The Decemberists - I Was Meant For The Stage (ACL 2007)

[Crumplepunch]

I feel really conflicted about this song. On one hand, it betrays a vast arrogance, and I feel really patronized by "you shall resume your callow ways" (and worse, I feel it was meant to be patronizing)... but damn. This sounds great. And what annoys me most about it is that he's not entirely wrong.

[Suudsu2200]

@Crumplepunch

Don't assume he writes about himself. He rarely (if ever) does.

[Crumplepunch]

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. My heartbeat falls in rhythm with the clock as I draw close to my prey. I leave nothing to chance, for you see it is the most dangerous prey of all, a four foot tall asshole in suspenders who won't shut up. Wait for it, Hussie. Wait for it...

[droolingfangirl]

HUG THE DRUMMER!  KNOCK OVER THE DRUM KIT! hehe I'm so bummed that I've never seen them in person.

[troelskoch]

I don't normally curse - but FUCK ME RUNNIN'!! He really was! They all are. God I love that band.

[TheMexawegien]

What a great song. Didn't even know that this was a song they made... Heard it on a podcast and fell in love with it. Seen them live 5 times now... Really hoping they'll play this live more often... :)

[TheCruddyBug]

Played this ACL version on a jukebox in a bar yesterday. No one knew what hit them.

[chipsdeluxe1]

@TheCruddyBug What bar?

[progger1337]

Kenn die Band gar nicht, aber hört sich gut an und der kann ja sogar wirklich mal gut singen^^

[incipiente050706]

i wish i was as sure about anything, like in the song

[incipiente050706]

WHAT AN AMAZING PIECE OF ART

[zanydelany]

I adore these lyrics .. what a brilliant song!

[pettyfan45]

u no whats funny im the sound tech for my school and this song is used for final curtain call of the year i think it fits

[whalestail1955]

the song is literal, it is about the relationship artists have with their non-artist parents

[Vabulous1]

anyone know what album this was on? I can't remember. All I know is that I love the Decemberists/Colin meloy.

[awheelsmtb]

her majesty for 2003

[jovib1]

its on "her majesty"

[LateNiteTheatre]

Her Majesty the Decemberists

[troelskoch]

@Vabulous1 Her Majesty, the Decemberists. Great album.



[vervecovers]

Where did the audio for this video come from? It's amazing for a YouTube video.

[chipsdeluxe1]

@vervecovers Just from my camera (Canon S5IS). I was pretty close, and I've had good luck recording shows in the past. Glad you like it!

[Vabulous1]

Wow, its weird to have 1 persons entire life ambition and struggle summed up in one song. And It's beautiful. I even get teary eyed at the end. "I was meant for applause" - I definately applaud you Colin. <3 (:

[BLA1RR]

I love this video! I saw in the crowd and this was definitely one of the highlights of my ACL.

[denouement5]

Never seen an acoustic guitar, a pianist, and a cello jam so hard in a song, in my life.

[CrazyStairs231]

for real

[amentzer16]

that's actually a stand-up bass, not a cello :)

[denouement5]

Possibly the greatest song on earth.

[Mowac]

Remember this people...The urge to perform is NEVER an indication of talent whatsoever.

[BillReef]

You are so dumb you don't get what he is saying

[Mowac]

I don't have the patience or tolerance to be as ignorant as you.

[BillReef]

Oh Clever one. How can one be in such pain with so little gray matter to process the emotion.

[Vabulous1]

:) what a high brow insult. I love it!

[doctorcropcircles]

How silly of you not to catch the irony... This song is hilarious. You see that smile on his face when he starts off [unfortunately missed out] and you KNOW it's some big joke. Or it could be a humour test, to which you failed.

[Vox1390]

you're a prick.

so what is the message in the song you fucking mook?

[doctorcropcircles]

More swearing? is really necessary? Very well, if you wish to continue to flame, i promise i shan't reply again.

[Vox1390]

don't reply again then you troll. you didn't even answer the question. i said one swear word hahaha.

state of ya

[Vabulous1]

i totally agree with you. This song is not meant to be taken literally.

[Visibore]

I mostly disagree with you. Yes the song is not meant to be taken literally, but I do believe that the spirit of the song is honest. There is a certain genuineness of the heart of a true performer within the song for me. But to each his own.

[PhillyFlyers8]

you don't take it literally, so no one can?

[Mowac]

No wonder music is in the toilet these days.

[Jos7h]

What exactly is so bad about this song? I couldn't place it really...

[YJ4]

You know, he is right. :)

[RambleRose]

Colin's so shiny.

[spongecakesssss]

they were SO GOOD. i really hope they come back.

[SirDanielMcLean]

I'm so glad that Colin ditched that hair style...

[troelskoch]

@SirDanielMcLean hahaha good one :D

[whoajilly]

Very cool. This was a fantastic show.