Their creative gamble paid off; at one point, the video amassed over , dwarfing the official music video's reach at the time. Why It Struck a Chord
: For many listeners, this was the official video. Its presence was so ubiquitous that it introduced a massive portion of the audience to AWOLNATION for the first time. The Song’s Dark Roots SAIL - AWOLNATION (Unofficial Video)
: Fans loved the transition from a serious, brooding atmosphere to total chaos, reflecting the song's internal tension. Their creative gamble paid off; at one point,
While the official Awolnation: Sail Music Video features a dark, sci-fi concept of abduction, Nanalew’s version leaned into the "weirdness" of the song's energy. The Song’s Dark Roots : Fans loved the
The video was created by YouTubers (Shawna Howson) and Tessa Violet (MeekaKitty). Using a Canon 60D and a DIY rain machine—literally a garden hose duct-taped to a pole—they captured a frantic, humorous, and oddly relatable interpretation of the track.