Not too many songs about dying from cancer around. In fact I only know this one so far. And after listening to many others Regina's compositions that's still my favourite. Despite being very sad.
And when you "discover" the song context, the part about chilrden is an absolute masterpiece of thrilling poetry.
Well she is a child and she should be exploring her imagination or listening to something fun, but instead she is wanting to listen to the realities of life. She only wants the truth of the world because she is so depressed. she feels like nothing matters. Her childhood is disappearing almost,
And i realized that she (regina) is on the way to the funeral when she is in the limo telling the driver to go west.
Oh, ok. Well, I'm glad about that, then. I wouldn't want her mum to have cancer. Having said that, I prefer songs that *are* written from personal experience, as it feels more genuine, somehow.
She doesn't usually write songs from personal experience. I read in an interview once that when she people watches, she makes up stories about certain people.
Personally, I love Regina so much because of the amount of emotion and personality she puts into each song. She also has a versatility that not many good artists can achieve. The differences between each song is so emense, yet she manages to make it all fit together.
regina is amazing on one song she was rapping and on this one she was beat-boxing on another she made it like blues she is so diverse and her lyrics and piano are amazing as well
I don't know how but she manages to draw me into the world of her music. In a way it's like reading a book. Rather than give you the image by video the song plays on your imagination.
weird i know, but i find myself trying to identify her oldest, youngest, middlest kids based on the things she says about them during the limo ride. i guess her lyrics really draw me into her world.
Also, does she actually have 4 kids named Sophie, Michael, Jacqueline, and Barbara or did she just invent them for the song?
She invents a lot of stories, and that's what her songs are usually about. I don't think she ever really sings as herself, she is always a character in a story she invented in her songs.
What do you mean it doesn't make sense? the song is clearly about a mother who is dying of cancer! she saying she would rather pay for a limo ride than chemo. The doctor told her that she needed treatment and she told him that the shit is making her die! so indeed it is exceptionally profound, especially to someone who has felt this scenario first hand. Her cryptic lyrics require further examination! Nevertheless, I love her as well!
why don't you... you know you could just say go to hell but i guess you didn't. :) look, i'm just not into her so her songs are'nt my style. get over it!!! shes not even that popular. none of my friends knew her.
who cares if your friends dont know her? there are lots of great artists out there that both you and me, and everyone else dont know. maybe you like crap i dont like. maybe you dont like crap i like. who cares?
just because she isn't 'popular' doesn't mean she isnt a respectable artist. if you dont like what you hear, just leave it alone. especially on the net. xD or you'll get flamed.
i agree with you everyone has a different taste in music and i am leaving it alone im just replying to what people say about my comment. see im replying to you.
there's something about regina spektor that makes me think she could take any story in the world and turn it into something beautiful and heartbreaking.
this song is incredibly moving. especially the part about her children and barbara looking like her mom...my mom had cancer last year, and it just makes me think about what must've gone through her head.
i am a HUGE regina spektor fan, and i own so much of her music!!! SHES FANTASTICCCCC and beautiful
dude i was like "i'll give this song a try" cuz i already love regina, i heard the slow start and was like it sounds good but... eh.... then the freakin close-to-rap part came and i was like Yeah!!!
"You will be OK anyway.." My favourite song of her so far...However as English is not my first language I have some problems with interpretation:( Of course I have my own theory couse I know the words but I'am still not sure. Any hints?:)
Regina spektor should be made illigal!!! She makes all other singers feel inadequate and her music is too good. I hate regina spektor for blessing us with this beautifull (Yet massively sad) song. It makes me cry :'(
my favorite regina spektor song, so much emotion
ntahanyoung 3 years ago
If this is true she is even more masterful than I thought. To make a song that has a meaning depending on who is listening to it is really great.
PrinceHusband 3 years ago 2
I fucking love this song. One of my fav songs by her.
xXxTeamEdward1xXx 3 years ago
Not too many songs about dying from cancer around. In fact I only know this one so far. And after listening to many others Regina's compositions that's still my favourite. Despite being very sad.
And when you "discover" the song context, the part about chilrden is an absolute masterpiece of thrilling poetry.
Bell1970 3 years ago 2
im planning to retire someday, but im gonna go out in style! i love it!
syprnc 3 years ago
This is the best song of Regina.....
kascao123 3 years ago 2
This is an amazing song, and I love this picture of her.
Circusfreek7 3 years ago 2
Well she is a child and she should be exploring her imagination or listening to something fun, but instead she is wanting to listen to the realities of life. She only wants the truth of the world because she is so depressed. she feels like nothing matters. Her childhood is disappearing almost,
And i realized that she (regina) is on the way to the funeral when she is in the limo telling the driver to go west.
tallchick16 3 years ago
I love Regina's music! Truly above all the crap thats playing today.
Scarletthelps 3 years ago
i love this. listened to it a billion times now
tallchick16 3 years ago 4
I used to listen to this song in my car on my way to my chemo appointments. One year in remission February 8th 2009!! :)
trust404 3 years ago 8
congratulations, that's wonderful!
omfbananas 3 years ago 2
Oh, ok. Well, I'm glad about that, then. I wouldn't want her mum to have cancer. Having said that, I prefer songs that *are* written from personal experience, as it feels more genuine, somehow.
Lovelylaus 3 years ago
Wow. I love this song so so much. Does anyone know if her mum actually has cancer? <3 So incredibly powerful. I love <3
Lovelylaus 3 years ago
She doesn't usually write songs from personal experience. I read in an interview once that when she people watches, she makes up stories about certain people.
Rarely ever from personal experience.
lololjen 3 years ago
Personally, I love Regina so much because of the amount of emotion and personality she puts into each song. She also has a versatility that not many good artists can achieve. The differences between each song is so emense, yet she manages to make it all fit together.
Beatjooup 3 years ago 5
Wow, agreed 100%
I don't think you could have said that any better.
ctee14 3 years ago
regina is amazing on one song she was rapping and on this one she was beat-boxing on another she made it like blues she is so diverse and her lyrics and piano are amazing as well
killme99952 3 years ago 2
nice song
GrayBlueSky 3 years ago
omg is she dead
KILLcolorstruck 3 years ago
It's a 'what if song' not based in reality.
mojo82326 3 years ago
OMG MAN YEAH SHE'S TOTALLY 6 FEET UNDER! She sang this song at her funeral.
You're weird man...
abcgefp 3 years ago
-_-... i was askin was she really gonna die. i never heard of her. JUST B/C U DYING DOESNT MEAN U CANT MAKE MUSIC... SIMPLE
it was just a question
KILLcolorstruck 3 years ago
Everyone dies.
ctee14 3 years ago
I like your comment but it surprises me. I actually think that this whole piece is a narrative-and every piece is relevant to the story.
mojo82326 3 years ago 2
I don't know how but she manages to draw me into the world of her music. In a way it's like reading a book. Rather than give you the image by video the song plays on your imagination.
She's a unique artist like none i've ever heard.
PlatinumIvory 3 years ago 4
agreed.
Switchfootsouljaboy 3 years ago
it is'nt that really nonsense, in fact. . . every song she wrote always tells a story . . . beautiful stories put into beautiful music. . . .
i love her!!
matahfakah 3 years ago
she's really unique.
Switchfootsouljaboy 3 years ago
weird i know, but i find myself trying to identify her oldest, youngest, middlest kids based on the things she says about them during the limo ride. i guess her lyrics really draw me into her world.
Also, does she actually have 4 kids named Sophie, Michael, Jacqueline, and Barbara or did she just invent them for the song?
nalhwb 3 years ago
She invents a lot of stories, and that's what her songs are usually about. I don't think she ever really sings as herself, she is always a character in a story she invented in her songs.
teverde579 3 years ago 4
It's nonsensical, she just simplifying things.
Mythikalx 3 years ago
I love this song, but it makes me so upset...
hakufirefox 3 years ago 5
who found the notes of this beautiful song
IS VERY IMPORTANT
stellinasplendente92 3 years ago
How?
Magic.
Marzipan323 3 years ago
What do you mean it doesn't make sense? the song is clearly about a mother who is dying of cancer! she saying she would rather pay for a limo ride than chemo. The doctor told her that she needed treatment and she told him that the shit is making her die! so indeed it is exceptionally profound, especially to someone who has felt this scenario first hand. Her cryptic lyrics require further examination! Nevertheless, I love her as well!
ciaogallery 3 years ago 13
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worst ever i hate all her songs!!!!!!!!! they're all weird
maddy1xoxo 3 years ago
your weird....
kisskelly95 3 years ago 2
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Die in a fire.
PlatinumIvory 3 years ago
why don't you... you know you could just say go to hell but i guess you didn't. :) look, i'm just not into her so her songs are'nt my style. get over it!!! shes not even that popular. none of my friends knew her.
maddy1xoxo 3 years ago
who cares if your friends dont know her? there are lots of great artists out there that both you and me, and everyone else dont know. maybe you like crap i dont like. maybe you dont like crap i like. who cares?
just because she isn't 'popular' doesn't mean she isnt a respectable artist. if you dont like what you hear, just leave it alone. especially on the net. xD or you'll get flamed.
RainbowSockLover 3 years ago
i agree with you everyone has a different taste in music and i am leaving it alone im just replying to what people say about my comment. see im replying to you.
maddy1xoxo 3 years ago
Try the song 'Us.' much different from this song.
abcgefp 3 years ago
Why are you YouTubing her, then...?
madvillainess 3 years ago
my friend said she was good and that i should listen to her songs and i just don't like them they're not the worst but i guess im not into her
maddy1xoxo 3 years ago
"this shit is making me tired."
i love her lots <3
junomysterio 3 years ago 10
i love regina
DramaaProductions 3 years ago 4
this song reminds me of the boy i like..i dont know why..maybe the feeling?
Switchfootsouljaboy 3 years ago 4
this song is awesome and dont get me wrong but it makes me depressed
sharetalk911 3 years ago 3
excelente, simplemente hermoso
aresnightwish 3 years ago
ahhh she is the definition of MAGIC!.
^_^
..i wanna see her live one day! x
Queeniex7 3 years ago 5
Why do I find the bit in the limo so powerful?
Incredible song. E.T. song!
holden5 3 years ago 4
i do too!!i found it incredibly powerful!
Switchfootsouljaboy 3 years ago 4
her lyrics are genius
love her accent tooo!
xkatyelizabethx 3 years ago 6
they are
Switchfootsouljaboy 3 years ago
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I prefer the cover of pretty balanced, but this, is ok.
amaramarlene 3 years ago
amazing amazing!
kellierenshaw 3 years ago 2
there's something about regina spektor that makes me think she could take any story in the world and turn it into something beautiful and heartbreaking.
Fringy14 3 years ago 22
great!
CrazyIronicFreak 3 years ago 2
I know, I just meant the piano, the music, is awesome.
muffinlover94 3 years ago
The piano part is AMAZING!
muffinlover94 3 years ago 2
the whole song is piano. e.e
RabbitWaffles 3 years ago
i love this song. its one of my faves
rhinomuffin 3 years ago
It's hilarious when she breaks into beat-boxing...God, I laugh every time I hear it. It's truly amazing, the way she uses her voice.
Sladeykinz 3 years ago 3
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are you people def? this is bullshit.
cdAlaine 3 years ago
You spelled "deaf" wrong. And you shouldn't hate us for your lack of taste.
willowxxx 3 years ago 14
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who said i hate you? nah i dont think i ever said that. i dont have to spell deaf correctly its not like everyone on the internet types perfectly.
cdAlaine 3 years ago
this is such a meaningful song, even if you don't like how it sounds, just think about what it means
bassoonfreak102594 3 years ago 5
it's probably because he can't think about what it means, that's why he doesn't like it.
asdfhuliashduflasihf 3 years ago 2
listen to the meaning. its a really meaningful song.
rhinomuffin 3 years ago 3
you're entitled to your opinion, of course, but so are we. remember, everyone has different tastes. you can criticize, but don't call it bullshit.
mutinykitty 3 years ago 5
ugg her songs r just so beautiful
i love her
fibbingcats 3 years ago 9
i agree.
she is a poet
there is no way 2 explain how great she is
her voice, her ideas, the meaning of her songs r great, the melody
i love it
fibbingcats 3 years ago 10
This is my Ringtone.
TheMobeShow 3 years ago 2
What can you say about this song except exceptional?
nodoubtfan1516 3 years ago 4
regina spektor is a poet
this song is beautiful
kc11837 3 years ago 12
regina = uhmazing.
kawadakillah 3 years ago 3
Regina Spektor is probably the most versatile musician and creative geniuses of our time. She is incredible, I LOVE her!
geegers8 3 years ago 13
this song is incredibly moving. especially the part about her children and barbara looking like her mom...my mom had cancer last year, and it just makes me think about what must've gone through her head.
i am a HUGE regina spektor fan, and i own so much of her music!!! SHES FANTASTICCCCC and beautiful
10dunnr 3 years ago 11
dude i was like "i'll give this song a try" cuz i already love regina, i heard the slow start and was like it sounds good but... eh.... then the freakin close-to-rap part came and i was like Yeah!!!
hunterdorsett 3 years ago 5
this song is so kewl. It post a positive twist on cancer.
dalilamericanfrenchg 3 years ago
I think she has a lovely voice.
nitroguy212 3 years ago
omg thank you for posting this i could never find the full song =)
anyway i love this song
miraclemarineX3 3 years ago
"You will be OK anyway.." My favourite song of her so far...However as English is not my first language I have some problems with interpretation:( Of course I have my own theory couse I know the words but I'am still not sure. Any hints?:)
Bell1970 3 years ago
just out of curiosity, what is your first language
benisme2021 3 years ago
"something about insurance policies"
oh, man. I love her!
I'd rather ride limousine. I'd rather go out in style too!
maestoso47 3 years ago
now i know im into her,,
regina is one of few remarkable artist right now...
deavine25 3 years ago
love love love love love regina love love.
that made no sense. whatever. i love this song.
omfbananas 3 years ago 3
wow this song is inspiring
awesomepeps109 3 years ago 2
Wow, THANK you for finally putting this up! I've been waiting and waiting for this song!
Captainjj27 3 years ago 3
Regina spektor should be made illigal!!! She makes all other singers feel inadequate and her music is too good. I hate regina spektor for blessing us with this beautifull (Yet massively sad) song. It makes me cry :'(
Herculangelo 3 years ago 8
Incredible
Her voice is just amazing
And her lyrics are mind blowing
Wow
PuccaFunnyLuff 3 years ago 3
brilliant
FredAlfredsvideoblog 4 years ago 4
Genius! Can't get enough of this song...
2 years on repeat.
maestoso47 4 years ago 4
Seriously LUV this song!
darrenwhelan1 4 years ago 3
its very nice
fibbingcats 4 years ago 4
Luv it!<3 :]
vitimanc500 4 years ago 3
awsome
rawkgirl7 4 years ago 2
THIS SONG GETS STUCK IN MY HEAD!!!!And I love it.
YourFaveIntrovert 4 years ago 6
I've had this song stuck in my head for a solid week...and I still love it. Ahhh Reginius!
musefan152 4 years ago 5
finally, someone uploaded it!!!!
Rickinch21 4 years ago 7
I've been waiting for atleast six months!!! lol
SuperModelVogue 4 years ago 2
I can't pick just one.
kcars409 4 years ago 5
nice melody. dramatic
darkladyfan 4 years ago 4
favourite regina spektor songg.
xmcr15x 4 years ago 9