The band revealed that the song was written about a young girl from Kitchener with a cancerous tumor in her brain named Mina Kim. The "thief" mentioned in the song refers to the tumor. The short clip at the end of the song consisting of a young girl singing a Sunday school song is a real audio clip of Mina Kim singing "Little By Little" with Maida's wife Chantal Kreviazuk and band member Jeremy Taggart.
i swear to god. Our lady peace is the best band in the world. I watched them and everclear play in kamloops b.c. like 20 years ago. Best concert of my life.
They were meant to be famous. They were sending messages to humanity without even realizing how meaningful their songs were. Or why they chose this band name ! All for reason.
I remember how I was at the side of my brother as he died in the bed beside me. I had been with him for 5 days solid, I wouldnt leave his side for nothing and he was such a strong guy, I look up to him forever for the bravery he had, his my rolemodel. He was such a strong person, mentaly and physically, cancer is a killer and it destroys so many peoples lives.
I just started listening to their older music again, and i swear this album was a god send....especially now that its celebrating its 25 year anniversary...some of the songs on this album, including this one, is definitive on describing the mental health the world has been facing the last few years. Makes me happy that i can go back into time and find songs like this one, as well as others, that describe our current situation, and provide some love and such. Much appreciated ❤❤
I wrote a paper on this song for my college poem class ... there are so many things going on in this song ... its a masterpiece of coping and just an amazing story about a brave girl
this was the only song i could listen to when my dad was diagnosed with cancer. stage 4 and had brain surgery to remove many tumors in his brain. i'm not sure how i stumbled on it 10 years later but i sat in my car for hours and cried to this song and whenever i felt weak or sad or scared or alone i would sit and listen to this song on repeat. my dads "disease free" now a year later which is a miracle but this song holds so much importance and weight and comfort. "i don't want to hear who walked on water" really got me cuz i am normally a believer in God but there is nothing comforting about hearing His plans when His plans make no sense in the moment. beautiful song.
Yess, sometimes it would just relate to a certain thing at the time and I can't explain it but I definitely had those moments. Other times the songs were just awesome and no reason to tear up!
My mom's mental health and growing up with her suicide attempts, gradually increasing severity with schizophrenia and her being in and out of institutions, and eventually losing her to suicide just before my oldest son was born, this is what comes to mind with this song. Hits home really hard. I've lost a number of people to mental health issues. I know it is written about cancer, but the lyrics fit very well to mental health as well, in severe cases it is a thief in the head, as you slowly watch someone you love change and turn into something else from it.
Sorry about your Mom, Schizophrenia is a very sad illness, I feel so bad for those who endure it, I myself suffer from Severe OCD, and you are spot on, it is like a thief in your head..
At 25, before my mum died, she became entirely unresponsive and the, “I can’t see the thief inside of your head” line kept going through my head...then all there was was the house built out in space, for her...R.I.P., mumma
My mom died of brain cancer, too. When she passed, she was in another time. She wasn't sure who we were, but I could live with that. She was happy, in her prime, and her life was still unfolding before her. :(
Mina Kim was my best friend in Grades 1 and 2. We bonded over sharing the same birthday. I moved schools for Grade 3 and was never able to speak to her again. I thought of her often and when I first saw this music video as a child, my heart sunk to see her name. I knew it was her in my heart as soon as I heard the little tune at the end. I confirmed it was my best friend years later when I looked up her name and OLP. RIP Mina. I’ve missed my friend for a long time.
I lost a friend to lung cancer today. We were close friends for a brief period many years ago, but eventually lost touch only to speak from time to time. It's not that she is gone that I remember her. I remember her because she was full of life and died younger than any one should. She died at 25, the same age as me. When I heard the news, I was devastated. Though I've known her for a short time all those years ago, she was still a friend. I immediately thought of this song and have not stopped listening to it. I wasn't there for her like I could've been, but I will miss my memories of her. We all live long and fulfilling lives. Some of us are not graced with that opportunity and she will sadly be missed.
I think of this song and it brings me to tears immediately on the loss of my identical twin brother. Such a superb song on the loss from cancer and the experience as a bystander.
This song makes me cry EVERYTIME I hear it. It came out right around my dad's cancer diagnosis and death in my teens and brings me right back there. Beautiful song.
I've loved this song and this band, ever since I first listened to their album Clumsy in 1997. I never knew what this song was actually about until just now, when I saw a video discussing the newest OLP album, and realized I hadn't listened to them in nearly a decade. Now I'm binging all of their music, and then I listen to Thief again. As someone who was diagnosed with a grade IV GBM brain tumor at the beginning of 2020, I finally understand this song in a way I kind of wish I didn't. At the same time, I feel so lucky to have this band, and in particular, this song back in my life again. Right when I needed them most.
Lost my uncle to leukemia and two family friends to cancer. I miss them especially my uncle. He was the first person that played video games with me and introduced me to 80s & 90s music. I love this song!
I am their Korean fan. This is a song I really enjoyed listening to when I was in high school 10 years ago. It's been a long time since I heard it because of the algorithm. It's a new feeling. Thank you.
This song and video will always remind me of my dad. I remember watching this video when my dad said goodnight to me for the last time..and he died hours later.
@RachelAndNadean This song is actually dedicated to a little girl that Rayne met a long time ago that was dying of cancer. So he wrote this for her and all young people who are being taken away before their time. "That thing that lives inside of your head" is referring to a brain tumor I think. Really sad but inspiring at the same time.
This still hits me exactly where I've always needed it to. Respects to all of you. Wish you all the best and the strength and courage to endure the worst. From Niagara 🇨🇦.
I love this song because it makes me stop to think of my grandmother, she passed away Christmas day a few months ago and I miss her every day. She was such a loving person and cared for me ever since I was a baby and continued right up until she died. I love you nana x
I love this song, not just for the great sound ect, ect. but about its message (to me at least). . . Bedside at someone dying and you both know, thats tough, but to know that there is nothing you can do about this person. But all they want is just to talk to someone, to you? thats intense, in a way that is how i feel when listening to this song. Helpless and sad? But I wouldn't be anywhere else for anything in the world. I don't know i have been drinking a bit, but i felt the need to write this.
My nana has been fighting parkinsons for 12 yrs now. Today we are waiting for her to pass, and I cant help to think about this song. How helpless it feels to watch someone be trapped in their own head , and eventually succumb to something they had no control in having. I know this song is about a young girl w brain cancer, but no song has ever been so relatable to me as this one is again today.
+Melissa Trimbath I dont know if you are a religious person or not, but i will be praying for your Nana to have the strength she needs to deal with day to day life, and for you and your family to be able to deal with the emotional pain of seeing a loved one suffer.
Idk honestly how to explain my enjoyment of OLP except I've walked a lot of difficult times and the music always helped but I honestly don't follow up with the back storyline or b.s. out there I just love the songs
wow...I was reading some of the comments posted here and almost brought tears to my eyes while listening to this...so amazing how powerful and meaningful a piece of music can be...sorry to all those who lost someone dear to them...OL "PEACE" be with you all.
I love these guys. Listening to their music always gives me a good feeling and Raine's voice is phenomenal. There's no other voices like his, it touches your nerves and mixed with the right lyrics and music it drudges up feelings that music was made to do anyway, it moves you.
Not heard much from Our Lady Peace in a decade or more. Not sure what happened to this band. If it were ever possible without knowing the dynamics of the band then till now. I'd say this is one major band from the grunge/ rock erra that I so wish would re-descover themselves again. Such a unique well put together sound. Anyone would be lying if they were to say they were'nt waiting to hear OLP kick the radio in there vehicle over at least one more time.. My opinion of course... this band deserved more cred than at that time it recieved.
OLP's 4 albums from the 90's really have some terrific songs on them. I grew up on them. I lost touch with them afterwards, as I did with many bands from the era (Foo Fighters, Garbage). But it was just such a great, great period. They were all doing such tremendous work.
Still the greatest song they’ve ever done. And one of the greatest Canadian songs of all time. Easily my favourite, even now in 2020. Also, Mike Turner is a seriously underrated guitarist and songwriter. I miss those days when he was in the band.
One absolute beautiful song. I've seen them 3 times, with the first time being front row in St. Louis when they toured with Oleander and Creed. It was one of my all time favorite concerts.
Back when MUSIC had REAL meaning... The song was written for a child who lost his life due to sickness The SICKNESS is the "THIEF" who stole the child's life.
He spent a lot of time with her she was a big fan it’s her on the tape at the end I don’t know what’s what right now but these dudes are pretty good guys legit
One of the best shows I went to was seeing OLP for 98 cents due to a scheduling screw up. It was a small venue, and I remember after they played the band came out and just hung out with the crowd. Not only do they make good music, but they are some of the nicest people.
Their best video, hands down. (and they made some good ones). The emotional wallop of this song hits very hard. Even though it's been 18 years since my boy passed, listening to this makes it seem fresh. While the tears will always fall to this song...it'll always be one of my all-time favorite vids. An amazing healing song. TOO GOOD to hide from.
Its been 19 years for me since I lost my identical twin brother. This song keeps me connected to it. I don't ever want to forget my brother. I am glad this song exists and will always have a connection to it.
This song is what really got me into OLP. I had bought this cd and their next one 'Spiritual Machines'. Any they are my most favorite albums from the group.
Is that supposed to be a recording of Mina Kim at the end? I don't know why but it gives me chills hearing it. EDIT: A QUICK SEARCH, IT IS: "Our Lady Peace said that the song was about a young girl from Kitchener, Ontario named Mina Kim who had a cancerous tumor in her brain. The word thief in the song refers to the tumor and at the end of the song there is a sound clip of a young girl that is actually Mina Kim singing a "Little By Little" with Maida's wife Chantal Kreviazuk."
Wow... Such a strong song, with so much meaning. I've only lost two grandparents and a few pets. My experiences witnessing death are so weak compared to some of the comments I've read.. =( I wish all of these people the best, inner strength, and emotional security. A sense of well being, and to stay strong. =) **I grew up listening to these guys throughout the late 90's and early 2000's.. I sort of went other directions in my teen years and listened to nothing but hip hop. But since I was 22 in 2011, been a fan of good music in general... And these guys have it. They are so underrated! It's a shame more people don't know who they are! (or just on TH-cam for that matter).. But rock on OLP, rock on... 👍
"...and I can't see that thief that lives inside of your head, but I can be some courage at the side of your bed" Still missing you after you were stolen by a brain tumour - the thief inside of your head, but so grateful that I was able to be the courage at the side of your bed - love and miss you Jimmy (the kids are SO big now! you'd be crazy proud) xo
I keep coming back to this song. My sister, six years older than me (I just turned 50) has Frontal Temporal Dementia, showing symptoms for about the last 5 years is in a nursing home now, can’t feed herself. My father was disabled and in a nursing home before 50. Let’s try harder to be good to each other. I Love this song.
I originally heard just a clip of this song at the end of a video and got sort of curious, so I looked up the whole thing. The description spoke of the meaning behind this song, and after listening to it again, I gotta say, I wanted to weep. Its a lovely song. Almost makes me wish I were Canadian.
The band revealed that the song was written about a young girl from Kitchener with a cancerous tumor in her brain named Mina Kim. The "thief" mentioned in the song refers to the tumor. The short clip at the end of the song consisting of a young girl singing a Sunday school song is a real audio clip of Mina Kim singing "Little By Little" with Maida's wife Chantal Kreviazuk and band member Jeremy Taggart.
One of many 90s bands whose sound can bring back past ideals when I was growing up, still developing values. You can really time travel with music.
more of a early 2000's band really.
@finallife87 they are for sure a 90's band clumsy was their biggest album
I lost my Dad to cancer, this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
One of the most beautiful songs to ever come out of Canada
True bro this is a good Canadian song
I'd forgotten this song and I'm in tears...
Them and the hip have some gems from my youth you'd randomly hear in beautiful times
Beautiful tribute to a girl from Kitchener who lost her battle with a cancerous brain tumour (the thief)
Her name was Mina Kim.. ❤
From Woodstock I hear ya sorry for loss
i swear to god. Our lady peace is the best band in the world. I watched them and everclear play in kamloops b.c. like 20 years ago. Best concert of my life.
Saw the same show in Halifax but was there for evereclear
I saw em in Latrobe, pa in the 90s. I'm so old
Kamloops seen In 1999
While there are only 370,000 views, I have no doubt that this song exists in the heart of millions.
Already over 1.5M.
The echo continues to reverberate…
Is it just me or are all of their songs great? Wow.
They were meant to be famous. They were sending messages to humanity without even realizing how meaningful their songs were. Or why they chose this band name ! All for reason.
@@emiliyah8890this song is so deep.
Yes, yes they are. No doubt…
I remember how I was at the side of my brother as he died in the bed beside me. I had been with him for 5 days solid, I wouldnt leave his side for nothing and he was such a strong guy, I look up to him forever for the bravery he had, his my rolemodel. He was such a strong person, mentaly and physically, cancer is a killer and it destroys so many peoples lives.
one of their best songs this should have way more views
i used to be obsessed with our lady peace when i was young, brought me back good memories
I just started listening to their older music again, and i swear this album was a god send....especially now that its celebrating its 25 year anniversary...some of the songs on this album, including this one, is definitive on describing the mental health the world has been facing the last few years. Makes me happy that i can go back into time and find songs like this one, as well as others, that describe our current situation, and provide some love and such. Much appreciated ❤❤
I wrote a paper on this song for my college poem class ... there are so many things going on in this song ... its a masterpiece of coping and just an amazing story about a brave girl
this was the only song i could listen to when my dad was diagnosed with cancer. stage 4 and had brain surgery to remove many tumors in his brain. i'm not sure how i stumbled on it 10 years later but i sat in my car for hours and cried to this song and whenever i felt weak or sad or scared or alone i would sit and listen to this song on repeat. my dads "disease free" now a year later which is a miracle but this song holds so much importance and weight and comfort. "i don't want to hear who walked on water" really got me cuz i am normally a believer in God but there is nothing comforting about hearing His plans when His plans make no sense in the moment. beautiful song.
Hope your dad is still doing okay!
I liked this song when it first came out. Now as a parent, it hits right in the feels. Couldn't imagine losing a child like that...
either you lose them or they lose you it's unavoidable. God is such a cruel bastard.
Hits me in the feels since I first saw the video. Mina and I were close friends
@@brandinunes6334 I'm so sorry.
Listening to music is the closes thing to time travel - I love it
This should have a thousand likes
One of the reasons why I’m here listening 🤍
This video is misleading
100% ......take me back
@@Linsi_b okay how?
LOVE THIS BAND. Remember hiding under my sheets as a kid listening to this on my CD player.. crying alone. sometimes.
lmao...really?
@@finallife87 hahahaha Yes.
I used to stay up and trip and cry to OLP too
Yess, sometimes it would just relate to a certain thing at the time and I can't explain it but I definitely had those moments. Other times the songs were just awesome and no reason to tear up!
Very powerful lyrics
21 years later, the band is still on my playlist. The concert was a shower for my soul.
26 years later for myself…
My mom's mental health and growing up with her suicide attempts, gradually increasing severity with schizophrenia and her being in and out of institutions, and eventually losing her to suicide just before my oldest son was born, this is what comes to mind with this song. Hits home really hard. I've lost a number of people to mental health issues. I know it is written about cancer, but the lyrics fit very well to mental health as well, in severe cases it is a thief in the head, as you slowly watch someone you love change and turn into something else from it.
I wish you a wonderful life moving forward. I was sorry to read your story and i thank you for sharing it.
Sorry about your Mom, Schizophrenia is a very sad illness, I feel so bad for those who endure it, I myself suffer from Severe OCD, and you are spot on, it is like a thief in your head..
I'll pray for your mother
😭😭😭
At 25, before my mum died, she became entirely unresponsive and the, “I can’t see the thief inside of your head” line kept going through my head...then all there was was the house built out in space, for her...R.I.P., mumma
same here. Mom died of brain cancer last month at 62. I feel you bro.
My mom died of brain cancer, too. When she passed, she was in another time. She wasn't sure who we were, but I could live with that. She was happy, in her prime, and her life was still unfolding before her. :(
I felt that. Hope your doing good 👊🏿🙏🏿
I lost my mom to brain cancer as well and I can totally relate
So sorry my daughter is 25 doesn't bother with me didn't even invite me to her wedding
My 19 y/o dog has a brain tumor and I can really relate to this song. I love OLP, they make amazing music.
sorry for your loss even though this is a 9 year old comment
Mina Kim was my best friend in Grades 1 and 2. We bonded over sharing the same birthday. I moved schools for Grade 3 and was never able to speak to her again. I thought of her often and when I first saw this music video as a child, my heart sunk to see her name. I knew it was her in my heart as soon as I heard the little tune at the end. I confirmed it was my best friend years later when I looked up her name and OLP. RIP Mina. I’ve missed my friend for a long time.
your lucky dude
I lost a friend to lung cancer today. We were close friends for a brief period many years ago, but eventually lost touch only to speak from time to time. It's not that she is gone that I remember her. I remember her because she was full of life and died younger than any one should. She died at 25, the same age as me. When I heard the news, I was devastated. Though I've known her for a short time all those years ago, she was still a friend. I immediately thought of this song and have not stopped listening to it. I wasn't there for her like I could've been, but I will miss my memories of her.
We all live long and fulfilling lives. Some of us are not graced with that opportunity and she will sadly be missed.
I'm so very sorry to hear that. I hope you're okay! Life can be a bitch, but we all must live it as best as we can. Stay strong
Nat B I appreciate everything you said. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my comment. It really means a lot.
I don't know you but I appreciate your statement.
I think of this song and it brings me to tears immediately on the loss of my identical twin brother. Such a superb song on the loss from cancer and the experience as a bystander.
This song makes me cry EVERYTIME I hear it. It came out right around my dad's cancer diagnosis and death in my teens and brings me right back there. Beautiful song.
Makes me cry every single time, too. So close to home. Twice. 😢
The melodies are so well structured and delivered.
I've loved this song and this band, ever since I first listened to their album Clumsy in 1997. I never knew what this song was actually about until just now, when I saw a video discussing the newest OLP album, and realized I hadn't listened to them in nearly a decade. Now I'm binging all of their music, and then I listen to Thief again. As someone who was diagnosed with a grade IV GBM brain tumor at the beginning of 2020, I finally understand this song in a way I kind of wish I didn't. At the same time, I feel so lucky to have this band, and in particular, this song back in my life again. Right when I needed them most.
This is easily one of their best songs.
Lost my uncle to leukemia and two family friends to cancer. I miss them especially my uncle. He was the first person that played video games with me and introduced me to 80s & 90s music. I love this song!
sorry for your loss
I am their Korean fan. This is a song I really enjoyed listening to when I was in high school 10 years ago.
It's been a long time since I heard it because of the algorithm. It's a new feeling. Thank you.
This song and video will always remind me of my dad. I remember watching this video when my dad said goodnight to me for the last time..and he died hours later.
Same with me man, but only 2 days before Christmas.
sorry to hear of your loss but there's a house built out in space where he is safe and he is watching over you
what a dumbass thing to say....
It makes me think of my granny. She had alzheimers. I helped take care of her when she was bedridden. rickc747 what a heartless remark.
just cannot find this kind of music anywhere in today's music
my go to song. so powerful.
Gnatz Parker This sub-genre of alternative eventually became Emo. So now you know where to look.
^ He's got a point there.
dude its over 90's never again
Nope whitch is ashame
One of my all time favorite OLP songs.
@RachelAndNadean This song is actually dedicated to a little girl that Rayne met a long time ago that was dying of cancer. So he wrote this for her and all young people who are being taken away before their time. "That thing that lives inside of your head" is referring to a brain tumor I think. Really sad but inspiring at the same time.
This still hits me exactly where I've always needed it to. Respects to all of you. Wish you all the best and the strength and courage to endure the worst. From Niagara 🇨🇦.
Hey I’m in Niagara too!…. And listening to this song in 2023 lol
I love this song because it makes me stop to think of my grandmother, she passed away Christmas day a few months ago and I miss her every day. She was such a loving person and cared for me ever since I was a baby and continued right up until she died. I love you nana x
I love this song, not just for the great sound ect, ect. but about its message (to me at least). . . Bedside at someone dying and you both know, thats tough, but to know that there is nothing you can do about this person. But all they want is just to talk to someone, to you? thats intense, in a way that is how i feel when listening to this song. Helpless and sad? But I wouldn't be anywhere else for anything in the world.
I don't know i have been drinking a bit, but i felt the need to write this.
the "there's a house built up in space" part is the best.. coolest melody ever
I shed a tear every time this one bell's out...
OMG, these effects are remarkable...especially considering this was early 90's.
Also, what a great song...
My nana has been fighting parkinsons for 12 yrs now. Today we are waiting for her to pass, and I cant help to think about this song. How helpless it feels to watch someone be trapped in their own head , and eventually succumb to something they had no control in having. I know this song is about a young girl w brain cancer, but no song has ever been so relatable to me as this one is again today.
+Melissa Trimbath i pray for you my dad is dealing with dementia i know your pain
+Melissa Trimbath I dont know if you are a religious person or not, but i will be praying for your Nana to have the strength she needs to deal with day to day life, and for you and your family to be able to deal with the emotional pain of seeing a loved one suffer.
+mariehansler sadly she passed on about 2 weeks ago. Thanks for your kind thoughts
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Idk honestly how to explain my enjoyment of OLP except I've walked a lot of difficult times and the music always helped but I honestly don't follow up with the back storyline or b.s. out there I just love the songs
These guys. So underrated. Such a tragedy how the groups original lineup called it quits.
This so is near perfect. A prophet before his time.
So many perfect songs.
this is brutally underrated, i feel happy cause i found it and sad cause a lot of people didnt
wow...I was reading some of the comments posted here and almost brought tears to my eyes while listening to this...so amazing how powerful and meaningful a piece of music can be...sorry to all those who lost someone dear to them...OL "PEACE" be with you all.
Lost my Mom to Brain Cancer, never thought I'd relate to the lyrics when this song came out
Bess album with a bess lineup! Pure magic in musical form.
Love this!❤
One of the most beautiful songs ever
@thatsfornoobs listened to it 30 times. absolutely no autotune, just raine's sweet voice
Just saw them in Saskatoon on Thursday best concert I've been too amazing !!!!
Saw them in Houston on Monday. 3rd time seeing them and still waiting to see this song live! Still one of my favorite bands, though!
It's strange. This is a sad song, but it picks you up rather than getting you down. A true work of art.
I love these guys. Listening to their music always gives me a good feeling and Raine's voice is phenomenal. There's no other voices like his, it touches your nerves and mixed with the right lyrics and music it drudges up feelings that music was made to do anyway, it moves you.
Yessssssss!!!!!
Not heard much from Our Lady Peace in a decade or more. Not sure what happened to this band. If it were ever possible without knowing the dynamics of the band then till now. I'd say this is one major band from the grunge/ rock erra that I so wish would re-descover themselves again. Such a unique well put together sound. Anyone would be lying if they were to say they were'nt waiting to hear OLP kick the radio in there vehicle over at least one more time.. My opinion of course... this band deserved more cred than at that time it recieved.
One of the most powerful underrated songs in the world
OLP's 4 albums from the 90's really have some terrific songs on them. I grew up on them. I lost touch with them afterwards, as I did with many bands from the era (Foo Fighters, Garbage). But it was just such a great, great period. They were all doing such tremendous work.
Still the greatest song they’ve ever done. And one of the greatest Canadian songs of all time. Easily my favourite, even now in 2020. Also, Mike Turner is a seriously underrated guitarist and songwriter. I miss those days when he was in the band.
One absolute beautiful song. I've seen them 3 times, with the first time being front row in St. Louis when they toured with Oleander and Creed. It was one of my all time favorite concerts.
Their best song...
4am is definitely up there too :D
This whole album was awesome!
This and One Man Army. It’s hard to choose one.
Clumsy is better
Thief, 4AM, Clumsy, Sell My Soul and Bring Back the Sun are my favorites but it’s hard to pick just one
I recently lost my uncle to ALS. This song pretty much sums up how I’m feeling right now
The song really makes you think about life and what is really important
I'm glad that they went for something so simple as a video for this song. fits really well.
One of the best lyricists in alternative rock! OLP. Fav 90s band.
still one of my top 3 bands
Forgot how much I love this song. I was a junior in high school when it was released and I listened to it on repeat for days and weeks on end.
Best song!!!!! They need a come back
this is by far one of their best songs
Back when MUSIC had REAL meaning...
The song was written for a child who lost his life due to sickness
The SICKNESS is the "THIEF" who stole the child's life.
Mina Kim was a girl not a guy. Still tearjerker of a song once you know what its about
He spent a lot of time with her she was a big fan it’s her on the tape at the end I don’t know what’s what right now but these dudes are pretty good guys legit
@@JohnSmith-gy5oh it's the girl who had cancer and Raine Maida's wife Chantal Kreviazic ( spelling I know ) singing at the end.
the child was a little girl who lost her life too a brain tumor. why were born God just to suffer?
Music still has real meaning. And this was about a girl. Time to climb out of the basement
Thank you for BEing such Great Canadian Artits ❤🎉
One of the best shows I went to was seeing OLP for 98 cents due to a scheduling screw up. It was a small venue, and I remember after they played the band came out and just hung out with the crowd. Not only do they make good music, but they are some of the nicest people.
Their best video, hands down. (and they made some good ones). The emotional wallop of this song hits very hard. Even though it's been 18 years since my boy passed, listening to this makes it seem fresh. While the tears will always fall to this song...it'll always be one of my all-time favorite vids. An amazing healing song. TOO GOOD to hide from.
Its been 19 years for me since I lost my identical twin brother. This song keeps me connected to it. I don't ever want to forget my brother. I am glad this song exists and will always have a connection to it.
Yes xoxo
I used to live in the buildings where they filmed this video. I remember watching them film this from my balcony.
This song is what really got me into OLP. I had bought this cd and their next one 'Spiritual Machines'. Any they are my most favorite albums from the group.
New subscriber...Long time fan...Class of 98'...Love you ✌️
the first time i heard this song was on the day my mom had brain surgery to remove an aneurysm. my brother and i still cry every time we hear it
You make the best music!
Ouch, hitting the nail on the head with that one, spot on good sir.
brilliant song, sad but brilliant
Is that supposed to be a recording of Mina Kim at the end? I don't know why but it gives me chills hearing it. EDIT: A QUICK SEARCH, IT IS:
"Our Lady Peace said that the song was about a young girl from Kitchener, Ontario named Mina Kim who had a cancerous tumor in her brain. The word thief in the song refers to the tumor and at the end of the song there is a sound clip of a young girl that is actually Mina Kim singing a "Little By Little" with Maida's wife Chantal Kreviazuk."
Im here 10 years later. Beautiful song
This song came out in 1999....
this song really gets to everyone, amazingly written.
Written perfect this song
Fantastic song.
Wow... Such a strong song, with so much meaning. I've only lost two grandparents and a few pets. My experiences witnessing death are so weak compared to some of the comments I've read.. =( I wish all of these people the best, inner strength, and emotional security. A sense of well being, and to stay strong. =) **I grew up listening to these guys throughout the late 90's and early 2000's.. I sort of went other directions in my teen years and listened to nothing but hip hop. But since I was 22 in 2011, been a fan of good music in general... And these guys have it. They are so underrated! It's a shame more people don't know who they are! (or just on TH-cam for that matter).. But rock on OLP, rock on... 👍
LOVE THIS BAND, ONE OF MY FAVORITES
My daughter just died this weekend, so this song has a lot of meaning for me.
😪 I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace, soon.
So sorry for your loss. Hope you made peace and remember the good times. How's it going for you now?
@@tal2939 13 years is a long time.
I love this song so much. It seems sad that I have to look so far to the past to find a meaningful song.
sanctuaryforthelost I know that feeling!
Graham Coxon - Falling
great song
I could literally live on 5 bands for the rest of my life. This is one of them.
best song about cancer ever
Our Lady Peace are amazing. This song is so sad.
I seen the Creed , OLP, and Oleander concert in Mesa, AZ back in the early 2000's one of the best concerts.
This video is amazingly shot
"...and I can't see that thief that lives inside of your head, but I can be some courage at the side of your bed" Still missing you after you were stolen by a brain tumour - the thief inside of your head, but so grateful that I was able to be the courage at the side of your bed - love and miss you Jimmy (the kids are SO big now! you'd be crazy proud) xo
Our Lady Peace will forever be Canadian LEGENDS! ✌️ 47 and still love this song.
Ohhh my god I'm so glad that a video I saw had a link for this song, because I freaking love it!
Thank you Maida and Chantal for truly caring about Minas life. I am from Kitchener, Ontario and will always remember. Thank you so very much.
This song Raines down
Pain. RIP Mina
If someone from the band reads this.. know that some of us from Kitchener remember and will never forget your compassion.
I keep coming back to this song. My sister, six years older than me (I just turned 50) has Frontal Temporal Dementia, showing symptoms for about the last 5 years is in a nursing home now, can’t feed herself. My father was disabled and in a nursing home before 50. Let’s try harder to be good to each other. I Love this song.
This music is so beautifull... Is the best song of Them....
I originally heard just a clip of this song at the end of a video and got sort of curious, so I looked up the whole thing. The description spoke of the meaning behind this song, and after listening to it again, I gotta say, I wanted to weep. Its a lovely song. Almost makes me wish I were Canadian.