Andrew Bird - Bloodless (Official Music Video) 

I mean how can andrew bird not be your favorite artist at this point

Andrew's line where he sings about the best lacking all conviction is a reference to 20th-century Irish poet W. B. Yeats’s warning of the oncoming bloodshed of the World Wars: "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, the blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned; *The best lack all conviction*, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." Andrew Bird has to be one of the most well-read artists on the indie scene today and certainly doesn’t shy away from using his beautiful vocabulary in his songwriting. He’s a class all his own.

This song feels like hearing Picasso's painting of Guernica. Very powerful message.

I want to pour this song in a rocks glass and drink it slowly.

Such a dire warning shrouded in a very casual, non-threatening song. A fantastic parallel to what is happening right now both melodically and lyrically.

This is so powerful. "I'm keeping mine with the altruists I'm putting my weight behind the dancer I know it's hard to be an optimist When you trust least the ones who claim to have the answers"

The most underrated artist of all times

This is the "Riders on the Storm" tune LEVEL... timeless, platinum. I think this song shows what would Psalms sound like in 'their' times, what emotional cargo is actually being carried by those ""dry, unrhymed, dull"" texts... God bless You Andrew Bird.

When he sings Catalonia...brings tears to my eyes every time. So beautiful, poetic, and political.

To me the most important verse of the song has to be "Catalonia in 1936". If you have time read George Orwell's book "Homage to Catalonia". Its his eye witness account of the Spanish civil war, which was a posturing ground for WWII. The amount of disinformation being spread led to no one being able to trust each other. He went to dinner one night with a comrade and the very next morning the allied militias they were members of declared each other "Fascist spies". 12 hours or so after enjoying dinner together they were literally shooting at one another. Chaos broke out in that city (which wasnt even close to the front lines), all because those militia leaders were vying for power, and the weapons they used were lies designed to make you mistrust your own friends and allies. The modern day parallel- the widening gap between left and right. The distrust between everyday people just because of who you voted for. Both side believing that the other is fundamentally immoral.

This has somehow become my favorite Andrew Bird song. Applause for always reinventing yourself, and your finest work yet!

Bird wrote this material for 2019, but it seems even more relevant to 2020.

One of the most brilliant songs written in the 21st century

"And the poets they explode like bombs,"...just wow. I have had this album since not long after its release and that lyric is one I just can't shake. Do yourself a solid everyone and buy the whole album, My Finest Work Yet. Start to finish, when I listen to this album, I feel like I am at a play that just happens to be made out of music (not a musical, it's something different). This album has joined my favorites of all-time. Thanks, Andrew Bird, on the odd chance you ever land here.

Has anyone else noticed that Andrew Bird's songs collectively act as an instruction booklet for the end times? Or is that just me? WELP. At least there will be snacks...

It's not too often that I am completely blown away by a song. This just did it.

I finally understand the meaning behind this song, sad to say.. Sends chills down my spine.

Thanks for the remembrance of what happened in Catalonia and Spain, and in the form of such great song.

Ah, this is the song that has most summed up our current era for me. But that's not why I love it. I love it because it's such a beautifully composed and realized song. Since I've heard this I've explored much of Andrew Bird's catalogue, and he's just such an incredible songwriter and musician. He is a major and significant artist.

This might be the best song Andrew Bird has made.

When Andrew sings: "Don't you worry 'bout the wicked; Don't you envy those who do wrong; And your innocence will be like the dawn while the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun." He's quoting Psalm 37 from the Bible: "Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;" - Psalm 37:1 (NIV) "He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun." - Psalm 37:6 (NIV) Just thought that was interesting considering his reference to clergy in the video's description.

Briefly had my poster signed at the symphony here in KC, MO! Felt so lucky my husband got to see him before he passed away from suicide. He fell in love w the music that night... love abd light can prevail

Thanks to Mr. Bird, for not just this beautiful song, but for making me aware of the Spanish Civil War and the frightening parallels to our contemporary realities. I would encourage anyone that is concerned with classism, personal liberties, ineffective and overreaching government, and misinformation, to spend just an hour or 2, researching the Spanish Civil War.

WOW what an incredible song!!! Thank you for the beautiful voice, the 60’s feel and the great lyrics. Why isn’t this guy big? Radio plays nothing but recycled garbage. We need more real artists 🙏

This is one hell of a master piece.

i randomly heard this song for the first time on a radio channel... god bless the dj for identifying the artist and song! absolute ear and soul candy ! I feel profoundly grateful for receiving this musical master peice especially apt for this crazy covert 19 viral madness drama!

...brilliant as always. The violin at the end, perfection.

Gracias por acordarte de nosotros. Un abrazo desde España.

really cool, love the part in the middle

You have all my respects creating this song, Andrew. Greetings from Barcelona.

This violin send me to Pluto every time. And I come back every time.

My god. Marvin Gaye's ghost just visited Andrew Bird. This is incredible.

This song is so special. Andrew Bird is an amazingly talented musician.

Man basically called 2020 lol

Thanks for keeping the legend that is Sound City alive by recording your album there.May it live for 100 years or more! :)

This song is like the mood I'm in, when a good friend died and I'm out of the only black hole this typically brings with it and melancholy and the nostalgia of the memories of good times I had with this friend ignite some small, but very dedicated flame in the middle of the darkness, where happyness can grow again.

Excellent track. Beautiful string arrangements.

Profound, intense, relevant and affecting. And as it happens, great music too! An anthem and a prayer.

Bloodless Verse 1 : They're profiting from your worry They're selling blanks down at the DMZ They're banking on the sound and fury Makes you wonder what it all's got to do with me Bloodless for now Verse 2 : I'm keeping mine with the altruists I'm putting my weight behind the dancer I know it's hard to be an optimist When you trust least the ones who claim to have the answers Bridge : And it's an uncivil war It's an uncivil war It's an uncivil war Bloodless for now And the poets, they explode like bombs (Bloodless for now) While the gentry is drinking Moet Chandon (Bloodless for now) Chorus : Turn around and quote a well known psalm Don't you worry 'bout the wicked Don't you envy those who do wrong And your innocence will be like the dawn While the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun Verse 3 : Well, the best lack all conviction And the worst keep sharpening their claws They're peddling in their dark fictions While what's left of us, well, we just hem and we haw Bridge : And it feels like 1936 In Catalonia In Catalonia Bloodless for now Bloodless for now And the poets, they explode like bombs (Bloodless for now) Drinking Moet Chandon (Bloodless for now)

Been listening to Bird for almost 16 years!!! ❤️ Never stop man.

Who are you Bird? You take us to the in-between space . Merging, disappearing boundar I es... Flying soaring roaming. Thank you dear, dear Mr. Bird

love getting to hear new stuff so early. this is great!

Well put Mr. Bird. Thank You!!

Well... It just gets better and better. Andrew Bird you are my musical obsession.

Absolutely gorgeous. I've just now found you.. am glad I did.

Outstanding lyrics and of course Andrew Bird voice and instrumentation; he has an amazing vibrato!

This stuff is what keeps me living

I was hopeless today, but not anymore

This song is getting me through some really bad times and bad circumstances 🙏🏻

So very dope and important. Thanks for making this.

One of my favorites artists : Andrew Bird. OUI!

I am getting some "Inner city blues" vibes and I love it

Thank you josh Kiszka for sharing this 🙌

As if this song wasn't hitting enough already -- then come the strings. Nice.

Such a meaningful song and video. Great work!

Great tune. Covering some new sonic territory with the piano and all.

This entire album is a masterpiece! An extremely mature work! Bravo!

Well, I think it's a masterpiece. Haven't see/listen/read anything so touching and moving and thought provoking since a very long time. Bravo Monsieur Bird, all hidden Musicians and Filmmakers!

His musics and including this too, makes my anxiety vanish. His musics like a healer.

Giving me Riders On The Storm vibes, puts me in a good state of mind. Beautiful song❤️

Re-discovering Andrew after a decade of neglect. Amazing. I've got some catching up to do! :D

Ahh! It's like David Axelrod and Marvin Gaye had a musical baby. I've enjoyed everything you've done, and all the genres you've hit since 06. You seem very adept at the adaptation of your own musical migration. Thanks for the music.

Wow. Just wow. So good to hear this one again. Been waiting since last year! ❤️

Espectacular!!!!

Took me straight back to Laurie Lee's 'As I walked out one mid-summer morning' which I read maybe forty years ago, probably more. If you haven't read it, Laurie recounts his walk as a young man from England to Spain in the 1930's, carrying just his violin, with the backdrop of Civil War along the way. This song echoes that journey perfectly.

Beautiful master piece!!

So clean... Love the groove.. Love the scripture. Peace & Blessings

Very good indeed. First time I have heard this but this is proper musicians playing a proper song. Knocks the stuffing out of most stuff in the charts. Keep at it Andrew.

Thank you Andrew, you set the bar... high and true! Bravo!

Have always stood with Catalunya. Fraco's legacy still bleeds through Spain today. I've always thought that this current badministration in the US could never have happened if more people were still alive who knew, who recalled, the hell and dangers of fascism and WWII.( My father, RIP, was at Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Bulge. ) Perfect video for this song. When he hits that high note on 'Catalunya...' -- blissful and wistful. Thank you for posting.

Oh my. This is amazing.

Living in México, I'm often a day late and a peso short. But. Wow! That's all I can say. Andrew Bird! Better late than never . . .

Found this masterpiece and now a fan of this guy after stumbling into this song on the radio, listening to public radio

Looks like music is finally finding the heart that brought us the best of the sixties.

There is quite some bonobo in this song, isnt it? Got catched by one of your songs playing on the radio. It was instantly drawing my attention i couldnt focus on anything else anymore. what a lucky find! Intuitively i put it in the ''good old songs'' playlist until i realised its actually from 2016. I really enjoy your music!

You are a really brilliant Artist. Merci.

the end of this song is so amazing!

If we don't all wake up, we can't even begin to know how prescient this is. Kudos Andrew!

Possibly the ONLY song I've ever heard that references Orwell (Catalonia) 1936 and the Spanish civil war. Chomsky would be proud to hear the verses making modern day comparisons. Whether there's a direct inference to Orwell or i've implied it myself because of his book titled 'Catalonia' I still applaud the parallels. We DO have a thus far, relatively 'bloodless' war happening here in the US. Though militias and MAGA-hats are on the march, arming themselves for what they see as the coming race-war. Of course big corporations have spun it that way with Trump as carnival barker pushing racial divide and hate. Meet your neighbors, do the right thing instead of the easy thing, this country has seen many battles and it has endured, and will endure this as well.

A wondeful musician with his very own style

For some reason this tune pops up n my "Surf"-style mix. A catch tune, but I never really listened to the words until it played just now. Brilliant. How perfect for the current times.

Gorgeous video & song shot in my favorite city.

Love, LOVE LOVE , got that Thievery Corporation vibe 💜💜💜😎

That is ridiculously good!!

Wow !!! I am a fan from Seoul. I'm Waiting for the live concert in Seoul. 😀 Bloodless music is dreamlike and fantastic.

excellent song, even more poignant message. Thank you for this, Mr. Bird

just found this Damn this is so quality

What a 'poem exploding like a bomb'! I love the video too. Brilliant! Thank you, Andrew. I've been listening to this song on repeat all day. I like to think that I'm with the altruists too, but on the other hand, I'm still hemming and hawing...

Ah! How exciting - new Andrew Bird music in my feed!

Wow simply beautiful...!

The band is going to blow up. Great sound, keep it up.

WTF...?!?!???? this guy, man! how he reinvents himself again and again...and then THIS!!!!!!! i dropped to my knees last night when i heard it for the first time.

super rare to see something with some much clarity and honesty in a youtube description. Awesome.

Man....finally, I needed to hear a good new song

Very powerful tracks. Everything I like is in it, a message, a voice, a melody, an orchestration and a real good feeling.

Te conoci por Spotify y la verdad no me arrepiento ... CRAAACKK 👏👏👏👏

Bellissima, profonda, stupenda!

Gracias, Andrew, por algo tan maravilloso. Muchas gracias.

Josh Kiszka brought me here :D

One of my favorite songs of 2019