The context of the song adds so much to that meaning as well. The whole premise being that Andy’s parents wouldn’t let him go trick or treating because Halloween was considered satanic. All the good things in life are usually considered sinful (like Halloween candy) and all the things we struggle with and hate are the things that bring us closer to god… what a way to live.
I've been noticing this new thing Andy's doing with his voice that I really like, kind of the opposite of the Bob Dylan trail-off, where his voice gently glides up in pitch after a phrase
“Don’t watch yourself, watch the movie” I love this. We all focus way too much on ourselves when the movie of life is going on around us if only we could get outside our heads and simply be present.
I interpret this lyric completely different. When you consider the subject matter of the song and the lyrics in whole, it makes much more sense that this line would be a reference to Satan wanting to keep you distracted.
@@kevinjohnson3715 I think it's perfect because of it. It's one of those lines that applies to the listener depending on their experience of life and need to reflect.
@@kevinjohnson3715 that's if Satan existed and wasn't just a character made up to scare sinners & use as a scapegoat for people's wrongdoings😜 It could equally be about The Mind, which is a kind of Satan, distracting us from living with an endless stream of worries, tricks, puzzles and trivialities. Interesting lyrics indeed.
Oh, that's okay, I didn't want to make it to the end of the day without crying. :') The chord progressions and his vocalizing always makes me think of stuff I thought I'd put away a long time ago. Wonderful!
I like how as the song progresses and when we get to the climax his voice gets a little muffled in the mix. I love that detail! It shows how artistic Andy is. For me it's like he's telling us that the moments are getting distorted same with his voice or idk maybe I'm just stupid.
it’s been mentioned a lot what a nice job Andy has done. And it’s true. The vibe of the song is unique in a way. Ryan steels visual language should also be highlighted though, as it really complements the nostalgic feeling in Andy’s song and makes the whole thing perfect. Thanks for your work Andy and Ryan. I appreciate it a lot over here in Germany.
When I first listened to this song I envisioned "Satan is waiting with Halloween candy" was a double entendre for some kid dressed as Satan knocking at the protagonist's door on Halloween whilst the protagonist, in isolation, was dealing with their own demons, tempting them to open the door to self resentment, self pity, and depression. Beautiful irony.
That’s really interesting! I read it a lot differently. I grew up 7th day Adventist (which is Protestant Christian). And so growing up I was never allowed to celebrate Halloween. Year after year, I wasn’t allowed to dress up and and go trick or treating with my non-Christian friends from the neighbourhood. Instead, on Halloween, my dad would turn off all the lights in the house, put up a “no candy” sign on the door and he would put on some nature movie in the living room. I really read into this song that way. Every time I listen to this song I cry for the 8 year old in me who just wanted to have fun with her friends but couldn’t because “Satan was waiting with Halloween candy “
@@francisrogers2146 Your interpretation is more accurate to Andy’s intent as revealed in an interview with him concerning this song (forgive me, I recall not where it was). I still prefer my interpretation, but this is the beauty of this song: it welcomes the imagination.
@@polaroidsky I totally agree :) that’s the beauty of music - finding our own little twists and turns of interpretations and meaning. If you do find that interview please link it! I would really love to watch it
@@francisrogers2146 I like this. Also ties into the line about have such a small life, and one tiny bit of fun leads you into lakes of fire for eternity.
I feel like this song is the sinister conclusion of the character Norm. Traveling out of the city, with his victim on Halloween. Satan is waiting for Norm. Chilling the contrast from my first listen to listening now after Norm.
Andy, I feel like I need to apologize for being so smashed at your April 6th Toronto show that I all I remember is REALLY feeling this song, and possibly being a little loud during your performance. The song is incredible; it’s sums up the disappointment and disillusionment of my early thirties,, and it deserved far more respect from me. Thanks for writing it.
Lyrics: Don't watch yourself, watch the movie This only happens for a little while Because Satan is waiting Satan is waiting with Halloween candy All of the best parts make you sorry All of the worst parts make you strong And Satan is waiting Satan is waiting with Halloween candy One long disciplined life and at the end I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in One invitation, one bite-sized bar Would you like to come swimming in a big lake of fire? One long disciplined life and at the end I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in Satan is waiting Satan is waiting Satan is waiting Satan is waiting Satan is waiting Satan is waiting Don't watch yourself, watch the movie
"Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God. "📖 Revelation 20:10 "And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever."
Andy's always had that flow to his voice. Songs like Spanish on the beach and green glass. This is awesome though. Is this off a new album I haven't heard ? Last I heard he released was Judy/wilds
we have to remember satan is only a creation, not the creator. he can only use illusion not force, we are the real devils and demons, because we justify what is evil instead of good. we are God's in the image of Yah, for we hold the power to destroy or either build.
Andy is literally a genius. He's by far one of the most talented songwriters I've ever listened to.
can do no wrong
Yeah
"all of the best parts make you sorry. all of the worst parts make you strong." such a simple lyric. so perfect. thank you.
The context of the song adds so much to that meaning as well. The whole premise being that Andy’s parents wouldn’t let him go trick or treating because Halloween was considered satanic. All the good things in life are usually considered sinful (like Halloween candy) and all the things we struggle with and hate are the things that bring us closer to god… what a way to live.
@@stickybons3319I grew up the same way. This song has me broken in front of a fire.
“All of the best parts make you sorry” is such a beautifully sad line. Just raw and true.
One of the best songwriters of this generation - very moving, human and impressive.
🔥💔
I've been noticing this new thing Andy's doing with his voice that I really like, kind of the opposite of the Bob Dylan trail-off, where his voice gently glides up in pitch after a phrase
Embracing that Canadian inflection. And damn does it work well
Nice insight there. Very nice.
not so new, but definitely much more subtle before
My wife calles it marble mouth but I love it
I think this might be the best song Andy's written so far, this is truly a masterpiece
i've thought the same. and i've thought it about probably 10-15 if not more songs of his hahaha
Im addicted to this song.
“Don’t watch yourself, watch the movie”
I love this. We all focus way too much on ourselves when the movie of life is going on around us if only we could get outside our heads and simply be present.
I interpret this lyric completely different. When you consider the subject matter of the song and the lyrics in whole, it makes much more sense that this line would be a reference to Satan wanting to keep you distracted.
@@kevinjohnson3715 I think it's perfect because of it. It's one of those lines that applies to the listener depending on their experience of life and need to reflect.
Zoom meetings Lol
@@kevinjohnson3715 that's if Satan existed and wasn't just a character made up to scare sinners & use as a scapegoat for people's wrongdoings😜
It could equally be about The Mind, which is a kind of Satan, distracting us from living with an endless stream of worries, tricks, puzzles and trivialities.
Interesting lyrics indeed.
@@johnbower718 A great man once said, "yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man."
this is a special song. reminds me of andy’s old stuff, i love it!!!!
Oh, that's okay, I didn't want to make it to the end of the day without crying. :')
The chord progressions and his vocalizing always makes me think of stuff I thought I'd put away a long time ago.
Wonderful!
Well put!
Same here, wailed like baby….so perfect!
This song is literally **chefs kiss** honestly…. Idk how Andy keeps making great songs, he has truly mastered his craft from where he started
I love Andy Shauf and your beatiful music. From Chile. Muchos saludos amigos!!!
Que venga a Chile! Lo amo!
❤
One long disciplined life and at the end
I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in
What a gut punch of a lyric
I like how as the song progresses and when we get to the climax his voice gets a little muffled in the mix. I love that detail! It shows how artistic Andy is. For me it's like he's telling us that the moments are getting distorted same with his voice or idk maybe I'm just stupid.
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
Beautiful music and beautiful video.
it’s been mentioned a lot what a nice job Andy has done. And it’s true. The vibe of the song is unique in a way. Ryan steels visual language should also be highlighted though, as it really complements the nostalgic feeling in Andy’s song and makes the whole thing perfect. Thanks for your work Andy and Ryan. I appreciate it a lot over here in Germany.
When I first listened to this song I envisioned "Satan is waiting with Halloween candy" was a double entendre for some kid dressed as Satan knocking at the protagonist's door on Halloween whilst the protagonist, in isolation, was dealing with their own demons, tempting them to open the door to self resentment, self pity, and depression. Beautiful irony.
That’s really interesting! I read it a lot differently. I grew up 7th day Adventist (which is Protestant Christian). And so growing up I was never allowed to celebrate Halloween. Year after year, I wasn’t allowed to dress up and and go trick or treating with my non-Christian friends from the neighbourhood. Instead, on Halloween, my dad would turn off all the lights in the house, put up a “no candy” sign on the door and he would put on some nature movie in the living room. I really read into this song that way. Every time I listen to this song I cry for the 8 year old in me who just wanted to have fun with her friends but couldn’t because “Satan was waiting with Halloween candy “
@@francisrogers2146 Your interpretation is more accurate to Andy’s intent as revealed in an interview with him concerning this song (forgive me, I recall not where it was). I still prefer my interpretation, but this is the beauty of this song: it welcomes the imagination.
@@polaroidsky I totally agree :) that’s the beauty of music - finding our own little twists and turns of interpretations and meaning. If you do find that interview please link it! I would really love to watch it
@@francisrogers2146 I like this.
Also ties into the line about have such a small life, and one tiny bit of fun leads you into lakes of fire for eternity.
I feel like this song is the sinister conclusion of the character Norm. Traveling out of the city, with his victim on Halloween. Satan is waiting for Norm. Chilling the contrast from my first listen to listening now after Norm.
Love it!!! Brilliant and deep, as always!!!✨💙✨
This song made me uncontrollably begin to weep... Beautiful and haunting and gut punching in pone exact moment
Amazing, breathtaking song!!! Andy is a real genius!!!✨🎼🔥
NEW SONG?? amazing.
This is so awesome. I could listen to a 20 minute story in this style.
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
Thanks Andy gonna cry now
"Babe wake-up a new Andy Shauf song just dropped"
Me with my bf lmao
Keeps on putting out the most consistent fire 🔥 of all time
Beautiful
I really like fire and candy, and I’m not sorry. Happy Halloween, dear Satan. Happy Halloween, precious Andy 🎃
Dark, and poetic
The videoclip and the song work so good togheter. Amazing
Andy, I feel like I need to apologize for being so smashed at your April 6th Toronto show that I all I remember is REALLY feeling this song, and possibly being a little loud during your performance. The song is incredible; it’s sums up the disappointment and disillusionment of my early thirties,, and it deserved far more respect from me. Thanks for writing it.
Incredible! Andy really should be proud of himself. Really good!!
So talented, amazing songwriter : )
I love it
i love andy. i love his music. i need it. i love it.
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
so gooooooooooooooooood
💜
So beautiful
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
Holy fuck I get to see him play in 4 nights omg omg omg I can't wait
awesome song awesome video!!!
gorgeous video and the song is an instant classic
Andy at Woodstock felt like a dream
Powerful and deep. That’s just how Andy is……
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
People from aditya roy kapur’s story❤
So gud
The video and sound reminds me of dancing on the highway. Much love, can’t wait to see you in SF next month! ❤️
i’m taking my shoes off and jumping in too
Lyrics:
Don't watch yourself, watch the movie
This only happens for a little while
Because Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting with Halloween candy
All of the best parts make you sorry
All of the worst parts make you strong
And Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting with Halloween candy
One long disciplined life and at the end
I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in
One invitation, one bite-sized bar
Would you like to come swimming in a big lake of fire?
One long disciplined life and at the end
I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in
Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting
Don't watch yourself, watch the movie
Sweet song Andy.
Andy, you sure you didn't go to Leboldus? Hahahaha ✌️
as someone with what seems to be a very similar religious background to Shauf, I’m highly anticipating the release of his next album !!
Hello! 🍻
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hey, friend
"Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God. "📖
Revelation 20:10 "And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever."
Wow
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
I love it. Feeling cozy by this satan's side.
Love your music Andy!
BANGER
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
A long disciplined life. Yeah I feel that, I'm only 22 and tired of the cycles already 😴
Andy's always had that flow to his voice. Songs like Spanish on the beach and green glass. This is awesome though. Is this off a new album I haven't heard ? Last I heard he released was Judy/wilds
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yes. that’s all that needs to be said.
wow
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
With Halloween candy
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🔥
❤️❤️
Aditya roy kapoor story❤
we have to remember satan is only a creation, not the creator. he can only use illusion not force, we are the real devils and demons, because we justify what is evil instead of good. we are God's in the image of Yah, for we hold the power to destroy or either build.
💕♥️💕
🖤🇧🇷
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
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I slowed and reverb this song on my channel. Hopefully Andy Shauf can see it.
if you like this you should listen to The Doublejumps - The Garden, catchy psychedelia from New Zealand
Satan is waving …. Goodbye
How
Hail Satan ♡
no longer taking music recs from Angelenos
I can't stand this guy.
Why do I keep thinking this song is about suicide?
Beautiful