You didn't have to look my way
Your eyes still haunt me to this day
But you did. Yes, you did

You didn't have to say my name
Ignite my circuits and start a flame
But you did

Oh, Turpentine erase me whole
('Cause I) don't want to live my life alone
(Well I) was waiting for you all my life
Oh
Why

Set me free, my, honey
Bee
Honey
Bee

You didn't have to smile at me
Your grin's the sweetest that I've ever seen
But you did, yes you did

You didn't have to offer your hand
'Cause since I've kissed it I am at your command
But you did

Oh, Turpentine erase me whole
('Cause I) don't want to live my life alone
(Well I) was waiting for you all my life
Oh
Why

Set me free, my, honey
Bee
Honey, bee

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
How I find myself without you
That I'll never know
I let myself go

Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
And I never thought I was crazy
But what do I know?
I let myself go

Honeybee
Honeybee

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
How I find myself without you
That I'll never know
I let myself go

Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
And I never thought I was crazy
But what do I know?
I let myself go

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
How I find myself without you

Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
And I never thought I was crazy

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
How I find myself without you
Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
And I never thought I was crazy

Overall Meaning

The Steam Powered Giraffe's "Honeybee" is a touching song about the feeling of being lost and the hope of finding love. The first verse starts with the singer remarking how the eyes of someone they saw still haunt them to this day, but that person did not have to look their way. The second verse talks about how that person did not have to ignite the singer's circuits and start a flame, but they did. In the chorus, the singer begs to be set free by their "honeybee" in order to not live their life alone. The repeated phrase of "Hello Goodbye" seems to represent the singer's inner turmoil and confusion, especially since they describe themselves as being crazy. The song itself is a powerful and emotional journey through the longing and desperation of love.

One interesting fact about "Honeybee" is that it was written by the lead vocalist of the band, Isabella "Bunny" Bennett, and she has said that it was inspired by a real-life experience she had when she was younger. The song was also featured on the popular puzzle game, \textit{HuniePop}, which created some controversy for the developers since the game contained adult content. Additionally, the Steam Powered Giraffe has a unique performance style that incorporates steampunk-inspired costumes and puppetry since several members of the band portray robots on stage. The band has amassed a significant following online, partly due to their presence on social media platforms like YouTube and Tumblr.

Another fact about the Steam Powered Giraffe is that they self-produce their recordings and music videos, and they have released six studio albums to date. The band's sound is a fusion of rock, electronic, and pop, and they often incorporate harmonies and vocal layering into their music. "Honeybee" in particular showcases the band's strong vocal qualities and musical sensibilities. The band has also done various collaborations with other artists, including a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" with fellow YouTube star, Peter Hollens.

Chords:
The chords for "Honeybee" are not available as the band has not released any official sheet music or chord charts for the song.

Line by Line Meaning

You didn't have to look my way
You didn't have any obligation to pay attention to me

Your eyes still haunt me to this day
Your gaze stuck with me ever since

But you did. Yes, you did
But you still took notice of me

You didn't have to say my name
You didn't have to speak specifically to me

Ignite my circuits and start a flame
You sparked something in me and ignited my passion

But you did
But you made a connection with me

Oh, Turpentine erase me whole
Oh, erase everything about me

('Cause I) don't want to live my life alone
(Because I) don't want to be alone

(Well I) was waiting for you all my life
(I was waiting for someone like you my entire life)

Oh
Oh

Why
Why

Set me free, my, honey
Free me, my beloved

Bee
Bee

Honey
Beloved

You didn't have to smile at me
You didn't have to show me your pleasantries

Your grin's the sweetest that I've ever seen
Your smile is the sweetest thing I've ever witnessed

But you did, yes you did
But you made me feel special by greeting me

You didn't have to offer your hand
Offering your hand was not necessary

'Cause since I've kissed it I am at your command
But now that I have kissed your hand, I am under your spell

Oh, Turpentine erase me whole
Oh, completely erase me from existence

('Cause I) don't want to live my life alone
(Because I) don't want to be alone

(Well I) was waiting for you all my life
(I was waiting for someone like you my entire life)

Oh
Oh

Why
Why

Set me free, my, honey
Free me, my beloved

Bee
Bee

Honey, bee
Beloved, bee

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
Hello and goodbye, it was nice to have met you

How I find myself without you
I am lost without you

That I'll never know
I will never understand

I let myself go
I surrendered myself to you

Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
Hello and goodbye, I am insane

And I never thought I was crazy
I never realized my own madness

But what do I know?
But what do I really understand?

Honeybee
Beloved bee

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
Hello and goodbye, it was nice to have met you

How I find myself without you
I am lost without you

Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
Hello and goodbye, I am insane

And I never thought I was crazy
I never realized my own madness

Hello Goodbye, twas nice to know you
Hello and goodbye, it was nice to have met you

How I find myself without you
I am lost without you

Hello Goodbye, I'm rather crazy
Hello and goodbye, I am insane

And I never thought I was crazy
I never realized my own madness

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@boomerpro87

2y↑663

i dont think people realize how talented these guys are.

humans are naturally very expressive and fluid in all of our motions.

its actually a bitch and a half to deliberately act very stiff, even then you'll be incredibly expressive in other ways.

so actually managing to pull off moving like a machine, deliberately making your body less fluid and expressive
requires both allot of talent
and allot of practice.

i for one really appreciate the amount of effort they put into something most people wont even realize the difficulty of.

@frankiethecat9065

3y↑69

I met you when we were kids. 7th grade. 12 years old. You smiled at me when others turned away. You laughed with me when others thought I was weird. We bickered and fought over nothing and when you hugged me it was unlike anything I ever experienced. I looked at you in the art room, the realist butterflies I ever felt. We sat together on the bus, we went to the beach together, we even survived abuse together. Going into 10th grade I saw you and was shocked, you were a girl now. I didn't want to admit how I felt - I didn't want to admit I fancied girls and not boys, so I pretended not to feel that way anymore. It was unavoidable though. We sat together everywhere all the time. We held hands in class and you kissed my cheek. The first time I said "I loved you" it was the most I'd ever meant those words. You kept me safe, stood up for me, held me, loved me. You told me about each partner you had and I smiled glad to see you happy, pretending I hadn't fallen in love all the way back in 7th grade. We became people together, we went to shows together, we had sleepovers, we played Super Smash Bros and shared music and anime and -

One day I texted you, I came out to you as nonbinary. You made me feel so loved... I knew you'd accept me whole heartedly... I wanted to tell you that day how I felt... how we were 20 years old and I'd loved you since we were 12... we said goodbye, you said you loved me, I said I loved you too, I said "we need to hang out soon" you said "yeah..."
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.
...
A week later a friend sent me a text...
"I wanted to see how you were holding up... I know you two were close..."
"... what do you mean...?"
"You didn't hear?... she died last night..."
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.
.
That was the night I shattered... I never felt so helpless and alone. My friends dropped what they were doing and ran home to me as I sobbed on their couch unable to stop for hours - days - weeks...
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11 months have gone by to date... not a single night has passed where I haven't cried... no matter what's going on in my life I feel empty and helpless... I don't eat, I stay up until 5am and sleep in until 3pm... I'm a shell of a person... I have to tell myself every night "she's not coming back" and every night my mind says "no no - she always comes back, we just have to be patient, she wouldn't leave us." I can't come to terms with it...
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I miss you so much.. I wish you knew what this did to me... I wish you could undo and come back. I wish once again you could walk through the auditorium doors and once again I'd tackle hug you and sob into you while you hold me and say "it's okay I'm here"... that moment lives forever in my mind and more than anything I want you to come back again...

@gspoiler

24w↑1

A heart tugging story about this song is that it's actually how I met my wife.

Back in 2015 when I went to a gaming group party by myself. I wanted to make new friends and I started talking to my wife and her friend. I had just started listening to SPG and was a bit obsessed. So I was trying to explain this music video of three people doing amazing pantomiming as steampunk animatronics. Her friend shut me down harshly thinking I was just trying to hook up with them.

I got pretty upset and was about to pack up my things and go back home. Out of a bit of kindness my wife came over and sat down next to me and asked me to clarify what I was trying to explain. So I showed her the song and she really liked it and understood. We instantly began bonding over other nerdy and geeky things. Zelda, Dnd, Star Wars, especially Tabletop games. We started hanging out to play board games and one thing led to another. Now we married each other in 2021 and just had our first kid at the beginning this year 2023.

She just bought us the Livestream pass as a fun date night surprise. We hope to one day be able to see you actually live in concert if you're ever on the east coast as it'll make finding a babysitter much easier. But I'm sure we'll have another SPG fan soon enough.

Lots of love from the Greenmoor Family.

All comments from YouTube:

@TheZizamie

7y↑5.8K

"Hi, I play guitar."
"HI, I am the vocalist."
"Hi, I play with my suspenders."

@HauntedAshe

7y↑68

TheZizamie me tbh

@donweiss2326

6y↑289

Is there anything else to do with suspenders though? Plus they look like they might have been fairly elastic, and therefore, more fun to play with.

@Cookiejaytube

6y↑145

Actually it would be: "Hi, I ride quesadillas."

@knightingale1013

6y↑8

TheZizamie seems about right

@andreoropeza2789

6y↑126

He plays the bass he just doesn’t have it in this video

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@BobertIsKindaCool

25w↑359

When you're happy, the song sounds happy, but when you're sad, it knows your pain.

@threalismaradona9899

21w↑7

Wow yes

@insertlaughter

33w↑281

A moment of respect for the spine and rabbit, if you will, please. They've been making music for over a decade together.

@RavenEnfield

28w↑25

I mean it would suck to stop making music with your favorite sibling but it's still heartwarming nevertheless

@michaelrickenback8839

2y↑5K

Weird how you stumble on random bits of music or art that touch you in very unexpected ways. I'm a 50-something heavy metal / prog rock fan and this... it was beautiful. It existed all this time (almost a decade at the time of writing this comment) and I had no idea. I feel like I walked in on some strange bit of magic manifest as a kooky and catchy music video. Bravo and thank you Steam Powered Giraffe, somehow you are now forever sandwiched between Slayer and Soundgarden in my playlist.

@erinkershaw9651

2y↑68

I'm the same way, and this has been my favorite for about 2 years. I love this song.

@michaelrickenback8839

2y↑56

@@erinkershaw9651 I swear I've listened to this song 20 times since I found it. It really is incredible.

@JaronDavis

2y↑22

Same experience here! Magical!

@caleblarocque7977

2y↑31

Completely agree. I discovered this just over a week ago and I can't stop replaying it, amongst their other great songs. I live in the far north of Canada and would pay to see them perform.

@rickszabo4312

2y↑23

Keep stumbling, they say all the new music out there today computer assisted disposable crap made for people with the attention span of a goldfish. Hit the like button and let YouTube take you for a little ride.

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@patharmon9760

1y↑531

My girlfriend broke up with me, but we were still living in the same house. I was singing along to this song in the kitchen doing dishes. She came in and hugged me and we reconciled.

It might've been because I was doing the dishes, but I still credit it to this song.

@Wild_Roots

50w↑56

Do the dishes more often 😘

@insertlaughter

35w↑9

How's it been?

@alexnichols7801

34w↑13

Your comment was great, tears and laughter in a moment

@IdunDied

29w↑4

didn't save mine but did discover this song through last relationship and its definitely one of those things that is gonna stick with me for life. Currently trying to get it down to a solo piano song I can play so been listening to it way too much over last few days lol. But i can never tire of it. Even if there was bad listening to this brings back all the good memories from that time. Guess the "how i find myself with you" hits a bit hard in the feels tho lol

@dizzzytk574

3y↑3.2K

My little brother just died last night, and this was the last song he was into. We're going to play it at his funeral, it's such a beautiful song

@tracyclingings2531

2y↑127

I’m so sorry to hear that. I lost my little brother that I raised so he was like my son too. It’s hard! I’m hoping that you’re doing better and getting through it. The pain never goes away, but somehow we learn to live with it. At least, that’s what I keep hearing. I lost my husband almost 10 years ago and almost every other family member since then. I’m still in pain and I’m not quite sure how to deal with it. I’ve tried everything. How’re you doing?

@jewishskumm8472

2y↑71

The community this band has is the greatest thing ive seen in my whole life

@feathermen1138

2y↑49

I hope you are doing OK....sorry for your loss...

@seabee0733

Breaks my heart it’s gonna be ok though pal . You hang in an pray I’m gone pray too

@valeckverden

2y↑52

Rest well little brother. Hope you get to meet my sister that died last year on this day. She also loved this song would Play it every morning

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@luciddreams9032

4y↑4.2K

Everyone: talking about losing someone
Me: making a grilled cheese at 3 am vibing to this

@siouxsie.sioux.

4y↑51

Oh saaaaam! I think I've dropped my sandwich again.

@dante777666777

4y↑5

Yum..and with sweet pickles

@burgerpowder8

4y↑8

haha so quirky 0_0

@burgerpowder8

@@luciddreams9032 woosh

@burgerpowder8

@@luciddreams9032 when was i-

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@wendy2297

2y↑806

My son just got married this past Saturday. This was their first dance song. They sang it to each other as they danced. His new wife has a beautiful soprano voice and hit those harmonies perfectly. It was magical. Made me cry a thousand tears.

@grimmy6447

2y↑9

congrats :-)

@Hookah_Horns

1y↑20

It's a song about loss and separation. Interesting choice for a wedding.

@voodosforever

52w↑6

You DO know this about breaking up

@wolf-antics

34w↑1

Amazing

@wendy2297

27w↑2

@@Hookah_Horns yes I understand that...but they way they sung it to each other you would never know that.

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@jessesmith8578

2y↑2K

This was my wedding song. We are no longer together. But every once in a while I'll come here to listen to it and remind myself of what it was like to be truly happy even for a brief moment. For that I thank the artists of this song. Thank you :)

@sdivine13

2y↑21

Hey, same

@tonypringles2285

2y↑42

Hope you're happy now tho

@hungryhunter7158

2y↑37

I’ve never been married, dated once, never had sex. This song hits me hard. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you, I know how bad loneliness feels

@Mia-cg9em

2y↑36

But it’s a good bye song. It’s a heartbreaking song. I’m sorry for your heart

@Steverino322

2y↑35

My ex-fiance ruined this song for me, left me for her friend right after our daughter was born. It was going to be our wedding song too, she didn't know SPG until I showed her this now every time I hear it I get sick to my stomach.

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@gazfishman8575

2y↑524

My wife passed away unexpectedly in her sleep 2 weeks before Christmas 2021. We're both 37 so it's been an awful time for me but I recently discovered this song. It breaks my heart everytime I hear it but it's also so lovely that it's been helping me come to terms with this loss. Learning about SPG music has been a welcome and delightful distraction from things, too. These guys are so amazing.

@gnlout7403

2y↑5

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine.

@aaronbyrum5337

2y↑1

Very sorry

@ashleyescalera8482

2y↑12

my husband passed in july 2021 from sepsis, HE PLAYED THIS SONG FOR ME JULY 4TH and would sing it to me every day til the day he just randomly passed!! THIS SONG DOES THE SAME TO ME!!! I STILL CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR IT!!! HE WAS 45 IM 33 i miss him every second of every day! RIP CAPTAIN HOWDY! #ripcaptainhowdy

@plushiesealz

2y↑2

i’m so happy different musicians are helping people in pain recover, such as losing a loved one. this song would completely remind them of the great times they had.

@vanancy9693

2y↑4

@@ashleyescalera8482 my fiancé also passed away from sepsis in 2016. It’s gotten easier but this was one of the songs we listened to and it can still sting. ❤️❤️

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@boomerpro87

2y↑663

@dolfintuna

2y↑26

Yeah the pantomimeing is insanely good here

@thatmanrunning

1y↑35

They've all got backgrounds in mime, clowning, physical theatre, that sort of thing. They're all excellent performers on multiple levels.

@brandonwiley5372

1y↑17

Deep voice guy in the back had me genuinely wondering if he was CGI for a bit

@frankjasutis6669

39w↑6

plus. the harmonies

@iamjustKiko

36w↑8

It's the set of movements Rabbit pulls off at 2:28 that mesmerizes me the most for me

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@helenarosno

3y↑387

whenever they sing “honeybee” it’s like melted butter and i melt with it every time <3

@garbanzo0be3nz73

1y↑5

Such a good way to describe it

@emma_spoons

4y↑4.7K

This was the first steam powered giraffe song I ever heard and I am eternally grateful.

@yourlocalscenekid9591

4y↑17

ThunderRatBoi big same my boyfriend showed me this song and I love it so much

@whisperingwillow7697

4y↑12

Same here I still love it my friend sang it at the first talent show we did in middle school

@SpicePrincess1890

4y↑15

Same here! It takes me back to a very specific era of my life when I discovered this song and it's crazy to think how far I've come...and how far SPG have come!

@Jadeezy_

4y↑3

Same

@kevinsejnowski3141

4y↑3

Same

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@pharaoh63

38w↑71

I am 60 years old. I listen to hard rock virtually exclusively. On a whim that I cannot fathom, I looked up Steampunk on Spotify and this song came up. I was instantly mesmerized by the vocal harmonies and was moved emotionally to the point of tears. What a beautiful song. I wish I had “discovered” this group a decade ago. I am now a huge fan and will make it a goal to attend one of their performances be it in my native country of Canada or make the trip to San Diego to see them. Bravo SPG, you are amazing talents.

@thatmanrunning

1y↑97

Just as somebody who's only really getting interested in physical theatre now, the movement they do is just gorgeous, as I understand, they've all got backgrounds in mime, clowning, physical theatre and to do that so well, while singing beautifully AND playing instruments is honestly just magical.

@Iselas181

2y↑1.2K

My ex wife and I would sing this song to each other over the phone while I was deployed overseas.
She cheated on me while I was gone, I knew something was wrong when she couldn't sing this song to me anymore.

This is the first time listening to this song since 2013, I miss my little honeybee wherever she is now... I hope she found happiness in her life.

@SenRikyu1

2y↑54

My wife cheated on me last year and didnt want to try to work on things like I did. She regrets now, but we are both learning to find happiness and be better people without each other now.

@jesscuh8333

2y↑25

I'm so sorry she did that to you. I hope you can find happiness ❤

@angelix5896

2y↑21

I really hope some day you will find someone who made you feel the same way honeybee did, and that they can be your new honeybee.
Im really sorry for you.

@Swo0owS

2y↑3

Hey man I’m really sorry

@feathermen1138

2y↑16

More importantly We hope you have found happiness 😊

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@julescegan

22w↑22

We put my childhood Labrador down yesterday. Outside was cold, but sunny and beautiful. She ran in the yard with our other pup, then we gave her treats and eventually laid with her, each family member petting her, as she passed. She really was the happiest dog I’d ever met and 9 years with her wasn’t enough. She was my honeybee. This song will forever be hers in my mind.

I love you and miss you so much already, Addie bear

@mrsriddlemethis1

2y↑118

Getting married in about 7 months. Decided this will be our first dance song. My name is melissa and I had a name plaque from my momma when I was little that said my name in Greek means honeybee. Fiancée told me he dedicates this song to me today and I had to try so hard not to cry. ❤️❤️❤️

@rory9975

2y↑3

Congratulations. Such a moving song, will be a great first dance.

@jewishskumm8472

2y↑2

We wish the best of luck to you

@bushesoflove9616

2y↑1

Congrats!!! Best of luck mate, hope it lasts forever!! ❤❤

@Shutheshoe

I wish you both the best of luck!

@samirabdel-aziz478

Hope it was a great wedding!

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@dante777666777

4y↑4.4K

So here I am a 57 year-old guy wondering what my 16 year-old daughter was listening to.. and I like it!

@friendlyopossum972

4y↑140

Dante Steel that's adorable!!!

@hildegardkhelfa5358

4y↑200

Here is a 51 old goose and I got it from my son (16) as well. Just awesome ;-)

@friendlyopossum972

4y↑91

You both are wonderful parents!

@zilentecho3954

4y↑115

Your daughter has good taste not gonna lie.

@eazye857

4y↑60

You're daughter has good taste in music in music. In my experience all genres can be good with the right musician. Hope you and yours do well

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@JacquesDesranleau

32w↑50

I'm from Quebec and Honeybee was sent to me by my son last week to listen.
I've been completely mesmerized by it, it refuses to leave my mind, I've never was taken so much by a song and the video is a timepiece perfectly done in all aspects.
Where were you all my life!

@imaginationmower

30w↑1

Well said! Mesmerized is the right word.

@elijahday9914

42w↑55

My wife is my best friend and this is our song . I cannot imagine my life without her. It seems silly that it's easier to say on here than to her face. But I'm going to go tell her the same thing

@boballisonparkinson3039

32w↑3

❤❤ tell her

@ursfan

2y↑100

My fiancé played this song over the radio during an innocuous drive to the store, and I simply fell in love with it. I can't put into words how it makes me feel, but I hear it and think of her, and I think of sitting in the passenger seat of her mom's car, snow still blanketing the ground from a gnarly snowstorm early Feburary, hand warmers in my pockets and joking and smiling with her.
... we weren't engaged then. I'm so glad she popped the question, even if it wasn't entirely a surprise-- she was too anxious about messing it up to keep it a secret.
We were 3 years long distance and I practically ran away from home to be with her the second i could do so legally... I really, truly do love her... moreso than I could ever put into words...

I'm putting this on the wedding playlist, don't tell her 🤫

@Shutheshoe

1y↑3

This is so precious 😭

@morrakuroki237

31w↑29

Whenever i feel shitty and lonely i listen to this song to make myself feel worse

@TheHealerIzAwesome

3y↑591

If I could get serious here for a moment. There was a long while that I couldn't listen to this song because I associated it with my ex girlfriend. I had gotten her into SPG and this song sort of became "our song". After we broke up, I became aware of some very toxic things about our relationship. It sucked because I loved this song long before I loved her. But, I just couldn't bring myself to listen to it. This is the first time I've listened to it in forever. It's just as beautiful as I remember. I don't cry when I hear it anymore. I can smile again and sing along.

TL;DR healing is possible. It just takes time.

@bigfloopa1706

3y↑10

Wow. Glad all is well. I remember my dad use to call me mom honeybee when I was a kid as my moms name is Beatrice. So we’d call her bea for short. This song really hits a nerve to me as I remember I’ll never see them in the same place again which pains me but the memories comfort me.

@TheHealerIzAwesome

3y↑4

@@bigfloopa1706 I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm glad you can take comfort in the memories you have of them

@TheHealerIzAwesome

3y↑1

@@emmadoty1648 I'm sorry but I think you have the wrong person. I don't recognize your account at all. It's nice that you're willing to apologize to whoever your ex was but that's not me. I'm really sorry but I hope you can talk to them. Also, I publicly shame myself all the time so don't even trip, dawg.

@Trikovioz

Happy you were able to get over it, dude. That's a hard thing to do.

@meahamo

2y↑4

I feel you on that, I couldn't listen to anything by Adele after I broke up with one guy... healing does take time

@rwbybomb2160

4y↑2.4K

one that sings as a robot
one that plays the guitar
o n e t h a t r o c k s t h e s u s p e n d e r s

@benjaminsmit781

4y↑86

High key want to cosplay the suspenders man

@EEVEEwolf1

4y↑57

@@benjaminsmit781 everybody wants to be like the Suspenders Man XD

@benjaminsmit781

4y↑16

@@EEVEEwolf1 man I don't even want to be like him, that would be nice but I'd much rather look like him

@angeldoe1229

4y↑75

Rabbit is high key like almost unrecognizable to what she looked like in these early vids. I'm very happy for her and her progress

@river8501

3y↑38

Anyone else find it adorable when he played with the suspenders????

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@AnthonyKing-20bs20

14w↑14

I'm high listening to songs I used to and then I remembered this one and had to come back. After all these years and this is still such a great and unique song. Not everyone may like this kind of music, but for those who feel it, here's for you👍🏼👍🏼♥️ 2024

@epycadventures

1y↑32

I remember being at the cliffs when they were filming this. Pull out number 3 to go cliff jumping, and you see SPG performing this song. I'll never forget it. It is such a beautiful song.

@DearestGrimm

42w↑2

Is it visible in the background where you were?

@pants7073

2y↑93

I have avoided creating a YouTube channel for the sole purpose of commenting on videos for literally years, but I have been listening to this song on repeat all day and couldn't help myself. This is beautiful, and I feel like it flipped a switch in me the first time I heard it. I listened, I cried - I listened and cried some more. Thank you for this work of art. Sad I am late to the game, but better late than never.

@carfent8444

42w↑1

pants

@eduardotroncoso3130

2y↑86

Today is the 10th anniversary of this song, which has accompanied me for 5 of them, and it is fascinating how these funky robots have made me cry, reflect and have comforted me in difficult times, it is one of my favorite songs and in fact, I have 2 tattoos in its honor, today is a special day for me and although it is difficult to understand, but this song is like one more of my friends and I will never forget the way it makes me feel

@kacamillion420

This is beautifully put, thank you for sharing.

@jodyingle61

42w↑28

My 18mo old grandson and I listen to this every evening as he goes to sleep. When he gets tired he runs to the bedroom and points to my phone so I’ll start the music. ♥️

@guyedwards22

4y↑2.9K

Everyone here is stupid talented, but The Spine's imitation of a vaudevillian animatronic is just too fucking good. I think his facial expressions behind that mime-like paint are the real selling points of his act

@carlala3156

3y↑56

I think the music is, standalone, RARE AUTHENTIC HITS ME IN THE GUT, MelanBeauticholly. The duality/irony, Nah, it's what we all are, in a way, Light/Being/Shadow/Being/Light.

@72marshflower15

3y↑61

Most musicians just make an exhibition of themselves.. these guys make it an art that compliments their music.

🔥

@planetaryion

3y↑8

Exceptionally Intelligent assessment.

@PANDEAD2

3y↑42

it looks like they recorded while playing a slowed down version so they could speed up the recording when putting the music over it. It really helps sell the quick jerky movements as mechanical. Good at music and good at cinematography.

@CoolDogWalter

3y↑29

IKR? I feel like I should hate everything about this - former mimes, steampunk costumes, but man such a hauntingly beautiful song and perfect harmonies - reminds me of Queen, or ELO. This might be my favorite video on YouTube

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@ThatGirlInTheFadora

2y↑112

Happy 10th Anniversary to a song that still gets new and old fans flocking to be memorized by Steam Power Giraffe's musical talents and hypnotizing choreography

@jackykillian

1y↑30

I follow a Spotify playlist from my ex that she made for me when we were together. We broke up about 2 years ago. It was a rocky relationship and didn't end well at all, but she never edited or deleted the playlist. I noticed this was a new song she recently added to it.

It feels like the perfect goodbye.

I don't know if you'll ever see this, likely not, but hey, just in case... thank you. I'm happy for you, I truly am. Goodbye, good luck, and thank you for everything <3

@Isosceles-Triangle

2y↑378

this song makes me want to fall in love - that slow, intense burn that only gets stronger with each adorable quirk you discover in them, their flaws you fully embrace, their insecurities you work to eliminate. you wake up in the morning not dreading the day, but excited to exist for another period in their presence. things are right - they're unlike anything you've experienced, and this is all you want.
and after time - gradually, very gradually - you notice them slipping away from you. its subtle at first: they don't hold your hand as often, they don't joke around and tease you like before; you no longer fall asleep cuddling together, date nights become sparse, communication is minimal. but you're too entranced in what you had and what you were to believe its happening, things will get better you know they will. and then the end comes. they're finished with this, with you, with everything you guys were. you've been so mesmerized with being in love with them that you didn't realize they've been falling out of love with you. and now you're here, alone and empty, nothing to make you smile. part of you wants to foster the feelings and joy you had when things were good - still admire their smile, the tiny mannerisms that enchanted you, just remember who you fell in love with. but you know that's just denial, and its over, and its time to move on, but you just cant. this song makes me want to fall in love then be completely broken by it.

@daleicious1528

2y↑13

How dare you make me feel like this.

@Tatwampstajag

2y↑9

Well shit that's well written.

@terminallychill5390

2y↑5

I just woke up and you gotta hit me with this...

@Jilliberation

2y↑10

Sometimes, it TRULY is a Forever Thing. Unfortunately, more often than not, it turns out to be True for only One of you. I lost my beloved in a drowning accident 4 days before Christmas 2008. Now, every day that I'm without him, seems like Forever. He used to joke that we were One Soul in 2 bodies... I guess, I've found some sort of comfort in the notion that he's not really gone, we merely consolidated.

@julianbobafettfan5226

2y↑1

I know! This song is so beautiful!

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@tonijacobson2867

34w↑24

This was just played at a friend's funeral. Never heard it before and now I can't stop listening to it. It is hauntingly beautiful. Calming, soulful and addicting. I absolutely love it.

@frankiethecat9065

3y↑69

@Mistah_Lord

2y↑4

That sounds awful, it's always really hard losing someone who means a lot to you. I hope your situation will get better and you'll be able to fill that void.

@sarahmeyers1773

2y↑4

Thank you for sharing your love story with us. I hope someday you can find yourself again.

@terminallychill5390

2y↑2

I needed a good cry and this song and reading this helped. Thanks and I'm sorry.

@jeanproctor3663

Thank you for telling us about your lives and your story. I'm so, so sorry for your loss and I wish whole-heartedly that there had been a different ending for the both of you. I know it probably won't mean much, but I hope you can accept a virtual hug from a stranger on the internet. Please just know that you are loved too. ❤

@beetlegutzzz6952

5y↑1.9K

I was just looking for the "I'm a giraffe" vine and I found this... Not disappointed...

@chu_chu_nator

5y↑19

Perfect haha

@terryt9833

4y↑67

that's a hell of a way to be introduced to this band, I have to wonder how most people found it. This song just showed up in my reccomendeds.

@overdramaticfreak

4y↑28

SAY COLORADO

@SomeBorkedAccount

4y↑7

Welcome traveler

@wyatt1538

4y↑8

Bruh I found this band through a internet historian video

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@apollyon616jc3

28w↑26

I'm not sure if it's a sense thing with my adhd. But this song and music video captivates me. I completely zone out and focus on it for 5 mins it's wild. 10/10

@Ellieunboxed

23w↑25

I can listen to this song everyday for the rest of my life and it will never loose the emotional impact it has. I know SPG are a little burnt out from it but it is truly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. ❤

@jongcollins4156

1y↑12

I'm 65 years young now and stumbled across this amazing video that is absolutely my favorite song now. Where has this been hiding???

@reidbronson6358

2y↑15

What a great love song. I discovered these guys back in 2015. About the same time my Wife's cancer returned. During the next four years, I would play this song for her...a lot. She loved it too. Now that she's gone, this wonderful song just makes me cry every time I hear it. I see her smiling that beautiful smile that I fell in love with on our first day of high school. For 52 years, it never occurred to me that one day she and her smile would be gone. What a great love song. But it hurts so much to listen to it.

@theforgottenwork

2y↑2

set you free honeybee. my honneeeeeeeybeeeee Hello goodbye twas nice to you. how i find myself without you that i'll never know

@Tupiztin_the_coolest

33w↑18

I don’t care if they cosplay as robots and shit, this song is the most beautiful piece of music I’ve ever heard

@miscellaneous__bones

5y↑1.4K

I like how during the song they just don't. stop. moving. like, at all. its always something, weather it be a flick of the wrist, or swaying or whatever else they're always moving.

@kennyb6541

4y↑52

If robots become still, they tend to shutdown.

@jimmylewis5960

4y↑8

That's what really sells it. The song is great but the performance is better

@miscellaneous__bones

4y↑1

@@KevvoLightswift bows why thank you! ~~lowkey im proud of myself too lmao~~

@blackout9487

4y↑2

MUST. KEEP. MOVING.

@justinkennedy2930

4y↑2

The way he even strums his guitar is sick, so fluid yet robotic

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@user-xq8kh8tg8m

34w↑13

My husband has loved this band for years. We listened to this song while driving in the woods on vacation in Massachusetts. Such good memories and so peaceful.
My baby daughter passed away 3 weeks ago and this song has been on repeat since the memories associated being me to a calmer place. Thank you

@tonijacobson2867

33w↑2

💔

@trevorgrondin1512

1y↑17

eleven years of honeybee. i know this song was bittersweet for you Bunny, but it is so beautiful.

@johnschachermeyer8812

2y↑16

My wife passed away 2 weeks ago. This song was played at the start of her funeral service.

@sarahtucker5117

I am so sorry

@s.pnugget2651

2y↑30

My sister reminded me that it is the ten-year anniversary of this song's release so we had to come listen to it again. I will always adore this song for introducing me to Steam Powered Giraffe ^-^

@davidsharpify

2y↑11

The umbrella skeleton may be the single best metaphor I’ve seen in my 62 years.

I dig this band.

@daftodil589

5y↑2.9K

funky robots by the sea and they make me cry

@bismuthcrystal9658

5y↑72

That was an excellent synopsis.

@lizzie3036

5y↑18

this is the best comment thank you

@uramanwhosamoth

5y↑8

Me too dude

@keithmontgomery2650

5y↑4

exsactly

@jeromiro6924

@@lizzie3036 ok dudess

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@kyleedolph3191

2y↑20

It's weird looking back through my memories and realizing how much the meaning of this song has changed for me. When I first heard it about 5 years ago it was a goal to me. To find true love. I took it as a love song, which I guess it is. Now I think of it as a monument to all the people in my life that have left me. I can't seem to recall when that happened, but it's depressing as hell.

What I found kinda funny was that the true meaning of this song isn't either of those things, it lies somewhere in the middle. It's... acceptance and tranquility. I know I can find that meaning in time. I just have to let go. But that's easier said than done, isn't it...

@bendyjenga

1y↑10

If they do another fallout game this song should be honorarily included for important reasons I will not be disclosing at this time. Or probably any other.

@schadenfreudepony

2y↑13

The vocals are impeccable. But the bass line behind this whole piece is one of the most expressive and smooth licks I've ever heard.
The little slide tremelos in the chorus are a chefs kiss.

@AlexxxSaladBar777

2y↑60

I've never heard anything like this! It seemed so cheesy but the voices harmonizing and bouncing off each other is simply exquisite. Gives me chills. Going on repeat all day long!!! chefs kiss

@junomesh

2y↑20

Does this song bring anyone else back to their time in life when they they first heard it? It brings me back to a time I liked a certain girl (someone I've moved on from) and I remember the weather and feelings I had in those moments. Like those feelings are frozen in time and I just need to hear this song to relive it all.

@TheBandkanon

5y↑2K

There's something downright authentic, simple, genuine and timeless about this song. Like a stripping down of all modern love songs into their most fundamental elements, free of unnecessary embellishments. It's songs like this that I believe will survive the test of time longest.

@zactellier4247

5y↑13

Why are you like everywhere?

@michaelhiltz7846

5y↑18

it seems like a mix of the Eagles and the beach boys. with a visual twist of steam punk.

@haserot

5y↑5

you have a beautiful mind.

@drewaperture6017

5y↑12

@@zactellier4247 well... their name IS Warp... they could just... appear wherever they feels their needed

@zactellier4247

5y↑4

@@drewaperture6017 Touché

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@justmeliving782

1y↑11

It’s been like 9 years since I first heard this song and I’ve commented on this a couple of times. Zach showed me this song and passed away. This song keeps being relevant in my life. I went from not feeling every inch of this song and just like it to feeling every single thing he is saying. It’s been a rough 9 years.

@imaginationmower

30w↑11

A friend of mine just showed me this video and I am literally just blown away by this song. Absolutely surreal.

@jawless7616

30w

Welcome to the club.

@18videowatcher41

3y↑22

These folks are talented. The singing is great, and the movements are entrancing. Like the song too!

@cheshirekitty4756

2y↑9

My dogs name was Honeybee, I got her the beginning of January 2021 and had her up until December 20, 2021. She had gotten out that night and got hit by a car and sadly didn’t make it. I miss her so much every day, god I miss her I wish I could have had more time with her. I had rescued her from the streets and this song just hurts every time I hear it. I loved her so much, my sweet Honeybee you’ll never go forgotten or unloved even without you being here. Rest easy my sweet girl ❤️🐝🐾🐶💛

@kyrat6079

39w↑13

This is one of those songs that will forever stick with you bc it means so much

@andrew-paulclements1502

6y↑2.8K

I swear these are just animatronics pretending to be people pretending to be steam powered animatronics

@bpdmachine777

6y↑5

doubt it

@asamation8298

6y↑100

I'd watch that movie

@GreyMatterStew

6y↑28

Ow! OW! I think you broke my brain.
But in a good way.

@jdfellow5700

6y↑7

I can see that

@andrew-paulclements1502

6y↑4

@@pennylessz
Yeah :(

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@girlwtuba

44w↑6

Little did I know that just shy of six years together, the man who showed this to me would also make the lyrics to this song so applicable

@mandyberry2500

42w↑3

what a mood. my gf was the first person i showed this song to and we broke up a few months ago. five years over in an instant

@A1cov3

50w↑8

i know this isn’t the original intent of the song, but as someone who is currently terrified of losing their only friends after graduation, it’s hitting me very hard

@miracat12

3y↑11

these guys are a little too good at being animatronics-

@angelaknecht

1y↑11

How have I never heard about this group?!?! I was hooked 20 seconds into the song. Just call me Alice because I’m about to blindly fall down into yet another musical rabbit hole. I love YouTube!!!

@bitethehandthatfeedsme

1y↑8

Almost a year ago I got out of a toxic relationship, and i remember this song was on when I got broken up with. Today is the first time I've listened to it since and it has made me realize how much i've grown now that i am free. thank you, steam powered giraffe

@brittanyweeks7914

8y↑2.4K

can we just talk about how Spine's vocal range is like -27 to 100009

@adiposeNarnian

7y↑27

ramen noodles Right? RIGHT?

@spacesaurus7563

7y↑69

This is the truest statement ever. I tried to show them to my mom and point out which one the Spine was and she got very confused as to which one he was.

@bloumup5423

7y↑7

IKR

@HunHare

7y↑43

I showed this video to my 86 year old mom and now we both have a crush on The Spine.

@MarthyM

6y↑34

Team The Spine here too :D I have a similar voice as his deeper part and I cannot understand or even believe how he can sing in the high positions sounding so effortlessly and not at all strained. He just sounds like a person who has a naturally high voice. And then a low voice. He has to have 2 sets of vocal chords.

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@Transmissional

19w↑7

I first heard this song many years ago...and it was beautiful in its clarity and emotion. Now I am half deaf and there are so many tones and dB's I cannot hear, your words are harder to understand and yet I still feel that emotion. I guess somethings don't change.

@NightSurgeon11

2y↑10

I love this song. I weep every time I listen. I’m a dad, and this song hits me in such a soft spot because it makes me think that someday my children are going to leave the nest and go be adults in the real world. I always wanted to be a dad and they are the light of my life, but the idea that one day I won’t have them around asking me a million questions and clinging to my legs is bittersweet. Plus the idea that I won’t be here someday to help them and support them when they need it just makes it more so poignant. One day we will say goodbye one last time, but omg do they make my life so wonderful. There’s a part of me that hopes my daughter wants this to be a daddy/daughter dance if she ever gets married. ❤

@csfafirerescuetv1602

33w↑5

My daughter and I picked this for our Daddy-Daughter dance at her wedding last weekend! Amazing talents.

@jedjedjedjedjedjed

1y↑8

I found this song like seven years ago when I was 22, and my friend and I learned it, me on guitar and vocals, and she on an accordion. We busked on a street corner downtown, both our first time, made $350 in 45 minutes. We dressed up all fashionable fancy like. And the next day we went to a hella fancy breakfast place and ordered three whole meals each to try everything they served lol and we'd go outside between plates so she could smoke, but I'd light her cigarettes and take the first drag, cuz I only ever liked the first drag. This song reminds me of every time I've ever fallen in love. All the heart flutters. All the first kisses.

@bambisghostfun956

1y↑10

I danced with my wife at out wedding to this song...we are no longer...but the feelings it gave me will live on

@naram-sinofakkad3156

8y↑267

I feel so late finding out about these guys. I'm a metalhead, but I respect great music and I'm proud to say y'all have a new fan.

Much love from Texas

@adriangoodman8901

8y↑5

ehh i feel you bro, watchmojo

@naram-sinofakkad3156

8y↑3

Adrian Goodman Same here. I was watching watchmojo too. I'm gonna check out Die Antwoord next

@adriangoodman8901

8y↑1

+Kaiyn Benzedrine i checked out death grips, they have some pretty hard stuff. check out the money store album, especially songs hacker and i've seen footage

@packersfan1905

Motorhead

@drehskyta7637

8y↑3

I'm a metalhead too, and I really love Die Antwoord, hope you'll like it too !

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@haulinacrossna

1y↑4

I came across this while searching for giraffes. Instead, I found old memories of a happier time. I wasn't prepared for that.

@tnee1382

1y↑8

I sang this to my best friend while I did her final makeup... I could still imagine her singing off key and so loudly along with them. ❤ You didn't have to, but you did, Kara. I'll wait to see you again the rest of my life 🥰

@kilarthmac

2y↑8

The harmonies for the lyric "my honeybee" gave me chills

@shinwonderboy

1y↑7

i completely forgot this band existed until a friend of mine mentioned them in passing the other day and man, i used to love this song. it was one of the first songs i learned on guitar when i was 15 or 16. this is probably the first time i’ve heard it in years. it’s so nostalgic but so sad now, and i can’t put my finger on why…

@nickathon23

1y↑7

10 years plus and we still here! Love this track, makes me proud to say I’m from San Diego

@lalaloopsy35

8y↑696

i bet you £10 that rabbit's singing this about the toaster

@leoaidensprague3034

8y↑43

Haha, it can be intended in that way, too. I believe Isabella said this was written for a girlfriend. Unfortunately, they broke up before she could complete the song. Just saying in case you were wondering who it was actually about.

@coolGhostVIRUS

8y↑11

What's that story about Rabbit falling in love with toaster again? :^)

@ancorites969

8y↑5

+Anatoly Novikov It's "On Top Of The Universe", I think. At least, that's what they play in "The Quest For The Eternal Harp Of Golden Dreams" after Rabbit talks about the toaster. :)

@coolGhostVIRUS

8y↑1

түlεя јσsερн Thank you :)

@ancorites969

Anatoly Novikov No problem!

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@confusedbuddy

2y↑13

Sometimes, I just like to read the comments here. There always moving to me. The way music pulls out the raw story's and emotion's we all live through. Musicians and artist truely hold some strange powers. 💜💛

@gspoiler

24w↑6

Just saw you on Livestream. Just wanted to say thank you. I have been in love with this song for years and it was very heartwarming to hear you play live (as live as automatons are). This song has probably saved my life more times than I care to think and more than I wish to burden you with the knowledge of. But the line 'hello goodbye im rather crazy, and I never thought I was crazy' broke me into tears the first time I heard it. It's really helped me come to terms with my mental health issues and accepting myself no matter the malfunction. I wish you all the best for years to come and I'm always excited to hear new and old work from you.

@gspoiler

24w↑1

@frankifyed.

35w↑8

I first heard this song when my ex-girlfriend introduced SPG to me. It became our song before I even realized how sad it is. We recently split up and it carries a whole new meaning now, like I expected it would once I really listened to it. I'm hoping listening to it again will help me grieve a little bit.

@WhyNot-ow3zc

2y↑12

I stumbled upon this while playing video games, specifically I was chucking chickens at my enemies to defeat them, but I ended up sobbing because of this song.
So while some will have beautiful memories with this piece, and sorrowful stories, I will then always have my chicken yeeting while sobbing to it.

@fluffy100

3y↑7

Every few months I get the inexplicable and unexplainable urge to listen to steam powered giraffe and this is one of my go to's.

@maji3192

5y↑2.2K

Friend: Can we listen to something apart from Honeybee?

Me: throws friend out the car

@xxllamaborrachaxx9374

5y↑28

Add a Wilhelm Scream to that scenario, and it'll be pure gold

@mikelaczny6225

5y↑31

You don't need that negativity in your life.

@katelyn6404

5y↑1

alice / a short reply: yes.

@CeramicQuill

5y↑23

Me to my friend: Goodbye, it was nice to know you.

@cjrockband

4y↑6

@@CeramicQuill Now you have to go...

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@ryandeckard1479

2y↑7

I cried the first time I heard this. The song caught me very off-guard. Some friends put it on the TV and I melted. Really love this tune. Thanks, SPG ❤️

@keana172

34w↑5

It seems like nobody knows this song without a powerful story connected

@BoxPossum96

3y↑9

Amazing harmony: Check
Themed Singing Trio: Check
* s u s p e n d e r s * : Checkity Check

@GalthT

40w↑5

My son, Bennie introduced me to you guys. We met you all in Canada at the Great Canadian Exposition. My son moved out back in 2018. I stayed in touch for some time. But his partner convinced him he was better off. At 16..convinced him he can be an adult. I only wish I knew how he was doing. Hopefully in time. He'll return and I'll have open arms for him.

@yokoboo

2y↑48

I realize this is a song about love and loneliness, but honestly, when I hear it, I think more about sense of self, more specifically my own struggles with mental illness and identity. Often we take things that hurt us and let them define us, they become a part of our identity and we find comfort in the known and shy away from healing because it hurts, and for some people, we hurt for so long that we don't know who we are without it, and that's unbelievably scary and sad and drenched in the unknown. It's a bittersweet goodbye to who we were and embracing who we're going to become, knowing we'll survive somehow despite how we feel about the change.

@OneNamelessHero

2y↑1

That's a nice interpretation! Shows how our brain can find new meaning by creating associations and metaphors even there where they were not originally intended, it's amazing.
And hey, I hope you're winning the war with your inner demons, friend :")

@iamjustKiko

48w

I honestly love this interpretation of the song

@fl0werz922

4y↑1.2K

Summary of this video:

Adorable robots singing by the sea that make me sing along and cry

@fl0werz922

4y↑4

ty for 70 likes

@ramenexe

4y↑2

@@fl0werz922 feel the same

@koreijoegaomasen9813

4y↑3

He is singing about a toaster. Lol

@anactualbird6801

4y↑2

@@koreijoegaomasen9813 And even then it is still beautiful

@transfriend3865

4y↑1

Same tho-

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@MrBanks-be8lj

36w↑8

Will for ever be my favorite song of theirs. Should have been way bigger

@emislayed9108

1y↑6

i only found this band a year ago but all they do is just so amazing and has inspired me in so many ways. This song will forever resonate with me and i don’t think i’ll ever get tired of it. I know this will probably get lost in the sea of comments talking about how much they live this song and this band but honestly it’s honestly amazing how they can touch anyone with their songs. The just know how to slip through anyone’s defenses and seize their heart, and for that i’ll be forever grateful

@jakefry6919

2y↑7

Steampunk is actually the healthiest way to prepare Punk

@CieloDelaCruzMusic

2y↑5

When I hear this song, I remember the way my life was and where I was when I first heard it. I miss it all. This song is a time capsule. Thank you.

@kennethrexrode754

3y↑5

I love the seagull flying by in the background

@SilverGummiShark

6y↑974

Brave robots dancing by the salty seawater ocean.

@theultimatememelord6586

6y↑8

New song-Electric Idiot
Like American idiot.

@alucard73

6y↑5

Bless those robots *sniffle*

@Alienaddikt

6y↑7

@@theultimatememelord6586 steam powered idiot

@slowandrote

6y↑2

@@Alienaddikt you do realize you can use steam power to generate electricity... Right?

@Alienaddikt

@@slowandrote duh

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@victoriacook4032

32w↑4

My son played this song to me so different and yet beautiful .It was played at his wedding. Wonderful

@insert-name-here

1y↑6

I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say that this band is VERY uncanny compared to most other bands in the steampunk genre (or most indie bands in general). The robotic pantomime, the eerie music, and the melancholy vibes says it all, even for the people who have only just discovered Steam Powered Giraffe. Yet, despite them seeming freakily similar to actual singing robots, they also seem to have genuine and sweet personalities, which helps the band’s community become more welcoming for their listeners. So while Steam Powered Giraffe is definitely one of the many other weirder bands out there, they are definitely a remarkable ensemble of ambitious people who have subverted a lot of expectations in the steampunk community and the music industry.