Aurelio Voltaire - Innocent (RTSI version, with intro)
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- This video was produced in cooperation with RTSI - Rätten till sin identitet, the Swedish initiative working against discrimination of subculture people.
Aurelio Voltaire here gives a very personal introduction to the song.
More about Aurelio Voltaire: www.voltaire.net
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Version without intro here:
• Aurelio Voltaire - In...
LYRICS:
All the evil in the world
Pushing down on you
And all the venom in their words
What could you do?
What kind of ignorance
Causes them to be so,
So sick and vile and evil
You did nothing to them
It's just not fair, you don't deserve it.
It's not your fault
You're innocent
It's the world that's wrong
You're innocent
When they scream and when they yell
And tear you down
They make your life a living hell
When they come 'round
There's nothing you can say
That doesn't contradict them,
'Cause all they want's a victim
On which to vent their rage
It's just not fair, you don't deserve it.
It's not your fault
You're innocent
It's the world that's wrong
You're innocent
Just hold on,
You're innocent
Some day the world will belong
To the innocent
So let's wear black,
Let's blast The Cure and Siouxsie
Then we'll go see
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
And then we'll forget to go home.
It's not your fault
You're innocent
It's the world that's wrong
You're innocent.
Just hold on,
You're innocent.
Some day the world will belong
To the innocent.
I was bullied all through middle school and high school. Didn't like sports, watched Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, anime (or japanime as it was called at the time, 80's), and I was once told, "You're a girl, Star Wars/Trek, Transformers, G I Joe are boy toys. Play with Barbies." I hated Barbie. I played with Voltron and Transformer figures. I also read a lot, especially LOTR. I also wore thick glasses, which I hated. Classmates wouldn't even refer to me as "she", but "it". It was a very French neighborhood, and I am not French. Not even a little. Irish, Welsh, English, Scot, and Dutch, but no French. French class was taught as though you already spoke it at home, and half the time I'd only understand one word in three. Needless to say I didn't do well in that class. In high school, I had boys who on a dare would grab my ass, although that stopped after I hit the last one in the face with my 5-subject notebook, wire-side out). Never went to my high school reunions. I found a man who's big, and nerdy, and smart, and he loves me with all his big heart. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2014, and he stayed with me all through every treatment, surgery, everything. I'm glad I found people who love me for who I am, and I'm glad I have your music to listen to when I'm down, whether to stuff like "Vampire Club (Twilight version) for a laugh, or "Innocent". Love your work, love your music, love you, Voltaire!
I am actually in tears now. Why do people so desperately need to hate what's different? I have tried to fit in as a kid, and it made me miserable. It didn't make my classmate bully me any less, it only made me feel uncomfortable in my own skin and like I always had to be on guard and not get caught "out of character" - because that's what I had to do, play a character. Not that I did it very well. I practically made a science out of studying magazines to keep up with fashion and music trends, but I couldn't grasp it and I didn't enjoy any of it. That was a horrible point in my life, and for a while I even wanted to kill myself (and I was only about 12 at the time!). People think I'm depressed now because I dress in black, but the truth is that I was at my worst when I looked like everyone else. This is why the funny little phrase "Black is my happy color" has so much meaning to me. Looking like this is not a sign of mental instability or rebellion, it's a sign of happiness.
Amazing. I cried. Thanks Voltaire and everyone else involved in the making of this video.
All the beautiful people in the same video
AdoraBatBrat I adore you so much, you're amazing
Jesus. It's all too familiar. School, family, teachers, other kids parents, sexual abuse, suicide, everything except the discrimination... My wife has gone through that and more. Thank you Voltaire. Thank you. I'm crying so hard. Thank you for who you are and what you. Thank you.
You are pretty much just fabulous and I cherish your advocacy. No lie, I aspire to have your outlook every day. Stay you Voltaire! There are many ears and hearts out here that support you, hear you and can relate to all, some or what you say. Even though you don't know me or many of us - to us, you matter and we send you love and an uproarious Thank You.
Wow, there are so many parallels between our stories from being the white non-white kid, being called a fag for existing, molested by people I should have trusted, and having my first boyfriend die. I discovered your music when my best friend killed himself and ALL of it saved me.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us Voltaire!
As player and also volunteer of Artix Entertainment I have also talked with kids escaping from their real life because of such troubles. It will help them a lot that a known figure like you know how it is like and can encourage them with your songs!
This was absolutely beautiful. I cried through the whole thing though, so I can only really judge what I saw through my tears.
I am guilty of feeling much better due to Voltaire's music, as well as referencing the lyrics to "Feathery Wings" to make someone else feel better. His music truly touches you like many others don't.
My son Wesley and I got through some hard times listening to your music 13 years ago. I've started my own You Tube channel and he's working two jobs. Your encouragement helps so much. One day I'll have more than just the space you saw. And my younger son will continue to be himself too! Keep being you!
Holy crap this is heartwarming.
Seeing them happy and smiling...
Utterly incredible.
You truly are one of a kind, Mr Voltaire.
Oh my goth. I'd never knew that! Voltaire, you wonderful man.
And i can't even understand why people do this, i am a human just like you, we are almost the same thing!
It's really amazing the smile on their faces after they turn the paper around, breathtaking indeed
I can't even find the words to express how much I love this 🖤
Voltaire your music has heloed me through some very dark times in my lifeInnocent helped me with deal with my bulliesAnd Sacrifice and feathery wings stopped me from endingbmy life because it reminded me ofbthe people id leave behindI'm not exaggerating when I say you're among my favorite artists of all time and im glad you managed through your dark times
I actually got a great deal out of this video.....thank you so much for sharing
It's a beautiful song, and I would like to say it's your fun songs that really help me the most when I'm down, like Death Death evil Devil evil evil songs, when you're evil, and such. I love your music.
Billiant song and talk. Very inspiring and just what I needed today. Thank you.
3 Years later, i don't want to die anymore 🥰🥰🥰 thank you again
Voltaire, how you gunna make me cray?
So many of Voltaire's songs have really helped me through life. Whether it was 'Innocent' which helped me with bullying, 'Sacrifice' and 'Feathery Wings' which helped me cope with my mother's suicide, which she called me for and which I couldn't stop, or my own feelings about the world or its cruelty and the expectations of my family between 'Hello Cruel World' and 'I'm Sorry' which helped me shake off the notion that I'm supposed to "change the world" or "bring about some revolutionary advancement." Voltaire was always a very influential figure in my life and I'm so glad that I'd ever encountered his work. Thank you.
huh. When i was 20 my fiance took a trip after our college course was done for the summer break, to tell her mother and stepfather that we were getting married. And she never returned. What I still remember about how she described her life sounds a lot like yours, but the epiphany didn't come before the razor.
Oh no!!! I had no idea. This made me shed a tear for that mistreated, bullied little Aurelio. I want to go back in time and hold him and kiss his little cheeks and tell him "it's ok. YOU are ok"..... Then I'd go 1 on 1 with the Teachers, students and your parents. Like they say, "I'm here to kick ass and chew bubblegum....and I'm all out of bubblegum"! ((HUGS)).
I hope those people who bullied you, Voltaire, regret what they did and said to you :/ thank you for this song ♡
I regret that I didn't find this sooner. I dealt with minor bullying growing up but many of my friends have dealt with extreme bullying and attempts of suicide, and one was sexually abused by a very close family member of hers for years from a very young age. This was very smart, touching, and needed video for the many people who've dealt with these issues. The song is just as smart and lovely. Voltaire, you are wise, clever, and inventive song writer. I'll admit while i have my critiques over some songs, the ones I love are ones I absolutely adore and I plan to listen to for at least a few decades. They're so smart. You do a wonderful job getting the mood, atmosphere, and accompaniment of the music to match the lyrics and melodies. Don't Go By The River is one of my favorite stories of yours. Blue Eyed Matador is one of my favorite tragedies. The Industrial Revolution and God Thinks tie as my favorite voice of reason songs and innocent is my favorite song for support and inspiration.
Sorry for the broken grammar. UA-cam will only let me say so much per message.
I wish I had heard this song when I was younger, but even now that I am older it still helps me feel braver to be me.
good for you. I HATE BULLIES ! I'm so happy you overcame that . keep doing it !
I wish UA-cam had a "Love" button, because I loved this video and this song so much! I'm almost 30 and I'm finally becoming more comfortable expressing my true self, thanks to you, Voltaire! you are an inspiration to me. Thank you, sir!
I know this is late by many MANY years, and my experience isn't even being bullied by peers..But as someone who was verbally/emotionally abused by a parent this song really comforted me and still does.
Wow... just what I needed Voltaire.... Thank you I'm going to stand up my life now love your songs ♡ you inspire me to sing and draw my feelings.. and I'm gonna do it >:3
Voltaire, it's too bad we didn't go to the same school.
i feel honored to have been the 666th person to like this. I'm glad you're still here Voltaire.
I love the song, and every single person in the video is so beautiful!
whoever called that one chick disgusting must be blind. she's really pretty
My grandchildren are going through a lot of this and the song made me cry....... Wonderful song, Powerful video.
this is beautiful, Cap'n, thanks for it, for the song, for existing... I teared up a bit when I saw this, when we talked and you told me your story... thank you, thank you, thank you!
My best friend is the guy in the tophat. I remember when he believed all those things people said about him. Seeing him turn that note around and actually seeing how much his self image and worth has changed almost make me cry tears of joy every time.
And I didn't think I could love him more!! Thank you for standing up for those of us who are considered different by society's eyes!!
I'll be showing this to my 8 year old who already thinks you're amazing. Hearing this from you, as well as myself, will mean a lot. Maybe she won't suffer the same as I did throughout my childhood. Thank you!
i had no idea.. ive loved your work a long time but i respect you massively for this. thank you.
I absolutely love Voltaire, but know I know more about what he went through growing up, I have all the respect I had for others transferred to him. He is awesome.
Thank you Voltaire for sharing this with us and for you being you
My inner child wept the entire time, and I felt like I was, for once, being held. Thank you for telling me it's going to be ok.
I have had the same thing my whole life, the thing that kept my head up was the saying "no matter who you are someone is going to hate you so just be yourself and dont care " im so much more happy now, i still have troubles but life is better when i live like myself
it's so sad how anyone that is a little different and unique gets treated bad. they don't know you or what have you gone through in life. only you know and you are who you are now because of everything you have gone through. we also have to remember that the reason there is bullies is because these bullies themselves are going through tough times and the only way that you can deal with it is by picking on people smaller or different from them. live and love your life, because at the end of the day the only thing that matters is you. Aurelio long distance hug🤗🖤🦇🖤. love your self first and always, be proud to be you.
this is a really awsome video thanks for making it.
I love it.
All the people who I saw in this video is unique and beautiful. Nobody deserves bully.
It's wonderfull, but it's my favourite song! I love this song and always listening, when i feel so bad and ununderstandable by other people. And your story is so heartfelt, it's touched my heart!
*THANK YOU* .
I wish you all the best. ❤
This is the first time I hear this song and I am already getting emotional just with its introduction.
I've liked you, your thoughts and your music ever since we first met at Dragon*Con. I never knew all this about you. Makes you even more amazing.
This video makes me cry every time I watch it. So glad you decided to stick around, your music is a light in this messed up world for so many of us.
FINALLY! Oh, my gosh!
+Linn Beermann Congratulations! Some people don't even afford looking so special. Dreams will come true : )
+Linn Beermann Great video! Keep being yourselves!
Beautiful! You made my little black heart crack.
You've endured such suffering, but pulled through and become a success. I'm so glad you shared your story, because it has made me feel stronger. Thank you.
You're awesome dude hope the hug on Sunday was not to weird lol
I know the exact feeling when it comes to bullying, I was picked on alot throughout my school years, from Elementary to the 11th grade, was called names, got into fights, made fun of cuz I was in quote a "bobble head" throughout my life, even had family problems at home, my older brother was never around much my early years cuz he was always getting into trouble but he was always the guy where he thought he was bigger and better than the world and everyone in it, he would downgrade you to a point you just felt like shit about yourself, he would do this to anyone but he did it to me more than anybody cuz he somehow knew how to get under my skin, he still thinks that he's better than everyone to this day which is childish sadly, but he had done some horrible shit to me throughout my years that jacked up my mental state entirely, I won't go into detail on it cuz it's still kinda fresh, never sought therapy for it, and over time I developed other people in my head to cope and deal with the traumas all those years, my sister has always had this strict attitude, but if she didn't get her way, she'd flip out and even she had done the same things but not to a heavy degree like my brother did, all this was after my father had passed when I was 5.
I still struggle with problems to this day, and I still have people judge me for my defects or just what they see as "different" to them. Everyday I'm walking along, jamming out, and it isn't even 10 minutes in and I'm getting called a crack head or some other shit from people driving by, just cuz I have had problems since I was very little. Granted, I've had people have my back throughout all those times in school, and just like Voltaire, I started getting into writing and making my own music which I still do to this day, I do it cuz it helps cope with everything I've gone through in life, it's a way for me to just let go what I feel, everything I've held back for years, every dark urge that I've wanted to do, whether it was killing myself or killing someone I hated, music was and is my main outlet, it allows me to speak what's on my mind as I was never the kind to be stern and direct about how I've felt about people, but music is a damn good outlet when it boils down to shit. Anybody who deals with bullying of any type, I'm sorry for what you go through, but don't back down, stand up and speak up, it's only when you do that is when people stop fucking with you in the wrong way and start either respecting you or they just won't bother you anymore. Hope this comment helps people in some way.
Dark Father You are the only light in my life You and Black Friday. Remember it isn't bad to be compared to the light.The last rat of Hope comes from the Dark!!! I love you Dark Father Voltaire.💋💞💞💞💞
A wise old man once said, "FUCK NEW JERSEY!!". And truer words have never been spoken.
On a more serious note, a lot of your songs have helped me many times through my life, Hello Älskan Min especially. I discovered you at around 14-15 when things weren't looking very good for me. I'm 20 now and i'm a much happier person, a lot of it thanks to you!
Aurelio Voltaire. You are one of my lifetime heroes because I've dealt with bullies during my childhood, also dealt with racism for being black, among other things, I love the goth subculture just like you love it, you are born hispanic just like me, know about depression, suicidal ideation and other mental health issues I deal with, and last but not least your music is truly amazing and inspiring....and by the way I'm a 43 years old puerto rican army veteran who loves the gothic community and a fan of yours. Saludos hermano.
the Song Hate lives in a small town makes sense and then innocent. Hat tips to you.
It make me think about this japonese song I just dicovered today too ant talk about the same topic,with more details.
Wait,I'll look for the name...
Edit: Keyakiyaka46 ,the song name is " Eccentric"
I'm so glad you survived and made the choice to keep living. You seem like such a lovely person and you've been a real inspiration to me.
I absolutely can not love this song and video more. Thank you!!
Feathery wings
Thank you for this song Voltaire 💗💗💗 I could have used this song when I was a kid. I mainly tried to ignored the bullies. But it doesn't always work and they sometimes find a weakness in our proverbial armor. I began to repress who I really was in order to hide. Now as an adult I am getting to know myself again. Because my class mates and my family made gests and criticisms I didn't fit the mold. So I made a persona that they would grow board of. Now I'm unapologetically myself and have a husband who loves my weirdness. He doesn't care how I dress or how I do makeup. He loves me for me. He's the first person in my life who doesn't feel the need to criticise. He only encourages me to fallow my dreams and accomplish my goals. This song says it all and is one of my favorites.
Your music really helped me create characters and motivations for those characters. Characters used in RPG and on a book I'm working on. Your music also do really help a lot of people in tough situations. You're awesome!
I saw a group of people so beautiful I started crying
I know this is a video from 4 years ago, however the first time I have seen it, you are a very strong emotionally healthy individual to have endured all of this struggle through your life. Keep going. I am honored to know about you. You are most definitely a unique individual and I love that. Violence is an awful thing to go through. My heart goes out to you with love and care in your life. May you prosper and continue to be you and give others joy along life's way you meet.
This seriously touched my heart (and yes I cried like a lil bitch) So many beautiful souls. Your strength to hold onto your life is a gift to all of us
Dude i just sae this i'm srlsy crying I have never been bullied that way but i'm so weak to stand up for my opinions I'll try to be stronger!!! And also belived in my self silly me i'm just serching the aproved of my family for my art and drawing stuff.
This vid made me tear up.
The freaks and geeks will rise to rule the World.
I got bullied half to hell to I never figured out why I was just the target, & it put me in to a deep depression & I wanted to die but I never tried to die.... I'm now 26 & almost 27 & I just don't care what people think of my randomness & I don't let people bother me.... sometimes it gets to much but then I binge listen to Aurelio Voltaire music & life goes on
Thank you Voltaire for this song,and all of your work, every time im down i watch your Channel, im 20 years old and abbanded from my mother, i was adopted into a Hispanic, mixed family and im the only white one in the family, i get put down for who i know i am so im froce to be whom im not just to have a roof over my head. I wish i can change it but i cant, i wish i could just leave and change my name ( wich i would change it to Raven Voliter) if you dont mind. Hopefully i can one day and maybe meet you in person i look up to you thank you wish i could hug you
Heard your story at the WGT concert, and now this ... my respect for you has only grown.
Thanks a lot for this video, it's beautiful!
Who would Dislike this video!?
+JoshFromGA That is a very good question. And unfortunately we know the answer. The very same kind of people who does this every day, the haters.
+JoshFromGA My guess is, the same people who cause the problem in the first place. ; )
+The Lair of Voltaire I'm not asking why you replied to something twice. but then again, your Voltaire
I was bullied in 5th grade becuse i am disabled i dont really have many freinds in school i hate middle school 😭😭😭😭
This is the second time this video helps feel better after having encounter with stupid people on the internet. I know it is internet, and I shouldn't feel bothered and all that stuff... but still it bothers that you're trying to be civilized and rational and they just take your words and turn them against for worst, I like Voltaire says "There's nothing you can say That doesn't contradict them, 'Cause all they want's a victim On which to vent their rage". There just a bunch of bullies that think they're better, but they're only assholes. Luckily stuff like this exists and Voltaire has given us this songs that are like warm hugs when bad times arrive. I mean my thing is not nearly as bad as what they have gone true, but for sure this video helps
Funny how you should say that you more or less wrote Innocent for your younger self, as the first time I heard it, the first time I sang along with the chorus, I was thinking of little 10-year-old me who was rather unfortunately friendless and bullied.
I think you are amazing, and have an incredibly similar past like you. Thank you
I was told as a teenager that I was the reason teenagers killed themselves. That was 25 years ago. I still remember it as clear as if it was yesterday. Did I mention. It was a very prestigious Christian school?
Your story made me think of some of your other songs like Raised by Bats and Hate Lives in a Small Town.
If I told my teachers what I thought of them I would get suspended and if I told the children in my school what I thought about them I would end up with a black eye, couple of bruised ribs and a broken nose
Glad you gave it another day! Bouncing the graviton beam off the main deflector dish keeps me going when times get hard
God dammit, you're just a beautiful soul!
Christ, boss. That was intense.
thank you for sharing your music with us
This video so powerful I'm so great full you made this, thank you your an huge hero of mine!
I dunno why, but I can't hold back thy tears when Voltaire is involved
Holding back tears! So many beautiful and creative people in this video! Hugs from Norway!
Huh, this was published on my birthday, neat! I spent most of my childhood in New Jersey, but I moved around every year for almost the entirety of my schooling, and I can attest that there are a bunch of shitty people about. But, there are still good people.
just want to say I love you voltaire and look forwards to next time you come to whitby
you are an amazing person keep up the being amazing.
was lucky to have a mum who supports me I was bullied when was young a gentle giant is an easy target but was always myself
Thanks for sharing. Very touching. And I mean that sincerely.
Love it! Love it! Love it!
This video help me a lot. Thank you Voltaire and all the people involved with this video c';
Beautiful people.
Autelio! Your childhood sounds amazingly alot like mine. Although I was a grew up @$$ deep in the southern bible belt area of the world, not the NYC Jersey area. I liked black, I loved Kiss, the Cure and lots of other non country western artists. I just did not conform, could not conform. It was not till I decided to say "$@¥% what you think/say I'm going to be happy" that things got better. Now, sometimes, I still get bullied, but, then I do what I want to anyway. And when I do that, and it makes me happy anyway. They generally give up and leave me alone, or I leave and take my happiness with me. Either way I stay true to me.
sorry I misspelled your name, auto correct is a sometimes a curse.