I’ve always interpreted this somg as him singing to a young somebody who’s parents divorced/ were fighting/ having trouble. Talking a bit from personal experiences, so i might get clues where there are none, but the text really resonates with me
My interpretation is that Brooks is singing to his younger self, as he's reflecting back on his life after just having his own child. Giving his inner child comfort as he prepares to take care of an actual baby, this is how he's helping himself find closure.
I literally looked up on Google "don't get so down on yourself" to see if that was the correct saying (I'm not a fluent english speaker) and I saw this song recommended o.o so I said "fuck it". The one time I click on recommended and :'( this was beautiful.
I visited my single mom for a month to care for her after a life altering surgery, we bonded & got closer in that month. Now that I'm older She told me of all the shitty things my dad did to her, how I was the "make up" baby. So when I heard this song the first time all I could do was cry. My mother always told us that we were the only good thing that came out of her relationship with my dad. 😢 "The good is not so hard to forget Though it seems far away Don't worry babe, don't get too down on yourself They were in love when you were made."
this song is so beautiful the first time I listened to this song I started crying like a little bitch it reminded me of my childhood and my parents never getting along and me always being scared and a nervous wreck at home but I also felt so much warmth like someone else felt the same thing I did as a kid
I have lost count of how many times i come here when i think about my parents divorce. It makes me feel less bad knowing there’s people who can relate to what i am feeling and kinda explain the situation to me
Words that speak an unparalleled message across an obstructed youth that knows no true value in the words "I love you." Damn it! Now I got the feels ._.
I saw them a few weeks ago here and Boston and damn they're good. So, consequently, been digging into their back catalog. many gems, like this one. Thanks Growlers. Just f*cking delighted that I have access to this, that, somehow, in this goddawful cruel hateful world, this made it's way to me here, now... Growlers we need you now more than ever. Impressed as hell that they're busy, too. Off to Europe and then Australia, so there should be loads of good clips from the international tv community. Who's yr favorite Growler? (Bonus points if it's a new guy and you know his name).
this is the writer singing to himself as a child, and his own child in a way too. he’s telling his younger self that his parents were in love when he was made, and setting his own child up for this fact if him and the child’s mother do split up. edit: i just noticed another comment with a similar analysis as mine.
I am not trying to be over the top, but why do you think God created The Growlers to become the musicians they are and have the musicians unite into one group? I really don't understand how life works itself when things like this exist. So, so special.
As the song progresses, the mood becomes a lot less lonely. For example, at the start, Brook is singing by himself with a small acoustic by himself. By the first chorus, he has a quiet acapella behind him. What could this mean?
i think its a homage to brooks's gf. hes the one who has to deal with the pain. but honestly i feel like brooks is my dad and hes trying to explain himself in ways most men cant. you realize as an adult. you go through divorce and understand why your parents did the same thing you did down the road. kinda drunk but.. thats what i feel
I think it is about divorce, but I don't necessarily think it's meant for his son. It doesn't seem like him & his wife are having any troubles, but then again who knows what's really goin on ya know. But yeah this song is totally about divorce. As child coming from divorce, I immediately knew because both of my parents tried explaining all of these things to me. the feels :'-)
Fuck dude, as a child who came from divorce, this song hit so many places.
I feel this so hard
don't get too down on yourself, they were in love when you were made
my fav is when brook fucks up and says you were the reason too early like its comforting idk why
I actually prefer that to the one released on the album. It sounds nice.
i got you were the reason tattooed just because of the way its sang in this version
I’ve always interpreted this somg as him singing to a young somebody who’s parents divorced/ were fighting/ having trouble. Talking a bit from personal experiences, so i might get clues where there are none, but the text really resonates with me
A little late on this but he wrote this song about his wife’s parents getting divorced.
This song is like a punch in the gut. It instantly brings me back to everything I've lost in this life. But I can't stop listening to it.
inject this song into my veins holy smokes this is good
To fall in love is to acknowledge loneliness.
so what
Damn
My dad died when I was 3 years old, my mom always says he was the love of her life. I cry every time I hear this song.
My interpretation is that Brooks is singing to his younger self, as he's reflecting back on his life after just having his own child. Giving his inner child comfort as he prepares to take care of an actual baby, this is how he's helping himself find closure.
I just hope he doesn't divorce his girl Melisa tellez): cuz he says "it's only one time "
Thanks for sharing , I was wondering the meaning it's. my first time. listening. Someone shared it
Michael Lopez my interpretation was divorced parents
Why doesn't the actual album sound like this?? This is amazing my god
cause it doesn't boi
+Hawksox11 😂😂😂 goat
you're right:(
Scott would have made these songs sound sweet. What a bummer
+Bart Vergauwe ouch :(
and the universe screams for a live growlers acoustic record......double live should cover it
I heard this song live and it was amazing! Instant classic from Los Growlers.
Brooks even said "that felt like a classic" when they played it in Chicago a couple weeks ago. Couldn't agree more.
Haha that's cool! They played this at Vegas and like I said I was blown away the way it sounded live.
where was this song when i needed it wow
I literally looked up on Google "don't get so down on yourself" to see if that was the correct saying (I'm not a fluent english speaker) and I saw this song recommended o.o so I said "fuck it". The one time I click on recommended and :'( this was beautiful.
dude. this is the best new one yet
I visited my single mom for a month to care for her after a life altering surgery, we bonded & got closer in that month. Now that I'm older She told me of all the shitty things my dad did to her, how I was the "make up" baby. So when I heard this song the first time all I could do was cry. My mother always told us that we were the only good thing that came out of her relationship with my dad. 😢
"The good is not so hard to forget
Though it seems far away
Don't worry babe, don't get too down on yourself
They were in love when you were made."
So much better than the album version. This is The Growlers I feel in love with.
this song is so beautiful the first time I listened to this song I started crying like a little bitch it reminded me of my childhood and my parents never getting along and me always being scared and a nervous wreck at home but I also felt so much warmth like someone else felt the same thing I did as a kid
I love how they haven't lost their unique sound this is why they are my favorite band
finally, pure beauty ♡
This is phenomenal.
Tears
one of the more emotional songs off the album. gives me this nostalgic feeling
I have lost count of how many times i come here when i think about my parents divorce. It makes me feel less bad knowing there’s people who can relate to what i am feeling and kinda explain the situation to me
Same here. This song captures so much accurately about that experience.
Words that speak an unparalleled message across an obstructed youth that knows no true value in the words "I love you." Damn it! Now I got the feels ._.
this version is amazing.
I love the raw recording of this song. Much better than the album one
I appreciate you so much for uploading all of these. It shows that the old sound is still in there somewhere. Theres a glimpse of hope
guys....... its about divorced parents
How amazing.
wow, it must be really dusty in here, what's this liquid coming from my eyes??
Fuckkkk, this version is so much better!
I saw them a few weeks ago here and Boston and damn they're good. So, consequently, been digging into their back catalog. many gems, like this one. Thanks Growlers. Just f*cking delighted that I have access to this, that, somehow, in this goddawful cruel hateful world, this made it's way to me here, now... Growlers we need you now more than ever. Impressed as hell that they're busy, too. Off to Europe and then Australia, so there should be loads of good clips from the international tv community. Who's yr favorite Growler? (Bonus points if it's a new guy and you know his name).
god fucking dammn! i really like how they played this version
Best song on the album
this is the writer singing to himself as a child, and his own child in a way too. he’s telling his younger self that his parents were in love when he was made, and setting his own child up for this fact if him and the child’s mother do split up.
edit: i just noticed another comment with a similar analysis as mine.
Rare Hearts part II
oh my god. hahaha. brutes
does brooks feel this way about melisa?! ): oh no chin chin
beachbum gatsby he's talking about his parents
Jane Walter but his parents were never divorced!!
beachbum gatsby but his parents argued when he was a kid. His dad would even tell him he wasn't his son. So his parents must have fought.
I am not trying to be over the top, but why do you think God created The Growlers to become the musicians they are and have the musicians unite into one group? I really don't understand how life works itself when things like this exist. So, so special.
Right in the feels, love this version 🤘
“you were the reason”
They were in love when you were made..
another beauty!
I got slight bob marley chills💚🖤💛.
I might be a little disappointed by them right now, but when I listen to this song, I remember why I love them so much..
que hermoso tema
As the song progresses, the mood becomes a lot less lonely. For example, at the start, Brook is singing by himself with a small acoustic by himself. By the first chorus, he has a quiet acapella behind him. What could this mean?
holy fuck this song is amazing
So why is this song off the album now? It's not on Apple Music or iTunes
curious question...jonathan richman influence? just fell across this video, i like the sound.
Очень хорошо звучит.
Please tell me they recorded studio versions of the entire album
this sounds so similar to Shannon and the clams- telling myself
I think this song is dedicated to his newborn son
KRUSTYskates to be honest I thought it was about divorce
oh it definitely is! but hes explaining it to his son "you were the reason they stuck around" "but now youre old enough"
i think its a homage to brooks's gf. hes the one who has to deal with the pain. but honestly i feel like brooks is my dad and hes trying to explain himself in ways most men cant. you realize as an adult. you go through divorce and understand why your parents did the same thing you did down the road. kinda drunk but.. thats what i feel
I think it is about divorce, but I don't necessarily think it's meant for his son. It doesn't seem like him & his wife are having any troubles, but then again who knows what's really goin on ya know. But yeah this song is totally about divorce. As child coming from divorce, I immediately knew because both of my parents tried explaining all of these things to me. the feels :'-)
Were these the only songs they played from the new album?
Yeah, they only played three songs
modern bummers. you gonna go to the show this december?
yo you gonna go to the show at the wiltern this december modern bummers?
Carlos Garcia Maybe, I'm not too sure yet. If I do go, I'll go to the Friday show.
sounds a lot like the cover of Mama Said that they did.
No it doesn't
A life of love or a life alone??
Dominic Pasteiner "A life of love is a long time"
Dont worry babe....
yeap not in love anymore
i want my parents to get a divorce so i could love this song even more
Cesar Martinez pleasee dont say that
bro me & my homie cried during this shit at beach goth 7 & every time it comes on when we're space cruising
😆
This should've been the version they put on the album.