The Oh Hellos - Soldier, Poet, King (Official Lyric Video)
"Soldier, Poet, King"
Sometimes a song magically takes on a life of its own, years after its original release, and we just think that's neat. The attention and affection we've seen for Soldier, Poet, King has been genuinely mind-boggling, and it's been a true honor to witness the love and creativity on display in your covers, fan art, TTRPG playlists, OC cosplays, and more.
So, in celebration of the 8th anniversary of our album Dear Wormwood, we're releasing an official "Soldier, Poet, King" lyric video!
Designed by Dreambear Studios, this video brings these three archetypes to life in delightful popup storybook fashion.
Thanks for listening!
- Tyler & Maggie
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Oh wow!! Hi, I'm the creator of the original animation meme for this song, and I never would have imagined it would balloon into something so huge. Thank you so much for making such lovely music, I'm glad I could play a part in helping more people discover your work! 💚🐸
You have my gratitude on account of that. I found this song first due to the animation meme you created, and it was because of it that I looked up the band and found their others songs; it's one of my favourites now and all my playlists have their songs. So, thanks!
omg hey, it was because of you I even discovered this band and now they’re a longtime fave!!!
i'd like to thank you for introducing me to the band that got me through all of my hardest times. truly a gift
OMG GOTHFROG HAIIIIIII
i have to thank you bc the popularity of the song cuz of the meme led me to this band and now they've been a favorite of mine for years
After all the animations that have been made with this song from all sorts of fandoms, it feels right to finally get an official one
Waoh 777 likes
@@haynabrahma3635 it’s 1,9 thousand now
I mean knowing what the song is about, what would be those fandoms? The Church? LOL
@@deft4184 Search “Soldier Poet King animation” on youtube and you’ll see
Verdade kkkkk 😊@@deft4184
I love the backgrounds! It's so 'pop-up children's storybook', the spinning lil guys were adorable too
Oh it is! I didn't even notice that until now!
It’s like a combination of a pop up book and shadow puppets
ikr!! the vibe makes it feel like this is a story that had been passed down for generations and they’re telling the next crop of kids
ikr!!! they're just silly little guys!!!
I loved the symbolism when the 3 figures came and danced together, it represented the perichoresis or the Trinity Dance in an incredible way.
I was thinking just that! I though it was beautiful
@@navyalam2129 It really is very beautiful. It reminded me of the following quote by C. S. Lewis: "The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing - to reach the Mountain, to find the place where all the beauty came from."
Yall are talking about our Lord and Savior Jesus right?! ❤❤❤
@@scooby_snacks30 Yes we are!
Feeling incredibly fortunate to have been a part of this amazing project. Working on the 'Soldier Poet King' lyric video with OhHellos has been an absolute joy. Thanks to their incredible music and vision, as well as the outstanding direction of Alejandra Molina and Kabir Rojas at Mero Estudio, and the collaboration with Dreambear Studios, we were able to bring this enchanting world to life. It's a labor of love, and we're thrilled to see it come to fruition. Enjoy the magic!
All your songs are so beautiful and I’m grateful to have been introduced to them through the animations I’ve seen online. I’m so happy to know you enjoy them too!!
ikr!! animations introduced me to the oh hellos and I am so grateful for the discovery :D
YESSSSS
I LOVE IS MUSIQ
You arent seeing the pearly gate furry
@@THETRUTHISHERE2030 I’m an atheist and also not a furry
THIS IS SO PRETTY AND COOL! THE ART IS LOVELY
YOU ARE VERY SMART
This prob took months-
I found this song as an animatic for a video game I was playing at the time. It was so good that I decided to do something I had not done for any song before. I decided to listen to the whole album. I fell in love with your music. I shared it with several friends who also fell in love with it. I love poetry, I love Greek mythology, I am a Narnia fan, and I am a Christian so your music hits a real sweet spot for me and has a special place in my heart. Thank you so much for creating it!
Genshin?
Video game?
@@tannerlyles7123 Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
This official animation feels like a big thank you to all who used this song for their creative outlet. Such a nice gesture.
Lyrics : There will come a soldier Who carries a mighty sword He will tear your city down Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord He will tear your city down Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord There will come a poet Whose weapon is His word He will slay you with His tongue Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord He will slay you with His tongue Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord There will come a ruler Whose brow is laid in thorn Smeared with oil like David's boy Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord Smeared with oil like David's boy Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord He will tear your city down, oh lei, oh lai Ohh Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh
Wow good job
@@Zandra_le_kit then?
@@Zandra_le_kit too fast! is it a problem for ur life?
The little figures dancing are so wonderful, i loved it!!
First reply, Also yes!! The figures are so cool and the background is just perfect😮
fr dude
The Oh Hellos, I dont know if you will read this, but you are the best band I have ever listened to. I found you guys early this year, and I basically have listened to you nonstop since then. I have your beautiful songs stuck in my head every day, I have tracked down every concert video of yours on KZhead, and I use your songs to help me through tough times when im doubting my faith. Your song Lay Me Down makes me want to cry every time I listen to it, and Dear Wormwood is my favorite song of yours. I listen to it almost daily to remind myself who I am, and all that Jesus has made of me instead of my demons. Thank you so much for your music, I really hope you can make more one day ❤❤❤
you said it!!!
I loved everything you wrote... I've known The Oh Hello's for a little longer, but I have the same feeling. God bless you❤
Crying this is so cute, i love how this song is being kept alive through the years, it's been a part of me that i have been holding dearly for years
This was beautiful! I love the little figures and how when they stand sideways they’re thin like cardboard cut-outs! It fits well with the stage theme going on. And their dancing and twirling together through the woods??? I almost squealed, I could not stop smiling. Major props to Dreambear Studios! This was a wonderful treat to have before my rehearsal!
The way the lil’ guys go spinning for half the song is so chaotic and cute 😭
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL ITS LIKE SOMEONE IS FLIPPING A STORYBOOK RIGHT INFRONT OF ME (I'm claiming my spot as one of the first 1000)
REAL
Been an avid lover of you all since I was 14 (now 22) and I just wanted to thank you for creating art that is so intricate sonically and lyrically. Every new phase of life and myself I find myself in or approaching, your music has/brings new meaning. The spiritual/religious themes along with themes of politics, literature, life, and love truly represent what it means to be a human in this world. Thank you thank you thank you. Loved this lyric video!!!
This is the first song I heard of yours and also my favorite. Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ ❤ Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit!
amen!
🙏🙏🙏
Please stop.. this is not a Christian band, please stop
@@roy9161this is literally told to be about the second coming. Cope
@@brandonwilliams9462 this doesn't talk about that.. this is not a Christian band or CCM
My brother saw you guys in concert years ago at George Fox. He told me to give your music a listen, and you became my favorite band overnight! This lyric video is so fitting for the song, and it's fun to see after enjoying the song for years! Thank you! -from a very loyal supporter haha
As someone who got introduced to this amazing band by one of the animations for this song it feels like everything has come full circle. Absolutely love it!
This is beautiful! I've loved this song for years. It almost beats Passerine! It does an excellent job illustrating the many roles of Christ. I can't believe how amazing your art style is either! Thank you so much for the hope this song has brought me. (psst, I also really like Passerine!)
Another Passerine enjoyer, cheers!
I'm also a Passerine enjoyer
@@purpleenthusiast5814 cheers!
@@iamlanaaa_ noice
Haha… Passerine… definitely not getting flashbacks🙂
The animation is beautiful!! Could you do some of your other songs too please? ❤
Thank you so much for your music!! For years now, you’ve been my favourite musicians, and you’ve helped me through so much! Your music means the world to me, and I hope that you eventually make more for everyone to enjoy!
This was my introduction to listening to your music in the first place. And every time I listen to this song, I feel like hiking on an adventure. Or even going on a Renaissance fair at some point. You guys have so much variety with your unique style of rhythm in your music.
I'm crying this was perfect!! I love how you post during October, around this time, because it's close to my birthday and it always brings my such immense joy to see new content from you! Your art and songs have inspired me through the years and helped me in my darkest moments. I can only Thank you ❤
All the memories of this song.. The animation memes.. The covers.. Heck, even the song itself! Just to he overrun by a bard named "Venti" over there in TikTok. I'm staying here :)
Agreed
Apparently the voice actor sang it..her voice is pretty nice
Is Genshim Impact's reference
this video is so gorgeous and homely, i love it so much!! the art is beyond lovely and the animation is adorable. i've absolutely adored seeing soldier poet king diffuse across the internet, as someone who has been a diehard fan of the oh hellos for years, and i'm just so happy to see it get the recognition it deserves.
There will come a soldier Who carries a mighty sword He will tear your city down Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord He will tear your city down Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord There will come a poet Whose weapon is His word He will slay you with His tongue Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord He will slay you with His tongue Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord There will come a ruler Whose brow is laid in thorn Smeared with oil like David's boy Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord Smeared with oil like David's boy Oh lei, oh lai, oh, Lord Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh, Lord He will tear your city down, oh lei, oh lai Ohh Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh
I'm so excited for you! Your songs are amazing and it was so exciting to see that "Soldier, Poet, King" has an official music video! I found your band through the many animation memes of "Soldier, Poet, King". I went through your entire "Dear Wormwood" album one afternoon and just kept listening. This year, the Oh Hellos is my second most-listened-to band on Spotify. Both for me and my sister. Thank you for creating such amazing music and I wish you all the best in your future! ❤
Salve Amigos... que Deus continue a iluminar seus passos lhe concedendo muitas alegrias e realizações! Forte abraço a partir do Brasil!!
David is the soldier. Solomon is the poet. Jesus is the ruler.
7 years and counting of listening to this band, not a week goes by without me craving to listen to the masterwork collection that is your albums. Incredible as always.
I just love how their songs have a christian and gospel message! Continue doing this!! 🤍
Really?! I'm so happy OMDS, do you know what the meaning is??
@@elsieprempeh Yes, most of his songs are Christian, if I'm not mistaken, they are all christian, but this one says about the King David, that he was literally a Sodier, poet and a King! (Says a lot about Jesus too)
@@heloisa2002 I'm so happy to find a new gospel song! Thanks so much for sharing:)
@@heloisa2002You’re pretty much right, but I’m quite sure it’s about Jesus mainly and has resemblance to David because Jesus had similarities with his ancestor David. It says “smeared with oil like David’s boy”, obviously referring to someone other than David if it’s his “boy”. This refers to how in prophecy and in the genealogies listed in two of the gospels, Jesus is the descendant of David. It also says “there will come” throughout the song. This can be seen as reflective of either the prophecies telling of Jesus’ coming before his birth, or as referring to the second coming which is still in the future. I hope that makes sense!
@@zekofirez39 Tysm! I love the meaning
y'all's music helped make me a Christian again. thank you
Im so happy to hear that, if you want prayer or any help with anything God related please tell me 🙏🙏🙏
Welcome back to the family brother/sister!
I'm sorry you fell back into a system of abuse and lies. My condolences.
@@invisimous6728 Who’s the one in a toxic system again? Seems like your reply isn’t helping your cause. Sorry, but humanism is honestly one of the most toxic ideologies. And it FAILS so badly, human flourishing has happened under Christianity unlike any other religion or lack of. Universities, schools, hospitals, values of education and just pure good over evil. I wonder why millions want to move to the western world, the part of the world that receives most immigrants? The part of the world BUILT by Christianity, and the dire consequences seen in a culture that is starting to forget that. Christianity, the religion that worships God as coming to earth as a Humble, suffering servant, while making it very clear evil will be punished in the end is… toxic? Also, the lies part is greatly warned about in the Bible, let’s read the epistles.
@@bikesrcool_1958 Christianity is a vile system of abuse masquerading as a savior. Ignoring the fact that there is no actual observable, falsifiable, testable evidence, why anyone would wish to worship a mob boss who threatens you with eternal torture unless you give him what he wants. Christianity (and most religions, really) has for centuries been a monument to the arrogance of man. You make unfounded assertions about the nature of reality, provide no actual valid evidence, refuse to listen to ANYthing that disagrees with you, then walk around whining about how oppressed you are. You devalue the lives and worth of already marginalized groups, like the LGBT community, for no reason other than your own personal broken moral compass. You try to force your beliefs on others via the government, like with Roe V. Wade, or with programs like gay conversion therapy camps. It should stop at being willing to believe anything without evidence. If you can be convinced to believe in something without evidence, you can be convinced to believe in ANYthing without evidence. Once you sabotage your own epistemology, all it takes for you to be convinced is for someone to say the right things to confuse you into believing. Your religion teaches you that, despite having done nothing wrong, you are inherently broken, evil, and worthless. That it's only through the grace of God that you may be redeemed. That because something absolutely outlandish and logically impossible happened, with no evidence to support it, we must strive to seek forgiveness from God. 1.) Any being deserving of worship would not expect or want it. 2.) Any loving and merciful being would not intentionally inflict suffering or death on another they love, or threaten them with infinite punishment for finite crimes. 3.) Any logical God who wants Humanity to both know of their existence and worship them wouldn't reveal themself to only a handful of desert nomads, or allow their only direct teachings to be written down in a language they know will die out soon, and have to be questionably translated later. 4.) The existence and history of Lucifer (someone who knew very well both the existence of God and the full extent of God's power) prove that, if the god of Christianity revealed themself to humanity in no uncertain terms, we would be under no obligation to worship them, even if the question of their existence is answered.
the little guys just spinning at the end is so cute!! i love this whole thing, very children's tale vibes! i am no more different from a whole group of other people, discovering you guys from this very song. then a silly little fanfiction made me curious about you two so i came here and now im completely obsessed with your songs! love you guys to the end of life, always, keep going ❤❤
I've loved this song for the longest time, and I am in love with this video as well!! The art is so lovely and a fun visual to go with the song, and the three of them dancing together at the end of the song brought me so much joy!!! Thank you so much for this
This is awesome! I was just talking to my friend yesterday about how y’all hadn’t posted anything in a while, and what a way to come back! Truly awesome animation for one of my favorite artist’s best songs
I had a HEART ATTACK when I got the notification!!
This was beautiful to watch. This was the first song from your band that I listened to. To see it brought to life in a lyric video moves me beyond words.
Thanks for releasing this, so fun for the song to come to life like this. Hope to see/hear some more news and releases soon, love you guys!
I was just relistening to Dear Wormwood a ton for the past few weeks, and even mentioned "Soldier, Poet, King" to some of my friends the other day being a song that goes beyond the scope of the concept album. This is truly a surprise and I love every moment of it! I do thought that this will also lead to a remaster of the entire Dear Wormwood album, but this alone is truly amazing. Sure hope to hear more from you guys soon! By the way, the art in this is majestically created! You don't have to go overboard with a lyric video, but this is something more. You guys are truly amazing :)
Oh my gosh, after all the fan animations of this awesome song, there's finally an official one! It looks amazing I've only known them for 3 minutes but I love the silly dancing puppet people. Top tier stuff (as always)
I love this!!! Dear Wormwood was such a powerhouse of an album, and this song was just so sweet. I would absolutely LOSE IT if you guys could do more of your songs! I was just telling my friends the other day about the Four Winds albums and telling them to check you guys out, and this is perfect.
Thank you Tyler and Maggie and everyone else involved for all the beauty you’ve brought to the world. I’ll be listening ‘til the end ❤
To the true owner of such a beautiful song, long live our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! 🤍🤍🤍 Beautiful work as usual Oh Hellos
i didn't know this song was about the 2nd coming of Christ, but it makes this song even cooler!!! love this song!!
I randomly came across this song while I was travelling in the Scottish Highlands. Such beauty! Such a gorgeous song with the scenes set in my memories now ❤
Ahhh!!!! an official lyric video after all the animations! this gives off such pop up book vibes i love it :)) 💗💗
This is so beautiful and fitting for the song! It’s such a lovely way to represent an equally lovely song!
The meaning of this song is beautiful too.
I love this! I'm so glad you guys are still making stuff. I love how symbolic and meaningful your music is!
Happy 8 Years to this wonderful song!! The animation is gorgeous
This song led me to The Valley and Dear Wormwood as well as the rest of your music. I love this feeling you capture, though I have no clue what your genre is even called. Both of the aforementioned albums have brought me peace, clarity, healing, inspiration, and (most influentially) closure regarding my religious trauma. Thank you for putting such beauty into the world. This little animation perfectly captures how I first imagined it in my head. Plus with the three little guys looking exactly the same, it helps allude to the original meaning of the song. Brilliantly done! ❤❤❤
I think folk rock is a good descriptor.
If you want an album series about people coming to peace with their experience of western Christianity, you *NEED* to listen to their Four Winds quartet. Like, immediately. Notos, Eureus, Boreas, and Zephyrus are the four EPs, and the set is just over an hour long. A major theme of the album, and quite possibly the main theme, is the singers' journeys through a spiritual reconstruction after seeing the harm that Christians had caused in the world, crying out for change, and finding new peace. It's absolutely magnificent, and I only found out about it this month, but I must've listened to it half a dozen times by now. My favourite song in the set is Zephyrus, but if you have religious trauma, please PLEASE go listen to Passerine! But honestly, you might love the whole thing. To quote the band's page, it was an "interrogation of [their] own beliefs", and how they wanted to "ask the winter to rekindle [them] into something warmer and softer than who they've been". It's incredible. Anyway... I think folk is the main genre. I've heard people saying indie folk and folk rock both fit.
@@MedorraBlueI’ve listened to Zephyrus. It was a recommendation for one of my Spotify playlists. I haven’t given the whole thing a listen yet, though, so thanks for letting me know. I can’t wait to hear it now!
Este estilo es tan vuestro, me encanta 🫶🏻
I actually discovered your band through one of these animations and instantly fell in love with all of your music. I listen to it when I drive, when I write, clean, paint fences, really anything. I love it so much and Dear Wormwood is my favorite album
This song was the first song I heard from y’all, and I’m so glad I found your music! This video makes me feel so nostalgic and delighted!
this is so so good! They're just silly little critters, I love it 🥹
Just discovered this song today, so this is convenient timing.
I absolutely love this song, and all of your work. I first found out about you guys through Annapantsu’s cover of this song 😅 and I listened to the whole Dear Wormwood album after that. Three years later, I own the tenth anniversary vinyl album, and I have a tattoo dedicated to your music. It’s been a real comfort in some darker times in my life, so I’m glad to see this song become popular! I urge anyone reading this comment to please listen to the rest of their music! It’s all just as good, if not BETTER!
God this video is just so charming, I love all the little puppet guys and their movements, plus their spin is so cute
Brasileiros que vieram ver pelo Rodrigo ( o cara do mewing ) 👇
Eu vim por ele mas a música é muito boa e nostálgica ksksks
This was the song that lead me to the wonderful artists called “The Oh Hellos”. To all who had made those animations, to that first animation I saw and the last one before I fell in love with this band, thank you greatly. “Soldier, Poet, King” will always have a special place in my heart, and I can guarantee you I am not the only one with such a mindset. So oh, hello, dear animators of this masterpiece.
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE AND SO PRETTY!!!! I cant wait till you guys release more music, I LOVE YOU BOTH!! 💞💞💞💞
This song is one of my favorites and seeing it finally has an official video fills me with so much joy Also the part when the three of them just dance together it's just, to precious, beautiful i love this
Well this was absolutely magnificent. Would love to have one like this for each song on Dear Wormwood, especially Caesar, Pale White Horse, and Where Is Your Rider?
Jesus, nosso soldado, poeta e rei Jesus, our soldier, poet and king ✨❤️
a música é cristã?
tô com dúvida agora
@@Zone_BOOM sim sim, tem várias referências bíblicas,vou lhe mostrar
@@Zone_BOOM sim sim, têm referências bíblicas a primeira parte do soldado fala que virá com sua espada e destruir sua cidade, leia Apocalipse 19:11-18 segunda parte fala que um poeta tem como arma a Sua Palavra, e sua língua é sua espada,leia Apocalipse 19:15 terceira parte fala sobre um Rei que tem uma coroa de espinhos (João 19:2), e que é ungido como o garoto Davi, este Davi foi ungido como rei de Israel quando era apenas um garoto, e Deus prometeu a Davi que um dos seus descendentes sempre iria reinar sobre Israel; Jesus é um descendente do rei Davi, e o anjo diz para Maria que Ele (Jesus) reinará para sempre sobre seu povo e seu nunca teria fim ( Lucas 1:32-33)
@@dorismachado legal saber que uma música tão boa, possui referências e significados bíblicos.
I don't know how I've missed this video being uploaded, but I love it! I think the art style fits the song especially with how I always imagine it as some kind of legend or story being told through time. Thank you Soldier, Poet, King for being the song that introduced me to Oh Hellos and making me able to enjoy theor other songs too!
Great job you two! Soldier, Poet, King is one of my favorite songs you guys made!
This one, offers his gratitude for this bountiful upload. This song, it has captured this one’s heart, just as a moonbeam pierces the night's darkness. Since that first howl of sound touched Tarbh’s ears, it has become his most cherished melody. Thank you Maggie and Tyler! May you all be blessed with wonder, who contribute to the birth and preservation of this musical treasure. This one will carry this song with him through the wilderness, a loyal companion on his adventures. Thank you, fellow journeyers, for sharing this precious gift with us all! 🌃🎶🐺🎶🌃
That is so beautiful. Praise Jesus!!
Happy 8 Years Dear Wormwood! 🎉 💛 I can't believe its already been out that long, and I can't wait to see what other kinds of creativity bloom from your guy's music! :)
this is such a delightful little video omg,, i love the style sm, it works so well with the song!
This song introduced me to my favorite band of all time! Thank you so much. Also, please make merch 🙏. Slap these little guys on a t-shirt, I will buy it immediately
Prestar atenção na música ❌ Rodrigo dançante ✅
Finalmente um brasileiro aq kk
@@BluerajoYt aeeee, achava q tava sozinho
@@sappy_kits :D
Aleluia um brasileiro
I find it very interesting how such a heavily Christian song jives so well with the the Medieval/Hi-Fantasy crowd. I guess its just Christ's love shinning through even if you don't know or realize it. It definitely still fits the vibes of a bunch of adventurers going out and fighting off some monster or exploring some magical world and saving the world from some powerful enemy and knowing the meaning behind the words just makes me enjoy it even more.
Just saw your post on Instagram and my first thought was "they're baaack" 🤩 was feeling like a child on Christmas. This video is great, can't believe it's a 8 years old song. I'm also hoping for new music. Miss the feeling when I listen to a new The Oh Hellos song for the first time. Favorite band forever ❤❤❤😊
Estou aqui graças ao Rodrigo Sa. OULEI OULAI OULEI OULOR ❤
Akak,a,a,ak t,b
I never knew this was about Jesus til i saw a comment in another video and now i love this aomg even more
same😊
Yeah, even if one weren't a believer, catching that reference really changes the mood of the song!
This is so cool!!! I've love seeing this song take on a life of its own over the years! Your music inspires me so much!
Good to see that the Oh Hellos still revisit one of their most iconic songs, much love Ty and Maggie
The king is coming!
QUE LINDOOOO!!!!
@@user-de2rs6hm2s Siimmmm kkkkkkkkk
Outros brasileiros aq:D
Never realized but this album dropped on my birthday. That's sweet (: This song has been with me through a lot! Glad to see this video.
Dude this is so dope! I love your guys’ music, keep up the good work!
Rodrigo dançando: 🤫🧏♂️
The animations and everything about this are so so cool! I hope this blows up
this is so cool!!!! thanks for the wonderful music you guys have made over the years ❤️
I didnt get it until it got to the Ruler whose crown was thorns and thought OHHHHH! Then it was sealed by the references to David and oil. Interestingly, alot of Refaire/fantasy communities like this song so loving the culutural subversion ❤. I am interested in the inspiration for this as David does fit these Soldier/poet/king and he is a prefiguration of Christ so is that where we are going? David's boy could be a reference to Christ's lineage?
Yup. Jesus comes from the lineage of David which would make him the legitimate heir to the throne of Israel. King David was all 3 soldier, poet, king. He fought Goliath, he wrote psalms and was king of Israel and captured Jerusalem which is now it's capital. He was also a Shepard. Jerusalem was originally a Canaanite city and also the promised land itself. In the same way, Jesus will take you to the worst places to establish his kingdom in the darkest regions because he is the soldier, poet and king.
I agree haha I was thinking the song is about the prophecies and testimonies surrounding Jesus; both those fulfilled and those to come. "...He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips" - Isaiah 11:4, a prophecy of Jesus' first coming. Which of course, he did. "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword." Matthew 10:34, this quote from Jesus himself describes not a literal sword, but one that represents the division of those belonging to the kingdom of Jesus, and those who do not. "...From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty." - Revelation 19:15, a prophecy of Christ's second coming. "And twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” - Matthew 27:29, an account of Jesus right before his crucifixion. "And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, Long live king Solomon." 1 Kings 1:39, an account of King Solomon, 'David's boy' being anointed king. Anointing was the practicing of the pouring or smearing of oil on the 'Anointed One', or 'Messiah', or 'Christ' - all synonyms. "Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.” - John 12:3-8, an account of the anointing of Jesus in obscurity. Though he was from the line of David, and an actual heir to the throne, his kingdom was of course that of heaven. Its a great song!
Yo, one of my favorite songs by y'all!
AWUGH THIS IS ADORABLE I LOVE THE TEXTURES AND ALL THE LITTLE GUYS SPINNING AROUND RAGHHHH
Hello! I wanted to say that your music has made a huge impact on me. I started listening in middle school and just graduated from an associates degree, and heading to university next fall. I really hope that you guys could come to Michigan at some point if you ever tour, it would mean the absolute world. Either way, thank you so much for your instrumentals and lyrics in every album, and I can’t wait for more of your guys passion to be unleashed!
You are a travelling historian, seeking stories in ruins and destruction. You came upon a town, it looks dirty, poor and destitute but the village folks still welcome you with a smile and enthusiasm greater than the residents of a bigger city you've been through. 'Certainly suspicious' you said to yourself while walking into the town with a smile on your face and vigilance in your heart. You can remember that this region was held by a tyrant king, abusing his power to bleed dry every town and village their coffees, more like a bandit if you ask me. As you walked around the village, you noticed that dusk was close and decided to head into the sole tavern of this place. As you're about to open the tavern door, you hear a lot of voices inside, I know it's not unusual for a tavern to be noisy, but no, they are singing, happily. I walked in and saw what looked like a band singing and playing their instruments in the middle of the tavern, singing a song I've never heard while the villagers sang along. I shrugged and walked to the counter to order a meal and a place to stay for the moment. As I continued listening to the song, I couldn't help but notice the instruments the band members were using. They're quite unusual for a simple band. The only lady in their group was using a harp, a man with great stature and height was using a bag-pipe and the last man, or I might even say, a boy, is using a violin embroidered with grand designs. As the curiosity got to me, I asked the tavern keeper about who they are. The answer really baffled me, The boy was the crown prince before and usurper took the throne, the huge man was the royal advisor and the prince's teacher for music and instruments and the lady was the only remaining knight of those few who helped the prince escape the sacking of the palace. The song they're singing is not about the usurper, it is about the return of the young king with his companion, and this is also the reason why the people of this village were always happy even with their circumstances, they still have hope. You're an historian, looking through the stories of ruins and destruction to find the history of the land. Maybe you can join them? For what better things an historian might do, other than creating history himself?
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This song has been my favorite for a long time- it's been with me through tough times, and I played it when I was feeling down to cheer me back up. It has such a fun fantasy vibe to it, and reminded me of one of my favorite book series, the Eragon series. This song means so much to me, remains my favorite, and I'm so glad it's gotten an official animation!! ❤❤❤
loved seeing the landscape pop up around the poet... and the perfect loop, too!!
And here's Hildegard Von Bingen's tribute version :) kzhead.info/sun/fdJtmJVrq5ifqac/bejne.html
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This was the firat song that I heatd from the oh hellos, and I feel in love with the style of music the do. Thank you for wonderful songs, and bits of animation.
I seriously love this song, this animation and all of the fan content it spawned. 😊❤❤
OH BOY!!! My favorite band and my family’s favorite song!