The fact that the puppet (named Norman) had a whole gofundme focused on repairing him after many years of abuse, makes me super happy. People really knew how much work was put into this. Thank-you Lunas puppets for your hard work.
EMTs are some of the most reassuring people you'll ever deal with. They know exactly how to keep you calm and positive. I've spent months in the hospital so I have a lot of experience with them. It's nice that you saw that and thought this.
I was in a car accident recently and as much as this puppet alone used to disturb me, the puppets ordeal now disturbs me more. It’s like he’s going through shock. There in the moments, but not really there or present, so they feel like “scenes” to him. He’s out of body during the crash, the hospital doesn’t feel real, the vacant expression that people in shock usually have and then the end where he feel the loneliness of death after everyone who worked on him just leaves, because there’s no more they can do. I didn’t feel that last part, but everything about the music video before that really resonates with shock. Very surreal
They did a great job on this horrifying little man of a puppet. Terrifying, perfectly made, crafted uncannily, fleshy, creepy, off-putting. Absolutely fantastic
Saaaaame. I was about 10 and got over it quickly, but the first time I saw it I was very unnerved. My parents would have MTV on sometimes and I regularly spent time looking up music videos.
I was 10 years old and in 5th grade and would always watch MTV in the morning before school starts i always rememebred this song in the back of my head and always loved this music video
Oh dear same here. I also remember Gorillaz with feel good inc. For some reason that one specially made me feel Ill but loved Gorillaz ever since anyway XD
I find his face and expression ability a lot more endearing than a lot of other puppets. Like I wouldn’t lock him in a closet in my house. He could sit at the dining room table, share a nice meal. I hope he’s recovered from his trauma. He’s a talented dancer
What a nice comment Rachel. He has often been despised, but since the first time I saw him on MTV, many years ago, I have felt an infinite tenderness for him.  C
Update on the Norman puppet! He has been officially restored! He looks exactly as he did when this video was made, no longer looking like a decayed demon
Now I know why... after reading the comments about what the song was about, I googled the history of the West and I really regretted having read it and that I only read the content of wikipedia. I think it is one of the most horrifying and unimaginable things possible, it left me with a feeling of hopelessness, fear and repulsion. I recommend thinking twice before reading it....
2:28 that scared expression on his face.... that's amazing! I wonder how did they manage to get the puppet to do such a wide arrange of emotions without lips or eyebrows.
@@kyps1259 Yes, I can feel other emotions, although some of them are rather muted compared to the real thing, but the important ones are there, no worries. If I try to feel love or hate, my mind answers with some sort of weird void, like there was a piece missing there. That doesn't mean I can't care for others, or feel those bonds that form between people, good or bad. I just love them in the way I can.
Idk why but I love that one scene at the end when he’s in the emergency room and the nurse puts her hand against his head on his cheek and he looks over at it. Idk it’s just so sweet.
The Music Video is a lot- it communicates emotions not through the music like most, but through the visuals and the fact that the main character is a puppet, a man who has no control over his own life, and only has aching consciousness. The slight movements of his (Theoretical) eyebrows, anatomically correct muscle flexing on a *puppet,* dilation of his Pupils, artificial yet genuine expressions of concern, and everything. Norman perfects the feeling of surreality.
I fucking love the puppet, he seems like he's supposed to be a normal guy, that's just been so worn down, and confused, that hes just kinda dead, but still physically alive.
I discovered this song about two weeks ago and I still can’t stop listening, I literally have it on the loop dozens of times. I’m in love with the vocalist!! The way he draws out “to take you there” at 3:12 makes my soul leave my body fr
listen to their first four albums in order. everything they did with carlos is peak music. once he left they became soulless. the albums are turn on the bright lights, antics, our love to admire and then interpol (self titled) you will not regret it
Whomever built and animated the puppet is a genius. That close up show from 2:34 to the end of that sequence is so intracate. That's supremely good work. Mad skill.
You can see it frowning throughout the song (especially when it says "Oh heaven restores you in life") and honestly, the eyebrows sell the whole thing. It's almost disturbing how well thought-out his facial expressions are. But what I love most is that, sometimes, the puppet opens its eyes wide, and it looks like it's (re)gaining consciousness, after phasing in and out of it.
But how did the puppet move? Like did someone/people move it manually and they were edited out or was Norman (and his very expressive face) controlled by electronic stuff (idk the word) off camera
Nowadays everyone have different aims, and upcoming nearby future is not so bright or mysterious as it seemed to be before, I think. And all that heavily affects creativity and products for consumers.
I started out being immensely creeped out by the doll and now I just watch in amazement at this marvel of practical and digital special effects (since Norman's handlers were digitally removed). The illusion is total. And now the song's stuck in my head.
I freaked out when I heard it on Orphan First Kill. I haven't heard this song since it came out, I was in high school and I still remember the lyrics! The nostalgia hits hard man
This is exactly me last week! UA-cam just randomly suggested a video with a weird muppet in the thumbnail so I clicked it, and now I cant stop listening to the song a couple times a day and checking out their other songs. The Algorithm strikes again!
Yeah apparently through the video, even though he has little outside injuries he is experiencing internal bleeding and dies in the end after hallucinating dancing on top of the operating table ☹️
I think the concept is how heartbreak has left him feel as if he is no longer alive. But he loves the other person so much, he still feels like he would do anything for her as if he was her puppet.
Actually .... this is apparently references about the serial killer Fred West and his wife Rosemary West. Paul Banks seems to have some fascination with serial killers. The song pretty much is the story of Fred West dealing with the evil he had done, and trying to reach Rosemary twice and failed. And then a few weeks later, he commited suicide.
I hope Norman keeps popping up in random videos. EDIT: After discovering this song three days ago I've come to the conclusion that it's the greatest song ever written and that Norman is the best character in any music video ever made.
Everyone keeps saying how creepy Norman is and I see it too but I also feel like sympathy for him because in a way hes oddly human and all that hes going through just makes him look very vulnerable and I just have this weird feeling of like wanting to protect him, especially in 2:34 when the nurse is holding his head and he just looks up at her with a very human-like look in his eyes. Is it only me that thinks this?
Maybe this is the point of the video, maybe he is supposed to represent a real person but the bad things in him make him inhumane (thus the puppet)? And its made to make you feel sympathy because everyone was innocent at one point?
The animatronic work on Norman is insanely well done. I keep coming back to just marvel at every movement he makes. The man who made him, Carl White, is actually a professor at Carnegie Mellon University so he's clearly well versed in what he does.
@@kaitlynjohanson7517 From what I searched, not quite as "normal" looking as Norman, but he definitely has other works. The closest that looks like Norman is the third photo that's pretty small www.wired.com/2004/02/white/ Although his Joshua character also has quite a personality. Here's another article that has some of his Joshua work www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/charlie-whites-culture-of-desire
This has become one of my favourite songs in the past 2 years, because I listened to it and watched the video on repeat during a very dark time of my life. I was suffering from anorexia and a very turbulent family life. This song and video spoke to me, and I don't know why. Thank you Interpol for expressing something for me that was inexpressible.
I know my comment may never be seen, but as someone who also had an eating disorder, I can relate to the same feeling this song helps awaken. My eating disorder started in 7th grade back in 2009, and it started as a form of anorexia of sorts. Then in 2015, it got worse again. I was only eating one “vegan” meal a day at 5 am, and then nothing else. Then I’d force myself to walk one hour a day, every day, then do yoga and weightlifting for an hour. It was very painful. It was anxiety every hour of every day. I was so afraid of food and so afraid of my body. But I’ll never forget how painstakingly aware I was. I felt super human, ignoring my basic human functions and not eating for a prolonged amount of time, but still somehow alive anyway. All the colors of the world were so bright, so vibrant. Every smell, every sound, all my senses were on high. That was something I miss the most from being sick, feeling that hyper awareness and feeling so “alive,” so super human, even though my physical body was breaking down. I felt so superior but also so invisible and alone. Truly “weightless” and “exotic,” “needing something in which to care.”
They filmed the last 'scene' in a real hospital. "Sorry Mr Wilson, we're gonna have to postpone your emergency surgery. We need to stabilize this puppet, stat!"
Huge special effects geek here, came here to see Norman in action after seeing his restoration, stayed for killer music. Honestly, I get how Norman skeeves some people out, but I can't help but love the little guy. His expressions are so stunningly lifelike. Incredible to think he was made nearly twenty years ago. ❤
It's such an achievement when the video makes the song better and the song makes the video better. Kudos to the band and the team that made the video ...exceptional work.
Interpol has many great songs, Evil is great but there are so many great songs they have, Turn on the Bright Lights, their debut album, is considered their greatest and was a game-changing classic album in 2002, definitely listen to that, Evil is off their second album, Antics, also really great.
Accurate description, hahaha. This song always makes me a little sad because I had tickets to Depeche Mode with Interpol opening. I was super excited about both bands but my stupid boyfriend at the time insisted on a long dinner before and made us late. I could hear this song playing (the show was at an outdoor venue) as we waited in line to get in. It was the last song they played, so alas. I did not get to see Interpol that night. Depeche Mode was amazing though!
I'm really glad to see i'm not the only one who struggled more with the premise of the music video rather than Norman. Personally I really enjoy Norman- can understand how he's off-putting to others- but listening to the lyrics and witnessing the 'everyday' situations he was put in; breaks me down a lot. I'm aware of what the lyrics were really based around, but this song makes me think more of our limited existence, our mortality and (how I really liked another commentor described it): *aching consciousness* . When he's going through all these situations, it's flying by so fast Norman can hardly keep up- reminding us about how quick life in general goes by, and on top of that showing how easily it can be plucked in the blink of an eye; almost like a car crash. I really enjoy this song, but I struggle with it. TL;DR : *"All it takes is one bad day to ruin the rest."*
This song goofed with my head a good bit when it came out and I was about 13 or 14. I had to watch it so many times to really figure out why the morose nature just got to me. Why was he dying? He looked fine, right? Well, I'm a paramedic now and I see how well they altered his appearance to make him look like he was hemodynamically compromised: the blueish skin, the diaphoresis, and the tired expression. It's a weird sense of closure, but here we are.
@@CasperWasHere118 I believe that's what they were implying. Given his blueish color, diaphoretic appearance and such, I'd say they were trying to shoe him bleeding out from the inside.
Now I keep seeing that everyone's talking about "Oh when I was a kid I watched this!" or "My Sibling/Parents watched this and i've been listening ever since." But when I watch this. It makes me think about how this man faces no punishment, think about it he's a drunk driver and yet he suffer no major injuries and yet the other person is on the brink of death. I love how this song portrays unfairness of our world.
It's the angel of death coming for some lady in prison or at least that's what I always thought, idk tho I know the lyrics it's jus very complex or poetic, these older rock bands used to have wicked song schemes
It's implied that he suffers from internal bleeding. He may have died in the vidoe when he starts dancing on the operating table but there are many theories about this vidoe. Another thoery about the vidoe is about surviours guit but I don't think it's implied that the puppet is a drunk driver and doesn't show who's at fault just the aftermath of a horrible accident.
i think the puppet is really cute honestly. his eyes are really pretty, and the sheer expressiveness of his face is really cool to see! this video really makes you feel for him, like. i wanna wrap him in a blanket and give him a cup of coffee or something, make him feel better lol
I would sneak downstairs as a child to record music channels so I could discover new music the next day (it helped that I could skip ads). This was the music video & song that got me. I also remember being captivated by Arcade Fire’s “Power Out.” I am happy to say I got to see these guys live on so many occasions. They are one of the best bands of all time for me. I’ll never stop loving their music. I also like Red Lights (not because of Amsterdam).
@@SCARx497 yeah - & Paul Banks can speak Spanish too - I always envied that. I always wanted to see him in Spain for that reason 😂 (he estudiado español).
as a kid i used to play in my basement with one of youtubes automated music playlists on and when this music video came on i just stopped and watched the whole thing through
Been listening to this song for looong time. Way before the go fund me or whatever. This song got me back into shape started skating again after an 8 year hiatus. The song is so touching even though it’s about the husband/wife serial killers. Kinda humanizes them. Interpol has that kind of a skill
My daughter used to sing this song to me. That was years ago. A little over a year ago she took her own life. It's hard to listen to this without hearing her voice 💔
Nic Jensen ~ hearing your story is chilling, as this song can have a certain soothing effect on depression, anxiety, and mood disorders generally. I don’t know your daughter’s reasons, but my heart breaks at your loss. It makes me think more than twice about idle thoughts of giving up that I have entertained over the decades. My last birthday wish in December was to simply to not give up, and my mindset is improving. Anyway, your candor about your experience gives perspective to those of us who struggle, that it’s not just about our pain, but the pain of those we leave behind, too. 💛
I listened to this song in loops when I was in a not so happy place. It helped me a lot because this song express something I could not put I to words. One of my favorite song ever, it has such a special place in my heart and I love Norman dearly.
Same here. I first heard it when I was in the ER after a head/back injury. It gave me a few minutes of coping with indescribable pain. Prayers for you homie! I hope you come out of that unhappy place and find happiness/health!
I remember being mesmerized as a kid watching this music video on MTV, I'm so happy to be brought up the way I was and the time period I got to come into sentience in, definitely shaped my interest in music and the range of music I listen to, early 2000's music gives me such nostalgia and good vibes 💕
Lyrics friends Rosemary Heaven restores you in life You're coming with me Through the aging, the fearing, the strife It's the smiling on the package It's the faces in the sand It's the thought that moves you upwards Embracing me with two hands Right will take you places Yeah, maybe to the beach When your friends, they do come crying Tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release Hey, wait Great smile Sensitive to fate, not Denial But hey, who's on trial? It took a life span with no cell mate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? He speaks about travel Yeah, we think about the land We smart like all peoples Feeling real tan I could take you places Do you need a new man? Wipe the pollen from the faces Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van Hey, wait Great smile Sensitive to fate, not Denial But hey, who's on trial? It took a life span with no cell mate By the long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, you are exotic You need something for which to care Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Leave some shards under the belly Lay some grease inside my hand It's a sentimental jury And the makings of a good plan You've come to love me lightly Yeah, you come to hold me tight Is this motion everlasting Or do shudders pass in the night? Rosemary Oh, heaven restores you in life I spent a life span with no cell mate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, semi-erotic You need someone to take you there Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Why can't we just play the other game? Why can't we just look the other way?
First music video I ever saw a wee lad on the Television. Left an impression. Much later in life, in my mid twenties, I began my Interpol phase. Came across this song, blew my fugken mind wide open.
You all know of a time when we wondered of Norman’s fate, some part of me is very satisfied this hard piece of work won’t be abandoned and is getting a happy ending unlike this music video. Let’s all be happy people saw the effort put into this cool as hell puppet/animatronic.
*As a guitarists & percussionist I have always been drawn to the way this song was written & recorded. layered.* *Every instrument seems to compliment eachother so well throughout..* *& the rhythm patterns on drums from the verse -chorus - bridge transitions. too good!*
I always felt like I should actually hate this song but when it all falls into place...it feels so darn right. The sound combined with what you talked about... His singing cadence adds to the perfect build and final result. Just masterful production all over this!
"We got what appears to be a casualty, two injured. One with possible brain damage. How do i know? Hes singing something about looking the other way and dancing next to his flipped over car"
@@JoseMorales-hq7mm It's about a married couple, both serial killers. The song is taking the husband's perspective, it talks about all the feelings she had for her, even if she was as messed up as he was. The reason I've been stuck to it it's because of the wholesome rithm it develops and the whole love backstory (putting aside they were both serial killers, of course)...
Rosemary: Heaven restores you in life You're coming with me Through the aging, the fearing, the strife It's the smiling on the package It's the faces in the sand It's the thought that moves you upwards Embracing me with two hands Right will take you places Yeah, maybe to the beach When your friends they do come crying Tell 'em now your pleasure's set upon slow release Hey, wait Great smile Sensitive to fate, not denial But hey, whose on trial? It took a lifespan with no cellmate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? We speaks about travel Yeah, we think about the land We smart like all peoples Feeling real tan I could take you places Do you need a new man? Wipe the pollen from the faces Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van Hey, wait Great smile Sensitive to fate, not denial But hey whose on trial? It took a lifespan with no cellmate By the long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, you are exotic You need something for which to care Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Leave some shards under the belly Lay some grease inside my hand It's a sentimental jury And the makings of a good plan You've come to love me lightly Yeah, you've come to hold me tight Is this motion everlasting Or do shudders pass in the night? Rosemary Oh, heaven restores you in life I spent a lifespan with no cellmate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, semi-erotic You need someone to take you there Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Why can't we just play the other game? Why can't we just look the other way?
The song that started my Interpol addiction! Omg it's been a while since i've heard this and it's still as good now as it was then! The most brilliant, unique voice I think i've heard too - unmistakeable
I like to imagine that Norman has a soul, but he just cant move himself in his current state. He was at the peak of his creation singing in the video with all his makeshift heart. And now he's just being rebuilt. I would like to imagine normal one day waking up and seeing himself without any cuts or bruises or stuff like that.
That's actually a reasonably impressive puppet, okay yeah it's creepy, but it's also just plain fascinating to watch in my opinion. Oh yeah and I almost forgot to mention... thanks for the new earworm.
There is a part in the video on where I can see a sweet gaze on the puppet's face! One of my kids is kind of afraid to this video, but even that, he really likes to watch it.
To be honest, I have no freaking clue what the song is about or any of the lyrics except a couple, yet this is one of the most emotional songs and brings back alot of memories from a very complex time
It’s about Fred and Rose (full name rosemary- the first word of the song) who were a married couple of serial killers. All of their victims were young women and they raped, tortured, and killed over 10 young women. Horrific. If you listen to the lyrics knowing this back story it begins to make a lot more sense
@@rodentsofrandomness9203 I forgot who, but one of them killed themselves and the other spent life in prison. There’s a line in this song that references it Edit: I found it. It’s the line “spent a lifetime with no cellmate”
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The fact that the puppet (named Norman) had a whole gofundme focused on repairing him after many years of abuse, makes me super happy. People really knew how much work was put into this. Thank-you Lunas puppets for your hard work.
Fr I found about it all like yesterday and it is so interesting to me.
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so many years of abuse? it’s been 3 years that’s not a lot
That puppet is actually perfectly made, they clearly looked far into the uncanny valley and put a lot of thought into the design.
It even has eyebrow muscles/moves as if it does!!
Also the fact he doesn't have a nose, but instead a small bump of skin
She name Is Norman in ¿Evil? In them make interpol - evil..❗
The tongue movements is what does it for me
@Regi the only part that’s animatronic is the head, the rest is just like any regular puppet
the singer has such an amazing voice, ive literally had this on loop the past few days and still not sick of it
Same here!
Any chance u came from Tuv's video too?
Because it’s an epic song
@@cheetodust6953 bro i saw this on tuv's vid and thought it looked cool now it's my favorite song
Listen to their discography! Intrepol were one of the best bands of the Post Punk Revival
The way the med-tech reassures the character with a touch to the face at 2:28 always hit me. Like... Damn fine work.
Me, too. ❤
"Just hang on, Buddy. They're gonna fix you up. "
🙏
That's adorable you took it that way, it's really just the beginning of the next shot where they are bracing his neck with both hands
EMTs are some of the most reassuring people you'll ever deal with. They know exactly how to keep you calm and positive. I've spent months in the hospital so I have a lot of experience with them. It's nice that you saw that and thought this.
I was in a car accident recently and as much as this puppet alone used to disturb me, the puppets ordeal now disturbs me more. It’s like he’s going through shock. There in the moments, but not really there or present, so they feel like “scenes” to him. He’s out of body during the crash, the hospital doesn’t feel real, the vacant expression that people in shock usually have and then the end where he feel the loneliness of death after everyone who worked on him just leaves, because there’s no more they can do. I didn’t feel that last part, but everything about the music video before that really resonates with shock. Very surreal
How are you now?
While I’ve never been in a car accident I know that almost bliss like feeling of shock and pain after
Ah the quietness of death and everyone here gone away forever,no more bills hassles to pay
this comment makes this video hit so differently holy shit
We wanna laugh but it's like
They did a great job on this horrifying little man of a puppet. Terrifying, perfectly made, crafted uncannily, fleshy, creepy, off-putting. Absolutely fantastic
It's sad cause when he was abandoned, he looked even more horrifying. Sadly horrifying :( I really love his design, he was perfect.
He’s an anamatronics
People are really underestimating his teeth, they look so real, it makes it so much creepier
@@SpaceTrailer_theLEGOkid and puppet
@@SpaceTrailer_theLEGOkid animatronics*
This song kicks ass but I’ll never forget when my dad made me watch the music video when I was like 7 or 8 and it scared the shit outta me
Damn it seems like everyone’s dad made them watch it 😂
I found it from a restoration video
Saaaaame. I was about 10 and got over it quickly, but the first time I saw it I was very unnerved. My parents would have MTV on sometimes and I regularly spent time looking up music videos.
Dam
I was 10 years old and in 5th grade and would always watch MTV in the morning before school starts i always rememebred this song in the back of my head and always loved this music video
Used to watch this at 3AM on TV as a kid. It left an impression
Oh dear same here. I also remember Gorillaz with feel good inc. For some reason that one specially made me feel Ill but loved Gorillaz ever since anyway XD
2:32
The way they actually made his pupils dilate makes me adore him even more, I hope they can restore him soon.
They done restoring him
They restored him fully!
You a little late for that.....
@@YzuAiha Nah, I was on time
@@YzuAiha hi
2:27 The nurses hand holds Norman's face so tenderly.
It both breaks and warms my heart. :(
The way he looks up at the hand looks like a little kid
@@mrpineapple3942 SOBS MORE
@@mrpineapple3942 OH MY ;(((
someone needs to do that to me damn
@@ju1c3_b0x4 LMFAO
I find his face and expression ability a lot more endearing than a lot of other puppets. Like I wouldn’t lock him in a closet in my house. He could sit at the dining room table, share a nice meal. I hope he’s recovered from his trauma. He’s a talented dancer
What a nice comment Rachel. He has often been despised, but since the first time I saw him on MTV, many years ago, I have felt an infinite tenderness for him.

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hes called norman and hes actually an animatronic
HASHH ES SOLO UN TÍTERE PARA Mi.
NO SE POR QUE TANTO AFECTO HACIA EL!!
MUND0 L0C0!!
@@bismarck1243Norman’s actually both animatronic and puppet 😊
CDMX 2024 ✨ Thank you Interpol no me los voy a perder I love you
Será genial estar allí coreando todos sus éxitos que son la mayoría 🤭
donde puedo comprar las boletas?
Es concierto gratis en el Zócalo de la Ciudad de México @@rwmusic8126
GRATIS en el Zocalo
@@rwmusic8126 estarán en el Zócalo de la CDMX Sera gratis!!
It’s really cool how well the look of Norman matches with Paul’s voice.
Cierto parece que norman fue echo para paul
@@ICG1abc true man
Agreed
Update on the Norman puppet! He has been officially restored! He looks exactly as he did when this video was made, no longer looking like a decayed demon
omg where can i see how he looks repaired
yeah where
Odd stories yt that’s the channel
@@s0f1n4 odd storys
I saw the video, you can't really make him look lile new. His eyes and teeth are now yellow
I don't know why, but that little "awe" right after " Rosemarie" at 2:49 ish gives me goosebumps. I f*cking love this song!
I know so unique!
Love that detail too! It makes it so much better that they made Norman frown when saying that!
Now I know why... after reading the comments about what the song was about, I googled the history of the West and I really regretted having read it and that I only read the content of wikipedia. I think it is one of the most horrifying and unimaginable things possible, it left me with a feeling of hopelessness, fear and repulsion. I recommend thinking twice before reading it....
i never noticed it until you mentioned it and... now it gives me goosebumps, lmao
@@JT-ph3hk same i used to be scared of this song for that reason
Van a estar en el zócalo de la CDMX ❤
2:28 that scared expression on his face.... that's amazing! I wonder how did they manage to get the puppet to do such a wide arrange of emotions without lips or eyebrows.
How can someone live not feeling love and hate? That's 2 of the most defining emotions of my life.
Can you at least feel sad?
@@kyps1259 Yes, I can feel other emotions, although some of them are rather muted compared to the real thing, but the important ones are there, no worries.
If I try to feel love or hate, my mind answers with some sort of weird void, like there was a piece missing there.
That doesn't mean I can't care for others, or feel those bonds that form between people, good or bad. I just love them in the way I can.
So cute
I agree they did a great job with this!
Exactly!
i love how expressive it is, the subtle crinkle of the brow, the eye movement, that's a nice puppet right there
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Especially the Pupils of it, like the eye movement is impressive but the fact the pupils like adjust in different lights and stuff
@@Mystic-Midnight They made the pupils dilate with CGI.
The puppet is so well made, the pupils change size in light, the eyelids maneuver with the eyes, it's amazingly eerie!
Sadly he’s in bad condition now. He was sold for a couple hundred and in bad condition. He looks even creepier tho.
@master DOGE search up "interpol evil norman"
@@poopbruh7676he has been restored!
They made the pupils dilate with CGI
Saw them tonight in LA for the Antics 20th anniversary show. What a wonderful night. Ill never forget ❤
Yes it was a wonderful show at the Forum last night ! Interpol / Antics 2024 tour was amazing last night ! Closed it with PDA !
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Idk why but I love that one scene at the end when he’s in the emergency room and the nurse puts her hand against his head on his cheek and he looks over at it. Idk it’s just so sweet.
My favorite part of the video, just seems so genuine and sweet. Makes me real happy.
Best part , it's such a beautiful detail.
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I put up this same exact comment and nobody gave a shit😂
Isabella Earll I agree it’s a great song
The Music Video is a lot- it communicates emotions not through the music like most, but through the visuals and the fact that the main character is a puppet, a man who has no control over his own life, and only has aching consciousness.
The slight movements of his (Theoretical) eyebrows, anatomically correct muscle flexing on a *puppet,* dilation of his Pupils, artificial yet genuine expressions of concern, and everything. Norman perfects the feeling of surreality.
uncanny Valley thats it
God has Gifted you with excellent brain wrinkles
I fucking love the puppet, he seems like he's supposed to be a normal guy, that's just been so worn down, and confused, that hes just kinda dead, but still physically alive.
you think like me
I'm glad I'm not the only one liked him. I love the moment when the nurse touches his face, and he looks like he is pleasantly surprised at the touch
So rare to see a great song interpreted so clearly
Lol Hes so sick of her. He keeps telling her " hey whos on trial"
Yeah, his eyebrows got REAL worn down.
I discovered this song about two weeks ago and I still can’t stop listening, I literally have it on the loop dozens of times. I’m in love with the vocalist!! The way he draws out “to take you there” at 3:12 makes my soul leave my body fr
listen to their first four albums in order. everything they did with carlos is peak music. once he left they became soulless. the albums are turn on the bright lights, antics, our love to admire and then interpol (self titled) you will not regret it
@bearzdlc2172 dawg i see you in every interpol comment section kissing carlos' ass, we get it!! you dont like their material post 2010, thats okay!!
I wish Carlos D was still with the band 😥 @@bearzdlc2172
Paul Banks on vocals and Carlos D on bass guitar was a combination that defined my teenage years ^_^
Wow, I wish I could hear them with fresh ears again, I'm jealous! If you haven't checked them out, I think you'd also enjoy The Postal Service
THE GOFUNDME TO HELP RESTORE NORMAN HAS MET ITS GOAL SO IM HERE TO CELEBRATE. SO PROUD OF THE LITTLE GUY💕
Hooray! :D
Yes it’s such a heartwarming story of this dude. 😍🤩🥳
No grite
wooo!
I hope he turns out better than Hoggle
This video makes me feel an emotion that I can’t describe
I only know it's not good.
@@heatherrose5172 lol
@@heatherrose5172 relatable my friend...
It feels...grimy?
I feel like that when i hear for first time
Whomever built and animated the puppet is a genius. That close up show from 2:34 to the end of that sequence is so intracate. That's supremely good work. Mad skill.
You can see it frowning throughout the song (especially when it says "Oh heaven restores you in life") and honestly, the eyebrows sell the whole thing. It's almost disturbing how well thought-out his facial expressions are.
But what I love most is that, sometimes, the puppet opens its eyes wide, and it looks like it's (re)gaining consciousness, after phasing in and out of it.
@@staidanom Also if you look close enough at the eyes, the pupils dilate either from light or consciousness.
But how did the puppet move? Like did someone/people move it manually and they were edited out or was Norman (and his very expressive face) controlled by electronic stuff (idk the word) off camera
It's beautiful work
@@isabeltuck2433 I think the eyes and mouth could have some robotic mechanisms
I fell in love with this song on a Spotify playlist when I was 15, still listening to it at 22 and I still love it
somewhere in this earth this doll is still intact, left in a storage room dark, quiet and lonely, waiting.....
STOP IT
@@bellaxgumball7176 believe me i want to... but he does not
@@enix0053 Jesus
Don't do that don't give me hope
Somebody should put the doll on an auction
I'd buy it lmao
watch it 10 times in a row, his little expressions and interacting with his surroundings is so life like, its entrancing.
Yes fascinating 👁️👄👁️
Why can’t they make music videos like this anymore? Weird, good but oddly creepy, massive rush of early 2000s nostalgia. It’s just incredible
If you like those kind of music watch jack stauber oddly creepy, but has a deep meaning
@@IhaveacoolbikeVery weirdo! I liked it, tell me more 😂
This video came out in 2005. That's why it feels like an early 2000s video, because it is lol
@@peasanttoking6839 no shit Sherlock
Nowadays everyone have different aims, and upcoming nearby future is not so bright or mysterious as it seemed to be before, I think. And all that heavily affects creativity and products for consumers.
I'm surprised to see no comments about the puppet's pupils changing size under the light, that gives it a sense of actual life and it scares me
fun fact: we call that PEARL (Pupils Equally Reactive to Light) in the EMS field :)
I've been watching this video since my teenage years and I had never seen it before wtf
@@imgnne funny, I was taught PERRL (pupils equal, round, reactive to light) when I went through EMT phase for my combat medic training
It scares the shit out of me too, Sam P... me too...
Welcome to the uncanny valley population: everyone who's unnerved by this video.
I started out being immensely creeped out by the doll and now I just watch in amazement at this marvel of practical and digital special effects (since Norman's handlers were digitally removed). The illusion is total.
And now the song's stuck in my head.
I freaked out when I heard it on Orphan First Kill. I haven't heard this song since it came out, I was in high school and I still remember the lyrics! The nostalgia hits hard man
@ray it was around the 18-20min mark, they were fencing
Gunnar winning the fencing contest. What a song.
Oppenheimer's your ophas
Run so your heart explodes in your chest
Orphan what?!
The verse " why can't we look the other way" always pops in my head at least once a month and then I tend to look this song up.
I was just being normal one day, and then all of a sudden I was obsessed with this song.
Me in summer 2015 in a nutshell
Ikr
This is exactly me last week! UA-cam just randomly suggested a video with a weird muppet in the thumbnail so I clicked it, and now I cant stop listening to the song a couple times a day and checking out their other songs.
The Algorithm strikes again!
Oml ME TOO
Same
He's so creepy yet you feel for him, especially when the nurse cradles his face. I love this song, but this sure makes it so much sadder.
dont feel bad for him the songs about some horrible people and hes one of them
@@noahramirez6156 jesus christ
Yeah apparently through the video, even though he has little outside injuries he is experiencing internal bleeding and dies in the end after hallucinating dancing on top of the operating table ☹️
@@noahramirez6156the videos has nothing to do with what the song is singing. Also the puppet is based to look like ian kurtis not fred west.
I remember watching this around 2010... My dad would always play this and then hand me his guitar and be like, “play the funny interpol song”
Bruv I used to call this "the guitar Sandy song" when I was little
I remember this back in 2006 or 07
I miss those days
Your dad sounds awesome
@@hippy282 yeah, reminds me of my dad
i can not. stress. enough. how many times ive listened to this song. i love you norman. so so much
ME TOO AAUUGHHHH 😩😩
Same here
Like it's been three years actively listening to this
This song is my childhood
perfectly uncanny. Norman and his expressions almost look real, but not quite, putting it in between fact and fiction
Uh….
@@Gfdvbhtb i'm sorry, but i don't recognize your username. do i know you from somewhere?
why do I see you everywhere
@@Omori-Fan because i am everywhere
@@grimace3983 oh no
Anyone notice that the puppet's pupils adjust to the environment? Really great work
Yep it's cool / scary
Let me see an puppets eyes work like a normal human
It's an alien lol.
That's because he's really alive...
I guess I don't see it
"Rosemary
Heaven restores you in life"
Possibly the most chilling opening line I've ever heard
More chilling when you know who Rosemary is...
Isn't she Rosemary West?
@@leftblank1283 Yep, according to what I read Paul is referring to her.
~￦#¡§P€Г$~
Rosemary's Baby
@@ronkilgore2997 hahahAhaja
Y ahora estarán en el zócalo de la CDMX, yeiiiii!!!!
I think the concept is how heartbreak has left him feel as if he is no longer alive. But he loves the other person so much, he still feels like he would do anything for her as if he was her puppet.
Actually .... this is apparently references about the serial killer Fred West and his wife Rosemary West.
Paul Banks seems to have some fascination with serial killers.
The song pretty much is the story of Fred West dealing with the evil he had done, and trying to reach Rosemary twice and failed. And then a few weeks later, he commited suicide.
It's about serial killers, Mrs.
idk about the song but i can relate to that concept
I like Rachell's interpretation. Interpol added their own story to the Wests
Yes
I hope Norman keeps popping up in random videos.
EDIT: After discovering this song three days ago I've come to the conclusion that it's the greatest song ever written and that Norman is the best character in any music video ever made.
Not 2D? Actually this character is perfectly sold and thought out, and the design is weird yet awesome.
Nigel who gave it a fuckin name
@ᗪEᗰOᑎIᑕ oh my god is that the puppet's name? Is Norman the puppet?
@ᗪEᗰOᑎIᑕ Love it. Thank you for the reply, Norman is lit.
The crooner from the Real Tuesday Weld is a pretty good character too, but I like Norman expression
It’s important to note that the singer/narrator sees themselves as a puppet, adds another level to this melancholic macabre tale
This song is about a serial killer lol
@@MARS-eb8pt is it? I’ve been trying to figure out this song for the longest time
@yungbruno no it's confirmed
"I love you now." You're a restores you in life. Youre a smiling on the package.
you good?
everybody talking about the doll
Me: B A S S
The bass is great and ive watched this so many times im desensitized to the puppet cause its a cool puppet
Slap like now
Epico 🅱️ASS Slap like now!
THAT SEXY BASS ❤️
🅱️ A S S
Everyone keeps saying how creepy Norman is and I see it too but I also feel like sympathy for him because in a way hes oddly human and all that hes going through just makes him look very vulnerable and I just have this weird feeling of like wanting to protect him, especially in 2:34 when the nurse is holding his head and he just looks up at her with a very human-like look in his eyes. Is it only me that thinks this?
Maybe this is the point of the video, maybe he is supposed to represent a real person but the bad things in him make him inhumane (thus the puppet)? And its made to make you feel sympathy because everyone was innocent at one point?
The animatronic work on Norman is insanely well done. I keep coming back to just marvel at every movement he makes. The man who made him, Carl White, is actually a professor at Carnegie Mellon University so he's clearly well versed in what he does.
@@kaitlynjohanson7517 From what I searched, not quite as "normal" looking as Norman, but he definitely has other works. The closest that looks like Norman is the third photo that's pretty small www.wired.com/2004/02/white/
Although his Joshua character also has quite a personality. Here's another article that has some of his Joshua work www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/charlie-whites-culture-of-desire
@@huntforbigfloptober1333 His work is incredible thank you for sharing!
No that's dead on. He looks like how you'd probably feel after a car crash, weak, stumbley and pale.
2:28the way he reacts to the touch is so lifelike I almost can’t believe he’s not alive.
I noticed that! The people who programmed him did an amazing job, and clearly this video was well-planned
Ayer estaba bien pacheco escuchando interpol en el zócalo de la CDMX
X2
En serio estuvieron en la ciudad de México? Ayy que padre !!! Tocaron esta canción??
This has become one of my favourite songs in the past 2 years, because I listened to it and watched the video on repeat during a very dark time of my life. I was suffering from anorexia and a very turbulent family life. This song and video spoke to me, and I don't know why. Thank you Interpol for expressing something for me that was inexpressible.
@Yordanny Del Valle oh I know that dude. Doesn't mean we can't interpret it in different ways
hope your doing well mate
I know my comment may never be seen, but as someone who also had an eating disorder, I can relate to the same feeling this song helps awaken.
My eating disorder started in 7th grade back in 2009, and it started as a form of anorexia of sorts. Then in 2015, it got worse again. I was only eating one “vegan” meal a day at 5 am, and then nothing else. Then I’d force myself to walk one hour a day, every day, then do yoga and weightlifting for an hour.
It was very painful.
It was anxiety every hour of every day. I was so afraid of food and so afraid of my body.
But I’ll never forget how painstakingly aware I was. I felt super human, ignoring my basic human functions and not eating for a prolonged amount of time, but still somehow alive anyway. All the colors of the world were so bright, so vibrant. Every smell, every sound, all my senses were on high.
That was something I miss the most from being sick, feeling that hyper awareness and feeling so “alive,” so super human, even though my physical body was breaking down.
I felt so superior but also so invisible and alone. Truly “weightless” and “exotic,” “needing something in which to care.”
It has the same effect on me. To be fair it's a song about trauma ans bodily harm so maybe that's it. Wishing you all the happiness and health, homie!
They filmed the last 'scene' in a real hospital.
"Sorry Mr Wilson, we're gonna have to postpone your emergency surgery. We need to stabilize this puppet, stat!"
@character sculptor rebex
Ya
@Literally scraptrap. gimme pls?
@@luqmanharith5568 roux
MR WILSON?
2:50 that "aww" or "ahh" is the cherry on top.
A simple detail that somehow adds to the experience
I havent even noticed it
No joke
Interpol en CDMX ❤❤ será mágico, ahí nos vemos
Huge special effects geek here, came here to see Norman in action after seeing his restoration, stayed for killer music.
Honestly, I get how Norman skeeves some people out, but I can't help but love the little guy. His expressions are so stunningly lifelike. Incredible to think he was made nearly twenty years ago. ❤
It's such an achievement when the video makes the song better and the song makes the video better. Kudos to the band and the team that made the video ...exceptional work.
This is just a great song and whoever's still listening to it have good taste.
@Empty Void it still is, i blame my friend for reminding me of norman and making me listen to it everyday
Or really bad taste
@@t1ckin73 u wish
@@t1ckin73 which one is it then?
Interpol has many great songs, Evil is great but there are so many great songs they have, Turn on the Bright Lights, their debut album, is considered their greatest and was a game-changing classic album in 2002, definitely listen to that, Evil is off their second album, Antics, also really great.
The chorus is such an exhilarating climax! I think this might just be the best song ever produced! Talented folks all 'round
It’s 2022 and this song is still amazing
And the fact that someone repaired and restored Norman makes me really happy
You seem like a cool person. Love the pan flag.
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Despite the music video looking like something you get emailed after visiting the dark web. You can't deny that the song is amazing.
Haha true
Reminds me of a dream I had where I bought a doll with human flesh. It was soft and warm at first but than started to decay.
@@SarraCraig-bm5tcwhat
@SarraCraig-bm5tc Sick! Tell us more...
Accurate description, hahaha. This song always makes me a little sad because I had tickets to Depeche Mode with Interpol opening. I was super excited about both bands but my stupid boyfriend at the time insisted on a long dinner before and made us late. I could hear this song playing (the show was at an outdoor venue) as we waited in line to get in. It was the last song they played, so alas. I did not get to see Interpol that night. Depeche Mode was amazing though!
I'm really glad to see i'm not the only one who struggled more with the premise of the music video rather than Norman. Personally I really enjoy Norman- can understand how he's off-putting to others- but listening to the lyrics and witnessing the 'everyday' situations he was put in; breaks me down a lot.
I'm aware of what the lyrics were really based around, but this song makes me think more of our limited existence, our mortality and (how I really liked another commentor described it): *aching consciousness* . When he's going through all these situations, it's flying by so fast Norman can hardly keep up- reminding us about how quick life in general goes by, and on top of that showing how easily it can be plucked in the blink of an eye; almost like a car crash. I really enjoy this song, but I struggle with it.
TL;DR : *"All it takes is one bad day to ruin the rest."*
💡🌞
Found this song by accident and now I can't stop listening to it. Love the music and lyrics.
same
This song goofed with my head a good bit when it came out and I was about 13 or 14. I had to watch it so many times to really figure out why the morose nature just got to me. Why was he dying? He looked fine, right? Well, I'm a paramedic now and I see how well they altered his appearance to make him look like he was hemodynamically compromised: the blueish skin, the diaphoresis, and the tired expression. It's a weird sense of closure, but here we are.
So he was dying of internal bleeding?
@@CasperWasHere118 I believe that's what they were implying. Given his blueish color, diaphoretic appearance and such, I'd say they were trying to shoe him bleeding out from the inside.
@@AppleBukker that makes so much sense. I come back to this song occasionally, and you just answered a question that's always sat with me. Thank you.
@@altusshow7574 Anytime! Glad I could help out in any capacity :D
this has got to be one of the most interesting comments I've seen on this app in my 16 years of life
Love the head pat / stabilization at 2:28. What a great puppet trauma nurse!
That’s my favorite part because he looks SO DARN HUMAN. Thanks for the replay button btw
He looks scared at that part :(
Dancing on operating tables is my 2019 energy.
Shady did it first.
Accidentally steps on the patient's organs
@@onironius8008 if you’re referring to “I need a doctor” that came 6 years after this.
Now I keep seeing that everyone's talking about "Oh when I was a kid I watched this!" or "My Sibling/Parents watched this and i've been listening ever since." But when I watch this. It makes me think about how this man faces no punishment, think about it he's a drunk driver and yet he suffer no major injuries and yet the other person is on the brink of death. I love how this song portrays unfairness of our world.
It's the angel of death coming for some lady in prison or at least that's what I always thought, idk tho I know the lyrics it's jus very complex or poetic, these older rock bands used to have wicked song schemes
It's implied that he suffers from internal bleeding. He may have died in the vidoe when he starts dancing on the operating table but there are many theories about this vidoe. Another thoery about the vidoe is about surviours guit but I don't think it's implied that the puppet is a drunk driver and doesn't show who's at fault just the aftermath of a horrible accident.
i think the puppet is really cute honestly. his eyes are really pretty, and the sheer expressiveness of his face is really cool to see! this video really makes you feel for him, like. i wanna wrap him in a blanket and give him a cup of coffee or something, make him feel better lol
He hosts his own segment on OddStoriesYT.
I still enjoy how you can see the crew and puppeteers reflected off the light at 3:04 and a few other times.
you think it was intentional?
@@ttogproductions1071 I don’t think so, if it was intentional I try ink it might’ve been a bit more obvious.
It was like 2004, let's not roast them (not that you are)
@@B1itzkrieg9 No, I just enjoy it :)
AH SHIT! EXPOSED!
I would sneak downstairs as a child to record music channels so I could discover new music the next day (it helped that I could skip ads). This was the music video & song that got me. I also remember being captivated by Arcade Fire’s “Power Out.” I am happy to say I got to see these guys live on so many occasions. They are one of the best bands of all time for me. I’ll never stop loving their music. I also like Red Lights (not because of Amsterdam).
This is also the video that got me as a kid, live in a small town in Mexico but manage to travel to see them live, amazing experience
@@SCARx497 yeah - & Paul Banks can speak Spanish too - I always envied that. I always wanted to see him in Spain for that reason 😂 (he estudiado español).
as a kid i used to play in my basement with one of youtubes automated music playlists on and when this music video came on i just stopped and watched the whole thing through
@@themayoenby yeah - an amazingly weird music video too. I’ll continue seeing these until I can’t … 🎸
Been listening to this song for looong time. Way before the go fund me or whatever.
This song got me back into shape started skating again after an 8 year hiatus.
The song is so touching even though it’s about the husband/wife serial killers. Kinda humanizes them.
Interpol has that kind of a skill
The band confirmed its not about the serial killers
It’s almost like he’s alive, it’s absolutely stunning, they did an incredible job with this, so glad hes restored!
My daughter used to sing this song to me. That was years ago. A little over a year ago she took her own life. It's hard to listen to this without hearing her voice 💔
Sorry for your loss. 😢❤
You have my sincerest sympathy and regards
I’m sorry for you loss, she’s in a better place
Nic Jensen ~ hearing your story is chilling, as this song can have a certain soothing effect on depression, anxiety, and mood disorders generally. I don’t know your daughter’s reasons, but my heart breaks at your loss. It makes me think more than twice about idle thoughts of giving up that I have entertained over the decades. My last birthday wish in December was to simply to not give up, and my mindset is improving. Anyway, your candor about your experience gives perspective to those of us who struggle, that it’s not just about our pain, but the pain of those we leave behind, too. 💛
so sorry
I listened to this song in loops when I was in a not so happy place. It helped me a lot because this song express something I could not put I to words. One of my favorite song ever, it has such a special place in my heart and I love Norman dearly.
Same here. I first heard it when I was in the ER after a head/back injury. It gave me a few minutes of coping with indescribable pain. Prayers for you homie! I hope you come out of that unhappy place and find happiness/health!
Bro I love this little guy Norman, he looks cool, idk how to explain it but his design fascinations me
As someone who’s had a near death experience before, this hits me hard... this is a lot like how it feels to be out of body
This song is not about that
@The Lord i know
@@irl441 they were talking about the video
@@irl441 they were talking about the video
@@irl441 they were talking about the video
2:55
"uh yo, he's dancing now"
"oh fuck this shit"
*walk out of room*
I mean if I see a dancing, levitating puppet like it's possessed in the same room I'm walking out of that room too.
I remember being mesmerized as a kid watching this music video on MTV, I'm so happy to be brought up the way I was and the time period I got to come into sentience in, definitely shaped my interest in music and the range of music I listen to, early 2000's music gives me such nostalgia and good vibes 💕
Lyrics friends
Rosemary
Heaven restores you in life
You're coming with me
Through the aging, the fearing, the strife
It's the smiling on the package
It's the faces in the sand
It's the thought that moves you upwards
Embracing me with two hands
Right will take you places
Yeah, maybe to the beach
When your friends, they do come crying
Tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release
Hey, wait
Great smile
Sensitive to fate, not
Denial
But hey, who's on trial?
It took a life span with no cell mate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
He speaks about travel
Yeah, we think about the land
We smart like all peoples
Feeling real tan
I could take you places
Do you need a new man?
Wipe the pollen from the faces
Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van
Hey, wait
Great smile
Sensitive to fate, not
Denial
But hey, who's on trial?
It took a life span with no cell mate
By the long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, you are exotic
You need something for which to care
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Leave some shards under the belly
Lay some grease inside my hand
It's a sentimental jury
And the makings of a good plan
You've come to love me lightly
Yeah, you come to hold me tight
Is this motion everlasting
Or do shudders pass in the night?
Rosemary
Oh, heaven restores you in life
I spent a life span with no cell mate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, semi-erotic
You need someone to take you there
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Why can't we just play the other game?
Why can't we just look the other way?
The first song that made me an interpol fan!
Same here.
Same. I was a little girl and i loved it. I still do, tho
I recorded this song on a cassette my brother had. Lol I was captivated by Paul Banks voice.
karinayaes his voice is very nostalgic and deep. An unique piece.
Samee, it's honestly too good.
Remembering exactly why I was so into interpol in my later high school years. Such an awesome band.
0:21 I love the whole song and video in itself but this has gotta be the best part, the line delivery of this whole section is just... so perfect.
First music video I ever saw a wee lad on the Television. Left an impression. Much later in life, in my mid twenties, I began my Interpol phase. Came across this song, blew my fugken mind wide open.
You all know of a time when we wondered of Norman’s fate, some part of me is very satisfied this hard piece of work won’t be abandoned and is getting a happy ending unlike this music video. Let’s all be happy people saw the effort put into this cool as hell puppet/animatronic.
Well it pretty much was abandoned, but hey atleast someone cared to restore it
@Felix_79_Deluxe he actually didn’t get restored the go fund me was abandoned after it didn’t get enough money😔
don’t listen to that dude, he’s fully restored and you can find him on the Odd Stories YT channel
@@buwheal I didn’t know that thanks!When I watched tuv and he talked about that I thought he still didnt get repaired
*As a guitarists & percussionist I have always been drawn to the way this song was written & recorded. layered.*
*Every instrument seems to compliment eachother so well throughout..*
*& the rhythm patterns on drums from the verse -chorus - bridge transitions. too good!*
Such a tight band.
Hayden H listen to the strokes my friend. you’ll be blown away.
I always felt like I should actually hate this song but when it all falls into place...it feels so darn right. The sound combined with what you talked about... His singing cadence adds to the perfect build and final result. Just masterful production all over this!
@@zenryxxx Was about to write that. Sounds like he's describing the Strokes.
if you like layered music where everything goes together perfectly, try Rusty Cage
"We got what appears to be a casualty, two injured. One with possible brain damage. How do i know? Hes singing something about looking the other way and dancing next to his flipped over car"
casualty is any injury there bud fatality is what you're thinking
@@zacht9447 Mortal Kombat has gotten out of hand these days
Why are you so plain doll?
one of my deceased best friend’s favorite songs, always thinking about you matt❤️
Terminando de escuchar a Leyendas Legendarias. Era necesario escuchar esta canción.
Está super creepy la marioneta. Nunca había escuchado la canción y menos visto el video
Jajajajajajaja me too!! 👋🏻
De cuál vídeo de leyendas?
@@andmc93 el ultimo episodio
Yo también la Vi por leyendas legendarias
I've been stuck to this song for 3 months already...
What does this song talk about or what the hell I'm not understanding it
@@JoseMorales-hq7mm It's about a married couple, both serial killers. The song is taking the husband's perspective, it talks about all the feelings she had for her, even if she was as messed up as he was.
The reason I've been stuck to it it's because of the wholesome rithm it develops and the whole love backstory (putting aside they were both serial killers, of course)...
Been about a good 5 days now fuck 3 months
Me since 2004
Love how Norman recovered from his horrific car accident and moved onto having a late night show!
Heyyy fellow oddstories viewer
Tbh
The show kinda reminds me of space ghost going coast to coast which i love.
This is still my favourite Ryan Gosling acting performance
Don't mind me. Just passing by to let you know your joke sucked.
@@soulreaperx7x you just didn't get it. I think heliumdown is reffering to the movie "Stay" with the narrative similar to this music video.
don't badmouth my husband like that. he's an extremely sexy doll and i'm a creepy bitch.
@@williambeadle7969 'MURICA BITCH!
No one has to ask!
soulreaperx7x lol so funny. Ur so funny. Hahahah. Hilarious. Ever considered the circus? Youd make a delightful clown.
CPR dolls have really improved since I last did my certification.
That’s what happens when you manage to bring one back to life.
They have changed DRASTICALLY
Rosemary:
Heaven restores you in life
You're coming with me
Through the aging, the fearing, the strife
It's the smiling on the package
It's the faces in the sand
It's the thought that moves you upwards
Embracing me with two hands
Right will take you places
Yeah, maybe to the beach
When your friends they do come crying
Tell 'em now your pleasure's set upon slow release
Hey, wait
Great smile
Sensitive to fate, not denial
But hey, whose on trial?
It took a lifespan with no cellmate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
We speaks about travel
Yeah, we think about the land
We smart like all peoples
Feeling real tan
I could take you places
Do you need a new man?
Wipe the pollen from the faces
Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van
Hey, wait
Great smile
Sensitive to fate, not denial
But hey whose on trial?
It took a lifespan with no cellmate
By the long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, you are exotic
You need something for which to care
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Leave some shards under the belly
Lay some grease inside my hand
It's a sentimental jury
And the makings of a good plan
You've come to love me lightly
Yeah, you've come to hold me tight
Is this motion everlasting
Or do shudders pass in the night?
Rosemary
Oh, heaven restores you in life
I spent a lifespan with no cellmate
The long way back
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
You're weightless, semi-erotic
You need someone to take you there
Sandy, why can't we look the other way?
Why can't we just play the other game?
Why can't we just look the other way?
Thank you I can't watch this video because that puppet scares the hell out of me
@Jester noooo dude Norman is too skrunkly you can’t be scared of him :(
@@-The_Jester- He’s just a sad guy who got in an accident. He’s not going to hurt you.
@@BreadlySteadly well I've been watching this for a while now and he's starting to grow on me
@@BreadlySteadly He's also singing from the perspective of a serial killer to his serial killer wife
The song that started my Interpol addiction! Omg it's been a while since i've heard this and it's still as good now as it was then!
The most brilliant, unique voice I think i've heard too - unmistakeable
I like to imagine that Norman has a soul, but he just cant move himself in his current state. He was at the peak of his creation singing in the video with all his makeshift heart. And now he's just being rebuilt. I would like to imagine normal one day waking up and seeing himself without any cuts or bruises or stuff like that.
I wonder how interpol reacted to norman being brought back from the dead
@@megalo7058 haha idk but I bet normans like I ALWAYS COME BACK hahaha
Ummm, what the f**k?
Ngl thats a little creepy.
@@megalo7058 I read that on a video of his restoration, the dude tried reaching out to the band multiple times but they didn't seem to care
That's actually a reasonably impressive puppet, okay yeah it's creepy, but it's also just plain fascinating to watch in my opinion.
Oh yeah and I almost forgot to mention... thanks for the new earworm.
It's not a real puppet, it's CGI.
ekklesiast of course it is a puppet
There is a part in the video on where I can see a sweet gaze on the puppet's face!
One of my kids is kind of afraid to this video, but even that, he really likes to watch it.
I didn't find him creepy yet. He's just impressive.
He grows on you 😁
2:29 For some reason that face really makes me feel a weird combo of empathy and sadness. Poor guy looks to distraught.
The Painted Skull Same i be feeling so bad
The puppet may be creepy, but he looks kinda cute there tbh
He looks so unsure of how his surgery’s going to go and he’s scared of that
Interpol nos vemos en el Zócalo, saludos desde México, 2024 ❤
To be honest, I have no freaking clue what the song is about or any of the lyrics except a couple, yet this is one of the most emotional songs and brings back alot of memories from a very complex time
It’s about two serial killers that were a couple
It’s about Fred and Rose (full name rosemary- the first word of the song) who were a married couple of serial killers. All of their victims were young women and they raped, tortured, and killed over 10 young women. Horrific.
If you listen to the lyrics knowing this back story it begins to make a lot more sense
Ha
@@rodentsofrandomness9203 I forgot who, but one of them killed themselves and the other spent life in prison. There’s a line in this song that references it
Edit: I found it. It’s the line “spent a lifetime with no cellmate”
@@cashsoutdoorchronicles yep it was Fred. hung himself with the bedsheets in jail awaiting his trial.
“Hey whose on trial” is such a cheeky line in context.