TV On The Radio - Happy Idiot (Official)

"Happy Idiot," from the new album Seeds. Pre-order the album now and download the song instantly!
Download on iTunes: smarturl.it/TVOTRseeds_iTunes
Preorder Seeds from the band's official store: myplay.me/1b4e
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Music video by TV On The Radio performing Happy Idiot. (C) 2014 TV On The Radio/Girl From Nantucket, Inc. Under Exclusive License To Harvest Records

[@massib.518]

Anyone in 2022 (2024 now) still in love with this masterpiece that never stop growing? I need some new stuff from these gentlemen.

[@Silkoreos]

Agreed!

[@JennVix]

I love them!

[@JohnnyPolski]

thanks to the spotify XD

[@DarycK3]

this one is a ten outta ten

[@dollseyewarped]

Yesss

[@DonNelsoni]

Godspeed Paul. Thank for all the love and joy you gave us!

[@VodkaBroadWhorizons]

I'm sooo gutted about his passing. I'm happy to see that there's someone else who appreciated his appearance in this particular video- I am betting that many fans of this song don't know who he is! I am glad you do.

[@fakechemicals]

Soon as I heard I went to watch this video again. Glad to see I wasn't alone.

[@paulinasaravia7229]

Same here ❤

[@angela.4036]

???

[@sharttank5999]

😢

[@Subparanon]

Have you seen the CD for this album? It comes in a plastic sleeve with black stripes on the front. If you take the liner notes out, they are strange looking and striped. If you put the liner notes inside the sleeve and slowly move them, it becomes an animated display. In a time when most people download most of their music, it's refreshing to see a band reward people who still collect CD's.

[@jamesbellew1253]

Tool still does that...

[@TurboCavalier]

@@jamesbellew1253 wtf it's my old account 😂 I forgotten about it

[@mikenayl]

Nice, must find. I gifted my VU Loaded with the lenticular case that made the subway smoke move; different since just a cardboard foldout, but Guided By Voices' Isolation Drills unfolds out and up into spaceship cockpit.

[@UknowJow]

Everything this band produces seems to be so well-thought out. All their music videos dialogue so well with the song and it's lyrics, has a message behind, and now this. TVOTR is a great band.

[@monicayunis-jonahnun3341]

@@mikenayl WoW... So Creative! Love it!!!

[@ckasak5541]

RIP Racer Steven [RIP Paulie Paul for real. Gigantic. Big big love for you Ruebens] no one could fault you for losing concentration. None of us could keep our minds off of Karen Gillian either.

[@13dirty666]

this song is such a grower. The more you listen the more you hear.

[@sr50ac]

true! thats why i like tvotr so much. this album will be huge

[@Laughing_Man44]

I'm glad someone else noticed this too.

[@thisisnfm]

100% agreed.

[@calvinstump3323]

Yes!!!

[@melloki76]

So damn good. The best kind of ear worm.

[@bakaribelay6300]

Literally one of the most underrated bands in history 💯💯💯

[@SpeedofSport]

Totally agree.

[@brooklynskiclub]

Not only do they sound like no one else, it's impossible to mimic them. They are wildly unique and just incredible. In my opinion they are by far the best band from the NYC 2000s scene.

[@thetruealpha8156]

What are some good songs for them this is the first song I’ve heard of them and I love it so any more good songs

[@bakaribelay6300]

@@thetruealpha8156 some of my favorite is Blues from Down Here, Wolf Like Me, and Lazerayy

[@Maudib13]

​@@thetruealpha8156 gotta start with Staring at the Sun and go from there

[@eZU4nQsWN9pAGsU38aHj]

Lead singer looks so freaking cool in this video!

[@nachoarso9438]

Yeah Fucking Badass

[@kmaz8329]

Schoening91. a

[@kmaz8329]

Schoening91 yeah at 4030 the chrustie locker Anna this thing go.insane no ideaw

[@jamiemcgarry6414]

Wistful, bittersweet, lonely.

[@freeman3061]

Ikr!!!!!

[@luke6621]

R.I.P. Racer Steven. I'll always remember you as the man who went fast enough...

[@dominicudell]

I cannot stop listening to this. So damn catchy. This really makes me want to see them live

[@kmaz8329]

Dom Udell he'll for 4 me 444.they alliii

[@cucamongaduke3600]

They’re even better live.

[@bettyoyunge9666]

So do i

[@annagripentrog2683]

I dontevenknowew???

[@MorroWolf]

Theres something amazingly striking about the shots of Tunde in this video, especially the first time he does the ignorance is bliss part. Cant get enough of it.

[@kmaz8329]

MorroWolf fell.down arholm 1993.person colors little memo.on HBO.mark.Howell team in..

[@jennifertharp659]

Where have I been that I just learned of this amazing band today? No matter, I know it now and I'm going to put them on repeat.

[@AllisterCaine]

I listened to this song up and down years ago... I somehow totally forgot about it... Ten minutes ago I was looking for merch for another band, and got recommended TV on the radio... Don't feel bad, I managed to forget about this song. 😭😅

[@Scott_Silver]

They have been inactive since this album and the tour I saw in 2014, but their back catalog goes deep!

[@rachaelmarrero8597]

I first heard them in 2006 performing on letterman and I will never forget how gagged I was. Knowing immediately that display of unique and special talent would likely never be duplicated on that show by another band. I was hooked. I’m excited that you found them and kind of jealous bc I’d love to discover them again 💕

[@djzazou]

Rest In Peace Racer Steven.

[@GregEaston]

With love to our Pee Wee. You'll live forever in our hearts.

[@rachaelmarrero8597]

I was on the verge of ugly crying over this video 😭

[@ddchavez55]

A ton of people know of these guys BUT they don't get the respect they deserve. Great album! One of my favorites for 2014!!

[@brandenguzman6621]

Stuck in the shade Where there’s no sunshine I don’t wanna play With them other kids in the sun Since you left me, babe It’s been a long way down Yeah, you left me, babe It’s been a long way down What you don’t know won’t hurt you, yeah Ignorance is bliss I’m a happy idiot Waving at cars I’m gonna bang my head to the wall ‘Till I feel like nothing at all I’m a happy idiot To keep my mind off you Stuck in a daze and I’ve lost my mind I don’t wanna stay Where the blame’s all mine Since you left me, babe It’s been a long way down Yeah, you left me, babe It’s been a long way down So, I shut it off So, I shut it all off So, I shut it off So, I shut it all off It’s been a long way down It’s been a long way down What you don’t know won’t hurt you, yeah Ignorance is bliss I’m a happy idiot Waving at cars I’m gonna bang my head to the wall ‘Till I feel like nothing at all I’m a happy idiot To keep my mind off you To keep my mind off you To keep my mind off you

[@annagripentrog2683]

2223A1

[@benedictcumbersnatched7735]

Such an underrated band

[@EdwoodCA]

I get what you mean. But, the sleep-deprived, pedant in me says: Under known, but not underrated. They're rated quite nicely... by the few[er] that know of them.

[@chieflion7216]

Not underrated. The real appreciate it. It stays that way.

[@MKeehl23]

Get out of my territory

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

@@MKeehl23make him

[@rachaelmarrero8597]

If more ppl heard their music they’d gain more commercial success pretty quickly but I have a feeling this is by design bc they may not be motivated by greed and choose to maintain some anonymity. I could be wrong. As others pointed out, underrated isn’t the accurate term but I know what you were trying to say and to that I agree

[@ManyLegs]

0:57 man I love this part

[@b2manatees]

Likewise. Awesome shot.

[@michaelmoraga2926]

Yes, awesome... 'What you don’t know won’t hurt you, yeah Ignorance is bliss' irony alive and well.

[@adalgisounoqualunque9033]

@@michaelmoraga2926 tbh i hear “you dont know how lucky you are”

[@michaelmoraga2926]

@@adalgisounoqualunque9033 Perhaps; I feel you. But the lyrics aren't positive.... 'I’m gonna bang my head to the wall ‘Til I feel like nothing at all I’m a happy idiot To keep my mind off you' Besides, the band is from Brooklyn... where irony thrives. 😉 Great song!

[@mstonebr54]

Almost 2022 and this is the first time hearing this brilliant piece of music.

[@chrispetersen6184]

I am waiting for new music.

[@rachaelmarrero8597]

I’m excited for you!!! Hope you’ve heard ‘wolf like me’ That was my introductory song almost 20 years ago 😅 It blew my mind.

[@pixelwings]

As someone going through a depressive state over a girl, all I can say is this song is an immense help. Thank you for your art.

[@ronniemac8007]

Word, just ended a 3 relationship and have come back to this killer tune.

[@brandonalexander8619]

same 🙁

[@The_original_Silu]

She stopped talking to me because "she needed time and might talk back in 9 months" and I'm a happy idiot waving at cars.

[@velvetsteve]

I feel yuh, this song got me through similar feelings. It's nice to find something you can relate to, to know you're not alone. My life has been far better since first listening to this song : )

[@the2ndcoming135]

It kinda reminds me of how we’re in a time in which we’re all sorta passing through a sobriety checkpoint. That’s not to single out cops or military states. It just brings to mind the, put your hands outward and palms down in front of you. Now, walk forward with one foot placed in front of the other. Take ten steps. Touch the tip of your nose with your right index finger. Turn around counterclockwise, look directly at me, and take ten more of the exact same steps as before until you reach me😂

[@magpie92766]

His voice is amazing.

[@jakenorman5371]

Something about these lyrics makes me think of Talking Heads. "I'm a happy idiot, waving at cars" sounds like such a Byrne lyric.

[@kasey172]

Come for the good tunes. Stay for the Karen Gillan.

[@newhampguy]

I stayed for pee-wee FUCKING HERMAN

[@dreamdextreme]

+Bevin Giggle horn Glad he's having a second wind in life, Bum rap he had

[@xSijnx]

+Kasey Fox She is entirely too beautiful.

[@SuperSuperdude88]

Amelia Pond oh yea!

[@Jemelly]

came for the tune .... also came for Karen Gillan

[@91tj]

The Speed Racer reference was top notch.

[@DavidGavinETC]

2023 and this is song is still so damn good! It always puts a smile on my face😊

[@adamdrew4514]

It's genuine banger 🔥

[@THEMrMcCheeky]

How do TV on the Radio always make melancholy feel so good?

[@phillipperson2913]

Easily one of the greatest songs I've ever heard and, not to mention, a perfect video.

[@jamesatkinson7657]

"I'm a happy idiot to keep my mind off you" Amen to that lyric, so true for me personally!! Love it!!

[@kmaz8329]

James Atkinson free and red destroy allokcal.he's.

[@moeezS]

Speed Racer, Pee Wee Herman, and Karen Gillan. What a great music video!

[@vanishingpoint80]

Messofanego you forgot tv on the radio

[@throe68]

If Pee Wee didn't keep his hands on the wheel 100% of the time, I'd probably shampoo the floor mats...maybe use a UV light to make sure...

[@chuckstrange816]

Pee Wee Herman???

[@chuckstrange816]

MY BIKE!!!

[@juniordusuchett]

so awsome

[@ThisIsTheRoad]

R.I.P. Paul Racing to the skies now... 🏎️

[@skyblueerik]

My pop culture needs way more Karen Gillan.

[@RuthlessShadowGamer]

Curtis so does mine

[@pedrofaria7451]

+Curtis coolest band in america

[@LaGuerre19]

She pops my culture. I'm so sorry. I had to say it.

[@NefariousPorpoise]

Imagine thinking TV on the Radio is pop.

[@craigtrautmanjr9393]

Congrats

[@Keter1973]

Recently discovered this band via the local indie station here in Louisville, KY. Am a semi retired musician / songwriter, and must say that your group has inspired me immensely to return to the stage. Your music is well written, well played, and you have one heckuva producer.... your sound is immaculate!

[@DavidHudson]

Are you still at it bruv?

[@kristieparker7101]

They the best right…crazy good

[@Michael0697]

I listened to this once. I went back to working for two hours. All of a sudden, I headed back and listened again. Then again. Then again. Then again. I've fallen in love with song, and a true rarity, the music video as well. It is shot so well too. We've got Pee Wee Herman and Karen Gillan, and the Speed Racer vibe, everytime he loops the track it's like we learn a little more about the song, and how the lyrics fit the music video. It is such a gem. The more I listen to this, the more I love it. It's in my music library now too. I'm trying not to spoil myself as I tend to by listening to a song a million times a day till I despise it, so I'm rationing it as to enjoy the most. Such a gem, can't believe haven't clicked on it till now.

[@dasa3378]

Same of me, I would suggest that we have same musical preferences, so I would suggest you: labyrinth- still don’t know my name, masked wolf-astronaut in the ocean, cradles-sub urban, muse-though contagion, rsac-nba, Duran Duran-chauffeur, suuns- up past the nursery. Up to hear yours.

[@cabrera551]

Man.. I love music.. glad I saw them live.. memory lane

[@DoYouLikeOurOwl]

Brilliant tune. Great band.

[@dxnal_4542]

Listening in 2020?

[@Knight_Of_Eleum_Loyce]

I'm ashamed to say I barely discovered this song about a week ago (but very happy that I found it). Since then I've been listening to it multiple times a day. It's so catchy, the music video is so unique, the visuals are amazing, Karen Gillan is insanely beautiful, and last but not least the lyrics are very emotional. I feel so many emotions every time I listen to the song and watch the music video.

[@bettyoyunge9666]

Yep thats me

[@vic_cresss]

Same, I was watching The Originals and was wondering what song this was and I found it

[@botmexicanpatriot]

Came here again after 1 year lol Still love this lime the first time listening to this on MTV

[@grillscheese1805]

Oh hell yeah!😎😍

[@yuranival]

Nice Pond. Nice boots. Nice parallel Universe. N̶i̶c̶e̶ Superawesome music.

[@JasonHanfordSmith]

It is to my immense embarrassment that I have to admit to NEVER having heard of TVOTR before this week. I happened to hear this very track on a radio while getting breakfast burritos! It, and the album it's from - Seeds - are now being constantly played by me. I'm absolutely in love with this sound. Better late than never, right?

[@aimlessf]

Mood, I found about them like a year ago and I feel so late

[@stp4517]

@@aimlessf add another... just discovered them a few days ago. but I know i have heard this song years ago.I am so excited to see what awaits .....

[@michaelmoraga2926]

Right on... Keep exploring; all of their albums reveal the sublime. Highlights: "Return to Cookie Mountain".. "Dear Science"... (...!)

[@majiknine]

So many comments and ya'll missing the fact that Karen Gillan starred in the video 😂 I still love this song so much!

[@shelookstome8727]

FREAKING KAREN GILLAN.

[@Aldrumfly]

YOU NEED MORE UPVOTES

[@shelookstome8727]

Haha thanks! ;)

[@MikeWood919]

Dude! Freaking PEE-WEE HERMAN (aka Paul Rubens) as Racer Steve!

[@shelookstome8727]

Mike Wood True, it's an epic video all round!!!

[@Angelinacrazygal11]

that what i said omg that is her!! i was like wow

[@tankdemp4225]

Anyone still here for this gem 😔

[@annagripentrog2683]

Hells kitchen.

[@TheMaeq1der]

This song has held my hand through a lot of ugly feelings. Thanks to all of you, gentlemen. All the appreciation!👍✌️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@speedbump5548]

Such an Underrated Song and Group.

[@scottieray]

It amazes me how one small part of a song can really make the song whole...the part where the female voice goes "Hey, hey, hey!!!" just really makes this so damn catchy. Oh, and Karen Gillan rocks that cheerleader outfit.

[@dv20030325]

She rocks that outfit. And all the other outfits, too!

[@solitudefreak]

"Oh, and Karen Gillan rocks that cheerleader outfit". Amen to that!

[@jamesyoung7703]

@snakesonaplane114 its at 0:58 and 2:20 roughly

[@gxd4b1]

Karen Gillan just has 'it'. I dont know what 'it' is, but I know shes got it.

[@annagripentrog2683]

Physical person why would i spebd money on tgem??? Miracle

[@particularbored6072]

Haven't listened to TV on the Radio in several years; glad I looked to see what had come out since.

[@averykitsch]

I love that they got Paul Reubens to play Racer Steve holy shit RIP

[@rareluck]

The video is just as dope as the tune! Perfection!!!

[@benkreamer]

"I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel...."

[@SuperSamio64]

That beautiful moment when one of 'your' bands puts out something new.

[@marizelaguerra9314]

I can't express how much this song means to me

[@formusicplaylist1]

time flies when your having fun.

[@23v0lv32]

This is such a great record. These guys write some amazingly catchy tunes. Not overly complicated and super catchy! just awesome

[@dublinrox1521]

I love you Paul 🥺

[@jenglishg]

Wow, this is one of those songs that I never tire of listening to and one of those videos that I never tire of seeing.

[@averykitsch]

This disco beat is infectious

[@Regulatorx]

Почему я эту песню услышал только сейчас? Она шикарна как и клип!

[@alexracz-schwenk4488]

Diamond track from the coolest band in creation.

[@jerikahenderson2153]

Yup okay now officially obsessed with this song

[@BerezhnyiOleg]

Эта работа (песня и видео) должна быть в топах всегда!

[@calvinstump3323]

This song....Man this song...amazing! I can't get tired of it, and it says so much!

[@quincee3376]

I'll never tire of this song. Incredibly cool track.

[@annagripentrog2683]

Dont even anna !!!

[@zmokahbiar]

it's 2023 and I'm just finding out about this album and I'm so inlove with It

[@stellamaris9172]

This is one of those rare songs I heard over and over on the radio and never got sick of it! Like there was never a time where I had to put it away for a while and then dust it off and fall in love with it again. I just always love hearing and singing along to this.

[@fredlinne]

First time i have ever heard this band....Wow!

[@BitcoinBitz]

Their other albums are very very good too. check it.

[@wendigo2442]

listen to dear science, return to cookie mountain, and young liars then nothing else

[@dogpicture_]

Wendigo 24 The rest of their music is good to.

[@ManyLegs]

this music is so energetic. holy cow

[@JennVix]

Here in 2022. My favorite band!

[@Hazzag43]

So underrated....

[@matthewminogue3276]

It feels like every song I listen too from this band is pure gold. I rarely say this but why is this band not bigger? It all started from DLZ from breaking bad and since than i've been hooked.

[@thebois5692]

exact same bro dont know how these guys havent blown up

[@VodkaBroadWhorizons]

Thanks, Paul/Pee Wee for making this already exquisite song, and video even better by YOU being in it!!! May you rest in peaceful hilarity, as I am sure you'd wish. XOXOXO

[@keithrice1304]

I'd heard this song a few times and thought it was okay, then I heard it in my car and was blown away. Adebimpe's voice is simply magnificent with it's tones and undertones (you need some volume to best appreciate it). It doesn't hurt that the song reminds me of a period I went through following a lost love where I actually was a happy idiot waving at cars to keep my mind off her.

[@timothyking2447]

Keith Rice yes, my thoughts exactly. I heard it on the road and loved it. the whole album is great music for the road played way up loud.

[@LANBobYonson]

Still listening to this in 2019. This song got me to and from work a lot working til midnight.

[@girel14]

This is one of the perfect songs ever. From the great band.

[@o_o853]

this track smell like a fresh summer morning.....i love this type of music

[@bmcboymama]

My boys and I jam to this almost everyday. My 4 yr old named his car "Sky blue" We love you Paul... 😢 thank u.. RIP

[@vladimircharous8945]

i can't get this song out of my head. 3 days in continual loop in my head. i'll keep banging my head against the wall.

[@3ShotTGK]

Shout out to Double Toasted for suggesting this song/video during their Tribute to Paul Reubens. Really good song for real. RIP to the Loner, The Rebel, Pee Wee Herman

[@bettyoyunge9666]

Me: Cant get distracted ( listening to the music and screaming my lungs out instead of doing my homework)

[@margiewelsheimer687]

Me: Can't get distracted (listening to the music and screaming my lungs out instead of doing my job). I feel ya, young friend!

[@CassieThompsonMusic]

This song is beautiful. So hypnotic. You guys rock!

[@tuncakstar]

Can't get enough of this song, I just keep repeating it. Kinda reminds me of Peter Gabriel's Shock the Monkey a bit, the quality of it. I love the vocal trade off between the verse and chorus. I want an extended version with more of that! So good!

[@arilennox]

music was meant to be this way... and mostly this way...

[@gama3173]

Witam. Wesołych Świąt

[@humble336]

Sing about it, babe. We need to hear you.

[@Lil285]

humble336 I like the sound of that. Already.

[@rubenferreira1324]

Indeed!

[@kmaz8329]

Ari Lennox freaks east village gesfs headk g yr way friendly package clones death as a occuoy ABC eerie. Sslry rysmwilson akywatcjimgblests books coje8 spirit...

[@Mime619]

I'm a metal and rockk guy. This song crushes it. Fantastic all around. Anyone that dislikes this song has no intention of understanding rock or dance rock.

[@iROLL24]

I love dancing in my kitchen to this song.

[@robbelter8766]

This tune has such a 'Men At Work' vibe to it- in a really good way.

[@PandaMagier17]

4 years later and it's still a good song :D

[@justins21482]

damn this song is good! just discovered this group like 1 week ago and this was the first song I heard :) it was all i needed to get hooked like hell!

[@manuelsaavedra8081]

mine was DLZ when watching Breaking Bad. never. stopped. since.

[@jamescurtis5929]

Mine was Wolf like me while watching Never back down nothing gets me so motivated, but i didn't notice that they had a song on Breaking bad

[@GentleDigger]

What sunglasses is the vocalist wearing, they are awesome!!!

[@ishmaelnettles8028]

OMG this group rocks!!!!!

[@antoniop9461]

My google pixel told me this song was playing while I was watching premier league today, no music playing. I. Glad I looked this up, cool song.

[@mariasloan721]

"I don't want to play with them other kids in the sun" amazing song, wish I could have heard it live

[@VodkaBroadWhorizons]

Few things are more brilliant than this.

[@fumemucho]

Atascado en la sombra Donde no hay luz del sol No quiero jugar Con los otros niños en el sol Desde que me dejaste, nena Ha sido un largo camino hacia abajo Si, me dejaste, nena Ha sido un largo camino hacia abajo Lo que no sabes no te herirá, sí La ignorancia es felicidad Soy un idiota feliz Saludando a los coches Voy a golpearme la cabeza contra la pared Hasta que no sienta nada en absoluto Soy un idiota feliz Para distraer mi mente de ti Atascado en un aturdimiento y he perdido la cabeza No quiero quedarme Donde la culpa es toda mía Desde que me dejaste, nena Ha sido un largo camino hacia abajo Si, me dejaste, nena Ha sido un largo camino hacia abajo Así que, lo apago Así que lo apago todo Así que, lo apago Así que lo apago todo Ha sido un largo camino hacia abajo Ha sido un largo camino hacia abajo Lo que no sabes no te herirá, sí La ignorancia es felicidad Soy un idiota feliz Saludando a los coches Voy a golpearme la cabeza contra la pared Hasta que no sienta nada en absoluto Soy un idiota feliz Para distraer mi mente de ti Para distraer mi mente de ti Para distraer mi mente de ti

[@kmaz8329]

fumemucho Marcella agerholm production.

[@A.N.A_youtube]

Just discovered this band, in love already. ❤️

[@andrewkillgore3550]

Tv on the radio still got it. Have listened to these guys forever. Awesome band with great music.

[@danielxadvance5207]

My favourite song 2023 fo' sho! I discovered this tune like yesterday and now I'm an HAPPY IDIOT! 💯💯💯

[@selenamorrison7863]

Yessss! My theme song at the moment at my new job... which I love!! HAPPY IDIOT... waving at cars..

[@sedasonmez3831]

awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee song

[@nogoodgreen3274]

Dont you hate it when a songs lyrics line up with your life a little to closely.

[@gxd4b1]

Oh god who are you pining over? Cmon tell us strangers .. it will help .. think of it like free therapy.

[@lisacotton322]

These beautiful men deserve more credit than what they have been given. Thank you, thank you, thank you. For your music. I love you.

[@schwinnilla]

i have loved this band since i stumbled across "ok calculator" in a used cd bin on the east side...this band is BEYOND brilliant...they consistently evolve, stay the same, but change and that dear listeners is simply bloody brilliant

[@user-kc6xd9fv4c]

I like everything about this song

[@sporty05]

RIP Paul Reubens! First time seeing the video for this, what a nice surprise!

[@quincee3376]

I'll never tire from this awesome track. Brilliant.