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  • Опубліковано 3 лип 2016
  • We did a careful analysis of the music of bands like Bastille, Fun, Imagine Dragons and One Direction and came to the conclusion that we think it's quite terrible. Subscribe For More: bit.ly/TheAxisofAwesome
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    Written and Performed by The Axis of Awesome (Lee Naimo, Benny Davis & Jordan Raskopoulos)
    Directed and Edited by Max Miller
    Produced by Kara Schlegl
    Soldiers
    Saed Batshon
    Robert Snars
    Johnny Burrows
    Sam Green
    Luke Holmes
    David Molloy
    Logan McArthur
    Alex Gabbott
    Lyrics
    I was born 16 years ago
    So I know what it means to feel pain
    And I’ve lived a life, long and rich enough
    To have felt the slings and arrows of oppression
    Military drums kick in at once
    Because they sound triumphant and grand
    Big outdoor reverb to make it sound like we’re in a field
    Like we’re some kind of outdoor marching band
    Images of sporting victory
    Confused backdrop glamourising war
    But the old cool kind of war, not the awful 20th century kind
    Like the crusades
    Or The American Civil War
    Or a naval battle
    Or some roman shit
    We Are So Young, You Are So Inspired
    We’ve come so far, we won’t be held back
    You Are So Inspired, We Are So Young
    The World is ours, we have life experience
    Drums that you’d describe as tribal
    They’re so low that we don’t need a bassist
    But if you stop to think about how we’re using them
    You might say it’s borderline racist
    20 layers of my voice plus a choir
    Because choirs sound epic and majestic
    Stereo panning at 100%
    Because the wider it is, the bigger it feels
    Majesty,
    Harmony,
    Victory,
    Angels
    Panoramic,
    Skydiving,
    Chocolate,
    Volcanos,
    swordfish,
    quinoa salad
    instagram,
    Joan of Arc,
    cruciverbalist
    The Olympics
    Y ahora en español
    We Are So Young, You Are So Inspired
    We know nothing and yet you’re inspired
    You Are So Inspired, We Are So Young
    We’re not Naive, we know what Naive means
    And I’m singing in a patter cause we’re gonna drop the music
    Cause I’ve always found that setting things syllabically is memorable and wonderful that I can use so many words to say nothing at all
    High nooooooote
    We are so young You are so inspired
    We’ve made so much money, you’re eating it up
    You are so inspired, we are so young
    We’re just like you, but also we’re better
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  • @EditEdward
    @EditEdward 7 років тому +220

    They nailed the Bastille "hey ahooo hey hey ahooo" background chorus and I'm crying with laughter

    • @god-rj5wf
      @god-rj5wf 3 роки тому +2

      this is the last place i expected to see you tbh

    • @postbunnie
      @postbunnie Рік тому +1

      @@god-rj5wf Same, god

  • @ARot6
    @ARot6 8 років тому +379

    Lee held his drumsticks in like five different positions, and somehow they were all wrong. You'd figure he'd get it right accidentally at some point.

    • @drdiscostu
      @drdiscostu 8 років тому +86

      *McBain voice* that's the joke

    • @M1steRny
      @M1steRny 7 років тому +1

      Also a bad one.

    • @minamifureido4550
      @minamifureido4550 6 років тому +5

      Adze He also didn't really touch the drum itself.

    • @gibsondanny
      @gibsondanny 6 років тому +4

      His hair is also fake. I don't even know what to do anymore.

    • @shereitograce7844
      @shereitograce7844 6 років тому +3

      i feel like that may have been on purpose for laughs

  • @TheSky16
    @TheSky16 8 років тому +144

    I can't explain why but I suddenly feel really inspired...

    • @Felipera_
      @Felipera_ 5 років тому +11

      It's because they are young

    • @Accal1a
      @Accal1a 4 роки тому +3

      Do you know what naïve means?

    • @Michael-fc7no
      @Michael-fc7no 2 роки тому +3

      @@Accal1a we know what naive means

  • @esotericVideos
    @esotericVideos 3 роки тому +19

    2:35 The moment when you are in a war, and you see a dove, and you remember war is bad.

  • @simonantonehie6392
    @simonantonehie6392 4 роки тому +14

    "I was born 16years ago, so I know what it means to feel pain" looking back this line is so accurate

  • @jarredkh
    @jarredkh 8 років тому +46

    I can't stop looking at it.... all of that hair on lee's head

  • @DanishNerdess
    @DanishNerdess 8 років тому +39

    Lee's Edward Cullen t-shirt is just the perfect cherry on top of this musical sundae! Well done!

  • @izzy1221
    @izzy1221 8 років тому +112

    Aka how to write a faux uplifting teen pop song.....wait. Is this the sequel to How to Write a Love Song?

    • @camzoman
      @camzoman 8 років тому +16

      They've done it with club songs as well with "in the club tonight"

    • @izzy1221
      @izzy1221 8 років тому +2

      Awkward Squirtle That song is one of my FAVES!

    • @leesawyer4340
      @leesawyer4340 3 роки тому

      yeah. fuckin awesome, right?

  • @Willscreamformoney
    @Willscreamformoney 7 років тому +100

    Not trying to be a prick on the net so no flame please
    The best part about Jordan going public was they could mock generic female scenester with choker chain and (insert well known but not as popular band) tshirts purchased from kmart.
    Although I think Benny could have pulled off that look quite well

    • @axisofawesome
      @axisofawesome  7 років тому +87

      I totally did purchase the t shirt and choker at k-mart! -JR

    • @Willscreamformoney
      @Willscreamformoney 7 років тому +9

      +The Axis of Awesome Kmart is awesome

    • @4thera948
      @4thera948 7 років тому +5

      That's dope.

    • @eideticex
      @eideticex 7 років тому +4

      I think it might look too good on benny to be used for comedic effect. It's in that trans uncanny valley with how he is dressed and it's fantastic!

    • @AtomizedSound
      @AtomizedSound 7 років тому

      Last time I checked Kmart didn't sell those shirts at all really, least not in my part of the world.

  • @vwoxy1
    @vwoxy1 8 років тому +56

    After Lee said "Y ahora en Español" I expected the next lines to be:
    Estamos joven,
    Están inspirados
    I am only slightly disappointed.

    • @NachitenRemix
      @NachitenRemix Рік тому +1

      Somos jóvenes, están insoirados. Así sería

  • @MrMockRock
    @MrMockRock 8 років тому +55

    This isn't even a style of song that I'd thought of to parody. But holy fuck, this was incredible XD

    • @jspark8990
      @jspark8990 2 роки тому +2

      Wasn’t expecting you here of all places

    • @DoMorrMusic
      @DoMorrMusic Рік тому

      hello there

  • @ethanarchy
    @ethanarchy 7 років тому +14

    I had real trouble breathing when I saw this performed live the first time at Lee's interjection of "..or some Roman shit."
    Watching it at work in the middle of the day several months later, it's still perfect.

  • @mflayer
    @mflayer 8 років тому +55

    I, for one, am inspired as f&*#...

  • @Mwuuh
    @Mwuuh 7 років тому +30

    Is... is it weird that this song makes me feel inspired?

  • @sleepyfrank6359
    @sleepyfrank6359 3 роки тому +3

    Jus continuing on my rabbit hole journey where i found this and i love it

  • @Maivillain
    @Maivillain 7 років тому +5

    This is exactly the kind of comedic and musical brilliance I have come to expect from the Axis of Awesome. Y'all are freaking amazing.

  • @helium4amc
    @helium4amc 7 років тому +19

    I love this song! The best thing is, all of the bits they point out to feel falsely inspiring really feel inspiring. High NooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooTE!

  • @nordikkai7185
    @nordikkai7185 7 років тому +10

    Good for Jordan. It takes a lot of courage to do that, especially on the Internet with tons of fans

  • @GideonErnesto
    @GideonErnesto 7 років тому +69

    I died at "or some Roman shit"
    rolling on the floor, seriously! Awesome song / brit-pop satire.

    • @EveryDayALittleDeath
      @EveryDayALittleDeath 4 роки тому

      I cracked up at that line too, although for me it's because the first time I heard Bastille's Pompeii I had a music video playing in my head of various scenes from The Heroes of Olympus.

  • @mrjsnuisance
    @mrjsnuisance 8 років тому +1

    Jordan's outfit at 1:48 omg she looks so good! I have a hat like that and can't for the life of me make it work but damn.
    It's also nice to see her branching out from dresses! I mean, she looks great in dresses, but she looks great here too!

  • @SeanC
    @SeanC 8 років тому +9

    I love this....so much.
    I PERSONALLY FEEL YOUNG AND INSPIRED.

  • @Magniflorious
    @Magniflorious 8 років тому +3

    You look so beautiful, Jordan! Also, I love all y'all's spoofy songs, keep up the great work!!!

  • @SomeBorkedAccount
    @SomeBorkedAccount 5 років тому +13

    The fact that I genuinely enjoy this as a song is concerning

    • @cool-zd3ev
      @cool-zd3ev 4 роки тому +1

      Mike Hostetler we are truly teenage girl

    • @nicholashurst780
      @nicholashurst780 3 роки тому

      @@cool-zd3ev this is teen boy music fwiw

    • @cool-zd3ev
      @cool-zd3ev 3 роки тому

      @@nicholashurst780 real

  • @starpasta
    @starpasta 8 років тому +1

    OMG, love you three so much. Also, I WANT LEE'S UNICORN SHIRT REALLY BADLY.

  • @Liz-ll3wp
    @Liz-ll3wp 8 років тому

    This is amazing! You guys are truly inspiring.

  • @duanehinds768
    @duanehinds768 8 років тому

    You guys are so good! I love you guys!

  • @ursanbear
    @ursanbear 2 роки тому +2

    More more more. Jordon, you're a great singer. All of you are fantastic.

  • @TheIndiaDino
    @TheIndiaDino 8 років тому

    Another amazing song :3 so glad you guys are back, so good!

  • @yeshevishman
    @yeshevishman 8 років тому +1

    As always, you guys bring the realism to the mainstream music industry in a fun and creative way. Thank you for hitting the "indie pop" guys with this one. I love it! Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @bharatshamsukha4817
    @bharatshamsukha4817 8 років тому +3

    You guys are amazing. I love how you are trying to parody bands like Bastille and Fun and yet make entertaining music that gets to people! Great job. And for all the haters out there..... We are so young and you are expired! :)

  • @duff5484
    @duff5484 2 місяці тому

    Miss you three!

  • @harrison3207
    @harrison3207 7 років тому

    I'm so glad I just found you guys. I heard your viral song on a twitch stream of all things, and I got led to this. I'm only 18, so I was able to relate to this one a bit more, however I find that I actually am enjoying the older music more the older I get xD. Again, I digress. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I really enjoyed the intentional comedic irony involved in creating this video and your willingness to get out of your comfort zone and challenge societal standards to make something funny and amazing. Keep up the good work! I'm hoping to see more videos just as good as this one.

  • @zaxqutereon3142
    @zaxqutereon3142 8 років тому

    what a great song and a great music video. I'm inspired to keep listening. Keep up the great work.

  • @e-1014
    @e-1014 8 років тому

    This music video just made me so happy. I really wanted to come to your Sydney concert but I'm broke at the moment:( love this though. Keep smiling !

  • @MissFotini
    @MissFotini 8 років тому

    I feel so inspired!

  • @andrewmurphy2109
    @andrewmurphy2109 8 років тому

    Awesome as always.

  • @marliwilson1061
    @marliwilson1061 8 років тому +1

    I have been actually obsessed with you guys since my music teacher made us learn the four chords in class after watching your four chords video. All of you are so talented and extremely unique. If you ever perform in Melbourne I might have to go :).

  • @thanhgoal8711
    @thanhgoal8711 8 років тому

    That Edward T-shirt. Lol. Your music is amazing as always! Love your works!

  • @Dunlopedia
    @Dunlopedia 8 років тому

    Very very good. Well done team.

  • @oberstul1941
    @oberstul1941 8 років тому +16

    Wait, who's the chick? You have a new member? Nice! Also, where's the bearded fat guy? ........ oooooooooooh!

    • @evelyn7630
      @evelyn7630 8 років тому

      Lol

    • @dontlook4560
      @dontlook4560 7 років тому

      Ur looking at him well now it's a her

    • @BigRed2
      @BigRed2 6 років тому

      Don't Look I’m confused there is a girl in the video ,? God it use to be so easy 10 years ago

  • @hollyt7031
    @hollyt7031 8 років тому

    I love u guys u deserve more credit for what u do. I am such a big fan and I'm soooo happy for all of u (especially jordan)💘💘💘❤❤❤

  • @RandomHobo4
    @RandomHobo4 8 років тому

    Love it. Nice one.

  • @the01slayer
    @the01slayer 8 років тому

    Yes! Finally, new music. It has been so long.

  • @matthewkreps3352
    @matthewkreps3352 4 роки тому +5

    Shout out to the 16 year olds who know what its like to feel pain.

  • @JackHundley
    @JackHundley 8 років тому +1

    A fair few years ago I heard Bastille on an unsigned radio show, and really liked them. It was pretty amazing watching them blow up into such a big band and re release all their songs I already owned.

  • @IOUaUsername
    @IOUaUsername 8 років тому +15

    This song is every single soundtrack to a +DevinSuperTramp video.

    • @Cryous
      @Cryous 8 років тому

      It's not even similar to 99% of devinsupertramp videos haha

    • @IOUaUsername
      @IOUaUsername 8 років тому +2

      Not the video, the song. All his backing music is this style.

  • @hailbopthecomet
    @hailbopthecomet 8 років тому

    I love this so much. This is my new jam

  • @Evija3000
    @Evija3000 8 років тому

    Not much parodies of this music style, but they're really needed. Loved it.

  • @ilakya
    @ilakya 8 років тому

    There're changes. But you guys still awesome! Keep it up!

  • @TheMissNynke
    @TheMissNynke 8 років тому

    Lol this is amazing. Love your humor haha

  • @Zalgariath
    @Zalgariath 8 років тому

    More AoA gold. This and Elephant were my two favourite new tracks at the concert Chatswood the other month.

  • @camzoman
    @camzoman 8 років тому

    Excellent. I enjoy this sort of music, but see your point.
    Also I am inspired.

  • @pyanezb
    @pyanezb 7 років тому +42

    So Jordan is a woman... well, what can I say? Congratulations and the best of luck. Just keep being brilliant and hilarious, please.

  • @loganlope911
    @loganlope911 8 років тому

    you guys are awesome, with nearly 300k subs you still respond to comments regularly, you guys take jokes easily and rarely get offended and make comedic songs up their with weird al In my opinion

  • @tsiga1550
    @tsiga1550 7 років тому

    I am so inspired.

  • @menno_enno690
    @menno_enno690 6 років тому

    fantastic

  • @aimeethorndycroft6156
    @aimeethorndycroft6156 8 років тому +2

    jordan you look so pretty and I'm so happy you're now comfortable as who you are xx i really wish you the best and see you as an amazing person to look up to xx

  • @fridawallin97
    @fridawallin97 8 років тому +1

    Jordan you are so beautiful!!!
    Awesome song too you guys^^

  • @notdriedapricots2958
    @notdriedapricots2958 8 років тому +32

    This is so good guys. I love Bastille and this was awesome because it was in the style of Bastille without trashing them. Noice

    • @Vanalovan
      @Vanalovan 8 років тому +2

      I was thinking Fun.

    • @notdriedapricots2958
      @notdriedapricots2958 8 років тому +3

      +Vanalovan the name was fun. The music was Pompeii

    • @jesper771
      @jesper771 8 років тому +12

      read the description, they tried to be offensive

  • @daviddemar8749
    @daviddemar8749 5 років тому

    Bloody brilliant bravos all around!

  • @hazuki_music
    @hazuki_music 7 років тому

    This is so inspiring

  • @mariechri66
    @mariechri66 8 років тому

    And this one´s for you Jordan, you look awesome !

  • @andysee6996
    @andysee6996 4 роки тому +7

    Oh come on, I actually like most of the songs that you parody in this song. To be fair, I also like this song. Being able to make fun of something you like instead of claiming it's absolutely perfect is a good sign of maturity.

  • @Kalleosini
    @Kalleosini 8 років тому +266

    Wait, Lee has hair?
    when did this happen?
    Lee are you going to grow it longer?
    does this mean you use the womens restroom now?

    • @evelyn7630
      @evelyn7630 8 років тому +10

      Lol, Jordan is transgender, and lee was wearing a wig in this, you were probably making a joke about it though, lol...

    • @aker333
      @aker333 8 років тому +25

      +The kittens Watch Elephant in the Room, you'll get it then.

    • @cyberdwarf-ng1gf
      @cyberdwarf-ng1gf 8 років тому +11

      you mean there should be a restroom for people with hair?

    • @evelyn7630
      @evelyn7630 8 років тому +6

      +Digital Beatdown oh, i get it now, lol

    • @camzoman
      @camzoman 8 років тому +22

      He uses the bathroom for men with hair of course.

  • @MachinistColucci
    @MachinistColucci 8 років тому +2

    Great video guys :) diggen the iron maiden shirt Jordan

    • @ashleyw3326
      @ashleyw3326 8 років тому +1

      All of her outfits are so rad. That hat looks amazing

    • @Kalleosini
      @Kalleosini 8 років тому

      looks like some people don't realise their clothes in this video are teenage outfits
      they are making fun of teenagers.

    • @ashleyw3326
      @ashleyw3326 8 років тому +1

      +Ebon Hawk somehow Jordan still manages to make them look great, even if they are meant to be part of the satire

    • @monte6777
      @monte6777 7 років тому

      +Ebon Hawk
      it's cause they're so young

  • @mateogomez-randulfe7394
    @mateogomez-randulfe7394 8 років тому

    These guys are amazing

  • @GizmoOnyett
    @GizmoOnyett 3 роки тому +1

    Damn, you guys nailed it all! The whole FOMO- geared shebang!

  • @missmouse0911
    @missmouse0911 8 років тому

    awesome~~

  • @DUANEYAISER
    @DUANEYAISER 8 років тому +2

    2:46 "How is a crusader hugging an ancient Roman?" :-)

  • @minoc2
    @minoc2 8 років тому

    awesome....

  • @SaiSai-rs9hf
    @SaiSai-rs9hf 7 років тому

    Am actually inspired, though. Thanks for being awesome, Axis!

  • @RandomGamer7
    @RandomGamer7 7 років тому

    I love this...

  • @Wiebejamin
    @Wiebejamin 8 років тому +51

    Lee, don't dress up as a guy with hair! You're bringing me memories of who you were!

    • @chintimin
      @chintimin 5 років тому +6

      he's always known he was bald inside a man with hair's body

  • @annedavis3340
    @annedavis3340 4 роки тому

    Wait is that Brian S Lewis at 2:42 and 2:47 cause it looks like him. He's not credited so I'm probably wrong but my gosh

  • @morven_rose
    @morven_rose 8 років тому

    this is fkn great

  • @ABPositive03
    @ABPositive03 7 років тому

    Jordan and this band are inspiring. Truth.
    That said this video is fucking brilliant and I love the satire. So glad y'all are keeping it going. Don't stop! Also, Jordan with the fabulous fucking outfits in this vid. Damn.

  • @qui-gonjinn7179
    @qui-gonjinn7179 7 років тому

    this is brilliant

  • @yingshan5765
    @yingshan5765 7 років тому

    I like your songs~
    keep going~~~

  • @unintentionallyoffgrid
    @unintentionallyoffgrid 8 років тому +2

    Was an awesome surprise to see this today :)

    • @FinalZeke
      @FinalZeke 8 років тому +8

      Wait, this _just_ came out, how are you *15 hours early*?

    •  8 років тому +1

      Her name is Epodcentral Mc Fly

    • @unintentionallyoffgrid
      @unintentionallyoffgrid 8 років тому

      LOL :) I was watching a playlist of Axis of Awesome songs yesterday, and right at the very end this one played - hence my surprise and excitement as I wasn't expecting it given it was an unlisted video.

  • @YellowIcePower
    @YellowIcePower 7 років тому

    loved this song.. Really think they should do an updated 4 chords song though

  • @TheMissNynke
    @TheMissNynke 8 років тому

    This is already stuck in my head all day long😂 when I sing it my brother is already like 'staaaahp'

  • @stepanmudrik6975
    @stepanmudrik6975 7 років тому

    im touched

  • @morganbrownedmundson4259
    @morganbrownedmundson4259 6 років тому

    Jordan I your hair in this girl. AoA you all really are awesome, thanks for the laughs!

  • @TheCoolCharlieCool
    @TheCoolCharlieCool 8 років тому

    AWESOME!! HEHE... On point... I think its time for you to make a new 4 Chords... please...hehee

  • @britr8399
    @britr8399 7 років тому +4

    Jordan looks amazing throughout the whole video, I love her outfits and makeup😊

  • @Mrbeara425
    @Mrbeara425 8 років тому +5

    This is accurate

  • @cyrpuscacophony8059
    @cyrpuscacophony8059 8 років тому

    perfect

  • @Monstrosity1000
    @Monstrosity1000 8 років тому

    This was an inspiring song!

  • @mpmolyneaux
    @mpmolyneaux 8 років тому

    Nice song! Might I suggest you start adding closed captions to the videos?

  • @Aikanarion
    @Aikanarion 7 років тому

    Nice Song

  • @marmite822
    @marmite822 8 років тому

    all of her outfits look amazing, she's so cool!

  • @georgiawalford6002
    @georgiawalford6002 8 років тому

    Benny where are your glasses and Jordan where did you get that hat??

  • @Nanaten
    @Nanaten 8 років тому +4

    This is the sequel to How to Write a Love Song
    and it lets up

  • @codeywings10
    @codeywings10 8 років тому

    I'm inspired

  • @brittanypetersen1966
    @brittanypetersen1966 2 роки тому +2

    Jordan u are do fucking awsome

  • @QuicklimeTime
    @QuicklimeTime 7 років тому

    I racked my brains thinking for a comment for this. All I can say is that this sums up One Direction, Bastille, and the Imagination Dragons perfectly whenever they do a song like this. Ironically, this song DID cheer me up from a crappy day so far, so cheers. : )

  • @wouter6975
    @wouter6975 8 років тому +1

    jordan, you look facking great. you go girl

  • @JackMarisKnight
    @JackMarisKnight 3 роки тому

    Idk this music is so well put together that I actually am inspired

  • @user-zx8zu1yh7h
    @user-zx8zu1yh7h 5 років тому +4

    For me Benny with and without glasses two different people. I just can’t tell him apart. :/

  • @FangsOfGleekyPotter
    @FangsOfGleekyPotter 8 років тому +2

    I'm inspired by Lee's twilight shirt