They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa - Napoleon XIV

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Music video for the 1966 hit song "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa" by Napoleon XIV (Jerry Samuels).
The video depicts the effect on the mental health of an individual after the break-up of his relationship. The main character addresses his ex-girlfriend and describes his descent into madness after she has left him. He has become so disturbed that he no longer obeys the normal laws of physics. He believes he is being pursued by men in white coats who are coming to take him away and welcomes them as an end to his misery. Anyone who has gone through a painful breakup and suffered resulting mental anguish can relate to this.. Thanks to all who helped. Enjoy!

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[tenthunter66]

Sorry, this song is NOT about an ex-girlfriend. It's actually about a dog that has run away.

[grettajetta]

The video is great once you get rid of the annotations - great stop motion photography!

[duo0611]

just great .. love it :D



[christa mangovski]

U did really good

[Dunonian]

Oh ok sorry

[85AngelShadow]

Josephine XV as it was credited, the closing track on the Napoleon XIV album (and on the second coming re-release) which basically started the debate whether it's about a dog or a women. But it's about a Dog, as later in the 90's Jerry Samuels wrote "They're Coming To Get Me Again, Ha Haaa!", about his Pet Monkey (i guess inspired by Micheal Jackson, it would fit perfectly)

[videogamep]

That is by someone else.

[grettajetta]

I think you meant this for someone else, but no prob :-). I'm staying out of the subject war.

[Dunonian]

No actually it is about his wife. There is a sequel to this song called "They took you away I'm Glad I'm Glad" in which the wife tells her side of the story

[ducttapeMADNESS9]

No look on the album cover.. Then see whos right!!

[voltaire667]

# 2600 in likes HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA