Birds With Broken Wings (Official Music Video) - Ben Caplan

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Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers will be on tour in Canada and the US from February 15 - April 8, 2017.
Find Ben Caplan on the road: www.bencaplan.ca/tour
Buy the music: store.bencaplan.ca
words and music by Ben Caplan
horn and string arrangements by Michael Winograd
Read the lyrics below
Video Credits:
Directed by John Rosborough
Produced by Ashley Lynn LeBlanc
Choreography by Alexis Cormier
Dancers Olivia MacEachern and Annalise Morash
Dance Master Elizabeth McCarthy
Camera by Marc Pike and Darryl LeBlanc
Edited by Cody Spence and Dale Meaney
With the help of Melanie Solomon, Andrew McInnes, Shaun Clarke, Heather Frantsi, Stephanie O'Donnell, Kevin McNeil,
bring me birds with broken wings
men with all the answers
people who have killed
give me incurable cancers
bring me beaches slicked in oil
gimme disregard for doubt
street light shine on broken roads
where no one is about
I want that hopeless green depression
punishments without a cause
gimme impotent obsession
a disregard for laws
I want the trees in single file
bring the corpse of something rare
show me children who are sinners
show me mounds of human hair
I climbed up the mountain just to kill my son
An angle tried to stop me with a ram
“Well,” he said, “your mind's infected”
but I said, “You lack perspective.
You gotta walk the bottom if you want to see the top.”
Gimme me poison I can swim in
water I can't drink
wheels that won't stop spinning
teach my children not to think
I want the fruit the tastes like nothing
extra thumbs for every crook
gimme lessons without questions
a mild disdain for books
gimme metaphors unraveled
poetry defined
bring me the head of Dionysus
but please don't spell out the wine.
Trade the future for the present
trade me ashes for my history
I don't need to look inside
I know the answer to the mystery
I climbed up the mountain just to kill my son
An angel tried to stop me with a ram
“Well,” he said, “your mind's infected.”
but I said, “you lack of perspective.
You gotta walk the bottom if you want to see the top.”
Oh I know they call me crazy
there will be no turning back
I don't care if things get ugly
once the word of God is spoken
there's no way to take it back

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19 янв 2016

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Комментарии : 182

@brunonadai2547 5 лет назад

Ben Caplan is my favorite Disney Villain! All of his songs sounds like a villain who has a point ... a fucking good point, by the way!

@cm228703 4 года назад

This is the most excellent description. Well done.

@RyanPassek 3 года назад

This song specifically reminds me of scar from the Lion King with how he sings.

@Legatium 3 года назад

hahaha shit I just found him earlier today and heard a few of his songs and this is exactly what I was thinking too!

@tommyderossett5331 3 года назад

this was my exact impression when i first heard him.

@gabelogan56 3 года назад

Goddammit now I need to see this song animated with Ben popping in each new frame that he's narrating! Speciifcally the "mounds of human hair part." ha

@masonpines6349 3 года назад

One of the most underrated artists alive.

@Lala-pc5sm Год назад

you said it!

@SkunkdMonk 3 года назад

I just need Ben to write an entire musical about someone losing their mind.

@khatdragon7694 Год назад

This is the song of a man who has "found" his mind....

@eagerEman25 Год назад

@@khatdragon7694 r u sure?

@khatdragon7694 Год назад

@@eagerEman25 ooooohhh yeeeeeaaaahhhhh..... You either due a hero or live to become the villain.

@Sky14318 2 года назад

Musicians come and go. The artists are very few and very far between. This man is a true Artist. A witty, thought provoking wordsmith with raw heart and soul. He epitomizes Art. As odd as it may seem, my 18 year old son introduced me to his music. So he has reached and touched the younger generation. Fabulous music… he’s got it all.

@LastFanStanding12 7 лет назад

Welp, I've been listening to this song (and Ben Caplan's other songs) pretty much non-stop for a week or so. Loving every minute, too!

@johnsmithbro275 4 года назад

I just discovered him and same. How is he not more well known?

@bengal4047 2 месяца назад

God, listening to this on loop during a fight in Borderlands is such a _vibe_

@johnnyjack6499 5 лет назад

If someone has already walked the pit, we can build a bridge. Lots of illusion down there. Thanks Ben. And Everything not Ben. Our map. The sparks of everything burn for the everything we love. Everything loves us too. Go team.

@FearTheDeep 7 лет назад

Didn't realize I wanted something like this in my life! I just discovered something about my self.

@cdog3944 Год назад

I’m not sure what it is about they video, but I can’t stop watching it. I love it so much.

@mikaylacarpenter3639 6 лет назад

Every time I hear your voice, I just think about how badly I want to hear it in a Tim Burton movie.

@mooseknuckle8334 4 года назад

Why has it taken so long to be exposed to this fire.

@ShackelBot 9 месяцев назад

I'm not sure if you will ever read this Ben, but please know this song came on randomly in my spotify shuffle and every time I listen to it alone this character comes out of me that I'm not familiar with. Your passion and creativity inspire me and in just a few days I've listened to all of your music I can get my hands on and I love every bit. Please keep being your awesome self and I look forward to seeing you perform if you ever come down Washington state way

@samb8996 3 года назад

Genius songwriter

@lynnefitzgerald7182 2 года назад

LOVE Ben Caplan and his band!

@jamescooper2110 8 лет назад

I don't know if you have already done this, but there is a song called "The Mariner's Revenge Song" by The Decembrists, and I believe you could do an amazing version of it. Please. Great song and video as well Ben, keep it up:)

@foxceles 7 лет назад

James Cooper Crabapples by Bruce peninsula is another good one. thanks for sharing!

@packedbull9902 Год назад

I have to be honest.. the live version in the park was filled with such real emotion.. the struggle you live with was more dominant in the live video. The aggressive voice with the soft tone.. and bending the guitar for whammy is something I thought ony I did until I seen you...

@coryvanhorn3406 Год назад

I just want to see a movie where the entire score is written by this dude

@bencaplanmusic Год назад

I just want a gig where the whole job is to write the entire score of a movie.

@mariag.8242 Год назад

I have tickets to see Old Stock next month❤

@coryvanhorn3406 Год назад

@@bencaplanmusic I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed for ya man! I love your work!!

@johnnyjack6499 5 лет назад

On the ground the only solution is building up the insecure. When people see the beauty and value in self they're secure enough to see beauty in others. No return fireball. When they ask for drug give nourishment. When they say nothing give nourishment. Build them up and the symptoms disappear. Go team.❤️✌️

@BlackMagicCraftOfficial 5 лет назад

This is the spiritual successor to Cohen’s The Future.

@irkallaLustre 3 года назад

Yessss

@michaelhaag314 3 года назад

@@irkallaLustre 000000000000000

@TheSamba37 3 года назад

Getting random recommends that are actually good and then finding a trace of you here is a pleasant surprise.

@MrAwkwardRandom 2 года назад

I knew I had good taste when I watched your videos.

@jamieyoung2161 7 лет назад

My son really likes this song and video - and shared it with me - I really like it too

@marcelokalu4403 7 лет назад

Opa!!! Ben caplan!! Kara!!! Adorei a tua arte musical!!! Sou teu FÃ!!! Brasileiro !!! Abraços!!!

@wypriest 2 года назад

this song gives a kind of sick satisfaction, thankyou

@pankystinker 4 года назад

Found this guy from a comment in a Colter Wall video. If you havent already check his stuff out. Voice, lyrics and music are all amazing! We don't seem to hear of musicians of this caliber as much as we should

@imnotaweeetardbutimaplan1596 4 года назад

Hope the singer returns he would be so successful

@dorfone 8 лет назад

Wow, love it!

@boon23 7 лет назад

It's a wild ride. Love it. Thank you.

@Vybliteej 8 лет назад

Always waited for the videoclip to come.. :D and it's great.. :)

@Halvization 8 лет назад

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

@jigzaw047 2 года назад

I for one am glad he found his courage

@maximeroy1147 8 лет назад

I think the slow effect really brings the musterious atmosphere! Great!

@jamesemslie1897 8 лет назад

This song is so awesome.

@shaliranni 8 лет назад

Absolutely Captivating. Nice work ~ Thanks for sharing!

@guitarboi2k3 8 лет назад

This is so gorgeous.

@chriscox7631 Год назад

This is so beautiful.

@drugfree4lyf 8 лет назад

much love to a amazing artist

@iurioliveira9263 8 лет назад

Fantastic!

@mikkosutube 8 лет назад

shalom

@rockjock4 6 лет назад

Fantastic.

@creditflats 3 года назад

Thanks for this Ben

@sambaaxe 2 года назад

Fantastic!!!

@thedude9689 8 лет назад

GOOD GOOD GREAT! A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE, ITS NICE

@susikay2078 7 лет назад

This is one of the best music videos I´ve ever seen!!!

@stephenmcguire9934 6 лет назад

I"ve been jamming this song but the solo version for weeks and just found this.. it has renewed my hope in music videos. I agree with your statement

@KittyKaos 8 лет назад

Great video, great artist and great band

@oxyli6zchannel908 8 лет назад

Great song. Greetings from Brazil

@quintonyager7992 Год назад

Being partially Bohemian im really enjoying this Gypsy Folk!

@THEACESHUCKLER Год назад

I have been trying for so ling to find the words to describe the folk music I like, THANK YOU!

@DitaKDitaK 8 лет назад

Oh wow!

@susikay2078 7 лет назад

Brillant!!!

@tarasemelyanenko3947 3 года назад

Sier gut, it's cool, thanx My dear friends.

@JordiRockero 8 лет назад

Awesome!

@alimh5729 8 лет назад

creative dude keep going , great giant beard too

@ariadnisidoy573 8 лет назад

another great song :3 i m a big fan of yours please come for a concert in Thessaloniki (Greece)

@pronsod7114 8 лет назад

wow that voice man it's awesome 0.O

@Nice-music585 Год назад

I can't wait to see this guy live.

@starbright1256 2 дня назад

He's on tour!! Got my ticket today toronto ontario canada

@Nice-music585 2 дня назад

@@starbright1256 tysm! Ill get ones for Hamilton. Enjoy your show!

@carltaylor4942 7 лет назад

Stunning - Wow! :)

@flatasacueball6326 4 года назад

Jump right into song 0:47

@canadianwifi2903 3 года назад

How is this guy not more revered then he is right now an absolute genius seriously

@akonv3br 8 лет назад

awesome !!!!

@dericmoore7341 5 лет назад

Love it

@alfredointhegame 8 лет назад

increíble ven a España!

@jeffryJEFFRYWITH1Ewillis 5 лет назад

very cool video

@samleeroy5638 5 лет назад

discovered your music only a few weeks ago and can't stop sharing it ! you have a magnificent voice and i wish one day I'll be able to see you live! keep up the good work!

@aaronramos6056 5 лет назад

He's incredible on live ! You must see him. You will feel so much power so much energy in his music. Much more than you can feel in rec or videos !

@marzfalconheart 2 года назад

Big Voltaire “when your evil” vibes

@elliotmuscutt7649 8 лет назад

I luv u Ben

@flashgameenjoy6520 8 лет назад

I love tour work and your voice may you can Come to Paris and make a concert

@tylernotsojoseph820 3 года назад

*Magick*

@robotwars7763 7 месяцев назад

Jenn Grant - Champagne problems Adam Baldwin - Concertos and serenade Mayhemmingway - skipland Joel and Bill plasett- Solidarity Ben Caplan- birds with broken wings

@kentondoyle3451 3 года назад

Hi Ben. Our brother met you at a NB music festival. He told a story of a plant that grew larger the harder snails bit it. Protected itself with more powerful venom. When the venom was ready the powers that be said push these artists they're from Inequity tree. Buy up their heros Hennessey rich, before they set fire to our buildings and chop off our heads. Put them back in the cage, put them in movies, give them more money thing greed is so groovy. Make them commodity. Own them all day, with cameras and concerts far far away, from the soil that grew them their people that need them, artists taken from cultures that needed their speaking. But the spark that burns hottest sets the backburn we're needing to save the last truffle trees and their seedlings. Heard Ben speak of now and the want of love he's been feeling. Crouching down low, so he can jump through the ceiling. Plant a perfect seed in the minds needing healing. Knowledge of self sang to a note with drum beating. Love, Beauty, Truth, Motion, Always and Now equals Happy feelings. Ben's part of everything! He's us, too. We love him, We're Now, Beauty add energy, pick up phone we wrote. Our dear Ben, you're not the things that you write. Performances given, or cash to the sky, not fans or fame, not the car, not the house, not Isaac, or Abe not the past b, you're now. You're the beast on the mic and a surgeon with pen. Peaceful divergent, we love you our friend. You make us all stronger for the want of change that you feel. Want of love being done on immeasurable scale. Please take care of our Ben. Please keep him around. Our team is much stronger with him on the ground. Then thinking of Everything and wishing us well. Everything is Ben, us too, we did yell. The value is in us, tiny sparks we might seem. Burning just for a moment. Burn brightly. Go team.✌💚🤸‍♂️

@thelostbassgroove8666 7 лет назад

Holy Shaaaaaaaaayt!!!!!

@_s_ss_s_ 8 лет назад

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss

@irkallaLustre 3 года назад

Genius. Pure art. Fucking magnificent.

@Greencheez-y 7 лет назад

What time period would music like this have been the most prevalent?

@AhmedRozhbaiany 7 лет назад

wow

@SwampS0n 8 лет назад

I love how folky this is!

@jonorwell7459 2 года назад

This guy is good. He reminds me a little bit of another guy I used to listen to a lot called Reverend Glasseye to check them out if you got the time.

@jonorwell7459 2 года назад

This guy is definitely a better singer though.

@jennifergoodrick754 7 лет назад

The people you hear on the radio are just people with a medium level of talent being packaged and pushed. Talent can be found the world over.

@croutendo2050 2 года назад

"Medium talent" is generous

@razorsedge64ify Месяц назад

This song plays in my head with a dark urge from baldurs gate 3

@user-ny6wl6mx5t Год назад

the version of this song when he sing it with the guitar only was waaaaay better

@huffthomas1 7 лет назад

Listen to Brownbird "Blood of angels" if you like this.

@MartinTraXAA 7 лет назад

Hmm, reminds me of "The Devil Makes Three". Good find!

@huffthomas1 4 года назад

@@MartinTraXAA I first found Brownbird opening for TDM3 in Ann Arbor around 2011, I believe

@johndiaz7243 4 года назад

def better live

@brookek1854 8 лет назад

That's my friend in the white, Olivia ! We go to school together ❤️❤️❤️

@pchenier00 8 лет назад

+Brooke K, She's purtty.

@jasoneythimakis2066 8 лет назад

easy bang

@Chill018 6 лет назад

when u see her tell her I said she's cute :D

@okaberintarou3641 7 лет назад

Thanks again, /r/listentothis.

@starbright1256 2 дня назад

❤

@DJ_Treu Год назад

Randomly came up in suggested and its not disappointing. Sounds like you should hit up tim burton about doing music in his next movie imo.

@mainzer45 6 лет назад

0:47 for the actual song start

@minecrashinhard 2 года назад

God directly told Abraham to offer his son, then an angle stoped him. Wasn't there something about not even trusting angels if they go against the word of God?

@jefferyfaulk 7 лет назад

I am entertained.

@manutd6666 8 лет назад

will the new album be on vinyl?

@canadianwifi2903 4 года назад

Kinda would like a collab between him and Hugh Laurie or maybe seeing Caplan’s version of the kiss of fire or weed smokers dream

@Birdfoot Год назад

As amazing as these dancers are, I really wish this was like a macabre animation of a villains ballad

@danielbcfernandes 3 года назад

aaawesooooome nice to listen to this song, @bencaplan special thanks to my friend @rm_abranches

@jdpena26 6 лет назад

This is ssiiiiiiick

@thebesttastingbleach6915 7 лет назад

Interesting

@crowmilliken7826 6 лет назад

Like the acoustic version better. Its more raw for the song and hits harder cause the guitar is kinda in the backround on this version and it sounds better on the acoustic version hearing him power through it gave it a really cool smokey bar davy Jones playing piano kinda vibe that i feel lost some steam by cleaning up the sound its his rawness and creativity that makes him unique and i feel like it suffered cleaning up his tone. Other than that dope video.