Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
This song wrestles with one of the biggest questions that has ever faced mankind.
Get the song on iTunes here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/why-did-chicken-cross-road/id1069092433?i=1069092438
Huge thanks to my friend Ridgley Harless for helping me shoot this. Subscribe to his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UC8oQWvuJ3Pw6NKfX_bhEl1A
Director: Adler Davidson
Director of Photography: Ridgley Harless
Executive Producer: Adler Davidson
Cinematographer: Ridgley Harless
Costumer: Adler Davidson
Screenplay: Ridgley Harless & Adler Davidson
Editor: Adler Davidson
Songwriter: Adler Davidson
Song recorder: Mike Redding
Vehicle Operator: Canon Alsup
Chicken: Chicken
Lyrics: docs.google.com/document/d/11xczQr4N7jeLNvw96tfGzaAYAh-WDm15wSS23W-98Bo/edit?usp=sharing
Inspiration:
One thing I've noticed about my life is I generally get the things I work for. I've gotten all the jobs I've applied for, I've gotten a part in all the plays and musicals I've auditioned for, and I got accepted into the only college I applied for. (Not to mention the college has a 10% acceptance rate.) While all of these things are good, I haven't faced a whole lot of denial in my life. Sure, I've been told "no" before on several occasions, but for the most part, I've gotten the positions in life that I strive for.
With that said, I wouldn't say all of these things have simply been handed to me. It took hard work and effort to get to where I'm at, but everything still felt like it all came naturally.
In evaluating this, I saw a potential hazard. If I always get what I want, it could eventually go to my head. If I became engrossed in pride, I would begin to believe I’m entitled to all the things I want in life. Obviously, this form of thinking is entirely flawed, so I decided to illustrate what may happen with this scenario using a song.
For my future career, I want to be a comedian. I began with the question: why did the chicken cross the road? A classic joke that almost everyone learns at a young age. This question represents my journey to becoming a professional comedian.
The chicken represents me, conquering these beasts that are much bigger than myself. In the video, I portrayed these monsters because they are obstacles that I still have mild control over. In a sense, I’m challenging myself in order to succeed.
When the chicken comes to the road, she has finally reached a spot where the circumstances are out of her control. She’s not the one driving the car. While she may be able to combat the obstacle at first, her pride blinds her from the disaster that eventually falls on her head.
And here is where we reach the ultimate question. Why did the chicken cross the road? Why do we go through all of these insane obstacles in life? Well, in the beginning of the video, the chicken is said to go find “her old farm.” In other words, her home. Her final destination.
So then, I ask myself, “what is my final destination?” To become a professional comedian? Then what? Why do I want to be a comedian? This song helped me realize that getting too caught up in one final goal can be dangerous. Focus on the journey, learn from mistakes, be logical about how you get where you want to go in life. If there’s a road full of cars that could kill you, be creative and find another way. Don’t assume you’re invincible.
Focus on why you want that final goal. Once you find the answer to that, learn something every step of the way getting there. Even if it requires humility. Life is valuable, don’t spend it on pride.
This song wrestles with one of the biggest questions that has ever faced mankind.
Get the song on iTunes here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/why-did-chicken-cross-road/id1069092433?i=1069092438
Huge thanks to my friend Ridgley Harless for helping me shoot this. Subscribe to his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UC8oQWvuJ3Pw6NKfX_bhEl1A
Director: Adler Davidson
Director of Photography: Ridgley Harless
Executive Producer: Adler Davidson
Cinematographer: Ridgley Harless
Costumer: Adler Davidson
Screenplay: Ridgley Harless & Adler Davidson
Editor: Adler Davidson
Songwriter: Adler Davidson
Song recorder: Mike Redding
Vehicle Operator: Canon Alsup
Chicken: Chicken
Lyrics: docs.google.com/document/d/11xczQr4N7jeLNvw96tfGzaAYAh-WDm15wSS23W-98Bo/edit?usp=sharing
Inspiration:
One thing I've noticed about my life is I generally get the things I work for. I've gotten all the jobs I've applied for, I've gotten a part in all the plays and musicals I've auditioned for, and I got accepted into the only college I applied for. (Not to mention the college has a 10% acceptance rate.) While all of these things are good, I haven't faced a whole lot of denial in my life. Sure, I've been told "no" before on several occasions, but for the most part, I've gotten the positions in life that I strive for.
With that said, I wouldn't say all of these things have simply been handed to me. It took hard work and effort to get to where I'm at, but everything still felt like it all came naturally.
In evaluating this, I saw a potential hazard. If I always get what I want, it could eventually go to my head. If I became engrossed in pride, I would begin to believe I’m entitled to all the things I want in life. Obviously, this form of thinking is entirely flawed, so I decided to illustrate what may happen with this scenario using a song.
For my future career, I want to be a comedian. I began with the question: why did the chicken cross the road? A classic joke that almost everyone learns at a young age. This question represents my journey to becoming a professional comedian.
The chicken represents me, conquering these beasts that are much bigger than myself. In the video, I portrayed these monsters because they are obstacles that I still have mild control over. In a sense, I’m challenging myself in order to succeed.
When the chicken comes to the road, she has finally reached a spot where the circumstances are out of her control. She’s not the one driving the car. While she may be able to combat the obstacle at first, her pride blinds her from the disaster that eventually falls on her head.
And here is where we reach the ultimate question. Why did the chicken cross the road? Why do we go through all of these insane obstacles in life? Well, in the beginning of the video, the chicken is said to go find “her old farm.” In other words, her home. Her final destination.
So then, I ask myself, “what is my final destination?” To become a professional comedian? Then what? Why do I want to be a comedian? This song helped me realize that getting too caught up in one final goal can be dangerous. Focus on the journey, learn from mistakes, be logical about how you get where you want to go in life. If there’s a road full of cars that could kill you, be creative and find another way. Don’t assume you’re invincible.
Focus on why you want that final goal. Once you find the answer to that, learn something every step of the way getting there. Even if it requires humility. Life is valuable, don’t spend it on pride.
