WHY isn't this band appreciated more?? like with songs that strike a nerve like this one, i'm proud as fucking hell to say I'm a Manic Street Preachers fan x
listen people, i had this on tape with a load of smiths,beautiful south, stone roses, the coral, the beatles. all kinds on it and this song is special, anyone who thinks it isnt is a special needs kid
Did Marilyn Manson stole the line from this song, cause in he's ''Coma White'' there is a line "all the drugs in this world won't save her from herself''? He has justchanged ''us'' to ''her''.
@grafiene actually, since coma white came out in 1999 and this in 2002, he couldn't have stolen the lyrics. and why would msp want to steal marilyn manson lyrics? anyhow, this is an excellent song and 10x better than anything manson could produce.
I dont really care about those lyrics,I was just pointing their similarities out. I disagree on what you wrote about Manson. In my opinion, both Manics and Manson are equally exellent artists.
Firstly it smells bad because it came out of some persons/animals bowels.
Also, the only reason people dislike the smell so much, is because of a natural disgust for all bodily excretions, this is there because we have evolved to dislike the smell, to prevent consumption of it, because that isn't healthy at all.
If roses smelt like shit since the dawn of time, we wouldn't dislike the smell of the roses as much as we dislike the smell of shit.
Bought me "Generation Terrorists" on my 15th birthday, read all the lyrics, heard all the songs hundreds of times. Although I always loved all kinds of eclectic music Manics were the inner voice of my teenage years. Their every record till "Everything Must Go" has a special place in my subconsciousness.
Seal yourself with holy spirit! Be holy, Root out your eyes for causing you to watch violence and pornography, cut away your sexual organs that lead you to adultery, sodomy, fornication, masturbation etc. Drink muriatic acid for smoking, abusing alcohol and drugs. Slit your throat for bowing to idols such as flag and crucifix. Do not attend church meetings, end Christendoom, restore Christian unity [Christianity], no church, no division!
Lucky you Kardiff fan - a welsh comprehensive is one of the best types of education you can get. Nicky & Richey are such an inspiration & really felt motivated to learn despite the economic issues in Wales @ the time - keep valuing your free education! Private ed: is a complete waste of money & discriminatory - I had it for 4 years & hated every minute of it.
I was sat ten yards away from where they were filming this with my girlfriend at the time, on the South Bank of the Thames in London. It was fascinating - I must see if I can post some of my camcorder footage of the day at some point ...
This video strikes a chord with me. I think quite a lot of people break down in the modern world, and it seems to them an uncaring place. This point is illustrated very well in the visuals. And indeed, there but by the grace of God go all of us.
I don't think the Manics made it in America in the 1990s because of their socialistic themed lyrics, in a time of prosperity and wanton consumerism.
Americans couldn't identify with their message, nor were American music fans willing to embrace a band on the intellectual and social landscape that this band was on.
I'm an American, and love their music, and while I've never been poor, I empathize with their message. I'm a socialist, and long for the day Americans reclaim their country.
I agree on so many levels... MSP may be too complicated/intellectual for the average American; sure- you can find pockets of fans here and there... but without the "mainstream" push, and with ideas /concepts that they (MSP) define; their message moves beyond the horizon for most. Perhaps - that's good, America is not the social/political consciousness of the world... Initially- I fell in love with the rage and fury of MSP (the early years). But their concepts/ideas have no time line.
You can only truly appreciate this song if you have lived a similar hard life to the manic street preachers. The same applies to oasis and all the northern songs of the 90's. I lived in the area and during those times and could truly relate to the songs. And whenever I hear I instantly remember those times.
They never "made it in America" because thay had such a deluge of trite-yet-visually-appealing pap to contend with. Not much different then, innit?
Why good bands never get recognised....nothing to do with America, that! T'is the vast amjority of wankers that don't know real music from their own wrankled orfices.
I'm in Canada and I know a ton of fellow fans here. But I agree with what you're saying. It's a shame because unless I fly overseas I'll probably never be able to see them live!
It's ridiculous, that a serious, constructive comment can get 6 "downs" that easily. I haven't changed my mind on this song: nice average song for the radios, but there are at least 80 better songs by the band.
I normally don't buy this band in the crowd 'commentating' or 'observing' but as ever The Manics come over as MEANING this song.. the way the people pass them by is amazing, and you'll see people looking netural or lost or resigned in any big city..and what a moving song it is, a very under-rated classic in my opinion, get it back in the live set lads!
Oh yeah, James and Sean thought to themselves "let's do one that sounds like Depeche Mode, that will do, we'll sell millions". Why the hell would they do that ukp*ki3 ?
This probably is the worst single the Manics have released in their whole career, only concurrence is Your Love Alone. They were a great band, but here they lack everything, that made them special.
What a great song i always come back to this whenever i want to listen to the manics i love the sound of the music all the way through this song great video too thankyou for posting this on you tube.
There isn't another band as original as the manics, think about wat u say before u spout ur " I no shitloads about music bollocks " or try just 2 enjoy an awesome song with a meaning beyond me and u !
christ! the homeless guy looks like this guy at my old school 0.o! james looks and sounds perfect! :) james nicky and sean look perfect! the song is perfect!
james dean's singing is so beautifully passionate! there is a greatness about this band that is quite unique. their grace has a universal appeal which is reflected on this humane and touching video. love you, manics!!!
Beautiful song!
lombardini76 9 months ago
I had unprotected sex with a hooker. Now it burns when i pee.
speedy02 9 months ago
WHY isn't this band appreciated more?? like with songs that strike a nerve like this one, i'm proud as fucking hell to say I'm a Manic Street Preachers fan x
JoeyKayeThomas 10 months ago
gotta appreciate this band so much, their existence is not senseless.
MyVerve7 10 months ago
it's great when artists make a reinterpretation of religion and and give an opinion but if today's world
Yoamm 11 months ago
people keep crashing into James' guitar
PrincessVali 11 months ago
1.25 - have a sick bucket handy.
fasfadsfsd 11 months ago
wow the guy in the red shirt holding his hands up is ugly! I've no idea who it is but wow ugly.
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fasfadsfsd 11 months ago
@twiztedkiddddddddddd Which one?
mellowNdark 11 months ago
very touching!
Giorgioarmani84 1 year ago
And all the drugs in the world cant save us from are selfs
itnice2 1 year ago
manics RULEZZZZZZZ....
legion197611 1 year ago
Temaso!
cabezonlandi 1 year ago
listen people, i had this on tape with a load of smiths,beautiful south, stone roses, the coral, the beatles. all kinds on it and this song is special, anyone who thinks it isnt is a special needs kid
kirbyhater2 1 year ago 3
One of the best bands of the last 20 years. You can keep your Muses and Coldplays, Radioheads et al.
RoofLight00 1 year ago 2
One of the best songs I have heard in a long while!!!!
Livy6191 1 year ago
I love this so so much and JDB looks so GORGE in this video
kirkyloolaa 1 year ago
Sends such shivers down the spine. Lovely, quiet introspection.
midgetfellatio 1 year ago
I love the cinematography in this video.
One of the best songs, It makes me want have an epiphany whilst having a slow motion shower in the rain
TorysApollo 1 year ago
their the only band that matters...
rtypedave 1 year ago 3
Beautiful...just like the country which raised them.
nicktak1 1 year ago
Did Marilyn Manson stole the line from this song, cause in he's ''Coma White'' there is a line "all the drugs in this world won't save her from herself''? He has justchanged ''us'' to ''her''.
grafiene 1 year ago
@grafiene No, in fact the Manics may have stolen it from Manson.
depechemode1992 1 year ago
@grafiene actually, since coma white came out in 1999 and this in 2002, he couldn't have stolen the lyrics. and why would msp want to steal marilyn manson lyrics? anyhow, this is an excellent song and 10x better than anything manson could produce.
TheMusicizlife 9 months ago
@TheMusicizlife
I dont really care about those lyrics,I was just pointing their similarities out. I disagree on what you wrote about Manson. In my opinion, both Manics and Manson are equally exellent artists.
grafiene 9 months ago
Lush tune.......
All the drugs in the world won't save us from us from ourselves.
muckletoon 1 year ago
@muckletoon ..no,but they sure can make us feel good.
opiumeater09 1 year ago
If there is a God why did he make poop smell so bad? answer me that!!
Cornbag 1 year ago 4
@Cornbag so we wont eat it....or use it as post modern ironic jewellry for superduper models
TheMichaelseymour 1 year ago
@TheMichaelseymour but dogs have a great sense of smell and i've seen dogs eating poop ;)
Cornbag 1 year ago
@Cornbag
Firstly it smells bad because it came out of some persons/animals bowels.
Also, the only reason people dislike the smell so much, is because of a natural disgust for all bodily excretions, this is there because we have evolved to dislike the smell, to prevent consumption of it, because that isn't healthy at all.
If roses smelt like shit since the dawn of time, we wouldn't dislike the smell of the roses as much as we dislike the smell of shit.
Not to say that god exists anyway.
rich8642 1 year ago
I USE THIS AS A CHRISTIAN SONG. PROBABLY ISN'T.
deborahwa 1 year ago
@deborahwa too right it's not
daryl4classic 1 year ago
Bought me "Generation Terrorists" on my 15th birthday, read all the lyrics, heard all the songs hundreds of times. Although I always loved all kinds of eclectic music Manics were the inner voice of my teenage years. Their every record till "Everything Must Go" has a special place in my subconsciousness.
carlosthegaucho 1 year ago
How much does Nicky look like Mitch Hedberg in this video?
Great song, sadly overlooked album. Miles above send away the tigers, ugh.
ohfoolishworkerbee 2 years ago
what, you mean their greatest hits?
borntoend94 2 years ago
yes.
cataloguetown 1 year ago
@ohfoolishworkerbee I thought it wasnt on an album, might have been on an ep though or am i wrong?
ShopliftersUnite 1 year ago
How much does Nicky look like Mitch Hedberg in this video?
Great song, sadly overlooked album. Miles above send away the tigers, ugh.
ohfoolishworkerbee 2 years ago
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CHRISTIANS OF THE WORLD DELIVERANCE IS COMING!
Seal yourself with holy spirit! Be holy, Root out your eyes for causing you to watch violence and pornography, cut away your sexual organs that lead you to adultery, sodomy, fornication, masturbation etc. Drink muriatic acid for smoking, abusing alcohol and drugs. Slit your throat for bowing to idols such as flag and crucifix. Do not attend church meetings, end Christendoom, restore Christian unity [Christianity], no church, no division!
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conceil8 2 years ago
@conceil8 so, you cut your cock off?
daryl4classic 1 year ago
This song makes me wanna move to Wales
debsco1978 2 years ago 3
fail statement
crazyrockboy 2 years ago
@debsco1978
Makes me want to move to James' bedroom.
thebobbseytwins 2 years ago
@thebobbseytwins
That sounds nice too lol
debsco1978 2 years ago
These kind of songs make people stop, think and realize 'wtf are we doing?' O_O
royalsteven 2 years ago 27
so wtf are you doing?
cataloguetown 1 year ago
My family. Related to them and love em to bits what ever the comments!!!!
welshy292006 2 years ago 2
there is no God in the cold human organs that consume the this planet
SoMuchLoveWins 2 years ago 3
Absolutely loving this! This is one of their greatly underrated tracks.
acupoftea123 2 years ago 26
yeh it's one of my faves =)
nrjelley 2 years ago
@acupoftea123 this is a fantastic song
lordilujah 1 year ago
Lucky you Kardiff fan - a welsh comprehensive is one of the best types of education you can get. Nicky & Richey are such an inspiration & really felt motivated to learn despite the economic issues in Wales @ the time - keep valuing your free education! Private ed: is a complete waste of money & discriminatory - I had it for 4 years & hated every minute of it.
wirestarter 2 years ago 5
Powerful chorus, powerful lyrics!
I hope they come to Chile soon =D
VIVAN LOS MANICS!
LoboPlomo92 2 years ago 2
wow watta song i luv the Manics and have the proud priviledge of going to the same school as them
KardiffFan99 2 years ago
Awesome song
JoshTehPro 2 years ago 2
With grace I will recover from how great this song is. Simply timeless and supreme. Can't stop listening to it.
crazyjay1977 2 years ago 6
realy under rated tune. sounds very new order.
braddersthemod 2 years ago 5
was just thinkin that. two great bands
lobsterjohnson88 2 years ago 3
I was sat ten yards away from where they were filming this with my girlfriend at the time, on the South Bank of the Thames in London. It was fascinating - I must see if I can post some of my camcorder footage of the day at some point ...
lmac1970 2 years ago 2
This video strikes a chord with me. I think quite a lot of people break down in the modern world, and it seems to them an uncaring place. This point is illustrated very well in the visuals. And indeed, there but by the grace of God go all of us.
not3bad13 2 years ago 8
Stop removeing comments with thumbs down they have a right to there opinion and i have a right to read it and plus its usually funny
breno316 2 years ago 4
you just have to click reply and the comments with thumbs down will appear for u to read
bustafool1 2 years ago
there... where
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amfet86 2 years ago
uff
amfet86 2 years ago
I don't think the Manics made it in America in the 1990s because of their socialistic themed lyrics, in a time of prosperity and wanton consumerism.
Americans couldn't identify with their message, nor were American music fans willing to embrace a band on the intellectual and social landscape that this band was on.
I'm an American, and love their music, and while I've never been poor, I empathize with their message. I'm a socialist, and long for the day Americans reclaim their country.
crazyjay1977 2 years ago 11
I agree on so many levels... MSP may be too complicated/intellectual for the average American; sure- you can find pockets of fans here and there... but without the "mainstream" push, and with ideas /concepts that they (MSP) define; their message moves beyond the horizon for most. Perhaps - that's good, America is not the social/political consciousness of the world... Initially- I fell in love with the rage and fury of MSP (the early years). But their concepts/ideas have no time line.
jkthemod 2 years ago 7
"MSP may be too complicated/intellectual for the average American"
What a load of bullocks.
ultrapop101 2 years ago 2
no THEY ARE TO clever for the YANKS!!!
hyllaf 2 years ago
You can only truly appreciate this song if you have lived a similar hard life to the manic street preachers. The same applies to oasis and all the northern songs of the 90's. I lived in the area and during those times and could truly relate to the songs. And whenever I hear I instantly remember those times.
EinkOLED 2 years ago
Americans are too concerned with fucking hip hop and r+b thats why.
scottdj1982 2 years ago
They never "made it in America" because thay had such a deluge of trite-yet-visually-appealing pap to contend with. Not much different then, innit?
Why good bands never get recognised....nothing to do with America, that! T'is the vast amjority of wankers that don't know real music from their own wrankled orfices.
spin9603498 2 years ago 8
I'm in Canada and I know a ton of fellow fans here. But I agree with what you're saying. It's a shame because unless I fly overseas I'll probably never be able to see them live!
joshua0112 2 years ago 5
was this song about elvis presley?
slamdunkthefunk911 2 years ago
And all the drugs in the world, can't save us from ourselves... I remember this song from about 6-7 years ago, it still has that special feeling.
Obladanie 2 years ago 8
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i luv his voice
sakajun220 3 years ago
where are the band coming from?
boboko34 3 years ago
Blackwood, Wales
tikicupcake 3 years ago 2
Why do so many people say that this song sounds like Depeche Mode? I don't get it. DM wish they sounded this good.
DerPapierne 3 years ago 7
I like this song because Nina Persson isn`t singing in this! Oh grace god! kvak kvak
Celebin 3 years ago
honestly though they're a top band, who I`m surprised never made it in America
johnjohn302 3 years ago 5
me three!
johnjohn302 3 years ago
I love this song to and do you know what? I've never ever seen the video until now!
Jolstar 3 years ago 2
love this song
tatitmm 3 years ago 3
me too.
XaraWhite 3 years ago
me too.
digitariamusic 3 years ago
genius
09090707 3 years ago 2
terrific song
grey79125 3 years ago
Aquest és l´únic vídeo dels Manic que aconsegueix atreure´m sense avorrir-me. Una meravellosa imatge de la societat d´avui dia.
LaNoneta 3 years ago
It's ridiculous, that a serious, constructive comment can get 6 "downs" that easily. I haven't changed my mind on this song: nice average song for the radios, but there are at least 80 better songs by the band.
Tiortranew 3 years ago 2
i do not agree, i think its one of their most haunting songs, better than everlasting and their big hits, very powerful
ShopliftersUnite 2 years ago 2
*asking
hargreaves4united 3 years ago
what album is this song on? i know its on their forever delayed greatest hits album but just aksing lol
hargreaves4united 3 years ago
just greatsed hits
hyllaf 2 years ago
Quality song
sashamystaffie 3 years ago
and a nice butt,supposedly!
drav6 3 years ago
pause...
ingfulu 3 years ago
I normally don't buy this band in the crowd 'commentating' or 'observing' but as ever The Manics come over as MEANING this song.. the way the people pass them by is amazing, and you'll see people looking netural or lost or resigned in any big city..and what a moving song it is, a very under-rated classic in my opinion, get it back in the live set lads!
flippowiggo 3 years ago 4
Why promo? I have it on videotape. it was on TV a few years back
ConnyXYZ 3 years ago 2
I love this song! LOVE IT
love them!!!!
redrabbit84 3 years ago
do u think james has one of the best voices ever - cos i do!
hyllaf 3 years ago 3
yh i do he's awesome
hargreaves4united 3 years ago
Oh yeah, James and Sean thought to themselves "let's do one that sounds like Depeche Mode, that will do, we'll sell millions". Why the hell would they do that ukp*ki3 ?
jamsams 3 years ago
They are quite clearly trying sound like depeche mode. Great song all the same
archenemies 3 years ago
hahaha as much as I love the manics I love depeche too ... and I found this very funny xD
redrabbit84 3 years ago
it's a quality song :D
hargreaves4united 3 years ago
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theyre trying to sound like depeche mode
ukpaki3 3 years ago
My fave Manics tune, great stuff.
hmbnimbus 3 years ago 2
I think its a awesome song
leviindierocker2 3 years ago
This probably is the worst single the Manics have released in their whole career, only concurrence is Your Love Alone. They were a great band, but here they lack everything, that made them special.
Tiortranew 3 years ago
its an awesome song lol
hargreaves4united 3 years ago
I miss Richie... *Hugs to all the Manic fans* x
gordoarcane 3 years ago 8
why thanks you, *hug returned* xx
Shoes4eva 3 years ago 2
*hugs back* god save the manics!
toadape 3 years ago
Im getting in on the manic fans hugs cos I love em too! *hugs*
leviindierocker2 3 years ago
Manics ftw.
PersianPaladin 3 years ago 3
lol i was just about to give u a minus 1 cuz i thought u said "Manics wtf" hee hee ill give u a plus for that x
Shoes4eva 3 years ago
What a great song i always come back to this whenever i want to listen to the manics i love the sound of the music all the way through this song great video too thankyou for posting this on you tube.
ilovemusic090465 3 years ago 2
Sounds like u2 :S are u on crack??
There isn't another band as original as the manics, think about wat u say before u spout ur " I no shitloads about music bollocks " or try just 2 enjoy an awesome song with a meaning beyond me and u !
LostIsMyFaith 3 years ago 4
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riff sounds a lot like u2´s beautiful day. PLAGIARISM
wehrwulf1944 3 years ago
STRONG SONG
RAREBIRD1973 4 years ago
EXPECT THIS BAND LEAVE the communist belief
cause is grfeat music what they DO
research: masonry and communism...
cublop 4 years ago
nice song^^
PlayingWithSuicide 4 years ago 2
christ! the homeless guy looks like this guy at my old school 0.o! james looks and sounds perfect! :) james nicky and sean look perfect! the song is perfect!
heyaevery1x 4 years ago
sweet
musicwithedge 4 years ago 2
I love this song and voice of James, It´s perfect!!!!!!!
tecla8888 4 years ago 4
I think the means of the song is don't be such an egoistic bastard and help others.
royalsteven 4 years ago 2
james dean's singing is so beautifully passionate! there is a greatness about this band that is quite unique. their grace has a universal appeal which is reflected on this humane and touching video. love you, manics!!!
xensboy 4 years ago 5
I think the video brings the message of the song home. Great vid, great song!
porsche911girl 4 years ago 3
I like the video... There is more message in it as it looks like..
Laas 4 years ago
nice vid
clubkidparty 4 years ago
i dont ungerstand the lyrics or the video help?
zenbudhism 4 years ago
don't piss god off
rednalgne 4 years ago
la gracia de dios
lauce3 4 years ago
great song. video is complete shite
donlogan666 4 years ago
agree, shite vid, top tune
dmc3 4 years ago
I love this song:)
TheBruce1314 4 years ago
Good song!
verybery23 4 years ago