elbow - open arms

[xXMopheadJaspXx]

Elbow, THE band of the people

Vote up!

[butterball0713]

time with james brought me here...thanks old man xxx

[3eahor3e]

True masters at work, their music will be around forever it's timeless, beautiful, excellence!!!!

[ryangriffin18]

they can't draw people very well

[Areyourealythatdumb]

VIRGIN BROADBAND STOP HOLTING ELBOWS MUSIC, TIS BLASPHEMY!!

[diversificatie]

This would be an epic song for the European Championship, especially the line: `..everyone´s here´.

[blackasmidnight14]

I love this song, but I don't really understand the video

[jackpizer]

I want this song at my funeral.

[bigbowlofcereal1]

@jackpizer the ultimate compliment for a beautiful song. Love the music these gents make.

[pictoberk]

if only the world were more like this song....not just morality and beauty but the fact its FUCKIN AWESOME

[IamTheMisterMan]

18 people need to be elbowed in the face

[leed124]

in no way am i being disrespectful to Elbow, but to me these are more of a band where people will no the song but wont know the artist.

[harpandamonkey]

Magnificent song and a magnificent band. If you like Elbow, have you tried listening to Cherry Ghost and Harp and a Monkey? Two bands from the same part of the world who have a similar (though musically different) sensibility.

[Tristan154UK]

Elbow were amazing last night at children in need!

[merent]

Never heard of them before.. Was just watching Children in need rocks manchester on the telly and they are AMAZING!!! Love it ...love it.... love it!!! Beautiful Song!

[tomparko1]

Effortless and amazing. Cant beat us notheners :)

[theunderpantsgnome]

i fail to understand how anybody could not love this song.

[seldomseenkid100]

The man you are, the northern boy you were.... amazing

[adam0912s]

We've got open arms for broken hearts

Like yours my boy

Come home again

<3

[fleetwood1111]

This is genius

[TheProudBrit12]

Saw them in the Echo Arena, my very first gig and best moment of my life.

[SayceBuckleyFreak]

This song, being played as loud as possibe, is the only thing that has gotten me thru this past week. Times is hard, music is healing

[Abbyxxx12345]

this song gets me soo amotional- this is real musicxxxxx

[bstarqueen11]

I've heard this song before, but I don't know where. I finally knew the name of the band and song after listening to the Music Choice channel. <3

[WJcafferky]

Heard this at Leeds 2011, pure quality.

[cal11182]

i would just like to say thank you to the band elbow, your music got me through a very hard time in my life if it wasnt for this song i dont even think id be here, everytime i would listen to this song i would stop feeling so lonely and feel wanted again. once again thank you so much

[duckyzone123]

@cal11182 amen to that...

[marielouiseanthony]

@cal11182 in a world where a lot feel unwanted, be sure that you are.............. x

[jon0048]

@cal11182 There is more good than bad out there so just go with the flow and enjoy yourself, your not on this planet long enough to feel down

[louloumacmac]

Like if you seen this at Slane 2011!!

[gards2]

Elbow are a great example of a band that matures over time and delivers great music. I wan't a big fan for many years but this recent album is right up my street. Well done lads.

[hannahlollipop111]

i dont usually listen to this type of music but we did this as a listening exercise in my choir class and I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT!!!! i love this song sooo much! :)

[i8thelastfries]

my excellent taste in music brought me here

[MrTommmmmo]

@i8thelastfries and your modesty.

[Minusthesum]

@i8thelastfries ARROGANT PRICK! lol... Ahhh who am I kiddin'? You listen to Elbow. You're not lying. :D

[Loftusboi]

i didnt really know anything about elbow and it isnt my type of music tbh, but i heard this on an advert and googled it straight away, brilliant song. Great words with so much meaning and power, the chorus sends shivers down my spine.

[charlielilym]

My brother went of to uni today. The begining especially is relevant "Your a law unto yourself but we can be there for tweeks and repairs should you come back home"

[kingpoostick]

sky ad brought me here i like elbow but im not a super fan but once i heard it i just guessed it was elbow and searched it haha

[flynnneil88]

Phenomenal at Reading! Good job guys!

[pacmoose]

How can anyone dislike this?

[footballgalore44]

Sky ad ?

[flynnneil88]

@footballgalore44 Match of the Day 2010/2011 season review ;)

[roandyable]

Actualy bought a tear to my eye.

[mulvfinger]

16 disliked this!! must be the video. It can't be the song.....

[alonzo728]

Thank you sky atlantic for bringing this amazing song to me, Love it...

[BiGSiMy1]

:D

[RockerGG0045]

16 people have no soul <3

[TheShizGamer]

i rapped that replay button! how about a replay? 0:00

[nimpo46]

@TheShizGamer looking for thumbs up

[Renegademaster15]

I heard this was about his son because his wife passed away, any truth?

[nimpo46]

don't like it.

[JojoMonReturns91]

You know what, screw it. People can like Justin Hacker, Lady BlaBla and Rebecca Whacked for all I care, but this song is so heartwarming that I will be singing this for New Year's Eve to say that everything will be ok. :')

I have faith that new artists like this, Janelle Monae, The Aquabats and such have given me faith that music shall be saved soon enough. Thanks Elbow for creating this sad yet heartwarming song. It cheered me up after having to listen to Pink Floyd The Wall. Thank you. =)

[Fredfiness]

@JojoMonReturns91 If you don't like their music then that's cool. But to insult them and imply that their music needs saving makes you a snob.

[JojoMonReturns91]

@Fredfiness I actually wasn't making fun of this song. This song is awesome, but Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Rebecca Black have taken the credit where credit is due. This song is Win, nuff said. I may have misunderstood some people about my comment. Sorry. :)

Also, this song is a great one because it's like a carol in christmas time. A really good caroling that makes you shed a tear. This song is pretty much one of my now favorites because it makes me want to sing this when Christmas comes by.

[JojoMonReturns91]

@JojoMonReturns91

I should say that Elbow has made themselfs to me household names because this song just warms my heart. I also don't hate Pink Floyd, but listening to them is actually pretty sad really. This song to me is like Pink Floyd at Christmas time if Floyd Pinkerson returned to say that he is ok. I just hate snobs like Lady Gaga and Rebecca Black who think they are the saviors of music. This music makes me want to hold hands with friends and family and sing joyful music like this. :)

[micalishis]

@JojoMonReturns91 Since when is Rebecca Black a savior of music?

[JojoMonReturns91]

@micalishis She thinks that Autotune and bad music is a good way to save her voice and crappy lyrics in her songs, when in reality it doesn't and she just gets made fun at like when her "Friday" song was made. However her fans seem to tolerate her voice for some odd reason. :/ I know Autotune is suppose to make voices better, but she isn't GLaDOS. Nuff said.

[BrianIsChill]

@JojoMonReturns91 Im not saying lady Gaga,Rebecaa Black or any of those pop stars are good but everyone has their own opinon when it comes to music you can't tell anyone their opinon is wrong but you can tell them they have bad taste you know what I mean hahaha.Well Cheers to great musical taste! I like this song sounds warm and fuzzy and put a smile on my face.

[JojoMonReturns91]

@BrianIsChill Understood. And yes, I agree that this song does bring a warm and cheery feeling down my heart. :)

[BrianIsChill]

@JojoMonReturns91 :) 

[mandylynndiamond]

Such a great feeling with this song

[scarecrow7758]

makes me think of christmas

[Shalmaja]

Very similar sounding to Peter Gabriel.. that is not a criticism.. just an observation.

[MrClanchief1]

What an Amazing song! Very emotional and from the heart. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. this tune is right up there with "One Day Like This" as my fave Elbow tunes.

Allan.

[nerdunitofhunain]

11 people have never gotten a hug...

[MsMarian1982]

From Argentina, oh, makes my soul fly...

[sjpancake]

i really reacon wild beasts and elbow should get together and make the best album in history

[Splitneedleify]

@sjpancake true, their voices would really match.

[beckiiimasters]

i adore this song, i loved their performance at Glastonbury 2011 :)

[MrTherandom0ne]

Thumbs up if you heard this on the 2011 Tour credits

[Graceisgrowing]

The chorus is the best part of this song. It has a powerful message.

[mushroomhead1983]

Absolute epic song!!!!!



[Bluedude119]

Its songs like this that makes life look good !

[JOKERxSAFC]

im all into rap and everything, but my do i love this songg!

[MultiMmmusic]

Words cannot describe how truly beautiful this song is<3

[bixbyy]

this song makes me want to smash my radio everytime i hear it

[987m654e321]

Pure brilliance.

[kamlatamarw]

Love the picture of the guys at :40. i want that on a tee!

[Bingham834]

love this song.

[cychong91]

this is an amazing piece of work! the music and the video is equally awesome! :D

[mrjbakker1]

They were amazing on Pinkpop!

[mrjbakker1]

They were amazing on Pinkpop!

[DanRowland4]

This is how music used to be, not comparing the genre of music to The Smiths, but its the same meaningful lyrics and anthemic tone.

[sebastiaanmohr]

pinkpop 2011

anyone??

[56Henriette]

@sebastiaanmohr ik ben ook naar pp11 geweest maar jammer genoeg alleen de maandag:(

[zeox000]

@sebastiaanmohr jep ik ook en ook op maandag ;D heb jij hem live gezien daar?

[sebastiaanmohr]

@zeox000 zeker wel!!! ze waren geweldig

[zeox000]

@sebastiaanmohr haha dat zou vast wel. volgend jaar dan maar weekend kaart dan zie ik tenminste alles :D

[Mcfcboy37]

this song is fucking amazing <3

[Plottoberry]

I listened to this when my heart got broken. I cried. A lot.

[yak182]

this truley is gods type of music. this is what heaven sounds like. god bless elbow.

[jonihappychapp7]

it makes me want to cry from happiness

[cowbusterboomboom]

4 people have missed the like button. I love this

[bronson621]

the verses are better than the chorus, but it is a proper tune

[yak182]

Truely is Gods music. This is what heaven sounds like.

[rooney3131]

What a tune, especially on MOTD 2 :)

[nimpo46]

this is embarrassing

[katatak66]

My exposure to this band (tipped from a dear friend in the UK...I live in Alaska) has left me awe-struck everytime I hear them. Grounds For Divorce and Fugitive Motel are among my favorites!

[BlueBlood859]

Brilliant. Severely underrated.

[ants122]

Premier League 2010-11 Season Respective

[k12rmy]

manchester always produce great bands like this.

[seanpauldcu]

Looked Amazing on MOTD Season highlights tonight

[KSchnizzle]

@seanpauldcu If only there was a HD version of the motd highlights on youtube! This song went with the compilation perfect

[barbosa457]

match of the day brought me here!

[willyrenard]

@barbosa457

Lol, me too

%^)

[KieronIsCool92]

Is it me or is this song very underated??

Amazing song never the less.

[joshuatk59]

Song of 2011! I like many artists but this is just something.

[derkhaslol]

@KliqEqualsPower Internet isn't America....

[charliekilley]

love these lyrics and the video

[MrBluebirdtillIdie]

this band are fantastic just a fantastic song and fantastic guitar

[jez34140]

Love it, these guys can do no wrong, been a fan for 11 years :)

[LittleLionMan69]

Everyone's here.. even if some of them are on a Winder's Original.

[Schpley]

0 dislikes  - the way it should be !!!

[joshuatk59]

@Schpley Shame 3 people just broke the chain lol

[SamOwenI]

Great song - the album is nice too. But this video is so bad. Really really bad animation idea, with the weird flying banners and stuff. It's just really poor in my opinion.

[d245470k]

@SamOwenI That's probably why you don't direct music videos. The animation works perfectly wit the song.

[0hBr0therProductions]

@d245470k lol well said

[MrCindytalk]

shortened for radio, single can only be 3 mins or less ie radio edit

[TheMooders]

how does this only have 10k views? it baffles me

[PhWls]

I just heard it on BBC Radio 2! I always said Radio 2 rocks with the best songs played all day and night long!

[Dervla101]

love this. its such a cosy song! makes me smile :)

[turnein12]

Makes me want to hug everyone I've ever met.

[topgearification]

@turnein12 Give me a hug you beautiful bastard

[projecionista]

@turnein12 need a hug too. she left me yesterday...

[JojoMonReturns91]

@turnein12 Hugging is better than fighting cause it gives kindness to those who have broken hearts, misunderstood, or alone on christmas eve and New Year's day. Hugs indeed restore balance and gives happiness to the world indeed. <3

[mizztattyhead]

This is just beautiful.

[Eoinposse]

Guy Garvey is a great singer and songwriter. Not since Brown, Gallagher, Morrissey, has someone so talented come from Manchester!

[themagicroundabout1]

these guys are like REM's offspring. love em!

[allyoursphotography1]

We have a teenage son in San Francisco - works for me.

[WouterNL87]

it's my favourite song of the new album!!! absolutely loving this vid guys!!

[BarryBriercliffe]

why shorten it? Lets be honest, if people aren't willing to listen to an extra few seconds before the chorus kicks in, fuck 'em, they aren't the type of people you want listening to your music. This is such a great song, buy the album and hear the full thing, as it's intended to be heard :-)

[patsault]

I can't stand the single/radio edits usually, it's too bad that you had to shorten the intr for instance.

Though, still a brilliant song!

[iownagreyhound]

I'm absolutely in love :)

Brilliant video and inspiring song, Elbow can't be beaten

[TetchedFlame]

when i saw them play this song live i weeped, especially when Guy sang the chorus and pointed at me.



[Alexdieded]

@TetchedFlame Do you have a broken heart, my boy?

[tocamarela]

Great song! The best of the album. Great artwork as well!

[tabuu13]

Lippy Kids is definitely the best on the album, while I still think Seldom Seen Kid is their best album.

[TheRealPanacamanana]

@tabuu13 You're crazy.

[sephiroth2k6]

I love this album so much, reminds me a bit of Leaders of the Free World which was the soundtrack to some of the best times in my life

[sklerose08]

We got open arms for broken hearts. I love this song

[HattyMarris]

Beautiful artwork for a beautiful song. Great video guys!

[craigycarter74]

nice

[craigycarter74]

@craigycarter74 Oliver East and Elbow - what a great match.

[martygoose]

You're all gods.

[drunkonduffbeer]

Great band, great song!