Assemblage 23 - Cocoon

[Yehokanan]

I am within the ranks of those pierced by this song, introduced to me by my ex, who is also with us. Takes a unique legion of fans to even discover this band, much less appreciate them. Damaged is a good song too! Oh, hell, they all are! This is a great and underrated band.

[tinyturbe44]

I posted... then deleted immediately these lyrics on FB. cant leave it that open, though i want to sometimes 

[BigHairyManBeast]

It makes me a stranger in a crowd...

[emygdio001]

@IndustrialListener don't know if you already listen to them or not, but I really like Front Line Assembly alot too.. Just a suggestion

[idmvmfe11]

Vm?

[idmvmfe11]

Time for my mask... Ill take care of gma for you.. N your baby in the garage.. Make time fly by.. Your my god. Bite me pls:/ im ready vm

[idmvmfe11]

I'm ready. Here it gos. I'm deleting all my contacts in my phone besides family... then to the store to change my close... now stronger then ever... my nails are going to grow and so is my hair... eyeliner>yes.! Armor> most deff. I'm nt goin to break. Without you being here I have to stay strong an stand my ground until you get back an I cn fall into your arms again an let you take care of me. Ily

[idmvmfe11]

Farewell**

[idmvmfe11]

You never make promises vm.. So is tht farwell an sys? For sure..... I cnt do this .. Pls dont leave me...

[idmvmfe11]

Well , my hairs dark red..... almost black.... I loved you .. well I still do... I understand.... I changed my whole life bc I wnted to be like you... and now you want to be isolated.... fuck it

[Russell101]

This is everything that's right with music these days. Simple as.

[idmvmfe11]

Only chemical

[mestisnewfound]

I listened to this song today for the first time on my Astro's and the bass changed my life, ive always loved the opening to this song

[GranoblasticMan]

I wish I didn't identify so well with this song...

[Chrisgodoflard]

Grungy voice with a hit of industrial.

[MyAnguissette28]

i really like this video. the pictures evoke emotion that only accelerate and multiply what this song makes me feel......

[RedRoseNightwalker]

everyword he sings is magic

[idmvmfe11]

Kill me, I messed up. And accomplished nothing , all Im doing is ruining my w whole l life... Farrell my love

[TheBlackVideos]

@idmvmfe11 I love Will Farrell too.

[HtHoOoN]

For me ,is talking about a boring day of coccon apache administrator before un attack …..........hahah.... i am joking … assemblage 23 the best , i love them ,my respect.

[Miandji]

extremely impresive ;) thanx assmblage 23's mind

[futuristlimited]

tom is one of the friendliest guys in the industry. super talented and way underrated.

a great friend as well

[unclewolfeire]

terrible sound quality. thumbs down for that

[Skizr420]

Great video, not many times you see a fan made video that goes so well with the mood of the song.

[WorldEvolved]

Fantastic video

[AndrewRaimonSavage]

Listen to this song just before you float in an Isolation Chamber.

[EnigmaticSilhouette]

-They just fit him perfectly it's amazing...I know my Character isn't real...But alot of him is based off myself afterall...

But anyways, Assemblage 23's music is overall powerful and amazing regardless of course. But as well as that, to me, the songs and this one, I could relate to and they now fit my character perfectly...Amazing songs like this has always helped tell what I could never word myself..

[EnigmaticSilhouette]

I too love this song, always been one of my top faves from the first time I heard it...Just fell in love with it, ya know? Assemblage 23 truly is brillent when it comes to well, their/his the lyrics, the powerful music and powerful vocals with it <3

In responce to your description: I know exactly what you mean...I often have songs do that too me as well, where it fits you so well...It can even be scary. Most of their/his songs fit me 2 years ago...But now they remind me of a character of mine

[kickersafty34]

This is my favorite song on Defiance. Nice video.

[DIgimonFan4Ever]

No song has matched the trials and guilt that I have and continue to endure. I wronged someone very special to me seven years ago... and I pretty much still hate and loath myself for it. If it wasn't for this song, I never would have understood my own suffering.

[duderucku]

i agree i got lucky and heard vnv nation on the electronica music channel on cable and heard assemblage 23 on genious itunes through vnv nation these brands should be more appreciated.

[missziklullaby]

This song can really describe my whole situation so many times, its just perfect... hes a genius and an increadible writer.

[templeofjahya]

@IndustrialListener wolfsheim#3

[incompetentme]

22 dislikes?! Are they deaf, or just have a poor taste in good music?

[MrSieish]

@incompetentme Perhaps Just Tuned Out

[NapoliXBleedsXBlue]

such a great song.it makes me feel like not to worry about anything cause assemblage is there for me

[nyxong24]

This song fits me so perfectly, every single word tells my battle of depression and anxiety and the fear of abandonment. It's better to live a life alone by myself rather than living a life of abandonment and pain.

[jess4990]

@nyxong24

I know how you feel. And songs like this make it that much easier to live isolated.

[incompetentme]

@nyxong24

Yeah, I can relate with you there. It's so funny, because the people who live in depression feel they are alone, but they are the least alone, since there are so many of us out there.

Through the many years I've had depression, this year seems different. I've made a decision not to let the depression win and so I am taking risks with my heart and trust. If I fail, I can still be proud of myself for trying. So far, it's worth the possible side affect of abandonment. Be well. <3

[autumrhythm]

Great editing on the video.. what did you use .. ?

[DreadDropDead]

Wumpscut and Assemblage 23 <3<3<3

[andre97000]

rock and roll indutrial , assenblage 23 , very cool , song? yeah?

[Rosanero28]

Sehr schöner Track...ne tolle Stimmung

[saladfingers000]

to me, this song is about being bi polar. 'even though i know it's only chemical,' the lyrics portray exactly what i go through and i've never related to a song so much. every line is amazing. art is what you take from it

[juicifergizzle]

@saladfingers000 I think it's about being just a human - going through depression. We all hit that point at one point or another. Who know's if you are right or I am though? That's what is cool about music. It's all interpretation of the listener

[22JaneDoe]

an old favourite of mine

[absolut3z3ro]

@IndustrialListener

It's a shame you don't live in Tulsa, OK. We were blessed to have VNV playing here on Monday and Assemblage 23 on Wednesday this week.

[kutangos74]

ORGAZM!!!!!

[kutangos74]

ORGAZM!!!!!

[Wolfkokoro87]

@IndstrialListener I agree i love A23 and VNV Nation there music is deep and unique in there sound and meaning : )

[altarofmadness6]

Unless you're gay? Then you'd like it..

[yeomanrycavalry]

What a great video!! It goes well with the song and the talent of Tom Shear.

[TheKrahe]

Hey, I never said they weren't talented.. it just reminds me of a swinging penis from some burly looking guy wearing leather.

[TheKrahe]

Lol are you serious? When I hear VNV Nation, i think of a bunch of burly gay dudes.. nude and swinging their "junk" all over the place.

Gay guys in skimpy leather comes to mind.

On the other hand.. A23 seems sincere and level-headed.

[TheKrahe]

VNV Nation is corny and completely over the top. The first time I heard it I laughed my ass off and thought it was a joke.

[RonnieDobbz1978]

@TheKrahe LOL. that's probably why i like them.

its funny you troll these fools good

[TheKrahe]

Everybody told me A23 was like VNV Nation.. So i tried them. They suck BALLS.

[zzzippo55]

@TheKrahe so we hav a hint where your brain been an is at.!!! loser go play your momma again

[TheKrahe]

Oops, I meant to say that VNV Nation sucks. I love A23.

Sorry, lol

[RogueMars]

@TheKrahe

don't be dissing VNV Nation either fool lol.

[bellamore20]

how does this one song seem to describe my most every emotion?

[RTard48JRod]

"Give me isolation just for now

I feel a hard rain coming down

I promise that I will be back soon

But for now I'll return to my cocoon"

[bringthegun]

Jade Puget should be remixing this song soon.

[Armainith]

@bringthegun how do you know?

[Takac1979]

Beautiful!

[intelligenznegierung]

this is a perfect art video for this kind of deep and dark music... like vnv nation: forsaken ;) ...in my opinion the top 2 fan videos

greats from germany

[LorDHyPNoS900]

fantastic song and video

[Rusheeth]

'even though i know it's only chemical, these peaks and valleys are beginning to take their toll'

im not sure a song has ever managed to deck me within the first two lines as much as this one did.

[winterbornfan]

You said it, Rusheeth

[spadehatesscrewtube]

@Rusheeth make sure to check out disappoint too. powerful stuff.

[WorldEvolved]

@Rusheeth Same here. Sounds like its explaining bipolar disorder

[advantage73]

@Rusheeth Yup! ;-)

[Iamwrappedinplastic]

Really a wonderful song ... but I have to mention that you made a really nice video for it ... looks like original. Well done! Greetings from Berlin

[m3na9]

"I promise that i will be back soon.

For now I'll return to my cocoon."

"Not a matter of if as much as when;

The clouds will break and the rainfall will begin."

Tom is fucking amazing!!! We share many thoughts and feelings, it seems. Love his Bi-Polar song, too.

[Jorgey88]

I've been watching this video for over 3 years, one of my favorites, and by my favorite artist. He's so amazing, especially for a one man 'band', and the songs are so meaningful, its really a joy to know I am one of those who have come to know this song, and not stuck listening to pop and rap, or other over repetitive/brain dead 'music ' Wonder this is somewhat underground, but I guess only a small portion of people have taste.

[juicifergizzle]

Jorgey88 music is an expression of self and people explain it. How can you hate on any other music? Each individual is different with differing personal recollections of life. So hating on any type of music and calling it brain dead is pretty much a stupid thing to say. And I am sure ol' Tom from Assemblage would agree.

[Echosofthemind]

I was hooked on this song in a matter of seconds as well. The melody meshes well with the feelings and imagery prvoked by this song.

[BodeVanLot]

Amazing, I wish I'd discovered this band sooner.

[zeromecery]

great song and a great video!!

[bethlizzy]

definitely one of the best fan vids I've seen

[moondarkblue]

Favourite song in the world.

[InnocentzRaptor]

It's always this song I keep coming back to. I should really listen to more of Assemblage, though. But this is just...extremely powerful.

[mariosaysno]

another great song like this is lycia- broken days

[AlexxElder]

first time here on youtube i'm speechless....

[wassertoast]

My fav song.. I love it!

Helped me several times to go on...

[waldemarspetany]

verry darknes:) sounds like Depeche mode or Devision - verry good BAND- ONE MAN BAND !!!!

[HeadRape]

We should have some kind of english grammar test that you have to pass before you're let out on the interwebz...

[ViralJudicator]

That was harsh dude...

[EvixKeth]

That would be a test you'd fail for calling the Internet "the interwebz".

I suppose it could be worse: "ITS A SEEREEZ OF TOOBZ LOL"

[ChristopherDone]

And you would fail the comprehension test.

[HuskyHybrid]

Hahahaha. *Thumbs up*

[Neboolosa]

this is rally one of the best

[boubakar123456]

Great song indeed, nevertheless, i also think their best are lullaby and horizon

[VampSlayer17]

Though this is a good song, I still believe that Lullaby is their best.

[Vampmond]

WOW this is awesome. the vid its like made by the silent hill guys lol REAAAALLLLLLYYY COOOOL!

hail from mex

[ThePoisonDoor]

thanks for uploading! Fantastic

[Neboolosa]

Yep!

Saw him live last year. Cool musician and sort of shy person :O) love his music

[XeroTolerence]

Lucky.

[XxAngelicVampirexX]

=O OMG *can only dream*

[Hermes6060]

Represents cold reality, and hope.

[bongotunadreg]

Soothing melody, this song makes me want to melt away into an abyss of pleasure

[velvetacidexperiment]

Sensational musician, and to think this is a solo artist, Tom Shear knows what the hell he's doing better than any other solo artist, mind-blowing song, haunting yet beautiful, such a sophistocated sound, mind altering truly

[tabcat73]

I love this song and a lot of the others you have posted seems we share similar music interests... I've met Tom from A23 and I met VNV which was a great experience... thanks for the vids.

[ComedyTragedy101]

Kokon ist eine Metapher für den Sarg, aber Engel wissen diese Drehung. Time and place with closed eyes like death, I drive my hopes.

[InnocentzRaptor]

Man...wish I knew how to write songs like this. God...this is amazing.

[raerae123666]

It's called Bipolar ;)

OR thats what it seems like hes talking about..

[InnocentzRaptor]

Bipolar? What are you talking about?

[raerae123666]

Um nevermind.

[ahotvampire]

My moms nick name is rae rae. -off subject-

[ishbla]

the first song of assemblage 23 i heard was "naked" and i like it, but after i heard cacoon i was a fan, it is an amazing song that can fit perfectly with someones emotion.

[brotherchaplain14]

you are completely 100% right. this song can fit perfectly with someones emotion!!!. this song is ace!!!!!!!

[ishbla]

thanks

[Blackjack185]

Wow this song is amazing. It really describes me and how I feel - deep, very truthful lyrics and nice beat. Wish this band was more known.

[bethlizzy]

^_^!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ouguiya]

It's not really a band, it's just one man. His songs are simply great if you ask me. Same goes for Neuroticfish, but that one stopped, sadly.

[cassie102150]

you opened my eyes to all that matterd

[ForsakenElement]

great work. assemblage 23 are one of my favorite bands, their music is phenomenal and their lyrics are incredibly deep in every song.

[XxAngelicVampirexX]

assemblage 23 is the best band eva!!!!!

[intelligenznegierung]

really great video,its in my dreams with this unbelievable sounds like the beginning,i hear this on ear phones and i have to go to sleep with a strange,but nice dream =) its one of my favourit chillin tracks ,like some other assemblage 23 tracks!brilliant producer of sounds and lyrics...thx a lot for seeing this video

[UnderDetention]

Pwn.

[YaoriLover]

Damn... powerful song. 5/5, very emotional, it does relate to me and a lot of people. Damaged is another powerful song, check it out.

[missjie]

there is no clown in the video ;)

good video.. && i really love this song.. it's just awsome && the lyrics of the song are great i really can relate to this <3 Thnks for uploading,,i listing this like the whole day && it never get boring.

(srry for my bad english i'm dutch from the netherlands :p)

[spazzygrif]

It could have been better if you slowed down the pictures in the start ...

[Neboolosa]

immer noch geil

[AntonxSYKO]

i never want this song to end...

[JaveDMode]

hahaha Yeah I love this song too. Not my fave from Assemblage 23, but definitely up there.

It's good to know that in this day and age of absolutely horrible music being the most popular that there are still people and bands out there making meaningful and wonderful music like this!

[crazyman1914]

Why is that clown running naked with a knife in his back?

[labelfree904]

Because it's awesome

[Forestman16]

since i dont feel like watching the whole vid,when is this clown gonna show up?

[kore464]

I didn't see any clown... and I watched the whole thing. I'm with forestman16, where is this clown?

[wumpscut]

omg... were were... i wanna see the clown.. i made the vid and dont even see it... lol... foola...

[waga71]

I like this song

[sLePpInG]

omg, i had a dream just like that, the song in the background, i was hearing it when i felt asleep, awesome, simple but awesome

[93marianne]

really nice video !

[blkcass]

luv the song n i luv tha way tha you got tha piccys changin n beetin wiv tha musin thats siko lolz luvv v.m xx

[blackmetal255]

love this song, i love all there songs from this cd...nice hahah

[modechick101]

lovely song

[wumpscut]

warning... this song will make you epileptic... and common side effects included the urge to gamble, and loss of bowel control...

[YearZeroNIN]

dosukicksass, this is off the album Defiance. I reckon it may be hard to find, unless you go online, I guess. I got from a german music store when I was stationed there for a while. When I sampled Defiance in the store, it really impressed me and so I got it, along with few other musical gems over that period of time.

[dosukicksass]

Thanks, I'll look into that. :D

[dosukicksass]

Where did you get this song? The only one I can get is "Let me be your armor"...im so sad D:

[jester429]

Try to get Emule, my firend use that and we got all there albums

[fourlock]

torrents

[kakkonen222]

hmm wumpscut, did you intentionally do the ending so as to be a lesson that if mankind makes it so, we'll get nothing. and every time you open your eyes... it's the same nothing you see? whoah im feeling poetic it seems... if one is cenclined to do so at least... laterrr

[wumpscut]

the thing with art, if i can call it that, is that if you saw that in the end, then thats exactly what it is... =)

[kakkonen222]

Major e longinquo reverentia...

[visionofshiva43]

ooops never knew a video to this song existed ^^ must've slipped my f**in mind...doh.. thx ;D sweetness

[LilithFire114]

it's a fan video, not the band's.

[wumpscut]

exactly... just a fan vid... i saw him in concert recently... he's a really cool guy... down to earth too....

[SheezaSweetcake]

awesome song !!

[Benzocain]

Great song. Yay!

Boring and unoriginal video. Boo.

[DezWicked]

Love the vid, this is one of my favorite A23 songs though I usually only listen to it when I'm extremely depressed.

[wumpscut]

lol.... was that thanx in genuine gratitude or in utter sarcasm... lol....  =)

[wickidsolo]

haha....i bought all there cds...i would say genuine

[wickidsolo]

i been listening to this over and over for days now....you got me addicted....THANX lol

[FraterAmbrosios]

HOLLOW is the worst hurt

[iloveyouklol]

Rrrr. A23 owns.

[DifferentM]

climat climat climat!!!

[berts1404]

What a fucking dirge, boring shite.

[IHaveTheQi]

If you can't find anything nice to say...then fuck off

[wumpscut]

thanks....

:)

[pantsmaclachlan]

Limey tool.