blues traveler hook lyrics

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  • @peachesnscream
    @peachesnscream 6 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Everybody talks about the clever lyrics but any love for how dude shreds a sick harmonica solo and then spits fire bars for the last verse

    • @Goblin1986p
      @Goblin1986p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yep. At a cadence that would throw even rappers off because it was so unusual

    • @peterviglietta4207
      @peterviglietta4207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Big 🔥 . He was like 400 lbs with mutton chops too

    • @johnnytucker6709
      @johnnytucker6709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      These lyrics aren't just "clever".... They are absolutely genius. And yes his harmonica playing is next level.

    • @davel.8367
      @davel.8367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      John Popper is a legend.

    • @xbrandi12345x
      @xbrandi12345x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blues Traveler has been a favorite of mine since a kid because of the harmonica, well, and his voice. But Anyways is one of my favorites songs but I love the harmonica solo in this song too. When I first heard this song I thought he said the heart brings you back until I got the CD and then I learned the right words.

  • @gr33dyglutton
    @gr33dyglutton ปีที่แล้ว +56

    This song is like watching a magician doing a trick, telling you how it's done, and you still fall for it.

    • @mikerogers9930
      @mikerogers9930 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Perfect way to explain this song.

    • @shenniganz5050
      @shenniganz5050 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100%!!!

    • @garysmith9823
      @garysmith9823 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said.

    • @MrsLaurenSilk
      @MrsLaurenSilk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said, my friend. Cheers. - from random, but appreciative of fellow wordsmiths internet stranger

  • @chrishunter2762
    @chrishunter2762 8 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    one of the most underrated songs of all time, and most beautiful solos ever. great song. genius...

    • @maskim7132
      @maskim7132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're god-damned right

    • @derichjester1070
      @derichjester1070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you. I could write a book on this song. So many things people miss. So ingenious

    • @jasoncentore1830
      @jasoncentore1830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely, they played it like crazy for a short time when it came out, then gone. Definitely great song

    • @jasoncentore1830
      @jasoncentore1830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried finding this song for so long, I couldn't remember the title "Hook" ... Glad it's my favs now. Just listen to that Harmonica Solo

  • @staciwiley7928
    @staciwiley7928 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Brought here by the memories of being a 14 year old goth girl loving this song but not getting the lyrics, now i am 34 and it resonates with me now more than it ever could've then. I've been an on and off opiate addict and the hook brought me back on drugs so many times, the hook drove me to compare myself to impossible standards and let me believe in an ideal that will never exist, but now this song in this era really really resonates because the curtain is falling and we're sick of all the bullshit thrown are way I love John Popper he has a voice that makes me want to cry in a good way.

    • @cakedog2608
      @cakedog2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad this song gave you strength but that's not what this song is about. It's basically saying that as long as any song has a good "hook", it doesn't matter what the rest of the lyrics to the song are about. People will keep coming back regardless of the fact that the song is not saying anything of substance. Which is true of this song. It's purposely not saying anything of substance to prove that it doesn't matter because the "hook" to the song is so enjoyable.

    • @ianyoung104
      @ianyoung104 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reddit is leaking

    • @staciwiley7928
      @staciwiley7928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I get what you're saying but I've met John Popper who said he was at the height of his weight problem when this came out and he wrote it about things that have no meaning sounding so good that people look for meaning where there isn't any but some of the lyrics are about his frustration with PC culture and politics it's a song about nothing that was a joke about the lengths we go to in order to just buy into nothing. It has meaning now to me more than it used to because anytime I got back on drugs and let myself self destruct I thought I needed this big answer to give people for why it happened as each time it happened it would be after more than one year of being clean in AA and AA in my opinion is about nothing. I was looking for meaning where there was none, it's just that it all sounded good but in reality I was placing all my trust in the lives of people who had nothing to say and a badly written antique of a book written by a total asshole. People highlight the fuck out of that big blue book every day all over the world and it literally isn't saying anything of much importance. So upon realizing that I was able to see the bigger picture of addiction and realize it was less about "working the steps" to find inner peace and more about just accepting my own failures and realizing and preparing for others to fail. It's not just the hook of the song I find enjoyable and I watched all the same "the shocking meaning behind some of our favorite songs" videos long before writing my comment but it's funny that I offended two people so much they felt the need to make a comment about reddit which isn't something I know much about, so they can feel smug or the other comment where the guy makes such a point to discredit how I felt about a song released in the 90's that mostly was beloved by fratboys and deadheads.

    • @cakedog2608
      @cakedog2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ian Young Yeah that was my post on reddit

    • @cakedog2608
      @cakedog2608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Staci Wiley No he guy said reddit is leaking because a while back I made a post about songs that have obscure meanings and I mentioned this song. He probably saw that post and said reddit is leaking. Unless I'm wrong. In which case I'm sure everyone would be much obliged if I shut my mouth. But don't listen to what other people say. If you find inspiration in the song then by all means, enjoy your connection with it. Plenty of songs are open to various interpretation. I think it's great that it give you strength and I wish only health and happiness for you on your journey. You should proud of how far you've come.

  • @ComicPower
    @ComicPower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is the best sarcastic song ever. He literally tells you that the lyrics dont matter what he says it's the hook in a song that what you want to hear.

  • @HankyBeagle
    @HankyBeagle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    that harmonic solo is beyond perfect

  • @BrotherAllisWell
    @BrotherAllisWell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    "When I'm feeling stuck and need a buck I don't rely on luck... 'cause the hook brings you back."
    This might be the most underrated lyric of all time.

    • @darwishd9262
      @darwishd9262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Troy Hallewell agreed buddy!!!

    • @rockahorse4325
      @rockahorse4325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you cant help to just belt it along with him either. god i fucking miss this band.

    • @tvcluelessvibez790
      @tvcluelessvibez790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All the lyric are him saying the song has no meaning the we listen because the hook is catchy. The song has no meaning and he did it on purpose. Almost like look you will like anything.

    • @timm6892
      @timm6892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came here to say the exact same thing

    • @caseyhughes965
      @caseyhughes965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tvcluelessvibez790 that's what I got out of it

  • @jeremycopen9913
    @jeremycopen9913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Genius if you ask me...catchy ass tune and telling you through the whole song that your gonna listen to it again and again! Talk about securing royalties 😉

  • @aLatios
    @aLatios 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is my first time looking up the lyrics, after my whole life of hearing this song and always thinking it was the catchiest thing i’ve ever heard.
    I feel violated.

    • @donnahudson6756
      @donnahudson6756 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      100

    • @chrisgenson2278
      @chrisgenson2278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I understand. I bought this album back in the day just to find out what he was singing. And when I did I realized exactly how clever it is. Don't feel bad, just enjoy.

    • @majornugzzz5424
      @majornugzzz5424 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm 40. And have heard it for what seems like 25 years now.
      I too, feel highly violated. With a harmonica at that.

    • @waynedurning8717
      @waynedurning8717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Violated and satisfied.

    • @j.l.starling8934
      @j.l.starling8934 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually lol'd

  • @baxworld
    @baxworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great song! Clever lyrics! The Peter Pan reference is brilliant! Thanks for sharing 🎶

  • @sledgenwedge
    @sledgenwedge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    At around 2:40 if you drop it to 3/4 speed you can actually hear the Real Genius that is behind that hermonica for all he is worth! Mozart move over Heifetz take a break this man was one of the best ever heard yet never heeded

    • @amylicht4818
      @amylicht4818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truth! Also, if you like harmonica genius, go check out my friend Jason Ricci. This dude is AMAZING!! He's also friends with John Popper :)

    • @dianairivera
      @dianairivera 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I did it- dropped it to 3/4 speed! You can really pick up the on the inflections and the maneuvering. Yes sir, impressive.

  • @MrBerett315
    @MrBerett315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hahaha this song has tricked us our whole lives.

  • @ajaffery8756
    @ajaffery8756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Many times have I thought about karaoke with friends in a local pub, few beers down then trying... suck it in suck it in... rin tin tin... Oh what a laugh it'd be! ...but never found anyone like-minded :(

    • @amberryder7951
      @amberryder7951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm waiting for my Karaoke place here in Philly to open back up. This song is on the list. 😉

    • @ajaffery8756
      @ajaffery8756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amberryder7951 Would love to... afterall what's a 7 hour flight across the pond from here in London for a karaoke night at Amber's! Priceless 😉

    • @amberryder7951
      @amberryder7951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ajaffery8756 Cool. I been practicing this song all week. 🎤😆. See you when you land!
      (Don't you wish making random friends was really this easy?)

    • @ajaffery8756
      @ajaffery8756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amberryder7951 It really is. Just that people forgot how to. Btw, what's casual attire in Philly? Will I feel out of place sporting a jacket over demin, & brogues? 😀

    • @amberryder7951
      @amberryder7951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ajaffery8756 Jeans, sneakers (I think you'd call them trainers? 😄 ), and any kind of top. But the outfit you described sounds fine too. We have a little of everything here.

  • @robstilwell4274
    @robstilwell4274 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    one of the greatest songs of the 90s for sure!

    • @maskim7132
      @maskim7132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're god-damned right

  • @ChiCitySoLrebel
    @ChiCitySoLrebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lost the CD jacket cover sometime over the years and miss it still to this day. It had the lyrics in it and once read, the song's been in my top three ever since.
    Like so many say... this song is epic. Everything about it. And it's wordplay is on ANOTHER LEVEL. How he sings it camouflages it so perfectly.
    You can utterly FEEL this song when singin along with him.

  • @andreaschroeder1071
    @andreaschroeder1071 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My mom died last night right after this song ended. She was in the hospital and just couldnt make it anymore. I will always remember this song.

    • @gratchgratch7919
      @gratchgratch7919 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andrea Schroeder I'm sorry for your loss 😪

    • @SpeakDaTruth11
      @SpeakDaTruth11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andrea Schroeder Bullshit. Fuck off

    • @JDTankgirl
      @JDTankgirl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SpeakDaTruth11 wtf is wrong with you how the fuck do you know it's bullshit? Fucking moron.

    • @JDTankgirl
      @JDTankgirl 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrea Schroeder so sorry

    • @stevenlidster9861
      @stevenlidster9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And now The Hook (the song and the concept ) will always bring you back to the memory of your mother.
      Anyone who tries to tell you that is not a valid application does not understand that metaphors about metaphors are The Hook to bring you back to important things like the memory of your mother.
      Mr.Popper created an infinite series of metaphorical hooks by abstracting metaphor itself.
      I’m sorry for your loss, cherish a memory the hook will never let you lose.

  • @rootvalley2
    @rootvalley2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve heard this song dozens of times never knew these were the lyrics till today 😮

  • @thezombiepeepol4354
    @thezombiepeepol4354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The hook is actually bringing me back hf I repeated that part again and over again

  • @stephaneferron5317
    @stephaneferron5317 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Why isn’t that talked about amongst the greatest song ever?

    • @leahsmall8632
      @leahsmall8632 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah ❤️‍🔥

  • @MissMoni83
    @MissMoni83 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song brings so many beautiful memories!

  • @jayb7775
    @jayb7775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lyrics: Most honest ever written. Literally "literally"
    Music: If a harmonica was a guitar..."heroes" would get angry...

  • @thomasbrown8468
    @thomasbrown8468 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my all time favorites. Top 5.

  • @slanghope4530
    @slanghope4530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They spit a whole rap verse..ok Blues Travelers🔥🔥

  • @barkerbikepirate4916
    @barkerbikepirate4916 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's the chord progression to Pachelbel Canon in D! No wonder it has such a timeless hook❤

  • @donhartley261
    @donhartley261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a genius song, like these lyrics are totally genius.
    And the harp playing is incredible.

  • @donnahudson6756
    @donnahudson6756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was cleaning at work the other day. And it hit me after all these years this song is about nothen! Duh

    • @lexiemaep7930
      @lexiemaep7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my God this song is so full of wisdom. Its about life. He is saying that there is always a hook that makes people refuse to change because there is some "drug" they are addicted to whether it be ego or fun. God I could dissect every lyric. The song is about manipulation and how people are never who they seem. Love it! And that you never really know a person, it could all be a lie, a facade and epic proportions of manipulation.

    • @lexiemaep7930
      @lexiemaep7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In all actuality it if you view this from the stance of a narcissist, this could be their anthem. They feel nothing and use manipulation and lies to ensnare their victims. The part about the fear of self is applicable to most everyone but mostly the narcissist

    • @lexiemaep7930
      @lexiemaep7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He said he sings of love but he is actually full of rage and hate, but he is convincing everyone that he is a loving person

    • @daytonnielsen2555
      @daytonnielsen2555 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It kinda pulls you two ways.

  • @amandawilson9555
    @amandawilson9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! Thanks 4 providing the lyrics.

  • @claytonbunes454
    @claytonbunes454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Music calms the savage beast .referring to people. A tune and were mesmerized.

  • @loboblanco4426
    @loboblanco4426 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This and but anyway were my blues traveler favorites

  • @turdfergusonoutdoors5070
    @turdfergusonoutdoors5070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes i listen to these song from my younger years and romance about how things were at that time of my life......and how glad i am that it happened.

  • @131tobrien
    @131tobrien 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great terrific understanding of how one puts up lyrics great job!!

  • @stevenlidster9861
    @stevenlidster9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song is a metaphor about metaphors, as such it is about exactly what Popper was thinking about. Metaphors of metaphors, by their nature can be interpreted in an infinite number of ways .
    Anyone who says it means this NOT that has missed the meaning (in my opinion) but the hook will bring us both back, and that we can all rely.

  • @vidzeefarma2976
    @vidzeefarma2976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'm die hearted fan of this song ❤️

  • @Son-Of-David1990
    @Son-Of-David1990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such genius lyrics about nothing and something all at once. Hes saying he can sing about absolutely nothing as long as the hook of the song is catchy enough it will bring the listener back

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    a song about a song the best lyrics ever.

  • @ChiCitySoLrebel
    @ChiCitySoLrebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "still my confession draws you near"... jaw drop. He called it before anyone ever even heard the song.
    "What made the Pan refuse to grow, was that the Hook brings you back"...What? It wasn't Wendy? jaw drop
    "When I'm feelin stuck and need a buck, I don't rely on luck because the hooook brings you baaaack" He just called us all his atm. Hahaha
    If anyone has any article or interview of Popper (or anyone else in the band) talking about this song, please share!! I've so always wanted to know.

    • @billiwing95
      @billiwing95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/uDx4zirhV-w/w-d-xo.html

  • @angelalarry1808
    @angelalarry1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lost my baby brother in 2019 and because of his sickness we had to watch him leave slowly and every time I left his house this song played everytime💯 and everyday I went to be with him on his last days on this earth. He now walks with God💯😭 I sure miss him and our parents who are with him now too💯😭

  • @TommyGunz
    @TommyGunz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This dude may be the greatest musician of all-time. Giant middle finger to the music industry as a whole, while saying nothing essentially. Literally spelling it out how they mass produced garbage music that get air play. All while throwing in an insanely amazing harmonica solo...
    Just damn..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @MCKat-i7
    @MCKat-i7 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🕳💥Whats hook 1 all that have 4 letter is Hook 💥🕳 mind blower 🎉😮🎉 fu 👍

  • @Syphusle
    @Syphusle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    thank you so so so so much Emma Stone

  • @imlauragr
    @imlauragr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is genius songwriter!

  • @benjaminaristoteles7627
    @benjaminaristoteles7627 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best solo ever 2:50 :-D i love and dig it!!!!!!

  • @joshneill6057
    @joshneill6057 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this song my whole life ...

  • @ColoradoMountainMama
    @ColoradoMountainMama 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what can I say? it is a rocky mountain reality and I am that girl lovin all my history !

  • @eronhernandez6489
    @eronhernandez6489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorites and it's about nothing. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mclaughing1786
    @mclaughing1786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How am I to sing along if you fade the lyrics in after hes already started the next verse?

  • @lifesentencesuxsodoesplayz7861
    @lifesentencesuxsodoesplayz7861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Sam...love that song...people could benefit from the lyrics if they took the time to read and comprehend them...

  • @thefriendofthepeople8446
    @thefriendofthepeople8446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So well written

  • @pragmatist4life142
    @pragmatist4life142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is such genius. A catchy song about catchy songs. Aside from being a lyrical masterpiece, THAT FUCKING HARMONICA SOLO

  • @jamelofswords
    @jamelofswords 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still a sweet ass song in 2021... when I was 47 that I learned it was the HOOK. 🥴

  • @johnchurch3431
    @johnchurch3431 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey great timing keeping the lyrics in rythm. Unfortunately it is not the same rythm as that actual lyrics so by the end it's three lines in before the right lyrics come up.

  • @GrandCanyonTV
    @GrandCanyonTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes me cry every time 😭🤙

  • @stevenlidster9861
    @stevenlidster9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Hook can also be interpreted as what brings you back to the actual point after you created a metaphor to discuss the point.
    It’s a mobius stripnof thought and the hook is the piece of tape where you join the strip of paper with a half twist.
    That’s how it works...
    Would you like me to keep it up and say nothing as long as it takes until you concede?
    I can do this forever, just like Mr.Popper

  • @Axrover
    @Axrover 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I'm hooked.

  • @jasminevazquezgaines7265
    @jasminevazquezgaines7265 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lyrical and instrumental god

  • @tammyakapinkyHtd4life
    @tammyakapinkyHtd4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song.

  • @jedi1josh
    @jedi1josh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Touche' Blues Traveler

  • @bitteranjel6782
    @bitteranjel6782 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm having a Blues traveler kinda morning lmao

  • @stevenlidster9861
    @stevenlidster9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As this song refers to itself it is another example of an Escher Painting, or a Bach Fugue, or Gödels incompleteness theory.
    Go read Gödel, Escher, Bach.
    I can argue I am true and prove you can’t prove I’m wrong simply by having you listen to the song itself, and you will see I just restarted it’s position,
    And I can keep this up as long as it takes until you give up and concede
    Which is exactly what Popper says in the song

  • @lisaking6420
    @lisaking6420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!! The true meaning behind it all 😂😂😂😂!! No truer words have been sung “the HOOK brings you back”!!!!

  • @MrKoolCash
    @MrKoolCash 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is bad ass

  • @MCKat-i7
    @MCKat-i7 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yo how 🤔 boy 3 girl 4 hmm 😮MeOWww

  • @sher575
    @sher575 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this song is BRILLIANT

  • @aghakhanhuseynli3221
    @aghakhanhuseynli3221 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best video on TH-cam I've ever seen!!Great Job!

  • @irishbear76
    @irishbear76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Until the day I die, I will hear: “ride until I die with an enchilada by his side.” Perhaps because of my own weight struggles and favorite dish.

  • @NewOldStock369
    @NewOldStock369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How dare anyone give a thumbs down to this song...wtf is wrong with you people

  • @philliplockhart9954
    @philliplockhart9954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reading the lyrics makes me relise how fucking savage this song is

  • @christopherlee553
    @christopherlee553 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great song

  • @maguffle
    @maguffle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is a lyrical masterpiece but let us not overlook the ridiculous virtuosity of John Popper. He makes that harmonica do things that I didn't know they could do! (Like that scoop at 3:05!)

  • @namirabieber1207
    @namirabieber1207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It doesn't matter what I say
    So long as I sing with inflection
    That makes you feel I'll convey
    Some inner truth or vast reflection
    But I've said nothing so far
    And I can keep it up for as long as it takes
    And it don't matter who you are
    If I'm doing my job then it's your resolve that breaks
    Because the hook brings you back
    I ain't tellin' you no lie
    The hook brings you back
    On that you can rely
    There is something amiss
    I am being insincere
    In fact I don't mean any of this
    Still my confession draws you near
    To confuse the issue I refer
    To familiar heroes from long ago
    No matter how much Peter loved her
    What made the Pan refuse to grow
    Was that the hook brings you back
    I ain't tellin' you no lie
    The hook brings you back
    On that you can rely
    Suck it in, suck it in, suck it in
    If you're Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn
    Make a desperate move or else you'll win
    And then begin to see
    What you're doing to me
    This MTV is not for free
    It's so PC it's killing me
    So desperately I sing to thee of love
    Sure but also rage and hate and pain and fear of self
    And I can't keep these feeling on the shelf
    I've tried, well no, in fact I lied
    Could be financial suicide but I've got too much pride inside
    To hide or slide
    I'll do as I'll decide and let it ride till until I've died
    And only then shall I abide by this tide
    Of catchy little tunes
    Of hip three minute diddies
    I wanna bust all your balloons
    I wanna burn of all your cities to the ground
    But I've found, I will not mess around
    Unless I play then hey
    I will go on all day
    Hear what I say
    I have a prayer to pray
    That's really all this was
    And when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck
    I don't rely on luck
    Because the hook brings you back
    I ain't tellin' you no lie
    The hook
    On that you can rely

  • @rondrigo6987
    @rondrigo6987 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm today years old I got the Peter pan reference

  • @jasonwoodward963
    @jasonwoodward963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song is my anti drinking song 1 drink is the hook

  • @singdailydotcom
    @singdailydotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this great lyric video. This is the www.singdaily.com Song of the Day for Wednesday, January 29 thanks to DJ of the Week Sam. Dedicated to Teresa & Poppy. Sing daily!

  • @xbrandi12345x
    @xbrandi12345x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of the lyrics are missing and the timing is off in some places but I have never made a lyric video so I am guessing it takes awhile to get it all right so still a good effort. ❤️

  • @shawnchausee5164
    @shawnchausee5164 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This further proves that I could be a rap superstar

  • @venusab687
    @venusab687 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2018?

  • @eusoudafiel
    @eusoudafiel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the Book anyway?
    The solo part?
    Or "The hook brings you back?"
    Anyhow the song is amazingly written

  • @jaredoverton7992
    @jaredoverton7992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its crazy how right after his harmonica solo he spits that fire ass rap😮

  • @Beamer1969
    @Beamer1969 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Decent job this is the closest to correct lyrics I've found

  • @carmenperez7781
    @carmenperez7781 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    love

  • @1indarkness
    @1indarkness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My gf listens to this song. I like punk rock should I dump her? Lol jk songs cool. Like my gf 😁

  • @petemendful
    @petemendful 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who’s watching this video just so they can sing along to the part after the harmonica solo?

  • @jenamirgholi6004
    @jenamirgholi6004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    and again i do not know what to the music industry but this is halfway decent.

  • @intellectterry6399
    @intellectterry6399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤘🍺

  • @nands4410
    @nands4410 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live for 3:27

  • @bobotheclown88
    @bobotheclown88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is missing the lyrics "to hide, or slide" after "I've got too much pride inside"

  • @dustyhill1438
    @dustyhill1438 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a song about nothing. It's also says so much.

  • @sublimemaddie
    @sublimemaddie 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Brought here by Jimmy Fallon.

    • @MissMoni83
      @MissMoni83 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alexander Lang Agreed!

    • @jayb7775
      @jayb7775 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Emma Stone....
      and her flawless re-performance....

  • @buddyduddyful
    @buddyduddyful ปีที่แล้ว

    I always thought that the lyrics was: the "heart" brings you back, rather then the "hook," oops!

  • @MCKat-i7
    @MCKat-i7 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nono pride 1 no know wtf is that wtf wtf is that 😳 😑

  • @theanunakian64
    @theanunakian64 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    harmonica er day

  • @dougmilliganjr3421
    @dougmilliganjr3421 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s when I busted all your looms

  • @kairagandy8436
    @kairagandy8436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Under rated but not unloved the magnanimous blues traveler

  • @melodym7045
    @melodym7045 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha ha doesn't it though 🤔

  • @pjhannes6009
    @pjhannes6009 ปีที่แล้ว

    Narcissism ?

  • @michaelvass9842
    @michaelvass9842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a pimple inside my eyelid

  • @benjaminforman8901
    @benjaminforman8901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:56 Really? Copy + Paste

  • @dischord1
    @dischord1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pachelbel, canon in D. It has to be the most recycled song in history.

  • @firebird2825
    @firebird2825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eminem aint got shit on this guy

  • @jrbviwiz
    @jrbviwiz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate this song and it's middle finger to all of us... It's so catchy though!

    • @scottharrington5362
      @scottharrington5362 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +jrbviwiz It is a big finger but not to us. I see it as a master Tune Smith sculpting the ultimate slap in the face to the music industry he is subjugated to. And in doing so it became a number one. LOL His reference to financial suicide demonstrates the confines his art must exist under and yet this song is the most sublime FUH Q ever bestowed upon the 3 minute diddy governing body.

    • @LrdAsmodeous
      @LrdAsmodeous 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +jrbviwiz I see it less as a middle finger to anyone, and more of a deconstruction of the average pop song.

    • @jrbviwiz
      @jrbviwiz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LrdAsmodeous and Scott Harrington,
      Wow, thanks for making me actually think. I was just taking it at face value of "we can say anything in a song and people won't care, they'll still buy it" and thinking of it directed at us as the consumer.

    • @LrdAsmodeous
      @LrdAsmodeous 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, and that is somewhat true, though. It's kinda that everything about the whole system is messed up, but he really does just describe what the average pop song is built as.
      Because the hook will always bring you back, even if you don't have any idea what the rest of it was.

    • @camkraw893
      @camkraw893 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +LrdAsmodeous and on top of it all, to have the whole song pay homage to every literal note of Canon in D minor puts this awesome piece on a whole new level of brilliant!