The Cog is Dead - Another Cog in the Machine
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Күн бұрынFrom the new album "Carnival of Clockwork" available NOW!
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LYRICS:
4 AM, I'm on my way
Working on the railroad to earn my pay
All day long I strike and pound
as I DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE those stakes into the ground
Every day the same old thing
Same old heavy hammer that I go swing
Massive throbbing in my brain
and it's It's DRIVE DRIVE DRIVING me insane!
All in all I'm just another
Cog in the machine
All my life I slave for a
Reward that's never seen|
Doubt that I'll get out of here
But Lord knows I can dream
Something more than being just
Another cog in the machine
"Carry on" is what they say
Telling us we'll see our labor's fruits one day
Soon this rail will take men far
As they DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE those big box cars
So we work to pave the way
A better tomorrow but a harsh today
Still I fail to see the light
As we DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE all through the night!
All in all I'm just another
cog in the machine
All my life I slave for a
Reward that's never seen
I can't keep from wondering just
What does it all mean
Something more than being just
Another cog in the machine
All in all I'm just another
cog in the machine
We can't all be royalty
Or grace the silver screen
I was born to be another
Cog in the machine
Caring for my family
On me they all can lean
Working hard but living for
The moments in between
In the end each one of us is
Just a cog in the machine
@carlosmendoza3800 6 жыл бұрын
Everyone questioning the man driving stakes into the ground with his sword but at least he had something to use, everyone else was either using their fists or a rock
@PsylomeAlpha 6 жыл бұрын
They all missed the little "BYOH" at the bottom of the contract.
@Eveningkiss 5 жыл бұрын
poor guy wore the tip off his sword.
@InquieteNightshade 5 жыл бұрын
If you look the others have a rock in their hands which makes more sense then a sword.
@katc9070 4 жыл бұрын
I genuinely was about to comment how the foreman was the only guy with an actual hammer- the tool you need for the job
@chrishill601 3 жыл бұрын
That's because hands heal, and stones are plentiful and cheap, but chipping that sword is a real shame.
@MisterManTheBestMan 8 жыл бұрын
Don't you just love the random people staring at him while he passes by?
@AeonStar1 7 жыл бұрын
That railroad boss looks like a Mad Max villain.
@drakethedraganify 7 жыл бұрын
AeonStar1 i thought that to
@Plankensen 6 жыл бұрын
what if he IS the mad-max villain?
@edwardjonesjonesfleming5595 6 жыл бұрын
i want his teeth
@ampeyro 4 жыл бұрын
They all look like Final fantasy characters captured by the bad guys and put to work in the mines. Wasn't that in the plot of any of them?
@remingtonwright6796 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, and now he's a villain in a steampunk city in my ttrpg
@Aaron-ff2ms 4 жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear, cog stuck in toaster
@Wanderingsage7 8 жыл бұрын
wait. if the cog is dead, and they're a cog in the machine. .. Zombie!
@BadluckCursed 8 жыл бұрын
+Wanderingsage7 XD Brilliant! that made me laugh
@EllAntares 3 жыл бұрын
Zombie automatons? That's Steam Powered Giraffe's material.
@prince-cardinal 2 ай бұрын
@@EllAntares SPG mentioned
@madysonrose3596 5 жыл бұрын
I was at WWWC when this was filmed a while back and I would like to apologise for my mom yelling at you guys to stop in your tracks so she could take a picture while you guys were recording 😂
@thecogisdead 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, no worries! 😄
@allthekingsmen6470 4 жыл бұрын
@@thecogisdead I just found you guys and I am so glad I did why cant more people do good music
@elijahhaldenby6767 4 жыл бұрын
Holly hell, I feel sorry for you man
@TheDefiantPirate 3 жыл бұрын
Wait where is this place they recorded this at?
@DrGero15 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheDefiantPirate I'd like to know that too.
@thetaarmy 3 жыл бұрын
Despite all my rage I'm still just, another cog in the machine
@averagemarinebiologist1015 5 жыл бұрын
can we appreciate the one dude just driving a sword into the sand
@BushidoDragon 7 жыл бұрын
What I love about steampunk videos is the creative design of there outfits
@yeethittter1285 5 жыл бұрын
Why is this band so underrated
@omniviewer2115 8 жыл бұрын
Featuring Captain John Sprocket on lead guitar and lead piece of wood. Definitely liked the aesthetic of this one.
@yeethittter1285 5 жыл бұрын
The whole band has the same aesthetic and it's amazing
@themostbritishpersonalive868 3 жыл бұрын
Wait do you mean lead the metal or
@TanyaSapienVintage 7 жыл бұрын
I still don't understand why tCiD doesn't have a bigger fanbase with songs like this. (totally not a fangirl)
@marley7868 7 жыл бұрын
steampunk songs probably don't get much attention
@TanyaSapienVintage 7 жыл бұрын
mmmmm, I love the smell of self-indulgent presumptuousness in the morning.
@peefmcgoose2908 7 жыл бұрын
brodisius k
@RubyIsRight 7 жыл бұрын
They're doing their best and they're getting better every day... both things you're not doing at all... Also, they're awesome as hell!
@bronzeage4579 6 жыл бұрын
It's alright if you're a fangirl, in fact it's cool. And I know, steampunk bands should have more fans.
@steampoweredskeptic8794 7 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, Abney Park, SPG, and you guys of course, all 3 pull off showing off the good and bad, seriousness and fun, of Steampunk and it's influences, case in point, this song and The Incredible Jelly Doughnut Juicer.
@brenjmorris 3 жыл бұрын
AHA YES! THE HOLY TRINITY OF STEAMPUNK!
@electropocalypse5877 Жыл бұрын
It's not common to hear singers like this who can pull of an operatic style of vocals along with various ranges, tonalities and other styles. It's truly awe-inspiring and the music sounds AMAZING. Thank you so much for this!
@Zerpderp0 4 жыл бұрын
This is the song that John Henry listens to when he fights machines
@willieearles3151 4 жыл бұрын
I thought of John Henry too. Cool guy.
@Zerpderp0 4 жыл бұрын
@@willieearles3151 did you ever listen to the Johnny Cash song called John Henry? Very awesome stuff. John Henry is the type of American legend that I just don't see get the same love anymore
@willieearles3151 4 жыл бұрын
Listened to it off of your recommendation, great song.
@Zerpderp0 4 жыл бұрын
@@willieearles3151 Johnny Cash was a legend. It is rare to find a singular musician who stretches across such a large groups of people. From the punk rockers and metalheads to the country and blues folks and everyone in between. That aside, that is like my fifth fav Cash song
@lulima6160 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely in love with this band. The first Cog is Dead song I've listened to was The Death Of The Cog about... five years ago, I think. I'm delighted that I keep finding more gems from them. Thank you for your amazing work!
@sn1perjoe462 5 жыл бұрын
When you're building a railroad in Minecraft. Just another block in the machine.
@the_protectorof_smols3563 4 жыл бұрын
No Redstone To The Grind
@leonielson7138 4 жыл бұрын
With the costumes, I'm imagining people slaving away to build the railroad line when an airship lands on the edge of town to drop off supplies, the crew clean, well fed, and wearing crisp uniforms.
@antaresthirdeldenlord4840 2 жыл бұрын
I love the harmonies in this one. My first song was the Clockwork Dragon, but this is now my favorite.
@SilentTank4767 2 жыл бұрын
What I appreciate more than the music is that they actually respond to comments and not some typical generated response. Makes me like this group even more for that
@michelmusik 8 жыл бұрын
I get a strong Mad-Max feel from the beginning - great video!
@mallardduckjrh8048 5 жыл бұрын
Is anyone going to mention that the boss man has Vampire teeth
@thrawnnoconnection6931 4 жыл бұрын
No
@yeethittter1285 4 жыл бұрын
No
@willieearles3151 4 жыл бұрын
No
@Isaac-ui6pz 4 жыл бұрын
No
@jack727dave5 3 жыл бұрын
No
@thesentrygan3238 4 жыл бұрын
My god, the percussion in this is awesome. It makes an awesome feel of men and women working in a forge or, well, building railroad tracks. I always love songs who use the sounds that fit with their topic, it helps to immerse you in the story they're telling. Reminds me of A Mariner's Revenge Song's use of instruments like an acoustic guitar, accordion, and tambourine (don't hear that often) to make it sound like the kind of song that sailors on a ship would sing together. Brilliant work!
@whitechapel8959 2 жыл бұрын
It took me 6 years but there is a bounty hunter symble easteregg in the rail wardens red goggles. Nice work cog.:) Edit: Should be specific, it's a bounty hunter guild from star wars :)
@HarveyMidnight 8 жыл бұрын
Isn't that Captain Whittaker from Airship Isabella, right at the beginning, orderin' the workers around?
@thecogisdead 8 жыл бұрын
Yep! Cedric is one heck of an awesome guy!
@Blareoutproductionsphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's Sky Captain greyhawk Cedric Whittaker!
@Blareoutproductionsphoto 3 жыл бұрын
@@thecogisdead yes Hawk definitely is!!!!!
@antaresthirdeldenlord4840 2 жыл бұрын
Listening to this for like the 5th time today, it gave me an idea for my stories. Mass industrialization I'm a seaport nation that leads to revolt and war. Thanks my guy.
@jasperharker1043 Жыл бұрын
This voice is making me melt ngl don't think I'll be getting this song out of my head any time soon LOL
@Shindai 7 жыл бұрын
I wish I had John's singing voice
@madfox95 8 жыл бұрын
Damn, Sir, you must have stolen your voice from the gods.
@Tibaes93 8 жыл бұрын
Beautifully good! I wish I could see you guys live at least once!
@suuyasha2496 4 жыл бұрын
2:55 I have never seen anyone play air guitar so cool on a piece of wood
@rambl1ngr0se 3 жыл бұрын
love the guy hitting the rails with a sword
@ottekitfun9626 7 жыл бұрын
Was i the only one, that thought this was a steampunk version of pink floyds "Another brick in the wall"?
@yetyland7244 6 жыл бұрын
Or rather, of Tennessee Ernie Ford's '16 Tons'
@PsylomeAlpha 6 жыл бұрын
@YETYland: but that one's already practically steampunk.
@someoneawesome8717 4 жыл бұрын
@elijah mikle probably just the first song they thought of
@KunouNoHana 4 жыл бұрын
@elijah mikle It's probably the fact that the chorus starts with "All in all I'm just another cog in the machine" which is pretty similar to "All in all, you're just another brick in the wall"
@cowboyspacezombie 4 жыл бұрын
I just wanna thank you for writing this song. Makes me feel like someone out there understands me.
@Salty_Duck 5 жыл бұрын
another great song created by another great band :D I used burn it down in a competition I had and we came fourth out of about 20 of us.
@JonathanRobertAlexander 6 жыл бұрын
That chorus was freakin' beautiful.
@hankrearden20 5 жыл бұрын
I love these working man songs.
@alexanderlehane3459 8 жыл бұрын
It's like an insert prayer! The only way to know if there is a God is if you guys visit Wichita again!
@angelaknecht 7 ай бұрын
Fifty years old and I'm discovering steampunk music. This is the third band ive checked out. His voice is great. The band is so good. Well done! Looking forward to hearing more from you guys.
@C4ptainRedbeard 2 жыл бұрын
I love all the different cosplayers joining in at the train tracks.
@dmcm2567 4 жыл бұрын
I just realized that every single one of your songs is perfect background music to outer worlds
@coasterkramer 2 жыл бұрын
It's how everyone is who works for corporate office for just the person in the machine just grinding our gears away on life under their finger this song and burn it down really tying with each other
@NaechtlichLiebend 2 жыл бұрын
Your music makes my days better. Thank you!
@apetheory7152 4 ай бұрын
I play this in my head every time I go into work
@deborahvictoriaedwards5188 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings Blessings from the Bride of Christ 🌟✝️✨ An amazing machine we see, many cogs running so beautifully. Love your lights my friends, family 💜 Love and Light 💖🙏🔥 Bee 🕊️🌈🐝⚖️💜🏴🏳️✝️🌍
@SammybearSenpai 6 жыл бұрын
I'd cry if I ever met you guys
@thecogisdead 6 жыл бұрын
Ghost Blade Aww, thank you so much! :)
@SammybearSenpai 6 жыл бұрын
The Cog is Dead you just made my day 😭
@richellmcknight446 Жыл бұрын
Not sure why this came up in my rotation, listening to Filk, but I LOVE IT!!!😍❤❤❤❤
@marthagilbert3459 6 ай бұрын
Anyone else besides has the feeling that this should be turned into an animated jukebox musical movie, only using songs by The Cog Is Dead.
@bread7932 8 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but the lack of tools or even rocks as hammers in the beginning upsets me, I know it shouldn't but it does.
@johnwesley256 Жыл бұрын
This is a song of my work life. I've worked long hours and hard jobs all with minimal pay. Gotta work 50-80 hours a week just to get by for most my life. I Got a better job now working only 48 hours a week in above 100°F (above 35° C) labor job.
@antonvaedak5816 7 жыл бұрын
Very , very nice music , Steampunk univers is full of good idea (like's installing railway with sword XD ) , congratulation for the video and for the song ! ^^ Long live to Steampunk way of life ;) . + 1 like for The Cog is dead !
@MrAndMrsVampire Жыл бұрын
The Guitar solo is so Santana. I love it.
@Solidfact42 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Somehow I really needed this confirmation that I'm not the only one that feels like this today.
@NorokVokun 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know what i would do to have your vocal cords implanted into mine... god your voice is so smooth but still so smokey amazing...
@myramadd6651 8 жыл бұрын
That video rocked! I really to see that today! Made me feel a lot better about my lot in life! Awesome as always.
@reportman101 7 жыл бұрын
I love this song.I listen to it at work and I better as I work through the day
@slackjaw1060 8 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song from the "Carnival of clockwork", thanks for making this music video Captain, I salute you
@alexanderlehane3459 8 жыл бұрын
+SlackJaw Yes, YES, YES!!
@antaresthirdeldenlord4840 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, add a Base line and this song is literally perfect.
@CloudShanty 2 жыл бұрын
once again, thank you john, for making my day work out ....
@AlovicGrim 8 жыл бұрын
I love it! just as much as I love all the other songs you guys make. Another bloody good song lads!
@sebastianhanner7871 8 жыл бұрын
first cog is dead cong so happy that i found a great band to listen to
@yang-bj9ql 3 жыл бұрын
This music makes so much sense and is understandable
@cogco 3 жыл бұрын
Finally steampunk I like the music
@sheilaisaacs981 Жыл бұрын
Keep it alive Brother Sprocket
@Blareoutproductionsphoto 3 жыл бұрын
This song is very good! Love the steampunk attire! And again job well done vampyre big brother. Sky Capitan , you make a fantastic Railway boss. Very nice outfit too. I know it must have taken a while for you to make it. Your work is incredibly good. I'm honoured to own a couple of pieces from you.
@JehnovaTV 7 жыл бұрын
Amei a música, que vocal poderoso!!!
@MrAndMrsVampire Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS SONG! So relatable!
@crowbie5687 8 жыл бұрын
Instantly became my new favorite song from you guys. Absolutely lovely! Just out of curiosity might you be planning to do any more work with Spiky in the future? Steampunk Carnival Symposium Extract #5 still gives me the goosebumps!
@thecogisdead 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We would love to do more work with Spiky if we get the chance. it was a delight working with him on Carnival Symposium. :)
@MrAndMrsVampire Жыл бұрын
Hooray for Steampunks who wear their wedding rings while playing their instruments! I always found it adorable how John is always wearing his ring. He must love his wife (or husband; I don't know his orientation).
@thecogisdead Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yes, I love my wife very much! 😊
@MrAndMrsVampire Жыл бұрын
@@thecogisdead You're welcome! Awww! What's Mrs. Sprocket's name?
@sissyrayself7508 5 жыл бұрын
Push yourself away from the table and yell, "No more Jell-O for me, mom".
@johnalanwalker Жыл бұрын
Pardon me, but the first part of this song is the orkiest thing I have ever heard. Too cool. By the way the rest of the song is pretty good too.
@mowgle619 8 жыл бұрын
im suprised this song gave me goosebumps, only a few song have ever done that
@Ursula1996 8 жыл бұрын
Love this Song its personal favorite
@LeeFreeland 7 жыл бұрын
Never has a plank sounded so glorious, sir!
@serggonchar2805 5 жыл бұрын
Красавчик, и поет и играет красиво
@suuyasha2496 4 жыл бұрын
Your music is my inspiration for a part of the game I create
@GiveMeMyLunchMoney 3 жыл бұрын
Somehow going down a rabbit hole of parity music lead to this.
@CID-db5zu Жыл бұрын
Huge fan of you guys! I got most of your albums! The Incredible Jelly Donut Juicer is one of my favorites.
@Rebecca-mj6df 4 ай бұрын
Sing it like it is brother cause I'm doing the same thing my mother had done and extra by lifting 40lbs of stove pellets every few weeks the most I've moved by my self was 60 bags total of 1,200 lbs after moving every bag lol I'm 5'2 ft 3\4 in tall
@suzytalks4778 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is the anti-capitalist's anthem and I love it!
@realmechanicalstorm 4 жыл бұрын
*anti-crony capitalist
@H9092-2 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, first time I've heard a song advocating for being a Cog in the Machine
@Malyss 7 жыл бұрын
Delightful. I loved this!
@kurisu7885 8 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome, I'd Prepare for Adventure with you any time. Also in some verses I got a real "Livin on a prayer" vibe.
@starrrzzz2905 3 жыл бұрын
Wait... John is wearing glasses and goggles. He's making a fashion statement.
@comettamer 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by them
@rytheguy99 8 жыл бұрын
I love this song
@Blareoutproductionsphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Bro awesome video, nice job as the railway boss hugs dear vampyre
@clonedelta22 6 жыл бұрын
y'know, they probably wouldn't have to work so hard if they had hammers, instead of... rocks (and a sword) Or if there were more than 5 workers. It's no wonder they have to break their backs all day and night. Plus, the bosses are clearly perfectionists, I mean, how much deeper do they need to drive those spikes? The rails looks fine to me.
@victoriagarland4064 7 жыл бұрын
you are INCREDIBLE!
@franciscolucas348 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@ShadowLinx20111 7 жыл бұрын
THIS SONG IS FUCKING AWESOME, ONE OF MY NEW FAVOURITE BADNS FOR SURE
@luvondarox 8 жыл бұрын
That's it. I'm buying this album.
@eileendemott2338 2 жыл бұрын
Me working grocery store frieght: *takes break and jams to this* mmmmm yes
@syncRamon 8 жыл бұрын
love it!!!!
@MeriAmber 7 жыл бұрын
This is epic!! Those vocals are so good! Also, that guitar
@millienmoo 8 жыл бұрын
been waiting for a video for this song ^_^
@IKDBro 4 жыл бұрын
I have watched this video at least 10 times now and I still can't stop seeing Alex Jones in place of John.
@contrafax 8 жыл бұрын
I love the song and I love that it was shot in Arizona :)
@pastapastajfollower2919 Жыл бұрын
Litterally Olimar with his Pikmin carrying the ship pieces back.
@NamelessAidan 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry in advance for this but it's been bugging me for YEARS how John Mondelli looks like an angry Justin McElroy. I had to get that off my chest.
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