Porcupine Tree: A Smart Kid - Stupid Dream

[BrimstoneVomit]

S'funny. I've seen interpretations of this song depicting an obvious literal picture, but cave at why the title is "A Smart Kid."

I always defaulted that the last person on Earth is a kid. The narrative is spoken simply, and observations are made for what would stand out more to a child.

As for him being "smart," I think it's referring (whether genuinely or sarcastically) to the phrase "There was a war, but I must have won." Being the last person alive, and a kid, who else would be a winner?

[yumalou]

Thx for video ! I love Steve Wilson !!!

[JohnEBMcC]

@yumalou

You're welcome! Steven Wilson is brilliant!

[IMZA1793]

Amazing how Pt gets you emotionally attached to a sci-fi story in this song. Beautiful.

[JohnEBMcC]

@IMZA1793

Pt's music is so full of emotion... I find few bands have such depth! Thanks for commenting " ~John

[RezzKalozzTV]

@JohnEBMcC For me only marillion and porcupine tree.

[janknjazovic]

I watch this video, so it has a year ..

I do not know if I commented on something then, but now I must say that is phenomenal!

Bravo! and thanks!

[JohnEBMcC]

@janknjazovic

Appreciate your comment! Thanks very much! :) ~ John 

[janknjazovic]

@JohnEBMcC it is a great compliment that you answered me John ;)

This is art, and thanks another x 1000000;))

from the heart ...Mladja

[Jalanko13]

That intro is beautifully haunting....

[princessmistyray]

mushrooms! mushrooms! mushrooms!

[JohnEBMcC]

@princessmistyray

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

~ John

[JohnEBMcC]

@jzsking

Yeah simple briiliance! Great description! Thanks for commenting : ) ~ John

[RavensOfMyFuneral]

This is my favorite PT song, video is also very good. 

[Zehydra106]

There's something special about this song

[JohnEBMcC]

@Zehydra106

Agreed!  Such haunting yet hopeful music with brilliant lyrics! Cheers! ~ John

[thelotuseater13]

4:29 One of the best guitar solos ever! Fits the song perfectly, i love this song!

[JohnEBMcC]

@thelotuseater13

An amazing solo!

Thanks for watching and commenting!

John : )

[aekoriginale21]

great song..

[JohnEBMcC]

@aekoriginale21

It really is a great song!

[moterhead7]

tool influence? I say yes

[JohnEBMcC]

@moterhead7

Agreed! And within and across the various albums there are so many PT influences that Steven Wilson admits to openly! Much of the harmony in a lot of their music is inspired by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, one of SW's favourite bands. I find it amazing that PT can pick up on a lot of great music, carry it forward and a add a lot of their own flavour to it in one way or another! : ) Thanks for viewing and commenting! ~ John

[stridingwolfy]

This song is so very wonderful! I can play the first bit on the guitar. *very proud*

[JohnEBMcC]

@stridingwolfy

Great song indeed!  Practice up and post a vid my friend! : )

Thanks for viewing, John : )

[joerony7]

enter the stoner's mind!,...good job on the video!

[JohnEBMcC]

@joerony7

Thanks man!

[rembrandttttttt]

The only word that can be used for this song is: Amazing...

[JohnEBMcC]

@rembrandttttttt

Agreed! :)

[geribarbara]

Wonderful video and song, you make me discover songs I never heard before!

Great choice of pictures.:)

[JohnEBMcC]

@geribarbara

Thanks Geri.. PT plays so many forms of music and really get the imagery flowing. There's few bands I know that can do it so consistently :)

Cheers,

~John

[JohnEBMcC]

Yeah, it is an eerie song! Amazes me how the music portrays a character that remains hopeful in spite of what's happened (whether interpreted literally or figuratively). Glad you enjoyed the visuals:) Thanks!

[M0oM0o1]

this song is eerie.

good depiction of post apocalyptic Earth, I have to say.

i love the video clip and the effects you've associated with this song. keep up the good work :)

[Zehydra106]

@M0oM0o1 yeah, that's what I thought when I heard "winter lasted 5 long years"