Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma

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  • Video from Vampire Weekend for the single 'Oxford Comma' directed by Richard Ayoade.
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  • @robertremuszka8942
    @robertremuszka8942 11 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Lol, had my guitar lesson and my teacher said that the lead singer took guitar lessons at our place and then jumped ship after he learned all his major and minor chords and then just started to write songs and started vampire weekend, these guys are great

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I mean, let’s be honest, once you learn the chord shapes everything else just comes naturally. Well, I guess that depends on how much music you listen to and if you have any sort of inherent musical talent. You have to listen to lots of music to be a good musician, imo. A friend of mine has been playing guitar for well over a decade but still cannot jam with others, or improvise a solo. Still cannot play in the proper key. Some people just don’t have it.

    • @carguy3460
      @carguy3460 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What else do you need?

    • @ronaldjaybelin520
      @ronaldjaybelin520 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@carguy3460 half a brain to think that starts you out

    • @MarkCadiz-n6r
      @MarkCadiz-n6r 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤​@@smelltheglove2038

    • @PsychedelicSocialist
      @PsychedelicSocialist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Rostam definitely knows a lot of theory

  • @GoldenFM
    @GoldenFM 10 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    Wow, Richard Ayoade directed this!

    • @LargerSlippy
      @LargerSlippy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      no way! MOSS!

    • @JMlynek99
      @JMlynek99 10 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Class I love Richard Ayoade

    • @rubyosborne6181
      @rubyosborne6181 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      he directed cape cod kwassa kwassa too!

    • @gabelogan56
      @gabelogan56 10 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      So very Wes Anderson. I think Im digging Ayoade more and more.

    • @ohthelushlife
      @ohthelushlife 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's discount Wes Anderson...not that being Wes Anderson himself is that much better at this point anyway...

  • @unseriousone
    @unseriousone 11 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    I can't figure out why I like this band so much. Their songs are simple in one way, yet seldom make sense in a conventional way. and Ezra, handsome and charming, seems to be in another universe somehow. They are quirky and sweet and pleasant. But not boring. Like eating unfamiliar fruit.

    • @priarose
      @priarose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This is perfection

    • @dracophyle
      @dracophyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Totally agree. I feel so stupid for letting people tell me that this wasn't a good band. So many years missed that I could've been enjoying their music 😪

    • @omaryanez3148
      @omaryanez3148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christian Weezer

    • @lukecarvill7721
      @lukecarvill7721 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s really hard to make simple sounding music , that’s good and original anyway

    • @Casey3-P-O
      @Casey3-P-O ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Simplicity. This song is just based off of simple harmony. 3rd intervals. They hang on one chord from the ending of the first verse and it takes you to the next section very naturally. They have great lyrics. I'm guessing at least 1 or 2 of them know a bit of music theory.
      Sometimes people are really good at taking simple things, like basic harmony for instance, and using it in really original, yet classical ways. They're just smart, basically. But they don't do too much. The best things are simple. Even a lot of things that seem complicated are very simple when you break them down to their parts.

  • @Flabulo
    @Flabulo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    You know what, Vampire Weekend. I give a fuck, about an Oxford Comma. How else will I know a book is referring to the chapter number, and not saying chapter one for some other reason?

    • @matijailic6594
      @matijailic6594 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      +Flabulo Why would you speak to me that way?

    • @Flabulo
      @Flabulo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** My point is, I can tell when a chapter is changing without an oxford comma. It was a joke. Everybody else took it as a joke. But, you apparently get off on perfect grammar and corrected me anyway.
      Also, parties are a great place to find dicks.

    • @Flabulo
      @Flabulo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Haha, awesome.

    • @yurmum422
      @yurmum422 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      These comments were fun to read. I thought there was going to be a fight but it turned out well .

    • @judsongaiden9878
      @judsongaiden9878 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Oxford comma supporters, represent! Represent your ideals with swagger, style, and dedication!

  • @luanaelaine84
    @luanaelaine84 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +124

    2024 anyone? ❤ I'm being nostalgic here

    • @JayProdiG
      @JayProdiG 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Just saw them in concert this past weekend and I’m just running through all of their music videos now 😂

    • @taylorshelton8962
      @taylorshelton8962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're being a kook

    • @Eden_Arcane
      @Eden_Arcane หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too girl, me too

    • @CherryBlossomOhka
      @CherryBlossomOhka หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sup?

    • @mrfancypantss1
      @mrfancypantss1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Someone just asked me my view on Oxford comma, and I thought the song. But they meant in a sentence. Oh well

  • @CornerOfTheUniverse
    @CornerOfTheUniverse 10 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    The guitar solo seems somehow like a classic moment, the way he smoothly glides into the screen and starts hitting those cool notes. ; )

  • @stev6963
    @stev6963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    0:57 “Through the pain, I always tell the truth.”
    I’ve loved this album since 2008, and this has always been my favorite part of the entire record. The way that he sings it is beautiful idk what it is.

  • @CalifornianCuttlefish
    @CalifornianCuttlefish 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I absolutely love the drum beat in this song, the timing is just perfect

  • @annlaffey1991
    @annlaffey1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'm crying with laughter, the nod to the book "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" is brilliant

  • @thekidsareradioactive7136
    @thekidsareradioactive7136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    wife just asked... "are they from the east coast? is that why they are like this?"

    • @boostermoongazer
      @boostermoongazer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Married a good one.

    • @westsideroller1749
      @westsideroller1749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yes. They're also preppy people that grew tired of being high-maintenance.

    • @ignacio7789
      @ignacio7789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@westsideroller1749 they're really not

    • @robwert2020
      @robwert2020 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes and yes.

    • @ZekeBriarcliff
      @ZekeBriarcliff 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ignacio7789 I'm pretty sure they're from Westchester County, which is pretty much Preppy HQ.

  • @XX-kq8kv
    @XX-kq8kv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +646

    This is so brilliant. It brings up the excellent point that small errors, such as grammatical errors, in properly conveying an idea are quite insignificant, and begs the question as to (if this is idea is understood) why the one critiquing cares about the error anyways? The song is most likely implying that critiquing is used to feel above or better than the person who made the error, even though they made an excellent point. Amazing real-world application in these lyrics, and a very musically sound structure! I cannot get enough!

    • @lotsoftay2191
      @lotsoftay2191 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes. :)

    • @AL-vq1mz
      @AL-vq1mz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Hi what’s your problem

    • @masterlangtau
      @masterlangtau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Did you intentionally misuse the term "begs the question" as bait for someone to correct you? ;^)

    • @TheShamansQuestion
      @TheShamansQuestion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      haha I was thinking about it @@masterlangtau

    • @Frankblueeyes
      @Frankblueeyes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you english major of youtube; keep it up

  • @BevVincent
    @BevVincent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    This song made me laugh out loud when it played over the closing credits of episode 6 of THE CHAIR.

    • @ladulcesita
      @ladulcesita 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes that is what brought me here too lol

    • @zelscapes9024
      @zelscapes9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I was gonna say this. Thats why im freaking here. 😂😂

    • @richparr79
      @richparr79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @umbrellawitch504
      @umbrellawitch504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      YESSS! Genius right???

    • @umbrellawitch504
      @umbrellawitch504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Do you know that Ezra Koenig is an english major??? Made me laugh even more 😭😭😭

  • @baltogames1501
    @baltogames1501 9 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Love this band! They simply ooze nonchalant, lackadaisical; almost regrettable coolness.

  • @dazeofheaven
    @dazeofheaven 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    "Let's fuck up some Oxford Commas" - Future

  • @amandahannoon7642
    @amandahannoon7642 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love songs that are pure unadulterated joy please more of this. 🎉😂

  • @mockturtlesuppe
    @mockturtlesuppe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Three things I love: grammar, Richard Ayoade and Vampire Weekend.

    • @Denemil
      @Denemil 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I know, right? Holy shit, this is the first time I realised this video was directed by Richard Ayoade, so cool.

    • @andyboreland
      @andyboreland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahaha, this is a genius comment.

    • @lucag.185
      @lucag.185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You’re missing the Oxford comma 😡

    • @jorgeesquiviaescobar4149
      @jorgeesquiviaescobar4149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma????

    • @BorislavVeselinov
      @BorislavVeselinov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jorgeesquiviaescobar4149 I've seen those english dramas too. They're cruel.

  • @mulder1979
    @mulder1979 12 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    This song makes me feel like everything is gonna be ok when i'm feeling down.

  • @andycrockett6301
    @andycrockett6301 9 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    Maybe it's not such a big thing, given they're not actually performing the song, but unless I'm mistaken that was a one-take video? Impressive.

    • @KevinSting
      @KevinSting 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Yes, it is a one take video

    • @mchap94837
      @mchap94837 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      It’s a very big thing. Extremely hard to pull off, tons of rehearsals

    • @KnuckleHunkybuck
      @KnuckleHunkybuck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yes, specifically the term used in cinema for a scene like this would be "long take", but this not being a singular scene in an otherwise edited feature, the term would be a "One shot". Very, very impressive indeed. A joy to watch.

    • @EarlHiggins
      @EarlHiggins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'm no expert, but it sure looks like there's a break if you look really closely at 2:23. The brightness level changes abruptly. There may be others. But yes, they did a very good job of at least making it look like one long take.

    • @Mercury-Wells
      @Mercury-Wells 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KnuckleHunkybuck agreed, it sucked the eyes right out of my head

  • @TalkingMusicAllDay
    @TalkingMusicAllDay 11 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Vampire Weekend does great music, but it's even better when you pair it with one of their music videos. Just pure fun. They always come up with these cool video concepts that just get better as they go on, which makes the song even better, like this one.

    • @SerAbiotico
      @SerAbiotico 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didnt understand the video tho 😶

  • @BreakCards
    @BreakCards 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thanks for this song! When I’m down, sad or the day was complicated. It brings me joy

    • @Kirstie-p8q
      @Kirstie-p8q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It has dictated my existence.

  • @bacchus957
    @bacchus957 10 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Anyone else see that kid go down at the end. I respect him.

    • @levigarcia9734
      @levigarcia9734 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought that something like it might occur and it did.

    • @puertoriconnect4611
      @puertoriconnect4611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m gonna be in a vampire weekend video!!
      *falls off camera.

    • @comedyfish
      @comedyfish 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      are you a priest? (yuck sorry)

  • @Alfalfalfasprout
    @Alfalfalfasprout 9 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    "Directed by Richard Ayoade"

  • @saulbarnes
    @saulbarnes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I cried listening to this because of the amount of nostalgia I felt.
    Felt like the introverted 8 year old playing this on repeat, playing wii with my brother. Never felt lonely or depressed back then.
    10/22/20
    Future Saul I’m glad you stayed on your grind, look how successful you are.

    • @Maplelust
      @Maplelust 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd better call ya.

    • @smelliott2347
      @smelliott2347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Maplelust Los Pollos Hermanos

    • @luanaelaine84
      @luanaelaine84 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too! I'm crying! 2024

  • @SebbyCarls
    @SebbyCarls 8 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    "Kids, on my first day as a college professor, there were two things I didn't know that I wish I did.
    The first thing was that your mother was in that classroom." HIMYM

    • @bitw434
      @bitw434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      T-Dawg, you're in the wrong classroom bro

    • @nilavanezhil8036
      @nilavanezhil8036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@bitw434 you literally made my day better bro
      thanks

    • @Rucnas
      @Rucnas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cringe...

  • @QB.113
    @QB.113 11 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    This is still one of the best music videos of all time...

    • @mikel9090909
      @mikel9090909 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      thanks, Kanye

    • @QB.113
      @QB.113 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Do you like fishsticks?

    • @Luuncho
      @Luuncho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Backpapier mate there are jump cuts theyre just hidden pretty cleverly

    • @WarrenPostma
      @WarrenPostma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's one of the weirdest ones, and that alone makes it notable. Wes Anderson, my friends.

    • @makeascene1587
      @makeascene1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@WarrenPostma Anderson isn’t the director. The director is Richard Ayoade.

  • @gungy_vt
    @gungy_vt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    "First the window, then it's to the wall, Lil Jon, he always tells the truth"
    Truly one of the songs of all time.

  • @praise_frank
    @praise_frank 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been listening to these guys on replay especially this year.

  • @drewskie20100
    @drewskie20100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    this song is just so pristine and perfect and clever, fuck i could listen to it all day

    • @MrHalfblack69
      @MrHalfblack69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This song is just so pristine, perfect, and clever; fuck, I could listen to it all day.

    • @drewskie20100
      @drewskie20100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrHalfblack69it took me a second to realize what you did there 😭😂😂

    • @owenhunt
      @owenhunt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@drewskie20100 You just been Ezra'd (Ezra comma'd) XD😆

  • @DoubleYellowLinesUzu
    @DoubleYellowLinesUzu 13 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I remember hearing this song on like a Tesco advert promoting this album really early in their career and getting chills down my spines. I recognized their name from my friend telling me to search them up - so I did, and they are still one of my favourite bands no matter what mood I'm in!!

    • @liamrivero7839
      @liamrivero7839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      throw back charles time flies but something u connect with often times grow in value with it

  • @foxsoxxband3917
    @foxsoxxband3917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Definitely some of the most interesting and original lyrics in that decade of music. Timeless song.

  • @louaville1088
    @louaville1088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great band, great music, I love this song, I have several of their CD's. I've been listening since 2008.

  • @PsychoticSalamander
    @PsychoticSalamander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is giving me so much nostalgia. When I was about 5 I would listen to this CD to help me go to sleep and I’m 15 now and I just bought the vinyl of it. Brings me back to better times :)

    • @lotuseater7247
      @lotuseater7247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      being 5 years old was better times? Oh I get it, you're taking the piss. Good one

    • @gabrielbarahona4105
      @gabrielbarahona4105 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grow up

    • @PsychoticSalamander
      @PsychoticSalamander ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gabrielbarahona4105 tf do u mean, in the comment I was literally talking about how I AM growing up.

  • @spazza7260
    @spazza7260 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Directed by Moss!!! Never new one of my favourite songs was directed by my fav TV personality...MIND BLOWN!!!!

  • @CommonUnity
    @CommonUnity 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Richard Ayoade is an abstract thinker. I like him :)

    • @judsongaiden9878
      @judsongaiden9878 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's always struck me as the kind of guy who'd be pro Oxford comma.

  • @superbadstudio
    @superbadstudio 13 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Richard Ayoade and Vampire Weekend, i don't think anything more is required more for this video to be awesome.

  • @samuwelllastname1212
    @samuwelllastname1212 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This band is amazing

  • @glowful22
    @glowful22 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    these lyrics are genius! they sound weird at first and then when u think about it they totally make sense and are actually making a point unlike some artists of these days.....

  • @KurtWarnerMovie
    @KurtWarnerMovie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm getting a Wes Anderson vibe from this, and that is a fantastic thing.

  • @lorrancfable
    @lorrancfable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm so happy because I lived on the best era of Indie. Thanks Vampire Weekend!

  • @Aldacoo
    @Aldacoo หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This song is like traveling on time I heard them while i was on middle school I was the only one on my class that was into them and they called me weird for my playlist I never change my music just for what people was saying anyway is really cool to hear them I will always love vampire weekend.

    • @jeremyshewell2445
      @jeremyshewell2445 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Remain interesting friend .👍❤️

  • @kenzyfiona
    @kenzyfiona 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i never knew Richard Ayoade directed this! it makes sense, though. i love Richard, he's fantastic.

    • @dmosier
      @dmosier 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check out his movie "Submarine"!

    • @Superdogg23
      @Superdogg23 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      David Mosier check out his newer movie, The Double !!!!

    • @dmosier
      @dmosier 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      DEVROX I did not know about that one. Thanks!

  • @fruitbythebecbec7165
    @fruitbythebecbec7165 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2381

    Ezra, your English degree is showing.

    • @andy3918
      @andy3918 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      OceanSprinkles best comment

    • @YourHostMrMacob
      @YourHostMrMacob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No doubt

    • @i_dont_know_who_i_am69
      @i_dont_know_who_i_am69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Lol why am i not surprised he's got an English degree

    • @chelseaviolence
      @chelseaviolence 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Wasn't he a teacher?

    • @sallygreen8151
      @sallygreen8151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@chelseaviolence yeah, an eighth grade teacher

  • @rkerr9754
    @rkerr9754 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2810

    Things I hate: lists, Oxford commas, and irony.

    • @CBNash830
      @CBNash830 9 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Best comment I've read in my entire life!

    • @stirlingstewart
      @stirlingstewart 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +Robann Kerr would have been funnier in a different order. Oxford Commas, Irony, Lists. At least thats what the meme is :P

    • @Beeyourself321
      @Beeyourself321 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Robann Kerr Took me far too long to understand haha

    • @Flabulo
      @Flabulo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Robann Kerr Alright, you can have a thumb for fitting two instances of irony into one sentence.

    • @HoratioAccel
      @HoratioAccel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      +Stirling Stewart no, because then "oxford comma" comes too far before the actual oxford comma. It is correct the way the OP posted it.

  • @angelinap.3840
    @angelinap.3840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    lyrics:
    Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
    I've seen those English dramas, too
    They're cruel
    So if there's any other way
    To spell the word, it's fine with me
    With me
    Why would you speak to me that way?
    Especially when I always said that I
    Haven't got the words for you
    All your diction, dripping with disdain
    Through the pain, I always tell the truth
    Who gives a fuck about an Oxford Comma?
    I climbed to Dharamsala, too
    I did
    I met the highest Lama
    His accent sounded fine to me
    To me
    Check your handbook, it's no trick
    Take the chapstick, put it on your lips
    Crack a smile, adjust my tie
    Know your boyfriend, unlike other guys
    Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
    Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
    Why would you lie about anything at all?
    First the window, then it's to the wall
    Little John, he always tells the truth
    Check your passport, it's no trick
    Take the Chapstick, put it on your lips
    Crack a smile, adjust my tie
    Know your butler, unlike other guys
    Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
    Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
    Why would you lie about anything at all?
    First the window, then it's through the wall
    Why would you tape my conversations?
    Show your paintings
    At the United Nations
    Little John, he always tells the truth

  • @Su_aSponte
    @Su_aSponte 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What an excellent pop song. Sublime

  • @youwish4555
    @youwish4555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good music holds up, even 10 years. See you in another 10 years.

    • @simonbaker1239
      @simonbaker1239 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Half way there. Still holds up, eh?

  • @TrueGeordie2107
    @TrueGeordie2107 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love this video - love Richard Ayode and he’s on top form here - has such a Wes Anderson feel to it #downwithcommas 🥳👏👏👏

  • @ronivaldoteixeira4877
    @ronivaldoteixeira4877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Brazilian and I've lived here in the United States in Connecticut for almost 5 years and I was delighted when I met this Vampire Weekend!

  • @byotche
    @byotche 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just discovered this band , i LOVE IT

    • @elliotrolison821
      @elliotrolison821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol I just did. Bet you don't remember writing this comment.

  • @moniqueveldman-moody7652
    @moniqueveldman-moody7652 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Richard ayoade is great.

  • @yajairalorenzo2690
    @yajairalorenzo2690 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Everytime I come across an Oxford Comma I start to sing this song lol

    • @judsongaiden9878
      @judsongaiden9878 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maurice Moss would understand why Oxford commas are necessary.

  • @sarahwashington00
    @sarahwashington00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was 14 yo when this song came out and it has been one of my fav songs ever since ❤last summer I’ve been lucky enough to visit Oxford university by myself (it was my first solo trip ever) and I felt so emotional while listening to it .. being in Oxford listening to Oxford comma .. it was a bucket list moment

    • @sarahwashington00
      @sarahwashington00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Elijah Finch i just listened to the song thank you for sharing. You are right I see similarities.

  • @michaelkennedy9680
    @michaelkennedy9680 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The greatest song that ever straddled naivety and wisdom and discovered genius in the process.

  • @rosefigueira796
    @rosefigueira796 9 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    THIS IS SOME WES ANDERSON SHIT

    • @BHPproductions1
      @BHPproductions1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You'd know it was directed by Richard Ayoade if you read the description before commenting.

    • @BHPproductions1
      @BHPproductions1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, don't be like that.

    • @rosefigueira796
      @rosefigueira796 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well think from a different perspective before you speak

    • @BHPproductions1
      @BHPproductions1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nah, be like that. I couldn't care less.

    • @coupland82
      @coupland82 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your a hot rose

  • @threeminuteshate
    @threeminuteshate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, I remember I’d heard the name Vampire Weekend in early 2008. Thought it was a stupid band name, probably trying to latch onto that Twilight hype. We had Saturday Night Live on in March, lightly paying attention to the sketches as we’d head out onto the deck to smoke and chat. But as I came back from the bathroom I heard M79 coming from the TV and was stopped in my tracks because whatever I expected from this band... it sure as hell wasn’t supposed to sound as fresh as this. Been an ardent fan since that very moment.

  • @Ivandotjpeg
    @Ivandotjpeg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best song, ever in the Vampire Weekend catalog.

  • @Mongooose
    @Mongooose 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "Lil' Jon, he always tells the truth" XD

  • @mauricemerleau-ponty721
    @mauricemerleau-ponty721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i'm so late to discover this song. but still thankful, The Chair (Season Finale).

  • @parsaparvaz9202
    @parsaparvaz9202 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks again himym you the real mvp

  • @ShawnPrince
    @ShawnPrince ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “First the windows then, it’s to the wall… Lil Jon, he always tells the truth” 😂😂😂 not a lot of ppl caught tht reference because the genres are so completely different 🔥

  • @OliveiraGR198pp
    @OliveiraGR198pp 10 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    ProFFeSSor Mosby

  • @user-us7ri5us9f
    @user-us7ri5us9f 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My mom used to play this for me all the time when I was a kid. God I'm young.

    • @joeoge9347
      @joeoge9347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this reminds me of the hayday of my youth when we would listen to college radio to hear hot new music before it was on TV.

    • @user-us7ri5us9f
      @user-us7ri5us9f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @joeoge9347 Yeah, now someone old enough to listen to this in college can have a college-aged kid. Kinda crazy to think about, really.

  • @ArlettyAbady
    @ArlettyAbady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song and video have aged well, a sign of true art.

  • @aaronp4371
    @aaronp4371 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Have loved this song since HS. The way they film the music video has a lil Wes Anderson feel.

  • @Edu-fu8oc
    @Edu-fu8oc 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This was directed by Richard Ayoade! You've got to love when two things you like come together in such a random coincidence.

  • @EagleSlightlyBetter
    @EagleSlightlyBetter 9 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    As an avid Wes fan, I'm ashamed I've only just now seen this - 7 years late.

    • @EagleSlightlyBetter
      @EagleSlightlyBetter 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      +EagleSlightlyBetter Wait, update. Apparently I've already 'liked' this video. My life is a blur.

    • @SuperWolfkin
      @SuperWolfkin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +EagleSlightlyBetter good to know.

    • @mulder1979
      @mulder1979 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +EagleSlightlyBetter Keep us posted!

    • @Lee-mv8mh
      @Lee-mv8mh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +EagleSlightlyBetter I thought I had seen you around these parts before

    • @sepandphan
      @sepandphan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +EagleSlightlyBetter But the description says it's directed by Richard Ayoade, is Wes the name of one of the musician?

  • @xavmanisdabestest
    @xavmanisdabestest 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love everything about this video, still can't believe this was directed by Moss from the IT Crowd.

  • @CaskillsElliptic
    @CaskillsElliptic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love, love, love, love this song.

  • @kaylam5875
    @kaylam5875 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song is so nostalgic for me

  • @yasssslay7940
    @yasssslay7940 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i’m so lucky to have had cool parents growing up in the early 2010s. now this song and this whole album reminds me of fifth grade. enjoyed it at age ten and ten years later it’s just as good!!

    • @judsongaiden9878
      @judsongaiden9878 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did your teachers tell you to use or to not use Oxford commas?

  • @Monieck
    @Monieck 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song is so great, it makes me feel like its the first day in fall every time I hear it!
    Goood job!

    • @vdussaut9182
      @vdussaut9182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that 1st perfect day of crisp, cool fall weather is indeed the low key best day of the year

    • @AR-hw9zi
      @AR-hw9zi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      perfectly described

  • @lavisdizzi3903
    @lavisdizzi3903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this song forever brings me back

  • @danielaanguiano46
    @danielaanguiano46 11 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    MY ENGLISH TEACHER PLAYED THIS SONG TODAY IN CLASS SHE HAS THE BEST TASTE IN MUSIC SJSGKSKW

  • @tuanjim799
    @tuanjim799 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Reminds me of Wes Anderson's visual style. Awesome song!

  • @justin-qr7sy
    @justin-qr7sy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +667

    I cry because all of my favorite indie bands are dying.

    • @aramledezma4230
      @aramledezma4230 8 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      VW is not dying

    • @adelemartin2784
      @adelemartin2784 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Justin Crawford who else?

    • @khaifrench3323
      @khaifrench3323 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      usually cause these artists don't give a fuck about publicity

    • @justin-qr7sy
      @justin-qr7sy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Two Door Cinema Club
      Adèle Martin

    • @francisk797
      @francisk797 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      +Justin Crawford two door ain't dying they've recorded a new album

  • @DamonBadgett
    @DamonBadgett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use to listen to these guys nonstop in middle school and highschool

  • @hayley1745
    @hayley1745 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Being a Journalism major and having to take a million journalistic grammar classes, this song is extremely relevant.

    • @violentcoughing5135
      @violentcoughing5135 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's almost therapeutic isn't it XD

    • @davidslavictoire5374
      @davidslavictoire5374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *... major, and ...

    • @pf760
      @pf760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm guessing dangling modifier and not irony.

  • @davidmaholchic6146
    @davidmaholchic6146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why is this song my favorite song of all time??!!

  • @Knyajo
    @Knyajo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This video is well done, I love the setting, the song is catchy and I think it's good work.

  • @3at3oot1
    @3at3oot1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This brings back memories 💙

  • @googlyeyedgegza
    @googlyeyedgegza 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perf. I'm so in love with this band.

  • @dannyrm9696
    @dannyrm9696 8 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    Ted's teaching job.

    • @jack-ol5tj
      @jack-ol5tj 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      "Robin's anchor job "
      "Marshall's lawyer job"
      "Lily art career"
      "Barneys uhhh...PLEASE"
      " Ted's architecture firm, mosbius design, work with barney, No job, Oxford job, Arcadian, teaching.
      HIMYM was a great show.

    • @kermitfresh5316
      @kermitfresh5316 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Jack Mathis it was but Friends was the original HIMYM!

    • @jack-ol5tj
      @jack-ol5tj 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Kermit Fresh true it was. have you seen the show Chuck? just curious

    • @Sameer-es9vs
      @Sameer-es9vs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      that's how found this song, youhooo
      se5ep1 fist song

    • @Sameer-es9vs
      @Sameer-es9vs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Kermit Fresh lol. Barney is better than entire friends cast-Joey

  • @notkayla4074
    @notkayla4074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember driving around with my dad and he would play this on his ipod or itd be on Triple J
    I rediscovered this band and omg nostalgia hit ne like a truck

    • @kanyewestlover-qy5mi
      @kanyewestlover-qy5mi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a similar story. My sister gave me her old iPod. I found songs I used to love as a kid, that she showed me. Its crazy how nostalgia feels.

  • @samgafford2371
    @samgafford2371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has a soft and warm feeling

  • @2awesomeformyowngood
    @2awesomeformyowngood 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heard this song. Loved it. Heard it again on How I Met Your Mother. Loved it ten times more.

  • @marisols.856
    @marisols.856 8 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    grammar and wes anderson-ish vibes in one video? how lovely

    • @graciemccrary2838
      @graciemccrary2838 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ikr I love Wes Anderson

    • @Tortugaa-t4u
      @Tortugaa-t4u 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      😢

    • @marisols.856
      @marisols.856 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +neçirvan azik why are u sad buddy

    • @Tortugaa-t4u
      @Tortugaa-t4u 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      This sound so sad im crying 😭😭😂😂

    • @marisols.856
      @marisols.856 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +neçirvan azik what sounds sad? the song?

  • @QueenOfAmber
    @QueenOfAmber 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    NO 1080p?! PIFFLE! THERE SHOULD ONLY BE THE BEST FOR MY VAMPIRE WEEKEND!

  • @sabarca714
    @sabarca714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vampire Weekend, a National Treasure has many rhythmic hits: Horchata, Hannah Hunt, Giving Up The Gun, The Kids Don't Stand A Chance, California English, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa, Oxford Comma, and Ya Hey. Only one of these has cost many a man, life, and millions.

  • @victoriaurban5838
    @victoriaurban5838 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    30 never felt so old

  • @jasoncruz7482
    @jasoncruz7482 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thanks, OP.

    • @lemongear6802
      @lemongear6802 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +De La Tøro captainamericagetsthatreference.gif

  • @Shanemvm
    @Shanemvm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    Does anyone else get a Wes Anderson vibe from this?

    • @crustpunkjesuschrist
      @crustpunkjesuschrist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      They are the Wes Anderson of bands

    • @valeriaco6017
      @valeriaco6017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhhh💛dude.

    • @andyboreland
      @andyboreland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I get a Richard Ayoade vibe

    • @lovereadingsnyc
      @lovereadingsnyc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lunar Shane yeah rich (which are sociopaths) ppl doing whatever

    • @SuperSaiyanScandinavian
      @SuperSaiyanScandinavian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      well i mean, that is exactly what they were going for. not sure if they're still big fans but i know they were back then, which is also why they loved the font Futura, which is was Wes Anderson uses. Not only is that the font on the first two albums and this video is obviously supposed to be a rip off, or a nod to Wes Anderson, they also mention the font in the song Holiday

  • @Lalabaster
    @Lalabaster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cant get enough of these guys lately

  • @jaskait4472
    @jaskait4472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ost of The Chair (Netflix). Love it.

  • @unabuenaventura9041
    @unabuenaventura9041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wow these guys really know how to make music i love it.

  • @drdebbie03
    @drdebbie03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Song is outro to final episode of season 1 of Netflix's new and awesome series "The Chair", starring Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve). 💖👍

  • @austriantruther4648
    @austriantruther4648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a child i saw this video again and again! This one shot is perfect.👏

  • @FaSeR2304
    @FaSeR2304 10 ปีที่แล้ว +753

    Vampire Weekend has a british style, though they're americans.
    Ezra behaves like a londonese

    • @aaronflorian8150
      @aaronflorian8150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Wait I thought they were British wtf

    • @finwefingolfin7113
      @finwefingolfin7113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So British that the beginning of this song sounds remarkably similar to Bill Wyman's "Je suis un Rock Star " th-cam.com/video/lwTsuBYVGqY/w-d-xo.html

    • @LivingwithPerks
      @LivingwithPerks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Mind blown... I always thought they were British.

    • @GrothendiecksWish
      @GrothendiecksWish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      They behave like bourgeoisie

    • @smendrich
      @smendrich 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      How does someone from London behave? The sound in no way English.

  • @rinokumura8056
    @rinokumura8056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ¡NOT GOOD ENOUGHT! ❤️
    I love this song ✨

  • @neros12346
    @neros12346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chapter 0: 0:00-0:07
    Chapter 1: 0:08-1:03
    Chapter 2: 1:04-1:57
    Chapter 3: 1:58-2:23
    Chapter 4: 2:24-3:13
    Epilogue: 3:14-3:39

  • @BryanRomaine
    @BryanRomaine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven’t felt this happy watching a music video since seeing Chevy Chase in “Call Me Al”. I love it - this is my go-to “Happy Song” from now on.