I think we can all come together, toss any feelings of separation and with firm resolve decide to agree that this was, indeed, and with no doubt, a video.
This is incredible. Disturbing, sad, confronting. Simple. Sophisticated. Reminded me of some of my favorite horror films. The Substance comes to mind. Bravo!
LOVE IT! 🤘 Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album. You really should be in film with your acting abilities. I noticed it in your video of I believe in a thing called love. You’re very comfortable in your element.
Being someone who appreciates all the effort and downright bravery that goes into these things I have to say how refreshing it is to see how jovial you Justin, Dan & Simon were in the face of such a mixed reaction. You guys went with your hearts and put in a lot of effort but still found laughter in the not entirely serious and sometimes scathing comments. Bless Ya Lads 💫🙏💫🙏💫🙏💫
Refreshingly original. Love the song. Isn't anyone going to comment on the acting? The angst toward the end was heartbreaking. Can't imagine how long the makeup & prosthetics may have taken. Great job. 👏
This turned out amazing. The visual contrasted with hook-y sonic mayhem was pure perfection. Love the arranging- nice use of horns/sax to make this track go stratospheric. Bravo!
Seeing the character along with the chain smoking and how every few moments it becomes more and more absurd brought it all together for me. It has an uncanny valley feeling to me (maybe from seeing the character out of a context that makes sense) that was so uncomfortable until I saw the humour and some of the other things you discussed. Love it while simultaneously haunted.
I mean, it's raw, and you can't get away from the mirror of looking inward to yourself. Beautiful imagery in one take, a testament to your acting. And I'm glad you still have your eyebrows, after seeing this, you really realize how important they are to your handsome face.
Well, that was the most fun premiere of a video I've ever experienced. I know we were supposed to be weirded out by it, and... I was, in a way, but... I did genuinely like this video 🙂
Oh I hope your mum’s eye improves. I’m sorry the results didn’t go as planned. Loved the video and your acting, as well as the makeup. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
He conveyed the concept of hating himself brilliantly. 👏🏻 Firstly, not caring whether he dies earlier or not from smoking. Secondly, not accepting the natural way one looks, but trying to look different and better. Which thirdly, may also go wrong and make a person even more unhappy. And the key to make yourself happy again after a traumatic experience or too much overthinking and criticising yourself is where mental health comes in, so you've got number four.
That acoustic is gorgeous Mr, Hawkins and I'm still smitten how you helped Ren fix his tie for the awards show you were both in I'm a devoted Renegade and I love exploring what I call the extended Reniverse 🤘🏽🔥🎶❤️🔥🫶🏽
Omg i love this! It takes me way back to when i was a teen. I saw you live at ovo arena wembley last year and it was amazing. Long live the darkness. ❤
Difficult to watch, impossible to stop watching. Poignant, haunting, so full of contradictions. You had me believing the self hatred but also a bit of "f you I look amazing". Brilliantly acted!!
bloody love this - so much contrast between the sound and Justin’s character. hair reminds me of steven tyler & horn section echoes exile on main st. love it, love it, i do😉 oh and p.s Dan should record that “molecular” as a sound effect 😁
I loved that! At first I thought WTF/I am mentally disturbed watching this- but then I decided it was bl**dy brilliant😅Best watched alongside reading the reaction chats from the livestream recording- AMAZING comments- an hour's good entertainment just from reading those👏🏻🤣🤣🤣
If strange is what you were after, you nailed it! It was an uncomfortable watch, I like the contrast between the upbeat melody and the downbeat image of a broken man.Love you Justin and Dan.
I was disturbed at first but after hearing you speak about it and seeing it more I think its a really interesting concept and end product. Side note, I am loving the sax to cowbell ratio in the song.
The song: excellent melody, musicianship is top quality and love the production, the lyrics are not strong but everything else is strong enough to keep it afloat.
First seeing JH, accidentally....I was thinking who the hell is this brit pirate! I thought he was a bit over the top. Hence, five or so years later, I never miss any of his videos. I have totally fallen in love with his sense of humour, his language skills lol and his voice! Oh, p.s. I really enjoyed the smoking!
I don't think so. There is a tradition of that as a theme. Radiohead -Creep, Beck- Loser just off the top of my head. Loser in particular had that tongue-in-cheek-but-not-entirely vibe about it.
@ sure, it‘s not an unprecedented topic. Just, knowing what a fan of Ren Justin is, I could imagine that line having sparked something. „Nobody wants to hear another song about how much you hate yourself? Hold my fag…“ 🤣
For the minimalist video winner: one performer, one camera, one setup, actually only about three seconds live shot because its just looped endlessly for the entire song..... but utterly irresistable! try Kim Chaewon spinning her car keys on her finger, 1-800 hot'n'fun by Le Sserafim.
Ok so I’ve watched this video about 10 times since yesterday and here is my take on it… clever, disturbing and much talked about which is kind of the point right?! I LOVED Dans reaction!😂😜😻👍 Nice work Justin and Simon.Kudos to the make-up person. To all of the whiners out there…take a pill or something. It’s just a video ffs!😻😂💋
…and that movie, can’t recall the name…where Dylan is a passenger riding in the back of various vehicles and they just film him in that Warhol ‘camera stare’ style
I think we can all come together, toss any feelings of separation and with firm resolve decide to agree that this was, indeed, and with no doubt, a video.
This is incredible. Disturbing, sad, confronting. Simple. Sophisticated. Reminded me of some of my favorite horror films. The Substance comes to mind. Bravo!
Darren Hayes!!! I loved Savage Garden during my teen years.
@darrenhayes I knew I loved you was my wedding song, My husband and I love savage garden I even have a tattoo of lyrics on my arm! ❤
❤Savage Garden, saw Darren at Newcastle city Hall.
Favourite bit, the little hand gesture and brow raise, to convey the fact that you don’t have to hate him
LOVE IT! 🤘 Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album. You really should be in film with your acting abilities. I noticed it in your video of I believe in a thing called love. You’re very comfortable in your element.
Awesome job! Def gives off Richard O'Brien , Rocky Horror vibes
70’s glam with a touch of self loathing, Can’t beat a liquorice rollie, excellent work Sir…
Being someone who appreciates all the effort and downright bravery that goes into these things I have to say how refreshing it is to see how jovial you Justin, Dan & Simon were in the face of such a mixed reaction. You guys went with your hearts and put in a lot of effort but still found laughter in the not entirely serious and sometimes scathing comments. Bless Ya Lads 💫🙏💫🙏💫🙏💫
Refreshingly original. Love the song. Isn't anyone going to comment on the acting? The angst toward the end was heartbreaking. Can't imagine how long the makeup & prosthetics may have taken. Great job. 👏
The video achieved it's purpose in conveying everything you discussed and more. It is quite brilliant. Well done to everyone involved
This turned out amazing. The visual contrasted with hook-y sonic mayhem was pure perfection. Love the arranging- nice use of horns/sax to make this track go stratospheric. Bravo!
Bluesy...operatic = Awesome....so great to hear new Darkness music!
This is oddly brilliant, the song and the video. Very good acting. And whatever that character is, I think we need an entire film with him.
Seeing the character along with the chain smoking and how every few moments it becomes more and more absurd brought it all together for me. It has an uncanny valley feeling to me (maybe from seeing the character out of a context that makes sense) that was so uncomfortable until I saw the humour and some of the other things you discussed. Love it while simultaneously haunted.
Great art disturbs, and just so happens I am disturbed. Great video guys. Love it
@@TheGypsyPriest agreed!
I love how this record sounds like an Homage to Rock n Roll in the most perfect way
I mean, it's raw, and you can't get away from the mirror of looking inward to yourself. Beautiful imagery in one take, a testament to your acting. And I'm glad you still have your eyebrows, after seeing this, you really realize how important they are to your handsome face.
And enjoying the brotherly love ❤️.
love the song, awesome guitars as usual.
The more I think about it, the more I think it's brilliant.
Well, that was the most fun premiere of a video I've ever experienced. I know we were supposed to be weirded out by it, and... I was, in a way, but... I did genuinely like this video 🙂
it was strange as this person looked so different but was also someone we’re so familiar with! i absolutely love it❤
Very true! A mysterious stranger took over Justin's familiar form 🙂
I loved the song proper punky but not the vid sorry 🙏🙏 lose the sax to pls all in all tho turn it up it rocks
@@ianb5117the sax is great! Reminds me of some of the 70s Lennon records.
@@MariaFrancesca yes, and it wasn’t scary at all then🙂
Oh I hope your mum’s eye improves. I’m sorry the results didn’t go as planned. Loved the video and your acting, as well as the makeup. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
I get Cheap Trick vibes. Needs a really kicka$$ video. The song is great. Love the guitar solo!
This song is stuck in my head. Thanks a lot
I can’t stop playing this song
He conveyed the concept of hating himself brilliantly. 👏🏻 Firstly, not caring whether he dies earlier or not from smoking.
Secondly, not accepting the natural way one looks, but trying to look different and better.
Which thirdly, may also go wrong and make a person even more unhappy.
And the key to make yourself happy again after a traumatic experience or too much overthinking and criticising yourself is where mental health comes in, so you've got number four.
Excellent track! I couldn’t stop watching.
The face was so Bowie! 🚬
Justin Hawkins. Bloody love The Darkness, great band
That acoustic is gorgeous Mr, Hawkins and I'm still smitten how you helped Ren fix his tie for the awards show you were both in
I'm a devoted Renegade and I love exploring what I call the extended Reniverse 🤘🏽🔥🎶❤️🔥🫶🏽
I appreciate this more with each viewing! Great job! Cool! 🎉
Live Long and Prosper 🖖
This is the first time in forever that I’ve seen a music video that made me think.
Nice freakin job, boys!
Love the song. Love the video. Genius.
Gosh,just excellent!!!❤🎉
GREAT song, still scratching my head over the video? Guessing that's acceptable😂 Joining Dan in the 'wet' January- see you in Cambridge🤘🤘
Love that you poked the haters.
Omg i love this! It takes me way back to when i was a teen. I saw you live at ovo arena wembley last year and it was amazing. Long live the darkness. ❤
Difficult to watch, impossible to stop watching. Poignant, haunting, so full of contradictions. You had me believing the self hatred but also a bit of "f you I look amazing". Brilliantly acted!!
bloody love this - so much contrast between the sound and Justin’s character. hair reminds me of steven tyler & horn section echoes exile on main st. love it, love it, i do😉
oh and p.s Dan should record that “molecular” as a sound effect 😁
Absolute SLAMMER of a track.
This song + video are such a vibe! Really good fun. I love it!🎉🤩
Love the Benny Hill sax break !!!
It's a great song and awesome video. Well done!
I loved that! At first I thought WTF/I am mentally disturbed watching this- but then I decided it was bl**dy brilliant😅Best watched alongside reading the reaction chats from the livestream recording- AMAZING comments- an hour's good entertainment just from reading those👏🏻🤣🤣🤣
Love it! World tour time!!!!!
I think that’s quite a remarkable video personally 🤷🏻♂️ surprised by the negativity honestly. Very catchy song too!
Brilliant! Congrats❤
I love it….
Thanks for the shoutout for my birthday the other day. It meant the world to me!
Nice work looking forward to the new release! And tour!
If strange is what you were after, you nailed it! It was an uncomfortable watch, I like the contrast between the upbeat melody and the downbeat image of a broken man.Love you Justin and Dan.
Great song and great video! Vocals are awesome and the lead guitar is smoking' hot!
My ears say, "Classic Darkness" while my eyes scream, "Stranger Danger!!!"
I was disturbed at first but after hearing you speak about it and seeing it more I think its a really interesting concept and end product. Side note, I am loving the sax to cowbell ratio in the song.
Brilliant. So much fun both the video for the song and the live video. Bravo Justin
Quality song, great vid !!!!!!!!👌🏼
Nailed it!
im sad i missed the premeire but i got to see the music video first and it was wonderful. grats to you lads and thank you
lol you can tell Dan thinks it’s shit but is trying to be diplomatic with his response.
Whatever you think about the video, the song is a banger!!
From from Australia 🎉
Have fun guys! Awesome
I've gone for splashy splashy January. Dive on in ..🎷💧💧
The song: excellent melody, musicianship is top quality and love the production, the lyrics are not strong but everything else is strong enough to keep it afloat.
I dug this, it's weirdly confronting in way that i found entertaining.
First seeing JH, accidentally....I was thinking who the hell is this brit pirate! I thought he was a bit over the top. Hence, five or so years later, I never miss any of his videos. I have totally fallen in love with his sense of humour, his language skills lol and his voice! Oh, p.s. I really enjoyed the smoking!
Love it! And yes please to a Hawk The Slayer style video - can't imagine anyone more suited to it!
I love it
Justin doing his best Pete Burns impression.
PHENOMENAL. FANTASTIC. 👍🤘🖤
But......of f***ing course it ROCKS.
Other than the falsetto, I’d say the Darkness is channeling Material Issue.
Love the audio. I see why MTV diversified to reality shows!
You had a lot of work done on yourself for that video!
I really want to know whether this was inspired by Hi Ren. „Nobody wants to hear another song about how much you hate yourself. Trust me.“
Loved it.
I don't think so. There is a tradition of that as a theme. Radiohead -Creep, Beck- Loser just off the top of my head. Loser in particular had that tongue-in-cheek-but-not-entirely vibe about it.
@ sure, it‘s not an unprecedented topic. Just, knowing what a fan of Ren Justin is, I could imagine that line having sparked something.
„Nobody wants to hear another song about how much you hate yourself? Hold my fag…“ 🤣
Great song and great video
Please come back to Pittsburgh Pa soon!
Dot Hawkins!!!
Conceptually Adventurous
Bravo 🎉
I love the video. Hell of a transformation. Had to double check it was you. ❤
He looks so different I had to check the tattoo matches to be sure it was Justin.
Moon struck dudes!
I Hate Myself sounds cool, and the chorus makes me think of a rockier Up Where We Belong!
You're legendary, Justin 🤘🏻🔥🖤😅🖤🔥🤘🏻
great song
God lift us up where we belong
It's disturbing but also brilliant. Love the song.
It's kind of genius to just make the smoke break the video 😆
Yea awesome song killer weirdo video ❤
That could be the deepest V Neck shirt I've ever witnessed, J Dog...
Great vid. Reminded me of the Mac Demarco lizard video
If there was an art to smoking this is it lol Money well spent Dan . 🤣🤣👍👍👍👍
For the minimalist video winner: one performer, one camera, one setup, actually only about three seconds live shot because its just looped endlessly for the entire song..... but utterly irresistable! try Kim Chaewon spinning her car keys on her finger, 1-800 hot'n'fun by Le Sserafim.
14:34 Rocking All Over the World by Status Quo snippet.
The song just gets better with every listen.
I want to look away from the video, but I can't. I feel if I look away, he'll crawl out of the screen.
David Bowie's long lost son can Sing! (( Love the song Justin))!
Spocks brother returns from rehab with emotions and a habit.😅
Ok so I’ve watched this video about 10 times since yesterday and here is my take on it… clever, disturbing and much talked about which is kind of the point right?! I LOVED Dans reaction!😂😜😻👍 Nice work Justin and Simon.Kudos to the make-up person. To all of the whiners out there…take a pill or something. It’s just a video ffs!😻😂💋
Yes working
Punky Meadows sings Up Where We Belong!!!🎶🙂
…and that movie, can’t recall the name…where Dylan is a passenger riding in the back of various vehicles and they just film him in that Warhol ‘camera stare’ style
The blue eyes make you unrecognisable