Woods of Ypres - I Was Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Official Video) 

Hey David. It's 2024, and people still come back here. Music you gave us is still inspiring, helping us get through.

2024, still coming back. RIP Brother!

Dear Ian, and others, David said,” there are messages in my music for those needing to hear them.” I hope David will continue to inspire and motivate . Even the songs that seem to be dark, have a glimmer of hope and based on love.

This is what David had to tell about the song: "Having lived in an apartment on the edge of Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto, I had developed a fondness for it from seeing it in the distance on a regular basis and also from a few visits inside the gates. There had come a period of time when I had been doing some soul searching of sorts and had made a habit of going jogging in the cemetery after work as a form of therapy. It was June, it was hot, the cemetery was beautiful and its beauty crushed me every time because everything hot and beautiful only reminded me of her, even more. It was during this cemetery jogging therapy that I realized that my old self no longer had a future. Upon that conclusion, I felt as though my previous self had been buried there and my new self would need to be reinvented somewhere else. The old me had to die so the new me could eventually, someday, maybe, actually thrive, again. "

Today nine years have passed, from the accident. Still one of the most important bands for me. Alot of good memories with their music. Rest in peace David. Your work never be forgotten.

Still thinking of this band. 2019

Never heard of them...came here by accident...liked the song...did research...found out he died...the song almost made me cry.

R.I.P David. Love this song.

Dear Caldore, take time to learn more about David. He had so many plans after we were to celebrate Christmas. He had a European tour booked, agreed to a teaching job in Dubai, he had started to do work on a solo album. ( much like Nick Cave) . Now... the future has forever changed. ). I hope David will inspire and motivate you as you travel on your chosen path , on your journey.☀️

After 12 years I still love this song and this boy who left us too soon... but we will meet again. Everyone.

Dear unexplained, thank you fir your comments.. your words comfort me.. I will miss and love my son more today than I did yesterday. Having others recognize his awesomeness , comforts me. ❤️

I didn't discover Woods of Ypres until after David Fold passed. Since I've gobbled down all of their albums and fallen in love. Thanks for all the music and feelings! From June 2024

R.I.P David Gold, a great metal vocalist. He will be greatly missed.

I've been trying to remember the name of this band for about 8 years. The only thing that had stick to my memory was the greener background and the dark guitar tone. Oh man, I also remember that I heard the vocalist had passed away... That was the only info I had... Today, after listening some twelve foot ninja, suddenly RU-vid just suggested it in a playlist. What a relief.

This song has come full circle for me, it was my comfort in a dark depression and suicidal ideation to now being happy to have let my past go and let the old me die in order to move forward and grow, that’s David’s true meaning in this song. 🤘🏼

Capn.... thank you for your comments. So glad you found David. I truly believe people find David when they need to hear some of this messages in his music that are meant for them at this time of their journey. Take time to watch his interviews, other videos and let “ David the poet,” live in your heart and loving soul. ❤️

Dear Artie and others who send yo me comments about our David. I ask all you who miss and love David to be his walking monument. Share his talent, his power, his passion and “ live the living..” including you! Self respect, self care and I hope David in some way motivates and inspires you to get on the perfect chosen path for your journey... love from your mama gold❤️

2020 and I still find myself coming here. RIP brother. You left a real impression on many people.

Dear I bleed whiskey and others, thank you so much for helping me to keep David as unforgettable. I am doing my best to have my grief and glimmers of joy coexist. We live deeply so it is a normal Reaction to grieve deeply. It is up to all of us to be 100 percent responsible for finding a perfect chosen path on our journey. We all will face many challenges and changes in life.

this guy was a genius in my opinion.

Now THIS is how you do clean vocals in metal... :)

I have cried my heart out listening to this song like a 1000 times, this band was awesome...David captured the essence of sadness and made it music... RIP

I have just literally found this band, it's the first song I've heard and loved it, so I googled them. I was devastated to read that the singer had died in a car accident.. I'm hearing words "I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, when life was taken so suddenly" and at the same time reading that he's really gone..Believe me or not, but I cried.. Such a young, handsome, talented man, he could have written so many beautiful songs, he could have just lived, but I guess it was not meant to be for him.. Damn, it's such a tragedy..

This band is actually what got me into doom metal. This music has so much soul to it, it changed me forever.

Dearest Pete, thank you for your message to me. I welcome and appreciate all who help me to keep David remembered and never to be forgotten, to remain as unforgettable. I ask others to help me carry David’s brilliant torch of hope and love. May we at the same time shine our own inner light , bright enough to light our own path and bright enough for others who may be on a dim path. Every day, I have a “ David day,” allowing grief and joy to coexist. Some days I feel more love than pain, and other days I feel what I feel and work with my heartache. Thank you to all who think about David, play his music and I hope he may inspire and motivate you to be on your best chosen path. (I truly believe DAvids spirit is energized by our thoughts❤️)

Dearest 86 Paul, , thank you for your message. It truly comforts me to receive supportive compassionate words from those who Honour our David.I hope you now and again, feel Davids energy near you.Stay safe, stay well, and focus on self care and follow your dreams.

Even though I had just discovered Woods of Ypres a few years ago, their music really impacted me like no other, it has helped me through my depression and through my toughest years. David's lyrics are so unique and meaningful. Thank you for your time and the effort you put into making this work David, you'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Why is it that every time I listen to a band that I haven't heard of and fall in love with, I find out a member passed away :( RIP David

Mount Pleasant Cemetery is a cemetery located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In the early 19th century, the only authorized cemeteries within the city of Toronto were limited to the members of either the Roman Catholic Church or the Church of England Canadian Metal is amazing...So proud to be Canadian!!

That's the kind of doom metal that I love heavy, melodic and SAD!!!

2024. I'll always miss you David. Thank you for this gem .

Still listening in 2023, will do until I find my own resting place. At least I'll have lived in times of amazing music like this.

Came for the beard, stayed for the music. Truly a magnificent beard.

I discovered this band on october 2023. After many days of listening on Spotify i thought to search on Internet about them, and it was the horrible surprise when i found that they no longer exist since 2011.

My only hope is that, somewhere in the ether, he knows the magnitude of his music. May he rest in peace forever!

2023 and forever Gold!

In fact - that cemetery is a remarkable and truly pleasant place for quiet walks and recollections.

Dear Chicken, thank you fir your message. May David continue to be the “ treasure,” and wishing you will always feel his presence when you say his name or play his music☀️

2024 anyone?

I'm still listening to this band for over 10 years now and I'm not even sure there is a single track i don't like at this point. R.I.P DAVID. :(

Ever since I discovered Woods 5 a year ago they have rocketed to my top favorite bands. The legend of David Gold continues to grow and he will not be forgotten. Though sad, his words are a comfort to those of us going through hard times. Only those who are sad will understand how relating to David’s sadness actually helps us feel seen and understood and thus a little better. David sharing his darkness is actually a light to so many, and over time more people will discover his genius. He gave so much more in a short time than most do in their longer times. We celebrate him and love him.

2024 I'm still here I was released out of the jail two days ago, i was remembering this song inside there and singing all the time

I needed this so bad. Just came across this song , I'm fucking blown away and the harmony that is these guys and David's words basically just saved my life from doing something real stupid. This band had the ability to help one process the pain and hurt of life. Not many bands can come close to that.

[Chorus] I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alone and unceremoniously ...Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, when life was taken from me [Verse 1] Our tree was full and green, I had to leave it The sadness was overwhelming, To be alone beneath it The sun came down hot and hard, I could never sleep To disappear was the only way I could find relief [Chorus] When I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alone and un-Sarah-moniously ...Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, when life was taken so suddenly [Verse 2] First I paid my respects to Glenn Gould Then I visited the grave of Alexander Muir Next to Eaton's tomb, I hung my head and cried Looking for Joseph Mulgrew, I gave up and died When I was buried... [Bridge] The birds sang, the flowers in bloom, spring had just begun Recently fitted for a suit, now lying in a box By summer, I was gone, my remains stolen from the ground My body never recovered and I was never found ...Until now [Chorus] I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alone and unceremoniously Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, between the monuments and trees At the heart of the city, Amongst the statues and fountains New life could begin, where the old path I ran came to and end David Gold Version 1.9, June 19th 1980 - May 11th, 2007 Aged 26

RIP. Just found them, too. I was all excited too. Adds some pretty wild depth to this song.

2024,and still hits like the first time i had the pleasure to hear it. ❤

Been a fan of them for over ten years, even today i can't still get myself together everytime i listen to them which is 2 3x time per year because i always start crying, and this is the first time i am listening to them this year, and i am already in tears... David Gold was a god walking among us, He is the read definition of Mother Nature or the father... The pain i get everytime i listen to WoY... no words

David Gold, though no longer with us, is still a living legend through his music. 💖

I come back to this song damn near every week. Rest in peace David Gold! This song has helped me tremendously through my struggles.

Dearest Glitch, thank you for your message. I am Comforted to know you have a bit of Davids soul safe in yours. May David always be part of your chosen journey.hug from mama gold

I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alone and unceremoniously ... Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, when life was taken from me Our tree was full and green, I had to leave it The sadness was overwhelming, To be alone beneath it The sun came down hot and hard, I could never sleep To disappear was the only way I could find relief When I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alone and un-Sarah-moniously ... Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, when life was taken so suddenly First I paid my respects to Glenn Gould Then I visited the grave of Alexander Muir Next to Eaton's tomb, I hung my head and cried Looking for Joseph Mulgrew, I gave up and died When I was buried... The birds sang, the flowers in bloom, spring had just begun Recently fitted for a suit, now lying in a box By summer, I was gone, my remains stolen from the ground My body never recovered and I was never found ... Until now I was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alone and unceremoniously Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, between the monuments and trees At the heart of the city, Amongst the statues and fountains New life could begin, where the old path I ran came to and end...

2023 and watching this while it snows outside. All these years latter still hits home. Thanks

Woods Of Ypres will always be my Favorite band ever. No other music can touch the heart the way Woods can....miss you everyday David Gold.

Dearest Cihad, I have often commented that I truly believe those just getting to know David and feeling a strong connection are finding David at the perfect time in their life. I read somewhere that when life seems to be going well we enjoy the music, and when life presents some challenges, we listen to the lyrics. I often when I hear sone song think, I was supposed to hear those words this moment. 1 want to believe , that there is another dimension after this life that we only know about. I am not in any hurry to get there. Until That time we all are responsible to seek balance in all our health dimensions !( physical, emotional, intellectual, social snd spiritual). I am comforted to know that David is in your heart and in your loving soul. ❤️😁☀️

It is 2021, i'm drunk and i cant help remember this song. Saudações do Brasil ao eterno David.

Still missed in 2016. An amazing man and human being. Words could not describe him. Miss you David Gold.

I'm lucky I got to see him a week or two before his passing in a little bar in LA , I was lucky because his songs and how he sang them will always haunt my memory , I remember walking up to him and asking if he was David and he said yeah , so I stayed and watched them play with only a handful of people . then I learned of his death a week or two later . pretty sad maybe I made his day .

"I don't wanna be buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, I don't wanna live my life again..."

David Gold's story needs to be heard by the whole world. He has been, and always will be, the single most influential musician in my life.

Hauntingly, now realized that he has passed, it sounds different. but still just as harrowing. we all die, eventually. This song has a way of putting emotions such as grief, longing, despair and sorrow into a way that can be felt. it is both beautiful and sad. Life cannot exist without death. Happiness without pain.

This music is like a cure. When you start toć worry about things that aren't importnant it reminds you that being yourself is the most importnant thing. The way you feel and see the world is special because it is yours. If someone isn't respecting you it is not your fault. Be good and be yourself. David was so special and never be forgotten.

RIP Dave! I'll always remember jamming at your house, and doing tons of shows together. Hope all is well, wherever you may be Dave! I'll never forget you.

Dearest Justin, thank you for your message. I appreciate all who help me to keep David’s spirit strong. I ask those who admire him and who recognize his humble genius ways. Take time to listen to his interviews, watch his humorous videos, and continue to hear messages in his lyrics that may be perfect for you . I ask those who miss him, to become his walking man number, to hold his brilliant torch of hope and love. Wishing for you to find the perfect chosen path for your life journey. Hug from your mama Gold .

David was a musical genius. So sad he was taken from us so soon and couldn't spread his vision and medolodical sounds to the world for years to come. The music industry needs some one like him. Music is going down hill fast. Rest in peace brother you're one of the greatest ever. 😪🌹

Dear Esther Gold, I think it’s so awesome that you are still here in the comment section replying to people and taking the time to do so. I hope you are doing good. I came here just to wish you well. Much love and respect. Dylan, Australia 🇦🇺

I listen to this song every day. Few times. Last 2 years. Do not know why, but for some reason it helps me through my hell. Thank you Woods Of Ypres...Thank you David goran

This will never die.....still here 2021

This band brought me out of the doom I was in going through a divorce and my father passing in the same year .. awesome band

I discovered Woods of Ypres just a few days ago. The band grabbed my attention because of “Ypres” in their name, which is a town 30 minutes from where i live. Thought it was a Belgian band at first. My god, how this band got to me. Feelings boiling up from everywhere when listening to them. Luckily cd’s are still quit obtainable so 2 of them are on their way to Belgium. 🤘 Keeping Gold’s spirit alive.

2024 anyone??????

2023 and still going strong!!!

To Esther Gold and the woods community. I know it’s ten days before David left this world but I feel now is the right time to post this comment. I discovered this band about late September of this year. And learned about this great band. And I would like to say David has help me and I can say this many in this community with mental problems or coping with loss or just the struggles of every day life when I ever have a bad day I will sit and listen to Woods of Ypres. David just knew what to say his words speak to many people not just that but I can now say this band is tied with my favorite band of all time. But we are not here to talk about that. I would like to thank Esther Gold on her still communicating with the community. And I can say that for all and finally I as I right this I’m listening to Grey sky’s and Electric light and listening to Davids words and he’s right when he said “We miss them now so much that they are gone. Took them for granted for living so long. We read words again and listen to them again as we start to understand what they where trying to say” now we all understand Rest In Peace David you will be missed.

Like the song or not, David was a wonderful man who deeply cared for his family and friends. Anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him will attest that he was one of the most genuine, polite, and sincere beings to ever grace this earth. He is deeply, deeply missed every single day.

RIP David Gold. Absolutely love this band!

David Gold, June 19th, 1980 - December 22nd, 2011, gone ten years ago today. A moment of silence. But not one moment more.

Woods of Ypres really influenced me when I was dealing with a difficult time in my life. Thanks, David Gold, Rest in Peace

Discovered this band a few years ago. Heavy. This guy was truly Gold. RIP🤙🏾

I miss David Gold, his memory remains though and as does his beautiful music. Such talent is hard to find, I have been listening to Woods Of Ypres for years and still to this day I miss this kind of brilliant music. RIP David I certainly will not forget your words of wisdom and depth, Metal will live forever as will your music.

2023 and it's still a MASTERPIECE

The best creative music are the ones we discover by accident. This band is no exception. RIP David, truly gone way too soon.

Today is 22. 12. 2016r. . . Five fucking years without David. . . Despair is all we have. . .

R.I.P David Gold :(

Woods truly is a hidden masterpiece of a band. Nobody will ever sound like them, and nobody will ever be able to convey the emotion and power in David’s voice. Rock In Peace David, you’ll never be forgotten.

David...... :'( 10 years later we still miss u .. forever my favorite healer.

This still give me the strength I need in the darkest days. Thank you David, thank you.

the song becomes chilling when you find out that the singer is actually dead...

This guy was some sort of angel, I swear.

The guitarist wearing an Insect Warfare shirt in a live performance video is what brought me here

Still one of the most touching sounds ever written. I get sad, it gives me the shivers but I still feel so much joy listening to woods of ypres. Haven't listened to them for some years but it still feels the same. Awesome music and like his mother said in some of her comments here, it feels like David's spirit lives on in his music.

His legacy never be forgotten. We miss you david.... you deserved other fate.

still coming back 12 years later, good music :)

The bridge of this song is incredibly beautiful, I cant say enough good things about the vocal delivery and I love the lyrics as well

You will forever be with us, David.

. . *tears for you, brother, every time* . . .

Still miss and love you Dave. Thank you, Joel, Bryan, Evan and Shane for all the memories.

This is genuinely one of the best songs ever written. A tragic loss of true talent, Rest in peace Ian A beautiful piece of music that will never be forgotten. We are grateful and we love you so so much. Always...

"The sadness was overwhelming." That pretty much describes their entire discography...

This awesome music should NEVER be interrupted by a STUPD ad!

I was compelled to listen to this because my city has a large and very beautiful cemetery called Mount Pleasant.

Talent lost but never forgotten. May it live on something to be remembered by.