Jens Lekman - Your Arms Around Me (Live Fecke TV400)

[54321Adela]

No, kangaroo's pouch is my favorite part!

[jimdraven4]

Wtf. He doesnt know his own lyrics. It's Avocado dude! Rehearse. Love this song though.

[CoolnessMilano1]

@jimdraven4

You didn't notice that he change more than the avvocado? Apparently you didn't hear much Jens Lekman before, and you've perhaps only listened to this one song, let me guess.... from "Whip it" ??

[jimdraven4]

@CoolnessMilano1 Nope, nope, and nope. Heard this song on a mix of this band called Sigur Ros, liked the song, looked him up, liked a few of his songs, but haven't heard much from him. Haven't seen the movie "Whip It" either. Don't make so many assumptions.

[felster]

<3 my lover forever! Jens stay solid and make more songs about avocados and watermelons

[benpute28]

Can anyone tab please?!

[ggioja]

The lyrics to this song are different, it appears, depending upon when it was performed. The version recorded on his album "Night Falls Over Kortedala" has the same lyric as the recording used in the "Whip It" Soundtrack, and my guess is the song evolved to that version which is my favorite and more meaningful than this iteration, which was a blast to listen to itself

[alexiannorexia]

shocolat.

[antifolkhero]

This guy is my musical hero.

[pendejagritona]

Where is Jens from??

[babymilk]

@pendejagritona sweden

[babymilk]

@pendejagritona

sweden

[Raaaachell]

chocolate donut! aww man the part where he says "baby i must be dead" was probably my favorite line. he forgets his lyrics a lot hahaha

[thenard442]

not so sure the lyrics were changed. I looked up the lyrics before and the words he sang in this clip is exactly what the lyrics read.

[MrTommo198]

awesome recovery

[summerpeacetime]

WATERMELON ,)

[TinyVessels23]

avocado :(

[cure21gr]

melt my heart every time..

[leniboda]

his face at the end!!!

[alicehasaphallus]

what is going ON

when people say a punk or metal artist went crazy on stage, i will say, you know what is REALLY CRAZY is making up new lyrics to your song as you go, JENS LEKMAN IS CRAZY

[ggmull]

never seen anyone screw up their own song before

[ElderPurch]

@ggmull agreed, quite strange to see..

[BNL07604]

@ggmull I've seen it happen a few times.

[astamb7]

i cant wait for your upcoming cncrt this march :)

[hoyerd]

This version of this song is fantastic. It influenced me so much in 2007 when it comes to my own songwriting. A modern classic, if you ask me.

[ragdollish]

not to be an absolute dork but he sounded a bit Stephin Merritt-y the first time i heard this. in whip it. and it was amazing!

[Caulfieldrocks]

musicalathlete0 = retard

[MusicalAthlete0]

I was so disappointed when I found out that he isn't an acoustic artist.

Don't like his actual genre.

[VacuumBoots81]

Acoustic isn't a genre...

[MusicalAthlete0]

It is to me.

Mellow acoustic guitar and singing.

[riciculousdinosaur]

i must say, this song is genius

haha

so good.

well i like it

[TheMightyAxe88k]

can i get the chords to this song? tabs preferably please?......anyone? i love it

[boywithcamera7]

try google mister

[mrdenmark]

his songs are about silly things but the melodies are simply wicked. hammer hill is indeed a work of art.

[falafelbleuh]

I have to say I don't like the changes in the lyrics..

Otherwise great!

[mika08ts]

he's so sweet...

[oursocalledfriend]

I hate the lyric change in the final verse.

"I see you standing there like an angel..." makes the song IMO.

[robaralis]

jonathan richman hack , but a talented one. one thumb up.

[87joshrm]

ya right richman is unbearable horrible music, he doesn't compare to jens

[robaralis]

that is such an uneducated ridiculous statement. in interviews Lekman ADMITS his music couldnt exist if not for jonathan richman. he was hugely inspired by him. its obvious. it sounds good because he stole the sound. and how old are you , 21? have you ever even listened to jonathan richman?

love rob

[87joshrm]

Ya I know haha that commwnt was extreme but I can honestly say I don't enjoy jonathans music which is odd since so many great artist love him, I should probably give him another chance haha

love josh

[Shoelia]

i like avocado better :) but still lovely.

[goosedeetz]

hes a genious

[intoeternity00]

nice. my favorite Jens Lekman song

[set6the6word6afire]

......förlåt mig

[Kill80moz]

I like these lyrics more than the ones on the album =]

[bitchass55555]

His songs always make me laugh.

Postscript: There are different lyrics in his recorded version, "Night Falls Over Kortedala", I think.

[AlteraQueen]

He's a got a good voice. Really strong and yet calling out to thej girl.Very nicely done.

[ernest57]

his appearance reminds me of penn badgley

[humminalong]

Where is he from? Somebody down there said Norge, is he Norwegien?? Weird sense of humor/drama.

[jooni90]

sweden

[humminalong]

I am a white girl in Los Angeles(part Norwegien) and I sing in Spanish. People think that is suspicious behavior. It doesn't seem to bother anyone when you guys sing in English, but I think it is pretty amazing. Jens is talented and silly. :-)

[Esmithh]

nice... I also sing it in spanish.... saw jens in la in march.... i adore him!

[humminalong]

Muy bien, vives en LA? Yo tambien...

[renetadeo]

actually I am visiting LA again.... I may come to live soon here.... but tomorrow I am going to the echo to see Hercules and Love affair... r u going?

[humminalong]

ReneT--I saw your video of the spider. I wasn't going to the Echo, sounds like fun. Diviertate mucho!!

[renetadeo]

Vengo y me quedo a veces en LA..en que parte de LA vives tu?

[KyotoPurpleSanga]

He's swedish. From Gothenburg.

[humminalong]

Yes, that's what jooni90 said. Are you Japanese, writing in English and knowing about Gothenburg?

[KyotoPurpleSanga]

No. I'm brazilian, I like a soccer team from Japan called Kyoto Purple Sanga and I knew that he was born there. Hahahaahahaahaha.

And about Jens. He's really great as a musician. More people should know about his brillant work... Mainly here, in Brazil.

[humminalong]

Cool. He is definitely a talented musician, but I think the main point is his charmingly twisted world-view, don't you? and how he pulls it together musically. Plenty of people have talent, but they don't all have heart or cleverness.

[KyotoPurpleSanga]

Sorry for the long time.

And yes, I agree with you. I love his music. Absolutely beautiful and sweetie. The ambient and atmosphere he does is another impressive factor. The new album is full of wonderful tracks and romantic lyrics. Really great !!

Others that I love from him is "Jens Lekman's Farewell Song To Rocky Dennis" and "If You Ever Need a Stranger (To Sing at Your Wedding)". Singular and unique songs. They're all plenty of sincere and real thoughts and emotive feelings.

[humminalong]

Thanks for all the good information. Peace.

[alealejo78]

he´s nice I like him...he´s actually a very nice surprise to discover!

[Netuser1]

AEK ρε μορτηδες

[kurly6]

I'm going to die of cuteness. Right now...here I go. I'm dead.

[another1shortdaymore]

omg he's so cute!!!!

[vonderfski]

were can i get download this song. Its not on itunes

[bprett]

it is. do a search for the album "night falls over kortedala."

the album version is at a much slower tempo than this live version, and also incorporates some interesting sounding instruments!

[Zajita]

i have the song, i can send it to you

[supwithpluto]

i love this

[boobsorboots]

ein song zum träumen. auch deutschland liebt jens

[fredolepopo]

J'adore quand il se trompe...

[specialellie]

luvs it ;)

[xxMajorKey]

Oh cute Jens. You're just so cute and faaaantastic. =]

[WarriorMonks]

lovinit

[snelgube]

fin. <3

[hetzerrichard]

you messed up. you're a mess up

[sgtshazam]

and recovered beautifully

[fireinbergen]

This song is so beautiful it makes me cry.

[mrwizard84]

i love Jens, I voted for this song in the hottest 100 last year. Freaking gold mate, hurry up and play in Australia!!!

[dboyd1089]

ooo a watermelon this time hehe awesome

[Krokaranna]

I think the lyrics in this version is far better then on the album-version.

[jaxosho]

förlåt förlåååt mig. A little sniff would help

[shug6009]

I really thought that this was a Magnetic Fields song when I first heard it. Kick ass!

[squirrelbubbles]

I love how he changes the words, because you can tell that he's really thinking about them. It's poetry put to music.

[Sailingman]

This song is soooo good! First time I heard it was blown away! Such an amazing and wonderful song. Wow!

[ezyd23]

you rock

[ravenphile]

Love this beautiful song, such tenderness and sincerity.

[mrbojanglesbz]

amazing voice and song lyrics. i love this version of this song, which also happens to be my favorite of his. as much as i like his studio stuff, i wish he came out with an acoustic record. although it would be a different vibe, i think it would be a great move.

[mohammertime]

LOVE this guy <3

[Oblachica]

Ja sam zaljubljena u Jensa Lekmana.

[franco212]

can you please upload it on soulseek?

[MVDrudge]

Keep going Jans! Don't burn out of the music business! (Read the details at Pitchfork)

[lseymour]

Aren't the chords barred D, A, Em, G and some funky variations thereof?

[elegantocelot]

this is one of those songs that feels timeless on the first listen. very very nice :)

[mattaki]

my favorite from the new album.

[astrid930]

han är fantastik!

[wedweb]

Beautifully sung lyrics.

From the video I think the chords are:

G D/Dsus4 Am Cmaj7

[glidaren79]

divine comedy ripoff!!!

[jooni90]

glidaren79: which divine comedy song?

[bellayeah]

does aNYONE KNOW THE CHORDS TO THIS?

[hommageakerouac]

FYI:

The host says: "So, you're going to do a new song?"

Jens: "Mm."

Host: "'Your Arms Around Me'? Awesome."

Jens: "Mm."

She goes: "Aight. Well, just go for it."

[radriancm]

the lyrics on his new album are different.

watcht the Cleavland video to get a better understanding.

"Avocado" instead of "Watermelon" and such.

[sootheddears]

i wonder when this will be on  a cd? soon?

[vadfan]

September 5th!

[bandersnatch24601]

He's really amazing.

[hybrism]

Vad är det för SMS som glider förbi? "Grovaren: När kommer Loren?" Haha! Galet. Kul att se ändå, TV400 har jag länge misstänkt vara en påhittad kanal. Tydligen finns den. Eller fanns.

[hommageakerouac]

Haha! Jag har tänkt precis samma, faktiskt! Om TV4100, alltså. Men -- Jens Lekman i våra hjärtan!

[stereosnuttan]

it´s lovely, i watch this on tv,

[myheartisglass]

Anyone know where I can get an mp3 version of this? I checked iTunes, but it wasn't there. Or maybe I wasn't looking hard enough.

[ramshackleman]

Jens performed this for Australian radio station Triple J on a ukulele. I think it's the best performance of the song I have heard. I have the mp3, message me if you want it.

[Maskrosboll]

I love this. I would very much like the mp3!

[hexachordal]

yes please please please... I'm performing this song on the uke soon and to hear the original would be much appreciated!

[ramshackleman]

In future, people who want the mp3 should just message me via YouTube's messaging system, rather than reply to my comment in here.

Hex, check your messages.

[nicklivingston]

do you have a "tab" of this song to play on a uke by any chance???

[hexachordal]

I just play Dmaj - Amaj - Emin - Gmaj in a cycle and it works pretty well :)

[NuXta]

Hi,

I'd also like the mp3 of Jens Lekman's "Your arms around me" - been having trouble finding it elsewhere.

[NuXta]

Disregard... found it.

[brianthebonobo]

Hi mate, i've been trying to get that JJJ version everywhere. can i please get a copy

[onearmninja]

Apparently when he did it on JJJ he had only written it a week earlier, and at the moment there has been no recording released.

Great song :)

[letournoi]

thanks for uploading this

[tigertigertiger]

hahahah awwww, he's cute and good at singing and stuff.

[blueiriss]

good one

[Anusia81]

It's the most beatiful song I heard last time.

[Dromkur00]

det är så tussigt