Andy Shauf - 'Satan'

"Satan" by @andyshaufmusic from 'Satan / Jacob Rose', available now

Written by Andy Shauf
Mixed by Jonathan Anderson

Directed by Ryan Steel
Produced by Colby Richardson
Additional Photography by Jesse de Rocquigny
Starring Riva Billows & Tavis Putnam
Construction by Jenna Wittman & Lauren Wittmann
Special thanks to
Riva Billows, Dylan Ballie, Tommy Pham, Suzy Keller, and Lauren Wittmann.

Lyrics

Don't watch yourself, watch the movie
This only happens for a little while
Because Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting with Halloween candy

All of the best parts make you sorry
All of the worst parts make you strong
And Satan is waiting
Satan is waiting with Halloween candy

One long disciplined life and at the end
I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in
One invitation, one bite-sized bar
Would you like to come swimming in a big lake of fire?

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[chickeroo]

Andy is literally a genius. He's by far one of the most talented songwriters I've ever listened to.

[mariaysart]

"all of the best parts make you sorry. all of the worst parts make you strong." such a simple lyric. so perfect. thank you.

[connerdearing]

“All of the best parts make you sorry” is such a beautifully sad line. Just raw and true.

[ChazWick]

I've been noticing this new thing Andy's doing with his voice that I really like, kind of the opposite of the Bob Dylan trail-off, where his voice gently glides up in pitch after a phrase

[mhbackman]

“Don’t watch yourself, watch the movie”

I love this. We all focus way too much on ourselves when the movie of life is going on around us if only we could get outside our heads and simply be present.

[homestudio]

One of the best songwriters of this generation - very moving, human and impressive.

[seaglassmusic]

One long disciplined life and at the end
I'm taking my shoes off and jumping on in

What a gut punch of a lyric

[WackeyJackie]

I think this might be the best song Andy's written so far, this is truly a masterpiece

[jennienowacki]

this is a special song. reminds me of andy’s old stuff, i love it!!!!

[Grag]

"Babe wake-up a new Andy Shauf song just dropped"

[thestarsdieout]

This song is literally **chefs kiss** honestly…. Idk how Andy keeps making great songs, he has truly mastered his craft from where he started

[polaroidsky]

When I first listened to this song I envisioned "Satan is waiting with Halloween candy" was a double entendre for some kid dressed as Satan knocking at the protagonist's door on Halloween whilst the protagonist, in isolation, was dealing with their own demons, tempting them to open the door to self resentment, self pity, and depression. Beautiful irony.

[wnxickwaafrlw]

I was in the car of my best friend in college at the time during quarantine. And the line “One long disciplined life and at the end, I’m taking my shoes off and jumping on in” hit me like a brick. A celebration of nothingness, the startling revelation of living an unremarkable life.

[devonhastings]

I feel like this song is the sinister conclusion of the character Norm. Traveling out of the city, with his victim on Halloween. Satan is waiting for Norm. Chilling the contrast from my first listen to listening now after Norm.

[CronoXpono]

Oh, that's okay, I didn't want to make it to the end of the day without crying. :')

The chord progressions and his vocalizing always makes me think of stuff I thought I'd put away a long time ago.

Wonderful!

[manuelalejandronavarrosilv]

I love Andy Shauf and your beatiful music. From Chile. Muchos saludos amigos!!!

[peterbreitstein]

it’s been mentioned a lot what a nice job Andy has done. And it’s true. The vibe of the song is unique in a way. Ryan steels visual language should also be highlighted though, as it really complements the nostalgic feeling in Andy’s song and makes the whole thing perfect. Thanks for your work Andy and Ryan. I appreciate it a lot over here in Germany.

[CloudIsla]

I like how as the song progresses and when we get to the climax his voice gets a little muffled in the mix. I love that detail! It shows how artistic Andy is. For me it's like he's telling us that the moments are getting distorted same with his voice or idk maybe I'm just stupid.

[NeverBosco]

This song made me uncontrollably begin to weep... Beautiful and haunting and gut punching in pone exact moment

[hoolialynn]

Andy, I feel like I need to apologize for being so smashed at your April 6th Toronto show that I all I remember is REALLY feeling this song, and possibly being a little loud during your performance. The song is incredible; it’s sums up the disappointment and disillusionment of my early thirties, , and it deserved far more respect from me. Thanks for writing it.