It's about a girl who seeks men who will abuse her and push her around ("somewhere there's a prince and he likes to strike me down")- she equates this with what a real man is ("how do you find a guy around here") but any abusive men she's found always seem to break down (They lack the "Boss inside") The partner she is with at the end of the song breaks down ("I guess the boss inside of him died") and she leaves, because he needs her more than she needs him ("I took his life instead")
I think the song is about a desperate woman who can't find her prince. To pass the time, she has several relationships with men she doesn't love. This makes her unhappy and sad. Her current partner is schizophrenic and can't find a way to get rid of his imaginary fiend. So he asks her to kill his imaginary fiend but in order to kill him, she's got to kill her partner, too. The boss inside is the imaginary fiend and that's why adam green ends his song with "the boss inside of him died".
@MrChiliaison Dont know where you could find the schizophrenic part in this song. The guy isnt just as hard as he thought he would be. When he made the fist while she couldnt see his face - - maybe he was already weeping.
What an amazing voice...I say this as a musician myself, primarily a vocalist and originally trained for over 7 years as a classical (opera) singer. Wow.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
comparing this guy to leanord cohen? what a joke. this guy blows...hes prob another rich kid who's fam is in the biz...boring, lyrics suck, looks like a rich kid acting like an artist....am i right?
@theresistants Yeah, I think you're pretty much alone there, considering that Adam Green is actually one of the greatest songwrriters of this century. Sorry about that.
@theresistants im sure adam green is far from rich. im sure he does ok for himself, but this is a guy who has worked hard to get where he is. he's got an extensive library of songs in an era where most artists pop an album out every 3 years. and hes never made the same album twice. his live show is to die for, by the way.
@theresistants You literally have no idea what you're talking about. I legitimate criticism would have been fine, but making foolish assumptions without research just to make your simple and unwarranted criticism seem stronger is incredibly foolish. Adam Green is one of the true artists of our generation, if you don't "get it" thats fine, but that isn't ours or his fault.
For me the video isn't that good until it pans over to the last guy. That last guy just acts so well and goes with the tone of this song. He sort of brings it all together and makes it actually a really cool video. I like the touch of the computer being fake and made out of paper or something.
I respect this man so much it's crazy.
briancoxftw 3 weeks ago
Can someone please explain:
"He finally started screaming and pointing to the bed
he wanted me to kill him but I took his life instead"
rustyyjames 1 month ago
EDGAR OLIVER FOR THE WIN!
OnePostGuy 3 months ago
if u like indie, have a visit!
AlertaBand 6 months ago
A song for fathers and vindictive sons everywhere.
viperchris34 7 months ago
If you like Adam Green check out my demo i just posted!
kiribysims 7 months ago
It's about a girl who seeks men who will abuse her and push her around ("somewhere there's a prince and he likes to strike me down")- she equates this with what a real man is ("how do you find a guy around here") but any abusive men she's found always seem to break down (They lack the "Boss inside") The partner she is with at the end of the song breaks down ("I guess the boss inside of him died") and she leaves, because he needs her more than she needs him ("I took his life instead")
cheeselovingtree 8 months ago 2
is that edgar oliver?
raspberryfeathers 8 months ago
this song is equal parts horror story, heartbreak, and (veiled, but still clear) gross out humor.
rickheideinger 9 months ago
great song, great vide, great voice. can't say anything else, really....
MaggieE39 9 months ago
she haven't missed the hipster trend
ESIGNERd 11 months ago
I think the song is about a desperate woman who can't find her prince. To pass the time, she has several relationships with men she doesn't love. This makes her unhappy and sad. Her current partner is schizophrenic and can't find a way to get rid of his imaginary fiend. So he asks her to kill his imaginary fiend but in order to kill him, she's got to kill her partner, too. The boss inside is the imaginary fiend and that's why adam green ends his song with "the boss inside of him died".
MrChiliaison 1 year ago 3
@MrChiliaison Dont know where you could find the schizophrenic part in this song. The guy isnt just as hard as he thought he would be. When he made the fist while she couldnt see his face - - maybe he was already weeping.
superbaum 10 months ago
what a great voice.
azulcazimorado 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
god sent aids to punish fags
corydee123 1 year ago
@corydee123 Has he punished you yet?
xXTouchMyToxicXx 1 year ago
@corydee123 god sent trolls to punish those who still have faith in humanity
MrMxyzptlk5 11 months ago
strange video...
syltetoey 1 year ago
What an amazing voice...I say this as a musician myself, primarily a vocalist and originally trained for over 7 years as a classical (opera) singer. Wow.
talulahsmischief 1 year ago 2
@talulahsmischief wha?! hahaha thats silly, yeah i always thought he had a really good voice for singing
ChillyDrags 1 year ago
Comment removed
romandy89 1 year ago
Comment removed
romandy89 1 year ago
Comment removed
romandy89 1 year ago
this is definitely the style of fabrizio de andrè
romandy89 1 year ago
He wanted me to kill him
But I took his life instead.
Whoa.
JHF7217 1 year ago 7
Oh such crap!!! LMFAO!
TheRickynow 1 year ago
i like his cap
hopperhater2 1 year ago
again great music, great guitar, great voice. but the text is a bit too comprehensive for my taste.
1schwererziehbar1 1 year ago
direct quote from Adam Green upon meeting a friend of mine- "I shit my pants and threw them in the dumpster"
braulglassworks 1 year ago
fucking amazing song, such a beautiful voice
i think there are a lot of emotion in that video.. it almost made me cry!
boxofperceptions 1 year ago
I don't get what this song is about. It kinda sounds like he might be refering to his dad...maybe?? idk
meantamborine 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
comparing this guy to leanord cohen? what a joke. this guy blows...hes prob another rich kid who's fam is in the biz...boring, lyrics suck, looks like a rich kid acting like an artist....am i right?
theresistants 1 year ago
@theresistants Yeah, I think you're pretty much alone there, considering that Adam Green is actually one of the greatest songwrriters of this century. Sorry about that.
RaygunShaun 1 year ago
@theresistants I'm so sorry you feel that way! I pity any man sick enough not to enjoy Adam Green. :( Get well soon!
SchmuckoftheIrish 1 year ago 3
@theresistants no youre wrong.
bedfordbella14 1 year ago
@theresistants
maybe after a few trips you'll learn something.
then watch/listen to mr green and then you can feel the great camaraderie of all his many many fans.
maybe by then we'll listen to you.
smcosci 1 year ago
@theresistants im sure adam green is far from rich. im sure he does ok for himself, but this is a guy who has worked hard to get where he is. he's got an extensive library of songs in an era where most artists pop an album out every 3 years. and hes never made the same album twice. his live show is to die for, by the way.
gusterguy01826 1 year ago 46
@gusterguy01826 His father is rich
simonfowler81 1 year ago
@theresistants You literally have no idea what you're talking about. I legitimate criticism would have been fine, but making foolish assumptions without research just to make your simple and unwarranted criticism seem stronger is incredibly foolish. Adam Green is one of the true artists of our generation, if you don't "get it" thats fine, but that isn't ours or his fault.
gagebug 1 year ago 3
@theresistants nop ur just an idiot with a computer...he's adam green you fool...
3DSamy 5 months ago
I was definitely thinking Leonard Cohen too lol
crusser 1 year ago
i did paint a oil image of the guy at the end of this video ;)
Raymazo 1 year ago
The song is pretty good but the video makes me wince with embarrassment.
zagro2000 1 year ago
such a great voice.
ALuckyDonkey 1 year ago
was on the concert in vienna yesterday. he was amazing :D
Principal4 2 years ago
For me the video isn't that good until it pans over to the last guy. That last guy just acts so well and goes with the tone of this song. He sort of brings it all together and makes it actually a really cool video. I like the touch of the computer being fake and made out of paper or something.
elevatehermusic 2 years ago
thats adam green
skump13 2 years ago
oh that guy hahaha
skump13 2 years ago
cool song. i was on his concert yesterday night and it was great. never thought that he could be so hyperactive and drunk...
thegreatvollhorst 2 years ago 3
he's the best !
looking forward to his concert tonight... :D
dancingcalamari 2 years ago
i agree that adam green has yet to make his masterpiece. but this is still great
gusterguy01826 2 years ago
are you guys kidding , this video is pretty cool. Adam green has yet to make his masterpiece, but he's on the way
TheThroney 2 years ago 2
Brilliant song, live too. I'm quite disappointed in the vid ;o
meikoe 2 years ago 2
Comment removed
hu5pad 2 years ago
i love the song, it's one of the best on his new album. but this video.. omg. it's awful!
syltetoey 2 years ago
awful ..no more please!!!
ken57art 2 years ago
DAT WAZ WONDAHBAH!.
cammielookie 2 years ago
This song makes me listen to the lyrics and they confuse the hell out of me.
IainEmslie 2 years ago
Wow, this is so beautiful.
EngineOfRuin 2 years ago 2
Minor Love is just a Great cd.
ohsicaam 2 years ago 2
Leonard Cohen?
jymchaak 2 years ago 45
@jymchaak Hahahaha
TheJerusal3m 1 year ago
@jymchaak
-ish.
He's a tick more abstract, to say the least.
nick4man3 1 year ago
nice lyrics, so touching...I love your house
punky88 2 years ago
i like how theres a cheshire cat on the...wall?
oizephyr14 2 years ago
Wow, another great song.
I cant wait for this album to be released here in the USA.
SeeYouNextFall 2 years ago 2
its my favorite song from the album...love it :)
SelonEntertainment 2 years ago 2