The Decemberists - Lake Song (Lyric Video)

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    Music video by The Decemberists performing Lake Song. (C) 2014 Capitol Records, LLC
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  • @deanna_8081
    @deanna_8081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I can't even explain the beauty of this song, but each individual instrument was all so amazingly done. I could listen to this song in each instrument alone over and over. And altogether it's just a knock out. And they play so perfectly connected. It's something special.

    • @stefanrobijn2655
      @stefanrobijn2655 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldnt describe it better

    • @akmediascope
      @akmediascope ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's gorgeous . You don't need to explain

  • @bobalbin3659
    @bobalbin3659 9 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    This band sends me to my dictionary and expands my vocabulary.

  • @thomassheffey9514
    @thomassheffey9514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The sublimity of John Moen's drumming on this song is a perfect complement to Colin Meloy's masterful word play.

  • @baum6721
    @baum6721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The ache of young love lost has ever been more beautifully portrayed. I'm just thankful that I am alive and able to hear this absolute masterpiece. One of the incredible pieces of music to exist.

  • @RosablueHandMade
    @RosablueHandMade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The diction taps along, underscoring the tempo and emotional rhythms so beautifully. He may have a grumpy resting face, that Colin Meloy, but he also has the most lyrical soul.

  • @troydesbiens8605
    @troydesbiens8605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I have been living now for 59 years and I can say with confidence there are perhaps a handful of other songs that can compare to this. This is a VERY BEAUTIFUL song! LOVE IT!

  • @drewesrock9414
    @drewesrock9414 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    His songs are always written using complex wording. But, that's why i love them so much. Master wordsmiths they are.

  • @ky1slayzz
    @ky1slayzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My dad used to play this song, and I honestly loved it. Brings back good memories of my childhood. ❤️✨

  • @sharonmedeiros9819
    @sharonmedeiros9819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't think I've ever heard a more beautively descriptive line than "You were full and sweet as honeydew...

  • @Nokus416
    @Nokus416 9 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    This is so, so good. I'm so damn excited. Everything about this is beautiful. The simple bass line, the funky jazz chords, and of course typical Colin lines/vocab words. Ugh. This is why I love this band.

    • @fowlerhall
      @fowlerhall 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep!!

    • @NikoBleau
      @NikoBleau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They have a sound that can silence an arena full of people or captivate a coffee shop with a few folks in line. That's what I love about their music, it's so versatile, and just outright good as hell.

  • @corrinedawnjennings3104
    @corrinedawnjennings3104 8 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I think this is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in my entire life...

    • @galadial
      @galadial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree.

    • @FAYMprod
      @FAYMprod 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Corrine Dawn Jennings listen to Nick Drake's "Pink Moon" and you'll hear it recorded last century with better vocals

    • @maryjanechaves3829
      @maryjanechaves3829 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Corrine Dawn Jennings day

  • @lizzykayOT7
    @lizzykayOT7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahh, remembering my 17 year old self, writing poetry and just adorably naïve and dreamy. I thankfully lived to be this old (42). Growing up can seem awful, but is kinda amazing. How many of us survived and how many friends we lost along the way.

  • @MMzero21xx
    @MMzero21xx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Idea for the next lyric video: annotation boxes over uncommon words to dictionary entries.

    • @alfieomega
      @alfieomega 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      :'(
      If only we could now...
      but annotations are gone
      well we can just search ourselves but damn I still think it was a bad move to remove them

  • @DanielGomez-oo9zu
    @DanielGomez-oo9zu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It a pears as the decemberists are here in the world to make more and more beautiful (rather than "terrible") with every single song they release. I'm so exited about the new album; can´t wait.

  • @lunason2001
    @lunason2001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How does Colin continually write the more poignant and beautiful songs? And what a voice, its like warm silk.

  • @alyx3706
    @alyx3706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I turn 17 today and this song definitely popped into my head earlier. Always absolutely beautiful whenever I hear it.

  • @mw5213
    @mw5213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This much I can say:
    I would’ve waited till the oceans fell away and all the sunken cities would reveal themselves to you.
    :-(

  • @thomasgooden
    @thomasgooden 9 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "Now we arise, to curse those young suburban villains and their ill begotten children from the lawn" that line right there man.

    • @jacksimone1677
      @jacksimone1677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perfect

    • @JadeEliot
      @JadeEliot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      most poetic way to say "get off my lawn!" I've ever heard

  • @rebeccabirch6130
    @rebeccabirch6130 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is right up there with my fave Decemberists songs. Love the sound of it- and the lyrics make me wonderfully nostalgic.

  • @stefanrobijn2655
    @stefanrobijn2655 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At the age of 55 you know a million songs. And you think that nothing can touch you anymore.
    But then there is this one song, that makes you feel like you are listening to music for the very first time in your life...

  • @aettic
    @aettic หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm always just amazed at the magic this band puts out.

  • @Lorenzo1366
    @Lorenzo1366 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best song of 2015. Hands down. So beautiful -- the imagery, the feeling, the music, the tone. As a songwriter, I envy this song so much! Each note carefully crafted to match each word. Perfect.

  • @privatename8228
    @privatename8228 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful song...lyrics, voice, instruments.

  • @maryrobinson8876
    @maryrobinson8876 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally, they are back! Waited 4 long years.... Will see them soon in concert.
    A band like no other!

    • @Max-vq8mx
      @Max-vq8mx 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow Mary Robinson. I can see that these 15 hour days are sooo hard on u

  • @benhuffman4404
    @benhuffman4404 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Colin Meloy's voice is an elixir.

  • @jend1315
    @jend1315 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just can't take how amazingly beautiful this song is......the music takes my breath away and I get lost in it

  • @TopoGraph8
    @TopoGraph8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An absolutely unique, beautifully bittersweet, surreal song about a girl I once loved who disappeared into the moonlight one night.

  • @OurFamilyInMotion
    @OurFamilyInMotion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Simply brilliant songwriting ...

  • @aettic
    @aettic หลายเดือนก่อน

    To be completely honest, when this record came out I didn't give it a fair shake. I listened to a couple tracks, thought they were a bit silly, and moved on. A few years ago I was out on a walk, and was in the habit of revisiting records I hadn't given a fair shake to (lord knows this isn't the only one, it's in good company). I put it on as I went for the walk at night in the woods, and the experience was magical. I remember when Lake Song came on, and the chorus hit and I very vividly remembering that moment as being the turning point in my head. I said to myself "I was wrong. There's something really special here". Since then, I've listened to it a few more times, and I always love it. Picaresque and Hazards will probably always remain my favorite Decemberists albums, but this one is creeping up there.
    Another album I didn't give a fair shake to, but decided to try again and fell in love - for anyone curious - is Nine Inch Nails' "Bad Witch". That album is something else, man...

  • @chubbyjubjub3593
    @chubbyjubjub3593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful. Just the decemberists in general.

  • @arturomillan
    @arturomillan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This one makes me cry. I don't identify with the person singing, but I love his story.

  • @troydesbiens8605
    @troydesbiens8605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay, I need to correct myself. This is the most beautiful song I've ever had the pleasure to listen to!

  • @spirit_peace_
    @spirit_peace_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i don't know how this doesn't have more views. it's beautiful and genius. people are missing out :(

  • @sstrong42
    @sstrong42 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This, on the otherhand, is far from generic. And that room sounds incredible. Kudos to the engineer and producer on this.

  • @nixieNICLA
    @nixieNICLA 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful song.... What a beautiful band....

  • @MJTolnick
    @MJTolnick 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Smacks of Pink Moon by Nick Drake with that undulating guitar riff. Another lovely song by Colin.

    • @Olfway
      @Olfway 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same thing! The piano sounds just like it at 1:42

    • @ackworth157
      @ackworth157 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Olfway Ditto. Good job he's no longer around to sue. It is so close.

    • @Selunei
      @Selunei 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least it's not as bad as the time they made an album that was so REM-inspired, they actually had to borrow a member of REM to make the album.

    • @smlinarcik
      @smlinarcik 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! It's that first hit at 0:11 that gives it away.

    • @deanojack13
      @deanojack13 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** Had to borrow? How about collaboration between musicians who live in the same fucking town? Yes, maybe a few of their songs sound a little like REM, they have always acknowledged an influence...so what? Most of their stuff sounds NOTHING like REM.

  • @DanielBloom1
    @DanielBloom1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wasn't super stoked from Make You Better, but now I'm getting pretty excited for the new album. Good song man. Glad to see this old light is still ambling along at a good clip.

  • @ChrisR_68
    @ChrisR_68 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am new to this band & I think how the hell did I miss these guys god they are brilliant, the new album is fantastic, cannot stop listening !!!!!

    • @CPD0123a
      @CPD0123a 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be sure to listen to their older stuff too--those are much better yet. I get the feeling that this is an experimental album, and that is why each song sounds so different.

    • @ChrisR_68
      @ChrisR_68 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool I have heard some of their earlier stuff like good

  • @jasonpatriquin2596
    @jasonpatriquin2596 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a great tune. Always think this tune is Don MacLean meets The Smiths. Great lyrics. Great everything.

  • @acates1976
    @acates1976 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To Mike. Neither of us were young. Forget about 17 (even though it felt like it). We were both in our 30's. Unhappy in our relationships. But we found each other. I hope this reminds you of the River. Not a Lake. it was mid summer. And it was special. It was important. I would have waited for you. It was what it was, I guess. But this song reminds me of that summer. It meant a lot to me.

  • @matttsui2868
    @matttsui2868 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This album should be a must buy for 2015. I don't hear that much music which sounds so genuine. The other one is Hozier.
    We need such good quality music.

  • @Nytephyre
    @Nytephyre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful song. Amazing band.

  • @caramason56
    @caramason56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful 🌹

  • @squarelogic
    @squarelogic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is hands down the most beautiful thing I have heard for quite some time now....I adore the ambiguous lyrics as well....I wish to find the suitable images to compile an alternative video for this gem...

  • @Lyricon24
    @Lyricon24 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This song has a _Looking for Alaska_ feel to it.

    • @veridienn
      @veridienn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg you're right

  • @user-dj1ij6sg8j
    @user-dj1ij6sg8j 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The words are so intense and probably have hidden meanings! Some of the words I'll have to look up! But I like the words! They are so poetic! And beautiful!

  • @AlexandriteRush
    @AlexandriteRush 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am going to replay this and Make You Better on repeat until January and probably past that, too

  • @Claan22
    @Claan22 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Parts of this sound like The Bus Mall. Hopefully this album is a return to form. Excited

    • @tobinwilliamson6064
      @tobinwilliamson6064 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought the same thing. Considering that is my favourite Decemberists song they've ever made, I am not complaining. Can't wait for the record!

    • @avedurham
      @avedurham 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Thank you. I was trying to think which other song of theirs this sounded like but couldn't place it. You nailed it. Love that one and now this one too. :)

    • @hackera1435
      @hackera1435 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kristin Wright да и просто

  • @danielstahl5028
    @danielstahl5028 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lyrical genius at work.

  • @adandap
    @adandap 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very 'Astral Weeks' vibe. I love this.

  • @evandoughty7208
    @evandoughty7208 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm learning this song for my beautiful wife to surprise her on a date night. :)

  • @languagu
    @languagu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These lyrics are always so well written, Colin is fantastic another amazing song

  • @joanbyers447
    @joanbyers447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just added this to my all time favorite list... can't enjoy it fully unless I'm watching this video. From Canada but flew down to Portland a few years ago to see them - yes, was disappointed they didn't play this, but it was awesome seeing them live. Colin - "how many Canadians are there out there - I see your beady little eyes" 🙂

  • @KMack1111
    @KMack1111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful- all heart and soul speaking in your music - love it - thank you for your words and music!

  • @KatieLiddiard
    @KatieLiddiard 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As always, thank you, Colin.

  • @bfernathome1
    @bfernathome1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So grateful for this beautiful music. Thanks deeply.

  • @phineaspotter5714
    @phineaspotter5714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song breaks my heart cause I know I'll never be able to write lyrics this good.

    • @lotus65
      @lotus65 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who could?

  • @stevensokulsky1915
    @stevensokulsky1915 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just a brilliant song in every way.

  • @themusicofnewyork1570
    @themusicofnewyork1570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll see them soon and hope so much they'll play this wonderful song

  • @Chippeddiamonds2
    @Chippeddiamonds2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For some reason I'm reminded of whisper of the heart, the ghibli film.

  • @TieDef
    @TieDef 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful. Thanks guys, you make life that much more bearable.

  • @ravernck
    @ravernck 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful song!

  • @LaurenMcLaren
    @LaurenMcLaren 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this!!! It's gonna take me a while to learn that piano part...

  • @fowlerhall
    @fowlerhall 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mind is instantly calm when I listen to this. Bugger the psychotherapy I'll stick to The Decemberists. You guys have about thirty places on my bucket list. Please come to Australia.

  • @frankgonzales115
    @frankgonzales115 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a hauntingly beautiful song. it makes me think of those long cloudy rainy winters in the PNW.

  • @sgabbo71
    @sgabbo71 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    questa canzona e' bellissima

  • @aileenortega1832
    @aileenortega1832 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I cried so much.

  • @ambivalenza
    @ambivalenza 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "This much I can say:
    I would've waited till the oceans
    fell away and all the sunken cities
    would reveal themselves to you."

    • @Chapo28
      @Chapo28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome lyric :)

    • @ambivalenza
      @ambivalenza 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes :)

  • @RogaineForEwoks
    @RogaineForEwoks 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, love it from first listen.

  • @linkfamilymusic
    @linkfamilymusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys are mind blowing!

  • @thepieman4398
    @thepieman4398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this. thanks.

  • @FiveMinuteMusicReviews
    @FiveMinuteMusicReviews 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the most moving songs I've seen all year. Incredible work!

  • @theblueroomsessions
    @theblueroomsessions 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful song....love the video.

  • @markwilson521
    @markwilson521 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to agree. All good and the stand up bass is lovely ... another great Decemberists track. I must get the new album soon ...

  • @BurmaShane
    @BurmaShane 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievably beautiful as usual. Love the jazzy/ Nick Drake feel. No one writes lyrics like Coddle (a favourite Irish dish).

  • @yharnamhunter8759
    @yharnamhunter8759 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Honestly, their last album and (by the looks of it) this one sound like Tarkio; Colin's band before the Decemberists. So they're not really out of place to me. Just a revisit far back into the past. They still carry the spirit of the Decemberists to me, in the end. Heck, when I introduce new people to the Decemberists, they always enjoy the King is Dead the most. So take that as you will. My personal favorite is Hazards of Love though. Hope they play the Rake's Song when I see them in Pittsburgh.

    • @hackera1435
      @hackera1435 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 0

    • @tigersfan61979
      @tigersfan61979 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the things I like most about their concerts is that its not the same show every night. They will obviously play most or all of the songs from teh most recent album, but, other than that, they pick from whatever of their older stuff. So, who knows what they'll play. Enjoy the show!

    • @DylanNes
      @DylanNes 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! I've been saying that for so long and now finally someone agrees. They totally sound like a more mature version of Tarkio. I don't think Colin has changed as much as he has tried to improve something he did a long long time ago.

    • @deanojack13
      @deanojack13 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dylan Neslo Hey Dylan, I thought you had said that they copied REM...to the extent they had to "borrow" Peter Buck to complete the King is Dead. Which is it...do they sound too much like REM, or Tarkio? You don't make a lot of sense dude.

    • @DylanNes
      @DylanNes 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dean Jackson Never even listened to REM, wasn't me:P

  • @loucat2779
    @loucat2779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    no other band made me reach for the thesaurus! Learning is fun! sibylline?

    • @danielpaz623
      @danielpaz623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The thesaurus is my favorite book...haha

  • @pollyl8468
    @pollyl8468 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this song so much.

  • @poppabubblehead
    @poppabubblehead 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    really looking forward to your up and coming UK tour, got my tickets, just waiting now.....................

  • @briandoig4488
    @briandoig4488 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Musical perfection.

  • @Solo_Videos
    @Solo_Videos 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful song, incredible voice. Love this band I do :)

  • @sydney7439
    @sydney7439 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like I saw them getting lost in the music and that is really what I enjoy the most. These guys are great. :)

  • @elizabethschurwan5146
    @elizabethschurwan5146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The drummer is great

  • @gamergirl2120
    @gamergirl2120 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally diggin this so hard!

  • @amoskates
    @amoskates 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    מפתיעים כל פעם מחדש

  • @mhaerianpologon6481
    @mhaerianpologon6481 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice i really like this songs.
    Thanks this music

  • @dbunik44
    @dbunik44 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't know Nick Offerman played in a band ;)...but seriously his songwriting is on a whole nother level

  • @martacoro5933
    @martacoro5933 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Música encantadora!

  • @JimDanDeeBand
    @JimDanDeeBand 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @felipemacedo66
    @felipemacedo66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So freaking touching. Thx, guys 🙏🏻❤️

  • @SaraiintheSky
    @SaraiintheSky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    gorgeous!

  • @user-vl1ox4gy4r
    @user-vl1ox4gy4r ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Я не знаю английский, поэтому эта песня для меня так же хороша, как для англоязычных людей😂.

    • @passlight
      @passlight ปีที่แล้ว

      Моя безоговорочно поддерживать

  • @edsonbraz1730
    @edsonbraz1730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    vocês são maravilhosos!

  • @luciantunes360
    @luciantunes360 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved !

  • @oceanside8034
    @oceanside8034 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is beautiful

  • @MrCia09
    @MrCia09 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song evokes maybe Nick Drake's Bryter Later a bit. Beautiful Song.

  • @TheRandomhobo123
    @TheRandomhobo123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great song

  • @NLogan702
    @NLogan702 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME..!!!!!

  • @Sforeczka
    @Sforeczka 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely Beautiful. Interesting contrast between "seventeen and terminally fey" and "all sibylline reclining in your pew." But you won't, will you. "cause you never do.

    • @Sforeczka
      @Sforeczka 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you tattered me , you tethered me to you.

    • @lesleyelkan7267
      @lesleyelkan7267 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      reclining...

    • @Sforeczka
      @Sforeczka 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Silly me. Damn autocorrect! LOL. Thanks for catching it. :)

  • @davidfraser7239
    @davidfraser7239 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!