John Grant - The Child Catcher (Lyric Video)

[Cool_Hand_Lugh]

Hauntingly beautiful <3 with some real, serious darkness under the lyrics. Perfect soundtrack for our current time imo - neon shiny colours with dark depths of depravity and unthinkable cruelty barely concealed behind, with a sort of anaesthetic, dissociated haze hanging over the whole thing.

[mister]

Dark and viscerally disturbing yet hauntingly beautiful. Lots to take in. Bravo Mr Grant

[beam]

Your instrumentals are just always so amazing, they could stand on their own. Just beautiful

[Iceman-pfjz]

You have left me speechless once again with your depth, unique talent, the words, and music! You have always managed to do that! This time, however, you have reached beyond the infinity with these lyrics and the hurt that you could uncover and deliver in a single song. It has made me cry because you were able to tell of things that are not told this way, not ever brought in music with such honesty and raw truth. It was more than a song for me - it was a trip down the memory lane, a healing journey, and a reminder that some things we go through once will always remain there. Just learning how to live along with them, how to fight back, how to accept the pain somehow and do all you can to share the love. Your voice, the music, the way that you have used the synths and all the layers - all of it is truly unique and outstanding! Thank you for reminding once again that this kind of music exists. The guitar solo is also one of the best tones that I can possibly think of! All about this song is outstanding and speaks volumes about the honesty, sincerity, and genuine care of the author. Thank you, John, for making this world so much better and for creating this something that "speaks for the mute". You are the voice, you are the light!

[brittat.]

How I love your voice! Great song, John!

[artbybeckman]

So. Another incredibly transfixing song that reaches in to my core will be played immensly. Your words hits like a sledgehammer covered in velvet. Man, you hit this out of the ballpark by far! I humbly Thank you John! I❤❤❤

[amitafo]

Шикарное гитарное соло в окончании🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

[ariesromance]

Esto ya es otra cosa.... Ahora sí, John, una canción llena de estilo propio, sentimientos y personalidad 👏👏👏👏👏

[CalogeroSmith]

After his performance to James Bond 007 homage concert, this beautiful piece seems a part of an imaginary soundtrack. Bravo.

[MegaAtomium]

Beautiful AND lugubrious! One of my favorite combos. Thanks, John.

[ursaminorjim]

_Love_ how this uncoils. And O! — the fried guitar freakout at the end!

[mikewild]

The Child Catcher (from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"). I didn't see that one coming. Then again, I never expected him to cover Elton John's "Sweet Painted Lady" either. His songwriting consistently colours outside the lines. Refreshing.

[seekingsolace]

This feels somehow confessional. Like maybe some past experiences of abuse.
I really feel it in the lyrics. 😢

[tomkingsley]

I'm getting Blade Runner and Bond theme vibes ... 🤔 ... If there is another Bond film, you should be at the top of the list to do the theme song 👍👍

[Kiki-cety]

Que dire, à part ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤merci john .

[liroso]

Pulling on the threads of fear in my mind. Penetration of the id.

[Beeblebrox]

When I read the title I thought, Sweet a John Grant version of the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

[christinanabernaber]

You are more than a lion, John 😂❤ 🦁 🦁 🦁

[martinstephenson]

Just going for commercial mainstream airplay again I see 😂 👏 thank goodness for real creative musicians 👍