According to Adam Duritz (lead singer and writer) the song is about leaving people and leaving yourself. The things we are told as children many times don’t mean anything once we are adults and also crush our creativity. “Round here we’re told to stand up straight.” Juxtapose that line with his meeting of a girl named Maria (who seems to be a runaway) who is still full of dreams and intrigues him. “Round here we act just like lions but we sacrifice like lambs, round here she’s slipping through my hands.” Round here are the rules we are supposed to follow but they don’t make us strong like lions, they sacrifice our childhood wonderment, and he’s losing Maria (and all her wonderful peculiarity). Very deep song!! Adam is a poet!! When you get a chance listen to their album August and Everything After. It’s brilliant!!
This is my absolute favorite song by Counting Crows. My only complaint is that you didn't watch the official video for this song!! Adam is Amazing in this video!! His facial expressions and body language really speaks volumes! Adam Duritz is such a Vibe!!
Another Great Reaction My Music Lovin' Brother...This Album,, "August And Everything After" Is Their Debut Album & Is Excellent From The 1st Song To The Very Last..Truth!!
Speaking Of Great Storytellers,, Arlo Guthrie "The Motorcycle Song" & The Absolutely Iconic "Alice's Restaurant Massacree",, BOTH MUST HEAR Classics..His Father Was An Iconic Storyteller/Musician As Well...R.I.P. Woody🙏❤
Iconic Female Storytellers/Musicians,, Bobbie Gentry "Ode To Billie Joe" Helen Reddy "Angie Baby" Vicki Lawrence " The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia",, This One Comes With A Surprising Twist At The End..ALL MUST HEAR Classics.
Agree with every single one!! Great ear for great storytelling!! I know this one is deep but it was one of my favorite albums of the 90’ and got me through a lot of tough times.
Great reaction! I love that you dont interrupt the music and flow. This is from August and Everything After. You can't go wrong with any song on the album. I've seen them 30+ times live and am currently hooked on the song Possibility Days.
Would you be willing to react to a Live version of 'Round Here'? :D I would like to see you do either the Letterman show version of 1994, or the one from Pinkpop 2000. The latter in particular is just purely incredible! The album is August and Everything After. It is absolute GOLD. You should literally react to the entire thing.
I already know I'm going to get flack and comparisons, but I would like Stan to check out "Broken Bells" by Greta Van Fleet." Beautiful band that has evolved within themselves on each album. How about it, Stan?
One of my favorites! Great job!
According to Adam Duritz (lead singer and writer) the song is about leaving people and leaving yourself. The things we are told as children many times don’t mean anything once we are adults and also crush our creativity. “Round here we’re told to stand up straight.” Juxtapose that line with his meeting of a girl named Maria (who seems to be a runaway) who is still full of dreams and intrigues him. “Round here we act just like lions but we sacrifice like lambs, round here she’s slipping through my hands.” Round here are the rules we are supposed to follow but they don’t make us strong like lions, they sacrifice our childhood wonderment, and he’s losing Maria (and all her wonderful peculiarity). Very deep song!! Adam is a poet!! When you get a chance listen to their album August and Everything After. It’s brilliant!!
I must've heard this 1000 times, and I'm just noticing how good the drums are. . I always focused on the vocals.
Thx Stan!! This song is off of one of the best albums of the 90’s.. August and Everything After.
This is my absolute favorite song by Counting Crows. My only complaint is that you didn't watch the official video for this song!! Adam is Amazing in this video!! His facial expressions and body language really speaks volumes! Adam Duritz is such a Vibe!!
This song was huge when it came out. Try "Mr Jones :)
August and everything after, to me, is one of the most compete albums ever
Another Great Reaction My Music Lovin' Brother...This Album,, "August And Everything After" Is Their Debut Album & Is Excellent From The 1st Song To The Very Last..Truth!!
Speaking Of Great Storytellers,, Arlo Guthrie "The Motorcycle Song" & The Absolutely Iconic "Alice's Restaurant Massacree",, BOTH MUST HEAR Classics..His Father Was An Iconic Storyteller/Musician As Well...R.I.P. Woody🙏❤
Iconic Female Storytellers/Musicians,,
Bobbie Gentry "Ode To Billie Joe"
Helen Reddy "Angie Baby"
Vicki Lawrence " The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia",, This One Comes With A Surprising Twist At The End..ALL MUST HEAR Classics.
Agree with every single one!! Great ear for great storytelling!! I know this one is deep but it was one of my favorite albums of the 90’ and got me through a lot of tough times.
Great reaction! I love that you dont interrupt the music and flow. This is from August and Everything After. You can't go wrong with any song on the album. I've seen them 30+ times live and am currently hooked on the song Possibility Days.
Thank you so much
Also,, Another MUST HEAR Classic,, Simply Red "Money's Too Tight To Mention" (Official Music Video Is A MUST!!)
Dude, you are in for a treat - August and Everything After and you gotta listen to it live
1st!!...🤪...True Eye & Ear Candy,, Counting Crows "Mr. Jones" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)..Then Check Out,, "Rain King",, "Anna Begins",, "Omaha" & "Sullivan Street"
Michael Kiwanuka "Cold Little Heart" - trust me
Counting Crowes' "Mr. Jones" & "Long December" are great too!
U got that right 👍
The name of the Album is _"August and Everything After"_ if memory serves me correctly.
Mr Jones is a natural second reaction
The album is August and Everything After and please react to A Long December by them too
Would you be willing to react to a Live version of 'Round Here'? :D
I would like to see you do either the Letterman show version of 1994, or the one from Pinkpop 2000. The latter in particular is just purely incredible!
The album is August and Everything After. It is absolute GOLD. You should literally react to the entire thing.
This is really crazy. Because I watched the whole song, and I thought you hated it.
I already know I'm going to get flack and comparisons, but I would like Stan to check out "Broken Bells" by Greta Van Fleet." Beautiful band that has evolved within themselves on each album. How about it, Stan?
Ok I will check it out
Flack? Great song!!!
@@Lifewithstan2020 a gracious thanks!