The music video just makes the song better; Bob is just lost from the group having his own adventure, Paul is playing around with a lampshade, Nick inadvertently becomes the ruler of the Underworld, and Alex is just walking around, sharing his stories to whoever cares the least.
This is one of my favorite Franz Ferdinand songs. The incorporation of the story to create pretty much an anti-drug song is pretty great. Everything about this song though is excellent; the music, the vocals, the lyrics, etc..
Está canción fue mi pase para salir de una fuerte depresión en 2013,cuando casi moria ,no dejaba de escucharla ,y ver un concierto de Escocia...nunca antes ví en vivo a franz y solo prometía q si yo sobrevivía haría todo por verlos 😢,sobreviví y 4 meses después estuvieron en México cdmx días antes de mi cumple!!! Viví para verlos y les agradezco fueran mi motor!!! Los eh visto ya 4 veces en vivo y conocí a Alex el aló pasado,solo puedo decir GRACIAS FRANZ FERDINAND POR AYUDARME A DARLE SENTIDO A MI VIDA❤ LOS AMO ❤😢😊
Franz Ferdinand son la Banda Sonora de mi vida, cuando estaba en lo más low ellos fueron my lovely companions, la voz de Alex me guiaba con sus lyrics. Me Allegra que lo hayas conocido, El es único integrante que no SE me ha hecho conocer y vaya que lo he intentado, sólo por twitter el me ha respondido, la esperanza nunca muere
This is probably the best pop tune I've heard in which the narrator finally asks himself WTF is he doing to himself, and then realizes that he is in fact acting like a complete fool, WITHOUT wallowing in self loathing.
This is one of those songs I may never really be able to understand the feeling behind, but it's something I can glimpse vicariously. I sense desolation, anger, rebellion, and a mind trying to free itself from fear.
"Ulysses is also a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson about Ulysses' return from the Trojan War. He came home and decided he was bored. He would rather die out at sea than bear his boring life at home. This song bears a strong resemblance to this poem." It's an awesome metaphor, this song.
My history professor who I could never picture even listening to this band, picked up an album because they were named Franz Ferdinand, and he coincidentally was looking for a picture of Archduke Franz Ferdinand for his lecture on WWI lol.
Fuck right when this song came out I was tripping balls everyday. That whole Ulysses metaphor worked perfectly. I never thought I would make it back to the land of living after all I had seen and been through. "You're not Ulysses." (Cuz he makes it home)
@BCoy2Pacman I don't get it. We get to watch free (okay sometimes there's a 30 second ad but alot of non-Vevo videos do too) and pretty good quality music videos, what the problem? ( I'm not bashing, just looking for an explaination??)
@Killerclownmeat slowness, I watched the same exact video (after looking for a while becuase it insisted on vevo) in less time because it loaded faster. Vevo does NOTHING other than load slowly and get in the way of the video you want...
@BCoy2Pacman whys every1 hating on vevo??? i like seeing my music videos as opposed to dumb amvs with crudy quality and artists put a lot of work into their music videos!!!!!
I don't understand the Vevo hate. Vevo although using ads made it possible to watch music videos on youtube while not having the studios coming after youtube and users. Since when were we entitled to so much for nothing in return, if you don't like it then go buy the music and listen to it,
@TehAWAL Everyone has their own reason for complaining, I suppose. But I thank you for bringing up that point- people tend to complain sometimes without reason, but it's important that we have some perspective on the matter.
@himynameischris15 of course they say that but a rock band like them definitely does. what do you think they're singing about here. "c'mon lets get HIGHH" or more lyrics from another song, "i used to lock myself in your bathroom, swallowing the codeine kept for your back, numb so numb"
The music video just makes the song better; Bob is just lost from the group having his own adventure, Paul is playing around with a lampshade, Nick inadvertently becomes the ruler of the Underworld, and Alex is just walking around, sharing his stories to whoever cares the least.
This is one of my favorite Franz Ferdinand songs. The incorporation of the story to create pretty much an anti-drug song is pretty great. Everything about this song though is excellent; the music, the vocals, the lyrics, etc..
Other than the fact that "C'mon let's get high" could be the most memorable line of the song.
Está canción fue mi pase para salir de una fuerte depresión en 2013,cuando casi moria ,no dejaba de escucharla ,y ver un concierto de Escocia...nunca antes ví en vivo a franz y solo prometía q si yo sobrevivía haría todo por verlos 😢,sobreviví y 4 meses después estuvieron en México cdmx días antes de mi cumple!!! Viví para verlos y les agradezco fueran mi motor!!! Los eh visto ya 4 veces en vivo y conocí a Alex el aló pasado,solo puedo decir GRACIAS FRANZ FERDINAND POR AYUDARME A DARLE SENTIDO A MI VIDA❤ LOS AMO ❤😢😊
Me pasó igual pero en 2018 ❤ realmente los escuchaba encerrada en la habitación o en el bus y me ayudaron bastante en ese proceso.
Franz Ferdinand son la Banda Sonora de mi vida, cuando estaba en lo más low ellos fueron my lovely companions, la voz de Alex me guiaba con sus lyrics. Me Allegra que lo hayas conocido, El es único integrante que no SE me ha hecho conocer y vaya que lo he intentado, sólo por twitter el me ha respondido, la esperanza nunca muere
This is probably the best pop tune I've heard in which the narrator finally asks himself WTF is he doing to himself, and then realizes that he is in fact acting like a complete fool, WITHOUT wallowing in self loathing.
LA, LALALALA, ULYSSES 🗣🗣🗣🗣🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊
I FOUND A NEW WAY, I FOUND A NEW WAY BABY
This is one of those songs I may never really be able to understand the feeling behind, but it's something I can glimpse vicariously. I sense desolation, anger, rebellion, and a mind trying to free itself from fear.
"Ulysses is also a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson about Ulysses' return from the Trojan War. He came home and decided he was bored. He would rather die out at sea than bear his boring life at home. This song bears a strong resemblance to this poem." It's an awesome metaphor, this song.
This was the first Franz song I heard. Bought their albums immediately, and they have been my favorite band since. So wonderful.
Not even a million views?! I am bewildered. I swear I saw this on VH1 all the time back in the late '00s. Plus its a great song.
How does this only have 447,989 views?
very under-rated if you ask me!
GROSSLY underrated
How the fuck did it only get 100k in 7 years
sad;(
Cause only their first two albums are good.
My history professor who I could never picture even listening to this band, picked up an album because they were named Franz Ferdinand, and he coincidentally was looking for a picture of Archduke Franz Ferdinand for his lecture on WWI lol.
Franz Ferdinand is the best band ever. "Tonight" is my favorite album and this is one of the best songs!!
This song deserves at least 10 million views.
I'm so crushing on Alex! One of the best bands ever!
the high of the tiger
Fuck right when this song came out I was tripping balls everyday. That whole Ulysses metaphor worked perfectly. I never thought I would make it back to the land of living after all I had seen and been through.
"You're not Ulysses." (Cuz he makes it home)
This was on my Alternative Love playlist. Now Franz Ferdinand got so awesome that I made a separate playlist called Franz Ferdinand.
Mi canción favorita de los Franz Ferdinand; fueron buenas épocas. 👌🍷
Nick looks so menacing in this video. It's great!
I only just found this ... but what a great fucking song! Time to go check out the Franz Ferdinand back catalogue methinks.
First song i heard from them, while i was preparing for school, been a fan ever since.🖤
I love the song and what makes it even better is that my name is Ulysses
Franz Ferdinand has mad swag.
essa música é npstalgica, lembro de quando foi lançada...
works perfect for me, too.. I love the fact that they have the highest quality videos and it buffers perfectly for me :)
In the 80s we had Duran Duran. Our kids have Franz Ferdinand. The circle of life continues
Tremendo temazo
Why in the hell doesn't this song have more views?
One of my favorite videos of all time.
Their videos can be so cryptic but always cool
I rather like them.
This song plays at my work constantly
by far my favourite song by them
One of my Favorite songs by this band :)
wow! what a coincidence Franz Ferdinand! I too have been found running through the desert!
Typical Night. Classic.
wow the ad for google chrome loads but not the song. Thanks vevo!
Grandiosos! ❤️🔥
Idk why so little interaction with this banger ? Is this perhaps a hidden gem? Or is it underrated maybe?
I listen to this everyday on my way home lol and sometimes hoping i would never reach home
Something about this song makes me feel....awesome.
If this band hits with their next album, all bets are off.
So trippy to the album!
I love their shoes :)
How anyone can dislike this song is beyond me.
Still soo good , men and cravates 🤌😻
Mi favorita
@BCoy2Pacman I don't get it. We get to watch free (okay sometimes there's a 30 second ad but alot of non-Vevo videos do too) and pretty good quality music videos, what the problem? ( I'm not bashing, just looking for an explaination??)
ide party with these guys!
SO underrated...
@antisadism Vevo's just some random website. The disney of music would either be WMG or Sony.
#1 song
This song makes me so happy
@Ichvyenichalster the commercials annoy me. i wrote that like 4 months ago and the buffering sucked then, but it's gotten better :D
vevo is advertising ALLL OVER THE DAM site and still has ads at the beginning of the video
No idea what this song is about but that doesn't mean it's not dope af!
"America sleeps ahead of you, its nightmares filled with quakes, storms. You'll need to find your own path." - Ulysses , Fallout New Vegas
What a great video. And a great song. I like the varying lighting and the use of color. I wonder what city this is supposed to be set in?
" I found a new way BABY!!!!" love this song :P
@Megg248 True, and Alex did make reference to that poem as an inspiration for this song in an interview.
The bass in this song reminds me of the video game Bully
@MasteroChieftan
But it means we don't have to pay for RUclips.
And, for those who rip music from RUclips, VEVO audio is always high quality.
@Freakzone550
...Isn't that what Hulu is?
I am well aware that I'm not worthy to even listen to this band, let alone watch their music videos.
@MasteroChieftan .. word. and with that note i should probably close this certain little tab =p
@sleepcity Haha, I was thinking the same thing. The beat was throwing me off in the begining... ah, Spoon : )
Wow. now RUclips is beginning to place an ad for musicians before every video. This is really going to screw with me.
@Detth2you Think Hulu, but for music.
Only the website sucks, the vids are laggy, and advertisements in your face constantly
I'm addicted to this powder that makes me feel like I'm being fired slowly
this song is fuckin awsome
sweet shoes!
listen to this with headphones on, you'll hear a lot of splits in the sound
I think it is possible Franz Ferdinand are the greatest band on earth.
0:15 love the shoes
i dont get it whats vevo
@LordNibbler2300 yeah but i keep forgetting when i get a ad anyway
@Killerclownmeat slowness, I watched the same exact video (after looking for a while becuase it insisted on vevo) in less time because it loaded faster. Vevo does NOTHING other than load slowly and get in the way of the video you want...
less than 500000 views?!!!!! wtf? I have listened to this a million times!
@Shizukomaru oh so its just because they dont have everything. Ok i understand slightly now.
I think of this song whenever I'm in a suit looking for some fun. Which is often.
@MasteroChieftan No ofennse, but why is it you guys are oblivious to what was before vevo. We had no music at all. WMG took everything.
Laaaa lalalalaaa Ulysseeeesss
@MasteroChieftan: Why so hostle toward vevo?
@EpikWolf9 Hell yea dude! i have the adblocker for google chrome so vevo is pretty great now hahaha
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Quem é de mais 2009 nos tempos da MTV?
Why does this sound different than the one I know?...The version of Ulysses by Franz, is more..fast.
@BCoy2Pacman whys every1 hating on vevo??? i like seeing my music videos as opposed to dumb amvs with crudy quality and artists put a lot of work into their music videos!!!!!
Guys, if you hate the commercials, just wait a second after it starts and press F5. Usually, that works and makes the actual vid start.
I don't understand the Vevo hate. Vevo although using ads made it possible to watch music videos on youtube while not having the studios coming after youtube and users.
Since when were we entitled to so much for nothing in return, if you don't like it then go buy the music and listen to it,
@Bukowski12790 i think neither. not hallucinigens. this song had more of a cocaine or opiate feel. they have mentioned opiates in other songs..
If there was a God, and he had a voice, it would be this song.
@TehAWAL
Everyone has their own reason for complaining, I suppose. But I thank you for bringing up that point- people tend to complain sometimes without reason, but it's important that we have some perspective on the matter.
Great Song! Anyone else hate when the video has loaded but the add hasn't? Yeah...
@MasteroChieftan \how so sir?
@bigv226 mine was for cage the elephant. not bad.
hello uhhh can we get the full HD video
@TheKellyLo i thought that same thing!
@beatupbutterfly Really? That's odd. It works for me, every time.
@BloodyCatastrophee I love this song :D but the version I have is a completely different rhythm
@LordNibbler2300 wooo, F5 works! after about twice times. =)
@chemikatie954 cuz it's amazing!
@himynameischris15 of course they say that but a rock band like them definitely does. what do you think they're singing about here. "c'mon lets get HIGHH"
or more lyrics from another song, "i used to lock myself in your bathroom, swallowing the codeine kept for your back, numb so numb"