What I heard, the name is a reference to one of the characters (which is called "fat freddys cat") from a 1970s comic book: The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, written by gilbert shelton. Then, they changed "cat" for "drop" for the reason that you surely imagine ;)
This songs brings me one of the happiest memories of my life and everytime i hear it i can feel a tear in the corner of my eye.. it goes back to summer 2020 when i was in a forest with my ex and we took Double Vision Magic truffles and i wanted to hear music so i put the first thing that youtube recomended. ♥️
I sit and watch you from my window, Giving yourself away, You've been working hard all day I see the ground catch at your feet, I see the sweet signs of defeat, Like you're beaten but you feel no pain And then you turn to me instinctively, Checking if you're alone, Like a reflex from my guilty mind I fall away into the background, Like a shadow on the wall, To leave you with your peace of mind I watch from my window up high, All alone in this room, So many people go the same way, I think it's time that I changed my view Like a king in his lonely kingdom, A ruler who had no rules Ooh, Oh I got nothing left to lose, I think it is time that I changed my view Why did you choose my way? Why did you come down this lonely street? Was it to meet me? Was it to tango? Well the roots they sound so sweet Sweeter than gold, Sweeter than fame, Sweeter than honey Won't power the money Walking along this lonely street, Someone I'd like to meet, Someone I'd like to know, As a kindred soul oh so spiritual the sound ran down like waterfalls Running away never the same Changing my view of you everyday ohhh [I watch from my window up high, All alone in this room, So many people go the same way, I think it's time that I changed my views Like a king in his lonely kingdom, A ruler who had no rules, Ooh Oh I got nothing got left to lose, I think it?s time that I changed my views] (x5)
I had been looking for this (original? remix?) version of "This Room" like for half my life. Thanks Tom for uploading, thanks Fat Freddy's Drop for your seemingly infinite creativity.
Ive spent soooo much time trying to find this version AGAIN .. i lost it went my computer crashed haha yay BEST SONG AND VERSION EVER FAT FREDDYS DROP IS AWESOME
can't decide whether this or the album version is better... leaning towards the album version myself, when it builds up and then breaks into "I wanna love I don't wanna fight yeah yeah...". Just awesome.
This is honestly the best band I have heard in some time! We need them to come to the US.. And if they don't soon, I am going on Fat Freddy's Drop tour in Europe, across New Zealand... something...
been too long since i've found a band where every track is captivating. i'm grateful for fat freddy and whatever he drops lol
The name is about how they used to drop acid when they were making music in Wellington :)
Fat Freddys drop is actually the name of a famous LSD in NZ. That's where the name comes from
me too
What I heard, the name is a reference to one of the characters (which is called "fat freddys cat") from a 1970s comic book: The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, written by gilbert shelton. Then, they changed "cat" for "drop" for the reason that you surely imagine ;)
shut up and take my money
This songs brings me one of the happiest memories of my life and everytime i hear it i can feel a tear in the corner of my eye.. it goes back to summer 2020 when i was in a forest with my ex and we took Double Vision Magic truffles and i wanted to hear music so i put the first thing that youtube recomended. ♥️
At least the memory exists!
I'm livin through these moments with the girls to this days hahaha!
what a track!!
I sit and watch you from my window,
Giving yourself away,
You've been working hard all day
I see the ground catch at your feet,
I see the sweet signs of defeat,
Like you're beaten but you feel no pain
And then you turn to me instinctively,
Checking if you're alone,
Like a reflex from my guilty mind
I fall away into the background,
Like a shadow on the wall,
To leave you with your peace of mind
I watch from my window up high,
All alone in this room,
So many people go the same way,
I think it's time that I changed my view
Like a king in his lonely kingdom,
A ruler who had no rules
Ooh,
Oh I got nothing left to lose,
I think it is time that I changed my view
Why did you choose my way?
Why did you come down this lonely street?
Was it to meet me?
Was it to tango?
Well the roots they sound so sweet
Sweeter than gold,
Sweeter than fame,
Sweeter than honey
Won't power the money
Walking along this lonely street,
Someone I'd like to meet,
Someone I'd like to know,
As a kindred soul
oh so spiritual the sound ran down like waterfalls
Running away never the same
Changing my view of you everyday
ohhh
[I watch from my window up high,
All alone in this room,
So many people go the same way,
I think it's time that I changed my views
Like a king in his lonely kingdom,
A ruler who had no rules, Ooh
Oh I got nothing got left to lose,
I think it?s time that I changed my views] (x5)
I looked at my phone, right as I was singing the first line you started with! Kudos!!
You made learning this song for my daughter soo much easier!! Thanks a thousand!
Just a small mistake,
Won't power the money,
It is, more power than money
graciaas, thank you
We know the lyrics
Here in 2024 a song that aged well
Fat freddys you changed my life much love to you!! Thankyou so much 🙏🙏😍😍🎼🎸💙
This is therapy
facing a hard time far away from new zealand now and listening to ffd music soothes the soul and help cope
Preach
@@cookee29 Harden up
@@cookee29 was is "time to change your view"? Cheers from Lisbon
yea 💚
Such a great song 🤙can really feel as this song is about anyone and about everybody
Now this Ladies and Gentleman Is what we in NZ call MUSIC
Tellement bon... Le groove, les paroles planantes.. A 80ans si je suis encore là, je l'écouterai encore et encore.. Merci Fat!
Trying to put into words how this band makes you feel
But then that’s the pure magic of them
They speak for us
We feel it with them
Aroha
Fat Freddies makes our day!!
Heard it long ago,,stayed in my mind long time, loved it .✊🏾🙏🏽👍🏾❤️👋🏽
This song takes me back to the best time of my life
This is living proof that music these days is not totally destroyed. Well done guys.
couldn't agree more in 2023
the sax ..... i have never heard...
more SOUL ...
LOVE this MUSIC-SOUL-FAMILY !!
I can't believe how much I love this band they're like....perfection best feeling! I'm so crazy after em
same
the most beautiful vibe from FFD, and the most perfect version *
Blessed love to all of u sharing Reggae music - food for our souls!
i love this band so much :), i could fall asleep listening to these guys for years. keep up the good work Freddy's :)
thank God for New Zealand! :) sexy music
This is the BEST VERSION of this song…
Hands down
I had been looking for this (original? remix?) version of "This Room" like for half my life. Thanks Tom for uploading, thanks Fat Freddy's Drop for your seemingly infinite creativity.
It is on the disc Supperclub presents: Nomads Vol. 4
Giles peterson bbc sessions vol. 1 if you want the source
just love this song. since years. Thank you for this wounderful music ...
Here from imminent front live...the who. Wow. This is Beautiful
I much prefer this version
wtf with this version like is it from any album?
@Federico Salas
Couldn't find it on any album so far :(
Did you read the description? it's from BBC sessions recording..
I read it...
But maybe they put it on an Album as bonus track or something.
Wanna get it in a better quality....
Yeah it was from the This Room/Ernie EP.
brings a tear every time i listen to it. the words almost hurt. they cut deep.
I watch from my window up high
All alone in this room
So many people go the same way
But it's time that I change my view
saludos desde colombia
2021 who else?✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Ive spent soooo much time trying to find this version AGAIN .. i lost it went my computer crashed haha
yay BEST SONG AND VERSION EVER
FAT FREDDYS DROP IS AWESOME
Hard agree, I always come back to this version.
Theres something in this tune makes me.....feel so calm...they are Awsome. no ...great...no perfect......no.......something i cant describe....
I'm still still wobbling and warbling to this wonderful rhythm and great lyrics. Greets and kia ora tatou from Motueka!
I feel glad that this music just reached me.
ha!and i spend all my money followin' them around nz
can't complain-road trips..beeeeeautiful!
That sounds awesome❤️❤️❤️, a decade later and Ima still listening😉
And there going back on the road!!
1:54 2022 and this piece of art stay running my life. *…changing my view my view everyday *
i m in love with this song cant stop listening to it
So goood, this music gives me power for the changes
Whooooa this is a beat like no other...wooow! That horn!💯🔥
this version is awesome, his voice is simple the best
please go on..we love you
I love the bass on this one 💜
Oh god, I absolutely love both versions. This is incredible!
A vibe dessa música slk 💓🔥
obsessed with this song!
Goosebumps... what a beautiful song
awesome version!!!
what a beautiful song
wow. this is the best thing ive heard amazing
Love from Brazil
good vibes , like the Sound , great .
Magnifique & Excellent
This is such a great cover. Love you man! 🎉
this song is my love
so chilled yet so easy to dance to im so obsessed
Best Music ever
That change in the music at around 3mins in is ace
just great band thx for the share ;)
Je m’en lasserai jamais jamais jamais
Good life remembers, what else, remembers eternal Summers night
simply beautiful:)
Une tuerie j'écoute tout les albums en boucle
2005 was a good year !!
i loveee fat freddy's drop my fav FAVVVV
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Spain coming back to me, when somebody knew my heart
It's impossible to avoid that mellow mood n irie vibe beautiful tunes like this bring 2 u...
all time favorite song
can't decide whether this or the album version is better... leaning towards the album version myself, when it builds up and then breaks into "I wanna love I don't wanna fight yeah yeah...". Just awesome.
Tom Prestwich this version, for me the best i’ve heard so far! Much simpler and sweet. Thanx
This is still my favorite version, but it was the first version I heard.
one fine song.. so soothing the the ears... yeah!!!
love it!
Sounds great!
Wtf this is on another level FFD you make my day
A so good track i love this so much.. so calm music. It makes my soul happy for a moment.
...for a lasting moment.
i never stop listening to you since ages.
Still the best damn version of this track
My all time favorite
fantastic song.
Lo mejor de lo mejor!!
the roots, they sound so sweet
This is a fantastic set of songs. Love this band, and don't have all of their albums yet.
gota love the drop!!!
beautiful track:)
hello à vous tous je vais voir fat en concert le 14.11.2015 à thonex Genève je suis impatient d'autant de bonheur !!!
Fantastic music
best song
nice song, perfect tone
glorious
this is love
The beginning sounds like it could almost be the start of a Manu Chao song.
fuck no dude don't compare them lol
I know what you mean , for a split second only......but..sooo different vibe wise...
;)
almost
Naaa babe - it is the other way around - Manu sounds like FFD😉
Otro despertar...vibra el corazon..sonidos que se expanden y las almas brotan
i am SO with you
42 people have no idea whatsoever of what excellence music is
Maybe they need a buzz....maybe it was bad pottie training....maybe they need an intervention...
perfect
música para el alma
Pure melody
Grande pezzo mi è stato vicino in un lungo momento di solitudine
This is honestly the best band I have heard in some time!
We need them to come to the US..
And if they don't soon, I am going on Fat Freddy's Drop tour in Europe, across New Zealand... something...
Xxxxxxxx gosh I luv u sooooo much my hunny xxx thank u so muchxxx
Powerful.
Saw them at a free street concert in Petone in 06 - great
Big up FFD! saw 'em live in London in 2007, trust me they're even better than on record!
indeed!
top notch