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- The official music video for "Message To My Girl" by Split Enz. Video directed by Ray Argall and Noel Crombie. From the album "Conflicting Emotions". ©1983 Mushroom Records/Warner Music. See more videos and hear the albums at www.neilfinn.com
I knew a girl and she broke my heart , this song always reminds of her .
One of my favorite songs of all time.
Greetings from America. I’m 70 years old and have loved Spilt Enz since I bought TRUE COLORS way back in 1980. Just listened to it again today. It’s a classic album. This band deserves more recognition.
I dance with you - there is nothing quite as real as the touch your sweet hand. Love from Australia and as many years a fan xx
Greetings from New Zealand. I'm 35 years old. And it's crazy to me that you bought True Colors over 40 years ago when you were younger than I am now. Any advice from one Finn fan to another? I'm still trying to find my feet in this world. My childhood was difficult. Tim and Neil's music were a good part of it though.
split enz / crowded house hold a special place in my heart
Great comment mate.
Hi Howard I live in the uK but am from New Zealand originally and was born in Te Awamutu New Zealand where Tim and Neil Finn were born. There are two years difference between me and Tim
Timeless. I’ll never tire of listening to this song.
So true, something magical about this song.. inspirational..
Too true it’s awesome never gets old!!!
@@darylkurzke6344 Right on. A great song that never gets too old, even years later.
A great song back in the 1980s to the present. I don't tire when listening to this song from this former group.
Two other magical songs are “I Got You” and “History Never Repeats”
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written!
Timeless stuff 🧡
Thank u
Erik Boeren we can all relate to the words
100%
You should hear the orchestrated version of the song in enzso
This album was the only record me and my girl both owned in common when we met. I lost her in 2017 to cancer.
She was 17 when I met her and fell in love with her instantly.
Damn man, so sorry. Such a sad tale and I hope you're doing ok. Caligulas Horse cover turned me on to this song, I had never heard it before them.
I hope my comment helps to keep her plate spinning.
Snap. My girlfriend also died of cancer 3 months after diagnosis. She was an opera singer from Canada but loved these guys. My deepest sympathies mate, we lost them far too soon.
Shyte.. forgive me but may i ask how long you are/ we're together? It's beautiful to have a song together.. even though they passed on, they are not completely away but that is my experience.. you are loved..❤️👍🦅😇
Extremely saddening
Neil Finn at his best.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written! Finn brothers are a national treasure twice over..
@Kata List Productions Kia Kaha. Nose to nose
Kata List Productions why do you have to politicize this beautiful post. Who gives a fuck if NZ is corrupt one, and two, name a sovereign nation that isn’t?
I’ve always claimed them as Aussie Aussie beatles
I suspect he wrote this about a Melbourne girl, they have the innate ability to mind-fuck us all
They wrote all there songs in Aus
Neil was and still is .....a genius. One of my all time favorite songs.
Underrated comment right here
I totally agree!
raw emotion and heartache. bloody beautiful
One of the greatest song writers of the modern era.
Mine, too.
Amen!
This song is still as hauntingly transportive as the day it came out. Split Enz was game changer in the 80s - Real music that never tires - Pure genius.
So true!!!
@@darylkurzke6344 Yup, so spot on correct and true. It is great music that never goes stale or gets old. Better than some of the stuff put out there in this day and age.
pull your pants up
Remind me of the ending of one the Henderson kids series. Don't know why.
Great song
A pop masterpiece.
Split Enz seem almost forgotten today. What a powerhouse of energy and musicianship.
Still think this is one of the best songs recorded by a New Zealand or Australian band.
Makes me smile every time. Perfect production 😎
Crowded House playing Melbourne this month
Cut above the rubbish now!
Me too! I love this song! Transports me back to a golden time in my tween years - theres not a split enz song I dont enjoy but this and what more can a poor boy do makes me happy as hell!
Try Dave Dobyn. He is one of the best and has some real classics of New Zealand music
THE BEST frim Down Under
Possibly one of the greatest love songs ever written.
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Neil, you are a gift to us all.
Mine too.
Too bad no one under the age of 50 understands...
S M Wallace I know what you’re getting at....evidently this kid half that age got it to write the song.....but most guys with their head “buried in the sand” for 30 years of marriage, then in disbelief when she files divorce
@@smwallace2368 I do!
@@smwallace2368 I do I'm 42
Normal looking bloke his entire working life. Just a bloke with a cracking mind for lyrics and a great voice.
"Cracking mind for lyrics" indeed! And a voice that 'carries'.
His early working life was anything but normal looking. He was in Split Enz in the 70s!
Amen to that, @Bill Smith. Saw them many times in Oz and always great. Mad, but great. Still remember the strobes for the chorus of ‘I See Red’ made them look like they were leaping off stage into the audience.
And a gift for melody and arrangement.
An 80s kid who LOVES timeless classic tunes... this is magic ✨
Thanks for the memories... Neil Finn=legend ❤️ xoxo
This is the best song EVER wriiten. I have over 13,500 purchased songs sitting on my phone, and this is by far the best. The video is one of the best ever too.
Listened to it over and over, when my late first wife was very ill with cancer. Tried to learn from the lyrics, how to be the best man possible for her. Always reminds me of her. It’s beautiful, like her. She will never be forgotten and always be loved 🌸💜
Wow, so beautifully said Anthony, it definitely brings tears to the eye's. Sending you love and light and always know that your beautiful wife is always with you 🌈 ❤️ 🌈
FFS
That's great man
That is so romantic…❤ Your wife had experienced real love!
He's already got the Crowded House sound going on here. Genius songwriter.
yes. he really does. not to be the wet blanket on all the outpouring of love for Neil - yes, his Split Enz songs are wonderful - but I think you can see the growth and evolution of his songwriting, culminating in this LP and just taking off on the eponymous Crowded House LP and it still gets better after that.
Back then when Neil Finn used to to be a handsome man
I'm 55 and have been listening to this gorgeous, amazing band for four decades. They so stand the test of time in our musical hearts! 💕
You got it chic ❤️👌
I saw Split Enz at the Ottawa Civic Centre, almost forty years ago. Tim acknowledged publicly that his younger brother was a songwriter to be watch out for. Wow, was he right. This song is still beautiful, and the lyrics seem heartfelt.
Neil is to Tim what George Brett is to Ken. What Ken Dyrden is to Dave.
I think I saw them on the same tour, but in London, Ont. at Alumni Hall at UWO. I still remember the show - I think it was to promote the album, Time and Tide (Six Months in A Leak Boat)
As a kiwi some reason this song just brings my emotions so close to the surface, the tears are just on the eyes through the whole song
Im an aussie and it makes me ball my eyes out most beautiful song ever written
Sorry
it's that melancholy that is uniquely Neil Finn
Always make me cry too. Such a beautiful that perfectly captures falling in love
Gives me an amazing memory of your country. Incredibly beautiful place.
One of the best songs EVER written, congrats Neil Finn on a truly beautiful composition....
💯👌🏼
Yes thank you Neil.
A real soft to heart beautiful 😍 meaning song l am only 59 years old 😅 only seems like yesterday miss the 80s the great decade having a cry now miss the wood BBQs
This was the song I had for my father daughter dance at my wedding with my Dad ❤ He has left this earth now, but the memories are always bliss. 1963-2018 Rest easy, Mate ❤
That would be too much for me
Just listened to this and it made me feel good when i was feeling shit here in 2020
Same here mate.
Andy Rock your doggo😍
Just remember, you take the weather with you:)
@@missyb9438 Yeah, she lived for nearly 17 years and made me smile everyday!
Pretty sure this is a Worldwide excercise (drill)
The yellow shirt and a mullet. Thanks for a great concert in Saratoga, California, last night Neil!!
I saw them in Ohio last month. Outstanding! My favorite songwriter by far.
Behind the Verve's Bittersweet Symphony, I declare this music video my 2nd favourite of ALL TIME. Simple and brilliant. And what a banger of a love song. Masterpiece.
Who are the Verve, they had 1 song lasted 5 minutes
Steve Miller: the Verve had several very very good songs and Richard Ashcroft is still touring and singing better than ever.
@@stevemiller641the verve are fantastic. Lucky man, Sonnet, Drugs Don’t Work. Watch them Live at Haigh Hall, one of the few bands that sound better live then on record.
They were so great, what an epic band. I miss them a lot. Neil and Tim were just masters at song writing! New Zealand's Beatles imo.
As a bass player, I thoroughly I approve of this bassline
This is the most emotional love song ever written. Every time i listen to it, i want to share my love for this song to all girls worldwide....❤
The 100% best love song EVER! 💖 I remember meeting you Neil at the Party Boys after party at Delmonico’s in Auckland in 1986. I was only 15 and got to sit and chat music with you. I remember you saying then how kids of today didn’t appreciate music like The Beatles and I said “Me and my friends do!”. I learned to play saxophone because my dream was to play sax for Split Enz one day... I’m still playing! And still loving Split Enz as much as I did back then. Thanks for the music! 😍
@@neilfinn51 seems legit
@@neilfinn51 Nice gesture!👍🏻😻
Appreciate all great music from the Beach Boys, The Beatles , Stones to Enz.
Nigel Griggs is one of the best base players I've ever experienced. He's up there with Steve Harris and John Mc vie
I don't want to say "I love you"
That would give away too much.
It's hip to be detached and precious,
The only thing you feel is vicious.
I don't want to say "I want you"
Even though I want you so much.
It's wrapped up in conversation,
It's whispered in a hush.
Though I'm frightened by the word,
Think it's time I made it heard.
No more empty self possession,
Visions swept under the mat.
It's no New Years resolution,
It's more than that.
Now I wake up happy
Warm in lovers embrace.
No one else can touch us
While we're in this place.
So I'll sing it to the world
This simple message to my girl.
No more empty self possession,
Visions swept under the mat.
It's no New Years resolution,
It's more than that.
Though I'm frightened by the word,
Think it's time I made it heard.
So I'll sing it to the world
This simple message to my girl.
No more empty self possession,
Visions swept under the mat.
It's no New Years resolution,
It's more than that.
Oh there's nothing quite as real
As the touch of your sweet hands.
I can't spend the rest of my life
Buried in the sand
Split Enz songs have the most full melodies and sounds. Love the Bass in this song!
Haven’t heard this song for a long time but recognised it instantly. Absolute masterpiece. When a song gives you goosebumps you know its good.
So sweet. So talented. So long ago.
Message to my girl may not be their bigger hit like their other songs, but for me, it is my all-time favorite SE's song. I don't normally comment on music video, but I loves its simplistic. And Neil have never sounded better than here.
40 years old and still gold.
🇦🇺 One of the most brilliant songs ever written. Thanks so much for this precious gift, Neil. The piano track is so so very good. The strings so sublime. 💙🧡
Epic song!!
Best Split Enz song ever 😅❤
I tell you a secret. This is my favorite song of all time and is probably that of millions of more listeners, as well.
Neill Finn would have been about 24-25 years old when this came out. Unbelievable talent.
I remember being in my poor mother's backyard listening to this song on a little radio and singing along with it back in the 80's..
They, and we, all knew it was the end. This is Neil debuting his Crowded House sound.
Quintessential 80’s everything
One of those songs that imprints on you and never leaves
My most favourite Enz song. Never get sick of hearing it.
Possibly the best thing to come out of the 80's. Full Stop. My first ever cassette was Time and Tide - and Neil has never let me down since. Genius
Very romantic music and song
Lyrical genius. No other songwriter waltzes through the subconscious like Neil Finn
This truly is simply one of the best songs of all time
Wow...gets me everytime this track.The genius of Neil Finn
If this song doesn't invoke some emotion there's something wrong with you
This is THE BEST song Neil Finn has ever written, and that is saying something. His gift for melody is McCartney like. Genius. Respect.
One of the truely great songs
On a warm Summers night whilst driving along the river back in 1983 I first heard this song. Oh what sweet memories.
You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Splitz Enz
Eddie Raynor is such a great keyboard player, especially in this song
Yes! understated and gorgeous
OMG this voice...
This song and “I Hope I Never” are timeless masterpieces.
A flawless work of art... that’s it.
Neil Finn made the band even better. Then there's crowded house and his solo stuff. Genius songwriter and now he's in Fleetwood Mac I mean if that's not a testament to his legend I don't know what is.
to write a song like this... god damn
One of the best love songs ever made.
Entire video shot in one sequence, possibly two.
An ageless masterpiece
best song ever
When you’re in teens and you’re trying to write a good song....... nailed it boy
Still listening to this classic. It's no New years resolution, it's more than that....
My absolute favorite Enz song.
The video is the first of many times that Paul Hester drummed behind Neil Finn.
Legends
Love, love, love this song. ❤️
Man, do miss the 80’s!
Love this group split enz big fan of your music kym
I discovered that song yesterday. What a great song ! Deeply touched by the music and lyrics. And a tremendous video too. Can't stop listening to this message...
Nostalgia 🎶back in the day as a young teen, my dads saturday afternoon jam… something’s you just can’t forget.
Breaks my little heart every time I hear this. Such love and longing and the dam of emotions crashes through and it's just too beautiful. I've loved this song ever since it came out when I was just a confused adolescent. Sigh.....
💖
A powerful song of romantic uncertainty and growing commitment, it’s an epic pop masterpiece. Working from a position of doubt and fear to a bold declaration of dedication
Most beautiful love song I've ever heard . . .
This is a great song, by one of the greatest bands eve,, split enz, a feel gd song :-) 👍 John Martin Sydney Australia 🌏
I could listen to this song always and never tire of it...beautiful
Me too...one I always come back to.
Such a beautiful song brings tears to my eyes
VALE Paul Hester!!! One of the BEST DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME!!! INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENZ and CROWED HOUSE!!!!! BLESS YOU BROTHER!!!! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!!!
I'm 77...a musician and long time fan... This song just gets me every time xx... Bloody aweful key though lol❤
Masterpiece
One of the best bass riffs ever
One of the, if not THE, best love song of all time!
I'm so glad that I grew up with music from Crowded House, Split Enz, INXS,Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Robert Palmer, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Fine Young Cannibals etc. The music is so good. Australian/New Zealand music in thr 80's and 90's was superb.
Neil Finn's voice evokes such warm memories of a time gone by ❤
Neil Finn NZ number one artist his writing skills and performances world class along with Tim another professional musician
You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Splitz Enz
Still gives me goosebumps the way it did in my late teens when it was first released. Split Enz were such a huge part of my day to day life throughout the early 80s, it's been quite lovely going back & listening again this year.
the consistency of the excellence of this band and offshoot bands is truly legendary and how under rated these songs are is as typical as they are brilliant. As good as any Beatle or Costello or Squeeze etc.
you really do smoke plastic
Dunno about the Beatles..I don't think the Finn Brothers would rate themselves that high up but certainly much better than Costello Squeeze etc
Paul McCartney was once asked what's it like being the Greatest song writer, he said, I don't know ask Niel Finn
@@brendanmorey4308 Paul was talking tongue in cheek.The greatest songwriter ever in terms of ability to write lyrics is Bob Dylan.
@@patrickhoulihan7210 much preferred Bowie
This is one of my absolute favourite songs xxxx
Tim Finn is also fabulous, but when Tim and Neil where together it's the best music I know. It's hard for me, my husband is gone, he was New Zealand heritage, but my sons live in Australia, but always feel the connection with New Zealand
Never realized that Split Endz would transform into Crowded House. Mind = blown.
I have to say, as spectacular as all the stuff Split Enz did, this song is probably their best. The longing and wistfulness carried by the music so perfectly fits the hesitant passion of the lyrics. Finn outdid himself with this one, it's one of the greatest love songs of all time.
Saw Crowded House on a Day on the Green. He sang this song just him on piano. Just wow amazing. It made me quite emotional. So grateful to have seen this live in this version.
This song takes me back to a young and tender age when I felt a pain in growing up and moving into knowing love and nature. It's just so beautiful.
I saw the Crowdies do a wonderful and spontaneous rendition of this, at Birmingham in England circa '92. I had to tell the people around me what the song was, as it wasn't well known there. Great stuff, I sang along to every word of a song that I never thought I'd hear live.
For that brief moment in time , we were graced with utter perfection - stay eternal amigos !
Still sounds great after all these years, A real masterpiece who ever wrote this song
Definitely Neil wrote this one.
This is a perfect pop song.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written! Finn brothers are a national treasure twice over..
Ah, but which nation?
@@nickdryad 'National treasure' - 'twice over' - meaning two countries! Aus and NZ..
Drew Drewski nice call!
@@nickdryad Thank you sir!
Mr. Finn, Just informing you that crowded house still makes the Top2000 list every year in the Netherlands. People can vote every December and then the 2000 songs with the most votes will be played from 25th of December to new year.
2020:
Split Enz - message to my girl -1175
Don't dream it's over - 824
Weather with you - 1328
Four seasons - 1197
Into temptation - 1826