Bought a home we bartered right 2 kids, 2 car delight Posed pictures on the walls Small talk in the bedroom halls Can't make it home tonight Go sleep but leave the light I pretend to make a call Loose talk in bedroom stalls Oh, oh, oh is my only offer Stifle copies of myself Oh, oh, oh or someone else My friends they all agree Give in to our defeat In secret we believe We're nothing, nothing, nothing that we need Oh, oh, oh is my only offer Stifle copies of myself Oh, oh, oh or someone else I always wanted to be the face in front of me Debating a life sucked out the energy build up a wall made out of finer things Piled it high so we could barely see it Oh, oh, oh is my only offer Stifle copies of myself Oh, oh, oh is all I have to offer
Beautifully painful song of how “life” takes it’s toll on a relationship. I’ve lived it and I’m thankful we made it out on the other side. You become so good at living that you forget what you are living for.
@kinggodzilla Holy shit, I knew I heard this somewhere! It seriously is one of the only films that has credits as entertaining as the actual film. On a side note some one needs to give Grandpa Seth a big hug, he looks like he truly needs it!
Such a beautiful song. I've been listening to MoS for more than a decade, so glad to see them continuing to do well for themselves. They just come across as wonderful people you'd want to hang out with.
A perfectly written indie pop song. So simple, elegant, yet complex in its own way...sad, bittersweet lyrics, great instrumentation. Beautiful harmonies.
they are good but lets not get ahead of ourselfs your opinion might be that they are better than matt and kim but go listen to daylight and then tell me without lying to yourself that you really actually think this is better...everyone has an opinion but there are about 6 million more people whos opinion is that matt and kim are better compared to like 3ppl that think otherwise...
one of my favorite mates of state songs. the video is cool. i'm surprised that a lot of people that have commented don't like kori? i love her. i think she's beautiful and a great musician
@iamdeceased this has nothing to do with justin beiber...he might be better than matt and kim according to popular opinion all im saying is that according to that same opinion matt and kim are better than the mates...dont get me wrong i love the mates but I dont think theyr as good as matt and kim either
You are wrong. It is possible (and extremely common) to humanely collect fur. Unless there are actually limbs or leather visible, it's pretty safe to assume that most fur bought in the present was sheared, not skinned.
@yewtewbdude What's that got to do with looks if you love their music? Just because you think they're ugly does not mean they make bad music.This is some of the best music I have heard in quite a while.
You have to wonder sometimes how gems like this song don't get anywhere near the attention they should. And other crappy stuff is played all the time. This is a great song.
First of all: Beautiful Song. And in answer to your statement. It wasn't the size of the audience, but the small amount of material he had to work with and the constant repetition of his memorable lines. You can only milk the nostalgia-cow for so long before it gets tedious. Keep in mind: He'd star in Troll 2: Part 2 if he is given the gig.
Kewl vid. :) I love Mates of State! The first song I heard by them was "Parachutes" off of "Team Boo" a few years ago on a local indie station and I was hooked. Can't wait to see them live. :)
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Bought a home we bartered right
2 kids, 2 car delight
Posed pictures on the walls
Small talk in the bedroom halls
Can't make it home tonight
Go sleep but leave the light
I pretend to make a call
Loose talk in bedroom stalls
Oh, oh, oh is my only offer
Stifle copies of myself
Oh, oh, oh or someone else
My friends they all agree
Give in to our defeat
In secret we believe
We're nothing, nothing, nothing that we need
Oh, oh, oh is my only offer
Stifle copies of myself
Oh, oh, oh or someone else
I always wanted to be the face in front of me
Debating a life sucked out the energy
build up a wall made out of finer things
Piled it high so we could barely see it
Oh, oh, oh is my only offer
Stifle copies of myself
Oh, oh, oh is all I have to offer
Really makes you want to jump into having a family
Mates of State......synthesiser and a drummer......Matt and Kim :D
Thats a good way to attract business: keep Mates of State in boxes and have them play haha.
No, it's not.
Her name is Kori.
she shop owner kind of looks like jenny lewis...
Best Worst Movie documentary brought me here.
Beautifully painful song of how “life” takes it’s toll on a relationship. I’ve lived it and I’m thankful we made it out on the other side. You become so good at living that you forget what you are living for.
Troll 2 brought me here.
This song reminds me of music from the 80's. I miss music from the 80's. Best time for music IMO.
This sounds nothing like 80s... what are you talking about?
This was a really, really great album.
Yes it was...it's actually the only album of theirs I can stand, I find all their other stuff too weird, but I love this album
This album is still fantastic all these years later. ❤
@kinggodzilla Holy shit, I knew I heard this somewhere! It seriously is one of the only films that has credits as entertaining as the actual film. On a side note some one needs to give Grandpa Seth a big hug, he looks like he truly needs it!
I love this duet. They have nice, complimentary voices. Great song.
Yogscast! I am Dave! And I have the balls!
Hell yea Dave!!! You hold them balls down buddy!!!!! :-)
Zex Nynex crap.... im back lol.
Paste Magazine Sampler Issue 43 brought me here:)
Yogscast brought me here!
“If you could do anything to remedy this situation, what would it be?”
“To go somewhere where no one could find me.”
This is like my FAVORITE song ever.
I've been listining to it on repeet for like 3 days now.
SOOO good.
this is possibly my favourite song ever, it was the first of theirs i'd heard and made me love them ;) the bridge is amazing.
Postal Service brought me here from Brooklyn!
yogscast sent me :D
best worst movie.... yeahhhh great song!!!!!
I actually felt bad for George Hardy as the movie progressed. He didn't realize how small his audience actually was.
I want the shirt the guy is wearing.
One of the 🐐s
me and my band just performed a cover of this song to a crowd that have never heard of Mates of State and they loved it right away!
Such a beautiful song. I've been listening to MoS for more than a decade, so glad to see them continuing to do well for themselves. They just come across as wonderful people you'd want to hang out with.
A perfectly written indie pop song. So simple, elegant, yet complex in its own way...sad, bittersweet lyrics, great instrumentation. Beautiful harmonies.
Mates of State speaks for everyone trying to find something: in religion, in love, in life, or simply in being.
they are good but lets not get ahead of ourselfs your opinion might be that they are better than matt and kim but go listen to daylight and then tell me without lying to yourself that you really actually think this is better...everyone has an opinion but there are about 6 million more people whos opinion is that matt and kim are better compared to like 3ppl that think otherwise...
one of my favorite mates of state songs. the video is cool.
i'm surprised that a lot of people that have commented don't like kori? i love her. i think she's beautiful and a great musician
@iamdeceased this has nothing to do with justin beiber...he might be better than matt and kim according to popular opinion all im saying is that according to that same opinion matt and kim are better than the mates...dont get me wrong i love the mates but I dont think theyr as good as matt and kim either
You are wrong. It is possible (and extremely common) to humanely collect fur. Unless there are actually limbs or leather visible, it's pretty safe to assume that most fur bought in the present was sheared, not skinned.
@yewtewbdude What's that got to do with looks if you love their music? Just because you think they're ugly does not mean they make bad music.This is some of the best music I have heard in quite a while.
yogscast sent me :) it was a world of warcraft video about some secret room
I think you can collect feathers w/o killing the birds. I'm not so sure that's an option with fur.
I could be wrong, though. I guess.
gossip girl...
Thats whats ment with the vid, they are suppost to look like window dolls or whats it's called in english xD
I like this video. The girl looks an awful lot like Katherine Tate! except this girl looks a bit better lol
Yea, I noticed that too. I hope the original is more synced up and it's just a youtube compression issue.
@jonobong ...I'm pretty sure Matt isn't dead, 'cause I just met him two days ago. Nice try, though
I'm learning to play this on piano; i've got a long way to go! XD
You have to wonder sometimes how gems like this song don't get anywhere near the attention they should. And other crappy stuff is played all the time. This is a great song.
I brought myself here. And I'm glad I did.
I love how someone pointed out that they are a backwards Matt and Kim.
I saw them live last night, and I realized how amazing they really are. man, I love them
@rebelyell1983x
HELL YEAH!
BEST WORST MOVIE
TROLL 2
You two are geniuses. Keep making music, for you appreciated!!!!
@jonobong uhh matt is alive and wat do you mean pretty good theyre amazing
Best Worst Movie brought me here in 2023!
My Mother and Father brought me here... by accident. Or a stork and some bees. Please
twelve people missed the like button. I bet they regret that now.
Good thing miley cyrus twearked for you guys lol
Thx, nice song.
The guy sounds like one of the Air Suppliers...
she looks like every polish woman my mom was ever friends with
This song is so fresh and beautiful. Love.
shed rather go naked than wear fur but feathers are chill
It's like a reverse Matt & Kim :D
Troll 2 got me here. Love this song.
Just out of curiosity, what station did you hear it on?
are they brother/sister, husband/wife gf/bf or what?
Mates of State came before Matt and Kim
Terrific lyrics. T)
Best worst Movie. TROLL 2!
have i heard this in a movie or at least the music? that piano is very familiar sounding
Best Worst Movie ending credits
This song is motivating me for work I hope….
Troll 2 brought me here..
Simon and Lewis brought me here.
I would like to shop at this store. :)
Everyone help Miley Cyrus
i love the vibe of the song.
It has a Matt and Kim vibe to it.
why is kate nash in the video?
Versus brought me here.
Why is this not a #1 song?
lets make music like this
Great song!
Yes ✨💖✨
Are you joking?
what a mad song
First of all: Beautiful Song. And in answer to your statement. It wasn't the size of the audience, but the small amount of material he had to work with and the constant repetition of his memorable lines. You can only milk the nostalgia-cow for so long before it gets tedious. Keep in mind: He'd star in Troll 2: Part 2 if he is given the gig.
hubby/wifey.
This is bonkers...heard fir the first time recently..and I love it!!!!
Greatest album of that year
Kewl vid. :) I love Mates of State! The first song I heard by them was "Parachutes" off of "Team Boo" a few years ago on a local indie station and I was hooked. Can't wait to see them live. :)
cool vid.
Yeah, cool song and video! I saw this on an indie music show on a local channel for my cable provider
There is something about a woman and a mans voices harmonizing that just sends shivers down my spine...these two do it perfect. Great tune.
I was introduced to them through my toddler's favorite show Yo Gabba Gabba!!!
I'm a total fan now!!!
playing pandora, and matching videos up with the songs. this one would up exactly on time- I like it.
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theres some weird camera angles in this video...
the song is lovely though
I think it's so cool that they use a xylophone! I love this music video, it's so tactful. The music's good too
I saw their show at the independent in SF on 4/20! Epic win!
Go Judgment Day!
@trettfilms me too! It's a great song to end that film, fits it so well.
I love them so such! They are the new music of my life!
omg, the dude looks exactly like a guy i went to school with O.o
Everytime I here this song, I get a tingling feeling inside, and life is good :D
mannequins
I saw them on LA with the black kids, totally loved them
I would also like to add this this song makes me happy :)
cool ending........god damn that wuz da best paaaarttt yo