Frightened Rabbit - The Woodpile [Official Music Video]

rip to the goat

Big song, big loss

You will live forever, Scott. We are so lucky to have the privilege of getting to witness your pure genius. 🤟

'cuz, is the same thing, dude

Lol

I'm trapped in an abandoned building

I come back to this tonight on my 17th birthday, and really I can appreciate it alot more than maybe a year or two ago. In the past few months I really lost myself, but Scott’s words and songs really spoke out to me. Gave me the strength to keep going. To be strong and live a life in a way he would be proud of me for. It sounds quite strange but Scott, Andy, Billy, Grant and Simon really have been a light in the dark for me. Thank you boys, really. You saved a life and for that I’m eternally thankful.

The second to last wood pile man

Love how the Cheeto guy is used to block the “caution: wet floor” sign.

Scott brightened all our lives with his brilliant inner fire.

We love and miss you, Scott

This is the best band that the majority of people don’t know.

So, I'm trying to find the words that describe what this song means to me

Sometimes, I try to be far too eloquent for I'm able so forgive me if my feelings about this song come across as less than intelligent.
I discovered this band in 2013 while listening to an inde radio station in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA.
The first track I heard was "State Hospital".
It doesn't happen often but I was hooked the first time I heard that song.

A good friend of mine was a big fan of that inde station and he turned me onto it.
I told him about this band called "Frightened Rabbit " and I wanted to know more .
Out of the goodness of his person( because that's who he was) he burned me the Pedestrian Verse CD.
I fell in love with it immediately.

On a side note, my wife to this day, whom I started dating at the sane time I discovered Frightened Rabbit, is still with me.
I've listened to this record time and time again and it never gets old.

Which brings me to my point.
Every time I hear " The Woodpile" I picture a younger, more naive version of myself who in social situations was awkward and reclusive.
I've always pictured myself ( or someone like me) engaged in a high school prom or a nightclub where they want to be social but can't because they're "bereft of all social charms and struck dumb by the hand of fear".
This was me for a large portion of my adult life and I always wanted someone to to come back to my corner.
The symbolism of " a lit torch to the woodpile" is a desire to just burn the whole f...... thing down and just be, away from the societal norms that we're conditioned to accept.

RIP every TINY Change we can do makes a massive difference along the times... I need to find out if my oldest brother who sadly isn't here any more was at the same school as Scott... In 2012 with my brother's passing I got the comfort from FR and their music... My mind was only takin in the harmony from the music but when Scott passed I had never realised it was his Pain through his lyrics that actually comforted me and I was So sad to realise how much pain he was actually in...
Rip my big brother john and of course you as well night OWL

One of my favorite videos with Scott laying it out on vocals. RIP brother!

rest in peace scott~

Amazing

Their best song

Rest In Paradise Scott 🙏❤️

c. 2016 Frightened Rabbit, Atlantic Records and WEA International for the world outside of North America. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

He was sent for a suppose …🙏🏻❤️🇦🇺

what a amazing band

I will NEVER get enough of this song.

I remember this song from my first year of high school in Texas.

I listened to this album every morning on my way to school.

Can somebody explain the video to me… please :)

I was in John Day, Oregon when I heard that Scott had killed himself. So sad, and what a loss to all those around him and all those who loved the music he helped create.

Just heard of these folks- what a gorgeous sound - man will be really blasting this stuff for a long time now -

Strong fucker. Sad he is gone. Love to the family.

Manchester orchestra introduced me to this band and now I'm just in love. Rest in peace to Scott

Brilliant

I dreamt of Scott last night so random because I don’t ever listen to his music… it’s usually my husband that does but he hasn’t listened to him in quite a while… anyway we live in Selkirk Scottish Borders (where we moved up to 4 years ago) where he was born and lived most of his life. We have visited his grave and there’s memorials of him… anyway getting to the story lol…. He came to me in my dream last night and told me to keep going and not give up on life which is what I’ve been wanting to do for a while now… he hugged me and said he had to leave again and the pain I felt from him saying that was so horrible and sad that I feel like he was showing me the pain I would leave on my husband and family if I decided I couldn’t carry on anymore…. I 100% believe it was him that came to me and it’s really bloody made me think twice now and put things into perspective. ✨ so it only seemed right to listen to his music this morning whilst I work… holding back the tears but thanking him for kicking me back to reality and making me realise life is worth living.

fire

[Verse 1]
Far from the electric floor
Removed from the red meat market
I look for a fire door
An escape from the drums and barking
Bereft of all social charms
Struck dumb by the hand of fear
I fall into the coroner's arms
The same way that I've done for years

[Chorus]
I'm trapped in a collapsing building
Come find me now, where I hide and
We'll speak in our secret tongues
So will you come back to my corner?
Spent too long alone tonight
Would you come brighten my corner?
A lit torch to the woodpile (aye)

[Verse 2]
Dead wood waits to ignite
There's no spark on a dampened floor
A snapped limb in an unlit pyre
Won't you come and break down this door?

[Chorus]
I'm trapped in an abandoned building
Come find me now, where I hide and
We'll speak in our secret tongues
So will you come back to my corner?
Spent too long alone tonight
Would you come brighten my corner?
A lit torch to the woodpile (aye)

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Will you come back to my corner?
Spent too long alone tonight
Would you come brighten my corner?
A lit torch to the woodpile (aye)
Will you come back to my corner?
Spent too long alone tonight
Would you come brighten my corner?
A lit torch to the woodpile
Come find me now, where I hide and
We'll speak in our secret tongues

In a music world dominated by Taylor Swift garble and the like, it would be nice to see more original bands and music like Frightened Rabbit...sigh.

I am so sorry for the passing of the lead singer. I wish he knew how much this song helped me get through my dark times. Even with support, our demons are ours alone to face. To anyone that genuinely is faced with this decision, please know that things can get better. There is so much in life to be grateful for. Brighten someone's corner and let the light brighten yours as well. R.I.P. Scott Hutchinson. I only knew you through your art, but you helped me so much.

I had the privilege of seeing this man a few times when I worked for a music hall a while ago.

Beautiful soul, and I'm so sorry we can't see him anymore.

You will always be remembered my little Scottish friend x

I thought this was Biffy Clyro. Nice tune.

Still a great fucking song and video.

😂a tip from Dermot for today 22nd July 2024😊

<3 scott

Great song, corny video.

I cried when Scott was found dead after committing suicide. He was a gentle man who left society this video with it's good message:
Do you really understand what you are seeing on the surface, or do you need to go deeper, wait a bit? Things are not always what you hear in the media , or through the "grapevine." We jump very fast to conclusions. Nice to see concerned people, but no one is beside the guy who slipped and hurt his head. Is he alive? Help was called? First aid given? Everyone is a by- stander not in the first line trying to know what really happened, to get involved, see if they can help. They assume he is dead, after being robbed and shot. Media is there before help. Scott showed us what he felt inside. I hope better depression meds are available one day. He was just in too much psychic pain, to hang on. He tried. His family tried their best. Maybe we should not be so fast to judgment. So detached and separate. Scott had a big gentle ❤. I feel how happy he is, to see this sent to a wider audience. He wants this to help people, and he sends his love to everyone.

I always come back to you.

You know, when I was younger this was my mum's alarm in the morning. Well, one of them, Full Circle by Half Moon Run is the other, but I prefer this one. Sometimes I come back to this song for a good hit of nostalgia. Life wasn't the easiest, our flat was tiny, and we both had to sleep on the couch barely living from paycheck to paycheck, but I still remember those days fondly. Being an adult now I am thankful to my mum for all of her sacrifices and struggles, and I hope to one day repay the kindness as much as she deserves.

😢

Deadwood needs to ignite!.....

Meanwhile, Chinese people are twerking on every street corner in America

Here again because I still miss this music every single day.

I know Scott tried. Remember, if you're hurting, get help. From anyone. Don't be afraid. People do want to help. You can do it.

Here I am for the first time in 2024. I hate that I missed this band live but so grateful for Scott leaving this for everyone.

Love you, Bro