Watsky- Strong as an Oak [Cardboard Castles]
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Director: Jackson Adams - jacksonhadams.com/
Director of Photography: Alan Gwizdowski - www.gwizphoto.com
Production Designer: Natalie Groce
Producer: Cara McKeown
Executive Producer: Brad Simpson
1st Assistant Director: Kyle Musselman
Steadycam Operator: Dean Smollar
Assistant Camera: Frank Mobillio
Gaffer: Alex Lizotte
Editor: Joe Shahood
MUSIC
Produced by Kush Mody
Trumpet- Max Miller-Loran/ Buckets- Chukwudi Hodge/ Acoustic guitar- Brandon Intelligator/ Bells and Harmonica- George Watsky
Engineered and co-produced by Nils Montan
Mixed and Mastered by Mike Denten at Infinite Studios
Chorus
Everything is A-OK
Because I'm strong as an O-A-K (Oak!)
But money don't grow on trees (nope)
And I'm B-R-O-K-E (Broke!)
Verse 1
Them rims them rings them things, you can bring em out
I just had my debit card declined at in N out
The line is flipping out. Giving me evil eyes
Fuck the soda, re-run it with just the cheesy fries
cause i don't think money is THE devil
I'm not sinking, i'm just kicking it at sea level
I got my floaties on
I'm focusing on all the wonderful stuff with the force of Obi Wan
Kenobi Bro, I'm broke although I won't be woebegone
Cause even though my bank account is low or overdrawn
I'm down to mow yer lawn
I'm getting open I'm soaking up every moment and so we
should make a toast we won't be sober til the broke of dawn
because beer is cheap
and because love is free
I'm buzzin feeling like every friend is a cousin, G
And someday we'll be reminiscing on some wasn't we
Just so down and out
But we were happy then (cause)
Chorus
Verse 2
why should I sit on my ass on the couch and be asking why life isn't equal?
with lesser possessions I'm light as a feather and so I can fly like an eagle
Cause everyone dies and I wonder why leaders in power would lie to their people
be planning like they could be fitting a camel up into the eye of a needle
but dammit I'd i settle for fitting a 94 Camry inside of my driveway
i'm sick of the image I'm living my life and i'm doing in my way
I'd rather be making the choices I'm proud of than chasing a mountain of money
But if that mountain comes to me, I'm climbing it
Gotta a brick and I'm laying it down
got a shovel, I'm breaking this ground
because I'm in red
but it's only a color that I will be painting this town
Because when I make it then I dedicate it to friends I stayed with who would do me favors even lend me paper when I couldn't pay for a little takeout
to the fact
that whatever you think that it means
I be here and I'm living my dreams
And it's cause of the people I leaned
on when I came apart at the seams
So gimme the moon
And gimme the spoon
I'm licking it clean
Until there just ain't nothing left
But who will lend a hand - Hudba
![Watsky- Cardboard Castles [Cardboard Castles album]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FN1OR1aa2cM/mqdefault.jpg)
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![Watsky- Sloppy Seconds [Cardboard Castles]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/VCEsveSK5to/mqdefault.jpg)
I could watch this all day.
I've been watching this all day, every day, for an entire year now.
Join me, Peter.
Let my pickley-ness seduce you.
its super cool because it is a change of pace for him. it is different then his other songs
Please, no need to be so formal, you can call me Ultra Mega Lord "Lady Killer" Hambone Sir Dill Pickle.
I'm glad that he decided to release the full song. I really enjoyed hearing it as the intro to Watsky makes an album.
Nice Peter , You're Not The Only One! :D
The underlying message of this song is so crucial. There is a vast difference between being broke, and being broken.
YES!
Too high to read that again bro, nailed it
That coulda been a dope lyric
A dude that doesn't know how to live on a little bit of life will always be a slave to dreams of big life
Poor is permanent, something that’s broke can be fixed.
I was 15 when this came out, and my parents were broke. Now I'm 25, and both me and my parents are broke. Life's fun
Funny how this song is even more relevant 7 years later.
Not really.... but you are still a child so I will give you some slack.
The rat race don't finish till you do.
Too accurate
@@ZKnmemo Have you grown up yet?
10 years now, still getting more relevant.
Haven't heard this song in awhile. Just lost my job Thursday, I needed to hear this. Thanks Watsky, you rock man.
Could be a good thing to have a little time to get your head in the right place, good luck man
Good luck
Sorry to hear that bro. Hope all works out soon.
Sorry to hear it. I lost my job back in December, my employers made it very personal and I needed some time out until I was ready to get back on my feet. Something came up for me then, and I'm sure it will for you. Best of luck.
Everything is A-OK, kus you're strong as an OAK.
damn, I first heard this when I was 12. now I'm 20 and broke. time flies
Fuck man I'm 25 now that's crazy.
we lived a similar life
Felt that
22 year old here, it’s WILD man
@@gavinhiggins2778 same
Dude I feel so old, revisiting this song after such a long time remembering looking at this song and it said "1yr ago" and now I've traveled by foot, hitchiked, and longboarded across the country, and it still gives me hope and motivation to keep moving forward. I'm so thankful to have found watskys music and sorry for the people who haven't found it yet
This has saved my mental health on so many diffrent situations and still to this day I just want to day thank you
As a college student, this is my anthem.
i feel you. this song resonates within my soul.
I know it is so easy to cope with
JesusUnoWTF as a 29 year old college graduate, this is my anthem.
Emily Brooks Me too, Emily, me too.
fuck yeah lol
"because beer is cheap and because love is free" always hits me different
Always hits you different?
who else jams to this to get them through rough times? :D
Me
deff me
Here.
Bad times, good times, all the time!
me and my bf love this song :)
His best song in my opinion. Comes super close with sloppy seconds. Definitly uplifting
Stick to Your Guns is my personal favourite.
Cardboard Castles is my favorite
Mine is Wounded Healer.
Dedicated to Christina Li and Seizure boy are mine
“Hey Asshole” is pretty good too
I remember being a young high school kid when this came out, it's wild the way things can change in less than 10 years. Love you Watsky, break that mf freestyle record for covid
It's been only a year or two since, but I feel like I should share this. Why this song means so much to me.
When I was in 7th grade, I ended up having a big move to a new city. In my old school, I had very few friends, and I didn't really participate in much anything social. That really effected me on the move, because I spent a whole half a year in a new school, unable to socialize. I wanted to break from the shell, but by a week into the new school, it was clear that this shell was where I would live. Sitting at that one empty table I saw in the corner my first day. And I sat there for my whole second half of 7th grade. Even when one individual tried to break my shell and become my only friend, I denied her, and even tried my damned best to avoid her because she wasn't 'cool', and was, in fact, quite 'lame' by my school's definition. I didn't want to look bad. But who the fuck really looked bad? She had friends. I sat at that table. Every day.
But then, I found this song. And I played it via my mp3 player. At that table. Everyday. Alone. I didn't even care about the money theme. I focused on the chorus.
At the time, I felt so alone. The song gave me hope, and provided me with the strength to survive the rest of each and every day after I got up from that lunch table. I would sit and drum on my seat with my new drumsticks, obnoxiously loud, to drown out the sound of everything around me, and zone into the song. It gave me hope, and promised that I'd be okay. It reinforced that I was strong, and could handle it. This song kept me going day by day. At that table.
After that year, I moved to a new school, and made some new friends, broke from my shell. I sit at a table with others now. I look around to make sure no one is alone. I play this song, and I know that I'm strong as an oak. And I know I'll make it through the next day. At my new table, with my whole new life. A life that I only achieved because Watsky encouraged me to do so.
Thank you.
stay strong as an O-A-K my friend
Ok, that's fucked up..
This is what is great about music, it can be interpreted as anything and mean a lot to people. music is so human and so a part of who we are as a species the effect it has on us is strong indeed.
ha! gaaaaayyyyy
(+1's seemily offensive comment because it's something I would say)
The amount of times I've listen to this song is crazy, it's got me though some really hard times. I'm listening to this now, not broke anymore, thinking about when I was broke and all the good times/people I had around me.
same man. music is amazing 💯
I love Watsky's music. He's the only artist I know that I like EVERY song he writes, and not just the odd one.
This song helps me out a lot when I start to feel down. It reminds me that I just have to stay strong and everything will be okay in the end.
A-ok like an O-A-K
Can't deal with that he doesn't have more subscribers... He deserves so much more !!
Not gunna lie, Watsky is a beast. Does he have a record deal yet?
+I'm fun at parties who gives a fuck?
he's a label co-owner, so kinda while still being independent
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This and Moral of the Story always get me through shit when it gets tough
Sarah H I agree 100% moral of the story of my workout jam lol I listen to watsky when I'm happy and I listen to Twiztid when I'm not doing so great, they're like two sides of the same coin
Did he deleted IDGAF video?? Can't find it anymore
Came back to this whole album after leaving for college. Now I’m graduated and back home and it still hits the same if not better than it did before. This is my favorite song from the album
This song is like one big RESET button on on shitty feelings... Anytime I feel cornered in life, this song hits the frontal lobe and it's all back in perspective...
well put.
I can't be sure that you will even read this, but you have been the anchor to my mental ship in the sea of life since the moment I heard the first song i found. Every song you have done has inspired me to do better, yet this one spoke so many more volumes to me. Thank you so much for making your music/art and helping me survive through the hardest times of my life.
Thank you. Sincerely. Thank you.
Definitely never read it.
watsky is love
watsky is life
hey WATSKY isn't shrek
are you sure
iHateSarahRosen watsky doesn't
have onion cum
are we really sure?
I pray to Watsky every night before bed
Why is this guy not bigger? His flow is amazing
Lisandro Aruta Because people only like the trash that speak about that booty,sex,and drugs 1 song and every song they release is the same
***** true, but you know there is this group of people who aren't totally lame
have a peaceful day yall!
im buying this album tomorrow. this track convinced me! crazy how music can motivate a person.
As promised bought this for 1,99 on sale damn!
+g0ttequila :) nice!
I always feel happy after this
Me too!!!!
i third that motion
and i fourth it
Ethan Thompson ill fifth it
I freakin love watsky he makes me feel so good about everything.
watsky is so dope
Cannot believe this song seems to be forgotten. Just love this guy.
Am I the only dude watching in 2020. This makes me go back to 6 years ago. I was 11 and this song still takes me back to better times man...
im here in 2021!!!!! im a bit of a newer fan than you but can 100% agree that watskys definitely a freaking genius
I’ve been listening to this song since it came out, still just as broke and struggling just as much (if not more), and it really helps me every time I remember it exists. It helps me remember to just take a breath and keep pushing.
I love this song, it really helped me to stop being angry and upset when I get angry and upset
+Natilly Peterson doesnt it?
On a scale of 1 to 10, Watsky breaks the scale.
He can't break the scale since his skill is immeasurable.
Watsky dont stop man you are damn inspiring
***** Pizza dog, pizza dog, put it in the oven and watch it grow
Scale for what
Pizza Shark 1 to ∞ he breaks the scale
Holy shit it's been 7 years and I'm still finding myself falling back to this song for reassurance
tell me about it!
Despite the fact that Watsky plays the same person in every scene, I want you to imagine them as different people for a bit.
The orange character at the beach is the ambitious version of broke. Even if he doesn't have a job, he's still trying to make a name for himself and do something with his life.
The green character at the office is the work ethic broke. He could have a better job, but at the moment, he's staying where he's at, doing his crappy job, and looking for other opportunities.
And then there's the purple character at the house, which symbolizes the lazy broke. He's happy at where he's at, but f***s off his bills and sits around eating ramen all day.
So ask yourself this question: When I'm broke, what will I make of myself? The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
I'd say I'm the green character. The job may blow but at least I'm staying afloat.
Why did your comment turn into a Jigsaw game at the end
Why not be a mix of all three? You can be ambitious while working a standard job and still enjoy your time off so you're not so drained later on.
@@vanessaasman8047 you sure about that? Sounds hard haha
Underrated comment
No matter what's going on in my life, I always come back to this song and the whole Cardboard Castles album to boost me up and keep me going. George, you've helped me get through some of the roughest times of my life.
He looks particularly cute in this video.
Yes, I guess he does. :)
***** Mmm I don't think you know what particularly means
***** Ahhh I just usually assume people on the internet are dumb. My mistake.
How about the difference between "then" and "than"? :P
***** I mean I'm in college, but I do know the people who comment on CZcams are primarily between the age of 8-16. They are getting their educations too, but that doesn't really speak to their intelligence considering it's required by the government.
I'm learning this song in ASL for my deaf daughter. She loves the vibrations of george watsky's music ❤
She also loves his videos ❤ can't wait till her cochlear implants are adjusted enough for her to enjoy his music ❤
I hope that worked out! You’re a great mom!!
@@leya7010 it did, she loves this song so much
Over a decade later and I'm still bumping this album cause at 31 years old it's unfortunately still where I'm at in life but I thank Watsky and his message for keeping me goin all these years.
Same
Never heard of Watsky before. Now i heard about the jump he made into the crowd at a concert and wanted to check out his music. First clip i start is this one, and the first thing you see is a SUBARU! WHOOP WHOOP already a fan because of the fantastic car :)
The beginning of this song reminds of a subaru commercial, like, "No matter what age you are, sitting in the front or back, you'll be and feel safe. Only in a subaru."
This song is the reason why I want to be a musician! My dad says "oh your not going to far in life like me if your going to be doing that!" "Your not going to be able to make any money!" I told him to f**k off because i want to do what i want because i feel like I can make it, I have a soundcloud i post my tracks on there I may not have alot of subs, but that dont matter because im doing what i love and this song helps me accept that! Thanks for the amazing work WATSKY!
This isnt rap, its poetry , Great poetry. 10/10 would listen again
Keep rocking Watsky, I'll follow you to fame, but please keep the positive attitude and don't change like everyone else when you do achieve glory.
Everytime I feel like the world is out to beat me down. I put this song on, and it reminds me that I must continue on.
When I first heard this song I was 21 just moved out from my parents house into the world, and it always brings me back to those days, especially when I lost my job that same year haha
to be honest, i never liked rap... watsky is that one rare gem, its not rap. its pure poetry
+Gospel rap means rythm and poetry so yeah it is poetry xD
I never was a big rap fan, but people like Watsky show me that it's Art! Poetry! It's not just the speech of the street and Hip-hop Junkie Shit you usually hear.
+Earl Ofargyll lol dont talk shit you dont know if you arent a fan of hip hop how can you say othher only talk about the street . if they talk about the streets maybe they relate to that you dont like other rappers cuz you cant relate to their reality being black suffring opression and racism being pushed to the ghettos and grwoing without much hope you could not tell poetry even if it was maya angelou reciting to you
boyzet King I never said it wasn't, I just said that I don't like that kind of stuff.
boyzet King I have problems getting the meaning of your comment with that kind of speech, but that's at least what I understood.
honestly i wouldnt have worked out what they meant by O - A - K until watsky clarified every minute
Just watched him break the WR for the longest freestyle a few minutes ago. Had to put this on right after. Anything’s possible y’all!
scwrath same here man, this guys an absolute Legend!!
I came to Watsky for the Cardboard Castles, but stayed for All You Can Do
Let’s be honest. You randomly thought of this song and decided to loop it again 🔥
Anyone else getting a strong early 90's vibe from the visual portion of the video? :D
I listen to this when I'm feeling down. Helps me realize now matter how low life gets u can always get back to the top and stand and scream fuck you to the world.
Wow.......one of the most talented rappers I've ever heard.......Hope he continues his
way to the Grammy's
Hands down one of my favorites. It takes a lot before you can overplay this song, and even then I’m good the next day to listen all over again
I heard this song like 6 years ago and only today did I find it and it is still a banger.
This always gets my spirits up. The beat and amazing talent is contagious and can turn into a smile easily!
Just got jumped on the way home from work. I’m okay. I’m alive. Nothing stolen. Had to put this on to feel better. Thanks Watsky.
This was my first Watsky song, almost 7 years ago. Jesus, time flies...
One of, if not the best independent rappers EVER! Can't wait to see him at Soundset 2015!
La chanson préférer de la créte
je suis revenu sur cette video parce que je me suis rappelle de la belle epoque quand rust etait en alpha et que la pingass existait encore ...Que de souvenirs
This song has always gotten me through the toughest parts of my life. Thanks again, Watsky.
Watsky emits SUCH GOOD VIBES. Always a mood lifter!!
Gonna play this on my funeral.
Omg this is such a relaxing song love it!
Can't wait to show my newborn,Oak this song. 😍💚
Been a fan for last 6 years, your music has changed and helped my life! Your talent and pose on life with your lyrics is something I appreciate and most can't understand how real life you are!
Ten years boys
Still a bop 8 years later
looks like he's on tour again. go see this man. he puts on such an amazing show I loved it
One second the worlds fastest rapper, next the most motivational singer. Wow.
God damn this is good.
Love you're music George keep it up!
I agree with this man
Mat Minter I agree with this man
tristan dumas I agree with this man
Jason Johnson I agree with this man
Pettydid I agree with this man
Preach it, Watsky. Love the message you are spreading in the Cardboard Castles album, dude! Much respect.
Its 2020 and everything has gone to shit and this song still rocks. I listen to it when things get bad and right know I think everyone needs to hear this song. Who agrees?
How can you not like this
2020 gang catching up on childhood CZcams gems
Found this song 4 years ago.
I am still broke.
Good side is, I can still enjoy this song fully.
Always look at the bright side guys.
This is dope in a way I've never experienced with Rap..
true
I was goin through a lot of SHIT like depression and running away from home taking to crime and rethinking my life
then I put this song on and I feel quite a bit better
+Bob Johnson You're white...
No you weren't you watch Smosh and Roblox there's no fucking way lmao
I disagree that his race has anything to do with the likelihood of his story. That said, one glance at his subscriptions and you can determine he's probably a young kid.
This is my favorite of all his songs, I miss the city! It encapsulates all of that living in Northern CA. This should be the Northern Californian anthem. I really could have used this song when it came out at the time, my life was hell in California.
I used to listen to this in high school to make myself feel better and lift the mood and now it's almost 10 years and this song still makes me feel a lot better. Love ya Watsky, you really have helped me bro it's honestly amazingly how much music can impact somebody.
This song literally brought me out of the darkest time of my life. I was 27, beyond broke, about to be kicked out on the street with my roomie. I woke up sweating, already dope sick, landlord already calling. My fiance (had been with over 7 years) had passed away about 3 and a half months before that, despite my attempts at cpr on his cold body when I found him, and I'd taken up slammming diesel, popping downers, and drinking hard and acting totally insane in an attempt to 'deal', and my roomie (an old, old friend, first bf but we'd been broken up for 8 years at that point). He picked up the same shit, and we were wrecked. It was summer in the west side of Chicago-- August, but I still thought it was April. Anyways, my roomie, he'd recently discovered Watsky, and had this song on a playlist, and it kept repeating for some reason that morning... the night before had been a long one and between the fevers and seizures and just....trauma... I was close to done, and I knew it. But this song, this song, reminds me of when we were so fucking down and out, in our dirt shit apartment, and even though I was terrified because I didn't have 2 pennies to rub together to get dope-- disregard the mental and physical health crisis and, you know, no food and teetering on homelessness, and while we weren't lovin' it, I kicked him awake. "Dope song. Who is this?" This was back in the summer of 2014, and I gotta say, the songs on Cardboard Castles got me through some very, very dark times for ... shit, til this day. And to this day some of his verses are the sickest and most meaningful I have ever heard them, and can barely repeat them without getting goosebumps. Anyways, thanks to this song for, whatever reason, pulling me back into something called ... now. It's going to be 5 years since my former fiance's death in April, and while I did start dating someone (and love him so dearly) a year and a half ago, I still miss him and always will. But I'm strong, and it's going to be ok...
The best rapper WATSKY !!!
I dig the philosophy here that even if you have no cheese, you can still smile like it's picture day and someone said cheese.
Man this song really helps you put things into perspective when your feeling that financial pressure. Appreciate when an artist really puts their self into their music on a personal level.
i like it at 1.5 speed
Just tried it...seems all his stuff sounds 3x better at this speed...thx dude...saw this and decided to replay this at 1.5 before I hit the sack...Cheers :)
It’s good both ways lol just depends on your mood
Current life song. I am too poor to go to college after I graduate this spring, but I will be okay. I will join the military and use the GI bill to go to college afterwards. I am strong and I will get my goals accomplished, even if it takes a longer path than what I originally anticipated.
4 years later did this actually happen?
i miss listening to this album 24/7 and playing video games. Him and spose have changed my life.
His production team is awwwwesome.
LOVE THIS SONG! LOVE GEORGE WATSKY TO!!!!!
Liked, favorited, and subscribe. No questions ask.
Just give this man some money!! Heaven known he deserves it more than most artists.
This has been my anthem through these tough times. YOU'RE ALL OAKS! Stay safe, everyone. All love!
Wish I would live somewhere where is warm and sunny beaches and stuff like that :3
Who is still here in 2019?
bro i was just thinking “damn i haven’t listen to watsky in years” so i typed up his name on youtube to see he dropped a music video a couple hours ago and is still super active. i’m glad he’s keeping it up
im here listening to it. the old stuff gets me through deployment
GammaThe Mighty hey man., wish the best of luck to you !
Yeah,but keep at 68.
69*
Still rocking it whether I'm up or down. Gives me the same positive motivation either way. Thank you Watsky!!!
I feel this song in my core. Thank you for this, Watsky.
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