This song is what really helped me turned my addiction around from the fear of the past to the joy of my future. Still early in, but I'm 5 months clean and sober after 20 years of being a mess of a man. I hope there are others out there that find hope in music and it pushes you to feel better about yourself.
These live performances are nothing less than staggering. You can not NOT look at the pure energy here. Gosh Dave, please do a version of Achilles like this sometime. Thanks for these early xmas presents!
I’m seeing them live in august, and Achilles is the song that means the world to me but I have no idea how they’d logistically do it live, because it’s him talking to himself
@@Mads-zo1ic they've used a sample in the live recording of The Man Himself, in this same series. They could do the same here, or simply get a second singer. Or slightly adjust the arrangement so Dave can do both parts. A little creativity can solve it I'm sure.
Not sure if they use the same setlist through their whole tour but I saw them a few weeks ago in the us and they didn't play Achilles 😔 We did get: magnolia, the heart is a muscle, fear and trembling, let me down easy, and a lot from angel in real time
Wow! Dave has improved so dramatically as a singer and musician, I'm so freaking proud of him. The rest of the band sounds phenomenal, too! Hope I'll find the time to see you guys live in Michigan.
Quit honking your horns There's five other lanes And I am king of them all I'm faster than light With my fists in the air If my body's alive Then my soul's unaware In braving the last of This terrible wine I've savoured the last And I've kissed it goodbye And there's no kind of right way To do what I'll do But I'm king of the earth With impossible blood On this 3rd of June Hold on officer, I know That I'm a danger to myself And it shows 'Cause I'm on the other side of the law There's no way tonight As far as I know That heaven will take me So I'm staggering home Show me the way Ah, show me the light Hey, I'm drunk, but I'm ready To kick some ass tonight Still honking those horns? Yeah, just drive around 'Cause your all being ignored Deadpan and bright As I flip you the bird I'm a pain in the ass Yeah I'm a real piece of work Just waving my arms like Some terrible mime And shaking my ass 'Til they kiss it goodbye Just show me the right things That I didn't do Oh, enlighten me now With impossible love From the former you Just tell everyone I know What I did, I did for us And in haste 'Cause I'm terrified of dying in vain There's no way tonight As far as I know That heaven will take me So I'm staggering home Wretched and wild All glory and trash Yeah, I'm drunk but I'm ready To kick some fuckin' ass There's no way tonight As far as I know That heaven will take me So I'm staggering home Show me the way Ah, show me the light Yeah, I'm drunk but I'm ready To kick some ass tonight No way tonight As far as I know That heaven will take me So I'm staggering home Fire of my loins Ah, light of my life We're vastly outnumbered Every motherfuckin' time
This song means a lot to me. It got me through a really dark patch so to see it reperformed in all its glory is enthralling. So excited to see more from you guys!
My absolute favorite song, closely followed by Say Yes to Life and the man himself. Many people attribute their own meaning to songs, myself included, but there's also that of the songwriter. I don't mean to presume, but I really seem to feel the growth in life from then to now, and I'm all there for it!
I would pay a dumb amount of money to see you guys live. I discovered you around four years ago and then moved to Spain 0_0 I'll be back in Aus in 6 months and you are very high on my bucket-list
A banda que me motivou a lutar e continuar sempre e sempre, gang of youths voces sao os melhores, nao os melhores em fazer milhares de musicas aleatorias, mas os melhores em tocar nossos coracoes com suas letras, melodias, batidas e principalmente sua força.
Saw you guys supporting Sam Fender recently at Ally Pally and this song stuck in my head, played it all way home in the car, been hooked since and you've gone straight in to my fave artist playlists. Keep it coming...
Was planning my concerts for next year. These guys just jumped to the top of the list. Will see you in Tulsa next May! (actually they share the top spot with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, very excited both bands are coming to Tulsa.)
There was a day when I had lost my house, had lost my dog, my gf at the time dumped me, had lost my whole life. But the gang was there and this very song helped me get up every god damn morning and still give it all. So thanks, you only saved my life!
I have to say I heard Odette's Triple J Like A Version interpretation of this first. I think she blows it completely out of the water. She turns it into a masterpiece, Just my point of view...!
I totally agree with you! I heard hers first and somehow knew it had to be a cover because it didn't seem her style lyrically, and then came upon this. Both versions are good and it's hard to beat his sexy dancing, but her version just sounds so angelic!
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This song is what really helped me turned my addiction around from the fear of the past to the joy of my future. Still early in, but I'm 5 months clean and sober after 20 years of being a mess of a man. I hope there are others out there that find hope in music and it pushes you to feel better about yourself.
That's wonderful, I wish you all the best! 🌟💖🌟
That’s awesome man! Don’t give up! 14 years sober and I feel alive and great! It’s yours so take it!
stay strong, you’re an inspiration mate. keep at it!
Thanks guys! Much love!
More power to you! I’m in a similar situation and found the same with this music. so you are not alone and keep fighting the good fight!
Can't remember the last time I saw a front man in a band that both sounded and carried themselves so charismatically - so good!
Michael Hutchence the last i can think of
@@JornGuardian Thought the exact same, but thought it was too on the Aussie nose hahaha
Since Freddy Mercury.
I was just thinking the same thing. Yes, like Alma I was also thinking Freddie Mercury :) Just the sense of complete ownership of the stage.
My sentiments entirely. Except… Bono! He’s still a genius though!
Dave's falsetto has gotten SO much better since they first recorded this song
These live performances are nothing less than staggering. You can not NOT look at the pure energy here. Gosh Dave, please do a version of Achilles like this sometime. Thanks for these early xmas presents!
totally agree!! plus an Achilles version would be sure amazing
I’m seeing them live in august, and Achilles is the song that means the world to me but I have no idea how they’d logistically do it live, because it’s him talking to himself
@@Mads-zo1ic they've used a sample in the live recording of The Man Himself, in this same series. They could do the same here, or simply get a second singer. Or slightly adjust the arrangement so Dave can do both parts. A little creativity can solve it I'm sure.
@@Mads-zo1ic maybe they will use vocals
Not sure if they use the same setlist through their whole tour but I saw them a few weeks ago in the us and they didn't play Achilles 😔
We did get: magnolia, the heart is a muscle, fear and trembling, let me down easy, and a lot from angel in real time
I sing this in the shower every morning. Thank you Daniel Ricciardo for turning me onto Gang of Youths
The excitement i got when i realized there was a live string section. Got me dancing in my kitchen at 6am love yall 💚
Dave is just a born showman and what an incredible voice. The band, the vocals everything is so clean!
There's a new dimension to your music of late that I can't put my finger on...something supernatural perhaps. Thanks for the joy and hope you bring.
After singing Magnolia a gazillion times over the past 6 years you manage to deliver this magical performance 💫 Can’t wait to see you in Melbourne 😘
Wow! Dave has improved so dramatically as a singer and musician, I'm so freaking proud of him. The rest of the band sounds phenomenal, too! Hope I'll find the time to see you guys live in Michigan.
Quit honking your horns
There's five other lanes
And I am king of them all
I'm faster than light
With my fists in the air
If my body's alive
Then my soul's unaware
In braving the last of
This terrible wine
I've savoured the last
And I've kissed it goodbye
And there's no kind of right way
To do what I'll do
But I'm king of the earth
With impossible blood
On this 3rd of June
Hold on officer, I know
That I'm a danger to myself
And it shows
'Cause I'm on the other side of the law
There's no way tonight
As far as I know
That heaven will take me
So I'm staggering home
Show me the way
Ah, show me the light
Hey, I'm drunk, but I'm ready
To kick some ass tonight
Still honking those horns?
Yeah, just drive around
'Cause your all being ignored
Deadpan and bright
As I flip you the bird
I'm a pain in the ass
Yeah I'm a real piece of work
Just waving my arms like
Some terrible mime
And shaking my ass
'Til they kiss it goodbye
Just show me the right things
That I didn't do
Oh, enlighten me now
With impossible love
From the former you
Just tell everyone I know
What I did, I did for us
And in haste
'Cause I'm terrified of dying in vain
There's no way tonight
As far as I know
That heaven will take me
So I'm staggering home
Wretched and wild
All glory and trash
Yeah, I'm drunk but I'm ready
To kick some fuckin' ass
There's no way tonight
As far as I know
That heaven will take me
So I'm staggering home
Show me the way
Ah, show me the light
Yeah, I'm drunk but I'm ready
To kick some ass tonight
No way tonight
As far as I know
That heaven will take me
So I'm staggering home
Fire of my loins
Ah, light of my life
We're vastly outnumbered
Every motherfuckin' time
This is one of my favourite songs ever, I feel invencible when I listen to it!
This song makes me feel all the things
Gotta love the gusto from the percussionist on tambo @4:55
This song means a lot to me. It got me through a really dark patch so to see it reperformed in all its glory is enthralling. So excited to see more from you guys!
My absolute favorite song, closely followed by Say Yes to Life and the man himself.
Many people attribute their own meaning to songs, myself included, but there's also that of the songwriter.
I don't mean to presume, but I really seem to feel the growth in life from then to now, and I'm all there for it!
i love this song so much, i think i'd start openly sobbing if i saw it live
I would pay a dumb amount of money to see you guys live. I discovered you around four years ago and then moved to Spain 0_0 I'll be back in Aus in 6 months and you are very high on my bucket-list
Love this band!!! One of my favourite songs and bands!!!🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻 from South Africa
I'm going tomorrow in Dublin...never realised he sounds like a gritty Michael Buble!
This is absolutely amazing. It’s hard to improve on a great song but you’ve somehow done it with this version! Absolutely incredible.
This guy is so talented.
I know Im late to this but we really need a live for achilles come down
Nearly 55 years of age I am,loving this band
the aranaments of instruments and vocals are ace brilliant
Greatest song writer alive
Oh dear god in heaven yes. "favorite tracks' is putting it lightly.
Amazing. Such an amazing song, speaks to my own battles! Love you guys!
Wowzers, just makes you wanna dance and get to a live gig. Gorgeous and simply superb 👌 keep them coming ❤
I need everyone to bump beautiful music to make me feel heard
Not because i neee it. My kids need good music
I forgive you for me kicking ass for you on new years. I love you. More than you'll ever knoe. Find me please
This was one of the first songs I heard by you guys. Still fucking phenomenal
You guys are really what are getting me though it rn, my life has such a specific connection to the band and my life has been enriched
A banda que me motivou a lutar e continuar sempre e sempre, gang of youths voces sao os melhores, nao os melhores em fazer milhares de musicas aleatorias, mas os melhores em tocar nossos coracoes com suas letras, melodias, batidas e principalmente sua força.
What a front man! Mesmerising performance ❤
Listening to this amazing song on this 3rd of June.
I just saw them at Mad Cool. Didn’t know them. What a great discovery! 😃
Just discovered them recently. Awesome!!!👌🌟😍
I'm seeing them this summer and i can't wait
Cannot wait to see you in Sydney next year. Please consider an Enmore side show!!!
Please consider coming to play in Rock In Rio Brazil next year! 🇧🇷
South America audiences need to know your music, you guys are great! 👏
Each version is better than the other. I'm amazed. Please, just keep doing what you're doing and the world will remain a better place.
Saw you guys supporting Sam Fender recently at Ally Pally and this song stuck in my head, played it all way home in the car, been hooked since and you've gone straight in to my fave artist playlists.
Keep it coming...
Snap!
Thank you guys and gals 🐾✌️🇦🇺🌄🦘🐶
Was planning my concerts for next year. These guys just jumped to the top of the list. Will see you in Tulsa next May! (actually they share the top spot with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, very excited both bands are coming to Tulsa.)
oof what a good performance... dave is so good! blown away as always
Best song ever
Bliss to my ears! , can't wait to see yous next year!!
New Year is almost here, welcome to 1st song of 2022 play list!
way to be the jester
and I adore everything about it
there is always true
true, true true, and
truth
He’s so much happier.
definitely the band of my year, who knows how much i replayed this song
Wow... I'm speechless.
Can't wait to see you guys next year in Melb!!!
I saw these guys open for foo fighters. So good. Definitely one of my favorite openers of all time
Can not wait to see you all live!!!! 🤩.
Thank you... don't ever stop making music fellas ✌
this is so beautiful i'm kind of on the verge of tears
this is just my favourite song ever. helped me through everything. love you guys.
ahhhh I love all these live performances you guys have been releasing!
Wow, do it again...!
I just want to say thanks for making music guys
I'm very sad to say I didn't notice the date of your live show in the Netherlands, but I will buy the album no worries.
So talented
*head banging in the silence of my room*
I CAN'T WAIT TO FINALLY SEE THEM ON STAGE!
Magnolia King 😍
Flawless
Hahahahaha it's actually live. How? Flippin eck
You guys rock, thanks for the music gents
There was a day when I had lost my house, had lost my dog, my gf at the time dumped me, had lost my whole life. But the gang was there and this very song helped me get up every god damn morning and still give it all. So thanks, you only saved my life!
Oh dear...can this team make my knees get even weaker than half set jelly? BLISS
Chills 💫😍
It's live! I love it.
Y'all are lit!
Forever my favourites! 💪🏽
Genius
Throw back Tuesday.
3rd of June
Brilliant. See you soon gang.
Petition to make June 3rd a national holiday in Australia is overdue.
I mean like THAT is the shit yo!
Yup. That's it. Next year I'm getting a Magnolia tattoo.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 *chefs kiss
THANK YOU GANG !! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I kept thinking Mr. Blue Sky was going to start
I have to say I heard Odette's Triple J Like A Version interpretation of this first. I think she blows it completely out of the water. She turns it into a masterpiece, Just my point of view...!
I totally agree with you! I heard hers first and somehow knew it had to be a cover because it didn't seem her style lyrically, and then came upon this. Both versions are good and it's hard to beat his sexy dancing, but her version just sounds so angelic!
Epic! Pity it was censored
Why did you censor it?
First 👍🏻
this isn’t carti