The 1975 - It's Not Living (If It's Not With You) 

that part where he just randomly walks into the sincerity is scary video, that was brilliant.

The only way I can find to describe the 1975 is Groovy Depression

this song has two moods. either you’re dancing around your room singing into a hairbrush or sitting on your shower floor staring into the drain

"What's the song about?" "Drugs, loneliness, the future, all that." "What do you want the music video to be like?" "A complete psychotic meltdown."

i love this episode of black mirror

I feel like this video gives us a good peek inside matty's mind during his addiction...it's brilliantly done really, especially the 'sincerity is scary' part

No one keeps the 80's alive like The 1975

I Iove how matty's literally having a nervous breakdown the whole time while everyone else is just vibing

Honestly this new Black Mirror episode looks amazing

OMG THE SINCERITY IS SCARY PART WTF THIS VIDEO IS SO COOL

This is such an ode to “life during wartime” by Talking heads. The stage arrangement and look is pulled directly from that ‘83 los Angeles gig, especially the outfits, dancing and the twins!

This feels like someone resurrected the 80’s and I’m totally here for it

i love how this music video explain about matty's drug addiction and how amazingly he changed it to something beautiful. The 1975 is more than just a normal band i swear

this is the most upbeat song about drugs I ever heard.

This is clearly based on the Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' live video. Great stuff.

i cant stop listening to this song almost every day

No Rome has officially become The 1975's BFF. Hearing Adam talk is beyond my wildest dream.

I wonder what goes on inside Matty’s mind. He’s always on edge but yet so sophisticated with it.

I see a lot of people here who really like this style of performance, so I'd love to tell everyone that this video is based off of a concert film by Talking Heads! A lot of The 1975 was hugely influenced by Talking Heads (an American New Wave groupe), specifically watch the 1983 live version of "Life During Wartime" and its almost to a tee what this video is trying to portray, which is super cool. Kudos to Matty and the band for expressing their love for their influences!

I can't find the lyrics guy, I'll be the lyrics girl: Danny ran into some complications He falls asleep during conversations He's gotta search the street when he's on vacation The worst thing is that I'm in the same situation And all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you And Danny says we're living in a simulation But he works in a petrol station (selling petrol) He says it all began with his operation And I know you think you're sly but you need some imagination And all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you All I do is sit and drink without you If I choose then I lose Distract my brain from the terrible news It's not living if it's not with you I can't stop sweating or control my feet Got a twenty-stone monkey that I just can't beat I can stage a situation, but I just can't eat And there's a feeling, you're replacin' embracin' It's true that All I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins Wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you All I do is sit and drink without you If I choose then I lose Distract my brain from the terrible news It's not living if it's not with you Oh, I'll try to get a job in a bank, I think Danny spent time trying to pack in the drinks for me I feel sick and I know I can't lose but It's not living if it's not with you It's not living if it's not with you, it's not, it's not It's not, it's not, It's not living if it's not with you It's not living if it's not with you, it's not, it's not It's not, it's not, it's not, it's not It's not living if it's not with you It's not, it's not It's not, it's not It's not living if it's not with you

can we get some appreciation for the fact that hes showing how it was for him when he was on drugs?

MATTY LOOKS SO HEALTHY AND HAPPY I'M SO HAPPY FOR HIM

Wow I'm an opiate addict and I've never seen a better depiction of withdrawals. The lyrics are just as clever. Just discovered the 1975 today 3/19/23

Two years ago I was in a mental institution, I found myself often in the patio the same dance as the Talking Heads. I find it amazing that a band I've loved for years gets also its inspiration from the same place I do. Amber makes a great Tina!!!🎉❤️

I’m NEVER early with music videos but it’s The 1975 so I’ll sit here in silence and wait for it. 🖤

THIS THE BLACK MIRROR EPISODE WE DIDNT KNOW WE NEEDED.

this feels like those really uncanny dreams that you can't remember after you wake up but you can still feel that strange lingering sensation

That’s scream scared the living hell outta me-

I'll never see Sincerity is Scary video again without Matty peering in the background.

Anyone else think that Matty’s actually a decent actor? His subtle little facial expressions throughout this say a lot about what he’s thinking, the parts with the glass for instance.

FUN FACT: Pretty sure the aesthetic of the concert in this video is inspired by a Talking Heads concert live in LA in 1983!! Matty's pale oversized suit & hairstyle, the outfit of the matching dancers, the synchronised dancing, the lighting and composition are all very similar to the whole concert but especially the song "Life During Wartime". (Look it up- the whole concert is on RU-vid!) And to make a further connection some members of the Talking Heads were known to cocaine users (something Matty has also struggled/is still struggling with and what this song is supposedly about). Have always loved the vintage vibes of 1975 🖤✨

Lost my sense of time. Didnt know when one day started and ended. Watching this reminded me of those few times where you were present but not there, living felt in vain. I loved it.

director: what do u want to happen matty: yes

This video is horrifyingly accurate about drugs. I love how they aren't glorifying drugs. The video shows how it's a never ending nightmare and how drug abuse leads a person to be on the passenger seat in their own life. Personally, it's very helpful for me as I relate to Matty's desire to be sedated from childhood and it encourages me to not go down that road. Iloveyousomuch the 1975! Keep making great music!

Still unbelievable I just discovered this band within the last year. Their sound is reminiscent of the 80s for me, so of course I love it!

How have I only just realised he’s mimicking the talking heads concert

Couldn’t be more proud of Matty for fighting his addiction demons. I remember listening to robbers for the first time in 2013. Fell in love with his style of writing and portraying feelings better than any artist can. While I know that someday they will go their separate ways, I won’t cry because it’s over but rather I’ll cry because I’m celebrating a band that brought me back from the brink of self destruction. To some it’s just music, to me it’s the soundtrack to my life. #longlivethe1975

I love how they've just adopted Rome

めっちゃ好きやわ〜

A beautifully dark song. One of the best this band has to offer.

welcome to the genre of matty.. you never know what your gonna get.. but you know it’ll be incredible

ANYONE GET THE CHANGE OF HEART REFERENCE 1:10 “SMASHED A GLASS INTO PIECES, AND THAT’S ABOUT THE TIME I LEFT”

this is one of my favourite 1975 songs and the music video is one of my faves too, it makes me feel so happy

Matty is a freaking genius, I love how he connects his songs and videos so it feels like we are following a really long and interesting story, also how he's able to talk about addiction without having to literally say "This song is about addiction!" But instead using metaphors, imagery and hints of it.

Addiction/withdrawal symptoms in order: -Nightmares -Hypnic jerks (sudden moments in dreams that cause you to startle awake) -Hallucinations, specifically of impossible things (a person splitting into two identical twins), and irrational acceptance of them -Distorted perception of time (feeling like everything around you is moving too fast or too slow) -Sudden body dysmorphia -Paranoia, specifically of subtle changes when you aren’t looking (the background dancers switching sides while he’s off-stage) -“Liar liar, pants on fire” and the guilt you feel from lying about your addiction -Dissociation, and the feeling of being in two places at once -Deja vu, so severe that you feel like you’re actually reliving an old memory -[idk what the dancers continuing in the dark with no music could represent, to be honest] -Sudden dysmorphia leading into dissociation -Vivid, realistic dreams that might involve nested dreams/nightmares Did I miss anything?

When I saw Adam and he spoke I screamed. When I saw him again I screamed...again. I stan Adam

Does anyone always feel nostalgic when you listen to the 1975? I always feel good and warm and happy and nostalgic ❤

As a recovering addict this struck a chord with me. It almost feels like I’ve lost a loved one since I stopped.

This was genuinely so genius. It really is what addiction feels like: you’re a passenger in your own world, every day is an eerie version of the same day, and everything feels surreal and coated in a haze. There’s the you when you’re not using that you walk in on from time to time (Sincerity is Scary) and the you when you’re using (INLIINWY); one seems far away but brighter and clearer and happier, and one feels gauzy, surreal, like it’s not you and you’re in a dream.

The symbolism of the glass and drug addiction hit me hard towards the end

Everyones talking about No Rome but no ones mentioning The Japanese House is there aswell.

Never stop sharing your gift of music and artistry with the world.

Matty looks so *Healthy* and *Happy*

Matty this is such a beautiful video and depicts the effects of drugs but does not glorify them and it shows how at times it can make you feel like a passenger in your own life. I love how far you've come Matty and how well you boys are doing.

Just incredible. It's so refreshing to see (and hear) thoughtful artistry like this. The Brit Award is well-deserved.

i love their music videos, its always very unique

oh wow i didn't expect it to turn into sincerity is scary

It’s amazing how he’s turned his addiction into something beautiful. Truly inspiring

[Verse 1] Danny ran into some complications He falls asleep during conversations He's gotta search the street when he's on vacation The worst thing is that I'm in the same situation [Chorus] And all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins, wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you [Verse 2] And Danny says we're living in a simulation But he works in a petrol station (Selling petrol) He says it all began with his operation And I know you think you're sly but you need some imagination [Chorus] And all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins, wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you All I do is sit and drink without you If I choose then I lose Distract my brain from the terrible news It's not living if it's not with you [Bridge] I can't stop sweating or control my feet Got a 20-stone monkey that I just can't beat I can stage a situation, but I just can't eat And there's a feeling, you're replacing embrace [Chorus] It's true that all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins, wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you All I do is sit and drink without you If I choose then I lose Distract my brain from the terrible news It's not living if it's not with you [Outro] Oh, I'll try to get a job in a bank, I think Danny spent the time trying to pack in the drinks for me I feel sick and I know I that I'll lose but It's not living if it's not with you (It's not, it's not) It's not living if it's not with you (It's not, it's not) (It's not, it's not) It's not living if it's not with you (It's not living if it's not with you) (It's not, it's not) (It's not, it's not) (It's not, it's not) (It's not living if it's not with you)

This is really underrated

I WAS NOT READY FOR THE IMMERSION INTO SINCERITY IS SCARY, CAN THIS VIDEO GET ANY BETTER??

I swear every single time the 1975 release a music video I’m like “no way they can top the next one” but they do, every. single. time. The 1975 are artists, and not just musically ❤️

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime - Stop Making Sense...... amazing

I spent 2 years listening to this beauty, but today i watch this music video for the first time.

It’s not living if it’s not with the 1975

When he walks into the Sincerity is Scary music video 😂

seeing the 1975 will always always remain in my heart man it was an amazing experience

Love all the sequence scenes of this mv, great music + great music video.

No rome is stan lee of the 1975 music videos

I love this era so much already. we can really see how much they’ve all grown and developed with this album, they look so much healthier and happier and these new songs/music videos beautifully portray that theyre finding themselves & thriving through it. I’m so happy for them. love the 1975 forever.

I love this song I just love them I love how they end they songs its so beautiful so nostalgic I love 80s man they give such a 80s vibe this band is AMAZING

Grappling with heroin addiction is what this song is about, so devastating a drug can be so crippling for someone who or has everything.god bless Matty !With everyday day sobriety brings another day of your beautiful life.

It's Matty when he was on drugs and how everything felt to him, I think. Disassociate hard from reality that he didn't feel present anymore.

"It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)" Danny ran into some complications He falls asleep during conversations He's gotta search the street when he's on vacation The worst thing is that I'm in the same situation [Chorus] And all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you [Verse 2] And Danny says we're living in a simulation But he works in a petrol station (selling petrol) He says it all began with his operation And I know you think you're sly but you need some imagination [Chorus] And all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you All I do is sit and drink without you If I choose then I lose Distract my brain from the terrible news It's not living if it's not with you [Bridge] I can't stop sweating or control my feet I've got a twenty-stone monkey that I just can't beat I can stage a situation, but I just can't eat And there's a feeling, you're replacing embrace [Chorus] It's true that, all I do is sit and think about you If I knew what you'd do Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes It's not living if it's not with you All I do is sit and drink without you If I choose then I lose Distract my brain from the terrible news It's not living if it's not with you [Outro] Oh, I'll try to get a job in a bank, I think Danny spent time trying to pack in the drinks for me I feel sick and I know I can't lose but It's not living if it's not with you, it's not, it's not It's not living if it's not with you, it's not, it's not It's not, it's not, It's not living if it's not with you It's not living if it's not with you, it's not, it's not It's not, it's not, it's not, it's not It's not living if it's not with you

Love this video so much, especially when it jumps into the middle of sincerity is scary but just imagine listening to a playlist when this video comes on rather than the song itself. The sudden scream, muffled singing, suddenly a different song then feet tapping

Gonna be rocking this all year

Amber from The Japanese House cameo tho... 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

It's Not Living If It's Not With The 1975

I love the old school vibe they have in some of their songs

why is this song still so good to this day

we need a i always wanna die(sometimes) music video

is no rome just in the band now? because im fine with that

I've had this on repeat for so long 🖤🖤🖤

Such a great song love all ur music how it all sounds different but they all sound incredible in the best way

2018 belongs to The 1975 🤧💗🖤

wow this is as amazing as it is sad. his feelings seem to be really put into context here as well as the contrast of sincerity is scary (which was breathtaking) but i’m so proud of how far he’s come and everything he’s been able to create

It's insane how much I've replayed this song is a 7 day period. I'll never get tired

The first The 1975 song I've ever heard.... the song that made me stan and know them ♡

You smashed a glass into pieces That's around the time I left

There's a G L I T C H I N T H E S I M U L A T I O N

This song makes my soul happy with its melody

Loving the No Rome and Japanese House cameos in this

These dudes live on the trending channel.

so meta. matty, we're so proud of you for everything you've overcome and continue to work through and are so happy that the band has been so supportive through this time and was able to create some of the most incredible music along the way that speaks from the heart and tells the truth in such an open and vulnerable way. this new album is insanely important and wonderful.

Been listening this when it came out. Play it everyday, keeps me going and still gonna play this into 2021!

I love this song. Just discovered this band(and many others) last year and I've been very impressed with their stuff. It's interesting to come back to this video and realize The Japanese House is also in the video. Cool...

Director: which dance move do you wanna do? Matty: YES 6:47

i love this new era so much, what a time to be alive

this video is incredible… his mind and creativity will never stop to amaze me, i love him and this band so fucking much ❤

The 1975 is the greatest band of all time.