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Got high as shit, walked into a field and laid down for two hours listening to American football, staring at the sky and trying to make meaning of this thing we call life
Discovered this album in an abusive relationship. She made me feel horrible about myself all the time. It was also my first relationship, so it went on and on with me thinking this was what a typical relationship was like. Finally ended it, and three years later met an amazing woman. This album again serenaded an evening for me, but this time it was beautiful and easy--not painful and difficult to comprehend; an evening with a new person that brought me nothing but peace and joy. This song is really about the passage of time, what changes, and what we learn.
"so it went on and on with me thinking this was what a typical relationship was like.." It's unfair when that's how people learn about these things. Horrible experiences that leave a mark.
That final riff blows my mind every time. It's that kind of riff that makes you envious that you weren't the one to write it. Absolutely brilliant stuff.
it's been 4 years since I discovered this band, to this day this is my favourite song of all time and it's mainly because of that outro. I can't put into words what this song means to me and how it makes me feel, I'm just grateful that this bands exists
Same im gonna graduate this year and it feels like i completely wasted my highschool years, never been in a single relationship or parties or anything.😔
I feel this, I was 14 when I first got this album. Sadly, your brain is better at saving / recording memories as you get older, its a shitty double edge sword I guess
As someone that never listened to emo growing up, for some reason, this song makes me feel nostalgic for the days when i had my first crush, the days of getting up and watching tv before school, the days of trying to no cry because of all the verbal bullying, the days of getting through the day and being optimistic about the fact that you did it, you made it through life, and maybe tomorrow will be better. Maybe i'll get an A on the test, or my friends will call me, or someone will go out with me, or maybe my favorite band will make a new song, or I'll go to the beach with friends. It's all over now tho. But at least this song reminds me of those feelings.
@@mookiedt tbf this album notably removed the original post-hardcore element of emo, but it's still certainly emo. yes it is math rock. it's also post-rock, math rock, indie rock, and even jazz fusion (that's a bit of a stretch but I digress). most albums can be defined by many genres. at the end of the day, it's the vocal delivery that makes it emo, as well as the scene it was part of. you can definitely trace this sound back to earlier emo; it still has that DIY punk flair to it and is a logical evolution from emo's starting place in the grand scheme of things. after all, this is the guy from cap'n jazz.
This reminds me of the type of music my dad would play in the car when I was little. He doesn’t play it as much anymore, but sometimes he’ll put in a CD. When he does listen to it he changes. I see a shadow of what he once was when he was younger. Before I was around. I like him better when he’s like this, but most of the time he just acts like an old man. My mother is the same way too. It’s hard to believe she’s a doctor now, but my dad said she dyed her hair, wore black, listened to grunge, alternative, emo, and rock music. I find it hard to believe that they went to concerts and stood in the middle of the mosh pit. They’re both 40 years old now, and I love them for who they are. But sometimes, I like to see who they once were. Back when they were teenagers. Back when they were in the “prime” of their lives.
I can relate. When I was little, my father was lean, clean shaven, and had black hair. My parents used to go to all of the clubs in the '90s when Oasis first came out; they're in their fifties now and my father has gray hair and a beard and does seem like an old man now.
This is exactly why society is bullshit. Everyone let's the stresses and the money change them and if you resist that you're viewed as immature when you're actually more mature than those people who let it consume them and try to fit in to societal expectations
@@aurora8749 It's not more mature to hold onto those teenage feelings. It's not mature to let the stresses of life change you, but it is an unfortunate reality for most. You do have to grow up, though.
Well, you can tune the strings lower and then put a capo. But I still prefer doing it without a capo because the sound is clearer. So usually I tune to Db Ab Db Ab C Eb (less dangerous)
Kevin Mason Oh, and I forgot an important point. You actually play the main riff with just your DAD strings so if you don't want to play the "eerie ambient" that starts around 2:00, a drop D tuning is sufficient. Even the little melodic motives can be played nicely in standard.
I'm overjoyed at this album's popularity even today. The fact that they, first of all re-issued the album and second: created a music video for "Never Meant" after 15 years of letting the project sit, is amazing/bold. I respect what these guys are doing and they deserve the publicity. Let's all just hope that they use the money from the re-issue to create more music as i'm sure their entire fan-base would enjoy!
I personally love the 4 mins of Chords. The music winds down much like life does. i enjoy closing my eye's and imagining my life from start to finish, and the ending fits perfectly.
People usually describe the second half of No. 13 by The Pixies in a similar vein to the one in this song. It has a different vibe but it's also an ambient solo type dealio
Honestly, the beginning of the song sounds very magical. Honestly, this is by far the best song from the album IMO. Honestly, this song is quite suitable to listen wherever you go. Honestly? Is the title of the song.
I'm here because my boyfriend is midwest emo, and i love him with all my heart. So, i'm listening to the music he likes. I am more punk rock, and heavy metal, but i am really really liking this!
you dont wanna grow up, this is a serious comment, im 19 and i remember finding this on /mu/ when i wasnt even 14 yet. i was completely what you would call a loser but i was more in touch with myself then than i could ever muster now. ps :time capsule
Honestly, I can't remember teen dreams All my teenage feelings and their meanings They seem too see-through to be true All the whos are there but the whys are unclear Picture this, a long-awaited, sickening kiss How does it feel to know Explain how you've re-written history These things change despite the complicated beginning to all of this Honestly
ocalaballa Please, don't say that. I would prefer feel nothing at all than to suffer the way I'm suffering now because I loved someone who didn't love me
ocalaballa Trust me, you don't want to feel that. When you get known that he/she doesn't love you yet it feels really depressing, and you start to have thoughs late at night about why all of that happened, isn't good to the heart feel like this, but it's just the facts of life. :(
the trooper Still though my dude, there is a very pleasant bittersweet feeling after the initial hurt passes. It's definitely better than not being able to feel anything.
At first I wanted to say "get over it" to y'all, but instead I'll tell you that you can do it. Just stay strong and let time do it's healing. I spent about a year of my life depressed over a girl and am about to spend another one, apparently. I'll just tell you to keep trying.
I just heard them like a week ago. I listen to them and their EP always when i come at 12am to home, such amazing non-angry or egoic music. Especially at this moment of the day. I like them because they sound in my mood, not sad not happy, just okay. Plus they are freaking good musicians.
This album will always have a special place in my heart, so many tears shed, laughs shared, and heart to hearts. I’m glad the kinsella brothers made this album, I believe there’s memories everyone has had with this st and I think that’s so fucking beautiful
try listening to it on a clear, starry night with a cup of hot chocolate. maybe I'm just a sucker for spacey songs (especially long intro/outros like this)
Currently laying on my bathroom floor listening to American football with my eyes closed imagining being older and laying on my apartment floor, speakers playing American football r all around my house... Im free and i don't have to worry about anything, i cant wiat to mive out of this place
This is mz chrushes favourite song.He blocked me a week ago for no reason at all. Now when ever I hear thisn song it just remindes me of him and I break down. It's a good song,but now because of him I fell sad when ever I hear it. if you see this i miss you
IWillGiveYouAHug hey man , my ex likes this song . and it makes me think of him too , but shit happens ! you're gonna be okay regardless . I'm pretty sure hes gonna feel bad about it later on , sometimes people just do things for no reason , but they're not terrible people !
I love this song so much. It's easily the best American Football song, no doubt. Everything from the bright, reverberating guitars to the steady, melodic bass to the passionate, somber vocals really makes this a masterpiece. If anyone's interested, I have a video of me covering this great tune on the bass on my channel. Check it out if you'd like.
they split up because they moved away from each other, other than the fact that they've reformed, they all had different avenues in life that they ended up taking. happens
This is the song that got me into loving Polyvinyl as much as I do. It truly is a shame that these guys only recorded the one album, because they could have put out some truly amazing music.
I can't remember my teenage feeling or their meanings either...too many rehabs/psych centers/ tragedies. " I guess I'm a pretty sick guyyy." -Patrick Bateman.
Can't find it, but like a year or so ago I remember seeing someone comment how they listened to this on the last day of summer before their sophomore year and I've been doing the same thing ever since
I listen to this album and kinda just realize i didnt have a childhood, like ive always been treated like an adult or late teen, never got to really hang out with friends, or have hobbies for the longest time, took me down a really bad habit, at least im 4 months sober though
Make sure you check The One Up Downstairs and Owls, two other brilliant emo/math rock bands which the Kinsella brothers were also a part of. Both similar sounding to American Football.
The beginning of this song feels like a cigarette over the edge of a balcony in a major city, looking down at all the people in the middle of the night. Like that scene from Tokyo Drift where they're just looking at all the people crossing the road.