Young the Giant - Mind Over Matter (In The Open)

Young the Giant's video for the song "Mind Over Matter'" from the In The Open sessions. The performance was shot along the Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California.
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Filmed by Alexander Shahmiri for intheopen.tv
The original version of the song appears on Young the Giant's album, Mind Over Matter. Download the album at smarturl.it/mindovermatter
Lyrics:
Mind over matter
Does it matter to any of us?
Don't change the subject
I'm heavy on your love
I missed that train
New York City: it rains!
Fly to East L.A. in big jet planes
You know you're on my mind
And if the world don't break
I'll be shaking it
Cuz I'm a young man after all!
And when the seasons change
Will you stand by me?
Cuz I'm a young man built to fall!
Mind over matter
I'm in tatters thinking about her
Taste my disaster
It's heavy on my tongue
All the lights aglow
Tokyo: snows
Go to watch the show
Curtain's closed
I'm watching you this time
And if the world don't break
I'll be shaking it
Cuz I'm a young man after all!
And when the seasons change
Will you stand by me?
Cuz I'm a young man built to fall!
I missed that train
New York City: it rains!
Fly to East L.A. in big jet planes
You know you're on my mind
All the lights aglow
Tokyo: snows
Go to watch the show; curtain's closed
I'm watching you this time
Mind over matter
Mind over matter
You know you're on my mind!
And if the world don't break
I'll be shaking it
Cuz I'm a young man after all!
And when the seasons change
I missed that train
Will you stand by me?
Fly to East L.A.
Cuz I'm a young man built to fall!
And if the world don't break!
All the lights aglow
Tokyo: snows
Go to watch the show; curtain's closed
And when the seasons change
Will you stand by me?
Cuz I'm a young man built to fall!

[@MatthewdePaula]

A sign of a good band: The acoustic rendition of a song is better than the album version.

[@Boyanspookclaw]

Matthew de Paula A sign of a good band that needs to get a better producer

[@BlackConservativeWoman]

Matthew de Paula also that they recognize the acoustics of that area they are in.

[@jaynejanie]

Bisi Dean im doing that now :)

[@thenyknick1685]

Matthew de Paula EXACTLY! FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE SAYS IT!

[@ambieofilms]

No way. YTG killed it in both renditions. It is like Queen; sometimes the live version is just that good.

[@JamesAlexanderTheGreat]

Lets take a moment of silence for the people that still haven’t found this

[@trash1215]

Right

[@mortalleader5736]

F

[@helenaln5646]

u seem so sweet

[@sar0samah]

i'm glad i did i while a go when 2020 started

[@TeaOnTue]

I show this to everyone I love

[@emilygriffin1932]

9 years later and I'm still stuck on this great performance

[@kieranibus]

just "found" it and dont even wanna know if theyve been here live and i didnt see them

[@skybluescooter]

Kills me everytime. This whole song. Everything. It’s the beauty life uses to break you with every day you breathe. The ugliness you escape by a hairs breadth and all that you can’t deny.

[@Hannah-yu5fb]

I can't be the only person who gets a bit teary eyed when I listen to this. He sings with so much emotion and the band is just playing so well and jwkfkwnf

[@sneakerhead5146]

Ur not the only one 😭😭😭

[@CLou-zy3ut]

Just started to cry when I realised how much I missed them and his voice 😭😍❤️

[@melissacamp7883]

I feel you it makes me miss my other half I usually look at pictures of him and cry while listening to this song. Pure talent

[@evandonovan572]

Yes indeed

[@emmieepugh5806]

Hannah, every time i listen to this i think of the ones i have lost throughout the years, his voice brings on so many emotions both good and bad, he has so much talent along with the rest of the band, teary eyed every time but gosh is it worth it

[@maiceypickrell1202]

Highly recommend driving with the windows down at night with this on...really makes you feel like the main character

[@slade3156]

This main character shits so annoying

[@hellokittysjuicebox906]

@@slade3156 fr i think we are all our own main characters

[@anothersarah]

literally did this last night and wow. it just does something to ya

[@editz4u632]

Already done that. It's not a mood, it's magic and a different kind of vibe....

[@ecoroominspire361]

@@slade3156 i am confusion, also what cheese is best for making mac and cheese. Im thinking of putting a jamaican twist on it and adding jerk chicken. Oo delicious

[@maggiebroome4198]

Best version of this song. Hands down. This man’s voice is absolutely one of the best voices I have ever heard in my entire life. Just in awe

[@lachiebosman8511]

literally leagues beyond the original versions although i do love those too

[@adamfacey5555]

My wife always said “what is this? This isn’t the real song” I said “you bet it is”

[@betul1110]

and when the seasons change , will you stand by me?

[@herringthefish]

0:56 is the best moment, i'm in love

[@moonchilddd898]

I second that statement.

[@GraceGreenlee]

thatminecraftgirl i third that statement

[@iloveorangejuice3842]

i fourth this statement.

[@snoopy2511]

+MangaWorld I fifth that statement

[@Glader08]

+MangaWorld I agree, I think it's the expert use of his diaphragm that gets me when he reaches that pitch

[@violetbowie4567]

you can tell they are genuinely talented, because this version is insanely better than the album version.

[@JayyeMusic]

Waaaaay better

[@Meta-Drew]

I saw a concert of them on TV and their performance of this song was out of this world, then I go listen to the album version and was quite disappointed. Worse yet, I can't find that concert I originally saw anywhere. They really need to figure out how to get their musicianship through to their albums instead of overproducing to the point of sounding generic.

[@J_3564]

@@Meta-Drew you are wrong

[@beaniebooasmr5551]

Yepppp. I enjoy the slight echo to the guitar.

[@Falipes99]

I hate this is not on spotify 😭😭

[@emilpreis642]

Sometimes i just lay in my bed with my headphones on and my eyes closed and listen to songs like this. Songs that sound so beautiful and have so powerful lyrics which hurt me inside and remind me of old days but also make me feel good in a way i cant describe

[@patsfan1885]

You just accurately described much of my life.

[@Digii28]

What other songs do you have that could give us this feeling. Give us a list if you’re trying to bless lives

[@mariafahed7813]

I do that every night

[@beaniebooasmr5551]

Euphoric

[@keanahillen696]

@@Digii28 try hozier and kaleo!

[@aidenjang5495]

be honest, ur just waiting for "and when the seasons change"

[@geckored9878]

True

[@Buford198]

Legit the only reason I’m listening to this song lmao

[@saturnsings3471]

and “cuz i’m a young man after alllll” ahhh. perfection

[@x2cc34]

I see it everywhere on tiktok so yeah i definetly do, lol

[@BrendanCalliesComposer]

"And when the penis hangs"

[@GraceGreenlee]

this song fills me with so much nostalgia and makes me feel so many emotions for some reason.

[@iownyouall4444]

nostalgia for a song that's only 2 years old? bitch please.

[@GraceGreenlee]

i mistyped. i meant it had a nostalgic sound and feel, not that it gave me nostalgia. it's hard to explain what i was trying to explain.

[@maxhinata1]

you're an idiot stop putting her down for expressing her emotions 15 people understood what you couldn't.

[@maxhinata1]

iownyouall4444 grow some first (;

[@iownyouall4444]

Jewel Natasha that was a realllllyyyy good come back.

[@ginamancuso6521]

and when the seasons change, will u stand by me 🥹🥹🥹

[@thomashviid6226]

Still here in 23.. Still amazed. Incrediable.

[@z_ed]

2024

[@TheSquirtamus]

I want to marry his voice

[@Thatsmajor9986]

+Sydney Crews marry this 8========D

[@Eitanex]

+Dominus976 No.

[@Thatsmajor9986]

Wasn't askin.

[@Eitanex]

Just no.

[@Thatsmajor9986]

+Mimbie Your mom said, "yes"...

[@toroyoko]

They seriously need to make a desperate 'In The Open' album because it's so beautiful, especially Cough Syrup and Islands

[@TiaBarrera]

just download them all turn them into an album on itunes.

[@Tryler_]

Was blessed to actually find this randomly thank you god

[@kareemhisham5678]

It's 2024, this song still feels different every time I listen to it!

[@catxxcrack]

I'm secretly very happy that this version is getting popular on tik tok cause YTG has always been criminally underrated.

[@bethb8653]

is it selfish to say i dont want anyone else to find this and blow it up? i wish this could just be ours and not get overplayed and messed with

[@paulityopponen8534]

bEthY B It is better for the band for this blowing up

[@bethb8653]

@@paulityopponen8534 yeah, i agree, dont get me wrong, but you see where im coming from right?

[@fa-shizzle-a-lizzle7142]

gross, don’t be a gatekeeper.

[@bethb8653]

@@fa-shizzle-a-lizzle7142 ?

[@savg7212]

Side note: I love how this version of the song completely changes the meaning for me. The original has a light and upbeat feeling, but this version is so emotional and visceral. Loved this band years ago, still do.

[@beaniebooasmr5551]

YESS NOBODY REALLY TALKS ABOUT HOW THE MEANING COMPLETELY CHANGES. Insanity. This version is so much more powerful, it completely and entirely speaks to you. In a sense that it is mind controlling you, but at the same time not. It's like a good book with a sad ending, happy, sad. But extremely good. Like over the top good, this is one of the only songs you can say that about.

[@inathikoyana2080]

Same

[@themisadventuresofhannasmind]

i feel the original so viscerally already that this version just feels like im listening to it from a few rooms away while im locked in the bathroom crying. leaves a little extra tear in my heart.

[@primolander]

This song persuaded me to quit my terrible job and move clear across the country. Power of the words and music. Beautiful song.

[@Kylepeterson180]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@rachelwoods6773]

You're inspiring. Hope you're doing well on your journey

[@oDeflect]

”…will you stand by me?” best

[@darcy9154]

this song just makes me feel like i'm slowly sinking to the bottom of the ocean remembering everything that happened during my life and regretting everything. Just me? Ok.

[@alinakru9329]

i feel u

[@issacrosales9510]

You dropped this >>👑 Pick it up and while you're at it, wear it with your head up🥺

[@LittleMoonstarJones]

The only dreams I remember.

[@alexismorataya6954]

You alright G? Is everything ok 🤴?

[@wtfamisupposedtodowiththis7123]

Listen to my playlist on here I do that also but with all of those songs

[@melissacamp7883]

this song is so beautiful. I just list my husband of almost 21yrs. may 1st.2016 our life was finally coming together and the dream of owning of 1st house was gonna come true May 27th. when I hear this song I think about him and how unfair it is that he was taken from us so early. he was 43 and we have 2 girls 13 and 15 . now we're all alone by ourselves without our rock,our whole world. I dedicate this to him. Stewart Camp we miss and love you so much.

[@rehamel-sangary5179]

He will always be there for you, just listen to music and believe in love :))

[@cerenyasar3914]

we definitely need this on Spotify 🥺

[@Brentmovson]

again again again again again again again again again again again again again bring these back!!! pleeeeeaaassee

[@candegvidela]

this acoustic sessions are breathtaking. this band is fucking amazing.

[@AbbySantana]

I could hear to Sameer's voice forever and never get tired. It's heavenly.

[@deborahmanzur4782]

His voice is like heaven.

[@AbbySantana]

deborah manzur Oh hey Daria, I'm glad you like my favorite band too, that's why you're the best. lol

[@LaylaDoesStuff]

deborah manzur ***** his voice IS heaven :D

[@marcvincentvillapa6463]

This is so so so underrated 😢

[@akternasrin5973]

Hello, I'm a 13 year old boy from Bangladesh. My younger brother has dengue and he is admitted in the ICU, my mom is also very sick but she has to stay with my brother at the hospital while I stay at home with my other relatives. My dad stays abroad so I basically don't have anyone to talk to. I'm listening to this song on repeat and just crying at the "when the seasons change" part. This song has been helping me get through life

[@kookzxd]

I hope you are doing well now

[@samranakhan1837]

Hope you're doing well api

[@erikeriks]

It'll be okay brother. You're a strong person.

[@akternasrin5973]

Thanks everyone, my bro made it and he's now better than ever Y'all have shown more care than my homies Love y'all

[@manneria5150]

I wish you to always be happy and smile sweet child 💙💙💙

[@olivia-ii1ob]

I've never heard heaven until I've heard their in the open sessions

[@studiogihee712]

We need an in the open album 😂❤️

[@ChiefVizier]

But really. THis makes me enjoy the album 3 times more

[@OllyAnder1]

Shipping Trash Can seriously.

[@ianeleferrinho-strohmer7014]

I came here just to write this. :)

[@shadbaumgartner4307]

I’m waiting the “whewww heeew hewwww” before “and when the seasons change 😮‍💨

[@miserylmao]

could you imagine bein on a hike and hearing this masterpiece echo through the forest hills. magnificent.

[@chubiduvi14]

Anyone else watch this everyday?

[@samski112]

Me

[@jonathancortez3003]

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[@puppycatwiththefuzzypants5537]

Gabriel Martinez Honestly, yes. Just about. lol

[@redfauxpas1990]

Gabriel Martinez I went through the effort of signing in just to tell you that I do as well. Lucky for me they're coming to Buffalo tomorrow!

[@soccerfreak0926]

Gabriel Martinez PRETTY MUCH!!!

[@zoeweijsenborn]

3:45 omfg best part

[@shadyea]

Niall Lover LOL I was just thinking the same thing!!!

[@MaddieStark]

+Niall Lover I AGREE SO MUCH

[@sac3rex]

+Niall Lover i was about to write the same time XDDD

[@kayamari1244]

Agreed

[@tainaradiniz6985]

+notzoee In this case to follow the light at the end of the tunnel it was a good idea!!!

[@klarisacondinato7475]

This song makes me sob

[@HeartSpaceWellness]

Omg me too!

[@The_GuestUltraHD]

Damn , March 3 24 and still in love with this song.

[@MooCowKris]

When he hits that long note right at the end.... Ughhhhh, I got chills man. This version is so good.

[@possiblymike5458]

Man, this band is so underrated. I swear, you have songs like Anaconda and Booty hitting the Hot 100 on Billboard.....and then you have bands like this, that are actual artists. Songs/lyrics with meaning, melodies that aren't generic, and vocals that aren't filtered with autotuned....and yet they aren't able to hit mainstream as much as they deserve. I hope it happens for their sake, but I'll always love this band!

[@cdiers26]

they r signed by "fuled by ramen" (where paramore "started") which is a sub of warner (so it looks more hipster-ish) and they are going to a big radio stations concert in seattle in dec. i promise you after dec you will hear them on the radio.

[@mylesbarber6147]

Well said!

[@benjaminputnam8011]

AMEN!

[@lucianagisbertmaldonado3750]

OMG agree with you 💙😨

[@cianodoherty6812]

Look here buddy. Imma keep it short and quick. You pretentious af. Get outta here boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@JoseFerreira-yr7mn]

SPOTIFY PLEASE ! 🥲

[@elenasanchez5536]

Why does this make me want to cry. Like I’m not even sad it’s just making me 😅

[@Tryler_]

Tears of joy the best feeling

[@valsings49]

Their talent is so raw and incredible. His voice gives me chills and this isn't edited. It's so hard to find good talent in this generation of music

[@almightyamy5337]

I'm probably the reason why this has so many views I watch this video on the daily

[@CLou-zy3ut]

Minimum one time a day XD

[@kashmoneywii]

same at least 3 times a day

[@sophiabalisciano4805]

SAMEEE

[@AK-qp8oz]

I watch this every night, I call it worship😌

[@reecebrigner7078]

Let’s all vibe

[@TheMiaSimOriginal]

one of the best songs I've ever heard hands down

[@TheMiaSimOriginal]

Been 7 years and I still come back to this song

[@austin1489]

Finding something so beautiful after 7 years ... Found a treasure.

[@kaylorlea1655]

I don’t think anyone understands how much this version of the song means to me. I need to be able to listen to this at all times. My favourite song for the last few years.

[@HeHe-ir3we]

Hey, just replying for you to come back and listen to this masterpiece :)

[@coldwarfresh]

This is keeping me sane during quarentine

[@ellajackson8232]

This song makes me feel safe

[@mingchyeng6834]

ok

[@kreuger2k]

No other song can reproduce the vibe you get when he says "and when the seasons change"

[@MCRKilljoy4Life333]

If they could make the whole album this way, I'd be in pure bliss.

[@soundcanal]

You guys sound so good out in the open. Much better.

[@vickid9709]

Couldn't agree more.

[@kylemarler7541]

Does anyone know what kind of mic Sameer is using in this video?

[@harrison2755]

Kyle Marler the cave

[@vickid9709]

harrison2755 I laughed a little too hard at your reply.

[@AK-qp8oz]

Kyle Marler none

[@lucassobris]

this is fucking amazing, chills.

[@daniilzubkov1388]

God is great

[@doglorde]

DUDE, I WENT TO HEAVEN AND I CAME BACK

[@alisonnowak8289]

I don’t even listen to the album version anymore. This is the only version. Gives me chills everytime

[@ctcollinthib]

This video has been living rent free in my head for nearly a decade.

[@haleym2567]

this song version + spotify = best possible outcome

[@AditiMayer]

I always tend to love your in the open sessions more than the original...so raw and beautiful

[@javaaaaaaaamug]

This one is sooooo much better than the album version right??

[@SenorFlamyHD]

I love the way he hits that note when he goes "I'm a young man after all ooooooooooo"

[@frumplord8081]

Still coming back to listen to it years later

[@litanime5177]

at the final part of the song.. they look like they are going ot heaven

[@NArniaDEA]

literally one of the most talented groups i've ever seen. truly underrated.

[@laurenmarieXCIX]

This should be on iTunes! I love this live even more than the original!

[@stephenfiler7097]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@emilpreis642]

That is not the music we deserve but the musoc we need

[@stephenhorgan6339]

What a tune, remember this well travelling around Poland hiking the Tatras, going to BBQ's, touring Krakow, and then stuck in isolation through covid, catching Covid and recovering from it 🤣..

[@agneshorgan6547]

Hey handsome

[@emmalucic9205]

in the open album is a need

[@MrIlyanderson]

i get chills with every note this is so beautiful

[@loveablee04]

And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? ♡

[@sunidhiizx]

It's August 18,2021 I want to know, how many of you are still listening to this masterpiece?❤️

[@daniellelong617]

Spotify Spotify Spotify pleaseeeeeee

[@XxNessaNxX]

Natural Beauty = Young The Giant

[@Thatsmajor9986]

+Vanessa Narvaez (Sharkstone) Same could be said about you...

[@eddieperez6929]

+Dominus976 lol

[@freeze2602]

+Dominus976 lmfao slick bruh

[@XxNessaNxX]

Hahaha :P

[@XxNessaNxX]

Dominus976 Haha :P

[@Anonymous-wr8hs]

No matter what...I will always come back here.

[@Jesuslovesyou361]

Jesus loves y’all so much ❤❤❤❤

[@agerestrictedcontent1844]

Mind over matter Does it matter to any of us? Don't change the subject I'm heavy on your love I missed that train, New York city - it rains! Fly to east L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind And if the world don't break I'll be shakin' it 'Cause I'm a young man after all And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? 'Cause I'm a young man built to fall Mind over matter, I'm in tatters thinkin' about her Taste my disaster It's heavy on my tongue All the lights aglow Tokyo - snows Go to watch the show Curtain's closed! I'm watching you this time And if the world don't break I'll be shakin' it 'Cause I'm a young man after all And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? 'Cause I'm a young man built to fall I missed that train New York city - it rains! Fly to east L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind All the lights aglow Tokyo, sno-ooows Go to watch the show, curtain's closed I'm watching you this time Mind over matter Mind over matter You know you're on my mind! And if the world don't break I'll be shakin' it 'Cause I'm a young man after all And when the seasons change Will you stand by me! (Fly to east L.A.) 'Cause I'm a young man built to fall And if the world don't break! And when the seasons change, will you stand by me? 'Cause I'm a young man built to fall

[@noelia6255]

Esta es la 10sima vez que la canto y no puedo creer la voz que tienen y la sintonía con la que cantan todos😺✨✨los amo y no creo que la deje cantar hasta q se me acabe la batería del celu.Espero que maña no me duela la garganta jaja 😬😯😯

[@mokgadiseemola7274]

L ll 1

[@hannahboomer7082]

I would literally do anything for this version to be on Spotify!!

[@hedwigs5373]

it’s on but it’s considered as a podcast :)

[@sophiam1119]

@@hedwigs5373 unfortunately, really wish I could throw it in a playlist! 😥

[@hedwigs5373]

Sophia M you can! if you type up my spotify (chl6eeee) and look at my “so fckn sad” playlist, it’s there!

[@sophiam1119]

@@hedwigs5373 aah thank you sm!! 😭❤

[@hedwigs5373]

Sophia M you’re welcome 🥺❤️

[@sunflower8477]

Can't get enough of this ❤

[@user-pv9xx1gs5m]

You guys I ve been looking for u for a decade 😢

[@lauramychelle5380]

This sounds so much better than the album version. Gives so much more attention to how pretty his voice is

[@daniellelong617]

I agree! They need an in the open album so I can add this to my Spotify playlist 😩💗

[@emmaheinz4449]

0:57 gets me every time ❤️

[@UstadPitbullahKhan]

And when the years change, your likes will remind me of this beautiful song! 👇🏾

[@Azzymantried]

I am waiting to ask my better half to ask only one question, If the world dont break, I will be shakin it. will you stand by me?

[@blakeb4583]

These open sessions are the reason I've always loved Young The Giant. They're live sessions are better, in my opinion, than the songs they have on iTunes

[@Victoria-cn3jj]

please upload this on Spotify !!

[@madnesstwollo1079]

YES PLEEEEASE

[@Mollywoodstudio]

I found this version on soundcloud

[@diegoortiz5497]

Come back here to remember my beautiful family. If your reading this ana you know your on my mind 🧘‍♂️🌻 🌞

[@DJ-rq8bm]

Shoutout to the handsome fella who recommended this vid to watch x

[@Ragerr090]

This is why I love Young the Giant. Just purrfect.

[@theycallmevitch]

I would be so happy if you guys did Camera In The Open

[@dreasam15]

What a beautiful man

[@HeHe-ir3we]

This version of the song needs to be the original

[@catherinemccurley3416]

"...and when the seasons change" I'm shook, slay my life.

[@anaveragemarsocraider5841]

Who’s here not because of TikTok but because this is a good song

[@sachevifowler]

Me bro. All the way.

[@brody9054]

You sure u ain't?

[@anaveragemarsocraider5841]

Brody pretty sure

[@brody9054]

@@anaveragemarsocraider5841 just strange when people comment this If they only know it for being a good song that's all...

[@anaveragemarsocraider5841]

Brody TikTok ruins songs

[@midnightsnow5655]

This song still gives me goosebumps! Takes me right back to college, thank you for the nostalgia ♥️

[@teawithbia]

This version should be the official one

[@jenniemiller7557]

I HAVE WATCHED THIS 20 TIMES AND COUNTING AND IT IS JUST CRAZY HOW RELAXING AND HEAVELY THEY PLAY TOGETHER AND HIS VOICE! I HAVE TO HOLD BACK CRYING......WHAT THE??

[@NobodyQuiteLikeMe]

They are my favorite band

[@WhitePowder7.62]

The youth... the youth are in good hands if they have found this and like it.

[@kaliesnyder6498]

There are few singers in history who sound, in person, identical to the recorded track in a studio. This fine gentleman is one of them.

[@Brayden1776]

If I die young, let it be on record I want this played at my funeral