some things last a long time

[jovonboyd]

I feel the fuck out this song

[jakiner]

sorry is good enough

[drea3311]

this song makes me cry! i love his music to death

he is sooooo effin real

much love to Daniel Johnston for writing such great music

[EliasJTracy]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.

[SirWolfelion]

god i want to cry

[Catch22ish]

This song is on the soundtrack of my life <3

[Schenial]

I just have to listen to this over and over again!

[logician360]

Love is magical; two people in unbearable situations can make each other's lives worthwhile, through love. Love life and love other people. I love you, Daniel, and I hope you love yourself just as much.

[whiteliketar]

Daniel was truly different

[shlomonew]

heartbreaking

[theinkproduction]

people change, things change--often very unexpectedly- and I hope Daniel finds change to be on his side soon--maybe it is already-don't know but he deserves it because he has a lot of heart

[Themanwhodoesnothing]

This is an honest song



[andreacorrofficial]

I watched the documentary "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" and apart from it being frightening and heartbreaking, in it there's certain things he said that epitomise what this record means to me. "I'm ok coz I know where ever i go I have music in my heart." His childlike purity stills me. Such a stunning song. Andrea x

Andrea covers 'Some Things Last A Long Time' on her new album 'Lifelines' due out on 30 May 2011.

[FondleMyGose]

daniel johnston would have been one of the most famouse singers in the world if it wasnt for all the bullshit that is played today... if the illuminati wasnt making us so dumb with all the crap they make us listern to, maybe daniels songs could save us all from hate. john lennon tried, but they killed him, makes you think doesnt it? if daniels music was as big as the beatles, he would be dead allready... plus there arnt enough smart people in the world to appreciate his music, only for the pure

[corncornrocks]

@FondleMyGose nobody "makes" anyone listen to anything. Sure, we both think Daniel Johnston is 100 times better than Gaga, but it's all subjective, and making up a fictional organization to use as a scapegoat for all world's problems and issues won't change that. To each their own.

[brandoncipelle]

@tiktokz Really man Really,  way to be a childish immature person. .

[irishbull777]

@brandoncipelle it wasnt even a clever joke

[soulseeker300]

beautiful song

[TheGodMan69]

haha sad music ahuh ahuh

[krishnacatz]

this mans music always makes me cry. hes so brilliant

[WWSuperman]

uploaded on my birthday, funny.

[brandoncipelle]

@rafaelmadferit . I tried that she said i was a monster and she wishes I would drop dead . She says it was nice but my issues were too much and she doesn't want to remember me cause all she has are sad memories.

[SerotoninIOwnin]

Fuck you Johnston hating faggots, This song was written for Allie an I, I miss you so much. The times we spent together were priceless, I always will love you....

[thisisbenisben]

How pissed off was i when, halfway through this amazing tune, an advert for fucking Glee popped up!?!?!?!? Fucking Glee!!! Talk about irony....

[grahamlaur]

@thisisbenisben if Glee ever destroys a Daniel Johnston song, I quit. I'm done. I give up on life. lol

[smedley]

@grahamlaur don't even say that! Don't put it out there! Christ. I'll be bouncing to heaven too if that happens

[CHADandTracyLoveYou]

I always thought this was a Beach House song. Huh, I really like this dudes style. Alot different from Beach House's cover. Not comparable. Anyways, check it out . Its right over there. --->

[ETSpacealien]

This is 100% real music, people like kanye west, rhianna etc have nothing on daniel plus he kind of sounds like mercury rev.

[bcrookes]

Yes, it's a Daniel Johnston song. Beck has also covered it live...search for it from KCRW's (LA station) Morning Becomes Eclectic program. Check it out if you don't know it, btw.

[taxijane]

Wow! I have always thought this was a Built to Spill song! Does anyone know if Daniel wrote this and BTS covered it?

[unc13buck]

@taxijane

Yes we all know that it's a Daniel Johnston cover.

[kevmmo]

Happy Birthday Daniel, 50, Some Things Last A Long Time : )

[TheRuCKaZ]

this song is just amazing one of my favorites from daniel he is amazing.

[ElSolidaro]

i love his shaky high voice, this man is pure art. Art does not care if you can something!

[cala603]

im trying to hold it togeather life is hard

[ralphlatham]

My favourite Daniel Johnston song. Always makes me feel a bit sad and happy at the same time!

[MsRandomPro]

damn don't know how to say it or write it... how it feels.. :´(

[musicmamma]

What a beautiful song. He is so underrated and unappreciated. Such pure talent. I am glad to have stumbled onto his work. I watched "the devil and Daniel Johnston" and it opened up this wonderful world to me.

[brandoncipelle]

I dedicate this to my ex wife . I still love you and i'm so sorry My mental problems ruined our mariage. If i could i would make everything better . I'm so sorry my mental issues just got worse and i was too scared to get help. I know you wil lnever talk to me ever again . I just wanted to say sorry . It's the least I could do .

[rafaelmadferit]

@brandoncipelle

Dude, write a letter to her, not a comment on youtube...

[tiktokz1]

@brandoncipelle lol this is ur wifes new hubby she always say that ur a fuckin psycho LMAO im railing that hot ass rite now

[irishbull777]

@tiktokz1 oh fuck off troll

[tiktokz1]

@irishbull777 dude i aint a troll im jus ta fellow dj fan

[PooPoo2U]

@tiktokz1: you're most certainly a troll.

[tiktokz1]

@PooPoo2U yes i am

[thef00f1ght3rs]

@asugar its so cool to think that navy guys are listening to daniel's music

[feenyfighter]

@brandoncipelle right on

[THEBOBANDTEDSHOW1]

@brandoncipelle i dedicate this to my ex wife: fuck off and die :) smmoooth im not gonna get any dislikes but still good for you that you still love your ex it's good to know there's still love somewhere

[XxGina23xX]

@brandoncipelle this makes me cry

[bawhite125]

Daniel was flying in his dad's 4-seat plane when he removed the keys from the ignition and tossed them out the door of the flying aircraft. Daniel is certifiably insane interspersed with moments of lucidity. All the great ones are crazy.

[chrish12345]

its like he's gone on a special journey in life just to explore the 'pleasure in pain'

[WeirdoSchizo]

Very nice song by a good guy, if somewhat misunderstood.

[jikurtz]

im going to put this in my video for you......its important

[chrish12345]

@jikurtz sorry what video?

[ScottMasson]

He's the sweetest man. 

[TheTelepathicKid]

listening to this for the first time...

I'm crying. this song is amazing.

[miagoat]

@TheTelepathicKid

Damn it, me too :,-)

[chrish12345]

@TheTelepathicKid yeah I was really affected the first and maybe second time I heard this then unfortunately it wears off

[MajestaBuck]

@chrish12345 It never wears off for me, man. Reminds me of my former fiance who died in a car accident.....

[sonofagunder]

excuse me while I blow my brains out

[BellyBlues]

@sonofagunder you're excused.

[BellyBlues]

@sonofagunder Now excuse me. That sounds meaner than my smartass intended, and I take it back.

[BellyBlues]

I found DJ when "The Devil and.." was released. Either you hear him, or you don't. That's fine. So bittersweet his music, and funny sometimes. This one I want played at my memorial.

[MrGrevy]

UGH kept getting some weird pic of a negroid winning some contest? Wtf??

[LucidDream]

I think both dendro and beaulieu need a hug...you two have been arguing for a while now. How about arguing through messages, so none of us have to go back 4 or so pages to see a comment that is relative to the song?

[comegreymalkin]

@LucidDream I love your comment. I need a hug too.

[LucidDream]

@comegreymalkin *hug* :D

[beaulieu4008]

Thinking outside the box is the same as saying thinking inside the box just differently.

[beaulieu4008]

I am American. You miss the point about language. Anyway, I don't have time to explain it to you, because I think you are just playing dumb. If not, then good luck to you. I can only carry someone with your capacity along so far, the rest is up to you.

Well, how else do you expect me to find a helmet at such short notice? I didn't even know I needed one. Thank you for helping me. But I guess you are the way you are, cuz you don't wear one. So, all the more reason for me to wear one.

[beaulieu4008]

Can I borrow your helmet?

[beaulieu4008]

Don't make me use my degree. LOL

[beaulieu4008]

You can explain them if you want, but those degrees are a joke. Go back to school and get a real education. I studied in London, and I yes I know all the best bars and clubs in Zone 1 and 2. You use language to express yourself, not to compare it to textbooks. Your were trained to be a robot, and to push buttons. By the way, I assumed correctly.

[beaulieu4008]

If I am as dumb as you say, then why in the world are you talking to me?

Yes, I am thoroughly entertained. LOL Also, I thought you meant well. Read my original message to you, but what you said was dumb.

[beaulieu4008]

That's cuz you are a dumbass. Talking to dumb people is a very ugly business.

I didn't mean to hurt your virgin ears. Yes, the degrees were rather easy, because I am freaking smart. Don't worry, I forgive you, you can't help it that you are stupid.

[beaulieu4008]

I tell you to go back to school, but they probably won't take your sorry ass.

[beaulieu4008]

dumbass.

[beaulieu4008]

... at me! I am smarter than you, and this loser who no one loved. Let me explain to everyone what he is trying to say.

[beaulieu4008]

"you people" as in people that have experienced pain? You obviously have yet to understand the pure genius of his works. There are some of us that are always walking around with a broken heart, and there are those that are easily reminded of a time when we were... then there are those that loved something or someone all their lives without having any of that love given in return.

Let's pretend I am smart and talk down to people. And point out the fact that something is wrong with him,but look

[beaulieu4008]

@dendro80 You are implying that Daniel is a loser with what you said.

I am smarter than you, dumbass. Trust me.  I am done with school. Got all my degrees and it's in English. I didn't sleep for a couple of days, and am just tired.

You are the kid. Go back to your dead end job, and pretend that you are better than Daniel Johnston, and talk as if he is lucky to be where he is. It's called talent; of course, people loved him. How do you suppose he grew up if no one loved him.

[beaulieu4008]

Of course people loved him. Some times a person doesn't feel love or the way he wants to be loved. In his case, the girls he liked, didn't liked him. Doesn't mean he wasn't love by other girls. I am talking about his love for music and art, which gave him the love he needed. You can love many things in life, not just girls who don't like you back.

[beaulieu4008]

@dendro80 It is pleasing to read what you wrote, and there is truth in it. However, it's not true, the things that Daniel loves did love him back. In a way, he's made it. Plucked out of obscurity, his art is loved - he is loved by people who love his music and art.

[fuckingghey]

i look at my wall and see a picture of a girrafe my ex-girl drew me and a picture of a monkey that she did, this song makes me think big time..........

[iamfornow]

this song makes me feel like sitting in a dark room listening to the rain.

[SprayCaint123]

Beautiful and heartbreaking... 

[superbeckbro]

@dendro80 I never said I didn't like the song, retard. And I doubt you've really ever felt any actual pain, you're probably some emo boy that gets obsessed with any girl that says hi to you. Go cry because she won't text you every day.

[SkaAlien]

@dendro80 oh man definitely, i understand. it's really hard fighting back a tear or a heavy sigh.

[SkaAlien]

@dendro80 wow.. spot on brother. 

[Hotnicksno1]

I cant explain what this song does to me. Easily the most powerful song ive heard. i'm scared to play it most of the time. i watchrd the film and i was sad and upset for weeks.

[superbeckbro]

Do you people like the song because of the emotions and stuff?

[77panek]

this song is PERFECT. Simple changes, a really catchy tune, and lyrics that can keep you awake for days. Thank for sharing Daniel!

[makewhatyoucanofme]

I was walking around not too long ago and listening to the song. As I walked, the birds sang, and it blended oh so nicely. It was a lovely moment.

[jahstp]

all for Lori

[alicestillwonders]

You are right!

[friskystapler]

somet things last a lifetime...

[enakrium]

Radiohead's videotape sounds like it was influenced by this

[jessieintheskywith]

This has to be one of my favourite songs in the entire universe. I choke up within the first chords. Just. Beautiful.

[DATFERDAT]

Even today he is still suffering

[serchism]

The voice of the outsiders!!!

[getemnate11]

good cords

[esbenpotter]

This is really an amazing song. I think Daniel has the best vocals ever!

[R0BBBBBBBBB]

im 16 and i fell in love a while ago, it didnt turn out good. im crying while i listen to this, im crying.

[GEETARS3]

@R0BBBBBBBBB

go out and get and get some pussy son :)

[LaVieLeHow]

@R0BBBBBBBBB That's how it is sometimes. But isn't it silly to think there's just one girl out there?

[kidbarrio]

i thank god i found this aritist

Daniel Johnston . IM going through the toughest time in my life ever. Post break up. I thank god these artists exist to help us people in pain cope with the feeling of abandonoment. if youre in pain I feel you. Youre not alone......

[slicknicknirvana]

@kidbarrio The pain of a breakup is great.I felt so sad when this girl didnt love me years back.and it hurt a lot.a few days ago my dad died.this song applies to all kinds of pain.Hang in there everyone.

[vindictive736]

Stunning. Makes me wanna cry at the beauty and simplicity of it.

[Vearlsriver]

You are a sweetheart Daniel. My brother is named Larry Johnston,and if anyone gets into heaven..I sure it is you and he. You are precious. Screw anyone else.

[astroboirap]

beautiful. may you live forever daniel.

[forrestofwill]

I want to dedicate my life to understanding how special some people are. Daniel is one and I see many more each day we just need to take the time to discover what it is that they see and try to see it for ourselves.

[BPhire]

Very true.

[PSYKOPUNK666]

I hav never found a more beautiful somg than this. The emotion is so pure and so strong, and can reach deep into the hearts of anyone who listens to it.

[sockmonkey1000]

yeah :) my favorite song of his ... just because it's so beutiful in it's lyrics and im obsessed with the piano line

[kdh70]

don't.

[vauxhall908]

True song, true emotion

[Sistematicatube]

alto tema, dani

[fatfrankblack]

what a wonderful, wonderful song...

[kyrocordeux]

I'm so grateful that this song was here to be found.

I think it's possible to hear connections between this music, and music that came before and since. But mostly what I experience when I hear this is something beautiful and honest and real, and that is what connects all the greatest music; it's the stuff that holds the universe together.

[greyesnorcal]

you can say what u want...he's been a huge inspiration to me....life noell

[Lentil70]

There will never be a better writer of songs.

[davidandrew2391]

he's good but let's not go too far

[Qatshake]

@Lentil70 ==> This song was composed by Jad Fair

[anothergunner]

@Lentil70

AGREED! I have his bat eye tattooed on my chest! It amazes me how many people DONT know his stuff...

[tabulaerasae82]

brilliant songwriter...to "jeremy.." what the fuck has that got to do with it...?

you idiot....most great minds are "bonkers"....think before you leave inane comments....lovely song from a great songwriter...thanx for post...5 stars

[lostatc]

Simply brilliant

[louisorleans]

He's Bi-Polar actually.

[icrepscule]

some people last a long time

[pukeonmyshoe2130]

oh and john lennon

[pukeonmyshoe2130]

he is like a mix of 3 greats, bob dylan, neil young, and syd barrett, if u dont agree thats chill just dont be messeging me telling me it

[abigailwilliamss]

amazing song

[jeremy6484]

this man went bonkers i seem to remember

[zackepple]

He's okay.  He's just emotionally unstable. He lives with his parents, who are in their 70's or 80's.

[JesusLovesOsama]

"emotionally unstable" is a certainly nicer way to put it, but not exactly accurate. D.J. suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. One of the great musicians of our time, no doubt.

[zackepple]

There's a film called The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)

[omgphil]

absolutely brilliant.

[forrestofwill]

His words go straight to the heart making us remember ones we have lost, but of course their memories will always remain

[madley16]

i have never been more moved by a song in my entire life

[ScoopMeProductions]

shut up geetars3 i hate tokyo hotel and im a fan of daniel johnston but dont consider yourself an art person thats something a poser would say

[wojtek0000]

Tokyo Hotel is the best band EVER!!!!!!!!!

[GEETARS3]

please get out and leave us "art types" alone.

[unmoderne]

you can hear his truth so clear

[tload1]

he only sings what he believes and his voice is to real for many.

[FatManRedemption]

Wow... that was really good. Thumbs down me all you want, but I'm normally not able to handle his voice and look past it. I mean, you can try to make the excuse and say that your mind should just make up what he was probably going for, but that'd be like listening to a jazz player who makes a hell of a lot of mistakes and saying "Well, he was probably going for this lick". That being said, he actually sang well in this one. And this is my favorite song of his aside Grievances.

[GEETARS3]

I think he is an awesome singer sure he isnt a note hitter but he is not one of those classically trained singers or a huge choir that sound generic at boring.

[LucidDream]

Ah...this song always makes me both happy and it makes me sometimes feel great melancholy. Love you Daniel.

If anyone is interested...you should check out the band Beach House. On their album 'Devotion' they cover this song. And it's a girl singing it and it was just a great ode to Daniel.

[Themanwhodoesnothing]

great song. I thought I heard he wrote it about a girl he was/still is in love with. But I mean I think everyone goes down their own road with this one.Again, just great.

[SuperAsianCrunchTime]

most of his songs are about her.

[kraigus]

laurie.

the beauty she is responsible for, is greater than her effect on daniel.

[taila1976]

wow...his voice is as sharp as a young Neil young

[LeLimeLine]

Seein' Daniel in NYC in October!

[greenbayd]

I'm about to start tinkering with a keyboard and I'd love to learn this song first. Does anyone know the tabs for the song?

[vauxhall908]

goto daniel's web site there free

[Beck436]

Just yet another Johnston song that tugs the heartstrings hard

[kkknoxskorner]

Jad Fair is a great writer.

[gregsayshi12]

this a great song!

[AIAFHQ]

There is so much, and so many feelings in this song. Its so simple, yet so beautiful, I aspire to write something so amazing.

[llandriel]

thank's dani for going far away

[tracksuitjim]

It's funny, but it's true. and it's true, but it's not funny.

[Lentil70]

one of the best lines ever