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I first heard this song in Harry Potter, as many people might have, and I remember I was kinda multitasking at the time but the music caught my attention back to the movie and dancing scene . replayed that scene and love this song now. better late than never lol
That song caught my attention too, and I was 9 when I first saw deathly hallows part 1!!! I can’t imagine what it was like to see that scene in theaters, I know my older brother did that lucky ass dude.
May the souls lost in Holocaust rest in peace. Actually seeing children sing this song absolutely broke me. Just how cruel can humanity get? It's so scary to think what we are capable of. Never again. Please. Never again.
So I watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Sunday, and this scene reached forth and delivered unto me an uppercut right in the feels. I cannot explain why this powerful moment previously passed me by. It’s not too difficult to understand why it tugged on the feels. This scene embodies one of the most beautiful aspects of human nature. You would be hard pressed to find a time in this extensive story where things feel more lost and hopeless. They are alone, they have no plan, and so many people are dead.. Despite this, Harry and Hermione share this small moment. A sliver of magic in a rapidly darkening world. Our ability to endure overwhelming odds and global horror, and to somehow forge a beam of light in spite of the looming shadows is testament to our courage and ingenuity as a species. Indeed, to ‘rage against the dying of the light.’ So, before you point out the fact that Harry Potter is pure fiction, I would like to mention that this is the exact point I am trying to make. These virtues I have mentioned are so powerful and moving that we have immortalised them in our art since the dawn of our history. These songs, paintings, books and movies, despite being fiction, affect us so deeply because they are 100% relatable. This is what we are. We are fighters and survivors. We believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good. We believe in seeking joy wherever it can be found. We are the sum of our stories. You can look back into the history of any culture upon the Earth, and you will find these virtuous tales. As a species, we are romantics. Our stories are proof of this, and we have incredible stories. Call me optimistic, but I still believe we can do this. I still believe in us, but we are running out of time. When we arrive upon the brink, I hope we can take a moment to dance like Harry and Hermione, and if we cannot, then I fear we won’t be fighting for anything worthwhile. Our children grow upon the tales. In this modern world, we need to teach them to dance, and we also need to point out the shadows, and show them how we dance despite their existence. We need the right stories. We are cutting it fine, but like all great fiction, if we pull it off, it will make for one hell of a story… “We're older now, the light is dim And you are only just beginning O children We have the answer to all your fears It's short, it's simple, it's crystal clear It's round about and it's somewhere here Lost amongst our winnings” “Hey, little train, wait for me I once was blind, but now I see Have you left a seat for me? Is that such a stretch of the imagination?" "Hey little train, wait for me I was held in chains, but now I'm free I'm hanging in there, don't you see? In this process of elimination.”
You have the heart and soul of a poet. I love what you've written. The song is haunting, and your words are ever more profound in these dark times we are living in. Peace 💕
You managed to write down the emotions this song and the scene created in me, but i was not able to describe or even understand them. Thank you so much! I can't stop listening to this song and as i read your text it just blew my mind away
Children, sorry that we can't make a colorful earth for you... But it's still has flowers, still has birds, still has hope. You are the hope. Please don't lose yourself as a child inside you. Let all us jump on that little train. Children, don't listen the ones that tell you to shut your mouth. Children, rejoice! ❤️
Comparing nick cave too a legend like Leonard Cohen? Is a HUGE compliment. ( I think your comparison was brilliant!)... Leonard the poet of all poets. Trust that Nick knows this. I think he'd be happy being compared to such a legend. BC he too is a musical genius. I hope he got to meet Leonard Cohen...who's no longer with us now. This song is chill inducing. And that voice...He can definitely SING better then cohen or pink Floyd. Using children in songs usually works beautifully like it does here. CHILLS. Is that an electric violin?? And The man playing that... whoa... that's BEAUTUFUL.
@@libertyjo6238 "the man playing the violin" ? Warren Ellis has been Nick's equal in the music they produce for over 20 years! He was awe inspiring as the front man of the Dirty Three in his pre-Bad Seeds days, I still have fond memories seeing him tear it up at a local pub gig in Melbourne circa 1998. Incredible musician and artist. I credit him for the amazing "second act" (after Blixa and Mick left the band) in Nick's journey with the Bad Seeds.
I take it to be about any form of totalitarianism. "We have the answer to all your fears It's short, it's simple, it's crystal clear It's round about and it's somewhere here Lost amongst our winnings." Anyone promising the answer to everything and saying it is simple is to be mistrusted, they are more interested in the winnings and the power that comes their way. When we find that answer like old Jim does in the song we remember that every time this promise has been made, and we have given power to those who have promised us all encompassing simple solutions, we have opened the door to mass murder. Whether it is Nazi Germany, Communist Russia, China, North Korea... I take this song to be about a generation realising too late that they have set themselves on the path to this destination, looking at their children and finally understanding the future they have ushered in for them. 'We're all weeping now, weeping because there's nothing we can do to protect you' indeed. This song is a warning. You are right to cry.
I love how he is an Australian music legend in his own right, just playing a bit of acoustic rhythm guitar for The Bad Seeds anonymously for a while on this tour. Take a bow Ed Kuepper!
I think it's hilarious when singers forget the lyrics to a song. People need to remember, these singers don't go home and play the CD 500 times on repeat like we do as rabid fans. After 10 or 20 years, it doesn't surprise me that a singer sang verse 3 before verse 2. Especially considering he was probably staring at a chick who flashed her tits at that moment. It does happen. My favorite incident with Nick is when he plays The Curse of Millhaven in concert. He has a roadie on stage with him holding poster board with the song lyrics written upon it. The song is long so it requires several boards. What makes it so awesome is Nick still forgets the lyrics. LOL! Nick gets flustered early in the song and sings, "...last Christmas little fuckin' Bill Blake's little boy...whatever...they found him the next week..." Its so funny how he waves his hand dismissively, like whatever, who cares, I'm moving on. He adds a few more F-Bombs into this song too. A great performance. I highly suggest it as the song is awesome to begin with. Someone named PlacentaJuan uploaded the video.
Today is a sad day, as they told me a friend of mine had lost her sole son. I hope he is having fun on that train, far beyond his wildest expectations.
Take That did the same it really does make a song stand out, the innocence of children and using their voices adds so much meaning and context to songs
@@ACheateryearsago Don't. Remember yourself in that age. They feel, but certainly don't understand too much. But also it's not like there is much to understand. People still argue what the song is about. It's just feeling after all.
The terrible thing you globalist enviros have done is lieing to them about Doomsday enviromental lies! The Natzis use children to get thier agenda done.
I had heard of Nick Cave when I was 15, watching an interview he gave in regard to the punk/grange/alternative rock movement. However, it took me an additional 15 years before I heard this song or anything else of his.
LYRİCS Pass me that lovely little gun My dear, my darling one The cleaners are coming, one by one You don’t even want to let them start They are knocking now upon your door They measure the room, they know the score They’re mopping up the butcher’s floor Of your broken little hearts O children Forgive us now for what we’ve done It started out as a bit of fun Here, take these before we run away The keys to the gulag O children Lift up your voice, lift up your voice Children Rejoice, rejoice Here comes Frank and poor old Jim They’re gathering around with all my friends We’re older now, the light is dim And you are only just beginning O children We have the answer to all your fears It’s short, it’s simple, it’s crystal clear It’s roundabout, it’s somewhere here Lost amongst our winnings O children Lift up your voice, lift up your voice Children Rejoice, rejoice The cleaners have done their job on you They’re hip to it, man, they’re in the groove They’ve hosed you down, you’re good as new They’re lining up to inspect you O children Poor old Jim’s white as a ghost He’s found the answer that was lost We’re all weeping now, weeping because There ain’t nothing we can do to protect you O children Lift up your voice, lift up your voice Children Rejoice, rejoice Hey, little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the Kingdom We’re happy, Ma, we’re having fun And the train ain’t even left the station Hey, little train! Wait for me! I once was blind but now I see Have you left a seat for me? Is that such a stretch of the imagination? Hey, little train! Wait for me! I was held in chains but now I’m free I’m hanging in there, don’t you see In this process of elimination Hey, little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the Kingdom We’re happy, Ma, we’re having fun It’s beyond my wildest expectation Hey, little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the Kingdom We’re happy, Ma, we’re having fun And the train ain’t even left the station
For everyone that's here because of Potter, go now and do yourself a favour and listen to the entire album 'Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus.' An absolute masterpiece. And then check out ol' mate with the voilin and his band... Dirty Three. Much love, Xx
I'm deep into black and death metal but this song.... This song is something else I'm crying every time I hear it.... And nick cave is simply not real so much amazing songs, intensity, poetry, deep meanings... I think there is always a hard price to pay when you are such a genius
reminds me of Harry Potter, there is no better song that could fit into the World of Harry Potter, thank you for that, dear mr. Cave! Hey little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the Kingdom We're happy, Ma, we're having fun And the train ain't even left the station
I found him through a photographers post on Instagram. Beautiful photos all around Europe then a photo of Nick Cave wishing him happy birthday in September. Her photos were of such unique quality I thought the music would be of same reflection. And IT IS! 🤘 we all find our way though many different twists and turns in life.
came here from the harry potter film deathly hallows. watching the harry potter films as an adult, reminiscing my childhood. this song hits hard 😭😭😭😭😭 just letting myself cry and giving myself permission to feel for once because i've always been shamed for my emotions and always had to be the strong one 😭😭😭 now im learning to embrace my emotions and recognising that it's only human to have emotions. my inner child is rejoicing to this song 😭😭😭
Pass me that lovely little gun My dear, my darting one The cleaners are coming, one by one You don't even want to let them start They are knocking now upon your door They measure the room, they know the score They're mopping up the butcher's floor Of your broken little hearts O, children Forgive us now for what we've done It started out as a bit of fun Here, take these before we run away The keys to the gulag O, children Lift up your voice, lift up your voice Children Rejoice, rejoice Here comes frank and poor old jim They're gathering round with all my friends We're older now, the light is dim And you are only just beginning O, children We have the answer to all your fears It's short, it's simple, it's crystal clear It's round about, it's somewhere here Lost amongst our winnings O, children Lift up your voice, lift up your voice Children Rejoice, rejoice The cleaners have done their job on you They're hip to it, man, they're in the groove They've hosed you down, you're good as new They're lining up to inspect you O, children Poor old jim's white as a ghost He's found the answer that was lost We're all weeping now, weeping because There ain't nothing we can do to protect you O, children Lift up your voice, lift up your voice Children Rejoice, rejoice Hey little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the kingdom We're happy, ma, we're having fun And the train ain't even left the station Hey, little train! Wait for me! I once was blind but now I see have you left a seat for me? Is that such a stretch of the imagination? Hey, little train! Wait for me! I was held in chains but now I'm free I'm hanging in there, don't you see In this process of elimination Hey, little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the kingdom We're happy, ma, we're having fun It's beyond my wildest expectation Hey, little train! We are all jumping on The train that goes to the kingdom We're happy, ma, we're having fun And the train ain't even left the station
