This song is about the heavens gate mass suicide. It about a man being told by his mother he's in a cult and going into denial. The suicide was in 1997. They believed they would leave there body and fly away on a comet to paradise
David Yael I don’t remember exactly where I originally heard it since it’s been a while but it’s not like it’s a secret the band speaks about it and it’s in the subtext of the song and video. It’s not really a disputed fact that’s what the song is about it’s just a lot of upbeat songs get dark subtext ignored.
Man if this is true it makes all these dumb fucking people’s deaths so much funnier to me this will forever be the song I associate with them. I laughed when I saw it in 97 when it was on the news, still fucking alive and laughing.
Ohhhhhhh the "I heard they all wear white" line made me think it was about being cult-recruted by members of the kkk! I didn't hear of Heaven's gate until years after discovering this song and never made the connection. Thanks!
This is my first time actually watching the music video.....man I really thought this was just a lighthearted song about a lonely kid who's befriended by a group of troublemaking but friendly kids...
just mentioning their song is great to use in English class. I'm using it to make my students create a story based on the song. Thank you Saint Motel :D
Well I've made so many new friends With open arms they let me in They say they'll be with me till the end They say they'll stick through thick and thin And it's gonna happen, in 1997 They crowd you like it's dangerous I heard they're just no good. I'd rather have you stay at home now like a good boy should. I heard they can't be trusted I heard they all wear white. I'd rather have you prove me wrong than go and prove me right. Mama, please don't make it harder. Well, it's tough to love another. And it's hard to find a friend. Somebody else who has no others. Somebody else who understands. And then it happened, in 1997. The crowd you like is dangerous. I heard they're just no good. I'd rather have you stay at home now like a good boy should. I heard they can't be trusted. I heard they all wear white. I'd rather have you prove me wrong than go and prove me right. Mama, please don't make it harder. Well, I've made so many new friends. They say they'll be with me 'till the end. And it's gonna happen in 1997.
A good friend of mine sent me her thoughts. The Heavens Gate Cult who thought they were going to beamed up to a spaceship that was riding in the tail of a comet, poisoned themselves. It happened, in 1997. =) She has a better memory than me.
Miky this song is about the heavens gate mass suicide. It about a man being told by his mother he's in a cult and going into denial. The suicide was in 1997. They believed they would leave there body and fly away on a comet to paradise. So it's not dedicated to the year
This song is really sad more than creepy in a way. It’s like in the first verse they’re talking about the people they met in the cult and how happy they are to have them as friends, and then the second verse is as if they didn’t go through with the suicide and were just left isolated and traumatized by all of their friends offing themselves.
Death by lounge act! Lol ;) We were supposed to be Marty and Elaine a famous LA lounge act found in the movie “Swingers”. I got to play the part of Marty. ;) A/J and guys were amazing to work with and a special shout out to Greg for allowing me to play his set, yes I actually played the song. Lol ... this remains one of the best things I’ve ever got to do in LA as an actor. Many thanks 🙏 to DJ Brawner and Saint Motel .
Can't stop listening to this song, with or without the video, which is quite clever, the song just speaks to me. 1997 Was about when I stopped acting like a complete fool in life. At 31.
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I don’t know why but this has become my new happy song, when ever I feel down I know this song is there and all the memories laughed at the news that day, I honestly had forgotten that for some horrible but for me and my world I discovered this thing vagina and I knew life was worth living and not mass suicide as any option.
loganl this song is about the heavens gate mass suicide. It about a man being told by his mother he's in a cult and going into denial. The suicide was in 1997. They believed they would leave there body and fly away on a comet to paradise
explanation-- the old lady pulls you in with her mental tractor beam and the drummer produces an audio form of acid that enters the brain through the ears, causing the super trippy superman sequence. it all makes sense now.
Anyone else notice that the lyrics make reference to the mass suicide of the Star Gate cult that happend in march of 1997 ??? Greetings from Monterrey México
This song is about the heavens gate mass suicide. It about a man being told by his mother he's in a cult and going into denial. The suicide was in 1997. They believed they would leave there body and fly away on a comet to paradise
How do you Know the meaning Of the song, it's simple curiosity.
My friend c:
David Yael I don’t remember exactly where I originally heard it since it’s been a while but it’s not like it’s a secret the band speaks about it and it’s in the subtext of the song and video.
It’s not really a disputed fact that’s what the song is about it’s just a lot of upbeat songs get dark subtext ignored.
@@dragonetafireball Thanks, my Good friend c:
Man if this is true it makes all these dumb fucking people’s deaths so much funnier to me this will forever be the song I associate with them. I laughed when I saw it in 97 when it was on the news, still fucking alive and laughing.
Ohhhhhhh the "I heard they all wear white" line made me think it was about being cult-recruted by members of the kkk! I didn't hear of Heaven's gate until years after discovering this song and never made the connection. Thanks!
This is my first time actually watching the music video.....man I really thought this was just a lighthearted song about a lonely kid who's befriended by a group of troublemaking but friendly kids...
I know right
Not so much ...lol
This whole song is very well put together. Really brings the cultist mindset to a level where you can sympathize.
No it doesn't.
@@enymetouche2558 least assertive youtube comment
@@ChloroDude Just had to be real for a moment.
@@enymetouche2558 fair enough
It's a great song but I don't sympathize with the cultist mindset.
just mentioning their song is great to use in English class. I'm using it to make my students create a story based on the song. Thank you Saint Motel :D
That is way cool. You’re doing things right
What a cool teacher!
let's just hope they don't realise the song is about a cult suicide...
@@ThePigeon5734 let’s hope they do. it’s good to know about these things.
How is this song not more famous??? This is so well written, I'm in awe.
the piano lady has a gorgeous infectious smile and i love her
Well I've made so many new friends
With open arms they let me in
They say they'll be with me till the end
They say they'll stick through thick and thin
And it's gonna happen, in 1997
They crowd you like it's dangerous
I heard they're just no good.
I'd rather have you stay at home now like a good boy should.
I heard they can't be trusted
I heard they all wear white.
I'd rather have you prove me wrong than go and prove me right.
Mama, please don't make it harder.
Well, it's tough to love another.
And it's hard to find a friend.
Somebody else who has no others.
Somebody else who understands.
And then it happened, in 1997.
The crowd you like is dangerous.
I heard they're just no good.
I'd rather have you stay at home now like a good boy should.
I heard they can't be trusted.
I heard they all wear white.
I'd rather have you prove me wrong than go and prove me right.
Mama, please don't make it harder.
Well, I've made so many new friends.
They say they'll be with me 'till the end.
And it's gonna happen in 1997.
Grolsh Daggertooth Thank you. Praise.
Woah It really is about the Heaven's Gate thing
I swear that Saint Motel can never make a song that isn't catchy... they are fantastic!!!
Who is that in your profile pic
@@user-vi4xy1jw7e It's Ranger Kanootsen
The most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Simply eargasm over 9000
I am actually going to meet the guy who said that line on dragon ball Z, bruh.
A good friend of mine sent me her thoughts. The Heavens Gate Cult who thought they were going to beamed up to a spaceship that was riding in the tail of a comet, poisoned themselves. It happened, in 1997. =) She has a better memory than me.
Michael Dymott Wow. That made get the chills and had to listen to the song again. Good analysis from your friend.
It fits with the lyrics really well.Quite creepy.
They even dedicated a song on the year that I was born :')
These guys are the best.
Hoaxey thats what i was gonna say :)
Hoaxey TRUU
I was also born in that year.They are great!!!
Next song: 1998
Miky this song is about the heavens gate mass suicide. It about a man being told by his mother he's in a cult and going into denial. The suicide was in 1997. They believed they would leave there body and fly away on a comet to paradise. So it's not dedicated to the year
I'm leaving a comment because I love this Band and want it on Record
"Momma, please don't make it harder" sounded like the Strokes to me
like "darling your head's not right"
but anyway, love these guys' sound
This song is really sad more than creepy in a way. It’s like in the first verse they’re talking about the people they met in the cult and how happy they are to have them as friends, and then the second verse is as if they didn’t go through with the suicide and were just left isolated and traumatized by all of their friends offing themselves.
There were people who escaped the cult before the mass suicide.
I can't believe how much the lyrics connect to the Heaven's Gate mass suicide in 1997. It's so close it's scary.
that might be the intent
a/j was inspired by that event to write this song.
Or like how the kid in Benny Goodman reminds me so much of Michael Jackson. And there are even five of them. So many scary coincidences..
Blue Dream how
Even tho this song came out in 2012, it reminds me of those 2019-2020 alt indie music memories.
Death by lounge act! Lol ;) We were supposed to be Marty and Elaine a famous LA lounge act found in the movie “Swingers”. I got to play the part of Marty. ;) A/J and guys were amazing to work with and a special shout out to Greg for allowing me to play his set, yes I actually played the song. Lol ... this remains one of the best things I’ve ever got to do in LA as an actor. Many thanks 🙏 to DJ Brawner and Saint Motel .
What is the name of the lady playing the Piano?
Can't stop listening to this song, with or without the video, which is quite clever, the song just speaks to me. 1997 Was about when I stopped acting like a complete fool in life. At 31.
That piano melody in the intro makes me feel melancholy, I think they did it on purpose.
It makes sense if you know the context
never get sick of this song, notice the 0 dislikes.
never get sick of this song, notice the 0 dislikes.
Well this aged quite well
Came here from Groovy's funeral, RIP Groovy, you will always be remembered in our hearts.
yes.
Who is groovy?
@@iHaveIncredibleMusicTaste It was a music bot used on the messaging app Discord. It could play music by inputting the title of the song and/or the artist. Unfortunately, on August 25, 2021, UA-cam orders to shut down the bot because of copyright issues. RIP Groovy.
"I’d rather have you stay at home now like a good boy should."
I love the lyrics of this song
Deserves WAAAAAAY more recognition.
this is such a beautiful music video and song
what a beautiful song
This deserves more recognition than 'My Type'.
I love the piano!!!
I can't handle the awesomeness of this band!
Great video, great song, great band... I'm in love...
When the piano lady puts LSD in your band's drinks
I hate it when that happens.
It was Poison not LSD
I think this is my favorite Saint Motel song. I really love the music video too.
How are these guys not famous. So much better than bands like fun.
I don't understand why it dosen't have more views
armando t
RIGHT????? LIKE WHAT THE HEELLLLLL!!!!!
1997. Some year. Excellent video, very creative and cool.
Melody at 3:07 is so beautiful
Addictive song!
Its been 20 years since the Heavens Gateass suicide. Good song. Terrible event. Props to these guys for bringing light to it.
Me encanta esta música, es una pura arte!!
When St. Motel meets foster the People....
Dude omg thata what I was thinking!
Michael Calvins
I was also thinking Hot Fuss Album from The killers.
Heather Lear those three bands are my life
Beautiful song!!!
Thank you for this, you've made my day, my week, my month... and probably my year. You guys are amazing! :)
Your music is really great. Thanks for sharing it with the world! ♥
Wow!!! The lyrics!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
These guys are so underrated
BLESS THIS SONG
Grandeeeee stra bella tutte le canzone my type questa tutteee come mai non sei mollltoo famoso sei grande meriti di +
I've gotten wasted at that bar before, The Dresden! Radical video.
saw you guys play this live ,even BETTER !!!!:D
Even knowing the meaning of this song, it still rocks.
Everybody gangsta till she rips out your soul.
I love this song
we love saint motel.
muito boa essa musica, já estou virando fã de saint motel!
F to Groovy. Gone, but forever in our hearts.
Awesome song and video guys! you guys ROCK! :D
2:36 ❤️
Ikr he's so sexy.
hehehe AJ is a legend!
I don’t know why but this has become my new happy song, when ever I feel down I know this song is there and all the memories laughed at the news that day, I honestly had forgotten that for some horrible but for me and my world I discovered this thing vagina and I knew life was worth living and not mass suicide as any option.
Wut
I'll have what they're having. Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster?
Teacher: That shit won't fly in college.
That shit in college: 2:49
97' babies are awesome ;)
***** I agree
WE IN HEA
helll yeah
I missed by 1 year :,( '98 baby hahaha
+swiftilicious13 it's alright, us '98 babies are the bomb too!
This song is a Hale-BOP if you know what I’m saying.
Go class of 97!!
Favorite album I've bought this year! And I've gotten a lot. :)
most end of the world credits song ive ever heard in my life
Best band ever
Thank you for making a song about my birthyear!
I was thinking the same thing! It is so abstract and serious.
I heard here a lot of Electric Light Orchestra, and that's just good news. Love this band.
Nice song by the Saint Motel
Groovy was here.
El final se escucha genial.....y la canción padre
For all of you who weren't there; that is how we really dressed in 1997.
This is going to be huuuuuuuuuuuuge :) Really great song. Greetings from Germany
Muito bom o som deles. Viciadoo.
Very nice
I thought this song was about the amazingness of friendship until I saw the comments 😀
1985....was a good year....
loganl bro that's Bowling for Soup, this is Saint Motel, get your bands and their songs about certain years right. You uncultured swine
There was Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, way before Nirvana. There was U2, and Blondie, and music still on MTV.
loganl this song is about the heavens gate mass suicide. It about a man being told by his mother he's in a cult and going into denial. The suicide was in 1997. They believed they would leave there body and fly away on a comet to paradise
wonderful music! perfect! what about the singer-drummer? his name?
I'm Doanld H. Steward from San Antonio ... Thanks for asking... ;-)
1997 war so ein geiles jahr... ich war da zwar erst 8 aber trotzdem. beste zeit ever.
The Wombats - 1996 and a year later Saint Motel - 1997 next stop 1998?
@Marlene Hall You're saying it right; SM is going to blow up like OK GO and Fun. Would love to see them go far.
Can ANYONE tell me who the lady is behind the piano? She reminds me of Majel Barrett-Roddenberry.
So creative! I love how different their music videos are from main stream media.
I love it
When you realize this song is about a cult in 1997
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Aren't these the same people from that band in the bar scene in "Swingers"? They're awesome!!!
We tried ... 😋
7 years
explanation-- the old lady pulls you in with her mental tractor beam and the drummer produces an audio form of acid that enters the brain through the ears, causing the super trippy superman sequence. it all makes sense now.
Muito bom!!
Fantastic!
Anyone else notice that the lyrics make reference to the mass suicide of the Star Gate cult that happend in march of 1997 ???
Greetings from Monterrey México
"make reference" is an understatement. This whole song was written about that. I think it's doing more than just referencing it!!
R.I.P Groovy
In this years class of 97 became adult!
They wore graduation outfits 😢
I think I'm personally responsible for 50 views today alone.
'MON THE SAINT MOTEL!
Looks like the Dresden room with Marty and Elaine, been packing the place since the 1980's.
This has gotta be my 100th time listening to this song and I'm only just now finding out it's about the Heaven's Gate suicides
Paper towns bought me here. And it’s pretty good
hell. yes.
r.i.p groovy
memories :0