The Walkmen The Rat
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- The Walkmen - The Rat
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The drummer is incredible in this song
You need to see king gizzard and the lizard wizard, 2 drummers doing this in synchronization
That dude has some David Eric Grohl energy in this one...
You just beat me to that, only by a year
Dude is a human metronome. Fantastic live
right??
2005 19 years old me... Coming home late after a breakup... Turn on the tv... This thing hits me in the face so hard, still gives me the chills
demanoth Damn.
@demanoth. Yeah really
What is this song about? Getting old? Breaking up?
both
I get chills from this song no matter what. Perfect melody, loud guitars freaking brilliant.
This is without a doubt, one of the greatest songs ever recorded in the history of time.
With a doubt
@@unscreened Cheers. Just noticed my mistake.
agreed...good solid 5 piece band goin for it...the drummer is total class btw...too many fills imo but still he's rockin hard on those tubs ^^
I genuinely believe this to be my favourite song of all time
@Patrick McKenna to be asking a favour
I am a Nana and my grandson is a drummer.He has been drumming for 7 years and he loves playing this song
cool supportive nana
The drummer deserves a medal after that awesome display. Excellent song.
Wish Keith Moon had the chance to watch him playing the drums.. genius
It is very Stephen Morris from Joy Division days!
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University dorm - 3am - my friends and I put this on after a night at the bars and all hell erupted in the room. The lights went out, things were thrown, drinks everywhere, people jumping around going wild, a broom ended up stuck handle first in the ceiling. I don't talk to any of those guys anymore, 12 years on I don't even know what they're all up to, but that memory and this song will stick with me forever because of those few minutes.
Too many of those memories! I must have made a thousand friends for just a few hours.
Reach out to them with the memory and catch up. I’ve lost enough people to know I wish I’d kept in touch more.
“When I used to go out I’d know everyone I saw, now I go out alone, if I go out at all.”
@@bigpierreinnit4988 Sadly coincidental when you quote the lyric. Such is life now. Everyone moves on and that’s good I guess. I wonder if they’d even remember it with the same fondness. People hang on to moments that others do not.
For us it was a Dismemberment Plan tune, but I completely get it and understand.
@@jonathanbishop6996 you’ll wonder forever if you don’t find out for yourself.
I'm 53 a big Rock/Punk/ indie music fan and just discovered this song on TikTok 2 days ago August 11 2022, now I'm a huge fan of this band
First time I heard this song, over 12 years ago, I though it was an energetic and furious song. Now after a recent break up and painful divorce, the lyrics makes soooooo much sense to me, that has been greatly helpful releasing my anger and make me through with a lot of sadness. Music masterpieces live longer thru ages, but some lyrics connect with real and common feelings about millions of people: pain, sadness, hopeless, inertial numbness, that songs like this are the most powerful tool to move on.
I love the urgency, pain, anger, and sadness all wrapped up in this one song. Such a diverse span of emotions for a 4 1/2 minute song
You nailed it. Urgency. I have always gravitated to the bombast or propulsion in a song. This has frenetic urgency like no other of the era.
@@jb8280 totally agree with your statement, and just to let you know I thought what a great name for a band - Frenetic Urgency, and then I chuckled because I hate how people abbreviate modern band names like OMAM( Of Monsters and Men) etc., but their's would be FU!! Ha ha
@@jb8280 eespecially the drums! Utter chaos.
One of the greatest indie rock vocal performances. Hammy straight up kills this one
I had my own band like everyone else in the early mid 2000s, when I heard this, it was so cool that I was intimidated into almost quitting. The cool factor of this NY scene was just legendary, we stood no chance, we missed the wave, amazing music.
Nevermind the wave, just do your own thing. That's what music is all about.
This is the perfect soundtrack to a drunk night out that goes down a miserable memory lane
Well put
Completely agree
It's impossible to grow tired of this song, I've tried..cannot be done. It shall remain one of the greatest ever written and performed by anyone. I had the privilege of sitting in on a Mojo interview during the Hamilton/ Rostam record and tour of I had a dream that you were mine. I even got to ask a question! Wonderful opportunity. The Rat was one of John Peel's favourite songs too.
I remember listening to this song the first time.... talk about a kick in the pants. I kept wanting to get friends and relatives to listen and love this as much as I did. And while I did not have much luck I still think that one day The Rat will one day be recognized as an absolute classic of the genre.
Its one of my classics now. 15 years and I still haven't gotten enough of it.
There just needs to be a movie that features it and finally the world can appreciate it!!! They wouldn’t be OG’s like us tho!
Amen! I couldn't agree more, I feel like The Walkmen aren't as well known as they should be for how great of a band they are, I'm not even sure many people know their song "Heaven" is the theme song to the tv show How I met your mother, I was hooked the first time I heard this song ;)
@@TheProdigyAccordion lool nah they wouldn't
I remember sitting on the couch when this video first came out with my girlfriend and another couple- flipping through music videos. This video came on and all three said to change it. I couldn’t. I was hooked. I know the feeling. To this day still like the first time.
Wow. I'm coming from the late 60's and 70's into this conversation. This is everything I find missing from rock' n 'roll. I can't believe I missed these guys....Like I said...WOW.
My kinda music plenty of depth 👍
Not too often this kind of energy and commitment make it to a recording, and it's what every band that has a heart tries for.
Closest I have seen -- Afghan Whigs live "Debonair," -- on Conan O'Brien here on yew tewb. And also, Jawbox "Savory" on Letterman or Conan.
@@seanoneil277 Hey man, thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out soon. I've found some really good bands thanks to suggestions like yours. Appreciate you taking the time!
@@seanoneil277 Hey man, I just listened. Very strange vocals... not what you expect to accompany the music. Original and compelling. Thanks again!!
@@robertmcmanus9185 Which one did you think had "strange" vocals?
Each of those songs is on a very good album worth listening to. Probably the best album either band ever did. Jawbox, a band from my hometown after I'd left my hometown, never saw them live. J Robbins from Jawbox later had a band called Burning Airlines, poor choice of name as the band debuted right around the time the Twin Towers were hit by airliner.
Afghan Whigs - OH origins, like Devo or Pere Ubu or The Amps / The Breeders. Dulli apparently fascinated by soul singers of the 60s and 70s, almost like a Hall & Oates gone rock. But less "Philly Soul" and more like what you hear on Debonair.
One internet resource you can use to find new music -- these days it's really a CF with so many ads, but they have album and band reviews, and for each artist or band there is a tab called "Related" and one called "Similar Artist" or "Similar Album." The website is allmusic dot com. Back in the early-mid 00s I found quite a few interesting bands through those similar or related tab lists.
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Interpol bombast. The Veils level vocals. The Strokes and Arcade Fire in the audience scratching their heads. Mando Diao opening for them...this is rock & roll in its current form. I’m here for it.
I cant believe i found this masterpiece only now..
Omg lol well at least you did
Fucking great, isn't it?
It's ok. Now that you know it, it will never leave your side.
I’m late to it too....beautiful , don’t know how I missed it.
Welcome.
Im 54, and this takes me back to my punk roots every time I listen to it.
I'd listen to the album Joy As An Act of Resistance by IDLES if i were you
Saw them live last night. Surprisingly, they played this as the third song. It was the most intense performance I’ve ever seen.
Just got out of the Asbury Park show and, yup, third song
Absolute weapon of a tune
+lloyd armstrong twisted wheel - she's a weapon
lloyd armstrong haha weapon
"Absolute weapon of a tune"..now that's an epic use of words to describe a song! Totally unique word play, love it!
THAT, that IS the perfect description!
Great way to put it
At 3:52.. the way the guitarist slyly smiles with his head down-he knows it’s brilliant.
its just such a blistering opening line...I remember hearing this on the radio for the first time and it stopping me in my tracks 'you've got a nerve to be asking a favour' how many of us have thought that during the fallout of a difficult relationship...romantic, friendship or otherwise...
i just discover this song at 2022, imagine 18 years since this song came out and i never listened this master piece.
me too! 🐮🍀🖤🎶
I'd completely forgotten about it and it was played during the credits of a series I was watching. My mind was blown and immediately googled "you've got a nerve..."
same here, i cannot believe i missed this, cuz it is exactly what i listened to back then (and oc still like
Me too. 😔.
welcome! this song is such a stand out, epic adventure. I just keep coming back to it.
An essential track. Sexual frustration, ageing and screaming at the moon. Such is life
I still only howl.
I scowl at the moon,a mix of scream and howl,then it looks at me perplexed and i just smile
I love the guitarists smirk, I want to know all his secrets. This is just a beautiful song by a beautiful band.
Hoje tenho 42 anos. Procurei por essa música por uns 15 anos. Não lembrava o nome da banda, nem a música. Mas o que essa música causou em mim na primeira audição me impactou! Escutei em uma rádio, à noite, na praia. Nunca, nunca saiu da minha cabeça!
This is one of the 100 best songs of the past decade.
it's sad that not so much people know it.
This band gets no credits that it deserves. They are very underrated compared to their bunch of peers and comrades like The National. Though they have very. consistent and decent discography.
Davit beliashvili Totally agree
No, it's not. This song is almost 13 years old.
John Solo 13 years old precisely means that is from the past decade, 2000's
Nice try, but when "past decade" is used (properly), it refers to within the last ten years from that point. If you wish to refer to a specific decade you need to do that, i.e. 80s, 90, 00's. The 00s aren't any more "the past decade" than the 80s are.
But yeah, great song.
23 years in and still the greatest rock song of the 21st century.
This song has something, definitely. Deserves being much more famous. Must have played it over 100 times on my side since i discovered it couple of months ago.
Through my depression years this band keep me up and alive.
Thank you gentlemen!
10 years fast forward
Ima teach my daughter your music.
This song got me through my divorce. Still feel kinda weird about those fucked up times. So glad depression didn't win, and I'm alive to tell my story.
AWESOME BROTHER, I LOVE HOW MUSIC CAN GET US THROUGH THE TUFFEST OF TIMES! I hope your in good spirits these mate...
Keep fighting man🙏✊I'm glad to hear
What is this song about? Getting old? Breaking up?
this song kicks ass. Drummer and singer on full throttle
What a tune. The drummer had a well earned break halfway thru that. Masterful.
One of my favorite songs of all time, any genre. It has that timeless quality that can't be forced. It even ends perfectly.
Revisiting this. Personally I don't think there's a better song defining this genre.
"When I used to go out, I'd know everyone I saw. Now I go out alone if I go out at all" Get me every single time. *chokes*
I can't explain, but I feel the same way man !
thats life man
What genre is it? I mean i know its guitar indie/rock and that but is there a specific one?
mrbtapir Just called it Rock Music, the end.
Pretty sure the song came out in 2004 lol
Still think this song is perfect. Blows me away every time.
Masterpiece, one of the greatest records of all-time!
One of the greatest vitriolic songs of all time. Utter masterpiece
Every chord change on this track hits like a fucking meteor. So well written and produced.
First time listening to The Walkmen.. This song is so sick it blows me away!!
This entire record is amazing. Their overall catalog is one that does not disappoint, but the bar is set high on Bows and Arrows.
Also check out hamilton's new record he did with Rostam (of Vampire Weekend) - also very good.
simply one of the best songs ever written in music history!
Reminds me if Interpol n The Strokes had a child. Love this song!
Nicely put.
the drummer is in a new band with interpol's singer, lets see how that turns out
Muzz just released their debut album. Its pretty good check it out
more of a chill album
I thought it reminds me of Arcade Fire.
I remember seeing them perform this song in a SMALL venue, back when they were still full of fire, and hardly anyone knew who they were. This was back in 2002/2003. I just couldn't fucking believe it
I saw the walkmen at Liverpool academy supporting the black keys in 2009!! how cool it was to go to a gig where i wanted see the support band as much as the headline act!!
I was introduced to this about 4 years ago and I still keep coming back for it. Never lets me down
Mano, a quantidade de emoções que essa música me passa, consigo nem me expressar direito que música espetacular.
Foda de mais esse som
@@fernandobento1403 F-ck your comment.
Incrível
Vício!! ❤
Possibly my favourite song of all time. Still enjoying it in 2024 as much as I did when it was released.
Still blows my mind after all this time. Amazing song!
This is the NUTS!!! Beloved of Radio 6 and all followers, this song belongs in the pantheon of greatness of true indie rock.....
That drummer puts in mad work. Love this song!
Lyrics:
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
I know we've been through this before
Can't you hear me? I'm calling out your name
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
Can't you hear me? I'm bleeding on the wall
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
Can't you hear me when I'm calling out your name?
When I used to go out, I would know everyone that I saw
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
When I used to go out I'd know everyone I saw
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
When I used to go out I'd know everyone I saw
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
I'm sure we've been through this before
Can't you hear me? I'm beating on your wall
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Three of those guys were in Jonathan Fire* Eater in the mid-90's, including the drummer. They were an amazing band! Hamilton took over Stewart Lupton's duties. Stewart was a genius. RIP Stewart Lupton.
If you're of a certain age, this one hits...hard.
"now i go out alone if i go out at all..." Cuts. Every. Time. Pure Genius.
How so?
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Cant get enough of this song! The drummer is a legend!
So much anger. I love it!!!
More than 20 years ago I had never heard of them then I saw them perform this on Letterman. In the age of Backstreet Boys and N'Sync this was an earth shattering breath of fresh air. It remains awesome.
A drumming, strumming, melodic thrashing!!!
I LOVE it
I cannot believe that I have only just discovered this truly amazing band.
same.
Same bro
Me too in 2024. This coming from a Radiohead fan for years, and to a lesser extent, a Muse fan.
Jo Whiley record of the week 2004 still here in 2019. Cheers Jo
I am so happy that I found this song today!
This song is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
The Greatest Rock Song I ever heard!
Im blessed to have watched this on The Dive on Fuse TV as a 12 year old in 2004 whenever it came out and still hits the same way 20 years later. I cant believe its been 20 years.
03:52 "he knows they nailed it"
Memories when I was 14. Awe 2004, you had good music.
just fucking raw and ballsy.. can never get enough of this song..
the lyrics, although simple, just so perfectly capture that specific pain…”can’t you hear me calling out your name?”
my God what a drummer he is
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
I know we've been through this before
Can't you hear me, I'm calling out your name?
Can't you see me, I'm pounding on your door?
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
Can't you hear me, I'm bleeding on the wall?
Can't you see me, I'm pounding on your door?
Can't you hear me when I'm calling out your name?
When I used to go out, I would know everyone that I saw
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
When I used to go out I'd know everyone I saw
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
When I used to go out I'd know everyone I saw
Now I go out alone if I go out at all
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
I'm sure we've been through this before
Can't you hear me, I'm beating on your wall?
Can't you see me, I'm pounding on your door?
I haven't listened to this song since 06' - 09 ' cause True Crime: NYC.. reminds me of the barber shop but good times and such a great song too
Today I was playing old (gold) games again, then I saw this song on True Crime NYC and Dirt 2. Ok, here we are! Love it!!
omg that drummer
Dude's in Fleet Foxes now which just makes both parties even cooler
omg!, everyone
i love the drum part soo much, i was all giddy when i played dirt 2 and heard that this song was on the sound track.
WHAT A MAJESTIC TRACK..THE DRUMS, GUITAR AND HIS VOICE??!!!
jUST GRABS YOU..PULLS YOU RIGHT INSIDE OF IT AND BLOWS YOUR HEART RIGHT UP!!!!
tHANKU SOO MUCH BOYS..THATS TIMELESS..
this is the last video I watch and the last song I listen to before every big moment in my life since I turned 18. great moment to relax and have a look on your life so far...
The drums ...
I love this song !!!
I love u Vicky
Now I have a reason to play the drums!!!
Dude is working his a** off.
Vicky JM take a listen to Angela Surf City. Drums are awesome in that song too.
best bit awesome track fell in love with it the 1st time i heard it
BBC 6 music has gave me so much no words can describe.peace
most under-rated band on planet earth
lol pun for rat !😢😢😢
Been listening to this for years now, it never ceases to amaze me. One of the greatest songs of the last decade, thats for sure. RIP the Walkmen
What an epic song!!
Modern classic for sure
Incredible passion in this song
Mr. SecondSoul's "500 Greatest Post-Punk Hits" brought me here. Really glad to have learned of this one. Fantastic song.
Here in 2019. Still the best.
This song means a lot to me. I'm in tears now.
This is quite literally one of those songs that stir the soul!!!
Too bad there aren't bands like this anymore. Loved this era and all the great NYC bands that release great records back then.
Heard this for the first time a few days ago, have re-listened 200+ times since, fantastic.
One of the best songs in the world!
cuando escuchas un tema asi, se te eriza el pelo, reconoces una obra maestra, brutal, despues de hacer esto ya te puedes morir tranquilo, arte rock con mayusculas.
15 years ago this album dropped. Thanks The WALKMEN
Only true fans and supporters know wassup
Esta canción la escuché hace mas de 15 años y me sigue gustando igual que la primera vez, ni el sonido de todos los instrumentos agregado a esa voz uffff lo mejor
2020...this song will NEVER get old!
2022 and still it's GOLD ❤
Crazy to think I was listening to this song in 2011, and here I am, 7 years after. Suddenly came across this song and was immediately hit by a truck of nostalgic memories. Man, what a good song! I wish more people knew it.
I met this song today, then listening again and again, more than 10 times in one hour!
Love this. So touching...
Having loved the Strokes, Stereophonics and Interpol for 20 years or so, only realising now (a few years ago) who inspired them all. I concider this one of the best tracks to ever be recorded.
🗣 *What you mean ‘Television’, ‘Joy division’ ,’Gang of four’ ‘Bauhaus’ ‘The Modern lovers’ etc?*
*The ‘Walkman’ are a great band live but an influence on ‘Interpol’ na…you’d have to travel to Manchester in the UK & what was going on in post punk!*
*Cracking tune though!*
I'm familiar to all of those bands and I travelled a lot to Manchester in the 90s and yeah - you got a point, these were all influencial m8.
@@tyronewarren6662 Totally agree..Still think Joy Division are the main inspiration for most tho..Incomparable band.
Despite my having much love for The Strokes, they have NEVER written a song that can touch this!
Your opinion
They were all part of the NY scene with the Strokes, Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, etc. Great time for music.
@@MrShahid0072 of course it's their opinion but as much as I love the Strokes, The Walkmen has more depth. IMHO
@@Collins1118 perhaps but they don't have the tunes. Most of their songs are pretty boring and no have nothing going on when it comes to vocal melody.
@@MrShahid0072 I suppose it's just subjective. A matter of preference. I love both bands. Maybe I'm more emo than I realized:)
I heard this for the first time tonight at work, can you believe that?!!!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have been blessed
First heard this song on Dirt 2, and it still kicks so much ass
This morning I thought I'd play 'Bows & Arrows' in the car on the way to work. Track 2 (this) came on & I smiled, then laughed, then crashed the car. As I was dying, my last thought was: "That's quite possibly the best rock song since the Modern Lovers' Roadrunner." The more I think about it - in my dead state, of course - the more I agree with myself.
what a way to go!!!!! R.I.P.
killer comment
Cheers, having a good laugh now. Hope you're fine though
Best comment ever... and I love Modern Lovers
Oh my God you nailed it. Road Runner has that same abandon and wildness. It's a rare sound.
"when i used to go out i knew everyone i saw, now i go out alone if i go out at all" damn dude, so true, called getting old i guess. listen up kids- its going to happen to you too.
Zex Nynex so true
Now that I study in the city, that happens to me when I visit my town
That or either being in a relationship with someone who’s a super jealous controlling person 😞 these lyrics resonate so much
The drummer is the real hero here...Definitely a track that was written through an experience..
Very Stephen Morris
@@rabmckirdy246 Copying the best then...Joy Division are my favourite band by a long long way.
Where has this song been all my life? Only finding it now.Wonderful.