@@DV-zv4ox nope - this song has nothing to do with Blink - in an interview a long time ago Tom Said it was about WWII and a memorial that he saw in Europe and about how some of these young soldiers died and their families back at home and how some family lines died off and that only the memorials would be left to show that they were a person who lived once and was loved. I wish I could find the interview so I could link it.
Hes referencing the nuclear fallout from war that is going to take place in the near future. Hes a military child similar to Jim Morrison. Privy to knowledge.
All Ava songs hit me in my soul. The instruments are beyond chilling. And the words written are so damned beautiful. Thanks for doing what you guys do. I look forward to the new album coming.
I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction There's a field nearby With words written in stone My love will not die Please let be known This place is dead It echoes through town There isn't one voice I haven't heard a sound The planes flew in Their bombs did too The city fell flat The fires they grew When the smoke comes in It'll color this town But I'll still have you So I'll say it aloud I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction The friendship we made Is a waste of our time There's no one left here To show future that's kind It's a world of hate Gone incredibly wrong We cared to late We just followed along And the boys went down With their gun in their hand Their weapon of choice Their knees in the sand If that field nearby Was still there to be used Would you ever have known? Those words were for you I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours The War The ocean, is on fire The sky turned dark again As the boats came in And the beaches Stretched out with soldiers With their arms and guns It has just begun Believe, you want this Believe, I want this too Why won't you tell me that It's almost over Why must this? Tear my head Inside out And the houses Laid out like targets With the defining sound We watched them all go down And the families Now useless bodies They lay still black and blue A gift from us to you Believe, you want this Believe, I want this too Why won't you tell me that It's almost over Why must this? Tear my head Inside out Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh (Believe) Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh (Believe, you want this too) Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Why won't you tell me that It's almost over Why must this? Tear my head Inside out Why won't you tell me that It's almost over Why must this? Tear my head Inside out Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh Songwriters: Thomas Delonge
This is the last song “the Tom voice” lives in, his voice changed even through the course of this album compared to his later stuff, but coming out of self titled to this is when it changed..,
2034! And STILL enjoying this album on my Naut-stalgia2000 emulation app! I loved hearing one of the tracks being played over the top of the slow-motion Aussie rules footy ad break highlights which I found on my great grandfathers relic of a computer. I reckon he was running this hdd around the time Mr. Morrison was trying to get a grip on Australia! Thanks for this.
The first time i listened to this song was in 2009 and after a long long time i listened again this evening and those memories flood me back making me lonely about those gone years
My city has just went through a horrifying tragedy this week and this song brings actual tears and shivers down my spine. I've recently separated with my best friend and as if this world isn't small enough without her, all of this chaos surrounds me. With everything going on in this world from war to violence to greed to poverty to hatred, would you ever have known these words were for you? I'll be your distraction.
Tom DeLonge formed Angels & Airwaves after leaving blink-182. In Kerrang! magazine, he explained: "This song isn't about blink. It's about being somewhere that's totally destroyed and you look to the one you love and say 'I'll be your distraction.' It's about the way the world is now and how it seems that we can so easily fall into war. As an American, it feels like it's spinning out of control." >>
I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction There's a field nearby with words written in stone My love will not die, please let it be known This place is dead, it echoes through town There isn't one voice I haven't heard a sound The planes flew in, their bombs did too The city fell flat, the fires they grew When the smoke comes in, it'll color this town But I'll still have you, so I'll say it aloud I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction The friendship we made is a waste of our time There's no one left here to show a future that's kind It's a world of hate gone incredibly wrong We cared too late, we just followed along And the boys went down with a gun in their hand Their weapon of choice, their knees in the sand If that field nearby was still there to be used Would you ever have known those words were for you? I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction There's a field nearby With words written in stone My love will not die Please let it be known This place is dead It echoes through town There isn't one voice I haven't heard a sound The planes flew in Their bombs did too The city fell flat The fires they grew When the smoke comes in It'll color this town But I'll still have you So I'll say it out loud I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction The friendship we made Is a waste of our time There's no one left here To show a future that's kind It's a world of hate Gone incredibly wrong We cared too late We just followed along And the boys went down With a gun in their hand Their weapon of choice Their knees in the sand If that field nearby Was still there to be used Would you ever have known Those words were for you? I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be your distraction I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours I'll be, I'll be yours
It's about the war, but could also be about the coronavirus pandemic "This place is dead It echoes through town There isn't one voice I haven't heard a sound"
My favorite song in the universe. It helped me get through some really tough times as kid and and adult, so I did a full band cover :) Peep it if you'd like: ruclips.net/video/c-wIg274gmI/видео.html
If this song had a faster tempo, the sounds were replaced by guitars and bass, and travis was in the drums instead, we would have a great song in a blink-182 album post the self titled era. Such a shame it's not that way.
“If we made took these lyrics and changed everything about the song except the singer, it would be like a song from a different band.” Wow, great observation.
Almost a decade and a half later I realize that "a field with words written in stone" is a graveyard
Love that
@@DV-zv4ox nope - this song has nothing to do with Blink - in an interview a long time ago Tom Said it was about WWII and a memorial that he saw in Europe and about how some of these young soldiers died and their families back at home and how some family lines died off and that only the memorials would be left to show that they were a person who lived once and was loved. I wish I could find the interview so I could link it.
Hes referencing the nuclear fallout from war that is going to take place in the near future. Hes a military child similar to Jim Morrison. Privy to knowledge.
Its oooobvioussss
He's good at it.. no matter how many idiots have crazy theories about the lyrics
Still loving your timeless music in 2024. Thanks aVa
I’ll be here in 2050 lol
This song reminds of when times were better back in 2006. Love the entire album!
Yeah...lots of song I remember from 2006 in particular. this is one of them.
Wish I could experience what everyone is saying was such a good time but I was born in 2004
Lyger Music Productions i was born in 2003
Man I loved 2006.
@@MrDudoma all of a sudden id kill to have those times back
Ah it is nearly Christmas I find myself listen to this album to become joyful in a manner of words sung out of this little phone speaker
Drummer is pretty badass.
Travis Barker
Atom Willard is awesome. Love that he’s the new Alkaline Trio drummer
How is this song not more popular
Welcome to the world.... LOL jk
Love to hear them when I paint it gives me a incredible imagination 🖤
That is a beautiful comment!🎈🌧💕
All Ava songs hit me in my soul. The instruments are beyond chilling. And the words written are so damned beautiful. Thanks for doing what you guys do. I look forward to the new album coming.
I agree. I love the instrumentals. Simple but it sounds great.
I agree. Love the album whole heartedly
❤❤❤❤ right there with ya
it got airplanes and space vibe
Just Go Back.. Remember her. So beautiful, so real. True Love is but a feather in The wind .
Such a beautiful song
This albums 15 years old....dam I remember listing to this in high school
Absolute chills when this song hits just right
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
There's a field nearby
With words written in stone
My love will not die
Please let be known
This place is dead
It echoes through town
There isn't one voice
I haven't heard a sound
The planes flew in
Their bombs did too
The city fell flat
The fires they grew
When the smoke comes in
It'll color this town
But I'll still have you
So I'll say it aloud
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
The friendship we made
Is a waste of our time
There's no one left here
To show future that's kind
It's a world of hate
Gone incredibly wrong
We cared to late
We just followed along
And the boys went down
With their gun in their hand
Their weapon of choice
Their knees in the sand
If that field nearby
Was still there to be used
Would you ever have known?
Those words were for you
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
The War
The ocean, is on fire
The sky turned dark again
As the boats came in
And the beaches
Stretched out with soldiers
With their arms and guns
It has just begun
Believe, you want this
Believe, I want this too
Why won't you tell me that
It's almost over
Why must this?
Tear my head
Inside out
And the houses
Laid out like targets
With the defining sound
We watched them all go down
And the families
Now useless bodies
They lay still black and blue
A gift from us to you
Believe, you want this
Believe, I want this too
Why won't you tell me that
It's almost over
Why must this?
Tear my head
Inside out
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh (Believe)
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh (Believe, you want this too)
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Why won't you tell me that
It's almost over
Why must this?
Tear my head
Inside out
Why won't you tell me that
It's almost over
Why must this?
Tear my head
Inside out
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
Songwriters: Thomas Delonge
Thankyou from all the lyrical junkies and songwriter's
I always thought Distraction and The War were songs that basically went together 👌🏻
I love this album, it really shows a introduction to Tom’s creativity. Tom wanted to improve as a guitarist and be more creative.
This is the last song “the Tom voice” lives in, his voice changed even through the course of this album compared to his later stuff, but coming out of self titled to this is when it changed..,
It’s similar to if you went through puberty while recording a record
Awesome song. Good times. Hope Tom still doing some good stuff like dis.
2034! And STILL enjoying this album on my Naut-stalgia2000 emulation app! I loved hearing one of the tracks being played over the top of the slow-motion Aussie rules footy ad break highlights which I found on my great grandfathers relic of a computer. I reckon he was running this hdd around the time Mr. Morrison was trying to get a grip on Australia! Thanks for this.
its 2020 and Im still here. Thanks Tom
First AVA song I listened too and it's a favorite ❤ All AVA songs are Amazing though
i love this band and this song played at my grad ceremony in mid 2013
Devon Stone beautiful
best song on the album right here
I listen to all your songs daily Tom! You've touched my heart and soul! Keep up the wonderful work! Love you with all my being!💗
Never knew this song till recently. Good song, good band
Tom delonge is a great musician and songwriter. . . Great fan of urs. .
Ava every moment I feel like I need a moment!!
2019!!! And still listening to this masterpiece of a song!! Wow.. Tom Delonge sure Is A Genious.. No Doubt!! ✍️👌
@Critical Unity you have problems
Yup. Top album & song writing
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The first time i listened to this song was in 2009 and after a long long time i listened again this evening and those memories flood me back making me lonely about those gone years
Hit me hard too
Do it for me now... this song...adventure... so fucking nostalgic I have chills... still here 2020
2020 and still listening this song. I miss my childhood
"The friendships we made were a waste of our time"
You can say that again.
Man, what a beat....
Wow nostalgia!! ❤
awesome songgg
this song is memory gone so strong that I feel really good and emotions go strong
My city has just went through a horrifying tragedy this week and this song brings actual tears and shivers down my spine. I've recently separated with my best friend and as if this world isn't small enough without her, all of this chaos surrounds me. With everything going on in this world from war to violence to greed to poverty to hatred, would you ever have known these words were for you? I'll be your distraction.
D A what happened over there?
rob864guy Vegas Massacre
I'll be, I'll be yours
Sarah Rachelea Damaningpuri OK 😍
This counts as a Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 song
So under appreciated
Underrated asf
a diamond in the ruff!!!
Tom DeLonge formed Angels & Airwaves after leaving blink-182. In Kerrang! magazine, he explained: "This song isn't about blink. It's about being somewhere that's totally destroyed and you look to the one you love and say 'I'll be your distraction.' It's about the way the world is now and how it seems that we can so easily fall into war. As an American, it feels like it's spinning out of control." >>
2020 and still listening to ava
Going to see them in Montreal on January 17th, 2020!!! So excited :))) Great way to soothe the soul for the new year!!
My Love for you will never die. As a daughter for militant men. I could only imagine...miss and love them. TD...you are the man, XXXXXOOO
Love this song
Love it
Apparently 33 people don’t have a distraction, hell yeah motherfuckers almost 2020 and still rocking this song. AVA for life 🤘🏻
Idk why but I like the acoustic version WAY better. But this one is really good too
2020 still 👂
Ganggg
I love essa música
made me dig-out my +44 album
awesome! :D
Amo esse ROCK !!! lol
2021 i stll listen this master piece of tom love you and miss you tom
this song is my favourite Angels&Airwaves song but listening to it now just makes my heart breaks for Ukraine and there is no need for this.
Wish You'd Come True - The 126ers....damn
How does this only have 74k views?
Coming into this album I thought this album with suck but so far I’m enjoying the album 8 more songs to go 😁 I have high expectations
2021 & still
This album was made for a wandering cosmonaut
distrac trac tiooooooooon ..
For those that don't want the long intro
1:07 thank me later
If Tom ever tours with Blink someday hoping to hear them play this with mark on back round vocals of distraction
This is my life
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
There's a field nearby with words written in stone
My love will not die, please let it be known
This place is dead, it echoes through town
There isn't one voice I haven't heard a sound
The planes flew in, their bombs did too
The city fell flat, the fires they grew
When the smoke comes in, it'll color this town
But I'll still have you, so I'll say it aloud
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
The friendship we made is a waste of our time
There's no one left here to show a future that's kind
It's a world of hate gone incredibly wrong
We cared too late, we just followed along
And the boys went down with a gun in their hand
Their weapon of choice, their knees in the sand
If that field nearby was still there to be used
Would you ever have known those words were for you?
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
Beat guitar riff punk rock history
beginning of the song is like Christmas
Playing this while running the neighbors angsty dog to death...
I'm his distraction
It's uhh goat status type of song
Semangat
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
There's a field nearby
With words written in stone
My love will not die
Please let it be known
This place is dead
It echoes through town
There isn't one voice
I haven't heard a sound
The planes flew in
Their bombs did too
The city fell flat
The fires they grew
When the smoke comes in
It'll color this town
But I'll still have you
So I'll say it out loud
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
The friendship we made
Is a waste of our time
There's no one left here
To show a future that's kind
It's a world of hate
Gone incredibly wrong
We cared too late
We just followed along
And the boys went down
With a gun in their hand
Their weapon of choice
Their knees in the sand
If that field nearby
Was still there to be used
Would you ever have known
Those words were for you?
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be your distraction
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
I'll be, I'll be yours
i'm not drumming on my desk you're drumming on your desk
AVA
♡
Holding one to you by 21 pilots defines inspired by this(beginning).
One person was distracted and pressed dislike accidentally
...4 now
Arvadius Shadow make that 18..
They were deaf
❤️
Now, they're 33.
👌🏼
God this song is amazing as fuck
FIRST !!!!
Hey I knew them first
It's about the war, but could also be about the coronavirus pandemic
"This place is dead
It echoes through town
There isn't one voice
I haven't heard a sound"
Its about World War 2, we didn't have the coronavirus pandemic in 2006 my guy :)
CAKE ARMY
And where are you? And I'm so sorry!
2019?
2021?
@@ianscholes3223 like you I guess I'll always be here
My favorite song in the universe. It helped me get through some really tough times as kid and and adult, so I did a full band cover :)
Peep it if you'd like: ruclips.net/video/c-wIg274gmI/видео.html
2024 Do you remember?
ava
Who's here from the new acoustic EP?
Daveeey meeeeee
hahahah put it on x1.25 and is sounds like blink made it
2x sounds like deadmau5 lol
The Return Of Emo Shit - Mark
Listen in 1.25x speed, trust me
Sounds better the original is too slow now
Eh i prefer it at normal speed
this song i think Tom mention it, it was about 9/11
5:32
Не Безопасность
May those who died in WWII on ALL sides find peace.
If this song had a faster tempo, the sounds were replaced by guitars and bass, and travis was in the drums instead, we would have a great song in a blink-182 album post the self titled era. Such a shame it's not that way.
just hear it in x1.5 speed
“If we made took these lyrics and changed everything about the song except the singer, it would be like a song from a different band.” Wow, great observation.
Someone should make that
Box Car Racer
New. Year next to your de France Indonesia 2017 aicre e Philip ahmad arhe
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Explossions in the sky sort of emo music!! Same awful voice as in blink!! This guy should have done some improvements though!!
Distraction me encanta me inspira está canción la amo demasiado