is a song about getting hurt by someone and struggling to come to terms with that loss. The narrator is trying to get over the heartbreak by turning to alcohol on Mondays and by creating a "cocktail called Grounds For Divorce," to mask his pain. The pre-chorus lyrics allude to emptiness, loneliness, and the idea of not being able to help himself in his sadness. The chorus speaks of drinking with a seldom seen kid referring to the person he once loved, as a way to make it all go away. Despite the longing and sadness that permeates the lyrics, the song ultimately gives hope that he'll be able to move forward and find peace in the end.
This music video is something special. It's like a bar you'd visit in your dreams while your sick. This is by far the greatest song Elbow ever produced. *....and then they never made another song like it again.*
This is a work of musical genius. Extraordinary and piercing lyrics with a melody that knocks your socks off ... and a bloody killer guitar riff. Something for everyone.
I forgot I learnt to play this on bass a few years ago and just reminded myself. All the instruments do their own thing but work together perfectly and then everything comes together on the last bars of the chorus - dun dun dadadun dadadun dun! Such a joy to play
Yes Indeed. (Very) Very, Very Few Others have such a.. ...Freakishly Awesome 🤝 Catchy Musical Wobble and Bounce to it.. Teenagers.. ... is another. That .. Possesses a MASSIVE Sweet Groove... .
@@Bjornieman Or driving related stuff, like a TV show about driving and cars (Top Gear), a rally racing game (DiRT 2), an experimental driving game (Driver: San Francisco). Or maybe some other media from UK as well.
Each and every Monday my father dropped in, we drank one beer and talked about everything. Since he's gone, there's this hole in my neighbouhood. It sounds strange, but everytime I listen to this rock song I'm fighting against tears in my eyes... but I love this song. Let's raise a glass to someone we've lost! Cheers!
And maybe welcome them back again on the other side of these crazy times we're living in? This short article explains more: www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-the-resurrection/ You may find it of interest.
Always had this playing on my dad's radio in the background as a kid, didn't understand the lyrics but it's embedded in me as a solid childhood memory now
That's how I found Elbow. Shazamed that song clip when May and Hakkinen were in the car. The best thing that has happened in my life was finding Elbow.
+Tom Bromley Y'know, I'm actually sorta excited about the new Top Gear. I'm anxious to see what they can do with it. Plus, with the boys doing their show on Amazon (IT HAS A NAME NOW!!!) I think everyone wins here. Except Oisin.
Why do I meet people who don't like this band more often than not? I asked my friend if he liked Elbow, he wasn't too keen, he said he preferred shoulders knees and toes.
The song title resembles the setting they're in, a bar where men go to drown their sorrows and guilt and are to scared to face the problems that await them
+BoySyndicate666 not the case man..just talking about a friend gettin a divorce. "mondays is for drinkin to the seldom seen kid" "there is a chinese cigarette case and the rest u can keep" etc etc
Yeah death of people close and then a divorce always leaves a very bitter taste in one's mouth. Friend of the band Brian Glancy died during the recording of this song, such scares can never heal... not really. But the song is one helluva legacy. He's the seldom seen kid
Fantastic song which I have never heard on U.S. radio. First heard Elbow in the indy film 9 Songs. For those familiar with the music of the Sixties, the vocals and bluesy vibe of this song are reminiscent of Cream.
00:01 The song explores themes of escapism and personal struggles. 00:27 Struggling with uncertainty while seeking direction in dreams. 00:50 Reflecting on personal struggles and community issues. 01:15 Exploring neighborhood life and escapism through drinking. 01:59 The video features a whimsical depiction of small-town life and its eccentricities. 02:17 Expresses futility in offering affection in a troubled relationship. 02:36 The singer expresses an unavoidable emotional descent. 03:03 The desire for camaraderie and nostalgia in shared experiences. Crafted by Merlin AI.
Anyone in 2021 seeing this? It's Lockdown time. This pandemic brought so much good music! I love this band! 😻 Thank you, Elbow! You make our days of confinement smoother.
Was watching The Morning Show on Apple TV (free week trial lol) and this popped up at the end of episode 5 and I was like...Oooof not heard this for yonks!
Still my favorite song of all time. I can't...I can't say how much it's gotten me through the hard times and buoyed the good times to even greater heights. This is peak bar song. Peak feelings. Drinking to the Seldom Seen Kid!
As an avid racing game (this song is one of my favourites from Dirt 2) & Top Gear fan, when 1:17 drops my mind always think of some good sideways action.
I have to thank Driver San Francisco and its developers for exposing me to this artist. The soundtrack of that game is rather superb. As is the game. Kudos to the developers for having good taste!
@@ndhart3213 Same, and apparently L4D writers Erik Wolpaw and Chet Faliszek are huge _Driver: San Francisco_ fans and cite it as having one of the best plot devices and dialogue.
Yoo... It was such a fever dream of a game. I bought it on eBay because I didn't finish it and it was way better than I remembered. Definitely go drive a DeLorean 88 MPH and the play the mission it unlocks
I have a friend who is a huge fan. I decided to check it out. If this is representative of the band...I understand. Attitude and emotion all over the place. I love the use of dynamics.
The lead singer of the band Elbow is Guy Garvey. He is known for his role as the primary lyricist and vocalist of the group, contributing significantly to their distinctive sound and emotional depth in their music.
Mondays is for drinking to the seldom seen kid I've been working on a cocktail called grounds for divorce Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Polishing a compass that I hold in my sleeve Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Down comes him on sticks but then he kicks like a horse Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh There's a tiny cigarette case And the rest you can keep And the rest you can keep And the rest you can keep There's a hole in my neighborhood Down which of late I cannot help but fall There's a hole in my neighborhood Down which of late I cannot help but fall Mondays is for drinking to the seldom seen kid Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh There's this whispering of jokers doing flesh by the pound To a chorus of supposes from the little town whores There'll be twisted karaoke at the Aniseed Lounge And I'll bring you further roses But it does you no good And it does me no good And it does you no good There's a hole in my neighborhood Down which of late I cannot help but fall There's a hole in my neighborhood Down which of late I cannot help but fall There's a hole in my neighborhood Down which of late I cannot help but fall Mmm Someday we'll be drinking with the seldom seen kid Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
12 years later and still a killer song
Fr
Walter
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+12 months more, can confirm
Deserves way more popularity
Indeed
Yea
Indeed, indeed he does
Agreed
Yes yes
This song hits harder when you didn't listen for while.
Cant really think of a tune that tops this in the last 10 years
Wow. Stephen Fry has an amazing voice.
Sensi Bleb Would be funny if he actually looked like him
+Geoff Wilde, 43 people think he does.
It's Charlie Brooker sir.....
Sensi Bleb lol
lololol i knew the singer seemed familiar
is a song about getting hurt by someone and struggling to come to terms with that loss. The narrator is trying to get over the heartbreak by turning to alcohol on Mondays and by creating a "cocktail called Grounds For Divorce," to mask his pain. The pre-chorus lyrics allude to emptiness, loneliness, and the idea of not being able to help himself in his sadness. The chorus speaks of drinking with a seldom seen kid referring to the person he once loved, as a way to make it all go away. Despite the longing and sadness that permeates the lyrics, the song ultimately gives hope that he'll be able to move forward and find peace in the end.
This music video is something special.
It's like a bar you'd visit in your dreams while your sick.
This is by far the greatest song Elbow ever produced.
*....and then they never made another song like it again.*
Why does this comment make perfect sense?
You're absolutely right about everything in this comment especially the bit about the bar
There's way better elbow songs, this is just their most straight forward/rocky
Duro pero justo.
"Hey, what instrument do you play?"
"Oh, y'know, banging a steel mug on the table"
What do you play? Skin flute doesn’t count.
Badass. I played the referee whistle on paradise city for gunsnroses.
Still in the music though and it works better than someone's face in the table
@@catherinegallagher1101 A steel mug could be a face made to take a beating, never underestimate the resonance of a completely rocked out skull.
Still sound lol
One of Elbow's best songs. ...and it would be right at home in the soundtrack of Peaky Blinders.
Goddamn right!
What the hell! What a coincidence HAHA I am JUST NOW watching the Peaky Blinders! And I am listening to this song on completely unrelated note lol
That's what I thought too 😅 It's great brittish song.
Was actually used in the adverts of a series called the Devil's whore.
I also heart it around the same time as your message in the "the morning show" the TV show
A pleasant surprise.
When that guitar starts in, I just get chills.
This is a work of musical genius. Extraordinary and piercing lyrics with a melody that knocks your socks off ... and a bloody killer guitar riff. Something for everyone.
I forgot I learnt to play this on bass a few years ago and just reminded myself. All the instruments do their own thing but work together perfectly and then everything comes together on the last bars of the chorus - dun dun dadadun dadadun dun! Such a joy to play
Yes Indeed.
(Very) Very, Very Few Others have such a.. ...Freakishly Awesome 🤝 Catchy Musical Wobble and Bounce to it..
Teenagers.. ... is another. That .. Possesses a MASSIVE Sweet Groove... .
And to think A LOT of people know it from a zombie killing game.
@@Bjornieman Or driving related stuff, like a TV show about driving and cars (Top Gear), a rally racing game (DiRT 2), an experimental driving game (Driver: San Francisco).
Or maybe some other media from UK as well.
Each and every Monday my father dropped in, we drank one beer and talked about everything. Since he's gone, there's this hole in my neighbouhood. It sounds strange, but everytime I listen to this rock song I'm fighting against tears in my eyes... but I love this song. Let's raise a glass to someone we've lost! Cheers!
And maybe welcome them back again on the other side of these crazy times we're living in?
This short article explains more:
www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-the-resurrection/
You may find it of interest.
Cheers!
Even now 🍻
Always had this playing on my dad's radio in the background as a kid, didn't understand the lyrics but it's embedded in me as a solid childhood memory now
This song is absolutely fantastic.
its been 13 years huh?
this song is still constantly playing in my head daily for the past 13 years.
This is breathtaking. I'm 61 and Ive heard it all, or I thought I had until now! Well done and I mean that most sincerely!!
That's how I found Elbow. Shazamed that song clip when May and Hakkinen were in the car. The best thing that has happened in my life was finding Elbow.
One of my favourite Elbow tracks. Best played very loud.....
Timeless. This band has it's finger on the mix of the old to the new.
It's Hakkinen, hes going through the left hander!
+AcaRa Bombshell Häkkinen?
+Miika Ruokonen Correct.
+AcaRa Bombshell "I'm not so good on gravel."
Drives like a pro on gravel.
Michael Schumacher said that you were the only driver that be feared... justold top gear things...
top gear banter XD
DiRT 2 and Driver San Francisco brought me here, 2 of the best driving games of all time
Top Gear S11E03 brought me here
@@roman_shvets-q6t 1:16 this is the part where you drift 😂
*James May talking about retired Mika Hakkinen*
''Mind you, he's still quite spritely.''
+aleks kerkelov I knew i wasn't the only TG fan here.
+Matthijs Gerretse Here is one too. Top Gear series 12 preview
Yeah, that TG snippet brought me here.
+aleks kerkelov and now we have Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans hosting it (which quite frankly, will not be top gear)
+Tom Bromley Y'know, I'm actually sorta excited about the new Top Gear. I'm anxious to see what they can do with it. Plus, with the boys doing their show on Amazon (IT HAS A NAME NOW!!!) I think everyone wins here. Except Oisin.
This song is so visceral, it comes straight from the heart, I love it ... why do I not love their other songs?
Same here
Have you listened to 'Magnificent"?
Absolutely NO IDEA ! Tried Starlings,Magnificent,One Day ?
I sing this to my kids as a bedtime song. They love it. Great melody. Great band. Great song.
👏👏👊
Never brought this one out for my kids’ bedtimes but they get a lot of “Bones of You,” “Forget Myself,” and “My Sad Captains.”
"little town wh0res" excluded I hope?
"little town wh0res" excluded I hope? XD
Without a doubt one of the best songs ever. Epic! And I'm so glad "The Morning Show" is showcasing this group and song. The base line is crazy good!
I love the melody of 'there's a hole etc.'
A band you need to see live to really appreciate how good they are..
Why do I meet people who don't like this band more often than not? I asked my friend if he liked Elbow, he wasn't too keen, he said he preferred shoulders knees and toes.
+Alfred Munkenbeck If all their songs were like this then they'd be awesome, this is their only song that isn't slow n boring (that I've heard).
Dads prefer the funny bone
That’s awesome 😂 love some dad humour once in a while ey!
Shut up!
Absolutely amazing song. Every time I hear it over the years, I always get goosebumps!
Really want to try this cocktail he's talking about... It's probably really bitter.
The song title resembles the setting they're in, a bar where men go to drown their sorrows and guilt and are to scared to face the problems that await them
+BoySyndicate666 not the case man..just talking about a friend gettin a divorce. "mondays is for drinkin to the seldom seen kid" "there is a chinese cigarette case and the rest u can keep" etc etc
well it's up to interpretation, that is what's good about quality music
Yeah death of people close and then a divorce always leaves a very bitter taste in one's mouth. Friend of the band Brian Glancy died during the recording of this song, such scares can never heal... not really. But the song is one helluva legacy. He's the seldom seen kid
Crazy to think this was 15 years ago and it is still a solid banger.
Fantastic song which I have never heard on U.S. radio. First heard Elbow in the indy film 9 Songs. For those familiar with the music of the Sixties, the vocals and bluesy vibe of this song are reminiscent of Cream.
My wedding song as another by Elbow and here I am 4 years into a divorce and baby, I want what they are serving.
This song rocks. Just discovered elbow but that heavy guitar hook is so recognisable and memorable i feel like i've heard this song before
One of the first Left 4 Dead commercials on TV showed me this one back in 2008 and ever since then I was hooked!
Watch Top Gear when it was produced by Mr Wilman starring Hammond, May and Clarkson or Grand Tour and we'll you'll have heard it
Thanks to the Morning show for making me coming here to listen to this song
Cannot wait for 'Grounds For Marriage' by Knee.
Elbow need to make more songs like this!
The highly underrated Elbow, superb!
this has to be one of the best rock songs ever written.
00:01 The song explores themes of escapism and personal struggles.
00:27 Struggling with uncertainty while seeking direction in dreams.
00:50 Reflecting on personal struggles and community issues.
01:15 Exploring neighborhood life and escapism through drinking.
01:59 The video features a whimsical depiction of small-town life and its eccentricities.
02:17 Expresses futility in offering affection in a troubled relationship.
02:36 The singer expresses an unavoidable emotional descent.
03:03 The desire for camaraderie and nostalgia in shared experiences.
Crafted by Merlin AI.
Still loving this song to bits.
That bass is INTOXICATING!
Anyone in 2021 seeing this? It's Lockdown time. This pandemic brought so much good music! I love this band! 😻 Thank you, Elbow! You make our days of confinement smoother.
Hadn't heard the song in years then thought about it the other day, so came here
1:17 When he brings it in with that guitar lick. PWOAR!
Yes,omg
Was watching The Morning Show on Apple TV (free week trial lol) and this popped up at the end of episode 5 and I was like...Oooof not heard this for yonks!
Right, so my faith in music just got restored. Thank you. Really, really thank you.
The rhythm section on this track is just awesome !
I’ve got one word for this band AWESOME 👍👍👍👍
thanks The Morning Show for this amazing song!
That’s where I heard it to
Thanks Left 4 Dead commercial for this amazing song
Thanks House M. D. for this amazing song!
Still my favorite song of all time. I can't...I can't say how much it's gotten me through the hard times and buoyed the good times to even greater heights.
This is peak bar song. Peak feelings. Drinking to the Seldom Seen Kid!
It's great,no doubt!!
As an avid racing game (this song is one of my favourites from Dirt 2) & Top Gear fan, when 1:17 drops my mind always think of some good sideways action.
IT'S HÄKKINEN! HE'S GOING ROUND THE LEFT HANDER
Falling in love with Elbow :') LOVE LOVE LOVE Guy Garvey's voice!!! I've had this song in my head ALL DAY!!! :D
such a great song....deserved more airplay in the States...some things never change
Left 4 Dead’s game trailer featuring this song playing in the background is what brought me here. 🧐😎😈
Driver: San Francisco brought me here
I used to listen to this song so much when left 4 dead came out
😈 🚫
I came here from this trailer in a random DVD and i forgot what the name was, it took me ages to find it 😭
I know this song from l4d fanfilm
This song just got into my mind when I was listening to clutch and suddenly remembered the top gear episode with Mika Häkkinen.
Amazing song
I love Elbow, seen them live 3 times in Manchester awesome group! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🎸🎸🎸🎸
I love this song!
The other songs of Elbow don't give me that special thing like this song
Give me Grounds for divorce and the rest you can keep!
I have to thank Driver San Francisco and its developers for exposing me to this artist. The soundtrack of that game is rather superb. As is the game.
Kudos to the developers for having good taste!
Same. Such a good game and good soundtrack.
its a shame that the game kinda fell off the face of the earth, what a damn good game
I thank Left 4 Dead for using this in a tv spot.
@@ndhart3213 Same, and apparently L4D writers Erik Wolpaw and Chet Faliszek are huge _Driver: San Francisco_ fans and cite it as having one of the best plot devices and dialogue.
Yoo... It was such a fever dream of a game. I bought it on eBay because I didn't finish it and it was way better than I remembered. Definitely go drive a DeLorean 88 MPH and the play the mission it unlocks
Came here after The Morning Show! Searched a lot, and finally found this great song
can't believe how good this song and band is xx
I saw a L4D live action of this almost a decade ago. It's one of those songs that you just think back on every once in a while - great song.
i was in love with this song as a child bc of Left 4 Dead, it's still amazing
Left 4 Dead, DiRT 2, Driver: San Francisco
Wut!? It was in Driver and Lfd?
Rainbow Blitz yeeeeeesssssss it is!!!
lolly edward Well I don't got LFD, but I do have Driver: San Fran, and I found out this great song in DiRT 2, so I'll have to look for it in Driver.
Some songs just have it.
I like this song because Left 4 Dead, DiRT 2, Driver:SF. This is Amazing!
"You guys are crazy!"
- Gregory House
THANK YOU
Awesome song and I once heard this song when I played the video game for the Xbox 360 called Driver San Francisco
'There,'s a hole in my neighbourhood down which of late I cannot help but fall.' Insane lyric !
One of my favorites songs to listen to while roaming around in Driver: San Francisco! The coppers ain't gonna catch me when this kicks in!
I have a friend who is a huge fan. I decided to check it out. If this is representative of the band...I understand. Attitude and emotion all over the place. I love the use of dynamics.
Can't get enough of this.
Have to stay quiet had a few pints tonight this song came to mind but what a piece of music just does something to you happy days
Underrated and under appreciated. A nice musical gem.
I could listen to this every day of the week. AWESOME video and amazing song. Love them.
This is one of my all-time favorites. And I just discovered The Black Keys' - I Got Mine which I like just as much =)
Elbow are the most underated band
Just stopped watching The Morning Show season 1 eps 5 at the end, to checked out who sing.. love your voice and music.. thank you!
Love Elbow, legendary band
AWESOME timeless song!!
I been listn to this for 4 years everyday
hahaha same here
Wardady same here but since I was in secondary school. I'm now 18.
Oh dear, you need help.
@@philipmartin6811 hating ass
@@prod.death2me.997 harsh dude.
Heard this song 10 years ago from a movie and still is in my top 10
The best song about grief ever.
Man. The intention and energy in everything about this music and its video. Unreal. Thanks, Elbow. Gotta go binge.
Its Hakkinen....He's going thru the left hander!!!!
OMG IM OBSESSED WOTH 1:17
"It's Hakkinen, and he is going though with left hand"
-James May
through the left hander*
Yep thats why i'm here
The Flying Finn, he was.
I was watching a teaser and in the background my beloved band. Elbow takes me 2seconds figure out was grounds of divorce and I feel so happy 😊😊😊
came across this years ago in Dr.House, still best song ever!
this band is amazing! shame I don't hear anyone talk about this band
I'm addicted to this song!
I just discovered this band. Oh happy day! Elbow u are bad in a good way.
Had never heard of them until Ian Rankin mentioned them in one of his Rebus books. Glad I read it brilliant band
The drop with the guitar sends shivers up my spine ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤘
I went to a drum master class with this drummer
wow
I did to in Manchester a couple of weeks ago
+Jack Judge the g
The lead singer of the band Elbow is Guy Garvey. He is known for his role as the primary lyricist and vocalist of the group, contributing significantly to their distinctive sound and emotional depth in their music.
10 years, I still love this song
yessss
Barry didn't send me here, but given he was talking about Elbow, I remembered one of my favorite songs.
This is a very special song, kinda genius song writing...
Mondays is for drinking to the seldom seen kid
I've been working on a cocktail called grounds for divorce
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Polishing a compass that I hold in my sleeve
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Down comes him on sticks but then he kicks like a horse
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
There's a tiny cigarette case
And the rest you can keep
And the rest you can keep
And the rest you can keep
There's a hole in my neighborhood
Down which of late I cannot help but fall
There's a hole in my neighborhood
Down which of late I cannot help but fall
Mondays is for drinking to the seldom seen kid
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
There's this whispering of jokers doing flesh by the pound
To a chorus of supposes from the little town whores
There'll be twisted karaoke at the Aniseed Lounge
And I'll bring you further roses
But it does you no good
And it does me no good
And it does you no good
There's a hole in my neighborhood
Down which of late I cannot help but fall
There's a hole in my neighborhood
Down which of late I cannot help but fall
There's a hole in my neighborhood
Down which of late I cannot help but fall
Mmm
Someday we'll be drinking with the seldom seen kid
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I’ve been working on a cocktail called ‘Egg in a Pint’, woah oh oh oh oh it’s just an egg in a pint
It's Häkkinen, he's going through the left-hander!
Is it possible for something to be too catchy? I think this song is. I'm addicted.
What a top tune (AWESOME) 👏👏👏👏