Beirut - Napolen on the Bellerophon

[udinemarti]

the title is misspelled, innit? and what's the song abuot, anyways?

[ApickleWithAm4]

@geliomar1113 well its in a ep called Pompeii ep but it's not on iTunes but you can illegally download it for free if and it comes with another song fountains and tramways

[helloagainperson]

I only ever heard this song title, by pressing the "tell me what song this is in a creepy robot voice" button on my ipod shuffle, and I always thought it was saying "Napoleon on the Berezina" which was the river he crossed during his great retreat of Russia, after being bombarded with gurillia warfare from peasants and irregular troops on Smolensk road during Russian winter. After crossing the river, Napoleon abandoned his army, and so began his political downfall.

[TheCanalsofOurCity]

Does anyone know what the instrument from 3:01 - 3:25 is?

[JavidOnd]

@TheCanalsofOurCity ...Are you talking about the accordion, or something else?

[TheCanalsofOurCity]

@JavidOnd

It might be, that's the thing though...I don't exactly know what I'm referring to. I think it might be an accordion though, thanks.

[SarahTheMullins]

How did typing Forever Alone bring me this for its results.. OUUUTTSIIIDE LAAAANDDDSSS!!!

[jonnycolelife]

How can I get old of this tune? it's not on iTunes, it's clearly a great song, beautiful.

[geliomar1113]

a ford aperfeiçoou o motor e a banda beirut aperfeiçoou a musica

[Tunnelzzzzz]

We all know who Napoleon was. However, Bellerophon was a character of the greek mythology, the one who mounted Pegasus. So, according to Zach...Napoleon is sitting on Bellerophon's shoulders...while B. is mounting Pegasus and flying though the sky!

LOL

[ILikeCoocies]

@Tunnelzzzzz Well actulally I believe the song refers to the HMS Bellerophon, a Royal Navy Ship, on which Napoleon was brought to England after his surrender 1815. In the hands of the enemy, always in sight of lost France but yet so far away, what thoughts must have been in his mind?

[Tunnelzzzzz]

@ILikeCoocies Thanks :D

[princesspnk15]

lyrics :)

They never heard you play their loud songs, on the Bellerophon

Round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven

And you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[Pattinson025]

They produce incredible music, it's so soothing to listen to. THIS IS REAL MUSIC!!!

[89013344]

i have no idea how you are making these lyrics out.

[FreemannTR]

they never heard you play their loud songs, on the bellerophon

round the sea i'm not floating by the saints of heaven

and you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[cbcarter0]

......and replay

[mehreenkasana]

Beautiful.

[10nistelrooy10]

@swtcalichik all had to do is google it ;)

They never heard you play their loud songs, on the Bellerophon

Round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven

And you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[lauraoutloud]

They never heard you play their loud songs, on the Bellerophon

Round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven

And you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[amarajabara]

this incoherence is of Morrissey proportions.

[MatthiasVargas]

So I have no idea what this song is about, but because of the name I get the image of Napoleon standing next to a river somewhere in Russia during his retreat, and realizing that all the things he has worked for are crashing down around him.

[jorge1234]

@MatthiasVargas you've put a beautiful scene to this song, great job man.

[drkstar9]

Hands down my favorite Beirut song! Zach has a voice like no other and creates such breathtaking songs such as this one. <3

[cosbine]

They never heard you play their loud songs, on the Bellerophon

Round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven

And you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[Gloryboys17]

I never thought I could feel so complete until I heard the sound of horns mastered so perfectly. If the horns are going to sound to let the world know the the angels are coming, these guys are going to do it. Mark my words

[y3llophant]

this sorta reminds me of Radiohead for some reason, maybe the hard to decipher lyrics?

[horfhorse1]

I can't believe Condon was around 16 when he recorded this. He has a gorgeous voice and is my hero.

[Gloryboys17]

@horfhorse1 MINE TOOOO. HE IS A SHINING LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD

[Pallapakology]

The title intrigues me. Why say the Bellerophon? I mean, Bellerophon was a man.You normally don't put articles in front of names.

Wonderful song, I might add.

[cosbine]

@Pallapakology Bellerophon was the ship on which Napoleon was taken to St. Helena after his defeat at Waterloo. St. Helena is where Napoleon died.

[Pallapakology]

@cosbine Haha, that makes more sense. I must admit that I am more into Greek mythology than Napoleon - good there are people to teach me that then :) Thanks.

Bellerophon was the capturer of Pegasus. He slayed the Chimera. He was the grandson of Sisyphus.

[TheTheJPShow]

What EP is this on? Don't think i ever heard it.

[MrSteventodd]

Awe-fucking-some! There's this melody in the song that reminds me of an old song from the '70s ...? Maybe a tv show or movie. I'm music drunk right now.

[cosbine]

They never heard you play their loud songs, on the Bellerophon

Round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven

And you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[ulgosugog]

@sumbody1547 you took responsibility and found the lyrics. thank u for everybody who didn't know or found the lyrics..

[lalitap1216]

.... i need the lyrics of this song.... anyone care to help, please =)? thanks

[sumbody1547]

They never heard you play their loud songs, they never left you alone. And round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven. And you said that I was liar and I'm lost somewhere on the inside the Bellerophon.

Got it from a lyrics site. :D

[monijaF]

My God, this is so nice..........

[taurusrio]

i hope some day Zach get really drunk and kiss me till poetry fall from the skies.

lol

[bofbeats]

watch the Glastonbury concert, you missed your chance

[kosmokazi]

Agreed haha.

(:

[flyhighhhhh]

@taurusrio hahaha, that was one poetic way of expressing your feelings for him! ;) 

[jorge1234]

@taurusrio we all hope for a lot of things, good luck on yr hoping lol

[sukini3]

@taurusrio agreed...stupid wife!!!

[binho1147]

perfect

[deadSIRENS]

one of my most favorite songs from beirut

[oONodokaOo]

Wow ... just WOW !! AND thank you so much aleksaskund ! What a song !!!

[swtcalichik]

I'm really surprised this song is on here, it's one of Beirut's more obscure songs, being on an EP and all; this is probably my favorite Beirut song though. I was never able to make out, or find, the lyrics but if someone knows them please inform.

[SheepsInaSkillet]

@swtcalichik LYRICS:

They never heard you play their loud songs, on the Bellerophon

Round the sea I'm not floating by the saints of heaven

And you said that i was liar and i'm lost somewhere on the inside, forever alone

[sidaof]

does anyone know the lyrics of this song?

[PLxProductions]

Great vid, really happy someone added this song, its one of my favs, but I'm pretty sure that this song was on the CD Pompeii EP, if I'm not mistaken, the album cover for Flying Cup Club is a bit misleading. Five star

[aleksaskund]

You are completely right. I just couldn't find the Pompeii one... And I just love this artwork.

[nyappynoodle]

the album cover of pompeii can be found on wikipedia

[Gloryboys17]

@aleksaskund I can send it to you if you want

[sukini3]

@PLxProductions also i thought it was befor Beirut? am I mistaken?