This was actually the first NB song I ever heard. They were and still are a pretty great band. They got so much hate for being overexposed, but that doesn't take away the decent songs they put out there.
So, so very much. Songs like this and 'Breathe' were what made these guys great. I keep waiting (probably in vain) for them to come back to their roots.
+Andy Sexton For sure. I get why people bash this band nowadays (basically because they're shit), but everyone should listen to the first records before judging.
I love Nickelback no matter what. Still one of my favorites and didn't fall short during the beginning of covid when the world was stuck at home. Personally didn't bother me but I know drove everyone else nuts & needed friends. Heck yeah Nickelback.
I'll say this. First, grunge/post-grunge Nickelback is amazing, particularly because it seems so honest and true to who they really are deep down. Second, that being said, it seems somewhat ominous thinking of the message of this song, and the corporate career path they followed... Keyword, 'followed'. An oddly surreal song.
LYRICS!!!.-. Tell your friends not to think aloud Until they swallow Whisper things into my brain Your voice sounds so hollow I am not a leader of men Since I prefer to follow Do you think I could have a drink Since it's so hard to swallow So hard to swallow So turn the television off And I will sing a song And if you suddenly have the urge You can sing along I touch your hand, I touch your face I think the fruit is rotten Give me lessons on how to breathe Cause I think I've forgotten I think I've forgotten One day, up to a cliff That overlooks the water I jumped in to save a girl It was somebody's daughter And now the ring is on my hand It was given to me by her To this day we all sit around And dream of ways to get higher To get much higher Tell your friends not to think aloud Until they swallow Whisper things into my brain Your voice sounds so hollow I am not a leader of men Since I prefer to follow Do you think I could have a drink Since it's so hard to swallow So hard to swallow
This song always makes me think of one of my best friend in my life. We lost him in 2007. I remember he passed me the album and told me in 2000 this would be the next big band. And this song we OBSESSED OVER him on guitar me drums. Man. Big Steve I hope your watching over me and my family and when I play my drums. I still see you standing there with your axe playing along. I love ya buddy and we miss ya.
I remember being depressed a lot as I was coming into my teens (as many kids are), and music like this pumping life into me as I sat alone in my room. I feel it when I listen to this song. THAT is what music is supposed to be
Haven't watched that video in a long time. Still blows me away! Vivacious, sexy, talented, matched with the right songs you should be the new "IT GIRL".
Bring is back guys! Start writing music and lyrics of this style only. The world needs it! If all the songs Nickleback ever wrote, this one is by far my favorite. Possibly a top 10 song for me. Definitely top 20.
I remember when I would hear this song on the radio. It always reminded me of 300. I would picture all the Spartans getting into position for the first half of the song, then fighting the Persians in the second half.
Agreed. They lost their way with the increasing radio play somewhere. They did something along the way and let it got in the way of some pretty clear decent talent, as seen here.
Cause this was before their record label told em how to be in order to obtain that pop $$$. There was feeling and power in their music, after this they just sounded manufactured imo. Sad that most people have never heard this track cause like em or not this track is good.
+NAPTOWN NUISANCE I lived in Calgary when Nickelback first started showing up. This song got a lot of airplay. Silver Side Up was a decent album, too, IMO. The one after was where they lost me. (Not to mention Someday and How You Remind Me were basically the same song)
Dear haters, Get yourself a fucking life, if you don't like nickelback why are you here watching this video??? And who are you to tell me to kill myself because I like nickelback (even if it's a figure of speech). So stop being a bunch of dicks and gtfo!
Adam Smith I agree! Growing up nickelback was so popular! I feel like the new generation of kids think it's lame. But I feel bad for them, because the music they are growing up with now is seriously trash. So figures they would hate nickelback. They don't have any taste in music.
it's because they kind of sold out still don't deserve the hate because the majority of there music is awesome but they have had like 3 good songs in like 8 years at least thats the only reason i can think of as a whole i am big fan of there music
People bash their Repetitive style (look up "How you remind me of someday"), Lyrics, Overuse of themes of Drugs, sex, alcohol consumption, and prostitutes, as well as their Overexposure, and Chad Kroger's harsh vocals, not to mention his ramen noodle hair. Me personally, i understand the criticism, and i can easily say that they aren't good, but Dammit they make some catchy as all hell tunes.
I'm sorry, what? So you aren't allowed to express your opinion about something, unless you possess the skills to do it yourself? Get a grip. I agree, the amount of people hating Nickelback is silly. They're not that bad. But try to stay realistic.
gazerstrike Music isn't made to be heard by people who already make their own music, or at least can understand it. Music is made for everyone, that's why everyone should and can have an opinion about it.
I get your point dude and yes people are allowed to have their own opinion about music. It's just that sometimes I'm puzzled on the basis of how people make their criticisms and opinions.
people can hate all they want. this is a great band no matter what they say. I mean come on hater...when is the last time you made your last million doing exactly what you want, eat, breathe, and sleep?
I though Chad looked so much better when he had the longer hair. His new look does him no justice....BUT, that is only my opinion. Who else like his hair longer?????
Nate Thomas Yeah, I had noticed the nose job and I too thought he looked much better with the nose he had....BUT, maybe he just hated it. I am not going to judge his decision but will say I do hope he likes it..........I really love their new song too. I love the meaning behind it....but just cannot get over how different he looks.....
Oh...and, by the way, may I add that I have seen a lot of performers (actors-esses, and musicians) get plastic surgery and in my opinion, I liked ALL of their looks before the surgery. Look at what Michael Jackson ended up doing to himself......
RockAndRowland I think maybe he felt more like himself with the older appearance. Appearance doesn't mean much. He is still him regardless of what he looks like.
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this is by far my favorite song by Nickelback
Oldest Nickelback song, I remembered
Same. I think its my fave song from them. Gives me heavy Creed vibes.
Best song !!!!!
Yes. 🎉
Damn! this song still slaps in 2022. NB4EVR
One of their best. When someone says something, I play this.shut 'em up pretty quick!!
This was actually the first NB song I ever heard. They were and still are a pretty great band. They got so much hate for being overexposed, but that doesn't take away the decent songs they put out there.
Exactly
I love them, don't care much if others don't. 🤘
Consider a Great Canadian Post-grunge band
NB 👍🤟✌️👏👋
well said, such an underrated band
Anyone here in 2024?
I'm right here.
@@Radiovana09 just seen them live and they played it was amazing
Right here fam
Yep. Still my favorite Nickelback song.
@@Radiovana09 obvio pa tamo con todo 🤩🤩🤩 Nickelback forever ❤️
I want the 2000s back
Anyone else miss the old grungey Nickelback?
So, so very much. Songs like this and 'Breathe' were what made these guys great. I keep waiting (probably in vain) for them to come back to their roots.
+Andy Sexton
For sure. I get why people bash this band nowadays (basically because they're shit), but everyone should listen to the first records before judging.
+Andy Sexton I do I DO!!
I do
+Andy Sexton Maybe now that Avril is out of the picture there balls will grow back!
I love Nickelback no matter what. Still one of my favorites and didn't fall short during the beginning of covid when the world was stuck at home. Personally didn't bother me but I know drove everyone else nuts & needed friends. Heck yeah Nickelback.
I'm with u
Are you are a real person & not a catfish? I just love my songs. Don't want to ruin for good music & voices & no offense, but USA so don't scam.
hands down best nickleback song ever.
& WTF ever about my spelling
yep
Leader of Men is one of my favorite songs. It sounds more clear and loud in HD ❤
One of the best Nickelback songs ever!
This was the first song I heard from these guys on the radio and loved it so much
This was in 2000
best song by nickelback of all time!~
I haven’t heard since rock 105.1 on September 7, 2018
I'll say this. First, grunge/post-grunge Nickelback is amazing, particularly because it seems so honest and true to who they really are deep down. Second, that being said, it seems somewhat ominous thinking of the message of this song, and the corporate career path they followed... Keyword, 'followed'. An oddly surreal song.
✨🦅✨
Love this Band!
😎🙏🤓
Still listening to their songs in 2024!!!🎉
This is the real Nickleback............
This is The Real Nickelback, A Real Post-grunge band
Adoroooo
LYRICS!!!.-.
Tell your friends not to think aloud
Until they swallow
Whisper things into my brain
Your voice sounds so hollow
I am not a leader of men
Since I prefer to follow
Do you think I could have a drink
Since it's so hard to swallow
So hard to swallow
So turn the television off
And I will sing a song
And if you suddenly have the urge
You can sing along
I touch your hand, I touch your face
I think the fruit is rotten
Give me lessons on how to breathe
Cause I think I've forgotten
I think I've forgotten
One day, up to a cliff
That overlooks the water
I jumped in to save a girl
It was somebody's daughter
And now the ring is on my hand
It was given to me by her
To this day we all sit around
And dream of ways to get higher
To get much higher
Tell your friends not to think aloud
Until they swallow
Whisper things into my brain
Your voice sounds so hollow
I am not a leader of men
Since I prefer to follow
Do you think I could have a drink
Since it's so hard to swallow
So hard to swallow
Hope one day I will get to see them!! Love Me Some Nickelback!! Paulabennett 12-21-20 Merry Christmas to all
Aqui esta nuestro heroe :"3
This senior babe was hooked when I heard the lyrics and saw video. Don't understand the dis they get.
Top of bucket list is to see them live.
He flips the shit out of that table
Still my favorite song by Nickelback
One of my favorite Nickelback songs. The acoustic version is cool also.
No way! No way! No way! That was my top favorite album all time ever!!!
Best played real real loud
Can we please have this Nickelback again!?!!?
This was their best song!
just purchased the best of Nickelback, vol. 1, how could this song not be on it? ridiculous.
To date! Their most genuine track that's actually really damn good! Beautiful sound, great rock, good voice and a nice edgy vibe!
This song always makes me think of one of my best friend in my life. We lost him in 2007. I remember he passed me the album and told me in 2000 this would be the next big band. And this song we OBSESSED OVER him on guitar me drums. Man. Big Steve I hope your watching over me and my family and when I play my drums. I still see you standing there with your axe playing along. I love ya buddy and we miss ya.
They don't deserve as much hate as they get
Nickelback ROCKS.... my last wish before I die.... is to meet them. Yeah, I love this band.... raw talent..
The shad voice make me remind good memories, specially this song.
Jesus this is the most passionate man-son of God, these guys are most definitely in second place.
Crazy seeing how far they've come. Anyone remember when Silver Side Up just came out? Truly an amazing story these guys have.
Put them on the map w/ this masterpiece !!
By far my favorite Nickleback song. So well done.
I remember being depressed a lot as I was coming into my teens (as many kids are), and music like this pumping life into me as I sat alone in my room. I feel it when I listen to this song. THAT is what music is supposed to be
One of the best Nickelback songs, along with Good Times Gone, in big part because of the genius of Ian Thornley too though.
saw thornley open up for them on tour in 04. they were awesome. so far so good is an all time epic song.
=17,340,000
fastnfurious29 very true. Thornley and Big Wreck, even more so, fantastic.
Thornley is so underrated one of the better post grunge bands in the last 10 or so years
Still rocking this song 2022! Love it! Hugs to the band
Love this song. Classic Nickelback =)
100% of the good Nickelback songs ever.
Used to listen in car on ride home from Glouster MA with Brad RIP.....
Good memories I love you man and you live on thru my son....
He has your name
this song has NEVER left me, even when I feel like I am drowning
There best song right here.
They are one of the greatest rock bands ever.
Love this song! I could replay it over and over.
This is like my favourite Nickelback song ever
Música de qualidade! 😎🎶
BR é tipo formiga mesmo
The good old days of NickelBack
The one timeless song of this band.
Was not expecting the table flip at 1:40 .
Haven't watched that video in a long time. Still blows me away! Vivacious, sexy, talented, matched with the right songs you should be the new "IT GIRL".
Bring is back guys! Start writing music and lyrics of this style only. The world needs it! If all the songs Nickleback ever wrote, this one is by far my favorite. Possibly a top 10 song for me. Definitely top 20.
My fav band & were from the same Province....Alberta 🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️Nickleback❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎🎩🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wyntre Dawn same
they are from bc.....
Wyntre Dawn USA USA USA!
I remember when I would hear this song on the radio. It always reminded me of 300. I would picture all the Spartans getting into position for the first half of the song, then fighting the Persians in the second half.
My NB fave! Wish they still wrote and played like this.
Why couldn't Nickelback be like this right now? Why couldn't Chad sing like this right now? He sang so wonderfully back then.
Does anyone else think it's epic that Nickelback is firing back at the haters? Great song, Great band want to see them in concert SOOO bad!!!
Obra de arte, Nickelback tem muitas músicas boas, a voz do Chad é surreal.
MILUJU vás ...:::....Nickelback - Leader Of Men !!! Krása LIKE LIKE LIKE!
Greatest Canadian band ever and one of the best band of all time worldwide.
Killer tone
This was 1998 lol...grunge/alternative Nickelback...back when they were good. R.I.P. Nickelback :(
well...not released till 1999, but...
Mike Anderson thought 1999 was curb
Evan Mekos Curb was 1997, The State 1999 and Silver Side Up 2001
Nothing like a song that'll keep your head bouncing!:)
Saw these guys with Creed back in 2001. This is Nickleback’s best song.
if they'd go back to making songs like this they wouldn't get so much hate
Agreed. They lost their way with the increasing radio play somewhere. They did something along the way and let it got in the way of some pretty clear decent talent, as seen here.
badger DC there’s almost no chance of them reversing the hate
Adoro aqui o som da guitarra, faz-me lembrar o mesmo som dos nirvana
Yeah, good old days! I miss that kind of Nickelback. I´m 40+ and still listening them. ; -)
That table flip though.
"When angels fall with broken wings!"
the best nickelback song was this one .
Nickel back back when people didn't think they sucked.
Cause this was before their record label told em how to be in order to obtain that pop $$$. There was feeling and power in their music, after this they just sounded manufactured imo. Sad that most people have never heard this track cause like em or not this track is good.
They just slid into Creeds place that's all.
Can you take me hig$$$$$$$$
+NAPTOWN NUISANCE Nickelback before almost anyone heard of them.
+NAPTOWN NUISANCE I lived in Calgary when Nickelback first started showing up. This song got a lot of airplay. Silver Side Up was a decent album, too, IMO. The one after was where they lost me. (Not to mention Someday and How You Remind Me were basically the same song)
this is there most grung sounding song i like it alot! one of my favs
i cant find a bad song for this band
nickelback you are the best band ever i like every single song of yours! i cannot find one that i dont like! your too good
yeah, fuck pink floyd, right? Pink floyd is the best band ever
and you are his lawyer rigth ? bro i didnt mean that he need to kill him self for real :o , its just a way of talking
aymen kakashi And your stupid ass comes here just to say that?? You need to get out of your mommys basement and live in the world for a while.
Dear haters,
Get yourself a fucking life, if you don't like nickelback why are you here watching this video??? And who are you to tell me to kill myself because I like nickelback (even if it's a figure of speech). So stop being a bunch of dicks and gtfo!
Dale crummie your the man!
I seen them back shortly after this was released. They were bad ass live. You could not pay me to go watch after this time. Great band turned pop.
I miss the kinda raw but honest sound of their old songs...
Every songs of Nickelback are the best!!! Nickelback is the best band on the world!!!
This absolutely has to be one of my favorites, it just breathes JAM OUT!!!! Like it or just lump it!
Back when Nickelback had some balls.
Cody111079 they still do you just got old
@@1sonofabiscuit837 Yeah... blue balls 9n9
Still don't get why this band gets trash talked constantly. I love their music, particularly the older material like this.
Adam Smith thank you I love listening to them and their old shit it's just the haters man I guess they're too cool
Adam Smith I agree! Growing up nickelback was so popular! I feel like the new generation of kids think it's lame. But I feel bad for them, because the music they are growing up with now is seriously trash. So figures they would hate nickelback. They don't have any taste in music.
it's because they kind of sold out still don't deserve the hate because the majority of there music is awesome but they have had like 3 good songs in like 8 years at least thats the only reason i can think of as a whole i am big fan of there music
harley staats gotta remember the new generation thinks 1 direction is music.
People bash their Repetitive style (look up "How you remind me of someday"), Lyrics, Overuse of themes of Drugs, sex, alcohol consumption, and prostitutes, as well as their Overexposure, and Chad Kroger's harsh vocals, not to mention his ramen noodle hair. Me personally, i understand the criticism, and i can easily say that they aren't good, but Dammit they make some catchy as all hell tunes.
great song, the grunge vibes is amazing.
THE BEST NICKELBACK LEADER OF MEN AND BREATHE !!!!
Ah, this is how I like to think of Nickelback, in the good times before all the pop rock shit.
They still have good music now it's just they have to make some songs that are sort of keeping up there popularity
And that's why have to do some songs that sound like pop rock
Zack Aydlette Some of their new songs are good but the older post-grunge style is my favourite.
Has a grunge feel to it, does it not?
Revenantspecter Yep, although I'd say it's more post-grunge.
The way this resounds in my head... ❤
This song fucking rocks.
I don't care how much they hate this band. They're a great band and I bet those people can't even play as good as this guys.
I'm sorry, what? So you aren't allowed to express your opinion about something, unless you possess the skills to do it yourself?
Get a grip. I agree, the amount of people hating Nickelback is silly. They're not that bad. But try to stay realistic.
Not my point. Everybody has the freedom to express there opinion whenever and wherever but it doesn't take away the fact that they are good musicians.
There's just so much negative feedbacks from people who don't even know how to make music.
gazerstrike Music isn't made to be heard by people who already make their own music, or at least can understand it. Music is made for everyone, that's why everyone should and can have an opinion about it.
I get your point dude and yes people are allowed to have their own opinion about music. It's just that sometimes I'm puzzled on the basis of how people make their criticisms and opinions.
I love Nickelback, always have, this is actually the first song on my play list, love it
I still remember the times when Chad Kroeger looked like Jesus, now he looks like a Canadian.
chad didn't look like jesus,Jesus looked like chad because chad is jesus!!!
+Dennis 3809 True 😂
Yh he does and did look like Jesus in this video
He might have looked like Jusus but I doubt Jesus had this talent
TrollForce He is Canadian
people can hate all they want. this is a great band no matter what they say. I mean come on hater...when is the last time you made your last million doing exactly what you want, eat, breathe, and sleep?
nickelback is the best band ever!!!!!! its hard to find true nickelback lovers these days
oh boy, the old times when they were good *sigh*
Ana Kulić they still are you just got old
Comments on this vid be like:
5%: bring back old Nickelback
5%: that table flip though
90%: Chad looked like Jesus
Good song. Great memories jamming "the State"
Back then Nickelback wasn't even known
"Ensine-me como respirar, porque eu acho que eu me esqueci eu acho que eu esqueci" #LeaderOfMen
Eae brother é nóis , tenho 13 anos e tenho bom gosto pra música, melhor que aquelas merdas de funk
whoa......its Kroger with some luscious locks
This was the first song and video that I saw played on MTV in middle school. It started my love for Nickleback !! I am now 33 still love them😘
This song is under played
this was when Nickelback was actually good and not a just Market formula kind of band
Ford Flex they still are people like you just get old
@@1sonofabiscuit837 first of all I was only 7 months old when this album came out back in 98 second of all I'm only 20 years old
We meet again! This song is one of nickelback’s sole gems on a mountain of shit
love this band. Saw them in Johannesburg, south Africa..... frikkin awesome!!!
I though Chad looked so much better when he had the longer hair. His new look does him no justice....BUT, that is only my opinion. Who else like his hair longer?????
Well he isnt that young anymore
rat assassin Me either....lol. Going to be 42 next month.....Wow...where did the years go?
all the plastic surgery he's had didn't do him any benefit either. sometimes being imperfect fits the mode best.
Nate Thomas Yeah, I had noticed the nose job and I too thought he looked much better with the nose he had....BUT, maybe he just hated it. I am not going to judge his decision but will say I do hope he likes it..........I really love their new song too. I love the meaning behind it....but just cannot get over how different he looks.....
Oh...and, by the way, may I add that I have seen a lot of performers (actors-esses, and musicians) get plastic surgery and in my opinion, I liked ALL of their looks before the surgery. Look at what Michael Jackson ended up doing to himself......
the longer his hair is, the better he looks. is that gay? OF COURSE NOT! ITS NICKELBACK! MY CHILDHOOD!
if an s was on the end of your name, we'd be family.
viva la rowlands
;)
RockAndRowland I think maybe he felt more like himself with the older appearance. Appearance doesn't mean much. He is still him regardless of what he looks like.
Same thing with Gavin Rosdale. No homo
Not only the better he looks, the better the music too.