this might be the most powerful song i have ever heard. i have sat here for 5 minutes trying to decide how to describe it...but what use is it really....i'll just say ....mmm wow i haven't been this short of words since i was 4
You know I stumbled on to Amanda Palmer through listening to Regina Spektor who is also amazing but Amanda does something with me that Regina can't do and I don't exactly know what it is...I mean I'm super obsessed with Regina but Amanda I just don't even know
You know...I have had this CD for...Well as soon as I could get my grubby paws on it, and I do not know how this missed me, and then turned into my anthem.
My facebook page has turned into an Amanda Palmer shrine kind of thing...and all my friends think I am insane.
But since most of my friends are insane, I guess I finally get to fit in. Even my partner who can't spell an artists name without it starting with Metalica has grown to appreciate this.
two years and I almost forgot about this. I came back after writing something that I realized reminded me of this song. I still relate to her words, amazingly. Love you, Amanda.
I always think of people putting off something that scares them when I hear this. I thought at first, that it was about telling a guy how you feel. and with the bruises? maybe a fight with him?
My new years eve tradition (started last year) is to listen to this song on repeat every new year's eve until midnight. It's 1pm. I've started quite early this year...
This is morbid I know, but I was reading this book "Steppenwolf," and the guy in it says he feels better knowing he'll die at 50 because he's marked that year as the year to kill himself. So listening to this song, I think about that, and how people think maybe in one more year it will get better. And if not, then...
@kmacmuzikmafia27 that's the way I see the song as well, and I'm re-reading steppenwolf right now. "you said you'd help me disappear, but that could take forever". not actively wanting to die, but not caring if you do. it's more of a "well, if i have to live for another year, i'll do it as if it was the last one. if it is, i don't care. if it isn't, well, i might live until 83"
@calebzia She did say she and her family, they tend to bruise easily, and after forty minutes of beating herself up over transgressions she's both suffered and committed, one could expect a bit of wear to show.
Besides, people that live without dead time, they'll occasionally get in a drunken brawl the night before a video shoot, or find themselves in an Alliance-friendly bar, like they quite coincidentally do on every Unification Day...
It's such a creative way to show the credits... usually they are the most boring part of the "movie" and everyone ignores them, but she has even turned them into art.
"Anyone else dislike biting tape to cut it into sections? It always hurts my lips..." -Congratulations, you won this years random conversation on youtube award. :-)
I've never even thought about that, but it's so true. People don't realize that she's the most brilliant human being of this time, but they will one day.
And just knowing we're alive while she is, that's a fantastic thought.
I want my chest pressed to your chest...
SquornshellousZeta 2 weeks ago
Amanda Palmer's music completed my life
petrovwithv 3 weeks ago
..but that could take forever, I think I'll wait another year.
Danielaway 3 weeks ago
this might be the most powerful song i have ever heard. i have sat here for 5 minutes trying to decide how to describe it...but what use is it really....i'll just say ....mmm wow i haven't been this short of words since i was 4
thelaughingman79 4 months ago
I'd give a finger to know what was in the last envelope.
HilliyGadam 5 months ago
@HilliyGadam
I guess a needle?
Ravnegenta 1 month ago
You know when something is special and here it is.......
starryhuik 6 months ago
This song sums it up for me. I love Amanda for doing this.
Arkanix 8 months ago
You know I stumbled on to Amanda Palmer through listening to Regina Spektor who is also amazing but Amanda does something with me that Regina can't do and I don't exactly know what it is...I mean I'm super obsessed with Regina but Amanda I just don't even know
larkuciel87 8 months ago
You know...I have had this CD for...Well as soon as I could get my grubby paws on it, and I do not know how this missed me, and then turned into my anthem.
My facebook page has turned into an Amanda Palmer shrine kind of thing...and all my friends think I am insane.
But since most of my friends are insane, I guess I finally get to fit in. Even my partner who can't spell an artists name without it starting with Metalica has grown to appreciate this.
Arkanix 9 months ago
two years and I almost forgot about this. I came back after writing something that I realized reminded me of this song. I still relate to her words, amazingly. Love you, Amanda.
WerewolfMorgue 9 months ago
I always think of people putting off something that scares them when I hear this. I thought at first, that it was about telling a guy how you feel. and with the bruises? maybe a fight with him?
shaloneithne 10 months ago
I regret the fact that this song was only good enough for credits :(
freaksunite5 10 months ago
Damn, that's a lot of stamps. I hope those packages made it safely and swiftly to their destinations.
freaksunite5 10 months ago
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sexykatie90 HAPPY NEW YEARS
sexykatie90 1 year ago
My new years eve tradition (started last year) is to listen to this song on repeat every new year's eve until midnight. It's 1pm. I've started quite early this year...
....-clicks repeat-
DarkPhoenixIncarnate 1 year ago 6
so who did kill amanda palmer?
TheStMartine 1 year ago 4
@TheStMartine We all did.
DarkPhoenixIncarnate 1 year ago 2
she's amazing.
tubbymctubsta 1 year ago
I just turned 26 a few days ago
Thanks for making this :D
Vange1us 1 year ago
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Bah. I don't see it. She's got the music, but not the voice.
Iceknight212 1 year ago
@Iceknight212 i think her voice takes some getting used to. i used to hate it too...
RedFlowerDarkHair 1 year ago
This is morbid I know, but I was reading this book "Steppenwolf," and the guy in it says he feels better knowing he'll die at 50 because he's marked that year as the year to kill himself. So listening to this song, I think about that, and how people think maybe in one more year it will get better. And if not, then...
kmacmuzikmafia27 1 year ago
@kmacmuzikmafia27 that's the way I see the song as well, and I'm re-reading steppenwolf right now. "you said you'd help me disappear, but that could take forever". not actively wanting to die, but not caring if you do. it's more of a "well, if i have to live for another year, i'll do it as if it was the last one. if it is, i don't care. if it isn't, well, i might live until 83"
CreatureofMasquerade 1 year ago
kinda looks like she's got a bit of a black eye there.....wha happen???
calebzia 2 years ago
@calebzia She did say she and her family, they tend to bruise easily, and after forty minutes of beating herself up over transgressions she's both suffered and committed, one could expect a bit of wear to show.
Besides, people that live without dead time, they'll occasionally get in a drunken brawl the night before a video shoot, or find themselves in an Alliance-friendly bar, like they quite coincidentally do on every Unification Day...
BaldotheDon 1 year ago 6
It's such a creative way to show the credits... usually they are the most boring part of the "movie" and everyone ignores them, but she has even turned them into art.
XshattereddreeamsX 2 years ago 7
any girls can sing me songs like this??
TheMetro666 2 years ago
I thought the colons were unnecessary. Should've just had the names in bold.
SamuelEllmer 2 years ago
The instrumentals in this song are so beautiful!
FantasmaLuna 2 years ago 6
Beautiful.
powerpet2000 2 years ago
This has to be one of my all time favorite Amanda Palmer songs. It has so much meaning to it.
attackofthepoprocks 2 years ago 6
I just discovered this song! It's beautiful! I love you Amanda!
llaslah 2 years ago 6
I wonder whom she sent the "gifts" to.
XshattereddreeamsX 2 years ago 2
I was hoping it was me, but nothing ever arrived.
GlennCraven 2 years ago 7
:) !
ifuckingloveher 2 years ago
Anyone else dislike biting tape to cut it into sections? It always hurts my lips...
melikeyyeah 2 years ago 11
"Anyone else dislike biting tape to cut it into sections? It always hurts my lips..." -Congratulations, you won this years random conversation on youtube award. :-)
TheSpankymonkey 2 years ago 15
You will be awarded one Internet.
Sylikat1895 2 years ago
This song reminds me so much of myself right now and how we struggle and just wait another year.
konson1 2 years ago 6
you shouldn't struggle to wait, time flies by too fast
dennasaurr 2 years ago 3
I hope your right...Its been going so slow for me.
konson1 2 years ago 2
everything will pick up again soon. it always does :] dont worry
dennasaurr 2 years ago 3
If my life were a song...
xX4P47HYXx 2 years ago 10
The piano motif in this song makes me want to cry it's so sad T_T
And this whole song makes me angry at the things I regret and my own cowardice, always waiting another year...
strangelittlebeing 2 years ago 9
to who and why is she sending all the stuff??
javeyardway 2 years ago
I suppose they're all just memories, memories which need to be rid of and forgotten...
*shrugs*
SaysBlake 2 years ago 4
yeah, if you watch the whole series they are all items from the different videos..i think :S
this just made me burst into tears, like really bad :0
i feel much better now :)
so lovely
Pollllypocket 2 years ago 4
this is one of her best songs
oswaldvonromak 2 years ago
what the fuck did she stick in the last envelope?
cheesecakedeath 2 years ago 5
i've never seen these, i just went through the whole series, it's now 5:23 am. Happy Birthday, belated. You continue to inspire.
nlmphoto 2 years ago 6
The slightly de-tuned piano either makes or spoils this song... i can't decide.
AlexSlams 2 years ago 3
makes
leeloo741 2 years ago 7
I've never even thought about that, but it's so true. People don't realize that she's the most brilliant human being of this time, but they will one day.
And just knowing we're alive while she is, that's a fantastic thought.
hideandgleek 2 years ago 10
Her and Dr.Steel are both tied for most brilliant human of this time.
AngryDaven 2 years ago
I completely agree.
UniqueeSkull 2 years ago
amanda u r great
from russia with luv
Benji13Linus 2 years ago
Amanda, you have my heart right now <3
jjlieb 2 years ago 42
@jjlieb and it's stuck in my throat....
rcrellen1980 1 year ago
i did get shivers down my spine
i reaaaly did
ChemicalyDependent 2 years ago 10
Beautiful.
I have yet to find another music artist that creates music that I can relate to as much as I do with Amanda's.
XnightmarealiceX 2 years ago 58
look up Jason Webley. He's a friend of Ms. Palmer, and he's very, very good.
paullafren 2 years ago
@XnightmarealiceX I agree. Most of the songs I call "my song" were written by her. She's fantastic.
scarletmisfit 2 months ago
Yay.
gomzie666 2 years ago
this made me actually cry! ;O.
it's amazing what amanda has done.
im from the UK. and i just think your work is amazing!. conquer the UK! ;D x
StephanieParisx 2 years ago 13
definitely my favorite song from the album. absolutely epic.
candycanebabe 2 years ago 7
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solumARC 2 years ago
Shes just amazing!
don't matter what ppl says.. and this song in particular really touches me!
Go Amanda! :D
Danielaway 2 years ago 7
Redeemed.
tjmuller 2 years ago
nice
ChemicalyDependent 2 years ago
beautiful video...but I'm sad 'cause it's the last one of WKAP :-(
manus21 2 years ago 3
Amanda, I love you more than words can describe, and your music/videos/self make me unbelievably happy.
haueter89 2 years ago 6