Music video by Oh, Sleeper performing Hush Yael. (P) (C) 2013 Solid State Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Tooth & Nail,
We really wish we had the funds to make this video as epic as it deserves. The story that the song is based on is heartbreaking. Thankfully though, we have some of the most AMAZING fans that were willing to come make this video awesome. We love you guys.
I have so much respect for them; the fact that they made this so accurate and respectfully as well as them paying tribute to the victims and demanding justice is literally the sweetest and kindest thing. Even if you don't like their music, you have to admit that they have good intentions and do deserve much more attention and respect than they receive.
Samir Kuntar, the one who led the terrorist attack in 1979 which the song is about, was killed today at last by the Israel air force "A Lebanese Druze, Kuntar became infamous for a brutal 1979 raid from Lebanon in which he helped kidnap an Israeli family from Nahariya, then smashed the head of a four-year-old Israeli girl, Einat Haran, with his rifle butt, killing her. Three other Israelis, including her father, Danny Haran, were killed in the attack. Kuntar was 16 at the time, a member of the Palestine Liberation Front."
Hahahaha, that's laughable Mumin. "Israel propaganda". The fact that they even tried to take hostages was ridiculous; the Israeli people have done nothing but offer peace and humanitarian aid to the so-called "Palestinian" people, and they've offered an olive branch to their other enemies, but peace is NOT the goal of organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the similar terrorist organizations attacking Israel. They only want to see Israel destroyed and their people claim the land, when it was never once theirs to claim. Here's a message to all the enemies of Israel: no matter how hard you try to destroy God's chosen nation, you have failed before you even begin. Even if Samir Kuntar's cause was just, does it really justify the kidnapping and intentional murder of innocent civilians who did absolutely NOTHING against him? As Micah says in this song, "Because he came, and he saw, and that coward conquered a family asleep in their home!" I am a Christian, I believe in forgiveness of your enemies, because I believe God will deal justice and vengeance one day; Kuntar's day of reckoning had arrived.
Mumin Sassantiwong "Mr. Brainwash" coming from someone who is supporting the "Palestinian" cause. One look at the facts shows that Hamas are using innocent civilians as human shields to make Israel look bad in the eyes of the world. That's simple truth and the only thing that should be necessary to realize that the Israeli people are not the enemies.
Mumin Sassantiwong God promised Israel to the Jewish people. They were cast out wrongfully by states that didn't have the authority to do so, but God allowed it. He also promised they would one day return. Israel has never once rightfully belonged to the "Palestinian" people.
Mumin Sassantiwong Putting words into my mouth, eh? God promised the land of Israel to the Jewish people in the Bible. They were exiled twice, and now they're there to stay. There was no invasion, no massacre of the "Palestinian" people.
This song came on my pandora while I was at the gym today. Never heard of these guys before but this is some epic stuff. Had one of the best workouts of my life...so much energy!!!
Oh, sleeper is one of those bands that kicks so much ass, that no one knows about. Its sad. But, these dudes have been killing the Texas metal scene for years, and i thank them for raising me with their amazing music.
Last night I had a dream I won over 300 million dollars in the lottery. The first thing I did in the dream was finance Oh Sleeper. I bought them a new bus, new studio, new gear, and new music videos. I swear to God I'll do that if it ever comes true lol. Oh, and also feed the children of course.
Intro] Hush Yael I hear them coming We'll hide here 'til we're safe Just hold tight to me Until they find what they need Hush little Yael I hear them leavin' for the beach Where on the stone and sand Your sister finds her sleep Wet your jaws for the world We're going back to the darkest hours Where our kind has confirmed We are the masters of sin and slaughter [Verse 1] On the 22nd day of the 4th month, 1979 warrants a judgment Cause he came, and he saw And this coward conquered a family asleep in their home Rise, rise We must rise for the helpless and fight for their justice [Chorus] So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heralds of our time So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heroes of our time [Verse 2] She had to watch Him pull the trigger in her daddy's back Put his face to the waves 'til he took his last Then he took her life with the butt of a gun Four years from when her life had begun Rise, rise, rise, rise We're all weavers at the loom of slaughter But we will rise and make these victims our martyrs [Chorus] So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heralds of our time So lift your voices high Higher than the mountains of their spite! We are We are the fearless, the ruthless The heroes of our time [Post-Chorus] Make him beg for his life! [Breakdown] Make him beg for his life He made me watch as my family died He'll never know what its like So cut him slow 'til his soul takes flight Interlude] Hush Yael They found him and they put him in chains The one who broke our home Is finally feelin' pain Hush little Yael I'm sorry your lungs are empty But in your new home That man will not be seen [Outro] End him slow End him slow! Make him feel the rocks that her temple rode End him slow
Such an underrated band! Screams & cleans are perfect and that overwhelming energy you feel when listening to their songs! You just cannot remain seated or still when listening to this band, you always need to have a mini mosh and a headbang.
The passion that you put behind your performance does this story more than justice. I don't think a music video could ever come close to replicating the true horror of those events. You let your passion do the talking, and everyone who listens to this song can feel that. Thank you for giving everything you've got to this, and for writing such wonderful, meaningful, music.
This song will always remain one of my favorites.. the fact that they used their voices to try to bring justice and attention to the devastation that this family endured like so many others. It cuts deep into my soul every time I hear it and makes me feel something that doesn't happen much with music these days. I will be eternally grateful for this song. It not only helps me to realize that even though I have gone through hell I am so blessed to have the life I do - I am free - I am alive - I can use my voice without fear and have the liberties to do whatever I want, say whatever I want, love whatever I want.. this song brings me back to reality when I get stuck in my personal grief and gives me purpose. We must be the voices for those who have been silenced! For so many in the past, present and the future - for Yael and his family. Thank you for this masterpiece of a song!
This band is one of my top three discoveries of the year. Can't help but love Christian music that lets you chew on the lyrics AND get pumped up on the music!
This track tells the tragic story of the Haran family from Nahariya, Israel. It was uploaded to Oh, Sleeper's Facebook page on the August 23, 2011. Guitarist Shane Blay explained the background to the song in an interview with Alternative Press magazine: "On April 22, 1979, this family was murdered in a terrorist attack led by Samir Kuntar, a former member of the Palestine Liberation Front. The only survivor of this attack was the mother, Smadar. While her husband and one of her daughters were
I saw them last night, and Micah said that the girl actually contacted them and thanked them for the song - thought that was like the coolest thing ever! :)
+Winter Sterling Are you talking about Yael? Cause she died...her mother accidentally suffocated her trying to keep her quiet so that fucking scum wouldn't find them. So sad. Maybe it was a relative?
I saw Oh Sleeper last night at parachute I'm so thankful I heard this song live, it was one of the best moments of my life! I can't even explain how much this band and this song mean to me but I can't wait to see them again!
I love this song so much, but every time I listen to it, my heart breaks all over again. May their memories forever be a blessing (Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes)
This is so freaking awesome!! The guitar playing is so abstract and absolutely revolutionary. I’m surprised this song doesn’t have the views it deserves.
I went to my first concert in December and I saw these guys there. Holy crap does this make me wanna relive that night and try to engage more than I did. I got to crowd surf and stage dive, but I wish I'd done it more *sigh*
much love to victims that experience this. Stuff like this happened in Iraq too. It was always sad to see kiddos subjected to such raw hatred. They deserve more than that
Every one of your guy's songs tells an amazing story. Just listening to your albums with the work you put in makes it worth it. Can't freaking wait for your new album, whenever you guys make it. Nate's guitar work is much anticipated.
Of course everyone wishes this was a legit music video. As do I. However, I absolutely LOVE how raw and gritty this video looks. Like a real concert. Love it.
I just love how unlike so many metalcore bands there's a lot of complexity behind the music. This drummer's as insane as the first and the guitarists and bassist and always blazing
