AJJ - Temple Grandin (Official Video) 

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That rug really brings the room together.

I never looked at the lyrics, but always heard "Temple Grandin do the bullshit" not "Temple Grandin to the bullshit". Looking that up, and understanding that phrase puts the song in a whole new light for me. Before, I thought it was ~"doing these things (writing songs, breaking isolation, and being humane) is bullshit". Now I understand it as "do these things in spite of the bullshit". Jeez, I love these guys.

Every song they've released off of Christmas Island so far has been so fucking solid.

Grandin stated that she no longer uses a hug machine: "It broke two years ago, and I never got around to fixing it. I'm into hugging people now."

I don't know about you guys, but to me the song sounds like it's saying don't let your disabilities hold you back, "Open up your murder eyes, and see the ugly world that spat you out." is saying you need to realize that yeah, you may not be the "average" human being and you are probably getting shit on for that. Sean references Stevie Wonder, Hellen Keller, and of course Temple Grandin, because they not only "opened up their murder eyes, and saw the ugly world that spat them out" (understanding that they aren't the same as others), but that they also "found a nicer way to kill it" (meaning that rather than just learning to live with their disability, they found a way to thrive, this especially shows in the Hellen Keller line with the "Break through your isolation" because due to her disability he was completely isolated from everyone, but she "found a nicer way to kill it", she learned to sign into the palms into others hands and she broke through her isolation). I'm just going to leave it at this for now since it's super late, but I might add more later.

The Isolation part really trips me out, since we've been in isolation for weeks now

I heard this song when I was finishing an Ethnic American Lit class, particularly I had just finished the novel Truth and Bright Water, literally just finished reading it in my car as I arrived on campus. It left a melancholy feeling so I put on this pop song I thought would help, which I was little acquainted with at the time because it was just released. Well, fuck me running, this song made that novel come to life in the deepest part of my chest and I bawled like a child. It was one of the most justified cries I’ve ever had, if that makes sense. The novel was a coming of age story about a Native American boy who never had a chance. And his best friend who was just as Poor living on the reservation, but he had a mom who’d keep fresh flowers in the kitchen as long as she could, trimming away the decay as needed, bit by bit until it was only stalks and leaves. Such was the preservation of their people. Too many died still as freshly budded petals. The landscape, the Buffalo, the young men, were all replaced with fake flowers and bullshit heritage month carnivals. It’s overwhelming how mankind must eat and eat and eat. How there will always be a just barely-beginning-to-bud little flower of a child that we’ll show a nightmare to, so scary that he never blossoms and eventually self-destructs.

Such an evolution from their angsty duo days. They really kill it live, I'm glad growing didn't ruin their style. Keep at it guys, you'll always be gods to us true believers.

Seriously, every track so far has been pure gold, this album is going to be amazing.

I was going thru an intense stage of paranoia and psychosis and for crazy reasons Christmas Island helped me not think so much of wild shit! Thanks guys :)

why does this song also hit harder after the pandemic?

Sean looks so happy

Why are their videos reminiscent of a fever dream

Bands like this help save punk rock everyday. Its not dead. Love live Andrew Jackson Jihad

First song that they played in Detroit a few months ago it was an amazing opener and they played the hell out of it. Sean broke his string right after.

I saw them live recently and they opened with this song, words dont describe

AJJ makes me smile, even in the hospital. I love these guys.

It's so weird to see their name changed to AJJ on all their official videos

Without even knowing it, AJJ wrote one of the most crip empowering punk songs out there... they are the fcking bomb

Therapy for me right now

oh my god they need to make more music videos like this

Christmas Island is one of the few albums I can listen to front to back.

I need Ben's murder eyes at 0:32 as my new wallpaper.

Christmas Island is shapping up to be on of my Favorite AJJ albums so far, Every track so far has been amazing. I love this damn band. I can't wait to see them live on the 6th! Also "Find a nicer way to kill it" is my new motto. Fucking brilliant.

i always get salvia vibes when i listen to these guys.

Greatest band in the world.

So many good memories from this song. Saw you guys in Newcastle the UK a few years ago now. Much love!

you guys saw the damn writing on the wall I can't believe this hasn't been revisited like mad in 2022.

I love how he rhymes! It's awesome and seamless.

I love how ajj manages to make fucking amazing music videos with a low budget

Wow, this is like an anthem.

I must say ajj you rock im still in shock i saw and met you a few days ago 6/19/14 at the magic stick i love your band and the new album rocks this song just amazing i hope to see you again. Your an insporattion to me and you helped me through some times. Rock on guys!!!

Oh yeah, "Coffin Dance"and "Getting Naked, and Playing With Guns" are the best songs on the album.

this song grew on me

Dude that was nice

AJJ is one of the very few artists I've followed since they began and still love their music old and new. I mean, fuck man, Sean Bonnette gives me hope and smiles every day with his lyrics and tunes.

fuck i can't believe i'm seeing them live in 23 days

Just saw them yesterday at starland ballroom they were amazing!!!!!!

AJJ rule, end of statement.

I think he's talking about 9/11 when he sings, "In the days before the damage". Does anyone notice how everyone was greeting each other from the fist bump, to a hand shake and then with a hug? I think they're trying to say we should all learn to be more affectionate toward people in our hearts.

0:10 "The only girl I've ever loved..."

BEAUTIFUL

Super dope

Just saw them play this at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, it sounds fan-fucking-tastic live, holy shit.

Aren't humans just great?

Saw them live at The Sinclair last month, they opened the show with this and was fucking FANTASTIC.

Everyone should check out temple grandins ted talk

I could marry Sean I stg this man gives me LIFE

The greatest thing I ever saw an heard

Bro. This video makes me so happy. If the band sees this. Fucking thank you guys. Thank you for this.

They sure could use that toilet paper now

Last night's show was great!

I fucking love this band so goddamned much it's ridiculous

soo guuud

No comments yet? Perfect song.

0:32

Hey guys, I always check this song out, when I get SUPER bored of Normalcy "stuff" :D

All the faces Ben makes in this vidja are fucking classic.

I love it

Why are they not more famous?! Best shit I've heard in what seems like forever!! Long live Andrew Jackson Jihad!!

This album fucking rocks. Best AJJ album yet.

NEW ALBUM LOVE YOU

Awesome

Wait this is actually kinda good?

I want to marry Sean

This sounds like a theme song

Шикарно

This is goddamn awesome. It sounds a tad like NMH and I think I came a little.

In the hope that AJJ will see this on one of my favourite tracks I hope to see more of your work in the post Trump age, as you guys can actually reach me (I couldn't listen to "can't maintain" for a LONG time without crying so I hope to see more of you & your opinion of what's going to happen now!

I like how there is a "squirrel" from 12 oz mouse in the background

this was 6 years ago damn

The sound is so simillar to Neutral Milk Hotel

Holy fucking shit. This was amazing I can't wait to see them in july!

look im straight as a pole, but sean is a fuckin cutie

love that metal voice at the end

you can pop my balloon any time AJJ

Music

Great stuff. Our band does some similar stuff. Peace!!

What genera of music would this be ?

Why is it tagged as Kokopelli face tattoo?

Always forget how weird they are till I listen to there music

If helen keller,temple grandin,and stevie wonder deal with lifes merciless unfair bullshit so can every person who has a beating heart, abled or disabled.

one thing i caught was the line there their chanting find a nicer way to kill it. then the balloons came down like it was trickling blood. that was a great idea.

Some mother like game brought me here, was wondering where that copyright claim of my reaction was from

Does the whole "Stevie Wonder/ Hellen Keller/ Temple Grandin to the bullshit" thing have to do with rappers like Lil Wayne saying things like that with frequency. Also, the whole Temple Grandin line is viscerally effective. Damn. Reminds me of the Lemongeads a bit actually.

Open up your murder eyes and see the ugly world that spat you out Open up your ugly mouth and sing the words it's how you spit them out In the days before the damage no one knew if we were happy In the days before the damage dying wasn't nearly easy now So open up your murder eyes and see the ugly world that spat you out Stevie Wonder to the bullshit Stevie Wonder to the bullshit, baby Write a nice pop song about it Cut the world in half I bet that you will go and find a sleeping giant Turn the page just to wake him up, and then turn the page And then turn the page to kill him In the days before the damage boredom was the same as waiting In the days before the damage water was the only raining In the days before the damage human beings were the ones that did the chasing Open up your murder eyes, see the ugly world that spat you out Helen Keller to the bullshit Helen Keller to the bullshit Break through your isolation Temple Grandin to the bullshit Temple Grandin to the bullshit, baby Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it

Binging

Holland 1945 or nah

Aspie writes a song about an Aspie. Aspie comments on video. This is unsettling.

The album is amazing everyone. You will not be let down. Oh, and this is the song meaning - I think. Open up your murder eyes And see the ugly world that spat you out (Open your corrupted eyes to the world that you were not excepted into) Open up your ugly mouth And sing the words as I Spit 'em out (Open up your corrupted / obsessive mouth and sing along to their songs) In the days before the damage No one knew if they were happy In the days before the damage Dying wasn't nearly easy now (In the days before the breakthrough and popularity of the band, no one knew they had enough to be happy - and they could also do what they want, even die - but now so many fans depend on them - giving them alot more of a job like responsibility) So open up your murder eyes And see the ugly world that spat you out (So open up your eyes and realize you had it better then, even though you had it rough - now he is an adult and hates the responsibilities) Stevie Wonder did the bullshit Stevie Wonder did the bullshit, baby Write a nice pop song about it (Stevie wonder was a popular and happy artist - he is jealous) Cut the world in half I bet that You will go and find a sleeping giant Turn the page just to wake him up And then turn the page And then turn the page To kill him (No one knew inside of him their was a giant band and fandom on the horizon, so cut him in half to wake up the emotions put in the band. Turn the page to success and turn the page to regret) In the days before the damage Boredom was the same as waiting In the days before the damage Water was the only raining In the days before the damage Human beings were the ones That did the chasing (In the days before their popularity they had to wait for success - though it was boring. Before popularity it only rained water, now it rains responsibilities and money and all the consumer bullshit. Before popularity the band hand to chase down gigs and opportunities, now its fans chasing them) Open up your murder eyes And see the ugly world that spat you out (So open up your eyes and realize you had it better then, even though you had it rough - now he is an adult and hates the responsibilities) Helen Keller did the bullshit Helen Keller did the bullshit Break through your isolation (Hellenic Keller another emblem that made a change - he was jealous. But finally one day he broke through the small opportunities and made it big.) Temple Grandin did the bullshit Temple Grandin did the bullshit, baby (Another emblem) Find a nicer way to kill it (Find a better way to grow up, instead of suffering through it)

All that precious toilet paper... wasted...

Okay I listened to Temple grandin 2 first and I'm trying to figure out out what it means when they say find a nicer way to kill it? It either has something to do with veganism or killing god

Kill those balloons! Every one of them must die! Destroy them! Watch as they try to fly through the cracks in the sky and then, and the last possible instant, reveal that the sunbeams are impeccable arrows, slicing through their superfluous hearts. Found Andrew Jackson Jihad through Night Vale. Now I can't stop...... OwO

Is the drummer a native american?

Open up your murder eyes and see the ugly world that spat you out Open up your ugly mouth and sing the words, it's how you spit 'em out In the days before the damage no one knew if we were happy In the days before the damage dying wasn't nearly even easy now So open up your murder eyes and see the ugly world that spat you out Stevie Wonder did the bullshit Stevie Wonder did the bullshit, baby Write a nice pop song about it Cut the world in half I bet that you will go and find a sleeping giant Turn the page just to wake him up and then turn the page and then turn the page to kill him In the days before the damage boredom was the same as waiting In the days before the damage water was the only form of raining In the days before the damage human beings were the ones who did the chasing Open up your murder eyes and see the ugly world that spat you out Hellen Keller did the bullshit Hellen Keller did the bullshit To break through your isolation Temple Grandin did the bullshit Temple Grandin did the bullshit baby Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it Find a nicer way to kill it

I'm high as fuck.

anybody have an interesting interpretation on the general message or them of this song?

Temple Grandin is the messiah.