these LYRICS "It's good to be young But let's not kid ourselves It's better to pass on through those years and come out the other side With our hearts still beating Having stared down demons And come back breathing" THAT IS SO POWERFUL. OH MY GOD.
This song reminds me when I lived in PA all alone and had no friends and was going through a bad break up and losing my best friend to suicide. It just always brings back tears.
You can watch them sing it at Carnegie hall in a couple of videos and it's pretty good about as good as this as this and they sang a few other songs as well
nerdfighter slash's random epic channel I actually got this version from their performance at Carnegie Hall, I just cleaned it up a little on my own!:D
HAHAHA, I'd never made that connection before, but when Mr. Mountain Goat himself was 17, he was definitely climbing walls, craving a certain mineral/crystal
I get your whole thing. I really do. Love your style. But you cry way to much. I'm a nobody with a lot of talent. I dont use getting beat up or being abused to make my name.
The Sunset Tree album is really the one where he talks about himself. Nearly every other song is told from the point of view of a fictional character that he made up.It's not "crying", it's storytelling. Sad stories just happen to be more of his thing, just like horror stories are Steven King's thing. People have types of art they create, and his are sad stories told through the medium of music, for the most part. I don't see how that could be called "crying".
its not about using how you were beat up as a way to get attention. its about writing about life experiences and empathizing with others who share those experiences. I see his music, the art he creates, as a tool to bring happiness to those who share similar experiences and may feel alone and isolated.
these LYRICS
"It's good to be young
But let's not kid ourselves
It's better to pass on through those years and come out the other side
With our hearts still beating
Having stared down demons
And come back breathing"
THAT IS SO POWERFUL. OH MY GOD.
It's sad because I think we can all think of a person who fits this song. And sometimes sadly, it's ourselves
Always found it empowering for those of us who were that kid in high school. High heels or not. Wish it were in a record. Beautiful song.
I'm glad I had a friend like you during the best and worst of times. I hope you're in a better place man. R.I.P James.
damn, so much emotion in his voice when he sings "people were mean to you" :(
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Songwriting doesn't really get any better than this really.
Thank you. When I first heard this song, I got those shivers you get when you hear a song that touches you in a way you cannot describe.
Caleb Waz I cried
It's just so friggin' direct and open and raw. Chokes me up every single time.
I woke up to cry at 4 am because my friend sent me this and said it reminded her of me
This song reminds me when I lived in PA all alone and had no friends and was going through a bad break up and losing my best friend to suicide. It just always brings back tears.
I really dig these guys song writing style. Simple, honest and to the point!
I know it doesn't exactly fit, but this song always makes me think of Alaska Young.
Fun Fact: Mountain goats aren't actually goats, they are a type of antelope.
Also great song.
My life is ruined.
@Ig-nat-ius Let's date.
she didnt return :( @@howtomeetwomen-
Me and my brother can't stop listening to this. Amazing song!
A friend sent this to me...I cried so much at the lyrics. She said she meant it when she said she thought I was cool...
When I hear those opening chords, I always thing of "Overkill" by Colin Hay.
Both beautiful songs :)
I first heard this song being played by John Hodgman on the Ukulele, and it is very good.
wtf i'm looking for this right away, thank you
chills every time.
Thank you Brad for showing me this song, my closest companion. My twin flame
This is lovely. It is exactly what I needed to find. Thank you! ^_^
Also, for the lawls, I have to say: FIRST!
I heard this song on a Lollapalooza webcast one year. Had never heard the Mountain Goats before. Became an instant fan.
thanks! this is the best version I've heard also!
You can watch them sing it at Carnegie hall in a couple of videos and it's pretty good about as good as this as this and they sang a few other songs as well
nerdfighter slash's random epic channel I actually got this version from their performance at Carnegie Hall, I just cleaned it up a little on my own!:D
thank you!
+Ian Britz Pretty good job, it really gives you the intimacy you find in MG studio recordings
+Nick F Cutting out the applause at the end was a nice touch too
Is this from An Evening of Awesome?
Yes
Thank you so very much.
Goddamn I love The Mountain Goats
Yes.
Nice job cleaning this up a bit. Great song!
Those seven dislikes are the mean insomniacs.
A year later, and it's only got 3 more... xD
one more year and it's 15 more. I guess there are a lot more mean insomniacs now
jw is so fuckin long. hes just a long man. yeah,
Does someone have a download link for this? It's amazing
They've never actually released it. It's a live show only kinda thing.
But do they crave that mineral?
What mineral?
+Reuben Walton I think they crave that mineral
What the hell are you talking about?
google it XD
HAHAHA, I'd never made that connection before, but when Mr. Mountain Goat himself was 17, he was definitely climbing walls, craving a certain mineral/crystal
Jesus who massacred an onion village nearby
Anyone else here because of John Green's end of the decade video?
I get your whole thing. I really do. Love your style. But you cry way to much. I'm a nobody with a lot of talent. I dont use getting beat up or being abused to make my name.
The Sunset Tree album is really the one where he talks about himself. Nearly every other song is told from the point of view of a fictional character that he made up.It's not "crying", it's storytelling. Sad stories just happen to be more of his thing, just like horror stories are Steven King's thing. People have types of art they create, and his are sad stories told through the medium of music, for the most part. I don't see how that could be called "crying".
Well, were you abused or beat up growing up? It's a pretty major part of one's life.
its not about using how you were beat up as a way to get attention. its about writing about life experiences and empathizing with others who share those experiences. I see his music, the art he creates, as a tool to bring happiness to those who share similar experiences and may feel alone and isolated.
Brian Greenly Exactly. If you can use such a negative experience in such a positive way, why the hell not?
Well, the important thing is that we now know that you understand everything.