I listened to this song almost the whole way through and I thought it was about a sad relationship or something that went downhill. Then I heard "leave you flowers at your headstone" and was completely crushed and almost cried. I bought this double LP on a whim and now I think it might be the best in my collection.
@Rockbiter9 The bookie who the father owed money to went to the older brother at the Copper Coin to settle the debt. The brother refused and got into a quarrel with him, got beat up, and went home later that night in a drunken stupor to find his wife murdered by the bookie. It's explained in White Knuckles.
I cry everytime I hear this song. I lost my best friend, and while it doesn't directly relate to the lyrics, the feeling of loss is the same. I love and miss you Eric.
If anyone hasn't caught on yet, this is the end to Defeater's two album story. Travels is about the brother who kills the father. The second one is about the brother seeking revenge on him. Cowardice is the end to the first album, where the (younger?) brother goes to repent for killing his father, (he thinks) killing his older brother, and leaving his mother. In White Oak Doors, the (older?) brother finds him, brings him to the train tracks, and one of them dies. I'm not sure which one, im dumb.
@GodBlessYouthfulness they arent in order but travels is the youngest brothers point of view and endless days sleepless nights is from the oldest brothers view. white oak doors is where the youngest brother takes the oldest to the train tracks and he gets hit by the train, which is why the song cuts out. the oldest one dies. cowardice is where the youngest brother ends the story by killing himself. so in the end everybody dies..pretty depressing story lol
i lost my gf in a car accedent a month ago. everytime i hear this song it reminds me of the good times we had only cause the last couple weeks were tough between us. this song should be a lesson to cherish every moment u have with the ones u love cause it may be the last.
its ridiculous how they can so sincerely convey the emotion of the hypothetical situations ginen in the concept of their lyrics. Love this fucking band.
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful songs I've ever heard! Defeater rules!
xSxEHCx 2 days ago
I wish everyone was exposed to music like acoustic Defeater.
Markforall 2 weeks ago
such sad song yet so incredible amazing. almost listened it every day for the last two weeks
cutmando 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
acoustic song this good, and still have a following that's hard as nails? i can dig that.
cerealkillluh 1 month ago
I only found this today on the album, didn't expect it at the end but it's beautiful and I nearly tear up everytime I listen to it and I'm a guy
I love the people who are close to me :')
JDR1195 1 month ago 2
This song made me think of Kelly Anne Wallace and Gordon Riker. I love you guys
allthosedeadrappers 1 month ago
Thank you, Defeater.
poopfacelayman1 1 month ago 10
This has been flagged as spam show
1. pause the video at 0:00
2. get a bucket and piss in it
3. play them together
4. enjoy
siemvandenberg 1 month ago
Miss you Cole.
Roboturnerlol 2 months ago
This is genuinely beautiful
FarFromInnocentUK 2 months ago
@linkin233
You sir, are a GOD.
MountainMan2307 2 months ago
R.I.P. cousin Grieg, I miss you friend.
HardCoreLew 2 months ago
i love this band
Mydogaly 2 months ago
so fucking honest. and raw. nobody can write like this anymore.
KittyMeowMeow00 2 months ago
Arthur I love you. I'm waiting for you. I'll be with you again.. together for eternity.
R.I.P.
lolhannah00 3 months ago
Rest in peace Annette Evans.
ryanevans666 3 months ago
R.I.P Uncle. We miss you.
xfreddyfictionx 3 months ago
R.I.P. Tex.
And hey, don't laugh at me. Makes me think of you.
TheNativehippie420 3 months ago
I cried so much listening to this song.
I'm crazy for this gurl, and this song..
:l
search the username beckybecks20 and tell her Willie loves her :l
willie79924 3 months ago 3
Rip carly gannon. I miss you every single day, wish you were still here. Keep on smiling up there babydoll.
fabbers123 3 months ago
My favourite song. Ever.
melissaabee 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
R.I.P Eduardo Falcón. My Grandfather, My Father, My Best Friend <3 ):
PipeD0d 3 months ago
This song kicks my ass everytime
statzd1 3 months ago
R.I.P..... Sharon Murphy
mixitup818 3 months ago
R.I.P. Sam Perkins
ILoveBreakdowns95 3 months ago
R.I.P....my best friend.
flashykitty 4 months ago
Rip Tiffany Ann.
thtwierdkidalis 4 months ago 2
this is their best acoustic song, in my opinion.
allaboutmusic757 4 months ago 2
rest in peace to my mom
connorisawesome100 4 months ago 6
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Taymac732 4 months ago
Im a guy and I teared up a Bit. This song is beautiful and the meaning is close to home. R.I.P. to the ones we love.
xThe5thDegreex 4 months ago 7
best song i ever heard
xALLSHALLOSKARx 5 months ago in playlist xALLSHALLOSKARx's favorites
love this song so much. reminds me to stop a fight before it starts.
mrmelits 5 months ago
This one is great for sure, but everyone should listen to Lost Grounds.. It is the best EP of all time according to me.
MyNameIsWhat118 5 months ago
This song is tits.
krazychelito 5 months ago
This band is amazingly perfect.
Ashleysarous 5 months ago
It weird how every Defeater's song can rely to my relationship... They're the strongest talented song writers.. If it can be said like that
MyNameIsWhat118 5 months ago
I listened to this song almost the whole way through and I thought it was about a sad relationship or something that went downhill. Then I heard "leave you flowers at your headstone" and was completely crushed and almost cried. I bought this double LP on a whim and now I think it might be the best in my collection.
pigeonlifeband 5 months ago
start at the beginning of empty days and sleepless nights
travels is the same story from another perspective
Razzee87 5 months ago 2
@Razzee87 true dat
s241914 5 months ago
Ok, I wanna get the story, Can Someone tell me where to start.?
SamsonOff7 6 months ago
I'ma get my self a friggin credit card & buy all your albums t-shirts ect, It'll be worth it.
SamsonOff7 6 months ago
OH YEAH THIS BAND IS SO FUCKIN HARDCORE
Darthzedd 6 months ago
@Darthzedd werd.
VM38 6 months ago
@Darthzedd dude do you go to every defeater song and talk shit!?
jeez, bro. I love Terror too, but I'm not a fucking douchebag.
Defeater is amazing btw.
xKylluhBx 6 months ago
does anyone know how the younger brother's wife died? I know the mom was a heroin OD, but do they ever say why the wife died?
Rockbiter9 6 months ago
@Rockbiter9 The bookie who the father owed money to went to the older brother at the Copper Coin to settle the debt. The brother refused and got into a quarrel with him, got beat up, and went home later that night in a drunken stupor to find his wife murdered by the bookie. It's explained in White Knuckles.
V0M93 6 months ago
I work at pacsun and this came on and i almost cried during work...haha everyone was like "Are you okay?!" haha, such a good song.
LukeTakessian 6 months ago
Is it just me or do you expect to hear Cowardice when it starts. Sounds just like it.
BARTLETtheGIRAFFE 6 months ago 2
@BARTLETtheGIRAFFE Yes I understand what you mean :P
TheGangWorld 6 months ago
that's awesome .. (:
xS1L3nT5Lay3Rx 7 months ago in playlist la dispute
WHY IS DEAFEATER SO FUCKING AWESOME!? I love them! c:
xxTintedHeartz 7 months ago 3
1. pause the video at 0:00
2. open a new tab and search Rainy Mood
3. play them together
4. enjoy
linkin233 7 months ago 119
@linkin233 dude holy fuck!!!!!!!!!!!! that sounds greatttt!! lol
TheMetalman669 7 months ago
@linkin233 omg thank you so much for that
dohertyd14 2 months ago
I cry everytime I hear this song. I lost my best friend, and while it doesn't directly relate to the lyrics, the feeling of loss is the same. I love and miss you Eric.
ncTG34 7 months ago 7
who dislike this? motherfucker!
jose19wrc 7 months ago 3
They all die in the end, what a tough story. We all should consider ourselves lucky to have a normal family, without this pain and sorrow.
mustaphamirim 7 months ago
comment i said earlier is wrong. White Oak Doors (Lyrics) has the explanation of the entire Defeater discogrpahy on it
GodBlessYouthfulness 7 months ago
If anyone hasn't caught on yet, this is the end to Defeater's two album story. Travels is about the brother who kills the father. The second one is about the brother seeking revenge on him. Cowardice is the end to the first album, where the (younger?) brother goes to repent for killing his father, (he thinks) killing his older brother, and leaving his mother. In White Oak Doors, the (older?) brother finds him, brings him to the train tracks, and one of them dies. I'm not sure which one, im dumb.
GodBlessYouthfulness 7 months ago
@GodBlessYouthfulness they arent in order but travels is the youngest brothers point of view and endless days sleepless nights is from the oldest brothers view. white oak doors is where the youngest brother takes the oldest to the train tracks and he gets hit by the train, which is why the song cuts out. the oldest one dies. cowardice is where the youngest brother ends the story by killing himself. so in the end everybody dies..pretty depressing story lol
PACZKii 7 months ago
Haven't cried in 2 years, these guys get me very close though ...
Zoowaka 7 months ago
Every single time I hear this song, my heart sinks. It's tragic.
NeonShoelaces121 8 months ago
117 likes and no dislikes.. Shows how amazing and raw the emotions in this song are.
sheppy789 8 months ago 8
I´m waiting here in germany with this song , because my angel is in Mexico for 4 weaks and I`m crying in pain !!
RHCPScoma 8 months ago
@RHCPScoma shes probably having a foursome with 2 smelly mexicans and a latino girl with a strapon
ThePoopization 8 months ago
@ThePoopization heartless faggot
icntthinkofanam3 8 months ago 5
@ThePoopization You're fucking scum.
XavierPWNED 8 months ago 6
<3
GriffinMcNown 8 months ago 7
i lost my gf in a car accedent a month ago. everytime i hear this song it reminds me of the good times we had only cause the last couple weeks were tough between us. this song should be a lesson to cherish every moment u have with the ones u love cause it may be the last.
tiffinterror 8 months ago 10
wow i did not expect it to end this way, fucking amazing.
PeanutWhistle159 8 months ago 31
three words: in - fucking - credible.
DannyLeeBreen 8 months ago 7
Perfect.
whyyousuckbro 8 months ago 4
i like so much
xnaxixox 9 months ago
this is the third song ive ever listened to by Defeater, this shit is touching..
EricOfBodomMan 9 months ago 3
The song is so perfect!!
TheSarahMarshall 9 months ago
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RATxKILLEDxTHExBEAR 9 months ago 2
@RATxKILLEDxTHExBEAR that has to be the stupest comment i have ever read.
796pyo 9 months ago
Oh how this song makes me want to shed tears.
shelbyymb 9 months ago
Goddamn I am shedding manly tears right now.
numan1 10 months ago 3
YouTube should've saved the trouble on this and omitted the 'dislike' button. Simply no need for it.
spencuhhhh 10 months ago 5
i find this hard to masturbate to!
smileinglasgow 10 months ago
This song is just fucking crushing.
dude018219293 10 months ago 87
This song is so amazing. I cried while listening to it. It's already considered one of my favourite songs ever. So much love for Defeater.
kkate1001 11 months ago 8
winamp is on repeat the whole time!
CardinalSessions 11 months ago
@CardinalSessions lol who still uses winamp?
tomtwostep 11 months ago
@tomtwostep oldschool ;)
CardinalSessions 11 months ago
Honestly, one of the most heartfelt songs i have ever heard.
Goes out for anyone who has lost someone else, either in death, or just becuase things never worked out. Just utterly amazing.
Nopityforacoward08 11 months ago 91
its ridiculous how they can so sincerely convey the emotion of the hypothetical situations ginen in the concept of their lyrics. Love this fucking band.
Snarizard 1 year ago 3
this song makes me cry its amazing
MarnyAndRyssa 1 year ago 2
speechless...
miniboy14 1 year ago