@go1988 i actually believe it refers to the simplicity of life in earlier years, such as kindergarten, first grade, early school years when we were to recite the alphabet. The sweet naivety of a young child. I'm personally a big fan of those two lines.
@Pattydickk Wow, I never thought I'd start such a discussion of the interpretation of those lines. Thanks for you reply and your thoughts. And thanks for giving me the experiance that it is ACTUALLY possible to have a civilized, interessting and intelligent discussion on youtube.
What a beautiful song. It makes me think of "Time to grow up and face reality!" and puts me in a time with less worries at the same time. And it's just amazing.
I'm moving away from my boyfriend, too. I hope it will work,but the song is so beautiful but it makes me sad. We are together for 2 years and still so happy. I always think " Why is destiny so mean? Why is life tearing us apart?" :-(
@monsterlovex3 Moving away isnt destiny, meeting up at a later time to rekindle what you had, now that is destany. i had this girl i was in love with in highschool, and before i could tell her how i felt she moved away. I told myself if i ever saw her again i would tell her, I got my chance and i froze, desteny gave my my chance and i blew it. In life you dont always get second chances but learn from my mistake if you got one.........................take it.
If your reading this, which i hope you are, i just want to say...........I LOVE YOU SOOOO VERY MUCH VIENNA!!!! IM SORRY FOR DOIN US "BOTH OHH SOO WRONG. I KNOW IM NOT ALWAYS ALL SO STRONG " I LOVE YOU ML. =.{
I'm living in Munich in less than a month, and my "girlfriend" lives in London, this song means a lot to me, as we both knew we couldn't be together for long, but being together made us happy, so for the short time it worked, it worked really well. This is exactly what I listened to on the train home yesterday afternoon, after I saw her for what is presumably the last time before I move away. I love it. <3
@britcomfan247 Thats awful to hear, but it made me smile to know you can love someone. when I left for California, America from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. I thought i lost everyone i loved... mate, shes only 200 miles across a little bit of land and a small patch of water. I live 6,000 miles away from the ones I love, you only ever find out how much you love them when you leave, but you never stop loving them.
@pissedofftwinky Thanks for the reply mate, Unfortunately it didn't work out between us, but it was an excellent time while it did work out. We saw each other a few times when I was living in Munich, then I moved back to London and it all eventually fell apart. Funny how one last time can make it or break it, isn't it? Peace. X
this song i sent to my ex when we were on rough edge's we did finally get back together but a month or two later we finised..sucks but it gets me everytime she got anoother bf now so when i listen to the script breakeven that annoys me also lol
they are so my favorite band ^_^
eiijocasraul 3 weeks ago
The lyrics hit ya hard right in the chest. I bet at least half these folks listenin can relate like I can
greendayusa11 1 month ago
this song is too damn short
xxJAKEnBAKExx 2 months ago 3
One word is enough:
AWESOME
LC4311 2 months ago
best band EVAR
felloliettee 3 months ago
*__________*
halihallo1234 5 months ago
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simsen223 5 months ago
so glad i found out about this song!
ronniefaisstfan687 8 months ago 2
I wish it was longer. :)
EllozImFluffay 9 months ago
I will be in a long distance relation ship soon. This song means a lot to me.
I don't want to hold him one last time...
nanalovesjb 9 months ago
I love <3 the kooks :D:D:D:D:D...make me happy
strokesrhcp 9 months ago
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CutaaaMauraao937 10 months ago
@CutaaaMauraao937
kein wunder..
DeLaPetite 8 months ago
I know I might get killed by people for saying this, but
"A-b-c-d-e-f and -g
Oh that reminds me of when we were free"
is just the weakest lyrics of all time.
Or can someone explain to me what nearly a quarter of the alphabet has to mean in here? Maybe I just don't get something here.
Don't get me wrong, I like the song and the lyrics, but those lines are just poor lyricsism.
go1988 11 months ago
@go1988 It's refering to the simplicity of the alphabet. When life was simple, they were free.
acn1191985 10 months ago 2
@acn1191985 Oh, ok. I obviously haven't thought about this interpretation. Thats interesting, thanks for the reply!
go1988 10 months ago
@go1988 It means the usual rhythm of life. The way days go by, like they were made by somekind of a rule.
Karolingful 9 months ago
@go1988 i actually believe it refers to the simplicity of life in earlier years, such as kindergarten, first grade, early school years when we were to recite the alphabet. The sweet naivety of a young child. I'm personally a big fan of those two lines.
Pattydickk 9 months ago
@Pattydickk Wow, I never thought I'd start such a discussion of the interpretation of those lines. Thanks for you reply and your thoughts. And thanks for giving me the experiance that it is ACTUALLY possible to have a civilized, interessting and intelligent discussion on youtube.
go1988 9 months ago
@go1988 Listen to the whole sentence before you judge anything
BitchSt0lemyfish 5 months ago
my favourite by The Kooks i love it for the same reason most of you guys do, memories...
codvethd 11 months ago
missing the woman in my life i just wish i could be with her again
systemoftool 1 year ago
genious
AMAGAD911 1 year ago
THE KOOKS is just perfection. i mean, every song they do. gosh. <love3
MandyForTheWin 1 year ago 5
the beginning of this song gives me chills <3
Toozip09 1 year ago 2
This song is beautiful. I heard this at school and I fell in love with it.
EnNexMusic 1 year ago
"Can I hold you one last time
To fight the fear that is growing in my mind
I know I did us both all so wrong
I know I'm not always all that strong"
Good lyrics.. I love this song :)
aidopotato24 1 year ago
there's nothing worst when someone love someone and life does all its best to pull them apart
melancholia15 1 year ago 3
ich liebe liebe liebe liebe liebe dieses verdammt geile lied.
Nightflower95 1 year ago
What a beautiful song. It makes me think of "Time to grow up and face reality!" and puts me in a time with less worries at the same time. And it's just amazing.
polonaa 1 year ago
i'm obsessed with this song. & means alot to me tbh.
<3 laaaaaaaaaav it.
BAMitsCARA 1 year ago 4
lovely !!!
moodoo78 1 year ago
this song is amazing!
frusenanka 1 year ago
Do only I think that lyrics on their 2nd CD r much better than on the 1st one?
ElmoRlz 1 year ago
I'm moving away from my boyfriend, too. I hope it will work,but the song is so beautiful but it makes me sad. We are together for 2 years and still so happy. I always think " Why is destiny so mean? Why is life tearing us apart?" :-(
Still a great song ,even if it makes me so sad.
monsterlovex3 1 year ago
@monsterlovex3 Moving away isnt destiny, meeting up at a later time to rekindle what you had, now that is destany. i had this girl i was in love with in highschool, and before i could tell her how i felt she moved away. I told myself if i ever saw her again i would tell her, I got my chance and i froze, desteny gave my my chance and i blew it. In life you dont always get second chances but learn from my mistake if you got one.........................take it.
relentingmite 1 year ago 2
o my gos....
Love the song!
Love the oeeeeoeeeee
funnysteffie 1 year ago
can someone tell me the meaning behind this song? :)
gvalerie 1 year ago
bestbestbestx3 gonna learn it on guitar NOW!:):)
xxxthatsme19 2 years ago 4
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If your reading this, which i hope you are, i just want to say...........I LOVE YOU SOOOO VERY MUCH VIENNA!!!! IM SORRY FOR DOIN US "BOTH OHH SOO WRONG. I KNOW IM NOT ALWAYS ALL SO STRONG " I LOVE YOU ML. =.{
klovesv101508 2 years ago
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klovesv101508 2 years ago
i think all the songs of the kooks are too short :)
so beautiful!
RcsLovesAfw 2 years ago 6
Its a fucking goooooood song but its to short !
7686336867 2 years ago 9
love this song <3
x3seliix3 2 years ago 5
best song ever.
Quacksalberin 2 years ago 4
Beautiful [ :
Fr3aKyMimz3n 2 years ago 5
I'm living in Munich in less than a month, and my "girlfriend" lives in London, this song means a lot to me, as we both knew we couldn't be together for long, but being together made us happy, so for the short time it worked, it worked really well. This is exactly what I listened to on the train home yesterday afternoon, after I saw her for what is presumably the last time before I move away. I love it. <3
britcomfan247 2 years ago 119
for me is the same cause i live in milan and she lives in san francisco..
alenjy 2 years ago
The same story to me too.. just different places and different persons...:-<
romancutzagiugiuc 1 year ago
@britcomfan247 Thats awful to hear, but it made me smile to know you can love someone. when I left for California, America from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. I thought i lost everyone i loved... mate, shes only 200 miles across a little bit of land and a small patch of water. I live 6,000 miles away from the ones I love, you only ever find out how much you love them when you leave, but you never stop loving them.
pissedofftwinky 10 months ago
@pissedofftwinky Thanks for the reply mate, Unfortunately it didn't work out between us, but it was an excellent time while it did work out. We saw each other a few times when I was living in Munich, then I moved back to London and it all eventually fell apart. Funny how one last time can make it or break it, isn't it? Peace. X
britcomfan247 10 months ago
@britcomfan247 wow...it sounds like a great story for a movie^^
souljalinchen 6 months ago
@britcomfan247 I move away soon too. And the girl I like doesn't want to get attracted to me, because of the fear. Fuck.
GonnaBeJumper 1 month ago
I'm pretty sure it's oh not all in the first verse
RainbowNewts 2 years ago 6
"Can I hold you one last time
To fight the fear that is growing in my mind
I know I did us both all so wrong
I know I'm not always all that strong"
so I broke up with my bf recently and this really reminds me of me and him because i'm feeling like I made a huge mistake.
it's a great song and it holds so much truth and emotion.
whirlwinnd 2 years ago 38
i listend to the album many times and never thought this song was exeptionally great.
but when i saw the kooks live last week, it almost made me cry. dont know why though.
anyways, now its my favourite kooks song. kind of felt in love with it :) ohhhohhhhohhh
Sunnyly 2 years ago 7
I love this song! :]
Steflove1 2 years ago
♥ ♥!
dounie90 2 years ago
I diddnt hold anyone for a long time :( gives me a lonely feeling...
FreshAir911 2 years ago
its not 'to fight this feeling' its
to fight the fear that is growing in my mind. :/
LOOOL.
stephilovesthekooks 3 years ago 6
my ex gave me this song after we broke up, it's so emotional but so true...:(
rucsi2007 3 years ago 2
this song i sent to my ex when we were on rough edge's we did finally get back together but a month or two later we finised..sucks but it gets me everytime she got anoother bf now so when i listen to the script breakeven that annoys me also lol
p1ay3r 3 years ago
It's 'fear' that's growing in my mind.
choloelatino26 3 years ago 2
i think in the lyrics its three not free
lexmarkboatingguns 3 years ago
you´re so fucking right --> songtext -.-.
walfaengerhasser 3 years ago
he just sang it in hamburg. it was so amazing.
the song is just sooo GREAT! ♥ ♥ ♥
lenihase 3 years ago
oh my god... this song makes me nearly cry... soo sad... but sooo beautiful
anne0806 3 years ago
I Love This Song :D ♥♥
Jenmurphy93 3 years ago
i wish i could hold someone one last time,
</3
FloppyyBoo08 3 years ago
a b c d e f and g!! lol lazzy boys!! awsome song thow!! loving the kooks! xx
xxlisaxx123 3 years ago
yes i agree.
my favorite part is the OooooooOH
part.
lol
:)
loveducky93 3 years ago
best of the kooks!! amazing lyrics
urigil 3 years ago