Ten years ago, when I was lost in Australia (backpacking) I saw the movie 'Garden State' on tv in the middle of the night. Aftar that I looked up the soundtrack, including music by the shins. I then found this song. It felt like destiny.
"But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin You're Himmler in your coat, you don't know how long I have been Watching the lantern dim Starved of oxygen So give me your hand, and let's jump out the window" I cant describe how this makes me feel, but its amazing. Amazing vocals and an all-round beautiful song. I'm so glad I discovered the song 16 years later.
I discovered this song while listening to an Indie playlist on Spotify and I just found out that it's been 13 YEARS since it was released??? Edit: 17 YEARS since it was released
i see question marks but i dont see a question. maybe you are looking for confirmation that it has been 13 year since release, ok yes it has been 13 years, you are correct
My mom went to high school with the brother of the drummer of the shins and they where in the same friend group. I think it’s cool cause this is one of my favorite bands
The planet is infact irradiated. Congratulations. Blackhole. Oblivion. I'm becoming God. I get to enjoy it with God. Didn't care to remember or read anything about the apocalypse, armageddon, or Ragnarok?
The Shins played such a huge part in my life for many years and when my daughter passed this is the song that didn't make sense until I lost her. Such a great song! So thankful for subpop records and the shins
Oh, I get it. This song is about living the way you want to, no matter how different you are. And in the video they are doing something as strange as stealing balloons from a car dealership, but it's part of their lives and they enjoyed it. I like how these guys can relate the videos to their songs in almost unnoticeable ways sometimes. That's cool. This is one of my new favorite songs and music videos. I love it! Every part of it!
Born to multiply Born to gaze into night skies All you want's one more Saturday Well look here until then They gonna buy your life's time So keep your wick in the air and your feet in the fetters 'Til the day we come in doing cartwheels We all crawl out by ourselves And your shape on the dance floor Will have me thinking such filth I'll gouge my eyes You'd be damned to be one of us, girl Faced with a dodo?s conundrum I felt like I could just fly But nothing happend every time I tried Woo, ooh! A duotone on the wall The selfless fool who hoped he'd save us all Never dreamt of such sterile hands You keep 'em folded in your lap Or raise them up to beg for scraps You know he's holding you down With the tips of his fingers just the same Well, you'll be pulled from the ocean But just a minute too late Or changed by a potion And find a handsome young mate for you to love You'll be damned to pining through the windowpanes you know You'd trade your life for any ordinary Joe's Well, do it now or grow old Your nightmares only need a year or two to unfold Been alone since you were twenty-one You haven't laughed since January You try and make like this is so much fun But we know it to be quite contrary La la la la la la la Dare to be one of us, girl Faced with the android's conundrum I felt like I should just cry But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin You're Himmler in your coat you don't know how long I've been Watching the lantern dim starved of oxygen So give me your hand and let's jump out the window La la la la la La la la la La la la la la La la la la La la la la la La la la la La la la la la
I’m an Aussie expat and this made me miss my home so much, even tho it seems to have nothing to do without Australia lol. When I was in high school I smuggled balloons out of the science classroom in my socks
Apparently James started writing the song while living in Perth. And he just never changed the title “Australia” from his notes so the band just kept it. :)
Kennedy640 this song is about boring 9-5 jobs and how they drain the life out of humans. if look closely to the lyrics you'll understand. Also, you can imagine the balloons "workers" at the auto dealership, they are tied up to the cars: they are restrained. The video is about the balloons "jumping out the window" or becoming free.
+Nicholas Clark Yep - this one is of my favorites by the Shins....my other favorites are Simon Saint, New Slang, Turn on Me, Simple song, and Phantom limb
Been alone since you were twenty-one, You haven't laughed since January, You try and make like this is so much fun, But we know it to be quite contrary. my favorite lines.
I remember being a ski bum in Colorado with my flip phone having made this song my ring tone anytime somebody called. I’d listen to the Shins all day while snowboarding in the backcountry before work. Life is wild.
WooHoo! I really do hear a BANJO in this tune at around 1:50 in.... which of course, I play... but um, not in this song... or um, with this band.... but in other songs, with my band:) The 'jo always adds... a "touch of class". Cheers Mates!
This is my life's anthem. You'd be damned to be one of us girl Faced with the dodo's conundrum I felt like I could just fly But nothing happened every time I'd try Been alone since you were twenty-one You haven't laughed since January You try and make like this is so much fun But we know it to be quite contrary Faced with the android's conundrum I felt like I should just cry But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin 6 years later and i still feel like this song is written about me for me
How can anybody not like this song!!!! This song is amazing i fell in love with it the first time i heard it. 200 something ppl need to get their ears and heads fixed.
602 ppl are probably Addison Rae fans. I was jamming with my friends yesterday and I played this song and Phantom Limb on guitar. Never gets old. They are dear to me.
This music video is literally my childhood. I remember my dad would always play me this music video as I sat on his lap. Nothing about it makes sense, but that’s what makes it perfect.
I found this song 12 years ago while playing a racing game on xbox 360 lmao This was my cruising music! God, I wish I could remember the game... I love racing games.. Edit: it was Project Gotham Racing 4 😂👌
THE SHINS = AMAZINGNESS! I will never forget how I got introduced to them. It was senior year in high school and everybody started talking about "Garden State," and I had to find out what the big deal was. Saw the movie, heard the shins, instantly fell in love...and the rest of my senior year was amazing even though it started out crappy.....
This song first introduced me to The Shins, still is one of my favorites, and, if you add everything they’ve indirectly done for me, I have no idea where I’d be without this song
Shins videos are the best. The most recent one for their new single "Simple Song" is free on iTunes right now!! It's so creative (like all their other videos); the video starts with James Mercer dying as an old man and the rest of the video looks back on his relationship with his children. Brilliant.
I caught them live twice just a few years ago. They sound amazing. I highly recommend going if you can. Sleeping Lessons sounded even better in person.
man the first song i herd from these guys was from phantom limb and that song was amazing and the video was to i remember seeing the music video to Phantom Limb in the hard rock cafe in the city and i said wow this song was amazing i have to go home and listen to it again and now there on my lists of favorite bands ever so i thank the hard rock cafe.
that's where I first heard this song, when I played the game back in 2009 - 2010 it was my favourite. I revisited the game last week and got the name of it, and now it's in the top 5 most nostalgic songs ever for me
Thumbs up if this song makes you feel at the top of the Empire State Building looking down at all the cars and then turning around to see yourself dead in your own bedroom then realizing that you've been dead this entire time
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This has to be one of the most underrated songs of all time. Never fails to put you in such a good mood as well. Great video to boot!
Yeah in a world of garbage music that is massively popular this is so low key for some reason
Agreed: a canon its included in. Great band, thats why
One of the most underrated bands too
Yes. Been repeating this during work to help me focus, alongside with coffee. Perfect
@@MuhMuhMamaLuigi yep. I like it for that. It’s peppy and catchy but the lyrics can really throw you in a funk.
this song is honestly a vocal masterpiece
and lyrical
and musical
So true... His voice and pronouncing is just so unique... What a giant
Man 2007 was a rough year for me. Sometimes it's sad hearing songs you like when it vividly reminds you of a bad time.
Ya think?
Your name is " six beers for breakfast" no wonder why your life was rough
Cody Schiffel hahaha, your comment made my night!!! XD
Six Beers for Breakfast i mean, like, he's not wrong
Still a catchy song though, I'd say this specific song lifts my spirits.
Ten years ago, when I was lost in Australia (backpacking) I saw the movie 'Garden State' on tv in the middle of the night. Aftar that I looked up the soundtrack, including music by the shins. I then found this song. It felt like destiny.
More like synchronicity
One of my fave films. 😊
The banjo at 1:49 makes this song. Out of the blue, and then disappears just as quickly...
Agreed. Such a nice touch. (Although it appears in the final chorus as well...)
I thought my USB device kept connecting and disconnecting.
"But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin
You're Himmler in your coat, you don't know how long I have been
Watching the lantern dim
Starved of oxygen
So give me your hand, and let's jump out the window"
I cant describe how this makes me feel, but its amazing. Amazing vocals and an all-round beautiful song. I'm so glad I discovered the song 16 years later.
I discovered this song while listening to an Indie playlist on Spotify and I just found out that it's been 13 YEARS since it was released???
Edit: 17 YEARS since it was released
Me too bro
i see question marks but i dont see a question. maybe you are looking for confirmation that it has been 13 year since release, ok yes it has been 13 years, you are correct
Nice, life's amazing. There's always something to discover.
I heard it when it first came out and couldn't find it since then!! My 13y long search is finally over!
Ah, welcome to Mercerland. I't's never too late and we're never too many.
Australia is where my old teacher is!! He was my favorite teacher.. still is to this day, I clicked this song on Spotify because of that reason.
Video looks light-hearted
Music sounds happy
Lyrics are quite unpleasant.
This is my favorite thing about The Shins
My mom went to high school with the brother of the drummer of the shins and they where in the same friend group. I think it’s cool cause this is one of my favorite bands
Born to... Born to multiply?
Born to gaze into night skies?
@Keith Dude, you make me cry, but in an awesome new complete way, thanks!!
👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you from Russia😂😍
Thanku from Chicago! lol
Bump
i just found this song about a month ago and now it's stuck in my head
One of the best songs ever.
One of my theme songs.
Lyricist is talented.
The planet is infact irradiated. Congratulations. Blackhole. Oblivion. I'm becoming God. I get to enjoy it with God.
Didn't care to remember or read anything about the apocalypse, armageddon, or Ragnarok?
I'm not a serial killer, or a criminal. Ask God.
The Shins played such a huge part in my life for many years and when my daughter passed this is the song that didn't make sense until I lost her. Such a great song! So thankful for subpop records and the shins
I feel really sorry for your loss. Awesome to know that this songs gives you a good feeling !
Hi I Recommend an indie rock song Called 'Looking into the mirror' By Robert Nix
sending love vibes your way 🎈
Catchy!!!
I love how he sings "window" at the end of the song.
+F Trost Favorite part
F Trost like Morissey:)
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This is one of my favourite music videos.
Oh, I get it. This song is about living the way you want to, no matter how different you are. And in the video they are doing something as strange as stealing balloons from a car dealership, but it's part of their lives and they enjoyed it. I like how these guys can relate the videos to their songs in almost unnoticeable ways sometimes. That's cool. This is one of my new favorite songs and music videos. I love it! Every part of it!
Born to multiply
Born to gaze into night skies
All you want's one more Saturday
Well look here until then
They gonna buy your life's time
So keep your wick in the air and your feet in the fetters
'Til the day we come in doing cartwheels
We all crawl out by ourselves
And your shape on the dance floor
Will have me thinking such filth I'll gouge my eyes
You'd be damned to be one of us, girl
Faced with a dodo?s conundrum
I felt like I could just fly
But nothing happend every time I tried
Woo, ooh!
A duotone on the wall
The selfless fool who hoped he'd save us all
Never dreamt of such sterile hands
You keep 'em folded in your lap
Or raise them up to beg for scraps
You know he's holding you down
With the tips of his fingers just the same
Well, you'll be pulled from the ocean
But just a minute too late
Or changed by a potion
And find a handsome young mate for you to love
You'll be damned to pining through the windowpanes you know
You'd trade your life for any ordinary Joe's
Well, do it now or grow old
Your nightmares only need a year or two to unfold
Been alone since you were twenty-one
You haven't laughed since January
You try and make like this is so much fun
But we know it to be quite contrary
La la la la la la la
Dare to be one of us, girl
Faced with the android's conundrum
I felt like I should just cry
But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin
You're Himmler in your coat you don't know how long I've been
Watching the lantern dim starved of oxygen
So give me your hand and let's jump out the window
La la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
Thank you for this ♥️
Been on repeat in my head for almost a week. That melody is something else
This video looks like it was just loads of fun to shoot
Its kind of bizarre. This video was filmed just blocks from my house. Love the song. The band is amazing.
Wow!!
That is really cool
I saw you in the back
That's so rad!
I’m an Aussie expat and this made me miss my home so much, even tho it seems to have nothing to do without Australia lol. When I was in high school I smuggled balloons out of the science classroom in my socks
Apparently James started writing the song while living in Perth. And he just never changed the title “Australia” from his notes so the band just kept it. :)
This was our wedding song... so to say I love these guys is an understatement.
your nightmares only needed a year or two to unfold? i hope not
@@solinca5645 lol
Song makes no sense.
Video makes no sense.
Title makes no sense.
But I love it.
Kennedy640 this song is about boring 9-5 jobs and how they drain the life out of humans. if look closely to the lyrics you'll understand. Also, you can imagine the balloons "workers" at the auto dealership, they are tied up to the cars: they are restrained. The video is about the balloons "jumping out the window" or becoming free.
Fatih Kececi Why is it called Australia?
Kennedy640 Australia was a prison colony.
+A Bunny ahh, good catch! that makes sense as a metaphor for prison=work...
+Tor Parsons yeah that explains the orange suits
i love this song so much. it makes me happy
+Nicholas Clark Well it's certainly not about the happiest of things but I can definitely see where you're coming from
+Nicholas Clark Yep - this one is of my favorites by the Shins....my other favorites are Simon Saint, New Slang, Turn on Me, Simple song, and Phantom limb
+rebjiii we have the exact same favorite Shins songs :)
and also every other shins song
Nicholas Clark this song, though its about the complete opposite, makes me feel so free
One of the few songs that i could never overplay, its so uplifting
This song instantly makes me feel happy
melaVOLENCE oh my gosh same!
Been alone since you were twenty-one,
You haven't laughed since January,
You try and make like this is so much fun,
But we know it to be quite contrary.
my favorite lines.
The lines right after that are my favorite
Depends on perspective, if they just turned 22 and it’s February, the lines aren’t quite as meaningful
Henry Byrne man shut up
I’m six years late but me too !!
this song + this video = the definition of joy
I remember being a ski bum in Colorado with my flip phone having made this song my ring tone anytime somebody called. I’d listen to the Shins all day while snowboarding in the backcountry before work. Life is wild.
Thanks for sharing. This is a great snowboarding song.
I don't know why, but every time i watch this video and hear this song, I shed in tears. Weird. But awesome.
The Shins has that effect. I can't help but cry every time Simple Song comes on.
+Irving Zárate God yes. A comet leaves me an emotional wreck every single time too
+Alvaro Martinez me too
The guitar.and the harmony in their voices . Ugh gets me
Alvaro Martinez me to
WooHoo! I really do hear a BANJO in this tune at around 1:50 in.... which of course, I play... but um, not in this song... or um, with this band.... but in other songs, with my band:) The 'jo always adds... a "touch of class". Cheers Mates!
I like the way it is modern rock and yet it has a retro flavor to it.
This is my life's anthem.
You'd be damned to be one of us girl
Faced with the dodo's conundrum
I felt like I could just fly
But nothing happened every time I'd try
Been alone since you were twenty-one
You haven't laughed since January
You try and make like this is so much fun
But we know it to be quite contrary
Faced with the android's conundrum
I felt like I should just cry
But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin
6 years later and i still feel like this song is written about me for me
laylaberries89 I can relate, I feel like this is my anthem
The peak of this band's awesomeness. Amazing song.
2022 world cup Argentina.. next to it is this is the music I can get joy too💜💜💜💜
Reminds me of driving through mountain ranges with my ex at a very peaceful state in my life. This song is happy and calming to me
This is such a cute video. Love the song. Great to skip around to with an umbrella.
The wonders of James Mercer. In my opinion, the best lyricist alive, and if he were a "poet" (which he is...), one of the best of our time.
I do believe he is the unsung Bob Dylan of our time.
Amazing tune. One of my favourites, from now until the end of all time. Thank you The Shins.
I can listen to this song, especially the solo, all day.
I want one more Saturday, more than anything. I love how things find you when you need it.
Favorite line:
"Your nightmares only need a year or two to unfold"
I love that line too, even though it feels me with stress and anxiety. It's worth it in the end when they're able to escape.
BORN TO BORN TO MULTIPLY
BORN TO GAZE INTO NIGHT SKYYYYYY
ALL YOU WANTS ONE MORE SATURDAYYYYY
@@SamirHabibTheKing WHEN ALL YOU WANT'S ONE MORE SATURDAY
Love this song. So artistic. The lyrics are pure poetry.
How can anybody not like this song!!!! This song is amazing i fell in love with it the first time i heard it. 200 something ppl need to get their ears and heads fixed.
602 now. Hope this reminded you of this song.
602 ppl are probably Addison Rae fans. I was jamming with my friends yesterday and I played this song and Phantom Limb on guitar. Never gets old. They are dear to me.
this song is by far my favorite song by the shins.
Time to put ze ear-goggles on!
no!
wow, never realized what he was saying there, I thought it was German haha. So happy it's that though
Time to put the earphones on?
No!****
you're everywhere!
La La La Laaaaaaa
the tempo of this song's chorus reminds me of being a little kid on a bright summer day,swinging on a swingset in the park
the best track on PGR4 put on repeat and drive the game
Especially doing wheelies down a long straight
This is one of my favorite songs.
This song ALWAYS makes me so happy. Love it!
I would also love to have one of those fir-costumes...
PGR 4, friends, 6 years ago , i miss those times
This music video is literally my childhood. I remember my dad would always play me this music video as I sat on his lap. Nothing about it makes sense, but that’s what makes it perfect.
this was all i listened to senior year
This is still one of their best songs I think. Way better than heartworms.
This song makes me think of easier times. So much has changed haha god where did it all go?
It stays with the children as it should
@Dizfunky the shins kept me on this earth period. Such powerful music... powerful art.
Happiest song on the planet
do you even hear the lyrics
This song, I can listen to it over, and over and over...
only just discovered this on a Spotify playlist o.o how come? this is amazing
same here! Totally Stress Free playlist?
Conguita23 I found it on ultimate indie
And i found it on feel good indie
Whoa me too.
This guys made me peaceful.Thanks guys.LEGENDS are dead.But never forgotten by really ears
the most wholesome heist their ever was
A cracking tune helped immensely by the fact that two of the band resemble very closely the Blues Brothers!
I found this song 12 years ago while playing a racing game on xbox 360 lmao
This was my cruising music! God, I wish I could remember the game... I love racing games..
Edit: it was Project Gotham Racing 4 😂👌
That game had an amazing soundtrack
HEY I'm here because PGR4 too!
@@TurboWheeler 100% agreeee, so many good bands I found through that one soundtrack lol
@@Scalesofnight wow really, that's awesome hehe, I miss gaming. Esp. racing games!
thats how i found this song and band too!
THE SHINS = AMAZINGNESS! I will never forget how I got introduced to them. It was senior year in high school and everybody started talking about "Garden State," and I had to find out what the big deal was. Saw the movie, heard the shins, instantly fell in love...and the rest of my senior year was amazing even though it started out crappy.....
bass line is awesome
this is my morning song.
My day can't go wrong after listening to it.
esse clipe é lindo, fazia tempo que não via
Ahhh, I Live like literally 4 or 5 blocks away from these guys. they rock.
God, how was this 8 years ago?!
Scary, huh?? Time goes? ??????? 🌠
+Ryan now 9 bro :C
+Ryan Because 2015 - 2007 = 8, m8.
+spectrebeast matey it's been 9 Januarys
Doopcoop Whoop sir, calm down plz.
This song first introduced me to The Shins, still is one of my favorites, and, if you add everything they’ve indirectly done for me, I have no idea where I’d be without this song
The perfect crime.
Still love it in 2015.
10 years. This beautiful thing stays in my head.
Why aren't they superstars? Baffling
I mean the main singer started the Broken Bells, they're pretty popular!
Shins videos are the best. The most recent one for their new single "Simple Song" is free on iTunes right now!! It's so creative (like all their other videos); the video starts with James Mercer dying as an old man and the rest of the video looks back on his relationship with his children. Brilliant.
WE STOLE A BALLOON!
Frank Da Tank 😂
YOU ATE MY CHOCOLATE BAR
this was my summer song this year 😭 it makes me so happy
James Mercer looks just like Kevin Spacey
Jelly Belly, you should watch "The Usual Suspects",,, Kevin Spacey will surprise you
Jelly Belly what happened
probably not good thing now
Miss this band. They made some amazing music together ❤
I caught them live twice just a few years ago. They sound amazing. I highly recommend going if you can. Sleeping Lessons sounded even better in person.
This song makes me full like I just ate a big bowl of sunshine.
I discovered The Shins when I saw “ Garden State”. I NEVER get tired of listening to them.
Criminals could learn a thing or two from this video.
This is actually one of the most charming videos I have ever seen. Also the song is great. 👍
haha German guy at 0:00
German Guy - "time to put the ear goggles on!"
Little Kid - "No!"
Am i hearing that right?
This song just cheered me up in 2019 ... thank you 😊
Don't run with scissors
My favorite Shins song.....💕
Kevin Spacey!
Natalie Kay My third favourite Kevin Spacey movie.
Natalie Kay and Steve Carell!
man the first song i herd from these guys was from phantom limb and that song was amazing and the video was to i remember seeing the music video to Phantom Limb in the hard rock cafe in the city and i said wow this song was amazing i have to go home and listen to it again and now there on my lists of favorite bands ever so i thank the hard rock cafe.
Play this at my funeral
saw them in sydney last week, this song was amazing! so much dancinggg
Anybody here 2020? Did I graduate?
Almost there bud. I understand that Spanish class was difficult and you had to drop it but you can make that up.
@@caydec4326 how did it go
@@magical_beanhopefully good for lil bro 🤟
can't get enough of this incredible country!!!
What is that audio in first few seconds on the video?
“Time to put the ear covers on!”
“No.”
It's an unbelievable feeling you get from this song, and this video has a perfect ending for it. Great bass line too
PGR 4,soundtrack,from xbox 360.
Yep! 🙌🏿got love in Canada
that's where I first heard this song, when I played the game back in 2009 - 2010 it was my favourite. I revisited the game last week and got the name of it, and now it's in the top 5 most nostalgic songs ever for me
Amazing soundtrack and game
cant stop listening to this. soundtrack to my life.
Thumbs up if this song makes you feel at the top of the Empire State Building looking down at all the cars and then turning around to see yourself dead in your own bedroom then realizing that you've been dead this entire time
I remember when I had my first beer and posted on RUclips
The Shins are awesome! One of the best things to ever come out of Albuquerque!