"Kristy is about sexual coercion/molestation and is based on a true story. When I was younger, I knew a girl that was abused. I don't know whether I am the first musician to write about this subject, because it is obviously very delicate and anything but easy to make a song about such a complex theme. I also think or hope that this song speaks to other victims and can help them to talk or come out about their problem." - Dexter
I can't imagine how bad he felt at school and growing up knowing someone had been sexually abused but not knowing what to do and the guilt he must have felt growing up. he has appologised for not saying anything. him and the girl didn't speak again after school.
I've been listening to this amazing rock band since 1999. They make part of my life so far. Dexter's voice is incredibly the same as that of the records studios. This unplugged version is truly great. Thanks for uploading it!
Well, to be fair, he is out of tune most of the song. I remember watching this back in 2009 and noticed how he hardly reaches the right notes. He's talented in many ways, but being out of tune isn't talent.
Wait ?! I'm completely flabbergasted ! I went to see my childhood again ! And what do my eyes see ?! Soooooooo less views ?! How is this possible ?!? This song is amazing and stuck with my for the past 10 years ?? It deserves more recognition !
We've all known a Kristie in some form or another and felt the guilt he is singing about... Kids know alot of things just don't know how to handle them... Here's to another 20+ yrs of offspring... Peace..
There's a moment in time And it's stuck in my mind Way back, when we were just kids 'Cause your eyes told the tale Of an act of betrayal I knew that somebody did Oh, waves of time Seem to wash away the scenes of our crimes For you this never ends Can you stay strong? Can you go on? Kristy, are you doing okay? A rose that won't bloom Winter's kept you Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away Though the marks on your dress Had been neatly repressed I knew that something was wrong And I should have spoke out And I'm so sorry now I didn't know 'cause we were so young Oh, clouds of time Seem to rain on innocence left behind It never goes away Can you stay strong? Can you go on? Kristy, are you doing okay? A rose that won't bloom Winter's kept you Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away Oh, clouds of time Seem to rain on innocence left behind It never goes away (It never goes away) It never goes away Can you stay strong? Can you go on? Kristy, are you doing okay? A rose that won't bloom Winter's kept you Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
This is the saddest song I've ever heard too. Sexual abuse should never happen to anyone especially a child. What goes on in a person's head. Parents love your children.
A mí tambien me encanta. Es una de mis bandas preferidas de punk rock. Me gusta mucho el punk, tanto el de los Pistols y el de los Ramones, como el actual. Hacía tiempo que no escuchaba esta canción. Quizá varios años. De hecho tengo el disco "Rise and fall, rage and grace". Bueno, en realidad tengo casi toda la discografía del grupo. A tí también te gusta mucho "The Offspring"? Tengo ganas de conocer gente a la que le guste este estilo de música, pues casi no conozco.
first heard them in 7th grade after smash came out. still my favorite no matter if I care for the new stuff or not. I refuse to let anyone change the music if it's them. Growing up blows.
...SONG OF THE DAY!!! THE OFFSPRING - KRISTY, ARE YOU DOING OK? (2008) Esta grandiosa canción fue una de las primeras que reseñé hace ya casi un año, sin embargo no la publique en esa fecha, perooo, NUNCA ES TARDE!!!. Y para muestra esta hermosa letra en donde se busca el PERDÓN; ya que DEXTER HOLLAND la escribió para pedírsela a una chica que conoció cuando era pequeño. La chica sufría abusos sexuales y todos a su alrededor tenían conocimiento y no hicieron nada, incluido el propio Dexter, y con el paso del tiempo se sintió atormentado por no ayudarla. NO CALLEMOS ANTE INJUSTICIAS QUE PRECENCIAMOS, NO ES NORMAL NI NATURAL DECIR: "pues así siempre ha sido", "pues nadie hace nada". Prediquemos con el ejemplo!!!!🤘🏿🙏🏿🤘🏿ULTRAMEGAROLOTA🤘🏿10/12/2020
I hope the real Kristy is doing good and staying strong after all these years of abuse. Maybe one day she'll come out of the shadows and speak about it? Only time can tell.
takamine :] i have one dexter hollands acoustics are always well seem to be takamines he uses a takamine in the music video, there like the best make of acoustics in my view and im so glad to have one since dexter and noodles do :] woo
@LondonOpinon looking at it, there is already a tab for this (1st result when searching on ultimate-guitar) this version just doesn't have the capo on 1
Tune it to half step down or if you don't want to, just use standard tuning and a capo on the 1st fret . I know how to play it but I don't know all the names of the chords sorry. Look up some tabs if you can read those
Kmil3991- Here they play it standard without a capo but on the recording and video they use a capo on the 1st fret but in the video they dont show that!
um nt necessarily, it is much more convenient to mute the e and b strings using the lower part of ur index finger plus he does strum all the 6 strings, lifts the pick a bit wen reaching the bottom
Dexter Holland: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Biologist, Pilot, Legend.. and he has his own brand of hot sauce
Him and Greg Graffin are the best person in punk rock band.
And a PHD
I've so much admiration and respect for him too. Great great man.
Wait......Dexter's a pilot? I didn't know that.
Right! Greg and dexter is the best punkrock, genius,❤️
That was actually beautiful...
"Kristy is about sexual coercion/molestation and is based on a true story. When I was younger, I knew a girl that was abused. I don't know whether I am the first musician to write about this subject, because it is obviously very delicate and anything but easy to make a song about such a complex theme. I also think or hope that this song speaks to other victims and can help them to talk or come out about their problem." - Dexter
Mr Dexter Holland, vous êtes un génie et un être magnifique.
Et tout ce que je dis, je le pense vraiment. Corinne.
I can't imagine how bad he felt at school and growing up knowing someone had been sexually abused but not knowing what to do and the guilt he must have felt growing up. he has appologised for not saying anything. him and the girl didn't speak again after school.
I've been listening to this amazing rock band since 1999. They make part of my life so far.
Dexter's voice is incredibly the same as that of the records studios. This unplugged version is truly great.
Thanks for uploading it!
First time I heard them also at 1999. For me they are maybe the most important musicians in my life.
Talent. This is talent. He isnt auto tuned. His live version matches his voice on the official music video. Great!
Carie Ferra one note lower
Well, to be fair, he is out of tune most of the song. I remember watching this back in 2009 and noticed how he hardly reaches the right notes. He's talented in many ways, but being out of tune isn't talent.
@@zGrego that is punk, bro ;o)
@@DeddycationMusic on the original video he plays in F#, too. But yes, he is a bit flat here and there, not a whole note lower, though
Wait ?! I'm completely flabbergasted ! I went to see my childhood again ! And what do my eyes see ?! Soooooooo less views ?! How is this possible ?!? This song is amazing and stuck with my for the past 10 years ?? It deserves more recognition !
My favourite band growing up
My favorite Offspring song.
I didn't expect to love this song so much
He's such a nice guy. This told me to do the best for our children.
Probably The Offsprings best song I tend to think.
We've all known a Kristie in some form or another and felt the guilt he is singing about... Kids know alot of things just don't know how to handle them... Here's to another 20+ yrs of offspring... Peace..
Dexter you shaped my childhood and I am what I am today thanks to you, Nirvana and Green day. Legend.
Dexter Holland for president
Yesss ...
I love The Offspring and I Love the film "Back to the Future", too. Marty McFly. Where are you from? I'm from Spain.
He'd be better than Trump or Biden truth be told.
Why not he has done damn near everything wlse
That is one beautiful song. For me... it's a heartbreaker. Nothing better than honest feelings. Thanks guys
I've heard this song many times. I'll hear it many more..... It will never stop having the same effect on me
A voz da minha adolescência , cresci ouvindo esses caras , bom de mais
Principalmente essa música, tão triste e tocante...
Somos dois
OMG. I cried! love them so much!
Saw these guys in the mid 90s at the RPI Field house in Troy NY. First real concert as a kid. Blew me away.
They are so awesome!
This song means a lot to Dex.
just beautiful
love the song,great acoustic
Absolutely perfect!
Que pedaso de tema , aguante THE OFFSPRING CARAJO!
Beautiful classic!
Best Song 😍
very very nice song... LOVE IT...
God, I love this band
I love The Offspring, my favourite band
There's a moment in time
And it's stuck in my mind
Way back, when we were just kids
'Cause your eyes told the tale
Of an act of betrayal
I knew that somebody did
Oh, waves of time
Seem to wash away the scenes of our crimes
For you this never ends
Can you stay strong?
Can you go on?
Kristy, are you doing okay?
A rose that won't bloom
Winter's kept you
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
Though the marks on your dress
Had been neatly repressed
I knew that something was wrong
And I should have spoke out
And I'm so sorry now
I didn't know 'cause we were so young
Oh, clouds of time
Seem to rain on innocence left behind
It never goes away
Can you stay strong?
Can you go on?
Kristy, are you doing okay?
A rose that won't bloom
Winter's kept you
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
Oh, clouds of time
Seem to rain on innocence left behind
It never goes away (It never goes away)
It never goes away
Can you stay strong?
Can you go on?
Kristy, are you doing okay?
A rose that won't bloom
Winter's kept you
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
love them
i like this song!
My fave Offspring song
10 ppl are not feeling okay! Long Live The Offspring! Long Live Rock!
This song is so nice...and it's a very good medicine after school or after work :D
Love this...🤗
haha I love the last few seconds where Noodles plays the last little tone and fixes his glasses, and then looks pleased with himself =)
live @ Nova Rock 2012. Tears in my eyes !
awh! its adorable when he nearly did :] hes amazing
love everything about this video :D
Probably the best song ever from The Offspring. How does that voice come out of him??
beautiful
magnificent!!!!!!!!
fabulous !
The guy who was the biggest white knight with dreadlocks is the same guy here singing the saddest song ever created (imo)
He was better with dreadlocks
This is the saddest song I've ever heard too. Sexual abuse should never happen to anyone especially a child. What goes on in a person's head. Parents love your children.
It's also a song of hope. As in, "don't let what happened to you destroy you"
My name is Kristy! oh my goodness
Kristy Mscpherson are you doing okay?
Kristy Mscpherson are you doing okay?
are you doing okay?
A beautiful name...
Can you stay strong, kristy? Can you go on, kristy? Kristy, are you doing okay?
Excéllent of france i like your song, ilke you for ever!!
Flawless
epik band me encanta
A mí tambien me encanta. Es una de mis bandas preferidas de punk rock. Me gusta mucho el punk, tanto el de los Pistols y el de los Ramones, como el actual. Hacía tiempo que no escuchaba esta canción. Quizá varios años. De hecho tengo el disco "Rise and fall, rage and grace". Bueno, en realidad tengo casi toda la discografía del grupo. A tí también te gusta mucho "The Offspring"? Tengo ganas de conocer gente a la que le guste este estilo de música, pues casi no conozco.
Gosh, the Offspring. The memories.
Great song
Это просто супер!
j'adore this song ^^ fr
Way Back when we were just kids... =/ I wish I could turn back time a few years... hm
Amazing! I like it so much =)
Magnifique ! *O*
i love the way noodles looks over at Dexter. Ahh. Magic.
theyre like brothers and i love all of it.
Me too!
I agree with you all.
dude the offsprings bringing punk and pop punk back into the Mainstream, keep it up you guys rock on
first heard them in 7th grade after smash came out. still my favorite no matter if I care for the new stuff or not. I refuse to let anyone change the music if it's them. Growing up blows.
Kimberly Michelle it's better than the alternative.
Not always
...SONG OF THE DAY!!!
THE OFFSPRING - KRISTY, ARE YOU DOING OK? (2008)
Esta grandiosa canción fue una de las primeras que reseñé hace ya casi un año, sin embargo no la publique en esa fecha, perooo, NUNCA ES TARDE!!!. Y para muestra esta hermosa letra en donde se busca el PERDÓN; ya que DEXTER HOLLAND la escribió para pedírsela a una chica que conoció cuando era pequeño. La chica sufría abusos sexuales y todos a su alrededor tenían conocimiento y no hicieron nada, incluido el propio Dexter, y con el paso del tiempo se sintió atormentado por no ayudarla. NO CALLEMOS ANTE INJUSTICIAS QUE PRECENCIAMOS, NO ES NORMAL NI NATURAL DECIR: "pues así siempre ha sido", "pues nadie hace nada". Prediquemos con el ejemplo!!!!🤘🏿🙏🏿🤘🏿ULTRAMEGAROLOTA🤘🏿10/12/2020
I love the offspring they are my favorite BAND EVER
i was listened this song for 5times in a hour
GRANDE DEXTER.....PLEASE COME CHILE DUDE.....!!!!!
I love the guitar at the end! I think they should have made their song longer!
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away 🎶
I
Kristi, Be Proud!!
Love the Acoustic Version :D
Awesme.
Love
Good to ketchup to this 🎶 song
awesome
i hope Kristi heard this. Sincerely
I am Jpaneres.I like music THE OFFSPRING!! No1!!
Vamos offspring vaaaamooos vamos yo soy de argentina soy de otro pais😊😊😊😁😊😁😊😂
i fucking love the offspring!
I hope the real Kristy is doing good and staying strong after all these years of abuse. Maybe one day she'll come out of the shadows and speak about it? Only time can tell.
I agree. Especially the LP part :D
great song. the affspring is a kick ass band. i think the acoustic version of this song is best.
takamine :] i have one dexter hollands acoustics are always well seem to be takamines he uses a takamine in the music video, there like the best make of acoustics in my view and im so glad to have one since dexter and noodles do :] woo
@LondonOpinon i'm tabbing this version now, or attempting to, i'll post lead guitar part if i get around to it
Noodles is great! I liked his solo!
This acoustic shit realy rocks!
Класс!
semplicemente fantastici!!!!
qnd di nuovo in italia???
2022 ❤️
HAHA! Never thought I would hear the word "Neatly" come out of these guys!
CHE FIGATA!
@LondonOpinon looking at it, there is already a tab for this (1st result when searching on ultimate-guitar) this version just doesn't have the capo on 1
This song makes life easier
so sad song
Tune it to half step down or if you don't want to, just use standard tuning and a capo on the 1st fret . I know how to play it but I don't know all the names of the chords sorry. Look up some tabs if you can read those
how old are they now? i can still remember fasting in my lunch time when i was in grade school so i can buy offspring's casette tape =)
I'm a little late to reply to this, but they've been around 30 years this year
The band is 36 years old, Dexter is 54
hard to believe that these guys are getting old
ништяк!
SABEEE¡¡
Kmil3991- Here they play it standard without a capo but on the recording and video they use a capo on the 1st fret but in the video they dont show that!
um nt necessarily, it is much more convenient to mute the e and b strings using the lower part of ur index finger plus he does strum all the 6 strings, lifts the pick a bit wen reaching the bottom