I'm of the same generation as Emily and the rest of the band. I've experienced 11 years of war and civil conflict, married, had two beautiful kids, and moved to a peaceful farm in Ontario, Canada. There are times when it feels I've lived a thousand lifetimes and yet when I hear Metric play music, I feel like a five-year-old giggling in my dreams.
Here in 2022. Just remembered this song out of the blue. Used to watch this vid as a young man feeling the strength of the unknown and now still feel it in the richness of a known way. Self pity gone its more about saying hey recognize me in love like I know we are all made of love
This version touches me so deeply. I can't explain it. Saw Emily with Metric live in Manchester last week and it was beyond amazing. This track acoustically just blows me away - it's one of my favourite songs of all time already.
It was by far one of my favourite moments of the weekend. When the crowd was singing along with her.. it sounded perfect. I could of listen to that song for hours
Emilty Haines has such an awesome voice, Even more so in acoustic settings I think. These types of songs really let her show how great her voice really is.
they captured something with this song especially this version of it. hard to put my finger on it. but i know it when i feel it. it’s like nostalgia and an epic calming greatness put together. love it.
Nunca voy a olvidar la última vez que estuvieron en la ciudad de México, se despidieron con ésta canción y cuando mirabas a Emily y ella parecía devolverte la mirada por un segundo se sentía como si la abrazaras por un hermoso y largo tiempo, definitivamente una de las mejores noches de mi vida
I normally don't like the acoustic versions of songs, but this is one of the few that is just as good or possibly better than the "original" version of the song.
Beatles were insanely popular for a while and their music will stand throughout time, but they ended up resenting each other and broke up. Rolling stones weren't nearly as popular, but still tour with a huge fan base, and they're still friends who tour together...and most of them are still alive
I'm an old school guy raised on Zepplin, The Beatles, and The Rollin' Stones.......These guys are amazing. Nice to see people still making "real" music.
amen! these and that 2005 concert in France are still like every-other-day in the rotation. that concert especially is great for car jams on the way to work in the early morning.
@napkinrings it's in E A D A C# E tuning. Intro+verse chords(get hot..) 002000, 079000, 0-9-11-000, 024000. Pre-Chorus chords(we're so close...): 054050, 076070 (repeat x2) The chorus gets complicated, cannot explain it here.
Metric and some of the best art, performances, and music I have ever heard don't make me smile, laugh or cry, but simply make me shiver in a kind of haunting captivation. I love it. Can't wait to see them live in September.
Have such a deep rooted love for this song. It kind of helped through something in my life that was scary and amazing and super scary all in the same breath. I took a chance on something called HSCT to halt my multiple sclerosis. The treatment involves chemotherapy. Had to go out of the country away from my family for a medical treatment they don’t provide for ms in the US. Really found a lot of the emotions in this song that I felt through that experience. Metric is one of the most under rated bands ever. Definitely thankful for this song!
I like this version much better than the album version. In fact, it was hearing this track on the radio that first made me a fan of Metric. I think all of their songs should be done like this.
It sounds more like a story when it's acoustic. It's what's so magical about Metric, the words don't necessarily create a picture it your head: it's what you can imagine that counts. :)
I love how beautiful the songs sound acoustically. I'd like to imagine this is how all Metric songs begin then they rock them up for release. I love the fast versions but love the acoustic more
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2023 and remains one of Metric's best songs (especially this acoustic version)
That's how it is. This version is fantastic
I'm of the same generation as Emily and the rest of the band. I've experienced 11 years of war and civil conflict, married, had two beautiful kids, and moved to a peaceful farm in Ontario, Canada. There are times when it feels I've lived a thousand lifetimes and yet when I hear Metric play music, I feel like a five-year-old giggling in my dreams.
africa932003 and now a plague too! 🤷♂️
Awww
Great comment
I learned how to play on my Nintendo switch
Ok but emily 😍 she's a gem.
Metric is under the "music that changed my life" category
Metric Needs An Acoustic Album. I love this song but i love the acoustic version even more
Their acoustic stuff hits me right in a place that i cant describe.
Here in 2022. Just remembered this song out of the blue. Used to watch this vid as a young man feeling the strength of the unknown and now still feel it in the richness of a known way. Self pity gone its more about saying hey recognize me in love like I know we are all made of love
Here in October of 2019. Toast to you mate, love your taste in music.
October 2020. Its still awesome lol.
@@joshualevy869 here in december 2020 and i wish you all the best bro!
This version touches me so deeply. I can't explain it. Saw Emily with Metric live in Manchester last week and it was beyond amazing. This track acoustically just blows me away - it's one of my favourite songs of all time already.
Her voice is phenomenal!
Fuckin' A.
"After all this is done, who'd you rather be? " words to live by.
It was by far one of my favourite moments of the weekend. When the crowd was singing along with her.. it sounded perfect. I could of listen to that song for hours
Ugh, why did they take this off spotify... so good.
Emilty Haines has such an awesome voice, Even more so in acoustic settings I think. These types of songs really let her show how great her voice really is.
Here are the guitar chords if anyone is interested- you're welcome! ^^
Tuning E-A-D-F#-C#-E
[Verse] 0:13
~get hot...
A5= x-0-2-3-x-x
E5= x-7-9-10-x-x
F#5= x-9-11-12-x-x
B5= x-2-4-5-x-x
[Pre-Chorus] 0:43
~we're so close...
D= x-5-4-0-5-x
Eadd9= x-7-6-0-7-x
[Chorus] 0:59
~gimme sympathy...
F# m7= x-9-x-0-8-x
F# sus2= x-9-x-0-7-x
DM7= x-5-4-0-0-x
D= x-5-4-0-5-x
A5= x-0-2-3-x-x
C#5= x-4-6-7-x-x
(last time)
D= x-5-4-0-5-x
[Post-Chorus] 1:22
~c'mon baby...
A5= x-0-2-3-x-x
Eadd9= x-7-6-0-7-x
D= x-5-4-0-5-x
(last time)
A5= x-0-2-3-x-x
Eadd9= x-7-6-0-7-x
[Interlude] 1:37
F#5= 2-4-4-x-x-x
E5= 0-2-2-x-x-x
[Repeat from Verse to Post-Chorus]
This is my favourite song.
I didn't even know this existed. I really like their acoustic stuff!
"hey man this isn't broken social scene" lol
I can't even, too good.
she has the most beautiful voice of any indie rock lead
they captured something with this song especially this version of it. hard to put my finger on it. but i know it when i feel it. it’s like nostalgia and an epic calming greatness put together. love it.
Nunca voy a olvidar la última vez que estuvieron en la ciudad de México, se despidieron con ésta canción y cuando mirabas a Emily y ella parecía devolverte la mirada por un segundo se sentía como si la abrazaras por un hermoso y largo tiempo, definitivamente una de las mejores noches de mi vida
Espero poder vivir esa experiencia, gracias por compartirla. Aqui, 4 años en el futuro
I normally don't like the acoustic versions of songs, but this is one of the few that is just as good or possibly better than the "original" version of the song.
Gimme Sympathy was the VERY first song I heard from "Fantasies" and it remains one of my favourites. Amazing job on the record!
her voice is heavenly ....angelic....i cant help but just listen to this again and again.......till i play again
This is hands down among my top three favourite songs EVER.
There is no comment I could leave that would do this song justice.
This is the most incredible song I've ever heard! I love the original version, but this one is just perfect 💚💚
Wow, this is where you realize what a lovely song this is on all levels.
Beatles were insanely popular for a while and their music will stand throughout time, but they ended up resenting each other and broke up.
Rolling stones weren't nearly as popular, but still tour with a huge fan base, and they're still friends who tour together...and most of them are still alive
I can feel it in my bones....
her voice is just so calming.
I'm an old school guy raised on Zepplin, The Beatles, and The Rollin' Stones.......These guys are amazing. Nice to see people still making "real" music.
2019 still here
amen! these and that 2005 concert in France are still like every-other-day in the rotation. that concert especially is great for car jams on the way to work in the early morning.
They played this acoustically in Toronto last night. Had chills the entire time.
this is such an eargasm to listen to. play it everynight before bed. just incredible
Emily Haines has that warm nice vibe a grandmother has.
I can feel it in my bones. :-)
What a gem of a song
They played the acoustic version last night at the end of the concert I went to. It was so amazing!!!! I loved it so much!
Fantastic live act. Took my daughter to see them in Atlanta at the tabernacle. Now she is a singer songwriter summer hoop
Jimmy is great as usual. Emilie is and sounds absolutlely beautiful.
Metric you are awesome! please come to Chile ! I would love to hear you sing live :D
@napkinrings it's in E A D A C# E tuning. Intro+verse chords(get hot..) 002000, 079000, 0-9-11-000, 024000.
Pre-Chorus chords(we're so close...): 054050, 076070 (repeat x2)
The chorus gets complicated, cannot explain it here.
It's nice hearing the song raw and unmixed. This is how it sounded when it was written and by far the best way to enjoy it.
Oh Gawd ... this was 13 years ago ... im getten old
They sound very nice when it's just the two of them.
beautiful.
I can feel it in my bones ....seriously! that this is music made so perfectly it touches the soul....each and everytime u hear it!
Acoustic or not the song is amazing. She got a so good voice...just wow :)
omg. the first time i heard acoustic of this song. amazing!
love it! love it! love it!
the acoustic version is very elegant, her voice is beautiful.
Metric and some of the best art, performances, and music I have ever heard don't make me smile, laugh or cry, but simply make me shiver in a kind of haunting captivation.
I love it. Can't wait to see them live in September.
lovin' the new place yr' in with these new songs!
I've just saw this acoustic version live at montreal yesterday, it was just amazing!!
oh god, what for a wonderful version
this song is so amazing played in acoustic... got no words...
thats really amazing...i can feel it in my bones:)
jesus, something about that voice keeps making me replay it
even better live. she has the greatest stage presence.
Have such a deep rooted love for this song. It kind of helped through something in my life that was scary and amazing and super scary all in the same breath. I took a chance on something called HSCT to halt my multiple sclerosis. The treatment involves chemotherapy. Had to go out of the country away from my family for a medical treatment they don’t provide for ms in the US. Really found a lot of the emotions in this song that I felt through that experience. Metric is one of the most under rated bands ever. Definitely thankful for this song!
I love the album. Love the song.
Amazing
they r amazing...the guitar fits her voice perfectly... music like this keeps me alive!
This is raw and beautiful and full of emotion yet subtle. Love the lyrics.
i can feel it in MY bones!! love that version!!!
this is SO GOOD.
this song changes my life
Her voice is so gorgeous. Love this version, loooove her!
Just recently found out about you... wowwww brilliant songs. Thank you for simply existing....
what a voice!
I'm in love too!
Best version ever!
I'm working on it on guitar.
I like this version much better than the album version. In fact, it was hearing this track on the radio that first made me a fan of Metric. I think all of their songs should be done like this.
Simply put, amazing.
i love this acoustic version. i think it fits the lyrics and tone of the song better
beautiful song... just came un a perfect moment...
amazing song xd
love her voice
The acoustic version is amazing, I love you Emily!!!
I can never sing along to these songs that well... her range is so insane O_O
I love the album version, but this is the way "Gimme Sympathy" is supposed to be played. So amazing.
That's a great great song made even better. So so cool. Nice one guys.
Discovered her today. I am now a fan.
It sounds more like a story when it's acoustic. It's what's so magical about Metric, the words don't necessarily create a picture it your head: it's what you can imagine that counts. :)
amazing version
Whoa. that was amazing. beautiful voice.
this is real ART!
they're amazing live !
I saw em @ Pukkelpop a few days ago and I really had shivers down my spine.
really awesome band
Beautiful inside n out, -3 metric!
amazing song
Hearing this again reminds me of their live performance at the Ryman in Nashville, Half Moon Run opened for them and it was such a fun night
lovely...lovely...lovely
This is easy listening...i love this
Su voz es hermosa, dulce, apacible... que linda!!
still love this
I really love this song and video. This acoustic version is great, I love the intimacy.
no she is not lip synching...she is just amazing!
I don't usually care about singers too much, but I gotta say Miss Haines, you are amazing. I love your work, as well as your work ethic. Keep it up!
I love how beautiful the songs sound acoustically. I'd like to imagine this is how all Metric songs begin then they rock them up for release. I love the fast versions but love the acoustic more
Sometimes I want something to amp me up, sometimes I want all the feels.
great lyrics
LOVE this.
kudos, metric. hope you get to release you albums in the philippines along with Tegan and Sara's.
Emily's voice gets me right in the feels