I said, yeah, alright, I kept my hands in my back, yes, I'm alive. I said, yeah, alright, I comb my hair with a knife, yes, I'm alive. I said, yeah, alright, I never run from a fight, yes, I'm alive. I said, yeah, alright, I comb my hair with a knife, yes, I'm alive. LOVE THAT PART -w-
Yeah-yeah, yay-yay-yeah, alright: I kept my hands to my back, yes I'm alive Said-said yeah, alright: I comb my hair with a knife, yes I'm alive We'll say yeah, alright: I never run from a fight, yes I'm alive I said yeah, alright: I comb my hair with a knife, yes I'm alive Sorry, my OCD needed to get the exact wording. 🙃😬❤
I HOPE EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT WE´RE LISTENING TO...I HAVEN´T SEEN GUYS AS TALENTED AS FTP SINCE THE BEATLES SO... TAKE A PIC WITH THEM NOW CUZ IN 20 YEARS THEY´RE GONNA BE BIGGER THAN TODAY
Went on a date last night and we talked about Torches and how we both love this song so as I'm walking her home I played this and it was oddly and beautifully romantic
Sometimes life it takes you by the hair Pulls you down Before you know it, it's gone and you're dead again I've been in places and I won't pretend Yeah I'd make it out just to fall on my head Wake up strange and take the walk downstairs Hit the pawn up on the corner and pay for my rent You know that I could not believe my own truth Just show them what I choose, got nothing to lose Yeah yeah and it's O.K. I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way Yeah yeah and I'm alright I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight You know those days when you want to just choose To not get out of bed, you're lost in your head again You play the game but you kind of cut 'Cause you're coming down hard and your joints are all stuck I've tried to say that it's not the only way I never knew if I could face myself to change You were pacing, I was insecure Slip and fall, I'm dodging calls, hug the prison I've been living in Yeah yeah and it's O.K. I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way Yeah yeah and I'm alright I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight Yeah yeah and it's O.K. I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way Yeah yeah and I'm alright I took a sip of something poison Took a sip of something poison, poison Yeah yeah and it's O.K. I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way Yeah yeah and I'm alright I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight Yeah yeah and it's O.K. I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way Yeah yeah and I'm alright I took a sip of something poison Took a sip of something poison, poison
This gives the song a whole different vibe. It's like a completely different song altogether. Not many muscian's are capable of changing audience's perspectives of their music through slimmed down versions. This proves just how amazing mark is. I'm so glad he's getting all this recognition. Gives me hope for our dim witted generation.. GOOD MUSIC
yeah i agree with those people! just because maybe you're not privelaged with being able to hear new music before it's a little more well known, doesn't mean you're not a true fan. and just because Pumped Up Kicks is popular doesn't mean it can't be your favorite :)
@HelloJello375 I couldn't agree with you more.... i mean they're AMAZING... EVERYWHERE.... on the album.... their live performances.... and their acoustics are MIND-BLOWING!! beautiful.... :)
It is UNREAL how there’s still no acoustic album. I was mindblown 9 yrs ago when I heard these renditions. Couldn’t get enough & put them on a cd. C’mon Mark, 😭
I love their acoustic stuff and how marks voice is so diverse but this song is even better with marks high voice like in the recorded version, cos it makes it more like... freaked out and surreal which makes adds a lot to this song and makes it very unique but never the less i so love the added lyrics
Yea, alright, I chain my hands to my bed, yes I'm alive. Yea, alright. I comb my hair with a knife. Yes, I'm alive. Yea, alright. I never run from a fight. Yes, I'm alive.
A lot of music taste could be found here on this song and it's a relaxing song as well. FosterThePeople was quite a talented band that I listen since I'm 20.
Why do they have to be so perfect all of them!!! I am in love with every song they do!!! I am a proud fosterer and will always be one!!! GO FOSTERERS!!!!!
Am I the only one who had goosebumps while listening to this? This is simply beautiful and depth of Mark's voice only made it even better. I know everybody wrote this,but I have to say it again: they just HAVE TO release acoustic album,it would be perfect!
Mark's Voice...... *Chills*
❤ watching from 2023 this version will always be my favorite.
I said, yeah, alright, I kept my hands in my back, yes, I'm alive.
I said, yeah, alright, I comb my hair with a knife, yes, I'm alive.
I said, yeah, alright, I never run from a fight, yes, I'm alive.
I said, yeah, alright, I comb my hair with a knife, yes, I'm alive.
LOVE THAT PART -w-
Same it was amazing. Wish that part was in the main song.
Ooh-whoo-ooh-ooh, ooh whoo-ooh-ooh, ooh whoo-ooh-ooh
Yeah-yeah, yay-yay-yeah, alright: I kept my hands to my back, yes I'm alive
Said-said yeah, alright: I comb my hair with a knife, yes I'm alive
We'll say yeah, alright: I never run from a fight, yes I'm alive
I said yeah, alright: I comb my hair with a knife, yes I'm alive
Sorry, my OCD needed to get the exact wording. 🙃😬❤
I like all of these acoustic versions wayyayayayayyyyyyyayayay more than the originals. Much more life in them.
i think i prefer the acoustic version.... it sounds amazing
I agree they are amazing acoustic!
yepp!!
I HOPE EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT WE´RE LISTENING TO...I HAVEN´T SEEN GUYS AS TALENTED AS FTP SINCE THE BEATLES SO... TAKE A PIC WITH THEM NOW CUZ IN 20 YEARS THEY´RE GONNA BE BIGGER THAN TODAY
Yeah,alright, I've never run from a fight
Yes I'm alive
Mark keeping the title of human kazoo as always
The song and the lyrics are fucking meaningful and beautiful
Geoff le Geoff, I prefer the lyrical content of Pumped Up Kicks.
he should sing in a deeper voice more often
Went on a date last night and we talked about Torches and how we both love this song so as I'm walking her home I played this and it was oddly and beautifully romantic
Good Lord I love you guys..like Dylan, Cash.
Look at the way he plays the guitar, you can tell he's different!
Just Thanks FTP for the real music
I'm a musician...I've played shows....I wish I had just a fraction of the talent Mark has...
his voice is so high in the original one, and in this one his voice is so low. O.O i love it! :D
my favorite video on youtube
I could listen to this on loop for who knows how long. This song resonates with me. The lyrics, the beat, his voice...it just makes me feel.
nostalgic?
Just now discovered this one .. (i'm a fast one)
So did ya? ;)
I love foster the people
Sometimes life it takes you by the hair
Pulls you down
Before you know it, it's gone and you're dead again
I've been in places and I won't pretend
Yeah I'd make it out just to fall on my head
Wake up strange and take the walk downstairs
Hit the pawn up on the corner and pay for my rent
You know that I could not believe my own truth
Just show them what I choose, got nothing to lose
Yeah yeah and it's O.K.
I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way
Yeah yeah and I'm alright
I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight
You know those days when you want to just choose
To not get out of bed, you're lost in your head again
You play the game but you kind of cut
'Cause you're coming down hard and your joints are all stuck
I've tried to say that it's not the only way
I never knew if I could face myself to change
You were pacing, I was insecure
Slip and fall, I'm dodging calls, hug the prison I've been living in
Yeah yeah and it's O.K.
I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way
Yeah yeah and I'm alright
I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight
Yeah yeah and it's O.K.
I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way
Yeah yeah and I'm alright
I took a sip of something poison
Took a sip of something poison, poison
Yeah yeah and it's O.K.
I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way
Yeah yeah and I'm alright
I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight
Yeah yeah and it's O.K.
I tie my hands up to a chair so I don't fall that way
Yeah yeah and I'm alright
I took a sip of something poison
Took a sip of something poison, poison
total frickin rock stars man!! this guy can sing for real. not studio singer at all. awesome song
This gives the song a whole different vibe. It's like a completely different song altogether. Not many muscian's are capable of changing audience's perspectives of their music through slimmed down versions. This proves just how amazing mark is. I'm so glad he's getting all this recognition. Gives me hope for our dim witted generation..
GOOD MUSIC
I love you, Mark Foster
yeah i agree with those people! just because maybe you're not privelaged with being able to hear new music before it's a little more well known, doesn't mean you're not a true fan. and just because Pumped Up Kicks is popular doesn't mean it can't be your favorite :)
@HelloJello375 I couldn't agree with you more.... i mean they're AMAZING... EVERYWHERE.... on the album.... their live performances.... and their acoustics are MIND-BLOWING!!
beautiful.... :)
thank you foster the people.
Not only is this über amazing, but it also lasts 4:20 WHADDUP!
saw them in houston..they were downright amazing. Im gonna see them AGAIN in june with the kooks! I ABSOLUTELY FUCKING LOVE THIS BAND! LONG LIVE FTP!
I love it I love you Mark Foster
This acoustic is genius.
this is magic
If this is magic then we can play "got your nose!" together and I will blow your mind.
michael jordan what no fuck off
Mark has a tattoo of three stars in the arm - Mark you are not only a three stars! You are all FIVE!
I know right!?!?! his songwriting is right up there with dylan!!!!!!
even people who didn't hear of them before are still fans, if they want to be 0.o cuz they're amaziing
I love how he has such a different unique voice! Such talent!:) Love this song
So different voice, but like it and soooooo much.
I agree with the concensus - their acoustic stuff is amazing.
Near the end, the lyrics he added, are so dark, amazing, and matches with the happy tone. It describes Foster The People and i love them for that :)
I love the acoustic version.
Oh God, Mark, your voice..
Wow.
Love Marc😘😘😘
best live version of helena beat!
Helena Beat is a super song ♥ c:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK FOSTERRR
they r my idols!every single one pf them
i like their acoustic stuff so much better than their regular stuff>.<
Beautiful
It is UNREAL how there’s still no acoustic album. I was mindblown 9 yrs ago when I heard these renditions. Couldn’t get enough & put them on a cd. C’mon Mark, 😭
2019, this is still freaking gold. Mark Simms is a genius 💙
Karisa Wolf I feel this
2020
2024: still GOLD ✨✨✨
this is just pure beauty
he added some new lyrics at the end... I like it
I like this version so much
It’s 2023, October…. I can’t enough of this song lately, especially this version…. They need to cut an acoustic album with Ben Howard….
it's cool cuz the acoustic version has its own style to it
love Foster the People
I love their acoustic stuff and how marks voice is so diverse
but this song is even better with marks high voice like in the recorded version, cos it makes it more like... freaked out and surreal which makes adds a lot to this song and makes it very unique
but never the less i so love the added lyrics
I've listened/watched this video so many times, I'm actually sad when he doesn't sing the extra bit at the end in the studio version.
I like how in the studio versions they have harmonies goin that are really high but this shits good too
love this band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I fucken love their acoustic version it's so amazing !
I really love those lyrics he added on. They sound perfect.
Love it! And I noticed the way he sounds here, much lower in pitch than the voice on the official video or concerts where he has a high pitch.
i like his voice
My favorite version of this song
He has such a manly voice ^ ^ love ya mark foster :))))
Magic.
2017 omg I adore this version
Yea, alright, I chain my hands to my bed, yes I'm alive.
Yea, alright. I comb my hair with a knife. Yes, I'm alive.
Yea, alright. I never run from a fight. Yes, I'm alive.
love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A lot of music taste could be found here on this song and it's a relaxing song as well. FosterThePeople was quite a talented band that I listen since I'm 20.
9 years ago? Lmao I'm so old.
I’ve played this version of this song probably 10 thousand times, I always go back to it. I love the original but this is just wow.
Why do they have to be so perfect all of them!!! I am in love with every song they do!!! I am a proud fosterer and will always be one!!! GO FOSTERERS!!!!!
Luv this band
OMG, I know a studio version with the extra verse wouldn't top this version, but I want it.
beautiful.
@HelloJello375 Couldn't agree more, such a different sound and so good, makes you appreciate the lyrics a lot more.
his voice is so.... deep O.o
This is the best performance of Helena Beat.
this is one of my all time favourite youtube videos ever. I must have viewed it a hundred times
This already 10 years old..... Fuck man
A+
This song is amazing !!! Im glad i put the effort in to learn this on guitar
I'm seeing them on tour but I would EASILY trade those tickets for an acoustic album! Or a new album!
I've found Heaven.
This is so beautiful
Am I the only one who had goosebumps while listening to this?
This is simply beautiful and depth of Mark's voice only made it even better.
I know everybody wrote this,but I have to say it again: they just HAVE TO release acoustic album,it would be perfect!
One of the best bands ever! İ love the acoustic versions
HOLY CRAP HIS VOICE SCARED MEE!!!!!!!!!
first time Ive heard this version. I love it! really shows off his vocal talent.
this is the typical music that makes me happy
Geez, Mark's the best
3:34 TO 4:20 ♥
Love the song. :)
i love his voice oh and he is hottttt
That's talent
FOSTER THE PEOPLE ARE THE SHITTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THEM SO MUCH I WANT TO MARRY THIS SONG
Mark! Foster!
Awwwwesome ♥
im crying