It's just my interpretation, but this song is about a role model type figure in someone's life that is not someone's parent. There's a direct father figure reference where he sings "You've been a father to me in 1960's speak." When he sings "sister Socrates" he's singing about a female role model. The lines "I watched your face age backwards Changing shape in my memory" and "I watched your face die backwards Little baby in my memory" speak to the person being someone older than him.
This song leaves a strong impression that Conor Oberst is Pink Floyd's only remaining competitor. Just listening and processing the lyrics is the only satisfiable accomplishment I made today.
Conor really proved with this album that less is more. Don't get me wrong, Cassadega was a great record, but it took a year to work on. While this was just a few days of recording in a quaint home in Mexico. This is by far my favorite album from 2008.
I was in schol with Conor when he wrote this. The anticipated release of Indie-novel 'Cassadaga' by Joshua Daniel Bligh is fast approaching! Add Joshua on myspace or become a fan on facebook. Bookstore tour with Conor Oberst coming this summer. Come read chapter one on my space! /interstategeneration
He is the band Bright Eyes. The only reason he called it Bright Eyes and didn't go after his own name was because he sometimes played with Mike Mogis and some of his other friends. Some of his later work has been labeled with his name and not the Bright Eyes logo because he's worked by himself and on Different projects. He just finished a cd called Masters of Folk with Mike Mogis and a few other guys. It's pretty sweet.
You're 99% percent correct. He called himself Bright Eyes since he was 13, not just because he played with Mike Mogus and Nate Wolcatt (sp). Although he did extensive touring with a rotating line up, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogus, and Nate W. were the three permanent members of bright eyes. He has since decided to retire the BE moniker because he wants to move on. He is the creative force behind BE, no question
My dream is to create a sort of music video to this song. I have it all mapped out in my head, I just need to film it.
Its a beautiful song but I don't like it when people argue about what it is about. I mean, the idea is for it to be portrayed differently by everyone.
Thank you. And I will make it, it's just going to take a lot of time and require other people. But right now I am working on perfecting it in my head at least. hehe(:
Yeah, Fevers and Mirrors is amazing, but I really dont have a favorite Bright Eyes Album. And so Far with Mystic Valley Band, I love this album with this song on it, and I know what you mean, It's just a very sweet song. I like learning his songs on guitar. I think its really cool when I can play such beautiful songs, hes a very big inspiration to me when it comes to music/songwriting
This has to be one of my favorite Conor Oberst songs ever.
It's a beautifully written song, and it's more of a feel good songs unlike some of his bright eyes ones, which dont get me wrong those are all beautifully written but Conor's pretty much amazing at whatever he does.
totally. Most of his songs will depress the freaking crap out of you if you pay attention to them too much. Which is fine, because he can write happy songs too. He's a phenomenal writer.
@TKisLIVE more like a soft serve from heaven blasting into your face by a giant rocket taking off in florida while a bunch of childen run around, skipping, and throwing daisies to everyone and anyone.
..but I think ti's about his life, and spirituality in general. he references his brother Justin in a lot of his other songs, and just the beginning bit sets it off when he says "I watched your legends lined up". anyone who has an older brother hears about his brothers legends as he's growing up..that and the whole "i watched your face age backwards"...so he's obviously reminiscing.. Point being, it's a damn good song, and it's worth much more than 500 characters to say it.
I can never tire of this song. Thank you for posting it. Is there anything else like this that he has done- I don't care for th bright eyes stuff as much.
it's all subjective, but I will say, i use to hate his music in Bright Eyes, but it will come to you. you just need to find it during the right time of your life. the guy has such a massive collection of music it's hard to find a starting point, but i suggest any of the following songs:
great fucking song. all the imagery in it blows my mind. that plus the pulse, the heart of the song, is so moving. he has this way of combining the perfect rhythm with the lyrics that's unmatched. there's much more than what's going on on the surface, and i encourage the guy who posted beneath me to actually dissect and analyze the song.
I totally agree! I had never heard Conor 's music and when I listened to this song I immediately knew that he was more than a song writer- that he was a serious poet. This song is incredibly beautiful and it is a combination of thick and heavy poetry and the pulse of the song. I studied dance in college and learned a little about the various elements of music. How would you explain the pulse? How Is it different than the tempo, beat, or rythm?
you could say the pulse and the rhythm are one in the same, but i consider the pulse in this song to be the guitar body hits he's doing on his guitar on beats 2&4. in the record recording it sounds like every beat in this 4/4 songs he hits, but played live, he hits his guitar on the 2&4 beat. in my opinion, it creates this feel of someone walking, and that's what i believe the song is conveying, a walk through a lifetime, of his youth, to his adulthood. alot of other people say it's about..drugs
Is it true that Conor is really big in America? Like most kids know who he is? Because in England hardly anybody knew him until he started the mystic valley band.
I have to say, I grew up in FL and spent many a day and/or night in Cape Canaveral and this song just completely captures the energy of the place to me.
The lyrics are beautiful.
What a poet. This song just about makes me cry every time I hear it.
hes had his own music produced since we has like... 17 i believe. and he was the brains behind the band bright eyes. wich has songs with some of the best lyrics in songwriting in my opinion and many other peoples.
so his draw is his talent for lyric writing and that hes been a pro at it for years.
That wasn't to say that I don't like Conor Oberst. I like his music for the most part but I just find it frustrating when people don't acknowledge other peoples opinions because they differ from their own. It's not as if Conor Oberst has a monopoly on good lyricism. Also, not all good lyricism has to be strongly metaphorical and at times enigmatic to be good. I hold Junior Kimbrough in a higher regard lyrically than Conor Oberst and every lyric he's ever sung has been straight to the point.
i think that it's quite sad for people coming on here to insult his music or people to defend it - you shouldn't care what other people think about it. I only like conor oberst for his music not what other people think or ,as some people say, what he looks like
Regardless of people don't like his music they should respect him as a great musician. Personall I don't like Jimi Hendrix but I understand that he is an amazing musician and i have respect i wish youtube people all could
Wow, you kind of read my mind. To me lyrics are just good or bad, nothing in between. I like this song though, pretty good lyrics and it's just very relaxing you know?
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This guy is overrated, he sings like hes on the verge of crying. Ive heard his music ive heard it live as well and it is overrated, there is nothing special about it, just average shitting song writing. Hes trying to be like bob dylan
Bright Eyes is an amazing band if your opinion is otherwise then you are just ignorant and or you do not understand or do not have the intelligence to understand them, a am sorry for you.
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youre right, you dont own this music, and why the hell would anyone give you credit for it. and whos the prick who likes bob dylan but not conor oberst, if you knew a single thing you would know that conor is basically the bob dylan of our time. though dylan is still playing, changing his styles, conor will be playing when hes old as fuck too, and hes changed just as bob dylan did.
so many people say connor is the new bob dylan... im neutral on this, i love conor and love bob dylan but when conor was told that he is being called the new bob dylan, his response was "I've been called worse."
i find it funny how there are a lot of pretentious music fucks out there that think that just because they dont like it, that it makes it shit. i mean, i dont like tom petty, which i've heard is odd, but i wouldnt call him shit. he can write music well, it's jsut not my thang.
alright i apologize, ill stop mouthing about something his music. Ive only heard a couple of his songs but I really really did not enjoy listening to them. I think my hostility came from listening to this song, it sucks
This guy is just trying to be like Bob Dylan. Do you hear the shitty random ass lyrics in this song?????? Be original man. What the fuck is sister socrates??? lame. This guy is so emo
if u dont understand wat sister socrates has to do with wat he said well then 1. your being ignorant by saying its not original.and 2. you need to study greek philosophy
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he sounds like hes about to cry everytime he sings. Emo, and the name of his band is the most non original thing ever. Mystic Valley Band?? what is this the 60's?
yes I realize this.but this is just a complete ripoff.He's talented.But his voice kinda sounds like he's crying in alot of his songs,and it gets annoying.Oh and girls get obsessive and cry to him,thats annoying too.
It's just my interpretation, but this song is about a role model type figure in someone's life that is not someone's parent. There's a direct father figure reference where he sings "You've been a father to me in 1960's speak." When he sings "sister Socrates" he's singing about a female role model. The lines "I watched your face age backwards Changing shape in my memory" and "I watched your face die backwards Little baby in my memory" speak to the person being someone older than him.
evclai 2 months ago
THE conor oberst
sonnysburning5133 6 months ago
This song is amazing.
Jenleewood 7 months ago
"i like big dicks in my butt"
-- @quadsnipable, circa 2010
misterbojangless 7 months ago
hey not to be obnoxious but i recorded a cover of this song and it would be awesome if you check it out and rated it :) thanks
kelseyalamode 7 months ago
i dont think the qualitys that bad (regardless what anyone else says) well done :)
AllohaItsScott 9 months ago 3
I like the quality. FuzzZzZzz
Brandonskateboards 9 months ago
my favourite song
doodlesxlove 1 year ago
this song=lyrical gold
pooterjosh 1 year ago 8
Im from Cape Canaveral.
sakurabaka 1 year ago 2
i thrive in every environment.
in happiness -
i only exist
borrachocansado 1 year ago
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borrachocansado 1 year ago
I love, love , love this song!!! It's such a shame that nobody knows it in Germany...
maryjune79 1 year ago
@maryjune79 I do!
Bakonfat 1 year ago
bad quality = lo-fi = thumbs up
MagnumRoyalty 1 year ago
its funny how the simplest song can be the best
ibeezzthesheezz 1 year ago
This song got me through a lot.
s8a2b 1 year ago
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Bad. Just bad.
rollingstones1092 1 year ago
This song leaves a strong impression that Conor Oberst is Pink Floyd's only remaining competitor. Just listening and processing the lyrics is the only satisfiable accomplishment I made today.
icec0rpse 1 year ago 3
I completely agree. Thank you.
bowlcutsaresweet 1 year ago 3
Conor really proved with this album that less is more. Don't get me wrong, Cassadega was a great record, but it took a year to work on. While this was just a few days of recording in a quaint home in Mexico. This is by far my favorite album from 2008.
30degreeseverywhere 1 year ago 2
bad quality
quadsnipable 1 year ago
It's bad quality because it was put up before the actual song was released,
and it was the first video of this song on youtube.
This was the only way it would record.
fggtSTDs 1 year ago 12
hm i dont like that kind of music....
but this song is ok ;)
aezakmigta 1 year ago
one more bright eyes album coming
awilson243 2 years ago 3
I was in schol with Conor when he wrote this. The anticipated release of Indie-novel 'Cassadaga' by Joshua Daniel Bligh is fast approaching! Add Joshua on myspace or become a fan on facebook. Bookstore tour with Conor Oberst coming this summer. Come read chapter one on my space! /interstategeneration
CassadagaTheNovel 2 years ago
hey lovein this song
rockzillagurl 2 years ago
cant believe bright eyes is over. it was great while it lasted though. sure his new stuff will be just as good.
Marrick 2 years ago
This is amazing. Conor Oberst is incredible. No wonder every band wants him
cachilupi08 2 years ago
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i love this song
iloveBeaver1 2 years ago
stupid question:
is he in the band bright eyes?
missyisonfire 2 years ago
He is the band Bright Eyes. The only reason he called it Bright Eyes and didn't go after his own name was because he sometimes played with Mike Mogis and some of his other friends. Some of his later work has been labeled with his name and not the Bright Eyes logo because he's worked by himself and on Different projects. He just finished a cd called Masters of Folk with Mike Mogis and a few other guys. It's pretty sweet.
mattkyle777 2 years ago
You're 99% percent correct. He called himself Bright Eyes since he was 13, not just because he played with Mike Mogus and Nate Wolcatt (sp). Although he did extensive touring with a rotating line up, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogus, and Nate W. were the three permanent members of bright eyes. He has since decided to retire the BE moniker because he wants to move on. He is the creative force behind BE, no question
llamalameness 2 years ago
So what I mean to say is that is not the only reason he went by Bright Eyes
llamalameness 2 years ago
*monsters of folk
subterranean47 2 years ago 2
no
yes
supplyfilms 2 years ago
yeah
kmvanbu 2 years ago
@missyisonfire yes
666yousuck666ha 2 years ago
bright eyes (he was the lead) now there done ....this is his new band
IntoTheAlone 2 years ago
CONOR <3 I love this song. Easily my favorite.
smeeling 2 years ago 4
Easily one of my favorite songs! top 5 for sure.
MrTRmorse 2 years ago 3
Yep.
MicrophoneFarmer 2 years ago
when i saw him play this live...amazing...
BlushingCanary 2 years ago
I saw him for the first time live on a late night TV show singing this song and I fell in love immediately.
smeeling 2 years ago 2
search ryan tragedy
spaceman20killers 2 years ago
WOOO!
80k views :] yayz
fggtSTDs 2 years ago
awesome song but i think it needs more cowbell
xXgodpersonXx 2 years ago 3
Oh HOW I LOVE this song<3
BrightEyesAtheist 2 years ago
Oh how I love your name!
And the song too, bien sur.
BurntByTheMoon44 2 years ago
I actually hate my name, haha, but thank you :p
(I wanna change it! D:)
fggtSTDs 2 years ago 2
I was talking about the BrightEyesAthiest person, haha. what does your name mean? faggot stds? haha that's hilarious!
yeah I don't like my name either. it's from a band that I liked in like...8th grade. and now I hate the band.
But I must say, you have GREAT taste in music. Conor Oberst...seriously my favorite musician ever, then M.Ward of course! :)
BurntByTheMoon44 2 years ago
drunk kid, the catholic was my first. I love this man, and finally got to see him live. It was better than I had imagined.
bellabb69 2 years ago 2
Please give a listen to my first video post.
It's an original song.
dillonellis 2 years ago
thank you for uploading :-)
samfrankenbaby 2 years ago
I like this
wheredidusernamesgo 2 years ago
hes sober now. thats whats different.
HxCandice 2 years ago
I'm trying to figure out what is different about his singing in his newer songs. I know it's there but I can't figure out what it is.
ayeungturtle 2 years ago
He's more folk than before. New band, too.
AmyLeah12 2 years ago
He's happy now?
albertorobledoc 2 years ago
My dream is to create a sort of music video to this song. I have it all mapped out in my head, I just need to film it.
Its a beautiful song but I don't like it when people argue about what it is about. I mean, the idea is for it to be portrayed differently by everyone.
3ILuvmusic 2 years ago 5
I think you should definitely make that music video. You really don't have to listen to what anybody says about it, atleast you did something (:
GenericReb420 2 years ago 5
Thank you. And I will make it, it's just going to take a lot of time and require other people. But right now I am working on perfecting it in my head at least. hehe(:
3ILuvmusic 2 years ago 5
this song is about Conor's first experience with heroin
buddycuffs 2 years ago
In my opinion, Fevers and Mirrors is the most amazing album by Bright Eyes.
But his new stuff...
It makes me cry and smile at the same time.
iamgabbyface 2 years ago
Yeah, Fevers and Mirrors is amazing, but I really dont have a favorite Bright Eyes Album. And so Far with Mystic Valley Band, I love this album with this song on it, and I know what you mean, It's just a very sweet song. I like learning his songs on guitar. I think its really cool when I can play such beautiful songs, hes a very big inspiration to me when it comes to music/songwriting
UnderOATH9812 2 years ago
This has to be one of my favorite Conor Oberst songs ever.
It's a beautifully written song, and it's more of a feel good songs unlike some of his bright eyes ones, which dont get me wrong those are all beautifully written but Conor's pretty much amazing at whatever he does.
UnderOATH9812 2 years ago
totally. Most of his songs will depress the freaking crap out of you if you pay attention to them too much. Which is fine, because he can write happy songs too. He's a phenomenal writer.
hotgluefingerboard11 2 years ago
You must keep in mind that it is hard to really not pay attention to one of his songs. His lyrics are just so good, you cant help but listen.
UnderOATH9812 2 years ago
i love the album cover ... i wish i could feel the peace he is feeling their.
mariokartmad 2 years ago
every day and every night is my favorite album... so different is each album though. this new one is really good too.
jumbalaya15 2 years ago
its like listening to crack
Aozzy6495 2 years ago 19
@Aozzy6495
not really.
TKisLIVE 1 year ago
@TKisLIVE more like a soft serve from heaven blasting into your face by a giant rocket taking off in florida while a bunch of childen run around, skipping, and throwing daisies to everyone and anyone.
heyjude97 10 months ago
I will be buying this album tonight..and sleep to it....and dream it.
umovelikehoney 2 years ago 2
It's so beautiful¡¡¡
zaidabanksnyc 2 years ago
beautiful music and lyrics that I wish I could see in printed form... pure poetry.
CatPurry 2 years ago
Buy the album. Atone. You can. Atone.
PrennyRent 2 years ago
im so glad he continued writing beautiful music and his talent didnt disappear
mandashoutmanda 2 years ago
Absolutely amazing. Makes me happy. Makes me grin, makes me cry. He has such a way with words.
brighteyesfan11 2 years ago
..but I think ti's about his life, and spirituality in general. he references his brother Justin in a lot of his other songs, and just the beginning bit sets it off when he says "I watched your legends lined up". anyone who has an older brother hears about his brothers legends as he's growing up..that and the whole "i watched your face age backwards"...so he's obviously reminiscing.. Point being, it's a damn good song, and it's worth much more than 500 characters to say it.
dptlibertine 2 years ago 2
How could I hear the unreleased stuff?
jordanlovestricky 2 years ago
I can never tire of this song. Thank you for posting it. Is there anything else like this that he has done- I don't care for th bright eyes stuff as much.
jordanlovestricky 2 years ago
conor has enough unreleased stuff to fill 20 EPs apparently
dmon715 2 years ago
it's all subjective, but I will say, i use to hate his music in Bright Eyes, but it will come to you. you just need to find it during the right time of your life. the guy has such a massive collection of music it's hard to find a starting point, but i suggest any of the following songs:
"old soul song for the new world order"
"train under water"
"a perfect sonnet"
"you will you will you will"
"danny callahan"
"haligh haligh a lie"
"the calender hung itself"
"Lenders in the temple"
dptlibertine 2 years ago
The majority of people find "Lover I don't have to love" as their first bright eyes song they really appreciate too.
yoogregcon 2 years ago
My first favorite was "The Calender Hung Itself."
PriestsandParamedics 2 years ago
yoogregcon: I don't remember my first bright eyes song by it wasn't that one! :)
Adovock 2 years ago
Bowl of Oranges
FoldingSunrise 2 years ago
'padric my prince' was my first favorite, quite unusual i think but the lyrics are sensational
jamoonabum 2 years ago
wow.awesome upload by you fggtSTDs. great version and song. appreciate it. god bless
MattttG3 2 years ago
great fucking song. all the imagery in it blows my mind. that plus the pulse, the heart of the song, is so moving. he has this way of combining the perfect rhythm with the lyrics that's unmatched. there's much more than what's going on on the surface, and i encourage the guy who posted beneath me to actually dissect and analyze the song.
dptlibertine 2 years ago
I totally agree! I had never heard Conor 's music and when I listened to this song I immediately knew that he was more than a song writer- that he was a serious poet. This song is incredibly beautiful and it is a combination of thick and heavy poetry and the pulse of the song. I studied dance in college and learned a little about the various elements of music. How would you explain the pulse? How Is it different than the tempo, beat, or rythm?
jordanlovestricky 2 years ago
you could say the pulse and the rhythm are one in the same, but i consider the pulse in this song to be the guitar body hits he's doing on his guitar on beats 2&4. in the record recording it sounds like every beat in this 4/4 songs he hits, but played live, he hits his guitar on the 2&4 beat. in my opinion, it creates this feel of someone walking, and that's what i believe the song is conveying, a walk through a lifetime, of his youth, to his adulthood. alot of other people say it's about..drugs
dptlibertine 2 years ago
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boring
wollsockenbarbie 2 years ago
Beautiful...No other voice like his.
DieJameSA 2 years ago
I heard this on XM the other day and started crying.
abbieRiot 2 years ago
Wow.
I lawl'd
EvaineEriol 2 years ago
conor has an amazing voice, I enjoy everything he does
covinsanders 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this up. I could almost picture myself at Cape Canaveral watching a rocket take off, if i close my eyes to this song and drift
weeble583 3 years ago
I love this song. Thanks for posting it.
MaxsCharlotte 3 years ago
Love this song.
ronok23 3 years ago
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best thing conor could do was break that shit up he called bright eyes
veritas1005 3 years ago
Great Album!
poisonouspropaganda 3 years ago
THIS is what you call a lyrical genius!!! not to mention the fact that conor oberst is EXTREAMLY hot!
CrewGirl137 3 years ago
Haha true, :D
LydiaTheLoveableOne 3 years ago
"I felt your poltergeist love like Savannah heat."
I have to admit, that's a goodun.
camrenishot1 3 years ago
lol
blahidontcare23 3 years ago
gj fag
PhoneLad 3 years ago
YES
MightyArmsOfAtlas 3 years ago
Is it true that Conor is really big in America? Like most kids know who he is? Because in England hardly anybody knew him until he started the mystic valley band.
Well at least where I'm from.
Gotta love the guy x
kolopo908 3 years ago
ya he was big in the undergound scene for quite a while. in the last couple years he became decently known but still mainly in the indie section.
iatethecloudsforyou 3 years ago
heh- dont worry, i sorta did the same thing with death cab for cute/the postal serivce...
yeah- connor oberst and the mystic valley band, or something like that
hpswtrke42 3 years ago
seriously how do you pronounce his last name?
friedchickennigga 3 years ago
It's pronounced:
Oh-burst
fggtSTDs 3 years ago
thanks for not being a dick about it.
friedchickennigga 3 years ago
rofl :p
fggtSTDs 3 years ago
I have to say, I grew up in FL and spent many a day and/or night in Cape Canaveral and this song just completely captures the energy of the place to me.
The lyrics are beautiful.
What a poet. This song just about makes me cry every time I hear it.
wardnine 3 years ago
49 seconds into the song and I really like it.
n00bzn00bzn00bz 3 years ago
coolest song of the album :-)
margerysucceeds 3 years ago
genius lyrics
modern keats
joemack 3 years ago
i really like this song but...
what is the draw to this guy?
i'm asking sincerely, not to start anything
thediskotree 3 years ago
hes had his own music produced since we has like... 17 i believe. and he was the brains behind the band bright eyes. wich has songs with some of the best lyrics in songwriting in my opinion and many other peoples.
so his draw is his talent for lyric writing and that hes been a pro at it for years.
C0zmo69 3 years ago
Actually, didn't he start when he was thirteen? And his brother produced Saddle Creek Records with him?
EvaineEriol 2 years ago 2
This is a great song. Has a mantra feel.
beerpro58 3 years ago
this is goosh
queerface44 3 years ago
That wasn't to say that I don't like Conor Oberst. I like his music for the most part but I just find it frustrating when people don't acknowledge other peoples opinions because they differ from their own. It's not as if Conor Oberst has a monopoly on good lyricism. Also, not all good lyricism has to be strongly metaphorical and at times enigmatic to be good. I hold Junior Kimbrough in a higher regard lyrically than Conor Oberst and every lyric he's ever sung has been straight to the point.
badjackbrowning5 3 years ago
i think that it's quite sad for people coming on here to insult his music or people to defend it - you shouldn't care what other people think about it. I only like conor oberst for his music not what other people think or ,as some people say, what he looks like
wackojackohighcliffe 3 years ago 2
Regardless of people don't like his music they should respect him as a great musician. Personall I don't like Jimi Hendrix but I understand that he is an amazing musician and i have respect i wish youtube people all could
bigboiBrice 3 years ago
"and if you swear that there's, no truth, and who cares? how come you say it like you're right?"
-Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes "we are nowhere and its now"
=)
C0zmo69 3 years ago
Wow, you kind of read my mind. To me lyrics are just good or bad, nothing in between. I like this song though, pretty good lyrics and it's just very relaxing you know?
kmacmuzikmafia27 3 years ago
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This guy is overrated, he sings like hes on the verge of crying. Ive heard his music ive heard it live as well and it is overrated, there is nothing special about it, just average shitting song writing. Hes trying to be like bob dylan
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
you dont have to like this musical genouise(sorry for my spelling) but theres nothing wrong wanting to follow in an amazing writters footsteps.
cjgirl5 3 years ago
who doing the rating?
jcrist 3 years ago
if u dont like the rating, rate it! its a f**kin democracy!
blurworld 3 years ago
Bright Eyes is an amazing band if your opinion is otherwise then you are just ignorant and or you do not understand or do not have the intelligence to understand them, a am sorry for you.
Clifurd 3 years ago
The Lyrics I mean of course.
Clifurd 3 years ago
couldn't say it better myself
cjgirl5 3 years ago
Haha, that's a pretty ignorant statement clifurd. You can't hold subjectivity to an objective standard.
badjackbrowning5 3 years ago
stop comparing and appreciate the music for what it is. Great song, even better in person.
RawFitTeeSt 3 years ago 2
I bought it..way worth it
betoski 3 years ago 2
i love this album..
all of his and bright eyes are the best:]
sar3rah 3 years ago
Oh my.
Just recently was introduced to Conor's music.
Kway32 3 years ago 2
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youre right, you dont own this music, and why the hell would anyone give you credit for it. and whos the prick who likes bob dylan but not conor oberst, if you knew a single thing you would know that conor is basically the bob dylan of our time. though dylan is still playing, changing his styles, conor will be playing when hes old as fuck too, and hes changed just as bob dylan did.
mchammerd 3 years ago
... Retard
arjag 3 years ago
so many people say connor is the new bob dylan... im neutral on this, i love conor and love bob dylan but when conor was told that he is being called the new bob dylan, his response was "I've been called worse."
chew on that buddy
MINORSaTOOL 3 years ago
he was joking when he said that. hes actually a bob dylan fan
C0zmo69 3 years ago
Conor is one of the greatest poets of our time. He and Jay Mercer of the Shins are just soo elegant with their words.
LachozaTube 3 years ago 3
you dont have to miss bright eyes, its not like they broke up or anything
jakel1994 3 years ago 3
i find it funny how there are a lot of pretentious music fucks out there that think that just because they dont like it, that it makes it shit. i mean, i dont like tom petty, which i've heard is odd, but i wouldnt call him shit. he can write music well, it's jsut not my thang.
devonkb 3 years ago 2
his music*
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
alright i apologize, ill stop mouthing about something his music. Ive only heard a couple of his songs but I really really did not enjoy listening to them. I think my hostility came from listening to this song, it sucks
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
who are you a fan of? im curious.
devonkb 3 years ago
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Bob Dylan,John Lennon,Led Zeppelin,The Flaming Lips,and much more...but im not a fan of this guy
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
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yea. i concur. this is shit.
funkatram 3 years ago
nice name drops douche.
ZwienerZ 3 years ago
What about this song sucks?
I love it. I guess you have your opinion though. Just wondering what makes you hate it.
kmacmuzikmafia27 3 years ago 2
i actually know a lottt of guys who love conor's music, and no they're not gay.
indiemusicisloveee 3 years ago 3
i like bright eyes/conor and im not gay!
betoski 3 years ago
im just saying that hes not a fucking god, hes a human being
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
emo? what the fuck? this is the happiest album this man has put out...
iheartgirtrude 3 years ago
grrr at you.
his music has grown so much.
you people who can't see that need to do your research.
you obviously know nothing about conor oberst's music.
indiemusicisloveee 3 years ago 2
no im just not a girl, only girls listen to his music, i like artists that appeal to guys and girls.
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
I don't know what I would do without his music. I am truly grateful...he's an inspiration. Wish he would come to Pittsburgh!!!
justcelestey 3 years ago
I love Bob Dylan, but this isn't much like him. Bob Dylan writes a lot of 'the ballad of' songs. And songs about political events.
This is simply an imagery song. And theres nothing wrong that.
chosenfro68 3 years ago
this song is awesome.
vazqal10 3 years ago
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This guy is just trying to be like Bob Dylan. Do you hear the shitty random ass lyrics in this song?????? Be original man. What the fuck is sister socrates??? lame. This guy is so emo
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
if u dont understand wat sister socrates has to do with wat he said well then 1. your being ignorant by saying its not original.and 2. you need to study greek philosophy
billyyeti 3 years ago
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he sounds like hes about to cry everytime he sings. Emo, and the name of his band is the most non original thing ever. Mystic Valley Band?? what is this the 60's?
Wonderloo5000 3 years ago
oh shut up! this is a beautiful song. you can't handle that it's not the kind of music you like.
kels327 3 years ago 2
you're lammmeeee.
indiemusicisloveee 3 years ago
the mystic valley was the name of the hotel they recorded this album at. it doesn't have to be original. it just is.
standardyarn 3 years ago
I think because mystic valley is the name of the hotel they recorded this album makes it original
cjgirl5 3 years ago
OH.MY.GOD. how many times have you watched this video, which you apparently hate?? do you just come back here to bash it, or what?
kels327 3 years ago
do you know anything about conor?
bright eyes is incredible and him going solo is amazzzzzzingggg.
conor is my god.
indiemusicisloveee 3 years ago
Idk.. I kind of prefer Bright Eyes.
AlecMayhugh 3 years ago 3
i love conor oberst.
he is the most talented musician on this earth.
weXareXcities 3 years ago
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hes ripping off bob dylan
hippiesmurphy 3 years ago
all great artists take something from the past. he takes a bit from all the american greats, and hes AMAZING
xfizzflossx 3 years ago 3
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yes I realize this.but this is just a complete ripoff.He's talented.But his voice kinda sounds like he's crying in alot of his songs,and it gets annoying.Oh and girls get obsessive and cry to him,thats annoying too.
hippiesmurphy 3 years ago