Charly Bliss - Capacity [Official Music Video] 

"I'm at capacity. I'm spilling out of me." Such a great line.

i wish they still released songs like in the 70s/80s with 12” versions, because an extended version of this song with a longer guitar buildup to the amazing bridge and the song ending by drifting off with the rift and lyrics extended on repeat would be so amazing. “i was raised an east coast witch like / doing nothing’s sacrilegious / triple overtime ambitious / sometimes nothing is delicious”. I love the song as is already, Charly Bliss is one of my favorite bands can’t wait for the nyc show.

Poetry in motion, may your smile be the verse.

0:32 that synth line is SO hypnotically catchy

Whenever I watch a Charly Bliss video, I end up watching like 5 Charly Bliss videos.

This song is brilliant. It marries 90s femme-grunge and broody shoegazer into a perfect electric bundle and I want more of it, please.

the first set of lyrics really spoke to me. eva is a queen

Easily my favorite CB song. Everything comes together perfectly to form one of my favorite songs of 2019.

I love her voice.

They’ve got some pretty clever lyrics and melodies. Haters seem to overlook this.

This is so reminiscent of late 2000s early 2010s band pop and I'm here for it😭

Charly Bliss makes me so happy THANK U

This is a grower. Loved it the first time I heard it. Now I adore it and it’s on rotation. Can’t wait for the new album and I’m hoping for a UK tour.

Exactly the music I need right now.

As a big fan of the 1st album, I'm digging the "sophomore" sound & groove👍🏻

Doesn’t disappoint, bring in the new album!!

I cannot wait for the new album to drop. Loving the new sound of this song. Please come back to St. Louis when back on tour.

"Capacity" debuted at #13 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

Gotta put this song on my recovering from codependency playlist.

I saw these guys at their show in january in columbus ohio and it was hands down the most fun i have ever had at a live performance before

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irony: people claiming to love the band and commenting negatively on their new song/evolved/growing sound, but not realizing the song is about not caring about making everyone happy. “It’s got nothing to do with me” has nothing to do with them & everything to do with you. Listen to it again.

This is the most badass song of 2019.

I believe I read every comment (and reply to...) on this vid's page. The upper 75% was essentially all praise, with much more criticism on the bottom. I'd never heard of Charly Bliss before letting my YT phone app play on, about 6 months ago (probably searched on a song by Metric). Not sure, but Capacity may have been the first song I've ever heard by CB. Took a minute to acclimate to her voice, but came to love its character. And the song...well, I'm back listening to it again, so obviously I like it enough to seek and listen. Common among even those who also love this song, is comparing it to Guppy. I totally get that established fans have a tendency to expect the same "feeling" they got from earlier work. But let's pause to consider probably one of the most common criticisms of most mainstream music produced over the last 20 years. I'm 57. I started listening to rock and pop regularly at around 6 y.o. (1970). The majority of mainstream bands' character and production evolved/progressed dramatically with each successive album, with a few exceptions, of course. Most who're familiar with those bands could fairly accurately guess when the album was released, within 3-5 years, just by the way it sounds. The first couple Beatles albums may have been similar in style, but after a few more albums and years, with the exception of recognizing the vocalist, the music produced in the late '60s was essentially nothing like their early '60s stuff. I don't ever remember a single peep come from anyone, complaining that their "new stuff" just doesn't like the Beatles they came to appreciate. Conversely, it was specifically the evolution that had people going even more nuts. And the same goes for Zeppelin, the Stones, etc., etc., etc. I'm thinking it's sad that those 20-30 years younger than I, who've grown up listening mostly to music released after 2000, of which has essentially the opposite approach of that produced the preceding 50 years. Post 2000 rock (and all its sub-genres, metal, rap, etc.) music is "conformist" based; that which isn't too far off post-2K established genres. Music companies won't risk producing music that's too creative, as they now want to play it safe. Make less than some of the legendary pre-2K artists maybe, but less risk of bad investments in failed experiments. I was a teenager in San Diego when a band called Oingo Boingo released their debut album. By the mid '80s, San Diego and L.A. had two "New Wave" rock sister stations (S.D.'s 91X and L.A.'s KROQ). Both of which were highly open-minded to the aforementioned new wave genre, which was (by comparison of today's music) wildly creative and experimental. Bands like the B-52s, Devo, and Oingo Biongo (to name only a few) got tons of airplay, and probably owe their existence to those two stations. Anyway, I became a huge fan of Boingo after listening to their first album. My friends and I were fanatical about listening to them on cassette in our cars (we were essentially up to no good, so didn't spend a lot of time hanging out any one of our parents houses). Boingo's "Only a Lad" album was unlike anything we'd ever heard in 1981. And we dug it big time. So naturally, we were ultra-excited when they released their 2nd LP, "Nothing to Fear" a year (and 3 days) later. I immediately bought the LP and fired it up on the home stereo. Man, was I bummed (initially). It wasn't anything like their 1st album. Danny Elfman (who'd go on to be one of Hollywood's most sought after movie soundtrack composer/arranger), stayed with the "flow" (ironically, going with the flow was not going with the flow, like bands do now) of exploration into new sounds and styles. It's not like I threw Nothing to Fear in the trash after one listen, and while not that enthused, I kept playing it. I now consider it to be another awesome album by Boingo. It was actually their 3rd album that they shifted into a more mainstream pop sound, of which I liked, but didn't like as much as their first works. But that's so very common and not necessarily a bad thing. U2's first album "Boy", was cutting edge when it came out. But again, thanks to the New Wave radio stations, got airplay. They're a band that masterfully segwayed from creating their own highly distinctive sound, to more mainstream, but retaining tons of easily recognizable unique character along the way. The vast majority of comments are highly positive on CB's Capacity. Toward the bottom, I read a few that in effect faulted Charly Bliss for producing music quite different than on Guppy...some saying they just don't like it. I'm confident they're having the same expectations problem I had with Boingo's 2nd album. Since I doubt I've heard any early stuff by CB, I had zero expectations. No matter what it is in life, we set ourselves up for disappointment whenever we have expectations. And I believe there are some lyrics echoing a similar sentiment in Capacity. I'm a part-time musician (guitar, bass, drums) off and on since 1979. I decided to stop learning other music after the first year or so of playing, to inspire me to always compose and play my own music. I've got rough recording of songs that others have really liked, but I've *never* written one tune with the primary intension of pleasing others. I've only ever written music I like to hear. As it turns out, I think my music distinct in its character, each song diverse from any other, yet not some bizarre sound like King Crimson in the '80s (they managed to have one or two songs played on 91X and KROQ, but most of their stuff was...out there). The sad part I mentioned, is that pre-2K, the biggest hits were probably the product of pure inspiration, the last thing on the composers' mind was that they'll sit down and try to write a song that "people will like". The best music is likely an after-the-fact deal. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were almost surely in the purest of creative zones when they wrote Over the Hills and Far Away. That's an example of what I call a "pure song". I've picked up the guitar uncountable times, with conscious intent on writing a new "great" tune and...nothing but crap came out. My favorites are those that seemed to come from somewhere else. I feel more like I discovered it vs. created it. They were almost effortless to write, surprising me on the spot once established. Capacity's lyrics, as many have commented, are awesome. It's one of those songs whose lyrics seem "perfect". The greatest songs, I believe, are those whose lyrics don't just try to fill in with sometimes anything that may only vaguely fit what was probably initially only hummed vocals. Though obviously other musicians may do it the other way around, I've always written the instrumental part first, then come back and "listened" for vocal harmonies and lyrics that fit the guitar. One of my favorite songs of those I've written, had the guitar written when I was in my early '20s. I played that riff for friggin' 20 years, with not so much as a puckered-lip whistle along as far as vocals. Never once tried...just like the guitar piece for what it was. Then, about 17 years later I think, lyrics and vocal harmony pretty much came out of nowhere. As much as I loved the guitar music alone, once I came up with the lyrics, I'm amazed at the phenomenon of creativity. I just tried writing new lyrics (no music yet, part of the prob) a few hours ago, and came up with a nice, fresh, hot and steamy pile of pure lyrical garbage. But whenever I think of the lyrics to "In Time", I'm very suspicious that some other entity was involved (won't get too far out here), because the lyrics seem virtually perfect to me. And they seemed to come out of thin air. I'm trying to say, regardless of whether I'm determined or not, my cognitive thought processes don't have the ability to create lyrics that fit the mood and emotion/s, even from line to line. Something else contributed. Capacitys' lyrics aren't just great because they poetically express thoughts we appreciate and relate to, it's that the vocal harmony matches the mood. "Resurrected from the basement (lower notes, building slightly higher, just as one would if they'd just come back to life after what I can only surmise would be a very groggy state of being (deadness), slowly walking up the basement steps), then,'" I'm at capacity!" shoots straight up with emotionally appropriate high notes, perfectly reflecting one's emotions when speaking about (truly) being at capacity (trying to deal with everything coming at them in life). In other words, by my definition of a "pure song", the vocal lyrics and harmonies could almost be spoken at a table by the person going through that stuff in life, with spoken tonal inflexions we all use when speaking about stuff that's emotionally impacting us. Think of someone saying, "I used think that I should be good at everything". One might speak it with the underlying (albeit diminished) tonal fluctuations we all use when we speak. The song only heightens or "energetically emphasizes" the flowing variances of notes we use during standard-issue flap sessions. To exemplify a song I like, but doesn't quite compare lyrically to Capacity...Foster the People's "Don't Stop" comes to mind. I dig the song in general, but the lyrics, I'd bet big, are mostly just "filler".

This will always be one of my favorite songs

I was raised an east coast witch like doing nothing’s sacrilegious triple overtime ambitious sometimes nothing is delicious ^fantastic lyrics right there :9

love this band ❤️

Also, that Japanese Breakfast cameo was 👏

Seen them twice, worth going to see them. One of the best live bands I've seen and I've seen alot.

"Directed by Michelle Zauner" hell yeah!

Michelle looks so cute awe

This deserves more views.

everything about this song is so powerful. seriously im blown away!

It may be different from Guppy but it doesn't mean they're confined to one sound forever. There's nothing wrong with pop music if it's done well, just like any other genre. Enjoy the music!

Great song, great video, great band!!!

I just love this effin song. Especially dig the vocals and guitar (!) . Great job!!

They have an aesthetic and overall vibe that reminds me of Paramore in a way even though they're completely different bands. I'm totally a new fan of them now.

love love love love love it

what a banger! I love finding hidden gems and this is definitely a song worth finding.

I love it 💯 thank you guys 🙏💗

I love this song more with ever replay

Saw her last night. Amazing. GO SEE HER LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad that they continue to develop their sound in new ways!

tbh charly bliss and wolf alice have some of the best female vocals happening in rock rn. i don’t mind the new direction from what guppy was, because it doesn’t feel too dissonant from their earlier stuff. i feel like this is an evolution, not a departure.

Love Guppy immensely! Thinking their Heaven single was only a few months back so likely will stick to some hard stuff. Despite that, this is an insanely slick and catchy bit of pop rock. If you dont like, just give a few more listens

lov this

I was slightly hesitant when I first heard this song but, even though it doesn't sound like classic Charly Bliss, it's still an absolute choon. If all their new album has this sort of production, I'd still probably love it. Saying that, I really hope Marble's on the album and I hope it sounds like it did live.

this gives me a strong night time, my time vibe. i'm digging it!

so excited for the new album!

SO much love for this! Please come to the UK!

Another song that wouldn't have been written without therapy! Great job!

Hey Charly Bliss! I've been dying to see you live and was finally able to see your show in Chicago last night. It did.not.disappoint. Your voice is even better in person and you and the band's energy was amazing!! Come back to Chicago soon, we'll get you some more balloons 😂. No but seriously, come back to Chicago, we love you!

i think the bobbling dog hypnotized me into pre-ordering the album

i drove 8 hours over the weekend and got a hotel room to see your shows in portland, burlington. i wouldnt do that for any band.. i also bought six tickets for one of the shows and two friends had to work..only 3 of us ended up going. a lot was invested for my faves. i hope you did not get the wrong impression from "still feeling out" comment ...hope you know i love you guys. cheers, always.

Suena en Radio Doble 9 Lima Peru!

Gold, i have found gold!!

91k views in just a month?? i'm glad CB is finally getting recognition 💛

THE BRIDGE

This song hits hard. It’s probably going to sound ridiculous but “The most important thing in your life is you.” comes to mind. Don’t sacrifice your happiness to save everyone, people! As for the second verse, spending too much time trying to please your lover and not making yourself happy is a big issue. What a great song!!!

This song continues to grow on me and yes - IT is now my favorite! Looking at Eve doesn't hurt too much either.

Suprising banger melon

I heard this song on slice the pie and damn this is one of the songs that is actual good

Yesssssss love this :D

Cant wait!

Know the band for Dickinson, love Charly bliss I’m happy that I found this band, one of my favorites now

This is a fucking great pop song.

How is this only 2.8k likes? I'm to old to be listening to unknown cool music.

Ready for this.

1:32 Michelle Zauner from Japanese Breakfast!

This is a great song, never heard of this artist or band, but already one of my favorite tracks from 2019

love this song. the prechorus reminds me a lot of scientist studies by death cab for cutie

I laugh when people get upset that bands don't reproduce the same sound from album to album. The best bands evolve. Don't get me wrong, I hope they don't become another corporately controlled pop band like Maroon 5, but change is necessary. Good tune, high hopes for the rest.

the lyrics to this are superb.

Loving these new sounds, can't wait for the album. This hook is scarily catchy.

amazing

CHARLY: ALL GROWN UP. 💙

Love this new song! Kinda made me think of Liz Phair

Definitely feeling the Bliss.

This is pretty catchy tune! They always so good. I can not to think. The video are also best!

I'm so obsessed with the song

very strong chorus

Earlier today I held my phone up to a speaker at a coffee shop, and ended up here looking for more

Album comes out 25th anniversary of the Blue Album.

Um dos primeiros a ouvir..é ainda esta na minha lista de favoritos 🥰

Can’t wait!

TOP TEN 2019

!!!! synths !!!!

I was watching this and saw the news caster on the TV and thought “is that Michelle from Japanese Breakfast!?!” And then I saw the name was Shelly Breakfast, and I think it’s a safe assumption. Fun cameo, fun video, fun song

This isn’t my kind of thing, but I’m all for it!! They can do what they want! I’ll listen to the new album regardless.

This sounds so different to Guppy but still really good

this is so GOOD.

Don't listen to any of the haters, voice is amazing, have my babies Charley.

A great song ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍

Love it or hate it; this baby's a BOP!

Guppy was 90's, Young Enough is 80's, but will LP3 be 70's?

Nice song there.

shit i love this band so much

Great song!

OK. Seriously. Wow.

it took me awhile, but the song won me over in the end

Guppy = "The Blue Album" Young Enough = "Pinkerton" callin it now