I remember looking at the back cover of the CD case and meditating to this song while looking at the dots of the 'third' eye.....'97 was an awakening.
Beautiful song, I recall seeing Beck in L.A. back in the early 90's when he was a true unknown. Having heard what his music has progressed to since then, I'm convinced he just doesn't make music. He makes homages to the creative process itself. His style defies labeling and he doesn't adhere to anything people expect, so he'll never be a mainstream pop star. He dabbles, progresses, and makes every genre a sound his own. Any popular musician can be labeled "artist", but Beck is the real deal
The things you do to protect others for the things you do that put you and them in danger while hoping you get away with it, But in the end no one ever does....But we all do it...all the time...
We do something good its because of god. We do something bad its because of satan. Can this really be the common misconception of our world? Whatever helps people sleep at night I suppose :/.
Totally agree with what you guys have all said. Listen to a song like this and then check out some of his dance tracks (most anything off of The Information, "Youthless" from Modern Guilt), and you realize just how fucking wide his spectrum of influence (and creative prowess) is.
Yeah, it's amazing how he came out with Midnite Vultures, then went straight to Sea Change with his next album. The difference between them is mind-boggling, or maybe it's the pain he must have been going through that's more incredible.
Nobody can deny Beck is a true musical genius. He's not afraid to explore any musical frontier, and he integrates so many genres. This song has electronic, piano, sitar, and such evocative lyrics - especially in the second verse. Brilliant. Thanks for uploading, I haven't heard this gem in a while.
THis song is a most identifiable song simply because most of us have a sense of regret for things we may have done in the past. And yet it's a very impressionistic song, capturing the feeling of losing and regreting and thats why I love this guy...no one writes a soundtrack for our day to day lives better.
Beck is different gravy. This man experiments and evolves and is a true genius. In these days of Pop Idols, Big Brother and other talentless mediocre pap, Beck shines above all the dross. This tune is Top Banana and make no mistake.
dude, this comment is right on the money. not only the meaning of it, but the semantics... the way you describe it, those words... its no wonder that those comments appear here on these monster song of beck... good comment dude, good one.
Sincere thanks for your BRILLIANT comment. You covered all the bases,at a time in the music industry where the lowest common denominator(read fiscal imperatives..)is the order of the day. Evidenced by his sustained, outstanding output thus far, Beck has proven himself a genuine creative FORCE, AND treasure among the prevalent bleak landscape of rot,plagiarism,ego and decay. Long may his musical gift shine...Very few artists have truly earned the mantle of maverick and genius... as Beck HAS.
Shame there's no vid but awesome tune anyway. Beck is incredible, switching between so many different genres and carrying it off every time, from folk to hip hop via grunge & blues. If you don't have all of his albums, get them now. You will not be disappointed. The word genius is overused, but in Beck's case.........
agreed. if we all just took responsibility for our own actions, our own mistakes, lies, ...etc.. we would all be so much more at peace. otherwise, we just prolong the fighting, push the blame and never learn a damn thing.
great song and i love the sitar. i just became a beck fan. why i waited so long? it's everyones fault but mine!
i have sea change and odelay; i'm buying mutations next time i step foot into a record shop.
This has the purity of a john lennon song.
goforkt 4 days ago
Beck=scientologist is this true? If so it's nobodys fault but his own! Great tunes though.
agatonsaxon 4 days ago
Best song by Beck outside of the entire Sea Change album.....his best!
lefrauens 1 month ago
sentimentally attached to this album
blazeofglory00 1 month ago
definitely one of my favorite beck albums. funky beck is cool, but mellow beck is golden
jodysoldman 2 months ago
@jodysoldman lol "mellow beck is golden", mellow gold anyone? XD
jokes aside, thats soo true...
LoudnProud42 2 months ago
perfect song for burning a nug and watch the rain fall.
Vidinotes 2 months ago 2
"... when the devils your only friend.."
simonrahmani1978 3 months ago
@thetrueStaub Both Mutations and Sea of Change was produced by Nigel Godrich.
RajeshMukkath 5 months ago
I love this song
tagguillot 5 months ago
This is Beck's best album and most underrated. Nigel Godrich produced, what did you think was going to happen?
thommybeanz 6 months ago
"cool" is a perception it cant be overrated, it varies between everyone.
stealthybadger3 7 months ago
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I wish I could make a song the way Beck does... Oh well, Gotta keep doing my thing... Check out my songs!
AJProductionisms 8 months ago
cool people suck. Beck is for uncool people....
mcul2112 8 months ago
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mcul2112 8 months ago
@xchickenmanx THANK YOU.....no shit.....
mcul2112 8 months ago
not really the biggest Beck fan but this song is pretty incredible
thaATLien 9 months ago
actually great lyrics..
BOBBYDECMAN37 9 months ago
this song breaks my heart every time i hear it. for painfully accurate reasons.
mistersnaredrum 10 months ago
Unequivocally, this is his best song.
candycoatedsandman 11 months ago
@candycoatedsandman
Oh, and the thumbnails to this video looks like 2 sets of lips kissing.
candycoatedsandman 11 months ago
amazing. thanks for this.
lemonblemon 11 months ago
I remember looking at the back cover of the CD case and meditating to this song while looking at the dots of the 'third' eye.....'97 was an awakening.
quidseeker 11 months ago
Beautiful song, I recall seeing Beck in L.A. back in the early 90's when he was a true unknown. Having heard what his music has progressed to since then, I'm convinced he just doesn't make music. He makes homages to the creative process itself. His style defies labeling and he doesn't adhere to anything people expect, so he'll never be a mainstream pop star. He dabbles, progresses, and makes every genre a sound his own. Any popular musician can be labeled "artist", but Beck is the real deal
MetalSlugzMaster 1 year ago
this song makes me think of all the things that were my fault and nobody elses, beautiful song.
TheM79blooper 1 year ago
...and in my opinion his best album. Mutations - an underrated masterpiece.
juantostada 1 year ago 3
Beck's best song......
lefrauens 1 year ago
I kinda wish this was an instrumental
joelkeaton 1 year ago
i feel like this song is about religion?
D4K0T4375 1 year ago
beck rocks my socks
xxxian360xxx 1 year ago
love this tune , love mutations , love sitar
yurtseed 1 year ago
in love
isideprussiana 1 year ago
The things you do to protect others for the things you do that put you and them in danger while hoping you get away with it, But in the end no one ever does....But we all do it...all the time...
jkotchy 1 year ago 2
Hello, my name is Beck. Who is this man, who stole my name AND my dignity? What is this music? Oh. Right. It's great.
Just kidding, not really. He fudging stole my name.
p.s. check out my profile i play a really smooth tambourine
MissAdorabubble 1 year ago
Quite possibly the best song ever...
kman6969 1 year ago
god i love this musical genius....
joyniptarian 1 year ago
beck is so awesome he avoids needless descriptions.
stoprejectingmynames 1 year ago
this song is amazing...separates itelf from other songs on the album with ease
jaliquor 1 year ago
this song is so fuked when you are are on LSD
yeolekuza 1 year ago
fuken mean song especially when you r fucked on LSD
yeolekuza 1 year ago
This has the same spacey quality as Steal My Body Home does. There's something about that sound...
FSquid 1 year ago
@FSquid I agree.Probably the spacey sitar
Omie789 1 year ago
thanks for the tip, goodflyingbird. i will. peace.
huffandpoot 1 year ago
the song is even better with marijuana
huffandpoot 1 year ago 3
@huffandpoot try lsd with this song, it was life changing.
goodflyingbird 1 year ago 2
If you like this, check out his "sea change" album. "Paper Tiger" is my favorite Beck slow-tune, but this one is up there.
Versatile artist, thats for sure
denvildetiger 1 year ago
no you are!! blah
cosmicjaira 1 year ago
This is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. I never really gave Beck a chance but I will now!
EricUSnavY 1 year ago
love
nonusefull 1 year ago
one of the best tracks from the past decade ever!
Aquatalamasca 1 year ago
this song remids me of cold times in vegas
ohhhtetons 1 year ago
Awesome!!!
TheDisappearingOneTV 1 year ago
No fancy stuff from me. I just love this track. It sums me up.
TheSodiumhaze 1 year ago
And this is why I love Beck.
patdlover1916 1 year ago
Awesome stuff, thank goodness this guy is around--an oasis of talent in a desert of mediocrity
Mp25DIII 1 year ago 2
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mojoxrisin 2 years ago
We do something good its because of god. We do something bad its because of satan. Can this really be the common misconception of our world? Whatever helps people sleep at night I suppose :/.
mojoxrisin 2 years ago
I think your point is the point of the lyrics
iseeu1980 2 years ago
your a delusional person. there is no god.
killiney4444 1 year ago
Shut up, stupid. If you knew that you would be God. You're just bitter and trendy.
observer75 1 year ago
@killiney4444 You have clearly missed the point of what I said. Try reading again with your intelligence turned on.
mojoxrisin 1 year ago
really really well done
AdsuMudi 2 years ago
so true...
TheFlyingsky 2 years ago
shit hot song by a shit hot muso. i reckon his sombre stuff's way better than his upbeat stuff.but that's just my opinion
onyachamp 2 years ago 3
lol what are you on man?
ashesunder76 2 years ago
This song is really beautiful, I can imagine myself getting lost in India while hearing it
juanman100 2 years ago 6
Funny thing, I didnt like this album when it was released but listening to this now its stunning.
thejuice2003 2 years ago 34
sen bloody sational song.he's the biggest, baddest musical cameleon i ever did see
onyachamp 2 years ago 4
this song sounds like a doors song at the beginning, crystal ship or something... or maybe I'm on one lol
ashesunder76 2 years ago 2
doors . the end
Rob50strat 2 years ago
better..
kowtpr187 2 years ago 3
And yes, Will is awesome.
Schneider10101 2 years ago
Awesome goes a little too far, but he is definitely funny. I like him mainly in Anchorman and Stepbrothers.
punkguyrich 2 years ago
Anchorman is awesome ;D I haven't seen Stepbrothers yet D: I must, yes. I like Semi-Pro :D
Schneider10101 2 years ago
Magnificent
dressage9999 2 years ago
He will always be the man.
ginggoo 2 years ago
What about Tom Waits? Doesn't he deserve some respect too?
Schneider10101 2 years ago
Such a beautiful song
QueenCityFilms 2 years ago
awesome, awesome song. This album is in my top 5.
hambandit64 2 years ago 2
love this song. Mutations was a great album.
robswartzer1 2 years ago 6
And it still is. :)
sarahmhmyeah 2 years ago 3
i like the over dubbing of his voice when he sings the chorus line at 4:06. it adds another dimension to an already beautiful song.
punkguyrich 2 years ago 5
Just like Will Ferrel did for Lonesome Tears XD Nah, I'm joking.
Schneider10101 2 years ago
Dude, I have NNOOO idea of what you're talking about. But Will Ferrel's a funny dude. I think we both can agree on that, yes?
punkguyrich 2 years ago
Yes, yes. But Beck played Lonesome Tears at some charity thing, and Will danced around in some weird red leotardy-thingy.
Schneider10101 2 years ago
I had no idea. Sounds like he kinda ruined a good song/performance. But that's Will...he'll do that.
punkguyrich 2 years ago
ahhh, love this tune, im a major beck fan =D
tinajoe1987 2 years ago
so perfect. beautiful song.
getcrunktopass 2 years ago
beck rules!!!!!
trinc1971 2 years ago
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beck is too cool 4 school
fitter527 3 years ago 2
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beck is too cool 4 school
fitter527 3 years ago
Totally agree with what you guys have all said. Listen to a song like this and then check out some of his dance tracks (most anything off of The Information, "Youthless" from Modern Guilt), and you realize just how fucking wide his spectrum of influence (and creative prowess) is.
HorseheadNebula85 3 years ago 5
yea beck is fantastic. his lyrics are textured, and he is not afraid to fondle other forms of reality with his creativity...
lBAKESl 3 years ago
modern day beethoven...
deadjailorrocknroll 3 years ago 2
Yeah, it's amazing how he came out with Midnite Vultures, then went straight to Sea Change with his next album. The difference between them is mind-boggling, or maybe it's the pain he must have been going through that's more incredible.
emptyNINE 3 years ago 2
Nobody can deny Beck is a true musical genius. He's not afraid to explore any musical frontier, and he integrates so many genres. This song has electronic, piano, sitar, and such evocative lyrics - especially in the second verse. Brilliant. Thanks for uploading, I haven't heard this gem in a while.
Civoksay 3 years ago 3
Hell Yeah
CCSR55 3 years ago
cool people listen to beck, who agrees?
jesse1196 3 years ago 120
This is a fucking tune, The lyrics relate to almost every person in the world... and i've been drnking all night... (uk)
Nathey15 3 years ago
I AGREE
neeters27 3 years ago
beck is too cool 4 school
fitter527 3 years ago
@jesse1196 I do!
ElusiveClover1 1 year ago
@jesse1196 And Stoners !
Obobbyss 1 year ago 2
@Obobbyss yeah :)
jesse1196 1 year ago
@jesse1196 me
debbieallen2 1 year ago
@jesse1196 i agree
codern 1 year ago
@jesse1196 I think I remember Fonzie saying he was a big Beck fan, so, yeah, I guess you're right, baby-baby. A-aaa-aaa-yyyy!
MckyMseNTarotCrds 5 months ago
how chilled am i now??? kewl!!
callicolady 3 years ago
THis song is a most identifiable song simply because most of us have a sense of regret for things we may have done in the past. And yet it's a very impressionistic song, capturing the feeling of losing and regreting and thats why I love this guy...no one writes a soundtrack for our day to day lives better.
danielion999 3 years ago
Beck is different gravy. This man experiments and evolves and is a true genius. In these days of Pop Idols, Big Brother and other talentless mediocre pap, Beck shines above all the dross. This tune is Top Banana and make no mistake.
decker37 3 years ago 5
dude, this comment is right on the money. not only the meaning of it, but the semantics... the way you describe it, those words... its no wonder that those comments appear here on these monster song of beck... good comment dude, good one.
fedeman666 3 years ago
I do not recall.
Heeey333 3 years ago
Sincere thanks for your BRILLIANT comment. You covered all the bases,at a time in the music industry where the lowest common denominator(read fiscal imperatives..)is the order of the day. Evidenced by his sustained, outstanding output thus far, Beck has proven himself a genuine creative FORCE, AND treasure among the prevalent bleak landscape of rot,plagiarism,ego and decay. Long may his musical gift shine...Very few artists have truly earned the mantle of maverick and genius... as Beck HAS.
Wavelength247 3 years ago 3
When I heard this song for the first time on December the 6th 1998 it was cold outside. My girlfriend bought the album the day before.
I immediately had the images for a video.
Beck on a beach on the west coast with the sun goin' down.
Such a beautiful song.
duckpuffs 3 years ago 2
Very beautiful and with edge of bitterness(?). He seems able to adapt to differing styles of music. A true original.
thatsthewayitgoes08 3 years ago 4
Shame there's no vid but awesome tune anyway. Beck is incredible, switching between so many different genres and carrying it off every time, from folk to hip hop via grunge & blues. If you don't have all of his albums, get them now. You will not be disappointed. The word genius is overused, but in Beck's case.........
quietloudquiet 3 years ago 5
Anybody who says that Beck doesn't deserve all of the hype he receives hasn't heard this song.
ryanmuegge 3 years ago 9
Dopest god damn track Beck has ever laid down.
Personal opinion.
That is all.
bobbygnosis 3 years ago 3
i happen to agree
phantom5691 3 years ago
on june, 27th I will see him in Berlin.Thanks for staying alive, Beck. Thanks for making music for the different.
butrageno 3 years ago 5
The message in this song is a very important one for all the human race!
HalloweenEveryNight 3 years ago 3
agreed. if we all just took responsibility for our own actions, our own mistakes, lies, ...etc.. we would all be so much more at peace. otherwise, we just prolong the fighting, push the blame and never learn a damn thing.
great song and i love the sitar. i just became a beck fan. why i waited so long? it's everyones fault but mine!
i have sea change and odelay; i'm buying mutations next time i step foot into a record shop.
samek25 3 years ago 3
Definitely besides nothing wrong with hippies! I'm being one myself lol agreed both of you
drunkkmonkey 3 years ago
dont forget about mellow gold, possibly his best album
devaser 3 years ago
Odelay
Heeey333 3 years ago
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yea, well that is what ppl say.
devaser 3 years ago
W pyte kawałek, mój ulubiony Becka.
bartekst 3 years ago 2
Great audio. Great Song. Thx for the post
brandonspade 3 years ago
Yes, elminino, this is a masterpiece. A highpoint from an artist with many highpoints. Thanks so much for posting!
JimmyHook 3 years ago
This Is So Depressing And I Like Depressing,Like Radiohead,Except 15 Steps
xkhangod108 3 years ago
IT..is actually not depressing..though I know what you mean..it's really the TRUE essence of what we ARE..think about it.
HalloweenEveryNight 3 years ago 6
i fell more connected to emmotions, thats why i like it
yuyelo 4 years ago
very true
killiney4444 3 years ago
Exceptional.
Better on the Harmonium..
webcoredesign 4 years ago
Beautiful... absolutely beautiful...
lilbeav410 4 years ago
yes. it's a swell song.
BakaSurvivor2101 4 years ago
great song, its quite similar to blackhole
HorrisNorris 4 years ago