Shayfer James - Under The Willow (Official Video)

One morning, I woke from a very specific dream. I texted Kris Night to see if it was possible to make that dream into a video for "Under The Willow". This is what came of it. I am posting this on what would be my father's (The Elephant's) birthday. The degree to which I resemble him in some of these sequences is rather uncanny and the concept is fitting, So I thought it might be a fitting memorial.

Lyrics:

Lover lover weep for me no more
I've been right here under the willow
Mother, mother I think I found my soul
while I was hiding under the willow
I've been the portrait of despair
despite this hat and badge I wear
I've been a captive and a coward
But Thunder, Thunder shook me to the core
while I was hiding under the willow
Father, father punish me no more
I met a wise man under the willow
Lover, Lover look for me no more
I've been right here under the willow
I've been a bastard and a fool
rewritten nearly every rule
but I believe I'm worth redemption
cause thunder, thunder shook me to the core
while I was sleeping under the willow.

Director of Photography: Kris Night
Editor: Kris Night
Director: Shayfer James

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[mob]

8 years, still hearting and replying to comments, legends. absolutely underrated legends

[ShayferJames]

An incredible compliment. Truly. Thank you so very much. - Sj

[rollofthedie]

“Should you lay under the willow, thunder will shake, your father shall punish, and yet your lover shall find you”- Macarison Adonias this is a quote told to me by one of my auditory hallucinations based off your song and it is as beautiful as your voice.

[Crilic]

Good grief how do so few know you??!! you're one of the best things I've ever found off Pandora!!

[eudorajade]

Your facial expressions add a whole other layer to the song and I love it

[lucianinnit]

The only song I can sleep soundly to. Absolutely amazing song by an amazing artist

[brimwild]

By my life I love this song, get famous faster so I don't look like a hipster when I have every album you've ever produced on my shelf.

[sigmajay]

This fills me with such melancholic joy I cannot describe. Truly an amazing hidden gem. Too good of a song.

[wormsinsdirt]

Thank you for putting an end to many of my sleepless nights with this song :)

[haileyliberty]

Oh your music is so beautiful, it would be impossible for me to have a favorite song of yours because they all hold something so special, Cx I know almost all of your songs by heart keep making music you have such a wonderful voice and it needs to be shared with the world <3

[gabrieldavis]

DUDE. YOUR VOICE. My GOD you will become a legend.

[maple]

this entire album is still, after all this time, our favorite album. every fallen feather is our and our partners song. this is the song that got us through our last breakup, from our abusive partner and the long term torment they put us through. i don't care if this is read, let along liked or commented on. sometimes the best thing to do is scream to the void

[nothinghere]

This is still such a wonderful song to listen to

[nightram]

I dont know why i keep coming back to this song but im not complaining, its a good song to listen to.

[idontgiveaflyinflip]

Omg! I can't believe I have gone my whole life until now not knowing that you and this amazing music existed. this is a Masterpiece.

[spectenix]

I am the bastard and the fool for not paying attention to this song in favour of others in the album. It's so nice and relaxing. Same thing with Have A Seat Misery

[Gubbedly]

God I absolutely love your voice in this and when combined with that amazing piano in the background it just makes the perfect harmony for voice and music for me.

[Qahnarinnn]

I do love this so. I love all your music so. It’s like a melancholic lullaby. Very calming in a way that resonates within you. And your voice, your voice is just incredible. Very very breathtaking and beautiful. If I may, I thank you for making such extraordinary masterpieces.

[ethangoddard]

I commented on another song of yours talking about the style maybe a few months ago but since then ive been looking at more of your music and i can say with certainty that you are one of the greatest musicians ive ever heard. it combines so many styles of music to produce some of the most gut wrenching and heartfelt melodies i have ever heard. you are an absolute gem in the music industry.

[Quiteliterallyacertifiedbug]

I've been listening to your music for years, And like, I don't know dude, they're always so emotional and I love it</3