Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - This Life [Official Video]

Traveling through empty roads, a whole life unfolds in the mind of a man in the small confines of a car. The night offers him no simple solution. A road movie about a man looking for answers, acceptance and salvation.

Credits
Man: Robert-jan Simons
Girl: Roma Koolen
Director: Bob Alkemade & Marc Slings
Dop: Marc Slings & Bob Alkemade
Assistent & Focus Puller: Kelly Lee Steen
Gaffer: Malcolm Duregger
Bestboy: Sander Schram
Light ass: Tom Arkenbout
Grip: Bas Schram
Montage: Anna Peeters
Grading: Maurik de Ridder - Studio Bep
Kleding: Nadine Rodenburg
Make-up: Sjekiela Autar Ajoeb

Special Thanks to:
Schram Studio's
Golden eye camera rental
Café de Fluiter
Randy Vermeulen
Charlotte Pas
Sofia van Vliet
Patrick Louwerse
Eelco Schram

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Lyrics:
I've been trying to pretend
That death is my friend
Oh, this life 
Yes, this life ain't for me now
 
I've been lying to myself
Not to nobody else
Oh, this life
 Yes, this life ain't for me now
No
 
LIAR
I'm telling the truth to y'all
HIGHER
Gonna give a little proof to y'all
HIGHER
I'm gonna jump in the fire
 
Well I walked into black
Said I weren't coming back
Saw my angel in blue
She tell me "This life ain't for you"
Oh, this life
Tell it to me - this life ain't for me now
 
I woke up feeling new
'Cause now I know this life is for you
Yes, this life
 Oh, this life ain't for me now
It's for you!
 
LIAR
I'm telling the truth to y'all
HIGHER
I'm gonna give a little proof to y'all

[edwardsharpethemagneticzer]

 We debated about this video for a while. Its message at the end is absolutely disturbing. We would never support a "no way out" situation. In the end… We decided that it was really well done and perhaps might have an adverse effect on someone contemplating suicide by making it real rather then showing a happy ending - There are no happy endings when someone takes their own life. - Our message remains positive and full of love and creativity. Thank you

[RJeempy]

Hi, I am the actor playing the part in this musicvideo. At first, I protested about the ending but went along with the directors choice for one reason: his enthousiasm for doing it this way. It is a way to look at things and be honest, this video influences us as art is supposed to do.
Look at the 96 reactions underneath. There is a handful very sophisticated reactions which I fully support; don't fight the images but embrace them for the art it provides.
We enjoyed making this by the way. A lot. :)
robert jan, amsterdam, the netherlands, europe.

[ellienized]

'There are no happy endings when someone takes their own life.'
The video is dark, but the message is clear.

[crowcorvinus]

The Last minute is "high-emotional", very good camera, very good acting !!! Black/White . The "mirror" in his eyes. THE LIGHT !! Every day we are born, and every day we are dying . Dont cut yourself, ...., Cut yourself from "complicated" . Life is Simply . Get the KEY and life a Simply Life . This Life IS the KEY . Thanks for this video .... Thanks to Alex . You bring light in my life . There is nothing we can do more . 🌱🌿🌲

[CtrlWQ]

Listen man, I ain't built for this life either brudda. We had to burn our men and let their ashes dance in the darkness under a pale moonlight. ✨️

[panaceatherapeutics]

Reach out, call, a voice will answer through the darkness. Connect and find a way be supported while you're with your pain. Beyond doing so, such peace, such healing can be found

[poeticalish]

Seems like Joe Cocker and Otis Redding had a mad night of passion and conceived Alex Ebert and he then concocted this brilliant masterpiece from those two incredible souls! and the outcome is just breathtakingly amazing! This song is powerful.

[gotehorn]

Wow, I didn't realize how incredible this guys vocals are until this song. I'll be listening more.

[paulmartin]

A beautiful and sad song. I absolutely love ESATMZ💚🤍🧡

[colleenokeefe]

I NEED to thank Alex for making my son the happiest young man in the country when he shared his story in Boston this past Friday night.  I am searching desperately for someone with that video.  I have never seen my son so happy, ever.  I shed tears of happiness with him on the ride home to Cape Cod from Boston.  He is a very talented young musician, that simply loves music.  Music saved his life.  Thank You.

[elorbs]

This video just changed my life. Alex has this unbelievable talent of taking such intense emotions and channeling this energy and turning these feelings into words and pictures for everyone else to relate to. He is a universal translator who has the ability to connect those who come from all different backgrounds. I don't know how he does it. I feel so blessed to be able to have his art during my lifetime.

[B.McAllister]

This video gives me chills. I can't help but think of those who debated whether to do it or not. Choosing to go through but regretting it a split second later. But it's too late, they already stepped off the ledge, bridge, chair, etc... Or like the man in the video, lit the match... There's hope for everyone. You just have to stay alive to see it.

[rawtown]

I remember watching this video when it first came out. At first I was in shock like oh wow it was him (I was in middle school) but now that I'm older I realize this video has a lot of meaning, I'm not an emotional person but this video brought me to tears. Amazing vocals along with an amazing video. You never know who is going through a rough patch in life until you have walked in their shoes...

[silviup]

I've been trying to pretend
That death is my friend
Oh, this life
Yes, this life ain't for me now
I've been lying to myself
Not to nobody else
Oh, this life
Yes, this life ain't for me now
No
Liar
I'm telling the truth to y'all
Higher
Gonna give a little proof to y'all
Higher
I'm gonna jump in the fire
Well I walked into black
Said I weren't coming back
Saw my angel in blue
She tell me "This life ain't for you"
Oh, this life
Tell it to me this life, ain't for me now
I woke up feeling new
'Cause now I know this life is for you
Yes, this life
Oh, this life ain't for me now
It's for you!
Liar
I'm telling the truth to y'all
Higher
I'm gonna give a little proof to y'all
I'm gonna jump to the fire!


Songwriters: Alex Ebert / Nicolo Joseph Aglietti

[fire]

Been a fan of yalls for like 10 or 12 years now. Gotta say this song had a huge influence on me. Really appreciate your work.

[DP-mlme]

Came across this song today....wow !!!
So raw & powerful....pure brilliance both on the song & the actor.

[blackwatchaudio]

All right, I'm absolutely dumbstruck by both this song and video.  Powerful.

[joekraft]

You guys helped me so much I'm still here because of your beautiful music cheers I love you guys <3

[erickhannud]

I like to think that "Man of Fire" is the continuation of this song. The lyrics combine really great, going through the spiritual rebirth and the incredible results of this process.

[hexmoss]

I listen to this band when I'm sad. So good.