]

THIS SONG IS SO POWERFUL.. IT DOESNT MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I WATCH IT.. IT HITS SO DEEP EVERY SINGLE TIME.

[@naqashsattar]

OH Man .. You are the Best living Singer on this planet. People will know you one day. But not yet, not yet.

[@cliffordogutu]

Here because of Blacklist!! Beautiful song!

[@Awonemesmen]

My name is Uri, and I'm glad I met this track. But what I feel its something a little bit different. It's like, life follows me, looks for me, wants to give me a chance, but I look confused, I was running away, but at the end I know that I will be judged in some way for my actions, or indifference. I'm not trying to justify anything, but I feel alone and isolated. And of that opportunity, looking for a morning to happen as a miracle almost. But at the same time I know that only by moving forward I can realize myself, when we understand each other, but I am still afraid, an inevitable feeling, like a rocking chair, that does not take me anywhere, but in the end I must be stronger than my fears. And have the virtue, of knowing how to wait. I hardly even react, they spit on my life, and she yelling at me tells me not to give up. Because if it has to be, the absolute will be. Congratulations, this song is a masterpiece.

[@christinaroot5910]

I'm so obsessed with this song and the video

[@LadyBeastCovers]

Coming back to SYML because of a TV show again. Firstly The Originals and now The Blacklist. Amazing voice 💚

[@mukeshlalwani1229]

Ikr

[@carolwilliams8840]

The show Elementary.

[@KoalaKid23]

I've listened to this song so many times. Remains on of their best. You can just feel the emotion in his voice - the whole record is just a masterpiece and majestic.

[@ssgstupid]

Same

[@farfromtheusual156]

Honestly tho syml, let me just tell you...I'm like so obsessed with your voice. Omg. I cant even...

[@tsakaneshikwambana5778]

My war is over.... I am a sad boy!!! Fuuuuuucckk! Hands up for the cinematographer👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@user-kh8ys3vg9w]

YOUR SONGS ARE HEAVEN!!!♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@DanTremblayMusic]

Holy freakin vocal performance! Wow!! This is George Michael territory!! And what a powerful song.

[@kg1397]

YES. WITH SAM SMITH AMD HOZIER PASSION WITH A SPRINKLE OF COLDPLAY.

[@zeynebnv]

This music video makes me feel sad but it’s so damn beautiful. good job 👏🏻 ❤️

[@12382591]

I did not immediately understand the meaning, the melody and voice made me listen. I don't know the language well. After listening several times, I caught a Symphony of meaning, music and voice. This is very beautiful and wise!

[@debanwitaguha3963]

You need to know this, SYML. I know this song is totally different then what I am perceiving it to be. These days I don't draw any more. Let's say art is my love, my boy and all those people clad in white are my insecurities. When I can't sleep at night, when a war rages inside my mind for so long that I get exhausted, when my war is over, I listen to this song. For once, I seem to survive. Thank you. You save me in many little ways.

[@clarissajl6927]

I was doing my GP essay on war and peace. And saw this music video. Really love it. "A better world is a world without war" 🌍❤️

[@racheleskow7218]

I can't stop listening to this song. It's so haunting. Would've been great in a scene with June and Janine running to Chicago or something. Just so beautiful.

[@handleistaken13]

The blacklist bght me here 👍😍😍

[@basmalaosama5997]

I share it once with my favourite person. Now that he is gone, it tears me up every time I listen to it.

[@anthonyman8008]

How did he go?

[@michaelthompson4755]

Powerful song. Would love to hear it with a full orchestra

[@BeastMortThe]

The Blacklist brought me here! Now I'm subbed... love the music!

[@MasterVuurWerk]

They always find the right choices of music..love it!

[@lilouagrebi2656]

Absolutely Amazing 😍 always finding great music with the blacklist ❤

[@edouardberge]

blacklist and shazam ^_^

[@dikamilo]

This is why I love The Blacklist - plenty of good music that I did not know before.

[@UPSSecurity]

me too

[@ally6529]

I'm in love with this. Just everything. The music. The video. It deserves so much more views than it has currently.

[@latifah4259]

Ahh , i don’t know were i’ve been all this time away from this amazing song , it touched my heart so bad .

[@emanlasheen8139]

If am going to complement, i would never reach an end ... however , i just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for one of the purest music I've ever heard and i love the fact that i relate to every word and that's why it's on in my head all day everyday and I'd love to see a show someday❤️

[@gerardocuevas296]

Oh my GOD, what a turning point in my life and realize it to this song, you are truly gifted ! I love this song! CAN I MAKE A COVER, PLEASE?

[@hopealive41]

I can't even tell you how much I appreciate this song...it means something a little different for me...it perfectly embodies the pain I will always carry with me through this life. It has been a powerful tool for me in my journey to heal...thank you!

[@valu_mukka]

I love his music so much. It can be so intense without much, and this song is the best example for that.

[@amalinad8620]

OMG a few seconds in, listening to his voice... I got the chills for real woaaaa

[@mehairbowl01]

Why isn't this like #1 on the charts? GREAT SONG!!!!!!

[@gitanjalinandan]

You sir are a genuine artist. We need you, and others who are artists, at a time like this. Artists always remind me of what we lose every time the toll rises. A unique and glorious soul. Each and every time.

[@yakoubdz-hx8fc]

the blacklist

[@nightangel3578]

Thank you so much HTGAWM for bringing this gem into my life. I feel that this piece of artistry would fit so well into so many movies and shows.

[@mhuggins1338]

Ive had this song on repeat for the last couple years and I was SOOOOO stoked to hear it on HTGAWM. facking loooove that show

[@paraprosdokianlife9530]

Love, love, love..... this music sends me to emotional and intellectual places that I didn't even know I needed to visit...... perfect.

[@jessicavalentin8371]

He's even better live. Can't wait to see him again in Chicago.

[@leskimball6665]

I am a hard rock and metal guy but I like everything..but this guy is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!

[@ludovichaffner9682]

"my war is over" oh my God, this so powerful! Each human being have the right to be loved... Every words, of every sing is a long travel to what we should think, or feel inside! Amazing song, again! 🙏💜❤️💙

[@zahrelali4451]

Thanks for the blacklist ❤️

[@elfmorrison]

great song love every second of it really hits me hard thanks for producing such amazing music

[@justanotherpieceoftptrash4872]

Oh my god. This is literally like the most amazing piece of art I have ever heard.

[@moo3130]

tHIS GUY DESERVES BETTER. oh my god, i'm in love with all his songs.

[@kylebogden5365]

This song I always play loud and emotion just floods over me, and makes me really look at my life. It brings tears to my eyes. One day my war will be over, and I won't give up until it is

[@realisticreality7705]

The men represent society. In a relationship the relationship is the "hole" yet will do anything 4 her. "Dont ever leave me alone,be my shelter from the storm" Well he tried 2 save her. Just my take..... Society(a cult u must always fight) can crush a relationship. Yet in the end they survive. Love it Beautiful song I love his melancholic voice.

[@eveesmith1179]

Same place, same tears, same amazing song and same painfull memories..

[@juancarloslajo1961]

Incredible voice, incredible music, incredible video, incredible SYML

[@otoxin8065]

Agh this is such an amazing song I can't stop listening to it. You've done a great job!

[@deadshot_986]

Otoxin youre amazing too!! Smile madam/sir. Have a great day

[@sunrayalley]

I just realized I enjoy this song the most with 1.25x speed. So much power and intensity! (not that it does not have that otherwise, just try it out!)

[@christian8156]

I love this EP so much

[@laeralaetitia2208]

Cet artiste est tellement intense et si puissant dans les émotions.❤❤❤

[@vitoria_vmz1682]

Que música linda, que bom conheci ela agora a pouco dias de virar o ano pra 2024.

[@cakeloverk1834]

This song was on Killjoys! It was most popularly heard in the season 3 finale (2017) but I had to look it up when I heard it while rewatching season 2 (2016). Ironically, the song wasn't fully released until 2018.

[@remnantcrusade]

This song is great... and this kind of music video is my favorite.

[@dominicorrie1273]

So beautiful

[@stephrainspirite9985]

wow!! This is what we can do when the time comes. It does not have to be harm another but to at the very least use the power of who we are.NOW is a good time.

[@kristybutler1789]

All of his videos are deep. I can't get enough of them!

[@Idk8username]

I love all of his music videos and especially the ones outside because he some how finds the most beautiful places to shoot at ❤️

[@Domz.N]

The blacklist brought me here ♥️

[@gizemkaradag8193]

I was hoping that this amazing masterpiece is from a movie to watch it..

[@monikkkk2124]

Wow it's too calming but at the same time it hurts 🥺❤

[@rhythmoffear6171]

One of the most powerful songs ever written