Antony & The Johnsons Bird Gerhl

[Mariejournee]

Beautiful song...merci

[MrMaksimo78]

Magnifique.

[grimmollini]

does anybody know the meaning of "gerhl"? Why not "girl"?

[zelemon1234]

I thought I had become a robot, someone unnaffected by emotions,

this song brought the first tear to my eye for around 3 years/

[MoontjeMuziek]

poehhh heb hem voor het eerst gehoord bij So you think you can dance...wat een ontroerend,zeker aangrijpend liedje,zo mooi dat de tranen over me wangen biggelen!

[dancetilldead]

Check 'nina meysam finale' and you'll find 2 amazing dancers from so you think you can dance, performing on this song 

[TheMichokarius]

thumbs up if sytycd send you here!

[martgoill]

Sa voix est un miracle

[Sercan687]

Why did you use Animatrix and Cowboy Bebop? What was the point?

[PatriotTax]

What the fuck is this bullshit? 

[Midnighter169]

@PatriotTax what do u mean

[GirLover77]

Beautiful! What animes were used making this??

[dlapiti]

@GirLover77 Animatrix, "Kid's story"....;)

[skumbou]

@GirLover77 And there are scenes from Cowboy Bebop too.

[turankurtlu]

deadly ...



[pilypunk]

......Burgers can fly, burgers can fly...... subliminal ad

[thesarsashow]

Really, really, really beautiful! So beautiful, I have no more words to describe this wonderful song. <3

[jimithingjames]

Wow . . .

[sweetkome]

merci Anthony pour avoir  entre ouvert cet espace de fragilité et de liberté....

[seeb1989]

just  unbelievable good

[nmindweaver]

i love.. sweet.. it makes me cry.. ohh.. soul you own.. WTF?!!! Stop crying lazy ego-trippers! ;DDD

[tavanata]

Ma che bellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[nmindweaver]

OK. NOT LOOSERS? But what you say if you kill yourself. You say or: "for my pain i blame you you and you...". OR "i am nothing, i regret for myself, because i am nothing, just a peace of shit and even i think you are ashamed of me"... First thing is "i blame you"--> childish. The second "looser". Except those deaths when you sacrifise yourself for something better. War, rescuing, etc.. So ok - song takes some feelings, but when you start using some brain..

[Loentjepluk]

@nmindweaver  it's something none of your business, not something to have an 'opinion' about; otherones feelings.

[bobbylizziebeebop]

if this song doesn't make you ache then you don't deserve the soul you own.

[Isalys555]

This is not the clip, it's from the Animatrix.

Thank you for the track

[mendikoirrintzina]

I feel this song like a hommage to the respect for freedom, for the ones who want to leave this life. No, the persons who want to leave this life aren't losers, like bad people could say. When we would a world of love and only see anger, money and war around us, where is our place? There's many ways to feel this song. I wish i could fly too. Love to all of you.

[Ganychan]

@mendikoirrintzina indeed people who commit suicide are not "losers" (that sounds very american for a french person), they have just stopped to imagine a tomorrow. You ask what is the place in this world for people who are sensitive to love and beauty ? Our place is here, to try and change it and make it better. Take care.

[mendikoirrintzina]

@Ganychan Hi! I understand your answer, but we have the right to decide to live or not. Yes, people like me have stopped to imagine a tomorrow, like you say... cos there's no tomorrow and we can change nothing. The ones who have the power have decided for us. I have nothing else to say. But nobody have the right to say that we're losers. But this song is beautiful and gives many different feelings. That the essential subject here, i think. :) Love!

[nmindweaver]

@Ganychan if you kill yourself, you leave just a shit after you in this world. This is not clean going away. Imagine your little doughter watching movies where people hanging themselves.. Is it nice and would she get right message for her live?.. Except if we see the shit like manure for life, then even shit gets the meaning, because from there some plants can grow..

[Ganychan]

@nmindweaver Are you just commenting, or are you saying all of those things to me ? Because I definitely don't want to kill myself... I actually made an opposite comment. Anyway... I don't think people who are that depressed, think about what they leave behind, because there's not much of a future in their mind anymore. It's not about judging them, it's about helping them. But it is terrible for one's children, of course.

[theghostofchristmasp]

I'm confident that the 'bird', and, 'fly' references are not literal.. Still, it's nice that so many people love this track and put their own twist on it. For the record, it's about gender identity and sexuality/freedom, longing, escape, and desire - it's not an 'omage to parasailing!!! ;)

[Theabassman]

When you can't think, sleep, talk or eat. Then you at least have this song by your side. Great, great song. Enough said.

[floralswag]

I always thought this song should be about exactly this...a person jumping/falling off a building. Nice!

[AdamFromSweden]

"Loosers" ? Are those the guys you call when your pants are to tight?

[nmindweaver]

@AdamFromSweden Guys that have some feeling of admiration to this tipe of "music" are somehow exalting an experience of feeling bad or weak. Guy in this clip shows us "nice room" and that he feels bad there. And then he kills himself. Doesnt fight for his life. So that is an act of being a looser. Dont you think?

[nmindweaver]

great music for people who have a great view of loosers..

[ashdenise20]

Bella Antony

[ziper2400]

Crimen Sollicitationis

[liveraze]

thank you Antony

[MrRumplestiltskin99]

I still come back to watch this video when I feel sad

[GarethSTC]

REAL BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

VERY POWERFUL ENERGY

REAL LOVE.. UNDERSTANDS AIR ELEMENTAL

FLOW~~

CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE FILMS/SERIES USED FOR THE IMAGES??

VERY POWERFUL.. xxx

[negrote4]

@GarethSTC well...i could only make out the kids suicide scenes from the "Animatrix"....and yeah this is powerfull....! hope this helps

[GarethSTC]

@negrote4 YES! I HAVE SEEN ANIMATRIX..

YEARS AGO NOW

ENJOYED THAT VERY MUCH..

WILL SEEK IT OUT AGAIN..

THANK YOU <3

[TheVanlaeken]

@TACarhart

Beautiful how he mencions this problem, suicide is a very sad thing but it's very actual at this time specially in Belgium. Every day tree persons take there one life...

[pelota59]

Para Bruno

[TheVanlaeken]

Prachtig hoe hij dit waarachtig probleem aanraakt, zelfdoding is intriest maar zeer actueel, think about it.

[MrRumplestiltskin99]

Heart wrenching lyrics, so much feeling,so beautiful.

[TheMontino]

amazing

[TheLizing]

press 6 fast, he makes a funny noise

[alexbrun82]

big birds flying across the sky... Neil Young...!?!?

[SuperHarikiri]

20 people are out of their fcking minds

[bratkujz]

Do you know where I can find this music without lyrics?

[Lucyyylocket]

This is my favourite song of all time. Without a doubt.

[hv07120]

2:16

"I'm a burger

and burgers can fly

Oh burgers can fly"

Not sure about that, pal.

[ChesterJSellars]

@hv07120 Oh my fucking god. I cannot breathe. That's the funniest thing I've heard all day. You may have just ruined this song for me, but it's alright because that was hilarious xD

[irvykinneas]

@hv07120 HAHAHAHA that was good

[xkyousukex]

@hv07120 ... But what about throwing burgers? It can be, somehow.

[TheLProfile]

I am a bird gerhl now

[MitsukuniHaninozuka3]

now im going 2 crawl into bed and cry this song is so beautiful :')

[thegreenas]

Animatrix video!

[aleuvaloe]

Remember, remember, the fifth of November

[mariciaziegenbusch9]

mariciaz  he is so otherworldly

[GSkunky]

Beautiful Imagery. Fits the song nicely. Though, the giant skeleton battle scene from Tales of Symphonia (or one of the Tales games, at least) was a little out of place. Excellent choices otherwise. I love Cowboy Bebop and Kid's Story was my 2nd favourite Animatrix short, right behind Beyond.

[natters576]

anotny you are my hero

[Ringosfinger]

We love you Tyler Clementi

[bladeofmetall]

ANIMATRIX!

[astrofabio80]

11 october 2010, ELISA will be on stage in New York.

ANTONY, you're welcome!!!

[MiyahSummer]

Was this in the movie V for Vendetta?

[ajarofdirt]

@MiyahSummer Yes, when V and Evey are dancing in the Shadow Gallery.

[warriorofwrestling]

@MiyahSummer Yeah, that's what brought me here. Was a fan of Antony already but didn't realise he'd done this song, as it's a woman singing it in V For Vendetta

[michelleoshea2010]

exellent.....so beautiful........unreal voice...loved antony for years

[cefanine]

v for vendetta!

[M46NU5]

Great Song. Great animation...

You picked the best for this song... Animatrix is the best i've ever seen.

[aliciasotherland]

moved to tears.

[andrik86]

Kid's story (animatrix)

[CaliforniaGirl088]

Wonderful...

[TheInmyheart]

I love this song... It's so beautiful and sad.

[GreyElton]

The people who liked this (710) should get together and beat the shit out of the 19 people who disliked this video!!!! :D Who's with me?

I think they hated the video so much because they were crying after watching it q.q

[rouronizen]

love the song...baddly...but, what movie (serie) is this? i'm clueless...anyone can tell me? please?

[xerxerxex]

@rouronizen some is Cowboy Bebop, The Animatrix: Kid's Story, and some other stuff I can't quite remember.

[parawhore45]

the video really goes well with this beautiful song... loved every second.

[xerxerxex]

Cowboy Bebop, The Animatrix, and...?

[xerxerxex]

this is beautiful! The song is wonderful, and the animation is oh so captivating.

[Slaymark]

the animation is cool, and so is the melody but i think the lyrics are naff

[presocraticamente]

sweeeeeeeeeeet

[AlkalineAjay]

This song is in V for Vendetta

[0ikkiloo0]

rip my aunty(L)

[AlkalineAjay]

Beauty in a harmonic form...

[freddymoimoi]

SUBLIME...

[screwthenet]

Hmmmm.....animatrix clips and a guy with a very....funny tone to sing with? For all the good intention in his music, this was bad. I hope SImon Cowell never gets a hold of this -_-

[RottenAppleSeeds]

@screwthenet fuck you, and simon cowell. who are you anyways? some troll who's probably into loli porn. and simon cowell's a faggot with minimal authority on american idol, but he's got absolutely no authority on what's good music and what isn't outside of that huge gimmick they call a "show".

[screwthenet]

@RottenAppleSeeds too true regarding Simon, but him aside, I am apparently not the only one who just simply does not like this song. Yet I am not hating, just making an honest opinion ^."" AND HOW did YOu know I watch porn under my bridge when theres no ladies walking over head?! 0.o

[RottenAppleSeeds]

@screwthenet lol. touche. i respect your opinion, but i just don't see how it's a "bad" song because of how it was sung. the lead singer was born in the UK, so maybe that has some influence on how he sings or even speaks.

[screwthenet]

@RottenAppleSeeds perhaps for him personnally though I havent heard anyone making fun of him, but you already know my stance. Anyways no worries, better to use wordz then waste blood if there is no use for bood to be wasted. Piece ^."" *bowz*

[sunset191253]

Çok Severim ßu Şarkıyı Çook!..

[inherewithus]

Im sorry, though I really feel the sadness of the song, of the music and of the ways he is singing, I just dont understand the words, why are they sad? what do they mean? Im not that sensitive to poetry, could someone explain please??

[inherewithus]

Im sorry, though I really feel the sadness of the song, of the music and of the ways he is singing, I just dont understand the words, why are they sad? what do they mean? Im not that sensitive to poetry, could someone explain please??

[tabletop123]

A Song Full of Strength. You should get a good bottle of wine or two, then find a comfortable place to rest and enjoy.

Thanks

[GhostbusterKim]

wow!

this is the best song i have ever heared!

i'm in love

[untrusttus]

this is so beautiful

[francescochinca]

e li rimane...

[francescochinca]

questa canzone ti entra sotto la pelle...le parole la musica...

[inclaudicable]

What a beautiful voice!

[oszagi]

the sweet beauty of sadness...

[nmindweaver]

@oszagi yea.. the sweet beauty.. beauty of resignation.. that reminds me mother which is whatching her child crying because he has no food, but instead going to look for food - she is crying together.. then father comes. And he also starts crying. Total helplessness...

[burrenas]

One of the most beautiful song ever!

[junikaki]

uperoxo apla!

[lepugnaline]

I feel my soul in a silent morning: under claudy sky I remain alone , but sometimes life is a perfect song of silence

[Aerithnekochan]

"Bird girl" sounds like what a little child would say to describe an angel...

it's so sad. Everytime I listen to it I cry ;(

[LogInAnders]

@Aerithnekochan

Never thought of that. Great comment.

[curt6roebuck]

i 've been listening to Antony for 5 years now.....not once have i EVER made a connection between "bird Girl" and an Angel......wow....thanx for that!

[Sabie0]

Conceal me what I am and be my aid for such disguise, as happily shall become the form of my intent.

[kafians]

so much sadness in that video..

it breaks my heart..amazing

μου κανει την καρδια χιλια κομματια

[1LacrimAlventO]

ce video me donne les frissons...triste..si triste la fin d'une jeune vie...voir la vie déffiler dans ses yeux...et s'interrompre brusquement...sans que personne ne s'aperçoive de rien...

seul et mourir seul....

[carolinanoval]

Sad, but beautiful song...

[gothica940]

tragic video

[mikeawsome3]

nice use of the Animatrix, fits it quite well actually! great song and video!

[marcy792]

introscpection...this mean!

[myz86]

sad..:(

[zadiiten]

awesome ;D

[Charlisablor]

Ich lieben Sie Antony

[zadiiten]

i like this song xD

[HelloMyNameIsSarit]

...ToS, Animatrix, and Antony all in one video. It's perfection. Although, I'm not sure what they all have to do with each other.

[unbekannte5]

all these tragic hero-videos here are so annoying. think of somethng less dramatic. antony is great btw

[wolfsrain16]

You have to feel the pain to grow...'Pain is the swiftest Horse that bears us to Perfection'

[unbekannte5]

this saying s not very inventive, like this video here. tragic hero bullshit just proves a very simple mind, trying to be important. antony wouldnt choose such a video for his song, he d be much to sensitive and smart for that

[7410n0]

great video

[grassonebastardo]

deprimente...

[kateyeem]

saddest and most beautiful thing I have ever heard - ever seen - going away to cry now

[cuntflappers]

Amazing. and the video just makes it even better. :)

[Indogirlboy]

Cette chanson est pour Mon Coeur, qui vient de quitter cette terre. Envole-toi l'amour de ma vie !!!!

[valliermc]

Il ou elle doit apprécier cette dédicace! Et que cette chanson puisse te rendre heureux ou heureuse à nouveau.

[ciuffolina1]

great as usually...thanks

[enforcer143]

still love this song so much feeling in it

[051016440]

omg o.o

[orannisthedestroyer]

lovely. thanks for posting!

[hdurina10]

fuckin sickest song!!

[paintedsilverwing]

I noticed that some of it was from Cowboy Beepop, but the other anime? Was that also from CB? If not please tell me. And very beautiful video, it really touched my heart :)

[TCRSreloaded]

just read the comments. Cowboy bebop, the guy falling from Animatrix and the skelleton thing from Tales of Symphonia.

[jkzemery]

animatrix is the name..hope i spelled it right :p

[abyschan]

It's part of The Animatrix, a collection of animated shorts inspired by The Matrix. The particular clip was one of two done by the makers of Cowboy Bebop.

[Cancelona]

Sou eu!

Quanta emoção ao ouvir algo que parece me dizer respeito.

Salve Antony! Clipe incrível.

[chantalmauro]

Amazing.

[Osakamaiato]

The kid falling was Animatrix 'Kid story. The giant skeliton was from Tales of Symphonia video game opening. And the end was Cowboy Bebop

[saritav90]

bird girl = angel???

i don't understand this song!! about what it tell?

[antropos2]

It's about a man that, finally,become a girl. It's about transgender experience.

[BakouBxl2009]

dos palabras : IM PRESIONANTE I am a bird girl now I've got my heart Here in my hands now I've been searching For my wings some time I'm gonna be born Into soon the sky 'Cause I'm a bird girl And the bird girls go to heaven I'm a bird girl And the bird girls can fly Bird girls can fly

[draugter]

the best and most beautiful song and voice that i have hear and i will hear in my life, sure.

[catherinespark]

heard any of antony's other stuff??

[misath22]

:( so sad...

[ellipsisunivers]

It's very strange to see in our world how it's easy to meet people in all around the world and how we can be so alone... Beautilful song

[bvegaff]

i liked this video

[naflanesra]

What a sad video..I had no idea but it's perfect for this song.

More tears for me.. :(

[martiebasta]

love love love.

[Scottishpunk77]

Anyone know what anime was used? All I recognized was Cowboy Bebop.

[wydebo]

mostly 'Animatrix - Boy Story' if I'm not mistaken.

The big ass robot thing could be Samurai 7? Je ne sais pas.

[enforcer143]

Saw them last night at Bristol was absolutely fantastic .Go see them if you get the chance,

[trikouvertos]

Hopefully Im to attend a concert of theirs in June, 29th 2009 in Athens! I expect to experience a beautiful evening!...

[robertmooregp]

i might be seeing them in august this year too! in sweden :D how exciting, eh!!

[BLOOM1970]

Just poetry...I love it.

[drumhsb]

Thank You

[belimonda]

I wanna fly!

[zvengele]

fantastic song

[Winstonamn]

"Se chora por ter perdido o sol, as lagrimas te impedem de ver as estrelas"

[agussiek]

SO special.

[HermannHermit]

O______o

[nicolaspsb84]

magnifique!! merci antony