For me, this song is how I feel about myself and my son. I’ve struggled with depression and suicide for a very long time. I unexpectedly became pregnant and my son is special needs and I know I have to stay alive for him. 🖤
I was a heavy metal guy when I was young. Black Sabbath's "Die Young" was an anthem especially as I was a committed motor biker at the time. Never thought I'd see 30. Happily I've achieved 63 and loving Sylvan Esso. :;)
Was not expecting the ending I couldn't read first. As a 42 year old male that grew up on my parents music and the early rave scene, I feel as though my taste in music is beautiful as it gets. I'm so bummed I couldn't see her in Oct at Hula. She is a bucket list and you sir have great taste in music. I never thought I would make past 21.
That moment when "I was going to die young. Now I gotta wait for you, honey" is a heartfelt message you yourself. The song takes on a whole new meaning.
Great insight -- adds layers of additional depth to this (already beautiful) song. Thank you. I'm currently rereading Carl Jung, & what you've said fits right in.
Ok so i’m crying right now because of that outlook on this song. It’s like if you die young you won’t get to know the awesome person you could’ve become
You're so vain You probably think this song is about you You're so vain (you're so vain) I'll bet you think this song is about you Don't you? Don't you?
My partner confessed to me he had a plan to take his own life until he met me. The world would have been so robbed of his beautiful energy. This song is my love song to him
Sylvan - Thank you for being the woman I needed to see growing up. As a 33 year old woman, you have moved me to tears with your art, bravery, confidence, grace, poise, could go on and on but the point is your impact is so very real. Thank you from my heart to yours.
They are part of the soundtrack for my GF and I too (along with Whitney, Spoon, Ween and the Silver Jews). We haven’t seen Sylvan Esso yet, but we just this morning won the pre-sale lottery for their Red Rocks (CO) show (Summer, 2023). I wish we could’ve seen the Silver Jews. I envy those who did.
I seriously CAN NOT WAIT for this album to come out!! The video is amazing! You two are amazing! Amelia I love the faces you make in this video!!! Both of you are such good actors too!! AHHH my favorite band! !
I had it all planned out before you met me Was gonna leave early, so swiftly Maybe in a fire or crash off a ravine People would weep, "How tragic, so early" I was gonna die young Now I gotta wait for you, honey Now I gotta wait for you, honey Now I gotta wait for you, honey I was a firecracker, baby, with something to prove Now I gotta contend with the living blues I could've missed it, I never knew Chain reaction but you're holding the fuse I was gonna die young Now I gotta wait for you, honey Now I gotta wait for you, honey Now I gotta wait for you, honey Oh, I don't mind I got the fire Electric light So high, so wild It's not like I chose Not like I tried But now I gotta wait around and watch you burn so bright I was gonna die I had…
Hello everyone! There is something called a “foreshortened future”, a term that describes what happens when a person endures trauma to the point where they feel an inability to develop thoughts about their future. Instead, they grow so accustomed to surviving on a moment-by-moment basis, that the “future” begins to *feel* like a big, loud lie. They often expect to be sent off like a beautiful, loud firework. This was a belief system I carried until several months ago. I never thought I’d grow old, or be with another person, because of how “challenging” my experiences were. I found my person, she truly loves me, and together we’re building a big, bright future. I’ve been a fan of Sylvan Esso since their single radio premier, and just caught the last show of their tour the other night from the front of the pit. I danced with a room of heartbroken strangers and felt my bones shake with the bass. I watched pain turn into life with strobing lights and an incense stick up on stage. Thank you for everything, Amelia and Nick. You carried me throughout so much of adulthood. I’ll be forever grateful.
Only 34 likes and one of my favorite songs with an entirely fantastically produced music video. How much more does anyone need to do to make it in the music industry? This song is indelible and I will never forget it. Seriously one of my standalone, favorite songs ever and, I'm so grateful I came across it. Fabulous work.
At first I was a little hesitant to this song just because Radio and Kick Jump Twist are absolute masterpieces. Sylvan Esso went above and beyond my expectations. I'm absolutely blown away! I can't wait to hear the rest of the album!
Two years ago I discovered this song and fell in love, only to have a friend of mine of almost my entire life commit suicide soon thereafter for reasons I will never know. The meaning and feeling of this song changed significantly for me after that, but not in a depressing kind of way. I feel like it's almost a tribute to my dear friend who I miss so much. I put it on repeat every now and then to think about him and what could have been. Miss you. Xo
That's beautiful and tragic, all at the same time. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I am glad you're finding the strength to keep him alive in your memories, and in your heart.
I saw ODESZA at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Baltimore, MD last night. I had no idea who you guys were. But I’m glad I went early, your performance was pure bliss and you have a new fan. This song was the highlight of my evening. Thank you
In the most basic sense yes, it is bass with some form of distortion (most likely just a triangle wave oscillator sound to begin with but hard to know). But really it's probably a multi layered bass synth sound. It's likely 2 or 3 completely separate bass synth sounds and from the sound of it they are not always layered in the same way or some kind of after effects were used to emphasize certains notes or transitions. Watch good electronic music artists make their songs and you realize almost no sound you here on a song is just some preset with one effect on it. I own a Roland Gaia synth and it has 3 layers you can individually edit for any sound, some sounds only use one and others use three, each with different effects applied to each one. It's daunting but you realize quickly there is a reason you can't just walk up to a synth and hit a few notes and get good sounds, that's not what anything good you have heard really is. There are plenty of exceptions and some preset are gems but the producer (keyboardist) in her band probably worked that bass track up for hours.
I can make the sound in 5 minutes. it has an LFO on it in the beginning on a LPF, and what sounds like slight pitch modulation from an ADSR. Thats where the wuh wuh wuh comes from. Slight Release. Any old camel phat or saturn will produce that dist, it swings from the sides to the mid. The higher notes sides and the roots in the mid. That being said, designing a sound and putting together an enjoyable song are much, much different. Any real producer who makes pop will tell you that this shit is about spacing : ). Its ALL ABOUT THE FUCKING SPACING RIGHT SYLVAN ESSO ? Love the nostalgic 808 snare in the bg also. Dope
I know I am pretty fuckin late, I was a huge fan of Britney Murphy, watching the doc on hbo bought me here ….this song to me will always make me think of her now 😞….also happy to have found a new talented artist in you sylvan 🙌🏿
FF to 2:50 and catch the Stevie Nicks vibe on the backing vocals. Very nice touch and is the moment this song reaches up above and kisses the sky. This is why we love music.
As someone who spent their entire teens and 20s trying to “flame out” as gloriously as possible in a cavalcade of booze and drugs, I feel like this song should be my anthem now that I’m pushing 40 (oh, and I should probably add that I’ve been sober FOR YEARS).😊
A friend of mine sent this to me as she knows I'm at raging alcoholic. A friend of ours died in a freak skate accident with a whole future and so much potential in front of her. This song hits on so many levels. RIP Lizbeth
The idea and thought process behind this song is incredible. She wasn't planning on writing a love song on this album and just so happen to write a begrudged love song. Not wanting to grow old and die young, she ends up falling in love and now has to wait because shes too in love to leave.
Absolutely so much love. My whole year is made and knowing the new album is coming out makes all the other nasty shit happening right now worth fighting.
ngl, I usually hate when people say "this song is so underrated," but I am just trying to figure out why this song hasn't blown up? I feel like it sounds very accessible and catchy? idk
just listened to this again... nothing wierd... just want to send you some love(was just flipping through the comment section, and saw your comment again). once again... hope all is well. peace
just the lyrics alone are so moving and romantic... then you add the music and its all too much ! The song is perfection, but I can't help but want someone to remix it with a huge beat drop on the chorus.
everything about this music video is practically perfect. the vocals, the vintage feel, the camera work, the electronic elements. i can see you rising greatly in popularity soon
![Sylvan Esso - Radio [OFFICIAL]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6LEmDEZVa5g/mqdefault.jpg)
For me, this song is how I feel about myself and my son. I’ve struggled with depression and suicide for a very long time. I unexpectedly became pregnant and my son is special needs and I know I have to stay alive for him. 🖤
Right there with you
Same
I said I’d last til he was 18
He now 24 and I’m about to leave this earth
Yall are strong women! Keep going 💗
As a man, I'm routing and stand with yall
🙏🏿🖤🫶🏿
I was a heavy metal guy when I was young. Black Sabbath's "Die Young" was an anthem especially as I was a committed motor biker at the time. Never thought I'd see 30. Happily I've achieved 63 and loving Sylvan Esso. :;)
Aye I'm proud of you. Its hard to imagine we'd live long at all sometimes. Especially when life gets hard. 😂
Very similar story....
💗
This is why we breathe
Was not expecting the ending I couldn't read first. As a 42 year old male that grew up on my parents music and the early rave scene, I feel as though my taste in music is beautiful as it gets. I'm so bummed I couldn't see her in Oct at Hula. She is a bucket list and you sir have great taste in music. I never thought I would make past 21.
That moment when "I was going to die young. Now I gotta wait for you, honey" is a heartfelt message you yourself. The song takes on a whole new meaning.
Just heard this song for the first time. I am having a moment.
Thank you for YOUR heartfelt comment. Just what I needed to hear
Great insight -- adds layers of additional depth to this (already beautiful) song. Thank you. I'm currently rereading Carl Jung, & what you've said fits right in.
I like how you think.
Ok so i’m crying right now because of that outlook on this song. It’s like if you die young you won’t get to know the awesome person you could’ve become
"I was gonna die young, but now I gotta wait for Johann"
So great when one of your favourite bands writes a song about you
HELLO Johann😍😍
Hahhaha
You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain (you're so vain)
I'll bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
@@habit719 if I could write you a song to make you fall in love
Johann!
My partner confessed to me he had a plan to take his own life until he met me. The world would have been so robbed of his beautiful energy. This song is my love song to him
Just got my tickets to see you in Charlotte!!!!! I'm dancing in my chair at work!!
Sylvan - Thank you for being the woman I needed to see growing up. As a 33 year old woman, you have moved me to tears with your art, bravery, confidence, grace, poise, could go on and on but the point is your impact is so very real. Thank you from my heart to yours.
FYI - her name's not Sylvan
Her name is Amelia.
@@cuberilledirtbag
Love Sylvan!
Met my wife right before this song dropped and we went to see them live. It’s like part of our soundtrack.
They are part of the soundtrack for my GF and I too (along with Whitney, Spoon, Ween and the Silver Jews). We haven’t seen Sylvan Esso yet, but we just this morning won the pre-sale lottery for their Red Rocks (CO) show (Summer, 2023).
I wish we could’ve seen the Silver Jews. I envy those who did.
I hope too feel love one day too...greatfull n hopeful ❤
Her voice gives me cold chills ❤️
This is gonna slap in my 90s
Underrated comment
I seriously CAN NOT WAIT for this album to come out!! The video is amazing! You two are amazing! Amelia I love the faces you make in this video!!! Both of you are such good actors too!! AHHH my favorite band! !
trolls
What? That it is a seriously thought out comment!
You have a very strong knowledge of the english language, don't you!
Trolls!! Go home
She's absolutely the most gorgeous girl ever
My soul is a gymnast performing back flips of joy... Cannot wait for this offering to drop!
I had it all planned out before you met me
Was gonna leave early, so swiftly
Maybe in a fire or crash off a ravine
People would weep, "How tragic, so early"
I was gonna die young
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
I was a firecracker, baby, with something to prove
Now I gotta contend with the living blues
I could've missed it, I never knew
Chain reaction but you're holding the fuse
I was gonna die young
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Now I gotta wait for you, honey
Oh, I don't mind
I got the fire
Electric light
So high, so wild
It's not like I chose
Not like I tried
But now I gotta wait around and watch you burn so bright
I was gonna die
I had…
Wow.. absolutely powerful and intense!! Thanks for sharing the lyrics💙💜
Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you so much. The lyrics are important to me.
Hello everyone! There is something called a “foreshortened future”, a term that describes what happens when a person endures trauma to the point where they feel an inability to develop thoughts about their future. Instead, they grow so accustomed to surviving on a moment-by-moment basis, that the “future” begins to *feel* like a big, loud lie. They often expect to be sent off like a beautiful, loud firework.
This was a belief system I carried until several months ago. I never thought I’d grow old, or be with another person, because of how “challenging” my experiences were. I found my person, she truly loves me, and together we’re building a big, bright future. I’ve been a fan of Sylvan Esso since their single radio premier, and just caught the last show of their tour the other night from the front of the pit.
I danced with a room of heartbroken strangers and felt my bones shake with the bass. I watched pain turn into life with strobing lights and an incense stick up on stage. Thank you for everything, Amelia and Nick. You carried me throughout so much of adulthood.
I’ll be forever grateful.
How did you make yourself feel adequate and worthy of respect and confident enough to get a better life?
Literally one of the best newer artists today. See them live, really great show. They sound better live then even the recordings!
hot. beyond perfect
Some songs are just awesome. This is one of them
Hell yes!! Sylvan Esso delivers again! (Side note: That lady does not fuck about when it's lipstick time.)
Only 34 likes and one of my favorite songs with an entirely fantastically produced music video.
How much more does anyone need to do to make it in the music industry?
This song is indelible and I will never forget it.
Seriously one of my standalone, favorite songs ever and, I'm so grateful I came across it.
Fabulous work.
At first I was a little hesitant to this song just because Radio and Kick Jump Twist are absolute masterpieces. Sylvan Esso went above and beyond my expectations. I'm absolutely blown away! I can't wait to hear the rest of the album!
Two years ago I discovered this song and fell in love, only to have a friend of mine of almost my entire life commit suicide soon thereafter for reasons I will never know. The meaning and feeling of this song changed significantly for me after that, but not in a depressing kind of way. I feel like it's almost a tribute to my dear friend who I miss so much. I put it on repeat every now and then to think about him and what could have been. Miss you. Xo
That's beautiful and tragic, all at the same time. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I am glad you're finding the strength to keep him alive in your memories, and in your heart.
@@richie616 Thank you for your kind words and wisdom! ❤️
I saw ODESZA at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Baltimore, MD last night. I had no idea who you guys were. But I’m glad I went early, your performance was pure bliss and you have a new fan. This song was the highlight of my evening. Thank you
They keep making my new favorite song.
Two years later... same.
they are awesome! cant wait to see them in oakland
That synth melody is soooo sick. It's like an oldschool NES Metroid-era game or something.
thedarkener You need to watch them live on KEXP
its just a bass with distortion on it bud. : )
When that shit kicks in... ooooooo boy
In the most basic sense yes, it is bass with some form of distortion (most likely just a triangle wave oscillator sound to begin with but hard to know). But really it's probably a multi layered bass synth sound. It's likely 2 or 3 completely separate bass synth sounds and from the sound of it they are not always layered in the same way or some kind of after effects were used to emphasize certains notes or transitions.
Watch good electronic music artists make their songs and you realize almost no sound you here on a song is just some preset with one effect on it.
I own a Roland Gaia synth and it has 3 layers you can individually edit for any sound, some sounds only use one and others use three, each with different effects applied to each one. It's daunting but you realize quickly there is a reason you can't just walk up to a synth and hit a few notes and get good sounds, that's not what anything good you have heard really is. There are plenty of exceptions and some preset are gems but the producer (keyboardist) in her band probably worked that bass track up for hours.
I can make the sound in 5 minutes. it has an LFO on it in the beginning on a LPF, and what sounds like slight pitch modulation from an ADSR. Thats where the wuh wuh wuh comes from. Slight Release. Any old camel phat or saturn will produce that dist, it swings from the sides to the mid. The higher notes sides and the roots in the mid.
That being said, designing a sound and putting together an enjoyable song are much, much different. Any real producer who makes pop will tell you that this shit is about spacing : ). Its ALL ABOUT THE FUCKING SPACING RIGHT SYLVAN ESSO ? Love the nostalgic 808 snare in the bg also. Dope
Shazam’d it from the Brittney Murphy special! Love this song…
I'm gonna die young if this album isn't released soon
Lerkero I'm gonna die young if this album releases
Thats what im saying
April 28
lol
Lerkero Starry Hilder made a teaser of this song on my channel if you want to see!
so ready for the album. Sylvan Esso is the one of the only bands that I love every song of. I keep repeating this song
I know I am pretty fuckin late, I was a huge fan of Britney Murphy, watching the doc on hbo bought me here ….this song to me will always make me think of her now 😞….also happy to have found a new talented artist in you sylvan 🙌🏿
Same here. I teared up hearing this in the second episode after hearing about her life in the first episode
Same !
Mimi... congratulations. It's simply beautiful... video and audio. So proud!
love these two.... didn't think they could keep the pure quality up... gg still savage af with even more dynamic sound and vocals... so gold...
this made me laugh so hard. I about lost it at the gg.... lmao. Keep it up
Lester Holt 😆😆 thanks mate
BUT ACTUALLY THO
FF to 2:50 and catch the Stevie Nicks vibe on the backing vocals. Very nice touch and is the moment this song reaches up above and kisses the sky. This is why we love music.
Every song I've heard off this album is so damn solid. Sylvan Esso has fast joined the list of my favorite bands.
This song helped me hang on when I really didn’t want to. Thank you
so delicious & dark, these 2 deserve acclaim & a devoted following for.their powerful combo of the.voice & the technical. perfection SE
As someone who spent their entire teens and 20s trying to “flame out” as gloriously as possible in a cavalcade of booze and drugs, I feel like this song should be my anthem now that I’m pushing 40 (oh, and I should probably add that I’ve been sober FOR YEARS).😊
The lyrics to this are weirdly, morbidly romantic
Romantic in that love defeated her desire to achieve a certain poetic timelessness in an early death.
It's a very happy song
Slaps! 🎶🎶🔥🔥💥💥
2:14 beat is pure fire 🔥
My all time favorite song.
Love these two!!!! They create such unique beautiful stuff!
my life has been noticeably improved by the existence of this song & video
this album's gonna be killer
her music gives me life
i am so glad i found Sylvan Esso
2019 still love this.
Its very wonderful song
So connected with this message!
How is this group not internationally known yet? I have been a fan for three years now. Love all the way From Nigeria.
This music is exactly what we need. Keep on moving forward! Inspiration 💞
that sick thick synth though
I don't know what to say about this song. It´s perfect! Love it!!!!!!!
They are getting much, much better.
Reminds me of Dance Yourself Clean(LCD Soundsystem)
I just found this artist yesterday and this song got me hooked! I now have her on repeat 24/7... She is aaaammmaazing!
can't wait for this album
you two make videos from my soul ..
Absolutely in love already
There is nothing better than this. Love it, y'all!
You both are so good together! you do great work! can't wait for more and hope to see you in France once
just got my tix to see yall in DC in november!!!!! ahhhhhhhhh!!!!
Don't you burn so .. This song has just haunted me for the last 6 months. I love it. A complete classic in my book ✨💕💕
Her voice is out of this world
so glad esso is on the trending page 👌👌 loved hskt and sleepy bruises
Hearing this live for the first as the opener for ODESZA the other night was pretty awesome!!
A friend of mine sent this to me as she knows I'm at raging alcoholic. A friend of ours died in a freak skate accident with a whole future and so much potential in front of her. This song hits on so many levels. RIP Lizbeth
The idea and thought process behind this song is incredible. She wasn't planning on writing a love song on this album and just so happen to write a begrudged love song.
Not wanting to grow old and die young, she ends up falling in love and now has to wait because shes too in love to leave.
Finally some good music from the 21st century.
stray bubbles we got a video on our channel too with this song!
LOVE THIS
I am probably 900 of these views by now! lol
The Fault In Our Stars vibe is strong in this one.
there music is so warm. It's warm like the hot rays of the sun and the wind is cold, and you're warm.
This song is me everytime I buy a new houseplant
Sam Rose 😭😅
hilarious
Too funny, just belly laughed!!!
LMAO
I feel that
The interlude in this song is one of my favorite things ever, the rest of the song is also damn good!
Absolutely so much love. My whole year is made and knowing the new album is coming out makes all the other nasty shit happening right now worth fighting.
mellow Hope it's better for you now, man.
This is why I listen to npr,I heard this on the way to the city and I forgot about it for 2yrs or so and just heard it on a college radio station.
SAME DUDE!!!! They were on Live From Here a few months ago!
My new favorite song! 😍😍
ngl, I usually hate when people say "this song is so underrated," but I am just trying to figure out why this song hasn't blown up? I feel like it sounds very accessible and catchy? idk
I ALWAYS come back to this song! It's so good! Sylvan Esso never lets me down :)
This song is masterful piece of art. If you listen to just the instruments.
I listen to this and coffee only like 10 times a day each 🤣❤ I LOVE THEM.
A powerful sound ! Greatings from Switzerland
I know I don’t fit the fan base, but when I heard Coffee years ago. I fell in love with this bands vibe, so many songs live in my head now.
This is the most amazing song. I feel it to the core.
I WAS gonna die young! and I'm so glad I gotta wait for her...
can't get enough of this song.
There’s nothing I want more than a Alle Fabian remix with some bounce and trumpets 🎺
Christ this is really good
Andrew YES
I wish I could hug everyone who relates to this song.
This is gold. Amelia. The outfit. The whole MO of the video? To die for. Just so excited for this new album. LOVE you guys's music.
Love it! So ready to hear the new album and SO excited to see you guys in NC in May.
Its gonna be a hit! Love it!!!!!!!!!
Starry Hilder Off Grid Homestead good to see you here. thank you for your channel. hope all is well.
just listened to this again... nothing wierd... just want to send you some love(was just flipping through the comment section, and saw your comment again). once again... hope all is well. peace
Starry Hilder made a teaser of this song on my channel if you want to see!
It isn't a hit yet, but it should still be one
gahd damn this is a good song!
Yes it is
just the lyrics alone are so moving and romantic... then you add the music and its all too much ! The song is perfection, but I can't help but want someone to remix it with a huge beat drop on the chorus.
Hippie Sabotage needs to remix.
58 and this song makes me cry
Im glad i found her. She sounds amazing
I never know what these songs are talking about but the sounds are very satisfying
TwistedThorns YT THESE SONGS ALWAYS HAVE SUCH A DEEP MEANING!!! You need to look up the lyrics it's a must!!!
"I had it planned out, I was gonna die young but then i met you and you ruined it"
everything about this music video is practically perfect. the vocals, the vintage feel, the camera work, the electronic elements. i can see you rising greatly in popularity soon
MY JAMMMM
This song mixed amazing...
Good stuff! Can't wait to hear/see the rest of the album/story
That synth is perfection! Love these guys
Great job guys
This song is fantastic. I can't get the chorus riff out of my head.