This is absolutely true. Read his lyrics out loud as you would literature or poetry. Now try this with every popular "artist" on the radio and compare the two. It's actually quite funny.. and somehow frightening at the same time. Ones taste in music is an extension of your intellect. He simply is the best.
@@bryenburns3446 he certainly is. What’s even more amazing is his ability to tie these lyrics to beautiful melodies and chord progressions. He’s so much more than just a great lyricist. He is a masterful songwriter. Hands down my favorite of all time.
when you need something for when you're cooped up in your room, and isolated from everyone, whether against your will or not, Bright Eyes will always be there for you. Thank you, Conor.
@V-Rex I'm Wide Awake It's Morning, and Digital Ash in A Digital Urn were two albums released at the same time (i think?) in the mid 00's that kinda blew Bright Eyes up. "Lifted, Or the story is in the soil keep your ear to the ground" was bright eyes before bright eyes became Bright Eyes in a commercial sense... i guess. This song harkens back to it, to my ear at least.
this is their first release in almost a decade, and he has solo stuff which is just as great. Check out Digital Ash Digital Urn. That's my favorite album.
Getting dressed for a date Put on blue aftershave Wore a kilt like a Celt Hid the way that I felt Combat boots, fallen leaves West village halloween To a Bollywood song Taking shots 'til we're gone Unwelcome in the autumn Persona non grata I'm the last of the best I'm your thoughts in the swamp There's a playground of children In the shadows of buildings There's a line out the church Where your homelessness works Where the stain glass of crimson Meets Ezekiel's visions Saw a valley of bones Where no man shall be saved And now you, you come to me, asking that And now you, you come to me, and you're asking that Oh how can we reconcile? Left your innocence there In Tiananmen Square You were filled with despair Underfed and depressed Vacant lot where a prison stood God knows you never would Lie to yourself But you do every time Made a life of deception And passive aggression Going to scream when i sing Going to die in the ring Turn me on You're a knockout Climb up on to my cloud D your worst to me now Before I change my mind And now you, you want to be true, to me once again And you want me to be true, to you once again Oh yeah you, you want to be true, to me once again And you want me to be true, to you once again
Boy this sure brings up some old feelings id bottled away a long time ago. Glad they got the band back together...us old fans are still eating the bullshit outta the palm of your hand mr. Oberst.
@Joshua Hammond I actually did. It's different hearing a new song, I can't really describe it, it's like I listened to memories for years and now he came back...
So overjoyed that you guys are making music again. Your music has shaped me so much. Also, i hope that this doesn't mean the end of Better Oblivion Community :)
i can hardly believe this is real?? another subliminal message delivered through subliminal music by the same people i'd lost hope would collaborate again. we are here and it's now my dudes
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Conor Oberst is the best songwriter of this century. ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!!
I agree. Bold statement, but his material is that fucking good.
This is absolutely true. Read his lyrics out loud as you would literature or poetry. Now try this with every popular "artist" on the radio and compare the two. It's actually quite funny.. and somehow frightening at the same time. Ones taste in music is an extension of your intellect. He simply is the best.
@@bryenburns3446 he certainly is. What’s even more amazing is his ability to tie these lyrics to beautiful melodies and chord progressions. He’s so much more than just a great lyricist. He is a masterful songwriter. Hands down my favorite of all time.
In your dreams
@@dinobelli6360 agreed. I think poison oak is the best song ever written.
when you need something for when you're cooped up in your room, and isolated from everyone, whether against your will or not, Bright Eyes will always be there for you. Thank you, Conor.
Elizabeth Wallace we love you. Please recover.
Elizabeth Wallace much love to you and all.
Some of us have no one at all. For some of us it lasts decades.
Am I the only one who feels a "LIFTED" vibe? I mean, the arrengements and everything just seems like out of that pre-IWAIM/DAIADU era. Excellent song.
that's the album I thought of immediately when I heard this. Which is awesome.
@V-Rex I'm Wide Awake It's Morning, and Digital Ash in A Digital Urn were two albums released at the same time (i think?) in the mid 00's that kinda blew Bright Eyes up. "Lifted, Or the story is in the soil keep your ear to the ground" was bright eyes before bright eyes became Bright Eyes in a commercial sense... i guess. This song harkens back to it, to my ear at least.
@V-Rex wide awake/dig ash
try Mariana Trench - that song ROCKsssss too
It's this unique emotional feeling I cannot express in words that makes this go so close to my heart.
Feeling nostalgic and searched "Bright Eyes." Found new music and couldn't be happier!
I wish I could bottle that feeling...
@@drs2532 unfortunately I sometimes chase that feeling with a bottle.
I'm crying. I can't believe you're back.
Yes, he is back.
y - try Mariana Trench....
Honored to have grown up with your music. Timeless
*You’re
@@StevenEatsAlone Your first your was correct :)
Andy D Smith lol I know. I was mocking Joshua for trying to correct the beginning of what I said
Joshua Hammond okay :)
Thank you guys for coming back! You never disappoint!
Such a beaUtiful piece of displaced air, the bagpiPes sure push their weight.
Songs no joke
Conor = Poetry in motion 🥲
God, Im old. Seems like just yesterday I was running around The East Village and "Lifted..." had just come out.
Goodness gracious Conor,
your timing is always impeccable.
Much love to all dragging themselves through these days.. and nights 💚🌍💚🌏💚🌎
I'm so glad I discovered this band on Spotify - hands down one of the best songs of the year.
If you just discovered them, listen to more albums!
this is their first release in almost a decade, and he has solo stuff which is just as great. Check out Digital Ash Digital Urn. That's my favorite album.
I’d give anything to rediscover bright eyes and conor
listen to everything bright eyes! then conor obesrt and the mystic valley band! and his solo stuff. it gets amazing!!
Thanks for the company.
So blessed to have grown up on this music, now hearing it a decade later it still rocks my soul. ❤️
I'm so excited that you've putted an italian phrase in the text 😍 (i'm italian)
Am I dreaming!!! I've been waiting for so long! I am so filled with nostalgia from your voice! Drifting in the ocean!!!
I'm lifted ;D
Good song, plus they sent their solidarity via their website!
I'm enjoying it now, & plan on sending them my independence as soon as I'm done!
Still got fingers crossed for seeing you in Glasgow in September, stay safe
Amazing
I have been listening to this song So much. Very happy you are back with new awesome music
I love you so much Conor, Mike and Nate. You guys make the most amazing music. Love your longest fan.
Lies. That would be me. 😅🤗
Had to do a double take when i saw Bright Eyes in my new releases section on spotify.
@Joshua Hammond did you really think that was funny enough to warrant liking your own comment
@Joshua Hammond okay that's fair
Never been more related to a song before!
the best!
Wonderful song!
Oh siiiii
Thank you Bright Eyes ❤️
Getting dressed for a date
Put on blue aftershave
Wore a kilt like a Celt
Hid the way that I felt
Combat boots, fallen leaves
West village halloween
To a Bollywood song
Taking shots 'til we're gone
Unwelcome in the autumn
Persona non grata
I'm the last of the best
I'm your thoughts in the swamp
There's a playground of children
In the shadows of buildings
There's a line out the church
Where your homelessness works
Where the stain glass of crimson
Meets Ezekiel's visions
Saw a valley of bones
Where no man shall be saved
And now you, you come to me, asking that
And now you, you come to me, and you're asking that
Oh how can we reconcile?
Left your innocence there
In Tiananmen Square
You were filled with despair
Underfed and depressed
Vacant lot where a prison stood
God knows you never would
Lie to yourself
But you do every time
Made a life of deception
And passive aggression
Going to scream when i sing
Going to die in the ring
Turn me on
You're a knockout
Climb up on to my cloud
D your worst to me now
Before I change my mind
And now you, you want to be true, to me once again
And you want me to be true, to you once again
Oh yeah you, you want to be true, to me once again
And you want me to be true, to you once again
Thank you Conor! We need this. Your music got me through my younger years.
AMAZIIIIING, BEST SONG EVER. Greetings from Spain
Aww I made a lyric video for this a couple days ago!!
@Joshua Hammond Just spreading the love Bra!
Just what I needed on lockdown. Nice one man from Liverpool U.K. Gorgeous. Stay safe C.
Boy this sure brings up some old feelings id bottled away a long time ago. Glad they got the band back together...us old fans are still eating the bullshit outta the palm of your hand mr. Oberst.
Look at all those souls passing through the firewall
your comment made me so happy that my mood drastically improved. thank you
Sssammmeee!!! Lol
@@ginavazquez5505 sameeee lol
Missed this voice...
@Joshua Hammond I did :)
@Joshua Hammond I actually did. It's different hearing a new song, I can't really describe it, it's like I listened to memories for years and now he came back...
So overjoyed that you guys are making music again. Your music has shaped me so much. Also, i hope that this doesn't mean the end of Better Oblivion Community :)
Masterpiece
If I had a dollar for everytime someone said I needed this song right now lol
I TRIED, as an old punk rock dude, to stay away from this 'hipster bullshit' as long as I could....
And then I heard THIS!!!
ITS UNDENIABLY GREAT! 😎💯
thank you bright eyes
those fucking beautiful lyrics!
RADD!
i can hardly believe this is real?? another subliminal message delivered through subliminal music by the same people i'd lost hope would collaborate again. we are here and it's now my dudes
@Joshua Hammond oof do you want attention or is this the padriac syndrome
Feeling nostalgic might listen to some Bright Eyes, idk.
ha ha am 1st cimmend and many more to come
Any excuse to watch this again ill take
My grandparents last name is Dial so I had to press this ( it’s said “left of the Dial”play list )
Some how connor oberst and I are growing closer together while moving farther apart...
Well did they reconcile?! Were they true to each other again?!
MUSICA DO LULA
Oh.. "like a celt"... not what I thought he said...
thought this was gonna be a bagpipes joke tbh
@Joshua Hammond i is a curse word now and i don't say curses
Ezekiel's visions of Israel will come
Adrenochrome?