The drumming is very creative. Putting the whole "miming" schtick into it all. Brian is way awesome. The smaller the group, the more complex/intricate the drumming can be. For the same reason a jazz combo sounds different than a swing band. I want Brian to become rich and famous in the future. Dresden Dolls are done right now- I'm sure they've both made enough on this project (3 albums and constant touring) to get by for a while. Both can do what they want.
This performance is just phenomenal. Astonishingly, gut-wrenchingly good. It's like they took everyone's subconscious fears and wants and wrapped them into a medieval carnival on the side of the road shamelessly for all to see. I am amazed. There is hope as long there are musicians willing to be this honest. Wow.
I love his drumming style, he finds ways to fit all these little flairs and flourishes into what could have been just a pretty straight forward drum pattern in the hands of a lesser artist. Listen closely and you'll realize that the piano is the time keeper and the drums are telling the story. Excellent.
In around 2003, with out ever hearing of them before, I went to see them on a whim simply because the singer of ThouShaltNot, Alex, told me they were his favorite band. That night I bought their first two cd's and got them both signed and a kiss on the cheek from Amanda. Best way to be introduced to a band, ever.
It's not autobiographical. In the companion for the album, she talked about how as a teenager (when the bulk of the songs from the debut were written) she was fascinated by these dark scenarios of sexual abuse, self-harm, etc. The second one was based off experience, tho. It's also where the song slide comes from. Imo, that one is worse than missed me.
I believe she was sobbing during this song; her makeup was certainly not streaming down her face in the beginning like it was at the end. Such a powerful song, I love her.
i love the moral ambiguity of the lyrics. obviously the mister is in the wrong for getting involved with a minor, but the narrator starts off by sounding like an innocent child and then through the song starts to sound more manipulative, as if she's come to love her abuser and doesn't want him to leave. very interesting.
Sadly it's a regular dynamic in abusive relationships... Frankly, that's why I say to all people, if they are kids, leave them alone... When you get involved with immature young people, you will have immature, unhealthy relationships & then the kid will become crazy to varying degrees... I have no pity for adults getting into relationships with kids & suffering for it. I can't count how many times I've seen this kind of dynamic play out... Kids are not emotionally or mentally capable of being in sexual relationships with adults, the results are what they are... Though I love the song, it really understands the dysfunctional dynamic that warps any involved in it. Oh & all you who think that kids aught to have sex with adults... Sure, rant your head off at me... Please include any names, identifying details, locations, etc... I am more then happy to hear your confessions. Adam
i always thought of it as a guy getting involved with a mentally ill/unstable woman and being careless about her feelings and state of mind. he saw the relationship as more of a temporary thing while she wanted and assumed it was something more intimate and long-lasting. so he basically screwed her over and she's relapsing... if that makes sense?
@@ticklemeepickle123 What I had always heard was that it was the story of the relationship she had with her piano teacher when she was a young girl. He was acting very inappropriately, and she told her sister in confidence about what happened, who in turn told her parents. She was upset when everything happened, being confused by the whole situation. Even though she knew what was happening was wrong, and he did things she didn't want, she still liked him and believed their love for each other was true. I think this experience is what gave us the Amanda Palmer that we've come to know and love.
Steven H. I don't think it is! The uploader is called Eleanora Poe! Aka the lady who used to write all those terrible newspaper articles about the Baudelaires! You know how Lemony Snicket is...I think they're fucking with us :)
HOLY SHIT I'm fucking ready. The first time I listened to this band 6 years ago it sounded exactly as I imagined the soundtrack for A Series of Unfortunate Events.
i love this! you can hear the emotion in her voice and even in the drums and piano keyboard thing :P i also think shes the only singer in the world who actually sounds good live :D that makes me happy lol
Funny thing is I was at a drag show two weeks ago at SF pride weekend. They had a female performer who did a performance to this song... Then tonight I watch the fan made trailer... And I remember I wanted to look up this song!
Some of Brian's facial expressions and exaggerated movements with his hands are reminiscent of Keith Moon to me. BTW Brian is an awesome drummer. He plays perfectly with the song, accenting where it needs it. Really subtle :-)
He really is amazingly talented but most people don't notice him because he is standing next to AFP... I always wondered if that contributed to their separation... Adam
I've seen a couple of interviews with them and, much as I love AFP, she really dominated the conversation. But then, Brian should have spoken up. He got a bit petulant about it, which isn't attractive in anyone, not even Brian (who is very cute, as well as being an incredible drummer). There was something about them not having spoken to each other at all prior to one tour and having not seen each other for about six months, and then getting together to rehearse before the tour started. Luckily, it all seems wonderful in Dresden Dolls paradise again and they have been gigging together. I wish they would come to the UK because I would gladly exchange my left arm for a ticket. Now that I can no longer drum myself due to illness, I probably won't miss it too much LOL!
Now that I've completed my little thesis of "Missed Me", I wish to say I love this song for the haunting cadence,the brilliant lyrics/great statement, the hellacool performance/musical mastery,and especially, the dark, angry, ever-building emotion throughout the piece with the forlorn twist at the end.
Lyrics Missed me, missed me, now you've got to kiss me If you kiss me, mister, I might tell my sister If I tell her, mister, she might tell my mother And my mother, mister, she might tell my father And my father mister, he won't be too happy And he'll have his lawyer come up from the city and arrest you, mister So I wouldn't miss me if you get me, mister, see Missed me, missed, me now you've got to kiss me If you kiss me, mister, you must think I'm pretty If you think so, mister, you must want to fuck me If you fuck me, mister, it must mean you love me If you love me, mister, you would never leave me It's as simple as can be Missed me, missed me, now you've got to kiss me If you miss me, mister, why do you keep leaving? If you trick me, mister, I will make you suffer And they'll get you, mister, put you in the slammer And forget you, mister, then you'll miss me, won't you? Won't you miss me? Won't you miss me? Won't you miss me? Missed me, missed me, now you've got to kiss me If you kiss me, mister, take responsibility I'm fragile, mister, just like any girl would be And so misunderstood, so treat me delicately Missed me, missed me, now you've gone and done it Hope you're happy in the county penitentiary It serves you right for kissing little girls But I will visit, if you miss me, say you miss me How's the food they feed you? Do you miss me? Will you kiss me through the window? Do you miss me, miss me? Will they ever let you go? I miss my mister so
Amanda Palmer....i love you, and the way you express with such hatred. All your musical performances are so, so dramatical, and theatrical! I LOVE IT!!!
this is my favourite one amanda, thank you for allowing me to interview you 5 years ago at edinburgh fringe, well done for keeping WEIMAR GERMAN DARK KABARETT alive, i am sure you will be winning a music oscar soon
I think that because the younger person in this song can "take advantage" of an older persons lust, or misunderstand it as love or a commitment just shows a shining immaturity, thus, proving that they are too young (or just immature) for a sexual relationship.
Realmente increible... Desde la letra, hasta la manera de ejecutar los intrumentos, sin pasar por alto la magnifica interpretacion. Cada dia me sorprenden mas... Awesome.
i looooove the dresden dolls this is one of my favorite songs i looove love amanda but i espcially loove watching brian play the drums i love his mannerism and expressions! :D
The drummer looks like a possessed puppet! It's such a good, wrong, sick, evil, vengeful, emotional song! Amazeballs!
I think he currently drums for Violent Femmes
Sublime45 He does, and Voltaire
the drummer is simply earning his wage & doing his job....
@@jamesstretton9467 ^ You must be fun at parties.
Its called entertainment
I love when she laugh-sings and then gets hysterical.
Makes the song that more heavy, as if she's speaking from experience 🤔
I could watch Brian's drumming antics all day. He's amazing.
Cheri Raymond agree. the end of Delilah cemented for me what amazing drummer he is.
@@leeannasloan53461 yrs ago, hmmm
wondering if it's a specific performance... a bunch of entries for it here on yt
The drumming is very creative. Putting the whole "miming" schtick into it all. Brian is way awesome. The smaller the group, the more complex/intricate the drumming can be. For the same reason a jazz combo sounds different than a swing band. I want Brian to become rich and famous in the future.
Dresden Dolls are done right now- I'm sure they've both made enough on this project (3 albums and constant touring) to get by for a while. Both can do what they want.
waddup
Just saw them in Portland 12/28/23 and they were unbelievable!!!
This performance is just phenomenal. Astonishingly, gut-wrenchingly good. It's like they took everyone's subconscious fears and wants and wrapped them into a medieval carnival on the side of the road shamelessly for all to see. I am amazed. There is hope as long there are musicians willing to be this honest. Wow.
I love his drumming style, he finds ways to fit all these little flairs and flourishes into what could have been just a pretty straight forward drum pattern in the hands of a lesser artist.
Listen closely and you'll realize that the piano is the time keeper and the drums are telling the story. Excellent.
In around 2003, with out ever hearing of them before, I went to see them on a whim simply because the singer of ThouShaltNot, Alex, told me they were his favorite band. That night I bought their first two cd's and got them both signed and a kiss on the cheek from Amanda. Best way to be introduced to a band, ever.
I love how she can sing about this. I think it takes guts to share things like that.
It's not autobiographical. In the companion for the album, she talked about how as a teenager (when the bulk of the songs from the debut were written) she was fascinated by these dark scenarios of sexual abuse, self-harm, etc. The second one was based off experience, tho. It's also where the song slide comes from. Imo, that one is worse than missed me.
I believe she was sobbing during this song; her makeup was certainly not streaming down her face in the beginning like it was at the end. Such a powerful song, I love her.
It’s sweat.
Amanda Palmer is a musical genius! Love her eccentricity and passion.
i love the moral ambiguity of the lyrics. obviously the mister is in the wrong for getting involved with a minor, but the narrator starts off by sounding like an innocent child and then through the song starts to sound more manipulative, as if she's come to love her abuser and doesn't want him to leave. very interesting.
Sadly it's a regular dynamic in abusive relationships...
Frankly, that's why I say to all people, if they are kids, leave them alone...
When you get involved with immature young people, you will have immature, unhealthy relationships & then the kid will become crazy to varying degrees...
I have no pity for adults getting into relationships with kids & suffering for it.
I can't count how many times I've seen this kind of dynamic play out...
Kids are not emotionally or mentally capable of being in sexual relationships with adults, the results are what they are...
Though I love the song, it really understands the dysfunctional dynamic that warps any involved in it.
Oh & all you who think that kids aught to have sex with adults... Sure, rant your head off at me... Please include any names, identifying details, locations, etc...
I am more then happy to hear your confessions.
Adam
i always thought of it as a guy getting involved with a mentally ill/unstable woman and being careless about her feelings and state of mind. he saw the relationship as more of a temporary thing while she wanted and assumed it was something more intimate and long-lasting. so he basically screwed her over and she's relapsing... if that makes sense?
ticklemepickle
it's possible, the good news is we are all right & probably also wrong...
Adam
ticklemepickle that was my impression as well.
@@ticklemeepickle123 What I had always heard was that it was the story of the relationship she had with her piano teacher when she was a young girl. He was acting very inappropriately, and she told her sister in confidence about what happened, who in turn told her parents. She was upset when everything happened, being confused by the whole situation. Even though she knew what was happening was wrong, and he did things she didn't want, she still liked him and believed their love for each other was true. I think this experience is what gave us the Amanda Palmer that we've come to know and love.
If they ever remake Lolita, this is a great song for the tail credits...
Lolita seems insulting to women who can actually relate to this song.
@@snekgewehrincredibly lol
omg yes!!
Or "Slide" the other child sex abuse song on the record
wow i mis this band ... so great ever.. and this drummer.... so bad ass amazing!!..
Something Unfortunate is coming...
Master1Saxon0 It's fake. I'm crying :(
Steven H. the trailer is fan made but the series on netflix is real
TheAwesomeAzza I know, but I was so excited about the teaser. I'm disappointed. :/
Steven H. I don't think it is! The uploader is called Eleanora Poe! Aka the lady who used to write all those terrible newspaper articles about the Baudelaires! You know how Lemony Snicket is...I think they're fucking with us :)
Tiffany Oluoch Or the uploader is a super fan & is screwing with everyone ;] & it really wasn't netflix's trailer :O
She is the type of singer that sounds good and even better in live
.....*and Count Olaf's shadow looms over the scene*
.....*and the crowd goes wild and jumped on the hype train*
Jinhunter Slay ??? this band is much older than that tv show and not related to it so what ever you think they are copying they are not.
HOLY SHIT I'm fucking ready.
The first time I listened to this band 6 years ago it sounded exactly as I imagined the soundtrack for A Series of Unfortunate Events.
have you seen the netflix trailer?
MelindaHatebreeder Please tell me that you're aware of the Evelyn Evelyn album. That truly is the soundtrack to the Series of Unfortunate Events.
i love this! you can hear the emotion in her voice and even in the drums and piano keyboard thing :P i also think shes the only singer in the world who actually sounds good live :D that makes me happy lol
I love love watching the drummer- he's so expressive :L
Not many musicians can put that much passion and personality into a performance.
same thought here, and the way she hints her anger, her playful and calm-like singing, gives it a menacing and sinister aura.
Heard it at a burlesque show last night and fell. in. love.
For some reason, I absolutely adore this song!
I will always and forever love The Dresden Dolls.
DUDE! Wow. I love the demented feeling of this song. It's very Harley Quinn-esque.
Funny thing is I was at a drag show two weeks ago at SF pride weekend. They had a female performer who did a performance to this song... Then tonight I watch the fan made trailer... And I remember I wanted to look up this song!
Great song to have a breakdown when remembering some misters like that from your life
This makes me want to watch Moulin Rouge & Cabaret
Some of Brian's facial expressions and exaggerated movements with his hands are reminiscent of Keith Moon to me. BTW Brian is an awesome drummer. He plays perfectly with the song, accenting where it needs it. Really subtle :-)
Moon, minus the heart stopping amounts of drugs.
Don King
Hahaha! And yet Moon...well, he was Moon wasn't he? I would have SO loved to see him play with The Who...in my dreams sadly.
He really is amazingly talented but most people don't notice him because he is standing next to AFP...
I always wondered if that contributed to their separation...
Adam
I've seen a couple of interviews with them and, much as I love AFP, she really dominated the conversation. But then, Brian should have spoken up. He got a bit petulant about it, which isn't attractive in anyone, not even Brian (who is very cute, as well as being an incredible drummer). There was something about them not having spoken to each other at all prior to one tour and having not seen each other for about six months, and then getting together to rehearse before the tour started.
Luckily, it all seems wonderful in Dresden Dolls paradise again and they have been gigging together. I wish they would come to the UK because I would gladly exchange my left arm for a ticket. Now that I can no longer drum myself due to illness, I probably won't miss it too much LOL!
He could've been having a bad day.
The drummers expressions though..
Now that I've completed my little thesis of "Missed Me", I wish to say I love this song for the haunting cadence,the brilliant lyrics/great statement, the hellacool performance/musical mastery,and especially, the dark, angry, ever-building emotion throughout the piece with the forlorn twist at the end.
Lyrics
Missed me, missed me, now you've got to kiss me
If you kiss me, mister, I might tell my sister
If I tell her, mister, she might tell my mother
And my mother, mister, she might tell my father
And my father mister, he won't be too happy
And he'll have his lawyer come up from the city and arrest you, mister
So I wouldn't miss me if you get me, mister, see
Missed me, missed, me now you've got to kiss me
If you kiss me, mister, you must think I'm pretty
If you think so, mister, you must want to fuck me
If you fuck me, mister, it must mean you love me
If you love me, mister, you would never leave me
It's as simple as can be
Missed me, missed me, now you've got to kiss me
If you miss me, mister, why do you keep leaving?
If you trick me, mister, I will make you suffer
And they'll get you, mister, put you in the slammer
And forget you, mister, then you'll miss me, won't you?
Won't you miss me? Won't you miss me? Won't you miss me?
Missed me, missed me, now you've got to kiss me
If you kiss me, mister, take responsibility
I'm fragile, mister, just like any girl would be
And so misunderstood, so treat me delicately
Missed me, missed me, now you've gone and done it
Hope you're happy in the county penitentiary
It serves you right for kissing little girls
But I will visit, if you miss me, say you miss me
How's the food they feed you?
Do you miss me?
Will you kiss me through the window?
Do you miss me, miss me?
Will they ever let you go?
I miss my mister so
Two musicians utterly in control
this is indeed is how it feels you wish you could say something but you can't because it would destroy your family
Amanda Palmer is a fucking terrifying bitch. I just love her.
Amanda's voice is so beautiful. And I have to say, Brian is pretty attractive. Overall, the Dresden Dolls are one of my fav musical artists.
Definite Cabaret/1920s Germany vibe
I love them so much that I went through my old cds to find them lol.. Love their vaudeville Steampunk look and sound too.. Ahhhh so good!
How could I not have listened to this for so long! They were just brilliant.
One of the finest performances I have ever witnessed. Their feeling and passion as they play this is pure.
Amanda Palmer....i love you, and the way you express with such hatred. All your musical performances are so, so dramatical, and theatrical! I LOVE IT!!!
what a haunting, beautiful song
OMG, i'm in love with this song!
Neil Gaiman seems to have a thing for Delirium.
Not anymore
Do you people not realize that "sick" is a complement? This song is BOSS, by the way.
that drummer is ace.
God the chemistry between the two of them is EXPLOSIVE. If these two don't conquer the world it won't be for lack of the right stuff.
Powerful, sad, emotional, stirring, deep. Brilliant
They are so amazingly talented!! Amanda's piano skills blow me away all the time
I LOVE the intensity of this song!!!!!
I love how she just starts crying. It's a really good touch to the song. Especially with the running mascara. I love that look
I've found them some days ago and ... i JUST LOVE THEM TOO MUCH! BAT too much is never enough. They're the best couple in teh world!!!
the world needs more of this delicious music.
Watching Brian play the drums=most amusing thing ever
God I love this pair!
4:03 I lost it! LOL
One of the coolest performances I’ve ever seen.
I've always loved this song
one of the best songs i've listened to in years, love the lyrics :)
wow, the emotion and intimacy of this song is just mind-blowing!
I'm in love with them.
Brian Viglione is such a fantastic drummer. I adore him
I have this concert DVD. Good times...it is funny this song just popped into my head. Love the Dresden Dolls.
this song is just amazing.... brilliant
The Dresden Dolls were on my A List when I was in my 30s 😀
i LOVE this song x3
Damn 16 years ago 😮😮😮😮
im so addicted to this song. I cant stop listening to it.
this is my favourite one amanda, thank you for allowing me to interview you 5 years ago at edinburgh fringe, well done for keeping WEIMAR GERMAN DARK KABARETT alive, i am sure you will be winning a music oscar soon
Great song. I've loved it forever. It was so much more satisfying to sing it when I was underage though... Hehe but still lol
She has an amazing voice, I love her.
i am proud to say that i have been listenig to this band since 04!
that drummer is so much fun to watch... and SO on time its crazy. just an amazing band!
they're so weird. i love it!
It always makes me smile when I read it!
SAME HERE!! i love the video of him singing this and him singing honeybee!!
Great description Creativinity7! I get that "Harley Quinn" vibe from her too- how cool!
Omg I been looking for this song it has been years thanks to Facebook memory thing I now found it again all of a sudden yesssss
I feel the anger in that song. It simply drips from her mouth every verse. So intense, I love it.
I absolutely love the way this song progresses.
This song is so good I love going out and looking at the sky while this is playing
I love the progression of this song.
This might be the last straw of my sanity. I love this
I think that because the younger person in this song can "take advantage" of an older persons lust, or misunderstand it as love or a commitment just shows a shining immaturity, thus, proving that they are too young (or just immature) for a sexual relationship.
ohhhhh, Amanda Palmer
I live for this demented circus music 🤡💀
ufff, they are so terrific!
i have this dvd... i should just watch it....
I am so in love with her. I would totally miss her.
Realmente increible... Desde la letra, hasta la manera de ejecutar los intrumentos, sin pasar por alto la magnifica interpretacion.
Cada dia me sorprenden mas...
Awesome.
i saw them live in San Diego back in 2006 and they were Amazing performers!
Most def on the bucket list of bands to see perform!!!!
a song i can relate to alot
hace años los escuchaba estando triste.. la tristeza no se fue y ellos tmbn se quedaron.
I feel like this would sound even more intense with a metal twist on it
love this woman.
she's incredible.
i looooove the dresden dolls this is one of my favorite songs i looove love amanda but i espcially loove watching brian play the drums i love his mannerism and expressions! :D
Great band, and fantastic video. Thanks for the upload - this is a gem among UA-cam DD videos!!!
Thanks for uploading.
such emotion and passion...