The Funeral (5:21)
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“The Funeral” is the first single taken from Band of Horses’ debut album Everything All the Time. The album was released on March 21, 2006. The song was released as a radio and video single in May 2006 in the US. The single was released commercially over a year later in the UK on limited edition numbered 7” vinyl on May 21, 2007 to coincide with the band’s UK tour dates.
An earlier version of the song appeared on the band’s self-titled EP, under the name ‘Billion Day Funeral’. The heavy subject meaning behind the song’s lyrics relate to the multiple abortions that various girlfriends of singer Ben Bridwell had to receive during his years living in Seattle.
The Music Video for The Funeral seems to tell the story of a man whose dog has died, and saddened by this he drowns his sorrow in alcohol. Afterwards he drives under the influence and the end of the music video seems to suggest he crashes head on into another vehicle. Based on the style other cars and the elevated railroad overhead, the video appears to be set in 1970s New York or Chicago (more likely the latter as one scene in the video shows a sign for the Galway Bay Bar, an Irish pub located in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood).
An earlier version of the song appeared on the band’s self-titled EP, under the name ‘Billion Day Funeral’. The heavy subject meaning behind the song’s lyrics relate to the multiple abortions that various girlfriends of singer Ben Bridwell had to receive during his years living in Seattle.
The Music Video for The Funeral seems to tell the story of a man whose dog has died, and saddened by this he drowns his sorrow in alcohol. Afterwards he drives under the influence and the end of the music video seems to suggest he crashes head on into another vehicle. Based on the style other cars and the elevated railroad overhead, the video appears to be set in 1970s New York or Chicago (more likely the latter as one scene in the video shows a sign for the Galway Bay Bar, an Irish pub located in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood).
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SKAcowany wrote:
found it on danny macaskill movie!
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LuckyDevil007 wrote:
Damn this song is amazing.
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sleepwalkr50187 wrote:
One of the songs that gave me goosebumps on first listen.
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natalie0790 wrote:
WONDERFUL.
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i love this band the songs ♥
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benstehr wrote:
There are no words to describe this band. Try amazing
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marios20 wrote:
its amazing how through music u can express so many feelings..
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quibbletronix wrote:
Gorgeous song. Gorgeous band!
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thebrockmonster wrote:
simply stunnin song
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Wipqozn wrote:
Lost for words...so beautiful indeed
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JadeHavok13 wrote:
So beautiful.. <3
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codycadaver wrote:
I love it so much. My sister is bitching so much. She is so obnoxiousss
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otzecal wrote:
i have listenend to this song about 100 times since i discovered it yesterday...back to back. world class
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AvantPunk wrote:
played this at my friend's funeral. i can't hear it without thinking of her.
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x_tina_910 wrote:
Love it!!!!!!!
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vicky_jansen wrote:
amazing
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PeanutShells331 wrote:
shivers every single time.
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Holls82 wrote:
Ooooh, this song is so sigh worthy
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Maxeen112 wrote:
it´s harmonious...great song....
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mascaramascara wrote:
incredible!! haunting....explosive....brilliant!!
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