Oberst, Conor - Zigzagging Toward The Light Lyrics

Does anyone know of the mural from four winds he mentions. Mural of a Mexican girl standing in the ashes at the end of the world. I just saw the graffiti 3:29 and it reminded of it. I been wanting to find the actual mural to get tattooed. If anyone has any clue where it might be or a picture that’d be the coolest thing ever. I know it’s a long shot. Thanks :)

You are the ballsiest artist in the industry today. MG

YOU REALLY played IN TUCSON ARIZONA AFTER A BOMB THREAT.

D Conor Oberst D

*ME ON A JOURNEY SEARCHING RANDOM STUFF IN YOUTUBE*

Still amazing.

Oh by the way, i think Israel may be under attack as we speak. God save us all.

Singularity

better than the first time i watched it ;D

This reminds me of a Bo Burnham skit haha

I am obsessed with that note Conor hits in each verse: heart that doesn't stop / winds of fortune bring / like city stars / quite *unannounced* ...

I've never heard that before. The whole song is good, but that part is why I come back to it.

Wtf... wow. What an ending.

Happy birthday conor

Every song for so many years

You mean so much to me

Lol. Damn. Hes such a heavily placed aquarius. In multitudes as well. Its like hes a voice for the bots. Or, a human connection to the Ai of the future. Because surely they'll,want to,integrate deep human emotions.& listening to his music, how,could you not. Especially if thats what you were intending. He gets it. I love you forever Conor. Always XX

"You don't have to zigzag. Just walk.",dan'

I wonder how many fans he walked by that had no idea he was there.

Conor it has been a while since I saw you at The COG Factory so seeing you 600+ miles from Omaha here in San Antonio where I live was nice. I am glad you sold The Paper Tiger out. It gives me more validity to convince people here in San Antonio to have faith in their music and their ability to tour and be successful. Thanks, yes I was the one who screamed "Commander Venus" that night. I kind of wanted to talk with you after the show but the woman I was with needed to get home early b/c she had work in the morning. Oh well I am glad you had a good experience here in San Antonio. To me it's quite different from where I lived in Omaha but San Antonio has taught me many good lessons as well. Peace to you and of course much success to you. I hope The Stage was better than when I played on it b/c I didn't really like The Paper Tigers Stage from the many time's I've played on it when it was still The White Rabbit.

with automated and computer-based modules of conversation these are certainly fun times ahead, ahead of schedule by better for fulfilling all those surveys detailing a crippling loneliness of desirability amongst people, when the world truly ends, at least we'll be left with that, unless right, you may have your end table on that side of the bed - i liked my similar-type hat in two thousand ten, so many years after it's inception as a stylized accessory showing signs of rebellion, i was mostly warm in it, even if the rest of me was chilly and cold

also, does anyone of a certain age think that ending is culminating on dial-up internet - "you've got mail" and now there is no remembrance to human tones, except colouer, it seems we'll always be on about something regarding that and the idea that people everywhere were now having meetings with random men or dicks, that's also a used-word of definition

still wonder what's the real meaning of the videoclip..what event..and what are the voice and conor talking about?

Hi, I am the brunette with white buttons who appears in the center from 5:05-5:07. What a pleasant surprise to show up in Conor's video after seeing that show live at Gigstock in the Greene Space! Truly a dream come true to be immortalized inside this man's art.

That's awesome!! You're so lucky! ❤❤

Yeah. That's rad! good on ya!

ohhh lucky! Thats so awesome!!!

nice! love the song. you didnt even knew they were filming? check out my singalong. https://instaud.io/3RLP <3

I get an elliot smith vibe from this song.

Tryna figure out this video, what's up with the computer voice?

I love this song.

He's honestly a really good actor

I prefer people of ADAPTATION...

Fresh bleughrd

3:08 - note the sign.

is that elliott smith?

looks and sounds

In the intro to this song on the album anyone catch Terrance McKenna's voice? If so it may shed some light on this song as Terrance had fascinating views on the upcoming singularity.

Singularity ; )

Is it just me, or could he be mistaken for a young Michael Moore with the hair, glasses, and hat?

it's just you

Upside Down Mountain is one of so few albums where every single song is absolutely perfect

Ruminations as well and I'm wide awake and it's morning! Love it when that happens. Almost never does!

agree 100 %

what up joaguin phoenix

Your songs and videos are like puzzles and codes. I love trying to interpret. This felt prophetic and futuristic.

Star Dust it's not hard to interpret. Especially if you've been listening to his music from day one.

Modest mouse hat?

+Derek Frey no, but i see what you thought it was, the anchored down balloon. i wonder if Conor likes modest mouse
?

Conor it's been a while since I've seen you live. I moved to San Antonio, Tejas from Omaha. I wish you'd make an extra leap down to an original town rather than the generic town of Austin. You might get a great surprise compared to the typical Austin crowd. Thanks and have nothing but a great career.

Yessss!! I feel the same

I believe a Desert Hot Springs, Ca show is in-order now. Thank you- Liam

conor oberst looks like casey neistat

He's clearly hinting at an oncoming grid shutdown in this video, endless war, and martial law. Surprised no one caught that. Great song though. 

That's kinda what goes through his head on a regular basis...

@Flinch Fu yeah I'm sure it is.

+Jesse Millis I see it differently. I think it's more of not having something that keeps everything going. Happiness, contentment, peace, whatever it is

he did a great job, great music

Again, amazing job Conor. I LOVE YOU.

Beautious

beautifulllllllll

I like it

What does he say?
"A lot of people value spontaneity. I'm a '...' myself" ???

I'm fairly sure he said " I'm a creature if habit myself".

creature of habit

Great album!! Will he ever let us down? Nnaww.

in the beginning when the computer voice was like "happy birthday, Connor" i was expecting her to go "we love you very very very very very much!"

yeah. that's called an anchor (in writing)

+earthfairy lol 100% thought the same

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@Maya Vasquez now I've got that in my mind

...and then it starts humming this little song and it goes like:

Seems like a steak bowl, with no idea from where it caaaame. 

Me encanto esta cancion , tienes una nueva fan conor !

great new record. typical 

GOT ALL KINDS OF CHILLS'N'SHIT!

such postmodern wow

I've had Artifact #1 on rotation for several months now. God damn that is a beautiful song. Love this record. Thank u!!

The Tom Petty influence is strong in this one. :)

2:36 For replaying

Conor, are you gonna start acting already?  I've always thought you'd be a great actor...  You're just so interesting to watch!  I heard some rumors about it...any truth to them?  

What an amazing video/song!

Amazing.  Conor has a spiritual approach, and a longing to reach out, a passion that you won't see in pop culture.  Systematically, his music is kept out of the herd's ears.   His song ''Cape Canaveral'' is basically (to me) gospel music without all dogmatic repetition...  ZigZagging follows that same approach.  Logic and nonsense combined and revealed.  

We can't explain everything, and why should we try?  Love is freely given.

This sounds like it is pulled right out of the 90's and I am loving every second!

You never cease to amaze Connor! Love the new album and I can't wait to see the second half!

I would love if somebody put subtitles...I can't understand the beginning :(

Love love love.

Anyone else notice the future clip date is his birthday?

Hence why she said "happy birthday conor" lmfao!!

"home is a perjury a parlor trick a urban myth"... that's shiner then gold

I think this is my favorite music video just because of reasons.

this is just so stunning and i'm a little in love with it frankly <3

It's a bittersweet symphony....

Love this! Love you as well Conor, you're brilliant. A great inspiration...

Anyone notice the sign at 3:08 "Conor Lives Here."

Beautiful! Thanks Conor, I really needed your album to pick up where I left off some few years back. 

Well done! Great video!

I think Conor singing into his recorder might be one of the most brilliant things ever. That's how I write too. Trying not to draw too much attention to the fact I'm singing into something. 

please note that my previous comment was in NO WAY meant to disparage the vid.

Cheers!

What the fuck is this?

good music.

a vibeo of Conor Obeast eating sasage pizzas nonstop for 11 minutts

a true artist. I wish nothing but the best for you

Darude - Sandstorm

This is making crazy emotional,i can't explain it..

video aside, these lyrics are fucking redonkulous, even for Oberst.

Cheers!

Music runs through my heart & soul, it makes my motor purr...its my drug of choice.

"I dunno about good or bad. It's sort of up to the individual. But A lot of people also value spontaneity. Yuh know?"

"show us whats inside your head :)"

'true love hides like city stars'
beautiful.

I am so grateful to be able to enjoy such music.
Thank you world...for all we have been blessed with.

APARTE DE ESO, GRAN CANCION PARA UNO DE LOS GRANDES TALENTOS DE LA MUSICA.

COMPRATE UNA GILLETTE CONTOUR Y NO TE CORTARAS!!

Saw him @ First Ave in Minneapolis a few weeks ago, he looked like he was having so much fun on stage!

Saw him @ First Ave in Minneapolis a few weeks ago, he looked like he was having so much fun on stage!

Anyone else notice that at 3:08 the blackboard on the left says "Conor lives here"

I was just going to leave this exact same comment. Had to go back and pause the video just to make sure that's what it said. Wonder what it means?

Love him, love this video, I love this album in its entirety! I was blessed to see him live recently, and he performed a lot off this album!!:D

Is it me or does he look kind of like Isaac Brock?

conor oberst plesse stop eating so mamy sausage pizzas.

How can you even see your hair is just sausage grease.

You're actually Conor Obese

Thank you 😂

Shaving razor ad before the video..how fitting

CONOR OBERST - ZIGZAGGING TOWARD THE LIGHT ( Video Clip Premiere )

Song starts at like 2:40 -_-

Only the ones unlisted...

Directors of Photography - David Altobelli, Dan Kennedy
Executive Producer - Sue Yeon Ahn
Producer -  Blake Ashman 
Production Designer - Bina Santos
Sound Recordist - Tom Tierney
Sound Mixer - Eric Hoehn
Hair and Make Up Artist - Allison Brooke  
Visual Effects (VFX) - Alex Amoling

Voice - Jessica Collins

Jessica Collins is the Voice for anybody who's wondering.  Incredible video, the vimeo lists the whole cast.  Another of other sources do as well.

Fuck yeah. Saw him at Hangout Fest. Going to see him in Houston and Austin back to back in September. Already got the tickets. Fuck yeah, and fuck off if you can't figure out what he's talking about.

you are so fucking cool

Upside Down Mountain wins for best album of the year in my books.  I loved the images of destruction over-laying the video.  That sounds demented, but you know what I'm talking about.  A good video, and even better song.

Fucking amazing. Cant wait to see you in Portland man! Hit you up everytime! 

Didi you guys noticed at 3:08 the sign reads "Conor Lives here" 

Oh, yeah. haha. Wow, I didn't notice it before.

Amazing video ! (from a guy who isn't fond of music videos)

Paco delp beauty

Classic conor!

Show us what's inside your head...love the video. Great concept.