Crash and Burn

My favorite video of all time (besides Coldplay's - the Scientist). And also one of my favorite songs. Loved the surrealism of the video and certain quotes on communication and relationships. 'We scream to avoid suffering in silence.'

The way I see it, the video is about this girl (who by the way, really looks like the english version of Maggie Q) locked up in an asylum and projecting her disarrayed thoughts about the cynical truth of life. There's this 'sign language' part at the end of the video that really touches me. It brings across this message that at times when everyone else is talking incessantly and words are just too much to bear, action truly speaks louder. It has a 'Girl Interrupted' feel to it. Listen to the lyrics. Meaningful. =)



I think the girl is actually mute (from the use of sign language) which explains why she feels so misunderstood and outcasted. Then the last quote of 'Communicate Anyway, Anyhow' shows how actions can transcend everything else. There's a lot of hidden messages other than the ones I mentioned in the video. Look deeper. Hope you enjoyed the video as much as I did.

"Savage Garden - Crash And Burn"

When you feel all alone
And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please to tame your wild wild heart
I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you
It's hard to find relief and people can be so cold
When darkness is upon your door and you feel like you can't take anymore

Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone

When you feel all alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
When hopes and dreams are far away and
You feel like you can't face the day

Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone

And there has always been heartache and pain
And when it's over you'll breathe again
You'll breath again

When you feel all alone
And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please
To tame your wild wild heart

Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone

- Relationships are a series of complex games.