“You and me have our own sense of time” goes from describing a loving couple on a world of their own to acceptance about each of them having different senses of time. Probably their most beautiful song up until this point.
It's also a play on words- "Though we live on the US dollar you and me we have our own *cents* of time" Ezra Koenig's great at wordplay, no wonder he was an English teacher for a bit.
Damn, that New York Times line is really something. You could even reeeeally stretch it and say that while Ezra was looking for something to spark things back up (kindling), Hannah was busy tearing up existing parts of their lives in a futile effort to do the same.\ bit much maybe
Really cool analysis. Hannah Hunt is one of the best songs ever written in my opinion. I heard it live for the first time about a week ago in Chicago and cried because the lyrics and instrumentation are just sooo beautiful and heartbreaking and cathartic all at the same time.
Definitely my favorite vampire weekend song and one of my favorite songs ever. It stands out to me because it doesn’t feel like a song. Along with the genius lyrics, the instrumentation is very atmospheric and feels like a memory. Especially that bass work. The emotion is really hard to pinpoint. Ezra sounds weary and desensitized until he cracks at that climactic point near the end. The songs like nothing else from them or anyone else.
Excellent video, man. It's a clear, concise interpretation of the song. It doesn't feel that you're reaching at all with of it, either (common theme among these video essays imho). Earned yerself a subscriber ;)
Dude you should do a video on Oloff! He's this really weird artist from the UK who does a bunch of different genres and is kind of all over the place but in a really interesting way. I don't really know how to describe it but his work is very cool, I think you'd like it
This is no reflection on your well made video. I checked the song out. I had never heard it before and I found it so unbelievably not interesting it kind of freaked me out how everyone in the comments loved it so much. I sometimes think there is something wrong with my brain. The melody was just so boring.
Hannah Hunt is top tier Vampire Weekend. Great video man!
Thanks man!
You're welcome!
“You and me have our own sense of time” goes from describing a loving couple on a world of their own to acceptance about each of them having different senses of time. Probably their most beautiful song up until this point.
Well put!
It's also a play on words- "Though we live on the US dollar you and me we have our own *cents* of time"
Ezra Koenig's great at wordplay, no wonder he was an English teacher for a bit.
Every single time 2: 40 part comes up, I just want to close my eyes and soak it up. Such an amazing piano riff
Me too!
Damn, that New York Times line is really something. You could even reeeeally stretch it and say that while Ezra was looking for something to spark things back up (kindling), Hannah was busy tearing up existing parts of their lives in a futile effort to do the same.\
bit much maybe
I like your interpretation. I think it fits
Really cool analysis. Hannah Hunt is one of the best songs ever written in my opinion. I heard it live for the first time about a week ago in Chicago and cried because the lyrics and instrumentation are just sooo beautiful and heartbreaking and cathartic all at the same time.
I'm gad you liked the analysis! Yeah, it's seriously such a great song. Seeing it live must have been so epic!
omfg. i never even thought about 'New York Times' double entendre. genius. also, the orchestration hit at the end of this song is absolute bliss
It really is!
Definitely my favorite vampire weekend song and one of my favorite songs ever. It stands out to me because it doesn’t feel like a song. Along with the genius lyrics, the instrumentation is very atmospheric and feels like a memory. Especially that bass work. The emotion is really hard to pinpoint. Ezra sounds weary and desensitized until he cracks at that climactic point near the end. The songs like nothing else from them or anyone else.
Well said!
04:19 here was me thinking Hannah Hunt was an underrated song 😂
This is awesome. Before I never properly understood the New York Times line. It makes a lot more sense now! Keep it up.
Thanks! Will do
it more than makes sense. that line is fukkin art
I love the way you deconstructed this song man. Please do Ya Hey. I'm really curious what your interpretation is. Keep doing what you're doing!
Excelent interpretation, Hannah Hunt is one of my favorite songs of Vampire Weekend. It brings me too tears.
Thanks! Me too, beautiful song
I am so in awe of Ezra's Songwriting. Especially this song is incredible.
Super cool video, really liked it!
really nice and happy to see so many people appreciate such a beatiful song
Agreed!
Nice analysis! The harmony in I'm With Her's take on this is amazing.
That's cool
how the hell this song does not have a video???
I know right
So weird to hear a South African accent. Love this song, love the video.
Thanks so much!
What a great video, dude! Great moves, keep it up! Proud of you
Appreciate it bro!
I clicked on this not expecting a South African accent. Now I'm subscribing.
Thanks 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Fab interpretation of one of my favourite songs! What a high quality video!
what a great video. I love this song and its meaning.
Me too. What a great track. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, man. It's a clear, concise interpretation of the song. It doesn't feel that you're reaching at all with of it, either (common theme among these video essays imho). Earned yerself a subscriber ;)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent job! You helped me with the interpretation of the song, keep working on it! :)
No problem! Glad it helped.
Ezra Koenig-the goddarned James Joyce of alt rock.
Well put
You know what else is a good break up song from the past decade? Eventually by Tame Impala!
Or Yes, I'm changing :'(
True, what a great track!
fantastic video!
Thank you!
Ok. The people who wrote this song are geniuses 💚
Great analysis, interesting stuff!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
this song made me cry the first time i got drunk when i was 14
Just like Ezra intended
Dope breakdown man. Love it!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
my favorite song
Such a classic!
Awesome video! I was surprised to see your subscriber count, you deserve more! Also, I really enjoyed your editing.
Thanks so much!
Hey man, great video! Keep doing videos like this they're awesome
Thanks for the support man! Will do.
great video but I’m pretty sure it’s
“In Santa Barbara, Hannah cried,
‘I miss those freezing beaches’. “
and not
“Amidst those freezing beaches”
Thanks, i think you're right
Great video
Thanks so much!
Loved it
Thanks for watching!
Love these videos. Subbed for sure
Thanks so much! The support is appreciated.
lol waverly to lincoln is like 15 mins
Can you explain these lines
"Though we live on the US dollar
You and me, we got our own sense of time"
I've always been curious about that too!
Amen.
Thanks for watching!
Vampire Weekend ♥️
cool bro i love this song
Me too. Thanks for watching!
Good stuff. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks!!!!!!
No problem!
Lit af
Thank for watching!
Dude you should do a video on Oloff! He's this really weird artist from the UK who does a bunch of different genres and is kind of all over the place but in a really interesting way. I don't really know how to describe it but his work is very cool, I think you'd like it
This is no reflection on your well made video. I checked the song out. I had never heard it before and I found it so unbelievably not interesting it kind of freaked me out how everyone in the comments loved it so much. I sometimes think there is something wrong with my brain. The melody was just so boring.
Fair enough. I agree that the melody isn't spectacular. For me the lyrics are what make the song cool. Still, thanks for watching!
Your name kinda like corn flakes
Haha true! Maybe I should change it
Na fam cornflakes are cool